The Weekly Pile March 18, 2009: Dark Avengers #3, Ultimatum #3, Uncanny X-Men #507, Wolverine #71, X-Force #13
Mar 21, 2009 Comics, The Weekly Pile
The Weekly Pile is 5 issues strong this time around which is a vast improvement over last week’s unfortunate haul (or non-haul). After digesting this past Wednesday’s crop, I quickly realized that every issue I purchased was published by Marvel. I believe this is a first for me as a DC or Image book will typically find its way into the mix. But, Marvel appears to be the publisher of the week as they secured 100% of my comics budget after I bought the following issues:
Continue of for Reviews of:
Dark Avengers #3
Ultimatum #3
Uncanny X-Men #507
Wolverine #71
X-Force #13
Tags: 13, 3, 507, 71, Avengers, bendis, brian, christopher, clayton, craig, crain, dark, david, deodato, dodson, finch, fraction, jeph, kyle, loeb, mark, matt, mcniven, michael, mike, millar, steve, terry, ultimatum, uncanny, wolverine, xforce, xmen, yost
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
Which of the 3 X-Men Origins: Wolverine Extended TV Spots did you enjoy most?
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.
Tags: brothers, casualties, hugh, jackman, legends, logan, spot, trailer, tv, wolverine
Final X-Men Origins: Wolverine TV Spots Now Online - “Legends”
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!
Continue on for more thoughts on the X-Men Origins: Wolverine “Legends” TV Spot.
Tags: deadpool, gambit, hugh, jackman, logan, origins, spot, trailer, tv, wolverine, xmen
2nd of 3 New X-Men Origins: Wolverine TV Spots Now Online - “Brothers”
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!!!
Continue on for more thoughts on the X-Men Origins: Wolverine “Brothers” TV Spot.
Tags: brothers, deadpool, gambit, hugh, jackman, liev, logan, origins, outcasts, shreiber, wolverine, xmen
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 #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
Photo Journal #1: My Trade Paperback Collection
Jan 26, 2009 Photo Journal
- The HULK and I with my collection.
My trade paperbacks and hard covers survived the move with no casualties. I offered up a few tricks and tips for moving a large collection in the last installment of Comic Book Buyer’s Guide as my own collection was getting ready to change locations. That move happened yesterday (Thanks again for the help, Jer!) and all the TPBs were safely on their shelves by last evening after taking a ride in the U-Haul. Once everything was removed from their (many!) boxes and back on the shelves, I thought it might be a cool idea to take a few pictures of the collection and post them here for you to see.
One thing to note is that I usually have a bunch of action figures and random stuff on the shelves as well, but those have not been unpacked yet. You’ll only notice a couple of characters making appearances… Quick note for those of you with sharp eyes and great musical taste; yes I am wearing a Tegan and Sara T-shirt in the photo above. Check them out if you haven’t already. Their latest record is named The Con and it is truly unstoppable.
So have a look at the images below and see what is included in my collection. Maybe you’ll see a few books that are on your shelves or books included on mine that surprise you. I don’t believe in the term “guilty pleasures” as no one should feel guilty for digging something even if others think it is lame or “too mainstream”. My philosophy for buying comics has always been; “if you like it, pick it up” and that defines my purchasing approach perfectly.
Tags: alex ross, authority, batman, bone, brian michael bendis, daredevil, diary of a wimpy kid, fables, gabriele dell'otto, invincible, james jean, jim lee, locke and key, marc silvestri, Mark Millar, michael turner, new avengers, onslaught, punisher, rob liefeld, sin city, spider-man, terry dodson, tim sale, top cow, walking dead, wizard, wolverine, xmen, y last man
Trivia Time #2: The New Avengers - The First 50 Issues
Jan 14, 2009 Trivia Time
It’s Trivia Time again! Last time the questions were all about the Dark Knight while today we are switching gears and getting trivial about the New Avengers. Issue #50 of this series will ship in a few months so the 10 trivia questions will focus on that initial run of comics.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: brian michael bendis, captain america, david finch, frank cho, iron man, mike deodato, new avengers, olivier coipiel, spider-man, Steve McNiven, wolverine
