You Light Up My Life

I. Literally. SCREAMED. Out. Loud. When I saw this in the Diamond Previews catalog! Are you fucking kidding me?! This is like... something the universe created JUST! FOR!! ME!!! Dazzler!!!

Like OMG!!! AND, she comes wearing a real crystal necklace and standing atop a real disco ball! That is the gayest thing ever! Apparently, there was a poll online for fans to vote for whether she would have her pupils visible, but as you see, they aren't, which is how she looked in her earlier comics anyway. Who's looking at her eyes? It's all about the crazy long hair, the silver catsuit, the KISS makeup and whatever gay dance anthem plays in your head as you stare at her magnificence! (I've chosen "It's Raining Men" but feel free to select your own.)

I'd kill a baby to own this. I don't fucking care how much it costs! Eleventy gajillion dollars? Here! Take it!

The only thing better would be... heeeeeey, didn't Tonner just start making Marvel dolls?! (Why yes they did, I have their Ms. Marvel!) Tonner! Make a Dazzler doll! NOW!!! (And Fire-Star too, if you feel like it!)

Cartoon MANic Tuesday

Marvel announced the Cable is returning to the Marvel Universe and surprisingly, it doesn't seem to include the X-Men (well, except moonlighter Wolverine), but the Avengers. I do read the Avengers books, but I'm not terribly intrigued by this, since Cable originated in one of my less-liked periods for comics, the 90s. I'm running this for one, purely gratuitous reason.
Jesus, Captain America has a gorgeous ass!

The Return of MANic Monday (But It's Kinda More BOYish Bonday)

I have just not felt inspired to post an MM lately. Maybe because no pictures were popping up that deserved it. This does! Alexander Ludwig continues to grow into quite the specimen! He's playing Cato in the Hunger Games and looks like he did a lot of working out for the role!

Mmmmmm! Boy is looking B-U-F-F! Ride Don't Fly, you say? Willing to back that up, sir?!

Anne Hatheway as Selina Kyle

I know I said I didn't care about The Dark Knight Rises, but I do still care about glamor and HOW gorgeous does Anne Hatheway look in these set pics? She is completely channeling Audrey Hepburn and looking Fer-o-cious!


Just flawless!

It Begins!

My first review for Sciencefiction.com is up! Go check it out!
http://sciencefiction.com/2011/09/08/comic-book-review-animal-man-1/

Jonny Quest - Stop Motion Animated Title Sequence

This is just amazing! Roger D. Evans made this truly astounding stop motion animated recreation of the classic opening sequence of Jonny Quest! It's just so unbelievable! Warning, I had trouble watching until it was fully loaded.

Jonny Quest Opening Titles from Roger D. Evans on Vimeo.

This website chronicles the making of the short. Some really fascinating stuff! Wish I had that kind of talent and vision!

Oh and if you were whining about not getting your MANic Monday, I have four words for you:

Race. Bannon. Silver. Fox.

That is all.

Guess Who's A Professional Writer!

So, you may have noticed that I haven't been posting very much over the past few weeks. I must admit, part of it was just lack of topics. The other part is that I was in negotiations to join the team at Sciencefiction.com as a professional writer. (Bookmark it now, before you forget!) Unfortunately, Patrick, the site's owner had other commitments and was busy, so the process took several weeks... several excruciating weeks on my end. But finally, things worked out, thanks to my old friend Brian who already writes for the site and now, I'm officially on board!

Brian, myself and another writer, Scott, will be covering the New 52... all of it! That's a lotta books, so we've divided them up and here's what I will be covering. First this coming week, starting on 09/07, look for my takes on...
Animal Man... which Newsarama proclaimed to be the BEST book in the entire 52 lineup, so I am really intrigued there!
Batwing... I'm certain I got this one because of the pink and teal suit, since all my clothes in real life are pink and teal. (That's only barely not true.) I also think I got all the minority characters, except Firestorm. Hmmm.
Hawk & Dove and...
O.M.A.C., both of which I think I got because I'm the new guy and neither of the other two wanted to read them.

The following week, starting on 09/14, look for my takes on...
Batwoman... which I can already tell you is going to be faaaaaabulous!
Demon Knights, another book with strong buzz!
Mr. Terrific, because I ain't white!
Superboy... one from which I really don't know what to expect, so we'll see...

On the week of 09/21, I'll be reviewing...
Birds of Prey, wherein, I will spend many paragraphs going on about Black Canary's new sandals.
The mysterious, Dr. Manhattan Captain Atom!
The bra-less wonder, Catwoman! Just one of the trifecta of super divas...
The kneepads-free, Supergirl!
And of course, you know I gotsta review Wonder Woman, ya'll!

And finally, on 9/27, look for my reviews for...
Aquaman! See Batwoman!
Military action with the Blackhawks!
It's like Twilight, except a comic book! I, Vampire!
And finally, the Savage Hawkman! There better be a Ferocious Hawkgirl in the book, sooner than later!

And of course, I will be reading a whole lot more of these books than that, so should I feel compelled to write about those, be sure and look for my musings right back here! I am THRILLED by this opportunity and hope it works out in the long run! So tell all your friends and make sure to leave copious comments so they think I'm doing a good job!