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Comicscape: Night of the Owls by Joel Rickenbach, Comic Geek
(May 16, 2012)
If I had to pick a character who consistently has the best stories in the comic world it would have to be Batman, hands down. That’s not to say I don’t identify with the real world problems of Peter Parker, or dream of riding a seahorse like Aquaman, b

Summer of '82: Conan the Barbarian by Rob Vaux
(May 14, 2012)
Is there any film in existence more fantastically ludicrous than Conan the Barbarian? In any kind of rational universe, we’d burn the perpetrators at the stake. Racist, homophobic, willfully unaware of its own laughable shortcomings, it should rank among

Shock-O-Rama: Count Yorga, Vampire by Chuck Francisco, Columnist
(May 12, 2012)
There was a time, wonderfully unrivaled, when vampire films were released for good and for awesome. You could purchase a ticket to any of these similarly themed films and be reliably rewarded with copiously seduced bare breasts, smarmy faux European gentl

Lair of the Beasts: A Monster-Sized Mistake by Nick Redfern, Columnist and Monster Hunter
(May 12, 2012)
When it comes to reports of Bigfoot, I’m pretty sure that the vast majority of people I’ve interviewed who have claimed sightings of such creatures are utterly genuine, honest, looking for answers, and have indeed seen something very weird. And, occasi

Toy Maniac: 6 Dark Shadows Collectibles I would have bought... by Robert T. Trate , News Editor
(May 11, 2012)
I wasn’t alive when Dark Shadows was on TV. I do have faint memories of seeing it in reruns and on the Sci-Fi Channel, when the Sci-Fi Channel was good. Surprisingly enough I have more memories of seeing old models and toys at flea markets and comic conv

Mania Review: Dark Shadows by Rob Vaux, Mania Critic
(May 11, 2012)
Tim Burton always walked a razor’s edge between genius and self-indulgence. The visionary nature of his early films struck a chord with audiences and quickly made him one of the most bankable directors in Hollywood. Over time, however, his formula became

Max Payne 3: Official Launch Trailer by Robert T. Trate , News Editor
(May 10, 2012)
Today Rockstar Games released the final trailer before the launch of Max Payne 3 next Tuesday, May 15 in North America. The launch trailer harks back to Max's tragic past as he reflects on the events that brought him from the remains of his life in New Yor

Level Up! Get Ready for Diablo III by Tim Janson , Columnist and Gamer
(May 10, 2012)
Well were preparing for the big release of Diablo III next week. With most games that become big in the public eye, it’s a rare thing indeed that we have a game making such big news that is for the PC platform. Speaking of making news, Call of Duty: Bl

The Geek Life: Avengers Aftermath by Robert T. Trate , News Editor
(May 10, 2012)
The Geek Life is a weekly look at what is going on in the Geek Culture. Movies, Comics, Books, Video Games, and TV Shows encompass more than just release dates and reviews. This week the Geek Life ponders The Avengers Aftermath.

Worst Movie Vampires by Rob Vaux, Mania Critic
(May 09, 2012)
Early word on Dark Shadows is pretty grim. Tim Burton’s big-budget version of the Gothic horror soap opera has raised the ire of die-hard fan and curious newcomer alike… particularly in the casting of Johnny Depp as resurrected vampire Barnabus Collins

DVD Shopping Bag Column: Criterion Collection Blu-rays for the Summer by Robert T. Trate , Columnist and Critic
(May 08, 2012)
The summer blockbusters have arrived and each week we are faced with a variety of problems. What screening should I attend? How many snacks can I seek in? Should I read the latest Mania article on it or should I wait until afterwards? My big issue with the

Avengers Assemble your Toys by Tim Janson, Columnist and Critic
(May 06, 2012)
With the release of the Avengers we are of course getting a barrage of toys and Hasbro is pulling out all the stops with a vast array of figures in different sizes, vehicles, role-playing items, Hero Squad, and more. Things for all ages, from kids who wil

Mania Box Office Report: Avengers beats Potter by Robert T. Trate , News Editor
(May 06, 2012)
We interrupt Mania’s Box Office Report for the following statements: Finally, Joss Whedon is going to get the respect he so rightfully deserves. Not from the people who saw their first Joss Whedon project this weekend, no. Nor will it be from all thos

Lair of the Beasts: MIB and Monsters by Nick Redfern, Columnist and Monster Hunter
(May 05, 2012)
Coming later this month, as you may very well know, is Men in Black 3 – starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin. And, as readers of my Lair of the Beasts columns may know, I have written extensively about not just strange creatures, but also

We Cast Avengers 2 by Rob Vaux, Columnist and Critic
(May 04, 2012)
The Avengers is finally here and before the film even has a chance to score with audiences, talk has arisen of a sequel. That’s bitten more than a few superhero projects in the ass – don’t hold your breath for Green Lantern II – but reliable early

May the 4th Be With You by Robert T. Trate , News Editor
(May 03, 2012)
The Official Star Wars Day is upon us, as you all know that day it MAY FOURTH aka MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU. To celebrate the day Lucasfilm and StarWars.com have a few things in the works. May the Fourth Be With You!

Level Up! Nintendo posts its first fiscal year loss by Tim Janson, Columnist and Critic
(May 03, 2012)
Very slow week this week but never fear…May is shaping up to perhaps be the biggest month for new, top game releases since last November. Next week we’ve got Starhawk; The week of May 14th will see the release of Diablo III, Max Payne 3, Battleship and

Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Trailer by Robert T. Trate , News Editor
(May 02, 2012)
Last night, durning the NBA playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets on TNT, Activision had the world television premiere of the next Call of Duty game. Here is the trailer for Call of Duty Black Ops 2. CODBO2 arrives November 13t

Mania Review: The Avengers by Rob Vaux, Mania Critic
(May 02, 2012)
And here it sits, after four years of official build-up and an equal number of franchises created largely with this outcome in mind. The Avengers feels unprecedented in its ambition, but the very fact that it exists at all is a minor miracle. What if Thor

Mania Interview: Chris Evans by Rob Vaux, Writer
(May 02, 2012)
Chris Evans’ career thus far has been bookended by superheroes. He first came to prominence as Johnny Storm in the Fantastic Four movies, and while that franchise had more than its share of problems, he wasn’t one of them. He’s done even better as Ca

Tuesday Terrors: New Walking Dead figures and casting news for Dexter by Tim Janson, Columnist and Critic
(May 01, 2012)
Tons to talk about in Tuesday Terrors this week. Lots of big news going around about casting and new films. We’ve got several new trailers and reviews to check out. Did anyone watch Supernatural last week? They mentioned that there’s only two ep

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