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: X-Men: Days of Future Past

After “The Dark Phoenix Saga” ended on a bittersweet note, Marvel published another X-Men storyline in 1981 (same year Elektra made her comic book debut) known as “Days of Future Past.” Set in a bad future, mutants are imprisoned and annihilated by mutant hunting Sentinels. Kitty Pryde goes back in time via mind into her […]

Comics Review: Star Wars: Skywalker Strikes

Following the purchase of buying George Lucas’ Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises and production company Lucasfilms, Disney commenced full development of a Sequel Trilogy, a computer animated TV show, “Star Wars Rebels” and a comic book series published by Marvel. The first six issues consist of a storyline set immediately after “A New Hope.” […]

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 […]

Gamer’s Review: Dishonored 2

Set 15 years after “Dishonored,” Emily Kaldwin takes her late mother’s place as empress. Corvo Attano serves as her bodyguard. One day, a powerful witch named, Delilah Copperspoon reveals herself as Emily’s aunt. Delilah claims to be the real heir. She takes over the throne, separates Corvo & Emily. It’s up to either Corvo or […]

Comics Review: The Ultimates

In the late ’90s, Marvel’s sales were declining causing financial problems. Marvel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy leaving their future in peril. Another possible reason, new readers like me who were introduced the Marvel Universe since Fox Kids weren’t up to speed on past stories. Poorly received comic book movies in 1995-1997 such as “Judge […]