In episode 4 of The Fearless Show we discuss if comic books have supplanted traditional mythology as THE mythology that will be best known for generations to come and touch on Nike and Airbnb making moves in design.
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Fantagraphics is remastering and republishing all of the EC Comics adaptations of Ray Bradbury's work for the first time ever in a single oversized hardcover volume.
In this final installment of the Culture of Comics series, we are taking a look at comic creators who transcend the comic book medium in ways which liken their works more closely to forms of what is considered, "high art."
Not only has comic book content dramatically changed over the last 20 years but so has the average comic fan. This 3 part series aims to expose societies outdated image of comic culture while exploring modern comic genres as art forms which encompass hip hop, feminism, civil rights, LGBT, and politics.
San Diego Comic-Con always has the biggest announcements and trailers when it comes to movies, TV shows, video games, and more. These are some of the biggest trailers from this year's convention and our reactions to them.
Over the decades comic books have matured and developed into true mythology with their heroes (and antiheroes), villians, and extraordinary tales that both teach and reflect the true nature of the world. Their stories have become more complex and layered, and a massive, rich universe has developed from them thanks to the likes of Jim Lee and Jack Kirby. Superman, Batman, and Spiderman stand as beacons of our morals and virtues; and their incredible tales and origins are what we'll be passing on to our next generation. So move over Zeus, Hercules, Odysseus; there are new gods atop Mount Olympus.
The once great AV Club kicked off the never-ending and tired debate of Martin Scorsese vs Marvel movies, and it's time to give it a rest.
We've now had numerous iterations of the Batman, but despite their success, has this iconic property captured the zeitgeist of younger filmgoers as say, Spider-Man?
In the era of subscription services, we are given unlimited access to a massive library of content, yet we still find ourselves defaulting back to the same ones over and over again. Well, there's actually a science behind this behavior.
This special online archive contains nearly 30,000 of Charlie Chaplin's personal documents and images, many of which were previously unavailable to the public.
Check out some of this past weeks most talked about and interesting film trailers like Avengers: Endgame, Artemis Fowl, Mary Queen of Scots, Captain Marvel, Brightburn, and more.
There is a positive side to fandom. It can bring people together rather than tear them apart. It can foster a legitimate and lasting sense of community, and help make the work itself more enjoyable, rather than less. And there’s one fandom that exemplifies this more than any other: That of 'Twin Peaks.'
Superhero franchises have become increasingly popular with audiences worldwide, and in recent years, we've seen a gradual introduction of more LGBTQ characters into these franchises.
A lifelong comics collector recently donated his entire collection of more than 180,000 comics, magazines, related books, and other items to the University of Southern Carolina Libraries.
In the last few decades, pop culture and entertainment have unapologetically co-opted mainstream comics, using their content to fuel a billion dollar industry. What most people don't realize, however, is that there's a wealth of world-class comics with stories you'll never see represented at the megaplexes. These are books focuses on topics of subculture, such as music, identity and the marginalized, and they're some of the most compelling and well-crafted comics in the world.
Check out some of Comic-Con's most talked about and interesting new film and TV trailers like Ready Player One, Justice League, Bright, Seasons 2 of Preacher, Westworld, and Stranger Things, and much much more.
Marvin Touré is an up and coming visual artist out of New York City by way of Atlanta, Gerogia. He talks about how he got his start in art, the different cultural influences that both America and the Ivory Coast have had on him and his work, and what he wants to accomplish. He also gives a unique perspective on hip-hop and comic books in relation to art and gives some advice to other artists looking to pursue their dreams.
Part 2 of our chat with the country's leading comedy historian, Kliph Nesteroff, about his latest book 'Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars.'
The casino scenes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe provide a unique avenue for further developing the characters and their stories, as well as entertaining audiences with thrilling and amusing moments.
From blockbuster films such as 'Lord of the Rings' to TV series such as 'Game of Thrones', let’s break down the various factors as to why adaptations have become a vital part of the industry.
Do you ever find yourself shaking your head at seeing the same saga of films on the big screens again and again? Why do studios keep reviving classic stories or even prolonging franchises that no longer serve the story?
Check out some of this past weeks most talked about and interesting film trailers like Hobbs & Shaw, The Umbrella Academy, Apollo 11, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, Russian Doll: Season 1, and more.
Stan Lee was larger than life. What will we do without him?
"Ready Player One" may be the latest most egregious manifestation of nerd-pandering to date, but entertainment directed at nerds and geeks, clearly, isn't going anywhere, nor should it. A lot of it, after all, is quite great. I just ask filmmakers, and the studios supporting them, to be more respectful of their audience, and the audience, in turn, to dial back the toxicity.