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Anime declining behind the scenes
Anime declining behind the scenes
fourcolormedmon.blogspot.com — A writer for the Wall Street Journal explains why Japan's anime industry and studios are now facing... problems, including less employees, that are leading to its potential decline. (more) Anime declining behind the scenes
MEN OF METTLE: Silver Surfer and Iron Man 2 Movie Updates
MEN OF METTLE: Silver Surfer and Iron Man 2 Movie Updates
thedanofsteel.blogspot.com — 'Iron Man' may have laid claim to plenty of box-office gold, but silver is becoming a little... harder to obtain according to “Babylon 5” creator J. Michael Straczynski. The man should know - when 'Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer' failed to reach the studio expectations, 20th Century ... (more) MEN OF METTLE: Silver Surfer and Iron Man 2 Movie Updates
Wolverine News & Previews: ‘Wolverine and the X-Men’ Returns
wolverinefiles.com — 'Wolverine and the X-Men' has returned with new episodes, airing episode 22, "Shades of Grey", this past... Friday. The three-part season finale. "Foresight", airs Sunday night on Nicktoons and... ... (more) Wolverine News & Previews: ‘Wolverine and the X-Men’ Returns
What is Jonathan Hickman's new Marvel project?
What is Jonathan Hickman's new Marvel project?
robot6.comicbookresources.com — Jonathan Hickman's new series at Marvel Marvel.com has posted a teaser image for a new project by... writer Jonathan Hickman, the details of which will be revealed today on G4 's Attack of the Show . It comes on at 7 p.m. Eastern, so set your Tivos. ... (more) What is Jonathan Hickman's new Marvel project?
I'm thankful for pumpkin pie, parades and new issues of Powers
I'm thankful for pumpkin pie, parades and new issues of Powers
robot6.comicbookresources.com — Typically you wouldn't expect the day before a major U.S. holiday to have so many big releases,... but hey -- it's just one more thing to be thankful for when you're lapsing into a turkey coma and need something else to do besides arguing with your ... (more) I'm thankful for pumpkin pie, parades and new issues of ...
Comics Creator Photos of the 1970's
Comics Creator Photos of the 1970's
booksteveslibrary.blogspot.com — Earlier today, I ran across some hitherto forgotten clippings that I took from the old pre -... CBG TBG back in the 1970's--a treasure trove of vintage newspaper photos of comics creators of the period. I tried to enhance them as much as possible when i scanned them but the yellowed look ... (more) Comics Creator Photos of the 1970's
Wolverine-Week-46-in-Review: Dark Weapon X Origins Legacy
wolverinefiles.com — We have two major Wolverine appearances from last week, as well as a brief cameo and a... Dark Wolverine sighting. Let's start with the jrpbsp reviews... ''Wolverine: Weapon X' #7 (review): Head... ... (more) Wolverine-Week-46-in-Review: Dark Weapon X Origins Legacy
Small Press Spotlight: Terry Moore's Echo
Small Press Spotlight: Terry Moore's Echo
multiversitycomics.com — This week on my Small Press Spotlight series, I have Terry Moore's Echo as brought to us... by his creator owned imprint Abstract Studio. This is the first creator owned imprint, creator owned release I've looked at here. Such is the life of Moore, one of the most renowned creators of the past ... (more) Small Press Spotlight: Terry Moore's Echo
Comic Book Review:  Mighty Avengers #31
Comic Book Review: Mighty Avengers #31
blog.comicbookrevolution.net — The Mighty Avengers has been a true Avengers book. Dan Slott has showed that he remembers the... classic Avengers format. He demonstrates that they can rise above their circumstances and work as a team to defeat threats to the world. The issue at hand is the fifth and final chapter in the saga ... (more) Comic Book Review: Mighty Avengers #31
Thanks in advance for that.
Thanks in advance for that.
joglikescomics.blogspot.com — *Last night I had a dream that aliens were invading, and I was holed up in my... aunt's old house with Spider-Man and a bunch of other people. It wasn't Peter Parker or anything, it was Spider-Man , in full costume, sitting listlessly at the kitchen ... (more) Thanks in advance for that.
Quick Critiques – Nov. 23, 2009
Quick Critiques – Nov. 23, 2009
eyeoncomics.com — Amazing Spider-Man #612 (Marvel Comics) by Mark Waid & Paul Azaceta/Joe Kelly & J.M. Ken Nimura While... I don’t follow this title faithfully, I do have to give Marvel credit for its novel publishing approach for the series as of ... (more) Quick Critiques – Nov. 23, 2009
...And Kids Like Them!
hoodedutilitarian.blogspot.com — There's been a bit of a back and forth on the old internets about all ages comics.... Christopher Butcher weighs in and summarizes the kerfuffle here. His take is basically that it's much ado about nothing, and that the complaining about a lack of all ... (more) ...And Kids Like Them!
FAREL DALRYMPLE HAD GOOD, CLEAN FUN
FAREL DALRYMPLE HAD GOOD, CLEAN FUN
viceland.com — Farel Dalrymple is a cartoonist who never seems to age and makes pretty good books. I first... got to know him when he worked at Alt.Coffee. Farel's buddies would sit at the counter by the cash register and draw with him until he had to get back to work ... (more) FAREL DALRYMPLE HAD GOOD, CLEAN FUN
‘Wolverine: Origins’ #42 Review
‘Wolverine: Origins’ #42 Review
wolverinefiles.com — Hey, everyone, jrpbsp here… Due to my lack of free time, I am only going to do... a review of 'Wolverine: Origins' and no recap. I will probably be doing more of these going forward. Wolverine:... ... (more) ‘Wolverine: Origins’ #42 Review
EmpireOnline: Empire Magazine
EmpireOnline: Empire Magazine
empireonline.com — Looking cool as ice on the cover this month is Iron Man, back once again like the... renegade master he is. We have a full set report giving you the inside story on the production, as well as all-new behind-the-scenes shots of Tony Stark and co. (more) EmpireOnline: Empire Magazine
Super 'Emo' Friends Are Cute And Clever Even If The Reference Is Tired
Super 'Emo' Friends Are Cute And Clever Even If The Reference Is Tired
comicsalliance.com — I wasted a lot of energy in my rocking and rolling teenage years trying to convince people... that "emo" wasn't a thing, but you know what? I'm too tired to care anymore, so let's just marginalize a style of rock and roll I enjoyed at 16 and agree that ... Read more   Permalink ... (more) Super 'Emo' Friends Are Cute And Clever Even If The ...
Custom Deadpool Mech Is More Or Less Every Collector's Dream Come True
Custom Deadpool Mech Is More Or Less Every Collector's Dream Come True
comicsalliance.com — Do you like customized action figures? Do you like Deadpool? Are you a fan of gigantic robot... battle suits? If you answered yes to all three, then prepare to freak the frak out. The remarkably talented John "Jin-Saotome" Mallamas has crafted one of ... Read more   Permalink  |  ... (more) Custom Deadpool Mech Is More Or Less Every Collector's ...
Captain Action Flicker Ring!
Captain Action Flicker Ring!
spidermanstuff.blogspot.com — Free in specially marked packages of the Spider-Man costume and mask for Captain Action!... (more) Captain Action Flicker Ring!
Movie Viewer!
Movie Viewer!
captainameriblog.blogspot.com — For a while, the hot toy seemed to be hand-held movie viewers... not the ones that were... cheaply made by Chemtoy and the like, with one strip of film you'd manually advance from picture to picture, but actual motorized movie viewers that used cassettes with film loops (similar to Kenner's ... (more) Movie Viewer!
Tekken 6: King of Iron Fists, Online Manga, and Paper Stories
Tekken 6: King of Iron Fists, Online Manga, and Paper Stories
4thletter.net — Tekken 6 came out on PS3 and 360 a while back (and is forty-four bucks on Amazon... right now and totally worth the purchase ) and captivated my attention, just like the five prior games did. The fighting, the Barbie to the nth level dress-up/customization stuff… half of the games I ... (more) Tekken 6: King of Iron Fists, Online Manga, and Paper ...
Dollhouse Cancelled
Dollhouse Cancelled
4thletter.net — I guess this was a surprise to exactly no one. A few months ago I would have... been ranting and raving at the news. It seemed to me that the show was just beginning to hit its stride at the end of season one. Epitaph One and the first episode of season two were fantastic, both mixing ... (more) Dollhouse Cancelled
Post-Crisis Comic Book Previews for 11/25/09
Post-Crisis Comic Book Previews for 11/25/09
weeklycrisis.com — It's the end of the month, so that means Marvel and DC have overloaded this Wednesday, and... this editon of the Post-Crisis Previews , with a billion books in some convuluted plot to garner more sales. All I know is I'll be taking home a child crushing sized bag of comics, including the likes of ... (more) Post-Crisis Comic Book Previews for 11/25/09
FBBP #120 - Love & Shame
funnybookbabylon.com — This episode, we discuss changes over at the Comics Journal and what that means for the blogosphere,... plus answer your questions about love, shame, professional wrestling and enabling habits! If you have questions or topics you’d like to see ... (more) FBBP #120 - Love & Shame
Jonathan Hickman Feels "Fantastic"
Jonathan Hickman Feels "Fantastic"
comicbookresources.com — The Fantastic Four are some of Marvel's most popular and enduring characters due to their adventures and... family dynamic. CBR News spoke with Hickman about his plans to ensure that both elements are part of his run on the title. (more) Jonathan Hickman Feels "Fantastic"
IT'S TUESDAYS - IT'S THE CRUNCH
IT'S TUESDAYS - IT'S THE CRUNCH
thedanofsteel.blogspot.com — Four shots of news to round out the week that was, assembled right here when it comes... to THE CRUNCH. It's the comic pop-band reunion; Image Comics founders Rob Liefeld, Jim Valentino, Erik Larsen, Marc Silvestri, Todd McFarlane, and Whilce Portacio – along with new Image partner Robert ... (more) IT'S TUESDAYS - IT'S THE CRUNCH
Keep the kids away from Matt Murdock!
Keep the kids away from Matt Murdock!
theothermurdockpapers.com — Remember Matt Murdock? The nice guy? Well, wouldn’t you know, he’s got some skeletons in his closet.... Something along the lines of murder of a poor defenseless child… From Daredevil #209, by Arthur Byron Cover and David Mazzucchelli Well, in his defense, this ... (more) Keep the kids away from Matt Murdock!
Idris Elba Guards THOR's Asgard
Idris Elba Guards THOR's Asgard
mania.com — Idris Elba guards ' Thor ''s Asgard as Heimdall. Plus: ' Kull ' movie in the works...... (more) Idris Elba Guards THOR's Asgard
Last Week's Reviews...Today!
Last Week's Reviews...Today!
weeklycrisis.com — I've been falling short on the reviews lately with real life and work related nonsense eating up... a lot of my free time.  Not wanting to skip out on all the reviews I failed to get out last week (and one or two from the week before), I've opted to throw them together in this mash-up review ... (more) Last Week's Reviews...Today!
The Curious Case of Death's Head
The Curious Case of Death's Head
weeklycrisis.com — The above panel is from the first issue of S.W.O.R.D. , the new ongoing series from Marvel... by Kieron Gillen and Steve Sanders . As you can see, that character there is called Death's Head , probably one of the silliest names ever. Now I haven't read many comics in which he appeared, and I ... (more) The Curious Case of Death's Head
Universal Soldier: Regeneration
comicbycomic.com — I'm a big fan of big dumb action movies of the '80s and '90s - you know... the kind; they starred Arnie, Stallone, JCVD or Lundgren (hey, remember Dark Angel ? That was great!) - and if you got two of them together, even better. Which was why Universal Soldier was so awesome - Van Damme and ... (more) Universal Soldier: Regeneration
Manga series on wine continues to make waves
Manga series on wine continues to make waves
fourcolormedmon.blogspot.com — An article on Japan Today about the manga series about wine production called Kami no Shizuku (Drops... of God), which is still quite successful after 5 years. (more) Manga series on wine continues to make waves
British Museum debuts special manga exhibition
British Museum debuts special manga exhibition
fourcolormedmon.blogspot.com — An article in the English section of the Asahi Shimbun about the British Museum's premiere of a... special manga exhibit, topped by a series called Professor Munakata. (more) British Museum debuts special manga exhibition
This week, I'm thankful for Ennis, Powell, BruPhil, Thompkin (DorkThom?), hell, even Millar
This week, I'm thankful for Ennis, Powell, BruPhil, Thompkin (DorkThom?), hell, even Millar
warren-peace.blogspot.com — Elsewhere: I'm late linking to these, but I reviewed the latest episodes of Fringe and The Venture... Brothers for The Factual Opinion , and Days Missin g #2 and 3 for Comics Bulletin. Links: Speaking of TFO, Tucker's latest episode of Advanced Common Sense is up, and it's as hilarious as ... (more) This week, I'm thankful for Ennis, Powell, BruPhil, ...
Blue Women: Tim Burton, Mystique, Avatar, more
Blue Women: Tim Burton, Mystique, Avatar, more
occasionalsuperheroine.blogspot.com — Speaking of powerful blue women, I keep seeing this image from Tim Burton's current MOMA show everywhere:... This is apparently an iconic image he uses a lot. With the red hair, I couldn't help think of another character: And with her skull-accessory ... (more) Blue Women: Tim Burton, Mystique, Avatar, more
EXCLUSIVE: Kat Dennings Joins 'Thor' Cast, Reveals Co-Star Natalie Portman
splashpage.mtv.com — Natalie Portman has a lot to look forward to in Kenneth Branaugh's "Thor" film, which she's scheduled... to begin production on soon as Jane Foster. Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba and Chris Hemsworth are all confirmed to be starring at her side, but Portman ... (more) EXCLUSIVE: Kat Dennings Joins 'Thor' Cast, Reveals ...
Japanese Anime Studios Feel Pressure From Unhappy Artists and Outsourcing
Japanese Anime Studios Feel Pressure From Unhappy Artists and Outsourcing
online.wsj.com — Getty Images An 18-meter robot hero from the popular animation series "Gundam" was installed in Tokyo in... July. (more) Japanese Anime Studios Feel Pressure From Unhappy ...
Marvelman Copyright: I Found My Smoking Gun
Marvelman Copyright: I Found My Smoking Gun
slovobooks.blogspot.com — I've been spending quite a bit of time this year in finally getting down to writing an... article about the history of Marvelman, something I've been threatening to do for at least the past six years. I say article, but it's much more likely to be a book ... (more) Marvelman Copyright: I Found My Smoking Gun
CR Sunday Feature: Building A List -- The 83 Best Superhero Projects Of The Decade We're Leaving
CR Sunday Feature: Building A List -- The 83 Best Superhero Projects Of The Decade We're Leaving
comicsreporter.com — I'm still in the process of building my Best Of lists for the decade we are currently... exiting. I realized that I was close on superhero comics to having a representative list, or at least a first good shot at one, so I thought I'd post that stage here ... (more) CR Sunday Feature: Building A List -- The 83 Best ...
In which I check back in with a couple of series I reviewed the first issues of
In which I check back in with a couple of series I reviewed the first issues of
everydayislikewednesday.blogspot.com — The Anchor #2 (Boom Studios) I was pretty impressed with the first issue of this new series... by writer Phil Hester and artist Brian Churilla, and remained so with the second issue. Hester teases out Clem/The Anchor’s origin a bit, sends the big, ... (more) In which I check back in with a couple of series I ...
All-American Shojo: The Dreamer
All-American Shojo: The Dreamer
everydayislikewednesday.blogspot.com — There's a pretty good chance that the existence of, and quality of, Lora Innes' The Dreamer is... something you're already aware of, and have been for quite some time. If that's the case, feel free to skip this post, as it likely won't contain ... (more) All-American Shojo: The Dreamer
Rich's Pull List - 25th November 2009
comicbycomic.com — Assuming I don't get a sprog dropped on me this week, here's what I'll be getting (although... having a root canal on Wednesday may mean I don't make it to the comic store, sadly...) - it's a pretty big week but at least there are some last issues in there for me. Blackest Night #5 - Well, yes, ... (more) Rich's Pull List - 25th November 2009
Fourcast! 26: Welcome to the Deadpool, Street Angel!
Fourcast! 26: Welcome to the Deadpool, Street Angel!
4thletter.net — -Wait, who is that? Who let Gavin on the podcast? Did he hack my computer? -Theme music:... 6th Sense’s 4a.m. Instrumental -I Made Esther Read: Street Angel, by Jim Rugg and Brian Maruca. Check out this clip. -Deadpool. What’s the deal with that guy? And Agent X, remember ... (more) Fourcast! 26: Welcome to the Deadpool, Street Angel!
Why James Rhodes Is Comics' Ideal Black Hero
Why James Rhodes Is Comics' Ideal Black Hero
io9.com — When it comes to superhero fiction, there are certain iconic archetypes; Superman is the iconic whitebread hero,... Batman the iconic OCD loner. But did you realize that Iron Man 's James Rhodes is the accidental iconic black superhero? We'll explain. ... (more) Why James Rhodes Is Comics' Ideal Black Hero
Odds and sods
Odds and sods
randomlongbox.com — It's Monday, and what better way is there to celebrate the dawn of a new week with... all of the challenges and opportunities it'll present than with some comic book talk. I'll start things off with some random thoughts that have been kicking around my brain over the last week. Stargirl needs a ... (more) Odds and sods
X-Men: Legacy #229 Review: Stinging Attack
X-Men: Legacy #229 Review: Stinging Attack
wolverinefiles.com — Hey, everyone, jrpbsp here… Next up is 'X-Men: Legacy'. Hope you enjoy it. X-Men: Legacy #229 (preview)... Writer: Mike Carey Art: Daniel Acuna NOTE: Wolverine only appears in the background in this issue. SPOILERS BELOW… RECAP: The issue opens with Rogue trying to contact the Cuckoos to give ... (more) X-Men: Legacy #229 Review: Stinging Attack
FACE TO FACEPAINT: Spider-Man vs. Wolverine
FACE TO FACEPAINT: Spider-Man vs. Wolverine
thedanofsteel.blogspot.com — While for me the idea of Spider-Man vs. Wolverine is followed by the phrase 'what happens in... panel two?' for many it seems to be the ultimate match-up. Bringing the conflict to a head; the team at Lucid Arts Face Painting, who created this piece based on a famous image of the two heroes, for ... (more) FACE TO FACEPAINT: Spider-Man vs. Wolverine
Cap Gun?????
Cap Gun?????
spidermanstuff.blogspot.com — As I've noted before, when toy manufacturers licensed super-heroes, apparently there was nothing in the contracts specifying... that the toys the heroes would appear on should have anything to do with the characters themselves. Take this repeating cap gun... both Spidey and Captain America are ... (more) Cap Gun?????
Monster Monday!
Monster Monday!
waffyjon.blogspot.com — It's... Scars of Dracula! Mexican lobby card! Son of Dracula Mexican lobby card! Son of Frankenstein Italian... photobusta! Son of Godzilla Italian poster! Son of Godzilla Japanese poster! Son of Godzilla Mexican lobby cards! Son of Kong Mexican lobby cards!  ... (more) Monster Monday!
Cool Stuff!
Cool Stuff!
waffyjon.blogspot.com — Probably don't have enough Trek merch left to do a full installment of just Trek, but let's... see how far we get before I have to go to non-Trek items! I'm pretty sure the company who made this also made the Spidey mug I showed an installment or two back... as well as a Planet of the Apes ... (more) Cool Stuff!
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