Author Archives: rassilon

Is it just me or were there a helluva lotta imps in the SA?

I just picked up a copy of Showcase Present Martian Manhunter Volume 2 and was introduced to Zook, who, while not exactly an imp, played a similar role to imps that did appear in the SA around the same time. … See More

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Ty Templeton does a great article on the WORST ressurections

I read this and had to say at times I laughed out loud and the thing is he is bang on target as far as I am concerned. Check it out. http://tytempletonart.wordpress.com/ It is about a third to half way … See More

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Fantastic Four quote help

Hey there, I have a bit of a puzzle of a half remembered quotation, I am not 100% sure it is SA, might be, might not. Anyways here goes. I suddenly was remembering an FF scene with Sue and Ben, … See More

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Marvel wants stores Blackest Night ring tie-ins

Synopsis: Tear up and send in your copies of the DC comics you ordered to get a promotional ring and get a marvel comic! In an effort to provide assistance to comic retailers in 2010, Marvel is offering retailers an … See More

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CBG # 1657 How to eat your cake and have it, too

My Dear Mr. Smith, I just finished reading your article “How to eat your cake and have it, too” article in CBG # 1657 (I know it came out two months ago. Its a long story. Let’s just say I … See More

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The 2009 DC Archives survey is up

Here’s the link: http://www.comicsarchives.org/Survey/ArchivesSurvey2009.htm It is entirely possible that this has no impact but trying won’t hurt anything so I think it is worth giving a go. Related Posts:No Related Posts

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The “New” Justice League of America

So the basis of the new JLA are two of the three stand ins for the trinity. I like the characters but not really wowed by the idea of them being the new team. This is based on the SDCC … See More

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My take on IDW`s new Doctor Who monthly.

Doctor Who: Ongoing series Issue 1 Published monthly by IDW Writer: Tony Lee Artist: Al Davison I have to say I was greatly impressed with the first issue of this series as it had just the right list of ingredients … See More

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Sometimes your heroes can be such jerks

I was thinking of every once in a while, you will read a story and think, “Man, so and so was such a jerk” and I thought I would start a thread about it so we all could share. I … See More

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Death in Comics

I posted this on comicbloc. com as well as originally sending it to Beau Smith as I have found his column very thought provoking and insightful & it seems he has a genuine interest in the opinions of his readers … See More

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