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What More would you want to talk about?Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.comBlogger661125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-23290127348849500232011-02-26T18:07:00.003-06:002011-02-26T18:31:03.891-06:002011-02-26T18:31:03.891-06:00Interview With Gail Simone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G602ZZLJwE0/TWmahenjtjI/AAAAAAAACMI/noD6u01hNqA/s1600/Gail-Simone-Interview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G602ZZLJwE0/TWmahenjtjI/AAAAAAAACMI/noD6u01hNqA/s400/Gail-Simone-Interview.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><i><b>click <a href="http://wheremonstersblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/episode-140-with-gail-simone.html">Here</a> to listen to the Interview at <a href="http://wheremonstersblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/episode-140-with-gail-simone.html">Where Monsters Dwell</a></b></i><br />
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A few days ago, Where Monsters Dwell conducted an interview with the comic writer extraordanaire, Gail Simone. Where Monster's Dwell does a fantastic webcast that I can't help but tune in every single week and listen to these two broadcasters talk about everything geekified within all of nerditude. But what was different this time was I decided to call in and ask Gail a few questions. I was so freaking nervous I had trouble getting that first question out. But it was super fun to actually get to chat with Gail none-the-less. <br />
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If you haven't had a chance to here Jimmy Palmiotti's super awesome podcast, tune into Where Monsters Dwell every Wednesday evening and enjoy the fun.<br />
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<b><i>Anyways, click <a href="http://wheremonstersblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/episode-140-with-gail-simone.html">Here</a> to listen to the Interview at <a href="http://wheremonstersblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/episode-140-with-gail-simone.html">Where Monsters Dwell</a></i></b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-2329012734884950023?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-73607522331988233872011-02-24T14:00:00.002-06:002011-02-24T14:00:00.768-06:002011-02-24T14:00:00.768-06:00Green Lantern Emerald Warriors Trailer!!This trailer is amazing, can't wait for this movie to come out. I wonder how connected it will be to the Green Lantern theatrical movie?<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BgLbBf02Nxg" title="YouTube video player" width="853"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-7360752233198823387?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-1915047465408027232011-02-24T08:00:00.001-06:002011-02-24T08:00:03.440-06:002011-02-24T08:00:03.440-06:00Comic Book Review: Power Girl #21<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j3Qkg9A-Bvk/TWVZ7PqTGeI/AAAAAAAACL0/9tSsXVvKTBA/s1600/Power-Girl-21.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j3Qkg9A-Bvk/TWVZ7PqTGeI/AAAAAAAACL0/9tSsXVvKTBA/s400/Power-Girl-21.jpeg" width="260" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Written By:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Judd Winick<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Sami Basri<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Colorist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Jessica Kholinne <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cover Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Basri & Sunny Gho<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Letterer:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> John J. Hill<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Editor:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Joey Cavalieri<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Awe-Inspiring Opinion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I think the Brightest Day plotline has been much more interesting in its crossover titles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Generation Lost, from what I’ve been hearing, has been phenomenal as well as the other titles connected with this major DC event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Power Girl, ever since Judd Winick came on board, has been fantastic as he’s been able to incorporate both the typical Power Girl brilliance and the Brightest Day storyline without feeling too weighted down.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Issue #21 of Power Girl begins the resolution of the Maxwell Lord Mystery and why he’s wiping the memories of every hero except for the J.L.I.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Power Girl flies off after a brutal fight with her former teammates to jog the memories of her friends in hopes of bringing the fight Maxwell Lord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But if Power Girl can’t even convince the greatest detective of all time, Batman, what chance does she have with anyone else?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">One of the most appealingly funny attributes of Power Girl is how much bigger she is than most males in the DCU.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She still has than fantastic sex appeal that every artist that’s ever sketched Power Girl out hopes for, but she’s definitely given a stature that towers over most men. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Face up to it guys, we all fantasize about girl’s who are tougher, taller and stronger than we are.) </i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I understand the reason for it as Superman himself is above average when it comes to size, but that didn’t keep me from laughing hysterically as Power Girl looks down at Batman during their conversation.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xIT0rjyRiXU/TWVZ_mPdByI/AAAAAAAACL4/XcUZ5b3bPd0/s1600/Power-Girl-Stares-batman-down.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xIT0rjyRiXU/TWVZ_mPdByI/AAAAAAAACL4/XcUZ5b3bPd0/s400/Power-Girl-Stares-batman-down.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Judd Winick really is doing a great job with Brightest Day within Power Girl, but I was a little jolted with two Batmen standing side by side…and there’s more to come!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just like with Superman #708 and the Superman Squad of the future, I have a sneaking suspicion the same thing is going to happen with Batman; we’ll never know when we’re looking at Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, or whoever else ends up wearing the cape and cowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll say it again…Damn you Grant Morrison!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The story itself is actually quite good despite the reminder of the Batman atrocity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being someone who enjoys nostalgic storylines, getting to see Ted Kord wear the blue suit again was icing on the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The emotional impact of the book is effectively portrayed through Power Girl’s constant scolding of herself for not staying with Blue Beetle the day he was killed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As often as Ted keeps returning in flashbacks since Blackest Night began, I’ve been wondering to this day if they plan on bringing him back from the dead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a nice change it would be for DC to divert from their typical storytelling technique and leave Kord dead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s to hoping!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I know Basri has been getting a lot of criticism for his artistic style, but I think his combination of anime and contemporary American comic book art has worked quite well for this title.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jessica Kholinne’s mastery of appropriate colors has been a major contributor to Basri’s excellence as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: small;">It seems that any woman that has the honor of being apart of Power Girl's title seemed to be required to expose a certain amount of cleavage. That's OK, it's part of the running gag in this book...cleavage, cleavage, and more cleavage. But of all the women in the DCU, I never thought Ice would made also be forcibly inducted into the Super-heroine boobage circus. Oh well, she'll still remain the sweetheart of DC Comics.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nvVyVOtRFV0/TWVbrSZBn6I/AAAAAAAACL8/H63p67_HncE/s1600/Ice_cleavage.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nvVyVOtRFV0/TWVbrSZBn6I/AAAAAAAACL8/H63p67_HncE/s320/Ice_cleavage.jpeg" width="146" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">One thing I wasn’t completely clear on however was how abruptly Booster asked Power Girl to leave.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I understand that she nearly mopped the floor with the J.L.I., but these five aren’t the type to simply ask someone to get out of their face, especially when they understood that Karen was under the influence of Maxwell Lord’s mind control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The explanation was given that she needed to leave in order to see if anyone ELSE can remember, but the departure felt like baggage was still remaining between the J.L.I. and her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Majestically Climactic Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">All in all, this issue is very good and incredibly intense while never wavering from the comedic impact that Power Girl is supposed to have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And hopefully, after Generation Lost #22, Power Girl will be bringing us some new adventures to love and cherish.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">8 out of 10 stars.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-191504746540802723?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-1664383481708143092011-02-23T09:59:00.000-06:002011-02-23T09:59:44.076-06:002011-02-23T09:59:44.076-06:00Wonder Woman Wednesday 2/23/11While patrolling the internet for some good photos for Wonder Woman Wednesday, I came across this sketch which blew me away! I have no idea who the artist is, but this might have become my new favorite Wonder Woman sketch of all time. This is, no doubt, only a portion of the entire Wonder Woman family. It's such an amazing sketch and I might attempt recreating it. I told myself I would stop drawing Wonder Woman due to the fact that I've done almost 25 Wonder Woman sketches in the past, but this might be too good to pass up. Enjoy! <br />
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And if anyone knows the artists name, let me know so I can credit him or her. Thanks!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lw52x8gRHas/TWUuwDYAyRI/AAAAAAAACLw/h9GZOODC0PY/s1600/ww3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lw52x8gRHas/TWUuwDYAyRI/AAAAAAAACLw/h9GZOODC0PY/s640/ww3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-166438348170814309?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-19417104206666161212011-02-23T08:00:00.002-06:002011-02-23T08:00:25.289-06:002011-02-23T08:00:25.289-06:00Subscription Reviews - Superman, Green Lantern, Supergirl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H-3lcRw2kJg/TWR5z4VkdyI/AAAAAAAACLo/st32n6QJp2k/s1600/Superman-708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H-3lcRw2kJg/TWR5z4VkdyI/AAAAAAAACLo/st32n6QJp2k/s200/Superman-708.jpg" width="129" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Title</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: Superman #708</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Writer</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: Chris Robinson<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Penciller</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: Eddy barrows<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Colorist</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: Rod Reis<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Letterer</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: John J. Hill<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Cover</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: John Cassidy & David Baron<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">My Thoughts<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Ok, so this issue was quite interesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, it sheds some light to this whole Wonder Woman mystery – there’s not really a whole lot of realizations that occur but we do learn that we, the readers, aren’t the only ones who are perplexed by Wonder Woman’s current state.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">I enjoyed the second half of this issue more than the first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The overdone “inspiration” Superman has on the future was played out enough with the Legion, now we have an entire squad named after the Man of Steel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn’t completely turned off by it; it’s always fun to see what realities and futuristic worlds a writer can come up with, but it’s overdone and I’d like to see something else.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The second half was really exciting in how Superman comes to terms with how needed he is on Earth despite how much everyone seems to hate him right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seeing Wonder Woman and Superman work together, becoming an inspiration for her was a fantastic twist as they fought against the tidal wave in the city.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But each page was flooded <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(no pun intended)</i> with visually striking art that I would love to be able to recreate.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Rating: 8 out of 10<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZSJRrjdvRI/TWR52eDU0FI/AAAAAAAACLs/RIiR45pRVyE/s1600/Green-lantern-62.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZSJRrjdvRI/TWR52eDU0FI/AAAAAAAACLs/RIiR45pRVyE/s200/Green-lantern-62.jpg" width="130" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Title</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: Green Lantern #62</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Writer</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: Geoff johns<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Penciller</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: Doug Mahnke<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Colorist</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: Randy mayor<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Letterer</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: Steve Wands<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Cover</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">: Ardian Syaf, Vicente Cifuentes, & Randy Mayor<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">My Thoughts<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Doug Mahnke is, as I’m sure everyone reading would agree, is a fabulous artist; this issue is no exception to his already established excellence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think Mahnke has been playing his best “A” game ever since Blackest Night began.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And what artist wouldn’t?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But props definitely need to go to Randy Mayor for the different array of colors as they piled on top of the violets, reds, and greens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Artistically, this issue is perfect.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">But the story is nothing to be belittled because it doesn’t quite keep up with the artistry. Geoff Johns really hits us hard with some strikingly effective prose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve always known about Krona, but never actually understood what his role is in the Green Lantern mythos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I still don’t really understand his beginnings, I have a better handle on why this blue mini-me puts so much fear into the rest of the Lantern corps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This issue is enjoyable and worth the new DC motto price tag, “Drawing the line at $2.99.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">My Thoughts<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">This issue was an interesting approach to what technology is doing to people today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only can cell phones make calls, they also have apps they can bring people together in a party of social networking harmony.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BUT…Peaty puts a twist on things by putting this technology in the hands of a new evil villain who has yet to be named and solidified into the Supergirl lineup of villains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I’m definitely interested in how things turn out.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Bernard Chang still remains as one of my favorite artists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the approach he takes at making every character with the cleanest of lines with the most elegant figures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But Chang has a fantastic partner in crime in Blond as he <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(or she, I can’t figure out of Blond is a guy or girl)</i> colors every panel with his <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(or her)</i> very unique and talented style.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Rating: 7 out of 10<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-1941710420666616121?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-77016306920804791602011-02-22T16:35:00.001-06:002011-02-22T17:15:08.220-06:002011-02-22T17:15:08.220-06:00Top Ten Fictional Characters You Don't Want To Piss Off!!Every TV show, Movie, Comic Book, and play has a character that makes you think one thing...<i>"If they person was real, I would NOT want him/her on my bad side."</i> And it's true! We've all thought about the fact that if certain characters from our favorite medium were actually alive, we would do everything we could to become their friend and staying on their good side. Well, for me, that list of characters comes down to a top ten list. Hence the name of this posting. Comment below if you agree or disagree with some of the names here, or add any character you think SHOULD HAVE made the list. Enjoy!<br />
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Yes, the unknowingly cocky alien son of a bitch who seems to have a handle on everything knowledgeable. Sure, he's had his minor bumps down the road, but he's not someone I would want to get on my bad side. When he sets out to accomplish something, he is a juggernaut of unstoppable will and determination. He's almost like a walking encyclopedia of knowledge that can prove useful in any situation. With his nearly flawless ability to calculate impossible equations, he's quite possibly the next closest thing to a "Batman in Space." it's those smart aliens you've got to watch out for, otherwise you might just find yourself in a Vulcan mind-meld of pain.<br />
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If you haven't seen her show, then get on Netflix right now and start watching how awesome Veronica is at nailing the bad guys to the wall! If you're her friend, then you have an automatic safety net all jam-packed in one person. Verging on being one of the smartest women on planet Earth, she has brought down some of the richest and most powerful people in her local community an some national icons. But if you double-cross her, or piss her off, she will go to any lengths to bring you down and expose you for the creep you really are. Sometimes I feel as if Veronica is watching me on a daily basis, just waiting for me to do something wrong and put me in jail for the rest of my life. As innocent as she may look, she will destroy anyone who deserves it.<br />
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Come on, you can't leave the coolest, calmest, and the most sarcastic rabbit in the history of cartoons off this list. If you leave him alone, he'll leave you alone. But if decide it's time for "wabbit season" you might discover yourself running into a brick wall painted like a tunnel, or in a pot of boiling water surrounded by "ingins," or in a barbers chair getting an incredibly close shave while synchronizing your pain to the beat of Beethoven's 5th. Every once in a while Bugs might run into a character that gets the better of him, but you can't allow that to invalidate everything else he's done to every other character he's come in contact with. Daffy might be clever and diabolical, but he doesn't hold a candle to the furry tailed bunny of terror.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hOpxvDygNTI/TWQ2I-uc5FI/AAAAAAAACLY/XnuRCTWEsnQ/s1600/rorschach.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hOpxvDygNTI/TWQ2I-uc5FI/AAAAAAAACLY/XnuRCTWEsnQ/s1600/rorschach.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>6. Rorschach</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Rorschach is a nut case, I think we can all agree to that. But being a nut case doesn't necessarily mean anything. Rorschach however takes things very personally and will make you squeal if you upset him. He's dropped someone down an elevator shaft, broken gang member's fingers, killed a crime boss, and thrown boiling hot grease onto another man's face...this is not a stable human being! Not only that, but his detective skills are uncanny. Sure, Batman could give Rorschach a run for his money, but he's definitely no one dumby. He will find anyone who has wronged him or someone else and shove you into a refrigerator or use some type of torture until you give him what he wants. Recommendation...don't become a criminal.</div><br />
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He that represents the dead philosopher whose philosophies on life have been defined as the grail of Illuminati characterize Lost's John Locke perfectly. Locke seemed to have a monopoly on life once landing on that island. Everyone else seemed to just run into more trouble and were incredibly fickle; they trusted each other, then didn't trust each other, than made full circle again in trusting each other while not trusting the ones they trusted before...and the circle continues to revolve around this mentality. Except for John Locke who always seemed to trust certain people but never excluded anyone else. As crazy as he may have sounded, I'd rather have John Locke on my side if I were stranded on a strange island filled with all sorts of dangers and what not.<br />
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Simply looking at Luthor freaks me out! Luthor is best type of megalomaniac, going after every bit of land he can get his hands on and ever superhero he can destroy...namely Superman. Over the years, his obsession to kill the Man of Steel has gone from bad to worse, now utilizing every method of destruction he can muster to make sure that the name of "Luthor" is above every other name. He's proven he cares for no one but himself by way of killing his father, destroying corporation and corporation <i>(failing at bringing Wayne Enterprises down)</i> and leaving nothing but bruises and blood in his path. This is truly a man with no fear and uses every ounce of his energy to keep himself on top.<br />
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So forget about that annoying kid from episodes 1,2, and 3, let's take a look at the Sith master himself we've all known for years, Darth Vader. Sure, he was under the influence of an even more manipulative dark lord, but as we learn from Episode six, he how he drop kicked that S.O.B. in the very end. Vader is without a doubt tough MoFo. If you upset him, you get one hell of a choke hold that you won't wake up from. He survived the worst case of second degree burns in the history of mankind and still kept on ticking and swinging his light saber. Vador is a survivor...one I wouldn't want on my bad side.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o6swVf9SWmo/TWQ17ofcuFI/AAAAAAAACK8/pF1I7zl4r64/s1600/batman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o6swVf9SWmo/TWQ17ofcuFI/AAAAAAAACK8/pF1I7zl4r64/s640/batman.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>1. Batman</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Recently, the question that's been running around the internet is this...Who would win in a fight, Chuck Norris or Batman? You know what the popular answer has become? You guessed it, Batman! </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I'm sorry, but when a character has been deemed better than Chuck Norris, you KNOW that it has to be true! DC Comics has been taking advantage of this character by way of using him as the poster child for comics. You may see Spider-Man outside of every comic book store, but Batman appeals to everyone young and old.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">But getting away from the Norris vs. Batman question, the Dark Knight has shown us for the last 75 years that his intellect, athleticism, and his unmatched detective skills are a force to be recognized and worshiped.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">One of the most appealing aspects of Batman is his dark personality. He doesn't have favorites, he's not fooled easily, and he waves the thought of death in front of his enemies like it's an old toy ready to be trashed. He has no fear and will stop at nothing to avenge those who have been wronged.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The fact that he has fought intergalactic and supernatural battles, time traveled, defied death, destroyed some of the most powerful beings in the universe with no super power at all kind of defines his kick-ass persona. Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating on Superman, Wonder Woman, or the X-Men, but you have to admit that Bob Kane did one hell of a job in creating this caped crusader. Don't get on his bad side folks, he will most definitely make you pay.</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Awe-Inspiring Opinion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A few years ago a Secret Six miniseries was launched that made way for the ongoing title which currently graces comic book stores with its presence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In that mini, the Six and the Doom Patrol go at it tooth and nail with the six coming out victorious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, in this second part of Suicide Roulette which began in Secret Six #30, the Doom Patrol gets a second chance at showing the Six who’s the toughest and the baddest in an all-out death match that would make MTV’s claymated celebrities quiver in fear.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Meanwhile, there’s a volcano that’s erupted and will most definitely kill all of them if they don’t quit fighting each other.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I’m not a follower of the Doom Patrol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not because I didn’t have an interest in it, it’s just my wallet told me not to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But with all of the great things I’ve heard about it, I had no fear of picking up #19 as it continued the story left off in Secret Six #30.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I did expect to happen was the ridiculous and hilarious banter between the two teams, but what I wasn’t expecting was how bland and unclimactic this issue felt to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thus lies the problem with crossover storylines!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If someone isn’t reading a title, and you compel that reader to buy that title due to its connectivity with another, you risk losing that reader due to lack of investment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not invested in Doom Patrol, therefore I’m probably not going to enjoy it that much picking up at issue #19.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Keith Giffen shouldn’t be faulted however; his writing is clever and pristine, obviously showing how much time and effort he puts into this title and the characters within.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last month Gail Simone did wonders with implementing the Doom Patrol into Secret Six #30, giving every character <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(from both teams)</i> a turn in the spotlight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Likewise, Giffen brings out the best of the Six and the Doom patrol in a barrage of heated battles that will make you chuckle with delight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But whatever happened to Jeanette?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She seems to hide away in the corner somewhere and by the book’s end, hasn’t a clue of what’s going on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Definitely not the Jeanette I know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In and of itself, this issue is well written but definitely a Doom Patrol book. Giffen doesn’t stutter in this aspect in the least, which as stated above, makes it difficult for readers not familiar with the title to become invested in it.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As much as I wanted to enjoy the art, I had trouble getting into it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My issue was how a number of characters were visually interpreted in many different ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily each character has his or her own costume to help me tell who’s who.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the artist toggle <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(you knew it was coming)</i> really bugged me as consistency was virtually non-existent with every turn of the page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both artists, Randall and Thibert, are incredibly talented, but mix them together on one book and all Hell breaks loose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep it simple DC…keep it simple.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Majestically Climactic Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I would say for fans of Doom Patrol, this issue is or was probably GOLD for them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Giffen writes exceptionally well, but I’m simply not a follower of the title, so it’s hard for me to get excited about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doo Patrol fans, pick this issue up and enjoy it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Non-Doom Patrollers, give it a shot if you want, but don’t expect much.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">5 out of 10 Stars<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-7959025763391937493?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-21652551634078666012011-02-20T08:00:00.002-06:002011-02-20T08:00:01.988-06:002011-02-20T08:00:01.988-06:00Comic Book Review: Brightest Day #20<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xw3fN4xJ4oI/TV_y2sZcT8I/AAAAAAAACKo/EWm5E40LYNA/s1600/Brightest-Day-20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xw3fN4xJ4oI/TV_y2sZcT8I/AAAAAAAACKo/EWm5E40LYNA/s400/Brightest-Day-20.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Written By:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Geoff Johns & Peter J. Tomasi<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Ivan Reis & Joe Prado<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Inker:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Julio Ferreira, Oclair Albert, Norm Rapmund, Marlo Alquiza, & Andy Owens<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Colorist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Aspen MLT’s Peter Steigerwald & Nathan Eyring<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cover Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Gary Frank & Nathan Eyring<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Letterer:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Rob Clark Jr.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Editor:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Adam Schlagman & Eddie Berganza<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Awe-Inspiring Opinion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Aquawar comes to an end with a lifespan of only two issues!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A little disappointing if you ask me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess DC should have called it <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Aqua Crisis”</i> in order feel justified in stretching it out further huh?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Never-the-less, many resolutions happen in this issue; Mera and Aquaman come to terms with each other, Aqualad and Aquagirl have a very strange <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“brother-sister”</i> moment, the Aquawar <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(or Beach battle)</i> is wiped out with a huge splash of a finish, and as a reward for completing his mission Aquaman is put to death.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Huh?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">That’s basically what I asked myself with almost every page turn of issue #20.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only is there a confusing twist at the end, but everything in this issue makes me do a double-turn; mostly because this White Lantern and his moralistic ramblings just aren’t making any sense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This, in turn, causes me to think that Brightest Day is one of the more contrived miniseries I’ve ever read from DC.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">To start off, was the purpose of Aquawar purely to help Aquaman get the truth from Mera?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is that all?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The White Lantern really thought that putting everyone’s lives in danger only to help Arthur discover the truth was the best course of action?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yeah, it worked – the two lovers got back together in a loving embrace, very romantic I must say.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But how does this event do any good when the White Lantern kills Aquaman off at the very last moment, only causing more pain and anguish for Mera?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it was Aquaman who needed to learn something, why create this whole scene when the purpose was to have him die immediately after?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With only four issues to go, Johns and Tomasi had better make some sense of killing everyone off after they’ve completed these “tasks” the White Lantern has secretly given them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Right now, I feel like I’m reading a series by Grant Morrison.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The White Lantern seems like it’s on crack, or high on meth doesn’t it?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It tells Boston Brand to eat hamburgers, open up the Bermuda Triangle where all Hell breaks loose, and seems to be stringing everyone along on this wild goose chase.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m all about waiting for a mystery to make sense, but good grief, how much plot twisting chaos can a person put into a story until it becomes a pile of incoherent jargon?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This issue isn’t without its bright sides however; the clever <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(flirty)</i> interaction that Aqualad and Aquagirl have did put a smile on my face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But most of the better moments stem from the visual aspects; Mera’s powerful water wipe-out, with nothing but clean and incredibly beautiful blues and whites to give the water that colorful, yet destructive personality is almost perfect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s also very difficult to draw people as if they are in the water, floating and swimming about; another reason why Reis and Prado are masters at their craft and career.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Majestically Climactic Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">While this issue held my interest, it left me disappointed and wondering what happened to the great momentum built up by issue #19.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Resolutions to problems are being lost in confusion and flow of story transitions are dying out as fast as the characters are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Johns and Tomasi, please help me to understand what’s going sooner rather than later!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">4 out of 10 Stars<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-2165255163407866601?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-77482606176301841222011-02-19T08:00:00.001-06:002011-02-19T08:00:10.289-06:002011-02-19T08:00:10.289-06:00Comic Book Review: Kill Shakespeare #9<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-35F5IOlWWnY/TV9FAVLF5jI/AAAAAAAACKg/m0JDVCCq2Gg/s1600/Kill-Shakespeare-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-35F5IOlWWnY/TV9FAVLF5jI/AAAAAAAACKg/m0JDVCCq2Gg/s400/Kill-Shakespeare-9.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Written By:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Conner McCreery & Anthony Del Col<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Andy Belanger<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Colorist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Ian Herring<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cover Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Kagan McLeod<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Letterer:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Shawn Lee<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Editor:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Tom Waltz<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But this is only a side plot to help build on the already existing tension of Hamlet and his unwanted <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“chosen one”</i> status.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hamlet’s trip through the Globe is tense enough what with the evil-looking sprites and massive wads of paper with scribbling on them grabbing at his leg as he waddled through the swamp water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ian Herring’s ability to create a tense situation with his mastery over one shade of color is one of the best in the business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love how well he applies shading to the most intense scenes, verging on overkill…but not quite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(I like his style!)</i><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nV_a0mfoTfE/TV9FjTgvalI/AAAAAAAACKk/m_TfbGLAnUc/s1600/Kill-Shakespeare-9-panels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nV_a0mfoTfE/TV9FjTgvalI/AAAAAAAACKk/m_TfbGLAnUc/s400/Kill-Shakespeare-9-panels.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ian Herring is an amazing Penciller, don’t doubt that for a second.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I do find trying to figure out who’s who can be a little jolting at times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Iago and Hamlet look so much alike, I thought Falstaff was holding a knife to Hamlet’s neck instead of Iago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That was the moment where, for only a second, I thought that Del Col and McCreery wrote in the most abrupt plot twist in the history of comics!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But this minor setback in the artistic side of things shouldn’t detract anyone from enjoying the incredibly expressive and unique art provided by Mr. Herring.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Now, let’s focus in on the most interesting part of issue #9, the meeting between Hamlet and Shakespeare…or the one we THINK to be Shakespeare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not completely convinced that this drunkard with a death wish is in fact the infamous writer; he seems to be a little too seedy to be the one everyone in this Shakespearean world worships and follows; he never actually reveals his identity verbally now does he? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Whether this man is or isn’t Shakespeare, however, doesn’t mean the entire interaction isn’t interesting and thought provoking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the magical dagger scrapping across the floor, and flying idly in the air, thrusting towards the two men left me in such a state of awe that I…well…had to reread the entire issue right away in hopes that it would end differently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No such luck.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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HOWEVER!!! With that being said, after watching this new trailer, I'm not sure I have enough napkins to sop up all the saliva that's pooling on the floor. Of course this film is going to be predictable and filled with annoyingly modern twists, but Marvel Studios seems to have taken great care in giving this film the type of quality it needs. <br />
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But even better is the fact that Kenneth Branagh is directing, Anthony Hopkins makes a cameo, and Natalie Portman returns after her fantastic performance in Black Swan. Chris Hemsworth seems to be a good choice for the Mighty Thor as well.<br />
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Now, the bigger question is...How can I convince my wife to come watch it with me? This could be another cinematic excursion I take by myself. (but It's always more fun to bring Clarissa along because I enjoy laughing at the previews for bad movies before hand. Oh well.) Enjoy!<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dnr4D5vB4Q0" title="YouTube video player" width="853"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-8262260436326699113?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-57552964537535199562011-02-17T11:44:00.000-06:002011-02-17T11:44:09.639-06:002011-02-17T11:44:09.639-06:00Adrianne Palicki Learns The Amazonian Ropes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-__25rDf9J6M/TV1doYCyQtI/AAAAAAAACKU/cjZV9hREBzs/s1600/adrianne-palicki-wonder-woman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-__25rDf9J6M/TV1doYCyQtI/AAAAAAAACKU/cjZV9hREBzs/s400/adrianne-palicki-wonder-woman.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Adrianne Palicki, star of the TV series <u>Friday Night Lights</u>, takes on a new role as Wonder Woman in a genre of TV she has never experienced before...Superheroes!<br />
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Er.....well....wait a second, that's not entirely true is it? I do recall seeing this lovely actress in a few other shows involving supernatural activity, such as an Aquaman "made for TV" movie, the hit show Supernatural, and one episode of Smallville back in the day. I guess she IS fully equipped to take on this role of Wonder Woman. She's at least got some Robot Chicken voice over experience under her belt, thats got to count for something!<br />
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One thing I do hope that Adrianne can pull off is the maturity that comes along with Wonder Woman's character. I'm aware of her acting abilities and couldn't have chosen a better actress to play the Amazon Princess, short of Lucy Lawless, but I wonder about her voice. Sure, the series is going to start form the beginning, so Dianna will be a young woman, but there's still got to be some maturity within her voice if this is going to work.<br />
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I'm not real concerned with the script as of now. Everyone has their opinions, but for me personally, I try not to judge a scripts plot until after I see it executed. As long as the writers are competent, I will be perfectly happy with whatever they deliver. It sounds as if the TV show is going to have the focus of the 1975, Lynda Carter TV show where her relationship with the handsome pilot, Steve Trevor, comes into play more often than not, but will also have that modern twist. I can only hope that "twist" involves some supernatural monster fights!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-5755296453753519956?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-75287113875218463272011-02-15T09:15:00.000-06:002011-02-15T09:15:18.021-06:002011-02-15T09:15:18.021-06:00Superman's Hatred For Automobiles Has got To Stop!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>So what do you think, does the Superman family just have a hatred for gas guzzling, air polluting vehicles...or is it something else?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What's worse is that Superman's mindless violence on America's cars seems to be spreading! When will it end?!?!?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ok, so I guess Wonder Woman isn't actually killing this car so she's off the hook. In fact it looks as if she's using the car as a vessel to capture some Nazi Hoodlums. Too bad for the ones who ran into Captain Marvel though right?</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>The Justin Bieber Mathematical Equation </u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0iIHobnNoYg/TVb2VJoxWrI/AAAAAAAACJM/4-g3jqSINMo/s1600/JB2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0iIHobnNoYg/TVb2VJoxWrI/AAAAAAAACJM/4-g3jqSINMo/s320/JB2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Awe-Inspiring Opinion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The most frustrating thing about comics is how fast one can burn through all 22 pages. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Or in Flash #9’s case, 20 pages.)</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In most cases, and I’m sure I speak for all comic book junkies, I find myself finishing up a comic and wishing it hadn’t ended so quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With Flashpoint coming up next month, Johns is making a valiant effort in getting it off to a good start through Flash #9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While the writing and plot progression is great, I felt a little empty at the issue’s end.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s one of those stories I like the most from my comics, when the writer takes time to develop the unmasked persona of a hero.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Barry Allen is bombarded with work and isn’t receiving a lot of support from his fellow policemen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This in turn is having a major impact on his family and social life having missed the first Allen family picnic since they began who knows when.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But of course, this side of the story helps to initiate the angst and drama as Barry does his best to solve the mystery of the 16 year old Elongated Kid who somehow died of old age in less than a day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But to top it all off, this Flash installment ends with Barry Allen chasing after Barry Allen…wait, what?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So this issue is pretty compact with practically three plotlines running through it; Barry having issues with his family, the Elongated Kid mystery, and the motorcyclist randomly speeding through the city who happens to be Barry Allen’s doppelganger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I realize that this is the beginning of Flashpoint and Johns is just using The Flash to help move into the miniseries, but I did feel just a tad overwhelmed…mostly because I wasn’t expecting it.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I loved the focus on Barry’s family troubles due to his job and how he’s having difficulty coping with everything else surrounding his life, especially the tension that he and his wife are struggling through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One thing is clear though despite all the tension, those two really do love each other, which is an encouraging thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I certainly wouldn’t want to see Iris leaving Barry after he’s been back from the dead for such a short time.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Let’s move to the crime scene with the purposefully confusing and wrinkly Elongated Kid because this is where I have minor difficulties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the perfect way to start a mystery; creating an event that seemingly has nothing to do with the major events in the story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But connected to the family issues and the other Barry Allen, my imagination felt a little too congested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BUT!!! This is in no way stopping me from going to pick up flashpoint and continuing with the regular Flash title.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess, despite the overwhelming nature of this issue, Johns is doing a good job at keeping me hooked.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Having recently voted Manapul as the best artist of 2010, I’m certain to say his nomination for 2011 is looking exceptionally bright.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But even more impressive is Brian Buccellatto’s usage of lighting, both bright and dim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The crime scene flushed with shades of green and the bright orange light bouncing off of the motorcycle as it glides down the side of the building, illuminating off of Barry and his office is a definite sign of pure and error free artistry.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">And just a side note…sure, it’s a surprising ending, but if anyone is really THAT surprised by Barry Allen traveling from the future to meet his past self, then you’re either really easily impressed or haven’t been around comics long enough to recognize this trend in comics.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Majestically Climactic Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I shouldn’t really complain should I?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the nature of comics. They come out once a month and we only get 22 pages of storyline that only takes us anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes to read through, I should expect <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">some</b> overwhelming stories right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This isn’t a bad issue by any means.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not the best of the series, but you won’t read it and think to yourself <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“What the fuck was that shit?”</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s still worth your time.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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There have been four X-Men films thus far, with X-Men: First Class becoming the fifth on June 3rd of this year. I'm fairly optimistic about this film as the majority of the X-Men movie franchise has been an overall success. <i> (That stupid X3 film...what a waist.)</i> What I find interesting is, based on the trailer, how the costume theme for First Class seems to represent that of the original X-Men from the Stan Lee days. I have no opinions about this, I just think it will be interesting to see how this pre-X-Men world is going to be played out on screen.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/m4_ra9VneUc" title="YouTube video player" width="853"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-7944198046137422051?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-36013367000040090292011-02-11T12:59:00.000-06:002011-02-11T12:59:56.593-06:002011-02-11T12:59:56.593-06:00Comic Book Review: T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jhhWapVB7FM/TVWHFWa3ytI/AAAAAAAACJA/k_zYZV5Zq7E/s1600/T.H.U.N.D.E.R.-agents-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jhhWapVB7FM/TVWHFWa3ytI/AAAAAAAACJA/k_zYZV5Zq7E/s400/T.H.U.N.D.E.R.-agents-4.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Written By:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Nick Spencer<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Penciller:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Cafu<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Inker:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Bit<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Colorist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Santiago Arcas<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cover Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Ethan Van Sciver, Scott Hanna, & Hi-Fi<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Letterer:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Swands<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Editor:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Wil Moss<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Awe-Inspiring Opinion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents is only four issues into its run and already it’s blowing me away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s a certain amount of that silver age mentality that flushes though this series which is probably why I like it so much, but there’s more to it than just that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The mystery around Spider and why these missions are important has plagued my brain ever since T.H.U.N.D.E.R. began. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each issue has focused on the individual members of the team and their story but nothing new has been revealed to help explain why.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This, I’m sure, frustrates many readers nation-wide, but not me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve been completely engrossed with this run’s premise and the uncertainty of everything it’s brought to the table…and #4 keeps the mystery pumping with even bigger and broader questions with no answer in sight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hence the life of Sociologists.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Driven by the events of the past, Spider has attempted alterations in their designs and programing to help keep their prospect agents alive for as long as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think this throws out the whole <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“dead in twelve months” </i>concept allowing Spencer a lot more time to get this series on its feet and find new ways of keeping these characters around for a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(You know it’s going to happen.)</i> A <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“rough n’ tough”</i> blondy by the name of Eric is approached by Toby and Coleen about becoming the new Dynamo, which follows a series of flashbacks and character development scenes to help establish what kind of person Eric is and how he might be used in the series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More or less, this is what #4 is about. Sound boring you say?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, methinks you jumpeth the guneth.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Nick Spencer doesn’t provide a lot of new material in this issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, I would say there’s a lot of recapping going on about what these powers do to the agents over a period of time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spencer goes into a little more detail about the advancements made in their technology and whatnot, but it’s nothing we haven’t already figured out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The quality of this issue, however, doesn’t lie with the already established plot, but rather the dialog that happens between characters.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I think it’s clear that Toby has been a mystery for most readers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s his purpose besides being a pansy little salesman? I’ve wondered this since issue #1, and now finally something is revealed that makes me wonder what the future holds for T.H.U.N.D.E.R. in the 21<sup>st</sup> century. The interaction he has with Eric and Coleen spit out some much needed clues about his intentions and what he can provide in the story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ending took me by complete surprise, which makes me wonder if Toby is a bad guy or a good guy and if these missions have been true, life threatening missions, or mere training exercises to prepare them for the real thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Either way, Toby has definitely been put into a much bigger spotlight within the series which could prove interesting.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As most of you know, artist toggling is not a favorable aspect for me when it comes to comics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the way it was handled here I can accept…even if I don’t really like it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To help establish a trip down memory lane, different artists were called upon to recreate the world of comics from when I was still a baby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>George Perez does a fantastic job with presenting the older style <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(of which he is quite familiar with)</i> and brings it into this issue successfully.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The transition into the more modern artistic realm of #4, executed quit well by Cafu <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(the artists formerly known as who?) </i>and presents a great display of visuals as can be expected.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Majestically Climactic Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I actually don’t know what the general consensus is among fellow bloggers and readers about this series thus far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do know that I am a HUGE fan and recommend this run to everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’re only four issues in so it’s not too late to start from #1 and work your way up to now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you aren’t a huge fan of dialog heavy comics, you might have trouble muscling it down, but I would recommend giving it a chance.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">9 out of 10 Stars<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-3601336700004009029?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-31400426286546198252011-02-08T23:02:00.000-06:002011-02-08T23:02:28.105-06:002011-02-08T23:02:28.105-06:00Superman Classic - Warner Bros. Should Hire This Guy!This might just be the most amazing Superman video ever...It's just way to short. If this short were turned into a regularly scheduled Saturday morning cartoon show, you can bet your ass I would be buying cable just to get that classic, vintage comic appeal. Enjoy!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TVIfp5hH9AI/AAAAAAAACI8/7ADxbAMjEJ8/s1600/Superman-classic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="111" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TVIfp5hH9AI/AAAAAAAACI8/7ADxbAMjEJ8/s200/Superman-classic.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-3140042628654619825?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-72547200009186798972011-02-08T17:56:00.000-06:002011-02-08T17:56:53.875-06:002011-02-08T17:56:53.875-06:00New Comic Ventures With Bomb Queen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TVHW7WUJfrI/AAAAAAAACIw/yiAAK66fams/s1600/bombQueenVSobama.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TVHW7WUJfrI/AAAAAAAACIw/yiAAK66fams/s640/bombQueenVSobama.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
So around 3:00 PM today I was driving down the packed, snowy roads only to realize that traffic was packed and not budging and inch. Luckily I was next to an exit which happened to lead to Noodles and Company and the "I Want More Comics" store. Needing a break from working anyway, I decided to pull off and let traffic get a little less congested and eat some food and walk around the comic book store for a few minutes. One of the things I noticed on the Graphic Novel and Trade Paperback shelf was the Bomb Queen series, and my brain began to think about the literary worthiness the queen meany had.<br />
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I read a few pages of the first volume and laughed my head off, it was amazing! I had always noticed this series on the shelves of every comic book store I've been too but threw it off as a mere sexual rouse that comic book nerds could get off too, so I never bothered picking it up. But after reading the first chapter in the volume one, I'm starting to reconsider following this series.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TVHXe04L9hI/AAAAAAAACI0/XXyEaaRKj2E/s1600/bomb-queen_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TVHXe04L9hI/AAAAAAAACI0/XXyEaaRKj2E/s400/bomb-queen_large.jpg" width="262" /></a></div>From what I can gather, Bomb Queen was originally apart of a foursome of female villains with "Queen" in their individual names. Their task was to eliminate all of the super heroes in New Port City, which they did, but afterwards the four women turned on each other fighting for rulership over the city. Bomb Queen came out victorious and has since then dubbed herself the dictator over the city. This obviously leads into numerous possibilities for heroes to come in and put an end to the Queen's dictatorious reign.<br />
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Super Villain series have become incredibly popular and I can only imagine that was one of the reasons Bomb Queen started in the first place. It's unique and different in comparison to the rest of comics currently being placed on the stands of comic book stores. Bomb Queen however, takes it a step further by keeping any censorship out of the picture and allowing both men and women to bear all. <br />
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If you were to pick up one issue of Bomb Queen, you would probably open up to pages filled with the queen's boobs on the verge of falling out of her virtually non-existent costume while catching glimpses of Queenies "special area." And it's not like the artists are trying to make this look like an accident, for Bomb Queen is written as someone who doesn't care about how exposed she is. In fact, she probably loves the fact that she is being portrayed to the world as a slut and nudist. <br />
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But due to the cities ban on super heroes, the city seems to have become a haven for villains everywhere. This in turn means more nudity and silly ways of showing off women's boobs and privates. The men get their time in the nudist spotlight as well, so don't think this is strictly and excuse for artists to draw naked women, although it's marketed that way.<br />
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When I read that first chapter though, I was amazed at how well written it was. This isn't just some mesh of raunchy humor; rather it's a clever comic which pokes fun at people's fear of nudity and sex in general. From what I read simply in that first chapter, Bomb Queen comes off as this brash female with more gusto and balls than your average testosterone driven American. The exposure of male and female bodies, along with how it ties in with the dialog is a direct commentary on how the nude figure is viewed in today's society, which would be very taboo. And while I'm not sure I could ever go home and tell my parents, <i>"Hey! look at this! you should totally read this! It's awesome!"</i> I still find myself very interested in this series and might very well become a fan of Bomb Queen.<br />
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But I want opinions. Are you reading Bomb Queen? If so, what are your thoughts? Is it worth reading or is it a waste of time? What are your thoughts about the whole premise of the series? Give me some feedback because I want to know if it would actually be worth my time to read.<br />
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In the meantime, here's a video trailer of Bomb Queen's Series. Bomb Queen was created and written by Jimmie Robinson and is published by Image Comics.<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WMuu7Uljsvw" title="YouTube video player" width="640"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-7254720000918679897?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-90629924105144193702011-02-07T23:08:00.000-06:002011-02-07T23:08:29.267-06:002011-02-07T23:08:29.267-06:00Why Batman: The Animated Series Is The Greatest Saturday Morning Cartoon In TV History<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TVDPX1K3skI/AAAAAAAACIg/qE3faSI9_UA/s1600/batman_the_animated_series-show.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TVDPX1K3skI/AAAAAAAACIg/qE3faSI9_UA/s320/batman_the_animated_series-show.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Despite it's linkage to the Fox Network, (the most evil of all TV networks) Batman The Animated Series (BTAS) took kid's cartoon shows to new heights. Amongst all the other cartoons with a "dark decor" that I watched growing up, like X-Men, Captain Planet, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, BTAS was the beginning of my journey into a much more mature and "adult" way of looking at comics.<br />
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Before Joe Lieberman came in and toned down the violent nature of kid's cartoon shows in the mid 90's, networks carrying animated TV series' targeted towards younger viewers began creating cartoons that fit the "young adult" label; delving into broader, more mature concepts and ideas that were typically saved for shows our parents watched after 9:00 PM. BTAS and X-Men is where it all started.<br />
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Even though X-Men rocked my world, I was always much more partial to the Dark Knight's time slot and made sure I was awake with my batwings on every Saturday. While many of the other shows relied on flashy effects and booms and explosions to keep the kid's attention, BTAS stayed much simpler and less complex visually. And to this day, the show remains a cult classic with Batman fans, old and young alike.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TVDPYxFYoAI/AAAAAAAACIk/zmbBJiN4MwE/s1600/batman_tas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TVDPYxFYoAI/AAAAAAAACIk/zmbBJiN4MwE/s320/batman_tas.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Why? Because it was fresh, new, and different from all the other shows. When Batman first hit comic book stands, the art was far from being worthy of of the title. Then Warner Bros. took something that was bad and turned into something artistic; giving it that "Film Noir" motif and keeping it classy, reminding us of the great detective comics like Dick Tracy and the Green Hornet. The most defining feature of Batman? That incredibly square chin that stuck out of that pointy-eared cowl like a sore thumb. And what did Dick Tracy's face look like back in the day? I'll let you do the math.<br />
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The show took major risks by tackling ideas that most parents probably wanted to keep their kids away from. Examples: Poison Ivy making plant-like copies of her husband because she never wanted her new found love to end, Robin dealing with the discovery of his parent's murderer, Batman confronting his father's legacy, and the list goes on. I was lucky enough to have a mother who relished the fact that I was thinking critically about comics and cartoons where all the rest of my friends were wondering what that thing dangling between their two legs was.<br />
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But let's look even further into that dark and well-written kid's shows and find out the work that went into each individual episode. The scripts took the show to incredible bounds, allowing for even more dark and twisted cartoon shows to emerge. But the most impressive aspect of the show was it's musical setting. How many of you knew that each episode had it's own specific theme song? I'm not talking about the Danny Elfman musical score that would start the show off weekly, I'm talking about after the fact, when the episode's title screen came up with it's painted still...THAT music was unique to it's specific episode. Great care was taken when it came to the music of the show, because that's where the heart of BTAS lay.<br />
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Of course we can't forget the amazing voice talents of Mark Hamil <i>(The Joker)</i>, Kevin Conroy<i> (Batman)</i>, Ron Perlman <i>(Clayface)</i>, Helen Slater<i> (Talia)</i>, John Glover <i>(The Riddler)</i>, which helped boost the show's already awesome standard of quality. I wish I could spend as much time as I would like and praise this show's almost perfect execution in creating a new wave of kid's cartoon shows, (There's a disertation somewhere in this right?) but I can just simply ask you to get Netflix or buy one of the box sets and see it for yourself. In the meantime, check out this incredibly awesome Theme song opener, because I know we all love it!<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/m-u07UEDT5I" title="YouTube video player" width="640"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-9062992410514419370?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-77541541147544762682011-02-06T07:00:00.002-06:002011-02-06T07:00:02.826-06:002011-02-06T07:00:02.826-06:00Comic Book Review: DC Universe Online - Legends #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TUw4rhyCW3I/AAAAAAAACIc/H_hhQ0KM9-8/s1600/dc-universe-online-legends-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TUw4rhyCW3I/AAAAAAAACIc/H_hhQ0KM9-8/s400/dc-universe-online-legends-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Written By:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Marv Wolfman & Tony Bedard</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Howard Porter, Livesay, Adriana Melo, & Norman Lee<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Colorist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Carrie Strachan & Norman Lee<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cover Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Ed Benes<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Letterer:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Wes Abbott<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Editor:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Ben Abernathy<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Awe-Inspiring Opinion</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So let’s first start off by giving you a recap of the incredible game trailer for DC Universe Online. Why do you ask? Well firstly because it will help you understand my review better. Secondly, it ties in with the comic. And thirdly...because it's just freaking awesome!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This trailer became a hot topic once it hit youtube and other like websites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No doubt it brought up the question of why DC isn’t making all of their animated films as good as this trailer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the excitement and power that the trailer brought to the table, I guess this told the hierarchs at DC and WB to work their capitalization sorcery and get a miniseries going based off of the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“highly anticipated game.”</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, to be honest…the game itself I’m sure is awesome, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to work as a comic.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This series is basically going to give us a more in depth back story that leads up to the video game plotline, picking up right at the point when Luthor stabs Superman in the back with his staff bearing a kryptonite tip on its end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The whole world stands on the brink of destruction with Lex Luthor leading the way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teamed-up with Brainiac, Lex is shocked to discover that Brainiac has betrayed him <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(big surprise)</i> and plans to collect data from Earth before destroying it. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Another very predictable plotline rears its ugly head.)</i> Luthor escapes and goes after the remaining heroes to help put a stop to Brainiac’s evil plot.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The problem with this series is contained in the story’s premise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the trailer and game, we already know what’s going to occur and its inevitable outcome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What does DC think they can do with a story that’s already been figured out and publicized?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, how will this story affect the DC Universe as a whole?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are my preconceived notions of the series which, more or less, have played a part in dictating how I feel about this first issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I do think that most of DC’s loyal fans are going to be severely disappointed in this book purely based on the fact that nothing new is learned.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Wolfman and Bedard do give Luthor a proper treatment however; he’s still his old, egotistical, power hungry self who allows his hatred for Superman to take over any other emotions that might be lurking in the brain of his.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would say that in this issue, Luthor is a little more of a scaredy-cat than I would like, but not enough for me to hate the way he’s portrayed.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The four person team-up on the artsy side of things is a little more impressive than the literary side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The faults lie with the slightly disjointed and chaotic look of the characters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lighting used for some of the highly active scenes, done very well by Strachan and Abbot, boost the visual appeal to a level that should not go unrecognized as outstanding.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Majestically Climactic Conclusion</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">DC Universe Online Legends #1 is a prime example of why capitalizing on a good idea can fall flat on its face if not carefully done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transformers is one of the few successes where capitalization worked flawlessly, starting from mere Japanese toys to blockbuster film projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My opinion, this series should never made it past the drawing board.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But who knows, maybe those who love the game will love this series just as much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But for you fans who are looking for that riveting storyline that should have come along with this title in the first place, I would say leave this title to build up dust on the racks at your local comic book store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are still interested in seeing what happens in the end, wait until your library has collected it in trade, find a spot to sit down, and get through it in an hour or so.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">4 out of 10<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-7754154114754476268?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-1707202509949508012011-02-05T07:00:00.001-06:002011-02-05T07:00:01.064-06:002011-02-05T07:00:01.064-06:00Comic Book Review: Superboy #4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TUsaWposN8I/AAAAAAAACIY/ocwdwIFjE1g/s1600/superboy-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TUsaWposN8I/AAAAAAAACIY/ocwdwIFjE1g/s400/superboy-4.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Written By:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Jeff Lemire<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Pier Gallo<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Colorist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Jaime Grant<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cover Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Eddy Barrows, J.P. Mayer, & Jaime Grant<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Letterer:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> John J. Hill<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Editor:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Matt Idelson<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Awe-Inspiring Opinion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">You have got to be kidding me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know I pride myself in being able to pick up on the clues giving by writers in stories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether it be film, novels, comics, or whatever, I think I’m pretty darn good at it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But even predictability doesn’t necessarily mean the story will be bad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Neil Gaiman proved that with his phenomenal novel “Anansi Boys.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Superboy started off with a bang, being predictable but still very good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>#4 seems to be a step backwards in the wrong direction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And after I got done laughing at this issue, I sat back and found myself wondering if I should continue picking this series up.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So the story picks up where we left off last month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A new character from the future, Psionic Lad, enters into Superboy’s time and life followed by a band of techno-cops ready to take the lad back into their custody.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Superboy, always quick to act and not to think, saves the day and brings our brain-wave kid to safety.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, as is always with comics, we must always be wary of new people.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So first, let me say what I did like about this issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The side story with the Hallow Men, which began back in issue #1, is beginning to build up enough momentum to keep me interested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And how Lemire has pulled Psionic Lad into the general framework of this story is a great way to keep continuity steady and strong; points to Lemire for that.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">What I don’t like is how awfully predictable this issue feels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Psionic Lad made his appearance last month, my first thought was, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Oh man, he’s a bad guy!”</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course I thought a monkey wrench would be thrown into the story and I would be taken by surprise at PL’s purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sadly, the final page confirmed I was right about who the bad guy is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sure many of you are saying, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“well just be patient Jimmy, maybe he’s not actually the bad guy.”</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which, if this is true, would only mean that the heroes of the future wanted some aspect of their lives changed, and which could only occur through Superboy’s death; hence sending Psionic Lad to the future to complete the task. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Very predictable and annoying if you ask me.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But let’s address the high school drama motif permeating in this issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like a good romance just as much as the next guy, (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Do most guys like romance?</i>) but Lemire is making this series out as some after-school special.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Superboy is too incredibly trusting and too much of a boy-scout for my tastes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can only hope that next month provides more substance to counter this issue’s poor progression.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pier Gallo might be put on my “most hated comic book artists of all time” list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The inconsistency in his artwork sends jolts up my spine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In some cases, Gallo puts together some incredibly impressive pieces, while the majority of the time characters feel exceptionally wooden and dull.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But this isn’t helped by Jaime Grant’s poor coloring qualities as every page seems to have a blended look to it, making everything feel like it’s has a shade of yellow and tan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But if you’re one of those fans who loves collecting comic books because of the amazing covers, this book is a definite keeper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, I would say it’s the only redeeming factor of this issue.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Majestically Climactic Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Maybe I’m being a little harsh, but I hate seeing a series start off so well only to plummet so quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m going to continue to pick this series up because the Hallow Men story line seems very interesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But if it doesn’t pick up after that…bye bye Superboy!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">2 out of 10<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-170720250994950801?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557105252342608466.post-65164662318261909172011-02-04T07:00:00.003-06:002011-02-04T07:00:02.457-06:002011-02-04T07:00:02.457-06:00Comic Book Review: The Secret Six #30<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TUr8bHzuwjI/AAAAAAAACIU/83x-Lgb-c7I/s1600/secret-six-30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SHzklD52ApM/TUr8bHzuwjI/AAAAAAAACIU/83x-Lgb-c7I/s400/secret-six-30.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Written By:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Gail Simone<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Jim Calafiore<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Colorist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Jason Wright & John Kalisz<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cover Artist:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Daniel Luvisi<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Letterer:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Travis Lanham<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Editor:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Sean Ryan & Rachel Gluckstern<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Awe-Inspiring Opinion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Simone takes humor to a new level with this latest edition of the Six.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Was she forced into using Ambush Bug with this installment, or was it of her own choosing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who knows right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without a doubt however, Simone gives us laughs and drama all intermingled into one fantastic story that you’ll enjoy from page one to the end.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The two most popular super villain teams come together in Secret #30, whose story will be concluded later this month in Doom Patrol #19.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lot is going on in this story as MacQuarrie’s grandson inherits a massive amount of cash, the entire rat-pack-like street gang, and a group of beautiful women who turn out to be more than just mere eye-candy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While all this is going on, the Six run head first into a duel with the Doom Patrol and go tooth and nail in an all-out death match.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Put these two teams together in one book and what do you got?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, you’ll need to purchase the book for that answer.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">To start off, I have to say that as much as I love Calafiore’s artwork, there are times when I can’t differentiate between characters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bane’s “first date” scenario is a hoot, but when Spencer makes her entrance, at first glance I could have sworn it was Scandal all dolled up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other than that, Calafiore brings his normal, top notch quality to the table leaving nothing back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And along with the incredible coloring job done by the Wright and Kalisz team-up, artistically this book is a joy.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">One of Gail Simone’s greatest literary qualities is her handle on the characters she’s writing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Secret Six and the Doom Patrol are two of the craziest and zaniest teams in comics today, but Simone handles the interaction between these two groups perfectly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amongst all of the punching, kicking, and chomping, the two teams were almost at a conversational friendly tone while they tried to kill each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simone hits this story hard and right on the mark, with the nicely added touch of Ambush Bug running around almost clueless to the goings-on.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">And just when you thought MacQuarrie <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(You remember, that crippled and evil old man that pulled one hell of a mind-fuck on Catman a while ago.)</i> was gone forever, Simone throws in that plot-twisting curveball and brings him back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only this time, it’s through his grandson, who wastes no time in putting his crime racket together overnight, and looking good while doing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think this addition to the story will be most interesting especially if Catman figures out who this kid is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s face it, Catman didn’t exactly come to terms with the loss of his son.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He may just find this as a “Sins of the father” type of scenario and take his vengeance out on the boy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But we won’t know until Doom Patrol comes out right?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Of course the problem with this “ULTIMATE CROSSOVER” is the confusion factor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t actually follow Doom Patrol so I had no idea that Elasti-Woman was basically a human batch of play-doh, able to regenerate her own body parts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why wasn’t she screaming in agony after losing her leg?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would have been continually perplexed until I decided to Wikipedia the hell out of Elasti-Woman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is one of the major problems with crossovers…you have to give your readers some type of knowledge about the guest characters so they aren’t confused about certain things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But hey, it’s all well and good, it shouldn’t detract from your enjoyment.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: lime; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My Majestically Climactic Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So now the debate begins; who would win in a fight?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Six or the Patrol?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s all so zany and bonkers that it’s hard to really come to any definite conclusion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This issue will have you rolling on the floor with laughter and griping the edge of your chair in anticipation for what’s going to happen next.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pick up Doom Patrol #19 in two weeks!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #66ff33; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">9 out of 10<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1557105252342608466-6516466231826190917?l=thehereticsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heretichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03319518271750696058jamesqtrapp@hotmail.com0