The Not-So-Happening!

M. Night Shyamalan's new movie, The Happening, is getting blasted by the critics. No surprise there.  I don't think they ever forgave him for the 'don't spoil the ending' Sixth Sense.

Myself - I'm too scared to see it - I got chills just watching the trailer before Iron Man. 

The word of mouth I've heard has been pretty good.  Perhaps the disconnect is that the movie is not as downright scary or gory as some people, and certainly, some critics expected.  From what I've heard, it's more tense and builds to a scary scene or two.

So if you're looking to get the crap scared out of you - forget The Happening and check out these classic Horror comics. When Michael and I are on buying outings, I'm in charge of quality control.  So, I have to study the covers looking for any defects.  Let me tell you, I always get a little freaked out staring at these covers.  I just know I'm going to have nightmares!

If you're looking for a nightmare, we've got the makings right here!  (Click Here For HoRRoR Comics!)

Remember, we'll ship as many of these (raw, unslabbed) comic books to you (U.S. addresses only) for only $4.99.

Tina

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Michael

Jon Voight

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It Opens Today!

Just a friendly reminder! Especially if you've already seen 'Iron Man', Indiana Jones and...Skull', and the 'Incredible Hulk', you'll need a quieter movie!

Tina's post follows:

After the debacle of Evan Almighty, Steve Carell looks like he's hitting in his sweet spot as Maxwell Smart in Get Smart.

If you're a fan of The Office, you know that no comedic actor is more dead-on at deadpan delivery than Steve Carell.  He routinely has audiences delightedly yelling "Oh no!" at their tv screens.  Yes, the writing is what makes The Office great, but without Carrell's relentless delivery, the show would not work.  There hasn't been such a "cringe-worthy" character on the small screen since Seinfeld's George Costanza.

Let's just hope that the Get Smart writers give Carell what he needs - we know he can deliver.  If the trailers are any indication, Get Smart which opens nationwide on June 20 is going to be a fun trip back to yesteryear.

If you're a Steve Carell fan and haven't seen Dan in Real Life, I encourage you to check it out.  He really stretches his acting, and not just comedic, chops in this bittersweet romantic comedy with Juliette Binoche.  The story is hysterically funny, adult, and touching. (Yes, Michael cried.)

Tina!  

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Who Is

 Angelica Pickles?

Whoever she is, she's #7 In the 'Top 50' Cartoon Characters Of 'All Time' According to 'TV Guide'! Following is their list: 

1. Bugs Bunny
2. Homer Simpson
3. Rocky and Bullwinkle
4. Beavis and Butt-Head
5. The Grinch
6. Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble
7. Angelica Pickles
8. Charlie Brown and Snoopy
9. SpongeBob SquarePants
10. Cartman from "South Park"
11. Bart and Lisa Simpson
12. Fat Albert
13. The Powerpuff Girls
14. Daffy Duck
15. Pikachu
16. Gumby
17. Betty Boop
18. Top Cat
19. Mickey Mouse
20. Popeye
21. Gerald McBoing-Boing
22. Scooby-Doo
23. Underdog
24. Josie and the Pussycats
25. Heckle and Jeckle
26. Arthur
27. Winnie the Pooh
28. Felix The Cat
29. Mr. Magoo
30. George of the Jungle
31. Ren and Stimpy
32. Tom Terrific
33. Tweety and Sylvester
34. Bill from "Schoolhouse Rock"
35. Space Ghost
36. Yogi Bear and Boo Boo
37. Mighty Mouse
38. Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner
39. Superman
40. Batman
41. Daria
42. Wonder Woman
43. Donald Duck
44. Alvin (The Chipmunk)
45. Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale
46. Woody Woodpecker
47. Porky Pig
48. Bobby Hill from "King of the Hill"
49. Speed Racer
50. Tom and Jerry

I have to admit that I haven't watched Saturday Morning Cartoons for quite a while.

I have caught several episodes of recent or upcoming cartoons on 'Cartoon Network' with my youngest son, and do view some at the Comic Cons that we attend when Tina and I need to sit and rest.

Having seen cartoons off and on since the mid 1950's I am aware of most of the above list, but some just threw me trying to figure where they fit in...

BTW, Angelica 'Charlotte' Pickles is an animated character voiced by Cheryl Chase in the Nickelodeon Shows of 'Rugrats' and 'All Grown Up'... She was one of the original cast members and of course related to 'Dill Pickles' and 'Tommy Pickles'. Sh's also a 'spoiled brat'. Sheesh! 

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Michael

It's The 75th Anniversary Year Of The....

American Comic Book!

Another one of several milestones in pop culture history being reached this Year will be honored at the upcoming SDCC  Comic Con  International 2008!

The Comic Con  runs in San Diego, California from July 24th through July 27th, (with a special preview night on the 23rd for 4-day badge holders only).

This is the Year that several programs nationwide as well as the SDCC are celebrating the birth of American Comic Books.

Why?  Because most comic book historians consider 1933 as being the year when American comic book came into being.

Who Started this pop culture item?  It was started by an enterprising 'premiums' salesman Max C. Gaines.

What was the First Comic Book? Well, the first 'true' comic book was Funnies On Parade, that was published in the spring of 1933 by Eastern Color, which contained only reprints of newspaper strips.

The comic book was offered as a 'premium' by Procter & Gamble with an initial print run of 10,000 copies. 

That run sold out immediately! Quickly recognizing a good thing, Eastern Color next released Famous Funnies: A Carnival of Comics, but went to press with a print run of 100,000 copies...

This time Gaines stuck a 10 cents sticker on some of the copies and dropped them off at various  corner newsstands, only to return later to find they had already sold out!

Then a year later, Famous Funnies no.1 debuted (pictured at above right), and an American Industry was born!

It was only five years later when Superman appeared in Action Comics, which really kicked off the Comic Books buying habits of Americans!

Max Gaines himself went on to be active with National Periodical Publications ( Later known as DC - Superman Comics) and also with his own EC Comics line.

I am pleased that the Comic Con is honoring the birth of the American Comic Book, which has given me so much pleasure in my reading and buying habits! 

Michael