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A Tale of Two Brothers
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mrosaWhen we last saw him, Robert Oppenheimer had been murdered and devoured by his cannibal twin brother, Joseph. Then Robert woke up:
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Bad Therapy
Mar. 6th, 2013 08:47 pmblinkytreefrogSo, Bedlam is continuing to be an alternatively fascinating and horrifying book, with a main character who is... much the same. We know who he was, but what does that mean we should think of who he is now? Especially considering what he went through to get there...
( Spoilers for Bedlam #1, 2, 3 and 5, and warnings for blood and gore and horror and some nudity, and also a really strong warning (seriously, really strong) for animal abuse in this post. )
The capitalization's deliberate, by the way. It's not totally clear, but it seems like the guy's name actually is "The Good Doctor". How... ironic.
( Spoilers for Bedlam #1, 2, 3 and 5, and warnings for blood and gore and horror and some nudity, and also a really strong warning (seriously, really strong) for animal abuse in this post. )
The capitalization's deliberate, by the way. It's not totally clear, but it seems like the guy's name actually is "The Good Doctor". How... ironic.
Saving lives: the freaky way.
Jan. 31st, 2013 05:39 pmblinkytreefrogBatman's swinging along and sees two gang members about to kill another one for stealing? We all know what he's going to do. The man known currently as Fillmore Press, on the other hand, does things a leetle differently.
( Spoilers for Bedlam #1, and warnings for blood and violence and horror and such throughout this post. )
Yikes. Of course, this makes a more sense when you realise who exactly he was in a different life. We don't know precisely how his mind was changed, but a series of flashbacks paint a picture that's a wee bit disturbing. And then there's his therapist...
( Spoilers for Bedlam #2 )
I have to say, I'm really enjoying this so far. It's not a comic for the easily disturbed (there's a sequence in the latest issue that you should probably not read if you're an animal lover), but it's intriguing and weird enough for me to really want to know what's going to happen next.
( Spoilers for Bedlam #1, and warnings for blood and violence and horror and such throughout this post. )
Yikes. Of course, this makes a more sense when you realise who exactly he was in a different life. We don't know precisely how his mind was changed, but a series of flashbacks paint a picture that's a wee bit disturbing. And then there's his therapist...
( Spoilers for Bedlam #2 )
I have to say, I'm really enjoying this so far. It's not a comic for the easily disturbed (there's a sequence in the latest issue that you should probably not read if you're an animal lover), but it's intriguing and weird enough for me to really want to know what's going to happen next.
insolent_oneInteresting new series coming from Image Comics. Apparently about a murderous maniac who "gets better" and what happens afterwards.
3 Images from CBR.
( Slight warning for blood and language. )
3 Images from CBR.
( Slight warning for blood and language. )
Beyond the Big Two - Big Bang Comics
Jul. 16th, 2012 12:24 amicon_ukA repost from s_d 1.0.
If you haven't met them before, meet Knight Watchman and Kid Galahad.
Back in the 90's when Batman was wallowing in his own angst, and the angst of anyone within 200 miles, and was, essentially, a self righteous aggravating pain the the Batcave, there were two places left to enjoy his adventures. The first, obviously, was Batman the Animated Series. The second was the Big Bang comics series of entirely blatant, but respectfully affectionate, homages to the glories of the Golden and Silver ages.
( Pseudo Golden Age nuttiness under the cut! )
If you haven't met them before, meet Knight Watchman and Kid Galahad.
Back in the 90's when Batman was wallowing in his own angst, and the angst of anyone within 200 miles, and was, essentially, a self righteous aggravating pain the the Batcave, there were two places left to enjoy his adventures. The first, obviously, was Batman the Animated Series. The second was the Big Bang comics series of entirely blatant, but respectfully affectionate, homages to the glories of the Golden and Silver ages.
( Pseudo Golden Age nuttiness under the cut! )
The Walking Dead #100
Jul. 11th, 2012 06:28 pmsherkahnSo... are we going to talk about it?
As the story arc comes to a conclusion, as Rick Grimes and crew come face-to-face with a very real and nasty threat.
Oh boy, was THIS painful to go through.
But for thoseof us who follow the book, we all know that it does NOT pull punches, there are no easy outs, and when bad things happen to good people, it's not in a cartoon way, but very very painful.
Fair warning, I've explicitly left out the gore and the blood, but if you DO pick up the book, you've been warned. It's is agony to read and you may need a few minutes not to jump into the book itself and seek berserker justice.
( Bring the pain. )
As the story arc comes to a conclusion, as Rick Grimes and crew come face-to-face with a very real and nasty threat.
Oh boy, was THIS painful to go through.
But for thoseof us who follow the book, we all know that it does NOT pull punches, there are no easy outs, and when bad things happen to good people, it's not in a cartoon way, but very very painful.
Fair warning, I've explicitly left out the gore and the blood, but if you DO pick up the book, you've been warned. It's is agony to read and you may need a few minutes not to jump into the book itself and seek berserker justice.
( Bring the pain. )
Beyond the Big Two: Great Pacific
Jul. 10th, 2012 07:53 amsherkahnIO9.com has the preview of the new Image Comics title, the Great Pacific.
(And no, the Gorillaz are not part of this story, although the idea has been referenced before)
( Welcome to Plastic Beach )
(And no, the Gorillaz are not part of this story, although the idea has been referenced before)
( Welcome to Plastic Beach )
shadowpsykieOkay so, this is an AMAZING Series... Didn't know WHAT exactly to post. SO i wanted to focus in on one of my favorite Characters, Casey Blevins, But before that, A little Background. the Story focuses on 6 New Students at the prestigious Morning Glory Academy... Casey Blevins, Jun, Jade Ellsworth, Ike, Hunter, and Zoe.
They are all... gifted in some way. Coming from different walks of life. Really ALL the characters are Amazing. but Casey and Jun are my two favorite (Today I will post about Casey, tomorrow, a bit about Jun.)
So, Things at Morning Glory Academy are... a little off...
( School is In Session )
They are all... gifted in some way. Coming from different walks of life. Really ALL the characters are Amazing. but Casey and Jun are my two favorite (Today I will post about Casey, tomorrow, a bit about Jun.)
So, Things at Morning Glory Academy are... a little off...
( School is In Session )
Scans_Daily`s Most Bodacious Post Ever!
Apr. 1st, 2012 05:04 pmchocochuyCowabunga, Dudes and Dudettes! Your mega-pal, Chocochuy, reporting for some most radical and bodacious duty!
Dudes, I am so hyped up that I wanna share mein joy with y`all! As usual, I was surfing the comic book store as the über-wicked cool Ninja Commando that I am when I found the awesomest comic book from all the bodacious omniverse. It was like mixing the Sega Genesis with the Super-Nintendo but 11 times more awesome. Mine eyez sure had one helluva pimpin` ecstasy ride as I stared at the new cornerstone of awesomeness with a filling of much more awesomeness and a covering of chocolate (I mean, why not?). Now, don`t you just take my word on it and let`s bone out to enjoy the sheer badassery that is Spawn.
( Ultra Awesomely Bodacious Badassery after the cut )
Dudes, I am so hyped up that I wanna share mein joy with y`all! As usual, I was surfing the comic book store as the über-wicked cool Ninja Commando that I am when I found the awesomest comic book from all the bodacious omniverse. It was like mixing the Sega Genesis with the Super-Nintendo but 11 times more awesome. Mine eyez sure had one helluva pimpin` ecstasy ride as I stared at the new cornerstone of awesomeness with a filling of much more awesomeness and a covering of chocolate (I mean, why not?). Now, don`t you just take my word on it and let`s bone out to enjoy the sheer badassery that is Spawn.
( Ultra Awesomely Bodacious Badassery after the cut )
(Red) Carpet Crawlers
Oct. 17th, 2011 09:35 pmstubbleupdate
I'm now four posts in to a short series on the Luna Bros book Ultra. The first one was all on the covers, the second was about Ultra's date with a lovely gentleman, the third was on the aftermath of that date and this is the backlash to the backlash. I figure that after this one, I've got another post from Ultra left in me. I do recommend that you buy it one way or another.As with the rest of the Ultra stuff, it's got a warning for slut-shaming.
( I've got Cash and Prizes, but I don't know who I am )
All my friends are magazines
Oct. 9th, 2011 10:05 pmstubbleupdate
I'm now three posts in to a short series on the Luna Bros book Ultra. The first one was all on the covers, the second was about Ultra's date with a lovely gentleman and this one is about the aftermath.I think that I'm sticking to my idea that Ultra is a positive female character, stuck in a book that has no time for anything like that. My warning is that this post will contain examples of other characters "slut-shaming" and calling women "whores." Like I said at the start, it's a problematic book.
( The morning after the morning after the night before )
I'd expand on my feelings about tabloids and their horrid attitudes towards women, but it's been a long day and I can't do any more brain... stuff...
Morning becomes eclectic
Oct. 1st, 2011 09:49 amstubbleupdateIn the past fortnight, as anybody who's been keeping an eye on any sort of comics media will know, there's been a lot of discussion about female sexuality in comics, notably with regards to Starfire in Red Hood and the Outlaws, Catwoman (why is none of that stuff under the Catwoman tags?) and now Voodoo.
I posted a few weeks ago about Ultra by the Luna Brothers, showcasing how the series' covers were tonnes of fun, but there were some problematic bits inside.
This is Ultra aka Pearl Penalosa. She's just been out on a date with a guy who she met in a restaurants a few days ago. For those who missed the previous post, Pearl is a flying brick and professional superheroine, with an agent and a set of endorsement deals.
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I'm still conflicted on this. On the one hand, there's a somewhat mature look at relationships. Pearl is well adjusted, not beating herself up about sleeping with a guy on her first date and seems grounded. It's just the rest of the world that's... off (more of which later)
I posted a few weeks ago about Ultra by the Luna Brothers, showcasing how the series' covers were tonnes of fun, but there were some problematic bits inside.
This is Ultra aka Pearl Penalosa. She's just been out on a date with a guy who she met in a restaurants a few days ago. For those who missed the previous post, Pearl is a flying brick and professional superheroine, with an agent and a set of endorsement deals.
( Read more... )
I'm still conflicted on this. On the one hand, there's a somewhat mature look at relationships. Pearl is well adjusted, not beating herself up about sleeping with a guy on her first date and seems grounded. It's just the rest of the world that's... off (more of which later)
Ultra-Womanite
Sep. 4th, 2011 05:50 pmstubbleupdateThis month, I have been mostly reading The Luna Brother's Ultra. It's a title that picked up a sample for through Comixology's Android app (there's SO MUCH good free stuff out there). The book has recently been released as a hardcover, and has a live action trailer to advertise it. (the trailer isn't that great, actually).
The story is about a professional superheroine, Ultra aka Pearl Penalosa. She's nominally Hispanic, or at least from an Hispanic family. The story is more about her life after hours than any sort of crime-fighting escapades. The book has been described as like a superhero Sex and the City, with Pearl's love life being one of the main threads that carries through the 8 issues of the book, along with her relationships with her fellow heroines.
It's not a book without problems. There's a lot of bitches, skanks and sluts being bandied around. Sometimes they're coming from asshole characters to insult our heroines. Sometimes they're being used by our heroines as terms of affection for each other. Sometimes they're just used as synonyms for woman. That's one massive thing that I had a problem with.
The sexual politics of Ultra are clearly going to be one of its main topics and I'll write about that in a few days. Just now, I only want to contribute the covers for the single issues, all of which are modelled after established magazines.
( All my friends are magazines )
The story is about a professional superheroine, Ultra aka Pearl Penalosa. She's nominally Hispanic, or at least from an Hispanic family. The story is more about her life after hours than any sort of crime-fighting escapades. The book has been described as like a superhero Sex and the City, with Pearl's love life being one of the main threads that carries through the 8 issues of the book, along with her relationships with her fellow heroines.
It's not a book without problems. There's a lot of bitches, skanks and sluts being bandied around. Sometimes they're coming from asshole characters to insult our heroines. Sometimes they're being used by our heroines as terms of affection for each other. Sometimes they're just used as synonyms for woman. That's one massive thing that I had a problem with.
The sexual politics of Ultra are clearly going to be one of its main topics and I'll write about that in a few days. Just now, I only want to contribute the covers for the single issues, all of which are modelled after established magazines.
( All my friends are magazines )
An odd, but sweet, little series with an unpromising name - "Lil Depressed Boy"
Aug. 7th, 2011 11:18 pmicon_ukThis time around, no costume acrobats, no cute linguist mutants, no superbeings at all in fact...
( Just a rather odd looking young man... )
( Just a rather odd looking young man... )
Red Wing #1
Jul. 17th, 2011 04:14 amarbre_rieur
Four pages from the first issue of Jonathan Hickman and Nick Pitarra's mini-series about time-traveling dogfighters...
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