About Jason Motes
Jason's earliest memory is of watching 'Batman,' followed shortly by a memory of playing Batman & Robin with a friend, which entailed running outside in just their underwear and towels as capes. When adults told them they couldn't run around outside in their underwear, both boys promptly whipped theirs off and ran around in just capes. Jason's father gamely agreed to read him comic books as bedtime stories instead of 'Snow White.' (Super Friends being his favorite.) Jason saw all of the original Star Wars movies (and Indiana Jones and Superman and Star Trek...) in the theaters. Yes, he is old. And grew up in the most GEEKTASTIC decade ever, the 80s, devouring a steady diet of GI Joe, Transformers, Masters of the Universe, Princess of Power and (best of all) Jem! (It totally counts as sci fi! They had a sentient computer that projected holograms!) Jason has studied literature, journalism, film history and has a degree in creative writing (and a minor in psychology) from the University of South Alabama. He has worked as a technical writer and proofreader. These days, most of his creative energy goes into his blog and writing for this site! He lives with the cutest puppies ever.
Favorites: JJ Abrams' Star Trek, original Trek, original Star Wars, Super Friends, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Wonder Twins, Dazzler, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Spider-Woman, Isis, 1966 Batman series, Y: The Last Man, Fables, The Walking Dead, anything by Ray Harryhausen, Batwoman, 90s Starman and as I said, Jem totally counts!
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Jason Motes
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Comic Book Review: ‘Captain Marvel’ #3
Carol Danvers, newly promoted to Captain Marvel, has mysteriously found herself in 1943 on a Pacific Island embroiled in World War II. The island is largely occupied by the Japanese, piloting Kree technology. Carol has found herself allied with a group of female American... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Aquaman’ #12
The Others contact Mera and enlist her aid to stop Aquaman from going after– and possibly killing– Black Manta. Arthur went after the criminal alone to hopefully spare his former allies lives. He has located Manta and the kidnapped Dr. Shin, when he has a flashback... -
Comic Book Review: ‘The New Deadwardians’ #6
George Suttle’s detective skills really shine as he ponders the events of last issue over a pint with his driver Bowes. Lord Falconbridge practically served up Lord John, the heir to the murdered Lord Hinchcliffe, as the culprit, suggesting that since both men were Young... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Wolverine and the X-Men’ #15
The Avengers and X-Men have realized they are on the same side– against Cyclops and the Phoenix Five. Hope and Logan have a chat and she asks if he loved Jean Grey. “We all did,” he initially cops out, but then admits, “But yeah, me most especially,... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Phantom Lady’ #1
Jennifer Knight is the daughter of Harry Knight, the Daily Planet’s prize crime journalist… that is until he and his wife were killed after he threatened to expose the Benders, a powerful crime family. Jennifer has vowed to carry on his work both as a journalist... -
Comic Book Review: ‘I, Vampire’ #12
The war between the vampires, the zombie/mummy Van Helsings and the hybrid vampire/zombie/mummies from the nearby town culminates here with the arrival of Stormwatch. Things get dire, however when one supporting player switches sides and Andrew seems to lose all of his magical... -
Wolverine’s Origin Gets Tweaked AGAIN! SPOILERS!
‘Wolverine’ #312, written by Jeph Loeb and featuring art by Simone Bianchi features the return of Sabretooth and another former adversary, Remus. It is also packed with startling revelations! (Courtesy of Bleedingcool.com.) Please don’t read any further... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Justice League Dark’ #12
Last issue, ended with a shocking betrayal– the JLD’s newest member, Doctor Mist turned on John Constantine and joined Felix Faust. This issue opens with a scene that explains why– his wife died and he wants to bring her back. (That is a terrible idea, jussayin’.) ... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Astonishing X-Men’ #53
After Northstar’s wedding, Wolverine was blown in half by former X-Man Karma. He’s still recovering this issue, tended to by The Beast and Cecelia Reyes. Wolverine insists on following up on their lead, Hatchi Industries, so Gambit, Iceman and Northstar confront... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Danger Girl/G.I. Joe’ #2
This issue flashes back a couple of days, shedding light on the Joes’ mission in the Baltic Sea, where Deep Six locates some sunken Nazi missiles beneath the waves. This cuts back to the present, when Scarlett and Flint have been captured by Cobra. (See last issue.) ... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Batman Incorporated’ #3
Batman revives his gangster alter ego Matches Malone and attempts to get an “in” into criminal organization Leviathan which is taking over Gotham’s underworld by meeting with pint-sized crook Small Fry, but things don’t look to be easy. Meanwhile, the... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan’ #1
One of the most enigmatic characters from ‘The Watchmen,’ the god-like Dr. Manhattan steps onto the stage in this opening issue of his prequel miniseries. The issue essentially recaps his origin and elements from the parent miniseries, with further commentary by the... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Revival’ #2
The Cypress sisters recover from their near-death encounter with one of the Revivers – people who have come back from the dead. (See last issue.) Younger sister Martha revealed to her sister Dana that she was, in fact, a Reviver herself. She was murdered, but she doesn’t... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Birds of Prey’ #12
Last issue, Poison Ivy revealed that the other Birds of Prey had been poisoned and that if they died, they would set off a pandemic that would wipe out all human life on the planet. They were forced to aid Ivy on her environmental terrorism until they could sort out another plan.... -
Comic Book Review: ‘Wonder Woman’ #12
Apollo has decided that he will take the throne of Zeus, but one thing stands in his way… Wonder Woman. Artemis steps in to challenge the Amazon, with Diana tossing aside her bulletproof bracelets at one point, since they were originally gifted to her by Artemis. Meanwhile,...






















