Gift Guide: Cozy & Comfy

'Tis the season for lounging and being warm and cozy. I found a few items that could be wonderful gifts for the friend or family member who loves to sit back and relax after a long day. Whether they are watching they're favorite TV shows and movies, reading a good book or doing absolutely nothing at all, these gifts will keep them nice and cozy.


Hoodie and Sweatshirt

Softspun Crop Sequin Hoodie                             $59.95                        Gap (gap.com)

Fashion Meets Comics: Captain America Shield Sweater

After the heat wave, it finally feels like fall with the air nice and chilly which has me automatically reaching for my sweaters. I just love sweater season and I would love it even more if I had this Captain America sweater. It's so bright and colorful which I'm easily drawn to.

This is so cute, why do I always find things I want?

Captain America Shield Sweater                      $39.92 (sale, regular price $49.90)                  Her Universe (heruniverse.com)

My Latest Obsession: Captain America + Currently Reading: Marvel's Captain America: Sub Rosa

I have no idea why my interest in Captain America seems to have hit an obsessive level over the past few days. Maybe it has something to do with Captain America: Civil War movie being released on DVD/Blu-ray in 24 days (Sept. 13th). But I really don't think my Latest Obsession has anything to do with the movie since I love reading the comic books.

I have been thinking of doing a Captain America Read-a-Thon of the Ed Brubaker run but I don't think I have enough time to even start one. With the Read-a-Thon not looking possible, I did however start reading this Captain America novel below earlier today. So far the book is off to a really good start. I should have my review up in a few days.

Book: Marvel's Captain America: Sub Rosa by David McDonald

Source: Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review

Publication: Available now

Description:

Frozen in a state of suspended animation since the end of the Second World War, Captain America is a man out of time. But now freed from his frozen slumber, he’s back in the nick of time―and ready to face threats that couldn’t even have been imagined when the world had last seen him. Joe Books brings Marvel fans an all-new adventure featuring a classic superhero.

Captain America, The World's Greatest Villain

I'm sure there are Marvel executives somewhere celebrating about all the publicity that Captain America: Steve Rogers issue #1 has been receiving. But was it worth destroying a popular character in the process for it. It's an understatement to say fans are outraged but that's apparently what the writer Nick Spencer wanted. Yes, he wanted fans to be outraged that he has taken one of their beloved characters and made him a villain.

Didn't Marvel learn anything from their rival DC Comics? At the start of the New 52, DC Comics used a large number of gimmicks and the use of shock value to launch the reboot. It didn't fair too well for them and in the end of the entire run of the New 52, the reboot has been seen as a huge disappointment. Which is currently why DC Comics is trying to fix everything with their latest soft reboot, Rebirth.

So why would Marvel for the 75th Anniversary of Captain America make him a Hydra agent. And apparently he's been that the entire time. My theory in this ridiculous plot is that Steve somehow has memories implanted and now believes he's a Hydra agent. Well, that's what I hope and not that the hero has been a mole the entire time building trust only to show his true colors as a member of a racist organization.

I would like to think Marvel wouldn't do something so stupid as to make their most iconic character a villain.

When you think back to the time when Captain America was created by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, it was a difficult time. The Nazis were killing and imprisoning people because they had a ridiculous notion that the people were inferior. At that time, the United States had not entered the war but it was looking more like a strong possibility of that happening. Kirby and Simon created Captain America as a way to show how much they despised Hitler's regime.

I think what makes this ordeal even more sickening is that Captain America was created by two Jewish men. And now to see that Marvel and Nick Spencer have turned their creation into something they despised, it truly makes no sense.

I hope Nick Spencer has a clever way to fix this mess because it's hard to see how the once great Captain America can ever go back to being seen as a hero after this. Seeing Cap say Hail Hydra is a very powerful visual especially because this is a hero who stood up against the evils of the Nazis but now is one of them. It's very hard to take in.

Must See TV: Captain America Special, Agent Carter, Total Divas, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and more

There is a lot of good TV on tonight and most of it seems to be on at 9:00 pm. I'm going to have to set my DVR for some and catch up with others On Demand.

Since, I stopped watching Supergirl (that show just wasn't for me) and I'm quickly losing interest in both The Flash and Arrow. And other than catching up on the second season of Gotham I haven't had any new superhero shows to watch. Which is why I can't wait for tonight's premiere of the second season of Marvel's Agent Carter. That first season was awesome, I hope this one will be too. Oh and there is also a special on Captain America on tonight.

Now for Total Divas I don't think Trinity (stage name Naomi) and her husband and fellow wrestler Jon will be on this fifth season. It's as if they're only on the show every other season. Still looking forward to seeing this season.

I'm glad Brooklyn Nine-Nine was moved back to Tuesdays, this show is so funny. Love the writing and the acting. On a side note: I tried watching Angie Tribeca but I could not get into that show. I know it's supposed to be a spoof on crime shows but it wasn't very funny.

Zoe Ever After is a new show that premiered two weeks ago, it follows recently divorced Zoe Moon who is trying to navigate between being a good mom, running her cosmetics company and getting back into dating. I really like this show it's cute, fashionable and funny.

Last in the line up is Just Jillian, I don't watch a lot of reality shows but I am interested in seeing this.


Captain America 75th Anniversary Special   8:00 PM EST   ABC

Description:

The history of Captain America is recounted, including his emergence in 1941 and subsequent rise as a prominent cultural icon.



Marvel's Agent Carter   9:00 PM EST   ABC  2-hour Premiere

(Marvel's Agent Carter Comic-Con Exclusive Poster)

Episode #1: The Lady in the Lake
Episode #2: A View in the Dark

Description:

In the Season 2 premiere, after moving to Los Angeles to aid the West Coast branch of the SSR, Peggy investigates a strange homicide in which the body glows and emanates cold. The case leads to ramifications that could wreck her career.



Total Divas   9:00 PM EST   E!

Episode #1: Love Triangle

Description:

In the Season 5 premiere, Nikki wonders whether she should tell John Cena about her ex-boyfriend's advances; Paige considers breaking off her engagement; and Brie tries to pave a new career path for Bryan.



Brooklyn Nine-Nine    9:00 PM EST    Fox

Episode #12: 9 Days

Description:

Captain Holt and Jake contract the mumps during an investigation and become quarantined together in hopes of solving the case. Meanwhile, Rosa tries to help Boyle through a mourning process; and Terry is forced to clean up Hitchcock and Scully's mess.



Zoe Ever After   10:00 PM EST   BET

Episode #3: The Smoke Alarms Always Rings Twice

Description:

Pearl needs Valente's help; and Zoe juggles work, motherhood and home repairs



Just Jillian  10:00 PM EST   E!

Episode #1: The Real Jillian Michaels

Description:

Fitness guru Jillian Michaels offers a glimpse into her busy life in this series, which begins with a trip to the U.K. for work, which causes strain in her relationships at home. Back in L.A. Jillian faces pressure from friends to marry.

Nesting: A Captain America Rug

Captain America Printed Round Rug (measures 52" in diameter)    $49.99   ThinkGeek  (thinkgeek.com)


Yeah, I totally want this. Looking at this Captain America rug puts a smile on my face. The colors are so bright and cheery. I can see it adding a little charm to any room, be it living room, bedroom, dorm room, or you're very own geek cave.

Art of the Day: I Am Captain America

Artwork: I Am Captain America variant cover by Skottie Young for FF issue #5 (2011)

This is so cute. A little boy trying to protect his friend by standing up against a bully. Cap would be proud.

30 Day Geek Chic Challenge, Day #25: Summer Fashions: Wonder Woman Tank Top and Captain America Hooded Tank Top

Day #25: Summer Fashions: Wonder Woman Tank Top and Captain America Hooded Tank Top

As I type this, it's very cold outside and getting colder by the minute. This makes it quite easy to start thinking about the summer. And with summer brings the return of easy breezy fashion such as shorts, summer dresses, tank tops and more.

It also gives us a chance to wear our favorite Chic Geek clothing and show off any of that hard work we did with sticking with those resolutions.

Junk Food Wonder Woman Logo Tank Top   $30.00   Junk Food (Has a store on Amazon.com)

Captain America Hooded Tank   $35.00   Her Universe  (heruniverse.com)

Comic Book News: Falcon will be the New Captain America and there's a change in store for Iron Man

According to an article from TheWrap, Steve Rogers will no longer be wearing the Red, White and Blue Captain America suit. Due to the super serum no longer working, Steve will go through a rapid aging process leaving Samuel Wilson a.k.a. Falcon to don the suit.

Like with the announcement with the new female Thor, it's exciting news but similar to the Thor news we all know this will just be temporary, amazing but temporary. As comic book fans we all know that eventually no one stays dead, missing, de-powered, etc. for long and eventually regain their old titles, positions, etc.

It will be interesting to see how Sam will be as the new Captain. I'm looking forward to reading this.

The new series All-New Captain America will premiere in October and will be written by Rick Remender with illustrations by Stuart Immonen.

Iron Man is not to be left out of the change department, the new series All-New Superior Iron Man will premiere this Fall and be written by Tom Taylor with illustrations by Yildiray Cinar.

According to IGN, Tony Stark will be wearing a new silver armor suit and will relocate to San Francisco. He will have a difficult time trying to win over the residents of his new city among other things that Tony will have to endure.

So, Tony will no longer wear the Red and Gold Iron Man suit and will leave New York, it will make you wonder how this egocentric guy will cope in a new city and with a suit that doesn't have any flair.


What do you guys think, are you interested in reading these new series?

Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Meet Black Widow Trailer

This clip is pretty cool.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Captain America: The Winter Soldier. I think it's cool that the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) is getting more chances to shine.

Black Widow Poster for the Captain America: The Winter Soldier movie

Natasha Romanoff a.k.a. the Black Widow in all her kick butt glory.  I can't wait to see this movie, the trailer looks really cool.