It’s been almost a year since we last talked about Jessica Jones. In that post, we looked at the then-new comic book series Jessica Jones (which is still going strong and has some fantastic writing and artwork). But if you’re reading that series or have watched the Netflix shows she’s on, you may be wondering about Jessica’s early days as a hero and her connection to the Avengers. The collection Jessica Jones: Avenger is the book you need. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – Jonesing for Jessica
Monthly Archives: October 2017
She Geek Critique – Just Your Average Moon Heist
The idea of living on the moon has been in mankind’s collective thought since it first realized there were other planets and such aside from Earth and maybe we could get to them. Of course, sci-fi books, movies and television have explored the idea almost since the beginning as well. In the forthcoming novel Artemis by Andy Weir, Earth has managed to establish a city on the moon. It’s a great place to live or visit – as long as you have the money for it. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Just Your Average Moon Heist
Best Geeky Finds – It’s All Connected
He solved the mystery of MacDuff’s sofa. He’s traveled through time to stop murders. He’s worked with the police on a case involving a blood contract with a scythe-wielding green-eyed monster. He knows Thor!
He is Svlad Cjelli, also known as Dirk Gently, and he is a holistic detective. Continue reading Best Geeky Finds – It’s All Connected
Irregular’s Intel – The Usefulness of Imagination
A few years ago I was at a family reading festival and my book club was present, giving away free books… it’s how we roll. So, as the day progresses, we talk to people to find out their reading preferences to guide them to either what they’re looking for or something close. I remember chatting with one person who looked at the books and at me with an air of superiority and said “I only read NON-fiction,” and rolled their eyes as they walked away. I remember feeling a little dirty and wanting to challenge them to a duel, but they left quickly and dueling is currently illegal so… Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – The Usefulness of Imagination
Playing Around – The Pleasure of Purgatory
Who doesn’t love a good scare? (Ok, so there are some people who can be complete wusses about that kind of thing, but bare with me.) And we all know some of the best scares are ones we have an active role in creating. So what better way to get the most fun out of a scare than playing a spooky RPG? You can do that very soon with Purgatory House: A Casual Horror Role-Playing Game, now on kickstarter. Continue reading Playing Around – The Pleasure of Purgatory