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Sunday Trending Topics: Nerd Year's Eve

Published Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:54:15 -0500

Last updated Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:54:32 -0500

We're getting into that part of the year when anticipation is running high for the year's big movie, tv, and comic projects. Game of Thrones is on tonight, the first real reviews of Thor are coming in, and Free Comic Book Day is around the corner. We're going to wake up one of these mornings and see if we're being rewarded for being good little geeks. Meanwhile, today, not a creature was stirring. Well, maybe a few:

Most-Read Comic Stories Today:

When Hong Kong Takes On Iron Man

Sometimes at the Bleeding Cool Palatial Castle, we like to snuggle down of a Sunday morning and look at mash up full figure designs based on Iron Man from Hong Kongers photographed by Ray and go… blimey.

Gender Gap At The Big Two by Tim Hanley

Women make up more than half of the world's population, but at DC and Marvel? It's considerably less than that. And by "considerably less", I mean "calling it miniscule would be charitable." Here's a look at how the credits break down for comics released on March 30th, 2011.

The Return Of Him

It's been twenty-two years since he first appeared.

Most-Read TV/Film Stories Today:

Is This The Officially Registered Plot Premise For The Man Of Steel?

So, now that I see they're listing a plot premise for The Man of Steel, I'm inclined to believe they've got it right.

Conan Comic Solicitation Reveals Much About The Film

There's a tie-in comic book adaptation coming, however, and we've received details of what it will entail through the Dark Horse solicitations. This reveals a few key details that were as yet unreported. Nothing spoilery, just the sort of "official synopsis" level of detail. Have a look for yourself:

Geek Girl On The Street Reports: New York Times Sets Feminist Movement Back With Game Of Thrones Review

Well, for one, I'm incredibly excited about this show. And secondly, I was expecting an actual review from a respected publication such as The New York Times. Said review made mention of no plot, character or actor!