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Zombies may represent our darkest fears October 31, 2011 What makes the zombie genre so popular?   I looked at some reasons for this Halloween story for The Oklahoman. “Every dead body that is not exterminated becomes one of them. It gets up and kills. The people it kills get up and kill.” — Dr. Foster (“Dawn of the Dead,” 1978) Arguably the... Read More
Monday movie quote challenge #153 October 31, 2011 “Death has come to your little town, Sheriff. Now you can either ignore it, or you can help me to stop it. Read More
Halloween comics review: Marvel Adventures Spider-Man vol. 1 #20 October 30, 2011 Two creators I consider personal favorites — writer Peter David and artist Mike Norton — teamed up for the 2006 Halloween tale “Monster Mash” in Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #20. It’s the night of the Halloween dance, and Peter Parker’s planning on skipping it.  Instead, he heads out on patrol,... Read More
Halloween comics review: X-Men and Power Pack #1 (2005) October 30, 2011 The 2005 miniseries “X-Men and Power Pack,” written by Marc Sumerak, started off with a Halloween-themed issue, as the Power kids are heading to a Halloween party, with young Jack dressed as one of his favorite heroes, Wolverine. Jack is sure he’s going to win the costume contest – but when that doesn’t... Read More
Superman surgery, Avengers trailer parody, Halloween recommendations on Planet 46 Halloween Special October 29, 2011 Kyle drops in Logan-style, bub, in this year’s Planet 46 Halloween Special. Also on the show: Superman fan Herbert Chavez undergoes 10 years of surgery to become resemble his hero; Bryan Harley makes an awesome Avengers trailer “Sweded” parody; Halloween comics are recommended; and Sterling Gates is making a... Read More
Hayley Atwell’s Peggy Carter is strong, sophisticated in “Captain America” October 28, 2011 Hayley Atwell plays British agent Peggy Carter, part of the team who helps to train scrawny Steve Rogers in “Captain America: The First Avenger.” Once Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) receives the super-soldier serum to become America’s athletic, star-spangled hero of World War II, Atwell’s Carter is part of the... Read More
Report: George R.R. Martin’s “Wild Cards” optioned for film October 28, 2011 The superhero anthology series “Wild Cards,” edited by author George R.R. Martin, may soon have a film adaptation, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Syfy Films, aa joint venture of Syfy and Universal Pictures, has acquired the screen rights to “Wild Cards.”   Several authors created the world... Read More
Happy birthday, Bernie Wrightson! October 27, 2011 According to the Comics Reporter, it’s the 63rd birthday of popular horror artist Bernie Wrightson. He’s known as the co-creator of “Swamp Thing” and for his work on comic book titles from “House of Mystery” to “Batman: The Cult.” I read “Batman/Aliens” from 1997 last night, a two-part... Read More
ComiXology tops iPad apps top-grossing list for six Wednesdays October 27, 2011 Comics by comiXology has topped the iPad charts for six Wednesdays in a row, according to a news release from comiXology. “When have comic books, not comic book movies, not comic book merchandise, but the actual comic books been #1 in anything, much less high tech?” asked comiXology co-founder and CEO David... Read More
Superman #2 previewed at WSJ October 25, 2011 Lois Lane and Clark Kent discuss daily journalism in the “Superman” #2 preview provided by DC Comics to the Wall Street Journal. The preview reveals that Lois Lane has been promoted to an executive position at The Daily Planet. “Superman” #2 is written by George Perez, who also provides the art breakdowns... Read More
DVD review: “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Vol. 3” October 24, 2011 Marvel Comics’ top-tier team of superheroes stars in “The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” which features Thor, Iron Man and Captain America, among others. With “The Avengers” set to come to theaters in 2012, it’s a nice bit of multimedia synergy — but it’s a well-done animated series, as... Read More
Monday movie quote challenge #152 October 24, 2011 “We may not enjoy living together, but dying together isn’t going to solve anything. Read More
OU professor writes business graphic novels October 24, 2011 NORMAN — University of Oklahoma professor Jeremy Short wanted to express to his students that management is inherently interesting. But he found many of the textbooks boring. Students are interested in business decisions, he said, as featured in shows such as “Shark Tank” and “The Office.” He wondered... Read More
Hellboy’s allies’ stories told in “B.P.R.D.” October 22, 2011 The early tales of the B.P.R.D. (following their appearances in “Hellboy” comics) are collected in a hardcover edition from Dark Horse.  The Bureau of Paranormal Research and Development investigates the supernatural mysteries that are beyond the expertise of regular agents.   When Hellboy quits... Read More
Google honors Oklahoma-born artist Mary Blair October 21, 2011 As reported by the Washington Post’s Comic Riffs blog, today is the 100th birthday of the late, Oklahoma-born artist Mary Blair. Google is celebrating the artist with a homepage doodle today based on her art. Blair worked on Disney animated films including “Alice in Wonderland,” “Cinderella” and... Read More
Avengers trailer rocks, DC Comics hits No. 1 and X-Men Destiny reviewed October 18, 2011 Sorry for the delay in getting this one up! Matt and Kyle discuss the Avengers trailer, DC Comics hitting No. 1 on the sales charts, and the X-Men Destiny video game. Review File: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #3, DuckTales #5, Shade #1. Comics read in 2011: 1,543. Still to go: 468. Read More
Sterling Gates plans deep-space epic with “Captain Victory” October 18, 2011 Tulsa-born comic-book writer Sterling Gates is headed to deep space in his next assignment, a revamp of the Jack Kirby character Captain Victory for Dynamite Entertainment. Captain Victory, created by Kirby, was one of the first hits in the direct-market comic-shop environment of the early 1980s, and of course... Read More
Monday movie quote challenge #151 October 17, 2011 “Well, love is a gift, a lot of people don’t remember that. So, you two better brace yourselves for a whole lotta ugly comin’ at you from a neverending parade of stupid. Read More
Comic books may make way to Sesame Street October 14, 2011 Ape Entertainment is in negotiations with Sesame Workshop to create comic books based on the children’s property “Sesame Street.” According to a new s release, subject to successful negotiations, the comics will be produced in full color and available in printed editions as well as in digital editions that... Read More
“Thor 2″ moved to Nov. 2013 as part of “Lone Ranger” shuffle October 13, 2011 The Hollywood Reporter states Disney’s Lone Ranger will be released on May 31, 2013.  As part of the shuffle, “Thor 2″ will move from July 26, 2013 to Nov. 15, 2013. Taking the spot previously held by “Thor 2,” “Phineas and Ferb” will hit theaters on July 26, 2013. According to THR, ... Read More

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