As 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' swoops into movie theaters around the world, this is an opportunity to analyze the seminal comic miniseries that inspired it, Frank Miller’s 'The Dark Knight Returns.'
Read More »The Deadpool Mindset: you have nothing to lose, everything to gain
This year everyone's trying to cuss like me, dress like me - walk, talk and act like me. It just might be the next best thing but not quite me. Now this looks like a job for me so everybody just follow me!
Read More »Our top 10 favorite movies of 2015
If cinema in 2015 could be summed up in any word it would be nostalgia. This was the year which saw the return of several major film franchises from as far back as thirty years ago. While such nostalgia properties such as Jurassic World were content to recycle old material …
Read More »Margaret Atwood to publish first graphic novel with Dark Horse Comics
**PRESS RELEASE** Dec. 8, 2015–Dark Horse Comics announced today the publication of Angel Catbird, the first graphic novel by Margaret Atwood, the Booker Award–winning author of The Blind Assassin, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Heart Goes Last. Angel Catbird is a unique and ambitious collaboration between Atwood and artist Johnnie …
Read More »The 11 best Asian American superheroes in comics
To mark the release of 'Totally Awesome Hulk' #1 today, here is Pop Mythology's list of the 10 best Asian American superheroes.
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Jupiter’s Circle’ brings Mark Millar’s superhero epic full circle
Combining the subversive influence of 'Watchmen' with the aesthetics of 'Mad Men,' 'Jupiter's Circle' is an excellent prequel to 'Jupiter's Legacy' and brings Mark Millar's superhero epic full circle.
Read More »The future of superhero movies and why I won’t watch ‘Fantastic Four’
The future of superhero movies is in for a backlash and the only way to prevent it is for the studios to keep making good films. And the only way to ensure that is by not giving our time and money to films that don't deserve it.
Read More »How to master your emotions using the Daredevil Method
Daredevil's hypersensitivity can be seen as a symbol of emotional sensitivity. But we can use the same method he uses to not get overwhelmed by our emotions.
Read More »‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’: more, bigger, and faster but how much is too much?
'Avengers: Age of Ultron' brings Marvel's Phase Two to a fittingly spectacular climax. No doubt, it is fun. But how much spectacle starts to be too much?
Read More »7 lucky ways for geeks to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day
The jubilant atmosphere of St. Patrick's Day is a perfect match for the geek spirit. Here are 7 geeky ways to celebrate the holiday and go green!
Read More »Canadian superhero ahead of her time returns in ‘Nelvana of the Northern Lights’
Nelvana was both a uniquely Canadian superhero as well as being ahead of her time. Now a new generation of readers can appreciate this cultural heritage.
Read More »2nd annual Mythies Awards 2015: the winners!
Here are the results for our 2nd Annual Mythies Awards! Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America, Hunger Games, Interstellar and more...
Read More »The Mythies 2015: cast your votes for the best geek movies!
It's that time of year again. What? No, not the Oscars! The Mythies Awards for the best geek movies of 2015!
Read More »Superheroes: The Best of Philosophy and Pop Culture
Behind the cool costumes and special powers you’ll find fascinating philosophical concerns deep in the hearts and minds of your favorite comic book heroes.
Read More »The 10 Must-See Movies of 2015
We may only be scratching the surface of what 2015 has to offer, but part of the fun of fandom is anticipation. Here are the 10 films that we at Pop Mythology are most anticipating for next year.
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