Heroineburgh is coming to geek out virtual con 2020

Heroineburgh is Coming to Geek Out Virtual Con 2020

Heroineburgh takes place in a science-based universe where a small group of people have developed superhuman powers.  Dubbed as “epihumans” these people have developed powers based on their own desires and interest, all sparked by an unusual meteor explosion in the skies above Pittsburgh. The dark energy that was released has a proclivity for the…

Meet bill mccormick, author and comic book creator | geek out virtual con 2020

Meet Bill McCormick, Author and Comic Book Creator | Geek Out Virtual Con 2020

Bill McCormick began professionally writing professionally in 1986 when he worked for Chicago Rocker Magazine in conjunction with his radio show on Z-95 (ABC-FM), going on to magazines before eventually transitioning into blogs. Then in 2011, his works were getting published and he’s been expanding his writing repertoire to include comic books, graphic novels, short…

Meet jonathan hedrick, creator of freakshow princess and capable | geek out virtual con 2020

Meet Jonathan Hedrick, Creator of Freakshow Princess and Capable | Geek Out Virtual Con 2020

Jonathan Hedrick is a comic book writer/creator born and raised in Brevard County, Florida. Comics has always been a passion of his and he recently began self-publishing his own titles. His current work includes the zombie one-shot “Freakshow Princess,” a superhero story called “Capable,” and the upcoming thriller “The Recount.” In addition to being a…

8-page comic book challenge for aspiring pros

8-Page Comic Book Challenge for Aspiring Pros

For release March 29 or later –Buddy Scalera, Editor in Chief and Dean of Students at Comic Book School, has challenged members of the comics community to create 8-page comics for a new anthology to be released at New York Comic Con. Creators who accept the challenge will be guided through the process of creating…

More powerful than a locomotive, the man of steel returns…sort of.

More Powerful Than a Locomotive, the Man of Steel Returns…Sort Of.

March 21st will mark the launch of Syfy channel’s new series Krypton, featuring an all new cast set outside the current DC movie world continuity. If you’re like me then when you saw the recent teaser and trailers you got Super excited about a new small screen version of everyone’s favorite ‘Last Son of Krypton.’…

Saving a superhero: ‘angel catbird’ volume 3

Saving a Superhero: ‘Angel Catbird’ Volume 3

Who Saves a Superhero When Superheroes Do the Saving? Margaret Atwood’s superhero saga continues the battle against Professor Muriod’s plan for world rat domination with the release of Angel Catbird Volume 3: The Catbird Roars. In volume two, the half-cat, half-bird, half-human protagonist is dangerously misled by his animal instincts when he’s tricked into captivity by…

Awesome con returns to d. C. This friday!

AWESOME CON returns to D.C. this Friday!

Awesome Con, the mid-Atlantic’s largest and most popular comic book convention kicks off Friday June 16th and concludes Sunday June 18th. Awesome Con is a nationally known comic convention, each year bringing a long list of celebrity guests, artists, and more. The three-day comic and anime extravaganza features comics of all sorts, animated shows, science-fiction,…

The geekly ramble: geek insider’s weekly roundup of the weird, the awesome, and the just plain “??? ”

The Geekly Ramble: Geek Insider’s Weekly Roundup of the Weird, the Awesome, and the Just Plain “???”

Alright well, here we are. Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Geekly Ramble, Geek Insider’s Weekly Recap of all things…well, geekish, that happened in the last seven days. The following will range from the highs of “Holy Freaking Yes!” to the more sombre notes or “argh” “blegh” and even the coveted “like, why?”. Strap…

Kickstarter spotlight: graphic novel ‘fangirl’

Kickstarter Spotlight: Graphic Novel ‘Fangirl’

For us girls, it’s hard to find a good female character to look up to in the nerd world. There are few strong female protagonists in comics and other facets of nerd culture, especially ones that are “as nerdy as the boys.” That’s why writer and CEO of Spinner Rack Comics, Tom Stillwell, is working on…

Why so serious? The joker, the batgirl, and that pesky variant

Why So Serious? The Joker, The Batgirl, and That Pesky Variant

It’s hard to believe, but 2015 marks 75 years since criminal mastermind The Joker was first unleashed on the world. Turns out, he’s still got a few tricks up his sleeve. The Man Who Laughs…and Laughs….and Laughs…and Laughs… Sprung from the minds of Jerry Robinson, Bill Finger and Bob Kane, Joker first appeared in Batman #1…

‘batman v superman: dawn of justice’ trailer review

‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Trailer Review

It was only a few days ago that Warner Brothers Studios released their first teaser trailer for the new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In those four short days, the trailer has already reached over 25 million views on YouTube. There is a lot of excitement about the new movie, and a lot of…

Image comics: an origin story

Image Comics: An Origin Story

It’s time to start worrying about mainstream comics. While DC and Marvel duke it out in movie theaters with a new mega-franchise seemingly every week, their printed content is lagging in creativity and ingenuity. With each franchise reboot and each origin story told and then retold, even their truest fans are growing weary. Desperate for…

Top 10 alan moore comics every fan should read

Top 10 Alan Moore Comics Every Fan Should Read

Here’s a list of the top 10 comics every Alan Moore fan should read (if you haven’t already). Even the most casual comic book connoisseur is familiar with Alan Moore’s Watchmen and V for Vendetta. But if you’re just getting into comics or were done with Alan Moore after reading the Watchmen (because it’s kind…