Obama Supports Mutant Rights

Goblin
Posted to Other on 19 May 2009 · Comments (1)
Other stuff like this: Obama, The Onion, X-Men

Video: Are You SUUUUUURE You Want Wolverine's Claws?

While that pesky thing called real life kicks my ass at the moment, enjoy some humor and violence inspired by our favorite Canadian, Wolverine.

(Sorry Alex Trebek, but it's true.)

Goblin
Posted to Videos on 7 May 2009 · Comments (1)
Other stuff like this: Videos, Wolverine

AGGROgator: An Unintended Moment Of Silence

Minor technical issue over the weekend. So let's pretend it's still the end of the week and you're ready for the wrap-up from your friendly gator ally. Let's see what he has for us this week.
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BAM! ... Let's end the week by starting at Cracked.com and one of their more highbrow lists (of course given it's Cracked, that bar isn't exactly all that high). They're counting down the Six Most Insane Moral Panics in American History. Good old comic books start off the list at #6 talking about Frederic Wertham and his book Seduction of the Innocent. Comes with a nifty image of Batman kissing Robin to complete your collection.
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BAM! ... Did you ever wonder what it would be like to read your hero's favorite blog? Would Spider-Man have a Twitter account? Would the White Queen be banned from Blogspot for posting inappropriate photographs? The Bulletproof Vest blog answers some of these questions by giving us a glimpse of the heroes on the internet.
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BAM! ... Chris's Invincible Super Blog points out one of the strangest cover blurbs I've seen to date. It's also one of the most honest ones I've ever seen too.
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BAM! ... Speaking of strange Wolverine appearances.
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BAM! ... For all of our Playstation 3 players out there, whip out your Sack Boys and show some superhero pride! (I can't believe that isn't dirty.)

Goblin
Posted to Comics, Other on 28 April 2009
Other stuff like this: AGGROgator, Frederic Wertham, Sack Boy, Seduction of the Innocent, Wolverine

And I Thought I Was Bad At Math

There is a reason my degree is in writing and not math - numbers confuse the hell out of me. Call me illogical or just plain dumb, but you throw numbers at me and my brain shuts down out of sheer terror. Give me sentence and I'll diagram the hell out of it, though. I don't feel as bad anymore since it seems Marvel is just as bad at math as I am.

April saw the release of Wolverine #71, one of the final chapters to the Mark Millar / Steve McNiven storyline Old Man Logan. Most people would assume that May would see Wolverine #72 on the shelves (or given the creators, no issue at all). But no, they're here to trick you! It would seem that May 13th will actually see the shipping of #73 and the following week (May 20th) will see the release of #72. Then May 27th will see the release of #74. Then we get back on schedule with June's #75.

Now here's the rub.

#72 is the penultimate issue of Old Man Logan before it ends in the Giant Size Old Man Logan one-shot. So maybe #73 is a spin-off of some sort that can be told at any point within the story, right? Not bloody likely. #73 is the first halves of two two-part stories by Jason Aaron / Adam Kubert and Daniel Way / Tommy Lee Edwards. So not only does Old Man Logan get interrupted, but the two stories surrounding it get chopped in half and separated by the first story's lead-in to its own conclusion. Then a week after that it's a moot point as the title changes to Dark Wolverine and Logan's son Daken takes over as the protagonist.

I understand the WolverineMarvel? Is the book's 73rd issue really expected to draw in the crowds to a point that you have to mangle the shipping schedule into borderline incoherence? I don't claim to be an expert on shipping operations or anything of the sort, but surely there must be a better way to achieve higher sales and/or prominence of the Wolverine book in regards to the film.

Goblin
Posted to Comics on 24 April 2009 · Comments (2)
Other stuff like this: Adam Kubert, Daniel Way, Jason Aaron, Mark Millar, Marvel, Steve McNiven, Tommy Lee Edwards, Wolverine

Friday Funny

This week's amusing missive comes from Li'l Formers.

Goblin
Posted to Comics, Other on 24 April 2009 · Comments (1)
Other stuff like this: Friday Funny, Li'l Formers, Superman

New Comic Tuesday: Gray Skies And Norse Drunks

Is this week biting it hard for anyone else or is it just me?

Maybe some new comics will cheer me up. Here are some random choices and there are a whole lot more after the jump.

Batman: Battle for the Cowl - Arkham #1
Okay, we all know that neither Two-Face nor the Riddler will be the new Batman, but when is an Arkham mini-series not fun?

Amazing Spider-Man #592
NYC has a new mayor and the march to the landmark 600th issue begins here as Mark Waid brings us "Spider-Man 24/7." Let's see how that stick in JJ's craw.

Skrull KIll Krew #1 (of 5)
There's a cow variant cover. I usually dislike variants. But it's a cow variant. How is this book not going to be golden? It's also written by Adam Felber who's a writer on Real Time with Bill Maher and has been fantastic on "Wait Wait - Don't Tell Me" the last two weeks.

Battlestar Galactica: Final Five #1
About frakkin' time.

Goblin
Posted to Comics, New Comic Tuesday on 21 April 2009
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Friday Funny

Found via StumbleUpon.

I love the random interwebs.

Goblin
Posted to Comics, Other on 17 April 2009
Other stuff like this: Friday Funny, Punisher. The Russian

Hey, All Of You Out There In Radio Land

Listen up, mighty PK readership!

Your friendly neighborhood Goblin needs some assistance that only you (yes - YOU!) can provide. I'm looking for some truly excellent comic book podcasts. As I troll through the listings of the iTunes library I am finding a lot of truly uninteresting people making podcasts on a regular basis. I want to ignore them and get some good ones!

This is where you come in. Do you have a favorite comic podcast you listen to every week (or whenever)? Do you make one yourself that you know isn't terrible and offensive to the auditory senses? Then you're just the person I'm looking for.

All you need to do is shoot an e-mail to me at Goblin@PinkKryptonite.com and fill me in on it. If it's an iTunes-based subscription all I need is the name. If it's an independent broadcast, throw a link in there while you're at it.

I know I can count on all of you.

Now shut up and be beautiful.

Goblin
Posted to Comics on 14 April 2009
Other stuff like this: Comics, Podcast

New Comic Tuesday: Chocolate Hangover

World of Warcraft #18
There be trouble a-brewin' as the truce between the Horde and the Alliance may not be as strong as they thought ... which is fine with me. Here's hoping the Horse slaughter those pansy Alliance buttheads. For the Horde!

X-Files #6 (of 6)
The latest movie bombed, so it's only natural that the comic book that launched with it fell that far below the radar as well. It's a shame too because comics is the perfect format for Mulder and Scully's adventures.

Lillim #2
A fantastic little book steeped in magic and the macabre that you should all check out.

Wolverine: Noir #1 (of 4)
Marvel continues the Noir books with Wolverine this month, bringing Logan to a more realistic world of dim lighting and alcohol. Wait - how is this different than the real Wolverine?

Incognito #3
Just buy it already. You know you want to.

Halo: Uprising #4 (of 4)
Wasn't this series supposed to be done before Halo 3 came out ... you know, two years ago? The book bridges the gap between the second and third games and here we are on the cusp of the fourth (not counting Halo Wars).

Hit the jump for the full skinny on this week's releases.

Goblin
Posted to Comics, New Comic Tuesday on 14 April 2009
Other stuff like this: New Comic Tuesday

Happy Zombie Jesus Day!

Regardless of your religion (or in cases such as I, lack thereof), enjoy today for the sales stores will invariably have, the plentiful chocolate abound an not feeling guilty at all about not seeing your extended family (or wallowing in agony if you weren't as lucky as I was).

Happy Zombie Jesus Day, everyone!

Goblin
Posted to Other on 12 April 2009
Other stuff like this: Zombie Jesus Day

AGGROgator: Raining, But Not So Much With The Singing

Rain. Blah.

Busy day. Blah.

Want to sleep. Blah.

AGGROgator. Yay!

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BAM! ... We're going to start this week's fun off with a very simple conceit. Here is a collection of just simply kickass comic book artwork. Doesn't get any simpler or better than that.
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BAM! ... Have you ever been this close to nabbing your archenemy and throwing him in prison (or maybe you're on the other side and were this close to throwing your archenemy into a volcano)? Well, next time you're low on crime fighting (or crime committing) supplies just head over to Brooklyn's Superhero Supply Store and stock up on the essentials. Just remember, if you're more of the villainous type, make sure you have a good disguise when purchasing.
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BAM! ... The Mindless Ones have up a nifty interview with artist Cameron Stewart. You should read it ... or you won't be my friend anymore.

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BAM! ... We can't go an entire column without a top ten list of some sort, right? I think they're why the internet was invented in the first place. This week, the 2 Comic Book Guys have a rundown of the best Wolverine fights to see print. Pop some claws and get ready for some serious throwdowns.
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BAM! ... If anyone was doubting the ability for Michel Gondry's Green Hornet film to look badass, for shame! Firs of all, it's Michel-freakin'-Gondry. That should be enough. If it isn't, take a look at this fan made film and be assured that the Hornet and his trusty sidekick Kato can still be pretty smooth.
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BAM! ... Ever wonder what some of the rarest comic books are? Some are obvious, like Action Comics #1, but some may surprise you. How about the fact that two of them are from within the last ten years? Check out Cover Browser to see the whole shebang.
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BAM! ... Finally for this week, I bring you savings and entertainment ... well, two-thirds entertainment, anyway. Amazon is offering a 31% discount on the pre-release for the X-Men trilogy on Blu-Ray. It's a strange percentage (it's odd, too *rimshot*), but it equates to about $25 off. Not bad if I do say so myself. Buy it from the link above (this link right here too!) and you'll help support PK in all its many important duties ... like providing you with fan made films of Golden Age strip characters. Yes, I am vital to this world.

Goblin
Posted to Comics, DVD, Other on 11 April 2009 · Comments (2)
Other stuff like this: Action Comics, AGGROgator, Blu-Ray, Cameron Stewart, Green Hornet, Michel Gondry, Mindless Ones, Wolverine, X-Men

Friday Funny

From My Extra Life.

Is he trying to copy Wolverine?

Goblin
Posted to Comics, Other on 10 April 2009
Other stuff like this: Batman, Friday Funny, My Extra Life, Wolverine