Where To Next?: Scott Pilgrim

Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim series is arguably the biggest indie comic from the past 10 years, and after the Edgar Wright movie starring Michael Cera came out in 2010, it has exploded into a comic and film phenomena.

Unfortunately, the series is only 6 books long, so many fans crave more once they're done. It's one question I've seen all over the internet: what comics are similar to Scott Pilgrim? or what should I read next? And, all over the internet, there doesn't seem to be a single useful answer. Sure, there are some decent suggestions that share similar ideas, but when people want more out of Scott Pilgrim, it's the feel of it they crave, not one specific theme.

So, here is a list of comics, films, TV shows and whatever else I can find that have the same charm as the Scott Pilgrim series, and that fans of the comics will likely enjoy.

7 Striking Similarities Between Skyfall and The Dark Knight & The Dark Knight Rises

By now, we've probably all heard about how director Sam Mendes was inspired by Christopher Nolan's Batman films while making Skyfall, but just how far do the similarities go?
Before we start listing them off, it should be noted that these similarities do not, by any means, take away from Skyfall, which is undeniably one of the best Bond films to date. If you haven't seen it, Skyfall is Daniel Craig's third film as the British spy James Bond, and is certainly his best. It also stars Judy Dench and Javier Bardem. This post may contain spoilers, so if you haven't seen the film, proceed with caution.
So here they are, the undeniable similarities between Skyfall and The Dark Knight.

The 3 Stupidest Arguments Against Pro-Wrestling

If you're a wrestling fan like me, it might be hard to talk about your interests in front of people who don't share them. Professional wrestling has developed such a strong stigma that it can almost be considered taboo in social life. But what makes professional wrestling so socially unacceptable? These three arguments are what you'll probably hear the most from non-wrestling fans, and I'm here to show you why these views are not only incorrect, but are simply ignorant and uninformed.

Before Watchmen: Rorschach #1-4

When I first heard about the Before Watchmen series, I was skeptical to say the least. Watchmen always seemed like everything that needed to be said was said and there wasn't much more that could be expanded upon. There's always to prequels and backstories for every series, but I couldn't think of anything that could really add to the Watchmen universe by exploring the past experiences of certain characters. However, after enjoying his work on Joker and 100 Bullets, I couldn't stay away from a Brian Azzarello Rorschach story.

5 Things From Patton Oswalt's Parks & Rec Filibuster That Should Actually Happen

If you've been anywhere near the internet lately, you've probably seen the video of Patton Oswalt on a new episode of Parks & Recreation pitching his idea for the new Star Wars movie in a filibuster. Nerdom all over the internet exploded over Oswalt's totally improvised pitch which includes The Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, the Star Wars, Clash of the Titans and the Greek gods. While a Marvel/Star Wars crossover will probably never happen on the big screen, there are some great moments in this rant that we'd all love to see make it to the new Star Wars franchise.

Top 5 "What If?" Arcs in DC Comics

We all love superheroes, however, sometimes following the main continuity of your favorite hero can get a bit tiring. Sometimes we'd like to see heroes thrown into unnatural situations without having to worry about how the story will affect the entire comic universe, or how everything all led up to this. This is where we get are great "What if?" stories; that mini-series or story arc that takes a look outside of the box and is not limited by the restrictions of continuing a decades-long plot. Here, I'll take a look at the 5 best stories that take place outside of the main DC Comics continuity, and show how things could've been for our favorite heroes.

3 Weird Things You Can Learn From The First Issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

We all know the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They're a gang of pizza-eating, surfer-slang-using mutated turtles who hang out and beat up bad guys, all while having a ton of fun. However, the original TMNT comics by Eastman and Laird are a very different story than the famous cartoon series. Rereading the very first issue of this significantly darker take on the story might just open your eyes to what the TMNT are really about, and these are the three weirdest things you'll learn upon revisiting the turtles' past.

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

If you haven't seen the previous installment in the current G.I. Joe movie series, don't rush to see the first one before you head to the movies for Retaliation. This film barely connects to the previous one, and greatly improves on it in every way. You also shouldn't stay away from this movie just because you don't have an extensive knowledge of the series. This movie is perfect for the hardcore fan and the casual viewer.