Phil-In: Stuff I Bought by Dan Jacka

Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin

Part two people! Keep awake while I inform you of the stuff that’s actually worth getting! Batman: Return of Bruce Wayne #1 (of 6) Writer: Grant Morrison Artist; Chris Sprouse This is as bizarre as you think it would be. Carrying out of Final Crisis, this story picks up the pieces of Anthro and Vandal Savage, but added a certain someone in as the bat-God. Sprouse puts this issue at its best by having an uncanny ability to draw cavemen fights. A great start to what could be a fantastic mini-series Birds of Prey #1 Writer: Gail Simone Artist: Ed … Continue reading →

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Phil-In: Stuff I Read and Put Back by Dan Jacka

Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin

It’s happening again folks!  With Phil taking a much needed rest to finish off his semester, Dan is back with a Phil-in.  Let’s see what sucks shall we? Titans: Villains for Hire one-shot Writer: Eric Wallace Artists: Fabrizio Fiorentino, Mike Mayhew, Sergio Arino, Walden Wong Oh.  Oh God.  Oh God this is awful.  This one-shot is meant to set up the Titans for their next big thing, whatever that is.  Slade organizes a team of mediocre and unrecognizable characters to randomly murder the All-New Atom.  It switches between torture and back story, but none of it makes any sense.  Worst … Continue reading →

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Ask the Professor 33 — Catching Up

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Phil

Yes, as usual, the Professor has been slacking off on the questions (for the whole semester, in fact), but now that the grading’s almost completed, it’s time to dip into the mailbag. This first question is from ‘way back in January: Professor I am wondering what you feel is the best way to get your self published indie title into stores? I ask because I am working on a title that is going to give 100% of all profits to cancer research. I am also wondering if you have any tips on attending comic book conventions? Like how many of … Continue reading →

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GETTING OFF MY DUFF #67

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Alan

Hello Everyone! One of the greatest artist’s known to comic fandom, the inimitable FRANK FRAZETTA, passed away yesterday. The human form was never delineated any better than by Mr. Frazetta’s artistry. Just a stupendous talent. The Professor is going to pull a nice selection of Frazetta work from the back room this week, so expect some form of commemorative display in the store soon. And please keep in mind, the CREEPY #1 from 1964 we recently obtained is still in stock, and it features the LAST full comic book story Mr. Frazetta ever drew. Choice stuff at a reasonable price. … Continue reading →

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Phil's Reviews — Stuff I Bought #169

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Phil

Hellboy in Mexico #1 (of 1) — Writer: Mike Mignola;  Art: Richard Corben Just like the title says: Hellboy down in Mexico. With ancient pyramids. And bat-creatures. And masked wrestlers. Drawn by Richard Corben. What the hell are you waiting for? iZombie #1 — Writer: Chris Roberson;  Art: Michael Allred My one complaint about this book is the marketing: after we’re introduced to the main character and her friends, the book’s last five pages have a big reveal about her… that’s been reprinted as part of the promo material in just about every DC book for the last two months. … Continue reading →

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