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Saturday, May 8, 2010
Our Take On: The Iron Man 2 Film - Part I - From a Comic Book Fan's POV
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Comic Book Movies

 

'Our Take' On:

The Iron Man 2 Film

Part I - From a Comic Book Fan's POV

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Above: The 'Black Widow' in the Iron Man 2 Film Poster Used In France! 

At The Top Left: Iron Man 2 Film Poster With a Lot of the Cast in the Movie!

At the Bottom Left: At Last...Pepper Potts Given Star Billing, as Seen on the French Poster! 

 

 

TODAY'S FEATURE - Blog #3128:

Tina and I just got back in from viewing the Iron Man 2 Film at one of our theater choices.  No, not in IMAX, but in stadium style seating. My 'Take' on this film will be posted first, tonight, with hers to follow tomorrow morning.... 

Usually we see the comic book movies on their Opening Day, but with the staggered world-wide release schedule for this film, it didn't make that big of a deal for us to be there on opening day what with our schedules...

Also, there are just minor SPOILER ALERTS here. Because after all, I am just blogging my reactions to the film in general, not in specific scenes, (for the most part).

Additionally I am doing something different in this blog post, as it is so late, it's 7PM PST here in the San Diego area, and I want to get this blogged ASAP.

So I'm going to post what I believe are my thoughts on the PROS / CONS / SUGGESTED VIEWING FOR / AND MY RATING.  Here's 'My Take':

PROS:

Tony Stark / Iron Man / Robert Downey Jr. - Excellent continuation of the Tony Stark that I enjoyed in Iron Man 1.

'Natalie Rushman' / Natasha Romanov' / "Black Widow" / Scarlett Johansson -  Although not named as such (Black Widow), her real appearance near the end of the film showed how useful she could be, besides being eye candy!

Virginia 'Pepper' Potts / Gwyneth Paltrow - More screen time this time AND worth the wait!  Plus the ending scene was alright in my book!

Whiplash / Ivan Vanko / Mickey Rourke - 'Humanized' with the cockatoo scenes.  I'm glad that he (Mickey) suggested bringing the bird in to the director!

Justin Hammer / Sam Rockwell - Darn good acting in this role. My only thought was that in the comics, Justin was a much older man.  Here in this film he is about Tony's age.  Not Sam's fault, and he plays this role very well.

Nick Fury / Samuel L Jackson - More screen time in this film.  Mostly good for me, however, just like in the Marvel Comics, I feel there is a 'continued' story going on.  Will it upset mainstream film goers that there is this 'to be continued story' subplot going on...???

Happy Hogan / Jon Favreau - I'm glad that Jon gave himself more screen time in this film!  I'm a fan of the old Pepper Potss / Happy Hogan  / Tony Stark triangle from the really old days!

CGI usage - Not as overbearing or as tedious as in the 1st Film.  The fight scenes were not as long, which was good for me!  I have found I don't like the long drawn cartoonish CGI scenes in these comic book movies.

Senator Stern / Gary Shandling - Really came across well in this role.

JARVIS / Voice of Paul Bettany - The interchange between JARVIS and Tony was even better this time.

Christine Everheart / Leslie Bibb - Nice to see Leslie reprising her reporter role from the 1st Film.

The Iron Man Armors - Still enjoying the designs by Adi Granov who was involved with both the 1st and 2nd Films!

Stan Lee / as '___" - Well, I'll let you figure that one out!  But I did enjoy the cameo...'Nuff Said! 

CONS:

Lt. Colonel James 'Rhodey' Rhodes / War Machine / Don Cheadle - Didn't have the 'good buddy' rapport down as well in this film. Due to change in actors for this film?

The continual references to S.H.I.E.L.D. - made me wonder if I was watching an Iron Man Film or a conspiracy film.  Just a minor con... but since I know that these Marvel superhero films are to be continued later in the 'Avenger Initiative', I'll live with the 'to be continued' parts of these films for now...

The final ending song that started with the credits by AC/DC. 'Highway to Hell', which I thought was a little out of place for this otherwise Family Viewing Film.

You know, as I sit here blogging, I realize there were very few cons for me in this film... The storyline was well paced / well directed / well acted!

THIS MOVIE IS SUGGESTED VIEWING FOR:

This 2nd Film was made for family viewing IMO. Unlike the 1st Film which had the torture scenes, and was a little 'darker' in scope. 

Plus this 2nd Film had less sexual innuendo in it.  Maybe because of Tony's discovery of what the armor was doing to him?

RATING:

Near Mint Minus (NM-) 9.2 - This 2nd Film appealed to the 'fanboy' in me.  And when I say 'fanboy', I mean way back to 1963 when Iron Man first started in 'Tales of Suspense' #39!

And by the way... Here's the Link to 'My Take' on Iron Man 1: http://bit.ly/dCL7Tk which I gave an 8.5 out of 10.0 in the comic book grading scale!

One last thing... And I couldn't let this review end without saying something about in particular about the film. But Please Note: 

!!!SPOILER ALERT!!!!

I waited for YEARS for something to happen between Pepper & Tony...Sheesh!

!!! END -  SPOILER ALERT!!!!   

My thanks to Tina LoSasso for attending this Opening Weekend with me and looking forward to reading her review in tomorrow's blog post.

I'll copy it here for all to see at that time!

AND My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts, now over the 3,125 total posts in number!

~ Michael D Hamersky @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

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Yeah, that's me in the photo shown to the left, taken at the 1973 San Diego Comic Con!

I first set up as a 'dealer' at the 1972 SDCC at the El Cortez Hotel. So I've been around comic conventions for a little while, LOL 

Tina and I now have an on-line exhibitor table at the first "virtual" comic con titled the "Facebook Comic Con" (FBCC)!

You can view our table and interact with us there on Facebook by clicking this link

So if YOU are a Facebook member, please 'join' our Facebook Comic Con - Make It So Marketing exhibitor table for updates, specials, links to this blog, and other wall comments that we post every day!


 

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~Michael @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

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Updated: Saturday, May 8, 2010 8:27 PM PDT
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Friday, May 7, 2010
My Take On: Belladonna - by Ben Ross and J.K. Woodward
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

'My Take' On:

Belladonna

by Ben Ross

and J.K. Woodward

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Above: Belladonna with the Full Display! 

At The Top Left: Ben Ross with 'Belladonna'!

At the Bottom Left: Belladonna At Wizard World Anaheim.

Below: Ben Ross With 'Belladonna', the OGN and Model.

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TODAY'S FEATURE - Blog #3127:

As seen by the above photos, I met 'Belladonna', (the model), at the recent Wizard World Anaheim Comic Con on April 18th, 2010. Along with the writer of the OGN (Original Graphic Novella), Ben Ross. 

'Belladonna' introduced me to 'her' OGN, as I walked by her table in the Artists Alley section of the comic con.

The cover art of the OGN grabbed me.  Take another look at the orange / black / white colored cover in the photos above.

It also didn't 'hurt' that the model 'Belladonna' was there alongside the display with photos from earlier appearances. I'm sure that alone would have caused several con attendees to stop and talk with 'Belladonna'!

However, I'm reviewing the OGN here... 

So what's it about? Here's the Press Release Info:

"Annabelle, a beautiful woman, is gunned down, smashed up, and wakes up with full amnesia after a long coma, without any clues to her real identity. But when someone tries to execute her, she learns that she was the world’s most vicious assassin. Now she must live under New York City among the homeless, and in the process she becomes the city’s most unlikely hero."

AND THIS:

"Ben Ross (w) • J.K. Woodward (a & c)

The tables are turned on the worlds most beautiful-and most vicious-assassin. Gunned down, comatose in a city hospital for months, and with no clue to her identity, she eventually awakens. Fully recovered but with no memory and few clues to her past, she sets out on a dangerous journey to discover who she is-But will she like what she finds? Art for this special one-shot by Fallen Angel's J.K. Woodward!"

PLUS THIS ONE:

FC • 48 pages • $7.99 ISBN-13: 978-1600107313

"Within Belladonna the tables are turned on the worlds most beautiful-and most vicious-assassin. Gunned down, comatose in a city hospital for months, and with no clue to her identity, she eventually awakens. Fully recovered but with no memory and few clues to her past, she sets out on a dangerous journey to discover who she is-But will she like what she finds? Art for this special one-shot by Fallen Angel's J.K. Woodward!”

So what's 'My Take' on this OGN?

First:  The Front Cover - Very Striking!

Inside Front Cover - Credits plainly stated after such a striking front cover, which BTW are:

Written by Ben Ross / Artwork by J.K. Woodward / Letters by Amauri Osorio & Chris Mowry / Edits by Scott Dunbier / Published by IDW.

Splash Page - Starts right in with the action!

The rest of the interior pages:

The storyline - well written & keeps flowing, drawing me into finishing it in one reading!

The artwork - really well illustrated and excellent use of panels.

The coloring - meshed very well with the mood struck by the storyline, and added, not detracted, to the artwork.

The lettering / sound effects - well placed and very readable without interferring with the artwork.

Plus: No ads within the OGN with the exception of the inside back cover - an IDW 'House' Ad.

Back Cover - Well written promo for the story inside and is awell illustrated page.

This OGN is a very polished, professional publication!

I found it to hold my interest from Front Cover to the Back Cover!

This OGN was released on 2-24-10, so finding it at the April 2010 Wizard World Anaheim Comic Con was pretty close to it's initial release date.

For more info on how to obtain the OGN, AND interact with 'Belladonna' herself, please check this Facebook Fan Page:

http://www.facebook.com/belladonna22410

My thanks to 'Belladonna' for bringing her OGN to my attention at the con, and to Ben Ross for submitting it for possible review! 

AND My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts, now over the 3,125 total posts in number!

~ Michael D Hamersky @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

Note: Our online comic book store carries many different genres of comics and graphic novels, including CRIME Comics at:

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Now Celebrating the 11th Year On The Web!

 "Hammering Out the Web For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

 

 

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Note: If you are breaking into, or already work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email 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:

 

 

Click Here to see our Facebook Comic Con Dealer Table!

Make It So Marketing Inc.
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

 

 

   

 

Check Out More Of Our Own Endeavors:  

Yeah, that's me in the photo shown to the left, taken at the 1973 San Diego Comic Con!

I first set up as a 'dealer' at the 1972 SDCC at the El Cortez Hotel. So I've been around comic conventions for a little while, LOL 

Tina and I now have an on-line exhibitor table at the first "virtual" comic con titled the "Facebook Comic Con" (FBCC)!

You can view our table and interact with us there on Facebook by clicking this link

So if YOU are a Facebook member, please 'join' our Facebook Comic Con - Make It So Marketing exhibitor table for updates, specials, links to this blog, and other wall comments that we post every day!


 

 Also, if you are a Facebook member and would like to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.
       
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Talking about comics: if YOU are a comics creator, (writer, penciler, inker, colorist, letterer, etc.), OR even a Comics / Magazine Publisher, feel free to contact me regarding YOUR works for a possible mention / review!

I've made a special blog post about: "How To Best Submit YOUR Publication For Possible Review!" for those creators / publishers that would like to possibly have their publications mentioned or reviewed. Just click on the link provided in this paragraph!

~Michael @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

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Posted by makeitsomarketing at 12:01 AM PDT
Updated: Friday, May 7, 2010 6:39 AM PDT
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Thursday, May 6, 2010
My Take On The Enforcers: Zero Issue - The Director's Cut
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

'My Take' On:

The Enforcers: Zero Issue - The Director's Cut

by Carl Herring Jr., Tod Smith, Steve Montano and Ed Traquino

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Above: The Front Cover to The Enforcers: Zero Issue - The Director's Cut! 

At The Top Left: The Three J Productions Comics Logo!

At the Bottom Left: Character Sketches & Bios Page for 'The Good Guys'.

 

 

TODAY'S FEATURE - Blog #3126:

This morning I'm blogging 'My Take', (a.k.a. review), on 'The Enforcers: Zero Issue - The Director's Cut, sent to me by the President of Three J Productions LLC, Carl Herring Jr... 

This print copy is officially available in May and can be purchased via the Facebook Fan Page that I will link to at the bottom of this review.

This 'Zero Issue' is the introduction to the five part mini-series that will follow this Summer.

If the name of the title sounds familar, it's because "The Enforcers: Zero Issue was originally released in limited edition in 2005. 5 years later, Three J Productions, LLC is proud to now release The Director's Cut, expanded and colorized".

So what's it about? Here's the Press Release Info:

"Senator Lawrence Fulton brings together the most unlikely candidates to make up his elite group of D.E.A. agents known as The Enforcers.  Their mission is to put an end to the east coast drug cartel known as The Alliance.”

So what's 'My Take' on this?

First:  The Front Cover - From the number of characters on the front cover, I could see it was going to be a 'team book', which generally when one of those are first introduced, a new reader may be a little hesitant to jump in on, because of lack of knowledge of the characters presented on the front cover...

So, if I was looking at this comic book on the shelf at my LCBS, would I pick it up and look inside?  After all, it's the logo / title / artwork / front cover scene that would entice me to do so... or not.

In this case the characters and the title showed me enough to want to open up to the inside page.

Which led to the explanation of the names credited on the bottom of the front cover, plus more.  Good presentation there on the inside front cover!

Then what would have been the 'splash page' turned out to be  the first of two pages of intro / character bios & sketches to The Enforcers, (see 2nd photo top left of this blog), who are the 'Good Guys',and then the 'Bad Guys' on the next page.

Great idea!  With TEN different characters presented with character sketches and brief bios - I as the reader had a 'scorecard' to help me through the story which was next!

The story started immediately with a full page art page, which served as the 'splash page', and then the action started when turning that page!

Action... plus character introductions... Plus good pacing!

Actually very good pacing, considering there are to be five more issues of this mini-series!

What would be considered 'house ads' were left for the ending pages of this issue... Three pages of those, then the Editor's Page with 'the history of Three J Productions LLC'.

The inside back cover could also be considered a semi-house ad, telling the reader that this comic was 'designed, colored, and lettered by Ed Traquino', with an email addy and web site.

The Back Cover was the Ka-Blam (the printer) ad, with the Ka-Blam Girl pictured, which was the only thing that seemed out of place in this entire issue.  Don't get me wrong... when I see this printer's page, I know that the printing job will be a good one, but the Ka-Blam Girl seemed a little out of place after seeing all of the earlier pages on the back cover itself. 

(Note: I do know that the page itself can be removed if the publisher pays more for the removal of the printer's house ad on the back cover, which most comics creators elect not to do, because of the additional cost.)

So, you ask me... What's My Take on this issue?

I'll tell you this much... I'm ready for the next issue to be published!

Why?  This was a Good Set Up of character sketches / bios to introduce the characters, plus sets up an actual storyline... EXACTLY what a 'Zero Issue' should do!

I'm suggesting that you get on board with this mini-series at the very begining with this Zero Issue.

This Zero Issue written by Carl Herring Jr. starts this series off right IMO. 

The artwork by Tod Smith fits perfectly with this genre!

I'm not for sure why the 'guest inker', Steve Montano, only inked pages 1 - 6, but I didn't see any real 'break' in style in the latter pages.

The colors, letters, and design by Ed Traquino flowed well with the storyline and art.

This was a Very Good Start for this series and I look forward to seeing the series' "1st Issue" this Summer!  As I stated earlier, producing at 'team book' is much harder to do well, than most readers would think!

Here is the link for seeing more on this series and YOUR chance to be interactive with the creators.  Plus the link as to where to buy this Zero Issue:

You don't have to be a Facebook member to see the Fan Page. But if YOU are a Facebook Member feel free to 'Like' / 'Fan' them at their Facebook Fan Page by clicking here!

My thanks to Carl Herring Jr. for submitting the Zero Issue of this comic book title for possible review!

(Oh...Carl also submitted an earlier title to me. To see my review on Crime Wave Anthology Volume 1, just click here!)

AND My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts, now over the 3,125 total posts in number!

~ Michael D Hamersky @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

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Now Celebrating the 11th Year On The Web!

 "Hammering Out the Web For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

 

 

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Note: If you are breaking into, or already work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email 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:

 

 

Click Here to see our Facebook Comic Con Dealer Table!

Make It So Marketing Inc.
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

 

 

   

 

Check Out More Of Our Own Endeavors:  

Yeah, that's me in the photo shown to the left, taken at the 1973 San Diego Comic Con!

I first set up as a 'dealer' at the 1972 SDCC at the El Cortez Hotel. So I've been around comic conventions for a little while, LOL 

Tina and I now have an on-line exhibitor table at the first "virtual" comic con titled the "Facebook Comic Con" (FBCC)!

You can view our table and interact with us there on Facebook by clicking this link

So if YOU are a Facebook member, please 'join' our Facebook Comic Con - Make It So Marketing exhibitor table for updates, specials, links to this blog, and other wall comments that we post every day!


 

 Also, if you are a Facebook member and would like to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.
       
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Talking about comics: if YOU are a comics creator, (writer, penciler, inker, colorist, letterer, etc.), OR even a Comics / Magazine Publisher, feel free to contact me regarding YOUR works for a possible mention / review!

I've made a special blog post about: "How To Best Submit YOUR Publication For Possible Review!" for those creators / publishers that would like to possibly have their publications mentioned or reviewed. Just click on the link provided in this paragraph!

~Michael @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

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Updated: Thursday, May 6, 2010 8:31 AM PDT
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Part 2 of My Take On: Comic Fan! #6 Magazine
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

Part 2 of 'My Take' On:

 Comic Fan! Issue #6

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At The Right: The Front Cover To Issue #6 of Comic Fan!

 
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TODAY'S FEATURE - Blog #3125:

Just received my print (hard) copy of this magazine last night at my PO Box, when I was at the USPS shipping yesterday's orders from my own online store... 

WoW! It's even better than what I thought it would be holding it in hard copy format!

Part 1 of this review blog series has already been posted (click here for Part 1), using a .pdf copy emailed to me.

This perfect squarebound magazine is really beautiful and great to hold for a 'tactile' reader like myself!  Plus there should be a longer 'shelf-life' in this squarebound format for LCBS that would want to carry this magazine.

(Please Note: As of Comic Fan #6, (this issue), several of my review blog posts are being re-printed in the 'Spinner Rack' review section of this magazine.  Thus I am considered a 'contributor' to this publication.).

Okay... Time to calm down and continue with Part 2 of this reveiw of Comic Fan! #6.

I left off at the article: Blast From The Past! - An Interview with John Byrne, conducted and transcribed by Rick Limacher. This was truly from the past, as it was from 1976!

The next feature was 'The Spinner Rack' - a series of review columns by several persons, including myself for the first time here.

'Suspended Animation' Reviews by Mark Allen - 8 reviews.

'Barry's Comic Bin' - Reviews by Barry Southworth - 7 reviews.

'News From Home' - Matt Levin with 17 reviews and 5 'short takes'.

'Dennis Kinnigers's Komic Korner - by Dennis Kinninger - with 7 comics reviews and 3 manga reviews.

'Make It So Marketing' - by Michael D Hamersky - with 5 reviews.

'Funnybook City' - Reviews by Robert J Sodaro - 3 reviews.

'Midnight Fiction' - by Richard Krauss - with 20 reviews.

Whew!  What a selection of publications to choose from! I haven't seen this many reviews in one publication for quite a while! And I don't mean a tiny little paragraph for each review either!

'The Spinner Rack' feature ran from page 46 to page 69! Several titles there I've heard of before and / or read. Others were tottally 'foreign' to me!  I only mentioned the numbers of reviews to give YOU an idea on how prolific these reviewers are in reading AND reviewing!

The next feature was 'Comic Memories' - that ran from page 72 - 74, by Larry Tisch.  'Art that evokes memories of comics past'. This seemed more of a mental exercise / puzzle to me, as each one of the illustrations brought to mind memories of reading each of the comics illustrated by Larry.  Take a look to see what I mean by that! It was fun for me!

'Sez Me!' by Sam Gafford - Interesting article by Sam, who's "a 60's fandom guy trying to find my way in Comic Book Fandom of 2010!".

'Captain George Henderson' - by Richard Krauss. A Tribute article.  I didn't know of George's achievements or publications that he was involved in. With this well put together article, I do now...

'Golden Age Grotto' - by Lance 'Doc' Boucher.  I haven't read these Wonder Man stories that are mentioned in this feature, but I did know of the history.  Brief article, but to the point!

'My Top Five Favorite Alan Moore Comic Book Moments' - by Marc Haines was next.  Interesting choices found here.  I haven't read enough of Alan Moore's works to know all of these.  Of cousrse I've read 'Watchmen', 'V For Vendetta', and 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen', but not these that were chosen.  Good article for those that enjoy Alan Moore's works, and wanting to know more of them.

'Original Comic Art Gallery' - courtesy of Mike Burkey a.k.a. 'Romitaman.com'.  Interesting choices of original art shown here.

The inside back cover was done by Doc Bucher & Jeff Austin. Interesting one page spread featuring a comics legend that I've met several times before his passing...

Back cover by Miguel Guerra - good illustration of Captain Marvel / Shazam!

I'll say it again... I knew this was a quality publication when I first read it as a .pdf format.  Yet to hold it in my hands made me appreciate this publication even more. It kind of reminded me of the feeling I got when reading the first series of 'Comic Book Marketplace' by Gary Carter...AND I loved those early issues!

There was a LOT of effort put into this issue.  It is a well put together publication, and I for one am pleased to recommend Comic Fan! #6 to Comic Fans out there!

The price on each format and how to obtain it can be found in these links:

Click here to view and order the Print Copy to be mailed to YOU!

Click here to view and order the PDF version to be e-mailed!

My thanks to to Publisher, Jim Main, for sending me both the .pdf format file as a preview copy for my earlier review. Plus sending me the hard copy just received last night, which is why I moved this review blog up in blogging about, as it was Part 2 in this mini-series.  Plus my thanks to Jim for including my review column starting with this issue!

AND My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts, now over the 3,100 total posts in number!

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My Take On: Distortions Unlimited #1 by Daniel Crosier and Peter Palmiotti
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

'My Take' On:

Distortions Unlimited #1

by Daniel Crosier and Peter Palmiotti

 

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Above: The Front Cover to Distortions Unlimited #1 - by Daniel Crosier & Peter Palmiotti! 

At The Top Left: The Bluewater Comics Logo!

At the Bottom Left: Photo of Daniel Crosier.

 

 

TODAY'S FEATURE - Blog #3124:

I am taking a break today from blogging about the recent Free Comic Book Day Event and Wizard World Anaheim Comic Con that I recently attended. I want to catch up on some publications that have come in for review... 

One that caught my eyes was 'Distortions Unlimited #1' sent in by the writer / penciler / colorist - Daniel Crosier.

This three issue mini-series should be available on the shelves of YOUR LCBS, but I was not aware of it until this first issue was sent to me.

So what's it about?  Here's the Press Release:

Bluewater Productions presents a unique horror comic that revolves around existing full-scale monster and alien animatronics in the new series titled “Distortions Unlimited.”

The three issue series is based off of licensed characters crafted by Distortions Unlimited based in Greeley, CO. Distortions is world-renowned for creating shocking props, masks and animatronics that have been the mainstay of the dark amusement industry for the last 30 years. The company is best known for reproducing the 16ft queen alien from the film “Alien” cast from the original molds, as well as designing the stage props for music industry icon Alice Cooper’s Brutal Planet tour.

Daniel Crosier, writer and illustrator on the series, has a unique connection with the project. “I grew up near the Distortions studio in Greeley. I used to tour the studio when I was a kid and was fascinated by their creations. I suggested to Darren Davis the president of Bluewater to partner with Distortions to develop another horror comic. Darren liked the idea, so we approached them with the concept. Distortions was enthusiastic about the partnership and green-lighted the project.”

The entire series focuses on Distortions’ Rage animatronic. Described as half Neanderthal, half beast, and all fury, the Rage is one of Distortions’ most popular characters. Ed Edmunds, president of Distortions elaborates of the protagonist of the books. “Rage has been a fan favorite for years. The sheer size of the piece commands attention and really gives people a good scare. He’s a great character to base the series on.”

The first issue of the series delves into the horror unleashed on the earth with the collapse of a mine. The plot was crafted with multiple, intertwining layers that combine fantasy and true-life events ripped from today’s headlines.  Local Denver celebrities, Uncle Nasty and Matt Need from Clear Channel's KBPI and Allana Rizzo from Rocky Mountain Fox Sports Net have lent their likeness to the project.

Crosier will bring a unique look to the books by illustrating with his watershed technique. All covers and interior pages of the series will be created with graphite on wood poplar panels. Crosier’s influence for the series is Dark Horse’s “B.P.R.D. 1946”. The books will have a high contrast, distressed, organic look.

The creative team will also include veteran inker Peter Palmiotti. Palmiotti has worked for a variety of comic publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Image.
 

Here are my thoughts on this first issue of a the series:

First of all, the front cover 'grabbed' me, (pun intended). If I had found this on the shelves of the LCBS and I was just casually browsing what was 'New This Week', this would have gotten my attention.

Plus the fact that it was from Bluewater Productions' Comics line, of which I have enjoyed the vast majority of titles and their individual issues thus far.  That would have been an additional incentive to open up to at least the splash page.

However, I'm the kind of reader that likes to look at the credits.  So besides Daniel Crosier and Peter Palmiotti, I also see that Jaymes Reed is the letterer for this isue. So that is a plus also for me.

The 'Splash Page' really isn't a 'splash page' in this first issue.  There are several pages right off that use only horizontal panels to start telling the story.  Interesting concept, but does it grab my attention? The sequential art better be darn good with immediate story telling to keep my attention...

It does, and I read further.

The layout and story line continues, drawing me in to the story.  All too soon the issue is finished.  To be continued...Okay, I want more.

There is a one page pinup, tagged to be a 'Bluewater Bonus Pin-up Page by Daniel Crosier.  Okay, I'll go along with that.

Then there are two ad pages for 'Distortions Unlimited'.  Until now, I wasn't aware of the history of this.  Does it give away some of what is going to happen next issue?  Probably, but I don't know yet in what way...

Those who have been reading this Blog for a while will know that I am not 'big' on current HoRRoR and MoNSTer comics, even though I sell them and older comics in this same genre.

That's because all too often, most of them are 'over the top' intheir presentation visually and textually.

This first issue of 'Distortions Unlimited' does not present itself in that way.  Thus I would be 'open' to pick up the second issue in this series.  Indeed, the front cover and the interior presentation 'grabbed' my attention enough that I would look forward to seeing the second issue!

Check with YOUR LCBS to see what issues they have available in this series.  The latest issue I see publicized is issue #3.

Please Note:  I am aware that this comic book title has been reviewed in 'Fangoria' and 'Rue Morgue'.  Those of YOU that are aware of what genre those magazines cover should make a note of that.  However, I did not see any 'over the top' graphic / text conveyed in this first issue.

BTW, I have not blogged about this writer / illustrator so far in my Blog's history.  So here is a little bit of a bio on Daniel Crosier:

"Denver, Colorado based artist Daniel Crosier has exploded onto the comic book scene in the last few years.  Illustrating and writing multiple comic book projects with a variety of well-established publishers, Crosier’s distinctive approach, incomparable perspective and vibrant personality has the industry taking note.

After a near death experience due to a lifetime bout with chronic asthma and allergies in his early 20's, Crosier launched into his art career with unyielding vigor and tenacity as only someone offered a second chance could. Crosier secured a degree in fine art from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Denver, CO with an emphasis in drawing and sculpture.  This background in fine art has encouraged him develop a watershed wood burning technique for illustrating his latest comic book project,  “Bartholomew of the Scissors” from Bluewater Productions.   Crosier has illustrated and burned the entire four-part comic book series on 88 wood panels.

Crosier explains what encouraged him to start illustrating and burning on wood. "I have a background in fine art, and have always opted for alternative mediums. I really liked the idea of incorporating wood grain into my drawings. When I began getting published in the comic industry, it seemed like a natural transitions to do some covers and pin ups on wood. It stuck. People really seemed to like the organic feel of the work."

“Bartholomew of the Scissors” features gothic horror elements with innovative twists.  Similar to the new  “Vince Prince Presents”  and “Distortions Unlimited” series which Crosier will also be involved with as a writer and illustrator from Bluewater Productions, the primary focus is on innovative storytelling technique and exceptional art opposed to gratuitous gore."


Crosier’s Work:

    * http://danielcrosier.deviantart.com/
    * http://www.thothengine.net/
    * http://www.facebook.com/daniel.crosier/

 

You can also interact with the creators of this comic book series. If YOU are a Facebook Member feel free to 'Like' / 'Fan' them at their Facebook Fan Page by clicking here!

My thanks to Daniel Crosier for submitting the 1st issue of this comic book title!

AND My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts, now over the 3,100 total posts in number!

~ Michael D Hamersky @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

Note: Our online comic book store carries many different genres of comics and graphic novels, including HoRRoR and MoNSTer titles at:

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To mail printed items to us for possible review, send to:

 

 

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Carlsbad, CA 92013

 

 

   

 

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Yeah, that's me in the photo shown to the left, taken at the 1973 San Diego Comic Con!

I first set up as a 'dealer' at the 1972 SDCC at the El Cortez Hotel. So I've been around comic conventions for a little while, LOL 

Tina and I now have an on-line exhibitor table at the first "virtual" comic con titled the "Facebook Comic Con" (FBCC)!

You can view our table and interact with us there on Facebook by clicking this link

So if YOU are a Facebook member, please 'join' our Facebook Comic Con - Make It So Marketing exhibitor table for updates, specials, links to this blog, and other wall comments that we post every day!


 

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Talking about comics: if YOU are a comics creator, (writer, penciler, inker, colorist, letterer, etc.), OR even a Comics / Magazine Publisher, feel free to contact me regarding YOUR works for a possible mention / review!

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~Michael @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

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