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From Marvel to DC, Geeks explores the popular and independant comic titles in the geek universe.

Invented Marvel Characters: Beton
Growing up my dream job was to be a comic book artist/writer. But with very little artistic talent that dream died pretty quickly. Now I do my best to bring my characters to life using apps like factory of heroes, swordmaker, armormaker and you doodle. They don't always turn out looking very good but I get more excited about the concepts and stories behind the characters than how well I can make the character look good. Sometimes my characters are from cultures I am not a part of because I think it fits their story or other aspects about them. I am not a cultural expert but at the very least I hope no one is upset by me using aspects of cultures I'm not a part of and find interesting. That said below is my idea for Beton a characters I envision as marvel villain who most often fights The Punisher.
By CK2 months ago in Geeks
Absolute Batman Has the Scariest Joker in DC History
Absolute Batman is one of the best comic books ever written for DC. This comic book is a completely new original version of Batman, where he must battle villains who are able to turn into actual monsters. One particular villain that really stands out in this story is Joker, or Jack Grimm.
By Emy Quinn2 months ago in Geeks
Why "X-Men’97" Could Become Marvel’s Next Great Multimedia Franchise
Author’s Note: potential future expansions of the universe that Marvel Animation and Disney might undertake. When X-Men’97 premiered in 2024, it carried an enormous responsibility.
By Jenna Deedy2 months ago in Geeks
Invented Marvel Characters: Yes, No and Maybe
Growing up my dream job was to be a comic book artist/writer. But with very little artistic talent that dream died pretty quickly. Now I do my best to bring my characters to life using apps like factory of heroes, swordmaker, armormaker and you doodle. They don't always turn out looking very good but I get more excited about the concepts and stories behind the characters than how well I can make the character look good. Sometimes my characters are from cultures I am not a part of because I think it fits their story or other aspects about them. I am not a cultural expert but at the very least I hope no one is upset by me using aspects of cultures I'm not a part of and find interesting. That said below is my idea for Yes, No and Maybe, triplet characters I envision as street-level marvel villains.
By CK2 months ago in Geeks
Captain America #1
It seems appropriate, as a Fourth of July firecracker, to write about the first out-of-the-gate adventures of Captain America on this Independence Day, as well as his intrepid young sidekick, "Bucky," a lad who, while not possessed of the genetically modified super strength and other abilities Cap enjoys, does not lack for spunk, spine, and the ability to kick a man in the balls when it's absolutely necessary. We're not damn sure just where the idea of costumed avengers and crime-busters originated, but it was the era of the vast, great Republic serials, when cloaked crusaders and masked men gave Hitler and the Japateurs what for.
By Tom Baker3 months ago in Geeks
Invented Marvel Characters: Dresser
Growing up my dream job was to be a comic book artist/writer. But with very little artistic talent that dream died pretty quickly. Now I do my best to bring my characters to life using apps like factory of heroes, swordmaker, armormaker and you doodle. They don't always turn out looking very good but I get more excited about the concepts and stories behind the characters than how well I can make the character look good. Sometimes my characters are from cultures I am not a part of because I think it fits their story or other aspects about them. I am not a cultural expert but at the very least I hope no one is upset by me using aspects of cultures I'm not a part of and find interesting. That said below is my idea for Dresser, a Marvel vigilante who weaponizes his surgical skills.
By CK3 months ago in Geeks
Punchline was the Perfect Girlfriend for Joker
Punchline was one of the new DC villains that was introduced to the franchise, that instantly gained a cult following. What makes Punchline special is that she becomes the new girlfriend of Joker, making her a brand-new villain that could possibly rival that of Harley Quinn. However, when it comes to Harley Quinn's love story with the Joker involving nothing but manipulation to get her under Joker's control, Punchline was a completely different story.
By Emy Quinn3 months ago in Geeks
The evolution of Bat-girl to Batgirl
Bat-girl begins Bat-girl iwas birthed through DC comics as the female super-heroinec counterpart to Batman. She was introduced in 1961 as Betty Kane by Sheldon Moldoff and Bill Finger. In 1967, Betty was replaced by Barbara Gordon who eventually became identified as Batgirl, without the hyphen. This character made her entrance in DC Comics #359, The million dollar debut of Batgirl, in January 1967.
By Cheryl E Preston3 months ago in Geeks
Why WWE Should Crown Oba Femi King of the Ring and Finally Put The Title on Sami Zayn by NWO Sparrow
My WWE Night of Champions Predictions: A New King, A New Champion, and Several Tough Calls by NWO Sparrow Sami Zayn gets involve in Gunthers Championship Match on Smackdown
By NWO SPARROW3 months ago in Geeks
Superhero Casting Discourse Has a Double Standard Problem, and It Keeps Landing on Women Like Milly Alcock. Content Warning.
There was a time when casting news sparked discussion. Now it sparks judgment. A new actor is announced for an iconic role, and within hours the internet has already decided whether they “work” or don’t-often before there is a script, a scene, or a performance to evaluate.
By Jenna Deedy3 months ago in Geeks
How My Hero Academia Should Have Ended
From both inside and out, Midoriya and Shigaraki’s blows to All for One connect, resonating as wielders of One for All. Light erupts at the sight of the conflict, as All for One’s immense quirk factors begin to degrade, and conjured debris begins to crumble. Blown backwards from the force of the connection, Midoriya sees a light falling in the distance….the One for All embers within Shigaraki’s battered and broken body. Midoriya, with an ember burning within, races to catch Shigaraki, and as he reaches him, they both tumble to the ground with a great impact.
By Cobe Wilson3 months ago in Geeks
Manga Translation in 2026: The Tools, the Costs, and the Quality Gap. AI-Generated.
Manga translation has changed more in the last three years than in the previous twenty. The shift from manual scanlation to AI-assisted pipelines like Sugoi Toolkit has reshaped who can translate, how fast they can do it, and what quality looks like. But the transition is far from smooth, and the gap between the best and worst outcomes is wider than ever.
By Bi-mb3 months ago in Geeks