May
16
2008
I stayed up far too late posting preview pages on the Marvel Noise site. I was just looking at the entries and I’m kinda happy that I did. Issues that can be viewed include Captain America #38, Mighty Avengers #14, War is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle #3, Avengers: The Initiative #13, Wolverine: Origins #25, X-Factor #31, Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #29, X-Men: Divided We Stand #2, Black Panther #36, Fantastic Four #557, Ghost Rider #23, Ultimate X-Men #94, Incredible Hercules #117, Marvel Adventures The Avengers #24, Avengers Classic #12, American Dream #2, Marvel Illustrated: The Iliad #6, and Ultimate Fantastic Four #54.
Get ‘em here, here, and here.
May
14
2008
There’s a little bit of everything this week. Our host gushes about the Iron Man movie, Jeff Parker, Annihilation and it’s Conquest. Marcos Martin and David Lapham also get talked up. Backwards Dave brings us another Bring ‘em Back, Mike Sims casts another film in his Mighty Marvel Movie Minute, and Carlos calls not once, but twice! For those
of you not up-to-date on Secret Invasion (as of the mini’s second issue) may want to skip ahead a minute or two. Marvel Tales goes recounts a dark day in X-Men history (where I’m concerned) and finally, Adam Besenyodi (earth616) offers a wonderful review of Powers.
Comics mentioned in this episode include Guardians of the Galaxy, newuniversal: Shockfront, Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four, Wolverine, Wolverine: The Amazing Immortal Man and Other Bloody Tales, and X-Men: Legacy.
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May
13
2008
The news making the rounds is that Gene Colan’s liver is failing.
I was lucky enough to meet Mr. Colan last year at the New York Comic Con. I received a Howard the Duck sketch, he signed a copy of Daredevil #54 that I purchased earlier, and - and most importantly - I got to shake his hand and say “thank you”.
Action has been taken and plans are being put into place to offer Gene and his wife Adrienne assistance during this time.
Information and the address to send cards and letters to can be found here. Clifford Meth is organizing an auction. If you have items you’d like to donate or want information on bidding, click here. Mark Evanier writes about the Colans here. The Beat.
My thoghts are with the Colans, their family, and friends.
May
12
2008
I think this weekend was a good one. I was able to mow the lawn (much to Nanuuq’s happiness, as in some areas, the grass was up to her tuchas) and help Renee in the yard as well as run through our usual errands. We also made it to Walmart where I was able to swap one of our empty propane tanks for a full one. Which meant I was able to grill up some hot dogs for Renee and I tried something new - grilling up some cheese quesadillas. And they came out pretty well.
Today was spent powerwashing the deck, where Renee was rearranging and setting up the furniture. I grilled up some chicken and we spent a nice, peaceful day together. I think she had a very good birthday and mother’s day.
We also got to see a little art film. I think it’s in limited release, not on too many screens. Something called Iron Man.
So yeah, I think this weekend capped off a pretty decent week, cable issues with the phone and the ‘net notwithstanding. Vince, Chris, and I recorded the second episode of 11 O’Clock Comics and that seems to have a few folks entertained. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to set up any Sneak Peeks for Marvel titles shipping next week, but I plan on being on the ball this Friday.
I almost forgot - Saturday night, I received a text message from Pat Loika (who was attending the Emerald City Comic Con) with the following image attached. I love the big guy and my infatuation with Jeff Parker continues to grow. Gentlemen, thank you both.
If you’re not reading X-Men: First Class, shame on you!
