Forces of Geek

Written and Illustrated by Victor Santos Published by Titan Comics Frank Miller’s violent but artsy black-and-white (mostly) Sin City was an impressive change from typical comic books of its day and became very influential. I’d be willing to bet good money (if I ever had any) that Eisner-nominated writer and artist Victor Santos was one of those influenced by Sin City.

When the new season of Survivor premieres on September 23rd, it will be the first time since 2000 that your humble FOG! correspondent won’t be tuning in (having cancelled my Paramount+ subscription in response to the recent MAGA-fication of CBS) — a reversal made somewhat less gloomy by the repetitive and diminishing creative returns of the venerable reality competition’s “New Era” — and thus, in tribute and farewell, I hereby present my comprehensive, entirely accurate, and wholly...

Vol. 1: The Lost Lands Written by Culen Bunn, Larry King Art by Mike Deodato Vol. 2: Into the Outerlands Written by Fred Van Lente, Larry King Art by Mike Deodato Published by AWA I first saw the classic 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, on TV sometime in the mid-60s. At that time, and for some time afterward, I had no idea it was also a book, let alone a long series of them from back around the beginning of the 20th century.

King Richard’s Faire has been New England’s premier Renaissance festival for forty-five years, transforming two hundred acres in Carver, Massachusetts into a 16th-century kingdom every fall. King Richard’s Faire has grown into a beloved tradition for generations of families, friends, and fans who return year after year.

Written by Andrew MacLean Art by Alexis Ziritt, Al Gofa, Sam McKenzie, Erwin Papa Published by Image Comics My god, is this comic book a rollicking good time. It is to be expected, or it should be expected, when the writer is Andrew MacLean. He is the writer and artist of one of my favorite books on the market called Head Lopper. I have been following his work for years so it makes sense that when this came out, I couldn’t wait to read it. Maclean is only doing the writing on this book, however.

This Batman Day, fans around the world can celebrate the World’s Greatest Detective with Batman of Two Worlds, a one-shot comic book debuting globally on September 19, 2026. Available for $2.99 US at participating comic book shops worldwide, Batman of Two Worlds is the centerpiece of Batman Day 2026, a global, multi-platform event that invites fans of all ages to visit their local comics shop, discover new stories, and share their passion for DC’s Caped Crusader together.

The Fifth Element: A Visual Retrospective is the first sumptuously-illustrated, image-led book on the science-fiction cult classic film. Full of beautiful high-quality photography, never-before-seen concept art, blueprints, props, and costumes, this book is a Fifth Element gallery exhibition on your coffee-table. It also contains the complete original script, with anecdotes from the film’s creatives, giving fans a unique insight into how the film was made.

To celebrate the film’s upcoming 40th anniversary Little Shop of Horrors, directed by visionary Frank Oz, will be available for purchase Digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on October 6. The newly remastered film will include both the Theatrical and Director’s Cuts, as well as new bonus content featuring cast and filmmakers reflecting on the making of Little Shop of Horrors 40 years later.

Ever since their ancestor Maria’s grief of being scorned by her lover developed into a curse, the women of the Owens family have struggled with a curse that sets any true love up to end in tragedy in a town that has no qualms about ostracizing the women and constantly reminding them that they will always be seen as outcasts.

Unless you have been living off the Grid, you know Minions. They have permeated every corner of our culture. They are not just in movie theaters and on our streaming services, but they are everywhere, from clothing to grocery aisles. You haven’t been able to escape them for over 15 years. After four Despicable Me films, two Minion spinoff features, and a slew of Minion shorts, I wondered what could possibly be left for them to mine.