Relationships

Just heard something on a DVD commentary track (yeah, I listen to those) that struck a chord with me. The comment was made by Jay Baruchel, one of the stars and writers of the movie, Goon. He was talking about a scene starring the two romantic leads in the movie and stated that when people read the script they didn't understand what the two characters saw in one another. Like they were looking for some tangible reason they could pinpoint explaining why they got together. Jay's response to this was that the reason was "each other, you idiots! What else is there?"

That the way it works in real life. You see someone, some thing attracts you to them, and you're in. Doesn't have to be something they did that you admire, could just be the way they smile, or their laugh, just something about their being draws you in and makes you want to get to know them better.

Really - I didn't fall for my wife because of some demonstration of a personality trait I admire, I fell for her because of who she is. Just something about the way she moved, the way she talked, her attitude and demenor that I connected with, and was attracted to.

How do you write that into a script?

The reason this hit me is because I have receieved this comment before about my characters. And like Jay stated - just get them together, and you'll see. Put two actors in a scene and let them show you what they see in one another -- how the other person makes them feel.

It's not that a person saves a dog, or gives blood every month, or visits the sick that makes me fall for them -- it's the intangible essence of their being that makes me feel like I want to be with them; have to be with them because that's just how it is.

It's also largely physical, let's be honest. She's nice, she's attractive, there's something about her that I like. The end.

(A better comment regarding this movie would have been why is she attracted to his innocence? We see that's what wins her over, but don't really see what is driving that on her side. Maybe that's what they were really asking, and a fairer question. As always, digging down to the real question is always a pain, but necessary.)

Geek Brunch 134

New episode of Geek Brunch up. This week Micah and I discuss:

Ian Churchill’s “Marineman” series, James Stokoe’s “Orc Stain”, Walt Simonson’s Thor Omnibus, Jasper Fforde’s “The Last Dragonslayer” and his “Thursday Next” series as well as Robin Hobb’s Farseer trilogy of books.

In Movies and TV, we dicuss “Fast Five”, the “Social Network” and John Woo’s “Paycheck”. In the TV we cover get serious with “Game of Thrones” and “Dr Who”, and laugh a bit at “Parks and Rec.”

We also discuss out Script Frenzy experiences this year.

Hope you like!

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Geek Brunch 132

Geek Brunch 132. Featuring:

Comic Reviews:

Abattoir #1 review
Grimm Fairy Tales: Myths and Legends #1 and 2 review
Mystery Society #1 review
Silver Surfer #1 review
Crooked Little Vein review
Night Business #1, #2, #3 review

And in movies/tv reviews:

Last Night, Waterworld, Road Warrior, DaVinci’s Inquest, Trailer Park Boys, Threads, The Big Show a Giant’s World, Superman/Shazam, Spectre and Monsters.

Enjoy!!!

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Geek Brunch Episode 119

Geek Brunch 119 - That's What Makes it so Damn Sexy!

Haven't posted in a while. The latest Geek Brunch is out. We start by an indepth discussion of Lars Von Trier's Antichrist... pretenious BS or worth watching? Find out! Warning - we spoil everything. So see it first. It drags at the midpoint, but blows you away in the last act. If you get too bored jump to the hr mark. Then after you watch it, go back and watch the rest. Cuz you'll want to. And if you understand the ending, let us know.

We also cover Bitch Slap, an over the top tittlation flick. Was entertaining. I liked it more that I thought I would. And Survival of the Dead, which we were mixed on.

We also cover a bunch of new shows, and Micah reviews Catfish and the Social Network.

In comics we cover a bunch of stuff, like Crossed Family Values, Superf*ckers, Blacksad (oh, no wait, that was last episode), and uh, I don't remember, look at the show notes.

It was a fun episode to record, so check it out!

Geek Brunch

If you like comics, or TV, or movies, or food, don't forget to check out Geek Brunch Podcast. This weeks episode:

Why Batman porn is weird!
Why we have high hopes for the new Lapham Crossed series.
What's good in the new line of Disney Comics.
More Iron Man 2 talk - this time, we analyze all the plot holes!
All that and dirty rice!

Feb Previews

Just a quick note:

THE SPIRIT #1
Written by MARK SCHULTZ Art by MORITAT
Co-feature written by Dennis O’Neil Co-feature art by Bill Sienkiewicz

That's just made of win, win, win, and win.

Weird Twits

It's weird when a chain of unrelated tweets on Twitter seems to be related, for example:

Person 1: How to make sure your Thai food is as spicy as it's supposed to be. http://ow.ly/YJwf
Person 2: and...boom goes the dynamite.
Person 1: My head is pounding for some reason.
Person 3: Looks like we're goin' to Qboba tonight!
Person 2: Feast of fools
Person 4: I frown on restaurants that don't take reservations. It's an insult to the dining public.

And none of these were replies, or even related to one another. Hah! Funny (to me at least)

Update

Heh, been a while...

I'll try to update more often, but meanwhile, you can catch me on
www.geekbrunchpodcast.com

Woot!

Previews Comic picks June 2009

DMZ TP VOL 07 WAR POWERS – I’m behind on this, but it’s awesome
DOOM PATROL #1 - Woo! Love me some Doom Patrol!
LAST DAYS OF ANIMAL MAN #4 (OF 6) – Woo! Love me some Animal Man!
REBELS #7 – Is awesome
WEDNESDAY COMICS #5-8 – Probably getting these
NEW MUTANTS #4 – Woo! Love me some New Mutants (what’s with all these revivals?)
BP COMICS REVIVAL PX 3 PAK #1 – Injury #3 and 2 #1’s. I love Injury, and look forward to checking out the #1’s. Sure, I’m being semi-forced to get them, but it’s understandable given Diamonds new rules. Plus I want them anyway.
CEREBUS ARCHIVE #3 – Love this kind of thing.
COMPLETE ESSEX COUNTY TP – Read the first trade and have been wanted to get the rest. Jeff Lemire is great.
DARKNESS PITT #1 KEOWN CVR A – Finally!
ELEPHANTMEN TP VOL 02 DAMAGED GOODS – Collection of the Marian Churchland issues. Might get it for the extras, even though I have the single issues.
IRREDEEMABLE TP VOL 01 – Loved #1.
KING CITY #1 – Pick of the month!!!! I loooooooooove King City! This reprints the TokyoPop v1, plus will continue into the unpublished v2 and 3.
LOCKE & KEY TP VOL 01 WELCOME TO LOVECRAFT – Been waiting for this. Shoulda just got the HC…
NANA TP VOL 18 – Woo!
NORTH 40 #2 (OF 6) – Aaron Williams of P.S. 238 fame (which I looooooooove)
OCEANVERSE #1 – Online comic collected. Looks awesome.
OISHINBO GN VOL 05 VEGETABLES – I’ve been wanting to check this out, and being a vegetarian, this one makes sense to get
TALES OF TMNT #61 – Tristan Jones issues of this series have been good, and Andrew Ponce art looks good as well.
TITANIUM RAIN DOUBLE-SIZED RELAUNCH #1 & #2 – I liked #1, and love the concept, so I’m interested in seeing this series continue. Awesome photo realistic art.
UMBRELLA ACADEMY TP VOL 02 DALLAS – Still need to read V1…. (ducks)
WET MOON GN VOL 05 – Ross Campbell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybes:
ALCHOLIC SC – Been wanted to check this out.
ARCHIE #600 – Archie gets married, or engaged.
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA OMNIBUS TP VOL 01 – Any good?
DAREDEVIL #500 – Backup Nocenti story!
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 – First Hickman issue.
GI JOE SPECIAL HELIX – New character.
JERSEY GODS TP VOL 01 ID LIVE & ID DIE FOR YOU – Not sure if this was any good, I liked #1
MYSTIC COMICS #1 70TH ANNIV SPECIAL – David Lapham!
OLD MAN WINTER & OTHER SORDID TALES GN – This looks really good.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS WARLORD TP VOL 01 – Will have to pick this up someday.

More on Podcasts

Back to Podcasts, if you're not into comics (gasp) but are into music, I'd recommend my favorite Rock podcast, the Rock Dungeon. Hosted by Heath and Michael, the show covers music news, music reviews, and indepth coverage of select bands and band histories. Earlier episodes were actually dedicated to specific bands (one per show), but more recently the guys have been covering more ground each episode. Take a look at the earlier shows to see if there's a band they cover that you are into - the shows are really good. I highly recommend the Dio episode.

What I like most about the show is the humour and personalities of the hosts. They are regular guys, one bringing the humour, one bringing the knowledge (not that the others are lacking in each area, rather, each brings specific talents to the table). So this comes highly recommended. If you like rock, or metal, give it a try.

The bands covered tend to range from harder to more hair band stuff. Typically they play a couple bands I like, and a couple I don't, but that's actually a pretty good ratio for me. Plus I've discovered some new bands (like Rainbow) I now love, so even if the hosts sucked, it would still be worth it. Actually, that's not true, I've heard some other podcasts that I've stopped listening to 5 minutes in because the hosts were awful, good music or no.

But the Rock Dungeon does not suck, quite the opposite. It is the real deal, give it a try!

May 09 Preview Comics Picks

3 STORY SECRET HISTORY OT GIANT MAN – New Matt Kindt (Super Spy) book, about a man who keeps growing, and how he tries to deal with it. Can’t wait!
DETECTIVE COMICS #855 – Getting this for the JH Williams are. Check it: http://ruckawriter.livejournal.com/67138.html
ENGINEER HC – Awesome art, and cheap to boot! This is another ASP book that skipped the issues and went straight to HC.
MIDDLEMAN DOOMSDAY ARMAGEDDON APOCALYPSE GN – Loved the show, of show, of which this is a continuation. DVD coming soon as well!
MOUSE GUARD HC VOL 02 WINTER 1152 – No doubt.
NOCTURNALS HC VOL 02 DARK FOREVER AND OTHER TALES – First HC was beautiful!
NOIR TP VOL 01 – Top notch creators, worth a look. Stray Bullets!!!!!!!!!!!
NORTH 40 #1 (OF 6) - Aaron Williams! (PS238!!)
PROOF TP VOL 03 THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO – I’m Loving this series.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS ECLIPSO TP – I like Eclipso, so I might as well get versed in his origin for cheap.
THE CONTINGENT #3 – Zack Kruse super power kids story, a bit slow so far, but I’m digging it.
UNKNOWN SOLDIER TP VOL 01 HAUNTED HOUSE – Heard good rap on this one.
WEDNESDAY COMICS – Not sure if I’ll just get a couple, or just go for it. Oversized (4x) pages. Should be awesome. Kyle Baker Hawkman!

And the maybes:
28 DAYS LATER #1 – Continuation of the movie
BIG KAHN – Neil Kleid book about a Rabbi who finds out he isn’t Jewish: http://www.nbmpub.com/comicslit/big_kahn/pre1.html
DREAMER TP VOL 01 CONSEQUENCE OF NATHAN HALE – Web comic I’m interested in, not sold on yet. http://thedreamercomic.com/?page_id=26
IMPOSTERS DAUGHTER TRUE MEMOIR HC – Story of a daughter who finds out he fathers tales of his life we all lies.
KILLING PICKMAN DOUBLE-SIZED #3 & #4 – Glad it’s back, but I’m waiting for the HC
MUPPET SHOW TP – (Still need to read this)
SURROGATES TP VOL 02 FLESH & BONE – Prequel
TMNT 25TH ANNIVERSARY BY KEVIN EASTMAN, TMNT COLLECTED BOOK TP VOL 01, TMNT FUTURE TENSE TP VOL 01 – Not sure what I’m going to do here. I have the original issues, and know nothing of the Archie Future Tense series. Too kiddie?
TROUBLE WITH KATIE ROGERS GN VOL 01 – I know nothing of this, but it looked interesting. APE’s shot at the manga crowd?

That’s the mains, there are a few other titles I’m getting regularly. Big month. Hard on budget. Wife no like.

Feb 2009 Previews Comic Picks

Here are my picks for Feb 2009; the comics I am planning on pre-ordering from the Preview catalog for comics shipping in April.

ACE-FACE MOD WITH METAL ARMS GN – I love Mike Dawson’s stuff, like his auto-bio Freddie and Me, so I have no doubt this will rock.
BAYOU TP VOL 01 – I’m not much for online comics, except for the ability to check things out before buying them in hard copy form, so that, predictably, is what I did with this one. I read the first chapter, and wow, it was good. I love the art.
CARS ROOKIE #2 (OF 4) – For my daughter
CEREBUS ARCHIVE #1 – Super excited for this one; Back history of Cerebus. Kind of like After Cerebus, but with more early art and archival content.
ELEPHANTMEN #18 – Resolicited, this is a must get – Marian Churchland art in this 3 parter. She even colored the whole thing herself with markers. Looks awesome.
HARKER #2 – I’m giving this one a shot; hopefully is doesn’t get cut by Diamond half way through…
HOTWIRE #3 (OF 5) – From the creator of Sharkman!
IGNITION CITY #1 (OF 5) – New Ellis story. I usually get the #1’s of these to check them out.
IRREDEEMABLE #1 – Super hero turns villain by Mark Waid, worth checking out.
LITERALS #1 – Dunno about this one, a 9 part Fables\Literals\Jack crossover – hopefully they’ll put them all in trade.
NANA TP VOL 16 – Still my favorite manga.
NIGHT SCHOOL GN VOL 01 – Yay! From the creator of Dramacon! About a school for “vampires, demons, and weirns, a special breed of witches”. Dramacon was awesome, so I can’t wait for this. It was originally serialized in Yen-Plus magazine, and got great reviews. I’ll get all of Svetlana Chmakova stuff, she’s one of the creators I’ll automatically collect everything she does.
OZ WONDERLAND CHRONICLES JACK & CAT TALES #1 – Re-offered. I’ve only read the special they did, but I loved it, so I’m picking up any of these series.
RESURRECTION TP VOL 01 – I read the first issue and enjoyed it. The story takes place in a world after the alien invaders leave and humanity has to clean up the pieces and rebuilt. Plus, it’s only 6 bucks!!!
SI AFTERMATH BETA RAY BILL GREEN OF EDEN #1 – Dude, Beta Ray Bill and Dan Brereton art? Hah! Just inject it into my eyes please.
SUPER HUMAN RESOURCES #3 (OF 4) – Continuing the series about an office of Super Heroes.
WARLORD #1 – Written, but not drawn by Mike Grell.
WOLVERINE WEAPON X #1 – Jason Aaron Wolverine. Sounds good to me.

Podcasts

Over the last 3 years, I've taken to listening to comic podcasts quite regularly. I have been listening to talk radio here in Chicago for many years, ever since moving here in '88 and first hearing Steve Dahl and Garry Meier, so making the jump to podcasts wasn't that far a leap.

The first comic podcast I started listening to regularly, and one I still listen to, is Comic Geek Speak. They are one of the bigger comic podcasts, and have what seems to be a sizable audience; large enough in fact to support an annual convention\gathering in PA. Being into independant comics, another I listen to one regularly is one specialized in that area - Indie Spinner Rack.

Earlier this year, I started listening to another show, which has rapidly become one of, if not my favorite podcast, Geek Brunch. It follows what I find to be a unique and interesting format... for *most* shows, the two hosts, Heath and Mike, have on a guest host. They each talk about the lastest things they have been reading, watching, and eating. So the conversation, in each area, is a combination of review, humor, and general discussion. Essentially, a discussion of all things geeky, or at least, all things geeky in the areas of comics, tv, movies, and food.

One of the things I like about the show is the attitudes of the hosts; both are into the fun of comics, and geeky things, and their love of the medium shines through in each episode.

Each show I've mentioned also has a great forum community at the Comic Forums. Typically, the guests on Geek Brunch come from their forum, which brings me to the main reason I'm writing this, I am happy to announce I recently made my podcast debut on episide 76 of the Geek Brunch podcast. So if you are interested in hearing me ramble about what I love, give it a shot. It was an interesting experience, and something I plan to do again. I only hope the listeners enjoy it as much as I... probably not, but that's ok too.

Read The Uniques #1 for FREE!

The Uniques is a great independent Superhero comic that I discovered last year. The creators just made the digital version of the first issue free! Go check it out, you might dig it.

September 2008 Previews comic picks

Kind of a slow month, but some good stufF:

2008 Comic Geek Speak Listener Anthology – I’m a big CGS fan (comicgeekspeak podcast), so I suppose these greatly.
DARKNESS TP VOL 01 ACCURSED – I enjoyed the couple of issues of this that I read, plus this is super cheap! Easy pick.
GOBLIN CHRONICLES TP VOL 01 – I enjoyed this fun little series about a goblin kid charged with saving the world, along with 3 other kids of various species. Nice art. 
GREATEST AMERICAN HERO #1 (OF 6) – Oh yeah.
HALO & SPROCKET TP VOL 02 NATURAL CREATURES – Loved the first trade, definitely check it out if you see it, read the first few pages and you’ll be hooked. This is about a robot and an angel living with a female human, and the different ways they view the world. Fun discussions between the 3.
HEADLOCKED TRYOUT #2 (OF 3) – Haven’t got #1 yet, but I’m sure I’ll enjoy this based on the original one-shot.
HULK #8 – Art Adams, woo!
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #27 SIGHTINGS – Milestone!
OZ WONDERLAND CHRONICLES JACK & CAT TALES #1 – I’m an Oz sucker, and loved the special, so I’m all in with this series.
SANDMAN DREAM HUNTERS #1 (OF 4) – I’m probably get the trade if this is any good, Sandman was my favorite series back when it was coming out.
SRG PRESENTS WOLVES OF ODIN ONE SHOT – Vikings vs. Werewolves, with awesome looking art.
FARSCAPE #1 – I was going to trade wait, but I love Farscape, so I’ll get it now.
GAUZE #1 – About a killer presuming a girl, this intrigues me enough to check it out.

King City V2

So with the shakeup at Tokyopop, it looks like King City v2 might not get printed by them. If that does not happen, someone else better bring it out. v1 was my favorite book of 2007, and I can't wait to hold v2 (which, acc to Brandon, will be even bigger that planned.) 

In the meantime, Brandon has put the first 12 pages online; yay!!!! But seriously, I need this thing in my hands! 

Actually, I also need to buy another copy of v1 since my copy is worn from over reading :)

And one down note

One down note to the Tokyopop hardcovers -- because of issues between Ross Campbell and Tokyopop, Ross' series Abandoned won't be going any further, which means no V2 or 3, and no nice big oversized hardcover full of Ross' great art and story.  :(

July 2008 Comic Previews Picks

Wow, this month is too amazing. I’m way over budget, but there isn’t much I can cut! 4 Hardcovers, ak!

ARCHER & ARMSTRONG FIRST IMPRESSIONS HC – This was my favorite Valiant series, I’ve been hoping this would be coming out soon. Gotta love BWS.
COMIC FOUNDRY MAGAZINE FALL 2008 
CROGANS VENGEANCE GN – Chris Schweizer is a regular on the Indie Spinner Rack forum, and this looks great. Chris has a real fun style. Preview
DARK IVORY #4 (OF 4) – I’m digging this one a lot.
DRAMACON ULTIMATE ED HC – Ah! Another must get Tokyopop HC! What are they trying to do to me? Dramacon is a must get, even though I have the trades. It’s about a young girl in artists alley at an Anime convention, selling her mini-comic. It really captures what it’s like being at a con. It starts at her 1st year (and her 1st con experience), and each volume is a consecutive year. Comics, insider jokes, and of course romance; hence the title. I’m a sucker for manga romance, so that and geek culture and there’s no getting me back. Can’t wait.
GLAMOURPUSS #3
GREATEST HITS #1 (OF 6) – This looks awesome.
LAGOON HC – Lilli Carre! I loves Tales of Woodsman Pete, so this is a no brainer.
PUNK ROCK & TRAILER PARKS GN – By Derf. I loved his Dahlmer book, and I love punk rock, so there you go.
RASL #3 – Love this too.
ROBERTS #2 (OF 2) – Worth a shot I guess.
SECRET SIX #1 
TEZUKAS BLACK JACK PX HC VOL 01 – Love me some Tezuka! Preview
TOKEN – JOELLE JONES!!!!!! Must get. Joelle’s art is all kinds of awesome. There’s a pre-grey toned preview on her blog
WASTELAND #20 – Another stand alone I think.
INDIE SPOTLIGHT THE MAXX AF – Heh. Ok, maybe I could cut this.
WOLVERINE FIRST CLASS #7 – Golden art? Ok!
OMEGA THE UNKNOWN PREM HC – Yay! Been hoping for a nice HC. Too bad it’s not oversized.
BONE HALLOWEEN MINI COMIC BUNDLE 2008 – I’m so excited to share the love this Halloween!
COWA! HALLOWEEN MINI COMIC BUNDLE 2008 – And one for the younger kiddies.

July Previews Picks

Some good stuff this month; 3 oversized Hardcovers!

AIR #1 - New Vertigo series, gonna check it out since Vertigo rarely disappoints.

BOYS CLUB #1 – Not sure how to describe this one, but it looked interesting, and got some good reviews. Teenage monsters Andy, Brett, Landwolf, and Pepe are always 'drinkin', stinkin', and never thinkin'.' These four best friends spend their day-to-day lives together playing Nintendo, eating pizza, and having the occasional psychedelic metamorphosis.

GOLLY #1 – Phil Hester book with Satan working at a sideshow. I picked this the first time is was solicited… hope it comes out this time!

I LUV HALLOWEEN ULTIMATE TWISTED ED – Oversized (for a manga) HC of this very strange Keith Giffen, Ben Roman series. Now in color, which should be good, judging from Ben’s color are on Cryptics. 

INVINCIBLE HC VOL 04 ULTIMATE COLL – Love these.

LOCAL HC – Was waiting for this collection. The HC is oversized, and has a bunch of extras, so I’ll get it in this format.

NANA TP VOL 12 – Yay!

ROBERTS #1 (OF 2) – Gonna try this one, since the preview in Previews looked good. The Boston Strangler and the Zodiac Killer are alive and well, living amongst the old and dying of The Shady Lane Retirement Center.

RUNAWAYS 3 #1 – Terry Moore and Humberto Ramos. Sold!

SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE SEASON 2 #1 – Terry Moore and t Craig Rousseau (The Perhapanauts). Sold!

TERRY MOORES ECHO TP VOL 01 SILVER RAIN – Terry Moore and Terry Moore. Sold! I can’t wait for this one!

VICTORIAN HORRORS OF OLD MAUCH CHUNK #1 – Seems interesting this one, about a PA town.

X-MEN ORIGINS JEAN GREY – Sean McKeever, and awesome looking art.

May Previews Pick

Brutal previews this month! With out a doubt the best in a long time. I’m going to be way above my limit on this one, there are just too many good things coming out. And the Top Shelf blog called this a very weak month! Hah!

AMERICAN FLAGG DEFINITIVE COLL HC 1 – Howard Chaykin’s seminal work finally re-released in HC. This has been on the horizon for years, and I glad it’s finally getting released.
AMERICAS BEST COMICS PRIMER TP – A cheap trade of I think 5 Americas Best Comics #1’s. Why not?
ATHENA VOLTAIRE TP VOL 02 FLIGHT O/T FALCON – The second Athena trade. Oft compared to Indiana Jones. I’ve only read a couple of issues, so I’m looking forward to reading the whole story.
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #1 – A Shazam comic for kids. Looks fun.
CONTRACT #1 (OF 3) – Sci-Fi story with an interesting premise.
HALO & SPROCKET TP VOL 02 NATURAL CREATURES – I loved the first H&S trade – it’s about a girl who lives with an angel and a robot. Very smart and very funny.
I KILL GIANTS #1 (OF 7) – A girl with a Norse hammer who claims she kills giants. Awesome looking art.
MINI MARVELS TP VOL 01 ROCK PAPER SCISSORS DIGEST – Always dug these, especially the Civil War ones, which I’m not sure if they are included in this.
NOCTURNALS CARNIVAL OF BEASTS (ONE SHOT) – Me loves me some Nocturnals, new HC this winter I think.
PERRY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP ALMANACK HC – One of the best web comics.
PILOT SEASON THE CORE #1 – Jonathan Hickman – sold!
RUNNERS BIG SNOW JOB #2 – New Runners series continues.
SPAWN NEO NOIR TP – I dunno, I read one of this storyline and liked it. Good hype as well.
TITANIUM RAIN #1 (OF 12) – Yay! New Kat and Josh series! I loved Utopiates and this one looks to be even better. Check out the art on their site.
TOO COOL TO BE FORGOTTEN HC - New Alex Robinson story about a guy who goes back in time to HS. Ultimate concept, I love it.
UNIVERSAL WAR ONE #1 (OF 6) – Another Marvel EU comic. Need to check it out.
ZOT TP VOL 01 COMP BLACK & WHITE STORIES 1987 TO 1991 – Ah, Zot. I have some of the trades, but this appears to be a nicer version.