FDR v. Nazi Werewolves 4 Hire
This is absolutely wrong, but so, so deliciously right in so many ways. We have so many memorable quotes (and Doctor Who appearances) from Churchill, and I think it’s only right that Roosevelt should be immortalised in some special way across the pond.
And in flamboyant American fashion, I like to think this is it.
Shit Goblins.
Everything I Could Find About Watchmen 2
Word has it that DC Comics is working on some type of follow-up project to the legendary Watchmen by Alan Moore. The problem is that the word is ‘mum’. DC is being very, very, very tight-lipped about anything they may or may not be working on. I’ve been picking up little articles here and there throughout the Internet, but never enough to do a proper blog entry.
Until my brother asked me to get together everything I could find. Anything for family.
Just fan art, not real Watchmen 2 art
Most of the information is coming from the comic book news site Bleeding Cool. They claim that they’ve heard rumors about 4 separate Watchmen projects in production. Possibly prequels. There is no official word from DC Comics. So basically I guess they have some inside sources in the comic book industry – more than I have, at least – and that’s where they’re getting their information.
One of the projects is based on Silk Spectre II, the daughter of the original Silk Spectre. Rumor has it that artist extraordinaire Amanda Conner is working on that book. Bleeding Cool posted this picture of Silk Spectre drawn by Conner, and were immediately contacted by DC’s legal department to take it down. I was able to snag a copy elsewhere online and so I’m going to post it. If DC’s legal contacts me to take it down, I will. But I figure I’m obscure enough to let you people see the picture.
Amanda Conner is worth the risk
I hope I don’t get in trouble for posting that. Anyway, Amanda Conner is an amazing artist, so clearly DC is tapping some of the best people in the industry for these books.
Bleeding Cool also posted other images that DC legal asked them to take down. They were a drawing of The Comedian by JG Jones and a drawing of Night-Owl by Andy and Joe Kubert. DC legal wouldn’t be worried about these images if they weren’t important somehow.
The Comedian is all about breakin' the rules
For anybody who is completely lost, Watchmen is the most revered and respected comic book ever, written in the mid to late 1980s by legendary scribe and beard-enthusiast Alan Moore. It’s a realistic take on the superhero genre, and features superheroes dealing with things like sex, politics, murder and other situations that they simply didn’t face back in the 50s, 60s, or 70s. It turned the world of comic books on its head, and is still highly regarded to this day.
Basically it’s the ‘Moby Dick’ of comic books.
They made a movie a few years ago, which I loved, but the rest of the world seemed luke warm. Nuts to them.
Personally, I’m fine with the idea of Watchmen spin-off projects. Part of me thinks that DC Comics should leave the classics alone. Nobody is demanding new Watchmen material, especially since Alan Moore refuses to be involved. Just let Watchmen exist in the past as something to be cherished and remembered. Don’t dig it up and start parading it around just because you can.
On the other hand, I’m always for putting new books on the shelf. If they have some good ideas and feel like doing it, I say go for it. People are definitely going to buy new Watchmen books. And it’s smart to put popular/talented writers and artists on the project. The world will always be about making money, so there’s probably no stopping DC Comics from doing whatever the hell they want. So at least they’re taking it seriously.
Someone get Chris Giarrusso on the phone, stat!
Instead of Blackout, We’re Just Gonna Post More Funny Batman Stuff
I’d considered not posting anything today to solidify my stance against SOPA and PIPA, but then I just kept telling myself that it would seem more like I was being lazy than protesting. So I figured I’d at least spend a little time today showing people where they could go to learn more and what they can do to help protest. I’ve signed a few petitions, but personally I was always confident that these insane bills would fail anyway.
To learn more, check out Wikipedia’s information page. I think their blackout is badass. I fully support Internet protests of these two bills.
In the meantime though, here’s a fun Batman parody of the song ‘Moves like Jagger’ by Angie and Chad, the Screen Team.
New Legend of Korra Clips Cause Massive Squeeing
The Internet in all its mighty wisdom has provided us with three clips from Avatar: The Legend of Korra, the highly-anticipated sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender. Thanks to Topless Robot for providing these, because they are stellar! The animation looks fantastic, the character of Korra seems like fun and the way the world looks simply stunning. Decades have passed since Aang emerged as the Avatar, and the world has definitely changed.
Crowded cities, cars, dog/polar bears things; this is going to be an exciting television event – whenever it debuts. Hopefully sometime this year. For more information on the show, check out this Wiki. I know I’m going to be scouring it for details later tonight.
For now, enjoy these clips!
First we have Korra kicking incredible ass as a firebender:
Second we have Korra kicking incredible ass as the Avatar:
And finally we have an exciting clip with the sort of cameo that will make your head spin and your heart well up with joy. Don’t watch if you don’t want to be spoiled. But it’s definitely worth watching anyway!
New DC Comics Logo For Some Reason
The news came out recently that DC Comics and DC Entertainment have decided to give themselves a new logo!
I don’t like it.
Ooooooooooooh, it peels...for some reason
Your guess is as good as mine why companies decide to get new logos. Was their old logo testing poorly? Did it not look cool enough? Was it not hideous enough? I liked DC’s old logo. It was blue and flashy. This new one is black, white and utilitarian. It doesn’t, in anyway, say ‘comic books’ to me, let alone entertainment. So why change it? What could possibly possess them to change their logo considering the previous one has already been attached to not only several movies, but also the big New 52 reboot in September.
Why change the logo now instead of back in September?
Here is the previous logo:
I like it!
And here’s the old, old logo:
I’m not a fan, but I suppose it has the classic thing going for it. Again, I don’t know why companies change their logos. Maybe if it’s super-outdated and just looks stupid for modern times. But why did Comedy Central change their logo from that cool planet-looking logo to the new one with just the letter ‘C’? They’re supposed to be funny, so what, they couldn’t have a funny-looking logo?
I dunno. Anyway, expect to see this new logo on movies and comics soon. If you can stomach the horror!
