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Exploring Identity and Ideals in Iain M. Banks’ Masterpiece ‘Player of Games’

Iain M. Banks' Second Culture Book, Player of Games, carries the keynotes of the series, with elements of paranoia and defeating enemies through ideology, as well as a complex relationship with gender decades ahead of its time.
by Sam NilssonMay 14, 2024

Reconsidering Consider Phlebas

Rereading Iain M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas as the first work in the influential Culture series, on its own merits, and against the backdrop of the cultural changes since it was written. Welcome to Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism and Megastructures! Welcome space card games and shape-shifters!
by Sam NilssonApril 25, 2024

10 Questions With Michael Witwer: Featuring Dragons, Mysteries, and a Side of Heroes’ Feast

New York Times Best Selling author Michael Witwer sits down to talk about life, writing, and we even threw a little Dungeons and Dragons his way. We had the questions, he has the answers.
by Tim BeisiegelJanuary 3, 2024

In Defense of George R. R. Martin and The Winds of Winter

Liza takes a moment to defend George R. R. Martin and The Winds of Winter from Internet naysayers.
by Lizabeth PhoenixDecember 31, 2023

Comics to Check Out When You’re Sick of Marvel & DC

Comic fatigue setting in from the latest round of Disney+ shows? Join Rohan as he dusts off his comics nerd hat and discusses some of the comics he's been using to beat comic fatigue.
by Rohan ElliottDecember 1, 2023

GlobalComix Exclusive: Unleash Your Inner Monster with Monster Forge’s Halloween Spectacle – gHosts #1!

The team at Monster Forge have cooked up something special this Halloween season and Maria is here to take a look at Ghosts! And sit down with a writer on the project and friend of Couch Soup, Shannon Eric Denton
by Maria KinnunOctober 28, 2023

AWA Unveils “Red Light” A Sensual Sci-fi Saga By Rising Star Sarah Cho

New Erotic Thriller Graphic Novel "Red Light" from Sarah Cho of Amazon’s Them coming in November
by Dan MorrisAugust 16, 2023

Fury’s Final Flop: Marvel’s Secret Invasion Leaves Fans Furious and Frustrated!

Secret Invasion is over for now, and Ben has some choice words about a disturbing trend of Marvel wasting footnotes of its own history.
by Ben HazellAugust 13, 2023

It’s In God’s Hands Now: A Chat With KC Green

The creative mastermind behind "this is fine", KC Green is currently creating an ongoing gag comic series titled God's Hands. Thomas Richards sits down with KC Green to discuss his background and all things God's Hands.
by Thomas RichardsJune 22, 2023

Get Ready for a Thrilling Re-Imagining of The Great Gatsby by Jeremy Holt

PJ Haarsma interviews Jeremy Holt, author and creator of graphic novels and comic books who has reimagined and modernized The Great Gatsby in their upcoming graphic novel, GATSBY
by PJMay 26, 2023

Watching Now: Strange New Worlds Episode 8: Four-and-a-half Vulcans

Strange New Worlds hit us with…..another miss, unfortunately. This week, Tim and Michelle break down the extra Vulcans on the ship. Is the writing what is falling off for this season? Did the strike affect the show? One thing we can agree on, Patton Oswalt as a Vulcan named Doug is the best thing to […]
by Michelle HolstineSeptember 2, 2025

JUJUSTU KAISEN Season 3 Confirmed For Next January Year Baby!

Yuji vs Yuta, Naoya vs Choso, Maki vs all of the Zenin, plus so much more! This season is gonna be bloody fantastic!
by Thomas RichardsAugust 31, 2025

Mega Hawlucha for Pokémon Legends: Z-A!

The first mega for a Kalos Pokémon is finally here, and Hawlucha is an amazing pick. Love that it’s leaning even further into the lucha libre style. But now don’t show anything else until the game games out!
by Thomas RichardsAugust 31, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Animation Is Sick!

Like previous games, SEGA has dropped a 5-minute animation for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and it’s phenomenal. I love that the Babylon Rogues are back, and Shadow just destroying everyone was awesome! 22nd of September can’t come soon enough.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 31, 2025

Kpop Demon Hunters World Domination

Number 1 film on Netflix today. Tomorrow, THE WORLD!
by Thomas RichardsAugust 31, 2025

Wizard of Oz at the Sphere is no joke

Genuinely yelled at one point. The seats rumble and the wind machine is working overtime. 
by Andrea CarterAugust 29, 2025

Marcus suffered the worst in Weapons.

He didn’t even get to eat all 7 hot dogs. He deserved those dogs. 
by Andrea CarterAugust 28, 2025

Baby Steps Delay – Best Delay Announcement!

This is how to do delay announcements when Hollow Knight Silksong’s impending drop is about to suck all of the air out of the room! 
by Iain McParlandAugust 28, 2025

Are there too many The Sims 4 addons and not enough troubleshooting? Or is it just me…

Why do we keep getting addons?!? I mean, I love these addons and will definitely be using these… But **cough ** ** cough ** FIX THE BUGS, please! I haven’t been able to use the color wheels. I want to be living my best fairy life on top of a tree.  
by Stephanie JudgeAugust 28, 2025

Mildly Disappointing Star Trek Thursday!

Who’s ready for another #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds on this (so far) disappointing Trek Thursday?? Don’t forget to tune in to Watching Now for our recap!
by Michelle HolstineAugust 28, 2025

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