Category Archives: Editorial

‘Another Comic Shop Show’ Tackles Some of the Biggest Geek Debates

Posted on April 21, 2016 by John Carle

What characters were rip-offs of others? Are comics and pro wrestling actually tied together? Is the story from the comic better than the story in the movie? Just what the heck was happening in comics in the 90’s? These are … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed: Why CCGs are So Dangerous

Posted on August 13, 2014 by John Carle

Take two things geeks love, collecting and gaming, and you have a recipe for fun. But add a price tag to them and you have a potential recipe for disaster. It is universally accepted that geek culture isn’t a cheap … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed: ‘People Are Finally Over Comic-Con’

Posted on July 15, 2014 by John Carle

Working in both the entertainment industry and in YouTube, you’re bound to hear a lot of silly things said. “There’s no way people would want to watch someone else play video games.” “She looked like she had to be 18, … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed: NFL Bans Shredder and Bane Face Masks So Screw Them

Posted on July 2, 2014 by John Carle

You know what NFL? You’ve lost me forever. I never cared about your “sport” anyway. I sort of cared about Madden because it at least helped sell video game systems during the holiday seasons. But now, you’ve gone too far. … Continue reading →

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Why is No One Talking About Marvel’s ‘Original Sin’?

Posted on June 19, 2014 by John Carle

It has come to be accepted that during the summer months, comic book stores are destined to be the home of big annual event books. Since House of M, every year Marvel has pushed out event after event with varying … Continue reading →

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Young Geeks, Be Smart: Never Purge Your Stuff!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by John Carle

Every now and then, those of us who have been around longer get on our high horses and dispense what we consider guidance while those we speak to may consider it unsolicited rambling. But hey, we’re older so you have … Continue reading →

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On the Next ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”… on MARCH 4th!

Posted on February 5, 2014 by John Carle

The start of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was a little rough. After the first episode, not much really happened and the name Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. quickly became synonymous with the bitter comic book audience with saying that not much was going … Continue reading →

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‘Skylanders: SWAP Force’ FINALLY!

Posted on January 21, 2014 by John Carle

I am a fan of Skylanders. It is just plain casual fun for me. To sit down, explore levels that aren’t exceptionally difficult and unlock the hidden items and secret paths is something that helps put me at ease. Not … Continue reading →

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