March 2017

Alive.. Not Dead…

I have been away for a long time now… Because of that, my Blog is beyond a mess inside and out. It seems that after New Years everything stopped, motivation kinda went out the window.. Not that I wanted to write and share my adventures.. Just when I sit down to write, I look blankly at the screen or become side tracked with something else.

There are also personal reasons why I’ve been away. One of them being the one year anniversary of my Father’s death… I know at some point I’ll dive into more details on everything at a later date.

So! What is missing so far this year? I glad you asked! I would love to show you want I’ve been slacking on hahaha:

Media coverage of Wizard World Portland 2017

Star Wars Book Challenge

Personal rants and raves

Website layout & new logos

Tech Reviews

New Podcast set up

Yeah…. There is a lot of work ahead of me on here. I might go back to basics and fix everything first. Aside from personal life, there is work life that is eating up a lot of time as well. By the time I finish with work, I really don’t want to do anything else hahaha. BUT! Now having said that, I figure I’d write to you all to let you all know I’m alive! I’m not DEAD! I know some of you sent messages saying “hello”, “how are you?” and or, “are you okay?”. I know I didn’t write back to some of you, I’m sorry about that. I haven’t been on social media much as of late..

At any rate, my goal is to get some writing done this week and weekend. I want to finish the website layout too this weekend!! God things are such a mess, it driving my O.C.D nuts!!

March 16, 2017 4

Aspen Universe: Revelations #5 Preview.

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ASPEN UNIVERSE: REVELATIONS #5

Joshua Hale Fialkov ; JT Krul – Story / Jordan Gunderson – Art / Peter Steigerwald – Colors

Worlds at War. Fates to unfold…

It’s the epic conclusion of the Aspen Comics event more than a decade in the making! Aspen and Malikai must make the ultimate sacrifice if there is to be any chance for tomorrow to come. But, even if they’re successful and a new dawn rises– what world will remain!?!

From the mind of Harvey, Eisner and Emmy Award nominated writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and New York Times Best-Selling author J.T. Krul comes this world-shattering new crossover series event that sets the stage for all future Aspen Comics titles to come!

ASPEN UNIVERSE: REVELATIONS #5 is in stores December 28^th, 2016!

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Aspen Comics February 2017 Solicitations.

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ALL NEW FATHOM #1 (vol 6)

Blake Northcott – Story / Marco Renna – Art / John Starr– Colors

Dive back into the world of MICHAEL TURNER’S FATHOM in this great jumping-on point for new readers!

ASPEN MATTHEW’S role in the brand new ASPEN UNIVERSE, spawning out of last summer’s mega-event, Aspen Universe: Revelations, is larger than ever! Now, the preeminent heroine must navigate the treacherous divide between the humans and her ancestral people of The Blue—as well as the surprises in store for both races in this all-new FATHOM landscape where anything is possible!

Nearly two decades of the best-selling series created by superstar artist, the late Michael Turner, have culminated in this all-new FATHOM adventure by Aspen’s newest up-and-coming talents! Please join newcomers, writer Blake Northcott and artist Marco Renna, as they bring readers back under the surface…

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Aspen Comics March 2017 Solicitations.

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SOULFIRE #1 (vol 6)

JT Krul – Story / Giuseppe Cafaro – Art / Wes Hartman– Colors

Aspen’s premiere action-adventure fantasy epic returns in this all new jumping-on point for new readers!

Following the events of ASPEN UNIVERSE: REVELATIONS, the world of SOULFIRE has a new status quo, as magic and technology have intertwined as never before! Meanwhile, Soulfire’s Grace, Malikai and friends now must also discover that things are not as they seem in the year 2211—including new—and old—dangers that seek to eliminate them!

Nearly fifteen of the best-selling series created by superstar artist, the late Michael Turner, have culminated in this brand-new SOULFIRE adventure by Aspen’s talented creative team! Please join writer JT Krul, artist Giuseppe Cafaro, and colorist Wes Hartman as they bring readers back to the magic, myth, and everything you loved about SOULFIRE

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MARVEL’S DARTH MAUL #1 TO FEATURE AN ASPEN COMICS MICHAEL TURNER EXCLUSIVE VARIANT.

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Independent comic book publisher Aspen Comics is pleased to announce another exclusive release from their hugely popular http://www.AspenStore.com Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald variant cover series for Marvel Comics, this time for the release of their highly anticipated Star Wars comic book, Darth Maul #1.

Aspen states:

One of only a small handful of contemporary Star Wars images Michael Turner illustrated before his passing, this exclusive www.AspenStore.com cover featuring the fearsome Darth Maul is an absolute must for any comic book, Michael Turner or Star Wars fan. Colored for the first time by the incomparable Peter Steigerwald, the comic book galaxy just got a little bit deadlier with the release of this brand new Michael Turner Darth Maul exclusive cover!

The Darth Maul #1 www.AspenStore.com Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald exclusive cover will be available for pre-order starting on Saturday, January 14th at noon (PST)/3:00 PM (EST) and will…

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Fathom Vol. 6 #1 Preview from Aspen Comics.

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ALL NEW FATHOM #1 (vol 6)

Blake Northcott – Story / Marco Renna – Art / John Starr – Colors

Dive back into the world of MICHAEL TURNER’S FATHOM in this great jumping-on point for new readers!

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Sundowners Review.

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(A classic review from the now defunct Geeks Unleashed site.)

From Dark Horse Comics, Tim Seeley, Jim Terry, Sean Dove, Crank!

Sundowners is one of the best mind jobs I’ve had while reading comics in years. The comic blurs fantasy and reality so well the reader will still be guessing on the final page. The great thing is, the answer doesn’t really matter. In the end an incredible tale was told no matter who may or may not be in their right mind.

Tim Seeley has always been a writer bursting with creative ideas. Years later and there’s still no one who can touch Cassie Hack (Proud member of Allison Scagliotti for Cassie Hack movement here.) Sundowners starts off with a super heroine enjoying the night air for all its darkness and wonders. Then that is the last we see of The Pigeon for… quite awhile. Its time to focus on the other heroes, where…

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Is It This Difficult to Have Kids Read?

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No one reads enough. I don’t, most adults don’t, kids don’t. There’s just not enough time and too many responsibilities and distractions.

I’m all for tricking people to read. Putting the actor’s face on the mass market re release of the book that inspired the latest tv show or movie is a long used trick.

But this. This just seems sad.

This is more than an attractive cover. While the Robin Hood cover invokes Link and Mario the Treasure Island one is just a mess. It’s part Minecraft part Wolf/Doom.

It’s trickery but to what end? Both books are still a hard read for certain ages. Honestly a comic would be an easier adaptation for young readers.

Maybe it’s a life lesson. “Kids, this is what’s known as a bait and switch. Get used to it. It’s going to be a cause of pain in many forms for the rest…

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Fathom #2 (Volume 6) Preview from Aspen Comics.

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FATHOM #2 (vol 6)

Blake Northcott – Story / Marco Renna – Art / John Starr – Colors

Dive back into the world of MICHAEL TURNER’S FATHOM!

Aspen Matthews learns that saving countless lives has unexpectedly hindered her own life—as the rest of the world attempts to learn more about her recent heroics. However, the destructive peril she dispatched of returns in new, unexpected—and deadly ways!

FATHOM #2 is in stores March 8^th, 2017!

FC 32 pages $3.99