Geek Culture Reviews

Sideshow and Hot Toys has revealed a sixth-scale T-800 - Battle Damaged version of the popular Terminator character as portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film Terminator 2: Judgement Day…  As an all-time classic and a cultural phenomenon among movie fans, the Terminator franchise continues to offer fans insights on the perceptions of the future and AI through heart-pounding scenes, coining its enduring impact on the science fiction genre. The faithfully crafted battle-damaged version of the T-800 Sixth Scale Figure features a newly developed head sculpt with separate rolling eyeball, as well as an additional heavily damaged head sculpt revealing the endoskeleton with an LED light-up right eye; a meticulously tailored costume featuring jackets made in genuine leather (a battle damaged version and an additional one that is tattered on the left sleeve), a pair of pants also in genuine leather and a gray printed tee; weapons including a machine gun, a rifle, a pistol, a grenade laun

Marvel Comics have announced a new limited five-issue series that’ll focus on Rogue as she ventures into the Savage Land… Written by Tim Seeley ( Venom War: Wolverine ) and artist Zulema Lavina (who’s also making their Marvel debut), the series returns to Uncanny X-Men #269 and #274-#275 to fully explore Rogue’s journey into the Savage Land.  “ In these five issues, I get to utilize my love for 80s X-Men, Jim Lee, Chris Claremont, Zabu, scantily clad heroines (and heroes!) and probably most importantly: DINOSAURS ,” said Seeley. “ Alongside my collaborator Zulema Lavina, we’re going to deliver something fresh, while honoring the impossibly sexy and epic classic tale of a young Rogue, and two of the weirdest allies a girl from Mississippi could ask for: Magneto and Ka-Zar.” JOURNEY INTO THE LOST WORLD WITH ROGUE, MAGNETO, KA-ZAR AND MORE! The X-Man called Rogue has always been a survivor, but without her mutant powers she’ll need to prove it like never before! As the Savage Land tu

BOOM! Studios is launching their new comic book adaptation of Jim Henson’s classic film Labyrinth next week, and if you can’t wait, we’ve got the official preview for you right here… Ahead of the landmark 40th Anniversary of Jim Henson’s seminal film in 2025, BOOM! Studios proudly presents the FIRST EVER graphic adaptation of A.C.H. Smith’s beloved novelization, which includes moments and scenes never shot or captured in the final feature film! Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, join Sarah for the very first time, or discover this brand new adaptation of her surreal adventure through the twisting and changing paths to the castle beyond the Goblin City, determined to save her brother Toby from the Goblin King, Jareth. Dance to the magic as writer Kyla Vanderklugt (Demon in the Wood) and artist Giorgio Spalletta (Alice Never After, Alice Ever After) visualize the entire story for the first time! Jim Henson’s Labyrinth #1 is set to release next Wednesday, September 18th 2024

Wolverine Vs. Cyber in the Canadian wilderness…what could go wrong?  The From the Ashes era of the X-Men has been going strong for the last few weeks. With the X-Men scattered across the globe, there’s been plenty of opportunity to delve into the many brand-new X offerings that Marvel Comics have thrown our way.  Now it’s Wolverine’s time in the spotlight as writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Martín Cóccolo explore the post-Krakoa era for Logan. With the character separated from the wider X-Men family, it’s the perfect time to focus on Logan as he attempts to discover his purpose in this new era.  With this opening issue, Ahmed brings Wolverine back to his primal roots as he attempts to find solitude within the frozen wilderness. Teaming up with a pack of wolves, we catch up with Logan as he embraces this new role within the pack. Things don’t stay calm for long as we’re then shown Cyber who’s also in the wilds and is tracking Logan and his wolf pack. Meanwhile, Nightcrawler is also att

With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice  currently airing on the big-screen, NECA have given us details on their upcoming Baby Beetlejuice doll. And better still…you can preorder your own life-size version of the Ghost with the Most right now! Own a life-size replica doll of the breakout character from the 2024 film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. This 1:1 doll is based on Baby Beetlejuice’s on-screen appearance and has been exactingly duplicated. With 5 points of articulation, the doll features poseable eyes, synthetic rooted hair, movie authentic deco, a weighted body, and tailored clothing. It’s a centerpiece addition to your Beetlejuice collection and a wonderful addition to your family! The doll measures 14 inches when seated and 19 inches when lying flat. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging.

Marvel Comics releases Avengers Assemble #1 this Wednesday, and we’ve got the official preview for you right here…  RETURN TO AVENGERS MANSION! When vampires attacked, a ragtag group of volunteer Avengers changed the tide of battle. And in the aftermath, Captain America has formed the Avengers Emergency Response Squad! Steve’s handpicked team of veterans and newcomers live and train in Avengers Mansion, and when Captain America sounds the mission horn, whoever’s on base has seconds to pack up and deploy. When the Red Skull’s daughter discovers a dangerous artifact, Cap, Wasp, Photon and Shang-Chi set out to stop her – while Hawkeye hosts a poker game for the late arrivals. Will the AVENG.E.R.S. pass their first real test? And did someone say… jackets? Spinning out of Jed MacKay’s AVENGERS, comics powerhouses Steve Orlando (SCARLET WITCH, SPIDER-MAN 2099) and Cory Smith (WOLVERINE, GHOST RIDER) join forces to expand the world of the Avengers! Avengers Assemble #1 is set to hit comic boo

  An arcade for the digital age…Now on PlayStation! Editor note: This is my original review for the Antstream Arcade service on the Xbox Series X. As the PlayStation client offers the same experience I thought it best to simply republish this review. Please note that due to the live service nature of Antstream Arcade some title in this review currently may not be available.  As a child of the 1980’s it’s safe to say that I have a soft spot for “retro gaming”. From my misspent childhood diving into my brothers collection of Mega-CD titles, to spending Saturday afternoons under the neon lights of my local arcade, this was MY golden era, and one that brings back a lot of fond memories and nostalgia.  Jumping a few years and I’m now approaching 40, and the games of my childhood have become a thing of the past. For those of us clambering to these fond memories, the retro video game market is a minefield of hard to find games, and scalpers capitalising on our need to relive these gaming mast

Marvel Comics releases Star Wars: Inquisitors #3 this Wednesday, and we’ve got the official preview right here…   DESTROY THE JEDI! Reeling from the death of his master, TENSU RUN commits himself to building a future for the JEDI! DARTH VADER tasks the SEVENTH and NINTH SISTERS to draw Jedi TENSU RUN out of hiding and engage in one of the strangest battles ever seen! Star Wars: Inquisitors #3 is set to hit comic book shelves this Wednesday, 11th September.