Guy LeCharles Gonzalez

Comics Took A Back Seat This Week

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:January 22, 2006
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It was a rough weekend here at stately Gonzalez Manor, between a nasty virus laying the kids low and our respective exhaustion meters hitting their red lines, coupled with my 9-to-5 making it impossible to stay on top of my four-color fixation most of the week. Days like this are what escapist entertainment were made for. If only I could stay awake long enough to escape! As a result, not much posting here, including my missing my first Vs. Card of the Week entry. :-(Anyway, in case you haven't gotten into the habit of checking Buzzscope every day yet (why…

CBC Quickees: TPB Bonanza; Morrison Spotlight

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:January 18, 2006
Post category:Pop Culture Reviews
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Let's just get to it, yes?Black HoleBy Charles Burns (Pantheon, 2005; $24.95)There are some comic books that I simply do not have the critical vocabulary to properly review, like a casual art fan who finds himself in The Prado standing speechless before Breughel's "The Triumph of Death" in all its full-size glory. I know it's an amazing piece of art, but anything I might say about it seems inadequate. I felt that way after first reading Blankets a year ago, almost to the day, and I feel that way now about Charles Burns' freaky Black Hole. It's a stunning piece…

On The Shelves: 1/18/06

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:January 17, 2006
Post category:Media Pop Culture
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Support GOOD Comics! Try something new EVERY month!My weekly look at select comic books being released Wednesday, 1/18/06. The full shipping is list available at ComicList.[NOTE: Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it. If not, find another one; or try Khepri.com or MidtownComics.com]AFTER HOURS 7 Days To Fame #2 (Of 3), $3.99One of several comics I owe a review of, the first issue was...interesting.AMAZE INK (SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS) Vaistron #3, $2.95Robot porn and so much more from the same sick bastard who…

COMMENT: Silver Bullet Comics is at it AGAIN!

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:January 14, 2006
Post category:Pop Culture
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UPDATED.I'm sure they consider this one more subtle than the last one they ran, with Power Girl's heaving breasts and a "What a pair!" tagline, which Ronée took them to task for and was quickly removed.Nice way to live down to a stereotype. Idiots!And what does that say about Matt Brady, who presumably approves these ads that run on his site? Spineless.The original's linked over on the Buzz Blog, so it'll be interesting to see if/when they edit it, like they did last time.EDIT: Just want to clarify that this is Silver Bullet Comics, the North Carolina retailer and one…

LINK: Batgirl Meme

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:January 14, 2006
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All the cool kids are doing it! The ones that can draw, at least. :-)A few of my favorites:By Dean TrippeBy Barbara BabsBy ???And Tania Del Rio's, which is too big to show here.There's a shitload more here, in what has to be considered one of the best memes ever! Most of the ones I've looked at went with Barbara Gordon, but if could draw, I would have gone with Cassandra Cain.EDIT: Last one!By Prince Amanda

INFO: PCS & NY Comic-Con

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:January 13, 2006
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Mark your calendars, people, because Buzzscope/PopCultureShock is taking the New York Comic-Con by storm! More info here.

I Must Be Getting Old

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:January 12, 2006
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...because I'm enjoying this can of Rheingold a little too much....Ok, it's the third can, but all three have really good! :-OPS: Keep those fingers crossed. I should be getting the good or disappointing news sometime next week.