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Best Antiheroes in Comics
When we’re talking about the best antiheroes in comics, we’re generally referring to the controversial bunch of “grey” folks standing strong halfway between the shiny-white heroes and abyssal-black villains. They’re the fabulous shady bastards that somehow manage to promote justice and put a smile on our faces while leaving behind them colossal wreckage with dozens of victims caught in it incidentally.
By Lindsie Polhemus9 years ago in Geeks
Interview with Larry Blamire, Creator of 'Steam Wars'
In Steam Wars, the year is 1897. Warfare is fought with large steam-powered fighting machines––steam rigs––designed to resemble ancient armored warriors. Manned by crews, the steam rigs serve a larger purpose in the Second Steam War of the world.
By Natasha Sydor9 years ago in Geeks
Darkest Comic Book Storylines
Comic books may have started out as something that was meant to be sold to children alongside packs of bubblegum, but in the past few decades the audience for comics has grown-up with them. Publishers have all been tackling this demand for more mature darker content to try and feed a fan base looking for a little something more then just the standard superhero heroics in their usual comic book storylines. Writers like Alan Moore and Frank Millar have managed to elevate the medium by tackling more mature stories and themes. These deconstructions have gone a long way towards expanding the market for comic books and have given the fans some of the darkest comic book storylines of all time. We've collected a few of our personal favorites.
By Isaac Shapiro9 years ago in Geeks
Best Steampunk Movies
Lizards in robot suits! Trains, planes, and top hats! Scrap metal, spare parts, and corsets aplenty! The best steampunk movies contain all of this and much more. The perfect mix of sci-fi and machinery has something for fans whose interests span many genres. From Hugo to The Fabulous World of Jules Verne to The Prestige, if it’s steampunk you want, this list details the very best steampunk movies around.
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
Best Anime on Netflix
Ask any anime fan and they will confirm—anime is not just a cartoon. Much more than children's entertain, anime is an art form. With complex plot lines and multidimensional characters, the subject matter in most anime's is anything but juvenile. For die hard dans, it may feel overwhelming when trying find the right series in the vast world of anime streaming online. Luckily, Netflix has simplified the selection by providing a fantastic assortment to choose from. Viewers can rest assured that this list will provide guidance in finding the best anime on Netflix right now!
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
Best Steampunk Anime
Steam-powered castles, anachronistic firearms, mechanical dragonflies - when you’re craving steampunk there’s nothing like anime to give you a fix. The perfect mix of sci-fi, machinery and famous Japanese animation, the best steampunk anime has something for the fans whose interests span many genres. From the classic Metropolis to Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water and Steam Detectives, these shows and movies should be on the must watch list for every steampunk and anime junkie! Adjust your goggles and get ready for a roundup of the best steampunk anime around!
By Geeks Staff9 years ago in Geeks
Best Places to Hide During a Zombie Apocalypse
With pop culture’s incessant interest in zombies, the undead hype has exploded into living rooms across the world with TV shows and movies like the Walking Dead, Fear of the Walking Dead and the always classic Night of the Living Dead. These TV shows and movies are becoming more and more realistic, almost too real. Zombies have dominated science fiction for years. But we know they don't actually exist, right? Wrong. There are several real-life diseases that could make you act like a zombie. Some diseases like Sleeping sickness, Rabies and Necrosis show signs that are eerily close to what you’d expect a zombie to be like. Living in our world right now almost feels like everything is upside down. I mean come on, Donald Trump is an actual candidate for presidency so it would be no surprise if the next worldwide outbreak was a bunch of zombies. Anything is possible at this point. Last time I checked the zombies weren’t walking the streets but if they do, here are the best places you should hide during a zombie apocalypse. Every location on this list of zombie hideouts have their pros and cons but be reassured they would be your best bet.
By George Gott9 years ago in Geeks
Most Powerful Comic Book Characters of All Time
For years millions and millions of fans all over the world have followed comic book characters. Maybe it stems from the desire to be immortal, but the strength that comic book characters posses is a one that we are all jealous off. Their power is more than just physical strength—they hold the fate of worlds in their hands. With great power comes great responsibility though, right? Some, without ever wielding a weapon, hold the power to both create and destroy with just their minds. Others do wield weapons, but only the most powerful and dangerous. No matter how they achieved their power, each of them has earned a place on the list of most powerful comic book characters of all time.
By Isaac Shapiro9 years ago in Geeks
