Monthly Archives: February 2009
Save-It Saturday: Shuma-Gorath.
Shuma-Gorath has commanded my attention since he first appeared in the Capcom video game called Marvel Super Heroes in 1995. He has a large, single eye and huge, annoying tentacles. His abstract essence embodies the purity of desire, free from … Continue reading
Filed under Comic Books, Greatest Hits, Magick, Save It Saturday, Vs. System
Age of Apocalypse Preview: Second Wave.
(Original art Rogue sketch cards by jessasketch.) Vs. System is getting a second wind, and today I have the honor of previewing its new fan-created Second Wave. The card is pretty amazing. Not only does it bring some of the … Continue reading
Filed under Marvel Masterpieces, Vs. System
Vs. System Allows Magnificent Wins.
Vs. System is so deep. There are layers and layers of engaging ways to play. Since each comic book myth has been explored so thoroughly, a simple trading card game can expand to encompass an entire container in the … Continue reading
Filed under Rambles, Vs. System
Age of Apocalypse Preview: Unus and The Infinites.
I have a love/hate relationship with Unus, the Untouchable. Back in 2004, I had the privilege of being a member of Team Realmworx. We entered Pro Circuit Los Angeles with two favored decks, and I was not up to the … Continue reading
Filed under Comic Books, Vs. System
Weekly Wonder Word: Center.
(Center of Hope by Sweet Pandemonium.) The best part of teaching every day? Giving advice to growing minds that I need to follow myself. When life gets sloppy and scary, remember your center. Things spin slower in there.
Filed under Rambles
Two-tone Tuesday.
I have showcased original art from the sketch cards randomly inserted in Upper Deck’s Marvel Masterpieces many times before, but today we start a new tradition. Tw0-tone Tuesdays are here. Our first artist is Otis Frampton, with his very … Continue reading
Filed under Comic Books, Marvel Masterpieces, The Interwebs Rock!
Kate Winslet: Academy Award Winner.
She should have won for Titanic. She could have won for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Sense and Sensibility. She did win for The Reader. Our favorite girl finally has her little golden man, and we could not … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Time Magazine Calls It: Kate Winslet Will Win Her Oscar.
During the red carpet interview on E! Channel before the ceremony, Kate Winslet was shown the new Time magazine cover announcing her as “Best Actress”. I don’t know how they knew the result prior to the announcement, but it is … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
A Little Bit of Watchmen while you wait.
Those are some keen Watchmen teaserkids from chrisGcomics.com for your antsy pleasure. Yes, we are less than two weeks away from the big screen debut of Walter Kovacks. It’s good, it’s really good, but that’s all you are getting out … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
24 Hours Until Oscar: Kate. Must. Win.
Okay everybody, it is almost here. Kate Winslet’s Academy Award is within reach and we must do everything we can to finally get it into her hands. Cross your fingers, light a candle, sacrifice a goat. Do whatever you can … Continue reading
Fantastic Friday: Skulljammer.
Can you imagine pulling one of those original drawings from a pack of cards? Marvel Masterpieces Rules. Especially in the hands of Skulljammer.
Filed under Marvel Masterpieces
Full Disclosure: Quinjet MEQ-022
Every man wants to drive the best vehicle in the world. If you are lucky enough to be an Avenger or a Vs. System fanatic, your desires will be fulfilled. That is the original Vs. System Quinjet. It did not … Continue reading
Filed under Comic Books, Video Games, Vs. System
