I had a terrific time at last night’s World Wide Wing Night, Fear The Con’s pre-con social event. Here’s how it works. Gamers. Wings. Beer. Cigars. Brilliant combination. A lot of us gamer types are not the most sociable people in the world despite the fact that we are engaged in a hobby that’s all […]
After our attempt to attend an advanced screening of Watchmen last night was foiled by people without jobs but a copious amount of time on their hands to stand in line all day, Mark and I went to dinner… “Booth or a table?” The hostess asked. “Booth,” Mark answered. “Can we get one of those […]
Saturday night, I popped into Corner Bakery. The Wife and I were running errands. She was thirsty, so I ran into the store to get her an iced tea. She really likes Corner Bakery’s black currant iced tea, you see. “I need an iced tea, please.” I ordered from the lady at the counter. “Anything […]
Traveling on business, I’ve been in a hotel all week. Flipping the channels on the in-room-pay-per-view, I observed that Twilight is available. I considered it for a moment… But it’ll appear on my bill… What if my wife found out? Or my boss?!? I’m a lay minister for crying out loud! I could be ruined! […]
One of the few perks remaining to air travelers is Sky Mall, or as I call it: The-catalogue-of-great-things-The-Wife-won’t-let-me-buy. Usually I fantasize about the At Home BeerTender or the Ultimate Pathfinder Watch. Hell, I even groove to Magellan’s Travel Vest. On this week’s flight, I found the coolest thing on planet Earth or any planet in […]
Remember when you were a kid and it was easy to meet other geeks? Jamie and I have known each other since grade school. For awhile, I knew him simply as the kid who was always late for the bus. One day, though, we were seated at the same table. We were each drawing. I […]
Nine years ago today, Suzanne and I were married. Surrounded by friends and family, we exchanged vows embarking on life’s journey together. We share a great deal. We are both hardcore readers and each have an abiding passion for quality TV, music, fine food and wine, Church, and board games. She does not; however, share […]
In the early spring of 1976, I discovered my very first comic book. I was nine years old and hanging out at the corner convenience store with my best friend, Stevie. While the clerk had his back turned, I dared my chum to steal something. He stole a two cent piece of Bazooka Bubble Gum. […]
All I knew going into Bad Dog #1 was that it was about a werewolf bounty hunter. Not a bounty hunter chasing werewolves, no. A werewolf who makes a living as a bounty hunter. So already, I was hooked. The book, published by Image and written by Joe Kelly (I Kill Giants, Deadpool), is startlingly […]
For the price of one DVD, you receive two separate Marvel animated features in Hulk Vs. They share some commonalities yet remain distinctly different movies, each having its own strengths. And weaknesses. Both films benefit from terrific soundtracks and excellent art direction. Long have I complained that the Marvel animation lacks any real artistic chops. […]