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Super Haikus #1
Steven M. Pretty Guardian Moon prism power transform Bad demons beware! The Spider-Woman Said she would buy the flowers herself. What a lark! The Phoenix Rises Another crappy event Is it Xorn this time? Franklin B. RichardsRead more…
To Land In the Uncanny Valley
From my limited research, the uncanny valley is a term used to identify the sensation of revulsion that happens when we as humans see a representation of another human that is too close to real. When this happens, the brainRead more…
Maya Glick: Making It Rain With the Storm Fan Film
Several months ago, Maya Glick began developing an ambitious production; a fan film based on the X-Men’s Storm. She successfully Kickstarted the production, but to make it the best film it could be, she realized she needed more funds. WeRead more…
Diamonds on my neck, Diamonds on my Grill
Words and illustrations by guest writer, Stephen T. – First of all, before we even start talking about Emma Frost we need to put this on a foundation. Emma Frost is a ridiculous character. Nothing about this person was created toRead more…
Hong Kong Toy Shopping
I’m finally back in the States after a month working in Hong Kong. There was a lot I loved about HK, but I’m definitely glad to be home. I was having one of those days the other week where IRead more…
Comic Book Lego Playsets I Want To See
The Lego Movie just came out on DVD this past week, and it got me thinking about one of of my favorite components of my hands-down favorite childhood toy. Lego now has super heroes. As a product of the lateRead more…
Searching For Comics In Hong Kong
Néih hóu! Greetings from Hong Kong! Boomtube has been on hiatus for the last few weeks primarily due to my work trip to Hong Kong. But fear not, because we’re back. It’s certainly been a wild month, but being inRead more…
Raw. Magnetism. (Or: Pretending You Have Super Powers)
Last week, I babbled on about wanting to see theme park rides give us the real Super Hero experience. Today I come to you saying that, actually, I have super powers. Yup. I have super powers, and I have everRead more…
A Guide To Primates in DC Comics
So basically my boyfriend and I were watching a lot of Justice League Unlimited and Young Justice recently, and we started thinking about the fact that there are like, a million super-primates in the DC Universe. What’s the deal withRead more…
Mike Pitches It: Getting a “Real” Superhero Experience
Sorry, folks: I hate roller coasters. It’s something about the whole sensory experience: the stomach-churning as you wait in line; getting strapped in, only to be launched into the air–reaching dizzying heights–this odd dichotomy of ultimate freedom and sternum-bruising confinement.Read more…
Jodorowsky’s Dune
When I heard that the Dune documentary was finally being released, I hopped online to find where it was playing. Typically whenever there’s something out of the mainstream coming to theaters, it’s not coming anywhere near me. I usually endRead more…