Wes Anderson’s Spider-Man
I’d watch this.
the pulphaus publitorium
three lefts will make this right.
Save the Date!
SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD
AUGUST 13th, 2010
And the final volume of the OGN series will be released shortly before then, according to Bryan Lee O’Malley. He won’t announce the date specifically, but I’d be shocked if it didn’t show up the week of San Diego Comicon.
Who else is completely fucking excited??!
The Life, Death and Rebirth of Lapton Q. Lapford the First
It’s been a harrowing week, you guys. Depending on who you are, you either know all of the details of a loss I suffered on Wednesday last week, or you know the vague shape of events from the posts I’ve made on this very blog. Needless to say, that day pretty much sucked, but I rolled with it and moved on with things. Ish. Unfortunately, life wasn’t quite done kicking me around.
Now, this definitely doesn’t compare to a break-up, but late last week, my laptop mysteriously shut down, and would not turn back on. It was something that I didn’t need to happen at that moment, as I was using it shamelessly to cheer me up – using its stash of music and it’s word processing capabilities. Among other things. (Hiya, family.)
Anyway, distraught and looking for hope, I took Lappy to the local Mac Store, where the Genius’ not only fixed lappy (for a small price), but replaced my cracked keyboard and mouse cover for zero dollars – all in less than 24 hours. So yeah. Something worked out for me this week. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go off and listen to The Smiths.
More to come.
The Five New Stages of Dealing with Stuff
Breaking up with someone sucks. I’ve found that things go a bit easier if you deal with your stuff thusly:
Step One: Get the crazy out by speaking and typing some gibberish. Afterwards, reward yourself with pie.
Step Two: Read some old comics by John Stanley. Barring that, go out to a second hand shop and grab an old Archie. Afterwards, reward yourself with pie.
Step Three: Re-watch the first season of The OC. Accompany your viewing with pie.
Step Four: Pie with a side of more pie.
Step Five: Accept the change in your life status. By eating some more pie.
Afterwards, you’ll feel much better. Trust me. I know a doctor.
Celebrating Black History Month
Because NBC could really use some more bad press right now. Stay classy you crazy mofos you.
From QuestLove’s TwitPic
Progress Report | Shades of Grey (pt 5)
CHAPTER 14-26
Or more accurately, “about half way”. I’m smack in the middle of reading this book, and I have to say, this might very well be the best Jasper Fforde offering… ever. I don’t say that lightly either, because his other books are quite good. This one just seems more cohesive somehow. Much like his previous offerings, there’s a lot going on, with subplots within subplots that beget more subplots, but unlike his other books – which did deal with every single thread tossed out there – there seems to be more order to the chaos. I’m sure some of his fans aren’t crazy about this, but I like it. I like it a lot.
Anyway, as you’ve noticed, the “Progress Reports” have been coming with less and less frequency. That’s because I’ve come to realize the fact that reviewing every so many chapters is kind of moot if I’m not willing to dish out specific details… which I’m not. I’ve always enjoyed the people who could do re-caps and be entertaining, and I’m just not feeling it. Not yet anyway.
Regardless, unless this attitude changes, you’ll see less of this feature. Maybe I’ll use it when I plan to cut my way through an entire run of a series? Who knows. Anyway, half done the book. It’s pretty awesome. I’ll let you know when things end.
i have found the words
“They were harder to find, because I didn’t want to believe them,” he mumbled, breath captured briefly in the cold winter air, “It’s time to leave this behind… isn’t it?”
The Return of the Revenge of the Dawn of Demo
If there was ever a title that’s less appropriate for a book like Demo, I can’t think of it. But that’s neither here nor there. Today is the day that Demo, one of the best comics of the last decade made its triumphant return to the comic racks.
![[click to read the botd piece]](http://www.pulphaus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/botd_demo.jpg "Best of the Decade | Demo")
Originally released in 2003 and 2004, the first series of Demo featured short done-in-one short film stories about young people facing big changes. The style of each issue changed both in the way the story was written and drawn, and the back area was a pioneer for the current “back matter” fad. In short, it was something new and special, and being a young person staring down some big changes myself, I was hooked so utterly and completely. Needless to say, I was excited when Vertigo picked up the rights to reprint those first twelve stories – and I was even more excited when they announced that six more stories would be arriving soon.
Finally, soon is here. Read more
Comics | Siege: Embedded #2
I’m beginning to wonder if I made a mistake skipping out on the Secret Invasion: Front Line book by writer Brian Reed, because this? Is fantastic.
The story involves Ben Urich on the road with a camera man (who’s name always escapes me) and Volstagg, the rotund Asgardian who is being blamed for a tragedy in Chicago. Elements of comedy and tragedy are readily apparent – especially when in a fit of boredom, Volstagg takes a Cosmo quiz on what he thinks of himself when naked in front of a mirror. This, of course, offers great insight to the soul.
By now, it should go without saying that the art by Chris Samnee is incredible. People who have followed my opinions (weirdos) will know that I’ve been a fan of his ever since Capote in Kansas dropped from Oni back in the day – and this guy has just gotten better with time.
The only thing I’d have to fault this book for is actually an aspect I find to be quite hilarious – and that’s the Glenn Beck stand in. I entirely get what Reed is going for with the character and his message, but I know quite a few readers who are going to balk at this – as the character as portrayed is aligned with “evil”. And that’s not going to fly with them. Personally, I think its hilarious, but its definitely a move that will make the writer some enemies.
Comics | Ultimate X #1
Those of you who have followed my exploits for a long period of time will know that I have a few problems with Jeph Loeb. To summarize a few years of complaints into short order: I hate him. Sometimes. When the dude tones it down and writes smaller, more personal stories, there’s very few people who can touch him, quality-wise. But lately, he’s been pairing up with these big artists who – when you work with them – require crazy action to get the best work out of them. And crazy action? Is not Loeb’s strong suit. He seems to grasp onto the idea that “big action” means “brainless” and goes balls out into pure cheese mode. Suddenly his stories become nothing more than crazy moments tied together with thin plotting. Characters sluff off previous characterization in favor of servicing the crazy action line. Needless to say, there’s good Loeb, and there is bad Loeb, and recently, we’ve been getting too much of the latter. Which brings us to here. Read more