I love comic book shops if you haven't noticed, but like anything else, not all comic book shops are made the same. And Johnny Destructo's located in the Mannayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia is not just any comic book shop. It's not a big space, but it has all the essentials when it comes to graphic novels and issues, but that's not what makes it … [Read more...]
Even Batman needs a Wheelbarrow
I recently moved from a small Jersey City apartment to a house in the suburbs. Along with many other things I had to learn about post-city living, was how to do "manly" work. But, a nerd can never be all that manly. So, when my father gave me an old broken wheelbarrow, I couldn't help but think that it was lacking the nerdy flare I so desperately … [Read more...]
A New Golden Age in Comics: Part 2
or Why it's a horrible time for comic books Image Source: care2.com When I was in high school reading comics wasn't cool. Being a nerd was like being a leper. But all of a sudden being nerdy is sexy. With comic stuff everywhere, you'd think this was a great time to be a comic nerd. TV shows a plenty. Summer blockbuster movies are made from … [Read more...]