Batman Month: Storylines to Base Ben Affleck’s Solo Film on
As we close out this year’s Batman Month, we’re going to look at one thing I’m super curious about: the possible ideas for Ben Affleck’s solo Batman movie.
Batman Month: The Best Animated Movies
There are tons of animated films starring the Dark Knight, but which are really worth your time?
Batman Month: Top 5 Elseworlds Batmen
Once again, the Dark Knight descends upon Marooner’s Rock, for it is Batman Month! And today, we’re going to look at the five best Batmen from the Elseworlds multiverse. To make the list, these all have to be versions of Bruce Wayne, and be different in some major way, be it setting, abilities, or whatnot. And here… we… go…
Remembering Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog
From November 22, 1992 to July 19, 2017, for 24 years, Archie Comics has published Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog. 290 issues in the main book, and with the extra tie-in books over 500 issues in total. With the recent decision by Sega to take their license to IDW from now on, the Archie Sonicverse leaves behind a legacy as not only the longest running comic based on a video game character, but th...[Read More]
Spider-Man Homecoming Review
Spider-Man: Homecoming already has a ton of pressure on it. While the webslinger’s debut in Civil War was praised, he now has to try and carry a film on his own in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Making it even tougher is that the Sam Raimi trilogy has already adapted some of the best storylines and villains from the comics, and the Amazing series’ performance indicated that maybe there...[Read More]
RIP Adam West: The Top 5 Times He Remained Connected to Batman
For many, he was the iconic live action Batman. He called himself a Bright Knight as opposed to a dark one. And he never truly lost touch with the character who made him an icon.
5 Reasons You NEED to Pay Attention to Silicon Valley Comic Con
Is the fledgling comic con created by Steve Wozniak the model that conventions should follow in the future?
Kong: Skull Island Review
Since the 1930’s, Kong has been a major part of cinema. The original film is a masterpiece, with amazing pioneering visual effects that helped inspire filmmakers for decades to come. Now comes a new Kong adventure, from Legendary Pictures, the company behind 2014’s Godzilla. Does the King still have it?
Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Mega Battle Review
What can be said about the Power Rangers franchise? Equal parts campy fun, insane martial arts, and giant robot action, it’s a long-running favorite of both kids and those who grew up with it. Nowadays, the series is getting noticed again with an upcoming feature film and part of the hype is this little downloadable title. Is Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Mega Battle truly morphenomin...[Read More]
Batman Month: 5 reasons why you should read Scott Snyder’s run
As of this year, DC Comics has started a new era called Rebirth, bringing the New 52 era to a close. And for many fans, it’s great news. The New 52 was supposed to be a fresh start for the DC Universe, a place for new readers and old fans to jump on. Instead, it was marred with bad decisions and questionable storylines, for the most part. There were some great parts during the New 52, and th...[Read More]
Batman Month: The Top 5 Alternate Batmen
We all know that Bruce Wayne is the Batman. No one else can come close to matching him in the role. But, for reasons such as an incapability to continue, or just being a reality where he never became the Dark Knight, others have stepped up to wear the mantle of the Bat. Here are the top five to wear the cowl other than Wayne.
Batman Month 2016: The Worst (not in the good way) Villains
It’s October, and while he gets a whole day in September, here at Marooner’s Rock we all know that it’s Batman Month! And we’re kicking it off with the worst of the worst, the absolute lamest villains in Batman’s rogues gallery.