so if you want to view our wedding, you can do so at www.vivalasvegasweddings.com. you go to the webcam link then it’s under the september internet archives and it’s under my husband’s name: s. hanks… check it out! it’s a pretty wild wedding! talk to you all on saturday!
-mrs. allison hanks
Fantastic Four #384
Writers: Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan
Ink: Dan Bulanadi
Something often talked about in comics is the way they portray people in the drawings. Men are ridiculously buff. Women are ridiculously buff. Men are hunky. Women are sexy. It’s just the way it works. But while readers stare at these delicious bodies, they often miss out on the tiny details. I, however, am not so easily distracted. This is why when Sue Storm parades around with the Fantastic Four (or three for this issue — whatever) and instead of a black “four” being on her chest there is merely a cut-out of her shirt in the shape of a four, I start laughing. (more…)
Hellblazer #2: Feast of Friends
Writer: Jamie Delano
Penciler/Inker: John Ridgeway
Things are really picking up for this whole storyline, and just as I had hoped, things got darker. There is a strange satisfaction I get from seeing Constantine strap Lester into a chair and basically condemn him to death by brutal agony for the chance to save the city. After all, some people are heroic not for doing what should be done, but for doing what has to be done. Another montage of people eating food, books, and themselves, reminded readers how horrible these hunger pangs could be. I endured a similar situation this weekend, it was gut wrenching.
I had never worked in any sort of food-related job before, and so perhaps I was a bit of a greenhorn going in. This weekend I had a temporary job helping prepare a crapton of food for an event. Now me and food are pretty tight, and most days I eat a lot, a meal every twoish hours. Since I’ve been on that schedule for a while, not doing so makes me pretty damn irritable. Anyway I rush out the door Saturday morning with a bowl of cereal, which is also the first time I’ve ever eaten cereal while driving. It was an experience (and almost as cool as the time I drove all the way home only using my knees, but I digress). I was under the impression that I would be cooking for all of 2 to 3 hours. That was fine by me.
5 Hours of cooking copius amounts of pasta, chicken breasts, and side salads made me want to eat everything in sight. Of course I didn’t steal food, but the thought was always there. I held conversations with others via my stomach howling. My one saving grace was we were allowed to eat any of the food not needed at the end of the shift. Which in this case was 3 chicken breasts, and about 3 pounds of pasta. If I was Gary Lester, that was my shot of heroin. The high did last a bit longer though, and a slightly cheaper fix. I would have shot up on marshmallows and brussle sprouts if they had them.
Also after going to see Dark Knight again, did anyone else really really want Joker to blow up the ferries? Just me? Ok.
Well, Allison’s free from posting this weekend for pretty legitimate reasons: she’s getting married! Even more convenient for all of you folks is that it’s on the internet should you want to watch. I got this email from her yesterday:
the link to where you can view my wedding ceremony is at www.vivalasvegasweddings.com and should be posted at 2pm vegas time for a live stream, otherwise it’s archived on their site for 3 months. you’ll have to search for it on their website but i think you just need my name and the date (9-27-08).
Watch. Enjoy. Be “marry.”
Ultimate Spider-man TPB #13: Hobgoblin
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Art: Mark Bagley
Well, since Wil took on a trade, I figure I might as well too. Yes, yes, the original plan was to read a wonderful Virgin Comics comic (ha!), but I couldn’t resist.
Anyway, I picked up this trade because it was on sale, but I honestly haven’t read Ultimate Spider-man in any sort of order. Something I find funny about Spider-man trades is that I always have a knack for picking one up that starts with the whole radioactive spider story over the first few pages. NEVER do I get a good ol’ fashion in medias res.
Hellblazer Original Sins #1: Hunger
Creators: Jamie Delano, John Ridgeway, Alfredo Alcala
And so my trade of Original Sins finally came in the mail yesterday. Now I’m back for posting duties full time. I saw no point in posting about nothing…so I didn’t. Anywho, this being my first collection comic, I was suprised to see how nice and thick it was, first time I’ve been truly excited to see whats up. Although the introduction was too boring and political so I skimmed the first and last lines, the reas was just to my liking. (more…)
Sorry, y’all. We’ve been totally letting everyone down. As you comic readers probably know, there are time periods when it’s just impossible to get time to sit down and read. I just moved and am starting a new job. Wil is interviewing for jobs. Allison is getting married. Everything is insssaaannnee.
With that said, since you’re not able to read our delightful posts, I invite you to scroll through this long list of new comics and pick one up for yourself to read. As for our blogging, we should get back on track starting tomorrow. Cheers.
(note: sorry about the lack of new release lists lately. I spent the past two weeks moving and have been kind of scatterbrained. But all is well — I’m in a new apartment and loving it, so I should be able to get back in the flow of things within the next few days, and new release lists will resume next week)
Troll: Once a Hero #1
Writer: Eldon Asp
Art: Gabe Alberola
This comic was awesome. I don’t know why, but I love 90s indie comics. I hate Marvel and DC comics from the same time period (they’re just really boring), but comics like this bring back my confidence in the past decades of comics.
Troll is a scruffy, short lil’ guy, but he surpasses badassery in so many ways. He almost coached a team to a World Series, he was once on Mount Rushmore (or was he!?), and he always wins at billiards. At least, that’s what I learned about him reading this comic, and I can tell you, those would be pretty satisfactory accomplishments if I could pull them off.
His way of tongue is wonderfully natural. He speaks like a guy like him should speak and is a perfect example of mastering the writing of dialogue. (more…)
Sorry about the lack of a post today. I left my laptop in the car that picked me up from the airport yesterday and didn’t get it back until now. I’ll make tomorrow’s post extra long and special to make up for my suckiness.
Have a good day. Rent the movie Teeth. I plan on watching it tonight.
Written by: Gary Russell
Pencils: Steve Tappin
Inks: Michael Eve
Color: Steve Whitaker
Created by: Michael Bennent & Steve Tappin
As I prepare for my upcoming nuptials which are less than a week away, I’m having a really hard time staying focused. Elvis and Vegas are the only things on my mind right now! So don’t be shocked when you don’t get your daily dose of Allison next week as I’ll be out of commission.
Still, I have my duty to report to you the daily unflappings that occur when you delve into the visceral world of comics.
Today I chose to read Cyberspace 3000. It’s a comic that’s…how do I put this lightly? Um, it’s kind of lame? No, I mean, it’s not terrible. I managed to get through the whole thing and as I mentioned I’m having trouble staying focused so that’s at least something, right? (more…)