All of this (and more!) came from an interview I conducted with Millar earlier this week. Head over to MTV Splash Page to read Part 1!Sep 1, 2010
'Kick-Ass 2' Preview, Mark Millar Says Production On Movie Sequel Is 'Nine Months Away'
All of this (and more!) came from an interview I conducted with Millar earlier this week. Head over to MTV Splash Page to read Part 1!Posted by The Nerdy Bird at 12:43 PM 0 comments Links to this post
Labels: clint, kick-ass, kick-ass 2, mark millar, mtv splash page, splash page
Aug 30, 2010
Comic Review - MYTHOI Book I: Birth
MYTHOI Book I: Birth is just that. The birth of a vast universe primed to grow into something epic. Here, writer James Ninness and artist Jed Soriano are embarking on a journey set for a full 60-issue run and from the six tales that begin in MYTHOI: Birth, they'll have no problem filling them. The book is hard to explain, yet easy to explain at the same time. After reading writer Michael Fountain's introduction (an epic saga of it's own), I was left in an almost philosophical state of mind as I pondered myth, religion and science. He says mythoi is the plural of mythos, which are the beliefs of a specific cultural group, but in MYTHOI: Birth, MYTHOI are something more specific. The closest comparison I can make is that they are to their specific people as the Titans were to the Greek Gods. Jump onto the ground floor of MYTHOI: Birth now, it's gonna be huge. After reading Ninness' afterward I can almost guarantee you that. His stories speak for themselves but his overall intelligence and talent are clear. He's got his finger on the pulse of comic readers everywhere, utilizing just about everything they're after these days - vampires, werewolves, ghosts, gods and even the future.

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Labels: comics, graphic novel, james ninness, jed soriano, kevin warwick, michael fountain, mythoi, mythoi birth, review, semantink publishing, yanglyn ou
Aug 28, 2010
Ever read comics in public?
The folks from the Daily Cross Hatch came up with the idea and I have to say, it's simple yet brilliant. Here's the gist: The concept is fairly simple: we’re asking that everyone take an hour or two out of their day on August 28th (also the birthday of Jack “King” Kirby, incidentally) to read a comic book in a public setting—a park bench, a beach, a bus, the front steps of your local library (we do ask, however, that you be mindful of local loitering laws). Let strangers see you reading a piece of sequential art.
Take to the streets. Be proud. If someone asks what you’re reading, say, “a comic book” (the phrase “graphic novel is also acceptable, but let’s face it, it sort of defeats the whole purpose). Heck, lend them a book, if you’ve got an extra—what better way to make a new friend and convert a new reader?
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Labels: comics, daily cross hatch, dc women kicking ass, read comics in public day, women read comics in public
Aug 26, 2010
Arkham City Ass
Sure, he looks like he's about to put her down but I'd kill to be in Harley Quinn's position right there. Plus, her altered design rocks. Deputy Editor of the magazine, Leon Hurley had this to say:Got a diary? Turn to Thursday, September 2nd and write down “Official PlayStation Magazine UK out!” You can’t miss it, it’s got that stunning new piece of Batman: Arkham City art on the cover. And a massive feature on the super-sequel inside. Team OPM UK visited Rocksteady to talk to the team, see the game in action, eat their donuts, and all to bring you UK exclusive info, interviews and screens. As you can see, Harley’s had a makeover. That’s all we can say online, though.
This is the September cover (and back) of Game Informer here in the U.S. Click to view this one larger because in the background you get a shot of Two-Face in a mock Uncle Sam pose. And well, Catwoman upside-down and in chains. The alternate cover has her tying him up with her whip. What are they trying to do to me??
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Labels: arkham asylum, arkham city, batman, batman: arkham city, catwoman, game informer, harley quinn, leon hurley, official playstation magazine, rocksteady studios, two-face, uk
Aug 25, 2010
Hey, That's My Cape! - Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Boys Club
Throughout the years, the name Joss Whedon has become synonymous with powerful female characters, so why on Earth did he confirm this past week that Black Widow would be the only female Avenger in the film he’s directing? Even though Whedon says the story will be pulling from various versions of the Avengers I think purists would agree leaving out key players, especially females, is odd.Posted by The Nerdy Bird at 8:23 PM 5 comments Links to this post
Labels: avengers, black widow, hey that's my cape, joss whedon, newsarama, oceans 11, the expendables, zed penn
Aug 24, 2010
The Tron Disney doesn't want you to see. NSFW
Titled Score, the website WonderHowTo.com brings us a rather unique guide for those geeks out there who might be a little clueless when it comes to sex. You may have gotten a huge boner earlier this year (or been completely disgusted) from Batman XXX: A Porn Parody but don't worry, this isn't anywhere near that graphic. It's just...well, it's two people humping with their clothes on. See for yourself. (And let's not kid ourselves here, you ARE going to watch it.)Thirty-three years ago, ILM and Lucas used a ton of mainframe hardware to crunch and render the masterpieces of the Star Wars series. Five years later came Tron. A few years after that, James Cameron and his IBM backed Digital Domain attacked the world of special effects. For SCORE, our nerd boy shot these tutorials with a RED camera, After Effects, a Mac, and a couple crappy bicycle helmets. And it looks sick.
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Labels: batman xxx: a porn parody, Braincloud, Christian Danielson, disney, kama sutra, Kevin Crow, score, special effects, tron, tron legacy, walt disney, wonderhowto
Aug 23, 2010
Last day for Lulu Awards nominations!
If you're unaware, the Lulu Awards spotlight comic work by and about women and has been taking place since 1997. Past winners include Jill Thompson, Devin Grayson, Abby Denson, Heidi MacDonald and more. Posted by The Nerdy Bird at 1:41 PM 0 comments Links to this post
Labels: abby denson, devin grayson, friends of lulu, heidi macdonald, jill thompson, long beach comic con, lulu awards


