Interesting news on Comic Book Resources concerning the future of the Spider-man titles. I wonder who will be writing and drawing the new weekly "Amazing Spider-man". Dan Slott anyone?
With the latest seasons of BSG and LOST now finished and Heroes coming to an end, I'm pleased to learn that "Rome" is coming back to BBC. Something to watch over the Summer...
Friday, 15 June 2007
Heroes Chapter 18
There have been some interesting new characters recently added to the cast of Heroes. Candice is the best as she seems to have some awesome powers. It's also questionable whether or not she 's a good guy or not which makes her even more interesting.
This episode had a great ending involving Sylar who's character is certainly become more rounded but just as mean and nasty as ever.
Only 5 episodes to go.
This episode had a great ending involving Sylar who's character is certainly become more rounded but just as mean and nasty as ever.
Only 5 episodes to go.
X-Men 3...Oh Dear, the reviews were right
Yep, having watched X-men 3: The Last Stand last night I've got to agree it was fairly pants compared to the previous efforts (especially X-men 2).
One or two good moments, but I knew something was amiss when major characters started dieing early on.
Best left alone, if you've not seen it.
One or two good moments, but I knew something was amiss when major characters started dieing early on.
Best left alone, if you've not seen it.
Monday, 11 June 2007
"Heroes" Episodes 16 & 17
Heroes is still consistent with episode 16 "Unexpected" and 17 "Company Man".
I probably enjoyed episode 17 slightly more as we get some of the origin of Mr Bennett and the ending came as quite a shock. This episiode introduces some new characters and is a bit of a twisted X-Files feel to it.
These episodes also primarily featured my favourite characters which was nice.
The tension is building towards the deadline date but what is Peter going to do about it?
I probably enjoyed episode 17 slightly more as we get some of the origin of Mr Bennett and the ending came as quite a shock. This episiode introduces some new characters and is a bit of a twisted X-Files feel to it.
These episodes also primarily featured my favourite characters which was nice.
The tension is building towards the deadline date but what is Peter going to do about it?
Holiday Reading
Got back on Saturday from a weeks holiday with the family in Southbourne near Bournemouth. Had a great time with very good weather for a British seaside holiday and I managed to get some more holiday reading done as well.I read "Sabriel" by Garth Nix and it was very good. It's a fantasy book aimed at teens to adult which meant it was easy to read and didn't take much thinking about. The concepts were good and it was interesting to see necromancy taking centre-stage for the good guys for once.
It's the first in a trilogy so I will continue with the other two before getting back to some comics.
Friday, 1 June 2007
Captain America #26
A really nice cover by Steve Epting highlights the quality of this comic. There's not much action in Ed Brubaker's but the the story moves along purposefully in a number of acts. There's the sorrow and guilt of Sharon, the official wake attended by the pro-registration heroes and then the unofficial one held by the rebels. Sandwiched amongst these is the act showing the Red Skull continuing his plans and the feeling of menace increases. It's all leading up to something horrible but maybe the Winter Soldier can step up and take Cap's place.
Oh yeah, the supporting cast is so good that Cap wasn't really missed.
I know this will read even better in the trade but it's still essential.
Rating 8.5/10
7 Ages of Rock
It makes a change when there's something other than sport on terrestrial TV that I want to watch.
The 7 Ages of Rock on BBC is an exception.
Two programmes have been shown so far and both have been interesting although they didn't feature any of my favourite bands.
The first, which concentrated on Jimi Hendrix, was really good as it showed just what an effect this man had on the industry. Other guitar bands, such as Cream, and even the Beatles were upstaged by his showmanship.
It's worth noting that Hendrix used his music and instrument as part of his show whereas, as shown in the second programme, bands like Pink Floyd, Genesis and David Bowie needed other factors to help them put on a show. Personally, I would say this was to compensate for poor songs but others would disagree.
Some of the theatrics like the building of "The Wall" during a Floyd gig or Peter Gabriel wearing a foxes head and a red dress were just crazy. I certainly didn't get it.
Cracking programme though and I'm learning a lot.
The 7 Ages of Rock on BBC is an exception.
Two programmes have been shown so far and both have been interesting although they didn't feature any of my favourite bands.
The first, which concentrated on Jimi Hendrix, was really good as it showed just what an effect this man had on the industry. Other guitar bands, such as Cream, and even the Beatles were upstaged by his showmanship.
It's worth noting that Hendrix used his music and instrument as part of his show whereas, as shown in the second programme, bands like Pink Floyd, Genesis and David Bowie needed other factors to help them put on a show. Personally, I would say this was to compensate for poor songs but others would disagree.
Some of the theatrics like the building of "The Wall" during a Floyd gig or Peter Gabriel wearing a foxes head and a red dress were just crazy. I certainly didn't get it.
Cracking programme though and I'm learning a lot.
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