Hulk #600 poll

I have been getting a lot of traffic recently due to people searching for Incredible Hulk #600 due out July 22. So, I was curious to know some of the opinions surrounding this controversial issue. Check out my poll to the right and vote. I'll post the results. I'm curious as to how people feel about this book, so I'll probably do a few poll questions until the issue comes out, so keep watching this space and vote!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Just when you thought The Clone Saga was a distant memory...Marvel says: Send in the Clones!
Todd Nauck on art. Tons of unnecessary ret-conning, dead ahead!

I feel for you, Spidey fans, I really do.

There is a god! Ares mini-series news

I recently read the new Thor one-shot The Trial of Thor, and while I found the story fairly straightforward and generally uninteresting, the issue was saved by the magnificent artwork by one Cary Nord. It is just too bad the plot and some of the characterizations are just not that good, beacuse I can't say enough how beautiful that book is. The action sequences are exceptionally brutal, as a Thor comic is wont to be.

So, imagine my delight when I see that a new Ares mini-series is in the works, with art by Cary Nord, and written by Kieron Gillen! If you have been to this blog in the past few weeks, you may have noticed that I was supremely impressed with Gillen's work on Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #1, so I think this project is in very capable hands.

Newsarama has an interview with Gillen, as well as some preview art. This looks amazing. It will be done as a tie in to Dark Reign, and I cannot wait for this series.



In other news, co-worker of mine Eric Maruscak was at Wizard World East this year and made an awesome chalk rendering of the cover for the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man #600. Courtesy of Kibbles n' Bitch.
Check out more of his work at Pepperink.com.

Booster Gold Fan Club

I'm not saying I want this on the back of a bomber jacket or anything...
...ok, maybe I am saying that.

From the DC Universe blog.

Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #1 - Bringing The Awesome!

Obviously, the gauntlet has been thrown down. Now, I may be a little biased in my opinion of Beta Ray Bill, Marvel's horse-faced Scion of the Korbanites. The Thunder-god powered, Odin-enchanted-hammer wielding alien is one of my favorites. (See the title of this very blog) But what Kieron Gillen has done with Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #1 is challenge the very art form of comics itself in the realm of balls out awesome. This is what a comic should be: pure entertainment on a ridiculous level. Stopping tidal waves with brute force? Done. Bisection by the use of two black holes? Happens. (Well, almost happens.) Our title hero pounding the snot out of a Herald of Galactus like it ain't no thing? Of course, just a normal day at the office.
The story itself is a pretty good idea, though I'm sure the concept has been covered before. Galactus is a force of nature, not an evil entity. But Beta Ray Bill disagrees, and so do all the Korbanites that were allegedly killed in the Stormbreaker: The Saga of Beta Ray Bill mini. So Bill sets off to get some revenge and put an end to Galactus' planet eating ways once and for all. Despite warnings from Thor that going after Galactus is a bad idea, Bill will not be swayed, and sets off with Scuttlebutt. After doing Agent Brand of S.W.O.R.D. a favor and taking out Voidian, Bill apparently takes all his planet destroying equipment, and instead of destroying it, uses it to his own ends.

The art in this book by Kano is pretty good, and though his style is not my favorite, it is servicable. One of my favorite panels is the full page arrival of Galactus which shockingly puts his sheer size into perspective.

This story arc is moving Bill along a path that may take him into uncharted territory: mainly, will his need for revenge push him over the edge, and if it does, who could stop him? I am very interested in seeing where this story goes, and so far it looks like we are in for a heck of a ride.

Bonus: Mjolnir Update!
Mjolnir is still in a state of disrepair, and Thor mentions he is not 100%. Though apparently he is still able to switch places with Dr. Don Blake. I haven't been keeping up with Thor on a monthly basis, so I'm guessing this has been covered in that book already.

Pulp Cover Sunday

Just because I feel like it, here are some cool classic Pulp Magazine/Novel covers I came across.

Movies update: Outlander and Jonah Hex

Watched Outlander this evening. Very entertaining movie. I mean, what more can you ask for: Vikings, Alien Dragons, Space ships, Conanesque swords...yeah. Add in some Jim Caviezel, Ron Perlman, John Hurt, AND a dash of James Preston Rogers, and you have yourself a great little flick. Do yourself a favor and Netflix it or go buy it. Vikings vs alien dragons, 'nuff said!

In other news, pictures of Josh Brolin in costume have surfaced for the upcoming Jonah Hex movie. Looks fantastic.
Click on the photo for more pics of Brolin in costume.

I'm Back!

Just got back from a trip out to Portland, Oregon. Check back later this week for more updates! New comics tomorrow!