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1997: The Year The Superhero Died.
Superhero movies have been enjoying a measure of success as of late, with the genre making a total of $16 trillion dollars at the box office. Since the late 1930s, superheroes have captivated the minds and hearts of young people all around the world with comic book characters like Superman and Batman swooping in to save the day. The first superhero movie was released in 1941 as a 12-part serial based on the Fawcett Comics hero Captain Marvel. But the first full-length theatrical adaptation of a superhero wouldn't come until 1966 with Batman: The Movie which is based on the popular 1960's tv version of the DC character. Marvel got into the superhero movie business as well, but on a smaller scale with television movie adaptations of Spider-Man in 1977 and Doctor Strange in 1978. It would be that same year that we would get our first serious superhero film with Superman: The Movie. Superman is considered the first superhero so it would only make sense that he would be the one to put superhero movies on the map.
By Mickell Ford9 years ago in Geeks
Jellybean Dream Anthology
Jellybean Turner of Jellybean Dream. Art by @goat1408 To all my comicheads... allow me to introduce you all to Jellybean (Jelly) Turner. She is the protagonist of my series Jellybean Dream. Starting June 14th until June 20th 2017, The Jellybean Dream Anthology (PDF version) will be available for only $2!!! Earlier this month was the 2nd anniversary of the anthology's release. This is the first appearance of Jellybean Turner and other key characters from the series. The anthology is a collection of art from several independent artists doing their take on Jellybean and other characters. Included is a six-page story from the early life of Jelly as well as the layouts from Jellybean Dream Issue 1.
By Slim Jim Longfoot9 years ago in Geeks
Locke Review
Title: LockeMPAA Rating: RDirector: Steven KnightStarring: Tom HardyRuntime: 1 hr 25 mins What It Is: Ivan Locke is just 9 hours away from not only the biggest job of his life, but one unexpected call throws everything into a looping mess. As we see the events of his life unfold, we see Locke creeping ever towards something different than the man we originally meet at the film's beginning. This is a very interesting film in that we only ever see one actor on screen the entire film. All his dialogue throughout is performed through Locke’s Bluetooth, which is connected to his car's stereo. As this night unfolds were unsure if Locke is holding onto his sanity, and I have just been on the edge of mania.
By FilmSnob Reviews.com9 years ago in Geeks
Darby Burl's No Bullshit Reviews: Wonder Woman
Let's look past the fact that battle armor that don't cover your keister is as ‘bout as useful as tits on a bull. And the fact that a black-haired Amazonian on an island of warrior women ain't got no fuzzle in her underpits.
By Darby Burl9 years ago in Geeks
Exposing the KK
Exposing the KK... Let’s be honest, the Kardashians and Jenners are no strangers to the appropriation of any of the cultures of the world. It seems that their favorite location of cultural appropriation appears to be sourced in Black Culture. From their "boxer braids" aka corn-rows, full lips via injections, dreadlocks, Bantu knots, and a long list of wrongfully credited "trends" and their lifeless imagination they may finally get exposed for their undeserved fame.
By LaVee Johnson9 years ago in Geeks
Who Rules the Box Office, DC or Marvel Films?
Deciding who rules the cinematic superhero world is an argument for the ages, and the box office results are what can truly help us in the search for this answer. If you are a movie lover and not dedicated to a specific comic universe, there is more leeway to give a fair review of theses films. On the other side of the spectrum, there are those who are devoted to their universe, creating a timeless battle when speaking of the overall quality of the films, storylines, and heroes.
By Corey Gittleman9 years ago in Geeks
