Author Archives: Nick C. Piers

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About Nick C. Piers

Writer and creator of the Armadillo Mysteries, I've had a passion for the creative arts all his life. I'm an avid comic book fan, a DDP yoga practitioner , and urban cyclist.

#FourComics

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

#FourComics is trending on Twitter. The hashtag involves you posting covers to four comics that hooked you on the medium. I posted mine, but I wanted to expand on each of them a little. So here we go.

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A Doug the Troll Memorium

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

For Christmas this past year, I got a new gaming PC. It’s been…magical. For years, I’ve only used laptops and netbooks. Handy for writing or school work; not so much for gaming. They ran most indie games, but even then, … Continue reading →

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Nick’s 5 New Years Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Nick C. Piers

Well, it’s not like this isn’t making the rounds with everyone else. I’ll try to keep this brief:

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Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

I’ve noticed an increase in “IT’S MERRY CHRISTMAS, NOT HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” postings on Facebook by various friends. And I need to get something off my chest.

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Thor & Batman: Marvel’s Science vs. DC’s Myth Reversed

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

I had a discussion with a friend of mine recently regarding DC vs. Marvel. They felt that DC was more reality-based than Marvel. In regards to the movies, that’s unquestionably true. Especially in the case of Batman. Christopher Nolan’s take … Continue reading →

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Have I Converted? – Marvel Comics vs. DC Comics

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

With Marvel’s announcement today, rolling out their plans for Phase 3 of their cinematic superhero universe, we now know what both Marvel/Disney and DC/WB plan for the next few years. Interestingly enough, both feature solos movies for key minority characters … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Writing: A Description of Dilbert Pinkerton

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

Recently, I contacted an artist friend to about drawing an artist profile of Dill. It’s to get the right look and details for a plushie designer my girlfriend contacted for a Christmas gift for me. Honestly, this was an interesting … Continue reading →

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The Doctor Who Retirement Idea

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

This was undoubtedly many people’s favourite scene in The Day of the Doctor, the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Doctor Who: I like to think this actually was The Fourth Doctor…except it’s post regeneration. In fact, here, he’s completely human but still retains … Continue reading →

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Nick’s Picks – Headlocked: A Single Step & The Last Territory

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

Headlocked Vol. 1: A Single Step Headlocked Vol. 2: The Last Territory Publisher: Visionary Comics Writer: Michael Kingston Artists: Randy Valiente, Michael Mulipola Throughout my life, there are two hobbies that have remained my most passionate ones: comics and pro-wrestling. … Continue reading →

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Growing Up – Peter Capaldi & Doctor Who

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Nick C. Piers

I’m a newer fan of Doctor Who. I started watching the show with its return to television in 2005 with Christopher Eccelston as the titular Ninth Doctor. I’m not alone. Many new fans were created with Eccelston. Even more first … Continue reading →

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