The Ithacan

Column: X-men franchise could lose their mystique

By Avery Alexander • December 8, 2021

Liking movies is subjective, but when you look at the overall reception of some of these movies, it becomes clear that the X-Men series has struggled.

Q&A: Professor hosts virtual panel at comic-con

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • September 24, 2020

I learned that at all these colleges and universities, there seems to be a thirst and excitement for pop culture classes from students.

Students discover niche research opportunities at Comic-Con

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer • August 29, 2019

In July, an estimated over 130,000 people attended San Diego Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center. This convention, the largest comic convention in the world, offers many activities, and the...

Review: “Hellboy” remake can not save itself from damnation

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • April 22, 2019

Neil Marshall’s “Hellboy” (2019) has the aesthetic sensibility of a Hot Topic: It’s cheap, insincere and reminds you of other places you’d rather be and other films you’d rather see. Marshall’s...

Review: ‘Venom’ refuses to evolve past paper-thin premise

By Antonio Ferme, Staff Writer • October 21, 2018

Laughter was the only medication to help get through this littered atrocity of a film.

Review: True origin story is a wonderful and difficult film

By Aidan Lentz, Staff Writer • October 17, 2017

This film challenges its audience to understand and empathize with a love story that might make them uncomfortable.

Review: Comics for the week of 9/20

By Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier • September 23, 2017

Staff Writers Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier read a few of the latest comic releases, here's what they thought of them. Avengers #11: Written by Mark Waid Drawn by Mike Del Mundo It’s time...

Review: Marvel heroes soar in super team-up series

By Colin Tessier, Staff Writer • August 30, 2017

Comic book fans, casual and hardcore alike, should enjoy “The Defenders,” as it has the ingredients for a modern superhero story.

Superheroes take center stage at Marvel authors’ discussion

By Sophia Adamucci, Assistant News Editor • March 27, 2017

On March 25, Marvel Comics author Roger Stern and previous Marvel Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter visited Ithaca College for the 42nd annual Ithacon.

Ithacans assemble: Comic fans unite on campus for Ithacon 42

By Silas White, Staff Writer • March 22, 2017

Bill Turner, the founder of Ithacon, said his vision of the convention has always been for it to be accessible and to serve the fans.

Deja View: DC Rebirth and comic book continuity

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • March 21, 2017

This week on Deja View, Reviews Editor Jake Leary sits down with returning guest, staff Writer Colin Tessier to talk about DC Rebirth. After Jake and Colin dissect DC Comics latest reboot, they shift...

Deja View: ‘Logan’ and the problems with superhero movies

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • March 8, 2017

In this week’s episode of Deja View, Assistant Life & Culture Editor Jake Leary sits down with Contributing Writer Colin Tessier to discuss his review of “Logan.” Then, Jake and Colin discuss...