Inaugural Nerdvemberfest A Critical Hit with Players
Imagine you’re hunkered down at a table with six companions. On the table before you: boxes filled with colorful dice;...
Shawn Proctor
Shawn Proctor is a Philly-area geek who spends his free time reading Copper Age comic books and working on his superhero novel, "Stand-In Heroes." His Twitter is @shawnproctor and Facebook is www.facebook.com/shawnproctorfiction. His website is www.shawnproctor.com.
DMZ: A Journey into our Society’s Heart of Darkness
There are two sides to every story. Two versions. Two factions in every Civil War. Except when there’s not. That’s...
Will & Whit: A Must-Read Tale for Teens
Welcome to “Independents Day,” Nerd Caliber’s short reviews of noteworthy comics and books NOT produced by a major publisher. My...
Surprise, Surprise…The Superior Spider-Man is “No Brand New Day”
If you’re an older Spider-Man reader, then you remember the days when Peter Parker was married to M.J. It was...
Welcome to the Vitka Zone
In “Independents Day” Nerd Caliber provides short reviews of noteworthy comics and books NOT produced by a major publisher. Be...
Logan’s Run: Hugh Jackman Still a Cut Above as “The Wolverine”
“The Wolverine” claws its way back into theaters after the disastrous solo outing “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” that left many X-Men...
Don’t Believe the Trailers—R.I.P.D. is the Ryan Reynolds Movie We Deserve … Until Deadpool Anyway
When I first heard of R.I.P.D., the concept sounded meh, I’ll admit. Adapted from Dark Horse Comics Rest in Peace...
Blob Fest 2013 Lives Again … Through Pictures!
All photo credits: Colin Proctor.
“Massively Effective” is Massively Awesome
Welcome to “Independents Day,” Nerd Caliber’s short reviews of noteworthy comics and books NOT produced by a major publisher. “Ever...
World Dominance Made Easy: The Machinist is Everything You Love About Superheroes, Just Without Panels
Welcome to “Independents Day,” Nerd Caliber’s short reviews of noteworthy comics and books NOT produced by a major publisher. “He...