The first thing I need to say is that Shadow Avengers by Carrie Harris is the second book in the Crisis Protocol series from Aconyte Books. I didn’t know that when I started reading it. But it didn’t matter as much as it might in other series as I was still able to thoroughly enjoy the story. There were a few
Read MoreThree Swords by C. L. Werner is the fifth novel in the Legends of Asgard series from Aconyte books. This series expands the Marvel universe by exploring epic tales of the Asgardian people throughout their history. Three Swords is a fast-paced adventure that features The Warriors Three, Fandral, Volstagg, and Hogun, saving all of Asgard from the threat of the three
Read MoreWho else is excited that we’re finally entering our first ever She-Hulk era in the MCU? From the moment they announced this Marvel Studios project was in development, I was ecstatic to have one of my personal favorite heroes finally getting her time to shine on Disney+! So while anger and fear may be the triggers for transforming into our large
Read MoreHBO’s upcoming House of the Dragon, a prequel to their highly successful Game of Thrones series, is based upon George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood, itself a prequel to his Song of Ice and Fire books. In anticipation of the series, it seemed fun to go ahead and read the source material but it turned out to be a very boring
Read MoreWhile everyone has been going mad for Baymax!, Disney+’s newest collection of shorts, I have been pining for another series of shorts from Marvel Studios. Now we’re just mere hours away from I Am Groot’s arrival on the streaming service and I’m beyond excited for this next chapter for the best little tree in the MCU! So in honor of this
Read MoreNetflix’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s limited run The Sandman series coming this August got me thinking that it would be nice to read the source and see what the fuss is all about. Gaiman wove a very different kind of tale with The Sandman. His highly compelling tale of imprisonment, freedom, and revenge lacks the traditional save the world storyline of
Read MoreTim Dedopulos takes us on another wild adventure in She-Hulk Goes To Murderworld. The second novel by the author in Aconyte’s new Marvel Multiversal Missions Adventure series. His unique take on the classic choose-your-own-adventure book is extremely engaging and fun. This time around you get to help She-Hulk solve a mystery and save the day. Can you make the right choices
Read MoreAre you ready to have fun? Are you ready to save the world? Are you ready to eat Chimichangas? Then you are ready to read You Are (NOT) Deadpool, from the Marvel Multiverse Missions novel series from Aconyte Books! Tim Dedopulos takes the choose-your-own-adventure model to the next level in this book and it’s definitely an improvement on the genre. I
Read MoreThanos: Titan Consumed by Barry Lyga follows the Marvel villain from his earliest days to the finalization of his plans for universal balance. Lyga shows how a superior intellect and an isolated upbringing combined to create an especially driven and ruthless villain. The interesting part of Thanos’ story is that he honestly believes he is doing the right thing. In his
Read MoreThe Umbrellas are back to save the universe again in The Umbrella Academy – Hotel Oblivion! This time Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba introduce readers to a shady hotel/prison in another dimension, a spoiled billionaire messing with things he doesn’t understand, a lost and rediscovered spaceship, and a weird religious (maybe) group all converging together on our Umbrellas. Mayhem ensues. But
Read MoreIn The Umbrella Academy – Dallas, Gerard Way shows us how our super family tries to pick up the pieces and move on after a brutal family feud. Some are doing better than others but no one is really doing well. Then comes the apocalypse, again. This time the Umbrella Academy has to travel all the way back to the 1960s
Read MoreIn the Umbrella Academy – Apocalypse Suite we are introduced to a broken family reuniting in the wake of their father’s death. It’s a pretty well-worn starting place for stories about families. This family just happens to have superpowers! Written by Gerard Way, with art from Gabriel Ba this comic is a fascinating tale following seven extraordinary children who overcome horrible circumstances
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