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I would follow that! -Terry

I've said it before, but I'm not keen on the Pukeko pictures style of animation; Jane and the Dragon and the Wotwots are two of their productions. They did just come out with Thunderbirds Are Go! that premiered in April; Where the puppet/marionette style of characters seems appropriate. Though, speaking as a fan, I'm uneasy about their ability to do Rat Queens justice. -Terry

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I find it ironic that it's hip to not be hip to things now. Even though, due to your myopic view, you have no clue what is going on elsewhere in the marvel movie universe. By not being hip to that information, you're now being hip. So being hip is no longer hip.

I just got this in the mail today. This isn't a model, and I didn't make it but it's a copy of a resin model version of another piece I have. One of my favorite comic book heroes (not really super, more pulp), is Dave Steven's Rocketeer. And I'd really wanted a hand made version of the helm. (I know it's supposed to be brass in the comic and movie versions) This is made of mild steel, and he had the great forethought of making the fin hollow. I still need to add the smoked lenses and a liner. No plans to wear it, but I want it to look plausible to be worn. (It does fit my head with room for a liner). The pics aren't very kind as it's so shiny, hand oil smears are distracting. But it's SO VERY AWESOME! The maker wasn't really too happy with some of the wonkiness of it. But I think he was being really picky and I think it totally adds to the charm. I wouldn't have liked it nearly as much if the welds were laser perfect or the fin as sharp as a knife. It's so completely wicked!! Like Peevy made it himself! I couldn't have asked for a better crowning display piece for my Dave Stevens comic book collection. I also have a nearly perfect resin copy of the movie version, but I think the steel crafted one is perfection. -Terry

I'd also like to buy a set of the A covers for less than Ebay price....Why? So I can turn around and sell them on Ebay for ebay prices. I was happy to get most of mine before the prices started sky rocketing. But Ebay pricing sort of IS the pricing now, as nowhere else has the early back issues (except 1A). You can still occasionally find 1A for under $15 as there appears to be a bit of over abundance of #1. But the rest of the A covers up to 6, you'll have to be lucky to find at that price. I started collecting a second set (1st set as readers), and gave up on getting #2A at an affordable price (less than $15). This series deserves its popularity. Once again, this is a great series. But the speculation market has only inflated the early issues painfully. And since I'm on the subject; honestly, I don't really have a lot of hopes for the cartoon version. Pukeko (the company producing the computer animation) has a style that is alien compared to the comic books. I really hope I'm wrong. -Terry

There are no variant covers for 9 or 10? I'm still missing the Fiona Staples variant and unwilling to spend $80 on a modern back issue. So I'm trying to not let any others pass me by. Now that Vol 2 is available, I'm going to need to pick that up too (so I can loan it out to people who like to tear up my floppies). -Terry

Also, best line IMO from last night: Dr. Chakrabati:....these things you can talk at length with me. But I can't give you the girlfriend experience. Liv: I don't think that phrase means what you think it means.

Yes. because I totally said that TWD (which has characters that appear in the comic and does loosely follow the same story line) would be a million dollar comic book if they were even more regimental about sticking to the comic. That's totally what I said. Way to give us a lovely example of arguing a false premise based on reductio ad absurdum. I'm giving you an A+ on your trolling exam. -T

Please tell me that you're developing this into a RPG,(ostensibly where bonuses are applied for making rude comments, clever quips and obscene gestures.) -T

I don't. Again, I understand the purpose of why they would give him some body armor in his costume. You guys are making it sound like it's lost on me. It isn't. I was one of the 1st guys that argued on here years ago that changes of costume were OK for the movies because comic strip costumes weren't practical. I just find it contradictory to use one costume in the starting credits and another in the show. To me that's no different than a comic cover with a scene that never happens in the story. I've always hated that sort of thing because it's misleading and not authentic. I think they could have done something with compression fabrics like Under Armour that would have given the correct look. But you need someone with insane definition. Look at Ray Lewis or other foot ball players wearing under-armor and you would get what I mean. The silhouette is fully "Super hero" Superheroes don't need to wear unitards or onesies. I think Daredevil would look fine if he had a 2 piece outfit with gloves and boots. IF they wanted to introduce "Tech" into Daredevil's costume, they could have implied that the new fabric incorporates Zoom Bang polymer technology (which uses "shear thickening") into the weave of a fabric and also resists cutting like Kevlar presuming that such a material been developed (they may actually develop that in the future if the US military hasn't already.) We use Zoom Bang garments in SCA (society of creative anachronism) fights. Strikes with rattan that would otherwise break bone The polymer reacts to g-force/impact/stress by Shear thickening, which means it's soft until you strike it or force applied. Then it becomes rigid spreading the force of the impact over a greater surface area preventing breaks and reducing bruising. Actual viscoelastic polymers are contained in thick pads that contain the fluid, and would look even bulkier than the body armor. But presuming future technology by utilizing basis of fact (viscoelastic polymers exist and we use them in sports padding) and a judicious amount of suspension of disbelief, you could use it as deus ex mechina. At least, that's how I'd envision the costume working. -Terry

The problem with the comic book is that it has no relation to the TV show except a similarity in name...actually, the comic is I,Zombie (with a comma). The characters on TV are different even in name and profession from those in the comic book. And the episodes don't follow the comic story line. They would need to add a mummy, a were-terrier and a ghost into the cast to even share a common foundation. I actually like the TV show, but it's got nothing to do with the comic. -T

The Ben Affleck movie was PG-13. I don't think the TV series is rated. I'm actually a bit annoyed at all of the easter eggs that get sort of shoved in your face and then never alluded to again. Don't read this spoiler if you haven't watched all 13 eps.

Yeah...I wish they had brought it out sooner...I also don't like the black in it. I don't think Cox's physique at 5'10" could really pull-off spandex, so I don't mind the body armor style. But I wish it could have been all red with just some heavy shading for highlights. If you want the spoiler about when he loses the zorro mask:

I'm a pretty recent convert to Marvel's Agents of Shield. Mainly because of the posts on this board. I tried watching it as it aired and gave up halfway through episode 3, I think. I tried to like it but just couldn't and abandoned it then and there last season...But after seeing posts on here about how it improved, I went back and started streaming it online with the effort that I would try to complete the first season. What I anticipated as being a chore, was actually enjoyable. By the 4th or 5th episode, the characters personalities and (apparent) motives were being fleshed out, and little twists and cliff hangers started to be introduced. I'm still about 4 episodes from being current (And probably still not watching it on network, as Izombie is on the same time slot) but I've really been enjoying the show. That's all I wanted to say about that matter. -Terry

I really liked this last episode, without getting into details. But it definitely a complete departure from the comic book. Which is a bit disappointing in a way. They could have called this show "Zombie Doc" or really anything, not only are major players absent but of the ones that are there, the names are different. I bet that al of people that bought the Big Hero 6 comic were in a similar state of puzzlement when the Disney movie came out. At least in BH6, they did keep the names for the most part. -T

I wonder if the binge watching will crush Netflix's servers. This is very highly anticipated at my work by the 30-40 something guys and each is planning on binging on it. -Terry

I really hope that they can keep to the current release schedule of 1 per month. The loss of momentum in a title can really kill its following. I didn't keep up with it for other reasons, but now I'm scarfing up back issues with abandon. The reality is that you can have the best story and artwork in the world, but if you produce 1 comic every 4 months in a comic with slow pacing, no one's going to buy it. It's very sad that things turned south for Upchurch, as I think his artistic style was perfect for this genre. But I'm optimistic about Sejic. Issue #1 was one of the best (definitely in the top 5) comics I've read in the past 2 years. -Terry

Why not just get 4mil mylars? It doesn't degrade. It's stiff enough to not need a backboard (if handled gingerly) and they are only about 3 times as expensive as normal poly bags w/boards. I think they are also safer. I've dropped a comic in a bag+board on its corner and it crumpled the edge of the cardboard AND the comic about a cm. And I've dropped a comic the other day with a 4mil mylar also on the corner and it saved the comic because they are rigid and oversized. And the comic tends to stay centered away from the sides. -Terry

The characters on the TV show aren't directly from within the comic book. In the comic, the protagonist is Gwendolyn "Gwen" Dylan (not Liv Moore); a student attending university turned grave-digger (not a doctor or medical examiner). And she is changed into a zombie by John Amon (not Blaine DeBeers) who is actually a thousand year old mummy. The comic is also, obviously, not a procedural type TV show in plot. Oh, and John Amon's first appearance is Izombie #2. -Terry

Lead based pancake/foundation? It sucks the life out of your skin, and the stomach cramps and voices in your head are just more icing on your crazy cake. I have a strange feeling that this could become a new "look" for the youth, like Goth kids 20 years ago, who dyed their hair black, wore merlot lipstick, and a container of mascara.....and that was just the boys. When you go to the mall, keep an eye out for platinum blondes with super heavy mascara and abnormally pale skin. -Terry

Sad to say this is the only show on network TV that I'm looking forward to seeing. My brain is being entertained by a show about someone eating brains. How ironic. -Terry

I liked it. It was sort of Nancy Drew meets CSI meets Pushing Daisies. Much lower on the suspense drama scale than crime/courtroom drama but just as formulaic. Then ramp up the tongue In cheek. I think it's an A+ design. The lead is cute even as a zombie. The eyes are hypnotic. It would probably benefit from being on even earlier, as I think it might tap into a more key demographic teen/middle school fan base. My girlfriend wouldn't watch it. It's too "silly and pointless". On the other hand, Silly and pointless is the appropriate way to describe all of my favorite shows and hobbies. I'll be tuning in, but I'll be surprised if it lasts the whole season. Here's an article from Io9 about why it's so good that it makes other shows bad. http://io9.com/izombie-is-so-good-it-makes-us-mad-at-other-tv-shows-1692233759 -T

I'm finding it hard to believe that so many have been available for what was reported to be a 1:50 variant. I got a hold of more than I'd anticipated. Comichron lists the sales for Hellboy & the BPRD #1 in December of 22,212. Which even if you double that #, means that there should only have been 888 copies of the sketch variant. I know Hellboy is no longer as popular a character as in years past, but I had more trouble getting a hold of copies of Hellboy in Hell #1 variants when it was released. -T