Monthly Archive:: January 2019
Jan 22 2019
Comics I’m Picking Up the Week of January 23, 2019
Here are the books I’m looking forward to seeing at my local comic store the week of January 23, 2019.The Avant-Guards
Publisher: BOOM! Box
Words/Story: Carly Usdin
Art/Colors: Noah Hayes
“Welcome to the Georgia O’Keeffe College of Arts and Subtle Dramatics, an historically all-female…
Jan 22 2019
The Dragon Ball Super: Broly Movie Is an Animation Spectacle
After months of hype and trying to avoid blatant spoilers, I sat down to watch Dragon Ball Super: Broly on opening night. And oh, did this movie deliver. My eyes were glued to the screen as I tried to drink in the backgrounds and appreciate every movement. There will be some mild spoilers in my review, but…
Jan 22 2019
A Look Back at Magic: The Gathering’s Quarter-Century Anniversary
The year 2018 was notable for many 25th anniversaries in the geek world. In the world of visual media, it was 25 years since the debut of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine TV series and the Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day. Video gamers also first solved the puzzles in Myst and performed barrel rolls with Star…
Jan 20 2019
This Week in Geek (1/21/19–1/27/19)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, January 21st to Sunday, January 27th.
Creative Night
What: Arts, Community
When: Monday, January 21st at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Event Horizon at the Waterbury Building
Let your creativity…
Jan 16 2019
Star Wars’ Fuel Your Force Combines Fandom and Health
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New Year’s resolutions are in full force; a couple days ago I couldn’t find a place to park at the gym. While it was frustrating to not be able to park my vehicle, I’m always happy for anyone who sets health goals they want to accomplish. One misconception regarding resolutions is they…
Jan 15 2019
Comics I’m Picking Up the Week of January 16, 2019
Books I’m looking forward to seeing at my local comic store the week of January 16, 2019.Black Widow
Publisher: Marvel
Words/Story: Jen and Sylvia Soska
Art/Colors: Flaviano Armentaro
“. . . and hell followed with her. Natasha Romanoff was trained to kill. For years now she’s tried to…
Jan 13 2019
This Week in Geek (1/14/19–1/20/19)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, January 14th to Sunday, January 20th.
Creative Night
What: Arts, Community
When: Monday, January 14th at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Event Horizon at the Waterbury Building
Let your creativity…
Jan 12 2019
Why Kairi Will Be Playable in Kingdom Hearts III
Note: At the time of this writing, Kingdom Hearts III is an unreleased game. However, this article discusses content found in trailers and interviews with the game’s director. Fans avoiding these may wish to skip this article.
One of the most anticipated video game releases of the new year, …
Jan 09 2019
Pretty in Punxsutawney Is a Fitting Tribute to John Hughes Films in Book Form
If you could do one day over, what would you do differently? Would you spend time with your loved ones and let them know how much they mean to you? Would you get revenge on those who’ve hurt you? Would you use this do-over for selfish purposes, or would you try to change things for the better?
That moral…
Jan 08 2019
Comics I’m Picking Up the Week of January 9, 2019
Here are the books I’m looking forward to seeing at my local comic store the week of January 9, 2019.Criminal
Publisher: Image
Words/Story: Ed Brubaker
Art/Colors: Sean Phillips, Jacob Phillips
“Teeg Lawless is back in town. But he finds himself in more trouble than ever, thanks to his delinquent…