Nutshell: A must for anyone who wants a quick-n-easy education on the DC universe. Fan favorites and superheroes the norms probably never heard of are given their 15 minutes of fame. Like any anthology, in order to truly enjoy it you should probably savor it bit by bit. But otherwise it’s a damn good read. And dammit Pak, you made me cry. Grade: A-
Story: Like beginnings of things? Well step right up; Volume 1 tells you about Superman, Dick Grayson, Supergirl, Batman, Aquaman, Starfire, Green Lantern, Batwoman, Red Robin, Harley Quinn, Green Arrow and Damian al Ghul-Wayne. Got all that? You will.
Thoughts: Y’all had me at Conner and Palmiotti y’all. Throw in Lemire, Greg Pak and waaaay too many other top-notch talent to list here (because I’m lazy), and Secret Origins is looking like a series that wants to blow you away.
Plenty of alt-version cover/full-page art, and Lee Bermejo’s colors and inks are magnificent. Does it look like a thinly veiled anatomy and phys class? Yes. Does that kind of attention to detail make my nerd brain implode with delight? Also yes. The art within each issue is beautiful too. But it’s also a look at all types of styles, from Golden Age clarity to Silver Age pulpy fade. Add in some Bronze Age hyper-detail and a bit of today’s modern sketch/angular vibe. The editors of Volume 1 take readers through the ages of art while telling tales. It’s an excellent way to organize these stories.
Kim Wilson: Tea with Jane Austen
Guillermo del Toro films are always highly anticipated, and rightly so. Folks have been buzzing about his newest, Crimson Peak, for awhile now. The cast, which includes Charlie Hunnam, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska! The amazing set design, costuming and cinematography! The spooky premise kept under wraps! Well, here’s a peek at the new trailer, and it doesn’t disappoint.
Happy Valentine’s Day weekend! Or, if you’re like me and are an unrepentant styling nerd, happy post-MUAHS awards day! This year’s winners are not only well done, they’re super popular too: 
What’s he doing? And, more importantly, who’s he doing it to? I know, I wanna know too! And I kinda want his sunglass/goggles. They look perfect for the current round of snow days on the East Coast.
Want a feel-good movie to fend off the winter chill? Well, the lovely and talented PR folks have helped out on that score. McFarland, USA is based on a true story about kids overcoming the odds. Warming your heart yet? Well here’s the synopsis:
No, The DUFF hasn’t already spawned a sequel. But there’s another screening, 
Atomic Fangirl 