Tag Archives: Superheroes

Happy Batman Day!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Steve

DC Comics has deemed today to be the official Batman Day despite his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 having its anniversary several months earlier. I finally realized they probably chose later so it would coincide with the overhyped, over-attended San Diego convention. … Continue reading →

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Suck it von Doom!

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Steve

Nick’s Summer diorama featured a super-villain Jeopardy tournament sponsored by the Red Skull, Arnim Zola running the computers and Dr. Victor von Doom as the host. The contestants were Boba Fett, Darkseid and comic-relief villain Dr. Klaw. I think Captain America … Continue reading →

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Duh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh…Bartman!

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Steve

For 2014, Converse and The Simpsons rolled out two new, additional designs. To coincide with Batman’s 75th birthday comes Bartman, the pesky 10-year-old’s alter ego first seen in “Three Men and a Comic Book,” as he tried to get a discount to … Continue reading →

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Joker 3 in honor of Batman’s 75th

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Steve

This pair was on clearance at Journeys. My guess is they’re clearing space for the next round of DC characters, JLA mainstays again. These are my favorite Jokers because they seem to follow the Marshall Rogers style. I also love the … Continue reading →

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X-Men: Days of Future Past: Worth Seeing*

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Steve

* – This chapter in the X-Men films isn’t terribly concerned whether or not non-comic book movie goers are very knowledgeable of this venerable storyline. There is some exposition but the flick doesn’t concern itself if general audiences get it. I gave up … Continue reading →

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This header is more like it II

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Steve

Technically last month was Batman’s 75th birthday, no wait, March? Or better yet, Bruce Wayne tends to be February 19. Who cares, he is a fictional character and I chose June for  one main reason, it’s also the 25th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rental

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Steve

Congratulations to the two hacks (Orci and Kurtzman) who helped JJ Abrams crap all over Star Trek! They managed to make same error faster with the Amazing Spider-Man franchise by recreating the exact same gripe I had with Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films…too many villains/plot … Continue reading →

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Must See

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Steve

Marvel has taken the title away from Pixar for the kick-ass movie streak. Let me put in a quick qualifier. Only Marvel characters tied to The Avengers since the rebooted Spider-Man, the very dreadful Fantastic Four and uneven X-Men movies are outside … Continue reading →

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To the rescue!

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Steve

My friend’s daughter showing off the super heroine attire I gave her (the Chucks and shirt). It’s good to see girls feeling comfortable with being fans and promoting their heroines!

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Holy fire hazard! Batman is now 75

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Steve

The Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, the greatest fictional detective since Sherlock Holmes…made his debut on this day in Detective Comics #27. If four terrible movies made by Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher couldn’t kill him, I think my favorite non-powered … Continue reading →

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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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The ultimate mash-up of comics and Eighties tunes

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Steve

Check out this artist’s take on numerous New Wave/Post Punk/Alt-College acts as key members of the Justice League. Very funny and he did a great job on who he matched with whom. If you poke around the site further, you’ll … Continue reading →

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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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Thor, the Dark World: Worth Seeing

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Steve

I still stand by recommendation of the first Thor movie but I’ve always felt it was the weakest of the other Avengers movies. The hero’s journey part was cool. The letdown was the threat…a giant furnace monster. When the supporting characters steal the … Continue reading →

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Our “super” evening with the Austin Symphony Orchestra

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Steve

Tonight we check out a reading of Archer with the principle cast, hopefully they’ll be as funny as the show. I figure they’re also here because Fun Fun Fest kicks off this weekend. Last month we attended the ASO for their performances … Continue reading →

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