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It’s our first podcast of the new year! Huzzah! (“Huzzah” is something I’m going to be saying in 2012, just so you know.) What better time to look back at 2011, share a few memories, laugh, cry and roll our eyes at the year that was, then look ahead at all the geeky goodness coming our way in 2012. True, we could have done this at the end of December,…
Welcome to FBOTU‘s second annual 12 Days of Geekmas and the 12th and final selection in our special gift guide! What is Geekmas, you ask? What is Geekmas? Why, it’s only the most magical time of the year, when geeky children of all ages get what’s coming to them! So, for 12 delirious days, Fanboys of the Universe will help you find the perfect gift for the…
The holidays are coming, but you wouldn’t know it in this week’s comics, which are completely devoid of any sort of holiday cheer. Instead, we have vivisection, prostitution, murder and a disemboweled partridge in a pear tree. Luckily, I also downloaded a collection of holiday-themed Archie comics. So, you go ahead and read about the horror and despair below,…
We’ve reached the end of our FBOTU Spotlight on Jon Macy and his latest series, Fearful Hunter. Fearful Hunter tells the magical story of two star-crossed lovers, a young Druid on the verge of independence and a loving, but troubled werewolf. It’s an emotional, spiritual and sexy fantasy adventure, brought to vivid, haunting life by Jon’s beautiful black…
You may wonder what a gay, atheist, vegetarian would be thankful for on Thanksgiving, and how he might express those thanks. Let me just say this: After three bottles of wine, all things are possible. It’s been a rather amazing year for us here at Fanboys of the Universe. Between the site re-design, con appearances and increased traffic, we find ourselves the 509,172nd…
If you’ve ever attended a panel discussion with an author, artist or creator, or seen an interview on TV, or read a profile in a magazine or online, you know that inevitably someone will ask, “Where do you get your ideas?” Or “What inspires you?” We ask that not just because it’s an easy question to lob at the interviewee, but because…
The Muppets opens this week, and we here at Fanboys of the Universe couldn’t be more excited. I mean it. We are seriously, seriously excited. Seriously. So, to help pass the time before the first screening, Johnny M and I decided to compile lists of our absolute favorite Muppet moments, then compare notes. Be sure to let us know what your favorite Muppet moments…
Welcome back, FBOTU Spotlight fans! In our previous Spotlight installment, Jon gave us some insight into how he uses dialogue and narration to control pace and atmosphere. This week, Jon opens up about the important roles sex and sexuality play in his work. Check out his intimate and revealing commentary here! And be sure to tune in next Wednesday for another installment!…
In the third and final truly outrageous installment of our special Fanboys of the Universe series on Jem, we are delighted—no, ecstatic—to present our podcast interview with none other than Jem herself: actress, singer and pop culture icon Samatha Newark! We had a LOT to cover with Samantha, and Johnny M and I were as giddy as two gay geeks could be, chatting with…
Greetings, FBOTU Spotlight fans! Whether you are longtime fans of artist and comics creator Jon Macy, or you’re just discovering him for the first time, I hope you’re enjoying our special feature on Jon and his latest work, Fearful Hunter. Fearful Hunter tells the magical story of two star-crossed lovers, a young Druid on the verge of independence and a loving,…
If you’re planning a Halloween movie night, or if you just want to get into the spirit of the season, here’s a list of my Top 10 Favorite Horror Movies, roughly in order. I’ve tried to keep my descriptions as spoiler-free as possible. So, turn down the lights, lock the doors and enjoy an evening of cinematic thrills and chills! 1. Nosferatu: A Symphony…
Greetings, FBOTU Spotlight fans! Have I got a treat for you! And since we’re so close to Halloween, there might be a trick or two in there, as well. FBOTU is very proud to welcome artist and comics creator Jon Macy to the Spotlight. I’m a big fan of Jon’s work, and he’s no stranger to the site. He’s made appearances on podcasts and in our…
Twenty-five years after its debut, Jem continues to resonate not only with the fans, who are almost to a person intensely loyal and devoted, but within current music and pop culture. What continues to make Jem so powerful? To be sure, there is a certain nostalgia associated with it as there is with most 80s properties. However, unlike most 80s properties, it doesn’t…
Queer comics fans have a new reason to rejoice (and I’m not just talking about the return of Nightwing’s bulging tights!). No, frequent Comics Load contributor and So Super Duper comic book creator Brian Andersen has launched a brand new, all-gay podcast about the X-Men! The X-Gays read, review and discuss all the latest X-titles in the Marvel Universe and…
For our final installment of Thursdays With Patrick, pour yourself a bowl of Boytoons Adventures! It’s part of a nutritious breakfast and comes with a free prize inside! All of the Boytoons Adventures can be found on the CLASS COMICS WEBSITE! Warning: Very much NOT safe for work! We all remember Saturday mornings as a kid: a marathon of brightly-colored, fantastical…
The DC relaunch (aka The New 52 aka What the Hell Are They Doing?!) is now in full swing, and FBOTU's very own Brian Andersen shares his thoughts on some of the high-profile titles now available in stores. Or eBay. Hopefully, you've been able to find your #1s in stores or via digital download and haven't resorted to auction sites or price gouging from some unscrupulous…
