The remake of Night of the Living Dead was released on October 19, 1990 and was directed by special effects guru Tom Savini. This update on the horror classic stars Tony Todd, Bill Moseley, Tom Towles, and Patricia Tallman. Some … Continue reading Night of the Living Dead (1990) Thread (02/18)
Spider-Man – Spider’s Shadow Writer – Chip Zdarsky Artist – Pasqual Ferry Chip Zdarsky showed us what Peter Parker’s life would be like if he aged in real time in Spider-Man: Life Story. Now Mr. Zdarsky takes us on a … Continue reading Comic Book Review- Spider-Man : Spider’s Shadow
Yesterday it was announced that the Hero Initiative would be publishing a reprint of JLA/Avengers to help support George Perez. Will you be picking up a copy? Do you already own a copy of the trade paperback or did you … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – JLA/Avengers
Taskmaster – The Rubicon Trigger Writer – Jed MacKay Artist – Alessandro Vitti Former S.H.I.E.L.D agent Maria Hill has been murdered. The culprit – Taskmaster! The only problem is that Taskmaster is innocent of this horrendous crime. To clear his … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Taskmaster – The Rubicon Trigger
Last Friday, we celebrated George Romero‘s birthday here at the Avocado. I re-watched Day of the Dead last weekend to celebrate. The third entry in the original Dead trilogy features a band of scientists and soldiers trying to work together … Continue reading Day Thread of the Dead (02/11)
I was on social media over the weekend and I saw a post from J.M. DeMatteis touting the 35th anniversary of the Justice League International. I remember one of the comic books I received for my birthday waaaaay back in … Continue reading 35th Anniversary of the Justice League International
The X-Cellent #1 Writer – Peter Milligan Artist – Michael Allred Pittsburgh Comic Con used to run in late April which would coincide with my final week of school at the University of Pittsburgh. I attended one show before returning … Continue reading Comic Book Review – The X-Cellent #1
Master of Horror George A Romero was born on this date in 1940. Comet TV is airing a RomeroThon today from 9am to 1pm. The movies featured are Deadtime Stories, Deadtime Stories 2, and Night of the Living Dead. Romero … Continue reading George A Romero BirthDay Thread (02/04)
Suicide Squad Volume 1 – Trial by Fire Writer – John Ostrander Artists – Luke McDonell, Bob Lewis, Karl Kesel, and Dave Hunt Do you ever panic read? I check out books and graphic novels from the local library once … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Suicide Squad Volume 1 – Trial by Fire
Yesterday was 02/02/22 – so this week’s discussion is about Harvey Dent aka Two-Face. District Attorney Dent has been shown in media working with both Commissioner Gordon and Batman to help bring criminals to justice, especially mobsters trying to take … Continue reading Character Spotlight – Two-Face
Wonder Comics – Amethyst Volume 1 Writer and Artist – Amy Reeder Colorists – Amy Reeder and Marissa Louise The latest comic book/graphic novel for discussion at the TO Comic Book Club was Amethyst by Amy Reeder. Amy Winston celebrates … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Wonder Comics – Amethyst (2021)
Dr. Kirk Langstrom is a scientist that worked on a formula that would give humans bat sonar sense. He drank the untested serum and ended up accidently turning himself in a… Man-Bat! What’s with all of these scientists testing their … Continue reading Man-Bat Day Thread (1/28)
Swamp Dogs: House of Crows #1 (October 2021) Writers – J.M. Brandt and Theo Prasidis Artist – Kewber Baal Last month, I got a comment from Martha and an email from Jake about a comic writer that reached out to … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Swamp Dogs – House of Crows #1
Its the last Thursday of January. The first month of 2022 is drawing to a close, so its the perfect time to discuss your comic book related goals for the year. Maybe you want to read some comic book classics … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Goals for 2022
First Appearance – Saga #1 Known Associate – The Will Powers – the ability to target lies when they are deliberate and will respond by simply saying “Lying” Saga returns to comic shelves today after a loooong hiatus. We discussed … Continue reading Lying Cat Day Thread (01/26)
Devils Reign: X-Men #1 (of 3) Writer – Gerry Duggan Artist – Phil Noto I braved the cold weather in Pittsburgh last Thursday to visit Eide’s Entertainment for the first time in the New Year. I was looking at a … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Devil’s Reign: X-Men #1 (of 3)
The horror/comedy Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil was released on this date back in 2010. The movie stars Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk, and Katrina Bowden. Synopsis – Two scruffy pals’ backwoods vacation takes a bloody turn when ignorant college students … Continue reading Tucker and Dale vs. Evil Night Thread (01/22)
Bruce Wayne had his back broken by Bane in Batman #497 – try saying that five times fast! John Paul Valley aka Azrael took up the mantle of the Dark Knight and defeated Bane in the milestone issue Batman #500. … Continue reading Azrael as Batman Day Thread (1/21)
Brian K Vaughn and Fiona Staples‘ Saga returns to comic book shelves on Wednesday, January 26th! It has been a long hiatus but this is a surefire way to kick off 2022 with a bang! I actually had to call … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Saga
Good morning – I didn’t see a Weekly Comics Thread post at the regularly scheduled time. What are you reading? What are you picking up this week? Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 19-JAN-22
Batman and Dracula: Red Rain is an Elseworlds story where the Caped Crusader battles The Lord of Vampires, Dracula. Its the first story of a trilogy that consists of two sequels – Batman: Bloodstorm and Batman: Crimson Mist. Vampire Batman … Continue reading Batman & Dracula: Red Rain Day Thread (1/14)
