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8 Worst Superhero Movies
Posted on April 20, 2013 | 1 CommentIt 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... -
Top 8 Events to look Forward to at Wizard World St. Louis
Posted on March 16, 2013 | No CommentsNext weekend, the famous Wizard World Comic Convention will be making its first ever appearance in St. Louis. As many of you know, this is the hometown of many of the staff here at 8daysageek and we couldn’t be happier to welcome the con to... -
Bin Fodder: Justice Society of America
Posted on March 13, 2013 | No CommentsAs a fan of comics since my teenage years the JSA was never on the forefront of my buy list. In fact, it was never even recommended to me at my local shop. The characters are from another time, another era. Unlike Superman, Batman,... -
Top 8 Scientifically Flawed Films
Posted on February 24, 2013 | 1 CommentLast week the Earth was just missed (in spatial distances) by an asteroid that was 30 meters across and 190,000 tons. On the very same day a meteor 55 feet across and weighing 10,000 tons exploded above Chelyabinsk, Russia, releasing energy thirty times the amount... -
Top 8 Geek Films to Look Forward to in 2013
Posted on January 13, 2013 | No CommentsThe new year is upon us and if you read any of the recent lists on our illustrious website, you probably came across the countdown of 2012’s best and worst movies. This coming year shows quite a bit of geek promise in the cinematic arena.... -
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: 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... -
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... -
Rambler Don’s Random Rambles
Posted on August 28, 2012 | 2 CommentsDoes anyone want to know what’s grinding my gears? Good! Because regardless of the answer, you are getting to find out. This is how the magic happens. You ask for more and at some point I deliver! Enough jokes aside, I took a while off... -
Off the Rack Episode 7
Posted on August 27, 2012 | No CommentsEpisode 7 Wizard World Chicago (LINK) (LINK) Walking Dead reaches 100 (LINK) Rob Liefeld Leaves DC (LINK) Joe Kubert (LINK) ALL: What are you reading now/Spotlight on: TIM: Checkmate BRANDON: Art Baltazar Mini comics/Superman Family JASON: Insufferable (Mark Waid/Thrillbent.com) & DC Digital First -
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... -
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. -
Chicago Wizard World 2012 (Day 1 Recap)
Posted on August 9, 2012 | 1 CommentYou like pictures and we like taking them so here is a recap of Chicago Wizard World 2012 Day 1. -
The Visual Nerd Wraps Up July’s Nerdiest Happenings!
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Off the Rack Episode 6
Posted on July 30, 2012 | No CommentsEpisode 6 SDCC Comics & its lack of impact at the convention Movies – Thor/Captain America/Man of Steel Dark Knight Rises New Uncanny Avengers Wizard World Chicago ALL: What are you reading now/Spotlight on: TIM: Superman BRANDON: Chainsaw Suit (LINK) JASON: Invincible, Super Dinosaur,... -
The 8 Most Overrated Villains
Posted on July 13, 2012 | 6 CommentsAs substitute author of this week’s list, I’ve decided to ruffle a few geek feathers. In honor of San Diego Comic Con I’m going to countdown my list of the most overrated sci-fi/fantasy villains in cinema. Now we’re not talking just plain bad, such as... -
Eight Most Patriotic Movies (the geek way)
Posted on July 7, 2012 | 1 CommentLet’s list it up. Sure the 4th is over and culdesacs around the country are covered in rows of burnt empty cardboard tubes and powder burns. Shells and husks from firecrackers and smoke bombs litter the blacktop and we’re done digesting too much barbecue and... -
Geek Book Review: The True Adventures of the World’s Greatest Stuntman
Posted on June 25, 2012 | No CommentsHave you ever heard of Vic Armstrong? Neither had I until I was sent a copy of his book (title). You see, Vic has been in the stunt business for quite a long time and as such you’ve seen him a hell of a... -
“To Catch Them If They Fall.”
Posted on May 29, 2012 | No CommentsThe title of this article is a quote from JLA #4, written by Grant Morrison. The Flash, Wonder Woman, and Superman are all having a conversation regarding humankind. It is mentioned that humankind must be allowed to climb towards their own destiny. The Flash then...