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Your girlfriend is (probably) not an idiot.
February 27, 2010 – 7:27 pm | View Comments

I try to be diplomatic when people recommend things to me, but what is this, Greg?
I do not like this article.  I especially don’t like that it was written by a woman.  Thanks for selling …

Mythbusters Assemble!!
February 27, 2010 – 11:06 am | View Comments

So, how much do you love mythbusters? Now how much do love them when I tell you they did a whole episode on superhero myths? Check it out…
Mythbusters Superhero Special pt.1

The Lazarus Pit is such a Mary Sue
February 26, 2010 – 1:38 pm | View Comments

Newsflash: I was not the only woman in the store this week. That made me very happy until the 19 year old floppy-haired employee approached her to ask if she was shopping for herself or for her boyfriend. Douche! Judging from her testy reaction, you’re not getting any repeat business.

New Graphic Novel From Jeff Lemire Announced
February 26, 2010 – 8:01 am | View Comments

Jeff Lemire passed along word to us that he has a new graphic novel coming out from Top Shelf Productions, scheduled for release in 2011 called The Underwater Welder.  We’ve attached the press release below.

New comics for 2/24/2010 (now with 100% more new comic smell)!!
February 24, 2010 – 11:42 pm | View Comments

New comics excitedly purchased this week were…

Episode 50 – Eating Ramen Noodles
February 24, 2010 – 12:04 pm | View Comments

Kevin and Jason discuss the controversy surrounding Captain America #602, and Scott from Arcane joins Kevin for a discussion about the upcoming events Brightest Day and Age of Heroes.

Indy Comics FAIL: Opening Monologue
February 24, 2010 – 11:43 am | View Comments

A while back, I was approached by the awesome people at The Backroom Podcast about writing a column for their site with somewhat of a “blank check” offer; they were willing, within reason, to let me …

Reticence investing yourself in a new show?
February 23, 2010 – 3:47 pm | View Comments

A favorite webcomic of mine addresses what I think is an interesting issue – are science fiction/fantasy shows (BBC doesn’t count) doomed to either be cancelled too soon or take a turn for the irredeemable …

Does anyone really like Wally West anyway?
February 23, 2010 – 2:09 pm | View Comments

Fact:  There are too many superheroes.  I demand at least a 15% reduction. I will give a pass to D-level supporting cast types, so Kilowog is safe, guys, don’t get all butthurt.  I’m talking getting …

Hey YOU! Yeah you, c’mere! Would you like some candy?
February 22, 2010 – 2:03 pm | View Comments

So as you our lovely blog readers may have noticed we’ve upped the frequency and amount of blog content lately in hopes of getting you, our loyal listeners, to leave your thoughts here a bit …