UncategorizedC2E2 Is Here! By Jim B
Comic & Entertainment Expo, one of the largest pop culture conventions in the country, returns to its annual stomping grounds at McCormick Place April 26th through April 28th. Have you ever asked yourself, what’s the biggest Comic-Con in Chicago? The answer is Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo! C2E2 or Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo is the … Read more Doc’s Valantine Reviews for the Week of 2/7/2024
DC’S HOW TO LOSE A GUY GARDNER IN 10 DAYS One of the best parts of these larger holiday specials is that they always have something for everybody. And this one is no different. Whether you were wondering whatever happened to Red Tornado’s relationship with Kathy Sutton, or just how good of a detective Plastic … Read more Doc’s Reviews for the Week of 4/12/2023
DANGER STREET #5 DC COMICS While my love of this title is well known, I am always amazed by what twists and turns Tom King and Jorge Fornes come up with. And yes, we will be needing to send out a ***SPOILERS ALERT*** for this review just because there is no way around it. … Read more Doc’s Reviews the Week of 04/13/2022 Most Talked About BookBREAKOUT #1 DARK HORSE COMICS So this week, the big news is Breakout #1 from Dark Horse. Let just see if this is worth all the ballyhoo, shall we? And let’s start with Jason Wordie’s colors. Why start with the colors? To be honest, the colors play a big part in the visual appeal … Read more Maintaining the Adventure By Daniel SeibUpon reflection, I find that comics weren’t just about the adventures within them but the adventures of getting them. Growing up, I didn’t have a lot of access to Local Comic Shops, or if I did, I would find I rarely had the money to spend there. But that didn’t deter my desire to get … Read more Love is a many splintered thingAs we approach Valentine’s Day, it is important to remember to immerse those we love in what they crave most- challenging works of art that test the existence of the relationship! Whether it’s taking your second girlfriend to the February 14th opening of (eventual Best Picture winner) The Silence Of The Lambs, or serenading that … Read more Doc’s Reviews for the Week of 02/16/2022
FLASH #779 DC COMICS Well, it appears that writer Jeremy Adams managed to provide us with an ending that is entertaining even though we got a little lost in the middle. With a couple of surprizing guest stars (no, not that pesky Justice League Dark) and an amazing cast on art and coloring duties, … Read more Alright as fan requested… Why Comic Book NFTs are stupid!Why? Well Webster defines a book as “a set of printed sheets of paper that are held together inside a cover.” These items are designed to hold and share information. You can buy 2, 3 or 100 copies of the same book and receive the same information. So therefore, comic books are designed to share … Read more Anthony’s Guide To Getting Your Friends That Claim To Not Read Comics But Love SAGA So Technically They Do Read Them To Maybe Try Other Stuff Too! By: Anthony FograseSAGA is back! We’re all stoked! This is a very good thing for a litany of reasons. Primarily due to it being a great book with a giant heart, while gracefully navigating social/political themes that, y’know, actually contribute to the story being told. Injecting a modern take on the tried-and-true tale of forbidden love … Read more The 6 Covers of ChristmasThe 6 Covers of Christmas The aesthetic of Christmas has always been my favorite out of all of the holidays (sorry Halloween). Warm fires and cold nights, the lights on the Christmas tree, the multi-colored ornaments and decorations, it’s all just so nice. I figured, what better way to showcase the Christmas season than with … Read more |
