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Sunday, May 3, 2015

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!

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Free Comic Book Day Founder Joe Field

Thanks to @The5by5 for blogtalk re: @Freecomicbook Day today. 44 days til #FCBD, the world's largest comic event! http://t.co/VvlxwW7533
— Joe Field (@flycojoe) March 20, 2014

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Fanboy Weekly: Michonne & More

Remember that Walking Dead comic book I got at Free Comic Book Day? Well the return of The Walking Dead closely followed that story line about Michonne's origin. Carl was being a bratty teenager and we almost saw Rick zombified. On this week's edition of Fanboy Weekly we also chat about Arrow and Nick Fury aka Samuel L Jackson. I have recently started to get back into comic book collecting and I share my comic book load for this week. I included an interview from Larry King Live with Stan Lee. Stan was talking about expanding the diversity in Marveldom. Lastly, I simulcasted my spreaker show onto Google Hangouts. If you want to join me on a hangout just add me on google plus.

Find out how to win this guy by listening in.

Our Google Hangout Simulcast

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Fanboy Friday: Iron Man 3, Wolverine & Teen Wolf

Spoilers!

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I know I am late but I finally saw Iron Man 3. I was so disappointed. Not saying that it wasn't a good movie. It just wasn't a good fanboy movie. (in my opinion) I think what they did to The Mandarin was dumb. I mean how can you take away the power rings and the history. He ended up being a front for a fake terrorist. I did like seeing all the different Iron Man Armors.. But, it left me wanting more. I also like the fact that he was talking to Dr. Bruce Banner at the end. I guess he will move into Stark Towers and that will be the base of operations for the 2nd Avengers Movie.

I have to say that I liked what I saw in the Thor: The Dark World trailer. It looks amazing.

The Wolverine trailer released today left little to the imagination. I saw Viper, Silver Samurai and The Hand. It looks like it will be another hit for the fanboys and girl's favorite X-Man.

Teen Wolf is really turning it up this season. Supernatural powered Alpha Werewolves, secret societies, and Stiles almost gets laid. I like seeing Bianca Lawson on the show. If you remember she was Kendra The Vampire Slayer on Buffy. We get a few surprises this week with the appearance of Derrick's sister and one of the twin alpha wolves is gay!! Listen to the show for my full recap.

Also, this week's Fanboy Throwback goes to

BATGIRL!!

I have been a fan since she slipped on the tight purple cat suit and kicked her way to comic fandom in 1967-68 in the Schwartz live action Batman series. To hear all things Batgirl check out the 2nd half of the show. Check out Yvonne Craig Here

This week's comic reviews are Pippi and Aphrodite IX.

Thanks Everyone for Supporting and listening.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Fanboy Friday: Teen Wolf, Comic Reviews, X-Men & More

It's Fanboy Friday and we do not have a lot but we do have big little stuff.

First all how do you like the new Fanboy Friday banner? I think it's cool because I made it. LOL and it looks just like me too.

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On this week's show we talk about the upcoming Xmen Days of Future Past with Bryan Singer back at the helm. From what I have read, it seems like it will be a close rendition to what the original comic book story told. The question many are asking is how is Patrick Stewart going to reprise his role as Prof X. If you remember our dear Professor was killed in Xmen The Last Stand by the horrible Jean Grey/ Phoenix character that was brain stormed by Brett Ratner. I hated The Last Stand. Phoenix no fire, nuff said.

Also, Hugh Jackman isn't sure about his future with the Wolverine franchise. EW.com reports that he wasn't sure after the first solo Wolvie movie was he going to be involved anymore. But, as we type he is taping his scenes in Days Of Future Past. It is also rumored that he may make an appearance in The Avengers 2 movie. What would it be like if Hugh Jackman was recasted in the future Xmen/Wolverine movies. Only time will tell I guess.

@BryanSinger on twitter tweeted this pic of Michael Fassbender
on the set of X-Men Days of Future Past

Our Comic Book Reviews for this week are from Avatar and Valiant. Avatar's Absolution was a blood bath. And Valiant's Harbinger Wars seems promising. Listen in to my review.

I have incorporated a new feature in Fanboy Friday. The Fanboy Friday Throwback is something that I thought would be fun and interesting. In the theme of the show we will be revisiting one of my fave Comic Books, Television Shows or Video Games that have either been forgotten or gone away.

This week's throw back comes from Buffy The Vampire Slayer.