Super-Villain Team-Up was a title that Marvel Comics produced in the mid-seventies. Each issue found two dastardly characters joining forces to do battle with the forces of good in the Marvel Universe (well, they were just as likely to fight … Continue reading Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back
When I took my recent break, I decided there were a couple recurring features I’d let retire. As much as I’ve enjoyed the commentary it inspired, I figured it’s about time to be done with random Batman covers (always pilfered … Continue reading Someone lock me away because it’s a crime to fall in love
I’ve been slowly tracking through the scientific accomplishments of Dr. Reed Richards, but as this electronic space is revived, some philosophical balance is called for. Since science holds no political bias, we can celebrate the ingenuity of the rightful ruler … Continue reading Life’s an illusion, love is a dream, but I don’t know what it is
In preparation for my weekend silliness, I’ve spent all day pouring through vintage print ads online. Along the way, I discovered this: I gotta say, I’m with bashful Benjamin J. Grimm on this one. Continue reading Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor? Well I don’t think I can take anymore.
Sometimes this is how I fill the space. Continue reading And I will stroll the merry way and jump the hedges first
(Posted simultaneously to “Drilling Holes in the Wall.”). Continue reading Tiger, tiger, there are some things I dream about
Iron Fist has a special message. Just for you. Oh, that cryptic martial arts master. (Posted simultaneously to “Jelly-Town!”) Continue reading But I still believe and I will rise up with fists
Today was the first time I ever had a dental visit conclude with the doctor recommending that I double check my teeth before going out in public to be sure they weren’t coated with blood. She thought that might not … Continue reading And if I was on my knees you’d have a pretty good view of my skull
Now that the hype over the Watchmen movie starts to abate, the inevitable discussion as to which sequential art epic should next make the leap to the silver screen has begun. I initially intended to remove myself completely from this … Continue reading Black snake diamond role twist away across the floor
In response to yesterday’s post, a pal of mine noted that all this Watchmen talk should be accompanied by an equal amount of Alan Moore talk. I agree. And I’ll defer to the man’s own words: “All too often education actually acts as a form of aversion therapy, that what we’re really teaching our children is to associate learning with work and to associate work with drudgery so that the remainder of their lives they will possibly never go near a book because they associate books with learning, learning with work and work with drudgery. Whereas after a hard day’s … Continue reading Alan Moore knows the score
Coffee for Two 