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Author: Nathan Marchand
Nathan Marchand is a writer and podcaster from Indiana. He studied writing at both Taylor University Fort Wayne and Purdue University Fort Wayne, earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. His first novel, the military science fiction tale Pandora’s Box, was published in 2010. He has previously co-authored the kaiju novella Destroyer with Nick and Natasha Hayden and Timothy Deal. He is the host of several podcasts, including The Monster Island Film Vault, which includes both film discussions and audiodrama segments, Henshin Men, and The Power Trip: A Journey through the Power Rangers Franchise. The MIFV website is www.monsterislandfilmvault.com and his author website is www.nathanjsmarchand.com.
UNLEASH!: A Review of the Kickstarter Comic ‘Nebulon: Knight of Justice’ #1
TokUSA Studios returns after a hiatus to launch their first full-length title, Nebulon: Knight of […]
Ultra Academy UNITE!: A Review of “Beware the Baleful Baltan”
Ultraman is celebrating his 60th anniversary by taking the world—especially America—by storm. After decades of […]
The Man, the Myth, the Model Maker: The Ray Harryhausen Exhibit at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum
“I was thinking of going to the Harryhausen exhibit in Kalamazoo tomorrow and seeing if […]
Zord-zilla: A Review of Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers II #5
The final issue was delayed two weeks, which ruined what would’ve been some perfect “Ranger […]
It’s Catch-Up Time: A Review of ‘Godzilla vs. MMPR II’ #3-4
My apologies for falling behind on my Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers II coverage, […]
His Mother DO Really Love Him: A Review of “Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers II” #2
The Teenagers with Attitude ramp up their battle with the King of the Monsters in […]
Review: The World of Nebulon + Interview with Creator James Santana of TokUSA Studios
The World of Nebulon is aptly named because its four short stories/excerpts give readers a taste of the burgeoning universe Santana, co-writer Hunter van Lierop, artist Gaspar Flores, and colorist Carmine “CJ” Billotto are creating.
Electric Boogaloo: A Review of Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers II #1
‘It’s skreonkin’ time! With Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in theaters and DC/Legendary Comics’ Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong winding down, IDW and BOOM! Studios (the publishers of Godzilla and Power Ranger comics, respectively) have collaborated once again in this sequel to their popular 2022 crossover Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers.
King Ceasar Country: The History and Culture of Okinawa
Nathan Marchand dives into the history of Okinawa, the home of King Ceasar!