Comics Catch Phrases - Which is Better? Flame On vs. It’s Clobberin’ Time
Mar 31, 2009 Comics
I put this question to you; which of these two family-feuding Fantastic Four teammates has the better catch phrase:
Ben Grimm a.k.a. THE THING with
“It’s Clobberin Time”!
OR
Johnny Storm a.k.a. THE HUMAN TORCH with
“Flame On”!
That’s a tricky question. There are many factors to consider and we will do exactly that in today’s entry.
A Great Read #8: Previews Review Edition - Previews Issue 246 - PART 2
Mar 4, 2009 A Great Read, Comics
Today’s entry continues directly after yesterday’s Previews Review Part 1. Please continue for Part 2 of the Previews Review.
I will be using a very basic ranking method that will answer the question:
Will I Order This Item?
- Yup!
- Maybe So
- Not This Time
The page number and price (in US funds) will also be included for easy reference in case you feel inclined to order an item yourself. So, grab your copy of Previews and let’s get started!
Tags: bendis, bill, brian, Comics, DC, diamond, distributers, hader, halo, hulk, image, kenneht, leinil, marvel, microsoft, myers, previews, rocafort, seth, trailer, ultimate, wolverine, x-men, yu
A Great Read #8: Previews Review Edition - Previews Issue 246 - PART 1
Mar 2, 2009 A Great Read, Comics
The new issue of Previews was released this past Wednesday so that means it is time to dive in to see what looks exciting!
I encourage you to get a copy of the new Previews catalog if you don’t already have one so you can follow along with this entry. It’s certainly not required, but it will help out a bit. The catalog is pretty thick, so this entry will be done in 2 parts to ensure that as many items can be covered as possible.
I will be using a very basic ranking method that will answer the question:
Will I Order This Item?
- Yup!
- Maybe So
- Not This Time
The page number and price (in US funds) will also be included for easy reference in case you feel inclined to order an item yourself. So, grab your copy of Previews and let’s get started!
Tags: batman, buffy, Comics, dark, DC, diamond, horse, image, marvel, previews, slayer, solicits, superman, vampire
Photo Journal #2: Balloon Spider-Man!
Feb 25, 2009 Comics, Photo Journal
This afternoon I stepped over a line into super-geek territory… I found myself combining my fondness for comic books with a recently remembered hobby. Most everyone have seen those balloon-animal dogs at the circus or during a street festival at some point in their lives and I recall always wanting to learn how to make them. So, many years ago I bought some balloons and a “how-to” book and taught myself the basics of making balloon animals (I could make a dog)… Fast forward to this afternoon and thanks to YouTube, I have discovered that there are many talented people out there making much more than just balloon canines. If you search hard enough, you can find balloon versions of Batman, Mr. Fantastic, Iron Man and of course, Spider-Man.
You know I had to try making one…
Please continue on to see the Spider-Man balloon I created from start to finish. I will also link to the instructional video I used to create him.
Tags: animals, balloon, fantastic, four, hulk, incredible, iron, ironman, man, marvel, mr, spider-man
The Weekly Pile February 18, 2009: Dark Avengers #2, Four Eyes #2, Uncanny X-Men #506
Feb 23, 2009 Comics, The Weekly Pile
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
Tags: 2, 506, bendis, brian, dark avengers, deodato, dodson, fiumara, four eyes, fraction, image, joe, kelly, marvel, matt, max, michael, mike, pile, terry, uncanny xmen, weekly
New X-Men Origins: Wolverine “Outcasts” TV Spot = Kid Wolvie With Bone Claws!!!
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!
Continue on for more thoughts on the X-Men Origins: Wolverine “Outcasts” TV Spot.
Tags: bone, claws, fox, marvel, origins, outcasts, sabretooth, spot, tv, weapon, wolverine, x, xmen
A Great Read #7: She-Hulk Vol. 1: Single Green Female
Feb 9, 2009 A Great Read
I’m a little late to the party when it comes to Dan Slott, but I’m glad I finally arrived. After reading (and loving) Mighty Avengers #21 a couple of weeks back, the hunt was on for more Slott! That search eventually brought me to She-Hulk Vol.1: Single Green Female. The buzz around Slott has always been that his stories were funny. Not stupid funny, but clever funny and She-Hulk is definitely that. In addition to hilarious situations, this series is packed with action, drama and romance too! She-Hulk is the whole package and the best part is that there are 4 more Slott penned volumes available after this first fantastic collection! This party has only just begun and as they say; better late than never.
Tags: dan slott, Juan Bobillo, marvel, she-hulk
A Great Read #6: Previews Review Edition - Previews Issue 245 - PART 3
Feb 1, 2009 A Great Read
Today’s final Preview Review for issue #245 continues directly after yesterday’s Previews Review Part 2 and Part 1 from the day before. Please continue on for Part 3 where we will look at the rest of Marvel’s solicits as well as some offerings from independent publishers.
I will be using a very basic ranking method that will answer the question:
Will I Order This Item?
- Yup!
- Maybe So
- Not This Time
The page number and price (in US funds) will also be included for easy reference in case you feel inclined to order an item yourself. So, grab your copy of Previews and let’s get started!
Tags: cable, diamond, djurdjevic, drifting life, extraordinary gentlemen, gambit, madureira, marvel, marvel apes, mcfarlane, mighty avengers, minimates, previews, secret invasion, solicitations, solicits, soulfire, tatsumi, ultimates, weapon x, wolverine, x-force, yoshihiro
A Great Read #6: Previews Review Edition - Previews Issue 245 - PART 2
Jan 31, 2009 A Great Read
Today’s entry continues directly after yesterday’s Previews Review Part 1. Please continue for Part 2 of the Previews Review.
I will be using a very basic ranking method that will answer the question:
Will I Order This Item?
- Yup!
- Maybe So
- Not This Time
The page number and price (in US funds) will also be included for easy reference in case you feel inclined to order an item yourself. So, grab your copy of Previews and let’s get started!
Tags: apes and babes, bendis, Bill Sienkiewicz, darkness, DC, deadpool, diamond distributers, frank cho, hulk, image, leinil yu, maleev, marvel, moby dick, new avengers, pilot season, previews, rocafort, skottie young, Smash, solicitations, solicits, spider-woman, top cow, wizrd of oz, wolverine
Trivia Time #3: Marvel in the 1990s
Jan 25, 2009 Trivia Time
Previously on Trivia Time, you tried your luck with questions about the New Avengers. Today is going to a be a bit different. We will be looking at Marvel during the 1990s. Pull out your neon T-shirts and flannel button ups because we’re heading to the 90s!
There will be 10 questions; one for each year of the decade. 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.
Tags: 1990s, a-man, chuck dixon, daredevil, deadpool, ed mcguinness, generation x, hulk, Joe Kelly, john romita jr, marvel, spider-man, todd mcfarlane
