Comics Review: X-Men: Mutant Genesis

Due to a huge roster of characters, Marvel splits the X-Men into two teams. One’s gold led by Storm. The other’s blue led by Cyclops. In order to differentiate two titles, OG X-Men was retitled as “Uncanny X-Men” for the Gold Team. Blue Team’s simply titled, X-Men. The latter was published as a second volume […]

Flashback Review: Wild Wild West (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #36)

The 1960s was a groovy decade. Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” changed horror movies forever as the first slasher. The BBC aired “Doctor Who.” “The Flintstones” made history as the first cartoon to air on primetime television. Sean Connery became the first actor portraying James Bond. Stan Lee created groundbreaking characters in the Marvel Universe including Spider-Man, […]

Comics Review: The Punisher: Year One

Set immediately in the aftermath of a shootout, Frank Castle miraculously survives. However, his wife and kids perished by gangsters. A full detail of Frank’s origin story shows his path into becoming The Punisher. He seeks to avenge his family by hunting down the mob while he encounters the law and an intrepid reporter along […]

Judge Dredd

Movies and TV shows based on comic books were hit and miss in 1994-1996 or in the case, the mid ’90s. “The Crow” starring the late Brandon Lee was a huge success gaining a cult following. Jim Carrey starred in “The Mask” which was a critical and box office success. Fox Kids introduced Spider-Man for […]

Flashback Review: Superman: The Animated Series: Season 2

Superman: The Animated Series’ second season officially aired in 1997 (same year Final Fantasy VII came out) on Kids WB a few months after the first season’s finale. Season 2 earned positive reviews from critics, fans and viewers alike. James Gunn’s Superman reboot is out in theaters. Don’t forget to check out my non-spoiler review. […]

Back to the Future Part III

After “Back to the Future Part II” came out in 1989, a third entry was immediately in the works with the cast and crew coming back one last time. Taking place immediately after Part II, Marty must travel to 1885 to find Doc and return to 1985. Once they reunite, they encounter Biff Tannen’s ancestor […]