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September 22nd, 2009

Fandomonium! – Episode Three

Its that time of the week again, and we’re back for more of that Fandomonium! goodness. In this episode its time to get down to business, what business you ask, comics.

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Posted in Fandomonium
By admin

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August 31st, 2009

Disney buys Marvel for $4 Billion

In a move that’s sure to shake up more than just the comic industry, The Walt Disney Company (owners of ABC, ESPN, and more) have purchase Marvel. Along with the deal, they gain rights to Marvel’s over 5000 strong library of characters.

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February 11th, 2009

MacGeek – Marvel to release ‘Motion Comics’ on iTunes

I was completely UNenthused until I saw the video…after the break.

Posted in Comic Book News
By Palaemon

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January 8th, 2009

Comic Book Crash Course: Suggestions

It is the dawn of a new age for Nick

Posted in Comic Book News, Comics
By TotallyNotNick

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January 5th, 2009

Writers Wanted: Television and Comics

Geekshow Entertainment is on the lookout for more writers!

Posted in Site News
By Scott

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October 15th, 2008

Review: Gotham Central Book One – In The Line Of Duty (DC Comics)

True Believers – Book of the Month – October 2008

GOTHAM CENTRAL BOOK ONE – IN THE LINE OF DUTY

Written by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka

Artwork by Michael Lark

Published by DC Comics

A Review by Scott Carelli

Posted in Comic Book Reviews
By Scott

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July 31st, 2008

Invincible: The Animated Series… sort of

MTV New Media has developed an "animated" series of sorts based on Image Comics’ Invincible, created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker. The series premiered July 22 and is availble now through iTunes, Xbox, MTV.com, MTV2, and MTV Mobile

Invincible: The Series takes the actual pages of Kirkman and Walker’s comic book and animates them through a process called Bomb-X. The stories are filled with motion, music and vocal performances similar to those of a traditionally produced cartoon.

When high school senior Mark Grayson inherits his superhero father’s abilities, he trades his fast food apron in for a flashy costume and starts saving lives and trading blows with the world’s most powerful super-villains as Invincible.

The first 12 episodes of the series, which encompass the first four issues of the comic, are available now, with a total number of 36 episodes planned for release by mid-September.

For a look at Invincible: The Series, check out the trailer by clicking the image below:

Posted in Articles, Comic Book News, Other News
By Scott

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July 21st, 2008

GeekiN Episode #79 – GeekiNput: Comics on Film

Understandably, everyone had a lot to say for this episode. The good news is that you get over 3 hours of content out of the episode. The bad news? I guess you’ll be wearing out those pause buttons. This is a packed episode, including discussion on Marvel, DC, The Dark Knight, Hellboy, Vertigo, etc, etc, etc. We literally discuss just about everything. Next week is the Television Report Card episode where we plan to discuss the television industry and their recent efforts to make the networks geek-friendly.

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Posted in GeekiNtertainment
By Saberj

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July 20th, 2008

A Reminder: Upcoming Comic Movie Discussion

Did you check out Dark Knight and Hellboy 2? Still feel like discussing Iron Man and Incredible Hulk? Are you feeling the new Watchmen trailer? Be sure to join us Monday, July 20th at 8pm EST for an almost certainly content packed episode of GeekiNput. We will be covering any and all comic books that have made it to the big screen that our listeners want to discuss. As a result, this episode will be spoiler filled. That’s especially important in the case of the two newest movies, Hellboy 2 and The Dark Knight.

Come ready to talk.

Posted in GeekiNtertainment, Site News
By Saberj

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June 28th, 2008

RIP Michael Turner

One of the most popular comic book artists of all time, Michael Turner, tragically passed away last night, June 27th at approximately 10:42pm in Santa Monica, Ca.

From Newsarama.com:

Turner was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma (a bone-based cancer that attacks the cartilage) in March of 2000, which ultimately cost him his right hip, a portion of his pelvis and several pounds of bone. Turner was very open about his cancer, making convention appearances throughout the entire time, and never giving in to the illness.

Mike got his major break in comics at Top Cow, where he made his name as the artist on Witchblade with a look that was reminiscent of studio founder Marc Silvestri, but was all his own. His work was highly in demand throughout his career, and he was a frequent cover artist for a diverse number of series over the years. Turner’s style influenced many artists in the new millennium, probably more than Turner himself ever realized.

Turner’s creator-owned Fathom debuted in 1998, and in 2002, he left Top Cow to found his own Aspen MLT, Inc. where he saw Fathom resurface, along with other projects such as Soulfire and Ekos. Turner had done a significant portion of work at DC early in the decade, providing covers for Identity Crisis and Flash, as well as for the “Godfall” arc in the Superman titles (which he co-wrote), and the interior art for “Supergirl from Krypton” in Superman/Batman, where he and writer Jeph Loeb re-introduced Supergirl into the modern DC Universe. More recently, he had been providing variant covers for Marvel titles, such as next month’s Uncanny X-Men #500. At his most recent convention appearances, both Turner, and later Aspen representatives spoke of how the artist was eager to complete his obligations to other companies, so he could finally get back to work on his own projects at Aspen.

Despite his illness, Turner was one of the most upbeat people at conventions and in the industry. He always radiated a sense of humility and gratitude to his fans, and always had time for a quick chat or a smile. In an industry that can and has beat the happiness out of many creators, Mike was resistant to it, and was ever happy to work and talk to his fans, and even talk to the press. From the first moment you met him, you were his friend, and he treated you like he’d known you all his life.

Since his initial diagnosis in 2000, Turner had several ups and downs, but, surely thanks in part to his positive attitude, he was seen as the guy who was going to beat it, and be drawing for years to come – he just had to kick this thing first. Mike was 37.