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Worst Album Covers Ever I loved the 1980s. But then I look at covers like “Zip Zap Rap” and I realize that a lot of the clothing was really horrible. I take comfort in knowing that we will think the same in 10 years of the wide jeans showing three inches of underwear, the pierced…

November 6, 2003
True, true

Robbing Peter to pay Paul has never been better illustrated.

November 6, 2003
Oh, by the way, Matrix Revolutions is out

THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS / *** (R) opens today. By all accounts, it’s just like “Reloaded” in that it’s a nonsensical disappointment but it’s full of action and looks great.

November 5, 2003
Brendan Fraser as Superman

Superman Hype! reports that Brendan Fraser is being considered for the role of Superman.

November 5, 2003
Dynamic Forces lands Army of Darkness License

Armyof Darkness has been licensed for prints, statues and comics.

November 5, 2003
FoxNews did NOT sue The Simpsons

Matt Groening thought he was being funny when he told NPR that The Simpsons had been threatened with a lawsuit for its slam of FoxNews. Groening was apparently making a joke related to its recent lawsuit against Al Franken. That was a really dumb move on their part, since it just drew attention to his…

November 5, 2003
Marvel profits up, gets visit from Taxman

Well, nice to know that not every comic book company is having hard financial times. ICv2 News – Marvel’s Profits Soar This part caught my eye: Because of its strong financial performance Marvel will have to deal with a high tax bracket starting in Q4 of 2003, which will have a dampening effect on profits.…

November 5, 2003
Wednesday morning fun

The “Metrosexual” is defined as “a dandyish narcissist in love with not only himself, but also his urban lifestyle.” In layman’s terms, you act like a preening gay but you’re straight. Since the term is still rather ill-defined, perhaps the best way to tell if this applies to you is to take the “Are You…

November 5, 2003
Even more bad news for CGE

Oy, this is getting worse. MV Creations, makers of the comic book adaptations of He-Man, Dragon’s Lair and Space Ace, has severed their ties with CrossGen after CGE failed to pay them the total amount due for their recent books. This has caused MV Creations financial difficulties as well, as they haven’t been able to…

November 4, 2003
Zatanna’s Quest TPB

Finally, some cheerier news to talk about! I noticed that the January releases for DC Comics included a new trade paperback, Zatanna’s Quest, collecting the Silver Age series of adventures wherein Zatanna searched for her father. This interview with Robert Greenberger asks why this book and why now. Of course, the only segment of Zatanna’s…

November 4, 2003

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