It’s not Christmas but my very own Comic Santa Claus has just arrived to deliver my shipment of choices for discussion this week. However, I must confess, my mind is already clouded and distracted by thoughts of Star Wars sugar plums … and Star Trek lumps of coal. However, I …
Read More »Step into ‘The Expanse’ on SyFy & Space Channel
Space Channel continues their run of quality shows with 'The Expanse.' Take it from us, this is a show that you don’t want to miss.
Read More »Our top 20 favorite comics of 2015
It was another great year for comics. Here are our top 20 favorite comics of 2015, divided into two separate lists of 10 titles each by our two comic reviewers.
Read More »A day on the set of ‘The Murdoch Mysteries’: artistry, kindness & geekery abound
A visit on the set of 'Murdoch Mysteries' with young cancer survivors gave everyone a chance to geek out over history and science and revealed the depth of care the production team puts into not just their art but to their young fans as well.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 12/10/2015
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … Well, not in these parts. It’s 10 degrees above zero (Celsius scale) here; we’ve got lots of rain and the only thing that we can cozy up to on a fairly decent night like this is the thought of my comics …
Read More »Walt Simonson’s ‘Ragnarok’ is a must for lovers of Norse myth
'Ragnarok' is a must for any comic reader, a compelling tale drawn & written by a legendary skald that demands worshipful attention. Walt Simonson has shown us an age of storytelling and summoned it forward through the ages for us to behold.
Read More »‘Underworld’ triumphs over mental illness via Greek myth
'Underworld' is at first disturbing but then this discomfort gives way to vicarious triumph over mental illness. Lovern Kindzierski has constructed a story of poignant layers and GMB Chomichuk's art is the perfect companion to the story's themes.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s weekly comic review – 12/02/2015
When does cynicism over-ride critical judgement? It’s a question that I consider very carefully as sometimes I’m not the right reader for a certain comic. But given my enjoyment of the medium I think sometimes I mistakenly believe that I will enjoy every comic. When I don’t, it tends to …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 11/25/2015
There are some good titles this week. It’s a short list but that just gives me the time to focus more and give them their due attention. That’s the problem with comics: sometimes there are so many good ones to read – who has the time? Well, fortunately, you’re in …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 11/18/2015
Did you ever look forward to lifting the Chance or Community Chest cards when you played Monopoly? That’s what this week’s big list is like. Lots of number ones from Marvel and a new title from Image. I liked those cards – it was an act of random discovery; something …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Going ‘Wayward’ with writer Jim Zub
Pop Mythology's John K. Kirk interviews Jim Zub, writer and co-creator of 'Wayward' from Image Comics.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s weekly comic review – 11/12/2015
The comic delivery was delayed this week. It was Remembrance Day in Canada (Veterans’ Day in the States) and this Friday is Friday the 13th. That’s why you should always keep things simple. Sometimes things don’t work out so, keep things simple and they’ll be easy to fix in the …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s weekly comic review – 11/05/2015
MARVEL COMICS Star Wars #11 I’m leading with Marvel’s heavy hitters this week. I’m late – I know, but life gets n the way of even comes sometimes and starting off with Marvel’s best simply seems easier to begin this week’s review! But this issue is a complicated assortment of …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 10/28/2015
My pull list is a light one this week. With only one title from DC, four from Marvel and one from IDW, it makes me wonder what’s going on with DC. My prejudice notwithstanding, what is it about DC Comics that sees them a poor second to the House of …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 10/21/2015
Comics and sports are very similar with regards to the enthusiasts who follow them. True. That’s why you see sporting memorabilia sold at the same events where comic collectors can be found obsessing over their “got-its” and “need-its” to fill the holes in their collections. Whether it’s trading cards or …
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