Guest Article by Andrew Edward. Preface I began this paper in the summer of 2017 during an internship where I had a lot of time to kill. I had intended to write it since the day Batman v Superman released domestically, March 25th, 2016. Unfortunately, I underwent something of a mental health crisis and subsequently…
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GUEST-Thamsanqa Jantjies. For years comic book heroes have been portrayed as perfect individuals, possessing all the ideal virtues of bravery, valor, kindness, wisdom, and selflessness. These larger-than-life characters are incorruptible and serve justice to all people from all walks of life. For generations, fans have always loved to see these heroes because they show us…
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Guest Article- De’Areyes Bryant 2018 was a phenomenal year for black nerds (blerds) and African-Americans alike: we witnessed Black Panther gain more success than most solo superhero films ever dream of, and with it came especially the emphasis of Black Women’s roles in comics and the African dysphoria. We also witnessed the story of Miles Morales,…
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Guest Article-Theodore Joshua Ryan Gercke Godzilla first trampled the streets of Japan on the night of November 3rd, 1954. The enormous cultural impact the movie would have in Japan and across the world was not apparent at the time, but it did leave an immediate impact on the audience that had bought tickets for the…
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GUEST Article By: Taylor Pechter “No evil shall escape my sight,” reads a verse in the sacred oath of the Green Lantern Corps. As pledged through the oath, Green Lanterns are tasked to protect the galaxy from what is considered “evil”. But what constitutes this “evil” exactly? It’s a deeply layered question—there are some obvious evils that…
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By-Nick Albright There are plenty of reasons why Man of Steel holds such a special place in my heart. The film, along with Batman v Superman, have been analyzed, dissected, praised, criticized and everything in between. Personally speaking, I have many reasons why these two films connect with me both as an individual and as a fan. My…
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By-Jane Gana I’ve always wondered why visual storytelling doesn’t get the attention is deserves in comic book films. That’s not to say that art is no longer appreciated, because it is, and you’ll see many who will point out the beauty in movie shots and the expertise of the coloring, framing, and so on. Though…
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DREAMER. A word that means something different to everyone: someone that aspires for something greater, that pushes themselves to reach their goals, or simply one that dreams for something greater. But for some individuals being a DREAMER has been a burden they did not choose. I would consider myself one of those individuals. I came…
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Written by Charles Bowyer “The single point at which everything we know and everything we question exists in one place; the ultimate crossroads in the journey of discovering the true meaning of ‘self;’ the collision point of science and religion, tangible and ethereal, physical and philosophical; the place where a question that may never truly…
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Within the DC Films Universe, there has been so many astonishing moments, great revelations, and cosmic attention. An alien coming to our planet Earth and getting accustomed to our lifestyle, an ordinary local Hero realizing his true path, and an inevitable invasion from far away that will force a meta-human team to come together and…
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I always wanted to paint TDKR Batman with a DCEU theme, in Chinese Watercolor. It suits Batman well.
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By EyesWideKubrick How Superman Became My Hero I was born and raised in Canada by a loving family that immigrated from Tehran, Iran, to Toronto, Ontario, escaping the theocratic government that many felt uncomfortable with. I always struggled socially and never really had friends that I kept for a long period of time. Not to…
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This movie changed things for me. I hope you’ll indulge me as I explain why Man of Steel is one of the most important superhero films I’ve ever seen. I grew up in a household in which Batman was the prominent comic book figure. He was someone I could grab hold of. I knew that the…
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