• Fan Expo Chicago 2024 First Guests Announced!

    Fan Expo Chicago 2024 First Guests Announced!

    Captain Kirk, Kyle Reece, Kingpin, Black Ranger, Ezra and More to Appear August 16 – 18, 2024… Read more

  • Star Wars: The Acolyte and the Return of Disappointment?

    Star Wars: The Acolyte and the Return of Disappointment?

    In recent years, the Star Wars franchise has undergone significant ups and downs, akin to navigating the icy expanses of Hoth or the Lava lands of Mustafar. I’ve said this before but the journey from source material can lead to both chilling disappointments and fiery wins. Take, for instance, the success of “The Mandalorian,” which… Read more

  • Memories in Plastic: The Toys of My Childhood Part 1

    Memories in Plastic: The Toys of My Childhood Part 1

    A large portion of my childhood was spent in the Foster Care system. Looking back, toys were my plastic protectors to trauma. They served as kind of silent guardians during this period of time… Read more

  • The Comic Book Graveyard: IBOTS & Tekno Comix

    The Comic Book Graveyard: IBOTS & Tekno Comix

    …And why would I, a fervent admirer of 90’s comics and culture, ignore a publisher that fully embraced the futuristic tech craze and the extreme of the 90s, even going as far as spelling “comics” with an X?” Read more

  • X-Men 97′

    X-Men 97′

    Growing up in the ’90s was truly a blessing for a few reasons: no social media, no smartphones, no streaming, and kick-ass cartoons like X-Men. Don’t get me wrong—I’m not complaining. It’s just that I struggle with the idea that I am getting old, as seen through the lends of pop culture. I do enjoy… Read more

  • Jack Carr: Author Extraordinaire!

    Jack Carr: Author Extraordinaire!

    Essentially, I would love to interview him. I’d ask questions focused on pop culture because he has such a unique and personal connection that has bled into his life to this day. As a regular guy I’d love to discuss regular things with a real life GI Joe, wouldn’t you!? Read more