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Nerd Weekend Activate

Each year nerds and geeks alike get to come out in mass, across the country, to celebrate what we have come to know as Free Comic Book Day.  And in recent years, we have coupled this with a major superhero movie by Marvel that debuts on the same weekend.   This weekend we were once again given what we have been waiting for all year.  Marvel debuted their highly anticipated Avengers: Age of Ultron on Friday and Free Comic Book Day sealed the nerd weekend deal on Saturday.   I love this time of year because like the mythology on Halloween, we comic book geeks get to come out and live our comic book fantasies in public.  Many times during the year we have to wait for a convention to come to town to be around like minded individuals.  But, at this time of the year (The first Saturday in May) we are regarded and rewarded with an awesome movie and free comics. 

First up, Marvel's Age of Ultron more than delivered on its Avenger's sequel.  It was action packed from the first scene until the very end.  Although, I personally didn't think it was as good as the first movie.  But, it was still very entertaining and it solidifies Joss Whedon as the unofficial Nerd King.

On Saturday, we were once again treated to free comics at local shops every where.  The Cosplayers were out in full force and the BBQ was on the grill.  Free Comic Book Day is such a fun event.  Remember, when we interviewed the founder of FCBD, Joe Field last year? 

Check out that interview right here. This year my niece and I went for her first time.  She had such a good time and we made a day of it.  Going back and forth between our 2 local shops, we picked up free comics (of course) and artwork.  I chatted up my geeky friends and made a few new ones.  All in all, it was a fun n geeky weekend.  I can't wait until next year. Check out the podcast above for a full Age of Ultron and FCBD review!

  

Nick Fury Lays A Smackdown!!

Samuel L. Jackson is arguably the most recognizable leading black male actors today.  He has been in roles since the 90's and currently in one of the biggest movie franchises out there, Marvel's Avengers. Well a reporter obviously mistook him for another scifi movie hero.  But, this isn't the Matrix boo.. And Nick Fury.. ahem Samuel L. Jackson wasn't having it. He smacks down and then educates a reporter during a recent interview for his new movie RoboCop. 

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Black Superheroes

In honor of  Black History Month and the revival of Fan Boy Weekly, I thought I would pay homage to my favorite black superheroes.  I have been a comic book fan practically all of my life.  But, the one thing that I missed as a kid that I am finally getting to see as an adult is superheroes that look like me.  I am happy that Marvel is utilizing more and more black characters in their live action comic book movies. Nick Fury, Storm and War Machine are the three we know from the movies.  But, this spring here comes Falcon and Bishop as new black superhero players in the game.  And I couldn't be more pleased. I bet you do not know who was the first black superhero in the comics?  Now, if Tyler Perry could get the rights to make a Black Panther Film I would probably find away to be  part of it. 

 I also share my views on Justice League War.  And I get everyone up to speed on Arrow, Agents of Shield and The Coven Finale. Whew, a lot on today's Fan Boy Weekly Podcast. 

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Free Comic Book Day Live

It was a stellar Free Comic Book Day.  I even picked up some books on the day after.  Check out all the pics and the live show below.  Email me your pics or free comic book day stories.. 

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Free Comic Book Day!!

On Location at Free Comic Book Day

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We made it to and through Free Comic Book Day!!

Art from Local Artist

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Truth and Consequences &

Straw Man both by Local Artist

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The four comics I went for to begin with.

And the extra goodies

Here are some of the comics being given away free on Free Comic Book Day.

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Marvel says, "I do" to Gay Marriage.

  I Do!!

Marvel pushes the envelope of tolerance once again by announcing that there will be a gay wedding in an upcoming issue. Long time character Northstar (Jean-Paul Beaubier) will ask his boyfriend to marry him in Astonishing X-Men issue #50.  And the marriage will be in a future issue.   I commend Marvel on making such a brave decision. 

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