Superman 

Superman in Action Comics: A Keystone of American Culture for Nearly a Century

For nearly a century, Superman has been a towering figure in American pop culture, a symbol of hope, justice, and the enduring spirit of resilience. First appearing in Action Comics #1 in June 1938, Superman was the brainchild of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. His debut marked the dawn of the superhero genre, setting a standard and providing a template that has influenced countless other characters and stories. This iconic hero’s journey from the pages of comic books to the global cultural consciousness is a testament to his lasting impact…

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G.I.Joe 

Unveiling the Brilliance: Exploring the Enigmatic Career of Arthur Burghardt

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everyone. Today we take a look at legendary voice actor Arthur Burghardt, born in 1947 in New York City. Burghardt is a humble man who lives a private life. Burghardt has had many rolls over the years including original GI Joe’s Destro, Stalker, and Iceberg. He brought a powerful voice to Destro and really developed the character into one of the most popular characters in the Joe lineup. Along with GI Joe, Burghardt voiced Devastator for the Transformers, Venom in Ultimate Spider-Man and various other…

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G.I.Joe 

“Yo Joe! The Battle Cry Resounds: Bill Ratner’s Legendary Journey as the Voice of Flint in G.I. Joe Unveiled”

In the realm of 1980s animated glory, where heroes and villains clashed against the backdrop of explosive battles, one voice cut through the chaos with an unforgettable charisma – the voice of Flint in the iconic G.I. Joe animated series. Bill Ratner, the man behind the microphone, embarked on a legendary journey, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of G.I. Joe fans. From auditions that felt like an old Hollywood “cattle call” to chance encounters in comic book stores, Ratner’s tale is as thrilling as the animated adventures he…

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G.I.Joe 

Hasbro Announces New G.I. Joe Wrath of Cobra Video Game!

Children and adults alike are going to enjoy the new G.I. Joe video game coming from Hasbro. The new game titled, ‘G.I. Joe Wrath of Cobra‘ brings back vibes of classic side scrolling beat em up video games from the 1980s. The characters appear in their traditional 80s style uniforms, but this game will be fun for all ages. As of this writing the game will be made available on the Nintendo Switch platform in 2024. Check out the Video promo and screen grabs below and let us know if you plan on…

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The Breaking News Report 

HALO TV Series New Trailer Drops!

We have exciting news to report today as Paramount+ has released the trailer for the all new HALO TV series that is soon coming to the streaming service. If you are a fan of the video game you are going to really enjoy this as it looks like they are staying close to the source material! Check out the trailer and more details below and let us know if you will be watching! Halo takes place in the universe that first came to be in 2001, and the series will weave deeply drawn personal…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE – ‘Remembering John Madden’ Story by Mitchell Smith!

Today we lost one of the most iconic sports figures of the modern era. John Madden has been a household name over the past 5 decades. Madden who started coaching in the sixties was best known for being the Oakland Raiders head coach in the seventies. When Madden retired from coaching he went into broadcasting and would become one of the most iconic voices of the eighties and nineties, and into the 2000. You know you hit it big when Frank Caliendo does a perfect impression of you. And of…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE – NES and Super NES Creator Masayuki Uemura Passes Away!

Story By Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. This week we lost Masayuki Uemura, the man responsible for creating the NES and Super NES console. Nintendo was founded in 1889 and originally made card games. Nearly 90 years later the world was about to change. Uemura was born June 20th 1943 in Tokyo Japan. Uemura worked for Sharpe before landing a job at Nintendo in 1971. At the time not many people knew much about Nintendo. When Uemura was hired little did he know on the other side of the globe…

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Anime / Manga 

Soulcalibur II ‘Ivy’ Statue by First 4 Figures!

Pre-Orders are now live for the new Ivy from the Soulcalibur II video game and First 4 Figures. Three editions of Ivy will be available, a Standard Edition, am Exclusive Edition, and a Definitive Edition. The statue stands at 21″ tall on a logo display base. The Deluxe Edition adds a swap out extended blade, while the Definitive Edition will also include the extended blade, and a diorama display base. The Ivy Standard Edition is priced at $539.99. The Ivy Exclusive Edition is priced at $559.99. The Ivy Definitive Edition is priced at $634.99. This offering is…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Sega Genesis’ Story By Mitchell Smith!

Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at the Sega Genesis Video Game System. When Sega aimed to put out a home entertainment system, they had some obstacles to overcome. Mainly taking on the power house Nintendo who had the market on game systems. Nintendo had 8 bit games at the time so Sega developed a 16 bit system which was faster and the graphics were more realistic. The only thing Sega needed was a recognizable character that would brand the name. In comes Sonic the Hedgehog. The game was…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP-EXPOSE ‘THE LEGEND OF ZELDA’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

Hello everybody. I had a chance to hit up the original Nintendo version of Legend of Zelda with my son this weekend. I remember the hours I put in as a kid trying to figure out the boards on this game. We cruised right through most of it. This is a game I loved as a kid. It was a really cool looking game, I mean the gold cartridge just sold itself. I remember back in the day playing hours on end. This is one that even my son was…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE – Netflix’s ‘High Score’ Story by Mitchell Smith!

Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at the Netflix series ‘High Score‘. This is a 2020 Netflix original series on the the video game boom. Atari ruled the video game world back in the seventies and early eighties. Arcades were striving as teens and young adults flooded them across the globe. The series interviews various people who created some of the most memorable games and how they came up with game ideas. I only watched episode 1 but this looks like it will be interesting to watch all 6…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE ‘XBOX One’ by Mitchell Smith!

Welcome all, I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. Me being my cheeky behind the times self finally entered the world of Xbox. The first game my son and I checked out is Battlefront II. I still enjoy the pleasures of my Super Nintendo so playing modern games is a whole new world for me. The graphics alone are just mind blowing to me. It’s like playing with real people. I feel compelled to go buy a 70 inch television and I think it would feel like I was really…

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The Breaking News Report 

MONSTER HUNTER – First Trailer Hits!

We have exciting news to report today as the first trailer for Paul W.S. Anderson’s adaptation of Capcom video game, Monster Hunter has hit the web! If you are a fan of the game, I think you are going to like what you see in this trailer! In even more exciting news, ‘Monster Hunter‘ was originally slated for theatrical release in April of 2021, but has now been moved up to December of this year! Check out the clip below and let us know if you will be watching AFTER THE JUMP! “Behind our world, there…

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The POP-EXPOSE 

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Super NES’ by Mitchell Smith!

The NES hit shelves in the US in 1985. I remember renting the system from our local grocery store. I mostly played Mario and Zelda. When the Super NES hit in 1991 this was the best thing since sliced bread. I had a ton of games and I had major battles with my brothers and friends. My son and I recently played Zelda A Link to the Past. Back in the day it took me and my 3 brothers playing round the clock trial and error to figure out the…

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G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout Video Game Details Hit!

Thanks to the folks over at Best Buy we have some great screenshots of game play for the new G.I.Joe Video Game titled, ‘G.I.Joe: Operation Blackout’! Check out the photos and details below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation! The gameplay is confirmed as a 3rd Person Shooter utilizing characters from both factions. Official Description: G.I. Joe and Cobra are back! G.I. Joe Operation Blackout is a classic team-based third-person shooter game where you play as your favorite characters from Team G.I. Joe and Team Cobra. Experience the…

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