I didn’t read the DC Comics
1987 test logo. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
crossover event Bloodlines but some of you out there might have. If so, Gary over at Crisis On Earth Prime has done an annotated going-over of the event.
Cover of one of the books of the Robert L. May story by Maxton Publishers, Inc. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Every time I get sick it’s at the worst time. From minor issues like the dental problems this year delaying me to last year’s medical crisis ruining most of a year when I planned to make a big push, it’s always delays, delays, delays. This year’s Captain Yuletide is held up and I’m hoping to at least have it done by the end of the month, which will also be the end of the year, but we’ll have to see how that goes. I didn’t plan to alternate between Christmas comic and Christmas video but that seems to be the trend.
Last year I even wrote and recorded the review I planned to do, the Rankin Bass version of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, my favorite Christmas special. But by the time I was able to edit it felt kind of pointless and so I didn’t. Instead I saved it for this year…and even then I didn’t get it edited for Christmas eve! So here it is Christmas day. When I should have the comic. The question I wanted to explore going into this review was why the special was not only so special (no pun intended) to me but why it is the definitive version for many, most of us not having read the original book (which I would really love to do someday). So that’s how I’m looking at this Christmas classic. Enjoy and I hope your Christmas was a happy one, even if you didn’t celebrate the holiday.
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That’s not how facepalming works!
Superman Adventures #24
DC Comics (October, 1998)
“Power Corrupts, Super Power Corrupts Absolutely!”
WRITER: Mark Millar
PENCILER: Aluir Amancio
INKER: Terry Austin
COLORIST: Marie Severin
LETTERER: Lois Buhalis
ASSISTANT EDITOR: Frank Berrios
EDITOR: Mike McAvennie
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I like to find fights that aren’t the usual fists-and-lasers, and I have on tonight. I know I’ve been using the Phantom a lot but these comics tend to have the best fights of the week’s reviews, so we’re going there again.
This time the bad guys are child kidnappers looking to force kids into the army cult, based on real-life events, so this fight has a bit more to it. I hate the thought of people hurting and brainwashing children. However the Phantom wins this fight without throwing a single punch. Just being awesome…and having a few pygmies behind you doesn’t hurt, either.
“Roundhouse” round 10
Because I missed round 9.
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With The Phantom you’re still going to need more rope.
The Phantom #19
Moonstone (2007)
“Invisible Children” part 3
WRITER: Mike Bullock
ARTIST: Silvestre Szilagyi
COLORIST: Bob Pedroza
SELECTED COVER ART: Marat Mychaels, Adelso Corona, & Adam Street
LETTERER: Troy Peteri
EDITOR: Joe Gentile
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Daphne Blake (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Heather North, who portrayed Daphne Blake, the danger-prone (and later) heiress with a sharp mind, in numerous iterations of Scooby-Doo passed away at 71. North had numerous acting roles both animated and live-action, but it speaks to the power of animation that the role she’s best known for didn’t even look like her. Condolences to her family and loved ones, and thanks for keeping the beloved character going. Daphne showed that, although she might be clumsy at times she was also smart enough to solve any problem or had friends she could rely on when she needed help, all while still being a “girly-girl”. Anyone can be awesome!
Plus I’m a sucker for a cute redhead. I looked into North’s IMDB page (the link on her name) and outside of a guest-appearance in an episode of The Monkees this is the only character I would know her for.
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Home Free: “Do You Hear What I Hear” (A Cappella)
Snow Miser/Heat Miser (from Year Without A Santa Claus)
Straight No Chaser: “Auld Lang Syne”
Josh Groban: “Believe”
Merry Christmas!
