After a rocky start of seemingly more of the same, Agents of SHIELD delivered the goods last night with what I would consider one of the finest episodes in the show’s history. If there was any doubt, Agent Carter’s impending 8 episode miniseries has breathed life into this plodding master class in disappointment. Last night that meant Agent Carter appearing mid-episode to launch the story into the next gear, and forcing Agents of SHIELD to prepare for a midseason finale that actually delivers some Marvel Universe goods! [Read more…] about Agents of SHIELD Episode 8 (S2) Review! We’re Going Somewhere!
The Ultimate Gift Givers Guide to Comic Books
Much like pet reindeer, giving comic books as a gift can be surprisingly difficult. For Marvel & DC comics you’re dealing with long ongoing series mired in decades of continuity, and with other graphic novels it can be challenging to determine quality or fit for your intended gift recipient. It really isn’t enough to just know that your nephew Jonah likes comics; that’d be like purchasing a CD based on the information that he likes sounds.
Fortunately, I’ve put together a guide of top picks for comic book gifts based on your possible audience. [Read more…] about The Ultimate Gift Givers Guide to Comic Books
Marvel Unlimited with Multiple Devices & Users
Once you’ve started enjoying the gift of Marvel Unlimited, one of your first instincts will be to share the finding with your friends and family. Well… your first instinct will be to lock yourself in a dimly lit room with your comics for the next three months. But after that, assuming we haven’t been hit by a zombie apocalypse or the curse of Yorrick, you’ll want to share. Can multiple people use the same Marvel Unlimited account across multiple devices? [Read more…] about Marvel Unlimited with Multiple Devices & Users
Agents of SHIELD Episode 7 (S2) Review! Earth’s Mightiest Cop (Outs)
With all the Marvel Event news still swirling around Twitter and comic book fandom, there was a tantamount excitement approaching last night’s Agents of SHIELD that is rarely present. The announced movie slate for Marvel sounds fantastic (except, you know, without the Four), and hype for Avengers 2 is reaching a fever pitch, with exclusive bonus footage promised at the end of Agents of SHIELD’s seventh episode. So how did good old AoS do with all the increased excitement? [Read more…] about Agents of SHIELD Episode 7 (S2) Review! Earth’s Mightiest Cop (Outs)
The Latest in Marvel Unlimited: App Updates and Enhanced Discovery
It’s been a minute since I took a look at Marvel Unlimited, and the recent update 2.2 is significant enough that it’s a good time to re-examine. My undying love for Marvel Unlimited (seriously go subscribe) is often combated by frustrations with the app experience. Nonetheless, this hasn’t prevented me from using the app daily and the experience is improving all the time. So, how far does update 2.2 move the needle for Marvel Unlimited? [Read more…] about The Latest in Marvel Unlimited: App Updates and Enhanced Discovery