Headlines
Self-Inflicted Wounds: Is Warner Brothers Hurting Themselves with the DCEU?
It is no secret that the DC Extended Universe has been having some issues at the foundation, which is most likely stemming from Warner Brothers and what seems like a one-sided and tumultuous relationship. Our Joseph Gioeli attempts to decipher if the issue for the...
The Best of Batman in 2017
Batman had a great 2017, even by his standards. It seemed as though Batman was all over the place (once again). Batman was in comic books, movies, video games and television even more than usual, which made it a really strong year for the Caped...
Justice League Film Review
Justice League (2017) Film Review Dir: Zack Snyder; Starring: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jeremy Irons, J.K. Simmons and Ciaran Hinds. 12A cert, 119 min The last several years haven’t been great for Warner Bros. and...
Comic Book Films: The Best by Year
Some years have been tough for comic book films, while others have been exceptional. Our Joseph Gioeli is here to determine which years have been the best of the best in terms of quality comic book films. Between 1978 and 2007, there was an average...
Review: Batman #29
In The War of Jokes and Riddles, Part 4, Batman finds a way to stop the Riddler and Joker from tearing Gotham City apart and in one of the most interesting and awkward dinner parties of all time, Bruce Wayne invites both sides to his...
TerrifiCon Hits The Jackpot At Mohegan Sun
A comic con in a casino? Yup! TerrifiCon was held at The Mohegan Sun in Uncasville Connecticut. No matter what your luck on the casino floor, all fans were winners as they entered the convention hall. TerrifiCon Brings Top Notch Celebs Celebrity Guests Finn Jones...
Review: Batman #28
In The War of Jokes and Riddles Part 3, Tom King returns us to the main story after taking a break in Batman #27 to give us a look at how over-his-head Batman really was during the war for Gotham City. King is using The...
How to Replace Batman in the DCEU
The nerd community has recently been on an emotional roller-coaster since rumors began to circulate at San Diego Comi Con about Ben Affleck’s departure from the DCEU. These rumors were seemingly put to rest by Affleck himself as he proclaimed that he loved the role...
Review: Batman #24
Right as The Wart of Jokes and Riddles is staring to ramp up, Tom King throws a curve ball and gave us The Ballad of Kite Man in Batman #27. In this issue, we explore the backstory of how the now famous Kite Man, also...
Nostalgia: Is It Hurting Current Comic Book Films?
We are living in the golden age of comic book films, but that does not mean that we are the first generation to love them. ComiConverse contributor Joseph Gioeli examines the role nostalgia plays in today’s comic book film industry. There has always been a...
Review: Super Sons #6
Super Sons #6 commenced the series’ new Planet of the Capes story arc with an opening installment entitled Teen Beat. Jonathan (Superboy) Kent and Damian (Robin) Wayne are joined by the Teen Titans for a tale scripted by Peter J. Tomasi and drawn by Jorge...
Actors Who Played Multiple Comic Book Characters: Ranking the Top 5
It is not uncommon for actors to want to play certain comic book characters; it is a little more uncommon for these actors to play multiple comic book roles. ComiConverse contributor Joseph Gioeli ranks the Top 5 actors who have played several comic book characters...
Doing Justice To Injustice 2
ComiConverse contributor Nickie Novelist sets out to see whether NetherRealm Studios' and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Injustice 2 lives up to the hype. Doing Justice To Injustice 2 Fighting games either stress you out or relax you. For the most part I found this game relaxing—a...
Comic Book Movies: Which Had Cultural Impact?
“What is the best comic book film ever?”; an extremely broad question that usually brings in multiple varying opinions. ComiConverse contributor Joseph Gioeli looks beyond the actual movies to determine which comic book films have been the most important to the culture of comic books...
Review: Batman 26
The battle lines have been drawn in Batman #26 as Batman’s Rogues Gallery has been split down the middle by the feud that is brewing between the Joker and the Riddler. This has caused a villain “Civil War” in the Batman universe, which is leaving...
Review: Action Comics #982
Action Comics #982 kicked the Superman Revenge Squad’s plot into high gear with an issue penned by Dan Jurgens and pencilled by Jack Herbert and Jose Luis. Revenge — Part IV carried the sextet of supervillains to the Metropolis Marvel’s doorstep, and ComiConverse’s Krypton correspondent,...
Review: Batman #25
The next, great Batman story arc from writer Tom King, The War of Jokes and Riddles, starts in Batman #25. This issue acts as a prelude and sets up the new story that will undoubtedly be one for the ages. The Joker and Riddler make...
Review: Trinity #10
Trinity #10 continued Batman’s, Superman’s, and Wonder Woman’s odyssey through the disabled and infected Justice League Watchtower in Dead Space — Part 2. The multitalented Francis Manapul provided the story, art, colors, and cover of the latest issue, which ComiConverse writer T. Kyle King is...
Secret Identities: Are They Really Secret?
The secret identity has been a staple in comic books since the very beginning; but it seems that as time goes on, these secret identities are starting to become less and less secret. Our Joseph Gioeli delves into this situation to get to the bottom...
The Best Superpower: What Would You Choose?
The question that has been a hot button topic amongst comic book fans – and even those who are not – has famously been, “What is the best superpower to have?”. Our Joseph Gioeli breaks this question down with superhuman skill. The Best Superpower: What Would...
Review: Superman #25
Superman #25 concluded the Black Dawn story arc with a sixth and final chapter entitled Fade to Black. The oversized issue was co-authored by Patrick Gleason and Peter J. Tomasi, with pencils by Doug Mahnke and Gleason. ComiConverse’s Krypton-centric contributor, T. Kyle King, brings you...
Review: Super Sons #5
Super Sons #5 followed up on Jonathan Kent’s and Damian Wayne’s initial adventure together with a tale focused on the aftermath of Robin’s and Superboy’s clash with Kid Amazo. Regular series writer Peter J. Tomasi was joined by artist Alisson Borges for Battle in the...