There are a number of emotions prevalent in this week’s worth of comic reading; too many to encapsulate but I can’t help but be aware of three dominant feelings that I’m sure a number of comic readers have experienced with me this week. Let me break them down as I …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 03/11/2020
Living life isn’t just a sequence of reacting to the events that happen around you. In order for a life to be happily lived, it takes hard work, determination and most of all, planning. In my day job, I see so many young people who could be better than what …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 03/04/2020
It feels like we could all use a little more hope these days. Corruption seems to reign supreme in the daily operation of our highest offices. The systems we have placed our faith in, ie: Science, Education, even the governments of the day are all either wantonly suffering from an …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 02/26/2020
I never used to have problems with faith. Then, I became an adult and found myself in situations where I was really in need of what faith promises to provide. Faith is a belief in the things unseen. It can take the form of believing in spirituality, ethical standards or …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 02/19/2020
Ego is a double-edged sword. In order to make something stand out, one needs to believe in oneself. In order for the work to have some merit, it requires someone with enough self-conviction for it to matter. However, there is also an amount of self-awareness required to promote the work …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Oyin Oladejo on using sci-fi to explore humanity
Enjoying the genre of science fiction, whether you are an observer or a participant, means that there is a sense of childhood wonder that goes along with supporting the willful sense of disbelief. It’s integral to the genre. Science fiction may have a degree of scientific principles involved in order …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 02/12/2020
[Warning: spoilers] The complex nature of James T. Kirk’s personal relationships has always been a subject of fascination to me. The way Kirk pursues his love-life has always been in direct opposition to the way that he tracked his career. In his captaincy, Kirk has always been decisive, confident and …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 02/05/2020
Where there is love, there will always be conflict. Star Wars: Darth Vader #1 by Greg Pak and Raffaele Ienco is my focus for this week because it’s a stark reminder that even in a place of the greatest evil, love will always find a way to manifest itself and …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 01/29/2020
I’ve always maintained that comics are an unsung medium that fan-favourite franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek don’t fully appreciate. This is so true when it comes to Star Trek: Picard – Countdown #3 as it really is essential reading for the new television series. Considering it’s written by …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 01/22/2020
It’s a popular misconception that, in the end, revenge is its own reward. It really isn’t. I’ll talk more about this later. Reed Richards’ greatest crime is his oversight in accidentally exposing his friends and family to the cosmic rays they unwittingly encountered in the maiden flight of the Marvel …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 01/15/2020
I think I love Undiscovered Country for the same reason why I haven’t gotten rid of cable TV. Please don’t think my flippancy indicates any sort of disrespect to creators, Scott Snyder, Charles Soule, or to the talents of Giuseppe Camuncoli, Daniele Orlandini, Matt Wilson and Crank, so let me …
Read More »Taking care of Earth and each other: Interview with the ‘Endlings’ stars and creator
Pop Mythology sat down with the creator and stars of the new CBC / Hulu kids TV show 'Endlings' to talk about the positive messages of the show.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 01/08/2020
The theme this week? Recognizing what’s good when we see it. Too often, we see what’s right for us and we pass it up for a variety of reasons that seem to make sense. I’m adopting a different format for this week’s post. Instead of surveying a variety of titles …
Read More »The Essential Pop Culture Mom – Interview with Jean Yoon of ‘Kim’s Convenience’
How cool would it be if your mom was the captain of a space battleship? Mothers have had such an integral role in fandom. From Lost in Space’s Maureen Robinson to Harry Potter’s Molly Weasely, moms have not only played important characters in pop culture but have represented its best …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 01/02/2020
Resolve – it’s the dominant mindset after Christmas and leading up to New Year. We resolve to change ourselves, establish new habits and make a decision that things are going to be different next year. Well, that’s the mindset that we’re looking for in this week’s comic review! Let’s get …
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