Higher, faster, further: a captain marvel reading guide

Higher, Faster, Further: A Captain Marvel Reading Guide

With the newest Marvel blockbuster rapidly approaching, it’s the perfect time to read the comics that inspired the movie. In addition, many of these volumes are on sale on Comixology now! Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Captain Marvel Kelly Sue DeConnick (Bitch Planet, Avengers Assemble) is the person responsible for Carol Danvers even having a movie. Prior…

Web warriors: an into the spider-verse reading guide

Web Warriors: An Into the Spider-Verse Reading Guide

Into the Spider-Verse comes to theaters this week. It’s shaping up to be one of the most visually interesting movies of the year. Focusing on multiple Spider-Men, there’s a lot to sink your teeth into. If you want to check out the comics that inspired the movie, look no further than this handy reading guide….

Symbi-wrote: comics to read if you love venom

Symbi-Wrote: Comics to Read if You Love Venom

For better or worse, Sony Pictures’ Venom is upon us. Maybe the movie blew you away, or maybe you wish it’d blow away like a turd in the wind. Maybe it makes you want to trace the antihero’s origins back to the comic books. If that’s the case, you’re in luck. We have a few…

Comics to read if you loved ‘ant-man and the wasp’

Comics to Read If You Loved ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’

The diminutive duo hit the big screen in Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp. If you want to see what all the buzz is about, check out the comics that inspired the movie. (They’re better than that pun!) The Astonishing Ant-Man Scott Lang’s been an Avenger, come back from the dead, led the Fantastic Four. What’s…

Merc with a mouth: a deadpool reading guide

Merc With a Mouth: A Deadpool Reading Guide

Deadpool 2 has been out for a while and by now you’ve probably seen it. With no third movie announced, it might be time to turn to the comics to fill your Deadpool cravings. Here are some of the best places to start. Deadpool Bad Blood This stand-alone Original Graphic Novel is perfect for the…

The mad titan: a thanos reading guide

The Mad Titan: A Thanos Reading Guide

Has Infinity War got you wanting to read more about the villain Thanos? Do you need to know what happens next? With this reading guide, it’s a *snap*. Jim Starlin’s Thanos-The Early Years Writer/Artist Jim Starlin and writer Mike Friedrich were working on Iron Man. They took the opportunity to set up a cosmic mythology…

Assemble: comics to read if you loved ‘avengers: infinity war’

Assemble: Comics to Read if You Loved ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

Avengers: Infinity War is upon us. Ten years of cinematic storytelling has lead to this, but it’s taken over 70 years of comics to get to this point. If the film has made you want to read the comics but you don’t know where to start, we’ve got the recs. Infinity/Jonathan Hickman’s Avengers Infinity War…

Everything you need to know about the return of the fantastic four

Everything You Need to Know About the Return of the Fantastic Four

After a three-year absence, the Fantastic Four are returning to Marvel Comics this August in a series by writer Dan Slott (The Amazing Spider-Man, Silver Surfer) and penciller Sara Pichelli (Ultimate Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy). The series will be a part of Marvel’s “Fresh Start” relaunch where they’re returning their classic characters to the…

Best comic i read: ‘strong female protagonist’

Best Comic I Read: ‘Strong Female Protagonist’

Welcome back to Best Comic I Read, where I talk about the best comic I’ve read every week. We return this week with Strong Female Protagonist, written by Brennan Lee Mulligan with art by Molly Ostertag. This webcomic tells the story of an ex-superhero who has become disillusioned with her inability to truly change the…

Long live the king: comics to read if you love black panther

Long Live the King: Comics to Read if You Love Black Panther

The newest film on the Marvel Cinematic universe, Black Panther is smashing presale records. More people are getting into the Panther and hopefully they’ll also get into the comics on which the movie is based. If you’re one such person, or just want to read, we’ve got you covered. Ta-Nehisi Coates Ta-Nehisi Coates (The Washington…

Comic reader’s digest: the treasury edition

Comic Reader’s Digest: the Treasury Edition

Comics: the art of telling a story with pictures in a sequential manner. Not to ape Scott McCloud too much, but I’m bringing up this point so that I can make mine. From the Sunday funnies to manga, to the webcomic, comics can be in almost any form.  The purpose of this series is to…

10 gifts for a great comic christmas from thinkgeek

10 Gifts for a Great Comic Christmas from ThinkGeek

Shopping for gifts is hard. Especially for comic fans since you don’t always which graphic novels they’ve read or which statues are already on their shelves. Everyone knows that ThinkGeek is the place to go if you need a gift for the geek in your life. We’ve narrowed down the list for you with some…

Spinnin’ records and webs with this spider-man vinyl from thinkgeek

Spinnin’ Records and Webs with This Spider-Man Vinyl from ThinkGeek

While I’m not Geek Insider’s resident vinyl enthusiast, I enjoy them immensely. This Spider-Man: Homecoming picture disc from ThinkGeek is one of the coolest records I’ve seen. The score, composed by Michael Giacchino, is great for any fan but what brings it up a level is the illustrated picture disc and the poster included. The…

Charge up and get down with this groot usb charger from thinkgeek

Charge up and Get down with This Groot USB Charger from ThinkGeek

Ever wish you could just place your phone in the sun and let it recharge like a plant? Well, Elon Musk is keeping that technology to himself. You can, however, charge your phone by plugging it into something that looks like a plant.  This Baby Groot charger from ThinkGeek is an adorable addition to your…