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The Black Vortex - Alpha cover by Ed McGuinnes and Justin Ponsor

The saga begins here!

It's one last hit out for the X-Men and Guardians of the Galaxy before Secret Wars envelopes the Marvel Universe. If our heroes aren't successful in staving off disaster from Mr. Knife and the Slaughter Lords, then there may not be a universe to left to fall into for the next major Marvel event.

"The Black Vortex" has been hyped up enough to have a certain amount of expectations as a large crossover event, and it is issue heavy. Consider the list on the back page of each issue of the event, which reveals a total of 13 issues. Given this, does the Alpha issue deliver on the hype?

Ultimately you will be the judge, but as far as the setup goes, this feels like it is missing some back story. The events immediately proceeding this issue have been built up in Sam Humphries's story from The Legendary Star-Lord series. While you certainly can jump straight into the event from this issue, the context is glossed over so quickly that it has to be compromised in some way. However, in the writer's defense, we get to see a good deal of action and he does have to incorporate two large teams of Marvel heroes and one made up of villains within the confines of this single issue.

A Celestial stands on Viscardi

Humphries delves into a story that is full of action and intrigue. Important plot points are carefully revealed early on, including the origin of the Black Vortex, a mirror-like object that unleashes the cosmic power within any individual who submits to it. It is great to see Humphries show solid character performances. Many of the characters of the All-New X-Men, Jean Grey School and Guardians of the Galaxy have strong individual personalities, so to see each have their unique voice come through is a triumph of coordination.

Failure breeds determination

The first part of this crossover event flows well through this issue. There is a deliberate pace that encompasses the various aspects. We have a slower, winding speed with Thane, Mr. Knife, and the Slaughter Lords at the beginning. As the issue ramps up, the X-Men are sped into place for a showdown with the Guardians of the Galaxy as the two teams must decide what to do with the Black Vortex. Meanwhile, the Slaughter Lords come to the fore again. The development of the story and manner in which it proceeds feels good; by the end of the issue, we are left hanging on the desperate actions of one of the Guardians, who is trying to resolve an unwinnable situation.

A lot of the pace and storytelling dynamics are also attributed to the art from Ed McGuinnes and Kris Anka. The pair have a division of pages, and at some points it seems to blur together. The artists have distinct styles, and the differences between them are a little jarring as they crossover in this issue. However, by the end it isn't a deal breaker. There is some wonderful art on show here. McGuinnes provides a great back story for the Black Vortex as an object of desire; there is a sense of him taking the establishing pages while Anka gets to finish off with the big action piece.

Anger at the Celestial will bring about an unexpected consequence

A highlight was the three-quarter page panel that depicts the reuniting of the X-Men and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Here Anka and Humphries insert the comic relief that is necessary to bring the serious galaxy-worrying event back to a grounded state. The final page is also another notable piece of the art, with a full-page splash showing a refined Gamora. The colors here are gorgeous to behold, as they are throughout this issue.

As soon as the issue opens it is easily recognizable that Marte Gracia is on point, even without glancing at the credits on the preceding page. However, when joined with Marcelo Maiolo, this is a strong colorist team that brings depth and weight to the issue. The pages shimmer with a vibrancy and hue that is so often found in the pages of Marvel's stories set in space. The colors pop in a sublime way and make this a very attractive issue to read.

Gaze into the mirror of power

"The Black Vortex: Alpha" issue feels like a good start to this event. It is not a perfect issue but a solid one nonetheless. With the artistic team on board, it delivers for the extra length and higher cover price. I hope the series keeps at least to the standard set here or gets better.

What did you like about this issue? Do you feel the setup has hit the mark? How did you like the art and colors? Tell us below or head over to the Fanboys Anonymous Facebook or Twitter and leave a comment. Make sure you come back for the next installment of "The Black Vortex" with Guardians of the Galaxy #24.

Nightcrawler #11 cover by Todd Nauck and Rachelle Rosenberg

Kids on the run!

Nightcrawler and Bloody Bess are racing to return Rico and Ziggy Karst, the captured students of the Jean Grey School, to safety. The Crimson Pirates are en route to deliver the students to the slave markets controlled by the despicable Voge.

What shapes up in this issue is a swashbuckling adventure that strikes at the heart of what Nightcrawler is all about as a character. There is action with a spattering of moralistic dilemmas that have to be overcome before we can see this story and series resolved.

As we have seen throughout this series, writer Chris Claremont has imprinted his own unique style that was so well established in previous runs on X-Men books. There are moments of forced dialogue and some cheesy one-liners, but all of this is typical of the writer. As such, it was good to see Claremont clarify early on the little lover's tangle played up in the previous issue. It is certainly evident that he considers the story from different angles, and so we have some carefully considered, if not convenient, explanations from the characters about their intentions, powers, or the general plot points that may pop out to readers.

There are some interesting aspects of art from Todd Nauck in this issue. The boarder art, with the auction figures and head shots were a nice distraction, although I am not sure what purpose it provided to enhancing the reading experience. At one point, I felt the encroaching art of the slave children heads was too close to the main interior art. It is an aesthetic decision from both the artist and the editorial team, and it is great to see something different being tried, but in an action-packed story such as this, it wasn't necessary.

A lovers tangle

Like Claremont, Nauck has continued to flavor the series with his own unique brand of art. His take on very recognizable X-Men characters has been bright and full of energy. It feels as though he has stayed true to his aims and purpose, seeking to introduce his take on some lesser known characters to a younger audience. This complements the encyclopedic knowledge that Claremont has in the X-Universe as we see some familiar characters, such as the Hounds and Warwolves, emerge in this issue.

Nightcrawler #11 and indeed the series itself wouldn't be what it is without the colors of the prolific Rachelle Rosenberg. There is a vibrancy and spark that is itself an attractive quality of this series. We get to see fight scenes in this issue jump to life as the color helps the reader fixate on the action. It feels like Rosenberg's colors are very complementary to the art style Nauck has brought to the fore. It is the uninterrupted run of the artistic team that has given endearment to Nightcrawler.

We are nearly at the end of the series; with one more issue Claremont, Nauck, and Rosenberg will wrap up Nightcrawler. It has so far been fun and played to the strengths of these artists. It will be slightly sad to see it go, but it will also feel fulfilled in a way.

The slave market of Voge

Nightcrawler was so spectacularly killed in X-Force #26 in 2010, that when he was brought back early in 2014 there was a certain amount of feeling and soul that returned to the X-Men of the Jean Grey School. Soon after, the death of Wolverine left its mark, but Nightcrawler continues to be a character of conscience, which is sorely needed among the X-Men. It will be interesting to see if any other solo X-Men books replace this one, but at least it was an enjoyable experience to read and with one more issue to go, I look forward to seeing how this story is wrapped up.

What do you think of Nightcrawler #11? Do you like where the story has taken us so far? How did you feel about the different boarder art in this issue? Tell us below or head over to the Fanboys Anonymous Facebook or Twitter and leave a comment. Make sure you come back next month for the final issue of this series.

Cyclops #10 cover by Alexander Lozano

When the going gets tough, the tough get sneaky…

There are twists and turns in this month's issue of Cyclops that lift the quality of the story to a more buccaneering level. It is great to see writer John Layman ramp up the action and set a course for collision as the characters fire broadsides at one another.

We are deep into this arc, so much so that there is only one more issue before the series intertwines into The Black Vortex event currently rampaging across the Marvel Universe space. Given the little time left until the remaining original X-Man from the past is joined with the rest of the other time-displaced members, will we see Cyclops emerge on the other side of the event? Only time (and some solicitations from Marvel) will tell.

Layman appears to be wrapping up the story in issue #10 only to blindside readers with a surprise twist at the end. The action is paced well, with some interspersed father-son bonding moments. By the time the issue concludes, you come out feeling hooked for the next issue. The good thing is that it is a fun ride to the end.

Much of this is to do with the pacing set out by Javier Garron's art. While I am still not the biggest fan of the art depiction, overcoming this is not difficult, as you let yourself be carried along in the story. I do like the action angles and shots that Garron selects to tell the story. There is a dynamism here that lends itself to the story.

Cyclops and Corsair run for the lives

As always Chris Sotomayor's colors are on point. They enhance the artwork to deliver feelings of space battle and pirate shenanigans that are dazzling and bright. Without Sotomayor, this book would not have held on for as long as it has. Couple this with the absolutely stunning cover art by Alexander Lozano, and it keeps me coming back to a book the hasn't lived up to expectations generally. I am slightly tempted to just take all the covers and start some sort of epic giant wall collage.

We are not alone here

As we move ever closer to The Black Vortex and Secret Wars I am intrigued to see what happens with this series. I like it, don't get me wrong; this issue is a stronger one than some of the other more recent issues, but ultimately I wouldn't miss it if it were to end. Like the Nighcrawler series, which is about to close, it has delivered on its mission statement. Without some more invigoration, it may be consigned to the soon-to-end Marvel Universe as an unmemorable space pirate jaunt.

What did you think of this weeks issue of Cyclops? Did you feel this is picking up as a series? What do you think of the covers? Tell us below or head over to the Fanboys Anonymous Facebook or Twitter and leave your mark there.

On episode 11 of the 4 Reel Movie Club podcast, Fanboys Anonymous members give their thoughts on four of the Oscar nominees for Best Picture (among other things) at the 87th Academy Awards in 2015.

Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular nation! Check out Episode 86 of The Dace Man Show with host Frank Ward! It's another Frank Take Over, and this time it's a complete Iowan Invasion! Join Frank Ward, Jefferson Brown, and Travis Sullivan as they take over The Dace Man Show in The Dace Man's hiatus!

What did the Iowan crew discuss this week on The Dace Man Show? Word from down on the corner is that they introduced some new segments. Also, the Iowan Crew discussed how great the state of Iowa really is as a jab at the usually dominant New Jersey crew.

With The Dace Man, Gibby, Nicholas Andrew, and Tricia all M.I.A. this week, anything goes. In one of the final shows of Frank broadcasting from his home state Iowa, the new team gives you a show to pay homage to the state of Iowa!

All that and more on this week The Dace Man Show!

As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course, the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case a comfy seat in front of your computer—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!


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Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular nation! Check out Episode 85 of The Dace Man Show with hosts Dace, Gibby, Nicholas Andrew, Frank Ward, and Patty McTitties!

::SPORTS NEWS::

• NHL rankings
• NFL SuperBowl!
• Spring Training is coming!
• Plus more

::WEIRD NEWS WITH GIBBY::

• He stiffed arm us.

::FRANK'S CORNER::

• Facts about Masturbation.

::ON CAPITAL HILL WITH NICK ANDREW::

• Chris Christie and Vaccinations a hot topic issue!

::CELEB NEWS::

• Dace brings you the hottest stories coming out of LA.

::Who Said It::


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Welcome to the latest edition of Making the Grade—a new review format segment here on Fanboys Anonymous where we break down the five major components of something and give it a score based on the standard report card lineup: A, B, C, D, and F for a total failure.

The next report card is for the latest film adaptation of the comic books from the mind of Mark Millar, entitled Kingsman: The Secret Service.

Kingsman: The Secret Service—directed by Matthew Vaughn; written by Jane Goldman (screenplay), Matthew Vaughn (screenplay), Mark Millar (comic book), Dave Gibbons (comic book); starring Taron Egerton (Gary 'Eggsy' Unwin), Colin Firth (Harry Hart / Galahad), Mark Strong (Merlin), Jonno Davies (Lee), Jack Davenport (Lancelot), Mark Hamill (Professor Arnold), Michael Caine (Arthur) and Samuel L. Jackson (Valentine).

CHARACTERS: B+

Our protagonist, Eggsy, is a fully fleshed out character in all of the ways that one could hope for. His journey makes sense and the conclusion is earned. Thankfully, he's also joined by several other colorful characters, which would seemingly be difficult, considering how so many of them are supposed to be stiff, emotionless drones. Colin Firth's Galahad is charming, Mark Strong proves that he doesn't always have to be the villain to be awesome, and Samuel L. Jackson is super fun to watch as the antagonist.

The only reason this film doesn't get an A+ or A– is because there are a good number of characters who really don't stand out from one another. Eggsy's friends are just his friends and nothing more, which also goes for the friends of his stepfather. Still, it isn't necessary for these characters to have any more traits than that, so it's forgivable.

ACTING: B

Is this a film with performances about which people will be talking for a lifetime? Of course not. However, even though it was a leap to think of Colin Firth as a badass or to trust that they would not overplay the trope of Sophie Cookson  as "the badass chick who can fight just as well as the men," these and the other characters were pulled off successfully. My point is, given the material and the type of movie they were going for, they achieved their goal.

VISUALS (FX, MAKEUP, COSTUMES, SETS): B–

There are only two slight hiccups when it comes to visuals. First, the fight scenes can sometimes feel a little as though they sped them up, which would be disappointing if that were the case. Second, the opening title sequence was a tad cheesy, although that may have been intentional to establish the tone of the film, so I'm willing to give that a pass.

Makeup was on point, as were the costumes. This film makes me want to go out and buy a new suit and an umbrella. For the most part, the sets are great, although the prison cells did come off somewhat cheap. Then again, there are several nods to old James Bond films throughout the movie, so this could easily have been a clever way to save on the budget and reference how Dr. No and the older Sean Connery films were guilty of these cheap sets as well.

MUSIC & SOUND: A

Once again, Henry Jackman proves that he knows how to balance an original score that works with serious action but also peppers in songs that can make the soundtrack lighter and make sure the fun doesn't get lost in the tension. If you're fond of the Kick-Ass music, you'll feel the same about this. The final fight scene was particularly well done, and the music is a huge reason why. Of course, the credit is shared with Matthew Margeson for his contributions to this part of the film.

TONE (ACTION, ROMANCE, COMEDY): A

If you hear that this is a film from the makers of Kick-Ass, you should know what you're getting into, as it is essentially the same tone balance.

ACTION: The fight scenes were awesome, gritty, and had the right mix of realism and fantasy. After all, this is a comic book movie and not a documentary.

COMEDY: Originally, I disliked Samuel L. Jackson's character having a lisp, as it felt like a forced joke. While I still think that is pretty much the only joke that doesn't fully land, I was pleased to see them address it full-on with a joke about the Brits in the film speaking so funny instead. Otherwise, every other joke in the movie had me smiling, chuckling, or laughing out loud.

ROMANCE: Admittedly, I'm disappointed that there wasn't more of a romance between Roxy and Eggsy. It was hinted at but never really established, not even ending with some triumphant kiss or anything of the sort. Then again, it did play up a different aspect of the spy genre, with the Princess Tilde character fulfilling a much more over-the-top version of what the Bond girls frequently boiled down to, so that scores points in the romance category alone.

FINAL GRADE: A

If you're asking me how much I enjoyed this movie, it's an A+. I LOVED it. However, this report card system is meant to judge things based on all merits, with a perfect A+ score going to something that should win Best Picture at the Academy Awards and also be entertaining to watch. This never will do the former, but it is certainly the latter. So far this year, I've watched nearly every movie nominated for the top prize at the Oscars, yet this is easily, hands down, without a doubt my favorite movie I've seen since January 1st. To be honest, this is my favorite movie I've seen in months, and I watch a lot of movies from a variety of different genres. I highly recommend this movie to anybody who is fond of this type of film. For those who would be turned off from the rated-R elements, you might as well skip it, but if that's not a deal breaker, don't skip out on this.

Greetings, Fanboys and Fangirls! This is Sam Lascio talking about some updates we've heard about the Marvel/Sony Spider-Man deal.

One of the things that people wondered when they heard that Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures were going to start sharing Spider-Man was how the money was going to be split up. Was Marvel going to take some of the profit off of the solo Spider-Man films? Was Sony going to get a piece of the pie whenever Spider-Man appears in a team movie? Well, it's been announced that Sony will get all of the money that the solo films make, and Marvel will get all of the money from the team-up films.

This feels like Marvel has made off like a bandit. They didn't pay Sony to use Spider-Man, and now they get to use him in their films. Will this dramatically increase their profits? No, but that's fine, because they didn't spend any money to get Spidey, so ANY money they make is nothing but profit. On the other hand, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 may have made almost $710 million, but it didn't do what Sony was hoping it would do. For all the money they poured into it, and the hundreds of millions they poured into marketing the film, the actual profit from the film wasn't as it appears. Sony is really hurting right now, and even if Marvel Studios is stepping in to help them out with their solo movies, the mixed critical and fan reaction makes it difficult to simply pump out another movie.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 currently holds (as of 2/12/15) a 53 percent critic rating and a 67 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, so although technically most people liked it, this is clearly a departure from the first The Amazing Spider-Man film, which holds a 73 percent critic rating and a 77 percent audience rating. This is going to put a potential dent into the 2017 Spider-Man film for those movie-goers who hear the news of another reboot and say, "Yeah, but I didn't really like the last one." So, since Marvel Studios assumes no financial risk with a solo Spider-Man film, Sony has (potentially) a lot to lose if this new movie isn't great.

Now, onto the bigger topic at hand. The second update we received about the Marvel/Sony "partnership" is that Sony has simply pushed back the release date of the Sinister Six movie, and that writer/director Drew Goddard is still on the project.

So wait...does this mean that the Andrew Garfield Amazing Spider-Man continuity is still in play? Well, no. At least, I sincerely hope not. All this really means is that Sony believes in what they were doing for this film, so they want to continue moving forward. Does this mean we're going to see this Sinister Six?:

Most likely not. We already have news from Marvel and Sony that this will be a new Spider-Man, and therefore a new a continuity. This means that the chances of seeing Dane DeHaan's Green Goblin or Paul Giamatti's Rhino again are practically zero. What this tells me is that we're going to see a fresh take on the Sinister Six. Whether this movie will come before or after Spider-Man (2017) wasn't completely made clear, but I'd wager that we'll see this after the 2017 film. Some sites are reporting that the Venom movie and the female-led spin-off movie are also moving forward, but none of the sites I trust have mentioned them, so when more news is announced, I'll be sure to update you!

Could Spider-Man (2017) set-up this Sinister Six film? Which villains will make up this "new" Sinister Six team? Do you think it's a good idea or a bad idea that Sony won't see any profit from the Marvel Studios films that include Spider-Man? Let us know in the comments section! Thanks for reading, everyone! My name is Sam Lascio, and I am a Fanboy!

It is not uncommon nowadays to find a AAA game out there with a white (usually male) protagonist saving the day. Should this be a cause for concern? Is this even an issue at all? What we see as a norm in the video game industry could also be an underlying bias that has taken hold.

Enter Pause, a new segment on Press Start. Join Sam Tuchin as he walks you through different controversial topics circulating the video game industry. In this edition, Sam will discuss the representation of race and ethnicity in modern games (or lack thereof).

One of these things is not like the others...

Of course, many games require the use of a Caucasian character for lore-based or historical reasons. Aside from those exceptions, however, maybe the gaming industry should better represent the diversity of the world that we live in, let alone the audience that plays these games.

Whether or not you think this is an issue is unrelated, since it is apparent that this is an actuality. Check out the video below to see Sam's thoughts!


What are your thoughts on this topic? Also, what issue would you like to see Sam tackle in future iterations? Sound off in the comments below and let us know!

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The Internet certainly has its set of stars that are world renowned. Of those stars, we've seen a rise of talented, witty, and beautiful women who have taken the Internet by storm. Join me, Chris "The Dace Man" Dace over the course of the next few weeks as we crown the 2015 Internet Goddess.

From February 8th till the 21st, brackets A–H of the tournament will be open for voting. In this round, we have two newcomers against each other, with Mamrie Hart squaring off with bubzbeauty. Check out their spotlighted profiles below and vote. Voting for this and the other brackets on the left side of the board ends on February 21st, 2015!


Mamrie Hart [YouTube Personality, Comedian]

Yet another newcomer to the 2015 Internet Goddess Tournament, Mamrie Hart was born in New Jersey and raised in North Carolina. Her fan-favorite and award-winning You Deserve a Drink launched her into fame. While she has been known to go on tour with fellow Internet Goddess competitors, Mamrie has made her fame and name on YouTube. As a newcomer it will be interesting to see how far Mamrie will go in the tournament.


Bubzbeauty [YouTube Personality, Beautician]

Yet another newcomer to the Internet Goddess Tournament this year is bubzbeauty. This beautiful bundle of joy brings the Internet beauty tips while entertaining the masses. Hailing from Northern Ireland, bubzbeauty brings an international flair to this tournament in her debut year!


CAST YOUR VOTE BELOW

Who should move on to the next round?
	Mamrie Hart
	Bubzbeauty

Also, don't forget to come back to find out what else Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn) along with the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Until next time, for the few, the proud, and of course the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case, an Internet browser—and return to the Dace-Sphere soon. See ya next time, keyboard warriors!

The Internet certainly has its set of stars that are world renowned. Of those stars, we've seen a rise of talented, witty, and beautiful women who have taken the Internet by storm. Join me, Chris "The Dace Man" Dace over the course of the next few weeks as we crown the 2015 Internet Goddess.

From February 8th till the 21st, brackets A–H of the tournament will be open for voting. In this round, we have two former contestants from last year who didn't make it past Round 1 facing off against each other, with Taryn Southern versus Lauren Francesca. This time, one of them will definitely advance. Check out their spotlighted profiles below and vote. Voting for this and the other brackets on the left side of the board ends on February 21st, 2015!


Taryn Southern[YouTube Personality, Singer, Comedian]

Our next contestant has many talents as well as some notable roles as she builds up her acting resume. However, Taryn Southern got her start via the likes of YouTube. She is both a singer-songwriter and producer of the YouTube hit "Hott4Hill." With the success of this video, Taryn was able to take off and grab many more roles on television as well as place in the top 50 of the third season of American Idol. Still actively landing roles on television as well as on the web, Taryn stays busy and has also the looks to make it past the first round in the 2015 Internet Goddess Tournament!


Lauren Francesca[YouTube Personality, Actress]
The Mother Monster herself Lady Gaga has been parodied by several actresses and, hell, even by Weird Al Yankovic. The ones that stick out on the Internet, however, have to be the several reoccurring parodies involving the lovely Lauren Francesca. Starring in several "Key of Awesome" videos, Lauren has won the hearts of many nerds and geeks and branched off into her own channel as well as Hollywood. Landing a role in the movie Muck and still producing several YouTube videos, Lauren is one Internet beauty to keep an eye on going forward. Lauren has returned to the 2015 Internet Goddess Tournament and is looking to make it farther than the first round!


CAST YOUR VOTE BELOW

Who should move on to the next round?
	Taryn Southern
	Lauren Francesca

Also, don't forget to come back to find out what else Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn) along with the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Until next time, for the few, the proud, and of course the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case, an Internet browser—and return to the Dace-Sphere soon. See ya next time, keyboard warriors!

The Internet certainly has its set of stars that are world renowned. Of those stars, we've seen a rise of talented, witty, and beautiful women who have taken the Internet by storm. Join me, Chris "The Dace Man" Dace over the course of the next few weeks as we crown the 2015 Internet Goddess.

From February 8th till the 21st, brackets A–H of the tournament will be open for voting. In this round, we have newcomer The Gabbie Show in a tough fight going up against last year's winner, Catie Wayne. Check out their spotlighted profiles below and vote. Voting for this and the other brackets on the left side of the board ends on February 21st, 2015!


The Gabbie Show[YouTube Personality, Vine Artist]
A newcomer to the Internet Goddess Tournament, Gabbie is a YouTube Personality and Internet Vlogger. Joining YouTube with her quirky sense of humor, Gabbie has managed to reel in about 93 thousand subscribers and start an Internet phenomenon with her twerking video. We welcome her into the tournament as she takes on a tough competitor here in the first round.


Catie Wayne[YouTube Personality, Vlogger]
The champ is here. That's right, fans, Catie Wayne is the reigning, defending 2014 Internet Goddess, and she's back to retain her title in 2015. In late 2008 Catie Wayne burst onto the Internet scene with an energetic vlog under the character of Boxxy. With high energy and talking about everyday life, Boxxy took the Internet by storm, including the infamous site 4chan. Hers was a character that was so unique it hooked the attention of the Internet audience. Boxxy was one of the original Internet phenomenons and generated a lot of attention both positive and negative.


CAST YOUR VOTE BELOW

Who should move on to the next round?
	The Gabbie Show
	Catie Wayne

Also, don't forget to come back to find out what else Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn) along with the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Until next time, for the few, the proud, and of course the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case, an Internet browser—and return to the Dace-Sphere soon. See ya next time, keyboard warriors!

The Internet certainly has its set of stars that are world renowned. Of those stars, we've seen a rise of talented, witty, and beautiful women who have taken the Internet by storm. Join me, Chris "The Dace Man" Dace over the course of the next few weeks as we crown the 2015 Internet Goddess.

From February 8th till the 21st, brackets A–H of the tournament will be open for voting. In this round, we have newcomer Hannah Hart facing off against someone who made it into Round 2 last year, Brizzy Voices. Check out their spotlighted profiles below and vote. Voting for this and the other brackets on the left side of the board ends on February 21st, 2015!


Hannah Hart[YouTube Personality, Motivational Speaker, Comedian]

Making her debut on the Internet in 2011, Hannah decided to record herself as she tried to cook in the kitchen in a drunken state, and from there it was onward and upward. Hannah is now known for her comedic and cooking abilities as well as for being a published author. It is no surprise that she would find herself in the 2015 Internet Goddess Tournament!


Brizzy Voices[Voice Actor, Vlogger]
Brizzy's your average New York girl but is better known to the world as BrizzyVoices. This beautiful young YouTuber has over 360,000 subscribers and well over 25 million views for her videos. Her videos span from impressions of The Simpsons to South Park to my personal favorite, Pokémon. On top of her fantastic impressions, she has a quirky vlog where she expresses her opinions and shows off some of the neat stuff she owns and does in her spare time. She also goes live every Monday and interacts with her fans, answering questions and occasionally taking voice requests from those who watch. Last year Brizzy made it into the Heavenly Sixteen; will she be able to make it farther in 2015?


CAST YOUR VOTE BELOW

Who should move on to the next round?
	Hannah Hart
	Brizzy Voices

Also, don't forget to come back to find out what else Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn) along with the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Until next time, for the few, the proud, and of course the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case, an Internet browser—and return to the Dace-sphere soon. See ya next time, keyboard warriors!

The Internet certainly has its set of stars that are world renowned. Of those stars, we've seen a rise of talented, witty, and beautiful women who have taken the Internet by storm. Join me, Chris "The Dace Man" Dace over the course of the next few weeks as we crown the 2015 Internet Goddess.

From February 8th till the 21st, brackets A–H of the tournament will be open for voting. In this round, we have two newcomers as grav3yardgirl goes toe-to-toe with Grace Helbig. Check out their spotlighted profiles below and vote. Voting for this and the other brackets on the left side of the board ends on February 21st, 2015!


grav3yardgirl [YouTube Personality, Fashion/Beauty]
Best known for her "Does This Thing Really Work?!", "First Impression Friday," and "Follow Me Around" series, grav3yardgirl is a newcomer to the Internet Goddess Tournament. Debuting at the tail end of 2010 on YouTube, she now has over 4 million subscribers and close to 800 videos available for her adoring masses. She is known for taking the "As Seen on TV" products, trying them as the fans watch, and following up with reviews. It will be interesting to see how this newcomer fares in the 2015 Internet Goddess Tournament.


Grace Helbig [American Makeup Demonstrator, Entrepreneur]
Yet another newcomer to the 2015 Internet Goddess Tournament  is Grace Helbig. Hailing from South Jersey, she immediately has this author's attention [#represent], she went to school at Gateway High, and that's right down the road from me. She debuted on the interwebs in 2008, and it has been onward and upward ever since. She has made appearances on various television shows, and E! has even signed her to her own late-night special. So before she leave the world of YouTube, she should be included with the greats!


CAST YOUR VOTE BELOW

Who should move on to the next round?
	grav3yardgirl
	Grace Helbig

Also, don't forget to come back to find out what else Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn) along with the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Until next time, for the few, the proud, and of course the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case, an Internet browser—and return to the Dace-Sphere soon. See ya next time, keyboard warriors!

The Internet certainly has its set of stars that are world renowned. Of those stars, we've seen a rise of talented, witty, and beautiful women who have taken the Internet by storm. Join me, Chris "The Dace Man" Dace over the course of the next few weeks as we crown the 2015 Internet Goddess.

From February 8th till the 21st, brackets A–H of the tournament will be open for voting. In this round, we have two former contestants from last year squaring off as Laina Morris faces Colleen Ballinger. Check out their spotlighted profiles below and vote. Voting for this and the other brackets on the left side of the board ends on February 21st, 2015!


Laina Morris [YouTube Personality, Actress]
No doubt you have seen the creepy ex-girlfriend meme pop up somewhere on your Facebook feed. That now familiar face is another entrant into our 2015 Internet Goddess Tournament. The Overly Attached Girlfriend has popping up on our feeds since June 2012 and has also posted videos to YouTube parodying several love songs from artists such as Police, Backstreet Boys, and Taylor Swift. Fully embracing the Overly Attached Girlfriend role, Laina soared to Internet fame and has been a part of Internet pop culture ever since. In the 2014 tournament Laina managed to make it to the Heavenly Sixteen only to fall short to 2014 Internet Goddess Runner Up Lara De Wit. How will she fare this year?


Colleen Ballinger [YouTube Personality, Musician]
Created solely in jest with the rest of the world of YouTube, Miranda Sings was given birth by the beautiful Colleen Ballinger. Pumping out videos every Tuesday and Friday since 2008, Colleen still goes hard when it comes to the YouTube world. She was even able to take the act on the road; the artist behind Miranda Sings has performed her cabaret acts at sold-out cabaret spaces and theaters in major U.S. cities as well as London, Dublin, and many major cities across the globe. Cashing in on the satire of the everyday singer, Colleen still goes strong. Colleen has returned for the 2015 Internet Goddess Tournament. After making it to the Fabulous Four last year, will 2015 be the year of Ballinger?


CAST YOUR VOTE BELOW

Who should move on to the next round?
	Laina Morris
	Colleen Ballinger

Also, don't forget to come back to find out what else Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn) along with the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Until next time, for the few, the proud, and of course the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case, an Internet browser—and return to the Dace-Sphere soon. See ya next time, keyboard warriors!