The Holiday season is quickly upon us and like many you are probably wondering what to get for your love ones. Pop culture is a common interest many people have, and you most likely know one person who is a “geek” and you have no idea what to get them. So here is my top picks for the best pop culture geek gifts for that someone this holiday season.
Movies
1. Suicide Squad
The latest release on DVD and Blu-Ray in a stream of comic book films released this year. Suicide Squad is a fun film about a team of comic book super villains that must team up and save the world from the government. With an unforgettable performance by Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, fun action, and a great soundtrack, anyone who loves comic books, villains, and especially Batman will love to add this movie to their collection.
2. Captain America: Civil War
Captain America and Iron Man split the Avengers in half when the government wants to regulate their superhero actions. The results are an action packed comic book film, intense story and effects that come together to make a must have movie for Christmas.
3. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice
Two of the biggest superheroes of all time, Batman and Superman, go head-to-head for the first in live action and shouldn’t be missed on Blu-Ray. A first look to see what will come in the Justice League and the DC Cinematic Universe, this movie will be great for any Batman fan, with one of the best versions of the Caped Crusader on screen.
4. Deadpool
The funniest and most brutal comic book film, Deadpool delivers funny one liners, awesome action and a fun new comic book film.
5. X-Men: Apocalypse
The latest in the X-Men franchise, X-Men: Apocalypse, brings everything you love about the comic books, movies and television shows into one intense action movie that is loads of fun. And with the yearbook special edition, a unique Blu-Ray that showcases the movie in a nostalgic way.
6. Star Wars Blu-Ray Collection
Anyone who loves Sci-Fi or has a childhood remembers Star Wars. And having them on Blu-Ray will bring them back to their childhood, and have an unforgettable time in a galaxy far far away.
7. Harry Potter Bu-Ray Collection
With the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Warner Bros. re-released all the Harry Potter films on Blu-Ray, which will be a great gift for any fantasy junkie, and will bring that magical feeling to the holidays.
Television
1. Walking Dead Season 1-6
The Walking Dead is one of the best zombie shows on right now and you can make your loved one happy giving them the chance to relive those intense moments over and over again at home on DVD or Blu-Ray.
2. Game of Thrones Seasons 1-6
The most anticipated fantasy show ever, Game of Thrones delivers epic fights, intense drama and breath taking moments that must be owned on Blu-Ray to re-watch and experience how they are created in the comfort of your living room.
3. The Flash Seasons 1 and 2
One of the best superhero shows on television right now. Season 2 of the amazing speedster comes rushing in for the holiday season, making a great stocking stuffer for any comic book fan.
4. Daredevil Seasons 1 and 2
The best comic book show on television, Daredevil delivers a darker look at the Marvel cinematic universe with a blind superhero who cleans up the streets of Hell’s Kitchen. With intense action and a chilling performance from Vincent D’onofrio as the villain, Kingpin, Daredevil will be a gift loved by all.
Books/Comics
1.The Killing Joke
If your loved one loves Batman and the Joker, this is the story for them. This story about the origin of the Joker and an in-depth look at the relationship of the two biggest nemesis in comics is a must have for any comic book reader.
2. The Dark Knight Returns
One of the biggest comic book stories of Batman, The Dark Knight Rises tells the story of a retired Batman forced to come back and is a new take on the hero everyone must read.
3. Game of Thrones
I already talked about how the show is a must watch, but dive into the source material, where it started it all with the collection of A Song of Ice and Fire.
4. Civil War
Get the story for what inspired Captain America: Civil War with more heroes, and more tragedy that cannot be missed by any comic book or Marvel loving fan.
5. Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was released this year and will be a great gift for anyone who loves fantasy as well as the whole Harry Potter collection. This book can deliver twice the amount of magical fun that the films did.
Video Games
1. Battlefield 1
The best shooter game in a long time, Battlefield 1 delivers an awesome World War I game, with an intense campaign and multiplayer that will keep your loved ones invested for weeks to come, making you the best gift giver, for any video game addict.
2. Lego Dimensions
Lego Dimensions delivers the fun of Legos with the fun of world building video games. With many characters to play from all kinds of movies and television shows, do I need to say anymore for you to get this gift, for anyone who loves pop culture?
3. Disney Infinity
Play as any character in the Disney family and explore the world of Disney Infinity, where you can explore worlds in the Disney universe, play character specific stories, and free roam for hours as your favorite Disney characters.
Miscellaneous
1. Pop Funkos
Pop Funko figures are adorable bobble heads that are great gifts for any collector or anyone who loves pop culture. Being affordable and having thousands to choose from, these stocking stuffers can be some of the greatest gifts to give.
2. Lego Sets
You can never go wrong with Legos no matter how old you are.
3. Cards Against Humanity
The most inappropriate and dirty card game is a great gift for your adult loved ones. It's also handy when you want to make any gathering interesting and unforgettable, especially if you want a whack Christmas.
