I'm sure the teacher won't mind the Bat-Copter flying all over the room.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Must-have back to school supplies
Be the envoy of all your classmates when you take the Super Friends to school.
I'm sure the teacher won't mind the Bat-Copter flying all over the room.
I'm sure the teacher won't mind the Bat-Copter flying all over the room.
Friday, September 9, 2011
New DCU circa Nov. 15, 1985
With the New DCU only a week old I thought this was very timely.
While reading some of my "classic" DCU books I stumbled across this Meanwhile... column.
Some of what Mr. Jones advocates for sounds pretty close to what DC is doing now. All new #1 issues, new powers, back stories and continuities.
Mr. Kenneth Jones, if you're out there, you might have seen the future in 1985.
While reading some of my "classic" DCU books I stumbled across this Meanwhile... column.
Some of what Mr. Jones advocates for sounds pretty close to what DC is doing now. All new #1 issues, new powers, back stories and continuities.
Mr. Kenneth Jones, if you're out there, you might have seen the future in 1985.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
DC Comics - The New Universe
I have been collecting comics for 30+ years and here is my take on the new DC Universe.
I am viewing this as a relaunch along the lines of what happened after Crisis on Infinite Earths in 1985. Once that series ended, the universe restarted itself, heroes and story lines changed.
In this way I think the New 52 is similar. Trying to take what is best about the character and give it a different spin. Might not be the spin you'll like but it's basically the same character, to some extent.
Instead of getting the John Byrne rebooted Superman, there will be Grant Morrison's version. Instead of the George Perez rebooted Wonder Woman, there will be the Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang version.
The Wildstorm Universe is now merged into the DCU like Fawcett Comics Shazam family was or like Blue Beetle, Captain Atom or Question from Charlton Comics were.
When I first heard and read about this new DCU, I didn't know what to think. My excitement for comics has waned throughout the years. Now that I'm looking at it from this direction, I'm kind of interested and even a little excited to see where this is going.
What will remain and what will change about these characters? Will a character that I wasn't overly interested in before become a new favorite? Will old favorites change to much?
Guess I'll just have to keep reading to find out.
I am viewing this as a relaunch along the lines of what happened after Crisis on Infinite Earths in 1985. Once that series ended, the universe restarted itself, heroes and story lines changed.
In this way I think the New 52 is similar. Trying to take what is best about the character and give it a different spin. Might not be the spin you'll like but it's basically the same character, to some extent.
Instead of getting the John Byrne rebooted Superman, there will be Grant Morrison's version. Instead of the George Perez rebooted Wonder Woman, there will be the Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang version.
The Wildstorm Universe is now merged into the DCU like Fawcett Comics Shazam family was or like Blue Beetle, Captain Atom or Question from Charlton Comics were.
When I first heard and read about this new DCU, I didn't know what to think. My excitement for comics has waned throughout the years. Now that I'm looking at it from this direction, I'm kind of interested and even a little excited to see where this is going.
What will remain and what will change about these characters? Will a character that I wasn't overly interested in before become a new favorite? Will old favorites change to much?
Guess I'll just have to keep reading to find out.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Oprah VS Green Lantern
Okay, maybe not really versus, there's no epic battle between Oprah and Green Lantern - or is there?
Things don't seem to be off to a good start, Green Lantern is late and Oprah ain't happy.
Where is GL? Is he in outer space battling aliens? On an emergency mission with the Justice League?
Nope! He's just overslept. Hal Jordan may be Green Lantern but he's still at the mercy of an alarm clock.
Good thing he's got that ring to help him shave, comb his hair, spray on deodorant, and brush his teeth - all at the same time.
He should have no trouble getting to the studio on time now right?
A robbery and police shoot out isn't something he can simply fly by and ignore, even if Oprah is waiting.
That doesn't mean he's going to waste time - One ring construct in the form of a giant green gorilla coming right up.
Whatever works GL, what ever works.
Green Lantern finally makes it to the Oprah Show with just seconds to spare.
Hal, as Green Lantern, is appearing on the show to clear up some of the recent events surrounding himself, former GL John Stewart and Carol Ferris.
In previous issues Carol, in her Star Sapphire persona, attacked John Stewart and his wife Katma. She also attacked Hal, destroying a fighter jet and blowing up part of a building in the process. Carol even faked her death, framing John, who is now in jail. I'm hoping to post all about that at another time. It's got art by the legendary Gil Kane.
I thought with Oprah ending her show recently and the Green Lantern movie opening, I'd post this first. Seemed more interesting and relevant.
Let's get back to Hal's interview with Oprah.
It had been going okay, he explained about the Guardians of OA and the multiple members of the Green Lantern Corps. Things start to change though when Oprah asks why he, above all others, was picked to be a Green Lantern.
Oh dear, not quite the reaction Hal was expecting I'm sure.
Completely without fear? That does sound a bit crazy. What kind of person has a lack of fear?
Hal briefly thinks about Guy Gardner, another Green Lantern from Earth. Guy is a jerk and obnoxious, but that's more to cover up his insecurities, not because he's crazy.
Hal is also confronted by a psychologist in the audience who wonders how someone without fear made it through life and into adulthood.
Another woman feels that a true hero is someone who overcomes their fear.
GL, it's never a good idea to compare yourself to a police officer - especially when talking to the wife of one.
Hal does his best to reassure Mrs. Hough that he doesn't think he's any better than her husband, or anyone else.
The story then shifts to introduce us to Detective Joey Hough. He's been enjoying a nice cup of coffee and has caught his wife's conversation with GL.
Tragically that will be the last time he sees her.
Being the exact hero his wife has just described him as, Detective Hough is attacked and killed trying to protect others.
Peter David is an amazing writer, he got me to care about two minor characters I'd just met and would never see again. The detective and his wife were just emotional pawns in this story.
I also thought having Oprah appear was brilliant. If super-heroes were real, they would so be on the Oprah Show. She is the only TV personality powerful enough to actually get guests likes Superman and Wonder Woman. Can you imagine her interviewing Batman? HA!HA!
Action Comics Weekly #608 and #609
Writer: Peter David
Art team: Todd Smith and Dan Bulanadi
1988
Things don't seem to be off to a good start, Green Lantern is late and Oprah ain't happy.
Where is GL? Is he in outer space battling aliens? On an emergency mission with the Justice League?
Nope! He's just overslept. Hal Jordan may be Green Lantern but he's still at the mercy of an alarm clock.
He should have no trouble getting to the studio on time now right?
That doesn't mean he's going to waste time - One ring construct in the form of a giant green gorilla coming right up.
Green Lantern finally makes it to the Oprah Show with just seconds to spare.
In previous issues Carol, in her Star Sapphire persona, attacked John Stewart and his wife Katma. She also attacked Hal, destroying a fighter jet and blowing up part of a building in the process. Carol even faked her death, framing John, who is now in jail. I'm hoping to post all about that at another time. It's got art by the legendary Gil Kane.
I thought with Oprah ending her show recently and the Green Lantern movie opening, I'd post this first. Seemed more interesting and relevant.
Let's get back to Hal's interview with Oprah.
It had been going okay, he explained about the Guardians of OA and the multiple members of the Green Lantern Corps. Things start to change though when Oprah asks why he, above all others, was picked to be a Green Lantern.
Completely without fear? That does sound a bit crazy. What kind of person has a lack of fear?
Hal is also confronted by a psychologist in the audience who wonders how someone without fear made it through life and into adulthood.
Another woman feels that a true hero is someone who overcomes their fear.
The story then shifts to introduce us to Detective Joey Hough. He's been enjoying a nice cup of coffee and has caught his wife's conversation with GL.
Tragically that will be the last time he sees her.
Peter David is an amazing writer, he got me to care about two minor characters I'd just met and would never see again. The detective and his wife were just emotional pawns in this story.
I also thought having Oprah appear was brilliant. If super-heroes were real, they would so be on the Oprah Show. She is the only TV personality powerful enough to actually get guests likes Superman and Wonder Woman. Can you imagine her interviewing Batman? HA!HA!
Action Comics Weekly #608 and #609
Writer: Peter David
Art team: Todd Smith and Dan Bulanadi
1988
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Hump Day Heroics with Hostess Cakes
"The Bobsled Run"
Starring Green Lantern
Green Lantern continues to make the world safe for Twinkie loving bobsledders in the new Green Lantern Movie, opening June 17th!
Starring Green Lantern
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thor's day Thursday
Cross the rainbow bridge Bifrost and enter the nine worlds of Asgard!
The city of Asgard is home to the Asgardians and the royal family, lead by Odin.
Here is a look at three of the more noble and notorious Asgardians.
Odin, All-Father and Lord of Asgard
marvel.com/universe/Odin
Thor, mighty champion and defender of Asgard and Earth
marvel.com/universe/Thor
Loki, Trickster and Lord of Mischief
http://marvel.com/universe/Loki
My knowledge of Thor, his family and adventures is limited so I included the Marvel Comics web address for them. I haven't read many Thor comics, other than the great Walt Simonson issues and that hasn't been recently.
I thought the Thor movie starring Chris Hemsworth was fantastic! That's kind of why I did this post. With all the buzz about the movie I wanted to show what the characters, at one time, looked like in the comics.
The city of Asgard is home to the Asgardians and the royal family, lead by Odin.
Here is a look at three of the more noble and notorious Asgardians.
Odin, All-Father and Lord of Asgard
Thor, mighty champion and defender of Asgard and Earth
Loki, Trickster and Lord of Mischief
My knowledge of Thor, his family and adventures is limited so I included the Marvel Comics web address for them. I haven't read many Thor comics, other than the great Walt Simonson issues and that hasn't been recently.
I thought the Thor movie starring Chris Hemsworth was fantastic! That's kind of why I did this post. With all the buzz about the movie I wanted to show what the characters, at one time, looked like in the comics.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Dan's Comic Book Collection
I want to start with a big, heartfelt thank you to my friend Dan for letting me borrow his comics. They helped motivate this blog.
Dan is an improv actor/stand-up comedian and fellow comic book fan. He's friends, and one time neighbor, with my boyfriend Matt. Having spied several long boxes of comics while visiting his apartment on occasion, I finally asked if I could look through them.
I found a lot of similarities between Dan's collection and my own, like he was my comic book soul mate. I got excited seeing all the comics that I do have, but aren't easily accessible, and ones that I hadn't read before.
Some of the best have been Capt. America, Batman and Detective Comics from the '80s and '90s. Also found nice consecutive issue runs of Action Comics Weekly, Justice League International and a handful of fun Todd MacFarlane Amazing Spider-Man issues.
I'd like to post about most of these comics, we'll just have to see what I actually do though.
Anyway, the reason for the "Dan's Collection" label is hopefully to help me stay organized. Provide a listing of his comics to keep them separate from my own.
I've been collecting comics for 30+ years but most of those books are currently in Kansas City. I do have plans to move them, but that's a task I'm not ready to take on just yet.
I want to thank Matt too, for encouragement, proof-reading and just for being there. Sometimes my thoughts and ideas, along with wording and sentence structure sound better in my head.
This blog wouldn't be quite the same without Dan and Matt - thanks guys.
Dan is an improv actor/stand-up comedian and fellow comic book fan. He's friends, and one time neighbor, with my boyfriend Matt. Having spied several long boxes of comics while visiting his apartment on occasion, I finally asked if I could look through them.
I found a lot of similarities between Dan's collection and my own, like he was my comic book soul mate. I got excited seeing all the comics that I do have, but aren't easily accessible, and ones that I hadn't read before.
Some of the best have been Capt. America, Batman and Detective Comics from the '80s and '90s. Also found nice consecutive issue runs of Action Comics Weekly, Justice League International and a handful of fun Todd MacFarlane Amazing Spider-Man issues.
I'd like to post about most of these comics, we'll just have to see what I actually do though.
Anyway, the reason for the "Dan's Collection" label is hopefully to help me stay organized. Provide a listing of his comics to keep them separate from my own.
I've been collecting comics for 30+ years but most of those books are currently in Kansas City. I do have plans to move them, but that's a task I'm not ready to take on just yet.
I want to thank Matt too, for encouragement, proof-reading and just for being there. Sometimes my thoughts and ideas, along with wording and sentence structure sound better in my head.
This blog wouldn't be quite the same without Dan and Matt - thanks guys.
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