It’s been quite a crazy two weeks. We’ve lost a true pioneer in comics, my episodes in dealing with teenage angst continue, I feel like the repo man when it comes to my clients and yet through all of this mayhem I have found a little bit of sanctuary. Hidden away on my DVR and [...]
It’s been years since I’ve been a regular at a comic shop. To be honest, I tried to remove myself completely from the industry because of my frustrations of how business was handled. But like every serious relationship there are ups and downs, and right now I’m on an up swing. Even though I may [...]
Super Bowl Sunday I was having dinner with a group of friends who could care less about how bad the game was and we were all discussing a serious topic so no phones or media around. By the time I got home I was going through the ritual of settling down for the night, first [...]
So, New York and most of the north east has been getting pounded with some pretty crappy weather. I’m sick as a dog as I write this and my current comic fix is Thor by J. Michael Straczynski, Olivier Copiel with Mark Morales and the amazing Laura Martin on colors. I had waited some time [...]
There are so many little things floating around and nothing really major going on, so this week I’ll throw in my 2¢ to some of the little things. This week marks the end of two things. First, and foremost a fond farewell to Wizard Magazine. Wizard was a driving force in keeping companies like Image [...]
All my young adult life I had wanted to see an X-Men movie. The closest thing I had to a live action X-Men was Misfits of Science which lasted for one season. There was also Manamal and Automan (which I loved even though it was a blatant rip from Tron and badly written) both lasted [...]
I’m sitting in anticipation for my new Iphone to get here. Pages are starting to pile up and the workflow is starting to bottleneck. People in the comic industry are getting promoted left and right (and congrats to all of them!). It feels like “Twenty Eleven” will be the shifting year for comics. DC Universe [...]
First off – Happy 2011! We’re living in the future now with laser rays flying cars and cyborg monkeys. 2011 is that number that which was the lowest possible for the “not so distant future”. Here we are, air is still breathable, water drinkable, but I still don’t have my computer interface wetware implants in [...]
When it rains, it pours. The Holidays are supposed to be a time of glee and relaxation. A time for giving. That all goes out the window in my humble abode. No sleep, toddlers with 103 fevers, blizzards, computer hacking and the ominous deadline all pepper my landscape. Through all of this holiday despair there [...]
Howdy all, Sorry we missed a week here. SOOOO much is going on, it’s hard to keep track of the days. Between getting my 13yr olds art portfolio ready for her audition to a specialized art high school here in NYC, finishing up and pitching in colors on a few books so they can meet [...]
Today the Earth trembles, splits and the seas swell…in Azeroth. December 7th marks the day the 3rd World of Warcraft expansion (Cataclysm) hits shelves. Servers went live at 12am PST and millions of nerds and geeks decided it was a good day to call in sick. Warcraft is an MMORPG (Massively multiplayer online role-playing game) [...]
Irvin Kershner, (April 29, 1923 – November 27, 2010) – Irvin Kershner directed the greatest science fiction movie EVER. Period. The Empire Strikes Back is still the reigning champion of all the Star Wars films and was the only one directed by George Lucas’ mentor Irvin Kershner. I remember going into Lowes Astro Plaza when I [...]
Ironman has become one of the coolest superheroes over the past few years, not just because of the movies. I think it began when American artist started bringing in Japanese design aesthetic to their work. Mostly influenced by anime, these artist started making things look way cool and in a round about way, was one [...]
Everywhere you look in pop culture these days you’ll find a Zombie. Personally, I’m a robot type of guy; but I have to admit, I’ve been keeping an eye on the Zombie media invasion. I kinda like it. On Halloween I watched the premier of the Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead on AMC. It was…GREAT! [...]
I love animation, I love anime and I love Love LOVE giant robots and monsters. I just don’t love giant robots or monsters that wouldn’t make great toys. It defeats the purpose. I’ve held this in my back pocket for way too long, kind of like the first condom I got in middle school in [...]
