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Showing posts with label superhero. Show all posts
Showing posts with label superhero. Show all posts
Thursday 2 August 2018
Wednesday 1 August 2018
Month in Review(s) - July 2018
Where did July go?!
Like... I know sometimes time goes quick, but really?!
I think it's the heat.
I spent most of the month slouching around the house, trying to cool down, and being a generally not-nice person to be around.
Me + heat = grump monster! Lol.
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Thursday 26 July 2018
Comics Wrap-Up - The Stars Are Blazing Like Rebel Diamonds
It's that time of year where loads of superhero-type trailers etc. are released due to the nerd convention that is San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC).
So, since I've never stepped foot in the USA, I, like plenty of other nerds around the world, have been using the interwebs to keep up with the latest comics-related happenings.
This week's comics wrap-up is my highlights - in no way could I possibly cover all of the stuff being revealed, released, and generally yammered about, in the world of panels and capes right now!
So, this is the stuff that caught my eye. Enjoy!
Thursday 19 July 2018
Comics Wrap-Up - Got a Rock and Roll Life
It's comics time again! Woop! XD
Let's look at all the nice comics-y goodness!
(I struggle with intros - can you tell? 😅)
Friday 13 July 2018
Friday Fics Fix - Genius, Billionaire, Playboy, Philanthropist... Father
'“Alright kiddie, time for you to open your eyes… you’re really starting to freak me out.” he tapped Peters cheek lightly. “C’mon lets see those brown eyes, I know you got them.”
After another minute of face tapping and Tony hyperventilating, Peter opened his bloodshot, unfocused eyes, and gazed blearily up at his mentor.'
Let's indulge in the cuteness of Tony Stark being a parent-figure to Peter Parker this week, shall we?
Because I really wanted him to be more fatherly and less of a hypocritical douche in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
And because Tom Holland as Peter Parker is the right mix of cute, awkward, and awesome.
Thursday 12 July 2018
Thursday 5 July 2018
Comics Wrap-Up - Always Here, Always on Time, Close Call
OK, a short, fun, wrap-up for you this week - cos it's all in the 'Other Stuff' category! (As always, I blame Loki.)
Wednesday 4 July 2018
Friday 29 June 2018
Friday Fics Fix - Your Pal. Your Bucky.
'Bucky went town to town, dance hall to dance hall, picking up women despite his dull dancing shoes. His smile made up for it. He took Steve to the local ones, but he always danced away into the crowd. Bucky loved to dance.
Loved.
Back then Bucky loved a lot of things.'
What, did you really think that we'd reach the end of Pride Month (aka June,) without me rec'ing you some Stucky?! No way!
(Fangirling notes:
Rec'ing is recommending.
Stucky is a romantic and/or sexual relationship between Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers (Captain America) - aka the relationship that Marvel needs to give us immediately.)
Thursday 28 June 2018
Wednesday 27 June 2018
Review Time! (Graphic Novel Edition!) - BLACK, Vol 1
Title: BLACK, Vol 1
Contributors/Art:
Jamal Igle, Khary Randolph, Tim Smith III, Steven Walker, Robin Riggs, Sarah Stern, Dave Sharpe, Sarah Litt, Patricia Daguisan, Derwen Roberson
Jamal Igle, Khary Randolph, Tim Smith III, Steven Walker, Robin Riggs, Sarah Stern, Dave Sharpe, Sarah Litt, Patricia Daguisan, Derwen Roberson
Genre: Graphic Novel, Sci-Fi (Superhero)
Series: BLACK #1-6
Friday 22 June 2018
Friday Fics Fix - Wooing, Midgard-Style
'"I always have to wonder about it, you know?" Loki whispers one night as they're eating take out and watching a television program.
Tony looks up from his food, "Wonder about what?" he frowns.
"Yeah." Loki nods, but doesn't continue talking.'
OK, this is take 2 of this post, because it actually effing published itself on Wednesday.
My luck, sometimes guys, my luck.
Obviously that version was deleted (the deleting was done with the accompaniment of me squealing 'ahhhh!' quite a bit.)
You don't need to see my drafts. It's not a good thing. 😅
So, this fic.
This fic is random af. And you all know that that's just the way I like it! 😉
So, this fic.
This fic is random af. And you all know that that's just the way I like it! 😉
Thursday 21 June 2018
Thursday 14 June 2018
Friday 8 June 2018
Friday Fics Fix - Lady Love
'Ava stops and stares. There is Sara Lance, trained assassin and former vigilante, face down on her desk drooling. When Sara snorts and a little drool bubble forms at the corner of her mouth, Ava has to slap her hand over her mouth to keep from laughing out loud.'
Sara Lance, former Black Canary, current White Canary, general bad-a**, assassin, and time-ship captain; an amazing hero.
She's awesome. She's also a Bisexual lady with an open preference for the ladies over the dudes.
She leads the way for Queer rep. in the Arrowverse (that's all the CW's DC superhero shows.)
Thursday 7 June 2018
Comics Wrap-Up - Where Insects Hide
Ooooo-kay! Let's take a look at the comics-y stuff I have for you this week! (Buckle up, my nerdlets!)
Thursday 31 May 2018
Comics Wrap-Up - One More Off-Key Anthem
I don't know whether you've noticed lately, but these comics wrap-ups are less thorough than they used to be - but don't panic! That's on purpose.
It was getting to the point where I was trawling things formulaically and obsessing over not missing anything.
So I figured I'd take it back to basics - sharing comics-related stuff I found awesome or funny or whatever over the course of the week! 😎
Thursday 24 May 2018
Friday 18 May 2018
Friday Fics Fix - An Unlikely Friendship
"Nah." Peter is holding Ned's ankles, and every time Coach Jones walks by Ned does a half hearted push-up. "He gave me peanuts and told me he wasn't dead? I think he's lonely."
Every so often, a fic drops into your lap that you weren't expecting.
And I love that feeling. I love it. Not least because it becomes less common as you become more familiar with fanfiction.
I value that reminder that fanfiction can still surprise me! 😊
Thursday 17 May 2018
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