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Buzzscope Reviews: 7/7/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 11, 2005
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[NOTE: A light week last week led to only three reviews, and my 7th wedding anniversary and a trip to New Orleans means I probably won't get any done this week.]Bumperboy Loses His MarblesYou show me someone who wouldn't enjoy the adventures of Bumperboy, and I'll show you someone who needs a good punch in the face! Marvel Team-Up #10Between the over-arching Titannus storyline that started back in the first issue, and the over-extended setups that stretch each arc to trade length while adding little of importance to the story itself, this version of Marvel Team-Up comes off as a…

PSA: TRIAL DATE SET IN GORDON LEE CASE

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 11, 2005
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The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has learned that a date of September 12 has been set to begin the trial of the Gordon Lee case. The trial is scheduled to begin just four days following the hearing on the motions filed by CBLDF counsel. To date, the Fund has spent in excess of $30,000 defending this case and anticipates needing to spend at least that much to properly wage the trial.Since January the Fund has waged an aggressive defense of Lee, who faces two counts of the felony charge “Distribution of Material Depicting Nudity or Sexual Conduct” (OCGA §16-12-81),…

Spring Cleaning in July

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 8, 2005
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We celebrated Independence Day by giving our prison cell apartment a thorough scrubbing. "Thorough" as in near-blisters and aching joints when we were done. Except we weren't really done, because we still have our bedroom and closets to do tonight. That this includes a new bed, desk and rug - completing the Extreme Makeover - makes it all a bit more bearable.It's funny how you can go months without realizing you've simply been treading water, waiting for something to happen instead of making it happen. We hadn't really done much with the apartment since we'd started looking at houses, and…

OPEN CALL: Writers Wanted

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 8, 2005
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With most of my content going over to Buzzscope these days, Comic Book Commentary is looking like the red-headed stepchild since no one else has stepped up to fill the void. As a result, most of our traffic is now coming from Google searches hitting old content instead of regular readers returning via their bookmarks and RSS feeds.So, I think it's time to freshen things up by issuing an open call to potential contributors and adding some fresh blood into the mix. If you've been randomly writing about comics in your personal blog, or on whatever message boards you might…

Deja vu-hahhahhahaha!!!!

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 8, 2005
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An email I just received via my resume on Monster.com:Dear,I've recently obtained your resume from the Monster Board and I was very pleased when I read it. I believe that you possess many of the skills and qualities that are consistent with some of our most successful Financial Services Representatives here at MetLife.I am seeking to expand our Agency and I would like to share information with you regarding a career opportunity in the Financial Services industry that you may find quite interesting. We can offer...- A sales training program - one of the best in the industry today, with…

Try Something Different: 7/7/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 6, 2005
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Support Independent Comics!Independent comics (and manga) being released THURSDAY, 7/7/05, courtesy of ComicList. 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.Recommendations, sometimes blind, in BOLD. Which ones are YOU reading?ACTIVE IMAGES Hip Flask Ladronn Sketchbook #2 Elephantmen (AA), $10.00 Hip Flask Ladronn Sketchbook (AA), $10.00ADHOUSE BOOKS Bumperboy Loses His Marbles GN, $7.95A FINE LINE Permanent Party SC, $13.99ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC 10th Muse Odyssey GN, $9.99 10th Muse Vol 2 #3, $2.99 David Shepherds Song #1 (Of 3), $2.99 Deal With The Devil #3…

Buzzscope Reviews: 6/29/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 4, 2005
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Forgotten Realms: Dark Elf Trilogy - Homeland #1An amazing addition to the four-color fantasy genre that has little going for it these days beyond Conan and Mu. As a D&D fan, it's the next best thing to playing the game. PLUS, interview with writer Andrew Dabb. Blacklight #1What would you do if you had super-powers? Scott Wherle offers a pair of intriguing polar opposites as an answer - plus a new Latina heroine! - while delivering an accessible and entertaining story.Elk's Run #2A compelling combination of Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" and Stephen King's "The Body," with a healthy dose of…