If you don’t read my daily comic reviews, Gamera: Guardian Of The Universe is the first chapter of a darker, un-kid-friendly reboot of the 60s Gamera movies. Apparently even Japan was a victim of the 90s. Dark Horse had the license for this, oddly the same time they had Godzilla. Sadly, there was never a team-up/versus story. Gamera would have the advantage…a teenage girl.
At least I have the order right on this one.
“This is a TERRIBLE place for a picnic!”
Macross II: The Micron Conspiracy #5
FINAL ISSUE
Viz Comics (1995)
“Last Chance” WRITER: James D. Hudnall ARTIST: Schulhoff Tam COVER DESIGN: Viz Graphics LETTERER: Wayne Truman ASSISTANT EDITOR: Toshifumi Yoshida EDITOR: Annette Roman MANAGING EDITOR: Satoru Fujii
I should probably use the Whiz Comics cover all things considered but this is still one of my favorite Captain Marvel moments.
I’ve been, and still am, unsure when it comes to Convergence the DC Eventitis symptom that is going to let modern writers into the classic time periods, the ones they usually go out of their way to either avoid or lampoon for being too silly and not dark and angst-ridden enough for them. Extending this to Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family in light of Geoff Johns’ Curse of Shazam stories is something new to fear. At least until I saw these CBR interviews with writer Jeff Parker and artist Even Shaner. More Shaner’s because he appears to be a huge fan of the original Captain Marvel tales and that makes me happy.
Guess how I screwed up, kids! Last week’s comic was the final issue but because I messed up the order in my collection this was in the wrong spot. I fail at organization…which is sad considering my other site is all about organizing my crap.
What are you punching? The jets are behind you.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Ninja Rangers #4
Marvel (March, 1996)
“Loyalty” WRITER: Fabian Nicieza PENCILER: Bart Schmidt INKERS: Don Hudson, Sam DeLarosa, Steve Geiger, Pondscum, and Wayne Murray Wait, FIVE inkers for a comic this short? Really? COLORIST: Mike Worely LETTERER: Janice Chaing EDITOR: Mariano Nicieza EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Carl Potts
Ummm….this cover exists. I’ve got nothing.
VR Troopers #4
Marvel (March, 1996)
“Ghost Of A Chance” WRITER: Frank Strom PENCILER: Steve Ditko INKER: Jim Amash COLORIST: Jim Hoston LETTERER: Mike Higgins EDITOR: Mariano Nicieza EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Carl PottsAh, what the heck, let’s look at the intro, too. Time isn’t my friend this week and this should be easy.
If you missed it yesterday I went over my concerns about the upcoming online remake of Electra Woman And Dyna Girl, Sid & Marty Krofft’s low-budget parody of superhero shows like the Batman of the time. Now say what you will about the show it had some good ideas and the theme song is one that stays in my head rather nicely.
Now they’re just slapping images on at random.
Macross II: The Micron Conspiracy #4
Viz Comics (1995)
“Against The Wall” WRITER: James D. Hudnall ARTIST: Schulhoff Tam COVER DESIGN: Viz Graphics LETTERER: Wayne Truman ASSISTANT EDITOR: Toshifumi Yoshida MANAGING EDITOR: Satoru Fujii EDITOR: Annette Roman
manual mapping of a fictitious computer role playing game with no automap (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
A fan is someone who enjoys a certain performer, series, or other production. In theory, a fandom is a collection of fans who build a community of fellow fans and enjoy fascinating discussions about said production and maybe even connect it to real life. In actuality fandoms tend to be these small groups who like to feel superior to other groups when it comes to that production and are willing to cull their ranks rather than invite new people to enjoy the same things they do. Don’t believe me? Cracked contributor Tom Reimann looked at three fandoms–comics, gaming (RPG and video), and independent music–and show they’re just as elitist as any other social class. Especially if you have breasts that you’re not flashing for all the guys to see.
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