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HBO's The Nevers a Victorian X-Men

RJ Carter · October 14, 2021

The best way for me to elevator pitch HBO's The Nevers is "The X-Men if they first appeared in Victorian England."

The Old Ways Slow Burn Ignites Too Late

Damascus Mincemeyer · October 11, 2021

The history of Mesoamerican culture is bathed in blood. Rituals of human sacrifice were a cornerstone of Aztec faith, buttressing their belief that ravenous gods required victims to allow the sun to rise.

The Titans That Built America on DVD

RJ Carter · October 7, 2021

For as much as The History Channel gives us shows about aliens, conspiracy theories, and cryptids, when it does decide to do some actual history, it excels -- particularly when it makes the information digestible in these dramatized reenactments.

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Damascus Mincemeyer · October 7, 2021

Before the rise of computer-generated imagery, the lords and masters of cinematic special effects were the make-up maestros who toiled with latex and glue, wire, wax and paint in poorly ventilated workshops to produce the brutes and beasts that haunt our collective unconscious.

Meet Ms. Marvelous -- Our October Bombshell of the Month

Critical Blast Staff · October 1, 2021

Every month our staff combs the cosplay community for up-and-coming cosplayers who deserve to have a broader audience for their work, taking into account not only costuming skills and photogenic presence, but also how they use that ability in service to others.

Going Inside Antarctic Press's RAGS with Brian Ball

RJ Carter · September 28, 2021

It's my job to know what's going on in comics -- mainstream, independent, and crowdfunded. So when I noted once again that people were talking about a particular redhead, I realized there were still things not on my radar. What was this RAGS comic really about? Who was Regina Ragowski?

5 Top Comic Book Movies

Bill Casticart · September 28, 2021

Comics can boast of a big army of fans around the world, so filmmakers couldn't help but create many stunning movies based on the most popular comic books.

5 Best Comics Released Over the Last 5 Years

Bill Casticart · September 28, 2021

Maybe you haven't read comics, but you certainly saw a few movies based on them. Why not try something new? Here are the five best comics to read.

Your Complete Guide to Banjos - and the Different Types Available

Bill Casticart · September 25, 2021

Banjo players will readily agree that it's one of the fascinating musical instruments, and learning to play it – and play it well – is a definite challenge. But it's a challenge that's worthwhile, as mastering the instrument is an achievement.