Marvel is doing well at the cinema. I think movies like Guardians of the Galaxy might represent diversification as attempt to attract new audiences. The sci-fi fanbase, for example, still isn’t one that the Marvel film efforts have reached. Are there other genres that Marvel might want to target? Martial arts? A slightly more gritty […]
Comic book news and discoveries
Welcome to Geek Native's hub for comic books and graphic novels. This is your portal for news and reviews from big hitters like Marvel and DC, to trailblazing indies such as Oni Press and Boom! We cover everything from the latest superhero sagas to the funniest webcomics, and we also keep an eye on the wider world of fantasy and sci-fi books. Whether you're here for dynamic panel art or a sprawling literary adventure, this is your home for storytelling. Dive in and find your next favourite.
Wonder Woman as a Scythian warrior
Wonder Woman is supposed to be something of an Amazon. Not from Brazil, but a culture more like Greek Amazon from mythology. The Amazons, who fought in the Trojan War, were supposed to be from the region of Scythia. It may be the case that rumours of actual warrior graves in Scythia, in which burried […]
Wizards without Coats: Hand Gestures
Clubs are effective agains wizards. The startWizards without Coats Next > Next time you cast a spell to warm your cocoa, could you please… NOT USE HAND GESTURES! Today, Geek Native launches a new series: Wizards without Coats. Remind you of any RPG companies? Can’t think who. Any similarities are purely coincidental. Fans of […]
New X-Men, except woman
It’s a new X-Men series, in a way. The new X-Men will actually focus on some female characters and will be the third X-Men title out of Marvel Now. Who features? Kitty Pryde, Psylocke, Rachel Gray, Rogue, Storm and in the main role there will be Jubilee. Writer Brian Wood told American press; “I feel […]
Ghoul Gobin: New Dresden Files series
The Ghoul Gobin #1 is a brand new series in the canon Dresden FIles continuity. This comic book series, published by Dynamite Entertainment, written by Jim Butcher, Joe Cooper and Ardian Syaf picks up after the events of Fool Moon. He’s not on good terms with Murphy, Marcone is pissed at him and the Nevernever […]
Fan favourites: Grumpy cat with Black Cat
This clever sketch of meme superhero grumpy cat and comic fan favourite Black Cat comes from an interesting source. It comes from the roleplay blog Felicia 7 Hardy. If you want you can browse a large archive of Black Cat RPG Tumblr posts.
Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows’s Neonomicon banned from library
Neonomicon, published by Avatar Press in 2010, was the first ever winner in the “Graphic Novel” category at the Bram Stoker Awards. The graphic novel has now been banned from one American library after a complaint from a parent. Their 14 year old daughter had managed to use an adult library card to get access […]
Review of VS Comics v1
VS Comics is a monthly, digital comic from Mike Garley (Dead Roots, Collider) and James Moran (Doctor Who, Severance) and an impressive line of guest contributors and assistance. The creator owned project uses a format that has Moran and Garley contribute ten-page stories each month and multiple guest slots. In issue one we bring in […]
Punisher movie: Do Not Fall in New York City
This video is based on the story written by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon and is illustrated by Luis Pelayo Junquera. It’s clearly the work of a Punisher fan. The video is 7 minutes long and entirely not for profit. It was made using Photoshop Premiere, After Effects, Flash CS4, Wecom Intuos 4 and Autodesk […]
Archeologists Of Shadows, Volume 1: The Resistance
Septagon Studios is home to a rather interesting graphic novel. Archeologists Of Shadows is a successful blend of drawing, photography and digital painting. That’s not all; there’s photo manipulation and even sculpture. The result is impressive. There’s plenty of examples of the style in this review, even a small gallery at the end of the […]
