"Now, if Marvel really wanted to show the reader what was going on in this long-winded, exposition-heavy issue, they should have just typed up a bunch of rambling words, stuck them on the cover and had the X-Men snoring away in the background from sheer boredom."
-Brian Andersen on Astonishing X-Men #35
Admittedly, I first tuned in to The Big Bang Theory because of my debilitating crush on Johnny Galecki. But then I stuck around, because of the geek in-jokes, pop culture references and, of course, the dreamy Mr. Galecki. While the second season has been kind of hit-or-miss, I did crack up over Leonard’s summation of Sheldon in last week’s episode:
“You don’t want to get into it with Sheldon. The guy is one lab accident away from being a supervillain.”
-Leonard, The Big Bang Theory
Oo. There’s something about the DC Universe Wave 6 Superman Action Figure Set. Retro, sexy and just a little trashy, Super Mullet Superman is sure to cure your achy breaky heart. Instead of a mild-mannered reporter, I imagine Mullet Clark is a bouncer at Gilley’s, when he’s not doing early 80s gay porn or avoiding cans of kryptonite-laced mousse. This dreamy duo will make an excellent addition to my shelf of rentboy action figures!
When planning November’s Fanboy of the Month shoot, I knew I wanted to get out of the studio setting and do something different. I happened to be at my local comic book store and was suddenly struck by the colorful and visual wall of new comics. Figuring I had nothing to lose, except maybe my preferred customer card, I asked my Sexy Comics Monger (SCM) if I could bring a guy in, strip him down and take some pics. Without missing a beat, SCM muttered, “Want me to throw some back issues on the floor, so he can roll around naked on them?” SCM has a talent for teasing me into an instant state of stuttering, stammering arousal. It’s a problem. But the good news is that FBOTM Marc is full of confidence and felt totally at home in a comic book store, making it that much easier for him to get comfortable for the shoot. We skipped the “rolling around naked on back issues” part, but will definitely keep that in mind for next time!
Check out Marc’s latest shots in the Gallery and read all about him on the FBOTM page! Remember, you can see more of Marc next FBOTM Friday. Have a great weekend! And don’t forget about the nation-wide protests tomorrow! Go to www.jointheimpact.com to find an event near you!
Ever blame Princess Leia for leading the Empire straight to the Rebel base on Yavin 4? Or wonder why the Hobbits didn’t just fly to Mordor on that giant bird? Apparently, you’re not alone. The folks at HowItShouldHaveEnded.com have re-imagined the endings to a slew of popular films like Superman, Lord of the Rings and Spider-Man 3. Here’s their speculative Star Wars ending:
I have one to suggest. In The Dark Knight, why didn’t they just blame Harvey Dent’s crime spree on the Joker? If they’re going to lie about it anyway, why let Batman take the fall for a bunch of crimes he didn’t commit? What a narcissistic, attention-seeking bastard.
“It is a dark time for the Rebellion. Although the Death Star has been destroyed, Imperial troops have driven the Rebel forces from their hidden base and pursued them across the galaxy...”
It’s been a roller coaster of emotions the past few days. Though the country jubilantly boarded the change train and headed off into the sunset, gays and lesbians were pointedly left behind. Voters in California decided to approve the inclusion of discrimination into the state constitution, repealing the right of gays to marry. I suppose 52% of voters thought we’d go quietly into the night, but the outrage and protests have grown and the battle is far from over. Gays in other states have told me it’s not their battle, that it doesn’t concern them. But what happens when it is your state? What happens when religious and political organizations outside of your state pour millions of dollars into a local campaign targeting you and those you love? The outrage over the injustice of Proposition 8 in California, as well as anti-gay resolutions just passed in Arizona, Florida and Arkansas, has spread across the country. This weekend, you can let the world know you’re not going to go quietly away, stripped of your rights as an American and as a human being.
On Saturday, November 15, protests are scheduled in every state of the nation. Go to www.jointheimpact.com or go directly to this page to find the protest location nearest you. I will be heading to the courthouse in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday. Please, gather your friends and family and supporters and let your voice be heard. Let the world know you are not a second-class citizen, you deserve equal rights and discrimination must end now!
I couldn’t leave New York without hitting all the most important stores: Midtown Comics, Toys R Us in Times Square and FAO Schwarz on Fifth Avenue. I had never been to Midtown Comics before, so it was a true revelation. Since I’m still relatively new to the world of comic books, I had no idea there was such an endless selection of current titles. I thought the selection at my local comics monger was big, but I had no idea. It was daunting and reassuring at the same time. I’ve been killing myself trying to catch up on 80 years of comics over the past few months, so it was sort of a relief to finally realize that I’ll never be able to. I have to pick and choose my favorites and rely on Allen to tell me what I should be reading. In the spirit of picking favorites, I couldn’t pass up the ultimate blend of my extreme fanboy interests: Shakespeare and comics. Macbeth is a personal favorite, so I was thrilled to see it in graphic novel form:
I know it’s aimed at high school kids who don’t want to actually read the play, but I don’t care. I was shouting “Never shake thy gory locks at me!” all the way down Broadway to Toys R Us, where I discovered a big display of these:
Holy Smurf! Are they really making a comeback? Smurfette says, “I hate that word. It’s a return, a return to the millions of people who have never forgiven me for deserting the screen.” With the Smurf movie coming out in 2010, I suppose we have a couple of years of the little blue bastards to look forward to. Then at FAO Schwarz, I did find one little blue bastard that I wouldn’t mind spending a couple of years with:
Ah, Nightwing...13" of spandex and plastic glory. Why are you so hot? While I was cradling Mr. Nightwing inappropriately in my arms, Long-Suffering Boyfriend Michael asked, “Who the hell is that?” “It’s Nightwing,” I replied. “Who the hell is that?” He asked again. “It’s Dick Grayson. He used to be Robin. He was in an emotionally abusive relationship with Batman and finally left and became Nightwing. But I’m still hoping Batman gets some counseling and they get back together someday.” Michael and the rest of the shoppers looked at me, wide-eyed. “I’m sorry I asked.”
Finally, we stopped in at H&M and I was thrilled to find reasonably priced superhero underpants that will be perfect for future FBOTM shoots! It really is a gay fanboy world, and we’re lucky to live in it!
Right on the heels of Fox announcing the cancellation of venerable animated hit King of the Hill, ABC teased us with the possibility of picking it up. Personally, I hope they do. I’ve always thought it was greatly underappreciated by the masses. And if I’m praising a show about a Republican family in Texas, you know it has to be good. I love all the characters, and as The Simpsons and Family Guy became more bizarre and surrealistic, it was reassuring to tune into King of the Hill for a coherent plot and actual character development. I have many favorite episodes, like Bobby‘s first kiss with LuAnn‘s plastic beautician’s head; Bill‘s psychotic breakdown and subsequent cross-dressing jag; the family’s trip to gothic New Orleans; and anything with the Manger Babies. But since it’s November, I thought I’d choose one from my favorite Thanksgiving episode. From the Season 5 episode “Spin the Choice,” I offer up Peggy‘s explanation of the highly complex new game she’s invented for the family and neighbors to play on the holiday:
“You can choose to spin or you can choose to choose. If you choose to spin, you can land on spin, or choice, or lose a spin, or lose a choice, or free spin, or free choice or spin again.”
-Peggy Hill
I use this line as shorthand now, whenever I have to explain anything. It really comes in handy and makes people sorry they asked.
