Hey! It’s Free Comic Book Day. So, Here’s A Free Comic (Sort Of, Part One)…

Posted on May 5, 2012 by geelw

Actually, this is a test post, as I’ve been having some issues uploading stuff and am in the process of finding out what the problem is. The above is a panel (well, the ONLY panel, currently) from a not so real Man-Thing comic I did the other day. Anyway, now that things seem to be working fine, I can go back to sleep, wake up later and get to posting a few things about actual comics you can get today. Good Night! Wait, it’s after 6am already? Geez. Well Good Morning, then! I’m still going back to bed, though…

Max Payne 3: After The Fall Graphic Novel: A Perfect Companion Piece For That Downtime…

Posted on May 1, 2012 by geelw

With a three-part story written by Rockstar head Dan Houser AND Remedy Studios’ Dan Lake, fans of the game series should be wanting to snap this up one wherever it appears. The graphic novel will have its digital premiere later this week, followed up by a limited edition retail release that I’m guessing will be a pretty hot commodity should the fan base find it worthy of dropping into a plastic sleeve and socking away for safekeeping. Hey, anything that extends what’s looking like an already solid story is alright in my book.

The Avengers Hits Big Overseas, Making for Some New-ish Movie Math…

Posted on April 30, 2012 by geelw

Personally, I really miss the days when a film made here was released here first, THEN in overseas markets. Nevertheless, it seems the strategy here is Marvel wanting to juggernaut the hype machine with a boffo box office take everywhere else so it’s a total no-brainer that the film kills at the ticket counter when if officially launches here on Friday. Of course, by that time, the bootleggers who shot and shipped DVD’s from some of those foreign markets will take away some of that gross, but not enough to put a dent in the wallets of Marvel, who’s going to be smiling for a while, it seems…

The Avengers “Roll Call” Trailer: I’d Bet They’d Beat The Crap Out Of The Mousketeers…

Posted on April 6, 2012 by geelw

OK, big deal. So you survived your significant other dressing up as the Black Widow and pounding you with a wooden chair while on the phone with her mom, (good thing you landed on your hard head, right?), but I don’t think you’re going to last long in Round Two. I’m just saying.. (Aflaaaaaaac!)

Avengers Black Widow Clip: Hold The Phone And Have A Seat, True Believers!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by geelw

Hah! There are probably a few too many guys out there who WANT to get beat up like this by Ms. Scarlett. I’m not one of them, though (hey, I bruise easily and don’t do my own stunts!). I’m sure we’ll see some dopey YouTube video of someone trying this for real (ouch!), but I won’t be watching that particular pain-fest at all. Remember, kids – movies are movies… reality bites back hard! But of course, you’re not listening – it’s time to make that video, right? Before you break out that camera and chair and get your gal to doll up in a skin-tight outfit, you may as well check out the latest TV commercial for the upcoming film as well…

The Avengers Japanese Trailer #2: Playing Into The “Hey, They Get ALL The Good Stuff!” Stereotype

Posted on March 16, 2012 by geelw

I got that header quote in an email about the trailer and got a nice chuckle before i went into common sense correction mode. It’s not as if those brief snippets of tease-y galore not seen in the US trailers are going to be cut from the film here. Still, it’s nice to see more bits and pieces of the film and how super it all looks, although I have one gripe that bugs me about almost every recent comic book flick. How come we get to see some heroes without their masks in public acting like it’s no big deal that they’re revealing their true identities? Go watch Spider-Man 2 and 3 for the worst examples of this silliness.

Anyway, I’m pleased as punch otherwise. Hell, I’ll even accept Sam Jackson as Nick Fury after holding out for so long. He sure makes a better Fury than David “Hamburgular” Hasselhoff did, that’s for damn sure…

Avengers RealD 3D Glasses: The “Prescription” For Summer Movie Blahs?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by geelw

These are actually pretty cool, but it’s too bad they’re ONLY available as collectible 3D glasses and not higher quality real prescription frames, So, how do you snag a pair of these darlings, you ask? Well according to the press release:

“Beginning in April, fans at will be able to collect these limited edition RealD 3D glasses at special events, fan screenings and via upcoming online giveaways. THE AVENGERS RealD 3D glasses will also be available at select AMC Theatres, National Amusement Theatres and independent theatres throughout the U.S. beginning as early as midnight on May 3rd.”

Hmmm… I’d bet my shirt some of you out there would pay good money to be walking down the street in those official Iron Man, Captain America, Thor or Hulk specs and be able to actually see where you’re going, right? And, hey – where are the ladies’ glasses? I’d bet a pair of snazzy Black Widow frames would be a must-have for the guys and gals alike…

A Day Late & A Dollar Short, But I Work Cheap Anyway…

Posted on February 27, 2012 by geelw

Thanks to too much on the plate here (hey, it was an all you can type buffet and I got greedy. They had double chocolate alphabet brownies and I kind of went overboard, oof), my Asura’s Wrath review is going to be a day late (boo!). In the meantime, you can stare at this Ghost Rider sketch I did yesterday while I was taking a break from writing. Er, he’s a big Johnny Cash fan, which is why he’s giving you the finger there. What, you want to get into a fight with a guy whose head bursts into flame (for starters)? Go on ahead – I’ll get the marshmallows, fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Back in a bit with that review and some other stuff I’m working on..

The Amazing Spider-Man (3D) Trailer: A Sticky Reboot, Indeed…

Posted on February 7, 2012 by geelw

OK, despite some interesting performances and casting, I despised Spider-Man 3, and despite the bank-breaking box office tallies, so did a lot of you out there (from what I’ve read). Apparently, so did a good chunk of the cast who worked on the trilogy, as they’ve been replaced with new blood for this 3D reboot. Well, all that cast tweaking (and a new director) seems to have paid off, as this spectacular-looking trailer someone actually woke me up about so I could post it (grrrr!) shows. Enjoy – I’m going the heck back to bed now, zzzzzzzz….

The Avengers Trailer: 2012 Can’t Arrive Quickly Enough For Some…

Posted on October 12, 2011 by geelw

Here’s that Avengers trailer people are buzzing about. Expect some big news at NYCC this weekend and possibly a sneak peek at a few minutes of the upcoming film. Maybe I’ll drop by the packed to the gills panel, maybe not. I’m still deciding exactly what to attend thanks to so many other meetings/screenings/diversions happening around the same time. There’s SO much going on at this year’s show that the convention is competing with itself in many areas. Anyway, May 4, 2012 isn’t THAT far away if you think about it. Just don’t start waiting in line in front of some random multiplex… that would REALLY be crazy.