Ramblings From A Pop Culture Geek...

Now - just to be clear from the outset and to help you out - If you ask this question and someone responds with anything other than:...

Through my younger years, people were always dismissive of comics as an art form, and as a form of literature. I was laughed at by peers...

Comics, like all art, spring from the time in which they were written. They consequently reflect the attitudes of the day, and when done well, ask the same hard-hitting social questions asked in other avenues of popular thought and discussion. Pic: From Amazing Spider-Man #36 (#477 original numbering). © Marvel Comics, 2001. One of my favourite Marvel Moments - Dr. Doom crying when he surveys the destruction of the World Trade Towers after the 9/11 Attacks. Comics and comic b

As a science teacher, I am always amazed when some scientists say “Science fiction leads to nothing.” It’s simply false. Many scientific...

Comics and all fictional stories of all types can open a door into the windows of our emotions, our imaginations and our hearts. Pic:...

In Part I and II, I talked about personal opinions regarding the value of comics for me specifically throughout my life's story. This...

I can't explain it. I don't know where it came from. I don't know why I love it as much as I do... but I do!! Picture: Community Cast:...

My daughters and I were playing “Star Wars Monopoly” this morning and it occurred to me that Monopoly is a Real Estate Game. This nearly...