Video Game Violence is a Family Affair

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Even in a game as innocuous as Skylanders, sharing the gore has a way of minimizing its impact

Talking Tesla

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Thomas Edison was a bully. That’s why you’ve barely heard of the hero of Rave’ Mehta’s new graphic novel, The Inventor: Nikola Tesla

Hilarious Comic Con Video: “Thank you for your service”

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Jamie Reidy shares a funny video of a patriotic southerner interviewing Comic Con attendees.

Joss Whedon’s ‘Firefly’ to Return to TV

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Okay, don’t get too excited… It’s just for a TV special marking the 10 year anniversary of Firefly. But for those of us who were fanatical about the Scifi-Western TV series, any morsel of the series Browncoats is like manna from heaven.

Culture: Photo Gallery of Black People at San Diego Comic-Con 2011

Taking a look at the Black faces that graced San Diego’s Nerd Spring Break this year.

Photo Gallery: The Black Faces of San Diego Comic-Con 2011 [#sdcc]

… aaaand we’re back. San Diego. Cosplay photos. Celebrities. Fans. Let’s go! (In all seriousness, give this bad boy some time to load, it’s about to get megapixel up in here) [Source: World of Black Heroes] [Source: Carl Dancy's Facebook Page] [Source: Stranger Comics] [Source: CNET] [Source: Getty Images] [Source: Organization of Black Screenwriters' Facebook [...]

Cosplay: Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy Seem … Different … [#sdcc]

A little gender-bending fun with a kids’ cartoon in mind.

Comics: Mister Terrific Leaps Into Action [#sdcc, @ewrote]

Take a look at interior artwork from the Eric Wallace-penned series, debuting in September.

Humor: Comic-Con Bingo [#sdcc]

Comedy Central gets a good laugh in on the ‘con goers.

Blackwatch Extra: Marc Bernardin (@marcbernardin) at #sdcc

Interested in stalking comics/TV writer Marc Bernardin? You’ll need this info …

Blackwatch Extra: David Walker (@badazzmofo) and Pam Noles (@bgfcentral) Panels at #SDCC

A brief heads up on where to find some Elders of the Soul Review Board in San Diego

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The White House supports overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, News Corp. may soon operate without Murdoch, and the debate rages over whether birth control should be free.

Toys: Impressive New Optimus Prime Leads Hasbro’s #sdcc Offerings

Roll out to Nerd Spring Break and check out some amazing looking new collectibles.

Comics: Matt Wayne’s Tribute to Dwayne McDuffie Denied By SDCC

Matt Wayne calls the comics industry out on their denial of Dwayne McDuffie’s legacy … and honestly? He’s right.

Culture: What Makes You So Komplicated?

Were you standing in line outside of Apple when they released the iPad2? Do your family members call you to install their new entertainment systems? Perhaps you pride yourself on your knowledge of super villains, must-have apps, and keyboard shortcuts.