Any Comic Books Geeks on the Board?

[Brian in Mesa]

expensive

Somebody had to do it

Stupid work computer keyboard!

That's it, I'm buying a new one.

The keys either skip letters or add letters.

I'm constantly double-checking my posts (because of the keyboard) before submitting, but I can't catch them all.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Actually BIM has some fragmented sentences as well

That's okay when you're talking as a "comic geek."

 

[Brian in Mesa]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35770&item=2257386965&rd=1

 

[Evil Ash]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35770&item=2257386965&rd=1

Very nice collection but one problem for those who want to bid

(Reserve not met)

Its always a pain in the butt to bid on items that have a set limit.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Very nice collection but one problem for those who want to bid...

It's always a pain in the butt to bid on items that have a set limit.

I agree.

 

[maddogkf]

my favorite comic book person is Kitty Pride. A very good friend of mine's ex-girlfriend was the model when she was invented

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[Mr.Dibbs]

I collected GI Joe comics for a while when I was way young, and then kinda got into Lobo in Jr. high, but that's about it.

Oh yeah, and in college I slept with a girl whose roommate had a Simpson's book that was addressed to her and signed by Matt Groening. Supposedly Matt Groening used to toke up quite a bit, which might explain why the earlier Simpsons cartoons were funnier.

 

[Pariah]

A very good friend of mine's ex-girlfriend was the model when she was invented

Yeah? I heard her name was Susan or something like that and she lived down the hall from John Byrne. At least, that's what JB says...he could be full of it. Some people spread lies like that on the Internet like it's their job. Pfft. I have NO USE for people like that. Those types of people are dead to me.

 

[maddogkf]

Yeah? I heard her name was Susan or something like that and she lived down the hall from John Byrne. At least, that's what JB says...he could be full of it. Some people spread lies like that on the Internet like it's their job. Pfft. I have NO USE for people like that. Those types of people are dead to me.

 

[thirty-two]

My dad collected Archie comics, and so I used to read those and even bought the newer ones when I was younger.

Betty ruled.

That's about it as far as comics go.

 

[Ryanwb]

My dad collected Archie comics, and so I used to read those and even bought the newer ones when I was younger.

This mormon guy I met at science camp wasn't allowed to read Archie because his dad told them that Archie and Jughead "were sinners" (Does DbaxJ have a sone who would be about 27 or 28 now???). I didn't understand what he meant until years later.... he thought they were gay lovers

 

[Mulli]

One time at science camp....

 

[Brian in Mesa]

WHEDON & CASSADAY EXTEND RUN ON "ASTONISHING X-MEN"
Source: Comic Book Resources
February 20, 2005

"Astonishing X-Men" writer Joss Whedon announced that he and artist John Cassaday would be continuing their run on Marvel's premiere mutant title for an additional 12 issues, making it 24 issues total for the duo. The duo will finish up their current run on the title, followed by a short break, and then get back to the title with an additional twelve issues. No word on whether the title would simply take a break or if fill-in creative teams would participate. Once they've finished that, the duo will embark on a "Giant Sized Astonishing X-Men" one-shot.



:geek:

 

[Pariah]

Whedon and Cassady are doing a f'n tremendous job on Astonishing. If any geeks or non geeks out there have thought of picking up an X-Men book, this is the one to get.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Comics: But They Really Want to Direct

Newsweek Feb. 21 issue

The latest comic-book superheroes are from a real different world—Hollywood. These days, TV and movie scribes are cranking out comics. Even directors are in the game; Bryan Singer ("X-Men") and Darren Aronofsky ("Requiem for a Dream") will publish later this year. Why the shift? Big names help boost sales. But are you ready for do-gooders who talk like "The O.C." 's Mischa Barton? A roundup:

Young Avengers
By Allan Heinberg
"The O.C." writer knows as much about comics as Seth. Four teenage superheroes with dialogue like "This is not superhero behavior." But at least they throw punches, not lawn furniture.

Man With the Screaming Brain
By Bruce Campbell
Actors can write? From the B-movie star of "Evil Dead." A four-issue mini-series (out in May). This title character switches brains after a mad scientist performs an operation on him.

Deadshot
By Christos Gage
He's penned episodes of "Law & Order: SVU." Issue three is out now. Hit man Deadshot learns of his daughter's existence and faces his biggest challenge yet: baby-sitting.

Serenity
By Joss Whedon
The "Buffy" creator got his fangs in this new series. Out in July. A prequel to the upcoming movie based on the canceled TV show "Firefly"—set 500 years from now. Are you lost yet?

—Ramin Setoodeh

 

[Pariah]

Deadshot
By Christos Gage
He's penned episodes of "Law & Order: SVU." Issue three is out now. Hit man Deadshot learns of his daughter's existence and faces his biggest challenge yet: baby-sitting.

I didn't know this guy was a newcomer--this miniseries kicks arse.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

For those not in the loop.

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Here's what it's about: ACTOR, A Commitment To Our Roots, is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. ACTOR creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and entrée back into paying work.



They accept donations and/or host special events and sell/auction items off to raise money for their organization. Dynamic Forces has partnered with them at this site: DF stuff for ACTOR

Also - They have these wristbands...

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I just got my EXCELSIOR! wristband the other day.

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BIM