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Jenny Finn- I'm so lost on this. I guess it supposed to be some sort of Lovecraftian story, but the art is horrible and the writting is weak and very unclear. I will still get the next and last issue of this, but only becasue it is already preordered and prepaid for. The biggest problem i have with this title is that the writing and the dialog are so unclear, coupled with the wierd art, I had a lot of troble following the story. I really expected more from a Mignola title. Oh well, maybe the next one will be better.

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Small Gods #8- Ok I'm done buying the monthlies on this. I like the ideas, and the art, I just think it will read better as a TPB. Also, and I could be mistaken, I don't think the main character used his "powers" at all in this issue. I didn't really mind it, I just thought it was strange. Now the way the artist draws the "emp" powers....I might have missed it. And it seems that every good looking girl wants to jump the main character. But again no more monthlies of this only trades. And the person that does the grey tones in this is simply amazing.

Supreme Power #16- This issue was weird, they are trying to set up a new story arc, and that's good. But the type of story "make everyone dislike you so you can come back and work for the military and like it" has been done before. I have to just hope that they will be putting a spin on this in the later issues. I say hope because this has been one of my favorite titles in a long time. So I will stick around for a couple of more issues.

Strange #5- I hear a lot of people don't like this book. I love it, one of my "first reads". This issue is great because its sets up Strange to take over for the Ancient one. My only problem is I guess I forgot to pre order the last issue, so I'm going to have to go to the shop to get it. But this is an excellent series. I have been interested in someone doing a great Dr.Strange story ever since I read 1602, and this fits the bill. So for all of you who read this go out and buy it.

Comics

Ok just got done reading a few of my comics so I thought I would review them for the 0 people that actually read this.

Bill The Kid's Old Tyme oddities #1- I liked this. It's good ole Eric Powell from "The Goon" writing it, so its funny and fast paced. I liked Kyle Holtz art on "The Hood", and this is pretty much the same style. Powell colors this and you can tell because it looks a lot like the colors used for "The Goon". All in all it was a good just plain fun comic a la "The Goon".

The atheist #1- Phil Hester is on the writing chores on this, and I liked "Coffin" so I figured I give this a shot. I liked it, I think it will be a good ongoing series if it makes it that far. I was surprised that this was in black and white, and I think the art would have stood out more had it been in color. Speaking of the art it was a little shaky, it wasn't bad but it could have been much better. Especially for a book that was just people talking. No big monsters, no big car chases. But over all I like the story so I will continue to buy it. But I fear that this is going to be canceled sooner rather than later.

Ultimate Fantastic 4 #17, #18- What can I say, I'm a big fan of Warren Ellis and I have never followed the Fantastic Four so for me this was great. In fact I loved his whole run on this. And Kuberts art is great, the coloring was also fantastic.....pun intended. I will give Miler's run on this a chance....but I really liked this arc with Ellis.

Iron Man #3- Again another Ellis title. I like it but the writing for some reason I cant put my finger on it, doesn't sound like Ellis' normal stuff. Witch can be good, we will have to wait and see. The art is beautifully, but something again is wrong with it. It seems too static. Like photographs or something. I cant put my finger on what is wrong with it. Don't get me wrong its almost as if you are watching a movie as far as lifelike goes. But overall the title is good so far, but this issue is really were the story picks up so hopefully Ellis has something good in store for us.

Thats all for now. I haven't decided on what to red next. Probably the event horizon or the couple of Walking Dead Issues I have sittign around.

Dampyr vol 1

Just got done reading this and I have to say I like it. The dialog is a little shaky at times but I assume that is because this is a translation to French. But the characters are well rounded and the art is pretty good.

I'm not sure what came first this or Blade, but they are very similar as the both are about 1/2 vampires that kill vampires.

But all and all I will continue to get the series. And it helps that they have Ashly Woods covers.

Not sure what I want to start reading next. I have "100 greatest stories by Ray Bradbury", but its huge and I've read most of the stories before so maybe ill wait on that.

More later.

Punisher MAX TPB vol 1

Just finished reading this last night. It was very good. It had everything a good Punisher story should have, lots and lots of dead people and bullets.

Only thing I didn't like was the women bad guy, she was useless and was not critical to the plot. The dialog she was doing was horrible and useless. She just seemed to be taking up space.

But all in all it was good and I will start getting the other trades.

On a personal note. Allergies are killing me and I have a crap load of lawn work to do right now, should be fun.

Listening to some Gomez, I'm diggin it!

More soon.

Oh yea and check out my new "Ask Zak from Rage Against The Machine" down toward the bottom. Its kinda novel.

Last of Watchmen

Just finished this trade last night. It was very good, great story telling. Although I'm not sure its going to make a good movie. The end might be a bit too hokey for people. But I liked it. I can see why its considered to be one of the best comics work ever. And of course it's set up for a sequel and you aren't really sure how it all works out. But the story is incredible.

This is just funny

Havent posted anything here for a while but i just read this and it is damn funny. Check it out.

Lion Mutilates 42 Midgets in Cambodian Ring-Fight An African Lion much like this is responsible for the death of 28 Cambodian Midgets Spectators cheered as entire Cambodian Midget Fighting League squared off against African Lion Tickets had been sold-out three weeks before the much anticipated fight, which took place in the city of Kâmpóng Chhnãng. The fight was slated when an angry fan contested Yang Sihamoni, President of the CMFL, claiming that one lion could defeat his entire league of 42 fighters. Sihamoni takes great pride in the league he helped create, as was conveyed in his recent advertising campaign for the CMFL that stated his midgets will "... take on anything; man, beast, or machine."This campaign is believed to be what sparked the undisclosed fan to challenge the entire league to fight a lion; a challenge that Sihamoni readily accepted. An African Lion (Panthera Leo) was shipped to centrally located Kâmpóng Chhnãng especially for the event, which took place last Saturday, April 30, 2005 in the city’s coliseum.The Cambodian Government allowed the fight to take place, under the condition that they receive a 50% commission on each ticket sold, and that no cameras would be allowed in the arena.The fight was called in only 12 minutes, after which 28 fighters were declared dead, while the other 14 suffered severe injuries including broken bones and lost limbs, rendering them unable to fight back.Sihamoni was quoted before the fight stating that he felt since his fighters out-numbered the lion 42 to 1, that they “… could out-wit and out-muscle [it].”Unfortunately, he was wrong.http://www.people.virginia.edu/~bmg8c/4600399.htm

Been a while

Ok

So its been a while since I have posted, I’ve been busy. The wife goes out of town tonight and is going to be gone for 5 days. So my son and I will hang out for the week.

Monthly poker night was last night and I did ok. I think I probably broke even at the end of the night. Started to plan the annual all guys camping trip, so I’m going to post a few ideas that were discussed.

I will be doing all the meals. That will include.

Dinner:
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Lunch:
Friday
Saturday

Breakfast:
Friday
Saturday

Ok….josh is going to get the 2 kegs. That's right 2 kegs.

Everyone will need to bring

Float trip beer
Any snacks and or soda they would like.

People coming down on Friday need to bring ice for the keg.


All coolers and preferably beer will be taken to josh’s house on Tuesday night so it can be loaded up and taken down on Wednesday night, it will all be waiting for you.

That is all for now.