Thought Bubble: Who Watches the Watch Dogs?
Aiden Pearce and the terror of a righteous protagonist in a game without a hero.
Batman
Jacob Kane’s Feminist Fatherhood
Kate Kane repeatedly credits her father, Colonel Jacob Kane, for the empowerment necessary to find her strength, her purpose. Pulling lessons in integrity and how to “soldier on” from the man who found a way to remain protective of his daughter without disrespecting her autonomy and individuality. Paternalism without patronizing.
Thought Bubble: The Death of the Sidekick
Sidekicks are dead, according to Dork Shelf's newest comic writer Diana McCallum, and the comic book industry seems intent to keep it that way.
The Lego Movie: The Video Game Review
The video game tie-in for The Lego Movie is perfect for good-hearted co-operative play with the family. Read on to find out why.
Films in Brief: 1/31/14
Since mainstream new releases seem to have us singing the blues, here are a few neat classical and nostalgic options, with Cineplex continuing their annual Great Digital Film Festival and the TIFF Bell Lightbox showcasing the works of Paul Verhoeven and the unsung, pioneering African American filmmaker Oscar Micheaux.
CONTEST: Win Passes to the Cineplex Great Digital Film Festival!
Enter for a chance to win a pair of passes to The Great Digital Film Festival, running from January 31st to February 6th at select Cineplex locations across Canada, and a copy of The Essential Batman Encyclopedia!
All-Ages Comic Book Round-Up!
Jay Batzner and his 8 year old daughter "Big D" review some great all-ages titles out recently!
The C_ntrollers Play: Batman Arkham Origins
Sam and Soha take a look at Batman: Arkham Origins in their new Let's Play series, The C_ntrollers.
Thought Bubble: Dear DC… I’m done.
Jay Batzner let us know why he's giving up on DC books.
Thought Bubble: Shut Up About Batfleck
Our Film and Performing Arts Editor is tired of everyone asking him his thoughts on Ben Affleck getting cast as Batman in the forthcoming Batman Vs. Superman film and here are 9 reasons why.
Batgirl #23 Review
This issue starts the three issue "Batgirl: Wanted" arc that pits Commissioner Gordon against Batgirl.
10 Laughable Baddies We Hope Take Over During DC Villains Month
Since DC comics is turning September 2013 into “Villains Month,” I thought about who I'd like to see take over for a few weeks. Not because they’d be scary, though. Oh no; you should know me better than that. Because they’d be terrible.
The 10 Strangest Superman Crossovers in Comic History
Poor Supes has been forced into meeting after ridiculous meeting with some of the weirdest folks you can possibly imagine. Here’s our list of the strangest Superman crossover moments in comic history.
Comic Issues:
Familial Murder
Andrew Ivimey realizes that the only thing that stopped him from becoming a caped comic book crimefighter was having a living family.
Thought Bubble:
I’m No Comic Expert
And that's OK. Let's stop punishing new fans for loving the same things we do!
