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Insane in the Membrane

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:August 10, 2005
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This has turned into an insane week!PISSY WORK STUFFLate Monday afternoon I found out I had to put together three PowerPoint presentations for the first day of our summer sales meeting, aka tomorrow, thanks to our Publisher's unexpected and, for all intents and purposes, immediate move over to our Conferences division, leaving our senior sales guy caught out there having to take over at the last second. Among the many things on the two-day agenda is a presentation on a new magazine we're launching in October that primarily lives in the no-longer-Publisher's head. Because I've been working on the marketing…

Comic Book Stuff

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:August 2, 2005
Post category:Personal Reviews
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With CBC on hiatus for a bit while I come up with a plan for what to do with it, I'll be pimping my Buzzscope writing here for the time being.Weekly ReviewsCombat Zone: True Tales of GI's in Iraq, Vol. 1 TPWhatever side of the ideological fence you may be on, there is some great story-telling potential in the concept, True Tales of GIs in Iraq. Unfortunately, whatever Zinsmeister's talents may be as a journalist, they do not translate into compelling sequential art.Silent Dragon #1 (of 6)Andy Diggle offers up a veritable buffet of a story that demands you return…

Buzzscope Reviews: 7/20/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 25, 2005
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A week off for vacation and the to-read pile is ridiculously high! Oddly enough, for all the comics I bought this week, there weren't too many that inspired a review, positive or negative. Two I did like but didn't get a chance to review were Defenders #1 and Grounded #1. The former was as fun and silly as expected, while the latter was a pleasant surprise that caught me unawares. Check it out here.The Atheist #2A taut, black-and-white thriller with a tinge of horror...The Atheist is also the kind of comic book that rewards the discerning reader, one who demands…

Preview: Marvel’s October Solicitations

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:July 24, 2005
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Buzzscope has Marvel's October Solicitations up, and here's what I'm particularly looking forward to reading and/or snarking:House of M #8 (of 8)Marvel's big summer event that may or may not have huge repercussions for the entire Marvel Universe, depending on which interview you read, concludes. One thing's clear already, it's yet another story centering on Wolverine and, if this cover is more than the usual tease, maybe he finally gets to kill someone of consequence. Of course, Bendis' latest comments over on NEWSarama imply it might not even really be Magneto! Again...6. The Avengers were Earth's Mightiest Heroes, a status…

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…

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…

Pull List Review: June 2005

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:June 22, 2005
Post category:Media Personal Pop Culture Reviews
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Here's what I'm currently buying on a regular basis, and why. What about you?100 GirlsBecause it's a great story, and Adam Gallardo's an interesting guy.15 MinutesBecause it makes C-list superheroes interesting.Action PhilosophersBecause it's smart and funny and takes more than 5 minutes to read each issue.ArañaBecause I really wanted it to be good, and have been hoping it gets there. (Though, honestly, my hope is fading fast.)The AtheistBecause it has an intriguing plot and a brother as a lead character who isn't a stereotype. (Well, not a bad one, at least, because he's definitely a bit of the stereotypical Sam…