Where's Your Favourite Marvel Character From?
Sure, we all know Spider-man is from Forest Hills, New York, Wolverine hails from Alberta, Canada, and Magneto originated from Nuremberg, Germany. But do you have any idea where Cyclops is from?
Now Playing: 5 "Astonishing" Websites For X-Men Fans
If the X-Men leave you "X-Statix", there are plenty of ways to indulge your passion. Turn to the Internet. It showcases the mutant race in a fun and thorough way.
Chase Away Summer Boredom: Make Superheroes With Your Kids
If you're a busy parent, you may not yet have figured out how you're going to help the kids fill all of those idle vacation hours. Get them started creating their own superheroes.
Facebook Anonymous Login, Disney Infinity Marvel, The Onion Clickhole [Tech News Digest]
Facebook launches Anonymous Login, MacBook Air prices are slashed, Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes is announced, YouTube adds branding intros, The Onion teases Clickhole, Coursera seeks translators, and a Canadian family lives on in 1986.
Internet Explorer Flaw, Netflix Cable, Cortana Children, E.T. Found In Desert [Tech News Digest]
Internet Explorer flaw, government-built social networks, Netflix as a cable channel, ComiXology in-app purchases, Cortana hates children, a Codecademy makeover, and E.T. found in the desert.
10 Interesting Comic Book Writers You Should Follow On Twitter
Whether you want news, previews, or tips to improve your own work, show your geeky allegiance with pride by following these 10 brilliant comic book writers.
Designer Google Glass, Verified Quora, Free Auroracoin, Linux ATMs [Tech News Digest]
Google Glass gets designer appeal, Quora launches Verified Accounts, Iceland gives away Auroracoin, ATMs using Linux, Learnist is overhauled, and Minus Jon Plus Jon is definitely not Garfield.
Avengers (And Bugs) Assemble in Marvel's Run Jump Smash!
Ever since Canabalt first hit screens, developers have been looking to capitalize on the endless runner fad – and now it's Marvel's turn.
Enjoy the Best Comics On Windows 8 With ComiXology's App
Are you running out of space for your comic books? Worry not - you can buy and read comic books anywhere with ComiXology's Comics app for Windows 8, also available on iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire.
8 Awesome Tumblr Blogs Every Cosplayer Should Follow
Instead of going to Comic Con, what if you could just sit back and look at some pictures of the incredibly creative cosplay costumes that people have made? That's where Tumblr comes in.
Why Your Friends Are Giraffes & How to Use or Block Bitstrips [Weekly Facebook Tips]
Are all of your friends giraffes? Probably. Does this mean there is a sudden explosion of love for tall mammals? No. The same the comics craze doesn't mean the 90s are back.
How Do Webcomics Make Money?
The web is full of content ranging from general humor webcomics to webcomics for geeks. Whatever your genre, whatever your niche, you will be able to find an audience as long as you write well and put yourself out there every day. So how do you make money from it? Keep reading to find out how most artists keep their bank accounts afloat with their drawings.
10 DC Superheroines Dressed As Hipster Girls
What if superheroines lived amongst us today? Would they dress like we do? Artist Elizabeth Beals from Atlanta, Georgia, premiered her "Hipster DC Girls" series at HeroesCon earlier this month; subtly reflective of today's fashion trends (at least, that's what I think, but what do I know?).
8 Geeky Comic Couture Dresses Every Female Geek Should Buy
As though geek men don't already have enough on their minds. These sexy Star Wars, Marvel and DC comics-themed dresses bring fandom to a whole other level. Song Ja Park is the owner, creator, and designer of these unique geek couture dresses. Forget our geeky t-shirts. These are more awesome.
Your iPad: The Best Way to Enjoy Manga
Having been brought up on western comic books, it's refreshing to be introduced to a wholly different comic book culture. Those of you that have already had the pleasure to make acquaintance with manga (Japanese comics) will agree on the certifiable wealth of stories contained in this comic book branch. And what better companion than your trusty iPad to journey through the manga landscape?
8 Places To Buy Comics Online, Whether You Like It On Paper Or Digital
I am presuming here that you the reader are now an adult or at least in your late teens who is probably reading at least a Dan Brown or the latest bestseller on political philosophy. But has the love for a Tintin or the caped crusaders gone away? Nostalgia has a strange way of popping its head. Not only that – the love for comics turns many of us into serious collectors in adulthood when we have the cents and dollars to put into it.
Having A Bad Day? Turn Your Life Into A Comic Book With Halftone [iOS]
Some days just don’t start right. Do you ever have days when you wake up in the morning and things just feel off? Your work seems meaningless, your life seems boring, you feel too fat/thin/tall/short, you don’t have time to do the things you really like, and things just suck in general. If you’ve never had one of these days, I’m sure we’re all jealous, but when this happens to me, I try to find small things to cheer me up.
10 Awesome Webcomics Drawn Just for Geeks
Webcomics are arguably more popular now than they ever have been before. This is mainly due to a marked increase in the quality of content, with some webcomics being both magnificently written and magnificently drawn. So much so that they rival any of the more established and mainstream comic strips that make it into newspapers and magazines. Who needs print when digital provides all the comic nourishment you'll ever need?
Top 6 YouTube Channels For Learning How To Draw Comics
YouTube is full of such tutorials for anything from a smiley face to complex characters, but many of them are hard to follow or just plain bad. How can you know which channels to focus on if you want to learn to draw, or hone your drawing skills? That’s what MakeUseOf here for! Below you’ll find a list of the top YouTube channels, arranged by drawing level from simple to more advanced, that will help you learn how to draw.
9 Action-Packed Comic Book Subreddits You Have To Check Out
Reddit is the best place for trivia about any topic, and comic books are no different! Right on Reddit are several communities devoted to nearly all of your favorite comic book superheroes. Best of all, these communities are mostly active, and that means there are people lurking about who love talking about your favorite comic book characters just as much as you do. Below, we have nine subreddits devoted to these costumed heroes, and hopefully, you'll find something that you like.