Droids! Babes! Soldiers! Attorneys General!: Salt Lake Comic Con 2015 Press Conference

Droids! Babes! Soldiers! Attorneys General!: Salt Lake Comic Con 2015...
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The official press conference for Salt Lake Comic Con 2015 had it all, kicking off an exciting weekend that thousands of fans have been waiting for. SLCC, in its 3rd year, has already destroyed records and expectations—and only has plans to keep this kick-ass train chugging forward. A bunch of heroes were invited onstage, both

How To Win a Free DVD at Salt Lake Comic Con

How To Win a Free DVD at Salt Lake Comic...
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How To Win a Free DVD at Salt Lake Comic Con  A con is only as good as its free swag. I’ve typically gotten skunked by Salt Lake Comic Con in this department, but this year, I discovered that it’s still possible to take home a geeky memento without digging into the budget that you’ve

Shadow Con: Writing Advice from the Literary Underbelly of Salt Lake Comic Con 2015

Shadow Con: Writing Advice from the Literary Underbelly of Salt...
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It’s easy to get caught up in the naked enthusiasm of Salt Lake Comic Con. Even in the first few moments after I set foot in the Salt Palace, I could sense a sudden release of pent-up excitement and joy. … read more

Privilege Check!

Privilege Check!
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Privilege Check! -A white guy searches for value in the Women of Marvel panel-  The Women of Marvel panel at this year’s Salt Lake Comic Con aimed to, and I quote, “discuss the women of Marvel and what it means for their future.” Nevermind finding a referent for that “it,” there isn’t one in the

The Impact of Avatar and Korra: The Last Ear-bender

The Impact of Avatar and Korra: The Last Ear-bender
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The Impact of Avatar and Korra: The Last Ear-bender I got onto the Avatar bandwagon pretty late in the game, around the time that Book 2 of Legend of Korra was announced. Of course once I got started I think it took me the space of two weeks to watch all of the original series

Danielle Powers: Post-super Superheroes

Danielle Powers: Post-super Superheroes
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Artist’s Alley is a bustling place, but even among the din, Dani’s voice is a presence impossible to ignore. Incredibly enthusiastic, Powers rocks a Spider-Gwen cosplay as she gives me the rundown of her work and upcoming projects. Our conversation is sporadic as she flits between answering my questions and greeting everyone who comes up

Review: Arrow: The Complete Third Season

Review: Arrow: The Complete Third Season
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No better surprise came out of this season’s Arrow than watching the growth and development of the characters in the aftermath of The Undertaking. … read more

Review: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Review: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
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When I first played Metal Gear Solid, it changed my life as a gamer. It intertwined story and gameplay in a way I’d never seen before. … read more

Review: Galak-Z

Review: Galak-Z
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Galak-Z is a perfect combination of the cultural weirdness that basically nurtured me and anyone else who grew up in the 1980’s. The beauty of this game is that it manages to capture all of that nostalgia without being derivative. … read more

Review: Endless Legend: Shadows

Review: Endless Legend: Shadows
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Integrating a new faction into a game as complex as Endless Legend could have been a tricky prospect, but the Forgotten’s play style works well with the existing factions. … read more