Just finished Mice Templar. It's sort of like a cross between Excalibur and The Secret of NIMH. I like it a lot.
Illyria: Wesley's dead. I'm feeling grief for him. I can't seem to control it. I wish to do more violence. Spike: Well, wishes just happen to be horses today.
'Not Fade Away'
Other Media 2: It's Astounishing!
Discussion of comics, graphic novels, and more. Except for capes. No capes!
Please use spoiler font for new releases until after the weekend following release.
Cashmere - Sep 17, 2007 4:37:46 pm PDT #924 of 5059
Now tagless for your comfort.
Kate P. - Sep 20, 2007 7:15:20 am PDT #925 of 5059
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Anyone else reading The Umbrella Academy (Gerard Way's new comic book)? It's kind of awesome! You can tell he really understands the medium and knows how to structure the story, how to handle the reveals, and how to communicate the important stuff effectively. Plus, it's goofy and nerdy and funny and dark. I'm impressed!
He's signing today in Boston, and I'm desperately trying to figure out how I can get there, but I'm not sure it's going to happen. *sigh*
Laga - Sep 20, 2007 7:16:31 am PDT #926 of 5059
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
We had a hell of a good time playing the Order of the Stick game last night. It was more character driven than Muchkin but easier to grasp than Arkham Horror.
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 20, 2007 7:36:01 am PDT #927 of 5059
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Y'know, once upon a time I thought that Wertham was imagining things when he wrote Seduction of the Innocent. [link]
Frankenbuddha - Sep 20, 2007 7:40:40 am PDT #928 of 5059
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Oh my. That's...disturbing AND hilarious.
Atropa - Sep 20, 2007 9:50:47 am PDT #929 of 5059
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Anyone else reading The Umbrella Academy (Gerard Way's new comic book)?
raises hand Of course I am!
It's kind of awesome! You can tell he really understands the medium and knows how to structure the story, how to handle the reveals, and how to communicate the important stuff effectively. Plus, it's goofy and nerdy and funny and dark. I'm impressed!
He originally wanted to work in comics, not be a rock star. He interned at DC and everything. He is a complete geek, bless him. And yes, I was very pleased with the first issue.
He's signing today in Boston, and I'm desperately trying to figure out how I can get there, but I'm not sure it's going to happen. *sigh*
I am very, very envious. I wish he was doing a signing somewhere in the PNW, but no such luck.
Ailleann - Sep 20, 2007 9:54:27 am PDT #930 of 5059
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda
::adds Umbrella Academy to list for overdue comic store trip::
SailAweigh - Sep 21, 2007 4:40:59 pm PDT #931 of 5059
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I am devastated by Y: the Last Man. I just can't believe it. I want to see Yorick staring into a snow globe in the last issue; it's the only way I can accept that last page.
Love, love, love the Faith story! I was more excited over that issue than any other so far. But, then, I've been on a Faith kick recently so it's not too surprising.
Jars - Sep 22, 2007 2:49:39 am PDT #932 of 5059
I am devastated by Y: the Last Man. I just can't believe it. I want to see Yorick staring into a snow globe in the last issue; it's the only way I can accept that last page.
I don't think I can accept it. I'm just hoping they take it back. For once in my life I will be perfectly happy to accept the 'it was all a dream' defence.
whedongeek - Sep 22, 2007 7:44:55 am PDT #933 of 5059
"Remember the words of the poet: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the road less traveled by and they CANCELLED MY FRIKKIN' SHOW. I totally shoulda took the road that had all those people on it. Damn." Joss Whedon (on Bronzebeta.com)
Just diving in here, folks. I've been thinking about Joss' recycling of actors: Jasmine/Zoe, Caleb/Mal, Holden/Heart of Gold/Betrayer of Fred guy, etc. I'd really like to hear what people think of how that works. For instance, I was suspicious of Mal at first because I couldn't get over Caleb.... If anyone wants to contemplate this and send me feedback at whedongeek@yahoo.com, it'd be great. Or we could talk here.... Thanks!
P.S. I love the way Joss resolved the Buffy and the Immortal yuck from Angel in season 8/comic....