Charles LePage

Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Reviews Star Wars Legacy #31 Dark Horse Comics Ostrander, Duursema & Parsons Vector wraps up, but so does a major story in this title. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Vector crossover didn’t slow this title’s momentum down at all. In fact, it seems that Vector has helped to push across a new status quo in this title. I was shocked at the ending here. Vector may have been a hit or miss crossover, but this arc, in this title, may have been the best for this entire series. Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

On May 2nd, 2009, the eighth annual Free Comic Book Day event will be held in comic shops across the country. In the past seven years, scores of free comic books were given away by participating retailers not only to thank comic book aficionados, but to introduce the wonderful world of comics to new readers and fans as well! Archie Comics has contributed to past events by creating special issues that really capture the magic of comic books, the dedication of comic book fans, and the eternal popularity of Archie and his wonderful supporting cast from Riverdale, USA.Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

"Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who this week begins her tenure as the first female head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said she was not consulted on the choice and indicated she might oppose it. "I was not informed about the selection of Leon Panetta to be the CIA director," Feinstein said. "My position has consistently been that I believe the agency is best served by having an intelligence professional in charge at this time."" - Charles LePage via Bookmarklet

Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Reviews Captain America #45 Marvel Comics Brubaker, Ross, Magyar & D’Armata This mini arc wraps up but does it really end? Captain America aka Bucky doesn’t really succeed in his mission but he does gather some intelligence that leads him into a much larger plot and story. The comic is a very good story, but the fact that the payoff is really a reveal and not much of a resolution is a bit of a downer. Still, this is a great read month in and month out.Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

The kind folks at Radical Publishing have supplied ComicList with their solicitations for comics and other products featured in the January 2009 Previews, scheduled to ship March 2009.Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

ComicList: New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesay, January 7, 2009. A list of the comic books, graphic novels, and other products that should be available in your local or online comic book shop this week. Information provided by our friends at Things From Another World. Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

ComicList: New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, January 7, 2009. ComicList headquarters: http://www.comiclist.com PLEASE NOTE- Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. Let me know if any of the names or numbers are wrong. Items labeled "Release not confirmed by Diamond Distribution" are items being released this week per sources other than Diamond Distribution.Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

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The laptop is a Satellite 1805-S253 with XP Pro on it. - Charles LePage via Bookmarklet

ComicList: Dark Horse for 01/07/2009 Buffy The Vampire Slayer #21 (Season 8)(Jo Chen Regular Cover), $2.99 Buffy The Vampire Slayer #21 (Season 8)(Georges Jeanty Variant Cover), $2.99 Groo Hell On Earth TP, $17.95 Hellboy Wild Hunt #2 (of 8), $2.99 Kull #3 (of 6), $2.99 Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service TP Vol 8, $10.95 Oh My Goddess TP Vol 31, $10.95 Scream TP (Release not confirmed by Diamond Distribution), $13.95Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

ComicList: DC Comics for 01/07/2009 American Splendor Another Dollar TP, $14.99 Astral Project Vol 2, $12.99 Authority #6, $2.99 Birds Of Prey Kids Club TP, $17.99 Black Lightning Year One #1 (of 6), $2.99 DC Universe Illustrated By Neal Adams HC Vol 1, $39.99 Detective Comics #852 (Faces Of Evil Tie-In), $2.99 El Diablo #5 (of 6), $2.99 Faces Of Evil Grundy #1 (Faces Of Evil Tie-In), $2.99 Green Lantern Wanted Hal Jordan TP, $14.99 Haunted Tank #2 (of 5), $2.99 Hot Toys Dark Knight 1/4 Scale Batman Bust, $80.00 Hot Toys Dark Knight 1/4 Scale Joker Bust, $80.00 Hot Toys Dark Knight 1/6 Scale Bank Robber Joker, $175.00 Hot Toys Dark Knight 1/6 Scale Batman, $175.00 Hot Toys Dark Knight 1/6 Scale Joker, $175.00 Hot Toys Dark Knight 1/6 Scale Joker Bank Robber Figure, $175.00 House Of Mystery #9, $2.99 Jonah Hex #39, $2.99 Justice League Of America Series 3 Balanced Case Assortment, AR Justice League Of America Series 3 Balanced Inner Case, AR Justice League Of America Series 3 Flash... - Charles LePage

Marvel is proud to unveil superstar artist Marc Silvestri’s powerful new variant cover to Astonishing Tales #1. This super-sized first issue features Iron Man, Wolverine, Punisher and the New Mutants along with fan favorite creators C.B Cebulski (X-Infernus), Jonathan Hickman (Secret Warriors), Kenneth Roquefort and more! This also features a jaw dropping wraparound cover by Roquefort, depicting some of the Marvel Universe’s most popular heroes and villains!Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

LOS ANGELES - January 5th, 2008 - BOOM! Studios announced today that after selling out in five days, FARSCAPE #1 will be receiving a second printing. The second print will have a slightly altered cover to distinguish itself from the first printing. Diamond Comics Distributors will make the second printing of FARSCAPE #1 available on January 14th, at that time the second printing's code will open for orders, and a Diamond Daily article will also run that day alerting retailers to its availability.Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

ComicList: Marvel Comics for 01/07/2009 Agents Of Atlas TP, $24.99 Amazing Spider-Man #582, $2.99 Cable #10, $2.99 Daredevil By Frank Miller TP Vol 3, $29.99 Dark Avengers By Mike Deodato Jr Deodato Poster, $8.99 Dark Reign Promo Postcards, AR Dead Of Night Featuring Werewolf By Night #1 (of 4), $3.99 Eternals #7 (Eric Nguyen Regular Cover), $2.99 Eternals #7 (Frank Martin Variant Incentive Cover), $2.99 Fantastic Four Worlds Greatest Premiere HC (Book Market Fantastic Four Cover), $24.99 Fantastic Four Worlds Greatest Premiere HC (Direct Market Doctor Doom Cover), $24.99 Infinity Crusade TP Vol 2, $29.99 Invincible Iron Man #9 (Dark Reign Tie-In), $2.99 Marvel Illustrated Kidnapped #3 (of 5), $3.99 Marvel Illustrated Three Musketeers Premiere HC, $19.99 Marvel Masterworks Iron Man HC Vol 1 (New Printing)(Release not confirmed by Diamond Distribution), $54.99 Marvel Masterworks Iron Man HC Vol 1 (New Printing)(Variant Cover)(Release not confirmed by Diamond Distribution), $54.99... - Charles LePage

"But evidence is mounting that Obama is already losing ground among key Arab and Muslim audiences that cannot understand why, given his promise of change, he has not spoken out. Arab commentators and editorialists say there is growing disappointment at Obama's detachment - and that his failure to distance himself from George Bush's strongly pro-Israeli stance is encouraging the belief that he either shares Bush's bias or simply does not care." - Charles LePage via Bookmarklet

"Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Sunday that "legal authority" exists under the Constitution to bar embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pick to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat, but added there is also room to negotiate." - Charles LePage via Bookmarklet

Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Reviews Wolverine #70 Marvel Comics Millar, McNiven, Vines & Hollowell Part Five of the Old Man Logan saga answers many of the questions as to the reasons behind Logan leaving behind the Wolverine side of his personality. It’s a straight forward enough of an issue, but the craftiness in the twist at the end and the incredibly gruesome bloody artwork makes this issue stand out in a big time way. The cool part about this issue is you really don’t have to had followed any of the previous four to enjoy this one. Tremendous issue all around. Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Reviews Kick-Ass #5 Icon (Marvel Comics) Millar& Romita Jr Months in the making the saga continues with perhaps the funniest issue yet. The overall plot for this series is jerked awkwardly forward in this issue as a second cape character is introduced, established and then launches into interaction with two more capes by the end. The issue has terrific artwork and a fast pace. It’s not too late to jump on board with this title if you missed the previous four because this one is worth it. Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

"New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Sunday announced that he was withdrawing his nomination to be President-elect Barack Obama's commerce secretary amid a grand jury investigation into how some of his political donors won a lucrative state contract." - Charles LePage via Bookmarklet

How many more people around oboma will have a grand jury investigation? The man from crook county has many skeletons in he closet. - Csturm

LOS ANGELES, Calif., January 5, 2009 – The Hero Initiative announced today that annual memberships for the organization are now available for purchase. There are four levels of membership: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Excelsior!Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

ComicList: Dynamite Entertainment for 01/07/2009 (this is what we believe will be available on this date; come back Monday night for the final and complete list) Boys #26 (Darick Robertson Cover), $2.99 Boys #26 (Garry Leach Cover), $2.99 Xena Vs Army Of Darkness What Again #3 (Cover A Xena by Miguel Montenegro), $3.50 Xena Vs Army Of Darkness What Again #3 (Cover B Gabrielle by Miguel Montenegro), $3.50 Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

ComicList: Image Comics for 01/07/2009 (this is what we believe will be available on this date; come back Monday night for the final and complete list) Archibald Chases The Dragon (One Shot), $3.50 Bomb Queen V #5 (of 6), $3.50 Broken Trinity Angelus (One Shot)(Cover A Brian Stelfreeze), $2.99 Broken Trinity Angelus (One Shot)(Cover B Jeffrey Spokes), $2.99 Halo Heroic Collection 2009 Wave 1 Action Figures Assorted, AR Sword #14, $2.99 Walking Dead #57 (resolicited), $2.99 Walking Dead TP Vol 3 Safety Behind Bars (New Printing), $14.99 Walking Dead TP Vol 9 Here We Remain, $14.99Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

clipped from www.sundaymail.co.uk Marvel comics writer Mark was raced to hospital after his temperature soared to 103 and he developed extreme flu-like symptoms. Mark, of Glasgow, said: "I went off sick the first week of December and thought I had a heavy cold or flu. My temperature was a consistent 103F and I was awake all night shivering. Doctors finally discovered Mark was suffering a severe reaction to his medication for Crohn's, which causes agonising inflammation of the digestive tract. "They found out I had a bad reaction to pills you take if you have Crohn's Disease - really powerful drugs called azathioprine. "They've kept Crohn's at bay - I've only had one flaremy whole life - but this is the second time I've had a nasty side effect." Dad-of-one Mark - who turned 39 on Christmas Eve - added: "They tookme off them, sent me home and I slept through my birthday and Christmas. "I'm feeling a little stronger but I need to take January off for a full recovery." Read more »... - Charles LePage

Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Weekly Rankings For 12/24/08 Here are this week’s comics ranked prior to reading them: 9. Batman #684 8. Wolverine Manifest Destiny #3 of 4 7. Green Lantern #36 6. Captain America #45 5. X-Men Magneto’s Testament #3 of 5 4. Superman #683 3. Star Wars Legacy #31 2. Kick-Ass #5 1. Wolverine #70 A solid week with no duds in the bunch. This was a difficult ranking from top to bottom. Here are the rankings after the first read through with a mini-review:Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

ComicList Week In Review Volume 15, Issue 1 A new year starts with a new, easier to use ComicList web site. What do you think about it? Let us know! Subscribe to ComicList Week In Review by Email. Join us on FriendFeed and the ComicList Community Page to discuss this week's posts.Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

Updated shipping information for comics and products being released beyond the week of 01/07/2009, provided by Diamond Distribution and our friends at Things From Another World. Remember, when you order any of these titles, whether here or at your local comic book shop, NOW instead of waiting closer to the release date, you save money AND you save the time of hunting down the issue after it sells out.Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

The kind folks at Dynamite Entertainment have supplied ComicList with their solicitations for comics and other products featured in the January 2009 Previews, scheduled to ship March 2009.Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

Suspended Animation Review Comics Legend John Broome [1913-99] was a prolific comics writer, and the co-creator of the Green Lantern, The Guardians of the Universe, and Captain Cold and Mr. Element for Flash comics. His science-fiction stories were first published in pulp magazines, but agent and DC editor Julius Schwartz convinced Broome to write for the relatively new artform of comic books.Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage

The holidays are past–whew!–and it’s time to take stock: did you get what you really wanted this year? Chances are, there were a few duds from well-meaning givers. I mean, a Chia head is nice, but unless you can make it look like Mr. T (note, from personal experience: you can’t), it hardly qualifies as a memorable gift.Read more » Original post blogged on ComicList. - Charles LePage