Gone vacationing!
That’s right. I was on vacation this week. So I haven’t had much time to write a column. I didn’t bring any comics with me either to read during my down-time. I could have easily finished my Thor Walt Simonson…
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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DC Animated Universe DVDs (My favourites)
I got lucky recently. Over the past couple weeks I have found several DC animated movies for sale in the discount bins. I picked up Wonder Woman, Tales of the Black Freighter, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, Superman &…
Marvel Retro-Active (or If I Was A Marvel Editor For A Day)
I have been reading DC Retroactive. When I first heard about it, I thought it was a gimmick (which it is), but I would buy them anyway. Some of the stories from the 70’s issues were pretty weak. Some were very…
80’s Toy Expo (and TFCon)
This past Sunday, I (and a couple CBD’ers) went to the 80’s Toy Expo in Mississauga. It was held in conjuction with TFcon (Canada’s Annual Transformer Convention), and it was a very busy convention. Some of the special guests included…
Captain America; G.I. Joe; Larry Hama; DC Retro
Hmmm…. if you read that title a certain way, it sounds like poetry. This weeks column is just a mix of everything, from my comic inspired week. Captain America: The First Avenger Friday night, Blue Beetle Comics had a table…
What the FF???
Last week FF #6 was released. If you haven’t been following along, FF is the Future Foundation, the evolution of the Fantastic Four without The Human Torch Johnny Storm. Spider-Man has been added to the FF roster. And the team…
Collecting Comics Like I Was 10 Challenge
Last November Anthony Falcone wrote an article about “Collecting Comics Like I Was 10“. The basic idea of collecting like your 10 years old is: “You bought comic books that you liked the cover for, or that had your favourite…
Transformers: Dark Of The Moon
This past weekend I went down to the local movie house, and got to see Transformers: Dark Of The Moon on the big screen. All I can say is… Wow. This is the Transformers movie we have been waiting for.…
A Place For Your Stuff
George Carlin said it all in his classic stand-up routine, “You need a place for your stuff”. This is very true when you collect comic books, action figures and other cool things. Where do you put your stuff? Single, married…
Canadian G.I. Joe Convention (2011) Recap
This past Saturday (July 18th), G.I. Joe fans invaded Toronto for the annual Canadian G.I. Joe Convention (CanJoeCon). This is the highlight of the year for any “Canuck” G.I. Joe fan. It was written on my calendar as soon as…
G.I. Joe: Tales from the Cobra Wars
In the summer of 1989 I was sitting in my room, with pad and a pen, writing out what I had hoped would be the greatest piece of G.I. Joe fiction ever. After two paragraphs I got bored. So unfortunately…
Going Through The Short Box
I am stumped for a column this week. I thought of another column I can write, but I prefer to let that one stew in my brain juices for a couple of weeks (cause I like that one). So… sitting…
DCU Reboot
Wow May 31st was a big day for DC Comics. Big news about the reboot of the entire DC Universe. Here are some excerpts from Bob Wayne’s (SVP Sales) letter to comic book retailers. “we are relaunching the entire DC Universe line…
2011 Movie Action Figures
Summer comic movie blockbusters. There’s nothing like them. What’s even better for us fans (and toy collectors) are the toys. This year we have new Thor, Green Lantern and Captain America toys hitting the shelves. Already on those shelves are…
Knowing Is Half The Battle | Canadian G.I. Joe Convention
Atten – Hutt!!!! G.I. Joe fans, do you know what June 18/2011 is? That is the day all you G.I. Joe fans will be at the Sheraton Toronto Airport hotel for the 2011 Canadian G.I. Joe Convention. If you just…
Knowing Is Half The Battle | Thor and Free Comic Book Day
So how did you spend this past weekend? The correct answer is… you saw Thor on Friday night and Saturday you were at your favourite comic book shop for Free Comic Book Day. That is how I spent my weekend.…
Knowing Is Half The Battle | The Superman Citizenship Debate
Last week Action Comics #900 was released, and the world was shocked at Superman’s revelation that he was going to renounce his American Citizenship. The “right”-minded media jumped on this story, calling Superman “Un-American” and blaming the creators for destroying…
Knowing Is Half The Battle | Summer Comic Movies
Next week at this time, I will be making plans to be at the local movie house to catch THOR. This will be the first of 2011’s summer comic book movie blockbusters. This summer is going to be a real treat…
Knowing Is Half the Battle |Free Comic Book Day
The first weekend in May is going to be a busy one. THOR will be in theatres on May 6th; and May 7th is the day that has been written on everybody’s calendar, Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), the 10th…
Knowing Is Half the Battle | My Day At Toronto ComiCon Fan Appreciation
“Are you guys with the Harlem Globetrotters?” My day started with that question, and my day only got more awesome from there. I was at the Toronto ComiCon Fan Appreciation on Saturday. I have been to Fan Expo before, however…