Tagged superheroes
Sep 10 2026
A Conversation with Larry Houston, Filmation’s First Black Storyboard Artist and Director of X-Men Animation
Larry Houston, like most Black pioneers, may not be as widely recognized by name as he should be, but his work definitely is. If, like me, you grew up on The Tarzan/Lone Ranger Adventure Hour, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, Flash Gordon, Blackstar, and a host of other cartoons from the ’80s and beyond,…
Jul 13 2025
“X-Men ’97” Marks the Spot
I’m a lifelong superhero fan with a plethora of props, posters, Pops, and, of course, comic books. Friends and family often struggle with finding the right birthday gift because no matter how creative they are, I already have the Spider-Man toaster, Mjolnir decanter, and Black Panther umbrella.…
Sep 30 2024
Talking X-Men with X-Pert Chris Claremont
Besides creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, few names are as synonymous with the X-Men comics as Chris Claremont. He holds the distinction of the longest writing tenure on Uncanny X-Men, from 1975 to 1991, during which time he is credited with introducing complex literary themes into superhero narratives…
Oct 07 2023
The Uncanny Experience Brings an Immersive and Inclusive X-Men Event to Minneapolis
If you felt a tingle at the back of your head recently, it just might have been Professor Charles Xavier reaching out with Cerebro, searching for the next students for his Xavier Institute—temporarily relocated to Minneapolis for the Uncanny Experience, an immersive X-Men fandom convention.
Convention-goers…
Feb 08 2023
10 Comics Perfect for Celebrating Black History Month
Welcome to Black History Month, True Believers!
I thought I would share a few reading suggestions for anyone looking to learn more about Black characters or creators. Here are my top 10 picks for comics to check out—any month, really, but especially this month. Read on, and enjoy.
1. Black Panther: A …
Nov 11 2019
Amazon’s The Boys Examines Superheroes in a Corporate World
Superman. Wonder Woman. The Flash. Aquaman. All beloved heroes of the comic book age, all morally conscious do-gooders who love to help the average person. Amazon’s The Boys (based on a comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson) answers the question, “What if the heroes we…
Oct 13 2019
Dress Up Undercover with These Sneaky Costumes
’Tis the season for costumes and cosplay!
October is my family’s favorite month for putting together new costumes or reworking old ones. Unfortunately for us, the last two years in our school district, we weren’t allowed to wear any costumes to school on Halloween, which was really disappointing…
Apr 24 2019
Avengers: Endgame Brings an Operatic Conclusion to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Avengers: Endgame aims to be the grandest of closers not only for Marvel’s Phase Three but also for an entire generation of varied and interconnected Marvel movies. Starting with Iron Man in 2008, we’ve watched a legion of legendary comic-book heroes grace the screen over the course of 21 movies. Now…
Mar 25 2019
Shazam! Goes Wild with Classic Superhero Fun
If the DC Extended Universe has been giving itself a more dapper makeover since the darker days of Batman v Superman, Shazam! is the pinnacle of taking the DC Comics characters back to their roots. A darker tale just wouldn’t seem to fit for this titular magical hero, a literal child at heart in a big red…
Jan 03 2019
Minnesota Conventions for Cosplay in 2019
As we kick off the new year, have you started cosplanning your cosplays for 2019? Twin Cities Geek is here to help with a comprehensive list of conventions and a few other select events in Minnesota you might be interested in cosplaying at in 2019. Click on the convention’s name to visit its website,…