Author: Vince Hoover

"SuperBeard" Vince Hoover and the real NerdDom 101 bring you the latest stories in the Nerdosphere!

So, this news is going to make a whole lot of fans triggered. DC films have been on a roller coaster of success. After trying to mimic the Marvel format, but from a more ‘adult’ and dark perspective, DC has moved into a more unconnected universe of projects that live on their own. One of the most anticipated films coming up is the stand alone Joker flick. But, that anticipation may start to wane after people read what the director has to say. Todd Philips, of The Hangover fame, is set to bring the Joker to life in an origin…

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Spider-Man: Far From Home is breaking box office records and thrilling fans around the world. Critics are raving about the film and it is definitely not disappointing. Even with all of the crazy events leading up to the movie, from Infinity War to Endgame, the diverse supporting characters are not lost in the shuffle. But one character may have an even more tragic backstory than we realized. MINOR SPOILERS FOR SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME! Flash Thompson, the well known bully of Peter Parker, may be having a rough time at home. This could be the cause of his aggressive, narcissistic…

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One thing that we have seen recently in the world of comic books is a progressive take on diversity. Typically, it seems like the comic book world is ahead of its time, having characters of different races, creeds, religions and sexual orientations when the planet is still trying to come to terms with these people and see them as the equals they truly are. Marvel has been one of the more progressive companies, or so we thought. Recently, the writer behind Iceman’s coming out has opened up about the company, and it wasn’t exactly flattering. Sina Grace, an openly gay…

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Tom Holland’s take on Peter Parker/Spider-Man has been considered by many to be the quintessential take on the iconic character. While people love Tobey Maguire and even Andrew Garfield in the role, no one has really nailed the high school innocence mixed with heroic responsibility quite like Holland. And, this version fits in perfectly in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But, did you know that Tom Holland was not the first person to play Peter Parker in the MCU? This is actually something fans should be aware of, as Kevin Feige confirmed this rumor, but we got to see Peter Parker…

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Spider-Man: Far From Home has been a great epilogue to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s ‘Infinity Saga’ as well as a perfect kicking off point for the future of all things Marvel. It also included some very surprising moments, including both of the post credits scenes. Now, director Jon Watts breaks down that big reveal. SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME! While speaking with ComicBook, Watts discussed that crazy reveal of Talos posing as Nick Fury! “First of all, to clarify the timeline, that’s real Nick Fury at Tony’s funeral at the end of [Avengers: Endgame]. So it’s not like…

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There are times when you’ve got to report on something, even though it’s an unconfirmed rumor, because, if true, it really needs to be out there. Even if the news seems a little outlandish, you report on it because the source is trusted. And, you know that the story will invoke discussion amongst fans. This is one such rumor. If you were a fan of the 2018 Halloween, which a ton of people were, you’re definitely going to want to read ahead. A very reliable source for Bloody Disgusting has brought up a very interesting claim. According to the insider,…

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There was a period in time when WWE was the hottest ticket on the planet. Competing with rival WCW for the number one spot, we got some of the most aggressive and compelling (and downright bizzare) stories and action that sports entertainment has ever seen. It was called the Attitude Era, and it felt like nothing was off limits. In the years to follow, though, WWE shifted once they were the only game in town. We got the Ruthless Aggression Era for a short time, before moving into the current PG Era. Meant to bring in fans of all ages,…

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There are few movies that have a genuine twist that no one sees coming. It’s even more rare in the horror genre, as it seems that just about every scary movie is just a rehash of a previous one. SAW was one of those movies that surprised everyone (and if you have a friend who says they saw the twist coming, they’re lying to you). The massively successful film spawned a series of sequels, and a prequel. Now, it looks like it’s getting a spin-off from a very unlikely source. Comedian Chris Rock has conceived a story for the SAW…

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Spider-Man: Far From Home is enjoying a very strong box office run as well as critical and fan acclaim. In its first week, it has already made nearly $200 million, and is got people talking about all the revelations that came with it. From surprise cameos to setting up the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movie certainly has not disappointed. What it has also done is answer some questions of how normal people would react to the events of Infinity War and Endgame. But, with these new revelations comes more questions and those questions have fans debating over…

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If you’ve got out to see Spider-Man: Far From Home, surely you’re one of the millions of fans who absolutely loved the movie. It’s crushing the box office and has critical acclaim, rightfully so. It has worked as a perfect epilogue to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s ‘Infinity Saga’ as well as set up the future of the MCU. It was full of surprises as well, which is hard to pull off these days. But, one of the biggest surprises was one no one saw coming, and it landed like an atom bomb full of puppies, kittens, and baby pandas for…

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