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Master the Marvel Universe with Eaglemoss Collections’ Marvel Fact Files
May 15th
Eaglemoss Collections has long been known for their awesome subscription based comic paraphernalia. Whether it is chess pieces or model cars, the company puts out some high quality and awesome comic products at very reasonable prices. But now the company seems to be dealing in facts and secrets as if they were a real life S.H.I.E.L.D. agency. What do I mean? Well, you just have to check out their newest line: Marvel Fact Files!
Marvel Fact Files is Eaglemoss’ new weekly subscription based magazine of sorts, offering fans highly detailed reference material on all the awesome characters, items, and locations found in the More >
Patton Oswalt Filibusters Parks and Recreation With Geek Speak
Apr 17th
Popular comedian and huge Geek, Patton Oswalt is set to appear on NBC’s hilarious comedy TV series, Parks and Recreation, tomorrow night. There Patton’s character will be attempting a filibuster, at a town hall meeting, in rather unique manner that deserves attention here. He will be using the time to
Make-Up Made Geeky: Spider-Man
Jan 28th
Have you ever wanted to show off your Spider-man fandom but maybe didn’t have the time or funds available to purchase the whole Spidey suit? Here’s an alternative option inspired by your friendly neighborhood Spiderman. A totally suitable makeup look that will guarantee you’ll stand out at any convention or costume party! If you’re interested in learning my process keep reading.
Spider-Man was first created back in 1962 by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. He originally appeared in the comic Amazing Fantasy #15, which was the last issue in the series originally titled Amazing Adult Fantasy. When Ditko had designed his costume, he More >
The Amazing Spider-Man Blu-ray & DVD Review
Oct 19th
The Amazing Spider-Man, Sony’s newest Spider-Man film, hits stores on DVD & Blu-Ray this November 9th, just a few short weeks away. Starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, the movie was a box office success in theaters this summer, even if it didn’t manage to out gross its previous 3 predecessors. But where the Tobey Maguire films had The Amazing Spider-Man beat financially, Garfield’s incarnation of the webslinger on screen presented a much more enjoyable film. Losing much of the cheese found in Sam Raimi’s trilogy, Marc Webb’s take on Spider-Man was much more action packed and slightly darker. Now More >
Fan Expo Canada ’12: Marvel News
Aug 29th
Marvel made some small announcements at this years Fan Expo Canada, and we’re here to give you the highlights if you missed them or couldn’t make the convention yourself. First up is the news on what is coming to Dark Avengers this December.
Back in June the Thunderbolts on-going series changed its name to Dark Avengers with issue #175. This followed the events of the Avengers/New Avengers storyline from spring which had Norman Osborn form a new Dark Avengers. Some of his remade team later found their way into the Thunderbolts program, and therefore the Thunderbolts comic series by Jeff Parker. More >
Get A Free Burger From Carls Jr. Today If You Dress Like Spider-Man
Jul 4th
To promote comic movies there have been many interesting forms of product cross promotion. We’ve seen everything from Batman pimping soda to bacon with Avengers trading cards in the package (I can’t imagine how greasy, yet delicious those cards were). However, Carl’s Jr. and The Amazing Spider-man might have just found the best cross promotion ever. To celebrate the release of the new Amazing Spider-man film (that many critics are calling quite the mess), Carl’s Jr. is running a promotion FOR TODAY ONLY where you can get a free burger! Yes, a free Grilled Cheese Bacon Burger from Carl’s Jr. More >
Wal-Mart Spider-Man Event
Jun 15th
Tonight saw the first of several showings, held at Wal-Marts throughout the country, of never-before-seen footage from the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man film. Starting at 12:01AM today, with repeat showings at 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. today and tomorrow, you can watch an exclusive clip from The Amazing Spider-man, while also buying said clip on DVD along with a reprint copy of Amazing Spider-man #6. However, if you couldn’t make it…while, you didn’t miss much. Speak Geeky To Me staff writer Darren Schram and myself went to our local Wal-Mart for the event this evening to cover all that More >
Amazing Spider-Man Sneak Peek At Wal-Mart This Friday
Jun 12th
The Amazing Spider-man movie from Marvel and Sony is set to premiere in theaters across the US on July 3rd (a little bit after Europe’s June 28th release date, oddly). However, fans that happen to live by a Wal-Mart (which shouldn’t be too rare in America) don’t have to wait that long. This Friday, June 15th, fans who make their way to a local Wal-Mart can get an exclusive first look at never-before-seen footage from the upcoming Spider-man movie. The exclusive in-store broadcast of the footage will take place at 12:01 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. local More >
Avenging Spider-Man #7 – Comic Review
May 20th
The major comic companies put out enough comics that sometimes it can leave your head spinning and eyes bleeding as you search the new titles each week for something worth reading. To aid in your Geeky endeavors, Speak Geeky To Me on occasion reviews new titles from the major companies to spotlight the best and worst of what’s available at your local comic shop. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Comic Review.
Title: Avenging Spider-Man #7
Genre/s: Superhero
Writer: Kathryn Immonen (Patsy Walker: Hellcat, Runaways)
Penciler: Stuart Immonen (Fear Itself, New Avengers)
Inker: Wade Von Grawbadger (Ultimate Spider-man, Fear Itself)
Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth More >
Stan Lee, Stan Lee, Does Whatever A Spider-Man Can in The Amazing Spider-Man Video Game
May 19th
Activision currently has a release date of June 26th for their upcoming movie tie-in video game, The Amazing Spider-man. However, this isn’t just any movie video game, as it actually works as a direct sequel to the movie…despite coming out a week prior to the July 3rd film premier. The game takes place after Michael Morbius accesses the Oscorp research of Dr. Curt Connors (the Lizard) to create more cross-species experiments. Because of this, Spider-man will be running up against the Rhino, Iguana, and Black Cat. Oh, and there are some pretty gnarly spider-slayers (see the trailer below). The game More >
