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Joseph Szadkowski

A graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in communications, Joseph Szadkowski has written about popular culture for The Washington Times for the past 30 years. He covers video games, comic books, new media and technology.

Articles by Joseph Szadkowski

Zadzooks: The Dark Knight Rises, toys and collectibles review

Mattel’s Tech Venom Bane and DC Collectibles’ The Dark Knight Rises Catwoman are just a few of the items that celebrate the latest Batman film.

July 19, 2012

Zadzooks: The Dark Knight Rises, Bane (Movie Masters) figure review

Mattel's Movie Masters series of action figures offers older fans of the latest live-action Batman film an affordable option to appreciate some of the movie's key characters.

July 17, 2012

Zadzooks: The Joker (Hot Toys) figure review

Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime from Tim Burton's 1989 film "Batman" is immortalized through this highly detailed, 1:6 scale doll.

July 15, 2012

Zadzooks: Spider-Man review (Blu-ray)

One of the best comic-book-hero-themed films ever made returns to the Blu-ray format, offering fans a chance to appreciate its popcorn-munching fun as well as a trivia challenge and digital clip editor.

July 14, 2012

Zadzooks: The Amazing Spider-Man review (iPad)

Marvel Comics' legendary web head finds himself swinging onto Apple's magical handheld gaming tablet and starring in a new adventure tied to his latest movie.

July 13, 2012

Zadzooks: The Amazing Spider-Man review (video game)

Marvel Comics’ web-slinging wonder stars in a new a third-person adventure game that also features a vibrant New York City.

July 6, 2012

Zadzooks: Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes review

Children not allowed to see “The Dark Knight Rises” can still appreciate Batman in an action-packed, third-person video game.

June 28, 2012

Zadzooks: Brave: Storybook Deluxe (iPad) review

Youngsters caught up in the exploits of Disney-Pixar's animated Scottish heroine can borrow a parent's iPad to further read about and interact within her first adventure.

June 23, 2012

Zadzooks: Brave the Video Game review (PS3)

Disney-Pixar's latest animated epic hits theaters today, and its third-person adventure game arrives in time to empower young gamers.

June 22, 2012

Zadzooks: Tiny Troopers (iPad) review

Battles starring micro-proportioned warriors take place on Apple's interactive tablet and offer explosive, third-person action with the tap of a finger.

June 16, 2012

Zadzooks: Lollipop Chainsaw review (Xbox 360)

A scantily clad cheerleader fighting zombies stars in a new action-packed, violent video game loaded with sophomoric high jinks, profanity, dissection and cheesecake.

June 15, 2012

Zadzooks: Superman vs. The Elite (Blu-ray) review

The Man of Steel wrestles with his morality and a group of vigilantes in his latest animated movie.

June 12, 2012

Zadzooks: Inversion review (Xbox 360)

A gravity-bending gimmick stars in a new third-person shooter mired in a bloody familiarity.

June 11, 2012

Zadzooks: John Carter review (Blu-ray)

The debut of Edgar Rice Burroughs' pulp hero in the Blu-ray format allows viewers an interactive way to appreciate his recent live-action, science-fantasy adventure.

June 6, 2012

Zadzooks: Falling Skies: The Complete First Season review (Blu-ray)

TNT’s "aliens attack Earth" television series arrives on Blu-ray with an extra to please the comic book reading viewer.

June 2, 2012

Zadzooks: Air Mail review (iPad)

A gorgeous arcade flight simulation arrives for Apple's motion-sensing tablet to give young gamers a great way to show off their aerobatic skills.

May 31, 2012

Zadzooks: Max Payne 3 review (Xbox 360)

The resurrection of a beaten down ex-New York police detective comes to disturbingly realistic life in a new third-person cinematic shooter not for the squeamish.

May 26, 2012

Zadzooks: Starhawk review (PS3)

A futuristic upgrade of a title original to Sony's PS3 arrives to deliver a third-person multiplayer shooter mixing elements of tower defense with vehicular combat in the air and on the ground.

May 25, 2012