DC have given us a 10 minute plus teaser trailer for Batman: Year One. This is the Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli Batman story that has become one of the most pivitol stories in the Dark Knight’s Legacy. The new animated movie will feature the voices of Ben McKenzie as Batman and big guns Eliza […]
Book news and discoveries
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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.
Anno Dracula review
I first read Anno Dracula years ago. I can’t remember when; it feels like many life-times ago, it may have been back in the 15th century or perhaps around 1992 when the book first came out. Titan Books have brought Kim Newman’s head-of-its-time novel back and it is a clever decision. Mashups are all the […]
Kirby Krackle’s Green Lantern song – “Ring Capacity” [spoilers]
Geek rock band Kirby Krackle have a new tune out and it’s all about Green Lantern. I see what they’re doing there with the timing. This is one of my favourite Kirby Krackle songs too and you can even buy it at iTunes or Amazon. There’s a big catch though. Let’s say you’re a total […]
The Thrill Electric teaser
It was during the run up to MCN Expo – the London Comic Con – that news broke about The Thrill Electric. The Thrill Electric is a manga-style motion comic that’s been produced by Hat Trick Productions and Channel 4. Writers Leah Moore and John Reppion are involved. C4 Education have published a promo preview […]
The MCM Expo, Comic Con, London round up
Did you make the MCM Expo at ExCel London this year? It was a shame to miss it. Late breaking news included a world exclusive trailer of the forthcoming Green Lantern that aired on the Saturday as well as an exclusive on Henry Cavill’s Immortals fantasy-action movie. There were some big name TV stars… voices. […]
Dark Horse announce Kult mini-series
This is good stuff. Kult is a cult RPG among gamers. It’s dark, it’s intelligent and it’s unusual. Dark Horse often manage to prove to me they have their finger on the counter-culture buzz but this news surprises me. They’ve announced a Kult mini-series of comics. Featured is parole officer Thomas Zenk – one of […]
Free to Download: Footprints
Footprints is a comic from Joey Esposito and Jonathan Moore. In it we get to follow Bigfoot as a noir style private eye; investigating a strange message from Yeti. The comic is one of the next generation of publications. You can read the first issue for free below and then if you like what you […]
Superman is no longer American; renounces citizenship
In Action Comics No. 900 Superman will renounce his US citizenship. I know this will cause debate. Geek Native has already seen comments on some of the Wonder Woman costume debate that complain about the “removal” of America from superheroes. Geek Native reader Fringe330 wrote: “What is it with ppl trying to take America out […]
Free motion comic: The Thrill Electric
In the run up to MCM Expo London Comic Con the MCM Buzz crew will be launching a new and free manga-stlye motion comic. We have access to the preview. It’s a good deal. Free stuff. The comic launches on Friday and there’s more free stuff every Friday for a whole six weeks. That takes […]
Project Manhattan prequels Project London
It’s been a while since we looked Project London but it’s worth keeping this indie film on your radar. As a reminder; this is a no budget, open source software using, fan backed production that shows every sign of being awesome. This week the Project London universe expanded and the franchise showed signs of what […]
