Have I got your attention? Good. Because I want to assure you that I have no special insider knowledge. I'm just a guy with a keyboard.
That said, the Clairvoyant on Marvel's Agents of SHIELD is totally Dr. Samuel Sterns from The Incredible Hulk (2008) - portrayed in the film by actor Tim Blake Nelson. In the comics Sterns is better known as the super-villainous Leader.
What has led me to this conclusion? Three things:
1) It fits with the character's skills and power-set in the comics;
2) Nelson, the actor, has appeared on TV before (of particular interest: his leading role in the short-lived 2011 CBS series CHAOS);
3) Emil Blonsky, aka the Abomination - who likewise featured prominently in the aforementioned film (portrayed therein by Tim Roth) - was recently mentioned on Agents of SHIELD (in the 2/4/14 episode, "T.R.A.C.K.S.").
EDIT 4) Actor Adrian Pasdar has recently been confirmed for an upcoming episode in the role of Major Glenn Talbot. That's right - another Hulk villain.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Regarding Uatu the Watcher's imminent death in Original Sin #1:
Such a pointless waste of a beloved character. So I guess this means, no more What If? People born in decades hence will no doubt look back on Kirby's "Coming of Galactus," and wonder who that bald guy is on the cover of Fantastic Four #48.
And really, what purpose does this serve? Can any possible new story that results from this outweigh what Uatu himself brought which was at all unique to the Marvel universe?
I think not.
And really, what purpose does this serve? Can any possible new story that results from this outweigh what Uatu himself brought which was at all unique to the Marvel universe?
I think not.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
The Walking Dead sucks now.
They ruined it. They ruined the show.
It occurs to me now that, as far as titles go, "The Walking Dead" isn't about the zombies at all. No, it's in reference to the human characters. They're all living on borrowed time - likely to be killed off by the writers at any moment! - and, as such, you're better off not wasting your time becoming emotionally invested in them.
It occurs to me now that, as far as titles go, "The Walking Dead" isn't about the zombies at all. No, it's in reference to the human characters. They're all living on borrowed time - likely to be killed off by the writers at any moment! - and, as such, you're better off not wasting your time becoming emotionally invested in them.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
How To Fix DC Comics!
(A series wherein I propose the sweeping changes necessary to salvage these once-beloved characters)
Language is a funny thing. In this day and age of political correctness, many are the mutually agreed-upon terms used to describe distinct groups of individuals. But what happens when no such societal rules exist for proper nomenclature? It's especially troubling when one wants to avoid an impression of discriminating against others based solely on differences in appearance. How, then, might one best proceed?
In this instance, I sought out the advice of just such a person – and she assured me that there was, in fact, a phrase which is both representative and non-hurtful.
I'd like to therefore talk today about “big girls.”
Amanda Waller - Just because a change would be easy, and entirely cosmetic in nature, doesn't mean it's any less important. Quick – name all the big girls in comics (at least half of which belong to Marvel). I'll note the issues present with each.
1. Granny Goodness – Look, there's a reason her voice is always provided by Ed Asner.
2. Anaconda – Look, there's a reason people call her Man-aconda.
3. Big Bertha – Doesn't count! In her normal form, she's actually a supermodel.
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4. Amanda Waller – The only true representative thereof.
...or at least, she used to be. By presenting audiences with a reality wherein all women conform to an unattainable level of feminine beauty, DC does everyone a disservice. Why cater to such unrealistic male fantasies? I mean, how does “The Wall” even make sense anymore as a nickname for her?
So while changing Waller back would necessarily render said character incongruous with recent live-action depictions, that's an unfortunate dilemma of the company's own creation. And the results – another big, beautiful woman in comics (a strong African-American woman at that!) – are too important not to.
Language is a funny thing. In this day and age of political correctness, many are the mutually agreed-upon terms used to describe distinct groups of individuals. But what happens when no such societal rules exist for proper nomenclature? It's especially troubling when one wants to avoid an impression of discriminating against others based solely on differences in appearance. How, then, might one best proceed?
In this instance, I sought out the advice of just such a person – and she assured me that there was, in fact, a phrase which is both representative and non-hurtful.
I'd like to therefore talk today about “big girls.”
Amanda Waller - Just because a change would be easy, and entirely cosmetic in nature, doesn't mean it's any less important. Quick – name all the big girls in comics (at least half of which belong to Marvel). I'll note the issues present with each.
1. Granny Goodness – Look, there's a reason her voice is always provided by Ed Asner.
2. Anaconda – Look, there's a reason people call her Man-aconda.
3. Big Bertha – Doesn't count! In her normal form, she's actually a supermodel.
-and-
4. Amanda Waller – The only true representative thereof.
...or at least, she used to be. By presenting audiences with a reality wherein all women conform to an unattainable level of feminine beauty, DC does everyone a disservice. Why cater to such unrealistic male fantasies? I mean, how does “The Wall” even make sense anymore as a nickname for her?
So while changing Waller back would necessarily render said character incongruous with recent live-action depictions, that's an unfortunate dilemma of the company's own creation. And the results – another big, beautiful woman in comics (a strong African-American woman at that!) – are too important not to.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
How To Fix DC Comics!
(A series wherein I propose the sweeping changes necessary to salvage these once-beloved characters)
In Iggy Pop's immortal ode to Hollywood, "Butt Town," there's this line: "But the girl with the hair flies by in her underwear."
I always joked that it was a reference to Starfire.
Starfire - Loathe as I am to defend any aspect of her portrayal therein, there's this run in Red Hood and the Outlaws wherein Koriand'r wears a sci-fi style flight suit. Form-fitting? Sure! But at least it covers her up...
Why can't she just wear something like that?
Look, I'm no prude; far from it. My all-time favorite show is MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head - and I'm a huge horror movie enthusiast (which often contains copious amounts of both sex and nudity). But this is too much.
Especially when you consider that not one, but two animated series - aimed largely at children - have been based on the Teen Titans.
People, we live in an internet age. If perverts and pubescent males want to see stuff like that, they don't have far to go. Get this girl some clothes.
While we're on the subject, what's with the ongoing sluttification (is that a word?) of the character?
1. She's a princess;
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2. In my proposed reboot, she's a married woman (having gotten together, and actually been allowed to stay with Nightwing - not once again split up by editorial fiat)!
So you're not just offending women everywhere - you're providing a terrible role model for young girls to look up to. And that's just got to stop.
In Iggy Pop's immortal ode to Hollywood, "Butt Town," there's this line: "But the girl with the hair flies by in her underwear."
I always joked that it was a reference to Starfire.
Starfire - Loathe as I am to defend any aspect of her portrayal therein, there's this run in Red Hood and the Outlaws wherein Koriand'r wears a sci-fi style flight suit. Form-fitting? Sure! But at least it covers her up...
Why can't she just wear something like that?
Look, I'm no prude; far from it. My all-time favorite show is MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head - and I'm a huge horror movie enthusiast (which often contains copious amounts of both sex and nudity). But this is too much.
Especially when you consider that not one, but two animated series - aimed largely at children - have been based on the Teen Titans.
People, we live in an internet age. If perverts and pubescent males want to see stuff like that, they don't have far to go. Get this girl some clothes.
While we're on the subject, what's with the ongoing sluttification (is that a word?) of the character?
1. She's a princess;
-and-
2. In my proposed reboot, she's a married woman (having gotten together, and actually been allowed to stay with Nightwing - not once again split up by editorial fiat)!
So you're not just offending women everywhere - you're providing a terrible role model for young girls to look up to. And that's just got to stop.
Monday, November 11, 2013
How To Fix DC Comics!
(A series wherein I propose the sweeping changes necessary to salvage these once-beloved characters)
Aztek - Look, Grant Morrison, I get it. DC wouldn't let you write one of Superman's solo titles, so you were mad. Still, was that any reason... to blow Aztek's frickin' head up?!
Just strikes me as a bit childish, is all I'm saying (especially in light of the fact that you've actually since written a solo Superman series)...
If you were Hispanic and looking for a superhero with whom to identify, who would you choose?
1. Vibe - His series was cancelled due to poor sales (and I mean, c'mon now - Vibe? Seriously?).
2. Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) - His series was cancelled due to poor sales (although admittedly, he perhaps works best as part of an ensemble - personally I'd put him with Young Justice).
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3. FRICKIN' AZTEK!!!
Gentlemen, I rest my case.
(Incidentally, if the New 52 wasn't the perfect excuse for bringing back characters like this, then what was the point of the whole reboot in the first place?)
Aztek - Look, Grant Morrison, I get it. DC wouldn't let you write one of Superman's solo titles, so you were mad. Still, was that any reason... to blow Aztek's frickin' head up?!
Just strikes me as a bit childish, is all I'm saying (especially in light of the fact that you've actually since written a solo Superman series)...
If you were Hispanic and looking for a superhero with whom to identify, who would you choose?
1. Vibe - His series was cancelled due to poor sales (and I mean, c'mon now - Vibe? Seriously?).
2. Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) - His series was cancelled due to poor sales (although admittedly, he perhaps works best as part of an ensemble - personally I'd put him with Young Justice).
-or-
3. FRICKIN' AZTEK!!!
Gentlemen, I rest my case.
(Incidentally, if the New 52 wasn't the perfect excuse for bringing back characters like this, then what was the point of the whole reboot in the first place?)
Robert Venditti Destroys The DC Universe
As a result of "Lights Out," the Green Lantern Corps is abandoning Sector 2814 (aka Earth).
And Supergirl's becoming a Red Lantern.
...
[EXPLETIVE DELETED!!!]
Ya know, I never thought I'd say this... but I'd rather they cancelled every single Green Lantern-related title than allow this rampant bastardization to continue.
DC: Done Collecting.
And Supergirl's becoming a Red Lantern.
...
[EXPLETIVE DELETED!!!]
Ya know, I never thought I'd say this... but I'd rather they cancelled every single Green Lantern-related title than allow this rampant bastardization to continue.
DC: Done Collecting.
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