Symbiote Spider-Man #2 (of 5) Peter David – Writer Greg Land – Artist On a closed movie set, an errant punch by a stunt man named Alan Jennings breaks the nose of the film’s lead actor. This accident causes production … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Symbiote Spider-Man #2 (of 5)
The gamma powered Dr. Leonard Samson‘s first appearance was in The Incredible Hulk #141 (July 1971) Bio -“The Doc’s powers and abilities are all gamma-based. He is superhumanly strong being able to lift huge weights. It has been revealed that he … Continue reading The Night Thread Visit Doc Samson’s Office
UHF was released on July 21st, 1989. The synopsis for this cult classic – “After losing yet another job, George (Weird Al Yankovic) wonders if there is any career that can handle his outrageous personality. When George’s uncle (Stanley Brock) hands … Continue reading The Day Thread Changes the Channel to UHF
As we look to the skies to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing, I wanted to spotlight the film Moon by Duncan Jones and starring Sam Rockwell. Moon was released in 2009 and it gave Sam Rockwell his … Continue reading The ‘Moon’ Shines on the Night Thread
Symbiote Spider-Man #1 Peter David – Writer Greg Land – Artist Spider-Man stands over a beaten and battered Mysterio. As Mysterio gets back on his feet, a webshot hits Mysterio in the chest and Spider-Man swings Mysterio into a desk … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Symbiote Spider-Man #1 (of 5)
Good morning and welcome to Comic Book Chat! Today’s discussion – MAD Magazine Another childhood staple has been lost to the ages with the demise of Mad Magazine (solemnly plays Taps on my accordion) . On trips to the grocery … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – MAD Magazine
War of the Realms: The Punisher #3 (of 3) Gerry Dugan – Writer Marcelo Ferreira – Artist Recap – “A Frost Giant attacked an innocent family on Frank’s watch. Only the father survived. Frank took him to the nearest hospital, … Continue reading Comic Book Review -War of the Realms – The Punisher # 3 (of 3)
Tonight’s Night Thread is dedicated to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’s Ace Duck. Some information about Ace Duck – The Aero-dynamic Adventurer! Accessories: Service .45 Pistol, Weapons Belt w/ Egg Grenades, Plug in Wings, Removable Pilot’s Cap Height: 4′ 6″ Birthplace: Peking Least … Continue reading Ace Duck Night Thread
I recently read Marvel SuperHeroes Secret Wars. Tonight’s Night Thread is dedicated to Titania and Volcana. Doctor Doom is working to even out the playing field in the battle between hero and villain. His experiment to create new super – … Continue reading Titania and Volcana Night Thread
On Sunday afternoons at 12pm EST, I like to watch ROH Wrestling on 22 The Point. One of my favorite wrestlers featured is PCO. PCO stands for Pierre Carl Ouellet. Long -life wrestling fans may remember him from his WWF … Continue reading PCO Day Thread
The Pittsburgh City Council proclaimed July 13th “Jeff Goldblum Day” way back in 2004. In honor of this historic moment, today’s Day Thread it dedicated to Mr. Goldblum. Let us celebrate the living legend by discussing your favorite films of … Continue reading Jeff Goldblum Day Thread
Good morning and welcome to Comic Book Chat. Today’s discussion – The Walking Dead The Walking Dead has ended its run with issue #193. Love it or hate it, it’s had a significant impact on pop culture – from the … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – The Walking Dead
Hordak is the main antagonist in the cartoon She-Ra: Princess of Power. He is the leader of the Evil Horde and ruler of the planet Etheria. He was the former mentor of Skeletor. Skeletor betrayed Hordak by banishing him to another … Continue reading Hordak Day Thread
Another film celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019 is Weekend at Bernies! The synopsis for this film – “Fun-loving salesmen Richard (Jonathan Silverman) and Larry (Andrew McCarthy) are invited by their boss, Bernie (Terry Kiser), to stay the weekend at … Continue reading Weekend at Bernies Night Thread
July 8th is a seminal moment for me here at the Avocado. It was on July 8th a few years ago that I posted the Day Thread at the original AVCAD, not knowing that there was a schedule or a … Continue reading The Night Thread Recounts a Splendid Blunder
Framing John DeLorean As much as I love movies, it’s hard to see them in the evening during a work week. Checking out the Pittsburgh Filmmakers website to see July’s offerings, one movie caught my eye and I decided to … Continue reading Framing John DeLorean (2019)
Morris Bench aka Hydro-Man made his first appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #212. Morris was a dock worker that was knocked into the drink by Spider-Man one day as an experimental generator was being tested. As the generator was activated, Morris … Continue reading Hydro-Man Day Thread
One of my newest traditions on the Fourth of July is going to see Jaws on the big screen. I never saw the original classic from beginning to end, only bits and pieces of it on T.V. My local theater, … Continue reading You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Night Thread
Midsommar will be released Wednesday July 3rd, 2019. Here is a space to talk about the newest movie helmed by Ari Aster. Continue reading Spoil Sports – Midsommar
Good morning and welcome to Comic Book Chat! Today’s discussion – Favorite Foreign/ Non-American Superhero As July 4th approaches, we celebrate America, Apple Pie, Baseball, and heroes like Captain America and Superman. This thread is dedicated to those heroes and … Continue reading Comic Book Chat- Favorite Foreign/Non-American Superhero
Blossoms 666 #4 Writer – Cullen Bunn Artist – Laura Braga Recap – “Cheryl and Jason Blossom have discovered that they aren’t twins but instead triplets, along with their never before seen brother Julian. This news comes as a surprise … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Blossoms 666 #4
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