075 – Geek Life – Hunter Black
February 5, 2014
This week we spotlight the unique and wildly entertaining Hunter Black by Justin Peniston & William Orr. Hunter Black follows the assassin aptly named “Hunter Black” after his escape from prison. He was set up, and he’s gonna find out who’s responsible and make them pay. Armed with his sword “The Revenger”, Hunter is ready to cut a bloody path to justice. This comic is lovingly rendered in classic Noir film style, complete with greytone illustration and copious internal monologue. Be sure to read Hunter Black at HunterBlackComics.com, follow Justin on twitter @HunterBlackComx and like their facebook page!
This week John Harter recommends The Sword-Edged Blonde by Alex Bledsoe. This fantasy Noir book follows private investigator Eddie LaCrosse, as he investigates a missing princess but before long, he’s swept up in a web of mystery and deceit involving a brutally murdered royal heir, a queen accused of an unspeakable crime, and the tragic past he thought he’d left behind. You can grab your free book at AudibleTrial.com/GeekLife and The Sword-Edged Blonde by Alex Bledsoe is a great place to start!
Music is provided by AirPlus Recordings+. This week’s song is “Solar Hazing” by JayWak from his “So long Summer” EP . If you like this song, be sure to support JayWak and AirPlus Recordings!
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074 – Geek Life – The Samurai Boy
January 30, 2014
This week we review web-comic The Samurai Boy by Dan Arrows. Samurai Boy is all about Hiko, a young martial artist growing up in the distant land of Brazil! There he meets new friends, old enemies & learns about his new home. This adorable and at times poignant comic is clearly written by someone who appreciates martial arts and their true spirit. Hiko is immediately likable and his almost Calvin-and-Hobbes relationship with his jaguar friend Kitty makes for strong core of whats truly an excellent comic. Make sure to check out The Samurai Boy at TheSamuraiBoy.com, follow @TheSamuraiBoy on Twitter & like the facebook page Facebook.com/TheSamuraiBoy!
Music is provided by AirPlus Recordings+. This week’s song is “Side A” by TigerPaw, available on the AirPlus Recordings record “The Crying Games”. If you like this song, be sure to support TigerPaw and AirPlus Recordings!
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073 – Geek Life – Elements Of Light
January 15, 2014
This week we spotlight Elements Of Light by Tyrone Selby. This professional level indie comic had us impressed right from the first page. With an engaging story, impressive art and such a rich world, this is an excellent canvas to tell a story. Tyrone’s EOL is just plain quality reading. We highly recommend this one and look forward to seeing what happens in issue 2! Be sure to check out Elements of Light on EOLComic.com, follow the comic on twitter @ElementsOfLight and like the EOL facebook Page!
Lately JP’s been listening to Dauntless by Jack Campbell (book one of The Lost Fleet series). This space epic is instantly enthralling and has such an interesting main character that he just can’t put it down. You can grab your free book at AudibleTrial.com/GeekLife and Dauntless by Jack Cambell is a great place to start!
Music is provided by AirPlus Recordings+. This week’s song is “Tenderness” by TigerPaw, available on the new AirPlus Recordings record “Winter Chill“. If you like this song, be sure to support TigerPaw and AirPlus Recordings!
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072 – Geek Life – Ces’t La Mort
January 8, 2014
This week we spotlight the bold new comic by Jala Prendes, Ces’t La Mort. This book has a striking visual style with biting commentary on our everyday lives and how we live them. We’re glad this is a weekly comic because we’re already dying to know what happens next! Ce’st La Mort follows Porter Graemes as he declines judgment at that hands of death and chooses instead to linger as a “shade”. His journey has only begun, and we’re looking forward to reading more of this interesting take on the afterlife. You can read Ces’t La Mort at CestLaMortComic.com. Be sure to check out more from Neon Skies Studio at NeonSkiesStudio.com, follow Jala on Twitter @NeonSkiesStudio, see her latest deviations at JalaChan.DeviantArt.com and Like her facebook Page!
You can purchase Ces’t La Mort issue #00 from IndiePlanet, Drive Thru Comics and Amazon Kindle.
Music is provided by AirPlus Recordings+. This week’s song is “Move On Up (Feat Zjantal)” by MVE, available on the new AirPlus Recordings record “Departures and Arrivals“. If you like this song, be sure to support Armed Nation and AirPlus Recordings!
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