Monthly Archives: August 2009

Megan Fox is the New Catwoman ?

August 27, 2009

Recent movie news is that Megan Fox, actress from the Transformers movie is cast as the new Catwoman in the next Batman film. At age 23, I think it’s a good choice. She’s one of the few hot actress types out there now who can fit the roll. I just hope any other villain...

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What is Marvel Comics Best Movie Property ?

August 26, 2009

Of the properties that Marvel owns the rights to produce movies, which do you think is their best property? I’d like to state, and feel free to add to the list, but I don’t think Marvel owns the movie rights to these properties. Spider-Man is Sony and company. X-men, Wolverine, Magneto, Fantastic Four, Daredevil...

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More Superman Legal Case Thoughts

August 24, 2009
More Superman Legal Case Thoughts

Superman image found on google with my caption I was reading a link and something about DC owning the trademark of the Superman costume? But that the Siegel’s won the copyright and own the costume. I think there will be a way around the trademark that DC may have. Still not sure how the...

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Work-For-Hire Copyright Ownership Laws, Time For A Change ?

August 23, 2009
Work-For-Hire Copyright Ownership Laws, Time For A Change ?

Superman, Hulk, Spider-Man images with my caption Siegels Get More Superman Recent Court Rulings Have given Superman’s creators Family, co-ownership of the character, with DC DC comics owning the rest. It seems in the last few years copyright laws have changed. And what is happening in the Superman case is legal. And you you...

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Editorial Policy Controlling the Books ?

August 22, 2009

I wonder if anyone else has noticed this, but you pick up any Marvel book now and their are like 4 or even 5 editors in the credits. Yet only one listed writer and the art team. Something just seems wrong when a book has that many editors have a hand in the process....

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As Prices Increase, Is Their Less Experimentation ?

August 21, 2009

With comic book prices going up to $3.99 and no doubt going up more in the future. I wonder will there be even less reader willingness to buy new book properties? Or will, for example people who buy superhero comics, only stick with superhero comics. In particular the superhero comics they know. Is their...

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Dynamite Entertainment publisher Nick Barrucci Wasting Money ?

August 19, 2009
Dynamite Entertainment publisher Nick Barrucci Wasting Money ?

Silver Star cover with my caption It seems that Dynamite Entertainment comic book publisher Nick Barrucci is wasting his money. He recently tried to get the rights to publish Fighting American comic books. Fighting American Controversy You can read the article above. It seems he never had the rights from Joe Simon to publish...

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Batman Loses his Mystique, When By Other Superheroes

August 13, 2009
Batman Loses his Mystique, When By Other Superheroes

Batman image found on google with my caption When you think of Batman, you think of Gotham City and Batman as a solo hero usually. And that is where he works best. But I think when he is paired with the Justice League, Batman loses his luster. I mean all the other characters have...

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eZine Articles WAY too picky. Batman article rejected from editors

August 13, 2009

I reworked a Batman article to submit on ezine articles and it got rejected as being and I quote: “Your article contains content that is considered slanderous or libel.” I think it’s a bunch of B.S. I was stating facts and some opinions. Plus I hardly went or crossed that line. Just lookup the...

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Marvel Comics, Few Heroes Had Capes

August 11, 2009
Marvel Comics, Few Heroes Had Capes

Thor and Dr. Strange image with my caption Looking over the Marvel Comics characters of the 1960′s, very few Heroes wore capes on their costumes. Of the group only Dr. Strange and Thor wore capes. That’s it. Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-men, Hulk, etc. no one else got a cape. Was it Stan Lee who...

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Grant Morrison INSULTS Comic Book Fans

August 10, 2009

I was upset reading the line but am glad Steve Bennett’s article put Morrison in his place. The highlights in bold of his text were by me, to make his reply stand out. I’m actually glad to say I never followed Morrison’s career and have much / if any of his books. I find...

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The Joe Simon / Jack Kirby Team, a Second Look

August 9, 2009
The Joe Simon / Jack Kirby Team, a Second Look

Captain America image with my caption I hate to mention this but of all I heard about how great the Joe Simon / Jack Kirby team was to comics, and their is no doubt they did a lot for the industry. I think almost none of their characters really did last. Only Captain America...

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Spider-Man MORE One More Day Thoughts, + My Comic Book Idea of Peter Parker In Hell

August 6, 2009
Spider-Man MORE One More Day Thoughts, + My Comic Book Idea of Peter Parker In Hell

Amazing Spider-Man One More Day covers with my caption Since One More Day and the issue of Marriage is an important issue. I can’t help but think about it again. I recently saw the movie Fireproof DVD (click this link to read about the DVD), and it was quite good. But if you do...

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Red Hulk Identity Still Not Revealed

August 5, 2009
Red Hulk Identity Still Not Revealed

Red Hulk with my caption I just read Hulk #600 and I remember reading months ago that the Red Hulk identity would be revealed. Well it was a lie because it is NOT revealed in this issue. In fact there are plans for a Red She-Hulk now and a battle of the Hulks crossover...

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What Made Marvel Comics Great! Community, Lack of Space Alien Origins, Relatable Heroes

August 3, 2009
What Made Marvel Comics Great! Community, Lack of Space Alien Origins, Relatable Heroes

Article By: Bobby Ponterio I was thinking about 1960′s Marvel and what made that foundation of a universe great, why those characters and books got popular, and I came up with 3 concepts which I will expand upon: 1. Community 2. Lack of Space Alien Origins 3. Relatable Heroes 1. Community The Marvel Heroes...

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Spider-Man Marriage Question to All Men, about One More Day

August 2, 2009
Spider-Man Marriage Question to All Men, about One More Day

Amazing Spider-Man #601 cover with my caption I must admit J. Scott Campbell does have his moments as an artist. And this is one of his best covers. I like how subtle it is. It has a picture of Peter and MJ together in a photo above her. There is a Spider-Man mention in...

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New Marvel Legends Figures 2-pack thoughts

August 2, 2009

I think they look great, and better quality then I was expecting. But does Hasbro get a chance to relax? On the message boards people are bitching and moaning. People keep telling Hasbro to produce more things, then every time they make a new set all we hear are non stop complaints. And yes...

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District 9 D-9 Fake Docudrama

August 1, 2009
District 9 D-9 Fake Docudrama

D-9 Image with my caption One movie hitting soon and was under the radar is Neill Blomkamp, and his new film District-9 or D-9 for short. It’s a fake Docudrama played out as if this was a real life thing. The plot appears to be space aliens land on earth to seek refuge. And...

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