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Friday, November 29, 2013
News: Jaimie Alexander visited sick children at the hospital
I was over at the Marvel website, and saw something really cool. Actress Jaimie Alexander who plays Lady Sif in the Thor movies recently went to visit sick children at Los Angeles' Children's Hospital dressed in her character's costume from Thor: The Dark World. I think that's a really wonderful thing she did. According to the article, she spent the afternoon visiting dozens of children. Again, very cool.
Here are a few pictures, to view more click here:
Here are a few pictures, to view more click here:
Currently Reading: Justice League International vol #2 (New 52)
Hopefully, this will be better than the first volume. I will be reading the single issues instead the trade edition. These are the last and final issues from this series.
Book: Justice League International volume #2: Breakdown (issues #7-12 and annual #1) written by Dan Jurgens with illustrations by Aaron Lopresti and colors by Brian Miller (Hi-Fi)
Description:
Trying to collect themselves after an extra-terrestrial attack and death of a teammate, members of Justice League International expected to bask in glory and appreciation. However, Booster Gold, Guy Gardner, Batman and company are learning that's not the case as a new threat, one far more dangerous than anyone dared suspect. Called Breakdown, he emerges and attacks with dire results, forever altering the team and sending it in a bold, new and unexpected direction!
Book Review: The X-Files Season 10 vol. #1
Book: The X-Files Season 10 volume #1 (issues #1-5) by Joe Harris with illustrations by Michael Walsh
Source: Borrowed from publisher/NetGalley for an honest review
Publication: December 24, 2013
Rating: 4 1/2 stars
Review:
I really liked this. I thought the writer did a really good job of balancing the drama and action. The story was really smart and a little creepy and had me wanting to know what was going to happen. This had a lot of the familiar characters from the show and few you thought you would never see again. This was really good.
Something really strange was happening, someone has hacked the government files including files of the now closed The X-File which has put all those who were once involved, in trouble. Former agents Mulder and Scully who now go by assumed names are now living in Virginia, when Former X-Files director Skinner shows up to warn them about the hacking. The warning wasn't early enough because they were each soon targeted by a mysterious group in search of something extremely special.
My only complaint, is the artwork. I do wish it was a bit more polished because it was just okay. Hopefully, the artwork will be better in the sixth issue.
I thought these five issues were a great way to re-introduce Fox Mulder and Dana Scully back into the world they had left behind. This brought back the mysterious paranormal world of The X-Files and as a fan of the show, I can't wait to read more from this series. I can't wait.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Currently Reading: The X-Files Season 10 vol. #1
I guess this is really turning into Comic Book Wednesday. Although I'm still reading "Gulliver's Travels", I also wanted to read this. I love watching The X-Files, that show had some really great episodes. And I'm not embarrassed to say that I'm super excited to read this. Love the cover.
Book: The X-Files Season 10 volume #1 (issues #1-5) by Joe Harris with illustrations by Michael Walsh
Source: Borrowed from publisher/NetGalley for an honest review
Publication: December 24, 2013
Description:
For years they investigated the paranormal, pursued the "monsters of the week," and sought the truth behind extraterrestrial activity, along with the grand conspiracy surrounding it rooted deep within their own government.
But when Agents Mulder and Scully reunite for a new, ongoing series that ushers The X-Files into a new era of technological paranoia, multinational concerns, and otherworldly threats, it'll take more than a desire "to believe" to make it out alive.
Comic Book Wednesday: 19 books on my to read list
I hope I can find time to go to the comic book store this week because there are some really good books out this Wednesday. I can't wait to read Adventures of Superman and Damian: Son of Batman.
Here's my reading list:
Marvel
Book: Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man #20
Description:
Spider-Man needs a break and asks Nick Fury for a weekend off. Dr. Octopus chooses this moment to launch an attack on Spidey! Introducing the villain Whirlwind!
Here's my reading list:
Marvel
Book: Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man #20
Description:
Spider-Man needs a break and asks Nick Fury for a weekend off. Dr. Octopus chooses this moment to launch an attack on Spidey! Introducing the villain Whirlwind!
Books of Interest: Hild and A Story Lately Told
These two books have recently caught my eye. The first is set during the medieval time while the second is a biography. As mentioned before, I don't usually read memoirs unless they're really interesting and this one certainly does.
Anyway, here are my two books of interest:
Book: Hild by Nicola Griffith
Description:
A brilliant, lush, sweeping historical novel about the rise of the most powerful woman of the Middle Ages: Hild
Hild is born into a world in transition. In seventh-century Britain, small kingdoms are merging, usually violently. A new religion is coming ashore; the old gods’ priests are worrying. Edwin of Northumbria plots to become overking of the Angles, ruthlessly using every tool at his disposal: blood, bribery, belief.
Hild is the king’s youngest niece. She has the powerful curiosity of a bright child, a will of adamant, and a way of seeing the world—of studying nature, of matching cause with effect, of observing human nature and predicting what will happen next—that can seem uncanny, even supernatural, to those around her. She establishes herself as the king’s seer. And she is indispensable—until she should ever lead the king astray. The stakes are life and death: for Hild, her family, her loved ones, and the increasing numbers who seek the protection of the strange girl who can read the world and see the future.
Hild is a young woman at the heart of the violence, subtlety, and mysticism of the early medieval age—all of it brilliantly and accurately evoked by Nicola Griffith’s luminous prose. Recalling such feats of historical fiction as Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall and Sigrid Undset’s Kristin Lavransdatter, Hild brings a beautiful, brutal world—and one of its most fascinating, pivotal figures, the girl who would become St. Hilda of Whitby—to vivid, absorbing life.
Book: A Story Lately Told: Coming of Age in Ireland, London and New York by Anjelica Huston
Description:
Writing with an exuberant love of language and detail, Anjelica Huston shares her enchanted childhood in Ireland, her teen years in London, and her coming-of-age as a model and nascent actress in New York.
Living with her glamorous and artistic mother, educated by tutors and nuns, intrepid on a horse, Huston was raised on an Irish estate to which—between movies—her father brought his array of extraordinary friends, from Carson McCullers and John Steinbeck to Peter O’Toole and Marlon Brando. Every morning, Anjelica and her brother visited their father while he took his breakfast in bed. “What news?” he’d ask. “I’d seen him the night before,” Anjelica recalls. “There wasn’t much to report.” So she became a storyteller.
In London, where she lives with her mother and brother in the early sixties when her parents separate, Huston encounters the Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac. She understudies Marianne Faithfull in Hamlet. Seventeen, striking, precocious, but still young and vulnerable, she is devastated when her mother dies in a car crash.
Months later she moves to New York, falls in love with the much older, brilliant but disturbed photographer Bob Richardson, and becomes a model. Living in the Chelsea Hotel, working with Richard Avedon and other photographers, she navigates a volatile relationship and the dynamic cultural epicenter of New York in the seventies.
A Story Lately Told ends as Huston launches her Hollywood life. The second part of her story—Watch Me—opens in Los Angeles in 1973 and will be published in Fall 2014. Beguiling and beautifully written, Huston’s memoir is a treasure.
Anyway, here are my two books of interest:
Book: Hild by Nicola Griffith
Description:
A brilliant, lush, sweeping historical novel about the rise of the most powerful woman of the Middle Ages: Hild
Hild is born into a world in transition. In seventh-century Britain, small kingdoms are merging, usually violently. A new religion is coming ashore; the old gods’ priests are worrying. Edwin of Northumbria plots to become overking of the Angles, ruthlessly using every tool at his disposal: blood, bribery, belief.
Hild is the king’s youngest niece. She has the powerful curiosity of a bright child, a will of adamant, and a way of seeing the world—of studying nature, of matching cause with effect, of observing human nature and predicting what will happen next—that can seem uncanny, even supernatural, to those around her. She establishes herself as the king’s seer. And she is indispensable—until she should ever lead the king astray. The stakes are life and death: for Hild, her family, her loved ones, and the increasing numbers who seek the protection of the strange girl who can read the world and see the future.
Hild is a young woman at the heart of the violence, subtlety, and mysticism of the early medieval age—all of it brilliantly and accurately evoked by Nicola Griffith’s luminous prose. Recalling such feats of historical fiction as Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall and Sigrid Undset’s Kristin Lavransdatter, Hild brings a beautiful, brutal world—and one of its most fascinating, pivotal figures, the girl who would become St. Hilda of Whitby—to vivid, absorbing life.
Book: A Story Lately Told: Coming of Age in Ireland, London and New York by Anjelica Huston
Description:
Writing with an exuberant love of language and detail, Anjelica Huston shares her enchanted childhood in Ireland, her teen years in London, and her coming-of-age as a model and nascent actress in New York.
Living with her glamorous and artistic mother, educated by tutors and nuns, intrepid on a horse, Huston was raised on an Irish estate to which—between movies—her father brought his array of extraordinary friends, from Carson McCullers and John Steinbeck to Peter O’Toole and Marlon Brando. Every morning, Anjelica and her brother visited their father while he took his breakfast in bed. “What news?” he’d ask. “I’d seen him the night before,” Anjelica recalls. “There wasn’t much to report.” So she became a storyteller.
In London, where she lives with her mother and brother in the early sixties when her parents separate, Huston encounters the Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac. She understudies Marianne Faithfull in Hamlet. Seventeen, striking, precocious, but still young and vulnerable, she is devastated when her mother dies in a car crash.
Months later she moves to New York, falls in love with the much older, brilliant but disturbed photographer Bob Richardson, and becomes a model. Living in the Chelsea Hotel, working with Richard Avedon and other photographers, she navigates a volatile relationship and the dynamic cultural epicenter of New York in the seventies.
A Story Lately Told ends as Huston launches her Hollywood life. The second part of her story—Watch Me—opens in Los Angeles in 1973 and will be published in Fall 2014. Beguiling and beautifully written, Huston’s memoir is a treasure.
Book Review: Grimm Fairy Tales: Robyn Hood: Wanted
Book: Grimm Fairy Tales: Robyn Hood Trilogy book #2: Wanted (issues #1-5) by Pat Shand with illustrations by Larry Watts and cover art by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau
Source: Borrowed from publisher/Netgalley for an honest review
Publication: Available now
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
Don't you just hate it when a really good book ends on a cliffhanger. This was great. I thought the writing was stellar and I love the action packed artwork.
The story finds Robyn dealing with her life sometime after returning back to Earth after taking out King John in the mystical world. Back there the people considered Robyn a hero, however on Earth, Robyn's life is anything but heroic. She's sought by the police for murder and arson. Meanwhile, back in the mystical realm, the once free citizens of the newly named Nottingham are dealing with the return of Guy of Gisbourne who has devised a plan to ruin Robyn.
I like that there were a lot of interesting characters in this including the Merry Men and Maid Marian. I found the villains seem to have a Lex Luthor complex, where they believe everything they do is good and those who try to stop them or oppose them are the ones who are wrong.
This is truly a wonderful take on the Robin Hood story. I would definitely like to read more from this series. I have to see if my local comic book store carries this because I want to know what's going to happen and how Robyn is going to fix everything, if she can.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Currently Reading: Gulliver's Travels
I'm reading a different version than the one shown. I've seen the old classic movie but I have never read the book.
Book: Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
Description:
Sailing the world, Lemuel Gulliver makes startling discoveries:
A country where the citizens are no taller than six inches; a land of giants; and a nation ruled by horses, where people serve as the beasts of burden. He braves storms, pirates, cannibals, and hungry rats the size of German shepherds. When Gulliver eventually returns home, he faces no less difficult a challenge. He realizes that, as a result of his travels, he no longer feels the same about ordinary human beings.
Book Review: My Own Worst Frenemy
Book: My Own Worst Frenemy (Langdon Prep book #1) by Kimberly Reid
Source: Library
Description:
Chanti Evans tries to balance school life, boys, and solving mysteries all while attending Langdon Prep.
With barely a foot in the door, fifteen-year-old Chanti gets on the bad side of school queen bee Lissa and snobbish Headmistress Smythe. They've made it their mission to take Chanti down and she needs to find out why, especially when stuff begins disappearing around campus, making her the most wanted girl in school, and not in a good way. But the last straw comes when she and her Langdon crush, the seriously hot Marco Ruiz, are set up to take the heat for a series of home burglaries--and worse. . .
Illustration of the Day: Batman (Bruce Wayne) and Alfred Pennyworth (JL8)
Illustration: JL8 #1 by Yale Stewart
Okay, you can't say this isn't cute. It's so adorable. Bruce is wearing his Adam West Batman suit, I agree Bruce, not scary at all. But it's cute.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Currently Reading: Grimm Fairy Tales: Robyn Hood: Wanted
I'm totally looking forward to reading this. I love reading independent comic books, because I always find something different. It's not the same old thing and they are willing to take more risks.
Book: Gimm Fairy Tales: Robyn Hood Trilogy book #2: Wanted by Pat Shand with illustrations by Larry Watts and cover art by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau
Source: Borrowed from publisher/Netgalley for an honest review
Publication: Available now
Description:
As a mysterious villain calling himself "the Sheriff" begins to terrorize Nottingham, the people that Robyn once liberated are again in need of her help.
But with the police searching for her on Earth, Robyn has her own problems.
Can Robyn rise up and be the hero that Nottingham needs, or will she be forced to face the consequences of her own actions?
Find out in the sequel to the fan-favorite series, Robyn Hood: Wanted!
Book Review: Justice League International vol #1 (new 52)
Book: Justice League International volume #1: The Signal Masters (issues #1-6) written by Dan Jurgens with illustrations by Aaron Lopresti with color by Brian Miller (Hi-Fi)
Rating: 1 star
Review:
I read the single issues instead of the trade edition. These were the first six issues of the now canceled JLI.
I thought this was going to be interesting with many of the not so well known characters of the DC universe forming a team. However, this wasn't very good. The writing was really bad, the story was terrible and the characterizations just felt off. The best thing about these issues was the color and illustrations.
The story went far longer than it should have. The first five issues had the team of Booster Gold, Vixen, Fire, Ice, Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), Rocket Red, Godiva, August General in Iron and with an assistance from Batman being created by the United Nations. Then they were to go out to try to rescue a research team that went missing in Peru. However, all they found was a giant robot that has erupted from the ground. That turned into the team finding three more giant robots that turned up in Russia, Africa and Canada. After separating to try to figure out what the robots were up to, the group somehow managed to get themselves captured. They found themselves captives of Peraxxus who was going to destroy the world to gather it's resources. The sixth issue dealt with the team's status being determined by the UN and whether they will stay together as a team.
Oh, there was side story with home grown terrorists who were so disappointed with the UN taking over The Hall of Justice they had become rather motivated to try to take out the JLI.
I also found this to be quite sexist. There were several times when the women were referred to as "girls" and told to stand back and let the stronger, more powerful members (who happened to be the men) take on the task. There was also scene after scene of the female members getting easily knocked out of battle. Not to mention the guys made all the decisions while the women were just there to look pretty.
Something that made no sense to me was, why was Batman there? Let's see Batman is part of Batman, Inc., the Justice League as well as stopping villains and criminals in Gotham. How does he have the time to help Justice League International? I know Batman was a part of the pre-New 52 JLI but in this it didn't really feel like he was really a part of the team. It just seemed like his presence was there only to draw in readers.
With all of these amazing characters, you would think there would be something that would make them unique but they were all missing a personality. Most of the interaction was of them arguing with each other instead of trying to get to know each other.
These issues had a lot of problems, from the bad writing to the horrible story, it just didn't work.
I also think there are too many government created teams in the new 52 and all of these forced teams throws off the team dynamics. Because really these characters wouldn't have become a team if they weren't put together. The reason JLI was put together is so the governments of the world could have superheroes they can control. Which doesn't make for interesting reading.
Even though I didn't enjoy this, I'm going to read the remainder of the series to see if it a least got any better before it was canceled.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Sunday Summary: November 24th
I was out yesterday at Target and saw that People magazine cover. I flipped through it (it certainly wasn't worth buying) just to see who else was in there. I have a question, does anyone know why Adam Levine was chosen to be the "Sexiest Man Alive"?
There are so many guys hotter than him and I find it interesting that so many of the other (hotter) guys in the issue had just a blip of a profile, it like they didn't want to put too much focus on the hot guys. I don't know maybe it's just me but I just do not find Adam hot at all. Why does this feel more like a PR move instead of the magazine making a good choice. I still don't get why he was picked and I guess I'm not the only one who thinks that because there definitely seems to be a lot of fan backlash towards People magazine's decision, just do a search online and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. I know this is a superficial issue but it's still weird that Adam Levine was picked.
Anyway on to books, I haven't bought any new books because I'm waiting to get 75th anniversary books for Lois Lane and Superman. They're both out tomorrow. I also have to pick up a book for one of my book clubs on Goodreads. Too bad the library doesn't have it, that would have saved me some money.
Well, I'm going to get back to reading, I should have my review up for Justice League International up soon.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Video: Tom Hiddleston Dancing
I guess a good friend of mine is trying to cheer me up she just e-mailed me these two videos of Tom Hiddleston (Loki) dancing. Figured I post them, it just might cheer someone else up.
I love that he doesn't take himself so seriously and has no problem going out there to dance. This man really loves to dance.
Make sure to view the first video in HD
I love that he doesn't take himself so seriously and has no problem going out there to dance. This man really loves to dance.
Make sure to view the first video in HD
Currently Reading: My Own Worst Frenemy
I can't continue to dwell on my computer crashing, I'll get everything sorted some how. Back to reading, a perfect way to not worry, right?
Book: My Own Worst Frenemy (Langdon Prep book #1) by Kimberly Reid
Source: Library
Description:
Chanti Evans tries to balance school life, boys, and solving mysteries all while attending Langdon Prep.
With barely a foot in the door, fifteen-year-old Chanti gets on the bad side of school queen bee Lissa and snobbish Headmistress Smythe. They've made it their mission to take Chanti down and she needs to find out why, especially when stuff begins disappearing around campus, making her the most wanted girl in school, and not in a good way. But the last straw comes when she and her Langdon crush, the seriously hot Marco Ruiz, are set up to take the heat for a series of home burglaries--and worse. . .
My Computer Died
I was in the middle of writing up my review for Sweet Expectations when my computer crashed. I can't believe I lost nearly everything. I have some things backed up but not all of my pictures and the books I borrowed from NetGalley. I was able to download few of them again.
I'm currently using my mother's laptop until I can try to get another computer. I truly was not expecting any of this to happen. I guess it's just one of those days.
I hope everyone else is having a better day.
Bye for now.
Book Girl
I'm currently using my mother's laptop until I can try to get another computer. I truly was not expecting any of this to happen. I guess it's just one of those days.
I hope everyone else is having a better day.
Bye for now.
Book Girl
Book Review: Sweet Expectations
Book: Sweet Expectations (Union Street Bakery book #2) by Mary Ellen Taylor
Source: Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review
Publication: Available now
Rating: 3 1/2 stars
Review:
This was pretty good and it was really sweet. It was a nice quick read and there's also recipes at the end of the book.
The story focused mainly on Daisy McCrae as she returned to help her sister Rachel run the family bakery. Daisy used to work at a highly profitable finance company until the company went under. While she was dealing with the stress of trying to run the bakery and handle the bakery's renovations, she didn't really have time to think about why she had been feeling sick. And once she got the diagnosis it threw her for a loop and had her really coming to terms with how she saw her life.
While Daisy was dealing with her health issue, she was also focused on finding out the mystery surrounding a box found in the walls of the bakery during renovations. Inside the box, she found a picture, several recipes and dog tags. Despite dealing with her own issues, she just couldn't stop thinking about trying to figure out more about the owner of that box.
There was a subtle hint of supernatural going on in the story. As well as a bit of romance between Daisy and her on again off again boyfriend Gordon. Rachel was also dealing with romance issues, she was trying to get back into dating after being widowed and trying to handle being on her own raising her daughters.
This was a very enjoyable story, I thought all the characters were interesting and likeable except for Roger but the reader pretty much knows he's a jerk. The mystery was also interesting because the author did a good weaving the story with the history of time with the present.
Fashion Meets Comics: Wonder Girl's Boots (Cassandra Sandsmark)
Illustration: Teen Titans issue #94
There are a lot of iconic boots out there in the comic book world but when I think of who has the most fashionable boots, Wonder Girl (Cassandra Sandsmark) is the name that springs to mind. Hands down she has the most fashionable boots. They're sleek and fashionable yet tough enough to kick a mythical monster in the face without falling apart. What more could you ask for? Side note: Totally love the her grey jeans and red tank.
I absolutely love those boots (wish I had a pair). Below are a few Wonder Girl inspired boots that I found. Let me know what you think about them.
Tahari 'Karen' Boot $159.99 (sale) regular price: $199.00 Piperlime piperlime.gap.com
Cole Haan 'Air Cara' Boot $299.90 sale regular price: $498.00 Nordstrom
Mia Cammi Boot $74.90 dELiA*s
Dayna Boots Alloy $49.90 alloy.com
Claudia Tall Leather Wedge Boots $248.00 Ann Taylor
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Comic Book News: The Young Avengers Series Will Be Ending
Well at least the series was not canceled, according to reports the series will end with the 15th issue that will be out in January. The creative team of Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, Mike Norton and Matt Wilson were the ones to set the end date for the series.
It's weird to see a popular book ending so early, but hopefully these characters will be featured in other projects and hopefully YA will return in the future. I really enjoyed this series but I guess it's better that this series goes out when it's still good instead of the series getting canceled. I also think that it's rather good that the series won't have to suffer from a constant revolving door of writers and artists.
As sad that I am that the series is ending, I'm glad it will end on a cohesive note.
Currently Reading: Justice League International vol #1 (New 52)
Even though I'm nearly finished with reading "Sweet Expectations", I wanted to start reading this. I am reading the single issues instead of the trade volume. I had these issues sitting on my shelf for a while.
Book: Justice League International volume #1: The Signal Masters (issues #1-6) written by Dan Jurgens with illustrations by Aaron Lopresti with color by Brian Miller (Hi-Fi)
Description:
The United Nations brings together Batman, Booster Gold, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, August General in Iron, Fire, Ice, Vixen and Rocket Red-a new group called Justice League International.
With the growing presence of super beings around the world, the JLI are charged with promoting unity and trust-but if they're going to discover the mystery behind the giant alien Signalmen who are appearing all over the globe can they reach that goal without killing each other first?
Illustration of the Day: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
Illustration: The Case of The Two Watsons by Kate Beaton
Poor Watson! It's annoying when a good character is turned into nothing more than comic relief ("cough", Bolin from The Legend of Korra).
Book Review: Mara
Book: Mara (issues #1-6) written by Brian Wood with illustrations by Ming Doyle and color by Jordie Bellaire
Source: Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review
Publication: Available now
Description:
Acclaimed creator Brian Wood (The Massive, DMZ, X-Men) and brilliant newcomer artist Ming Doyle (Guardians of the Galaxy, Fantastic Four, Girl Comics) bring you Mara, the story of an especially gifted woman in a sports- and war-obsessed future.
When she starts manifesting strange superpowers, the world that once embraced her turns against her, and for this young woman who once had it all, it's almost too much to bear.
Rating: 4 1/2 stars
Review:
This might have started out a little slow but it turned into a very thought provoking emotionally well written fast paced story. And, I absolutely love Ming Doyle's artwork, it was beautifully illustrated.
The story is set in the near future where the world has been thrown into wars and on the brink of catastrophe. To give the people something to dwell on other than disaster, sports have been turned into the supreme entertainment. Enter professional volleyball player, Mara Prince, she's the ultimate athlete with a multitude of endorsements.
Everything was going great for Mara until she was accused of cheating. No one believed her when she said she didn't cheat. But that was the least of her problems, unbeknownst to her, she was changing. And while that was going on she had to deal with being shunned by fans, mounting unflattering press, the possible loss of her endorsement deals and getting kicked off her volleyball team.
But something was happening to Mara, she was quickly developing powers and that was making people fear her. Even though she didn't do anything to provoke such a response, the world seemed to fear her and turned on her.
With her previous life as a sports star gone, Mara was recruited by the military but not liking the idea of being considered dead to her brother, her only family member and being turned into the military's secret weapon, Mara escape to look for her brother.
At first glance, this might seem like it's going to be a sports themed or a superhero comic but it was more than that. It was quite philosophical but without being overwhelming. Mara's life was turned upside down, she went from being a beloved sports star to being the world's greatest threat. What is she going to do with her new found powers? Will she become a superhero? This was really good.
I would highly recommend this for the amazing story and artwork.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Comic Book Wednesday: 17 books on my to read list
There are a few new books I want to read: Ben 10, Harley Quinn and A Voice in the Dark. I have been trying to figure out what to do with my comic book reviews. I was wondering if I should review them issue by issue or by volume. Anyway, I'll figure it out.
So, here's my list:
Archie Comics
Book: Archie & Friends Double Double Digest #33 $5.99
Description:
Archie in 'Not Even a Moose.' Archie steps into the shoes of the jolly fat man to bring some Christmas cheer to the halls of Riverdale! But when he seems to only be spreading the joy to girls-namely Midge-Moose is bound to see red. Unless, of course, he thinks Archie's the real Santa Clause! Can Archie fool Moose or will he be spending Christmas in a hospital bed? Find out in a hilarious lead story to a holly jolly double double digest!
So, here's my list:
Archie Comics
Book: Archie & Friends Double Double Digest #33 $5.99
Description:
Archie in 'Not Even a Moose.' Archie steps into the shoes of the jolly fat man to bring some Christmas cheer to the halls of Riverdale! But when he seems to only be spreading the joy to girls-namely Midge-Moose is bound to see red. Unless, of course, he thinks Archie's the real Santa Clause! Can Archie fool Moose or will he be spending Christmas in a hospital bed? Find out in a hilarious lead story to a holly jolly double double digest!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Art of the Day: Huntress (Helena Bertinelli)
Artwork: Huntress by Elias-Chazoudis
The new 52 Birds of Prey desperately needs Helena Bertinelli back in the line-up, too bad it'll probably never happen.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Movie Review: Thor: The Dark World (Spoiler Free)
Rating: 5 stars
Earlier today, I went to see Thor: The Dark World. All I can say, is this was a superhero movie. I totally loved this. It was great and it was even better than the first movie. I think I'd like to go back and see it again. The movie had a good story and a good balance of action and humor. The action was really amazing. I think all the actors did a great job with this second movie, nobody phoned it in.
This movie showed why Thor may be a god but it also showed that he's a relatable guy who actually cares. You wanted to root for Thor and see him win as well as the rest of his supporting cast triumph and win.
Marvel continues to do a really good job with these movies and I like that they don't take themselves or the characters so seriously that they forget to add humor to the movies.
Again, this was a total adventure but before I go I saw the trailer for Captain America: Winter Soldier before the movie started. That looks really good too, and I can't wait to see it.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Book Review: The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Freres
Book: The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Freres written and illustrated by Marie LeTourneau with Danielle Reed Baty
Source: Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review
Publication: Available now
Description:
This story serves up a delightful recipe for a children's book: take one adorable tale of Parisian mice who want to win the prize for the best cheese soup in France, add a full serving of the whimsical illustrations of Marie LeTourneau, mix in a dash of French language and a sprinkling of Parisian café culture, and voilà ! We have The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Frères (Bistro of Seven Brothers).
With many basic French words cleverly woven into the story, readers will absorb the language without even realizing it. There is a pronunciation guide at the front of the book, and directions in the back to this website for the famous cheese soup recipe!
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
This is such a cute and wonderful little story. And I just love all the whimsical artwork. The story is about Chef Marcel who own a fancy restaurant or bistro in Paris. It's the hot spot for all the cool and hip mice in Paris. The bistro is known for having the best cheese soup in France and has won several awards for it.
Chef Marcel runs the restaurant with his seven sons: Jean-Pierrer, twins Jean-Paul and Jean-Henri, Jean-Philippe, Jean-Michel, Jean-Marc and Jean-Alexandre. He also has a daughter Petite Michelle, who is the youngest and is the bistro's hostess.
One day a telegram is sent to the bistro announcing that a judge will be visiting the restaurant to judge their infamous cheese soup to see if it's worthy to win the award for another year.
The telegram caused the father and all brothers to get stressed out and had them in a frenzy over preparing the soup. Once, Chef Marcel realized he didn't have the secret ingredient for the soup he had to dash out and leave the soup preparations to the sons. But while her brothers were stressed out and tripping all over each other in a panic, Petite Michelle was the sea of calm taking care of all the problems including the soup.
Petite Michelle may have seemed like a forgotten character at first but she turned out to be the shining star. And I love how the rest of the family realized how important she was to the bistro and the father even added her to the bistro's sign.
I thought this was such a lovely story and the artwork is funny and colorful. I think this story would be great for children, not only do they get a wonderful well written story they can also learn some basic French along the way. This is just perfect for a little foodie in the making.
Illustration of the Day: Lois and Clark (Smallville)
Illustration: Somebody Savveeeee Meee Comic Edition by kneel4justice
This is very creative and beautifully well made pop art.
Currently Reading: Sweet Expectations
Even though I won't start reading this until tomorrow, I figured I would post the book I will be reading for the weekend.
I wanted to go for something different and also I haven't read any chick-lit in a while. So here's hoping this will be a good read.
Book: Sweet Expectations (Union Street Bakery book #2) by Mary Ellen Taylor
Source: Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review
Publication: Available now
Description:
Daisy McCrae knows that change can be sudden — and devastating. And while it doesn’t have to be a bad thing, change has the power to turn your whole world upside down....
Running the family bakery and living in the store’s attic might not be Daisy’s dream life, but she’s beginning to understand what being content feels like. And then she gets some unexpected news. In one moment, Daisy’s calm existence turns into chaos. Now she’s struggling to keep it together, especially with renovations at the bakery spiraling out of control.
But when a box of recipes and mementos is found hidden behind a wall in the bakery, Daisy suddenly has something to cling to — a mystery that echoes her own troubles and gives her the opportunity to figure out what she really wants out of life...
Art of the Day: The Green Lantern Group from the animated series
Artwork: All Together Now by junryou-na-kokoro
From Left to Right: Razer, Hal, Kilowog and Aya.
The Green Lantern animated series, was a great series that was canceled way too soon.
Book Review: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Book: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine's book #1) by Ransom Riggs
Source: Library
Description:
A mysterious island.
An abandoned orphanage.
A strange collection of very curious photographs.
It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow--impossible though it seems--they may still be alive. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.
Fashion Meets Comics: Rogue
This southern belle is not a wilting flower, she's as tough as nails but she has a heart of gold. A signature piece for Rogue is her jacket, not only does it break up the bright green and yellow uniform it's also quite fashionable.
But she's not going to wear her "uniform" jacket out when she's not fighting crime and injustice. So, I found a jacket that would be perfect for her. It's a crop jacket and could still work with any yellow or green ensemble she might like to pair with it.
Jacket: Collection B Faux Leather Moto Jacket $64.00 Nordstrom
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Currently Reading: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
From a funny mystery to what I hope is a spooky good read. Well at least the description seems interesting. I at least want to start reading this sometime today.
Book: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine's book #1) by Ransom Riggs
Source: Library
Description:
A mysterious island.
An abandoned orphanage.
A strange collection of very curious photographs.
It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow--impossible though it seems--they may still be alive. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.
Art of the Day: Prince Adam and Teela
Artwork: Prince Adam and Teela
Pencils by Emiliano Santalucia
Color by jukkart
This is inspired from the updated He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon series. A quiet moment for Teela and Adam, I like this.
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