300 Just Keeps Looking Better
A trailer for 300 has it the net. I can’t wait to see this on the big screen!
Atomic Pulp and Other Meltdowns [2006]
Tonight I want to tell you about a blog run by Chris Mills. It’s called “Atomic Pulp and Other Meltdowns” and it’s definitely worth bookmarking. Chris writes about pop culture as well as occasional glimpses into his life as a struggling writer.
The fact that Chris is “struggling” speaks volumes about how hard it is to make it as a writer. You see, in 2004, Chris wrote a universally well-received one shot, Gravedigger: The Scavengers [which remains my favorite single issue comic of the last 2 years].
Chris was also the editorial director on Mickey Spillane’s Mike Danger [where he worked with Spillane and Max Allan Collins]. Chris was also the editorial director on Neil Gaiman’s Lady Justice. Chris wrote a year-long run on Leonard Nimoy’s Primortals comic series.
Chris was also the creator and editor of Noir, an illustrated crime fiction magazine that featured art and stories from some of the biggest names in both the comic and mystery fields. I could continue to list Chris‘ credits, but you’d probably prefer me to shut up so you can check out his blog.
But one more thing before I close… if you ever get the opportunity to pick up a copy of Gravedigger: The Scavengers [with art by Rick Burchett], please do. I first wrote about the one shot here and then again here.
I love this comic and would love to see more Gravedigger stories by Mills and Burchett. If after reading it, you feel the same way, please let your local comic dealer know… and it wouldn’t hurt to drop Chris a line as well!
It STILL Looks Like a Wild Ride
I first told you about “Shoot ‘Em Up” way back here.
At that time I said it looked like a wild ride. After seeing the exclusive “trailer” over at LatinoReview.com, I haven’t changed my mind.
A Dangerous Man
Tomorrow, the third [and last] book in Charlie Huston‘s Hank Thompson trilogy [Caught Stealing; Six Bad Things; A Dangerous Man] becomes available. And while I can’t wait to read it, I am sad that the series will come to an end. I do applaud Huston for having the integrity to say, the story has been told and that’s that. Still, the fan in me hopes that if Hank’s still alive at the end of A Dangerous Man, there may be more story to tell.I’m also looking forward to the second book in Huston’s Joe Pitt series, No Dominion. It’ll be out this December.
Renaissance Now On My Radar
While I was surfing the net this morning I came across a cool trailer for a movie which had been flying under my radar.
“Renaissance” looks to be a winner. My guess is it will appeal to fans of “Sin City,” animation, sci-fi, action films, Daniel Craig, and most likely you.
Check out the trailer and let me know your thoughts.
You LIKE?
Big John Beatty finished the Captain Mallow, er, America sketch that he started when the crew [Beatty, Zablo & Higashi] visited Keith and Monica’s comic shop last month.
Hey Keith… You LIKE? -Snort-
Higashi’s Kindness Knows No Bounds
John “Johnny Star Warz” Higashi is one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. In addition he has one of the most unbelieveable art collections you’ll ever see [if you click HERE].
John hits more conventions than many pros and is constantly getting new additions to his collection. The cool thing about John is despite the fact that he’s one of the most active collectors you’d ever meet, he’s a real down to earth guy. And his kindness is legendary. Last weekend he was at Baltimore Con. John took 125 artists, their relatives and friends to the Orioles vs Yankees game. Can you imagine?
So of course when Johnny SW came to Sketch Society today, he treated everyone to donuts. Yeah, it ain’t a trip to a pro baseball game, but then again Sketch Society ain’t the Baltimore Con either! – Snort –
Cadre Draws…
Jesse “Cadre” Hansen completes the first sketch of the day. Is it Wolverine? The Punisher? Nope… it’s me furiously blogging away. – Snort –
Sketch Society Round 2
That’s Big John Beatty getting caffined up before he starts sketching away at the second gathering of his Sketch Society. This time we’re meeting at Java Junction in Holly Hill, Florida. As you can see in the shot below there’s already a dozen folks here drawing away. I’ll post more as the session goes on!
ALWAYS… Look Before You Leap
Three armed robbers held up the Applebee’s in Orange City, Florida. They then made their getaway speeding down I-4 with the police in hot pursuit.
When their getaway car broke down on the St. John’s river bridge, the criminal masterminds decided to continue their escape by jumping off the bridge and swimming away.
They didn’t care that it was the middle of the night. They didn’t care that they were about 35 up. They didn’t care that they jumped over a section of bridge that wasn’t over water…
How Fast Can Mel Run?
The trailer to Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto is up and can be seen here.
I like the look of the movie and Gibson has already proved he can direct. I just wonder if the movie is going to die at the box office because of Mel’s drunken driving / racist tirade…
Well… like the movie’s tagline says: No One Can Outrun Their Destiny.
Star Trek: Updated and Better?
I’ve been pleasantly surprised to the reaction many SZoners have had to the original Star Trek tv series. My post about the the 40th anniversary of the premiere episode and an earlier post about the original series being updated were two of the most popular ZONE posts in a while.So I figured that you’d enjoy seeing a trailer for the new and improved Star Trek.
Sketch Society II
That’s Lon Midnight in the pic with me. I’m the mug on the left. I’ll tell you more about Lon sometime…
… but right now I just want to remind you that John Beatty is bringing together the Sketch Society this Saturday at 2pm. If the gathering is anything like last time, it’ll be a blast. For full details click HERE. I plan to do some live blogging during the get-together so even if you can’t be there, you can take part via the internet!
And You Shouldn’t
9-11-01.
You know where you were. You know what you saw. You know what you felt.
Five years later.
You still remember like it was yesterday. You won’t forget… ever.
And you shouldn’t.
Balboa, 300, and Royale
Besides “Rocky Balboa” the movie that I’m most looking forward to seeing is… 300.
Okay, but the movie that I’m most looking forward to after 300 is Casino Royale. It just keeps looking better and better. Now if only we could get word from someone who’s seen a rough cut.
What’s that you say? We can by looking HERE!
Wow! After reading that, I may have to move 300 down a notch!
