So, one week on, I figure it is time to give a review of my first convention and the experiences I had there. When I booked my ticket I was not entirely sure what to expect from a convention. I have watched live streams from them and know people who have previously attended, but I… Continue reading MCM London 2016: Thoughts on my first convention
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Captain America: Civil War Film Review
The Captain America month continues with a look at the latest Marvel Studios film, Captain America: Civil War. Opening to widespread acclaim, and having a fantastic run at the box office internationally, Civil War has been called the ‘best Marvel Studios film yet’ by some. To me this seems a fair verdict, as it certainly… Continue reading Captain America: Civil War Film Review
Small Update
Hello Readers, Just a quick update to apologise for the lack of a post this weekend, the post is on the way and will be up during the course of this week. Also, for anyone interested, I will be attending London MCM Comic Con this coming weekend (not as a guest but as a general… Continue reading Small Update
Captain America and Steve Rogers: The Messages Behind the Men
Continuing the focus on Captain America this month, this week’s column looks at what the mantle of Captain America means, and the difference between the meaning of this mantle, and the character of Steve Rogers himself.
Heroic Origins: Captain America (Steve Rogers)
Name: Steve Rogers Alias: Captain America Profession: Soldier/S.H.I.E.L.D Agent Powers: Super Strength, Agility and other heightened abilities Equipment/Weapons: Shield, Fists First Appearance: Captain America Comics #1 Considering that the good Captain is this year celebrating his 75th anniversary, along with his recent rejuvenation and new series launching in the comics, and… Continue reading Heroic Origins: Captain America (Steve Rogers)
Harry Potter: A Bridging of Audiences in Fiction
In the first post to the blog on a subject outside of the comic book world, I have decided to focus on one of the largest literary franchises that has been created, that of the wonderful world of Harry Potter. I remember reading these books and them being a formative period in my childhood, and… Continue reading Harry Potter: A Bridging of Audiences in Fiction
Thoughts on the DC Rebirth
As many comic fans will know, DC has recently announced that from May onward, the DC Universe will be changed up by an event called Rebirth. This has been teased for some time by Geoff Johns, among others from DC, but over the Easter weekend we were granted the first information about the impact that… Continue reading Thoughts on the DC Rebirth
Deadpool (2016) Film Review
Despite being rather late after the release, the first official review from Superhero Subcultures will be of the Deadpool film. I will provide a warning that it has been a while since I saw this film, so I apologise if I omit anything glaring from the review, and similarly I will be focussing on… Continue reading Deadpool (2016) Film Review
Villain Spotlight: Darkseid
Name: Prince Uxas Alias: Darkseid Profession: King of Apokolips Powers: Super strength, Omega Beams Equipment/Weapons: None First Appearance: Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 (Cameo) /Forever People #1 (Full Appearance) This month’s Villain Spotlight looks at one of the earliest introduced tyrannical rulers in superhero comic books, Darkseid. First designed by Jack Kirby, he appeared… Continue reading Villain Spotlight: Darkseid
Comic Couples: Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes
Given the current anticipation for the Civil War film, due out later this year, it seemed a good time to look at the defining relationship between two of the key players on Team Cap. However, rather than looking at the current relationship, I instead want to look at their relationship during the first appearances of… Continue reading Comic Couples: Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes
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