Morning Article Link: Something For Critics To Be Wary Of

Turns out the Nostalgia Critic is really...a woman!

Turns out the Nostalgia Critic is really…a woman!

Last week an article made the rounds that appeared to be taking a improperly researched shot at the That Guy With The Glasses crowd and to a lesser extent those inspired by them. Cracked contributor Winston Roundtree takes a less mean route in examining, from an artist’s perspective but one attempting to be fair to art critics (depending on your view of “art” because I’m not getting into the “are video games art” debate), why some critics are actually doing themselves harm. It’s something for my fellow reviewers, whether in article or video form, to take a look at.

“Yesterday’s” Comic> Giant Batman Annual #1

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I felt compelled to make that joke for the really long-time readers. Plus I still love Green Arrow’s delivery in this comic.

Giant Batman Annual #1

Do these come off as tabloid covers to anyone else?

Giant Batman Annual #1

DC Comics (1961/1991)

INKER: Charles Paris (for every story)
COVER ART: Curt Swan & various
COVER COLOR/INTERIOR COLOR RECONSTRUCTION: Tom Ziuko
INTERNAL LINE ART RECONSTRUCTION: Digital Chameleon

Next week will be the last of these anthologies and considering the time it takes to review them I’m not sorry. At least I enjoy the reading.

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Jake & Leon #204: Other Heroines

Hawkgirl at least had animated success.

Hawkgirl at least had animated success.

Hey, I’m as interested in seeing a Wonder Woman movie as you are. But imagine a “Worlds’ Finest” movie with someone doesn’t have a bias against one of the girls (Levitz), or something with Manhunter. How about a Catwoman movie with the actual Catwoman? (When even having Halley Berry in a sexy outfit can’t save your movie, you really screwed up.) Heck, I referenced Power Girl’s sole non-comic appearance that I know of (or remember) and it was “evil Supergirl clone”. Kind of messed up.

  • The Clutter Reports: Here’s an oldie repost from BW, but only because what I wanted to do didn’t work out (wasted most of the week when doctor visiting and testing wasn’t involved…stupid kidney stones). It’s the Teen Titans anti-drug PSA, my first introduction to Starfire and Changeling. I kind of hope The Protector isn’t drawn into the mess that is the New 52.
  • Reviewers Unknown: I screwed something up. I posted my second Captain PSA strip as if it was my first…then posted it again as my second RU posting. So FINALLY RU sees the first Captain PSA strip, as our hero warns the kids about mind control. It’s a dangerous thing, you know.

Best Scene Of This Week’s Reviews

Scribblenauts Unmasked #4

 

Next page: numerous colored Lanterns.

Next page: numerous colored Lanterns.

I don’t think there will be a Best Scene next week. I only picked up two comics and one of them is a reprint, so there’s no competition. I kind of wish I knew this was coming. I would have saved the Astro Boy movie adaptation to clean up this week. I’ll still have that on Saturday but I’ll continue through my longbox for a double helping of “Yesterday’s” Comics this week.

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BW Promotes These Reviewers For Channel Awesome

Channel Awesome members, along with Republic o...

Channel Awesome members, along with Republic of Molossia president Kevin Baugh, in their special Kickassia. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I was going to use the logo but something isn’t working right. But some of you may be wondering why I’m trying to. Well, Channel Awesome, parent company of That Guy With The Glasses, has announced another talent search. I don’t know how many slots are open for TGWTG, and I’m a bit surprised since they recently reabsorbed Blistered Thumbs, but many of my fellow reviewers have been rushing to get an email to them in hopes of being picked up. Sure, being on Reviewers Unknown is cool, but TGWTG is like Broadway or Carnegie Hall, it’s the proof that you’ve made it as a reviewer. I’m considering putting something in just for the heck of it, but I have other things I need to do first. I have until the end of the month, I guess.

However, I would like to take the opportunity to point to a few of my colleagues (including a couple actual colleagues at RU) that I would really love to reach that pinnacle. Now, there are plenty of reviewers whose work I enjoy beyond the list below. However, I’m trying to look at what they look for–quality of output and being able to put a video out at least once every two weeks (barring incident or seasonal breaks). So based on those criteria (the ones I know about), here are my choices were I a recruiter for Channel Awesome.

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“Yesterday’s” Comic> Astro Boy movie adaptation #2

Astro Boy movie adaptation #2

“Parking tickets? I’m 10…weeks old!”

Astro Boy movie adaptation #2

IDW Publishing (August, 2009)

SCREENPLAY: Timothy Hyde Harris & David Bowers
ADAPTATION: Scott & David Tipton
ARTIST: E.J. Su
COLORIST: Tom Smith
LETTERER: Neil Uyetake
EDITOR: Tom Waltz

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Friday Night Fights: One Ultra Fight

I said that today I would show you a bit of an Ultraman fighting a whole army of monsters by himself. And by golly I’m going to deliver it. So let’s get right down to business.

Friday Night Fights clean logo

“Battling Jack” round 9

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Today’s Comic> Worlds’ Finest #22

Worlds' Finest #22

You get the feeling this is what Levitz wants to have happen?

Worlds’ Finest #22

DC Comics (June, 2014)

WRITER: Paul Levitz
PENCILERS: R.B. Silva & Yildiray Cincar
INKERS: Joe Weems, Wayne Faucher, & Cinar
BREAKDOWNS: Scott McDaniel
COLORIST: Jason Wright
COVER ART: Emanuela Lupacchino & Jason Wright
LETTERER: Travis Lanham
ASSISTANT EDITOR: Anthony Marques
EDITOR: Mike Cotton
GROUP EDITOR: Eddie Berganza
“HUNTRESS” CREATORS: Paul Levitz, Joe Staton, & Rob Layton
“POWER GIRL” CREATORS: Gerry Conway, Ric Estrada, & Wally Wood

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