The ‘Star Wars’ Dilemma: What It Actually Is And How Do We Fix It

0 Submitted by John Eckes on Thu, 21 June 2018, 06:59

I love Star Wars. While I was too young to watch any of the original trilogy in theaters when they were released, I grew up watching them repeatedly both on VHS and when they would constantly run on the USA Network (those old enough will surely remember). A big fun space adventure full of excitement and memorable places and characters, Continue Reading...

Five Things To Do When You Have Too Many Comics on Your Pull List

0 Submitted by John Eckes on Tue, 05 June 2018, 12:59

Unless you have more money than Tony Stark, there has come a point in every long time comic book reader has to cut back on the comic books they are reading each month. With so many great titles put out it is easy to blow right past what is in a your means trying to read everything that tickles your Continue Reading...

Big Finishing Move: ‘Doctor Who: Bang-Bang-a-Boom!’

0 Submitted by John Eckes on Thu, 03 May 2018, 07:59

Welcome, one and all, to another rousing Big Finishing Move! I’m back again to don my critics cap and delve into the world of Big Finish audio dramas and let you know if a story is worthy investment of your time and money or if your efforts were better spent on things like springing for the the theater with the Continue Reading...

‘Lupin The 3rd Part 5’:Why You Need To Be Watching

0 Submitted by John Eckes on Mon, 16 April 2018, 06:59

The glorious glut of content at the average person’s disposal is staggering, to the point where everyone, even myself, need to prioritize. I don’t have the time or resources to get to everything right as it comes out, often things get shuffled into a rotating mental queue and I get to them when I can. Only a few shows/properties shoot Continue Reading...

One Gamer’s Journey: Final Fantasy

0 Submitted by John Eckes on Mon, 12 March 2018, 12:59

Given the long history of video games and the industry’s predilection to pump out sequels at a pace that puts rabbits making babies to shame, it is a wonder that there are so few long standing franchises in the medium. Sure we have Nintendo, who has made its name re-inventing its franchises for each new generation, but once you look Continue Reading...

Let’s Look At ‘Shirtless Bear-Fighter! TP’

0 Submitted by John Eckes on Fri, 09 February 2018, 16:59

Some ideas are awesome. Some ideas are just plain dumb. Then there are rare finds that are awesomely dumb like Shirtless Bear-Fighter. Running for five issues in the latter half of 2017, this comic is the brainchild of writers Jody Leheup and Sebastian Girner as well as artist, Nil Vendrell and is one of the best comics I read last Continue Reading...

Big Finishing Move: ‘Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Adventures Vol. 2’

1 Submitted by John Eckes on Fri, 26 January 2018, 08:59

Greetings, one and all, and welcome to the first installment of Big Finishing Move for 2018! This is a pleasant little spot where I get indulge in my fandom of audio dramas, in particular the works of Big Finish, and let you know if they are worth handing over the required chunk of change, or if that money is better Continue Reading...

Jodie Whittaker: What Does Her Costume Tell Us About Her Doctor?

0 Submitted by John Eckes on Tue, 09 January 2018, 08:59

It is a new day and a new version of the Doctor is here to claim her rightful place. As sad as I am to see Peter Capaldi leave the role, a role he commanded with more style and grace as the character and an actor then should be humanly/time lorldly possible as well as a personal favorite of mine Continue Reading...

Top Five Books (Other Than Batman) that Brian Michael Bendis Should Write For DC

1 Submitted by John Eckes on Thu, 07 December 2017, 13:35

The times, they are a changin’. For nearly two decades Brian Michael Bendis has been a staple at Marvel. Without any exaggeration it can be said that Bendis shaped the course of Marvel comics more than any other Marvel writer. He brought new life into characters such as Daredevil and Luke Cage, created beloved characters such as Jessica Jones and Continue Reading...

Big Finishing Move: ‘Doctor Who: Doom Coalition 4’

0 Submitted by John Eckes on Fri, 10 November 2017, 13:59

Hola, mis amigos, and welcome to the one and only Big Finishing Move. For anyone not already aware, this handy-dandy little series was created as justification for all the money I blow on the many releases from audio drama giant, Big Finish. I joke, but there is the distinct sting of truth buried in that statement. Today we’re covering the Continue Reading...