The Secret of the Wednesday’s Haul

Wherein the author reviews a few comics, occasionally puts out a podcast and now and again muses on other stuff

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Random Quote– the evolution of comic book movies

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Roger Ebert on The Dark Knight:
Something fundamental seems to be happening in the upper realms of the comic-book movie. “Spider-Man II” (2004) may have defined the high point of the traditional film based on comic-book heroes. A movie like the new “Hellboy II” allows its director free rein for his fantastical visions. But now “Iron [...]

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Gods and Monsters– a review of Justice Society of America #17

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments

At a time when Grant Morrison is ushering in the Fifth World Gods, Geoff Johns steps back to explore what a god of the Third World was like. A new god (not a “New God”) walks the earth.  Gog, a remnant of the Third World which preceded Darksied and Orion, has awakened and is [...]

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links for 2008-07-16

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Image and Dynamite Finally Raise American Flagg!
I didn’t order this book but I think I still want it. But do I really need to buy AF for a 3rd time?
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