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My new book, 100 Greatest Graphic Novels, available now!
That’s right, everybody! My new book, 100 Greatest Graphic Novels, is out and proud right this very second! Along with my co-author Alex “@Rocketllama” Langley, we scoured the world of graphic novels to find the best, the coolest, the most … Continue reading
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Wizard World Philly Comic Con: Star Trek Captains, Boondock Saints, Buffyfest, and Our GeekNation Launch Party!!
At last! GeekNation launches at Wizard World Philadelphia the first weekend in June. We waited for the perfect launch event and is this one a doozy. Stan Lee! Thor! A fleet of Star Trek captains!!!! Some of our personal favorites … Continue reading
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ActionFest Screening: Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines (2012)!
This year ActionFest shined the light on women in action by first honoring Gina Carano with the Chick Norris Award, and then by screening Wonder Women! The Untold Story of the American Superheroines. This documentary follows the path from the … Continue reading
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Tagged action chicks, Action Flick Chick, Actionfest, Chick Norris Award, documentary, Gina Carano, heroines, Jane Espenson, Jennifer K. Stuller, Kathleen Hanna, Lindsay Wagner, Lynda Carter, superheroes, Trina Robbins, Wonder Women! The Untold Story of the American Superheroines
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You Got Comics in My Gaming! You Got Gaming in My Comics!
@ActionChick: Comics & gaming – when do they mix together best? And worst? Why? Think broadly about this. Comics includes comic books, comic strips, webcomics. Gaming includes video games, tabletop games, poker, freeze tag. Answers on Facebook: David H. Ampton: … Continue reading
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Which Superhero Needs a Movie? with Green Hornet (2011) Prize Pack Giveaway!
Which superhero that has never starred in a movie would be great in one? One random respondent with a U.S. shipping address will win a fun Green Hornet prize package with all these items: * DVD of the 2011 film … Continue reading
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Comic-Con Panel Video: Where Are the Action Chicks?
Continued from”Comic-Con Panel: Best Superheroine Movie? No, the ONLY Theatrical Superheroine Movie.” In a San Diego Comic-Con International panel, some friends and I discussed the shortage of superheroines and other action heroines in leading roles in movies and comic books. The … Continue reading
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SMASH CLUB: Who Will Replace Edward Norton as Bruce Banner (The Incredible Hulk) in Joss Whedon’s The Avengers?
Now that Marvel has announced that Edward Norton, who played Dr. Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk (2008), will NOT be returning to play the role one more time in Joss Whedon’s The Avengers, some fans are outraged and many … Continue reading
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Chick Hits Winter 2009-2010
The equinox struck and it was cold. As spring arrived, winter fired its parting shot by hurling a ton of snow at our Chick. Here are the posts downloaded most often from here this winter. Some extremely popular newer items … Continue reading
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