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Sexism in Geek Culture, with a look at Comics

22-Apr-12

In the most recent Coming Out of the Basement Podcast, we discuss sexism in geek culture, with a bit of a closer look at comics (along with the Mass Effect 3 ending). For the first subject, I had enough sources and examples that I thought it made sense to do a post on the topic. […]

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COTB 003 – On Sexism in Comics and Mass Effect 3 ending

19-Apr-12

Carlos and BJ discuss various forms of sexism in geek culture including comics, video games, and professional competitive gaming. Finally they discuss the ending of Mass Effect 3 and all the drama surrounding this fan reaction. [Edit from CJ: And a friend mentioned we might want to mention a trigger warning, which is a good […]

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COTB 002 – E-Books and DnD 5th edition

14-Apr-12

Carlos and BJ discuss different issues facing e-book distribution and some great books, then they delve into 5th edition speculation. Finally, they revisit the new 52 and many of the issues facing the new comic universe.  

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COTB 001 – Kickstarter and Superman Grounded

09-Apr-12

Carlos and I cover the purpose of Coming out of the Basement, give a brief intro of each other and our geek credentials, then talk about Kick Starter and Superman Grounded (We can’t help ourselves and delve into the new 52 briefly).

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I am such a sap

23-Jan-11

I don’t read as many comics as I used to- although I’m finding the new D&D comic strangely funny. I did look at the Green Lantern Brightest Day/Blackest Night stuff, though, to see who died, who came back, etc. I always did like Green Lantern, although I wasn’t a giant fan of them making Hal […]

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