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aekaAnd this was honestly the only exciting thing that happened this issue.
Well, there's also Little Desaad being all cute and adorable hugging his purple cat, but that's covered in another story.
Anyway....
( 4 scans + Desaad's origin behind cut. )
Well, there's also Little Desaad being all cute and adorable hugging his purple cat, but that's covered in another story.
Anyway....
( 4 scans + Desaad's origin behind cut. )
Tags:
- char: artie maddicks,
- char: bentley 23,
- char: dr. doom/kristoff vernard,
- char: dragon man,
- char: energizer/katie power,
- char: franklin richards,
- char: gee/alex power,
- char: human torch/johnny storm,
- char: invisible woman/susan storm,
- char: leech,
- char: lightspeed/julie power,
- char: mass master/jack power,
- char: mr. fantastic/reed richards,
- char: nathaniel richards,
- char: valeria richards,
- creator: barry kitson,
- creator: chris sotomayor,
- creator: jonathan hickman,
- creator: nick dragotta,
- creator: paul mounts,
- group: fantastic four,
- group: ff,
- group: power pack,
- publisher: marvel comics,
- title: fantastic four,
- title: ff
Fantastic Four #603 preview
Feb. 16th, 2012 11:57 amsherkahnComicBookResources brings the preview as the War of Four Cities reaches its apex.
( Exterminate!!! )
( Exterminate!!! )
sherkahnWell, things go from bad to worse as the War of Four Cities expands.
2 pages from the latest issue, as a new threat is added to the mix.
( Fate worse than death. )
2 pages from the latest issue, as a new threat is added to the mix.
( Fate worse than death. )
icon_ukI recently came across this story in old copies of Transformers Weekly I found in a longbox, and thought I'd share.
There's a G1 cartoon episode, "Autobot Spike", which deals with what happens when the mind of a wounded Spike Witwicky (the Autobots human sidekick) is placed inside a convenient robot body made out of spare Autobot parts whilst his body undergoes a life saving operation. Naturally, he goes stark staring mad, and runs amok, until he is eventually stopped and brought back to be restored to his old self... As disturbing Frankenstein body-horror stories go, it's not a bad 22 minute toy-based cartoon.
This is NOT that story, though it does examine the question... "What CAN a race of 40 foot tall alien battle robots possibly do to help their squishy little human buddy stay safe?"
The cover offers a clue... (The story is written by Transformers legend Simon Furman, and the art is a very early example of Barry Kitson, another find of Marvel UK)
( Well, it was this or they try to find a second hand Gundam going cheap )
There's a G1 cartoon episode, "Autobot Spike", which deals with what happens when the mind of a wounded Spike Witwicky (the Autobots human sidekick) is placed inside a convenient robot body made out of spare Autobot parts whilst his body undergoes a life saving operation. Naturally, he goes stark staring mad, and runs amok, until he is eventually stopped and brought back to be restored to his old self... As disturbing Frankenstein body-horror stories go, it's not a bad 22 minute toy-based cartoon.
This is NOT that story, though it does examine the question... "What CAN a race of 40 foot tall alien battle robots possibly do to help their squishy little human buddy stay safe?"
The cover offers a clue... (The story is written by Transformers legend Simon Furman, and the art is a very early example of Barry Kitson, another find of Marvel UK)
( Well, it was this or they try to find a second hand Gundam going cheap )
Amalgam Universe Part 12
Jul. 12th, 2011 06:06 pmglprimeWe last saw Mags admitting the android Magnetic Men were the closest thing to his family since the Brotherhood (given they are the Brotherhood dealing with brain-in-a-jar syndrome).
So, what's the best gift a proud poppa can give his new family? Top billing!
( How not to be a helicopter parent, Step 1: Don't let your kids live on a helicopter... )
7 and 1/3 pages from the 24 page The Magnetic Men Featuring Magneto #1.
So, what's the best gift a proud poppa can give his new family? Top billing!
( How not to be a helicopter parent, Step 1: Don't let your kids live on a helicopter... )
7 and 1/3 pages from the 24 page The Magnetic Men Featuring Magneto #1.
Batgirl Special #1 1988
Jul. 11th, 2011 09:02 pmwhitesycamoreSince the news that Barbara is going to become Batgirl again I've been curious about her first turn in the cape. So, when I saw this one-shot on sale for 50p I decided to pick it up.
I already knew that she'd retired a while before Joker shot her, but I wasn't clear on exactly what her reasons were. This book details some of those reasons, and tells the story of her last case as Batgirl.
( 7 pages from Batgirl's final case )
I already knew that she'd retired a while before Joker shot her, but I wasn't clear on exactly what her reasons were. This book details some of those reasons, and tells the story of her last case as Batgirl.
( 7 pages from Batgirl's final case )
FF #5 preview, now with words.
Jun. 23rd, 2011 09:12 amsherkahnYes, it's a little redundant to post the same preview and the same page, but this time it's got WORDS and they do not fail. ComicBookResources has the preview.
This is how you do comics right.
( Hold the Line. )
This is how you do comics right.
( Hold the Line. )
thehefnerHarvey had a small supporting role in a two-part storyline where Jean-Paul Valley broke into Arkham Asylum looking for one of his old enemies. Unfortunately, he ran into a whole lotta released inmates, led by the Joker, who was using Harvey (and his coin) to judge where they should take their fun. The story itself is so unremarkable that I can't remember the plot details (it doesn't help that I don't own the preceding issues of Azrael), but it does feature a couple moments of Harvey crack, most notably these panels:
... ewwww. Welp, I don't think anyone's going to try taking his coin now.
( Slightly extended context, plus one of the sadder times that Harvey's been punched in the face, behind the cut )
... ewwww. Welp, I don't think anyone's going to try taking his coin now.
( Slightly extended context, plus one of the sadder times that Harvey's been punched in the face, behind the cut )
Wordless preview of FF #5
May. 26th, 2011 12:42 pmsherkahnFollowing up on MY post with the frowning Dr. Doom, ComicBookResources treats us to another glimpse as the War of Four Cities continues.
And more awesomeness.
( You! SHALL NOT! Pass! )
And more awesomeness.
( You! SHALL NOT! Pass! )
Doom isn't Amused
May. 26th, 2011 10:08 amchocochuyI was just reading the latest issue of the Future Fundation (Issue # 04) and found the following page quite amusing, my dear comrades.
( Behold the Wrath of Doom!!! )
( Behold the Wrath of Doom!!! )
FF #4 - and clues to a greater threat
May. 25th, 2011 03:25 pmsherkahnLast issue Valeria Richards explained to the assembled Villains Of the Fanastic Four Who Are Smart why there was no punch and pie offered, even though the invite said punch and pie. And that a threat so big it required all of them to gather and talk about about beating up Reed Richards.
Since I am at my posting limit for this new title, just one last page afterwards... and a strange coincidence I've found.
( I like these guys. .... No, you don't. )
Since I am at my posting limit for this new title, just one last page afterwards... and a strange coincidence I've found.
( I like these guys. .... No, you don't. )
Two-Face Tuesday! An exhaustive, long-overdue look at the infuating waste that is "Face the Face"
May. 24th, 2011 12:03 pmthehefnerThis is a big one. Grab a snack.
I've been putting off reviewing Batman: Face the Face for five years now. Every time I started, my criticisms melted down into curses and incoherent ranting, until my computer screen became obscured by rabid spittle. Okay, it wasn't THAT bad, but still.
In some ways, it's actually an ideal introductory trade paperback to get into Batman. Like Hush, it's a murder mystery that also serves as a tour of Gotham's inhabitants, and it was immediately followed by Grant Morrison and Paul Dini's runs. Unfortunately, it's also deeply frustrating, especially if you're a fan of Harvey Dent.
This was the first story to use the character in the three years since Hush, since Loeb supposedly had plans for Harvey hich kept him in limbo until those plans would reach fruition. They never did, and I think folks at DC wanted their precious status quo back in place. I also understand that Two-Face is Dan DiDio's favorite villain, which may have been a factor. In any case, Face the Face is one of the most significant Two-Face stories in canon, and also one of the most painfully frustrating. After five years, I finally have the words to explain just why.
( The lost year of Gotham's Unknown Protector, Harvey Dent )
Batman: Face the Face can be purchased here if you wish to read the story in full, including the Tim Drake subplot, several other Rogues doing their Rogue things, and the entire issue dedicated to Harvey and Two-Face's discussion. As mentioned above, it also serves as a gateway to the comics which are coming out today, leading directly to Dini's Detective Comics and Morrison's Batman.
I've been putting off reviewing Batman: Face the Face for five years now. Every time I started, my criticisms melted down into curses and incoherent ranting, until my computer screen became obscured by rabid spittle. Okay, it wasn't THAT bad, but still.
In some ways, it's actually an ideal introductory trade paperback to get into Batman. Like Hush, it's a murder mystery that also serves as a tour of Gotham's inhabitants, and it was immediately followed by Grant Morrison and Paul Dini's runs. Unfortunately, it's also deeply frustrating, especially if you're a fan of Harvey Dent.
This was the first story to use the character in the three years since Hush, since Loeb supposedly had plans for Harvey hich kept him in limbo until those plans would reach fruition. They never did, and I think folks at DC wanted their precious status quo back in place. I also understand that Two-Face is Dan DiDio's favorite villain, which may have been a factor. In any case, Face the Face is one of the most significant Two-Face stories in canon, and also one of the most painfully frustrating. After five years, I finally have the words to explain just why.
( The lost year of Gotham's Unknown Protector, Harvey Dent )
Batman: Face the Face can be purchased here if you wish to read the story in full, including the Tim Drake subplot, several other Rogues doing their Rogue things, and the entire issue dedicated to Harvey and Two-Face's discussion. As mentioned above, it also serves as a gateway to the comics which are coming out today, leading directly to Dini's Detective Comics and Morrison's Batman.
Tags:
- char: alfred pennyworth,
- char: azrael/jean paul valley,
- char: batman/bruce wayne,
- char: batwoman/kate kane,
- char: great white shark/warren white,
- char: harvey bullock,
- char: jim gordon,
- char: kgbeast/anatoli knyazev,
- char: killer moth/drury walker,
- char: mad hatter/jervis tetch,
- char: magpie/margaret pye,
- char: orca/grace balin,
- char: question/renee montoya,
- char: question/vic sage,
- char: robin/red robin/tim drake,
- char: tally man,
- char: two-face/harvey dent,
- char: ventriloquist/arnold wesker,
- creator: andy clarke,
- creator: barry kitson,
- creator: dennis o'neil,
- creator: don kramer,
- creator: greg rucka,
- creator: leonard kirk
sherkahnMarvel has a cover of Iron Man 2.0, as we get more of Rhodey's adventures in this new day and age.
Cover behind the cut.
( 90's look is coming back )
Cover behind the cut.
( 90's look is coming back )
Drinking in LA
Jan. 4th, 2011 10:10 pmstubbleupdate
Every now and then, I listen to the Word Balloon podcast. It's pretty low down on the list of comic podcasts to listen to (behind IGN when it comes out, iFanboy and House to Astonish) and even further back on the list of podcasts overall, but if there's a creator that I like being interviewed, then I'll download it and have a little listen. The interviewer, John Siuntres slightly gets on my nerves as he just sounds insincere, but there aren't that many other podcasts that have the same sort of turnover and range of interviewees.And so, when Matt Fraction appears for an hour and a half fireside chat to talk about Iron Man #500 (Imagine that we didn't renumber this book... what would the book be like in 467 issues time?), Fear Itself, Thor and some other stuff, I'm interested. There's also a fair bit of Q&A from iFanboy readers.
This post is inspired by one such question, namely What Fraction sees in Tony Stark that makes him a character that is interesting for him to write (or words to that effect). Fraction responded that to him, Tony Stark was an alcoholic that didn't go to meetings and that that was a hook for him (though it's much better for you to listen to the podcast and hear Fraction explain it rather than my week old half-remembered manglings).
So, I had a little rummel through my bookcases and shortboxes to find how Fraction's handled Stark's relationship with booze so far in his Marvel work. I only got as far as the end of Most Wanted in my hunt, so don't expect to see him talking to Maria Hill about how "Hef's a visionary"
( The Sponsor or The Next Right Thing )
( Five Nightmares #1 )
( Most Wanted )
I am a message
Nov. 6th, 2010 12:42 pmstubbleupdate
At the request of Jazzypom, here's Kate Kildare's contribution to Awesome New Female Character Week. You might know her from her recent stint in Uncanny X-Men, where she was hired to represent the X-men (the Astonishing X-men shared a publicist with Captain America, but there's no news on what's happened to her.)
Kate came from The Order where she was ( introduced to the title in #2. )
But who is Kate Kildare? ( #5 goes into her backstory )
If you haven't already, go out and buy The Next Right Thing. I swear, it is the best Marvel team book published in the last five years. And I say that as a man who is reading Hickman's Fantastic Four.
