Andrew Firestone
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About Andrew Firestone
Andrew Firestone is a writer of sentences, paragraphs, chapters and words, cultural enthusiast and a hard news junkie from Allston, Massachusetts. An editor, audio engineer and evangelist of all things awesome, he's saddled with an all-consuming awe/fear of Alan Moore, so please be kind. Formerly a writer for the public interest in local government, Andy is a graduate of Lesley University and holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature. He enjoys loud music and soft music and sometimes in-between.
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Favorite Media
Favorite Comic Series: Watchmen, The Sandman
Favorite Manga: Akira
Favorite Anime: Attack on Titan
Favorite Videogame: NieR: Automata
Favorite Author: Alan Moore
Favorite Television Show: The Wire
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V for Vendetta's Movie Adaptation Cut Its Most Prophetic Detail
The Wachowskis’ 2005 film V for Vendetta may have been a watershed moment in superhero cinema, but it lost something crucial with one excised element.
15 Best Horror Comic Books of All Time
The horror genre has always been essential to comic books as a medium; below are the 10 best, most intense horror series of all time.
10 Far Side Punchlines That Prove Creator Gary Larson Is A Genius At Word Play
They say that brevity is the soul of wit, so here are the best plays on words that demonstrate the brilliance of single panel humor in The Far Side.
Stan Lee's Original Spider-Man Stories Show How Marvel Can Overcome Superhero Fatigue
With superhero culture reeling in the grips of oversaturation, it might be time for a return to the roots of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's Spider-Man.
10 Hilarious Far Side Comics That Make Fun of Artists
Some say that art can be divided into highbrow and lowbrow, but in the Far Side, it's all just a joke. Here a look at the less serious side of art.
10 Far Side Comics With Intentionally Corny Punchlines
Throughout its newspaper run, Gary Larson’s The Far Side was always a prime showcase for intentionally corny (yet still hilarious) humor.
The Far Side: 10 Funniest Comics Set in the Old West
The Wild West was a lawless place full of criminals, cowboys and conflict, but classic cartoon The Far Side always saw the lighter side of things.
Attack On Titan's Finale Perfectly Demonstrates The Series' Message
From the beginning, Attack on Titan was always about the futility of war. In the end, MAPPA managed to deliver a finale that justified its message.
Attack on Titan Creator's Statement on the Ending is Heartbreaking
On a trip to America, Attack on Titan mangaka Hajime Isayama decided to let his fans know how he feels about their reaction to his conclusion.
Berserk Sets Up Its Final Arc In Thrilling New Chapter
In Berserk's long-awaited new chapter, it appears the long-running tale of the Black Swordsman might finally be heading for its final battle.
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Haven't Been Overshared... Yet
Given the vast catalog of Far Side panels from the strip's long run, some absolute gems are bound to fall out of circulation..but not forever.
10 Funniest Far Side Comics Starring Elephants
Gary Larson's Far Side frequently feature giant trunked pachyderms, and their magnificent foibles. Here are 10 of the funniest elephant installments.
"The Superhero Dream Is Essentially Fascism": Alan Moore Eviscerates Superheroes & Fixes Pop Culture in In-Depth Interview (Part 2)
Alan Moore sits down with Screen Rant in a wide-ranging discussion, discussing the state of modern media and his short story collection Illuminations.
"The Superhero Dream Is Essentially Fascism": Alan Moore Eviscerates Superheroes & Fixes Pop Culture in In-Depth Interview
Alan Moore sits down with Screen Rant in a wide-ranging interview, discussing superhero media and his new short story collection Illuminations.
The Walking Dead Wouldn't Have Been Possible If It Weren't for This Pioneering 1980s Zombie Comic
'80s indie title Deadworld, proved to be the template for mature zombie comic books, and its influence can be felt in Robert Kirkman's Walking Dead.
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Reference Classic Cartoons
Classic cartoons were a huge influence on Gary Larson's long-running absurdist newspaper strip The Far Side. Here are the ten best references.
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Don't Use Any Words
Gary Larson's Far Side often proved the adage "Silence is Golden." Here are ten of the strip's funniest panels that do not use a single word.
BRZRKR: Fallen Empire Brings Keanu Reeves' Immortal Warrior to a New Era
Keanu Reeves' B. returns in BRZRKR: Fallen Empire, in the sprawling tale of how the immortal warrior's love burned an ancient empire to the ground.
SCRAPPER's Dog-Eat-Dog Dystopia Has No Room for Puppy Love in New Preview (Exclusive)
In Image's newest spin through a dark futuristic totalitarian dystopia, super-powered mutt Scrapper and his best buddy Tank flee from the government.
Attack on Titan's True Meaning Explains All of its Best Twists
Known for its blend of horror and action, Attack on Titan’s true meaning blows every other twist of the series out of the water.