Wonder beyond wonders, I'm making my second post for the month! Why? It's a special occasion.
*Confetti goes everywhere while a monotone yet feminine voice announces* We have Linkage!
Yes. We have Linkage, we are one step closer to Stuff By Brian/MyBlog being known to the world at large. We have been linked by a guy I know from another message board I frequent. The guy is Kirk Boxleitner (I think I spelt his last name correctly) but I know him by the posting name of CrazySugarFreakBoy!. He has a Live Journal (http://box-in-the-box.livejournal.com/) & he made a post on the 10th at 4:44 pm & the post reads:
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Stuff by Brian, a mostly comics review-centric site by a fellow poster on the Parodyverse.
Some of his opinions are woefully misguided (Penance cooler than Speedball? I think not!), but he's got a nicely understated writing style, and he and I have some common ground (Jeff Parker's take on the Avengers is more fun than it has a right to be).
So, why not swing by and say hi?
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Now, no one from his Live Journal Blog type thingy has taken him up on his offer (Maybe they have but none have left comments). So, if anyone from The Box in the Box are reading this: Welcome! Maybe you can stop by every so often & we can talk (I do reply!)
Special Note:: If people are linking from her over to Kirk's "Journal" a few words of warning: He does post Art that is of a sexual nature time to time. You have been be warned.
So, I'll be signing off now. So in closing: Thanks Kirk & Everybody Stay Jazzy!
-Brian
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
This is Entry 17: Comics!
It's been almost a month since the last post, so I think it's time update you on what Comic Books now part of my collection. I will not be talking about all the comics I've bought just the one that I think need talking about.
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I picked the the first of two books of the Marvel Atlas, a book detailing all the countries of the Marvel Universe. Book 1 covers Europe, Asia, Russia & Australia. it give you everything you'd want to know & more. My favorite line from the book are Latveria's major resources: Iron ore, nuclear power, robotics, electronics, time travel & machinery.
BONUS PIC: Here is Latveria's Flag:
It's been 7 issues & Captain America is still dead. It really says something about a writer/a book's supporting cast that it can go on with out it's title character. As for who the "new" Captain America is, I'll go with a safe bet: It's Bucky. But, then I don't know, I'll just wait & see.
Heroes for Hire: *sigh* It use to be a good book. One I was enjoying but then the whole World War Hulk event happened to it & it has gone down the tubes. Now that the WWH is over maybe they can get it back together & become the book I liked in the beginning.
All though I've never had any really feelings either way on Speedball, I am liking him as Penance. The story in his current mini-series (Penance: Relentless) is adding to my liking of him. Issue 3 feature an appearance of Wolverine, like every book has to eventually. It's Marvel Law! In the book, Logan comes off as bit of a wussy.
We return to the Universe of The House of M with the book entitled House of M: Avengers. Now I read the first 2 issues & I like it. The art is good, I wouldn't mind seeing more from Mike Perkins.
One of the 2 post-Civil War Avenger books I read is Avengers: The Initiative (The other is Mighty Avengers) & I have to issues from them. One Issue 7 & their first annual. In both books we learn more about who are the Scarlet Spiders. The annual also goes into the back history of Gauntlet, Hardball, the washed out trainee Armory. We are also introduced to the team from Pennsylvania: The Liberteens! (Isn't there a Band out there with a similar sounding name?). The Annual also ties the A:TI into the whole Skrull invasion that's going on. (I hope it doesn't ruin a good book like WWH did to HfH).
X-Men: Die by the Sword: *sigh* Why do I pick this up? I don't understand it. Well, I guess it is because it features the Exiles, which is a book I do read. But most of the book is about the other costarring team, Excalibur, a book I don't read. The story revolves around characters from the original Excalibur book, a book I didn't read since I was too young. I blame Chris Claremont, the man behind this book. Not sure this mini-series even needed to be done. You could have just done a crossover in the individual books & I would have been fine with it, maybe.
Well, It's that time of the year & I Marvel puts out another set of What Ifs': *sigh*. They don't seem to be as good as the ones in the past. Now some of the Issues of WI were bad, I should know I've read almost the entire series. This year I even past on one of the books, the X-Book (I don't read any X-Books beyond Exiles & that's kind of stretching it). I picked up the Planet Hulk book & now Marvel present us with an alternate take on Annihilation, basically "what if" the stellar war had come to Earth. Annihilation took place during Civil War & Nova get in a few good jabs at the pointlessness of the War.
I want you look at something, in the upper left hand corner:
Does that Alien look to you like an OMAC robot, a character from DC comics?
Here's something new, Marvel is actually advertising a What If & another first: there will 2 covers.
Speaking of Annihilation, the 2nd issue of it's follow up, Annihilation: Conquest came out & it's good. Go out & get it. I also am liking Tom Raney's art.
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Now on to...
A new issue of Justice Society of America came out & it's the next part in the Thy Kingdom Come storyline, I haven't made my mind up about it yet. I'll wait until it's over. Best part of this book, we get a glimpse of Earth 2 (Maybe in a future storyline the JSA visit Earth 2? Maybe? Might be cool? Might not be? I hope, can't I?)
A few words about Alex Ross' art: I'm a moderate fan of his art, I like his pencil sketch more then his fully painted works.
Booster Gold might be the best solo hero book of 2007. Never thought you'd read that, didn't you?
Captain Carrot and the Final Ark appeals to me on a more base level (Talking Animals in Cape: Rock on!). I'm sad that the DC showcase book of the original series was delayed but this can tide me over until it comes out.
2 Books about the future: Teen Titans #53 & Action Comics #859, one a little further in the future then the other. I like idea behind the "Titans of Tomorrow". The "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" storyline is good, it plays homage to the past (excellent use of the old clubhouse) & then bringing it into.. well, the future. :)
A bad book but I just can't help but love it: All-Star Batman & Robin The Boy Wonder.
I picked up the Volume Four of 52, the concluding chapters of the missing year & I got to say: the early parts were better. But best parts of this volume are Ralph Dibny in Week 42, The Gang on Oolong Island in Week 46 & Week 52.
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Other Publishers:
Umbrella Academy is still cool. I hardly know what going on & I don't mind.
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Well, I think that it's a wrap. I'll be back later with more reviews later on. I might even get to pile of Back Issue I got back in October before the new. Who know?
Stay Jazzy!
-Brian
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I picked the the first of two books of the Marvel Atlas, a book detailing all the countries of the Marvel Universe. Book 1 covers Europe, Asia, Russia & Australia. it give you everything you'd want to know & more. My favorite line from the book are Latveria's major resources: Iron ore, nuclear power, robotics, electronics, time travel & machinery.
BONUS PIC: Here is Latveria's Flag:
It's been 7 issues & Captain America is still dead. It really says something about a writer/a book's supporting cast that it can go on with out it's title character. As for who the "new" Captain America is, I'll go with a safe bet: It's Bucky. But, then I don't know, I'll just wait & see.
Heroes for Hire: *sigh* It use to be a good book. One I was enjoying but then the whole World War Hulk event happened to it & it has gone down the tubes. Now that the WWH is over maybe they can get it back together & become the book I liked in the beginning.
All though I've never had any really feelings either way on Speedball, I am liking him as Penance. The story in his current mini-series (Penance: Relentless) is adding to my liking of him. Issue 3 feature an appearance of Wolverine, like every book has to eventually. It's Marvel Law! In the book, Logan comes off as bit of a wussy.
We return to the Universe of The House of M with the book entitled House of M: Avengers. Now I read the first 2 issues & I like it. The art is good, I wouldn't mind seeing more from Mike Perkins.
One of the 2 post-Civil War Avenger books I read is Avengers: The Initiative (The other is Mighty Avengers) & I have to issues from them. One Issue 7 & their first annual. In both books we learn more about who are the Scarlet Spiders. The annual also goes into the back history of Gauntlet, Hardball, the washed out trainee Armory. We are also introduced to the team from Pennsylvania: The Liberteens! (Isn't there a Band out there with a similar sounding name?). The Annual also ties the A:TI into the whole Skrull invasion that's going on. (I hope it doesn't ruin a good book like WWH did to HfH).
X-Men: Die by the Sword: *sigh* Why do I pick this up? I don't understand it. Well, I guess it is because it features the Exiles, which is a book I do read. But most of the book is about the other costarring team, Excalibur, a book I don't read. The story revolves around characters from the original Excalibur book, a book I didn't read since I was too young. I blame Chris Claremont, the man behind this book. Not sure this mini-series even needed to be done. You could have just done a crossover in the individual books & I would have been fine with it, maybe.
Well, It's that time of the year & I Marvel puts out another set of What Ifs': *sigh*. They don't seem to be as good as the ones in the past. Now some of the Issues of WI were bad, I should know I've read almost the entire series. This year I even past on one of the books, the X-Book (I don't read any X-Books beyond Exiles & that's kind of stretching it). I picked up the Planet Hulk book & now Marvel present us with an alternate take on Annihilation, basically "what if" the stellar war had come to Earth. Annihilation took place during Civil War & Nova get in a few good jabs at the pointlessness of the War.
I want you look at something, in the upper left hand corner:
Does that Alien look to you like an OMAC robot, a character from DC comics?
Here's something new, Marvel is actually advertising a What If & another first: there will 2 covers.
Speaking of Annihilation, the 2nd issue of it's follow up, Annihilation: Conquest came out & it's good. Go out & get it. I also am liking Tom Raney's art.
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Now on to...
A new issue of Justice Society of America came out & it's the next part in the Thy Kingdom Come storyline, I haven't made my mind up about it yet. I'll wait until it's over. Best part of this book, we get a glimpse of Earth 2 (Maybe in a future storyline the JSA visit Earth 2? Maybe? Might be cool? Might not be? I hope, can't I?)
A few words about Alex Ross' art: I'm a moderate fan of his art, I like his pencil sketch more then his fully painted works.
Booster Gold might be the best solo hero book of 2007. Never thought you'd read that, didn't you?
Captain Carrot and the Final Ark appeals to me on a more base level (Talking Animals in Cape: Rock on!). I'm sad that the DC showcase book of the original series was delayed but this can tide me over until it comes out.
2 Books about the future: Teen Titans #53 & Action Comics #859, one a little further in the future then the other. I like idea behind the "Titans of Tomorrow". The "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" storyline is good, it plays homage to the past (excellent use of the old clubhouse) & then bringing it into.. well, the future. :)
A bad book but I just can't help but love it: All-Star Batman & Robin The Boy Wonder.
I picked up the Volume Four of 52, the concluding chapters of the missing year & I got to say: the early parts were better. But best parts of this volume are Ralph Dibny in Week 42, The Gang on Oolong Island in Week 46 & Week 52.
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Other Publishers:
Umbrella Academy is still cool. I hardly know what going on & I don't mind.
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Well, I think that it's a wrap. I'll be back later with more reviews later on. I might even get to pile of Back Issue I got back in October before the new. Who know?
Stay Jazzy!
-Brian
Monday, November 12, 2007
This is Entry 16: Comic Book Round Up!
This seems to be almost like a schedule: every 15 or so days there will a post! So, here are a post about how we should all go "green" to save the planet! NOT! Well, that is all fine & dandy this post is about what this blog is about predominately: Comic Books!
- After four months (I think) we have the first issue of
Now I only picked up 2 (Quasar & Starlord) of the 4 prolgoue books (The other two were Wraith & Nova). This story pulls out all of Marvel's Cosmic characters (Xemu? When was the last time Xemu was in a book, The 1970's?). When I turned to the last page, one word same to mind: DUDE!, it was that awesome. I won't say why, so you should go & see why. SIDENOTE: The book "Quasar" made the not so cool villian (The Super Adaptoid) into a cool & pretty evil villian. Also how Quasar took him done in Issue 4 was pure genius!
- I picked up the forth book in the Mystic Arcana mini-series, each issue focused on a different mystic person in the Marvel Universe. This is was Runaway Sister Grimm a.k.a Nico Minoru. Now, I like the Runaways book & Nico might be one of my more favorite characters but I wasn't really feeling the book. The best part of the book was the cover. So, here it is, enjoy:
- One of the better Mini-Series I've read came to a close this week. It's Super-Villian Team-Up: MODOK'S 11, it's well done consider there are no really big name connected to the book (both in characters & who did the book). I'd say go pick it up if you can find the issues or wait for the trade.
- It's that time of the year again, no it's not Christmas. Well... yes it is but that not what I'm talking about. Marvel rolled out another set of What if? books, normalyl a set of five. Like last year, the books will be alternate takes on their most rescent Mini-Series: Planet Hulk, Annihilation, Civil War & X-Men: Rise and Fall of the Shi'Ar Empire There was to be a What If about Spider-Man/Fantastic Four but due to the untimely death of of Mike Wieringo it became unfinished. So, It is apparently replaced by a Spider-Man Vs. Wolverine book (I don't know, that's just want Wikipedia told me).
The 1st book of this year's series is out, here is What If? Featuring Planet Hulk. Now I didn't read the series or it's follow up (World War Hulk), but I 2 probelms with it. 1. Look at this page:
It's a beaten up Blackbolt & Caiera The Oldstrong (Hulk's extraterrestrial wife). So my problem with it is: Isn't by speaking he's doing the oposite of what he wanted to do? My 2nd problem was that the Fred Hembeck drawn story seemed pointless. (The best of the 3 stories was the one in the middle, entitled: "Peaceful Planet:).
- Action Comic #858, the first part of the Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes, which is following up on some plot threads from the resecent JLA/JSA crossover (JLA #8, 9, 10 & JSA # 5, 6, 7). There a really cool double page spread of the legion together but my scanner isn't big enought to scan the whole thing in or I'd show it to you all. (I might take a picture of it with my digital camera & then post it that way).
- Justice Society of America #10, the first of the "Thy Kingdom Come" storyline. The plot is done by Geoff Johns (The book's writer) & Alex Ross (The man behind the art & original idea of Kingdom Come). The cool thing (at least to me) is when Superman flashes back to his world (now known as Earth 22) the flashback are done by Mr. Ross:
There's even a hidden joke on that page. The panel with the newspaper shown (panel 4?), the man with the camera, glasses & fedora looks alot like Phil Sheldon, the main protagonist from another of Mr. Ross' works: Marvels. I think Sheldon also cameoed in the original KC, too. I'm looking forword to see where this storyline goes.
Well, I think that it's for now, Jim. As always: Stay Jazzy!
COMING SOON:The Back Issues. I got a whole bunch, so they get there own post!
- After four months (I think) we have the first issue of
Now I only picked up 2 (Quasar & Starlord) of the 4 prolgoue books (The other two were Wraith & Nova). This story pulls out all of Marvel's Cosmic characters (Xemu? When was the last time Xemu was in a book, The 1970's?). When I turned to the last page, one word same to mind: DUDE!, it was that awesome. I won't say why, so you should go & see why. SIDENOTE: The book "Quasar" made the not so cool villian (The Super Adaptoid) into a cool & pretty evil villian. Also how Quasar took him done in Issue 4 was pure genius!
- I picked up the forth book in the Mystic Arcana mini-series, each issue focused on a different mystic person in the Marvel Universe. This is was Runaway Sister Grimm a.k.a Nico Minoru. Now, I like the Runaways book & Nico might be one of my more favorite characters but I wasn't really feeling the book. The best part of the book was the cover. So, here it is, enjoy:
- One of the better Mini-Series I've read came to a close this week. It's Super-Villian Team-Up: MODOK'S 11, it's well done consider there are no really big name connected to the book (both in characters & who did the book). I'd say go pick it up if you can find the issues or wait for the trade.
- It's that time of the year again, no it's not Christmas. Well... yes it is but that not what I'm talking about. Marvel rolled out another set of What if? books, normalyl a set of five. Like last year, the books will be alternate takes on their most rescent Mini-Series: Planet Hulk, Annihilation, Civil War & X-Men: Rise and Fall of the Shi'Ar Empire There was to be a What If about Spider-Man/Fantastic Four but due to the untimely death of of Mike Wieringo it became unfinished. So, It is apparently replaced by a Spider-Man Vs. Wolverine book (I don't know, that's just want Wikipedia told me).
The 1st book of this year's series is out, here is What If? Featuring Planet Hulk. Now I didn't read the series or it's follow up (World War Hulk), but I 2 probelms with it. 1. Look at this page:
It's a beaten up Blackbolt & Caiera The Oldstrong (Hulk's extraterrestrial wife). So my problem with it is: Isn't by speaking he's doing the oposite of what he wanted to do? My 2nd problem was that the Fred Hembeck drawn story seemed pointless. (The best of the 3 stories was the one in the middle, entitled: "Peaceful Planet:).
- Action Comic #858, the first part of the Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes, which is following up on some plot threads from the resecent JLA/JSA crossover (JLA #8, 9, 10 & JSA # 5, 6, 7). There a really cool double page spread of the legion together but my scanner isn't big enought to scan the whole thing in or I'd show it to you all. (I might take a picture of it with my digital camera & then post it that way).
- Justice Society of America #10, the first of the "Thy Kingdom Come" storyline. The plot is done by Geoff Johns (The book's writer) & Alex Ross (The man behind the art & original idea of Kingdom Come). The cool thing (at least to me) is when Superman flashes back to his world (now known as Earth 22) the flashback are done by Mr. Ross:
There's even a hidden joke on that page. The panel with the newspaper shown (panel 4?), the man with the camera, glasses & fedora looks alot like Phil Sheldon, the main protagonist from another of Mr. Ross' works: Marvels. I think Sheldon also cameoed in the original KC, too. I'm looking forword to see where this storyline goes.
Well, I think that it's for now, Jim. As always: Stay Jazzy!
Monday, October 29, 2007
This is Entry 15: Con Prologue
There is a big ol' Comic Book review post that is forth coming. I'm not sure if I want to wait & add in what will be this week's books. I have last weeks (which were 3 books) but there is also the books I picked up at the Seattle Comicard Convention yestarday. I got some wonderfull stuff! Now, I would have reviews for you to read but I just got burnt out from reading (What? I know, I was kind of shocked, too.) So, that post will be forth coming maybe early November (which is later this week).
I've also given some thought to making a post about Me. I know, I know: every post is about me, but this post would give you my Comic Book credentials, in fact that might be what I'll call it. Look for that later.
Well, I don't really have anything else to say. So, check back later this week there should be awesomeness!
-Brian
I've also given some thought to making a post about Me. I know, I know: every post is about me, but this post would give you my Comic Book credentials, in fact that might be what I'll call it. Look for that later.
Well, I don't really have anything else to say. So, check back later this week there should be awesomeness!
-Brian
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
This is Entry 14: What the Internet says about Me #2
I thought I'd post this here, I thought it seemed so appropriate.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
This is Entry 13: Quick Hits #4
Will this post be bad luck? I don't know. Let's find out together!
Well, Jim (as you may remember that is my blanket name for you, my readers): It's almost been one month since I made a post here. The reason is was that I was working 2 jobs. One during the week & one during the weekend (Since Friday was both I work most of my waking hours on that day). So, I made a decision & quite one. I now have my weekends back to do with what I please! I've now taking this chance to update MyBlog! I've a big ol' pile of comics & at least one thing about TV to tell you about.
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Comics!
Last week, before I went to work, a local comic book store was having a sell so of course I went & did muchly fill up on the savings. So, that is why this time's Comic book round-up might be a little fuller then normal or it may not be.
DC Comics:
- The Brave and the Bold #7, I normally don't pick up this book but there were 2 reason why I did this issue. 1) It's co-stars Power Girl, one of my favorite DC Characters & 2) George Perez drew the issue.
- I had a minor Nerdgasms when I heard about this book coming out & had another when I saw the 1st issue out on the shelf. The Book: Captain Carrot and the Final Ark. Yup! a talking animal book. This sort of think appeals to my inner geek at it's basest level. Sidenote: The Volume 1 of series is coming out in trade paperback. I know what's going on my Christmas wishlist!
- Next is a book I bought just so that I could Blog about one panel. The Book: Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Parallax. The panel: this one.
The back story is that the parasite Parallax is tormenting Kyle Rayner from inside his own mind & we see drawings of people Kyle had loved (His mom, Donna Troy & Jade). Those all come later & The first girl we see is "Alex", his childhood sweetheart. My question is: Am I the only person who thinks that she looks a little to much like Hillary Duff for it to be an accident?
Moving on....
-Back in issue #52 of the yearlong series by the same name we saw the DC Multiverse return. With it we got a glimse of the new Earth 3 & with The Search for Ray Palmer: Crime Society get get even more info like the main team is no longer called The Crime Syndicate of America they are now the Crime Society. I really like the book, I won't mind seeing more from this world. 2 sidenotes: 1) Now the other earth that from 52 #52 that got me excited was the return of Earth 2: I'll be on the look out for a book with that in it. 2) I am not reading Countdown some anything that's happening in that book I'm unaware of. So, Earth 2 might of shown up there & we might know about Earth 3: I don't know. I'll wait until it's all over & read it like I'm reading 52 in a collected format (the only single issue I own of the series is the last issue).
-A new book that I'm enjoying (Booster Gold) gave me hope for another book that I enjoy. On the fifth page of art, the first page of art after the first page of ad's is this panel:
In the upper right hand corner is a panel off, Doctor 13 & other characters from Doctor 13: Architecture & Morality, a book I highly recommend: I rocks much more then most stuff I've read rescently & I read alot! The scene presented is not in the book so does this mean there is another Doctor 13 miniseries on the way or did the people behind Booster Gold also like that book & wanted to give a nod to it? I don't know, I hope the first is true.
Marvel Comics :
-What? What's that sound? Is the sound of the on coming death of a comic book? I think so from the way certain things are written in Exiles & from what I've heard: The book is folding up sometime after it's hundredth issue. They have a commpanion book called: X-Men: Die by the Sword when the Exiles & Excalibur from the main Marvel Universe meet up (which is intresting since each team has a former member of the other team on them currently).
- 2 long coming books that I had to think hard about what was going on in each book: Runaway & The Mighty Avengers. I still like the books but they are massive delays between issues. The delays with MA is even more funny since every issue has taken place on one day. Another comment about MA it reminds me vaguely about Marvel comics from the 70's it's has some of the same feelings (at least for me) to it.
- Super-Villian Team-Up: MODOK'S 11 is a great book. I'm not sure how if I can put into words much I like. It's well written & well drawn. The story has many a twist & turn. Go out, get the books & read them!
- Heroes for Hire #14, they are still tying into the World War Hulk storyline. I wish they'd get over with it. Not sure if I like the book anymore, it was fine up to the WWH tie-in. I'll give it a few more issue until I may my final verdict.
-One of the things I liked that came out of Civil War is Penance & he has his own miniseries (Peneance: Relentless), with this issue (#2) it looks like he's off to go.. well off Nuke, the man responible for helping start off the whole Civil War. But, I don't it's so clear cut. I await the next issue.
I'm only about half way through my pile. So, 1 new book & then back issues. Then, 1 TV thing.
New Book: The Umbrella Academy. Pick it up. It's good!
Ok, so now...
Back Issues:
- Adventures in the DCUniverse: I really like the art of John Dalaney, the guy behind the look of this series. It's cartoony enough.
- I picked up The Avengers (volume 1) Annual #11 for 2 pages in the back. Why? Those two pages are the official Avengers Charter. Sidenote: Hulk has some nice handwriting.
- I picked up The Avengers (volume 1) #194 because of the cover blurb: Ever wonder what the Avengers do on their day off? See for yourself in "INTERLUDE!". I'm kind of a sucker for down time issues & this was a good one. We get some nice pathos about Vision in this.
- I picked up The Avengers (volume 1) # 280 because of the cover image:
I just had to find out what happens inside. It's a nice retrospective of the team through their faithful servant's eyes.
- Next is one I just bough because the covers was just so odd. It's The Avengers (Volume 1) #214:
It's not all that great of an issue. It's is an odd one.
- I picked up 2 Hulk issues: #291 & #469. 214 is a sad look back on the life of General Thadeus "Thunderbolt" Ross & 469 Hulk fights the Super-Adaptoid.
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Now, that one TV thing. I've been enjoying the show "Bionic Woman" but I had missed last week's episode. I was sad but I knew you could see the episodes for "free" on NBC.com. I went & qued up the episode & watched. I did have to same commercial 4 times but it was a mostly free episode. The video matched up quite nicely with the audio, there was a slight delay but nothing to annoying. I may try it again if I ever missan NBC show again.
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Well, that's it. Until next time, Jim: Stay Jazzy!
-Brian
Well, Jim (as you may remember that is my blanket name for you, my readers): It's almost been one month since I made a post here. The reason is was that I was working 2 jobs. One during the week & one during the weekend (Since Friday was both I work most of my waking hours on that day). So, I made a decision & quite one. I now have my weekends back to do with what I please! I've now taking this chance to update MyBlog! I've a big ol' pile of comics & at least one thing about TV to tell you about.
Last week, before I went to work, a local comic book store was having a sell so of course I went & did muchly fill up on the savings. So, that is why this time's Comic book round-up might be a little fuller then normal or it may not be.
- The Brave and the Bold #7, I normally don't pick up this book but there were 2 reason why I did this issue. 1) It's co-stars Power Girl, one of my favorite DC Characters & 2) George Perez drew the issue.
- I had a minor Nerdgasms when I heard about this book coming out & had another when I saw the 1st issue out on the shelf. The Book: Captain Carrot and the Final Ark. Yup! a talking animal book. This sort of think appeals to my inner geek at it's basest level. Sidenote: The Volume 1 of series is coming out in trade paperback. I know what's going on my Christmas wishlist!
- Next is a book I bought just so that I could Blog about one panel. The Book: Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Parallax. The panel: this one.
The back story is that the parasite Parallax is tormenting Kyle Rayner from inside his own mind & we see drawings of people Kyle had loved (His mom, Donna Troy & Jade). Those all come later & The first girl we see is "Alex", his childhood sweetheart. My question is: Am I the only person who thinks that she looks a little to much like Hillary Duff for it to be an accident?
Moving on....
-Back in issue #52 of the yearlong series by the same name we saw the DC Multiverse return. With it we got a glimse of the new Earth 3 & with The Search for Ray Palmer: Crime Society get get even more info like the main team is no longer called The Crime Syndicate of America they are now the Crime Society. I really like the book, I won't mind seeing more from this world. 2 sidenotes: 1) Now the other earth that from 52 #52 that got me excited was the return of Earth 2: I'll be on the look out for a book with that in it. 2) I am not reading Countdown some anything that's happening in that book I'm unaware of. So, Earth 2 might of shown up there & we might know about Earth 3: I don't know. I'll wait until it's all over & read it like I'm reading 52 in a collected format (the only single issue I own of the series is the last issue).
-A new book that I'm enjoying (Booster Gold) gave me hope for another book that I enjoy. On the fifth page of art, the first page of art after the first page of ad's is this panel:
In the upper right hand corner is a panel off, Doctor 13 & other characters from Doctor 13: Architecture & Morality, a book I highly recommend: I rocks much more then most stuff I've read rescently & I read alot! The scene presented is not in the book so does this mean there is another Doctor 13 miniseries on the way or did the people behind Booster Gold also like that book & wanted to give a nod to it? I don't know, I hope the first is true.
-What? What's that sound? Is the sound of the on coming death of a comic book? I think so from the way certain things are written in Exiles & from what I've heard: The book is folding up sometime after it's hundredth issue. They have a commpanion book called: X-Men: Die by the Sword when the Exiles & Excalibur from the main Marvel Universe meet up (which is intresting since each team has a former member of the other team on them currently).
- 2 long coming books that I had to think hard about what was going on in each book: Runaway & The Mighty Avengers. I still like the books but they are massive delays between issues. The delays with MA is even more funny since every issue has taken place on one day. Another comment about MA it reminds me vaguely about Marvel comics from the 70's it's has some of the same feelings (at least for me) to it.
- Super-Villian Team-Up: MODOK'S 11 is a great book. I'm not sure how if I can put into words much I like. It's well written & well drawn. The story has many a twist & turn. Go out, get the books & read them!
- Heroes for Hire #14, they are still tying into the World War Hulk storyline. I wish they'd get over with it. Not sure if I like the book anymore, it was fine up to the WWH tie-in. I'll give it a few more issue until I may my final verdict.
-One of the things I liked that came out of Civil War is Penance & he has his own miniseries (Peneance: Relentless), with this issue (#2) it looks like he's off to go.. well off Nuke, the man responible for helping start off the whole Civil War. But, I don't it's so clear cut. I await the next issue.
I'm only about half way through my pile. So, 1 new book & then back issues. Then, 1 TV thing.
New Book: The Umbrella Academy. Pick it up. It's good!
Ok, so now...
- Adventures in the DCUniverse: I really like the art of John Dalaney, the guy behind the look of this series. It's cartoony enough.
- I picked up The Avengers (volume 1) Annual #11 for 2 pages in the back. Why? Those two pages are the official Avengers Charter. Sidenote: Hulk has some nice handwriting.
- I picked up The Avengers (volume 1) #194 because of the cover blurb: Ever wonder what the Avengers do on their day off? See for yourself in "INTERLUDE!". I'm kind of a sucker for down time issues & this was a good one. We get some nice pathos about Vision in this.
- I picked up The Avengers (volume 1) # 280 because of the cover image:
I just had to find out what happens inside. It's a nice retrospective of the team through their faithful servant's eyes.
- Next is one I just bough because the covers was just so odd. It's The Avengers (Volume 1) #214:
It's not all that great of an issue. It's is an odd one.
- I picked up 2 Hulk issues: #291 & #469. 214 is a sad look back on the life of General Thadeus "Thunderbolt" Ross & 469 Hulk fights the Super-Adaptoid.
Now, that one TV thing. I've been enjoying the show "Bionic Woman" but I had missed last week's episode. I was sad but I knew you could see the episodes for "free" on NBC.com. I went & qued up the episode & watched. I did have to same commercial 4 times but it was a mostly free episode. The video matched up quite nicely with the audio, there was a slight delay but nothing to annoying. I may try it again if I ever missan NBC show again.
Well, that's it. Until next time, Jim: Stay Jazzy!
-Brian
Friday, September 28, 2007
This is Entry 12: Quick Hits #3
It's been 13 days since last posting. I've been busy. I got 2 Jobs which take a whole bunch of time, but I should maybe be back more offen. But, time is short. So this might just tunr into another Quick Hits Posts.
TV:
The Fall Season Premieres started this week. Here's some quick reviews of some stuff I saw. Chuck: Nice show. I'd watch more of it. Heroes: Yippie! Reaper: I like to see where this concept goes. Bionic Woman: Intresting. Plus, I saw this with my Mom & she said she'd watch the show, too. So, there's crossover appeal (She found Heroes too confusing). Now, I didn't get to see all the premieres from this week that I wanted to see (Training!) but the Fall roll out is not over with so I'll keep you posted.
Comics:
- DC Comics: Now I don't read Teen Titans very offen but there is one thing from the book that I do like & is the reason why I picked up both Issues 50 & 51: The Titans of Tomorrow (Future, some what evil versions of the team). The group is seen briefly in 50 & 51 starts off the storyline with them. Another I picked up 50 was it was "Extra-Sized" as it was milestone issue & had a who's who of past & present Titans creators on the book. I like the characterization of Black Canary from All-Star Batman & Robin the Boy Wonder & I don't know why. The characterization of Batman here: not so much. Speaking of Batman, Batman #669 is the last part in the "Club of Hero" story arc, intresting art, an intresting way of laying thing out & a good mystery. The next arc is the retunr of Ra's Al Ghul, which I may check out. I picked up 2 collected editions of books by DC, One I was planning on buying. The other I found & just couldn't pass up. First was 52, volume three, we are coming to the end of the missing year. The only thing that is throwing me off is the front cover, the artist has used 2 famous faces as referance for people. Kevin Spacey for Lex Luthor (ok, he played him in the movie) & Zack Braff for Dr. Magnus (What?). The other is Doctor 13: Architecture & Morality, I book I didn't see when it first came out but man, this book rocks on so many levels I'm not sure I can fully explain it all. I'll tell you one thing: the book has a Talking, Nazi Gorilla. What more could you want?
- Marvel Comics: Quasar #3 has a really nice cover. It's Issue 30 of Captian America & he's still dead. One of the character by products of Marvel's Civil War was Penance, formally known as Speedball. He now has his own 5 part miniseries. Pick it up, part 1 is good.
- Other Comics: From the pages of their Free Comic Book Day offering comes The Umbrella Academy. It's written by Gerard Way, lead singer of the Band My Chemical Romance but don't let that fact stop you from picking up: It's Good! It's Weird! It's Different! This is a 6 part Miniseries.
Other: Last time I wrote that I bought a Dr. Zoidberg Figure, well I bought another Doctor Figure. It wasn't just any Doctor, but The Doctor (or Doctor Who for you not in the know). Intresting sidenote: while I was buying I was told that I was buying the only Doctor Figure is the whole shipment. The only downside are his glasses (which he doesn't wear all that offen in the show) are glued to the figure's face.
That's all I have for now. With the way I'm going, I'll be back in around 2 weeks to share with more!
-Brian
TV:
The Fall Season Premieres started this week. Here's some quick reviews of some stuff I saw. Chuck: Nice show. I'd watch more of it. Heroes: Yippie! Reaper: I like to see where this concept goes. Bionic Woman: Intresting. Plus, I saw this with my Mom & she said she'd watch the show, too. So, there's crossover appeal (She found Heroes too confusing). Now, I didn't get to see all the premieres from this week that I wanted to see (Training!) but the Fall roll out is not over with so I'll keep you posted.
Comics:
- DC Comics: Now I don't read Teen Titans very offen but there is one thing from the book that I do like & is the reason why I picked up both Issues 50 & 51: The Titans of Tomorrow (Future, some what evil versions of the team). The group is seen briefly in 50 & 51 starts off the storyline with them. Another I picked up 50 was it was "Extra-Sized" as it was milestone issue & had a who's who of past & present Titans creators on the book. I like the characterization of Black Canary from All-Star Batman & Robin the Boy Wonder & I don't know why. The characterization of Batman here: not so much. Speaking of Batman, Batman #669 is the last part in the "Club of Hero" story arc, intresting art, an intresting way of laying thing out & a good mystery. The next arc is the retunr of Ra's Al Ghul, which I may check out. I picked up 2 collected editions of books by DC, One I was planning on buying. The other I found & just couldn't pass up. First was 52, volume three, we are coming to the end of the missing year. The only thing that is throwing me off is the front cover, the artist has used 2 famous faces as referance for people. Kevin Spacey for Lex Luthor (ok, he played him in the movie) & Zack Braff for Dr. Magnus (What?). The other is Doctor 13: Architecture & Morality, I book I didn't see when it first came out but man, this book rocks on so many levels I'm not sure I can fully explain it all. I'll tell you one thing: the book has a Talking, Nazi Gorilla. What more could you want?
- Marvel Comics: Quasar #3 has a really nice cover. It's Issue 30 of Captian America & he's still dead. One of the character by products of Marvel's Civil War was Penance, formally known as Speedball. He now has his own 5 part miniseries. Pick it up, part 1 is good.
- Other Comics: From the pages of their Free Comic Book Day offering comes The Umbrella Academy. It's written by Gerard Way, lead singer of the Band My Chemical Romance but don't let that fact stop you from picking up: It's Good! It's Weird! It's Different! This is a 6 part Miniseries.
Other: Last time I wrote that I bought a Dr. Zoidberg Figure, well I bought another Doctor Figure. It wasn't just any Doctor, but The Doctor (or Doctor Who for you not in the know). Intresting sidenote: while I was buying I was told that I was buying the only Doctor Figure is the whole shipment. The only downside are his glasses (which he doesn't wear all that offen in the show) are glued to the figure's face.
That's all I have for now. With the way I'm going, I'll be back in around 2 weeks to share with more!
-Brian
Sunday, September 16, 2007
This is Entry 11: Quick Hits #2
It's been 16 days & no new Blog posts from me. I hope my non existing reading (which I have named Jim) haven't deserted me for other things to waste their time on. :( Why no posts? Everytime I think about making one I either don't have something to post or I'm saving stuff some I have enough to post or I guess don't feel like it. Take your pick. I think the post will all be quickhitted.
TV: Torchwood: Good, much like what it is spun off from. Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: Good, reminds me kind of TLC's What Not to Wear but slightly classer. Mr. Gunn is in top form & doing everything we've come to love him for. More reviews (& maybe longer ones' too) as when I see more shows. The Fall season starts of this coming week with the major push next week (Most of what I want to see starts on the 24th going forword).
Comic Books: Reading Avengers: The Initiative & New Warriors nicely book end each other. I wish Mighty Avengers & Runaways came out more offen. Hero For Hire #13 has a weird cover, I hope they don't have more like this. I like the book. Super-Villians Team-Up: Modok's 11 is a really fun read. I picked up The Last Fantastic Four Story & thought "Again?" since Fantastic Four: The End was out like late last year. But, the upside of this book is it's only 1 book & not 6 like FF:TE. Plus, Stan Lee wrote it! (The story it's self is ok, sort of lack luster). From the Marvel Back Issue Bins: Marvel Premiere #57, what so special about this book? It's the 1st & maybe only American comic book appearance of Doctor Who (Tom Baker version). It's a pretty good read (it is a 2 part story so I don't have the 2nd half). The cover was done by Walt Simonson & the enterior art by Dave Gibbons. There are also some nice backup features in the issue, too. With Justice Society of America #9 starts the Kingdom Come tied in storyline, not sure if I like the idea but I'll have to wait until it's over to give my say. Buffy the Vampire Slayer #6 starts off the storyline featuring Faith, one of my Favorite characters from the series.
Other: I bought a Dr. Zoidberg (from Futurama) Action figure. Well, there are many point of articulation so I doub he'll be doing much action. He's currently standing on one of my bookcases with a few other figures. I might post a Pic of him (that might get me to post that pick of the Browies I made some time back).
Well, I think that's about it. I probably have some news later on in the week. Stay Tuned!
-Brian
TV: Torchwood: Good, much like what it is spun off from. Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: Good, reminds me kind of TLC's What Not to Wear but slightly classer. Mr. Gunn is in top form & doing everything we've come to love him for. More reviews (& maybe longer ones' too) as when I see more shows. The Fall season starts of this coming week with the major push next week (Most of what I want to see starts on the 24th going forword).
Comic Books: Reading Avengers: The Initiative & New Warriors nicely book end each other. I wish Mighty Avengers & Runaways came out more offen. Hero For Hire #13 has a weird cover, I hope they don't have more like this. I like the book. Super-Villians Team-Up: Modok's 11 is a really fun read. I picked up The Last Fantastic Four Story & thought "Again?" since Fantastic Four: The End was out like late last year. But, the upside of this book is it's only 1 book & not 6 like FF:TE. Plus, Stan Lee wrote it! (The story it's self is ok, sort of lack luster). From the Marvel Back Issue Bins: Marvel Premiere #57, what so special about this book? It's the 1st & maybe only American comic book appearance of Doctor Who (Tom Baker version). It's a pretty good read (it is a 2 part story so I don't have the 2nd half). The cover was done by Walt Simonson & the enterior art by Dave Gibbons. There are also some nice backup features in the issue, too. With Justice Society of America #9 starts the Kingdom Come tied in storyline, not sure if I like the idea but I'll have to wait until it's over to give my say. Buffy the Vampire Slayer #6 starts off the storyline featuring Faith, one of my Favorite characters from the series.
Other: I bought a Dr. Zoidberg (from Futurama) Action figure. Well, there are many point of articulation so I doub he'll be doing much action. He's currently standing on one of my bookcases with a few other figures. I might post a Pic of him (that might get me to post that pick of the Browies I made some time back).
Well, I think that's about it. I probably have some news later on in the week. Stay Tuned!
-Brian
Saturday, September 1, 2007
This is Entry 10: Fall TV Preview 2007
We have now reached double digits. Wa-Hoo!
The Fall TV season is almost upon us & so here are some stuff I'll be checking out. I'll also tell you stuff that I'll be checking out but aren't new. Some times may over lap, but I got to eatch something during commericals, don't I?
EDIT: I forgot the premire dates, I've now added those.
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Monday
8 pm: Chuck (NBC): It's a dramedy about a guy named Chuck (surprise, suprise). He works for a larger chain of electronics stores at their help desk (Think Best Buy & the Geek Squad). He gets an e-mail from an old college roommate. Upon looking at the e-mail he gets years of CIA secrets in his head. Now people want to know what he knows. Premiere: September 24th.
Back-Up Show: How I Met your Mother (CBS): an ok comedy. Premiere: September 24th.
8:30 pm: Aliens in America (The CW): Nerdy Kid from Wisconsin is not the most popular kid in High School. His Mother tries to help him become cooler. They welcome to their family a forgien exchange student, one slight problem: He's from Pakistan. So, the social outcast hang out. Added Bonus: Lindsey Shaw (formally of Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide) plays the Guys's hot sister. Premiere: October 1st
Back-Up Show: The Big Bang Theory (CBS): Nerdy Roommates have a hot blonde living across the hallway. Worlds clash & we all learn just a little bit more ourselves. I know this will probably be cancelled but I'll give it a try. Premiere: September 24th.
9:00 pm: Heroes (NBC): A real world Super Heor show. Added Bonus: When the show goes into reruns, there will be a companion show to take it's place: Heroes: Origins. Premiere:September 24th.
Back-Up Show: Two & a Half Men (CBS): another ok comedy. Premiere: September 24th.
Tuesday
8 pm: NCIS (CBS): One of the more intresting "Cop" shows out there with a really well thought out cast of characters. Premiere: September 24th.
Back-Up Show: Beauty & the Geek (The CW): One of the better "reality" shows out there. Premiere: September 18th.
9 pm: Reaper (The CW): On his 21st birthday, our slacker main character find out his parents soul his soul to the Devil & he must now become a bounty hunter to bring rogue souls back to hell. He's dead so he still has to deal with his regular life along with his new job. Added Bonus(s): Kevin Smith (the guy behind Movies like Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma, Jersey Girl) directed the pilot & Missy Peregrym (most resently of Heroes) plays our Hero's love interest. Premiere: September 25th.
Back-Up Shows: Dirty Jobs(Discovery) & Eureka (Sci-Fi). These 2 series already airing episodes.
Wednesday
8 pm: Pushing Daisies (ABC): A Private Invesitgator has a special power: One touch he can bring the dead back to life, another touch they die again & can't be reaised back again. He uses his power to his advanage in his work. He finds his childhood sweatheart (who's a girl named Chuck), she's died so he brings her back but he can never touch her again or she'll be lost to him. Premiere: October 3rd.
9 pm: Bionic Woman (NBC): an update of a show I never watched mostly because I was either not born yet or was really, really young. Premiere: September 26th.
Back-Up Show: Mythbusters (Discovery). This series is already airing episodes.
Thursday
8 pm: Smallville (The CW): Superman's early years. I have a Like/Dislike realtionship with this show. Premiere: September 27th.
8:30 pm: 30 Rock (NBC): One of the better comedies on the air. Premiere: October 4th.
9 pm: The Office (NBC): One of the Best Mockumentries on TV! Premiere: September 27th.
Back-Up Show: CSI (CBS). Premiere: September 27th.
10 pm: Tim Gunn's Guide to Style (Bravo): I have enjoyed him on Project Runway & he's getting his own show. Premiere: September 6th.
Friday
8 pm: Numb3rs(CBS): A smart cop show. Premiere: September 28th.
9 pm: Doctor Who(Sci-Fi): Good British Sci-Fi! This series is already airing episodes.
Saturday
6 pm: Torchwood (BBC America): Doctor Who spin off. Premiere: September 8th.
11 pm: MADtv (Fox): Sometimes better then it's competition, sometimes not. Premiere: September 15th.
11:30 pm: Saturday Night Live (NBC): It's seen better times but maybe this season will be one of those? Premiere: September 29th.
Sunday
8-9 pm: The Fox Cartoon block (The Simpsons, King of the Hill, American Dad & Family Guy): I do like me some cartoons. Premiere: September 23rd (for Simpsons, KotH & FG), September 30 (for American Dad).
10 pm: Shark (CBS): An interesting Lawyer with James Woods. Premiere: September 23rd.
Made for TV Movie
Tin Man (Sci-Fi), a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz that looks to be be intresting. Premiere: 6 hours some time in December.
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I'll probably review these shows as I see them.
Until next time.
-Brian
The Fall TV season is almost upon us & so here are some stuff I'll be checking out. I'll also tell you stuff that I'll be checking out but aren't new. Some times may over lap, but I got to eatch something during commericals, don't I?
EDIT: I forgot the premire dates, I've now added those.
8 pm: Chuck (NBC): It's a dramedy about a guy named Chuck (surprise, suprise). He works for a larger chain of electronics stores at their help desk (Think Best Buy & the Geek Squad). He gets an e-mail from an old college roommate. Upon looking at the e-mail he gets years of CIA secrets in his head. Now people want to know what he knows. Premiere: September 24th.
Back-Up Show: How I Met your Mother (CBS): an ok comedy. Premiere: September 24th.
8:30 pm: Aliens in America (The CW): Nerdy Kid from Wisconsin is not the most popular kid in High School. His Mother tries to help him become cooler. They welcome to their family a forgien exchange student, one slight problem: He's from Pakistan. So, the social outcast hang out. Added Bonus: Lindsey Shaw (formally of Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide) plays the Guys's hot sister. Premiere: October 1st
Back-Up Show: The Big Bang Theory (CBS): Nerdy Roommates have a hot blonde living across the hallway. Worlds clash & we all learn just a little bit more ourselves. I know this will probably be cancelled but I'll give it a try. Premiere: September 24th.
9:00 pm: Heroes (NBC): A real world Super Heor show. Added Bonus: When the show goes into reruns, there will be a companion show to take it's place: Heroes: Origins. Premiere:September 24th.
Back-Up Show: Two & a Half Men (CBS): another ok comedy. Premiere: September 24th.
8 pm: NCIS (CBS): One of the more intresting "Cop" shows out there with a really well thought out cast of characters. Premiere: September 24th.
Back-Up Show: Beauty & the Geek (The CW): One of the better "reality" shows out there. Premiere: September 18th.
9 pm: Reaper (The CW): On his 21st birthday, our slacker main character find out his parents soul his soul to the Devil & he must now become a bounty hunter to bring rogue souls back to hell. He's dead so he still has to deal with his regular life along with his new job. Added Bonus(s): Kevin Smith (the guy behind Movies like Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma, Jersey Girl) directed the pilot & Missy Peregrym (most resently of Heroes) plays our Hero's love interest. Premiere: September 25th.
Back-Up Shows: Dirty Jobs(Discovery) & Eureka (Sci-Fi). These 2 series already airing episodes.
8 pm: Pushing Daisies (ABC): A Private Invesitgator has a special power: One touch he can bring the dead back to life, another touch they die again & can't be reaised back again. He uses his power to his advanage in his work. He finds his childhood sweatheart (who's a girl named Chuck), she's died so he brings her back but he can never touch her again or she'll be lost to him. Premiere: October 3rd.
9 pm: Bionic Woman (NBC): an update of a show I never watched mostly because I was either not born yet or was really, really young. Premiere: September 26th.
Back-Up Show: Mythbusters (Discovery). This series is already airing episodes.
8 pm: Smallville (The CW): Superman's early years. I have a Like/Dislike realtionship with this show. Premiere: September 27th.
8:30 pm: 30 Rock (NBC): One of the better comedies on the air. Premiere: October 4th.
9 pm: The Office (NBC): One of the Best Mockumentries on TV! Premiere: September 27th.
Back-Up Show: CSI (CBS). Premiere: September 27th.
10 pm: Tim Gunn's Guide to Style (Bravo): I have enjoyed him on Project Runway & he's getting his own show. Premiere: September 6th.
8 pm: Numb3rs(CBS): A smart cop show. Premiere: September 28th.
9 pm: Doctor Who(Sci-Fi): Good British Sci-Fi! This series is already airing episodes.
6 pm: Torchwood (BBC America): Doctor Who spin off. Premiere: September 8th.
11 pm: MADtv (Fox): Sometimes better then it's competition, sometimes not. Premiere: September 15th.
11:30 pm: Saturday Night Live (NBC): It's seen better times but maybe this season will be one of those? Premiere: September 29th.
8-9 pm: The Fox Cartoon block (The Simpsons, King of the Hill, American Dad & Family Guy): I do like me some cartoons. Premiere: September 23rd (for Simpsons, KotH & FG), September 30 (for American Dad).
10 pm: Shark (CBS): An interesting Lawyer with James Woods. Premiere: September 23rd.
Tin Man (Sci-Fi), a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz that looks to be be intresting. Premiere: 6 hours some time in December.
I'll probably review these shows as I see them.
Until next time.
-Brian
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
This is Entry 9: Being Domestic & Other Things.
Yesterday, for no other reason then & I wanted to: I made a Brownies. I have a pic of the finished production on my camera that I'll upload once I down load from my Camera.
There is a new episode of Fresh Ink upon iTunes, check it out.
Yeah, I don't have much to say at the moment. I'll more later on.
-Brian
There is a new episode of Fresh Ink upon iTunes, check it out.
Yeah, I don't have much to say at the moment. I'll more later on.
-Brian
Friday, August 24, 2007
This is Entry 8: Brian on The Aisle
I don't get out to the Movie very offen but yesterday I went. There is a theater a few block from where I live. Upside: All films 3 bucks. Downside (sort of): They don't play current films, you have to wait few months for those to come there. But hey, a film in a theater for 3 bucks? Who can beat that!
What I saw was & will review is: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
I saw the first film & thought it was an ok film but they screwed up one thing (DOOM!). What did they screw up this time? If it was anything it was Galacticus or big menacing space cloud. Now I'm sure most people would have wanted The big G to be a person but I can kind of see the thinking behind the cloud thing (I'm not as angry as I was with them screwing up ol' Doc Doom). Speaking of Vic: They partly redeemed themselves with his appearance in this film. He was closer to his comic book roots in this film (I was kind of happy). The more Marvel Films I see they more they start to look the same. The "Black Forest, Germany" looked alot like where Stryker's compound was from X2 or where The Brotherhood camped out in X3. The government facility used looked alot like Strykers' place, too. I'd I'll let it slide. I liked what they did with The Surfer, he got some respect & seemed close to his comic book roots (not like big G). I wouldn't mind seeing him again (seeing what played during the closing credits: I might). Also, what was with Jessica Alba? Something just looked off about her. I'm not sure what it was.
What FF3 should be (because I'm almost sure there will be one)? The team goes to the Negative Zone. I doubt that will happen but it would be cool if it did.
So, for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer I give it 3 cosmically irradiated stars out of 5. It wasn't the greatest film ever but wasn't the worst either. It had some action, some humorous parts. It keep me entertained for the hour & half. But, that's what I went for.
On a related note: The extended edition of the first film is pretty good. The first disc (The disc with the movie) is ok. But the second disc (The one with the extras) are where it really shined. I'd just get it just for that & have an ok movie that comes with it as a bonus.
Thanks, Jim! Until next time.
-Brian
What I saw was & will review is: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
I saw the first film & thought it was an ok film but they screwed up one thing (DOOM!). What did they screw up this time? If it was anything it was Galacticus or big menacing space cloud. Now I'm sure most people would have wanted The big G to be a person but I can kind of see the thinking behind the cloud thing (I'm not as angry as I was with them screwing up ol' Doc Doom). Speaking of Vic: They partly redeemed themselves with his appearance in this film. He was closer to his comic book roots in this film (I was kind of happy). The more Marvel Films I see they more they start to look the same. The "Black Forest, Germany" looked alot like where Stryker's compound was from X2 or where The Brotherhood camped out in X3. The government facility used looked alot like Strykers' place, too. I'd I'll let it slide. I liked what they did with The Surfer, he got some respect & seemed close to his comic book roots (not like big G). I wouldn't mind seeing him again (seeing what played during the closing credits: I might). Also, what was with Jessica Alba? Something just looked off about her. I'm not sure what it was.
What FF3 should be (because I'm almost sure there will be one)? The team goes to the Negative Zone. I doubt that will happen but it would be cool if it did.
So, for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer I give it 3 cosmically irradiated stars out of 5. It wasn't the greatest film ever but wasn't the worst either. It had some action, some humorous parts. It keep me entertained for the hour & half. But, that's what I went for.
On a related note: The extended edition of the first film is pretty good. The first disc (The disc with the movie) is ok. But the second disc (The one with the extras) are where it really shined. I'd just get it just for that & have an ok movie that comes with it as a bonus.
Thanks, Jim! Until next time.
-Brian
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
This is Entry 7: Comic Book Cavalcade!
Or: The Comic Book Cavalcade!
There's less to talk about this time. Only one weeks worth of stuff & not 2 or 3 weeks worth of stuff. We got a 2 things from DC & 3 from Marvel, with a magazine thrown in for good measure.
First up: DC.
Superman #666. Yes, you read that right. it's issue 666 & guess what Superman man fights in the issue? Yes, The Devil. Well, not The Devil. But, a Kryptonian counterpart (apparently their was a few devils in the Kryptonian afterlife & went the planet went bye bye: Only one survived & some also made it's way to Earth). There is a wacked out "dream" sequence in the issue (Lots o' Death).
On a somewhat related note, Batman pasted the 666 issue resecent but didn't do a similar Devil inspired issue. The next I'll be commenting on is Batman #668, the second part to the Clud of Heroes story (I talk about part 1 a few posts down the blog). It's starts off the issue with some cool retro styled art. Through out the issue there are some interesting usasge of panels.
Next: Marvel.
Issue 2 of Starlord, 1 of the 4 prologue series to Annihilation: Conquest (I talk about one of the other books, Quasar, a few posts down the blog). The "Dirty Dozen in Space" continue on their mission. One memeber kicks the bucekt, pushes up daises, bites the bullet, dies. One appears to sacrafices themself but I'm not sure if they do. Plus, what's not no to like with a book who has a talking, gun toting Racoon?
I picked up 2 books by Jeff Parker: Mystic Arcana: Scarlet Witch & X-Men: First Class. The Scarlet Witch book is part of 4 issue miniseries "exploring the four corners of magic in the Marvel Universe" (according to the book). It's got this cool intro paragraph (I'd type it out here, but it's really long & I'm lazy). The book was an intresting look at a prepowers Wanda. I haven't picked up the other books (which focus of Magik & the Black Knight) but I might. The last book focus' on Sister Grimm (from Runaways) which I might pick up or at least look at. The X-Men is a reworking of their early days, which I doubt are cannon. But, it's nice book. It has some humor that I liked & the backup story was cute.
A Comics related Magazine called Comic Foundry, I picked up the 1st issue partly because they have an interview with Kristen Bell in it. But, I'm always open to trying something new. My verdict is: Good. I'd pick up Issue 2. The magazine isn't about Comics directly but about stuff around comics (The people who make them, people who read them, clothes, trends, etc.). It is in black & white. Tbe lay out reminded me part of Entertainment Weekly which isn't bad. Their Webiste is: comicfoundry.com
One last time: The bag I brought all my stuff home in had an Ad for the BBC America rebroadcast of the Doctor Who spin-off: Torchwood (Captain Jack looked quite dashing). The series premires September 9th, here states side.
Well, I think that will be all for now. Until next time, my non existant readers (I think I call you Jim): Stay Cool!
-Brian
There's less to talk about this time. Only one weeks worth of stuff & not 2 or 3 weeks worth of stuff. We got a 2 things from DC & 3 from Marvel, with a magazine thrown in for good measure.
First up: DC.
Superman #666. Yes, you read that right. it's issue 666 & guess what Superman man fights in the issue? Yes, The Devil. Well, not The Devil. But, a Kryptonian counterpart (apparently their was a few devils in the Kryptonian afterlife & went the planet went bye bye: Only one survived & some also made it's way to Earth). There is a wacked out "dream" sequence in the issue (Lots o' Death).
On a somewhat related note, Batman pasted the 666 issue resecent but didn't do a similar Devil inspired issue. The next I'll be commenting on is Batman #668, the second part to the Clud of Heroes story (I talk about part 1 a few posts down the blog). It's starts off the issue with some cool retro styled art. Through out the issue there are some interesting usasge of panels.
Next: Marvel.
Issue 2 of Starlord, 1 of the 4 prologue series to Annihilation: Conquest (I talk about one of the other books, Quasar, a few posts down the blog). The "Dirty Dozen in Space" continue on their mission. One memeber kicks the bucekt, pushes up daises, bites the bullet, dies. One appears to sacrafices themself but I'm not sure if they do. Plus, what's not no to like with a book who has a talking, gun toting Racoon?
I picked up 2 books by Jeff Parker: Mystic Arcana: Scarlet Witch & X-Men: First Class. The Scarlet Witch book is part of 4 issue miniseries "exploring the four corners of magic in the Marvel Universe" (according to the book). It's got this cool intro paragraph (I'd type it out here, but it's really long & I'm lazy). The book was an intresting look at a prepowers Wanda. I haven't picked up the other books (which focus of Magik & the Black Knight) but I might. The last book focus' on Sister Grimm (from Runaways) which I might pick up or at least look at. The X-Men is a reworking of their early days, which I doubt are cannon. But, it's nice book. It has some humor that I liked & the backup story was cute.
A Comics related Magazine called Comic Foundry, I picked up the 1st issue partly because they have an interview with Kristen Bell in it. But, I'm always open to trying something new. My verdict is: Good. I'd pick up Issue 2. The magazine isn't about Comics directly but about stuff around comics (The people who make them, people who read them, clothes, trends, etc.). It is in black & white. Tbe lay out reminded me part of Entertainment Weekly which isn't bad. Their Webiste is: comicfoundry.com
One last time: The bag I brought all my stuff home in had an Ad for the BBC America rebroadcast of the Doctor Who spin-off: Torchwood (Captain Jack looked quite dashing). The series premires September 9th, here states side.
Well, I think that will be all for now. Until next time, my non existant readers (I think I call you Jim): Stay Cool!
-Brian
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
This is Entry 6: Quick Hits!
In the Entry just one post down, I "talked" about the podcast Fresh Ink, just saw the lastest episode & there has been a change. Before it was a odcasted version of the TV segment but now they are online, as a pure Podcast. According to the episode, they ddi this so they hope to get more Comics reviewed (which is always a plus, at least for me).
TV News: Ringing in a new Hero.
It was revealed yesterday that Kristin Bell, formerly of the CW's Veronica Mars, will be on the next season of NBC's mega hit: Heroes. She will be a character called Elle who is "a sexy, intriguing, mysterious young lady who has ties to Peter's apparent death, H.R.G.'s past, and Claire's future. When viewers first meet Elle in October, she will commit a terrible crime, but it will be unclear whose side she is really on."
Is isn't the only thing we'll be seeing/hearing her in. She's the lead in a Judd Apatow (Knocked up, 40 year old Virgin, Superbad, etc.) romatic comedy called: Forgetting Sarah Marshall. She'll be the love letter to Star Wars: Fanboys (A movie I'm kind of excited to see). She provides her voice to 20th Century Fox's animated movie: Sheepish & she narrates the new CW series: Gossip Girl. (I got this info from a post on the Comics Continuum).
If I have more: I'll add more. I doubt I will. But, I might.
-Brian
TV News: Ringing in a new Hero.
It was revealed yesterday that Kristin Bell, formerly of the CW's Veronica Mars, will be on the next season of NBC's mega hit: Heroes. She will be a character called Elle who is "a sexy, intriguing, mysterious young lady who has ties to Peter's apparent death, H.R.G.'s past, and Claire's future. When viewers first meet Elle in October, she will commit a terrible crime, but it will be unclear whose side she is really on."
Is isn't the only thing we'll be seeing/hearing her in. She's the lead in a Judd Apatow (Knocked up, 40 year old Virgin, Superbad, etc.) romatic comedy called: Forgetting Sarah Marshall. She'll be the love letter to Star Wars: Fanboys (A movie I'm kind of excited to see). She provides her voice to 20th Century Fox's animated movie: Sheepish & she narrates the new CW series: Gossip Girl. (I got this info from a post on the Comics Continuum).
If I have more: I'll add more. I doubt I will. But, I might.
-Brian
Friday, August 17, 2007
This is Entry 5: Podcasting the Blog!
Here are few Podcasts that I enjoy thought I'd share with you. 2 are video, 2 are about Comic Books, 2 feature Woman prodomently. But I will only be telling you about 3 Podcasts. I get most of podcast via iTunes & all of these are where no money is exchanged for these (i.e. they are free).
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An audio podcast about a visual medium: Around Comics. According to their site (aroundcomics.com), their podcasts are a "comic book roundtable [with a] revolving panel of guests discussing current comics, artists, writers, industry news, reviews and interviews." I find they quite informative & funny. The "roundtable" as they call is bunch of guys who gather together in a local Chicago Comic Book store (Dark Tower Comics) on Mondays & Thursdays where they discuss things "in & Around Comics" (hense the name). In most of the episodes I've heard they have at least one person from the Industry there. They also do special episodes from time to, I really the "Comics 101" episodes (where they take a topics devote the entire episode & give you all you'd need to know about the topic). You can get their podcasts either from their site or from iTunes.
A Hot Chick with Comics: Fresh Ink. According to iTunes,"When it comes to Comics, get the podcast that really delivers. Host Blair Butler finds out what rocks and what needs to be recycled in the world of graphic novels, superhero news, and geek culture. This is podcasted version of a segment of the G4 Network's Program Attack the Show with their Comic Book Goddess Blair Butler. What could be better then a hot girl talking about Comics? Well, World Peace, Cure to all know disease, a life time supply of Carwax. Well, made this podcast is better then that last one. But, I digress. You can see her reviews on air, get them via iTunes & sometimes they are even on G4's site (g4tv.com). She also does other reporting from the network which are sometimes podcasted/put on G4's site.
To find either of these Podcasts, go to the iTunes store, click on the "Podcast" to the left, once you at the Pocast pages go to the bottom right hand corner under the "Topics in Focus" rectangle, click on "Comic Culture", that page page has 20 Comic book related Podcasts. I just highlighted 2 I like.
Lastly, a non Comics related Podcast: WebbAlert. It's a 5 minute (plus 1 ad) run down of Tech news that host, Morgan Webb, has found & thought was worth reporting on. She does it Monday thru Thursday (unless she traveling for her job that pays the bills). It's a bit odd that it's mostly a close up of just her head, I wouldn't mind if they zoomed out a bit (maybe to her shoulders). She has site devoted to the Podcast (webbalert.com) but I've been having problems getitng the site to load & iTunes is being annoying because it won't download the podcast to my computer. But, some people are uploading alot of the episodes to YouTube.
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If I come upon other Podcasts I like, I tell you about it.
-Brian
An audio podcast about a visual medium: Around Comics. According to their site (aroundcomics.com), their podcasts are a "comic book roundtable [with a] revolving panel of guests discussing current comics, artists, writers, industry news, reviews and interviews." I find they quite informative & funny. The "roundtable" as they call is bunch of guys who gather together in a local Chicago Comic Book store (Dark Tower Comics) on Mondays & Thursdays where they discuss things "in & Around Comics" (hense the name). In most of the episodes I've heard they have at least one person from the Industry there. They also do special episodes from time to, I really the "Comics 101" episodes (where they take a topics devote the entire episode & give you all you'd need to know about the topic). You can get their podcasts either from their site or from iTunes.
A Hot Chick with Comics: Fresh Ink. According to iTunes,"When it comes to Comics, get the podcast that really delivers. Host Blair Butler finds out what rocks and what needs to be recycled in the world of graphic novels, superhero news, and geek culture. This is podcasted version of a segment of the G4 Network's Program Attack the Show with their Comic Book Goddess Blair Butler. What could be better then a hot girl talking about Comics? Well, World Peace, Cure to all know disease, a life time supply of Carwax. Well, made this podcast is better then that last one. But, I digress. You can see her reviews on air, get them via iTunes & sometimes they are even on G4's site (g4tv.com). She also does other reporting from the network which are sometimes podcasted/put on G4's site.
To find either of these Podcasts, go to the iTunes store, click on the "Podcast" to the left, once you at the Pocast pages go to the bottom right hand corner under the "Topics in Focus" rectangle, click on "Comic Culture", that page page has 20 Comic book related Podcasts. I just highlighted 2 I like.
Lastly, a non Comics related Podcast: WebbAlert. It's a 5 minute (plus 1 ad) run down of Tech news that host, Morgan Webb, has found & thought was worth reporting on. She does it Monday thru Thursday (unless she traveling for her job that pays the bills). It's a bit odd that it's mostly a close up of just her head, I wouldn't mind if they zoomed out a bit (maybe to her shoulders). She has site devoted to the Podcast (webbalert.com) but I've been having problems getitng the site to load & iTunes is being annoying because it won't download the podcast to my computer. But, some people are uploading alot of the episodes to YouTube.
If I come upon other Podcasts I like, I tell you about it.
-Brian
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
This is Entry 4: Comic Book Round-Up!
This will be a some what frequent feature here on MyBlog (Not sure I use the "Comic Book Round-Up" subtitle). Now what this "round-up" will most likely consist of: Me rambling on about Comic Books I've read both New & old. I'll be rambling on about related subjects (Movies, Tv Shows, Cartoons, Action figures, T-shirts, etc.) I'll try to divide this stuff into subcatergories that will make sense. I may also try to add Pic's to these posts.
I got a some what sizible pile today so let's dive in!
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First up, DC Comics:
I picked the 1st issue of the new Booster Gold, it spins directly out of the events of 52. Now I have been liking Booster's subplot in the book (I've been reading 52 in the collected editions). Plus, I like the genral idea behind the character, so when I found out that he would be getting his own book: I decided to check it out. And my virdict for the issue: Good. I'll pick up the next issue. The whole "time travel" idea is a personal fav of mine (so is "alternate realities" which factor into the book, too). Now it's time for an Unfounded Prediction: Rip Hunter is a Carter (Which means he a family member of Booster Gold). He (Rip) mentions that "Rip Hunter" is not his real name in the book & certain things seem to click in my mind that a revealation of Rip been a Carter might be possible but as I said it's an Unfounded Prediction!
Next up: Batman #667. You know a bout is going to be something a little different when Grant Morrison is writting the book. This issue starts off a story that I heard about a few months ago & thought it was an interesting. Mr. Morrison is taking an idea from an old 1950's Batman comic & bringing it in the present day. The general background is Jonathan Mayhew brought together a group of a crime fighters from all around the world to form The International Club of Heroes. The group met once of twice & then disbanded. It's years later they are all back together, this will be a regualr meetings. It's now. Someone, calling themself called The Black Glove, has killed Mayhew. So, the Club of Heroes must descover who the Black Glove is before they kill the heroes. They have a day & no means of escape from the island there are on. Intresting concept. If Mr. Morrison does this cool of thing with something from the 50's, I wonder what he could do with a personal fav Bat-Characters from that same era: Bat-Mite? One can dream, can't he?
My last DC Book is a Justice League, but not just any JL book but Justice League Unlimited #36. Yup, the animated version. I liked the cartoon. One of the better things I've on the ol' Boob Tube in rescent years. I picked up this issue specifically because it focuses on one of my Fav chaaracters from the 'Toon: The Question (who was also used in 52 but that was a "different" version). I like the JLU comic because you got to see a litlte more of the other Memeber beyond the Big 7 (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter & who ever is consider the 7th big member at the moment).
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Now on to Marvel Comics, a company I've give a lot of my money to.
Now I, like many had past over the series of book under heading of Annihilation but & maybe like me are find out that that books kicks some major butt! Well, we have a change to redeem ourselves with reading Annihilation: Conquest. I picked up the book that bridges the gap between the 2 epics on a whim & discover much goodness between it's flimsy covers. I've been picking up 2 of the 4 Prologue books: Starlord (Think "The Dirty Dozen" but in space) & Quasar (Think Joan of Arc but in space). I just picked up Issue 2 of Quasar (Issue 2 of Starlord isn't out yet) & it doth have much coolness. Super-Adaptoid who is kind of a low level Villain has never been so cool (at least to me). Pick it up & enjoy!
I like many people picked up Captain America #25 to see how he bites the bullet, pushes up daisies, joins the the invisible choir, dies. It was a good issue but I decided to stick around & see how a Book goes on with out it's title character. It's now 4 issues later (Issue #29) & it's doing quite nicely. Ed Brubaker has crafted a nice epioniage story fro all to enjoy. Now I hadn't read much of his stuff before & am thinking of going back to do so. Sidenote: I got a slight crush on the Red Skull's daugther, Sin, but I know she'd probably kill for doing so.
Nest up is a Mini-Series that disappointed (at least for me): Omega Flight. It just took to darn long to get going & then once it did it was over to soon. It was 5 issues long & the team wasn't even together fully until Issue 4. I had had high hopes for the series but it let me down.
I have a soft spot for loser supervillains so it does me great joy to see a book like MODOK's 11 on the shelves. If you liked "Ocean's 11" of which it take it's general premise & then goes off into Super Villiany goodness: You might like this. Plus, who does like a giant floating head with little almost useless limbs just hanging there (MODOK would probably kill me for saying that).
Like Omega Flight, here is a book that is letting me down which is said since I have the whole series up to now: That series is Exiles. It just seems lag along, which it has down before. It need to pick up. It only has a few issues before it hits the 100 issues mark.
The biggest book in this pile, clocking at 104 pages, is Spider-Man Family #4. I picked this up for the lead story, Spider-Man meets the Agents of Atlas. They had a recent mini-series that I loved (bought all the issue, even the hardcover collected edition). What nice about this story is that it's by the same people who did the Mini-Series (Writer Jeff Parker & Artist Leonard Kirk). Also, this is like the 3rd or 4th post Mini-Series appearance of the Agents (which are all written by Parker who has been putting out a couple books for Marvel). I hope with all these appearances: they get a second Mini-Series.
Now a somewhat bittersweet review: Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four #4 which is done by Parker & Artist Mike Wieringo, who just rescently past away. With this one Issue Wieringo did something I didn't think could happen: He made the Impossible Man look creepy. It's sad that we won't get to enjoy his art anymore (for mor eon my thoughts on Wieringo, look down a post).
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2 Books from small companies:
First is Ape Entertainment's Bizarre New World #3. It's a comic about a Guy who can fly. Yes, like Superman but this Guy isn't a superhero or have any other powers. He's just a guy who can fly. This is the 3rd issue in a 3 issue mini-series. From the what I rea din the back: there might be a 2nd mini series or become an on going series which would be cool. Also there is going to some Online stories set in the same world. They will be at bizarrenewworld.com
The other book is from Oni Press, that book is Maintenance, it's about 2 Janitors who work for a Major Super Villian company & the comic chronicles their misadventures. I know a guy (via the 'Net) who works on the book which is an added bonus to a book I like.
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Back Issues!
These are all Marvel Books & I'll keep these short:
- The Incredible Hulk #271: 1st Appearance of Rocket Raccon (who is currently costarring in Starlord. This book also marks Hulk's 20th Anniversary
- Marvel Tales #1: 1st Apperance of Peter Porker, The Spectagular Spider-Ham. Yeah. The 80's were great, weren't they?
- X-Men #143: the last issue of John Bryne's run on X-Men (The letters to the editor page has a letter from future comic book writer: Kurt Busiek).
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I think that's enought rambling.
-Brian
I got a some what sizible pile today so let's dive in!
First up, DC Comics:
I picked the 1st issue of the new Booster Gold, it spins directly out of the events of 52. Now I have been liking Booster's subplot in the book (I've been reading 52 in the collected editions). Plus, I like the genral idea behind the character, so when I found out that he would be getting his own book: I decided to check it out. And my virdict for the issue: Good. I'll pick up the next issue. The whole "time travel" idea is a personal fav of mine (so is "alternate realities" which factor into the book, too). Now it's time for an Unfounded Prediction: Rip Hunter is a Carter (Which means he a family member of Booster Gold). He (Rip) mentions that "Rip Hunter" is not his real name in the book & certain things seem to click in my mind that a revealation of Rip been a Carter might be possible but as I said it's an Unfounded Prediction!
Next up: Batman #667. You know a bout is going to be something a little different when Grant Morrison is writting the book. This issue starts off a story that I heard about a few months ago & thought it was an interesting. Mr. Morrison is taking an idea from an old 1950's Batman comic & bringing it in the present day. The general background is Jonathan Mayhew brought together a group of a crime fighters from all around the world to form The International Club of Heroes. The group met once of twice & then disbanded. It's years later they are all back together, this will be a regualr meetings. It's now. Someone, calling themself called The Black Glove, has killed Mayhew. So, the Club of Heroes must descover who the Black Glove is before they kill the heroes. They have a day & no means of escape from the island there are on. Intresting concept. If Mr. Morrison does this cool of thing with something from the 50's, I wonder what he could do with a personal fav Bat-Characters from that same era: Bat-Mite? One can dream, can't he?
My last DC Book is a Justice League, but not just any JL book but Justice League Unlimited #36. Yup, the animated version. I liked the cartoon. One of the better things I've on the ol' Boob Tube in rescent years. I picked up this issue specifically because it focuses on one of my Fav chaaracters from the 'Toon: The Question (who was also used in 52 but that was a "different" version). I like the JLU comic because you got to see a litlte more of the other Memeber beyond the Big 7 (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter & who ever is consider the 7th big member at the moment).
Now on to Marvel Comics, a company I've give a lot of my money to.
Now I, like many had past over the series of book under heading of Annihilation but & maybe like me are find out that that books kicks some major butt! Well, we have a change to redeem ourselves with reading Annihilation: Conquest. I picked up the book that bridges the gap between the 2 epics on a whim & discover much goodness between it's flimsy covers. I've been picking up 2 of the 4 Prologue books: Starlord (Think "The Dirty Dozen" but in space) & Quasar (Think Joan of Arc but in space). I just picked up Issue 2 of Quasar (Issue 2 of Starlord isn't out yet) & it doth have much coolness. Super-Adaptoid who is kind of a low level Villain has never been so cool (at least to me). Pick it up & enjoy!
I like many people picked up Captain America #25 to see how he bites the bullet, pushes up daisies, joins the the invisible choir, dies. It was a good issue but I decided to stick around & see how a Book goes on with out it's title character. It's now 4 issues later (Issue #29) & it's doing quite nicely. Ed Brubaker has crafted a nice epioniage story fro all to enjoy. Now I hadn't read much of his stuff before & am thinking of going back to do so. Sidenote: I got a slight crush on the Red Skull's daugther, Sin, but I know she'd probably kill for doing so.
Nest up is a Mini-Series that disappointed (at least for me): Omega Flight. It just took to darn long to get going & then once it did it was over to soon. It was 5 issues long & the team wasn't even together fully until Issue 4. I had had high hopes for the series but it let me down.
I have a soft spot for loser supervillains so it does me great joy to see a book like MODOK's 11 on the shelves. If you liked "Ocean's 11" of which it take it's general premise & then goes off into Super Villiany goodness: You might like this. Plus, who does like a giant floating head with little almost useless limbs just hanging there (MODOK would probably kill me for saying that).
Like Omega Flight, here is a book that is letting me down which is said since I have the whole series up to now: That series is Exiles. It just seems lag along, which it has down before. It need to pick up. It only has a few issues before it hits the 100 issues mark.
The biggest book in this pile, clocking at 104 pages, is Spider-Man Family #4. I picked this up for the lead story, Spider-Man meets the Agents of Atlas. They had a recent mini-series that I loved (bought all the issue, even the hardcover collected edition). What nice about this story is that it's by the same people who did the Mini-Series (Writer Jeff Parker & Artist Leonard Kirk). Also, this is like the 3rd or 4th post Mini-Series appearance of the Agents (which are all written by Parker who has been putting out a couple books for Marvel). I hope with all these appearances: they get a second Mini-Series.
Now a somewhat bittersweet review: Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four #4 which is done by Parker & Artist Mike Wieringo, who just rescently past away. With this one Issue Wieringo did something I didn't think could happen: He made the Impossible Man look creepy. It's sad that we won't get to enjoy his art anymore (for mor eon my thoughts on Wieringo, look down a post).
2 Books from small companies:
First is Ape Entertainment's Bizarre New World #3. It's a comic about a Guy who can fly. Yes, like Superman but this Guy isn't a superhero or have any other powers. He's just a guy who can fly. This is the 3rd issue in a 3 issue mini-series. From the what I rea din the back: there might be a 2nd mini series or become an on going series which would be cool. Also there is going to some Online stories set in the same world. They will be at bizarrenewworld.com
The other book is from Oni Press, that book is Maintenance, it's about 2 Janitors who work for a Major Super Villian company & the comic chronicles their misadventures. I know a guy (via the 'Net) who works on the book which is an added bonus to a book I like.
Back Issues!
These are all Marvel Books & I'll keep these short:
- The Incredible Hulk #271: 1st Appearance of Rocket Raccon (who is currently costarring in Starlord. This book also marks Hulk's 20th Anniversary
- Marvel Tales #1: 1st Apperance of Peter Porker, The Spectagular Spider-Ham. Yeah. The 80's were great, weren't they?
- X-Men #143: the last issue of John Bryne's run on X-Men (The letters to the editor page has a letter from future comic book writer: Kurt Busiek).
I think that's enought rambling.
-Brian
Monday, August 13, 2007
This is Entry 3: Crap! I liked Him!
I just found out Comic book artist, Mike Wieringo died yesterday of a sudden heart attack. The details at the moment are sketchy.
Now I had never met him but had gotten into checking his Blog (at MikeWieringo.com) & he seemed liked a nice guy. He'd update the blog 2 or 3 times a week & he'd post some really cool stuff. I think one of my favorite things he posted was of Dr. Sivanna (villain to Captain Marvel).
'Ringo had a style all his own & I'm sure will be missed.
Newsarama Article: http://www.newsarama.com/Chicago_07/Ringo.html
Official Site: http://www.mikewieringo.com/
Gallery: http://wieringo.deviantart.com/gallery/
EDIT: Long time friend of 'Ringo, Jeff Parker has 2 posts about Mike. Jeff's Blog is: Parkerspace.com
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
This is Entry 2: What the Internet Says about me!
Now I've taking a few Online Personality tests. [Why? Because I was bored & had the time.] So, I've combined the results together into one nice, neat little post. Surprisingly enough a lot of thisstuff is true.
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I am a Demon Hunting, Shape Shifting, Sleek Black Bra of a Geek with the name of Yoshifumi Takashi who likes listens to the Adult Alternative music genre. I am surfing along the same brainwaves of Dennis Leary & know a variety of different slang words. I'm most like these fictional characters: Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Batman, Alfred Pennyworth [Batman's Butler], Snuffleupagus, Gonzo & Reep Daggle [Legion of Super Heroes member: Chameleon].
What does this mean?
- I'm subtle, sophisticated, classy & have Wackitude.
- I may not be the first person you notice in the room but I'm the one you remember a week later.
- I am a free spirit who has great wisdom/insight beyond my years/experience.
- I can find the path no one else can see.
- I am someone who is passionate about some particular area/subject that isn't quite mainstream. This is often an obscure and/or a difficult one. These interests take me to gatherings that are filled with people I find unusual and "beyond-the-pale", I don't quite consider myself "of that crowd" but consider myself to be fairly normal.
- I tend to follow the crowd to a degree, but I am also quite amused by the world around me & I find it strange that a lot of the people take this for granted.
- I'm not annoyed by change, but at STUPID change with no benefit.
- I have a good idea where I put things. Also, I'm not totally obsessed with neatness but my place is reasonably clean.
- I know when to be logical but I'm not afraid to explore my dreams and desires... within limits, of course.
- I am somewhat introverted & like to have some time to myself.
- I appreciate spending time with my few friends.
- I am often misunderstood & have great potential.
When It comes my "Ideal" woman [according to the 'Net], she would be a "Hot Friend" who would make a lasting impression on me. She would be relatively thin but yet has some curves to her, offer a nice combination of face to body & have a medium sized breasts & rear end. She also would have a sexy yet an inherent cute composure to her that can't be hidden. She could possibly look like a mix of Jessica Alba, Alexis Bledel, Natalie Portman & Heidi Klum.
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Anyone else know what the Internet thinks about you?
-Brian
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I am a Demon Hunting, Shape Shifting, Sleek Black Bra of a Geek with the name of Yoshifumi Takashi who likes listens to the Adult Alternative music genre. I am surfing along the same brainwaves of Dennis Leary & know a variety of different slang words. I'm most like these fictional characters: Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Batman, Alfred Pennyworth [Batman's Butler], Snuffleupagus, Gonzo & Reep Daggle [Legion of Super Heroes member: Chameleon].
What does this mean?
- I'm subtle, sophisticated, classy & have Wackitude.
- I may not be the first person you notice in the room but I'm the one you remember a week later.
- I am a free spirit who has great wisdom/insight beyond my years/experience.
- I can find the path no one else can see.
- I am someone who is passionate about some particular area/subject that isn't quite mainstream. This is often an obscure and/or a difficult one. These interests take me to gatherings that are filled with people I find unusual and "beyond-the-pale", I don't quite consider myself "of that crowd" but consider myself to be fairly normal.
- I tend to follow the crowd to a degree, but I am also quite amused by the world around me & I find it strange that a lot of the people take this for granted.
- I'm not annoyed by change, but at STUPID change with no benefit.
- I have a good idea where I put things. Also, I'm not totally obsessed with neatness but my place is reasonably clean.
- I know when to be logical but I'm not afraid to explore my dreams and desires... within limits, of course.
- I am somewhat introverted & like to have some time to myself.
- I appreciate spending time with my few friends.
- I am often misunderstood & have great potential.
When It comes my "Ideal" woman [according to the 'Net], she would be a "Hot Friend" who would make a lasting impression on me. She would be relatively thin but yet has some curves to her, offer a nice combination of face to body & have a medium sized breasts & rear end. She also would have a sexy yet an inherent cute composure to her that can't be hidden. She could possibly look like a mix of Jessica Alba, Alexis Bledel, Natalie Portman & Heidi Klum.
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Anyone else know what the Internet thinks about you?
-Brian
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
This is Entry 1: The Beginning!
Welcome to this little corner of the Blog O' Sphere.
I've thought about creating a Blog from sometime [like a few weeks]. I don't really have anything truly earth shattering to share with y'all. But, I've got some stuff that I might like to share with you so hense this Blog entitled: MyBlog
What will most likely see on this thing we call Blog: My thoughts on stuff. Yeah. I know. Real specific, Brian. What these thoughts will most likely be about are things of no real conscience like TV [which I watch a whole lot of] & Comic Books [which I read a whole lot of]. There might be other things, I don't know. Lay off. This is only my first post.
-Brian
I've thought about creating a Blog from sometime [like a few weeks]. I don't really have anything truly earth shattering to share with y'all. But, I've got some stuff that I might like to share with you so hense this Blog entitled: MyBlog
What will most likely see on this thing we call Blog: My thoughts on stuff. Yeah. I know. Real specific, Brian. What these thoughts will most likely be about are things of no real conscience like TV [which I watch a whole lot of] & Comic Books [which I read a whole lot of]. There might be other things, I don't know. Lay off. This is only my first post.
-Brian
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