As Director of Talent Relations and talent scout at Marvel Comics for ten years, Rickey Purdin has been at the forefront of onboarding and cultivating new artistic talent at the House of Ideas.
Prior to Marvel, he was in Editorial at DC Comics on titles such as Superman, Batman and Multiversity. Rickey began his career in comics on staff at Wizard Magazine, where his role as Entertainment Editor covered television and film for the fan-favorite publication.
For nearly ten years, Stranger Things has defined modern geek culture. What started as a mysterious ’80s-inspired Netflix series grew into a worldwide fandom filled with cosplay, collectibles, fan theories and unforgettable characters. With Stranger Things Season 5, that journey is coming to an end, and Hawkins is preparing for its final stand.
Pandora is calling once again. This month, the world of Avatar expands in a big way! Not only on the silver screen, but also in gaming. Read everything about it here!
From groundbreaking sequels to bold original IPs, this year’s event showcased the incredible range of talent shaping the future of games. Read all about it now!