I’m sorry for the lack of posts this week, but other work got in the way. I couldn’t leave you without a giveaway, though! Since bursting on the comics scene with “Marvels” in 1993 and then DC’s “Kingdom Come,” artist Alex Ross has become a (mostly) fan favorite for his detailed painting work. He takes … Continue Reading →
Since Brian Froud’s “Faeries” update was so popular a while back, I’m glad to offer a new book from the iconic fantasy illustrator for this week’s giveaway. Brian and Wendy Froud’s latest sumptuously illustrated “guidebook” is “Trolls.” More than any other of their works, it looks like it could be a creature book for a … Continue Reading →
I haven’t done an anime giveaway in a while, so when a package arrived from RightStuf, I figured it was just the thing. Nozomi is re-releasing some popular out-of-print titles, so I thought I’d give away a couple of the attractive sets. So up for grabs is “Boogiepop Phantom: Complete TV Series” and “Martian Successor … Continue Reading →
Mike liked “Darksiders II” and its soundtrack so much, he got them to send me a copy to give away. Here’s what Mike has to say about the 2-CD set: Jesper Kyd’s compositions help “Darksiders II” forge itself into a cohesive whole, and bring a unique identity to the game and its hero. Each disc … Continue Reading →
It may have started a little slow, but NBC’s “Grimm” quickly grew on me over the course of last TV season. And the same must have gone for a lot of viewers, as it grew into one of the network’s more popular shows and will be getting an early start this month with a post-Olympics … Continue Reading →
Looks like it’s time for a new “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ giveaway. Shout! Factory has provided the 24th volume, which features some international flair with films from Russia, Mexico and two from Japan. One of the extras is an introduction by Japanese film historian August Ragone. As usual, the collection features films eviscerated by Joel, … Continue Reading →
Wanna make things interesting at a party full of geeks? Just ask, “Kirk or Picard?” — and step away. After giving the digital restoration treatment to the original “Star Trek,” Paramount is now releasing its amped up version of “The Next Generation” on Blu-ray, starting with Season One on Tuesday. To celebrate, there will also … Continue Reading →
I’ve got an almost love-hate thing going with San Diego Comic-Con. I love to go and see friends and get cool free stuff, but the crowds and the lines for that free stuff almost suck all the fun out of the con itself for me. And unless I feel like camping out for hours (or … Continue Reading →
I remember running around my old townhouse complex with my Batcape and utility belt, pretending to be Batman. I also remember talking my grandmother into getting me some Spider-Man web shooters. They were nothing special. They didn’t even really shoot. It was a tube of sticky stuff you could make “webs” with off common household … Continue Reading →
Usually, I give away “Doctor Who” DVDs, but this week, it’s something different. “Doctor Who: Shada” is a new novel based on an unproduced script famed “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” author Douglas Adams wrote. Adams was a script editor on the show in 1978 and ’79, and he wrote three scripts, including “The Pirate … Continue Reading →