The theme this week is hopeless battles and why we fight them. There’s a lot of reasons, and sure enough, they come up in this week’s selection of titles. I’ve got my own thoughts on the subject, but let’s get to them at the end of the list. IDW Publishing …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 05/02/2018
What’s the theme this week? Vengeance. Yep – straight up: that’s what really makes the world go ‘round, folks. That satisfying feeling of making someone pay for their crimes against you. These stories always find their mark with an appreciative audience because they have the right elements: justice, schadenfreude, and …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 04/18/2018
What we have now is a result of what we did before. I, for one, appreciate what I have now. I’m a person who appreciates hard work, sacrifice, and the significance of things that I have because of the effort that went into obtaining them. I value good relationships, things …
Read More »REVIEW: Netflix’s bold ‘Lost in Space’ reboot will satisfy new and old fans alike
There are the two audiences a reboot has to successfully satisfy to succeed: the new fans who want something that fits within their present-day perspective and the older ones who want the acknowledgement of the show's influence on their lives. With 'Lost in Space,' Netflix has done both.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 04/11/2018
Any cause worth fighting for is worth reading about. Sometimes you have a cause – a belief in something bigger than yourself. It’s worth a battle even when people tell you to lay down. I’m about causes and about fighting. So that’s my take for this week’s review list. There …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 04/04/2018
It’s the little details in life that make for a good day. I mean it. It’s a hard question for some people who feel overwhelmed by the dullness of routine and have lost a sense of excitement because of the predictable nature of their day. These are real issues for …
Read More »REVIEW: Stephen Fry’s ‘Mythos’ retells Greek myths in a fresh, exciting way
Stephen Fry's approach to retelling Greek mythology makes it fresh, exciting and downright funny. If you have any affinity for the Greek legends of yore, then you’ll certainly love reading 'Mythos.'
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 03/28/2018
You know, those closest to you can let you down. It’s sad, it’s sometimes painful but it’s also inevitable. Friends, to many folks’ surprise can be jerks. Remember Kitty Pryde’s famous line? That’s a universal experience that writers draw upon. It makes for the most poignant of dramas and the …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Living the rogue’s life with Allan Hawco of ‘Caught’
Pop Mythology's Captain John K. Kirk sat down with actor Allan Hawco to talk about his rogue's life as David Slaney in CBC's crime drama 'Caught.'
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 03/21/2018
We all have expectations. We have expectations of ourselves, our friends and definitely what we want from a comic. Though these are all subjective things, sometimes there are some universal constants that we can all agree upon. So, this week, we’re looking for expectations in the picks for this week. …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 03/14/2018
In today’s day and age, the concept of milestones or rites of passage have pretty much faded in comprehension. For the most part, the youth of today really don’t see the point in upholding the same traditional observances as their parents. Technology can be blamed for this, in part, but …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 03/07/2018
Stories that emphasize the value of a character’s role in a story setting have always been enjoyable reads, to my mind. There’s something about the concept of an almost predestined character that is not only true to their inner-self and motivation but also to the flavour of the book they …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 02/28/2018
It’s important to know who’s there for you, and likewise, to let those people in your lives that you are there for them. Relationships are not only clearly important in life, but they are key in writing a successful comic. The chemistry between characters is of paramount importance in order …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 02/21/2018
I hate having to do things I have to do. But it’s a necessary part of life, and let’s face it, we all have tasks that require us to grit our teeth, roll up our sleeves and just get ‘em done. We see that sense of the imperative in comics, …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 02/14/2018
Happy Valentine’s Day! While, I should be looking for the comics that exemplify the romantic nature of love, instead, I’m looking for another form of comfort in the form of stress relief. Why do I find comics such a stress-reliever? That’s simple: Series of fantasies, not unlike soap operas in …
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