COMMENT: Organizing Comics
Judging by the presence of all seven issues of Jonah Hex spread throughout, among others, it had been at least seven months since I’d filed away any comics, and the stack (as seen here) was growing out control, threatening to topple over onto our bed at any moment. The stack at the back on the
Vs. CARD OF THE WEEK: Black Adam <> Teth Adam (DCR-123)
Black Adam <> Teth Adam (DCR-123) I absolutely L-O-V-E the Infinite Crisis expansion for Vs. Seriously. The new teams are all cool, each with challenging mechanics and a variety of appealing cards spread throughout the curve. Also, while I’m not really the best judge of such things, I’d say the primary teams — JSA, Villains
PANEL: Moon Knight #2
Moon Knight #2Art by David Finch, Danny Miki and Frank D’ArmataWritten by Charlie HustonMay 2006, Marvel
COMMENT: A Lesson for Comics?
The current issue of Time magazine has an interesting article about the upcoming Nintendo Wii that makes a few good points that I think can also be applied to the comics industry. A Game For All AgesBy LEV GROSSMAN/KYOTO Video games are an unusual medium in that they carry a heavy stigma among nongamers. Not
PANEL: Firestorm #25
Firestorm #25Art by Jamal Igle, Keith Champagne and David BaronWritten by Stuart MooreMay 2006, DC
LINK: Hellboy Vs. Gotham Knights?
HELLBOY JOINS UPPER DECK’S “VS” GAMING SYSTEM CARLSBAD, Ca. — May 10, 2006 — The comic industry’s “Greatest Paranormal Investigator” makes his trading card game debut as Upper Deck Entertainment (UDE) — in association with Dark Horse Comics — today announces plans to add Hellboy to UDE’s Vs. System superhero portfolio. Based on Mike Mignola’s
COMMENT: Infinite Endings, Civil Beginnings
It’s been a little while since I couldn’t wait until I got home to read a specific comic book, just HAVING to read it on the train ride back to work from Midtown Comics. Today, I read two: Infinite Crisis #7 and Civil War #1. I actually started reading the former while waiting on the
Vs. CARD OF THE WEEK: Bart Allen <> The Flash (DCR-173)
Take two friends who love comics. Add a superhero-themed collectible card game. Sprinkle a dash of competitiveness, and a lump of testosterone. The result? Weekly matches that turn friends into nemeses. This is not your typical “card of the week” column. Every web site dedicated to CCGs has been there and done that. This column
PANEL: Daredevil #84
Daredevil #84Art by Michael Lark, Stefano Gaudiano and Frank D’ArmataWritten by Ed BrubakerApril 2006, Marvel
On the Shelves: 4/19/06
Support GOOD Comics! Try something new EVERY month. My weekly look at select comic books being released Wednesday, 4/19/06. 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,