October is approaching and every year, I like to post this thread to help those planning their horror movie list for the 31 Days of Halloween. The Avocado has such a diverse and eclectic taste in cinema and I appreciate … Continue reading Horror Movie Recommendations 2021
There have been 4 Fantastic Four Movies and there are rumblings that the Richards Family will be introduced in the MCU in the near future. Will the fifth time be the charm? We hope so! If you were given one … Continue reading Fancasting the Next Fantastic Four Movie
Batman Day is being celebrated around the globe today and what better way to honor the Dark Knight than posting a Comic Book Chat about the Caped Crusader. We have had many discussions about Batman – here are a few … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Batman Day
My friends have been recently branching off into manga and this is a subject that I have never really touched upon here in the Comic Book Chat but decided to for everyone’s benefit. We do have some manga lovers here … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Manga
COME ON DOWN! Today we are celebrating the 50th season of The Price is Right! A cornerstone of sick days during our formative years , this hour-long game show runs the gamut of emotions. The highs…the lows…the sweet smell of … Continue reading 50th Anniversary of the Price is Right Day Thread
Y The Last Man is hitting the small screen, so I decided to post a thread about the comic series and it’s creator Brian K. Vaughn. I haven’t read Y The Last Man but I have the first hardcover collection … Continue reading Creator Spotlight – Brian K. Vaughn
Plastic Man (2018) Writer – Gail Simone Artist – Adriana Melo One of my favorite things is reading dollar bin comics from the past five or ten years and looking at the in-house advertisements to find comics I may have … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Plastic Man (2018)
In the vast wasteland of daytime television, I searched high and low for a programming block from 100pm to 200 pm to carry me through my lunch break. I found BUZZR while flipping through channels one day. I watch Classic … Continue reading The Day Thread Goes Whew!
Shang-Chi and The Ten Rings will be hitting theaters tomorrow. A few of the Avocados have been reading the adventures of Shang-Chi to prepare themselves for the big screen debut of this important, yet underrated Marvel character. Are you looking … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Shang-Chi
The Street Angel Gang Hardcover (July 2017) Writer – Jim Rugg Artist – Brian Maruca I visited the Mount Lebanon Public Library one afternoon and took a walk around their graphic novel section and the oversized hardcover of The Street … Continue reading Comic Book Review – The Street Angel Gang GN (2017)
After a year spent at home, most of us are ready to shake off the cobwebs and hit comic book conventions. Unfortunately, with the uptick in cases of coronavirus, some are hesitant going to these get togethers. I was able … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Convention Season 2021
Real Name – Gwen Stacy Home – New York City Earth – 65 First Appearance – Edge of Spider-Verse #2 Known Enemies – The Kingpin, Matt Murdock, The Vulture Known Associates – Captain Stacy, Peter Porker aka Spider-Ham Day Job … Continue reading Spider-Gwen Day Thread
An American Werewolf in London is celebrating its 40th anniversary of release this year. Keep to the road, stay clear of the moors, and beware the full moon. This is a must-see for any horror lover and if you haven’t … Continue reading An American Werewolf in London Night Thread
Spider-Woman # 7 (January 2000) Writer – John Byrne Artist – Bart Sears My buddy Rimmey posted on Instagram asking for help finding Spider-Woman comics to fill holes in his collection. I was able to find the issues he needed … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Spider-Woman #7 (January 2000)
Suicide Squad – Get Joker #1 (of 3) Writer – Brian Azzarello Artist – Alex Maleev Jason Todd, aka the Red Hood, has been apprehended and placed in jail in Gotham City. After one too many fights with the other … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Suicide Squad – Get Joker #1 (of 3)
Good afternoon and welcome to Comic Book Chat! Today’s Discussion – Checking in with the X-Men I have been catching up on Amazing Spider-Man before it hits its 75th milestone issue. I’m a little behind and I have been checking … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Hickman’s X-Men
Good evening everyone! Here is another darkwave/horror synth mix to listen to in the comfort of your own home. The art in the video is from the 80s horror classic Evilspeak featuring Clint Howard! Feel free to drop a favorite … Continue reading It Came From the 80s Volume 5 Night Thread
Season 3 of Titans was released last week so this Comic Book Chat is all about the Teen Titans! I was going back to check to see if we ever discussed the Teen Titans and I couldnt find a thread … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Titans
I usually like to post a Friday the 13th related thread here at the Avocado to celebrate the date. Today is no different but we will be taking a detour to discuss Friday the 13th the Series. Friday the 13th … Continue reading Friday the 13th (The Series) Day Thread
The Fantastic Four is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year and we are going to celebrate Marvel’s First Family in style!. We will be discussing the impact the Fantastic Four had on comics back in the 1960s and their place … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – 60th Anniversary of the Fantastic Four
King Shark made his first appearance in Superboy #9 and has been featured on The Flash TV Series and makes his big screen debut in The Suicide Squad. He will be voiced by Sylvester Stallone. The Suicide Squad is now … Continue reading King Shark Day Thread (08/06)
