About Jason Motes

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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

  • Comic Book Review – Aquaman #19

    Posted Saturday, May 4th, 2013 10:00 am GMT -4 by
    The biggest news this issue, is the updating of another classic Aquaman supporting cast member, Topo.  Oh you know Topo!  He’s Aquaman’s octopus, but he’s been re-invented quite a bit here.  Arthur is still having trouble adapting to the role as Atlantis’...
  • Geoff Johns and Jeff LeMire Discuss “Trinity War”

    Posted Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 02:13 pm GMT -4 by
    In July, DC will launch the biggest New 52 event yet, with Trinity War, which focuses on DC’s traditional “Trinity”– Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman (two of which recently began dating)– as well as the Trinity of Sin– The Phantom Stranger,...
  • Mattel Announces Two SDCC Exclusives

    Posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 04:00 pm GMT -4 by
    Take a look at these upcoming San Diego Comic-Con exclusives otherwise known as “Well, I guess I have to pay double for that on eBay.”  As exciting as the prospect of getting new toys as part of lines we already obsessively collect is, there are only so many tickets...
  • So Michael Bay Ruined The Transformers Toys As Well

    Posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 10:00 am GMT -4 by
    I’m not sure when the last time you tried to transform a Transformer toy was, and while the franchise isn’t my absolute favorite, I simply had to buy the Arcee toy when it came out after Transformers 2.  It is now a pink not-robot/not-motorcycle.  Even with the...
  • New Images Of Henry Cavill As Superman

    Posted Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 06:05 pm GMT -4 by
    As we inch closer to Man of Steel‘s June 14th release, DC and Warner Brothers are releasing more and more promotional material in anticipation, hopefully in order to drum up excitement for this high-stakes film, which holds in it’s hands the future of possible movies...
  • ‘Superman: Unbound’ Showcases Superman And Lois’ Evolving Relationship In Three New Video Clips

    Posted Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 10:00 am GMT -4 by
    The upcoming DVD/BluRay release Superman: Unbound features an epic confrontation between the Man of Steel and Brainiac, the evil android responsible for the destruction of Krypton, Kal-El’s planet of origin.  The cover depicts a pretty angry looking Superman, his eyes...
  • Comic Book Review – Superman #19

    Posted Saturday, April 27th, 2013 04:00 pm GMT -4 by
    When confronted with super powerful villains, Allysun and The Sunturians, Superman must use his whits to defeat them. However, these efforts result in Superman running late for Lois Lane’s housewarming party, which results in Diana Prince (Wonder Woman) arriving before...
  • Comic Book Review – Justice League Dark #19

    Posted Saturday, April 27th, 2013 01:00 pm GMT -4 by
    John Constantine narrowly avoids an assassination attempt by the Cult of the Cold Flame.  Elsewhere, Deadman secretly meets with Steve Trevor, whom the heroes seemingly split from for good last issue.  Their meeting is brief, as Deadman takes off suddenly whens something supernatural...
  • Comic Book Review – Young Avengers #4

    Posted Saturday, April 27th, 2013 12:00 pm GMT -4 by
    The Young Avengers have been captured by Mother, an alien parasite that Wiccan accidentally brought to Earth when he tried to return Hulkling’s mother to life.  Instead, Mother took over Billy’s parents too.  Now, joined by America Chavez and Loki, the team has...
  • Comic Book Review: Katana #3

    Posted Saturday, April 27th, 2013 11:00 am GMT -4 by
    Gotham City villain, Killer Croc heads west to Los Angeles to acquire Katana’s magical blade for an undisclosed motive.  Meanwhile, Katana continues her mission against the Japanese American crime world, overhearing one drunk gang members plans.  After losing to Coil...
  • “Futurama” is Cancelled… Again

    Posted Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 03:16 pm GMT -4 by
    On Monday, Comedy Central announced that this season, the show’s seventh, would be the last for cult favorite “Futurama.”  This marks the second time the animated series has faced the ax, having originated on Fox in 1999 and airing on that network until...
  • Top Ten Eco-Friendly Comic Book Characters

    Posted Monday, April 22nd, 2013 04:00 pm GMT -4 by
    In honor of Earth Day, we’d like to go green and showcase some of the most pro-environment super beings from the pages of comics and beyond.  Some may even take things to the extreme, but they all have the Earth’s best interest at heart.  So without further ado,...
  • Comic Book Review: Wonder Woman #19

    Posted Sunday, April 21st, 2013 11:00 am GMT -4 by
    Apollo and the other children of Zeus refuse to give up their quest, believing that Zola’s child will indeed murder one of them and seize his throne.  (Myself, I think that’s a misdirection.  Someone will seize a throne, not necessarily that of Olympus.)  In London...
  • Comic Book Review: Sword of Sorcery #7

    Posted Saturday, April 20th, 2013 08:00 pm GMT -4 by
    Last issue, John Constantine tricked Amaya into accepting Eclipso into Nilaa and the evil sorcerer wasted no time, slaying Lady Senshee of the House of Citrine, the record-keepers of Nilaa.  Her vast knowledge then passed to her daughter Ingvie, quickly growing into Amaya’s...
  • Comic Book Review: Vibe #3

    Posted Saturday, April 20th, 2013 06:00 pm GMT -4 by
    Cisco is starting to notice the cracks in A.R.G.U.S.’ facade when they send him to capture the “dangerous criminal” Kid Flash from the Teen Titans.  Vibe has only ever fired vibrational bursts, but now they expect him to push himself and sever Kid Flash’s...