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'Star Wars' Fan Favorite Kindle Comic Books
Comic books are gateways to the broader universe of Star Wars. My favorite aspect of the comic book medium is the way the art can create a whole new visual take on the Star Wars story, or simply reinforce the pictures in your mind from childhood. Star Wars was unique in the world of pop culture franchises. It began first with the movie and then with the comic books. Ironically it has always been a world where the written word had to do justice to the visual, not vice versa, which is more often the case. Perhaps that is why such close attention to detail whether it be the art, the dialogue or the script, is what makes these Star Wars Kindle comics some of the big fan favorites.
By James Lizowski7 years ago in Geeks
Plus Size Cosplayers You Need to Know
Plus size cosplayers are making waves in the geek world. If you have ever been to a comic convention, you have seen these badass women walking the floors dressed as everything from Poison Ivy to Gandalf. These ladies consistently prove that you do not need to be a size zero to look good and you do not need to be a man to enjoy nerdy things. However, there are some self-proclaimed gatekeepers of geek culture who may not agree, who shame and harass these ladies because they do not fit their idea of a cosplayer. Here are some of the many unapologetic plus size cosplayers who prove the haters wrong day after day.
By Patricia Sarkar7 years ago in Geeks
Who is Harry Partch?
The Adapted Viola. Chromelodeon I. The Ptolemy. Kithara I. Surrogate Kithara. Harmonic Canon III. Bloboy. Koto. Crychord. Diamond Marimba. Quadrangularis Reversum. Marimba Eroica. Boo I. Boo II. Mbira Bass Dyad. Eucal Blossom. Gourd Tree. Cone Gongs. Cloud-chamber Bowls. Spoils of War. Zymo-Xyl. Mazda Marimba. Ugumbo. Waving Drum. Mbira. Ektara. Eucalyptus Claves. Fiji Rhythm Boat.
By Rhonda Taylor7 years ago in Beat
Coolest Music Themed Funko Pop!
With so many great musicians included in the series, it can be tough to definitively decide on the coolest music themed Funko Pop! figures. Since introducing the Pop! Rocks series in 2012 the line has expanded rapidly, and there are also limited edition versions of some figures with special features like glow-in-the-dark or metallic portions. While many of the Best Funko Pop! Collectibles are based around fictional characters, there are a number of real-life figures as well. Not surprisingly, many of these collectibles are miniature versions of world-famous and legendary classic-rock musicians; however, the series has also incorporated some more modern individuals and a few characters that are quite obscure to most North American buyers. Each of the musicians is worth having for the serious collector, but there are some in the series that stand out from the rest as the coolest music themed Funko Pop! figures.
By Adam Quinn7 years ago in Beat
Best Geek Themed Cookbooks
Being a geek is great, and to prove that geeks come from all walks of life, there are a variety of geek-themed cookbooks. There is no greater time to live as a geek than today. People have come to appreciate geeks and nerds, and being a geek is now a cool thing. As a geek, cooking experience has just gotten much better. Picture yourself preparing a delicious chocolate cake with Iron Man taking you through the whole process, or enjoying the dishes that your favorite shows, books, or comics talk about. It’s fun, right?To help you out, we've compiled a list of the best geek cookbooks on the market today.
By Julie Barnes7 years ago in Geeks
Top Ten Classic Comic Batman Trivia Tidbits
There’ve been so many iterations of the Dark Knight detective we aren’t sure who the guy under the hood is at his core. But the best way to know for sure is to do a little sleuthing ourselves, and trace back his mysterious roots!
By Matt Cates7 years ago in Geeks