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Monthly Archives: January 2013
We’re No. 1! – “A Day Late and a Dollar Short” edition
The saying goes, “All good things come to those who wait.” Sadly, it’s not always true. This week, yours truly was stuck on an airplane on my favorite of all days, Wednesday aka New Comic Book Day. (Not officially or … Continue reading
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Geeking Out
One of the best things we’ve seen in a while on the world wide computer place: lady scientists use only the most common words to describe the sciencey things they do, like building space cars. (We failed with sticking to … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! – “Get to the Point” edition
It’s a short and sweet week this time around, as the new offerings in the #1 department are few in number. There are a few first issues from the big boys mostly, with one exception, and a prequel that may … Continue reading
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Redheads Have I Loved: An Ode
My fascination with redheads, while not as powerful as that special bond between the British and Prince Harry, has been around since childhood. There is just something about lustrous red hair – kissed by fire! Instead of waxing creepily about … Continue reading
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An Interview With Molly Danger Creator Jamal Igle
After surpassing his Kickstarter goal by over $5,000, comic book artist, editor, art director, writer and father Jamal Igle successfully funded the production of Molly Danger. Igle’s credits include Daredevil/Shi, Nightwing, Zatanna, Superman, Supergirl and Spider-man, but Molly Danger is … Continue reading
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Geeking Out
Woman You Should Know About: Kyla McMullen, the first African-American woman to get a Ph.D. in computer science from University of Michigan. The editorial staff all took this Clueless quiz; can you score perfectly? (As if!) Richard Blanco, gay Latino poet, will … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Noir, Outer Space, and Too Many Bikinis
This week in first issues in comics we’ve got pulp-noir heroes, outer space shenanigans, interstellar reality TV, base exploitation of the female form, and the self-identified “ugliest kid on Earth.” So, let’s get to it. The best of the bunch … Continue reading
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The Descent: A horror movie that broke the Bechdel Test
When it comes to interesting roles for women in horror movies, it’s slim pickings. If they are the leading characters, it’s because they’re the target of a male gaze gone terribly wrong (stalking, haunting, hunting), or they’re on a revenge … Continue reading
My Film Awards Have A First Name…
The Academy Awards are upon us and with the nominations in and speculations a-brewing, it’s a great time to step back and check out the scope of what we’re dealing with this award season. As any jaded film fan knows, … Continue reading
Artists we have loved, 2012
We love geeky art, so we thought it would be fun to compile a list of artists we’ve mentioned on the site in 2012, and if possible, point you to where you could support these artists directly. Noelle Stevenson (Gingerhaze): … Continue reading
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Geeking Out
Our own Moxie Munroe will be speaking at illogiCon this Saturday! Visit her Women and Geek Culture panel at 4pm, and then go back for some more in the Podcasting panel at 6pm! For our history buffs, Life has some excellent and sobering photos … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! the Good, the Bad and the Revamp
It’s an interesting week for #1s in comics, with indie rock-star publisher Image looking at various flavors of Armageddon, and two bold new directions for some of the most beloved franchises in all of geekdom. It would only ignite the … Continue reading
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Geeking Out
For the book lover in your life – buy a calendar! No seriously, these are great, especially the librarian pin up one. Some writing advice from George R.R. Martin that doesn’t include “kill everyone with feels and agony.” Bars & book … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Holi-dazed Edition
The holidays are a whirlwind of family, friends, and food, but usually a slow period in the world of comics. The past two weeks were no exception, with only a few notable #1’s hitting the shelves. In the final week … Continue reading
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Geekquality’s New Year’s Prophecies for 2013
Well, folks, we made it through another year. Despite the Mayans reminding us to buy a new calendar, Earth continues to spin, as it has for the past few billion years. 2012 was one for the history books, even if … Continue reading
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