In 2007, the comic book world was introduced to the dysfunctional family of heroes known as The Umbrella Academy. Written by Gerard Way (from the band My Chemical Romance) and Brazilian artist Gabriel Bá, it follows the story of seven powered children who were adopted and trained to save the world. The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite, the first six-issue volume, won the 2008 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series. And now Netflix has brought us that story in a new live action series. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Join the Academy
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GW1 Issue 190 – But Wait, There’s More
It’s that time of year when networks start talking renewals. So this week we have the beginnings, with the first announcements coming from the CW. Plus, some DC movie release dates were announced, along with a couple of show announcements for streaming services. And there’s Disney Parks and Star Wars news too. Seriously… it was a busy week! Listen now! Continue reading GW1 Issue 190 – But Wait, There’s More
GW1 Issue 189 – A Punishing Celebration
Geek Watch One is four years old! Yeah, we have no idea how that happened either, but it’s time to celebrate at The Malted Meeple. And they gave us a surprise – we got to go through one of their new escape rooms! We have some details (without giving away any secrets), including the fact that these immersive experiences are exclusive to the Meeple. Then we’re on to some news, including Oscar and GLAAD nominations plus a major comicbook world retirement. And we have plenty to say about season 2 of The Punisher. Listen now! Continue reading GW1 Issue 189 – A Punishing Celebration
GW1 Issue 184 – Manipulating the Multiverse
There was a lot going on last week, with news, movies and tv shows. For comic show geeks, there was the yearly CW crossover, this time with Arrow, Flash and Supergirl meeting Batgirl in an TElseworlds story. And the new animated Spider-Man movie premiered, plus there was an early screening of Aquaman and the new edit of Deadpool 2. We have so much to talk about! Listen now! Continue reading GW1 Issue 184 – Manipulating the Multiverse
Irregular’s Intel – Revisiting a Series
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with The Six Million Dollar Man, inspired by the novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin. It was a sci fi/action/spy show that followed the adventures of Col. Steve Austin, an astronaut who was seriously injured in the crash of an experimental plane that he was test piloting. To save his life, his best friend and director of the Office of Scientific Intelligence agreed to have him undergo bionic surgery – and that is the premise of the show. There were many scenes of slow-motion running, jumping and feats of strength. I’m pretty sure I caught every episode… along with the follow-up, The Bionic Woman. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Revisiting a Series