Supergirl: Similar Concept, Brave New Hero

“From the creators of…” is a well-known phrase in marketing. It’s similar to a friend saying, “If you liked this, then you are going to love this!” That’s how it all started with CBS’s Supergirl and me. I was already impressed with the creators’ past work, so I was definitely on board to see what they cooked up for Kara. Supergirl stars Melissa Benoist  as Kara … Continue reading Supergirl: Similar Concept, Brave New Hero

Heroes Resurrected

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows there are three objects that, when gathered together, will give mastery over death. One item in particular is the resurrection stone. Three turns and the holder can bring back their dearly departed from the veil of death. But, as with all magic, there is a cost. They come back little more than a ghost, shadows of their former … Continue reading Heroes Resurrected

Sharing Fandom with Your Little Padawan Learner

One of the first conversations my husband and I had when we found out I was pregnant (after the one about naming our child after Batman) was that he wondered whether or not the kid would be a nerd like us. After assuring him that The Force was strong with this fetus, I thought about this myself. Would our child be as nerdy as we … Continue reading Sharing Fandom with Your Little Padawan Learner