By Daniel Schwartz Reviewer It is hard to believe that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have existed for 41 years. They have been in multiple versions of media, from comics to television to movies. They are responsible for such highs as The Last Ronin and such lows as Ninja Rap. Through all of that, it is no surprise that they […]
By Daniel Schwartz Reviewer When I read that Amazon was developing a TV series based on the wildly popular video game franchise Fallout, I reacted with equal parts excitement and dread. After all, most video game adaptations, whether movies or TV shows, are generally garbage. Looking back at the trainwrecks that were the original Super Mario Brothers Movie, Street Fighter, […]
By Daniel Schwartz Reviewer In the years since DC and Marvel have introduced their multi-verses, several other franchises have also delved into several wild and wacky ‘What If’ scenarios that are officially canon. The Power Rangers have also developed and traveled their multiverse with doppelgangers and variants galore. Some of their best villains have come from the heroes’ evil versions. Something […]
By Daniel SchwartzReviewer I have to say, I am a sucker for a good comic cover. A great-looking cover can draw in a reader who might not have picked up the book otherwise. That said, the cover of Mad Cave Studios’ Sanction #1 is badass. The threatening-looking figure with an axe and the Soviet star, hammer, and sickle look amazing. […]
By Daniel Schwartz I have always been a big fan of the movie “Pacific Rim” (the first one, not the second). Giant monsters from another dimension fighting giant robots for the sake of humanity is a really great concept and provides a lot of action and adventure. That is why I wanted to pick up the first issue of “We […]
By Daniel Schwartz Tales of the gods walking the Earth in human form are as old as time. From Zeus to the homeless woman on “Sons of Anarchy,” these deities have always had a purpose for being on our planet. What if the gods were not here by choice? What if those gods were put on Earth intentionally to keep […]
By Daniel Schwartz Have you ever been mistaken for someone famous? Did people look to you with the hope that you were the celebrity that would make their day, only to be utterly disappointed when they realize that you are just you? Welcome to Grimlock’s world! Our story begins with a familiar sight. Optimus Prime and Grimlock arguing. During the […]
By Daniel Schwartz It appears that streaming services have really been trying to up their game when it comes to making movies. Following the star-studded offering of Army of the Dead at Netflix, Amazon has countered with its own big-budget, Chris Pratt action-thriller, The Tomorrow War. The movie is a fun mix of action and thrills, along with tragedy and […]
By Daniel Schwartz I am a massive sci-fi and space fan. When I saw the latest offering from Scout Comics with a Martian farmer holding a chicken on the planet’s surface on the cover, I knew I had to check it out. And I will tell you; I am really glad that I did. Warning: Spoilers Below! Redshift tells the […]
By Daniel Schwartz There has been a lot of excitement and speculation about this title. After all, it is a comic book co-written by A-List action star Keanu Reeves. Not only is he a co-writer, but the main character is drawn in his likeness as if he is starring as the main character in the series himself! If you would […]
By Daniel Schwartz I just finished watching the pilot episode of The CW’s newest Arrowverse (I am not calling it the CWVerse) show, Superman and Lois. I know I am a few days behind, but I do a lot of my watching on the weekends. After watching, I have to say, Wow! I am pleasantly surprised. When I first heard […]
By Daniel Schwartz (Photo courtesy of Marvel Students. (c) Marvel Studios 2020) The hype surrounding Marvel’s first Disney+ series has been huge. Previews showed an unconventional format and generated a lot of buzz. Initially, the streaming service dropped the first two episodes, which had the feel of an episode of Bewitched mixed with I Love Lucy. Of course, some mystery was […]
By Daniel Schwartz With over 20 years of shows and comics and multiple iterations of the team, it can be hard to know where to jump into the mythos of everyone’s favorite multi-colored fighting team. BOOM! Studios makes it easy by setting the story early in the team’s history. This is the team’s second iteration after the original Rangers Zach, […]
By Daniel Schwartz When I was looking for a comic to review, Inkblot #4 caught my eye. I had not read the first three issues, but the premise looked interesting, and the artwork really grabbed my attention. I am so glad I followed my gut. This was an excellent read. Without knowing what had happened in the previous issues, I […]
By Daniel Schwartz Peanut Butter and Jelly. Macaroni and Cheese. Pineapples and Pizza (yes, I said it). Some things are just meant to be together. So, imagine my excitement when I heard that IDW was putting my two favorite 80’s properties together! I had to read it, and it did not disappoint. My favorite Back to the Future movie is […]
By Daniel Schwartz Imagine a legendary lawman who could bring any 19th-century villain to justice. Imagine he was a former slave and worked his way up to a US Marshal. Imagine that he brought almost all of his criminals alive. Now imagine if all of that actually happened. Well, it did! The story is brought to life as a comic […]
By Daniel Schwartz To be honest, before I read this comic, I had never heard of Bass Reeves. I am a little embarrassed to say that because I consider myself a bit of a history buff. After reading this comic, I looked him up, and I was shocked. He had an amazing career as a lawman in the 19th century. […]
By Daniel Schwartz During the early Spring and Summer, TNT aggressively advertised their new action-drama series Snowpiercer. This turned out to be a great move. With the pandemic shuttering production on most fan-favorite shows, Snowpiercer offered a new, exciting series to fill the void. Not only did they fill the void, they knocked the ball out of the park! Snowpiercer […]
By Daniel Schwartz There has been a lot of anticipation surrounding CBS All Access’ new series Star Trek: Picard. First of all, it continues the story of everyone’s favorite Captain (that was not killed by a falling bridge). Secondly, it takes place after the events of Star Trek Voyager. The Chis Pine movies and Star Trek Discovery takes place in […]
By Daniel Schwartz Crossovers can be tricky, especially when it comes to properties that most people would never think to put together. TMNT/MMPR is one of those. While they both fight super-powered villains with their ninja skills and color-coordinated outfits, most fans would never have seen them together. That said, I have to say that this crossover is fantastic! Ryan […]
By Daniel Schwartz Publisher: Action Lab Writer: Mark Bertolini Artist: Darryl Knickrehm Imagine if you could travel back in time and visit your younger self. How would you treat them? Would you only see every bad decision you have made and try to change your mind? What if you needed your younger self’s help? This is the concept of Action […]
By Daniel Schwartz It is hard to believe that it has been 25 years since Voyager set a course back home and into the hearts of fans around the world. I was a teenager when the series aired, and it quickly became my favorite Trek series. It had returned Star Trek to exploration and did it with a great crew […]
By Daniel Schwartz Publisher: IDW Writer: Erik Burnham Artist: Dan Schoening Who is Winston Zedmore? What did he do before donning his proton pack? How did he get brought into the fold as an outsider and join the other three friends? Ghostbusters Year One #1 answers all of those burning questions that the movies have not. The premise of the […]
By Daniel Schwartz The quest of many cyborgs or machines in Science Fiction is to become more human. Rai is no exception. He was created for combat but longs to live a peaceful, human existence. But before he can do that, he has to tear through a post-apocalyptic world to prevent his malevolent father AI from returning and throwing the […]
By Daniel Schwartz The Season 6 premiere of The Flash was fast-paced (pun intended, you should always intend your puns) and fun. While setting up the new season, it also introduced some interesting plot points that will take time to develop. Following the latest episode, the are four questions that I hope to be answered during the course of the […]
By Daniel Schwartz Imagine a world that has recently dodged a near-apocalyptic bullet. Certain that the planet was doomed, humanity falls into chaos and nearly destroys itself before the extraterrestrial threat (meteor) arrives. Now, imagine that the meteor did not have the expected cataclysmic result, and life continued on. The world is suffering from collective PTSD and trying to recover. […]
By Daniel Schwartz Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writer: Kyle Higgins Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo and Diego Galindo Following to conclusion of the largest, most ambitious Power Rangers event to date, Boom! Studios has united the Shattered Grid story into one fantastic collection. The story follows several incarnations of the team. They are up against the villainous Lord Drakkon. Drakkon is an […]
By Daniel Schwartz Warning: Spoilers for Transformers/Ghostbusters #1 below. Peanut Butter and Bananas. Pineapple and Pizza. Some things seem like they should not go together, but end up being really good when they are. Welcome to the world of IDW’s Transformers/Ghostbusters. Two childhood favorite franchises that seem like they should never come together are combined for an amusing and entertaining […]
By Daniel Schwartz Summer is finally here. For fans of the CW’s Arrowverse, that means no more new episodes until October. There were major revelations, deaths, and a lot of foreshadowing that took place across the four connected shows (5 with Batwoman coming soon). The future looks pretty bleak as all of our favorite heroes will have to come together […]
By Daniel Schwartz Publisher: Titan Comics Writer: Jody Houser Artist: Rachael Stott Tired of waiting through another long hiatus between seasons of Doctor Who? No problem! Titan Comics has you covered. Continuing the tales of the current Thirteenth Doctor, this collection brings together the first four issues of the new comic series. Featuring the Thirteenth Doctor and her current TV […]