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I am going to stay in today and read a lot of comic books!! :-)
It's not unlike me to do something like that, but I have not done it in some time. I have a serious back log to get through.
Here's a post dedicated to whats going on in the comic industry and the outpouring of love from comic fans (and for perspective, a little hate, from the assholes behind #Comicgate).
For now, comic production has halted because of the pandemic.
But there are so many comics to enjoy.
Many local shops will ship comics.
Stay home; read comics.
Thanks for checking out my massive love of comic books post.
There will be no new comic books in any stores “until further notice,” thanks to coronavirus. https://t.co/f6GCNLDxj3— Boing Boing (@BoingBoing) March 26, 2020
Comics will make it through this. Things might change, but our collective passion for this art form, this industry, this community will carry us through to the other side together. Comics forever.— Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) March 24, 2020
To better times 🍻
John Byrne’s Fantastic Four reference sheet done while he was writing and penciling the series. I still use this. pic.twitter.com/IcPmXlyTzP— Tom Brevoort (@TomBrevoort) March 28, 2020
From BOOKS WITH PICTURES:
WHAT'S GOING ON WITH COMICS?
We've got our new arrivals in for this Wednesday... and we don't know when new periodical comics are going to start coming in again. Diamond Comic Distributors, the company that distributes comic books from Marvel, DC, Image, and virtually every other publisher, has put new comics delivery on pause because of the coronavirus crisis, Free Comic Book Day has been pushed to "sometime in the summer," and the printer that handles DC and Dark Horse's comics temporarily shut down today. What's going to happen next? Friends, we have no idea--the news changes every day, and we're just trying to roll with it.
Books with Pictures is a comics shop in southeast Portland, OR. We carry a wide range of books, including super hero comics, indie comics, kids’ picture books, all-ages comics, LGBT comics, and small-run handmade comics.
Our mission is explicitly inclusive; we are a space that is welcoming to people who love good stories without regard to age, race, sexual orientation, gender expression, or disability status. We believe that representation of diverse perspectives is crucial to our mission, and stock content reflecting that belief.
Well, um, with sorcery couldn't you just invoke the speed force?? So #SorcererSupreme all the time! https://t.co/J4Ajgf31jx— gmrstudios (@gmrstudios) March 21, 2020
comic book writers bored in quarantine slowly going insane https://t.co/MPGzqXZKyy— immunofinessed ➐ (@Kwahniko) March 21, 2020
Here's another reminder to call or email your local comic shop and pre-order BATMAN: Three Jokers Book 1. There are 2 covers , a Joker and Batman cover and hopefully, in the next week or so, I can share something special we have planned for those who pre-order! @DCComics pic.twitter.com/EpULK6KqbO— Jason Fabok (@JasonFabok) March 29, 2020
Oh good lord, those crazy woke bastards at Marvel Comics actually went and did it. They've created an incarnation of #TheNewWarriors with two new characters whose names are LITERALLY Snowflake and Safespace (and one of whom is non-binary). 🤣 #ComicsGate #GamerGate pic.twitter.com/XnreP0NRlF— Lunar Archivist (@LunarArchivist) March 17, 2020
Um... You might think it's funny. but I LOVE IT.
Meet Black Flag again for the first time. #comicsgate pic.twitter.com/mqgPWXNMqe— Couchdoodles (@couchdoodles) March 28, 2020
LOVE these #comicsgate updates! https://t.co/H9KxCpUNm8— ADAM POST'S COLLEGE OF THE DEAD: GRADUATION DAY! (@comicswelove) March 29, 2020
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comicsgate
Comicsgate is a campaign in opposition to perceived "forced diversity" and progressivism in the content of North American superhero comic books and the kinds of creators who work in the industry. The name is derived from Gamergate, a similar movement related to video games.[1][2] Participants argue that "forced diversity" occurs in both hiring and comics content, and that this has led to a decline in sales.[3][4][5]
The movement has been described as part of the alt-right movement,[6] and as a harassment campaign[7][8] which "targets women, people of color, and LGBT folk in the comic book industry".[9] It has faced blame for the vandalism of a store that did not stock comics created by its members, and for threats of violence against others.[5][10]
Rereading all the classic comic books. #SideEffectsOfQuarantineLife pic.twitter.com/bI5Sc0dX6u— marc (@BadBoxArtMarc) March 29, 2020
One of the best comic books ever produced.@warrenellis @JohnCassaday @Philjimeneznyc @DCComics— Quixotic Comics (@QuixoticComics) March 27, 2020
If you haven't read this yet, do yourself a favor and get it by any means.#QUIX Cover to the Absolute HC. pic.twitter.com/FjQSfvOZqm
The cover to Marvel Team-Up # 141 by Art Adams and Mike Mignola.— comicbookbroadcaster (@HFoh) March 29, 2020
Starring Spider-Man, Daredevil and Black Widow.#artadams #mikemignola #theamazingspiderman #daredevil #blackwidow #marvelteamup #marvelcomics #thecosmiccomicbookbroadcast #comicbookbroadcaster #ICON #comicbooks pic.twitter.com/ETsWIhRhAl
Heroes don’t live in comicbooks. They live in our neighborhoods. #StopTheSpread #stayinghomesaveslives pic.twitter.com/mJ10uWn3V9— TERRIFICon: CT’s Comic Con (@ItsTerrifiCon) March 25, 2020
Hey there! Remember me? With the fate of #comics up in the virus infested air, bank your buck on something you can depend on: That Two Swords Til Mercy will kick serious ass! But it needs your help! Click below to find out more! #comicbooks #makingcomics https://t.co/uRQLOJ8CZv— J. Schiek TWO SWORDS TIL MERCY LIVE ON KICKSTARTER (@schiekapedia) March 27, 2020
WW84 new release date: 14 August#WW84 pic.twitter.com/4ulwOSZeZ4— Comic Book Talk (@ComicBooksTalk) March 24, 2020
The cover to What If # 47 by Bill Sienkiewicz.— comicbookbroadcaster (@HFoh) March 28, 2020
What if Loki had found the hammer of Thor?#billsienkiewicz #whatif #loki #themightythor #marvelcomics #thecosmiccomicbookbroadcast #comicbookbroadcaster #ICON #comicbooks #myfavoritecover pic.twitter.com/LcLYIKmeb8
Titania gets over her fear of Spider-Man! (And that's a *good* thing!?)https://t.co/xC7ktLw9Yu#spiderman #marvelcomics #comicbooks pic.twitter.com/CjC4nA7uuO— The Peerless Power of Comics! (@peerlesspower) March 29, 2020
The Best Comic Books for YOUNG READERS on Marvel Unlimited - BingePost https://t.co/xtX6TbhVMC pic.twitter.com/xoHePDzbsB— Helen B Kirk (@HelenBeaKirk) March 21, 2020
I really wish Bruce Timm did more Marvel stuff, his art style is fantastic and fits comic books perfectly. Imagine an animated Marvel series or movie in his style pic.twitter.com/p9wfH9c6t2— (Tanner) (@tee_em_are) March 27, 2020
Comic books. #ThingsIWouldNeverGiveUp pic.twitter.com/c73GOaB1AU— marc (@BadBoxArtMarc) March 21, 2020
#NowIHaveTimeTo Read Comic Books pic.twitter.com/Jmhl8GttfC— Legends of Luck (@MattLuckX) March 28, 2020
I just bought 20,000 comic books.— TheMommyGeek (@MommyGeek) March 28, 2020
My plans for this weekend were to sit on my couch and watch television. pic.twitter.com/gIcr0blPYi
Diamond being the sole distributor of physical comic books was never good for LCS. About time this issue was addressed. Looong overdue. https://t.co/GEQi0ikB47— The 7th Matrix (@The7thMatrix) March 29, 2020
#FavoriteActivityGrowingUp Reading Comic Books pic.twitter.com/w8Zzisnx7v— Legends of Luck (@MattLuckX) March 28, 2020
We've compiled a list of comic books that should make for inspiring, escapist, and/or important reads during this time of social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus. https://t.co/WLiqRirftj— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) March 28, 2020
Uh I have some comic books pic.twitter.com/eUgH9uk1s9— 𝒟𝓊𝒸𝒸 | CEO ᴏꜰ Cʜᴏᴍᴜsᴜᴋᴇ ❤ ~ Cᴀɴ'ᴛ ꜰᴏʟʟᴏᴡ ʙᴀᴄᴋ (@cute_ducc) March 28, 2020
my like was gone again.— If you don't get satire, I'm not talking to you. (@BitterTonic) March 28, 2020
I think one of the saddest things about my mid-life crisis is to see how many people deceive and manipulate. Removing the likes on this tweet is one of the ways @twitter does this. @jack, this is something that evil villains do in comic books. Shame. https://t.co/3eQAOFMPQq
The Mighty Thor stands alone against the Celestials!— comicbookbroadcaster (@HFoh) March 27, 2020
The double page spread from The Mighty Thor # 388 by Ron Frenz & Brett Breeding.#ronfrenz #brettbreeding #tomdefalco #themightythor #celestials #marvelcomics #thecosmiccomicbookbroadcast #comicbookbroadcaster #ICON #comicbooks pic.twitter.com/w0uwNPK6mo
Justice #2 (2005) 2nd Printing Alex Ross Cover pic.twitter.com/IfL46PKLZr— Rare Comic Books (@MakeMyComicRare) March 28, 2020
the math paints a clear picture folks comic books last longer than sex and are more enjoyable pic.twitter.com/AmCEHVS9oW— dadvil pm (@dadvilpm) March 28, 2020
#dccomics Justice League of America #207 - Crisis Times Three! released by DC Comics on October 1982 @DCinthe1980s #comicbooks #comics pic.twitter.com/aA2YyxA4Mz— Comic Book Addicts (@comicbookaddt) March 28, 2020
— Comic Book Addicts (@comicbookaddt) March 27, 2020
3-28-2020 #CoffeeAndComics SKULL THE SLAYER #2 (November 1975) #Comics #comicbooks #MARVEL pic.twitter.com/73hUPPxjDX— Loran Skinkis Art! (@loranskinkisart) March 28, 2020
#Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles is a sequel film to the original series that released in 2006. pic.twitter.com/8vCgjbbdTH— Back Issues Comicbooks & More (@ComicbooksMore) March 27, 2020
— Kat Calamia (@ComicUno) March 27, 2020
Ultimate Spider-Man by musicforwords pic.twitter.com/49BwGnrKFX— Rare Comic Books (@MakeMyComicRare) March 26, 2020
#comicbooks The Spectacular Spider-Man #50 - Alone Against the Aliens! released by Marvel on January 1981 #spiderman #Marvel pic.twitter.com/j0LejEhnpU— Comic Book Addicts (@comicbookaddt) March 26, 2020
The cover to The Mighty Thor # 391 by Ron Frenz & Brett Breeding. Guest-Starring The Amazing Spider-Man.#ronfrenz #brettbreeding #tomdefalco #themightythor #theamazingspiderman #mongoose #marvelcomics #thecosmiccomicbookbroadcast #comicbookbroadcaster #ICON #comicbooks pic.twitter.com/H6lrL31uxz— comicbookbroadcaster (@HFoh) March 26, 2020
#comicbooks The Amazing Spider-Man #32 (Jan 1966 Marvel Comics) #marvel #comics #marvelcomics #SpiderMan pic.twitter.com/PE5btEbMWf— Comic Book Addicts (@comicbookaddt) March 26, 2020
Immortal Hulk 33 was freaking amazing! Yes!!!! That’s what comic books are all about! pic.twitter.com/nzX03tLq2H— Superguy (@BuckworthJohn) March 25, 2020
— Mr. Bat-man 🍁🦇 (@KnightWing19) March 23, 2020
A Sense of Doubt blog post #1439 - "Comics Are Going Downhill" - NOT!
Tuesday's fun fact for home learning: in the Marvel comic books, the Avenger Clint Barton - Hawkeye - is deaf and his comics frequently feature sign language. So here's Hawkeye's name in ASL. Can you have a go at spelling your name in sign language? @TemplarsPrimary pic.twitter.com/JUwJ20Wv14— Miss N Pryor (@MissNPryor) March 24, 2020
Wonder Woman #750 (2020) Words by #MarikoTamaki Pictures by #ElenaCasagrande #FeedsMe pic.twitter.com/zjCa48wWH2— Rare Comic Books (@MakeMyComicRare) March 29, 2020
— Out of Context Comic Books (@out_of_comics) March 29, 2020
And let's not forget comic book podcasts!!
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-reglections/comic-reflections |
I use this Curt Swan reference sheet a lot pic.twitter.com/BBXd4PigA4— John Jack- Hamburger Hurter (@Johnbatusijack) March 28, 2020
New (to me) cool comic site - http://peerlesspower.blogspot.com/
http://peerlesspower.blogspot.com/2020/03/six-against-skrulls.html
Since the Kree-Skrull War has recently been a focus of the PPC, we'd be remiss if we failed to note a group of individuals who formed a coterie as a result of that event:
Yes, the Illuminati, who met at the request of Iron Man following the Avengers' confrontation of the Skrulls in space during that race's hostilities with the Kree (and vice versa). War was averted during that encounter, thanks in part to the machinations of the Kree Supreme Intelligence which unleashed the power of none other than Rick Jones--but soon after his return to Earth, Stark initiated a meeting in Wakanda and proposed to Reed Richards, Stephen Strange and the others that the six of them meet on a regular basis to keep each other apprised of anything and/or anyone that might pose a threat at some point to Earth--"warning signs," if you will, that would allow them to pool their resources and avert disaster.
Since the Kree-Skrull War has recently been a focus of the PPC, we'd be remiss if we failed to note a group of individuals who formed a coterie as a result of that event:
Yes, the Illuminati, who met at the request of Iron Man following the Avengers' confrontation of the Skrulls in space during that race's hostilities with the Kree (and vice versa). War was averted during that encounter, thanks in part to the machinations of the Kree Supreme Intelligence which unleashed the power of none other than Rick Jones--but soon after his return to Earth, Stark initiated a meeting in Wakanda and proposed to Reed Richards, Stephen Strange and the others that the six of them meet on a regular basis to keep each other apprised of anything and/or anyone that might pose a threat at some point to Earth--"warning signs," if you will, that would allow them to pool their resources and avert disaster.
And yet, the group resolved to keep their meetings and even their existence secret, perhaps so as not to alert those who aroused their suspicions--even failing to notify the National Security Council of their activities, the very agency which shares vital and classified information with the Avengers as part of a special arrangement with the team and which would likely take issue with the covert nature of this group in acting outside of its auspices.
And act they do--nor does it comes as much of a surprise, then, when we discover what threat (if dormant for the time being) they've decided to proactively deal with first.
Given the audacity of the group's threat here, it's easy to understand why the practice of "shooting the messenger" caught on in ancient times. As it is, you can almost hear the collective palms of the N.S.C. hitting their foreheads in exasperation, had its members been made aware of the Illuminati's plan to take this approach with an advanced, warlike alien race. No doubt Reed Richards and the others must have known how the Skrulls would react to such an affront; but did it occur to at least Iron Man that their actions here would likely reignite hostilities with the Skrulls and place the Earth, rather than the Kree, directly in their sights?
Imagine, then, how the Skrulls, who are already outraged by this intrusion and being dictated to by a handful of Earthlings, would react to a show of strength (courtesy of Black Bolt) which is obviously meant to deter such action, but which you and I and practically any other sane observer would regard as an act of war.
We can probably think of any number of ways the group could have left things with the Skrulls. Resolve can be conveyed with little more than a bold statement where a further response is implied--for instance, calmly reminding the Skrulls of what just one human was able to accomplish in regard to incapacitating the military might of both the Skrulls and the Kree would have arguably made more of an impact than what amounts to a slap in the face.
But unfortunately, what's done is done, and the Illuminati will have to own their actions this day. But what's truly disturbing here is that it doesn't appear to occur to any of them that they might have ended up committing a blunder that will escalate the situation they wished to curtail--and part of that blunder entails underestimating those they sought to intimidate.
The shoe is now on the other foot. With the Illuminati at their mercy, the Skrulls proceed to experiment on this valuable cross-sampling of super-beings from the planet they've vowed to conquer, which will doubtless yield a wealth of physical and technological data (as well as aiding them in the infiltration approach we know in hindsight they'll take when they're ready to proceed). Things don't look too good for our oh-so-cocky heroes who had this in-and-out operation all planned out.
Stark, of course, represents to the Skrulls a great deal of intel as both an Avenger and an engineer whose work has provided weaponry for both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the military in general. And so the shape-changing Skrulls have something different in mind for gaining his secrets--an approach that backfires when dealing with one they'd considered helpless.
The scene is jumping the gun a bit, since this would be well before Stark would request and receive hand-to-hand combat training from Captain America--and how he's managed to fight off eight Skrulls without doubling over in cardiac arrest is anyone's guess.
From that point, Stark moves to free the others one by one, starting with Charles Xavier. It's not clear what type of suffering the Skrulls inflicted on Xavier to keep him helpless*--but while he stops short of killing his captors**, from the look of his reprisal they would likely welcome the release of death.
*Apparently neither Xavier nor Strange were able to release their astral forms to facilitate their escape.
**A curious choice on Xavier's part, considering Black Bolt's strike must have killed countless Skrulls on a vessel that size, in addition to the casualties in the buildings below.
From there, it's a touch-and-go escape for the group--and an improbable one, considering the odds as well as the fact that they're carrying wounded and all of them have been weakened by their ordeal, nor is Stark's armor available to him. We also have to believe that the Skrulls are either overconfident in their detention methods or completely incompetent, given the progress this group makes in making it out of the complex alive and being able to commandeer and launch a ship. The natural assumption to make would be that the Skrulls have allowed their escape, while putting on a good show to make it look otherwise--but while that's not at all clear, the end result will render the question moot.
Stark's complacency is nothing short of astonishing, given the fact that the Illuminati have made Earth's situation with the Skrulls far worse than it was before they issued their demand to back off or else. Even more curious is that thereafter, they appear to put the Skrulls on the back burner and take no discernible preventive measures in anticipation of a Skrull response to their incursion, even though they formed their cabal with the intent of being forewarned of and getting a handle on potential threats.
It's fairly clear the Skrulls have their priorities in order.
The New Avengers: Illuminati #1 Script: Brian Bendis & Brian Reed Pencils: Jim Cheung Inks: Mark Morales Letterer: Cory Petit |
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- Bloggery committed by chris tower - 2003.29 - 10:10
- Days ago = 1730 days ago
- New note - On 1807.06, I ceased daily transmission of my Hey Mom feature after three years of daily conversations. I plan to continue Hey Mom posts at least twice per week but will continue to post the days since ("Days Ago") count on my blog each day. The blog entry numbering in the title has changed to reflect total Sense of Doubt posts since I began the blog on 0705.04, which include Hey Mom posts, Daily Bowie posts, and Sense of Doubt posts. Hey Mom posts will still be numbered sequentially. New Hey Mom posts will use the same format as all the other Hey Mom posts; all other posts will feature this format seen here.
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