For the first time in a very, very long time, the San Diego Comic Con actually felt less crowded this year. That was also reflected in the number of people cosplaying, which was dramatically lower than last year. But while there were less costumes over all, it seemed more people went out of their way […]
Infamous adversaries – A review of Batman: The Killing Joke
I went to see Batman: The Killing Joke having read the original graphic novel some years before, but not with it fresh in my mind and having read some SDCC-born concern over the treatment of Batgirl. I left wondering why we had two separate movies held together by a narrator. The first half has a […]
Superhero Week: Geometric superhero prints
Eric Dufresne has a fresh take on superhero art with this collection. You might recognise some iconic superheroes among these shapes. Tempted? You can view more of Eric’s work over at his Society6 store. Pick up one of these prints at Society6. This superhero-themed post is from 2016’s Superhero Week. Made any good superhero discoveries […]
Superhero Week: Rule 63 superheroes
An assorted collection of genderbent heroes. The “Wonder Man” meets Rule 63 Green Lantern and Aquawoman strip looks official. Do you know where it’s from? Comments below. Rule 63 Wonder Man Carrie Allen is The Flash By Z Rule 63 Batman Via Rule 63 Aquaman This superhero-themed post is from 2016’s Superhero Week. Made any […]
Superhero Week: Weird superhero dissection art
Artist NYCHOS has a whole series of good but slightly freaky superhero and pop culture art. We get to the see the familiar outside of the superhero along with their insides, exploded into layers just like a fantastic biology book. Bonus Yoda Let us know what you think in the comments below or visit a […]
Superhero Week: Baby heroes at the hospital
Imagine baby superheroes in the maternity ward. Cute to look at, right, but you wouldn’t want to be responsible for one. This is a post from 2016’s Superhero Week. If you want to check out other superhero-themed goodies then pop over to the Superhero Week collection page or visit a random superhero posted with this […]
Superhero Week: The many faces of superheroes [infographic]
How many different actors have played Superman? Have there been more Wonder Woman actresses than Hulk actors? Some of the answers might surprise you. I certainly found more than a few interesting discoveries in this ‘many faces’ infographic. Let us know what you think in the comments below or visit a random superhero posted with […]
Superhero Week: It’s not soft kitty, it’s soft Batman
Do you know the soft cat song? Soft Batman Warm Batman LIttle ball of justice Happy Batman Sleepy Batman Your parents are dead Let us know what you think in the comments below or visit a random superhero posted with this teleport link.
Deadpool and Batman bookends to keep your RPGs safe
[This for me] Don’t want to add cheap and tacky bookends to your collection of indie RPGs and books? Fancy some handmade? Why not check out MokuShop on Etsy? The Texan made wooden bookend collection has some Star Wars to tempt you with as well this Batman and Joker combo.
How off-duty superhero clothes have evolved [infographic]
There’s always lots of internet discussion when a popular superhero changes their costume. There’s been some real progression in recent years. I think the 2014 Batgirl costume was a good one. There’s been the occasional Star Sapphire costume, though, that’s not been as well received. But what about the clothes heroes wear while there either […]
