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Case Study 001: Fries, Victor
Posted on June 17, 2013 | No CommentsVictor Fries is a 40 year old male that was referred due to his increasingly violent and aggressive behavior. The onset of this behavior began after a horrible accident, ten years ago, that left him unable to survive in temperatures above freezing. Victor was a... -
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... -
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... -
Bin Fodder: Batman & Son
Posted on December 26, 2012 | No CommentsOne of DC Comics longest running titles, Batman, is not only an iconic character but an instantly recognizable figure in comics. The cape, the cowl, batarangs, the Batmobile! Many writers have had the privilege of taking the reins of the franchise; some have done... -
Top 8 Geek Debates
Posted on November 30, 2012 | No CommentsThis past Thursday was Thanksgiving. The holiday where we all sit down to gorge ourselves on turkey and spend time with our beloved family members. For most of us out there, spending that much time (or any at all) with our family members means heated... -
Bin Fodder: Shazam/Superman: First Thunder
Posted on November 21, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to another installment of Bin Fodder, a weekly review of comic books both new and old. Today I am reviewing First Thunder written by Judd Winick with artist Joshua Middleton produced for DC Comics. Each writer tries to put their own stamp... -
Bin Fodder: New 52 Zero Issues – DC Interlude
Posted on October 31, 2012 | No CommentsRecently DC made their third big push of the New 52 excursion; the first being the initial launch, second being the introduction of new titles/characters and now they’ve released Zero Issues. I will briefly review three of them here. Each has a different take... -
Off the Rack Episode 8
Posted on October 27, 2012 | No CommentsEpisode 8 Tim: TopCow Talent Hunt Release (LINK) TopCow Talent Hunt Details (LINK) DC Comics Super Villain Team (LINK) ALL: What are you reading now/Spotlight on: TIM: Witchblade BRANDON: Judge Dredd/ 2000 AD JASON: Top Cow Rebirth -
8 Easy and Geeky Pumpkin Carving Ideas
Posted on October 26, 2012 | No CommentsHalloween is this coming Wednesday and if you are anything like me, you enjoy carving yourself a nice geeky pumpkin to place on the front porch. Now I don’t want to spend hours and hours carving some of the elaborate jack-o-lanterns I have seen on... -
Bin Fodder: Justice
Posted on September 26, 2012 | No CommentsConcluding my review of the twelve-part DC Comics series Justice this week and these final issues draw a lot of parallels in the background stories to that of Kingdom Come. Which is not surprising considering Alex Ross’ involvement in the story and the fact... -
Bin Fodder: Justice
Posted on September 12, 2012 | No CommentsA little over a year ago I reviewed one of DC Comics classic stories; truly a amazing story from the visually brilliant imagination of Alex Ross called Kingdom Come. Today I begin my review another Ross story involving the Justice League of America entitled... -
Bin Fodder: Batman – Death and the Maidens
Posted on September 4, 2012 | No CommentsFor all twelve of you that listen to the Off the Rack podcast (ok…that number’s inflated to make me feel good) you know I’m on a Greg Rucka kick as of late. Batman: Death and the Maidens fits right in as it’s one of... -
Bin Fodder: JLA – Riddle of the Beast
Posted on August 22, 2012 | No CommentsIn what is probably one of the strangest DC Comics stories I’ve ever read and definitely the most odd JLA story, Riddle of the Beast makes up for its oft strange story with striking visuals. I will warn you, that if Heavy Metal is not... -
Top 8 Cosplays: Wizard World Chicago 2012
Posted on August 21, 2012 | No CommentsThere were a ton of excellent cosplays this year, I had to narrow it down to only 8, so if you want to see the rest check out our coverage! Here they are the top 8 costumes of WWC 2012! 8) 7) 6)... -
Wizard World Chicago 2012 Recap (Day 3)
Posted on August 11, 2012 | No CommentsDay 3… Saturday… The con’s most popular day. The amount of people at the con today is indescribable. Enjoy. -
Wizard World Chicago 2012 Recap (Day 2)
Posted on August 10, 2012 | 3 CommentsAs promised we bring you day two of Wizard World Chicago 2012… in pictures. If you see a picture of yourself or a friend leave a comment and let us know a little about yourself. -
The Visual Nerd Wraps Up July’s Nerdiest Happenings!
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Case Study 009: Patient: Bane
Posted on July 31, 2012 | No CommentsMany questions are raised regarding Bane. Is he truly evil? What are his true intentions? At times, Bane has helped Batman and other heroes in seeking justice. However, Bane is responsible for some of the most brutal attacks on these same heroes he has helped.... -
Apple App-Aholics Anonymous: [The Dark Knight Rises]
Posted on July 22, 2012 | No CommentsApp Name: The Dark Knight Rises Developer: Gameloft Launch Date: 7-16-12 Price: $6.99 App-Aholic Rating: 3.8/5 Watch it Here: Official Game Trailer To coincide with the film release of The Dark Knight Rises, Gameloft elected to release their game companion one day late, which almost...