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Monthly Archive: June 2006
Jun 30
Note to commenters
One more thing: The Ollie Queen story has been an outright firestorm. So far, 30 comments (about six or so by me) in 24 hours! It’s been great to have such an intelligent discussion with input from so many individuals. I just want you all to understand that, after about 5PM Friday, no more comments …
Jun 30
Glorious new comic collection!
I’m heading out for the weekend. In case you’ve all noticed the long absences and grumpiness, it’s like this. In the space of two short weeks, my mom has a birthday (today), my parents move into their new home (tomorrow), my dad retires from preaching (had a party last weekend, but it’s officially next week) …
Jun 30
Funny guys in the NYC area
Hey, one of our readers, Chris Booth of City Hall, appears to be part of a comedy team. Cool! I bet these guys are really, seriously super-funny. I mean… well… OK, Chris hasn’t said anything funny yet, and there isn’t anything actually funny on the web site, but I’m sure they’re a riot. So, go …
Jun 30
Mail Order Ninja is OUT!
A belated hearty congratulations to our friend Joshua Elder for this Wednesday’s debut of his new book, Mail Order Ninja. I even missed the chance to plug Josh’s announcement and seven page preview! Mea culpa, Josh.
Jun 30
Rob Schneider derpty derp in hospital!
Hilariously tragic news today. Notfunnyman Rob Schneider was Taken to Hospital After Collapsing on Movie Set. Doctors say his movie career will never walk again.
Jun 29
Our Frappr Map
I need to add a link to our Frappr map on the site somewhere, but until I do here it is again.
Jun 29
Oliver Queen is an idiot
(Alternate subject heading: “I’ll be taking these Huggies and whatever cash you got.”) In DC Comics’ new 52 #8 (or “52 Week 8″ or however you want to refer to it), a shopkeeper in Star City emerges from his store yelling, “Stop! Thief!” The thief is running ahead of him with an armful of groceries …
Jun 29
Intense week for yours truly
I was reading through Beau Smith’s new column extolling the virtues of the DC Showcase / Marvel Essentials and it hit me that I’m only seven days away from having in my hot little hands the book that I have dreamed of for ten years: Showcase Presents: Elongated Man. The fact that this book actually …
Jun 28
40 facts about Superman
You probably know a lot of these “Things You Don’t Know About Superman” because you’re much more informed than the readership this article is aimed at. But I was surprised to read about the two cameos in the movie.
Jun 28
“…I have sent them my only son.”
For a character created by two Jewish kids as a “Moses from outer space,” Superman certainly seems to inspire Christian allegories. I just spotted the brand new book “The Gospel According To The World’s Greatest Superhero” and it points out that the Kents were originally named Joseph and Mary, so at least some of this …
Jun 28
You Will Believe A Man Can Fly
His new movie is causing a sensation. He’s flying in to save the world from an evil scientist. But no, it’s not about Superman this time. “Krrish,” the flying superhero whose new movie is currently popular in India, has had to make a statement to ask people to not imitate his stunts. At least two …
Jun 28
A more positive “Superman Returns” review
Megan Basham likes “Superman Returns” and points out how fortunate we are to get a movie like this considering the decade-long fight to bring him back and what previous creators wanted to do with him.
Jun 27
“Spider-Man 3″ Trailer Attached to “Superman Returns”!
It’s not very often that you hear me scream, but in the past week or so it’s happened twice. First, when I saw Batman actually knock Darkseid over by kicking him in the back in the series finale of “Justice League.” Second, was this. AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!
Jun 27
Ebert reviews Superman Returns
Superman Returns gets two stars and a review which makes it sound like Ebert was charitable in the stars section. UPDATE: Please note that there are puh-lenty of spoilers in this review.
Jun 26
True Agony: Superman IV review
The Agony Booth reviews Superman IV. I’m sending you there and I’ve yet to read a word of it. It’s going to hurt. And it’s going to hurt for 12 pages! It’s a 12 page long review! That’s stunning. Because even Agony Booth’s classic review of Mr. T’s “Be Somebody or Be Somebody’s Fool” is …
Jun 26
Monitor Duty’s Superman Returns Contest
UPDATE: THE CONTEST IS NOW OVER. COMMENTS CLOSED. To celebrate the debut of “Superman Returns”, Monitor Duty is holding a a contest to give away a Kryptonite Pen and a Superman Returns poster. In reviewing all of the advance publicity about the new Superman movie, I found one intriguing question: why are Superman movies always …
Jun 23
Star Trek Rumour Time!
Ain’t It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news. theINSIDER is reporting that J.J. Abrams & Co. are smitten with the notion of Matt Damon as James T. Kirk in their forthcoming theatrical relaunch of STAR TREK. The article also says Abrams has already received Kirk progenitor William Shatner’s blessing …
Jun 22
Lake House Contest Winners
The Grand Prize Winner for the Lake House Contest is: “Mary Wingo” The second prize winner is: “Ro Laren” (Ensign Ro?) I will make arrangements for the delivery of their prizes shortly. We will be having a very short Superman Returns contest which will begin on Saturday and run for a week. Watch for it!
Jun 20
REVIEW: “Cobb: Off The Leash”
I promised my bud Beau Smith that I’d review his comic “Cobb: Off The Leash” when it came out, and I apologize that I haven’t had time to do so til now. And yes, I said buddy. In the interest of full disclosure, I must tell you all that I like Beau Smith, he and …
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