Michael D Hamersky On Comics Reviews...     Legends of the Goldens: Forbidden Playground     Promo Comic Book Published by Paul Tallerday

TODAY'S FEATURE IS BLOG #3983 -     Last night I had dinner with Barbara Marker and her husband Paul Tallerday.   Barbara has a web site / Facebook Fan Page at:  BarbaraMarkerArtist.com.

Barbara had called me that the new promotional comic book, Legends of the Goldens: Forbidden Playground, that her husband Paul had published, had arrived, and wondered if I would like a review copy?

Well, I did... And met them for dinner over in Pacific Beach where they live.  I also talked on the phone with the creator of the book series, S.B.K. Burns on the phone.

I read the promo comic book later last night...

Here's 'My Take' on the promo comic book.

First, the front cover:   Interesting concept on the front cover...

Inside front cover: The promo piece of what the concept is about... This is a promo comic on the new adult novel that is being published by Soul Mate Pulbishing in November of 2013. (Later this month.) 

The series is a 'Sci-Fi Paranormal Romance'.   Okay...

The credits are as follows:

Artwork by Kamen Chalakov

Story by S.B.K. Burns

Colorist by Barbara Marker

Published by Paul Tallerday

The splash page starts right off with the storyline. 

The continuing pages, (eight interior pages in total), carry on the storyline.

Inside back cover:  A 'house ad' for another of S.B.K. Burns' projects, this one titled: 'Entangled'.

Back Cover: A 'house ad' for S.B.K. Burn's other project titled 'Getting Them Up'.

Okay... That's it for this promo comic book.

What's my thoughts?

Well... I haven't read S.B.K. Burn's other projects as of yet.  Barbara did the front & back cover of Entangled, which I saw a preview of at the San Diego Comic Con 2013.

What I saw here in this promo comic book was a good concept, one that would be probably be fulfilled in the 95,000 word novel that is being published later this month.

There was quite a bit presented in this short 8 page promo story.  Enough that I believe that the target market for the book series would be teased enough by the promo comic book to search out the novel that is being printed.

For you to take a look at this promo comic book, I'm going to refer you to S.B.K.'s Amazon Author Page, where her other projects are shown for sale in either a Kindle format or hard copy publishing format.  Here is that link. My understanding is that S.B.K. will have a Kindle eBook up soon for the promo comic book, and then a link for her novel.

(UPDATE 11-22-13:  S.B.K. informed me that the comic book is now listed at her Amazon site for purchase!).

My thanks to Barbara Marker for bringing this latest coloring project of hers to my attention!

~ Michael

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Michael D Hamersky On Comics Presents His Take On...    Guns A' Blazin'! Book One - The Gunpowder Edition!   As Seen At The 2013 So Cal Comic Con!    TODAY'S FEATURE IS BLOG #3977 -      Last Sunday I ran into Rafael Navarro at the So Cal Comic Con.  He presented me with a copy of his latest work, Guns A' Blazin' Book One - The Gunpowder Edition.     I've read it, and loved it!  It is the first issue in a proposed six issue mini-series.    I'll let Rafael tell you more about the comic book in the video posted on my YouTube Channel!  Plus, writer Mike Wellman joins us in the video!   Here's the link where you can purchase a copy!       (Left to Right) Mike Wellman, Michael D Hamersky, & Rafael Navarro

NOTE FROM Michael D Hamersky On Comics:  My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts, now at 3,977 total posts in number!   I do appreciate your continued reading and support of this Blog!

BTW, You can 'follow' this blog by clicking the 'Follow' Button at this NetworkedBlogs app link!   Thanks to ALL of YOU that have already clicked that button!  And for those of YOU that haven't yet... I would appreciate it if YOU would!!!

Note:  My online 'Local' Comic Book Shop (LCBS), carries many different genres of comics, magazines, graphic novels, and comic con promotional items. Possibly even copies of the item(s) that was mentioned here today...!  If I have it, you'll find under the BIG TOP of Comics, at Comic Books Circus.com!     

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Comics Creators: If you are breaking into, or already work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email or mail us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works! To mail printed items to us for possible review, send to:  Make It So Marketing Inc., PO Box 130653, Carlsbad, CA 92013

 Also, if you are a Facebook member, I would have liked you to send me a 'Friend Request'. However, I have reached the maximum limit of 5,000 Facebook Friends and Fan pages already, so I've added a New 'Facebook Fan Page' so that even more of YOU can 'Like' what I am doing, and be interactive with me and others there.  Here is the link to that 'Facebook Fan Page': Michael D Hamersky On Comics! Please click the 'Like' button on that page!

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Michael D Hamersky On Comics Presents His Take On... Telikos Protocol  #2 From Vanquish Interactive

TODAY'S FEATURE IS (GUEST) BLOG #3945 -     Still catching up with my comic book reviews this week...

This comic book was also received at the recent 2013 Comic-Con International: San Diego, (aka SDCC).

 At the top right is a photo of the creators holding a copy of this comic book, Telikos Protocol issue #2. 

I've previously blogged about this new comic book series, starting back in May of 2013.  It was in Blog #3853, where I reviewed issue #1 that I received at the 2013 Free Comic Book Day event in Rancho Cucamonga.

So what is this series about?  Here's what the publisher says on their web site:

"Earth has been left barren by environmental collapse, humanity is on the brink of extinction, recovered alien technology the only hope left for its underground population. When the alien race returns to Earth, leaving destruction in their wake and a city in ruins, it falls to Steve Forrester, a soldier fighting to clear his name for an unspeakable crime, his partner Lily Goldstein and scientist John Santilli to try and save the human race."

What's My Take on this 2nd issue?

Front cover - Pretty cool graphics... You can see this is a sci-fi tale just from the front cover.

Inside front cover - The credits page, along with their Facebook & Twitter urls.

Splash page - Cool overhead shot.  Starts the action right off!

Interior pages -  44 pages in this issue!  The artwork is as good as the first issue.  The word balloons are minimal in usage, but the storyline flows well. There are no caption boxes. Just dialogue word balloons.  This storyline is captivating.

Inside back cover - Full page spread for issue #3 that is "coming soon".  My understanding is that it is projected to be available in October.   Possible release date is October 10th at the New York Comic Con where the publisher will have a booth.

Back cover -  Basically a full page ad on where you can follow this comic book series.

My understanding is that this series is a proposed nine issue series.  That could be a long series to keep up the interest, but the first two issues were pretty darn good!

As for my comic book grade for this issue... I'm giving it a Near Mint Minus (NM-) 9.2 out of a possible 10.0 comic book grading scale.

I see issue #1 for sale at this web site.  I don't see where issue #2 is listed for sale. You might ask your LCBS for a copy to be ordered.

You can follow updates on this comic book series at their Facebook Fan Page.

My thanks to the creators for bringing this second issue to my attention at Comic-Con!

~ Michael

NOTE FROM Michael D Hamersky On Comics:  My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts, now at 3,945 total posts in number!   I do appreciate your continued reading and support of this Blog!

BTW, You can 'follow' this blog by clicking the 'Follow' Button at this NetworkedBlogs app link!   Thanks to ALL of YOU that have already clicked that button!  And for those of YOU that haven't yet... I would appreciate it if YOU would!!!

Note:  My online 'Local' Comic Book Shop (LCBS), carries many different genres of comics, magazines, graphic novels, and comic con promotional items. Possibly even copies of the item(s) that was mentioned here today...!  If I have it, you'll find under the BIG TOP of Comics, at Comic Books Circus.com!     

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Comics Creators: If you are breaking into, or already work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email or mail us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works! To mail printed items to us for possible review, send to:  Make It So Marketing Inc., PO Box 130653, Carlsbad, CA 92013

 Also, if you are a Facebook member, I would have liked you to send me a 'Friend Request'. However, I have reached the maximum limit of 5,000 Facebook Friends and Fan pages already, so I've added a New 'Facebook Fan Page' so that even more of YOU can 'Like' what I am doing, and be interactive with me and others there.  Here is the link to that 'Facebook Fan Page': Michael D Hamersky On Comics! Please click the 'Like' button on that page!

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In Addition, I started a YouTube Channel just before the 2011 Comic-Con International, where I am slowly uploading videos from conventions or other events that we attend that are also pop culture related.  You are invited to 'subscribe' to that channel also!  As found at 'HamerskyOnComics'!

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Michael D Hamersky On Comics Presents His Take On...   SPECTRA  #5 From APS Physics

TODAY'S FEATURE IS (GUEST) BLOG #3944 -     Catching up with my comic book reviews this week...

This comic book was received at the recent 2013 Comic-Con International: San Diego, (aka SDCC).

 At the top right is a photo of Rebecca Thompson, Kerry G Johnson, and myself holding copies of this comic book series, including issue #5 of Spectra.

I've previously blogged about this comic book series, starting back in August of 2010.  It was in Blog #3214, where I reviewed issue #1 that I received at the 2010 SDCC.

So what is issue #5 about?  Here's what the publisher says on the web site:

"Follow Spectra in her next adventure. It’s wintertime, and the swim team of Tesla Junior high has gone to Pasadena, CA for their yearly winter training camp. The state championship meet is coming up, where they will face the unbeaten Edison Middle School Wizards of Menlo Park, IN. Coach Henri Toueaux will stop at nothing to secure a new trophy for his office and he doesn’t care who he leaves in his wake, including his team. Follow Spectra and her gang as they use her laser powers and their knowledge of fluid flow to stop H. Toueaux from crossing the line from motivating coach to evil villain."

As for 'My Take' on this issue...

The front & back cover is a double page spread and in foil. Pretty sharp looking!  Grabbed my attention right away!

Inside front cover - Basically used as the indicia.

Splash Page - A lot of text, but gets right to the storyline!

Interior Pages - A short story, just 12 pages, but it comes across pretty good.  The artwork is once again a fine meshing with the word balloons and storyline.

The inside back cover is 'Seven Myths About High School Pysics'. A fine text piece.

Once again I found this 'promotional' comic book to be a worthy read in this comic book series.

It comes across with a lot of good information, but not presented in a 'preachy' sort of way.  It is a smooth presentation, one that should hold a school kids attention, as well as an adults.

As for my comic book grade for this issue... I'm giving it a Near Mint (NM) 9.4 out of a possible 10.0 comic book grading scale.

The odds are that you won't find this comic book at your local comic book shop, as it is basically a promotional piece published by APS Physics / PhysicsCentral.com.  So I'm going to list a few links that talk about the comic book.

Physics Central page on Issue #5.

Kerry G. Johnson's Facebook Fan Page.

The APS Physics Facebook Fan Page!

You could always download a copy at this link.

I'm not for sure what convention Rebecca & Kerry will be at next, but that is where I received my copy, so you could check out their convention schedule to possibly obtain a hard copy.

~ Michael

NOTE FROM Michael D Hamersky On Comics:  My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts, now at 3,944 total posts in number!   I do appreciate your continued reading and support of this Blog!

BTW, You can 'follow' this blog by clicking the 'Follow' Button at this NetworkedBlogs app link!   Thanks to ALL of YOU that have already clicked that button!  And for those of YOU that haven't yet... I would appreciate it if YOU would!!!

Note:  My online 'Local' Comic Book Shop (LCBS), carries many different genres of comics, magazines, graphic novels, and comic con promotional items. Possibly even copies of the item(s) that was mentioned here today...!  If I have it, you'll find under the BIG TOP of Comics, at Comic Books Circus.com!     

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Comics Creators: If you are breaking into, or already work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email or mail us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works! To mail printed items to us for possible review, send to:  Make It So Marketing Inc., PO Box 130653, Carlsbad, CA 92013

 Also, if you are a Facebook member, I would have liked you to send me a 'Friend Request'. However, I have reached the maximum limit of 5,000 Facebook Friends and Fan pages already, so I've added a New 'Facebook Fan Page' so that even more of YOU can 'Like' what I am doing, and be interactive with me and others there.  Here is the link to that 'Facebook Fan Page': Michael D Hamersky On Comics! Please click the 'Like' button on that page!

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In Addition, I started a YouTube Channel just before the 2011 Comic-Con International, where I am slowly uploading videos from conventions or other events that we attend that are also pop culture related.  You are invited to 'subscribe' to that channel also!  As found at 'HamerskyOnComics'!

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Michael D Hamersky On Comics Presents His Take On...   Rob Hanes Adventures #14 From WCG Comics

TODAY'S FEATURE IS (GUEST) BLOG #3943 -     Catching up with my comic book reviews this week...

The above comic book was received at the recent 2013 Comic-Con International: San Diego, (aka SDCC).

 At the top right is a photo of Randy Reynaldo holding a copy of Rob Hanes Adventures #14, the latest issue in Randy's comic book series!

I've previously blogged about this series in blog #3687,  where I reviewed issue #13 that I received at the 2012 SDCC.

So what's this series & issue #14 about?  Here's what the publisher says on the web site:

"High adventure is alive and well in the 21st century! Rob Hanes Adventures is an all-ages comic-book series about a globetrotting private eye and troubleshooter that has been described as "Tintin meets Indiana Jones!"

Under the auspices of worldwide Justice International, Rob Hanes travels the world on assignment, facing adventure, intrigue and romance at every turn! Every issue is complete and self-contained, so jump in at any time!

In the (14th) issue, Rob helps precipitate the fall of a Middle East dictator by accompanying an exiled princess back into the country."

Okay... So what's 'My Take' on this issue?

Well, the front cover grabbed my attention, as 'regime change' seems to be happening more in the world at this time. 

The inside front cover has a 'primer' to the series, which is very helpful if you are 'new' to this comic book series.

The splash page gets the story started off very well.  Please note that the interior pages are in black & white only.

Randy tells the story vividly, and while also being the artist, the whole story runs smoothly with the artwork.

The 24 page story ends with a good finish...

Liner Notes fills out the background of the story presented in this issue.

Hanes Briefs is the letters page...

Review: Genius, Isolated is a reprint of Randy's blog on a book on The Life and Art of Alex Toth.

The inside back cover is the Ka-Blam house ad, as Ka-Blam is the printer of this comic book.

The back cover is a good presentation of what Rob Hanes Adventures is about, if a person was to pick this comic book up at their LCBS to think about buying it.

I personally enjoyed this latest issue.  Randy has a good style in writing and illustrating.  I've liked all his issues in this series so far.   Good 'Old School' story & art that is 'done in one' issue, without having to buy a five issue spread to read a complete story arc like in many other comic books in mainstream comic book publishing.  Definitely worth the $3.99 cover price!

As for my comic book grade for this issue... I'm giving it a Near Mint (NM) 9.4 out of a possible 10.0 comic book grading scale.

You can try your local comic book shop to see if they have this issue in... It has been published already.  Or you can check out Randy's own web site for purchase, at WCGcomics.com for direct purchase.

Be sure to 'Like' the Facebook Fan Page for WCG Comics / Rob Hanes Adventures!

~ Michael

NOTE FROM Michael D Hamersky On Comics:  My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts, now at 3,943 total posts in number!   I do appreciate your continued reading and support of this Blog!

BTW, You can 'follow' this blog by clicking the 'Follow' Button at this NetworkedBlogs app link!   Thanks to ALL of YOU that have already clicked that button!  And for those of YOU that haven't yet... I would appreciate it if YOU would!!!

Note:  My online 'Local' Comic Book Shop (LCBS), carries many different genres of comics, magazines, graphic novels, and comic con promotional items. Possibly even copies of the item(s) that was mentioned here today...!  If I have it, you'll find under the BIG TOP of Comics, at Comic Books Circus.com!     

Web Page Note:  This blog post is written per the IE Browser standards.  Chrome, Safari, Netscape, Firefox and the other browsers serve the page up slightly differently, sorry about that!  The screen display resolution is best seen at the setting of 1024 x 768 on your laptop or desktop computer.  Note:  Your computer's resoulution may be set differently, but the above resolution is the most commonly used resolution at the time of this blog post. 

NOTE: All images and characters within this blog post are copyright and trademark their respective owners.

Comics Creators: If you are breaking into, or already work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email or mail us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works! To mail printed items to us for possible review, send to:  Make It So Marketing Inc., PO Box 130653, Carlsbad, CA 92013

 Also, if you are a Facebook member, I would have liked you to send me a 'Friend Request'. However, I have reached the maximum limit of 5,000 Facebook Friends and Fan pages already, so I've added a New 'Facebook Fan Page' so that even more of YOU can 'Like' what I am doing, and be interactive with me and others there.  Here is the link to that 'Facebook Fan Page': Michael D Hamersky On Comics! Please click the 'Like' button on that page!

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In Addition, I started a YouTube Channel just before the 2011 Comic-Con International, where I am slowly uploading videos from conventions or other events that we attend that are also pop culture related.  You are invited to 'subscribe' to that channel also!  As found at 'HamerskyOnComics'!

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