Category Archives: Comic Books

Comic Books, Graphic Novels, their authors and artists.

New podcasts I’m hooked on #2

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Steve

Before I give a ranting endorsement I urge you to first, support your local comic book and/or game store by finding out if they do their own podcast. Not everyone can drop by every week like I can to chew … Continue reading →

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Green Lantern 2

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Steve

How I thank the Guardians of OA that Converse made another pair to represent the Emerald Knight! It was a tad embarrassing to have just the terrible movie version in my collection. These shoes have some nice touches as you’ll … Continue reading →

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Brian Posehn 2

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Steve

One of my favorite comedians, voice actors and all around uber nerd graced Austin with his last week. Brian did not disappoint. He performed mostly new material as he sprinkled a few bits from The Fartist into the evening. Some favorite … Continue reading →

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Belated post of the annual Rogues Gallery Diorama!

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Steve

It’s a very Marvel Christmas this year, especially with the roll the company has been on with its successful films.

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Stan Lee! ‘Nuff Said!

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Steve

The awesomeness of our last weekend was capped off by a quick meeting with the person who is behind some major popular culture for the last 50 years. It wasn’t always this way but in the last 15-20 years, comic book … Continue reading →

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MechaPops v. Skipszilla!

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Steve

I hunted down Austin Rogers again at the convention for another commission since his Regular Show mashup from last year rocked! I asked him and he willingly complied. This year all I requested was something involving Pops and Skips, the rest … Continue reading →

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Marvel Comics, the Untold Story by Sean Howe

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Steve

The sequel to 2011’s rather unexciting Thor is due to debut in a week so I’m finally getting off my procrastinating fanny to discuss this more interesting book I finished months ago. Normally I’m a bigger DC fan and I find Marvel’s … Continue reading →

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Where my car gets her name, part two

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Steve

I found several, good, comparative pictures of the super heroine I named my new car after. Currently her character is in limbo with DC, I had forgotten Vixen was a charter member of the rather bland Justice League International in the 52 reboot. … Continue reading →

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Super BFFs!

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Steve

Co-worker and friend Aaron has an older daughter who is just the coolest. She is a sweet, thoughtful person who loves superheroes and ninjas! So when I spotted this shirt at Target, I had to just buy it. If DC … Continue reading →

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Mini-Adam West Batman with sound effect!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Steve

DC Comics has been on a big tear lately to promote the Sixties TV show. I’m not sure if the T-shirt I scored at Hot Topic is part of it but the new comic book called Batman ’66 drawn with Adam … Continue reading →

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I’m on a shoe Mr. J!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Steve

Mostly everyone’s favorite evil, crazy, lovesick henchman Harley Quinn stars on her own Converse Hi-Top Chuck. I’m not sure why Converse chose purple as a primary color when Harley’s costume uses red with black. The artwork is reminiscent of Alan Davis’s style. … Continue reading →

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Free Comic Book Day & “May the 4th be with You” were cool

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Steve

The Saturday celebration that laid down the groundwork for Record Store Day and the lesser-known Roleplaying Day, turned 11. To me it remains relevant plus it coincides with the unofficial kickoff of Summer. The coolest titles they gave away were … Continue reading →

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RIP Carmine Infantino

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Steve

Another key figure of the Silver Age passed away last week. Carmine’s most famous contribution was the revamped Flash in Showcase #4. Many say this 1956 comic book was the Silver Age’s beginning but for me, things don’t get rolling … Continue reading →

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Happy 90th Birthday Stan “the Man” Lee!

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Steve

I may be a DC guy but I respect and admire Stan. He’s one of the great writers who made the Silver Age incredible. He also co-created many characters I grew up with in the Seventies and Eighties. What makes … Continue reading →

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This year’s Rogues Gallery’s Christmas diorama…

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Steve

…Transformers duking it out for the holiday.

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