In The Fanbase Weekly, the Fanbase Press staff and a host of special guests from across the pop culture spectrum discuss the top geek stories of the week.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Dawn Wolf (artist – Zombie Ranch) and Joshua Hauke (writer/artist – Doom’s Day Camp) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including a look back at the life and career of comics artist Neal Adams, reactions to Elon Musk buying Twitter, the longevity of the Batman origin story, and how modern Star Trek gets Khan wrong.
Co-hosts: Claire Thorne, Drew Siragusa, and Barbra Dillon
Special guests: Dawn Wolf (artist – Zombie Ranch) and Joshua Hauke (writer/artist – Doom’s Day Camp)
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What sets this series apart is a positive, person-first representation about life with a chronic disease . . . which just so happens to also include superhuman abilities. But, Ripple Effects isn’t just a story about a character with an incurable disease. It’s also a thrilling and relevant superhero tale that touches on the difficulty of finding a work/life balance, the class struggles and economic inequality experienced by many in our nation, and the desire to help others during trying times. Available digitally through Hoopla starting in June 2022. Pre-order a printed copy of the collected trade paperback at www.RippleEffectsComic.com!
Segments:
21:10 – (THR) Neal Adams, Comic Book Artist Who Revitalized Batman and Fought for Creators’ Rights, Dies at 80
27:36 – (NBC News, Bleeding Coo) Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter/What Comics Folk Tweet On Twitter About Quitting Twitter
41:14 – (Den of Geek UK) Why We’re Still Obsessed With The Batman’s Origin Story
50:39 – (Den of Geek UK) How Modern STAR TREK Gets Khan Wrong
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill
Episode Photo by: Bryant Dillon
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