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The Weekly Pile February 18, 2009: Dark Avengers #2, Four Eyes #2, Uncanny X-Men #506
Feb 23, 2009 Comics, The Weekly Pile 1 Comment
Unlike last week’s disappointing entry, there are actually comic books in today’s Weekly Pile! The pile this week includes a pair of #2 issues and a series that has made it all the way to issue #506. Enough exposition; time for new comics!
Continue on for Reviews of:
Dark Avengers #2
Four Eyes #2
Uncanny X-Men #506
Which of the 3 X-Men Origins: Wolverine Extended TV Spots did you enjoy most?
Feb 20, 2009 Comics, Movies Leave a comment
Now that all 3 TV spots for X-Men Origins: Wolverinehave made their way from the television airwaves to our computers, it’s time you had your say. Which hot minute of Wolverine goodness pumped you up the most for opening night come May 1st?
I obviously have my own opinions as the last 3 Wrayzor.com entries have been devoted to praising the Outcasts, Brothers and Legends TV spots. But, now it’s time you had your say.
Continue on to view the 3 spots and to cast your vote.
Final X-Men Origins: Wolverine TV Spots Now Online - “Legends”
Feb 19, 2009 Comics, Movies 1 Comment
My guess from yesterday’s post was validated today when I watched the 3rd X-Men Origins: Wolverine extended TV Spot and got to see brand new footage of Logan’s supporting cast ripping, tearing and blowing up the screen. The title “Legends” is rather appropriate for the trailer as the number of all-star characters zipping on and off screen during the spot’s 61 second run time is staggering. We are able to view glimpses of the Blob, John Wraith, Deadpool, Silver Fox, Gambit and still more!
Watch the trailer below to play “Spot the Mutant”
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - “Legends” TV Spot
Deadpool! Silver Fox! Gambit! Wait… CYCLOPS?!?! Yes!
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2nd of 3 New X-Men Origins: Wolverine TV Spots Now Online - “Brothers”
Feb 18, 2009 Comics, Movies 4 Comments
Yup, I’m that much more excited for Wolverine: Origins thanks to the second helping of “snikt” 20th Century FOX has released online in as many days! The intriguingly named “Brothers” is an exciting follow up to the ”Outcasts“ TV spot yesterday, this time deciding to focus more on Logan the soldier as opposed to a child with puberty issues. With only one more spot remaining to be released, I find myself curious as to what will be given the spotlight next. My guess is that the multiple mutants set to appear in the movie will be front and center. A third TV spot featuring more Deadpool and Gambit would meet with approval from this particular X-fan.
Have a peek for yourself below and see what you think:
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - ”Brothers” TV Spot
Legends Never Die!!! Cigar Chompin’ Action!!!
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New X-Men Origins: Wolverine “Outcasts” TV Spot = Kid Wolvie With Bone Claws!!!
Feb 17, 2009 Comics, Movies 4 Comments
I legitimately do not care one bit what other people are saying about X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The somewhat negative buzz surrounding this potential summer blockbuster completely astounds me. Much of what I have seen up to this point has only added to my anticipation to see this movie on May 1st and viewing the first of a reported 3 new TV spots being shown on FOX TV over consecutive nights this week has only ramped that enthusiasm up even more!
Check it out for yourself below and see what I’m talking about:
X-Men Origins: Wolverine “Outcasts” TV Spot
Bone claws! “Kiddie” berserker rage! Weapon X!!! It’s got everything!
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The Weekly Pile February 11, 2009: NOTHING?!?!
Feb 16, 2009 Comics, The Weekly Pile 1 Comment
There’s a reason why this entry is both late and unusually brief this week… My weekly pile consisted of exactly ZERO new releases this past ”New Comic Book Day”, or plain old “Wednesday” as it turned out to be for me… This has never happened to me in over 15 years of reading comics. There has almost ALWAYS been at least a couple of new comics in my subscription box come Wednesday afternoon. But, there is a first time for everything. Apparently…
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…no reviews this week. Just me talking about leaving my local comic shop with no new comics. *sigh*
Favourite 5 #4: Spider-Man Artists of the Modern Age
Feb 15, 2009 Comics, Favourite 5 3 Comments
Spider-Man is arguably one of Marvel’s most popular and marketable characters and many artists have sharpened their pencils over the years for their chance to draw the wise-cracking, web-slinging hero. During this time, we as comic book fans have been treated to some truly spectacular interiors and covers in the various Spidey books. It was pretty easy for me to come up with my list of 5 favourite Spider-Man artists of the modern age so let’s get right into it.
Continue on to see if you agree with my favourites.
Trivia Time #5: Image Comics - The Early Years
Feb 14, 2009 Comics, Trivia Time 1 Comment
My mind has been thinking back to those early Image days during the 90’s ever since the announcement of a Youngblood movie earlier this week. So I decided to create a Trivia Time based on the exploits of superstar creators Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Erik Larsen, Whilce Portacio and Jim Valentino when they decided to leave Marvel and strike out on their own to create a comic company. That company turned out to be Image Comics; a publisher still pumping out solid books today.
There will be 10 questions in total. I will post the answers to these questions on the Trivia Answers page. No peeking until AFTER you have taken the quiz!
Continue on to take the quiz and be sure to keep score and find out how you did when you finish. Each question is worth one point unless otherwise noted.
The Stuff of Legend - You Should Order This Comic
Feb 13, 2009 Comics Leave a comment
There’s a comic coming out on Free Comic Book Day this year that everyone should pick up. There’s no excuse not to. It’s FREE! All you have to do is literally pick it up… The comic I am talking about is named The Stuff of Legend and is being published by Th3rd World Studios. The story involves the adventures of a young child’s toys come to life as they must rescue him from the evil forces who have abducted him. A preview issue will be available this FCBD that leads directly into a 2-issue series that has me turbo excited! Honestly, I would be recommending you pick up this book even if it wasn’t going to bear such an economical cover price. It’s rare to get this excited over a comic that I know so little about but after seeing some preview images and reading the solicitation text, I am primed and ready to order this series right away, practically sight unseen.
Wanna Play an Old School Watchmen Game For FREE?!? Check Out The Minutemen in All Their Arcade Glory!
Right on! This unique marketing idea has blown me away with its cool factor. Before I explain, let me ask; do you like the Watchmen? How about those old quarters devouring stand up arcade games from the 1980’s? Are you looking for a way to pass time until the March 6, 2009 release date for the Watchmen movie finally arrives? Well then get ready for this… DC and Warner Brothers have created a promotional site for the highly anticipated motion picture which allows the user to play an original Minuteman video game online!!! And the best part is that it looks exactly like something you would have played on your original Nintendo Entertainment System. AWESOME!
Continue on for a link to the game and to see if you can beat my high score!
