Archive for January, 2009
Comic Book Review: Uncanny X-Men Annual #2
Jan 31st
Uncanny X-Men Annual #2 Written by Matt Fraction Illustrated by Mitch Breitweiser, Daniel Acuna Published by Marvel Comics Reviewed by Philip J. Eaves
Perhaps the appeal of “team-ups” isn’t simply to see one awesome dude fight alongside another awesome dude. Perhaps it is a little bit deeper than that. It doesn’t More >
Comic Book Review: Final Crisis #7
Jan 30th
Written by Grant Morrison Illustrated by Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, Drew Geraci, Christian Alamy, Norm Rapmund, Rodney Ramos, Walden Wong Published by DC Comics Reviewed by Joseph Copeli
The Story: The Fourth World ended with the cataclysmic fight between the New Gods Orion and Darkseid. The Fifth World is arising on Earth More >
Nathan Fillion Talks Wonder Woman
Jan 29th
Nathan Fillion, star of Joss Whedon’s “Firefly” and “Serenity,” will do double duty this March as the title character in ABC’s upcoming series “Castle” and the voice of Steve Trevor in “Wonder Woman,” the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies due from Warner More >
the Lottery Party: The Myth of Diamonds
Jan 28th
The Myth of Diamonds By Richard Caldwell, Managing Editor
The bi-weekly schedule for this column seems to pass quicker and quicker nowadays. Seems like it was just two weeks ago…
By now, I trust everyone has heard something or other concerning the recent decisions made by Diamond Comic Distributors. A quick synopsis More >
Comic Book Review: The Darkness #10
Jan 28th
The Darkness #10 Written by Phil Hester Illustrated by Jorge Lucas Published by Top Cow Reviewed by Philip J. Eaves
With all of the standard plots featuring our favorite superhero and superhero-esque characters, I seem to have trouble remembering many plots involving characters getting a reduction in powers for more More >
Talking with Micah Gunnell
Jan 27th
Micah Gunnell is one of the greatest illustrators to come along in recent years. His credits include work on the Heroes comic book series, Wireless, The History of a Secret, Normal Lives and a host of others. Currently working for Aspen Comics, Micah took the time to chat with our More >
Comic Book Review: The Spark
Jan 27th
The Spark Written by Martin Renard Illustrated by Nahuel Sagarnaga Cozman Published by Studio 407 Reviewed by Richard Caldwell
The story of the Spark details the character of teenage Lucas- a good kid, albeit overburdened already with achieving straight A’s, after school employment, and helping to maintain his family’s blue collar More >
DVD Review: Hulk Vs. (2-Disc Special Edition)
Jan 26th
Synopsis: Marvel Animated Features premieres two all new action-packed films together on one release – Hulk vs. Wolverine and Hulk vs.Thor. Hulk vs Wolverine: Alberta, Canada. The Incredible Hulk has been tearing a line across the Canadian countryside, leaving a swath of destruction in his wake. He has to be stopped, More >
Comic Book Review: Smuggling Spirits
Jan 26th
Smuggling Spirits Written by Ben Fisher Illustrated by Mike Henderson Published by Studio 407 Reviewed by Richard Caldwell
Set in the scary enough prohibition days, Smuggling Spirits is a nice attempt at some original horror, with a world filled mysteriously by clans of demonic “Darklings” and their ongoing battles with humanity. More >
The Sunday Stroll for January 25th, 2009
Jan 25th
The Sunday Stroll for January 25th, 2009 by Gary Rodrigue, Editor-In-Chief
It looks like the poor economy has claimed more jobs in the entertainment industry as Warner Bros. recently announced the cutting of 800 jobs.
It doesn’t stop there though.
Saturday Morning Cartoons: X-Men – Family Ties
Jan 24th
Remember the good old days when Saturday mornings meant waking up to your favorite cartoons. Oh how times have changed. Although animated production is still present on most networks on Saturday mornings, there has been an evident reduction in quality cartoons. Where the networks fail us, we hope to deliver. More >
Talking Netherworld with Studio 407 Editor-In-Chief Chad Jones
Jan 23rd
On a distant planet, a team of specialists investigate the mysterious remains of an alien civilization brought to the brink of extinction. Dead alien bodies litter the streets of a massive city of a once majestic, extraterrestrial culture still strange and foreign to them. As the team unravels the enigma More >
Comic Book Review: Dark Avengers #1
Jan 23rd
Dark Avengers #1 Written by Brian Bendis Illustrated by Mike Deodato Published by Marvel Comics Reviewed by Philip J. Eaves
So there’s another team of Avengers now – the Dark Avengers. If I count correctly (and I am sure my first grade teacher would appalled if I could not), there are More >
Comic Book Review: Doctor Doom and the Masters of Evil #1
Jan 23rd
Doctor Doom and the Masters of Evil #1 Written by Paul Tobin Illustrated by Patrick Scherberger Published by Marvel Comics Reviewed by Joseph Copeli
The Story: Dr. Doom has yet another secret agenda… one that requires the services of other evil characters. Using various groups of super-villains, Dr. Doom is gathering More >
Alex Ness Interviews Grant Morrison, Part 3
Jan 22nd
Alex Ness Interviews Grant Morrison, Part 3
(When this Grant Morrison interview appeared before at PopThought.com in August of 2005, it instantly drew a crowd. First, it was a great name talent speaking from his heart at length. Second, he took a special effort to discuss why he did things rather More >
Comic Book Review: Scarlet Veronica #3
Jan 22nd
Scarlet Veronica #3 Written by Jason Moody Illustrated by Justin Greathouse Published by Ape Entertainment Reviewed by Gary Rodrigue
I really want to enjoy this book, I really do but something just isn’t clicking with me and Scarlet Veronica. Maybe it’s the fact that the book seems all too familiar. The More >
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