'Star Wars,' 'The Sandman' Audio Drama, Dr. Fauci, & More Make Up Fanbase Press' Top Picks of 2020
As the end of 2020 draws near, the Fanbase Press staff and contributors wanted to take a look back at the year's media from our very own geeky perspectives. Much like our readers and fans, one way we view and connect with the world around us is through the stories, characters, and heroes that we enjoy or look up to, and it's always interesting to hear other's opinions when it comes to their favorites of the year. After much consideration, below are a number of moments, stories, creators, and fandoms that we here at Fanbase Press believe were worth highlighting.
Highlighting Fanbase Press' Most Popular Written Content for 2020
As the end of 2020 draws near, we at Fanbase Press want to thank our talented and hard-working staff and contributors and reflect on their accomplishments and the great geeky online content produced over the course of the last year. As a geek culture website, Fanbase Press produces daily reviews, interviews, editorials, and more that span the pop culture spectrum and give voice to the themes, ideals, and people that make geekdom so exceptional. Below, readers will find the Fanbase Press written content that was most most popular with our fans and readers over the course of 2020.
Highlighting Fanbase Press' Most Popular Podcast Episodes for 2020
As the end of 2020 draws near, we at Fanbase Press want to thank the talented and hard-working individuals who host, edit, and create the various podcasts available as part of the Fanbase Press Podcast Network. Running the gamut from humorous and snarky to serious and sincere, the podcasts hosted at Fanbase Press celebrate fandoms in their own unique fashion. Below, readers will find the Fanbase Press podcast episodes that were most popular with our fans and listeners over the course of 2020.
This Year, I Am Thankful for… My Geeky Mother
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we often find ourselves becoming more introspective, reflecting on the people and things for which we are thankful. As we at Fanbase Press celebrate fandoms, this year, the Fanbase Press staff and contributors have chosen to honor their favorite fandoms, characters, or other elements of geekdom for which they are thankful, and how those areas of geekiness have shaped their lives and values.
Published in: Fundamental Comics
Fundamental Comics: 'I Kill Giants' and the Joys and Pains of Shared Catharsis
"Fundamental Comics," a monthly editorial series that introduces readers to comics, graphic novels, and manga that have been impactful to sequential art medium and the comic book industry on a foundational level. Each month, a new essay will examine a familiar or less-known title through an in-depth analysis, exploring the history of the title, significant themes, and context for the title's popularity since it was first released.
This Year, I Am Thankful for… Primrose Everdeen and 'The Hunger Games'
This Year, I Am Thankful for… British Crime Dramas
This Year, I Am Thankful for… 'Mario Bros.'
In Memoriam: Chadwick Boseman, 1976 - 2020
"Fearlessness means taking the first step, even if you don't know where it will take you. It means being driven by a higher purpose, rather than by applause. It means knowing that you reveal your character when you stand apart, more than when you stand with the crowd." - Chadwick Boseman
Monday, 31 August 2020 15:30
Improving the Eisner Awards: Pushing the Comics Industry's Highest Honor Forward
*Please note that this article is an opinion-editorial.
In our pandemic-plagued modern era, many consider the Eisner Awards the grandest accomplishments in comic books, a sign of validation for skills and craft. Many may be surprised that this wasn't always the case, and — as such — there might be room for improvements to make it a better representation of excellence in sequential art.