2019-07-27 02:17
Last year I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing The Book of Luka. It was an exciting and violent comic about a world taken over by demons. The artwork was great and the story was a… Read More
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2019-07-27 01:59
One of my favorite parts about first issues is the mystery. The creators can’t give the whole story away. It would be foolish for anyone to try to fit an entire story into the firs… Read More
2019-07-27 01:03
Stick figures are often seen as the most basic level of drawing imaginable. The human form is reduced to just a few lines. This may be great for playing hangman, but stick figures can ne… Read More
2019-07-23 01:44
In the world of arguement and debate, there are many logical fallacies that are thrown around. These arguments may sound great in the heat of the debate.
However, logical fallacies d… Read More
2019-07-20 19:55
As a musician, I have played a lot of gigs in my life. Luckily, most of these shows went off without a hitch. There were a few broken strings and cables here and there, but nothing serio… Read More
2019-07-20 19:45
When we hear the phrase “political cartoon”, we often think of single-panel caricatures of political figures. The concepts are displayed through high-level symbolism and over… Read More
2019-07-20 19:03
About Crossbones
Crossbones #1 is written by JD Gonzales. The art is by Roman Gubsky. There is currently one issue of the comic which premiered on February 27th of 2019. The book is p… Read More
2019-07-20 18:50
The motions and expressions of the human body is incredibly important to communication.This is why there is just something off putting about pale and emotionless faces. We see this in h… Read More
2019-07-20 18:41
About Harbor Moon
Harbor Moon is written by Ryan Colucci and Dikran Omekian. The art is by Pawel Sambor. The series premiered in 2010. It was originally a graphic novel, but is now be… Read More
2019-07-20 01:37
Murray Rothbard is a famous economist and political thinker. He is most widely known for his contributions to libertarianism, and the anarcho-capitalist movement. Rothbard opposed the go… Read More
2019-07-20 01:21
Schenectady is the name of a city and county in Upstate New York. The city of Schenectady, along with Albany and Troy, helps make up the Capital District of New York.
The word Schene… Read More
2019-07-19 01:20
Happy Friday! This week we are talking to comic creator and filmmaker Andre Owens. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
An Interview With Andre Owens
Aaron Iara: Thank you for taking… Read More
2019-07-16 02:31
This is a spoiler-free Caged Birds issue 1 review.
Having passion for an activity, hobby, or career can shape our entire lives. It affects how we spend our energy and resources. It ha… Read More
2019-07-16 01:00
This is a spoiler-free After Life issue 1 review.
Though I do not think about my own expiration often, death is a common theme in my choice of entertainment. I die in video games. I… Read More
2019-07-16 00:31
This is a spoiler-free review of John the Swamp Dude.
I have been watching a lot of older cartoons and shows this week. My wife and I have been rewatching Daria on Hulu. Pluto TV rec… Read More
2019-07-08 23:54
It is finally here. The day I have been dreading. Today was the final issue of The Walking Dead Comic book series.
I have been reading this series since somewhere in the 90s (th… Read More
2019-07-05 12:10
I have had a beard as long as I can remember, well, as long as I have been able to grow one. There were a few teenage years where I had to shave due to working in food service. Other tha… Read More
2019-07-05 11:49
I have always been intrigued by the steampunk aesthetic, but I have never really delved into the genre all that much. Like a lot of gamers, I grew up playing a lot of FInal Fantasy which… Read More
2019-07-05 11:42
My dog passed away a few weeks ago. Myrtle was a warrior. After surviving Hurricane Katrina she moved to New York. She was then hit by a car and surrendered to the veterinarian. That is… Read More
2019-07-05 11:34
Sometimes life can throw a curve ball at you. Bad things happen to you and those you love. Opportunities end not being as fulfilling as you would like them to be. Don’t get me wron… Read More
2019-07-04 23:25
You can’t just become a vigilante hero. I mean, you can, but you will probably have a bad time. Learning to fight crime takes strength and patience and dedication. We can’t all b… Read More
2019-07-04 22:48
Memory is tricky. We view the past based on the big moments, good or bad. The boring and mundane days are long forgotten. This shifts our perspective. We see segments of our past as an a… Read More
2019-07-04 22:37
Halloween may be over, but the darkness never ends at the Iara household. Dark stories, horror movies, and creepy art are a staple of our entertainment aesthetic. Don’t get me wron… Read More
2019-07-04 22:16
This week I got to speak with the hosts of Podcast, Period. Ben and David are two funny and smart guys. I hope you enjoy today’s discussion. If you want more, check out my guest ap… Read More
2019-07-04 22:14
This week I got to speak with the talented comic book creator Pat Higgins. Pat is a graphic designer from Delaware. I recently reviewed his comic The Family. I hope you enjoy our convers… Read More
2019-07-02 01:39
Over the past few years I have developed an appreciation for short or one –page comics. It all started when a friend of mine introduced me to the Tapas app. Having access to short… Read More
2019-07-02 01:29
I have been feeling nostalgic about cartoons this week. My cable service is now running a free trial of the many variations of Nickelodeon. I spent a portion of my free time this week re… Read More
2019-07-02 01:19
Things are not always what they seem. Though this phrase is vague and cliché, it does hold a bit of truth. Our expectations are fueled by our biased views of the world. We pad our… Read More
2019-06-26 01:45
Happy New Comic Book Day! Wednesday is the best day of the week because we all get something new to read. More importantly, this is a special week. It is double interview week, and we ha… Read More
2019-06-23 23:36
The late and amazing Rod Serling once said “There is nothing in the dark that isn’t there when the lights are on.” There is one thing that isn’t available in the… Read More
2019-06-23 17:11
About The Family
The Family is a tech horror graphic novel created by Pat Higgins. The book is self-published. Pat Higgins is an award-winning cartoonist from Delaware. His other… Read More
2019-06-23 02:03
Inktober is starting in a few weeks, and I have been practicing my inking skills in preparation. I can’t wait to see all of the talented and creative illustrations that artists wil… Read More
2019-06-23 01:51
I wish my dog would fight crime. Hell, I wish she would fight anything other than me. While I love our wrestling times, she plays very rough. It would be great. We could roam the country… Read More
2019-06-23 01:39
Adventure Van Issue 1 Review
Adventure Van is written by Michael McMillian. Television fans may know McMillian from a variety of programs. Michael played Steve Newlin on HBO’s T… Read More
2019-06-22 23:36
This is a spoiler-free Doghead Review.
Autumn is coming. Stores are already beginning to stock Halloween supplies. Needless to say, I am getting a bit excited. The feelings have put m… Read More
2019-06-21 01:48
Sorry for being late on this review! I wanted to review it the week it came out, but there are only twenty-four hours in each day. It takes me about 20 minutes to read an issue of a comi… Read More
2019-06-21 01:29
Humans may be physically diverse, but there are a few aspects of our bodies that we all share. We get older. We get into accidents. Our bones break and our skin ruptures. There is blood… Read More
2019-06-21 01:00
One of the most important aspects of horror stories is the element of mystery. Typically, much of the action occurs before we know the antagonist’s true motives. This is part of wh… Read More
2019-06-17 01:58
My wife and I have been on a big horror/thriller kick lately. We saw The First Purge in theaters. We recently binged the first season of Slasher and rewatched the first few Child’s… Read More
2019-06-13 09:25
NOTE: This article was previously a guide for 2018 but has been recently updated.
Inktober is just around the corner! It may be my favorite part about October (besides Halloween of c… Read More
2019-06-13 01:23
The newest iteration of Five Night’s At Freddy’s was released a few weeks ago. All of the fans are looking for the secrets hidden within the game. Some are trying to beat the… Read More
2019-06-13 01:08
We love science fiction because we like seeing the world in a different light. We enjoy pondering about the future or other parts of the universe. There is a lot we haven’t discove… Read More
2019-06-12 01:55
This is a spoiler-free Hell High review.
There is something special about folklore. The tales told often speak to universal truths and feelings we have as a society. We all understan… Read More
2019-06-12 01:35
This is a spoiler-free Virginny review.
Summer is here and everyone is coming out of their houses to do yard work, play games, and exercise. Since I live in the Northeast, this is a… Read More
2019-06-12 01:19
This is a spoiler-free review of Lanky Legs.
I love the horror genre because I want it to be Halloween all the time. I want skulls and blood to run through the streets (plastic of co… Read More
2019-06-06 16:14
WARNING: There are spoilers in this Walking Dead 192 Review
The Walking Dead Issue 192 Summary and Review
Summary
It is a sad day, but we knew it was coming. We have spent the last… Read More
2019-06-06 10:48
I hope everyone had a great week! I am posting this a bit early because I am going on vacation for a few days. I will let you know all about it when I get back!
This week I got to spe… Read More
2019-06-02 14:32
Cornrows Issue 1 Review
About Cornrows
Cornrows Part 1: There Are No more Heroes is written by Brian Hawkins. The artwork is by Marcio Loerzer with coloring by D. Forrest Fox. The inki… Read More
2019-05-31 03:38
Happy Friday! Today is the end of another month, and what a crazy month it was. Running a website is difficult and there are a lot of variables to take into account. I always do my best to m… Read More
2019-05-29 23:51
About Something Real Issue 3
Something Real is written by Joey Turnage. The artwork is by Ian Miller. The coloring was done by Fredrik Mattsson.
There are currently three issues o… Read More
2019-05-27 00:20
Creed Bratton is one of the most enigmatic figures on The Office. Not much is known about him. His dealings seem shady and criminal. It may not even be his real identity.
Below you w… Read More
2019-05-27 00:19
About The Seer Chronicles Issue 1
The Seer Chronicles is written by Greg Moquin. The art is by Ricardo Bastos with coloring by Febri Ferdian. The lettering is by Dillon Mysliwiec. The… Read More
2019-05-24 10:12
This week I got to speak with the talented Lucas James Culshaw. Lucas is a concept artist for television, movies, and music videos. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Aaron Iara: Tha… Read More
2019-05-19 22:45
Let’s kick off the week with an interview! Today I get to speak with Eric Borden of the excellent comic series Scrimshaw. This book is really great. It has an excellent art style and a… Read More
2019-05-17 01:40
I love Sean Price. He is one of my all time favorite hip hop artists. His passing was a big blow to the hip hop community, especially for underground artists.
What I love most a… Read More
2019-05-14 15:39
We are hitting 200 posts! I can’t believe how far we have come in the past two years. To do something special, I wanted to let you all ask me questions and learn a little bit more… Read More
2019-05-14 13:37
Not all apps are created equal. Some of them add great value to your life in terms of productivity. Others will provide endless fun and entertainment. Every app on your phone has purpose… Read More
2019-05-14 12:33
Warning: There are spoilers in this Nailbiter Review
About Nailbiter
Nailbiter is written by Joshua Williamson. The art is by Mike Henderson. The series originally premiered in May of… Read More
2019-05-14 01:15
Warning: There are spoilers in this Nailbiter Review
About Nailbiter
Nailbiter is written by Joshua Williamson. The art is by Mike Henderson. The series originally premiered in May… Read More
2019-05-14 00:39
Dundie Award Ideas
Grab your colleagues and head over to your closest Chili’s! It is time for our favorite award ceremony based on our favorite television series, The Office. … Read More
2019-05-10 00:49
This week I got to talk to the talented Travis Gibb of the comic book Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!
Head over to For The Love Of Ind… Read More
2019-05-08 10:32
We are hitting 200 posts! I can’t believe how far we have come in the past two years. To do something special, I wanted to let you all ask me questions and learn a little bit more… Read More
2019-05-05 12:59
Walking Dead Issue 4 Summary
The Walking Dead #4 opens at night. Rick is going to talk to Shane, who is currently on guard duty. Rick wants to move the camp to a safer location. … Read More
2019-05-05 11:48
Warning: There are spoilers in this Nailbiter Issue 3 Review
About Nailbiter
Nailbiter is written by Joshua Williamson. The art is by Mike Henderson. The series originally premiere… Read More
2019-05-05 01:39
Today is a big day and I have a lot of things to say to a lot of people.
To my wife: I love you, happy anniversary.
To Star Wars fans: May the 4th Be With You.
To comic boo… Read More
2019-05-03 01:37
This week I got to talk to the talented Kamil Skuza of the game studio EON46. The company recently released Rain Corp. Extreme Rescue Simulator. The game is currently available for Andro… Read More
2019-05-02 16:08
What Is Saffron
Saffron Spacetime Academy Adventures is written by Samuel George London. The comic is illustrated by Rosie Alexander. It is being published by Fair Spark Books. S… Read More
2019-05-02 02:35
Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Issue 191.
The Walking Dead 191 – The Last Stand
Issue 191 of The Walking Dead came out on 5/1/2019 and is entitl… Read More
2019-05-01 01:07
What is Human Evolution: Rise of Mankind?
Human Evolution: Rise of Mankind is a science-fiction hybrid idle game and clicker game. Players advance life across the galaxy by combining… Read More
2019-04-30 10:00
Those of you who read Effective Nerd regularly know that I love a good collection clicker game. In fact, the majority of games and apps I have reviewed on this website have been for clic… Read More
2019-04-29 00:40
One of the reasons why I love independent media and art is because it is made by real people. It is not backed by big companies, or tailored based on millions of dollars of market r… Read More
2019-04-26 00:33
Today marks a very special day in the history of Effective Nerd. I get to talk to another Aaron. The name Aaron peaked in the mid 1990s. There aren’t a lot of us out there.
Aaron O… Read More
2019-04-23 00:36
“I be the manager, road manager and call handler/booking agent, choreographer and tour planner/I be the VP of marketing and promotions/producer and arranger with a range of emotions/an… Read More
2019-04-20 16:33
About Giant Days
Giant Days is written by John Allison. The artwork is by Lissa Treiman. The comic is a slice of life comedy. The series is based on John Allison’s webcomic Bad… Read More
2019-04-17 01:26
For The Love Of Indie is a podcast for independent, small press, and creator-owned comic books.
I have always wanted to run my own website. However, I was always too anxious and bash… Read More
2019-04-14 02:06
The Walking Dead #3 Summary
Issue three of The Walking Dead picks up exactly where issue two left off. Rick has just been reunited with Lori and Carl at their camp outside of Atlanta… Read More
2019-04-14 00:47
The Walking Dead Issue 2 Summary
Issue two of The Walking Dead starts with Rick on his way to Atlanta to find his family. He seems to be having a hard time keeping the car running. No… Read More
2019-04-14 00:15
Being an independent artists means you also have to manage the other aspects of your artistic career. Not only are you the creator, you are also the marketing team, the customer service… Read More
2019-04-12 00:46
This week I got to speak with the talented comic creator Omaha Perez. They, along with Tony Talbert, are responsible for the creation of a comic called Lost Angeles. I had an awesome time r… Read More
2019-04-12 00:00
Warning: There are spoilers in this Nailbiter Review
About Nailbiter
Nailbiter is written by Joshua Williamson. The art is by Mike Henderson. The series originally premiered in May… Read More
2019-04-11 01:33
Emcee Graffiti is a hip hop artist from Albany, New York. Over the span of his hip hop career, Emcee Graffiti has made a name in rapping, production, and beat boxing. I have seen him per… Read More
2019-04-09 18:41
Warning: Please note that there are spoilers in this Walking Dead 169 review.
The issue opens up with Carl and Lydia sitting by Andrea’s grave. Carl tells Lydia the story… Read More
2019-04-09 18:21
Details
Deadly Class issue 3 is written by Rick Remender. The art is by Wesley Craig and Lee Loughridge. It was published on March 26th of 2014.
This issue is collected in De… Read More
2019-04-09 12:57
Warning: There are spoilers in this Walking Dead Issue 170 Review
The Walking Dead is back with issue 170! We have one group on their way to Ohio to meet the mysterious people on the… Read More
2019-04-05 01:44
Ill Conscious is a hip hop artist from Baltimore, Maryland. I am very grateful that he took the time to speak with me this week.
I first heard of Ill Conscious through Instagram. I w… Read More
2019-04-03 22:52
I have been blogging for almost a year and a half. Last week I had my first somewhat-viral experience. Once of my Pinterest pins about The Walking Dead blew up after last week’s episod… Read More
2019-04-03 22:40
Warning: There are spoilers in this Walking Dead 1 Review.
Welcome to my Walking Dead Reviews! I have been current on the series for a long time. If you frequent this website then y… Read More
2019-04-03 22:27
Warning: There are spoilers in this Walking Dead #190 Review
The Walking Dead is back with issue 190! I can’t believe how far this series has come. I hope you have been enjoying… Read More
2019-04-03 10:55
This is a spoiler-free review of There is a Bridge from the upcoming Local Haunts Anthology.
This book is currently on Kickstarter! Make sure you pledge and help make this comic come to… Read More
2019-04-02 00:36
Warning: This article contains spoilers for both The Walking Dead comic series and television show.
Who doesn’t love Lori Grimes? She left her comatose husband Rick for dead whi… Read More
2019-04-01 23:54
Warning: There are spoilers in this Nailbiter Review
About Nailbiter
Nailbiter is a comic book series written by Joshua Williamson. The art is by Mike Henderson. The series origina… Read More
2019-03-29 02:30
This week I got to speak with the awesome and talented hip hop artist Shyste. I have seen him perform many times and his shows never disappoint. On top of that, he is a great guy and I alway… Read More
2019-03-28 00:51
Warning: There are spoilers in this Walking Dead 171 summary and review.
The Walking Dead is back with issue 171! There is a lot going on and I am excited to see what happens Will the… Read More
2019-03-28 00:51
Warning: There are spoilers in this Walking Dead 171 summary and review.
The Walking Dead is back with issue 171! There is a lot going on and I am excited to see what happens Will the… Read More
2019-03-25 18:18
I will be honest, I have had a bit of “bloggers block” lately. A lot has been going on in my life and I have had to make the most out of my time. Don’t get me wrong, wr… Read More
2019-03-23 17:51
What is Cat Evolution Clicker?
Cat Evolution Clicker is a science-fiction hybrid idle/combination game. Players advance life across the galaxy by combining cats and kittens. Play… Read More
2019-03-23 12:13
What is Alien Evolution: Species Evolving?
Alien Evolution: Species Evolving is a science-fiction hybrid idle/combination game. Players advance life across the galaxy by combinin… Read More
2019-03-22 01:42
Happy Friday! This week I got to talk to the incredibly talented Nicholas Garcia of the comic book series Project Magus. I think this comic has a great concept and its very interesting. I ho… Read More
2019-03-22 01:42
Happy Friday! This week I got to talk to the incredibly talented Nick Garcia of the comic book series Project Magus. I think this comic has a great concept and its very interesting. I hope y… Read More
2019-03-19 22:39
I have been working on cleaning the garage at my house. We do a lot of online shopping and receive many packages in the mail. However, we only have one recycling bin that gets emptied we… Read More
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