John Picacio illustrates a John Carter of Mars story
Disney’s John Carter should steer some moviegoers to the source material of Edgar Rice Burroughs, who in addition to Tarzan’s adventures also wrote Carter’s escapades on Mars in his classic Barsoom series. San Antonio fantasy artist John Picacio adds his own illustrative contribution to the Carter mythos with new art for the new Carter collection [...]
David Liss bids farewell to ?Black Panther? this week
San Antonio-based novelist David Liss concludes his urban jungle adventures with the Black Panther in this week’s Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive No. 529, which hits Wednesday. It’s a damn shame, and I’m not just saying that because of Liss’ local ties. The scribe behind The Twelfth Enchantment and other historical fiction really [...]
New ?Amazing Spider-Man? trailer delivers lots of Spidey & some Lizard, too
The new trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man is up and it’s chockablock with web-swinging action plus that wisecracking charm that makes Spidey oh so great. Yes, it’s just a trailer, but already it looks like this flick has struck the right balance between Peter Parker’s teenage angst and gravitas and his trademark nobility and humor. [...]
New ?Avengers? Super Bowl spot has a Hulk & tons more awesome
In case you missed the new Super Bowl spot for Marvel’s The Avengers or just want to see it again, here you go. Either way, you’re right. Enjoy. Related: • Avengers Art Appreciation Variants assemble Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in classic works of art Got geek news, insights or other mana? E-mail me. And follow me [...]
Happy 30th anniversary, great geek films
You have to love the year that gave us “E.T. phone home,” “They’re here” and “Khaaaaaaaan!” No question, 1982 was one of the most memorable years in geek cinema, one that delivered a ton of classic (and cheese-tastic) science fiction, fantasy and horror that stands the test of time and Reaganomics. Here are some unforgettable [...]
PIC: Otis the (caped) corgi
It’s Otis the corgi. You need this. So here you go. Oh, and eat your heart out, Krypto. (reddit) Got geek news, insights or other mana? E-mail me. And follow me on Twitter for more tomgeekery.
The new ?G.I. Joe: Retaliation? Super Bowl spot is go, yo
The new, way-too-short Super Bowl spot for G.I. Joe: Retaliation is online and, by Zartan’s hood, does it have me excited against all better judgment. I mean, how can you not love Cobra Commander rocking the wicked cool mirrored mask he’s famous for, or Snake Eyes picking off throwing stars with gunfire? To quote a [...]
Evil Spock T-shirt by Antarctic Press puts ?Mirror, Mirror? on your chest
The evil version of Mr. Spock may be the most memorable furry face out of the original Star Trek series this side of tribbles. San Antonio’s Antarctic Press honors that “Mirror, Mirror” Vulcan with a Van Dyke with its “Evil Spock” T-shirt by David Hutchison. The “Evil Spock” tee, an umpteenth but nonetheless hilarious nod [...]
UPDATED: DC?s full ?Before Watchmen? prequel list ? now with cover images!
You can just hear the fists tightening around blood-splattered happy face buttons. DC Entertainment has officially announced its Before Watchmen titles, a bold move to say the least. The seven interconnected prequels will revisit writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons’ seminal Watchmen limited series, which cast a stark spotlight on dark superhero tropes and [...]
See ?Fullmetal Alchemist: Sacred Star of Milos? Thursday, Jan. 26, at Northwest 14
Good news, San Antonio otaku. You still have a chance to catch Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos on the big local screen. Santikos Northwest 14 will screen the anime feature film Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. This is kind of a big deal, as Sacred Star of Milos is only the second [...]
