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Purchases for 11/19/09. Plus, Greg Weisman will write an issue of TASM.
I got:
- Case Closed Volume 32
- Maison Ikkoku Volume 13
And I got the Blue and Purple (Though Fuschia seems a more accurate name) Ring.
Also, Greg Weisman (producer of Gargoyles and The Supervising Producer of The Spectacular Spider-Man) is writing the story for The Amazing Spider-Man #622, which will be out in Feb 2010.
Purchases for 11/12/09.
I got:
- Booster Gold #26
- Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #17
- Marvel Super Hero Squad #3
- X-Men Forever #11
Any here getting the Green Lantern rings? Each of them are sold/given with a corresponding comic book:
November 4th
-Doom Patrol #4: Yellow (Fear) Ring
November 11th
-Booster Gold #26: Orange (Greed) Ring
-R.E.B.E.L.S. #10: Indigo (Compassion) Ring
November 18
-Adventure Comics #4: Blue (Hope) Ring
-Outsiders #24: Purple (Love) Ring
November 25
-Blackest Night #5: Green (Will) Ring
-Justice League of America #39: Red (Rage) Ring
The only one I got with the corresponding comic book was the Orange Ring. The rest (inlcuding a Black Ring) I'm getting seperately for $2.99 each. I'm also going to get them for my dad for Christmas. Right now I have Black, Yellow, Indigo and Orange.
Purchases for 11/6/09.
I got:
- Sonic The Hedgehog #206
- Maison Ikkoku Volume 11-12
Remain purchases for October.
- Booster Gold #25
- Marvel Super Hero Squad #2
- Web Of Spider-Man #1
- X-Men Forever #9-10
- Batman The Brave and The Bold #10
- Justice Society of America #32
- Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #16
- Spider-Man Clone Saga #2
- Sonic Universe #9
- Maison Ikkoku Volume 7 and 9-10
For my mom, Archie #602.
For $1.25 at the library store I got
- Harry Potter Book 2: Chamber of Secrets
- Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Players Guide
Purchases for 10/8/09-10/12/09.
I got:
- Sonic The Hedgehog #205
- The Legend Of Zelda Four Swords Volume 2
- Maison Ikkoku Volume 6
Today at the library I got:
- Star Trek 2: Wraith of Khan
- Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home
- Star Trek Generations
What's on your list of Top 20 movies?
Doug Walker (aka The Nostalgia Critic) made a couple videos detailing his Top 20 Favorite Films. And as many posters did online, I made an attempt at my own. So I figured I'd share my list and reasons why I like these movies and for any readers to do the same. Just some requirements:
1. Animated films and anime films count.
2. Please specify your choices. They don't need to be an essay. A paragraph or sentence will do.
3. The order can be random if you can't come up with a specific order.
My favorites:
1. Back To The Future Trilogy: Enjoyable story, as well as romance, humor and action/adventure. And while it's not the most sophistocated of movies, has several tidbits that one can pick up on during later viewing. Part 3 helps to make the trilogy all the more enjoying with the role reversal between Marty and Doc (Great Scott. I know, this is heavy).
2. Watchmen: I prefer to read and watch about Heroes who are more idealistic (though Nite Owl does fill that role) and basically optimistic, but I find that the movie tells a great enough story. I'm even looking to pick up the graphic novel (but until then, I do have access to the library copies).
3. X-Men 2: Overall, the story is well told and aside from Cyclops getting even less screen time, the other characters get a fair amount of focus. Movie proves several things. One is that sequels can be substancial and even better than the orignal, and second that a regular human can be just as dangerous as a high cla*ssed mutant terrorist (as some put too much stock in power characters over a regular character). And thanks to the choice to withhold a certain plot element from the novelization and comic adaptation, we get a strong, unpredictable ending.
4. The Incredible Shrinking Man: Anyway, it takes a fictional element that is played for humor or absurdity and makes it a serious problem for the main character. The ending while not totally happy even has an optimistic feel to it:
***SPOILER***
5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: As someone who saw the cartoon, but never the comic, the movie did well in drawing elements from the series and still gave it some seriousness. Got each character right in my opinion, and made a better Casey Jones. The action didn't fail to disappoint.
6. Who Framed Roger Rabbit: Well done effort at making it seem like cartoons and real life people live in the same world. Like BTTF, the offering of humor, romance and action make the story balanced. Plus, you have the historical aspect of Bugs Bunny onscreen with Mickey Mouse and Donald & Daffy Duck competing against each other. Only downer is that they couldn't fit Popeye and Tom & Jerry in the movie.
7. Batman Beyond Return Of The Joker (Uncut): Granted, the Justice League Unlimited episode Epilogue makes for a fine resolution to Batman Beyond (especially as far as the character's lovelife goes), this movie makes for a great finale which makes up for the final aired episode (Unmasked). The character undebately earns the right to be considered Batman. We get to see more gaps filled in from Batman The Animated Series and Batman Beyond, and Bruce gets to have a little reunion with the team (Dick Grayson aside).
8. Three O'Clock High: Overall, while the theme of the movie is cliched (protagonist Jerry Mitchel having to fight the school bully Buddy Revel), it is told well. One thing giving the movie it's humor are the things that Jerry or his friend does to get him out of the fight (Planting a knife in Buddy's locker with a note to inform the principal on the knife, paying the school jock with money taken from the school store, kissing the teacher in an attempt to get detention). What I like is that unlike most bullies who singles out the underdog is that Buddy really doesn't fear anyone (including the aforementioned jock and even the school security guard).
9. Star Trek 4 The Voyage Home: I overall enjoy it for the same reason many do. The attempts made by the crew to fit in with the people of Earth in 1986 are hilarious. Moments including Chekov's nuclear wessels line, Spock littering his sentences with profanity, Scotty talking to the computer, Kirk and Spock arguing about Italian food.
10. Star Trek 2 The Wraith of Khan: If ST 4 is the most humorous of the six films, then this could be the best at being more emotional. Even if reversed in the next movie, Spock's death was well handled at you really felt for the character's reaction to his death. Plus the conflict between Kirk and Khan is entertaining even if the two were never onscreen together.
11. Pee Wee's Big Adventures: To be honest, unlike some movies where I can easily choose the most comedic scene, I really can't make that decision regarding this one. So either I'm too easy to please or the movie's humor is just that funny.
12. Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory: Decent songs, as well as the humorous moments of the people trying to find a Wonka Ticket. Plus the factory had some nice and tasty backgrounds. Frankly, I find the tunnel scene to be funny and weird (in a good way). And to go with popular opinion, Gene Wilder makes for a decent depiction of Wonka.
13. The Dark Knight: In addition to the intense story, I have to agree with many that Ledger's performance of the Joker was great. Plus, the film gives a good deal of focus to both villains. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.
14. Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Humor at pretty much every turn with Ferris trying to enjoy a perfect (unethical) day off with his friends, while Principal Edward Rooney tries to expose him. I can barely think of a dull scene. Plus, like Willy Wonka, the songs are pleasant to listen to (My favorite being the "Oh Yeah" song when Ferris and Cameron are in the garage).
15. Gremlins: As a kid, I never actually found the Gremlins to be scary. Heck, found some of their antics to be funny. Aside from them, Gizmo is one of my favorite characters (Yes, I'm a guy who can enjoy cute animal characters depending on the execution). Plus, the movie certainly works a both a Halloween and a Christmas film.
16. The Princess Bride: Another enjoyable movie which has a little of everything (action/adventure/comedy/romance). In addition, pretty much any scene with dialogue from Vezzini is gold.
17. Beauty & The Beast (Disney Animated Version): Was one of my favorite Disney Animated films growing up. Aside from the Beast turning into a prince at the end, the movie did okay for doing a role reversal (Ugly hero and handsome villain).
18. The Sword In The Stone: I still enjoy it, but I can't really find an overall thing to say about it. So I'll provide my favorite moments which include Wart and Merlin having to deal with girl squirrels who can't take no for an answer, the wizard's duel and Archimedes criticising Merlin for trying to educate someone on information relevent to the future.
19. Jingle All The Way: I'm not insisting that the movie is gold or even bronze. It's simply one of my guilty pleasures. As for the why, seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger (action film star) as a workaholic dad gives this humor in my opinion.
20. The Fly (195
Purchases for 10/2/09.
I got:
- Batman: The Brave and the Bold #9
- Justice Society of America #31
- Spider-Man: The Clone Saga #1
- X-Men Forever #8
- Maison Ikkoku Volume 2
Purchases for 9/25/09.
For myself I got Sonic Universe #8 (I view this one to be my favorite arc if only to see an older married Sonic and how he deals with children), and for my mom (as an extended part of her birthday present) I got Archie #601.
Would have gotten these on the 24th, but I came down with stomach sickness.
Purchase for 9/17/09.
Purchases for 9/11/09.
I got:
- Booster Gold #24
- Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #15
- Marvel Super Hero Squad #1
- Sonic The Hedgehog #204
- X-Men Forever #7
Purchase for 9/10/09.
Purchases for 9/3/09.
I got:
- Happy Hustle High Volume 4-5
- Marvel Super Hero Squad Hero Up
Purchases for 8/27/09.
- Batman The Brave and The Bold #8
- Justice Society of America #30
- Sonic Universe #4 and 7
- X-Men Forever #6
- Happy Hustle High Volume 3
For some reason Sonic Universe #4 didn't come out at it's intended date, and I thought that my pride would further be relinquished by not having all Sonic Universe issues. Take that real life.
More Big Lots bargains.
- Josie & The Pu*ssycats The Complete Series
- Mission Hill The Complete Series
Purchases for 8/13/09 and 8/20/09. (Including Gargoyles of course.
Yeah I've been mentioning the Gargoyles trades quite a bit, but inorder for more stories to be published, more need to be sold. That said, I got:
- Booster Gold #23
- Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #14
- Sonic The Hedgehog #203
- X-Men Forever #5
- Gargoyles Clan Building Volume 2
- Gargoyles Bad Guys Volume 1
I picked up my brother's copy of The Legend of Zelda Four Swords Volume.
And as a birthday present for our mom:
- Archie: The Best Of The Sixties Volume 2
- Archie #600 (As an extended present we're getting her #601-605 as well)
More on the Gargoyles front. (Trade Paperback related)
According to Diamond, Gargoyles Clan Building Volume 2 and Gargoyles Bad Guys will be coming out this week.
Though Clan Building Volume 2 was released in some areas already, so check out your comic store for a copy.
ATTN: Gargoyles fans!!!!!!!!!!
By today or tomorrow (depending on when your comic store receives comics) Gargoyles Clan Building Volume 2 (which reprints Gargoyles #7-8 and the unpublished issues 9-12) should be in stores.
Luckly my comic store will have some copies tomorrow. The first volume of Clan Building is still available for those who didn't pick up the first 6 issues.
Purcashes for 9/6/09.
I got:
- The Legend Of Zelda: Four Swords Volume 1
- Love & Capes #11 (Looking forward to the Wedding issue in December)
- Sonic The Hedgehog Archives Volume 11
I also got a few romance mangas that I ordered on Amazon:
- Harlequin Pink Volume 4: Never Kiss a Stranger (Yesterday)
- Harlequin Pink: The Bachelor Prince (Today)
Purchases for 9/1/09.
- Case Closed Volume 30
- Happy Hustle High Volume 1-2
Happy Hustle High is another short Shoujo Manga that I've read frequently thanks to the library copies. I'm getting this series as it is only 5 volumes long, as is soon to no longer be distributed (it may have recently join some other Viz titles in the out of print department) and due to the library copies wearing out.
Comic and DVD Purchases for July 2009.
Since the recent blogs disappeared, I'm just going to recap my purchases for this month:
DVDs
- Flintstones The Complete Third Season for $3.00
- Pinky & The Brain Volume 2 for $6.00
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 4 $2.00
Comics
- Booster Gold #22
- Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #13
- Sonic The Hedgehog #202
- X-Men Forever #3
- Sonic Universe #6
- Batman The Brave and the Bold #7
- Justice Society of America #29
- X-Men Forever #4
- Harlequin Pink: A Girl in a Million (Manga)