Nerdage

Comic book, graphic novel and movie news that impacts nerdculture
About this blog

Fall movie preview, 2012 August 31, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Legends of the fall: Fall 2012 lined with anticipated films. Summer normally deserves its reputation for offering explosive lightweight fare, but the hot months of 2012 produced some of the best films of the year, including “The Dark Knight Returns,” “Beasts of the Southern Wild” and “The Avengers.”... Read More
Comic-book artist Paul Milligan of “God of Rock” gives tips on how to complete a 24-hour comic August 31, 2012 NORMAN — Comic book artist Paul Milligan has on four occasions completed the 24-Hour Comics challenge. 24-Hour Comics Day is an annual challenge for cartoonists to produce a 24-page comic book written, drawn and completed in 24 consecutive hours. Comic book artists, whether professional or amateur, young or old,... Read More
Farewell, Andy Roddick August 31, 2012 Andy Roddick will retire following the U.S. Open, according to an AP story. He announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday, his 30th birthday. “I just feel like it’s time. I don’t know that I’m healthy enough or committed enough to go another year,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to, in a... Read More
Interview with the vampire director: Emily Hagins of ‘My Sucky Teen Romance’ August 31, 2012 Director Emily Hagins is riffing on the “Twilight” phenomenon a bit with her new film, “My Sucky Teen Romance.” In the movie, 17-year-old Kate and her friends are spending the weekend at SpaceCON, the local science fiction convention. When she’s there, she meets Paul, dressed as a teen vampire — but... Read More
Justice League #12 second printing cover revealed at Buzzfeed August 30, 2012 Buzzfeed has revealed a first look at the pencils for Jim Lee’s cover to the second print of “Justice League” No. 12, featuring a kiss between Superman and Wonder Woman. The second printing of the issue is set to go on sale Sept. 26. Read More
Superman-Wonder Woman kiss issue, Justice League #12, sells out; second printing coming August 30, 2012 DC Comics has announced a second printing is in the works with a new Jim Lee cover for “Justice League” No. 12, the new issue of the series featuring a kiss between superheroes Superman and Wonder Woman. The issue is essentially sold out from DC Comics; copies may remain on sale on store shelves. This is... Read More
Avengers vs. X-Men #12 teaser August 29, 2012 Marvel has released the above teaser for October’s issue #12 of “Avengers vs. X-Men.”  The image features the words “The End” and a female character silhouetted, wearing a Dark Phoenix-style costume. The comic will go on sale Oct. 3. Read More
Sugar Free Allstars among performers at all-ages concert event at Myriad Gardens on Saturday August 29, 2012 Kyle Roberts and Kerry Myers talk to Angi Bruss about the “Posthuman-Palooza” taking place at the Myriad Gardens on Saturday. The concert will benefit the filming of the teen superhero film “Posthuman.” (Full disclosure note: I wrote the original story and first draft of the screenplay for... Read More
Posthuman-Palooza concert event is Saturday August 28, 2012 Fantastic director Kyle Roberts is spearheading “Posthuman-Palooza,” a concert event to benefit making the “Posthuman” movie.  (I wrote the original story for the film.) On Saturday, see bands all afternoon and evening at the Myriad Gardens, 301 W Reno. The first 300 people at the mini music... Read More
Jack Kirby’s 95th Birthday; Read Comics in Public! August 28, 2012 Today would have been Jack Kirby‘s 95th birthday.  Read Comics in Public is also celebrating its third year.  If you get a chance, read some comics  in public today – maybe even one of Jack Kirby’s.  Find out more about Kirby, one of the most influential artists in comic book history, at... Read More
Justice League of America by Geoff Johns, David Finch to launch in 2013 August 27, 2012 DC Comics announced a new “Justice League of America” series at Fan Expo Toronto over the weekend. “Justice League of America” will be a new series, in addition to the best-selling “Justice League,” and it will be written by Geoff Johns with art by David Finch. “This is a very different kind of... Read More
Monday movie quote challenge #195 August 27, 2012 “You know, I don’t think I’ve got it in me to shoot my flatmate, my mum, and my girlfriend all in the same night. Read More
Superman most kissable superhero, says Match.com August 27, 2012 DC Comics and Match.com have named Superman the most kissable superhero, according to a survey at Match.com. Superman and Wonder Woman kiss for the first time (in the New 52 continuity) in Wednesday’s “Justice League” #12. From DC Comics.com: The start of their relationship, like any other, is sealed... Read More
RIP Neil Armstrong August 25, 2012 American hero Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, has died, according to the Associated Press.  He was 82.   The NASA astronaut commanded the Apollo 11 mission that landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” Armstrong said upon... Read More
Original X-Men will return in “All-New X-Men” from Marvel NOW! August 24, 2012 As the school year begins, students from the most famous school in comics are center stage in several Marvel Comics publications. The original five students from Charles Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters are joining today’s Marvel universe in “All-New X-Men,” a new series starting in November by Brian... Read More
Young Justice: Dangerous Secrets DVD review August 23, 2012 The final 14 episodes of the first season of the DC Comics animated program “Young Justice” are out on DVD in the collection “Dangerous Secrets.” The sidekicks of some of DC Comics’ top superheroes are the stars of the show: Robin, Superboy, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Miss Martian and Artemis.  A new... Read More
Superman, Wonder Woman to be an item, Entertainment Weekly reports August 22, 2012 Entertainment Weekly reports that Superman and Wonder Woman become comics’ newest power couple in the pages of “Justice League” #12, on sale next week. “This is the new status quo,” said writer Geoff Johns at EW. Entertainment Weekly writes about artist Jim Lee’s inspirations for the cover: For... Read More
Trailer released for new season of Doctor Who; show to premiere Sept. 1 with five new episodes August 22, 2012 From BBC America: BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who returns after a record-breaking season with five blockbuster episodes on September 1 as part of Supernatural Saturday. Join the Doctor, his companions Amy and Rory (aka the Ponds) and numerous friends on their latest escapades through space and time where they puzzle... Read More
“The Office” will end after season 9 August 21, 2012 Deadline reports that the NBC comedy “The Office” will come to an end after the upcoming season 9.  Former star Steve Carell left following season 7, and Deadline reports there’s a chance he could make an appearance in the show’s now final season. The show’s cast includes John Krasinski, Jenna... Read More
Artist Paul Milligan to appear at Norman comic book store on Wednesday August 21, 2012 Artist Paul Milligan (“God of Rock,” “The Bradley Boys Adventure Magazine”) will appear from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday at Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N. Porter Ave. in Norman.  (Full disclosure: I am one of the owners of Speeding Bullet Comics.)  The “God of Rock” trilogy was originally created... Read More

Nerdage

Features Editor Matt Price keeps you up with comic books and other news in film, television and geek culture. Check out Matt's website.


Advertisement

Articles from Matthew Price

+ show more

Multimedia

Videoview all videos

Megan Fox cast as April O'Neil

Megan Fox was cast as April O'Neil in Michael Bay's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" reboot, Jackman looks back, Batman and Superman team up. All of that and more on this weeks Planet 46 Comics Show.

Han Solo Film in the Works

Star Wars 'Solo' movies; Spidey sequel is filming; Star-Lord is cast. All of that and more this week on the Planet 46 Comics Show.

Giamatti as Rhino in Spider-Man 2

Giamatti in talks to play Rhino in Amazing Spider-Man 2, more on Sin City, 3 more X-Men sign on to Singer's Days of Future Past all of that and more this week on the Planet 46 Comics Show!

Avengers Nominated for an Oscar

The only comic-book movie to get an Oscar nomination for 2013 is “Marvel’s The Avengers.” The film was nominated in the Visual Effects field.

Comics: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Guardians of the Galaxy rumors, Captain America 2 exit, and Amazing Spider-Man sellout. All of that and more on this weeks Planet 46 Comics show!

Comics: Best of 2012

It's our year-end spectacular! Matt Price and Kyle Roberts cover their Best of 2012 in the world of comics.

Tarzan 100th Anniversary: Planet 46 Comics

Tarzan turns 100, science may have discovered Krypton, and 20th anniversary of the Death of Superman this week on the Planet 46 Comics Show!

Lucasfilm Sold to Disney: Planet 46 Comics

Star Wars sold, Singer singed on to direct the new X-Men, First look at The Wolverine poster. All of that and more this week on the Planet 46 Comics Show!

Iron Man 3 Trailer, Superman Quits Daily Planet

Iron Man 3 trailer is out, Superman quits the Daily Planet, and Walking Dead gets it's own magazine. All of that and more in this weeks Planet 46 Comics show!

JLA and Ant Man film set for 2015

Kyle is going to be on TV, Justice League and Ant Man films set to release in 2015, and Shailene Woodley is Mary Jane in the new ASM film. All that and more this week on the Planet 46 comics show!