So, after trying this out, I’ve decided that I’ll be shutting down this blog, and starting a new one up on tumblr. So all the posts will be moved from here to the tumblr blog, which will probably have the same name. Thanks, guys. It’s been fun.
Shazam! Kimota! Some Sort of word that-oh, there you are.
Posted: February 16, 2012 in UncategorizedSo, did you know there’s a watchmen prequel series coming out? Yeah, it’s happening. I know it’s old news, but seriously, it’s crazy. Alan Moore has already been quoted, and I agree with him on this, as saying that he “doesn’t want this to happen”. And it shouldn’t! The story’s already over and done with. Nothing needs to happen to already established characters.
I found out that DC is canceling Blackhawks, Hawk and Dove, Men of War, Mister Terrific, O.M.A.C. and Static Shock after issue 8. Now I do enjoy Blackhawks, hate Hawk and Dove and Mister terrific, and love all the rest. While i’m happy that DC has 6 more titles coming out to replace the canceled titles, which are as follows: World’s Finest , Dial H, G.I. Combat, The Ravagers, Earth 2, and the return of Batman Incorporated-I wonder why they weren’t put out beforehand. Probably because they weren’t ready yet. I can’t wait to read them though, mostly because my love of comics isn’t something I can easily quench with horrible writing.
And now, for That book I’m reading: This week’s book is Phoenix rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurences Novel. It’s a Steampunk buddy cop movie, with explosions and fights and unsavory things. All in all, a good read so far. i love the main characters and how seamlessly they don’t exactly get along, in true buddy fashion, but you knw the potential is there. Also, the book has a great way of being humorous as well as dark and foreboding. I recommend it to anyone who’s ever liked steampunk.
with my hands, I type the words between the panels…..
Posted: January 10, 2012 in comics, DC, Marvel, SciFiTags: freak accident, plot holes, x books, x club
So, I have had a lot to read, lately. Finding a ton of new and slightly old material on the comics front, I set to work filling my mind with knowlege. So what did I learn? Let’s find out.
X-Club, from Marvel, is actually quite good. The premise is that the scientists who make up the X-Men’s science team deal with Mutant threats, in a kind of Fringe sort of way. I know that X-books are often and all over the place, but I do enjoy the clashing personalities of all the different scientists. Doctor nemesis is hilarious, and Rao is the nice caring type, while Jeffries is…a bit weird. but the story is quite good so far. 2 issues in, and I already like it. Can’t wait for more.
The Ray, from DC, is actually a very cool kind of story. The new Ray is a lifeguard turned into an energy being after a freak accident. There’s no tragic past, no crazy nemesii (yet.), and somewhat most importantly, it’s not entirely centered on the superhero part. It’s just about a guy who happens to have powers while leading a normal life. The humor is pretty good and the story has little to no on the plot holes. fun times.
Also, I finally got a ps3 and played Arkham Asylum. Fantastic!
So, I’ve been so slammed with work lately that I haven’t been able to update anything. But I plan to change all that. I figure if I come out with a post every Sunday or so, i’ll do alright.
And now, onto the best comics of this week.
Marvel gives us The Defenders, a bit of an old series given a new spin. The original Defenders was about a so-called “non-team” of outsiders fighting the usual global threats, with membership consisting of The Hulk, Namor, The Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, and whoever else they happened to throw in there. The new Defenders has all of those except for The Hulk, as circumstances prevent him from being around at this exact time. The premise is supposed to explain everything about the Marvel universe. The comic also has a throwback to old marvel comics by teasing what’s coming in other series. it’s kind of super awesome.
DC gives us…well, not a lot this week. Legion: Secret Origin was actually kind of nice, showing a new angle as to why the Legion came together. (Hint: they’re not drinking buddies) It shows more into the relationships between all of Legionaires, making the eventual team that comes together that more cohesive.
That was this week. Please stay tuned for more!
Now, I know DC’s new reboot has been overdone, but this is a more specific sort of thing that involves The Flash and his new change in status quo. First and foremost, the dissolution of his marriage to longtime wife Iris West, turning him into the usual superhero with a crazy love life, not exactly original but still kind of awesome in that it opens up new stories for the character. Francis Manapul, who has drawn for The Flash before Flashpoint, is both artist and writer, setting up a whole new way to read comics, making the reader do more than just read words, but also look at the colors and the actions prevalent in the narrative. An example of this is a scene in the most recent issue, where Barry Allen is speeding to help the citizens of Keystone after a blackout. He vibrates into a falling airplane, and uses his powers to save everyone from harm. Yet when you look at the art, you see how his vibration powers work and their limits, seeing the whole plane but the wings pass through a bridge as he becomes exhausted and nearly passes out. The art is terrific. The writing’s fantastic. All in all, Damn fine comicing, damn fine.
I think i’ve done reviews on the number one’s of all the new DC titles, but I want to voice my thoughts on the whole thing after a few months in.
I think that the idea behind all this is a good one; and that the comics, as they are right now, are very good. But there are still some problems, like with any big project. Certain character redesigns, like Harley Quinn’s, aren’t exactly the greatest, but at least they’re recognizable. Some characters, like Batgirl, are interesting yet not more than one-dimensional. Another thing is the timeline. Some things can fit, like The Killing Joke, while others, like Knightfall, may or may not have happened. It’s freaking me out, man. FREAKING ME OUT.
All that being said, there are things I like about the new redesign. I love all the old titles being remade to a more modern setting, like Men of war, or a new series with old characters, like All-star western. We’re only three months in, and I can’t wait to see old characters being updated. Any problems you may or may not have? Send ’em here. DO IT!
I fell through a hole in the wall……and ended up in the batcave
Posted: November 9, 2011 in UncategorizedI have a few things to say….first and foremost, how are you guys?
second, I need a new name for this blog, something comics-related. any suggestions?
Third, I’m here to talk about Fear Itself. Now, it’s not a bad sort of thing, but the whole event kind of made me wonder…..what exactly is Marvel’s strategy? I mean, every big event changes the status quo, obviously, but Marvel keeps hitting their characters with more and more world shattering events quicker than a soap opera. There’s gotta be some sort of actual breathing room. Like, after this, they should wait a year maybe? Dc did it. That being said, I guess this is part and parcel with the whole Superhero thing, but seriously, lay off the heroes once in a while.
Spider-Island, which ended in the main event and miniseries this month, was kind of awesome. It took a kind of outrageous premise and moved it right along to fantastic. I was kind of confused by AI Apaec showing up in Shang Chi’s part of the story, but he already had Immortal weapons show up, so gods were bound to get involved.
Venom’s part was what I expected-badass with a bit of caring added in. Also, I expected anyone still alive and related to Spider-Man to be involved in the epic(and they were). I also wanted Anti-Venom to die. Anti-Venom has been more of an angsty religious type, and it’s weird. But then again, Brock is catholic, so there ya go.
Cloak and Dagger was different, and looked like it would be a backdoor pilot to their own series. And it just might, especially with what they showed as a view of the future. I think that it was an excuse to have Mr. Negative cash in on Spidey’s money train.
All in all, a good time was had by everyone. Everyone had their time to swing around, dance the spidery jig, and then get hammered at the after party. shenaniganz!
I decided that this week I’ll combine last week’s and this week’s comics, since there weren’t too many that i was amazed by. Marvel and DC both have some comics in, as does Image. I did read the Suicide Squad, which didn’t disappoint, surprisingly. That’s all I have to say about that.
So, first up: Penguin’s miniseries. It did what it was supposed to do, explain an otherwise c-list villain, and make a person to be feared and respected. Cobblepot reduces a man to groveling mess by explaining what exactly he’s done to the man’s mom, dad, girlfriend, and job. He also shows that he’s a necessary evil in Gotham, by the surprise twist at the end. It really goes to show that a guy who was born with less than the best features in life, learns to embrace adapt and overcome their station in life. Also, the art really sets the mood of stone cold bastard.
Marvel has S.H.I.E.L.D., which is an astounding comic by Johnathan Hickman. It continues the current storyline of a warring scientists, Isaac Newton and Galileo. Even though they should be old, they’re long lived and haven’t aged a day. Both are badass, and willing to fight for what they believe in. All of it in an underground city. What’s not to love? Also, Nikola Tesla shows up in there somewhere.
Image has the strange talent of Luther Strode. A young teen sends away for a chiseled physique, only to get superpowers. It looks a little different from the usual fare, starting in the aftermath of what looks to be a shooting. The creator says it’s going to be a lot darker, a lot faster. I for one, am looking to see where this goes.
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