Author: Rhenn Taguiam

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Thor: Ragnarok, Explosions, and the Almost Zany Adventure

The inscription on the mighty hammer Mjolnir states: "Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor." If you were Thor however, and someone breaks your hammer, what do you become? Viewers will get an early shock in Thor: Ragnarok when Hela (Cate Blanchett) heralds the Mjolnir's destruction. The Goddess…

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OpinionReviews

Dissecting Holland’s Spider-Man, Peter Parker

Researchers from the University of California, Merced have found that troubled children may find inspiration from superheroes (2015). And not just superheroes, but rather the people underneath their respective mantles. Psychologist Chris Fradkin and his colleagues forwarded a study on children relating more to "pre-cloak" versions of characters such as Spider-Man. While radioactive spiders that grant…

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Events

APCC 2017 Post-Mortem: The Ups, the Downs, and Everything in Between

It's been a month since the AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2017 concluded, and it was a blast for geeks and congoers alike. Highlights included guests, freebies, and good finds to enjoy; not to mention amazing cosplay and the competitions that spanned the 3-day spectacle. APCC 2017 has improved quite a lot in its third iteration. From…

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Events

Learning at APCC 2017: Art, Cosplay, Comics, Creation

Attendees at AsiaPOP Comicon Manila 2017 (APCC 2017) can remember some of the celebrity guests that have attended the awesome three-day convention. However, aspiring entrants to various entertainment fields may have stayed for the panels and workshops as well. Creators and icons from various industries have imparted knowledge to APCC 2017. What's-A-Geek! was lucky enough to attend…

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