Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Bakuman: Artist and Manga Artist

I read Bakuman., Vol. 12

I posted a review at the ComicBookBin (which has free comics).


Saw "The Dark Knight Rises;" Found it Bloated and Self-Important

I forgot to post this link: http://www.negromancer.com/2012/07/the-dark-knight-rises.html from my movie review blog, Negromancer.  I rushed to the local theatre for the earliest show of The Dark Knight Rises, and I knew I was not going to like the movie from the opening air plane hijack set piece.  I don't know if Nolan was desperate to start the film off with a bang or if he just doesn't have an overkill filter.  And Hans Zimmer needs a muzzle.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

DC Comics from Diamond Distributors for July 25 2012

DC COMICS

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Marvel Comics from Diamond Distributors for July 25 2012

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IDW Publishing from Diamond Distributors for July 25 2012

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Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for July 25 2012

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Image Comics from Diamond Distributors for July 25 2012

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IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW PRODUCTIONS
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