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Marvel Comics Spotlight: ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

Daredevil is currently one of the most beloved live-action superheroes. His journey from the pages of comics to being popular on a big screen began with Ben Affleck’s iteration in 2003. But his bigger and more popular adaptation started with the 2015 Netflix series. Starring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, a.k.a. Daredevil, the show gained a huge fanbase for its dark

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Marvel Comics Spotlight: ‘Captain America: Sam Wilson’

There are few iconic comic book characters that carry the same symbolic weight as Captain America. The shield and star-striped suit are not just a weapon, a tool or an armor. They are a representation of hope, perseverance, respect, equality, and justice. For a long time, Steve Rogers was a person who stood behind and defended those ideas. But when Marvel

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‘Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales’ by Heather Fawcett Book Review

Emily Wilde is back in an all-new tale from Heather Fawcett, Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales! In the third book of the series, Wendell’s Faerie realm is quickly dying and Emily may be the only one who can figure out how to save it. But is the cure worse than the sickness this time?  [Warning: light spoilers for this story below! Note:

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‘Star Wars: Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear’ by Alexander Freed Book Review

One of the best things about Star Wars is the wide range of genres and ideas the franchise can cover. From films filled with action and adventure like The Skywalker Saga to more lighthearted shows for younger children filled with jokes and cute aliens. The idea of politics in Star Wars is something that George Lucas began considering a lot in

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‘The Bones Beneath My Skin’ by TJ Klune Book Review

Nate’s life is a mess. He’s been estranged from his family for a decade, and he just torpedoed his career as a Washington DC reporter after some unethical choices. Then he gets the call from his brother that his parents are dead, and they left him the family cabin and an old truck. Nate decides there’s nothing holding him to DC

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Marvel Spotlight: ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’

Spider-Man, a.k.a. this “damned web-swinging menace” as JJJ likes to say, is a beloved figure in the hearts of fans worldwide. Since his creation by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Peter Parker has become a symbol of all that’s good and heroic. Through countless adaptations across comics, television, movies, games, and animated series, Spider-Man’s main role as the “friendly neighborhood” hero

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‘Bloodshot’ by Fred Van Lente a Valiant Universe Novel Book Review

Kids with superpowers, check. A shadowy government group trying to capture them, check. A hero with amnesia who isn’t sure who he can trust, including himself, check. Bloodshot has all the components of an exciting spy thriller. Add in some engaging characters and an easy-going writing style and Fred Van Lente delivers an exhilarating, fast-paced novel that’s sure to entertain. [Warning:

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‘Breaking the Dark’ by Lisa Jewell (A Marvel Crime Novel) Book Review

Jessica Jones is sinking fast. Wallowing in pity and self-doubt, she’s turned from a hero to a drunk who can’t even keep up with basic hygiene. But then she gets a wake-up call and a new case, and that starts to turn her around. A mother of twin teenagers shares a strange story with Jessica. Her kids spent the summer in

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‘The Forbidden Visions of Lucius Galloway’ by Carrie Harris an Arkham Horror Novel Book Review

Lucius Galloway is flying high. He has finally written a hit book, he’s won a prestigious award for it, and now he’s been offered a research position at Harvard for the summer. For anyone, this would be an amazing set of achievements, but for a gay black man in the 1920s, it feels like Lucius has won the lottery. But things

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