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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DC Could Use Unproduced Feature Scripts In Their Animated Universe
DC Comics Chief Creative Officer, Geoff Johns, spoke to Collider who questioned him about the possibility of digging into the vault to dredge up some of the old pitches and scripts for various live action features that wound up never being made and making them into animated... -
Kevin Feige Reveals What’s In Store For Marvel’s Cinematic Universe
Entertainment Weekly is showcasing Iron Man 3 stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr on its cover this week, as the highly anticipated sequel arrived over the weekend. Following up the universally beloved Avengers, all eyes were on this flick to see if it could maintain... -
Warner Brothers Halts Kickstarter for Cancelled DC Fan Favorite Animated Shows
It’s official. Warner Brothers has squashed any hope of a Kickstarter-style campaign spearheaded by SMGO.tv to drum up grass roots fan support to revive Young Justice: Invasion and Green Lantern: The Animated Series, two cartoon programs that struck an emotional chord... -
Comic Book Review – The Movement #1
Inspired by our modern society, especially the Occupy Movement, The Movement are disenfranchised young heroes with out-there powers, who represent the 99% and are going after corrupt government and corporate institutions. Writer Gail Simone described the book this way: It’s... -
Comic Book Review – Earth 2 #12
The past few issues have established Khalid Ben-Hassin as the new Doctor Fate. Finally, here he cuts loose, battling Wotan in the skies above Boston. Green Lantern and Hawkgirl are investigating the death of Sam, GL’s boyfriend in China, but the mystical energy that... -
Comic Book Review – The Walking Dead – Free Comic Book Day 2013
Comprised of reprints of rare “origin” stories and an original short starring Tyreese, The Walking Dead is Image’s no-brainer selection for its Free Comic Book Day offering, cashing in on the success of the TV series and embellishing the experience for newcomers... -
Comic Book Review – Worlds’ Finest: Huntress & Power Girl #12
Power Girl finally ditches her yoga suit and is the first character in the New 52 to return to her classic costume.(for that move) Okay kidding. While Earth 2 is plagued by Steppenwolf, Karen Starr (Power Girl) has been sparring with rival Michael Holt, even though Holt vanished... -
Comic Book Review – Aquaman #19
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...






















