Category: Humor

Criminal Macbre/The Goon: When Freaks Collide

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That’s Fiona Staples’ cover to Criminal Macbre/The Goon: When Freaks Collide.  This one shot comic looks to be a winner.  Fans of Steve Niles’ Cal MacDonald stories [both prose and graphic] and Eric Powell’s The Goon comics will want to order a copy of Criminal Macbre/The Goon: When Freaks Collide since it features both characters in a story where…

Criminal Macbre/The Goon: When Freaks Collide is cowritten by Steve Niles and Eric Powell with art by Christopher Mitten.  In addition to Fiona Staples’ cover, there will be a variant cover by Eric Powell.   This bad boy is going to fly off the shelves so get your order in early if you want a copy!

The Expendables 2 Teaser But Synopsis Wrong

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FirstShowing scored a, uh, first look at The Expendables 2 teaser poster.  Several sites picked up on the image as well as the synopsis that  Nu Image posted the storyline for the sequel.  I just received a call from Sly’s office.  Sly wanted fans to know that the posted synopsis is not correct.  The real storyline will be forthcoming, but Sly wanted SZoners to know the truth first! – Craig

America’s Weirdest State

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When we moved down from Indiana in 1973, Florida was known as The Sunshine State.  Families flocked to Florida to spend time in Daytona Beach aka “The World’s Most Famous Beach,” Disney World aka “The Magic Kingdom” & “The Happiest Place on Earth,” Marineland in our nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, etc. etc. etc.  Florida was considered such a family-friendly location that it was often the destination of high school students’ senior trips.

But those days seem to be long gone.  Maybe it’s because Florida: “The Sunshine State” motto has been replaced with Florida: “America’s Weirdest State.”

[Via Bill Crider]

Jim Ivey and Rob Smith

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A little over a month ago my wife and I planned a “breakfast get-together” with Jim Ivey and Rob Smith.  Both Jim and Rob are old friends that I don’t get to see as much as I’d like.

Our meetings start as get-togethers for breakfast, but without fail turn into “gift” exchanges, sketching, reminiscing and a whole lot of laughing.

Jim and Rob just before they break out the sketch pads and throw-down.

Rob breaks out the smart phone to video Jim as he works his magic.

Jim may not have a smart-phone but he was mentally recording his former student’s every move.  Here’s a look at Rob’s creation.

You know, looking at these pictures makes me think it’s about time for another get-together.

Sly Stallone Scores a Headshot

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  • Way back in October of 2008, I posted about a French crime comic called “Headshot” that had been optioned by Warner Bros.  “Headshot” was about a hitman and cop who, when their partners are killed, form an uneasy alliance to get revenge on the powers that set them up.  At that time, I said that I’d love to see an American edition of the comic and that I’d keep an eye out on the progress of the movie.
  • Today I’m happy to report that “Headshot” is moving forward with Sylvester Stallone playing one of the hitmen and Wayne “Running Scared” Kramer set to direct.
  • Here’s how /Film describes “Headshot”… In the film, Stallone’s character “teams with a young NYPD detective in a high-stakes investigation that leads from the dingy back alleys of New Orleans all the way to the power corridors of Washington, D.C. The unlikely duo, brought together by two vicious murders, take on all who stand in their way, and are willing to sacrifice everything to exact revenge.”
  • IM Global [the company making “Headshot”] CEO Stuart Ford said… “Headshot is exactly the type of fast-paced, universally themed project that suits our business model. Sylvester Stallone is an international icon and we’re really excited to be in business with him.”
  • “Headshot” is set to being filming in May and I couldn’t be happier.

Giant Women Spotted in Buddy Pudwell’s County

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You’ve probably heard me speak read about my buddy, Bill Black many times.  Bill always has something creative going.  He writes, draws, edits and publishes comics.  Bill also writes, produces and directs micro-budget movies.

Bill’s latest film is called “The Ghost of Garganta: The Giantess Rises.” Here’s a link to the trailer.  If it looks like something you’d like, then check out Bill’s site.   You can see more free clips and even order a movie or ten.