I’ve read a lot of comments on various forums in the wake of the latest trailer for Man of Steel, and a lot of them had the same thing to say: “Why are they doing his origin story again!?” At first, I wanted to echo the sentiment. Come on, Superman is arguably the most popular character that was created in [...]

This week I thought I’d drop some updates on ya. Fo’ shizzle! Sorry. Didn’t mean to get “gangsta” on you. Anyway, let’s kick this pig. Metaphorically speaking. Man of Steel There was a new trailer released this week, and it is, for lack of a better word, beautiful. It showcases everything that is going to make this film a possible [...]

Most people probably know that DC cancelled all of its titles in September of 2011 and launched 52 #1 issues of their “New 52″ brand. I say most people because it was a pretty big deal at the time. While some of their books like Detective Comics retained their number since the first issue was released in 1939, no company [...]

Not too long ago I wrote about how Batman needs to just suck it up kill his villains. The idea being that he could have killed the Joker the first time he met him and saved thousands of human lives. Batman, however, is unique in that he is still a man. No matter how ridiculous his adventures get he’s still one of [...]

With the upcoming Man Of Steel scant months away, it seems the WB’s theoretical Justice League film is closely hitched to the success of its latest superhero venture. Opening this door to speculation raises other questions. Why can’t Warner Brothers put together a successful, non-Batman movie while Marvel is making money off relative unknowns like Thor and Iron Man? How [...]

The temperature this week has had more ups and downs than a drag queen’s wigs during a show. I may have run out yesterday in a fleece, but I shivered home in the snow. Fortunately the weather wasn’t the only interesting thing that happened this week!  Want to be perceived as a hipster but hate all the going to dive [...]

According to some online sources [here and here], the fate of the upcoming Justice League film (and by upcoming, I mean a few years from now) depends on the success of the new Superman film, Man of Steel. So any DC fans out there who have been eagerly anticipating a Justice League film to compete with Marvel’s The Avengers, whether [...]

I am not a traditional geek. I do not game, have little interest in comics and my choices in fiction tend to skew more realistic. While I enjoy a nice piece of science-fiction, I am far more drawn to a historical work, crime, or political thriller. The blockbuster superhero films certainly ring my bell– though, often as an outsider. In [...]

Well, I’m not completely Anti-Superman. When it comes to comic book films, I typically want to give the film a chance even if it looks like it might be completely horrible. But, right from the beginning, I knew Man Of Steel was going to be extremely epic. That’s saying a lot, because I don’t like Superman. I mean, I mostly [...]

I’ve been a fan of Henry Cavill since I started watching The Tudors, so I was excited when he was announced as the new Superman. This trailer confirms his casting for me. I hope that this is the Superman movie with both need and deserve.

Pardon me whilst I rant for a moment. So what does DC have now that Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy is done? Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel? A Justice League movie? That seems to be about it. What does Marvel have? Sequels to Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Avengers, plus a Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Advantage: Marvel. Even though I’m [...]

After a brief absence where I unsuccessfully unplgged, I’m back with all the nerd news that’s fit to put on a PG-13-friendly website. Woe be to the gentleman on Craigslist who asked for a “Back end programmer familiar with Magneto,” for he shall meet an X-Men troll of the first order. The Oatmeal’s Matt Inman has a Tesla cannon and [...]

When it was announced that Superman and Wonder Woman were getting it on, I got really excited. I’m not a huge fan of the Superman/Lois Lane dynamic, so I thought it was a good idea for the two powerhouse heroes to be dating. Yesterday on io9, however, Charlie Jane Anders had a different idea. While I don’t totally disagree with [...]

Ok, so this is really “Last Week in Geek.” It’s late mostly because I’ve been in the process of moving Kiphart World Headquarters across the state. I’m sorry I left you without conversation topics all weekend, but I’m here to make sure you’re twice as interesting this week! The world mourned astronaut Neil Armstrong. He voyaged further than any of [...]

I’ve slogged through all the cats on the Internet to find you the best, cat-free stuff around. Here’s what happened this week. You’re welcome. Like a flipping boss in a bad action movie, Mars rover Curiosity emerged from the 7 minutes of terror (that it only had a 30 percent chance of surviving) and made a cheeky quip. Bill Nye [...]

The new teaser trailer(s) are out for The Man of Steel! The major difference between the two are the voiceovers by Russell Crowe (as Jor-El) and Kevin Costner (as Jonathan Kent). One is about destiny, and the other is about choice. Both are chill inducing. Robin Hood without English accent:   Robin Hood with English accent: Which Robin Hood worked [...]

Gather round, friends. It’s that time again – time to take your weekly dose of Vitamin G(eek). I don’t know if you’ve heard, but San Diego (A word that no one really knows the origin of) is holding Comic-Con this week. If this is your first time on the Internet, this means sa-weet costumes, awesome examples of geek grandeur for [...]

I learned this week that Marvel Comics monthly books were being semi-rebooted with the new Marvel NOW line.  Reboots are one of the reasons I have all but stopped reading comic books; I don’t have the time, or money, to keep up with every story in every book. When I finally do get caught up, most of what came before [...]

The first images of Angelina Jolie as Maleficent have leaked. Well, they’re either from Maleficent or the hardcore Goat Boy reboot. Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper art is apparently based on real life. Here is a video of a whale sneezing a rainbow. You’re welcome, Internet. It’s Gabrielle’s birthday, and if she wants to eat the Avengers in cake form, she [...]

Actually, I’m in a pretty good mood. I’ve come to terms with the soul-crushing truth of my impending death heralded by the yearly occasion of my birthday. *Sigh* Plus, it’s always a good time. (FYI: That’s a link to the new Owl City/ Carly Rae Jepsen song. I’m currently obsessed with it.) So, in celebration (ahem) of the day of my [...]