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John’s Pull List for July 1, 2009

July 1st, 2009

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BOOM! STUDIOS
Irredeemable #4, $3.99 More death, More destruction, and more backstory on how the World’s Greatest Hero became a mental trainwreck. It’s slow building, but filled with pathos.

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DARK HORSE
Star Wars Invasion #1 (of 5), $2.99
For those of you that don’t read Star Wars novels, (like me) you’ll get to see how the Yuzahn Vong (spell checking… damn it, 2 ‘U’s?) Yuuzhan Vong enter the Star Wars universe. A violent race immune to the force.

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DC COMICS
Batman And Robin #2, $2.99I didn’t expect to like Batman and Robin #1, but I really did. I liked it enough to pick up issue 2 and 3, then Morrison and Quitely leave so I’ll be done.
(Geek Nitpick: His name is pronounced Quite-lee, 2 syllables, NOT Quietly - Kwi-et-lee.)

Greek Street #1, $1.00 Greek Legends retold in the streets of SoHo, meant to show that though we have better tech, humans are still nasty, brutish creatures. Though from that cover, one might think they’re using a different definition of greek.

Green Lantern Corps #38, $2.99 The rebellion against Mongul continues and Blackest Night is ramping up fast.

Justice League Cry For Justice #1 (of 6), $3.99 Super Heroes decide it’s finally time to stop being reactive and start being proactive. Comic Readers have seen that before to varying degrees of quality. But James Robinson and Mauro Cascioli, the quality on this one is looking pretty high. I’m still split on whether I’ll pick up the series or trade wait, though.

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IMAGE COMICS
Chew #2, $2.99 The last issue of this sat in my stomach churning for the better part of a day. If you want a book that will actually physically effect you, this is the one. Can’t wait to see where it goes.

Existence 2.0 #1 (of 3), $3.50Guy dies, but before he does he zaps his mind into the man that kills him. Cheesy Sci premise, but looks kind of cool.

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MARVEL COMICS
Invincible Iron Man #15 (Dark Reign Tie-In), $2.99This book is at the top of my stack every time it comes out. It’s Iron Man by way of Bourne Identity, without that crappy shaky camera.

Marvel Divas #1 (of 5), $3.99 I honestly don’t know why I’m picking up this book. The title makes it seem like something I wouldn’t want to read. The J. Scott Campbell cover is in his over-exploitive style that really grinds on me and I’m not particularly a fan of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, though I did like 4. But the preview looked decent enough and I’m hoping the issue will turn around what looks like a horribly sexist and insipid series.

Pull list culled from comiclist.com

Comics Radar 52 – June Previews – Still time to get your order in!

June 26th, 2009

by John Campbell
Wow, been too long since Matt or I last posted on the site, but here’s a fresh new episode to enjoy. Good News, no F-bombs this time around.

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First we review Transformers 2. We got to see a sneak preview Monday night, by now you’ve all seen it, but if not we give our almost spoiler free review.

I want to change the score I gave it though. I had previously rated the first TF an 8, so I have to move TF2 down a couple points. I’d give it a 6, maybe a low 7 because while not great, it was enjoyable.

News stories:

  • Archaia studios sign with Henson to adapt Legend, Dark Crystal, Fragglerock, and more.
  • Steve Rogers returns, kind of? Not really, in reprint heavy Cap 600. Reborn coming July 1.
  • Sean McKeever’s new Nomad series. Why?
  • Why is Wildcat still alive?
  • X-babies Return with Star Comics characters
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  • Spidey still married? Not an imaginary story! Not an alternate Reality!
  • Ron Frenz gets lifetime achievement and it pisses me off!
  • Bryan Fuller leaves Heroes. Again.

Then we dive into the June Previews. And I plan to talk about PORN! okay, probably not.
and Matt loves Ghostbusters a little too much.

Theme Music is: Superhuman Strife by Joey Carey.

End Music is: Moo Moo Cow by Seamonkey, stolen without permission from The FuMP.

Mickey Rourke as Whiplash

June 10th, 2009

by Matt Melnyk

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When I first saw this photo of Mickey Rourke I gave my Computer Screen a loud, “Huh!”. But after thinking about it, the costume makes complete sense. He built it in his Garage. I’m pretty sure my dad could build something like that. And that’s why it works. I betcha after getting his ass kicked by Iron-Man, Justin Hammer builds him an even better outfit. Something more equipped to take on Stark’s array of Gizmos and Gadgets. This Movie is gonna be Good.

When are we going to get a Photo of Scarlett Johansson as The Black Widow?

Comics Radar 051 – May Previews?!? Blame the New Host

June 9th, 2009

So, here it is, the first podcast of the new regime. Matt’s taking over in the big chair; I’m focusing more on the tech and being the sidekick, which is really where I’m happy.

- Dwayne McDuffie and Justice League of America.
- Dragonball Evolution Sequel.
- E3 wrap up.
- Box Office Hits & Misses…so far.

Then we Dive into the May Previews, since we missed it last month, tell you all the books that you should go and beg your local comic person to pull for you.

The show ended with a Very Special Guest on the Piano. (Entirely Matt’s Idea)

Theme Music is still: Superhuman Strife by Joey Carey Show the man some love.

Jonah Hex Will Make My Brother Nerd Out

June 7th, 2009

by John Campbell
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If I haven’t mentioned it before there were 2 instances that started me down my path to Comic Geekdom.

One was my uncle buying me a Marvel Comics Collectors Starter Set.

The other that I don’t mention as much was finding a huge stack of old beaten up comics hidden in the bathroom, while cleaning up the house. I don’t mention these a whole lot because I fell horrible about what I did.

I found out these were my brothers comics, my mother said I could have them. I promptly turned around and sold them at the Flea Market for a tidy profit. (Tidy for a preteen with no expenses) That’s right I was the tool by which my mother threw out his old comics. Of course before I sold a single issue, I read through the entire stack in the span of two weekends. A good majority of them were the old Jonah Hex comics. He even had the first issue of the, from what I recall, awful Sci-fi Spinoff ‘Hex.’

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I’ve since done as much restitution as I could, I bought him Showcase Presents: Jonah Hex, Vol. 1 (Amazon link) as well as the first 25 or so issues of the new series.

But anyways, that was always the one comic he would geek over. He has the Jonah Hex Heroclix and the action figure. And he will definitely geek over this shot of Josh Brolin as Jonah Hex. Hope I can go see it with him. I figure the movie ticket may be just the thing to finally soothe my conscience for all those lost comics.

And Brolin does look awesome, though I was hoping he’d be a little more fucked up around the eye, maybe they’ll CG it like they did Two-face.

Do you have any old comic sins you’re trying to pay off? What do you think of Brolin?

Oh and here’s some pics of Megan Fox as Leila, but that’s just a hot chick in a corset, nobody is interested in that right?

Upcoming Podcast for May & June

June 7th, 2009

Well folks, I’ll be recording my First Solo Podcast on Tuesday. It’s actually been a while since John and I Recorded a Session. During our absence, we missed quite a few things in the World of Comics.

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What will I be discussing? I’ll be talking about Dwayne McDuffie’s Termination from Justice League of America (Oh Yeah!), May Previews and some of this Summer’s Hits & Misses at the Box Office.

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I’m really looking forward to this Show. I’ll gonna try to Record another Session next Tuesday and discuss June Previews. That’s the same day as the NEW Ghostbusters Video Game is Released…Decisions, Decisions.

After 20 years, Keaton still respects the Cowl

June 2nd, 2009

Michael Keaton thrilled a young Batman fan with a visit to the set of his new film after spotting the kid sporting a homemade superhero costume.

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Keaton took over directorial duties on the set of The Merry Gentleman when filmmaker Ron Lazzeretti’s appendix burst and had to give up the project.

The actor thrilled cast and crew with his personable nature – and showed it extended to fans too.

Co-star Tom Bastounes explains, “One day we were filming in a park and there was little boy there and he had a makeshift Batman outfit on. It wasn’t like a store-bought one. He made it at home.

“He had the pointy ears and the mask and he had a Batman symbol on his chest. Michael noticed him from across the street and walked over.

“Of course the mum noticed him right away and made a big fuss. The kid was about four or five. Michael signed the kid’s cape and signed something for the mum. Then he brought them both to the set and they watched some of the shoot. He’s very sweet that way.

“He’s very generous with his time but you still have these pinch me moments, where you suddenly realise, ‘Hey, I’m working with Batman.’”

From contactmusic.com

Green Lantern (fanmade) Trailer

June 1st, 2009

I know I’m late to the Game on this one folks. But last Tuesday morning a friend of mine sent me thisĀ  link to youtube and underneath it he wrote, “My Gift to you…”. So I clicked the link and what a Gift it was. I’m not gonna lie, but that Trailer gave me goosebumps. It was really well done. I’ve been saying it for years, Nathan Fillion should be Hal Jordan. I hope the execs at Warner Brothers see this and realize that he needs to be the Green Lantern.

Thanks Again, Buddy!

~Matt

Not Dead Yet

May 30th, 2009

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Well, I said I was going to end Comics Radar, that was a bit of a unilateral decision, because it was a simple truth, I don’t have enough time to dedicate to Comics Radar as I want and still work on my other projects at work and independent. And I honestly I didn’t think anyone else would want to step up to heading Comics Radar.

I was wrong.

So, Matt will be taking over hosting the show. I think he’s going to have a cohost, I’m actually not sure. I’ll be producing and updating the website and may do some bit pieces like a review here and there, but I won’t be the main voice on the show anymore.

Maybe we can even get Matt and others blogging on here.

So, Comics Radar will not be going away, but it will be changing. I think, for the better.

The End of Comics Radar

May 27th, 2009

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I know the first question. How would you know the difference if I ended it or just took a ridiculously long time between posts?

That’s part of the reason this announcement is coming.

Due to everything that’s been going on at work and personally. Add to that the fact that I really can’t afford to buy my comics every week right now.

And I’m just having a lot of fun being a dad.
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I’m putting Comics Radar on indefinite hold. I have until August to decide whether it’s dead and gone or will rise again(that’s when the domain expires.)

Until that time, good night and good luck. Phone and email will still work for a while for well wishers and “good riddancers”

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