Monthly Archive: July 2011

Jul 23

151 Proof Movies: Tekken

Back when we started this feature, almost a year ago now, we did it so that we could find an enjoyable way to watch The Street Fighter movie. The first one proved a success so we have kept the feature going, not as regularly as we wanted, but now we have returned. We’ve become aware …

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Jul 22

Nerds on the Rocks 53: Love & Capes & Superman

This week, Earl, Eric and Anthony are joined by Thom Zahler, the man behind the lovely Love & Capes books. We spend a great deal discussing the books, favorite characters, scenes and get the behind the scene scoop on some sequences. In addition, we discuss the Man of Steel and several of his on-screen incarnations, …

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Jul 21

Nerds At Home: SDCC 2011 Coverage – Marvel’s day-and-date initiative.

Starting in August, with the beginning of the #SpiderIsland story arc, Marvel plan on making more of their monthly titles day-and-date digital. For those who aren’t so in the know, day-and-date means that a title gets released (legally) digital the same day as it’s released in your local comic shop. Earlier this year, DC announced …

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Jul 21

Nerds At Home: SDCC 2011 Coverage – Assemble The Avengers.

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Marvel aren’t wasting any time in promoting The Avengers at San Diego Comic-con. Less than two days into the con and we’ve already had a teaser poster and a look at Captain America’s costume in the movie. The Teaser Poster. You know what they say: less is more. After seeing this, I honestly can’t imagine …

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Jul 21

Flashback 10: Super Koopa Edition

The Flashback Pack is back for another fun-filled episode. This time the way-back machine takes us to the early 90s as we check out an episode of The Adventures of Super Mario Bros 3. While the Mario cartoons may not have been of the highest quality, we do get some rare gems. So join Troy, …

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Jul 20

Review Shooter: Batman Gates of Gotham #3

Story: Scott Snyder & Kyle Higgins Writers: Kyle Higgins & Ryan Parrott Art: Trevor McCarthy Batman: Gates of Gotham #3 picks up after the explosions of last issue, and continues to follow Dick, Damian, Tim and Cassandra as they struggle to unravel the mystery before it’s too late. One of my favourite parts of this …

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Jul 20

Review Shooter: Invincible Iron Man #506

Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: Salvador Larroca Invincible Iron Man #506 continues the Fear Itself tie-in and follows Tony’s deal with Odin and Pepper’s reactions to a world on fire. FEAR ITSELF #4 SPOILERS FOLLOW Invincible Iron Man has been my favourite Fear Itself tie-in, and this month is no different. This issue focuses more on …

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Jul 20

Review Shooter: Daredevil #1

Writer: Mark Waid Artists: Paolo Rivera & Marcos Martin The scarlet swashbuckler is back in New York, with a new direction and take, brought to us by Mark Waid. In my opinion, it’s been a rough year for Daredevil fans (myself included). Shadowland started last July and finally jumped the shark by making Matt too …

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Jul 20

Review Shooter: War of the Green Lanterns: Aftermath 1

Writer: Tony Bedard Artists: Miguel Sepulveda & Tyler Kirkham Emotions run high as the Lantern Corps deals with the aftermath of Krona’s attack.  Last week, I wrote about Green Lantern Corps, which focused on John Stewart and a new recruit’s reaction to the whole fiasco. This week, we get a much wider glimpse at the …

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Jul 20

Review Shooter: Superman/Batman 86

Writer: Joshua Hale Fialkov Artist: Tomas Giorello Superman and Batman are 2/3rds of DC’s Trinity, and they tend to be played as opposites. One represents the darkness, the other the light. One is justice, the other is vengeance. The list goes on. Their difference in ideals has always been the backbone of the Superman/Batman books …

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