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Welcome to Geek Native's Books section, your portal to the multiverse of the written and illustrated word. From epic fantasy novels to the frontiers of science fiction, we keep you updated with timely book news and insightful reviews to help you discover your next great read.

Our definition of 'books' proudly includes the vibrant world of comic books. This is your essential hub for the latest comic news, in-depth graphic novel reviews, and our curated selection of reshared comic strips that catch our eye. Whether you prefer sprawling literary sagas or the dynamic panels of sequential art, this is a comprehensive celebration of storytelling for the modern geek. Dive in and find your next adventure.

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Books Reports

Continuing the archive of independent Books reporting (Archive Page 133).

Wizards without Coats: Vampire

August 7, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Really? When did Vampires get groupies? What a drag! This is the dangers of making vampires seem sexy and popular. The zombiebox broadcast system (aka; the TV) has made the bloodsuckers a favourite of teen fans all across the kingdoms. This gives adventurers a whole new problem!

Filed Under: Comics, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: humour, v shane, vampires, wizards without coats

Wizards announce The Sundering

August 7, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Wizards of the Coast have a big new event to engage gamers. The popular Forgotten Realms setting is getting a bit of a relaunch and it is happening via The Sundering.

Filed Under: Books, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, ed greenwood, forgotten realms, R.A. Salvatore, wizards of the coast

Favourite superheroes and villains as powerful women

August 5, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This project from artist and illustrator Nik Lord takes some of your favourite superheroes and villains and re-imagines them as powerful women. There’s Daredevil “Girl”, Gambit, Iron Man, Sabertooth, Venom and Wolverine too. Any favourites?  

Filed Under: Art, Comics Tagged With: daredevil, iron man, superheroes, venom, wolverine, X-Men

Review of Fringe: The Zodiac Paradox

August 3, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

I miss Fringe the TV series. The good news is that there are books to keep the world alive. My first trip back into the alternative timelines and similar dimensions is with Christa Faust’s The Zodiac Paradox. This book puts the focus on a young Walter and William Bell. In fact, we’re there when Walter […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Fringe

Real: The Dragon with the Girl Tattoo

August 3, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

You may have read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or seen one of the films. Perhaps this shouldn’t be a surprise – but The Dragon with the Girl Tattoo is a real book too. Written by Adam Roberts, The Dragon with the Girl Tattoo follows Lizbreath Salamander, a dragon with a tattoo of a […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: dragons

Trask Industries: Your Future

July 31, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This friendly video from Trask Industries shows us a glimpse of a friendly robot guardian that must surely have been built to watch over mankind and keep us safe. What could go wrong? If you’re wondering where you’ve seen Trask Industries before, but aren’t a big Marvel fan then the answer may be in The […]

Filed Under: Comics, Movies Tagged With: marvel, teasers, X-Men

Review of Pacific Rim: Man, Machines & Monsters

July 29, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

What a fantastic book. This 156-paged collection of colour oozes Pacific Rim wonder. The title is perfect; “Man, Machines & Monsters”. Take the time to read the forward by Guillermo del Toro before allowing yourself to be distracted by the artwork and the hidden surprises. Now, the hidden surprises are all good – no rift […]

Filed Under: Books, Movies Tagged With: monsters, Pacific Rim, reviews, robots, sci-fi

Wizards without Coats: Mapping

July 25, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Looks like these guys have a problem with a backseat mapper. There’s always someone in the group who says they don’t want any responsibility mapping and yet who chips in when there’s a debate. That’s what is going on here. Right?

Filed Under: Comics, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: humour, v shane, wizards without coats

What? Batman to appear in Superman sequel

July 20, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Zack Snyder has big news at SD Comic Con. Batman will appear in the Superman sequel. Here’s the rather funky logo for the project. You may consider the following to be a spoiler. Stop reading if you are cautious. Man of Steel’s General Swanwick, played by Harry Lennix, made an appearance on stage at Comic […]

Filed Under: Comics, Movies Tagged With: batman, Frank Miller, Superman, Zack Snyder

Teaser art for The Crow reboot

July 20, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Shock Till You Drop have got their hands on this teaser art for James O’Barr‘s influenced reboot of The Crow. O’Barr has now been appointed as a consultant on the new film that’ll star Luke Evans. In an interview with STYD, Barr said; Brandon was a friend and I’d never do anything that hinted at […]

Filed Under: Comics, Movies Tagged With: the crow

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