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Weekly Comic Book Reviews for 11/4/09
comicbooklegacy.blogspot.com — Sorry for not making many post these past few weeks. It just seems as though when I think I can relax something comes up to take up my time. Still while I have not posted to often I am working on a special post that I will hopefully be able to start post next week. Now with all that said on to ... (more) Weekly Comic Book Reviews for 11/4/09
Residential School India
dpspanipatcity.in — DPS Panipat City, is an outcome of a desire to cultivate talent and create opportunities for the children of Haryana to be on a global platform. (more) Residential School India
NOLA #1 – Post-Katrina Revenge, Served Not-So Cold « High Five! Comics
NOLA #1 – Post-Katrina Revenge, Served Not-So Cold « High Five! Comics
highfivecomics.net — NOLA doesn’t pull any punches though it stops short of delving into slurs. The titular Nola’s best friends are her Mama and her girlfriend, Cinda, but this is a revenge story, and good lord, does Nola have some SERIOUS revenge to exact from a certain Mercedes-driving rich white bastard. (more) NOLA #1 – Post-Katrina Revenge, Served Not-So Cold « ...
Book Cover!
spidermanstuff.blogspot.com — (more) Book Cover!
Cool Stuff: Original Comic Art!
waffyjon.blogspot.com — This time, we start with some Defenders pages! Page 10 from Defenders #3, by Sal Buscema! Page 32 from Defenders #11 (the epilogue, if you will, from the Avengers/Defenders War) by Sal! Page 31 from Defenders 12, by Sal! Page 18 from Defenders 32, by Sal again! Page 15 from ... (more) Cool Stuff: Original Comic Art!
Movie of the Week: Blood of Dracula's Castle!
waffyjon.blogspot.com — No trailer on YouTube for this one, but here's part one of the movie itself! You should be able to find the rest of the parts from here: And now, the gallery of posters, stills, and the like! Mexican Lobby Cards: Mexican lobby card (more) Movie of the Week: Blood of Dracula's Castle!
Party Favor!
captainameriblog.blogspot.com — This is one of those skill games where you're trying to get the ball bearings into the little holes... I've yet to find a photo of this toy in the package, so I don't know if it was a Secret Wars item or what! (more) Party Favor!
The Ragman-1944
booksteveslibrary.blogspot.com — Here's an obscure one. DC had a bizarre 1970's character called THE RAGMAN but did you know there was another RAGMAN back in the Golden Age of Comics? This one was actually a dull, maskless SPIRIT ripoff who appeared in rather boring stories by little known comics artist Herman Browner in ... (more) The Ragman-1944
Anger mixed with anguish
lurkingrhythmically.blogspot.com — My thoughts and prayers are with the soldiers of the Fort Hood massacre and their families. I will try to post something more fitting when I can manage a thought more coherent than "Oh, those poor people" or "Torture the motherfucker who did this." I know that the latter is neither fair nor ... (more) Anger mixed with anguish
Today’s Tweets From Comics Cavern: 2009-11-06
comicscavern.com — New # venturebros character Nikki shows off her various nightgowns, and a once-more kerchiefed Hank looks psyched. http://j.mp/O5AKT # I swear to god this scene from Nomad No. 1 is my favorite panel of the year. I want to order it poster-sized. http://j.mp/2EhRLq # They're all ... (more) Today’s Tweets From Comics Cavern: 2009-11-06
Marvel Debuts Siege Trailer
multiversitycomics.com — More Siege News & Previews I warn you - it's a lot of build up to ONE image from Siege... but it's a bad ass image! Check it out and let's get pumped people. Is the Marvel U finally returning to normal? Check behind the cut for several teaser images Marvel has also released. My question to ... (more) Marvel Debuts Siege Trailer
Friday Night Art Show: The Best Pirate Crew Ever
michaelmay.blogspot.com — August was Pirates Month at Sketchy Business and there's lots of cool stuff to see there. I've picked out a few of my favorites, but you should really check out the entire gallery. There's so much that I eventually had to cut myself off and leave behind - among others - pirate onions and a ... (more) Friday Night Art Show: The Best Pirate Crew Ever
Wolverine-Week-44-in-Review: Astonishing Agents of Atlas
wolverinefiles.com — While jrpbsp enjoys his honeymoon, this bitter divorcee will pick up the slack on the Wolverine appearances of the week... We start first with Astonishing X-Men #32, a not-quite epic issue by Warren... ... (more) Wolverine-Week-44-in-Review: Astonishing Agents of Atlas
Tpull's Weekly Marvel Comics Review - Part 2
filmfodder.com — Assault on New Olympus 1 by Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente, and Rodney Buchemi Note: if you’re following the meta-story, read X-Men vs. Agents of Atlas 2 before reading this issue. A quick recap tells us Amatsu-Mikaboshi is responsible for killing Zeus and sending the Olympians to Earth. ... (more) Tpull's Weekly Marvel Comics Review - Part 2
Conan, Levi & Bill, Part Deux
lookathisbutt.blogspot.com — Those tweets were FAKE! O.M.G. To help his buddy Conan avoid a lawsuit, Bill did a repeat appearance performing the Real Words(tm) of Levi Strauss. (more) Conan, Levi & Bill, Part Deux
Greatest Comic Books of the Decade Part 2
berkeleyplaceblog.com — Not just Marvel--includes DC, indie . . . All the great books of the decade. (more) Greatest Comic Books of the Decade Part 2
Greatest Comic Books of the Decade Part 1
berkeleyplaceblog.com — The first installment of a series about the greatest comics of 2000-09, this decade, by several bloggers and creators. (more) Greatest Comic Books of the Decade Part 1
Super News
berkeleyplaceblog.com — News about movies, comics, and TV shows. (more) Super News
Punisher: Dark Reign
berkeleyplaceblog.com — Review of the new Punisher story arc (more) Punisher: Dark Reign
Tpull's Weekly Marvel Comics Review
filmfodder.com — The Amazing Spider-Man 610 by Mark Guggenheim, Marco Checchetto, Luke Ross and Rick Magyar Adi Granov has a great cover for us, and thankfully this is the last issue of clone nonsense we have to put up with for a while (I hope). This is all Guggenheim’s brainchild, this idea that ... (more) Tpull's Weekly Marvel Comics Review
Professor Moriarty
kevinh.blogspot.com — -drawn for the Famous Fictional show , opening tonight at MAD Art Gallery (more) Professor Moriarty
Marvel Releases Two New "Siege Teasers
comicbookresources.com — Marvel has released a pair of new "Siege" teasers, including one that features images of The Beyonder, The Scarlet Witch, Mephisto and others while posing the question, "Who Is Norman's Secret Weapon?" (more) Marvel Releases Two New "Siege Teasers
Siege - Who Is Norman Osborn's Secret Weapon?
weeklycrisis.com —   Pictured from right to left, top to bottom: Odin (deceased), Beyonder , Scarlet Witch, Molecule Man, Thanos (deceased), X-Man (deceased; got better), Mephisto & Norman Osborn Marvel released a couple of new Siege: The Cabal teasers today, which I found via Comic Book ... (more) Siege - Who Is Norman Osborn's Secret Weapon?
The Process of Top Cow's TRACKER
newsarama.com — We talk to artist Francis Tsai about his process in creating the world of Tracker for Top Cow & Heroes & Villains (more) The Process of Top Cow's TRACKER
NBM in January: Little Nothings 3
nbmpub.com — Being solicited in comics stores now for shipping in January: Lewis Trondheim’s next Little Nothings! LITTLE NOTHINGS Vol. 3: “Uneasy Happiness” Lewis TRONDHEIM Trondheim’s comics blog’s next collection of his popular musings on ... (more) NBM in January: Little Nothings 3
Epic Mickey
booksteveslibrary.blogspot.com — It's all over the news today about Disney's upcoming revamp of Mickey Mouse. Frankly, I find more interesting the description of the upcoming Wii game in which the new Mr. Mouse is scheduled to make his debut. Here's an excerpt from one article (the rest of which can be found here: ... (more) Epic Mickey
Could John Cusack Be Vying For The Preacher Film?
io9.com — We talked comic book adaptations with John Cusack , and whether he's ready for his own comic-based film. One particular vampire and killer comic has sparked his interest, and we're wondering: Could it be Preacher ? We talked to Cusack yesterday as ... (more) Could John Cusack Be Vying For The Preacher Film?
Kick-Ass Posters and Site Launched
nerdiest-kids.com — IGN has posted up four promotional posters for the highly anticipated Kick-Ass . Those who read the comic know the story, but here’s a brief explanation for those who don’t: A twisted, funny, high-octane adventure, director Matthew Vaughn brings KICK-ASS to the big screen.  ... (more) Kick-Ass Posters and Site Launched
Archie as a New God
comicsworthreading.com — Adam Prosser, who draws the webcomic Phantasmic Tales , has posted his 24-hour comic , The Archon, which mashes up Archie with the New Gods. The cast includes Jugulus, Mystica, and Big Battala. (I think I would have blended Veronica with Big Barda, ... (more) Archie as a New God
Comic Book Review: Captain America: Reborn #4
blog.comicbookrevolution.net — The Revolution has been summarily unimpressed with Captain America: Reborn. This has been a largely shallow and painfully slow and plodding story. This has been quite a surprise to me since I have absolutely adored Brubaker's run on Captain America. Hopefully, Brubaker can kick it up a ... (more) Comic Book Review: Captain America: Reborn #4
Astonishing X-Men Motion Comic
nerdiest-kids.com — Recently Marvel has decided to try and expand their audience by producing motion comics of ongoing series. Their first try with Spider-Woman was somewhat lackluster and difficult to watch. Not to mention the horrible voice acting. The newest installment of these motion comics takes Joss ... (more) Astonishing X-Men Motion Comic
Juan Berrio’s Sketchbook of Overheard Conversations
drawn.ca — Spanish cartoonist Juan Berrio ( previously on Drawn! ) has started a sketchbook for overheard snippets of conversations. He’s sharing the images via a blog called cuaderno de frases encontradas , which I clumsily computer-translated as  ... (more) Juan Berrio’s Sketchbook of Overheard Conversations
San Diego Comic-Con 2010 Four Day Passes sold out
pwbeat.publishersweekly.com — OH DEAR GOD. When we woke up this morning we had saved THIS graphic from the SDCC website: with the intention of staging a contest to see who could guess the sellout date, which we, foolishly, thought might be in December. Obviously the info ... (more) San Diego Comic-Con 2010 Four Day Passes sold out
KING CON! This weekend! In Brooklyn!
inkandthunder.blogspot.com — Hey everyone! I didn't think that I'd originally be around for this convention, and I was kinda bummed, it being Brooklyn's first comic convention and all- but as fate would have it, I am spending a few weeks back in NY between my trips to Brazil and ... (more) KING CON! This weekend! In Brooklyn!
LOOKING ICON TO ICON: Why Doc Savage Gets Respect
thedanofsteel.blogspot.com — Trip back to the 1930's and you'll find it's not Wolverine that's the talk of the town, it's Doc Savage. Now the 'righter of wrongs' returns to the modern day home of icons; DC Comics, in the upcoming BATMAN/DOC SAVAGE special. With Brian Azzarello at the pen and Phil Noto at the pencil, the ... (more) LOOKING ICON TO ICON: Why Doc Savage Gets Respect
Update: Spider-Woman May Have Been Second Bank Robber
comicscavern.com — One Southlake bank robber was ‘Spider-woman,’ FBI says . That’s right, the Avenger/SWORD operative Jessica Drew is now a “person of interest” in the Spider-themed Bank of America robbery that took place on Friday in Texas. One eyewitness had this to say when ... (more) Update: Spider-Woman May Have Been Second Bank Robber
KICK-ASS - In Theaters April 16
iamkick-ass.com — KICK-ASS - In Theaters April 16 (more) KICK-ASS - In Theaters April 16
Trade Marks: Tarzan, the Joe Kubert Years Vol. 1
seductionoftheindifferent.blogspot.com — Since I already own a good chunk of the original issues (thanks in large part to a certain Minnesotan), I really didn't need this book. When I saw the first three volume at a deeeep discount, however, I knew that I just could not pass up the opportunity to get these stories in such an ... (more) Trade Marks: Tarzan, the Joe Kubert Years Vol. 1
Allan Sanders’ Superheroes
drawn.ca — I may be late to the game on this one, but previously blogged Allan Sanders’ take on popular Silver Age comic book heroes totally makes my day. Anyone else vote Allan make this available as a poster-sized print? Posted by Luc Latulippe ... (more) Allan Sanders’ Superheroes
Your Daily Dose of FUN: The Moron Bomb!
comics212.net — ©2009 Evan Dorkin . From Dork #5 & Dork Volume 1: Who’s Laughing Now? . 60. (more) Your Daily Dose of FUN: The Moron Bomb!
More Con War skirmishes and Con Love treaties
robot6.comicbookresources.com — (Yes, I'm enjoying the metaphors. Why do you ask?) Full-scale warfare between convention promoters isn't universal, believe it or not -- some are giving peace a chance. In addition to the recent arrangement worked out by Heroes Con and Supercon to ... (more) More Con War skirmishes and Con Love treaties
The Creepiest Wonder Woman Product Ever
comicsalliance.com — From the amazing Wonder Woman memorabilia room of "Boilerplate" creator Paul Guinan, I bring you the creepiest Wonder Woman product I have ever encountered: Wonder Woman Crazy Foam, which you are forced to froth out of the mouth of DC's Amazonian ... Read more   Permalink  |  ... (more) The Creepiest Wonder Woman Product Ever
Man's' greatest enemy is the budget
latimes.com — As this Spider-Man tale opens, the audience sees New York City "on fire and in ruins" as "a section of the Brooklyn Bridge ascends with Mary Jane bound and dangling helplessly from the bridge." Soon thereafter, a new villainess called Arachne flies ... (more) Man's' greatest enemy is the budget
Man’ Musical Could Be Determined on Friday
artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com — Man’ Musical Could Be Determined on Friday (more) Man’ Musical Could Be Determined on Friday
New 'Kick-Ass' Character Posters!
Real-Life Pyro Powers Can Now Be Yours
comicsalliance.com — Hey, remember Pyro, the villainous X-Men mutant with fire powers? If so, perhaps you will also recall that he couldn't actually create fire, only control it, so he had to wear flamethrowing devices around his wrists that allowed him to shoot fire at ... Read more   Permalink ... (more) Real-Life Pyro Powers Can Now Be Yours
The Believer 2009 Art Issue!
The Believer 2009 Art Issue!
blogflumer.blogspot.com — We're pleased to announce that the new 2009 Art Issue of The Believer features: An exceptionally spectacular crossover cover by the estimable Charles Burns Paintoonist Jerry Moriarty ( The Complete Jack Survives ) in ... (more) The Believer 2009 Art Issue!
Memento mori: An interview with Eddie Campbell
Memento mori: An interview with Eddie Campbell
robot6.comicbookresources.com — Sometime soon (hopefully next week) Diamond will be releasing Eddie Campbell 's Alec: The Years Have Pants to a comic book store near you. In a year chock full of great, original work and important re-releases and rediscoveries, this has to be ... (more) Memento mori: An interview with Eddie Campbell
Fledged Review
antickmusings.blogspot.com — My Photo Andrew Wheeler Andrew Wheeler has toiled in book publishing for nearly 20 years. He spent 16 years as a bookclub editor (for the SFBC and others), and is now a Marketing Manager for John Wiley & Sons. He was a judge for the 2005 World Fantasy ... (more) Fledged Review
Akira Vol. 1
Akira Vol. 1
readaboutcomics.com — By Katsuhiro Otomo 368 pages, black and white Published by Kodansha Comics Reading Akira makes me feel a little old. It probably has to do with first encountering Akira 20 years ago, early on in Marvel’s colored reprints of Katsuhiro ... (more) Akira Vol. 1
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