Having just finished watching Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, I was reminded of how much I really love dark fantasy. I mean, I love the fantasy genre in general, whether it be in television shows, movies, comics or books. But there is something about dark fantasy that, to me, is so much more engrossing, interesting… and entertaining. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Life Is Just a Fantasy
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Comics Cosmos – A Wizording World
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (even a well-decorated one), you’ve seen the popularity of fantasy in the real world through comics, books, shows and movies. Of course, a certain bespeckled child with a lightning shaped scar might come to mind as the most well-known of the genre. But there is plenty more, including a comic that debuted in 2017 called Curse Words. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – A Wizording World
Best Geeky Finds – Life is Tough Even When You’re Imaginary
Life’s tough out there for an imaginary friend. It’s so scary out there even imagination can’t be trusted. At least, that’s what the world looks like in Syfy’s Happy. Continue reading Best Geeky Finds – Life is Tough Even When You’re Imaginary
She Geek Critique – High Fantasy & Dragons
I have never been into high fantasy. You know the type – set in its own world, playing by its own rules, characters typically include some form of dwarves, wizards, giants, plus there are mythical creatures like dragons or unicorns. Think Lord of the Rings, Discworld, Dungeons & Dragons. I dabbled with it a bit as a kid because I do enjoy fantasy in general. But the world building would bore me, with its extensive explanations and descriptions, which I’ve never cared for. (I stopped reading Stephen King and Anne Rice as their novels got longer for that same reason.) And honestly, I’ve never enjoyed over-the-top magic, which seems to be the only type wizards and magicians in those worlds are able to perform. Continue reading She Geek Critique – High Fantasy & Dragons
Comics Cosmos – Action Packed Saga
If you’re looking for a space opera full of adventure, strong characters and all around good storytelling, Saga is the one. Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Fiona Staples, Saga follows two people from warring factions who found each other under interesting circumstances, fell in love, had a child and are trying to escape, well, everyone. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – Action Packed Saga