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Showing posts with label comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label comics. Show all posts
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
One Fanboy Is Excited
Destroy All Monsters: All The World Is Waiting For You, Wonder Woman
Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, ruined already because of a loss of focus as a result of DC Comics' attempt to build a superhero franchise comparable to Avengers?
'Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice' Set Photos Show Off Massive Destruction
Is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice a Real Movie?
Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, ruined already because of a loss of focus as a result of DC Comics' attempt to build a superhero franchise comparable to Avengers?
'Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice' Set Photos Show Off Massive Destruction
Is Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice a Real Movie?
Wednesday, April 09, 2014
Sunday, August 18, 2013
The Star Wars
George Lucas's original movie pitch will be adapted as a comic book miniseries.
Coming Soon: Watch a Trailer for New Comic Series The Star Wars
Slashfilm
Movieweb
Dark Horse
Coming Soon: Watch a Trailer for New Comic Series The Star Wars
Slashfilm
Movieweb
Dark Horse
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
G. I. Joe
some news about the live-action movie; a review of G.I. Joe: America's Elite #25
My cousins first introduced me to the Marvel comic book a long time ago; they also had the action figures, and I remember receiving one as a Christmas present. We spent a lot of time playing with the figures outside. After all, these weren't just soldiers, but secret special soldiers who were undercover and dedicated to battling terrorism, especially the terrorist organization COBRA. But as the stories got a little bit more and more exaggerated, I started to lose interest. Eventually Marvel shut the series down. I've seen several issues of the new series, which was picked up by Devil's Due. It doesn't really keep my interest; once one becomes familiar with the reality of special forces and of CAG, either through books or through the visual media (Black Hawk Down or The Unit), the made-up fantastic stories of a comic book are just not very satisfying.
As for one-on-one combat, it is plausible to have exaggerated depictions if primitive arms (swords, spears, or the human body) are being used. But once firearms come into the picture... my demand for realism starts to take over. The protagonists better be taking cover, moving, and taking other measures to keep themselves alive. It is difficult for me to suspend my disbelief; I wonder what those who are more experienced with firearms think about how they are shown in movies and TV though.
I remember Dr. Lloyd being a fan of John Woo movies, comparing the over-the-top action and basic moral themes of those movies with the Greek epics; what would he think of 300, the graphic novel or the movie?
My cousins first introduced me to the Marvel comic book a long time ago; they also had the action figures, and I remember receiving one as a Christmas present. We spent a lot of time playing with the figures outside. After all, these weren't just soldiers, but secret special soldiers who were undercover and dedicated to battling terrorism, especially the terrorist organization COBRA. But as the stories got a little bit more and more exaggerated, I started to lose interest. Eventually Marvel shut the series down. I've seen several issues of the new series, which was picked up by Devil's Due. It doesn't really keep my interest; once one becomes familiar with the reality of special forces and of CAG, either through books or through the visual media (Black Hawk Down or The Unit), the made-up fantastic stories of a comic book are just not very satisfying.
As for one-on-one combat, it is plausible to have exaggerated depictions if primitive arms (swords, spears, or the human body) are being used. But once firearms come into the picture... my demand for realism starts to take over. The protagonists better be taking cover, moving, and taking other measures to keep themselves alive. It is difficult for me to suspend my disbelief; I wonder what those who are more experienced with firearms think about how they are shown in movies and TV though.
I remember Dr. Lloyd being a fan of John Woo movies, comparing the over-the-top action and basic moral themes of those movies with the Greek epics; what would he think of 300, the graphic novel or the movie?
Friday, February 02, 2007
Shaman Warrior
Korean manhwa (represented by the same Chinese characters manhua used for the Japanese manga)
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Not sure if I would like the idea of having a Shaman as a hero; Buddhist warrior monks are a bit better with regard to religious import, but it does not appear the protagonist has any mystical powers, so... I might be interested in checking it out, if it were available somewhere closeby.
AICN review
PopCultureReview
Interview with Philip Simon, Dark Horse Editor
Then there's Samurai Executioner and Path of the Assasin
Shinmun.com
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Not sure if I would like the idea of having a Shaman as a hero; Buddhist warrior monks are a bit better with regard to religious import, but it does not appear the protagonist has any mystical powers, so... I might be interested in checking it out, if it were available somewhere closeby.
AICN review
PopCultureReview
Interview with Philip Simon, Dark Horse Editor
Then there's Samurai Executioner and Path of the Assasin
Shinmun.com
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