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Comment on Chris Claremont and the Myth of Comic Book Accessibility… by X-Men by Jim Lee and Chris Claremont (and Marc Silvestri) Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Review/Retrospective) « the m0vie blog

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:01:42 +0000

[...] (Or even captions of Wolverine explaining his powers.) It’s not a bad thing, as it’s a whole lot more accessible than most modern comic books, but it does read funny in collected [...]

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Comment on ‘REPUBLIC OF CINEMA’: Dublin Writer Seeks To Visit Every Cinema Screen In Republic Of Ireland by Michael Carroll

Michael Carroll — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:52:45 +0000

Excellent idea!

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Comment on REVIEW: Blue Estate #11 by Zeppo

Zeppo — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:48:29 +0000

Blue Estate season 1 will end with issue 12. But Kalvachev is busy on season2. I personally think this is one of the best series of the year. Along with Criminal,Northlanders and Scalped

Comment on ‘REPUBLIC OF CINEMA’: Dublin Writer Seeks To Visit Every Cinema Screen In Republic Of Ireland by Rick Cross

Rick Cross — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:44:15 +0000

Go, Simon! Loving the journey so far!

Comment on Flash in Pan: The Controversies of Flashpoint and Classic Comics Nostalgia by Acts of Vengeance: Uncanny X-Men – Wolverine, Jubilee & Psylocke vs. The Mandarin (Review/Retrospective) « the m0vie blog

Sun, 06 May 2012 12:01:28 +0000

[...] The Mandarin is a bit of a tough villain for modern comic books. A lot of comic book characters have their roots in an earlier time, which leads to all sorts of uncomfortable associations. For example, it’s hard to believe that superhero comics wouldn’t be a lot more diverse if they were created today, which creates a bit of tension when creators start regressing toward the predominantly white, male, hetrosexual Silver Age. If the Silver Age were being written today, writers would probably be a bit more careful about populating Africa with super-intelligent apes. [...]

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Comment on The Pro Logs: Joe Keatinge and Andre Szymanowicz Part 1 by The Pro Logs: Joe Keatinge and Andre Szymanowicz Part 2

The Pro Logs: Joe Keatinge and Andre Szymanowicz Part 2 — Sun, 06 May 2012 06:49:57 +0000

[...] run away hit, Hell Yeah! If you missed last weeks first part then you can check it out here. When you’re done there, or if you’ve already read that, then continue reading for [...]

Comment on Midnight Nation Review by Z S

Z S — Sun, 06 May 2012 01:31:09 +0000

Such an underrated comic. I love it

Comment on Steed and Mrs.Peel #1 Review by BOOM! Studios Blog » Blog Archive » Steed and Mrs Peel: “…Off The Scale!” – Comic Buzz

Wed, 02 May 2012 23:17:48 +0000

[...] Steed and Mrs Peel: “…Off The Scale!” – Comic Buzz April 2nd, 2012 “The fun of this comic is off the scale! It takes that classic, hip 60’s spy thriller an… – Comic [...]

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Comment on A Shared, Faithless, Modern Mythology: Superheroes as Modern Legends… by Zedric Dimalanta

Zedric Dimalanta — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:37:54 +0000

Musing on it further, I think my main contention with the thesis that superheroes are “modern myths” isn’t so much that I don’t think they can function as myths (in a semiotic sense), it is that proponents of of the “superheroes-as-modern-myths” argument are so focused on the generalized surface features of the heroes of myth and legend in defining superheroes as “modern myths” and not on the myth’s semiotic function as a means of transmission of cultural information and as explicative metaphors. Most superhero stories aren’t modern myths: they are the elaborated and residual artifacts of the myths of antiquity or more recent classic literature.

Modern myths exist, but these myths are the “myths” of pop culture, science, modern religion, capitalism, socialism, conservatism, liberalism, professional sports, celebrity, the narrative conventions of film, etc., these are the devices that contemporary societies use to explain the world and how it works, the prisms through which modern individuals view their own biographical narratives, and just like the myths of antiquity, to the layman, many of these schema may as well be mystical and magical in nature.

Comment on REVIEW: Blue Estate #11 by Matt

Matt — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:39:19 +0000

What!?!
What do you mean “I’m almost pleased that Blue Estate is ending”?!?

I thought this was an ongoing series.

How many issues is it supposed to go.

Please say it aint so.

Comment on Merciless – The Rise of Ming #1 by Brendan Deneen

Brendan Deneen — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:40:24 +0000

If you enjoy Flash Gordon comics, check out FLASH GORDON: THE MERCY WARS #0 and #1 here: http://www.Ardden-Entertainment.com

And if you like stories about Ming the Merciless, check out FLASH GORDON: THE SECRET HISTORY OF MONGO (first published in 2009!), an anthology also published by Ardden Entertainment. It includes a Ming story entitled “Merciless” (!) by comic industry J.M. DeMatteis.

Ardden Entertainment has been publishing Flash Gordon comics since 2008 and we’ve received rave reviews from Publishers Weekly, Ain’t It Cool News and more.

Comment on Avengers Assemble Movie Reviews by Matt Steiner

Matt Steiner — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:17:13 +0000

Loki: funny name, but a surprisingly effective villain. Hiddleston’s transition, keeping with the complexity of his character, from the Thor movie to the Avengers was very convincing I thought

Comment on Rob Curley on Before Watchmen by Colin

Colin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:22:49 +0000

I would have to agree with what Rob says on this. Even the characters in ‘Watchmen’ were based on the Charlton characters Dc had recently acquired at the time and Moore wanted to use them in a way that would drastically change them for any other usage so DC said no- which is why he came up with alternate versions of those characters which he signed the contract for and did the work for DC for. These weren’t even his own characters in the first place and were never intended to be used for more than what they were used for.

I think Moore’s bitterness is more a continuation of his complaints against the movie versions of his comics (and to be honest, as big a fan as I’ve been of Moore’s for years, I’ve also enjoyed all of the adaptations of his movies) and all he’s done so far is generate a lot more publicity for the ‘Before Watchmen’ series.

Comment on The Pro Logs: Kurtis J. Wiebe by Adam Messinger

Adam Messinger — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:34:40 +0000

I have to say Niall, my very first exposure to Kurtis was your Green Wake #2 review. I read it and was mildly intrigued. You succeeded in planting seeds and giving awareness! It just took me a while to get around to diving in.

Comment on The Pro Logs: Kurtis J. Wiebe by Niall Doonan

Niall Doonan — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:49:46 +0000

Another great Pro Logs Adam!

But I have to say that if you read my reviews you would have known about Kurtis’s work a while ago :)

Comment on Lightning Strike Cover and Con Poster Artwork by Lightning Strike Presents #1 Cover Revealed « Lightning Strike

Lightning Strike Presents #1 Cover Revealed « Lightning Strike — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:30:59 +0000

[...] (who you can all follow on Twitter) so sharing our poster’s in their shops and to ICN and Comic Buzz for posting about the [...]

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Comment on No One is Laughing: The Killing Joke Twenty Years On… by Darren

Darren — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:18:39 +0000

Thanks Eliza and Courtney, very much appreciated! Cheers!

Comment on Before Watchmen panel at C2E2 by Before Watchmen Panel at C2E2 « File 770

Before Watchmen Panel at C2E2 « File 770 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:00:28 +0000

[...] I wondered. But no, James’ report for Comic Buzz shows he meant someone with real power — in the comics industry: I waited a little, then [...]

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Comment on Review: Amour Volume 1 by Arcana Studio: arcana.com » Blog Archive » Amour reviewed over at ComicBuzz.com

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:42:37 +0000

[...] titles, Amour Volumes 1 and 2. You can read a portion of the reviews below, but be sure to click HERE and HERE to read the two in [...]

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Comment on Before Watchmen panel at C2E2 by tinman

tinman — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:24:49 +0000

James, a very fair and balanced piece though if Didio is found drowned in a vat of printer’s ink we’ll know who to look for. One query, did you give him or offer to send him a copy of Drink Tank #309. It may not have changed his mind but it would let him see where you and others are coming from?

Comment on Review: Womanthology by guesting at comics buzz « in the pines

guesting at comics buzz « in the pines — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:28:15 +0000

[...] I’m a guest blogger over at Comics Buzz, reviewing Womanthology, an all-women written and produced anthology of comic art and writing. That there up above is a preview by project manager Renae de Liz which will help you to get an idea of its general breadth and awesomeness. “Embarrassment of riches” comes to mind; seriously, this book is packed with stuff, and if you like comics and especially if you are interested in indie comics work and work by up-and-coming artists and writers, this will be worth your while. (You’ll also find experienced and well-known artists and writers within; I just think this might be of particular interest to anyone who’s curious about some of the newcomers whose names they may start seeing in their local comics shop in the future.) Like this:LikeBe the first to like this post. [...]

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Comment on Master Chief Returns With Worldwide Launch of “Halo 4” Beginning Nov. 6 by jamesmason

jamesmason — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:08:20 +0000

I’ve been a fan of this game series for over 10 years and I’m actually really looking forward to seeing what this new studio do with the Master Chief. We’ll get a better idea at E3.

Comment on Before Watchmen panel at C2E2 by jamesmason

jamesmason — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:05:56 +0000

Tremendous article. How you managed to write an even-tempered piece despite being one of the pissed off people. Is quite a feat. Great work.

Comment on Hear The Roar Review by Hear The Roar Review | The 80's

Hear The Roar Review | The 80's — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:55:50 +0000

[...] more here: Hear The Roar Review Posted in 80's Cartoons Tags: a-key-feature, all-time, but-sadly, key-feature, life, life-and, [...]

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Comment on C2E2 D-Day minus 1 by jamesmason

jamesmason — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:25:00 +0000

Love the pic with the shield. I’ll never feel as envious as the one with you wearing the Colonial Marines armour though. Congrats on the Hugo noms.

Comment on The Defenders #4 Review by Sanctum Sanctorum Comix

Sanctum Sanctorum Comix — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:43:16 +0000

Nice summation of the issue and the talent’s behind it.

I gave a much deeper (and long-winded) review / analysis of the issue (and actually deal with the long-lost love scenario) in my review.
(Which can be found at this link:

http://tinyurl.com/defenders-v4-n4-review

I hope it’s ok to post a link.
Just trying to spread the knowledge of these great characters around.

ThanX!

Peter

Comment on No One is Laughing: The Killing Joke Twenty Years On… by Courtney

Courtney — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:25:01 +0000

I picked up the Killing Joke last year when I started really getting into comicbooks. Long story short, I became so inspired by Oracle. I loved that even though she had lost the ability to dance and kick butt (literally), she was still able to do what she loved. She overcame her obsticles. She basically spat in the Joker’s face (even though he had no clue who she was) by becoming stronger than she had ever been. With the new 52, and how they have given her legs back, I was at first upset, thinking they had completely restarted the character. After reading all the issues so far, I realized that they have sent another message. Again, she has gotten past her troubles and continues doing what she loves.

Comment on Monocyte #3 Review by tom

tom — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:25:28 +0000

The flashback scene is a tie-in to his first book “Ars Memoria”, which is also an amazing piece, written in riddles with a strong philosophical backbone. Menton may just now be becoming popular, but he has published good work before Monocyte.

Comment on Review: Secret #1 by Potential Hot Comic - Secret #1 - Out 4/11 - Blowout Cards Forums

Potential Hot Comic - Secret #1 - Out 4/11 - Blowout Cards Forums — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:57:19 +0000

[...] and art are so good that they’ll remind you why you read comic books in the first place. Comic Buzz sez Hickman is surely onto another hit and with his head for design and Bodenheim’s fantastic art [...]

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Comment on Review: Secret #1 by Niall Doonan

Niall Doonan — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:45:32 +0000

Thanks Ryan, I’ll edit the post now :)