Next Saturday, Aug. 22, is DC FanDome, described in a press release as a ā24-hour, immersive virtual fan experience which brings the universe of DC to life and features the stars, filmmakers and creators behind its biggest films, TV series, games and comics.āĀ (Notice how comics are last.) Itās like many of the virtual cons…
āThe Masquerade keeps us safe. The Masquerade is everything.ā In the godless times of 1991, there arose a TTRPG system so goth, so theater-kid horny, it was only played in the darkest of basements and dingiest of industrial clubs. That system was Vampire: The Masquerade. Now, the lunatics at Vault Comics have resurrected this goth…
Sometimes you find a way to conquer death, and wouldnāt cha know it? You gotta make sure you donāt accidentally create a bunch of clones and overthrow the natural order of the universe.Thatās where X-Factor comes in. They investigate the deaths so that mutants might once again live. Join Leah Williams, David BaldeĆ³n and Israel…
Bam! Pow! Zap! Xavier Files isn’t just for X-Men anymore! In case you missed the memo, the site you love is now covering the wider comics industry. And so this week we have a roundup of reviews from across the indie spectrum, including Benjamin “X-Force” Percy’s latest crime thriller (reviewed by Zachary Jenkins), Mark Russell’s…
Ron DeSantis is a pile of human excrement molded into human form and stuffed into a suit. The comic about him isnāt so great either. Political Power: Ron DeSantis is written by Michael Frizell, drawn and colored by Martin Gimenez, lettered by Benjamin Gilbert and published by TidalWave Productions. Roy remains the center of the…
Lona Steelrose wants to be a pro wrestler, but sheās living under the shadow of her mother, the best to ever do it. Everything changes when a wrestling-obsessed necromancer asks her to join the grandest pro wrestling tournament of all time, which is also the most dangerous. Itās The Wrestler meets Dragonball Z in a…
Easton and Emily face down the mob and a trap. And the cops ā¦ kinda help? ā¦ in Newburn #7, written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn by Jacob Phillips, with āSpook-a-Ramaā backup written by Casey Gilly, drawn by Soo Lee and lettered by Toben Racicot. Published by Image. Whether you only āhateā this place or…
Vishal Gullapalli: Every time thereās a go home show Iām reminded that go home shows are usually the weakest part of the PPV cycle. Not surprising, just something I donāt realize immediately. All Out is almost here! Forrest Hollingsworth: The vibes definitely are off going into All Out, letās get into it. Monday: Monday Night…
Charlie Davis: Hey so. Some magic happened last night. I donāt know what’s gonna happen at SummerSlam. But itās gonna have nothing on The First Dance. Forrest Hollingsworth: Look in my eyes, what do you see? An uneven week of wrestl-ing. Will Nevin: Looks like I picked a good week to start with the wrestling…
This is Part 1 of our WrestleMania recap series, in which wrestling is taken over, rained out, and changed forever. Charlie Davis: Guysā¦ please. There is so much wrestling. Help. Forrest Hollingsworth: Sorry, canāt help, I have never felt more alive. Vishal Gullapalli: This is my time to shine! Give me the wrestling! I need…
Would you like to know a lot of the things I hate, like state legislators, Peacock and steak fries? READ ON, FRIENDO. The Bottom (at the Top) 10. Tribute: Rush Limbaugh. Writers: Don Smith and Michael Frizell, Artist: J.B. Fernandes, Colorist: Simon Wright, Letterer: Wilson Ramos Jr., Publisher: Tidalwave Productions The central thesis of this…
Charlie Davis: I feel the anticipation setting in as we pack up our things and get ready for the long car trip that is going to be this coming week in wrestling. We have a two night NXT Takeover (Stand and Deliver), AEW Dynamite, and a TWO NIGHT WRESTLEMANIA. I am glad we’ll be in…
Charlie Davis: The days are blending together and there is more wrestling than anyone can possibly consume! But Iāve got a Gin and Tonic and a can-try attitude so anything is possible! No, but really. Wrestlemania is coming soon, the AEW women are stepping up in a big way, and I GUESS Impact Wrestling is…
For the last few months, Iāve been averaging 10+ miles per day on my runs. Hold your applause, please ā itās not so much an accomplishment as it is daring my body to fall to pieces on me. (My body has not done so to date. The coward.) But I was thinking earlier today with…
Loyal Content Consumer, we made it through another week. Together. 10. Batman: Dreamland. Writer: Alan Grant, Artists: Norm Breyfogle and Noelle C. Giddings, Publisher: DC āBatman: The Abductionā was at least charming in its weirdness: Was Batman really taken by little green men to be poked and prodded? Did he travel the cosmos via astral…