Wolfdog

May 8, 2012 10:09 am I had a small connection to that FF movie. (which paid off in actually getting to see it at a private screening. The joy.) a couple of interesting facts (from my fuzzy memory) Director Chris Columbus and Fox were interested in making an FF movie, and paid (the ransom) Constantin to not release it at the last minute. Constantin took the bluff as far as scheduling a world premiere at the Mall Of America. I don't think the actors were in on it, because they did pre-release comic shop appearances and acted enthusiastic about the movie. Also, approximately half of the $5 mil budget was spent on one single special effect shot. The Human Torch ignition and flight scene.

April 2, 2012 7:27 am This is what I was waiting for. (well, still waiting for the 3rd Godland Celestial Edition) That Opena piece would look mighty fine on my living room wall...

March 26, 2012 1:42 pm I would love to see that movie. Rather than the way Hollywood would potentially do it. "We'll get Jennifer Lawrence, hot off The Hunger Games! Pair her the George Clooney, because audiences love the May/December thing! Clint Eastwood is the boss! We'll have to switch the story around, get rid of the British stuff... And the title. Maybe something Clancy-ish. Mission Of Danger! and make The male the lead, because we've done it before! And announce a release date before writing a script, or hiring a director! Yay Hollywood!

March 12, 2012 12:28 pm I'll give a recommendation for Paul Chadwick's Concrete. A really smart and brilliant take on the 'real world superpowers' thing that feels as original today as it was 25 years ago. It's a simple premise that doesn't require strict continuity knowledge, plus Chadwick is an amazing artist. I think the trades are still in print, but I'm not sure in what form. And that concludes my annual Concrete flag-waving.

March 6, 2012 10:24 am I will now expect a Westeros joke in every Top 5 list now...

February 28, 2012 1:13 am I've finally come to terms with my collecting habits. I've organized the comics I want to keep in 4 categories. 1. My silver age stuff (mostly Marvel) 2. My Kirby collection (nearly complete from 68-77) 3. My complete run of Captain America/TOS and 4. Runs I really liked that I haven't replaced with collected editions. Everything else sits for about a year, then gets yard-saled or given away. At last year's family yard sale, I put out my tub of carded Star Wars:POTF toys. Some kid about 9 (well, his mom) gave me $25 for all 50 or so of them. I asked him what he was going to do with them, thinking maybe he's a collector in the making, but he said he was going to rip 'em open and play with them. I felt a little jealous because I realized I kind of wanted to do that too, instead of them sitting in my garage attic since 1995.

February 1, 2012 4:04 pm I'm a little disappointed there is no Art & Franco Watchmen Babies.

February 1, 2012 3:58 pm Oh yeah, that's right... someone did make Star Wars prequels. I was thinking more of Dumb & Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd. Total cash grab.

February 1, 2012 7:50 am I would buy Darwyn Cooke drawing WalMart planograms. I'm interested, it could be good. When has a prequel ever let me down?...

November 3, 2011 8:44 am I might have to check that one out, was a little scared of it. My local shop has it for $80. I bought Tide Of Iron for about that much a couple years ago and played it once... I've been playing my old SPI quad games a lot lately. 30 Years War, Napoleon At War, Blue & Grey, and West Wall quads. Quick and easy gaming.