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Arrow, you made me love you
Here Be Spoilers… When Arrow premiered this year, I wanted to be optimistic, but I had my doubts, which I shared here. But something happened over Arrow’s mid-season break- they... -
Geek Book Review: Web of the City
Web of the City was the first book written by Harlan Ellison. He began writing the story in 1956 and it was originally published in 1958 under the title, Rumble. Web of... -
Geekend Review
It’s Sunday and it’s time to review a week in geek. Kristen Stewart is the most hated celeb in America and Iron Man is still top dog despite Gatsby’s star...
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Free Comic Book Day/Star Wars Day
Posted on May 4, 2013 | 1 Comment“…You there, boy. What day is it?” Why sir, it’s both Star Wars Day and Free Comic Book Day. It’s Saturday May the Fourth, and may the 4th be with you. You are going to have to be a tad bit more specific because it... -
Iron Man 3 Review
Posted on May 4, 2013 | 2 CommentsI like my heroes to have some substance, and Iron Man 3 delivers. Many people are going to complain about Iron Man 3. The torrent has already begun on social media. “There’s no plot”, “It’s not a comic book movie”, “They’ve ruined it”. Perhaps some... -
Top 8 Relics of the Internet
Posted on May 3, 2013 | No CommentsThis week Microsoft officially announced the death of Hotmail. At one time the service giant was the most popular email client on the internet, but soon found itself lagging behind competitors such as Yahoo and Gmail. Finally, after 16 years Microsoft has decided to do... -
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Supernatural Season 7 Companion Guide
Posted on May 1, 2013 | No CommentsRecently I finished the Supernatural Season 7 Companion Guide. It wasn’t the first companion guide I’ve read. The Tardis Companion Guide, the Super Mario Bros 2 Companion Guide. Me and Companion Guides have history. This one wasn’t as in depth as Mario 2′s strategy guide,... -
C2E2 2013 Top 8 Costumes
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsEvery time 8daysageek.com goes to a convention we like to summarize what we thought were the best costumes of the trip. These costumes are not necessarily the most accurate or the most perfect; they are instead the most creative, innovative, and “hey... -
C2E2 2013 – A Recap
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsC2E2 2013 – A Recap Every year 8daysageek.com tries to make it to one of the biggest pop culture events in Chicago, C2E2, and this year was no different. Between the fan communities, the nomad travelers that make a pilgrimage to Chicago every year, and... -
Geek Book Review: Resonance
Posted on April 29, 2013 | No CommentsA.J. Scudiere is the author of four novels: Resonance, Vengeance, God’s Eye, and Phoenix. I took on the difficult task of reading and reviewing them all. I am now proud to say: Mission Accomplished! Resonance is about the Earth’s poles shifting. The book follows a geologist, a... -
Geekend Review
Posted on April 28, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s Sunday, let’s review. The world has been filled with more real news lately and less geek news. Which honestly isn’t how any of us want it. I doubt there’s a person out there in the listening audience who would rather hear about Marathon Bombers... -
8 Worst Superhero Movies
Posted on April 20, 2013 | 2 CommentsIt has been a few weeks since I wrote a top eight list. I know you’ve all been clamoring for a new installment, so this week I shall oblige. We are only two weeks away from the next Iron Man sequel and only two months... -
Geekend Review
Posted on April 14, 2013 | No CommentsAlright, the geekend is over and it’s time to get back to our secret identities as mild mannered reporters and photo journalist and billionaire-playboy-philanthropists, etc. Before we throw on our bespectacled costumes, hiding from the world because it’s just to dangerous for those we love to... -
Free Comics!
Posted on April 8, 2013 | 2 CommentsThat’s right, kids, you heard me! Free comics! ComiXology and Marvel are pleased to announce the return of Marvel #1, a unique opportunity for fans to experience all of their favorite Marvel Super Heroes, and some new ones, by accessing over 700 #1 issues for free. These free... -
Geek Book Review: Phoenix
Posted on April 8, 2013 | No CommentsPhoenix, by A.J. Scudiere is about a firefighter named Jason who goes on a quest to discover his past. Jason has always known that he was adopted as a small child. However, he doesn’t remember his life or his family before adoption. In the beginning... -
Geek Book Review: Encounters of Sherlock Holmes
Posted on April 6, 2013 | No CommentsI know this is something like the third book I’ve reviewed involving the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, so I promise it is the last for a while. With that said, I recently read Encounters of Sherlock Holmes, a compilation of short stories written... -
Geek Book Review: Pray for a Brave Heart
Posted on April 4, 2013 | No CommentsPray for a Brave Heart Helen MacInnes 341 pages I’m a big fan of spy novels, specifically spy novels that have to deal with post World War II action. So I was looking forward to this. It took exactly three pages for me to stop.... -
Bin Fodder: Green Lantern – No Fear
Posted on April 3, 2013 | No CommentsThe 3rd iteration of the Green Lantern series really began with the epic storyline Green Lantern: Rebirth wherein Hal Jordan was resurrected by writer Geoff Johns. The ongoing Green Lantern series starts with the three part arc entitled No Fear. Most often the first... -
Game of Thrones S3 Premier
Posted on April 2, 2013 | No CommentsWinter has come in the world of Westros. John Snow is in the lands beyond the wall in the presence of their King. The once brother of the Knights Watch and Crow like himself, Mance Rayder. Daenerys Stormborne or Daenerys Targaryen has come across some... -
The Review: BioShock Infinite
Posted on March 31, 2013 | No CommentsWith over 20 hours of game play in, I feel that I can confidently review what I consider the best game I’ve played since 2013 started, and might very well be the best game I play all year. I won’t spoil anyone with the ending,... -
Doctor Who: 7.7 The Bells of St. John
Posted on March 31, 2013 | 1 CommentAre you a Whovian who has waited since the Christmas episode to learn who Clara Oswald/Oswin is? Or waited even longer since “Asylum of the Daleks”? I had high hopes, especially with the release of the prequel which I thought was cute and clever. Well... -
Wizard World Spotlight: Archlight Comics
Posted on March 28, 2013 | No CommentsWizard World St. Louis played host this past weekend to many up and coming local artists and writers. Those who are looking to make their mark in the comic industry displayed their work for sale and even did commissioned drawings for a small charge. A... -
Wizard World St. Louis-My First Comic Con
Posted on March 26, 2013 | No CommentsThis past weekend was the first ever Wizard World St. Louis comic con. I have never had the pleasure of attending Wizard World before or any major comic convention held around the country, so needless to say I was thrilled at the chance to cover...