Yessiree, that's Supergirl alright!
Homina homina homina!
Plus she'll be sporting around Smallville in this spiffy jacket/pants number...
...and then there's her business look for the weekdays. WIN!
So when a group of bloggers got together to blog about what they are reading in the comic book realm beyond the monthly 'big-two' superhero stuff, I decided I needed to jump in as I was already reading THIS:
Being a comic book and all around pop culture geek, I had known about Scott Pilgrim for years. But I never took any interest in the graphic novels. I looked at the simplistic, manga inspired pictures and bright covers and assumed there was nothing in between those covers of interest to me and my refined tastes.
Of course it wasn't until the movie came out and the previews enticed me that I started to change my tune. Then I saw the movie and absolutely fell in love with the world of Scott Pilgrim. It is a shame more people didn't see the movie, but I am going to go out on a limb and say it's going to do very well when it hits DVD/Blu-Ray on Nov. 9th, and it is certain to be a cult classic for years to come.
I loved the movie so much, in fact, that after seeing it I wanted more. Lucky for me my library had Scott Pilgrim Vols 1-5 (of 6) and after voraciously blowing through them (I have just finished Vol. 5,) I'll probably buy Vol. 6 and eventually buy them all; they're worth owning for sure.
Even if you've seen the movie there's tons more content in the graphic novels for you to digest, while at the same time it's an absolute blast seeing the original art and story and grasping the beauty and mastery of the comic-to-film translation.Interested in reading more? Good! Check out the lesser-known titles reviewed in these other blogs and "Read These, Too!":
I wonder if the Joker knows that his gal pal is on the prowl?
From Segar to Fleischer to Altman, it's all in there. Unbelievably concise and compact, yet so damned clever and funny too. I want to be Evan Shaner when I grow up.
This android body Krang is one of my favorite surprise finds from all eras of TMNT toys.
Krang (or at least his alien race) has been part of TMNT in some form or another from almost the beginning. This chunky fat-guy android bodied look is very specific to his original cartoon appearance, and is almost too corny to have been worth emulating since. So having this funky cool action figure is important for even a casual collector like myself.
...but I feel pretty lucky to have found him with a functioning door and actual Krang alien still inside! This is the type of thing that doesn't survive well over time on a loose played with figure, as kids tend to lose these types of little pieces.
Had I known back in 1994 that they made this figure I would have definitely tracked him down. I love funky alien robot-wearing brain monsters. Who doesn't?
"SHREDDER!"
Even cooler in my mini-car-nostalgic mind is this upcoming scout class Windcharger! Not only is he a great modern Windcharger, but he transforms into a Mustang!
Oh yeah baby, I can't wait for these to hit stores!
From EW.Com:I know what you’re thinking: But Lois’ mom, Ella, is dead! Follow along now…
In episode 8, titled “Abandoned,” Lois discovers old videotapes of her mother. I think you can figure the rest out for yourself. Am I right?
As you know, Hatcher spent four years playing Superman’s soul mate on ABC’s The New Adventures of Lois and Clark. The fact that the Desperate Housewives star was game to do this speaks volumes about her appreciation for that role (and the role it played in her future career). I’m sure they’re also paying her well, too."
Let's start with some art. I was going through some old art files recently and came across this "Gotham Junior High" version of Joker and Harley Quinn I did many years ago.
...but this image just screams Harley Quinn! Dontchya think?
If my Chucks didn't already have flames on them I'd so be getting a set of these lightning bolt add-ons!
Finding this guy today is also pretty good timing, considering the season premiere episode of The Brave and the Bold that aired last night, and B'Wana's big role in it.
I absolutely love this guy and all the schlocky corny comic-bookyness that he represents. When I saw him on the shelf I literally grinned from ear to ear.
To have him in Brave and the Bold action figure style is just too cool for words.
On September 24th 2010, the tenth and final season of Smallville begins! Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod I am SO excited!
I've never seen these folks in person, but from the tons of images of them on their website and elsewhere online I can tell that their costumes are spot on; especially Harley's!
And obviously they know how to play to their characters' strengths!
The fun thing (I imagine) about playing Harley is that she has so much personality and character that transcends her costume/standard visual look. I mean, it'd be tough to pull off a cosplay Catwoman in a bathing suit, or a cosplay Huntress in a bikini, (although I am sure someone somewhere has tried,) but this "Harley Quinn at the beach" number is absolutely perfect, tasteful and still 100% in character. I can just see the beach-blanket-death-trap set for Batman and Robin now: "Hey Batman, what do you call a bucket-full of your little birdy friend? Chum! HA!"
A Japanese import, this Catwoman is more uber-engineered mini sculpture than toy and comes with a ton of articulation (30 points...)
...two different heads (one goggled and one goggle-less...)
..two set of boots (one pair normal, one pair with toe blades...)
...a whopping EIGHT set of hands in various poses...
...and of course her signature whip.
I admit I haven't watched Batman Returns in years. Not the best Batman movie - not the worst by miles either, but not in my top three. I don't even have it on DVD - I only own the VHS cassette. I do sometimes consider picking it up on DVD though, I know it can be had for like $9 or something, I just haven't done so yet.
Not a bad Batman toy all things considered - and a good blue/grey Sprang inspired fifties-ish Batman to add to any collection. This Batman toy comes with some cardboard batarangs that he can toss with the flip of a lever on his back. there are also indentations on Batman's back so he can 'store" the extra batarangs. A fun concept, I'm sure the kids dig it.
In the meantime, I now have a sweet new Batman to add to my desk at work. Cool beans.
Raymond Scott was born on this day in 1908.
