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General Category => General Chaos => : rayner23 August 01, 2010, 06:36:45 PM
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RPPR has a new friend, and it's name is Popgun Chaos!
http://www.popgunchaos.com
The website will be dedicated to essays on pop culture with a slight emphasis on comics and sequential art. So, if you want to discuss comics or any other pop culture things (movies, music, etc.) then be sure to stop by. I plan on adding content frequently and I can't wait to really get this thing going!
So, what can you do to get involved?
Easy!
I would like a banner other than the Captain America pic I have to put on the site and I would like to find an artist to draw something and put it up.
What kind of image?
I'm not 100% sure right now. I chose the name "Popgun Chaos" to encompass all of pop culture. I'd like something colorful, kitschy, and an image that gets the feel of pop culture in a single image. Obviously, specific superheroes and things would be out, but generic ones would be fine.
Let your imagination run wild.
Thanks for your time RPPR fans, and I hope you'll enjoy my site.
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(http://i25.tinypic.com/2gwc55k.jpg)
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Ross . . .
FILL YOUR HANDS YOU SONOFABITCH!!!!!
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2aha348.jpg)
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Voted #7th most promising pop culture blog in Southwest Missouri (3rd division)
ha
also, because someone didn't put the URL in their post...
http://www.popgunchaos.com/ (http://www.popgunchaos.com/)
sequential art?
lol...
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One thing I might suggest, especially if a lot your posts are gonna be as full as the Mask of the Phantasm essay, is maybe limit how much of the posts show on the main page to a couple paragraphs, with a "Continue Reading" or whatever link for the rest of it.
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Most won't be as long as Phantasm, but I really appreciate the suggestion and I will be sure to fix it. Thanks!
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(http://i25.tinypic.com/2gwc55k.jpg)
"I pity da foo who buy the last extra small Spongebob Tee-Shirt!"
"Shut up, bob." *cigar chomp*
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Popgun Chaos reviews Batman: Under the Red Hood?!
FTW!
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Also, a critique of Wonder Woman's new costume and the ridiculous reaction it received.
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Phantasm truly is the citizen kane of animation, and I still consider it to be the greatest origin story for him to date. As for the new Wonder Woman costume, i don't care about the costume so much as the crappy story they have started in which they flat out admitted will be over with and probably forgotten in a year. The costume is ok, it would work Better for Donna Troy or Cassie, but it just looks far too teenager for Diana, but again it ties into the story which is my initial problem with it.
As for Red Hood, i hadn't read the original comic but i've liked every DTV so far, aside from the animation in Gotham Nights, so i knew i would like this, plus bonus Jonah Hex short!
All in all good reads there.
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Awww . . . thanks!
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I read through all your writings. I enjoyed your various essays cody.
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Schucks . . . I appreciate it!
I've just posted my Power Rangers essay, but it's more than just Power Rangers! I talk about VR Troopers, Masked Rider, and other TV shows from that era! Go check it out and comment on your favorite Power Rangers moments!
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I checked it out again today after only seeing it on the first day you posted here. I must say, getting a better feel what you will be writing about, I'm really interested now. Definitely going to keep reading...
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I checked it out again today after only seeing it on the first day you posted here. I must say, getting a better feel what you will be writing about, I'm really interested now. Definitely going to keep reading...
Awww . . . thanks! I posted my essay about brolosophy today, maybe a movie review tomorrow and Missing the 90's - Arcade games on Wednesday. Who knows after that?
Suggestions?
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more frog snatch?
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Really enjoyed the Brolosophy essay. That went in a different direction than I expected, and it was cool.
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Really enjoyed the Brolosophy essay. That went in a different direction than I expected, and it was cool.
I really appreciate it. I decided to write as if I were Chuck Klosterman and I think it worked well.
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I checked it out again today after only seeing it on the first day you posted here. I must say, getting a better feel what you will be writing about, I'm really interested now. Definitely going to keep reading...
Awww . . . thanks! I posted my essay about brolosophy today, maybe a movie review tomorrow and Missing the 90's - Arcade games on Wednesday. Who knows after that?
Suggestions?
Why would one miss the 90's? aside from a handful of good movies, they gave us nothing!
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I checked it out again today after only seeing it on the first day you posted here. I must say, getting a better feel what you will be writing about, I'm really interested now. Definitely going to keep reading...
Awww . . . thanks! I posted my essay about brolosophy today, maybe a movie review tomorrow and Missing the 90's - Arcade games on Wednesday. Who knows after that?
Suggestions?
Why would one miss the 90's? aside from a handful of good movies, they gave us nothing!
That is where you are very wrong, my friend. The 90's gave us many great things. Last Wednesday I talked about giant monster TV shows like Power Rangers and this week I'll be discussing arcade games, but they also gave us great music, great cartoons and some average family television.
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I checked it out again today after only seeing it on the first day you posted here. I must say, getting a better feel what you will be writing about, I'm really interested now. Definitely going to keep reading...
Awww . . . thanks! I posted my essay about brolosophy today, maybe a movie review tomorrow and Missing the 90's - Arcade games on Wednesday. Who knows after that?
Suggestions?
I'm going to assume you are either in your early 20s and, thus, really missed the 90s or in your late 40s and, thus, completely misunderstood the 90s as you pined away for slap bracelets and tight rolled jeans.
Why would one miss the 90's? aside from a handful of good movies, they gave us nothing!
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I checked it out again today after only seeing it on the first day you posted here. I must say, getting a better feel what you will be writing about, I'm really interested now. Definitely going to keep reading...
Awww . . . thanks! I posted my essay about brolosophy today, maybe a movie review tomorrow and Missing the 90's - Arcade games on Wednesday. Who knows after that?
Suggestions?
I'm going to assume you are either in your early 20s and, thus, really missed the 90s or in your late 40s and, thus, completely misunderstood the 90s as you pined away for slap bracelets and tight rolled jeans.
Why would one miss the 90's? aside from a handful of good movies, they gave us nothing!
I think this is directed towards me. But I'm in my late 20's, and just generally hated most of the 90's The cartoons weren't as good as in the 80's, wasn't a fan of most of the music, and while my opinion on some of it has softened now, i still generally like all the other decades more, despite not even really being old enough at the time to appreciate it all. Maybe part of the reason is that my parents are so old and i grew up listening to almost nothing but the oldies.
As for video games, i only had an atari, a fairchild, gameboy, but thankfully also a super nintendo which i was only lucky enough to get because clover was going out of business and the N64 had just came out. So my favorite games are from that system.
But all in all i still refer to the 90's as a dark age for me.
edit: Damn I just realized i wouldn't have Batman: The Animated Series without the 90's so i must now be forever grateful.
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What if Wes Anderson films were together in one universe for one massive, indie-rock RPG adventure?
Check out Popgun Chaos for the answer to this and respond!
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shame on you ross. Over a week and no link to Cody's fabulous website on the rppr main page!!!
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Relive the 90's and discuss your favorite arcade games on http://www.popgunchaos.com today!
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Relive the 90's and discuss your favorite arcade games on http://www.popgunchaos.com today!
I commented, though not really on arcade games...
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Relive the 90's and discuss your favorite arcade games on http://www.popgunchaos.com today!
I commented, though not really on arcade games...
I added your comment and I greatly appreciate that you did!
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Movie review for the uber-Christian film, "Fireproof" up on popgun today! Enjoy!
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Movie review for the uber-Christian film, "Fireproof" up on popgun today! Enjoy!
My wife is convinced I need to watch that movie with her. I keep telling her if I wanna watch a couple people argue over mindless things I would film my self and go to church on the off times.
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Movie review for the uber-Christian film, "Fireproof" up on popgun today! Enjoy!
My wife is convinced I need to watch that movie with her. I keep telling her if I wanna watch a couple people argue over mindless things I would film my self and go to church on the off times.
It's worth watching just because there is no way to NOT make fun of it. It's hilariously bad with no redeeming qualities. The fact that there are people who claim it's a good movie just astounds me.
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Up on Popgun Chaos today . . .
My critique of Marvel's Civil War. Needless to say, I'm not a fan. Discuss my hatred for this strangely popular and crappy mega event crossover.
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good read, but what are your opinions of other mega cross-overs?
I, for one, miss the awesome epic Marvel/DC crossovers that only happen once every ten years. I loved Marvel vs DC back when it came out, though now i realize how dumb the pair ups in the fights were, and making outcomes a fan vote was also incredibly stupid. But the one bright gem that came out of it were all the Amalgam books that i can only dream they continue someday, or maybe another Access mini.
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So Cody, when do you get your own forums so we can bicker and rant about all the stuff Ross doesn't want to have to put up with?
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So Cody, when do you get your own forums so we can bicker and rant about all the stuff Ross doesn't want to have to put up with?
Hell, I can't even get moderator status around here. I'll probably never get my own corner.
:'(
Joe - I'm slowly working on a four part essay titled "In defense of all things Crisis," to be released either next week or the next. I think it's pretty clear as to where my biases lie.
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popgun chaos still isn't linked to from the RPPR main page!
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popgun chaos still isn't linked to from the RPPR main page!
I am unloved. I see how it is.
In all fairness, Ross has been busy, so I won't complain . . . yet . . .
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Check out our very first guest column at Popgun Chaos! Steven King has written an excellent article about Star Wars and Christianity. GO! COMMENT! DO IT
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cody got me all excited. Then I looked at the spelling.
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cody got me all excited. Then I looked at the spelling.
Indeed. But who knew that Cody knew an Iowa Congressman (http://steveking.house.gov/)!
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I apologize if people were confused, but I can't call him just "Steven." I have always referred to his full name because it's just too good to not write.
Still, check out the article because Steven King is an excellent writer.
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i am sure he is an excellent writer.
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On Popgun Chaos today, our movie critic, Miles Prower, reviews the greatest film ever made "Showdown in Little Tokyo."
Check it out!
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On Popgun Chaos today, Missing the 90's takes us back to when Weezer was still a band worth listening to and we ask, "Should Weezer have stopped at Pinkerton?"
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Now heres my thing, I hate old weezer, all the singles after beverly hills I liked by them though. I relly need to sit down and read your blog. Im so lazy!
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Read my take on the recent APA study over the negative effects of superheroes on America's Youth. This is probably the best thing I've written for the site so far, mostly because I did some old school, mother fucking journalism and called Dr. Sharon Lamb from the APA to discuss her findings.
I'm seriously really proud of this and I hope you'll weigh in on the subject on my comments page.
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Part 1 of my 5 part look at the various Crisis mini series is up on Popgun Chaos today! Check it out!
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Who do I file a grievance with? It's morning and I don't see any informative new blogposts.
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Sorry. I programmed the auto-poster wrong.
It's up now!
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Over at http://www.popgunchaos.com, guest writer Steven King analyzes Lost in the only way it makes sense. Be sure to go check it out!
Also, I wrote this fake news story for the comedy website Fair City News. Enjoy!
http://www.faircitynews.com/2010/08/30/several-men-arrested-for-cougar-poaching/
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Talking about how comics are inaccessible to new readers in a story called "Why the world needs Superman" over at the chaos today.
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Are B and C level heroes any more accessable than their A list counter parts?
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The site redesign is pretty neat. A little intimidating to navigate at the moment, but I'm sure it won't be that bad once I actually take a look at it...
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podcast is up
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New website design looks bitchin'. Really damn good.
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Thanks! I'm glad everyone likes it!
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I'm just excited about you having your own audio program. I am a little concerned about you being able to talk as long as you like. Is somebody standing by with their hand on the power cord or a bucket of ice water in the event you get going on an unstoppable roll?
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He has a deep cruel streak. He read Poor Little Bitch Girl by Jackie Collins at the end of the podcast.
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I will admit that I wanted to reach through into the podcast and rip that book to shreds. But it was also fairly amusing.
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I'm just excited about you having your own audio program. I am a little concerned about you being able to talk as long as you like. Is somebody standing by with their hand on the power cord or a bucket of ice water in the event you get going on an unstoppable roll?
I don't think it will ever come to that. Using Ross's equipment puts me at his apartment and bugging him and I don't want to wear out my welcome, so I plan on keeping things short and sweet.
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Like yo' mama.
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I will admit that I wanted to reach through into the podcast and rip that book to shreds. But it was also fairly amusing.
I think it's important to read what is "popular" from time to time to see what people are consuming. I love Jackie Collins because her writing is almost all exposition and it borders between not at all interesting or so over the top that it becomes uninteresting. Also, she is a very sexy woman.
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Like yo' mama.
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on Popgun Chaos today, i imagine what a hipster comic fan would be like.
Head on over to the chaos and have a laugh today!
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on Popgun Chaos today, i imagine what a hipster comic fan would be like.
I haven't looked yet, but i'm assuming it's just a picture of you waving at the camera.
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Talking about the movie Southland Tales today on Popgun Chaos. Check it out and remember this movie is actually great when you think about it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtp14ikRvxo
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No, I understand what the movie is trying to do, and there are some interesting or fun moments and choices, but... the film ended and I wanted the two hours of my life back.
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No, I understand what the movie is trying to do, and there are some interesting or fun moments and choices, but... the film ended and I wanted the two hours of my life back.
You mean that you wanted the 2 hours and 25 minutes of your life back.
And I won't lie . . . I felt the EXACT same way. It's a good movie to think about afterward, but it's a shitty movie to watch.
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Yeah, I read your review afterwards and couldn't believe it was that long! No wonder I felt it lasted forever!
I'm glad someone had pointed out a few things, like the rock's character was actually an actor acting like a tough guy, so his normal persona was all an act, and that weird quiet comntemplative tapping bits were the real character coming through. Things liek that I think my mind would have just been too overwhelmed/bored to have noticed otherwise.
Anyway, having read your review, I think I agree with it! At the very least, it haven't forgotten about the film...which is more than I can say about the plot or occurences in other films!
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Talking about Watchmen and the Black Freighter today on the Chaos in what I would consider to be one of my best essays on the site.
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How dare you not rise to my bait.
I thought what we had was special.
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How dare you not rise to my bait.
I thought what we had was special.
we do, baby. I should have posted a picture of myself, but I like the pic of the hipster folks.
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So today's article made me want to go back and read through the Black Freighter section of Watchmen again. Which made me re-read Watchmen, despite all of the other work I have to do.
COOOOOOODDDDDYYYYYYYYYYY!
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So today's article made me want to go back and read through the Black Freighter section of Watchmen again. Which made me re-read Watchmen, despite all of the other work I have to do.
COOOOOOODDDDDYYYYYYYYYYY!
I'm glad I could help. This further confirms that I am doing God's work.
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talking about Army of Darkness today on the Chaos.
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I posted a short story of mine about playing the NES Silver Surfer game and throwing up in a nice restaurant. I hope you enjoy!
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I posted a short story of mine about playing the NES Silver Surfer game and throwing up in a nice restaurant. I hope you enjoy!
Ha ha ha, good story Mark Cody!
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Be sure to debate one of the world's oldest and most important questions on Popgun Chaos today!
It features comments from both Ross and Caleb!
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Over at http://www.popgunchaos.com today, I have posted the beginning of my Dark Sun novel. This is a prequel to the Dark Sun games I'm running for RPPR, so get a headstart on the campaign by starting your Monday off right with some dark, depressing, post-apocalyptic fantasy.
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Let me guess, your game is going to involve these guys.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/WillH157/plaguemask2.jpg)
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Those guys are probably the best thing to come out of pre-20th century-medicine. They're totally awesome.
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Third Eye Blind or Matchbox 20? weigh in at http://www.popgunchaos.com
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This week sees the release of a new Weezer album. Do I love it? Do I hate it? Check out my review!
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The first comic strip from popgun comics is up! If you're a fan of Star Trek: the next generation, you'll love our comic strip.
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oh shoot, webcomic time. Call in the critic
OHHH, ROSSSSS!!!!
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I hope you and your friend don't strictly adhere to the three-panel format! Star Trek jokes are always funny, though!
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Oh, it's a huge day over at http://www.popgunchaos.com the moment you all have been waiting for is here! I present the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Personality Test! Take the test! Comment! Enjoy!
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Whoo! I'm a Leonardo!
With a good bit of Donatello...
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Missing the 90's today and thinking about the best sketch comedy ever.
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Missing the 90's today and thinking about the best sketch comedy ever.
Kids in the hall?
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Guest writer (and RPPR forums member) Mason McDaniel asks the incredibly important question "Is ghostbusting ethical?" on http://www.popgunchaos.com/
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Do you like dystopian theory? Do you like comic books?
Then guest writer Caleb Stokes has got the article for you on Popgun Chaos today!
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Why the world needs Supergirl
or
Why the world DOESN'T need Wonder Woman
on http://www.popgunchaos.com today.
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at Fair City News, my story is the top headline: http://www.faircitynews.com/2010/09/29/local-man-too-excited-about-today/
be sure to comment on the FCN article so they know that people love me and then maybe I'll get in the print version finally.
also, over at http://www.popgunchaos.com I interview the editor of the 60's Batman tribute book titled "Gotham City: 14 Miles" so be sure to check that out and comment there as well.
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We're keeping the Batman momentum going with an article about Batman: the Animated Series and comparing a particular episode to a particular William Blake poem.
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To close things up at http://www.popgunchaos.com this week, we have an interview with comic book legend, Bart Sears. That's right! BART. FREAKING. SEARS!!!!! Check it out!
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Over at http://www.popgunchaos.com guest writer Chance Thulin has an essay about superhero trinities. Check it out!
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I don't know how to properly convey how awesome this is . . . I got to interview Greg Sestero (Mark from the movie, the Room)!!! You can read the interview at http://www.popgunchaos.com and ask him any questions you have in the comments section for his book about his experience on the Room!
THIS INTERVIEW WAS AMAZING!!!
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Great interview. I'm a little sad about how it is on the shorter rather than longer side, but being able to pose questions ourselves that might get answers makes up for that. I love the way that he both brings up the crazy stuff Wiseau does, but still talks respectfully about him...
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Great interview. I'm a little sad about how it is on the shorter rather than longer side, but being able to pose questions ourselves that might get answers makes up for that. I love the way that he both brings up the crazy stuff Wiseau does, but still talks respectfully about him...
Two things about that:
1) Greg is really busy, so getting to interview him at all was a blessing.
2) My tape recorder screwed up in the middle so some of the interview is missing as I was transcribing. I salvaged what I could.
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Yeah, it really sucks that your recorder fucked up on what could have been the best interview ever.
Also, what happened to the interface? You ditched the background and the site logo. It's so. . . blue. . .
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Yeah, it really sucks that your recorder fucked up on what could have been the best interview ever.
Also, what happened to the interface? You ditched the background and the site logo. It's so. . . blue. . .
This is the original version of the site and I like it better because it allows me to put RPPR links on it whereas the other wouldn't let me edit the main page.
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I LIKE SPORTS AND I DON'T CARE WHO KNOWS!!!!
Read about my love for American Gladiators on http://www.popgunchaos.com
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Read about my love for American Gladiators on http://www.popgunchaos.com
I can't say that I'm surprised that you wanted to be just like Malibu. You sound the type. (Like your pugil stick is pink rather than blue.)
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http://www.springfieldgame.com/panelist-codywalker.html
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http://www.springfieldgame.com/panelist-codywalker.html
Well that's quite the dashing photograph.
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Hey Cody,
Go see the facebook movie.
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Hey Cody,
Go see the facebook movie.
he did
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I did indeed and I enjoyed it . . . for the most part.
I will say that I don't think there is any reason to watch it in theaters except to say that you saw it in an appropriate amount of time after it was released. Wait for the dollar theater two months from now, or just wait for netflix.
For the record, I do not support Torrent or downloading. A "friend" of mine informed me that he would download the Grant Morrison documentary I worked on and this pissed me off to no end. It's a very small, independent film and it's very well done. It deserves a little cash thrown its way.
Sorry for that rant, but I've had no one to rant to today.
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Mason McDaniel reviews L4D DLC on Popgun Chaos today.
Also, my wife has started her own blog at http://samtastico.tumblr.com/
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I'm pretty fucking pissed off on http://www.popgunchaos.com today. I've been putting off posting this article for some time, but here it is in all its rage and glory. I present to you "One thousand cats and hipsters" check it out you princes of the internet you.
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Talking about Destrega today.
You've never heard of it, though. Still, you should care.
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Talking about Destrega today.
You've never heard of it, though. Still, you should care.
Heard of it.
Never played it.
Now I want to.
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The Saving Comics Project begins today at http://www.popgunchaos.com with a trip through the wayback to understand why I fell in love with the mistress known as comic books.
The reason? Green Lantern #50.
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The Saving Comics Project begins today at http://www.popgunchaos.com with a trip through the wayback to understand why I fell in love with the mistress known as comic books.
The reason? Green Lantern #50.
You already know how much I love Hal and Parallax.
So instead of talking about my love for the GL, A few things I learned from this:
Your introduction to comics was alot like my own, except for you were quite a bit younger than I was when I finally started reading comics.
Your only a year older than I am, not that I think you sound old. It's just your a teacher and well in my head high school was only like 5 years ago.
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Ron Marz mentioned Popgun Chaos on his Twitter!!!!
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Would that be the same man who wrote Batman/Aliens (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/61/BatmanAliens.jpg)? Then I shall have to respect his taste in blogs.
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He also wrote the Comic that is the subject of Cody's blog today. Emerald Twilight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald_Twilight)
I love that comic.
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Ron Marz mentioned Popgun Chaos on his Twitter!!!!
retweet it
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Ron Marz mentioned Popgun Chaos on his Twitter!!!!
retweet it
I did. It's not like I don't know how to twitter.
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Ron Marz mentioned Popgun Chaos on his Twitter!!!!
retweet it
I did. It's not like I don't know how to twitter.
Wait, you use the twitters?
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No one follows me on twitter. What are you people doing?!
My twitter site? @popgunchaos of course!
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No one follows me on twitter. What are you people doing?!
My twitter site? @popgunchaos of course!
DONE.
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A few people have gotten in on the nerd love going on today on Popgun Chaos, but for those who haven't seen it, I share a story about my wife that is so sweet that it stings the teeth. Enjoy.
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We're talking about video games in a writing classroom and why they can be so important.
Enjoy! Read! Comment to give me more to argue in my composition class!
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We're finished the week with an article from Lady Gaga himself, Caleb, about why Zardoz is a great movie.
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Discussing Sean Connery in a nappy? I'm there!
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Love the guest article today, Cody.
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Posted my interview with Ron Marz today on http://www.popgunchaos.com
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Posted my interview with Ron Marz today on http://www.popgunchaos.com
Have only been able to read half of it so far but I'm definitely coming back to it later, it's a great interview.
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Today begins Project: Moms in ovens.
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So, within the scope of that narrow field of dead parents, what would you say is the most original example? One that almost makes it new and interesting.
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That's a tough question and I'm not sure how to answer that.
I suppose the recent Kevin Smith run on Green Hornet is interesting simply because it's so fucking stupid. 20-something son of the original Green Hornet decides to quit being a paparazzi whore and become a hero? Come on . . .
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I review Superman: Earth One today and I tear IGN apart with some pretty great insults.
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The front image looks like Alex Mercer cosplaying Superman.
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The front image looks like Alex Mercer cosplaying Superman.
Or Alex Mercer after eating Super man.
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Over at http://www.popgunchaos.com we're talking about Batman: the Animated Series once again. Enjoy!!!
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My China Mieville interview goes up tomorrow on popgun chaos, but I'm thinking about sharing a few quotes on here today if anyone is interested.
I will post exerpts from the interview for every 100 people who visit my site. we're sitting at 47 hits as of right now, so tell your friends to visit.
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As promised:
"I was a big fan of Chaosium engine, so I ended up playing a lot of RuneQuest and Call of Cthulhu and I had a long running campaign with Middle Earth Role-Playing which is sort of paradoxical and ironic because I never particularly loved the Middle Earth setting. I preferred playing to DMing on the whole. If I was going to DM, all I really wanted to do was invent the world. I was never particularly interested in people tromping around in it."
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I GOT TO INTERVIEW CHINA MIEVILLE!!!!!
He talks about RPGs, movies, comic books and all sorts of other things. Go check out part 1 of the interview today and then come back tomorrow for part 2!
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Part 2 of my China Mieville interview is up on Popgun Chaos!
Today, he discusses what his run on Swamp Thing would have been like.
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Popgun Chaos is mentioned on AICN today!!!!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/47312
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Talking about my Rationale for the Saving Comics Project.
Complete with LINE GRAPHS!!!!
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We close out http://www.popgunchaos.com this week with a review of Zardoz from Steven King. It seems he read Caleb's article about Zardoz, gave the film a shot, and decided that maybe it's not as bad as everyone says.
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Guest writer Mason McDaniel represented Popgun Chaos when he went to the Long Beach Comic Con a week ago and he got to interview Thomas Jane (star of HBO's Hung, and the movies the Punisher, the Mist, and Homeless Dad). Be sure to check it out!
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AICN MENTIONS POPGUN CHAOS AGAIN!!!!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/47365
Popgun Chaos was also mentioned at http://enworld.org/
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Ever wonder what a Chuck Palahniuk (author of Fight Club) game would look like? WONDER NO MORE! http://www.popgunchaos.com/
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We have a very special http://www.popgunchaos.com today because (no disrespect for our past guest writers) the greatest guest writer ever has graced us with the beginning of her novel. Her name is Samantha, she is my wife, and you should go read her story today! Be sure to comment as well!
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Kind of an odd week at http://www.popgunchaos.com because I leave for Florida on Wednesday. Fear not, there will still be updates for Thursday and Friday! Today, I talk about the best Final Fantasy Tactics Team.
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Over at http://www.popgunchaos.com I talk about Shazam with THE Mark Waid. You heard right. Kingdom Come/the Flash/Irredeemable's Mark Waid!!!
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Before I leave for Florida, let me give you your http://www.popgunchaos.com/ updates for the week. Today, we're talking about Tobal No. 1, Thursday is a review of a Batman: TAS episode, and Friday we're talking about the War of the Juggalos.
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Before I leave for Florida, let me give you your http://www.popgunchaos.com/ updates for the week. Today, we're talking about Tobal No. 1, Thursday is a review of a Batman: TAS episode, and Friday we're talking about the War of the Juggalos.
Tobal No. 1 does exist! I am not insane! I don't have the only copy in the whole world! Someone else has acknowledged it's exsitance and therefor I am vindicated! IM NOT CRAZY!!!! IM NOT CRAZY!!!! Ia Ia Tobal F'taghn
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Popgun Chaos is back! Went to a Native American Powwow yesterday and it got me thinking about Orlando. Today is the first of my posts about my trip to Florida. http://www.popgunchaos.com/
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Popgun Chaos is back! Went to a Native American Powwow yesterday and it got me thinking about Orlando. Today is the first of my posts about my trip to Florida. http://www.popgunchaos.com/
Really, really, REALLY liked the piece today. One of the best essays on culture/individuality/the horrendousness of Disney that I've ever read.
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Popgun Chaos is back! Went to a Native American Powwow yesterday and it got me thinking about Orlando. Today is the first of my posts about my trip to Florida. http://www.popgunchaos.com/
Really, really, REALLY liked the piece today. One of the best essays on culture/individuality/the horrendousness of Disney that I've ever read.
Thank you so much!
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Today at Popgun Chaos, I write about being visited by the Ghost of Pop Culture Future.
Also, at Fair City News, I have a story about Thanksgiving hot dogs.
http://www.faircitynews.com/2010/11/23/merle%E2%80%99s-introduces-the-%E2%80%9Cthanksgiving-dinner-dog%E2%80%9D/
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Popgun Chaos is mentioned on Ain't it Cool News once again!
WOOOT!!!
http://aintitcool.com/node/47566
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To close out the week, I've got a review up of the worst arcade game ever made, Justice League United. If you're like me, you probably think "Justice League arcade?! How could that be bad?"
Read the review and find out!
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To close out the week, I've got a review up of the worst arcade game ever made, Justice League United. If you're like me, you probably think "Justice League arcade?! How could that be bad?"
Read the review and find out!
The good news is that it's an arcade game and not a positively reviewed Xbox 360 game that you buy and soon learn that you absolutely hate. I've never seen that game around, but it's been a while since I've been near an arcade. They're pretty hard to come by in Arizona unless you hit a Dave&Busters.
http://www.arcadeandpinballmachines.com/content-product_info/product_id-2105/x_men_arcade_games_1992.html
(add 800 bucks for the 6 player version)
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In the spirit of shopping and the holiday season, I've posted an article about video game developer THQ titled "Why THQ hates you." Also, I attack popular webcomic Penny Arcade. Read, comment, and join in the fight for pre-owned games!
I forgot to post yesterday, but the Saving Comics Project continued looking at Direct Market Distribution of comic books yesterday, so be sure to check that out.
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http://www.popgunchaos.com/
I'm putting the link up because nearly every post you have done you spoiled me by having the link already pretyped and ready to be clicked and I just typed in the web address for the first time. So really this is nothing more than for my own laziness and the laziness of others.
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First of the month, so that means http://www.popgunchaos.com has a new banner and a new tagline quote. This month's banner was designed by my hero, Chad Woody and I think its pretty spiffy.
If you'd like to design a banner for Popgun Chaos, just let me know, but I won't stop you.
Finally, the post today is the beginning of a novel i'm working on. Hope you like it.
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POPGUN CHAOS WAS MENTIONED ON CBR'S ROBOT 6 BLOG!!!! http://tinyurl.com/37kd4kg
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http://www.popgunchaos.com/ is all about making video games academic today. Check it out!
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And yet there are so few video games which praise the academic. My father's currently trying to design one.
Repeating to here to start the meme effect going: "Digital Psychodrama".
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http://www.popgunchaos.com has an article about how much NASA's latest announcement has disappointed me. I channeled Chuck Klosterman on this one, so I hope it comes through in the writing.
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And yet there are so few video games which praise the academic. My father's currently trying to design one.
Repeating to here to start the meme effect going: "Digital Psychodrama".
You're dad's an academic game designer? Does that mean he's an academic that likes game design or a game designer that likes academics?
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You're dad's an academic game designer? Does that mean he's an academic that likes game design or a game designer that likes academics?
He's a history major and a former marine so he likes to see games that encourage studying and contain as little violence as possible.
Me and my brothers have been playing video games for about fifteen years now I think and he's paid attention to what we play. My dad has always talked about wanting to see a game he'd like to play, something that involves research and freeform approach. I've explained just how limited games are in their information ability, since they are entirely self contained bundles, you couldn't really add anything to them once their done so there wasn't a way to make things like researching in the game effective aside from the character looking at books.
In the last few years I've discussed dynamic content with him as well as streaming information and that, for the first time, it looks like the kind of game he talked about might be becoming possible. Last time we talked about it, which was a few months back, I used what I knew about game code mechanics to help him imagine a structure for a game about earning your college degree.
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Talking about At the Drive In, Mars Volta, and Sparta today at http://www.popgunchaos.com
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Today begins the first of a three part series about wrestling from around the world! Our focus for today? Luchadores! http://www.popgunchaos.com
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For some reason, reading that article suddenly made me remember one of the very best N64 games ever. WCW/nWO Revenge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSZDhXvw7EA
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Actually I really like WWF No Mercy, I played it for hours and hours on new years eve one year.
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For some reason, reading that article suddenly made me remember one of the very best N64 games ever. WCW/nWO Revenge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSZDhXvw7EA
I'm no N64 fan, but their WCW games were the best wrestling games ever. It had multiplayer like no one else. Thank you SO MUCH for reminding me of this because I had seriously forgotten how great these games were.
Damn . . . now I want to travel back in time to when I was in middle school and friends with Adam Glendenning so I could play this game and have it mean what it used to.
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Unfairly comparing Walking Dead to Lost in my review of Walking Dead Season 1 at http://www.popgunchaos.com
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Unfair to lost...because walking dead has a plot...
That kind of unfair....
I haven't read the article, so until i do, this is my hopeful guess as to it's content.
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Apparently I'm one of the ten Americans who thought Lost was a pointless show. Cody, you do have some valid points about Walking Dead, but ultimately...Walking Dead is cooler than Lost. Its got zombies and guns and so far they don't feed the need for stupid fake smoke monsters and moving islands and assinine plot twists to keep a show alive because the network wants to keep it alive as a advertisment money maker.
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Apparently I'm one of the ten Americans who thought Lost was a pointless show. Cody, you do have some valid points about Walking Dead, but ultimately...Walking Dead is cooler than Lost. Its got zombies and guns and so far they don't feed the need for stupid fake smoke monsters and moving islands and assinine plot twists to keep a show alive because the network wants to keep it alive as a advertisment money maker.
No, you're not alone. I personally hated Lost. I hated the characters, I hated the ridiculous excuse for a plot, I hated the ending. Pretty much the only thing I appreciated about Lost was the injection of a lot of pretty cool sci-fi tropes into main-stream culture. However, it's my opinion that's not good enough. For instance, Fringe does this in a much, much better way; AND it's got better character development, plot hooks, and world-building.
The Walking Dead is a flawed show. This is true. The six-episode season gave very little chance to really get to know the characters. HOWEVER, it established a great base for expanding on them in the next seasons.
Cody, you're awesome, but I just can't agree with you on this one.
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Great article, but I personally disagree. S'all good though I think your website kicks ass, Cody and you the man.
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http://www.popgunchaos.com is politically charged today as I criticize President Obama's appearance on Mythbusters.
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Popgun Chaos is continuing our look at wrestling from around the world with today's focus being on Canada and submission wrestling.
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Today's my wife's birthday, so in honor of her http://www.popgunchaos.com has an article about the Flash and pseudo-science. Enjoy!
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By the way, I also wrote the top story for Fair City News today!
http://www.faircitynews.com/2010/12/15/local-stoners-disappointed-by-lack-of-munchies/
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Good article Cody, while reading it i kept hearing The onion announcer in my head.
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Over at http://www.popgunchaos.com today, guest columnist Zach Hollingshad talks about the sublime nature of Iron Maiden.
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Talking about the Boycott Thor controversy on http://www.popgunchaos.com today!
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To celebrate my dad's birthday, today's http://www.popgunchaos.com is all about why the Green Hornet is so much better than chicken tenders.
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Steven King makes his triumphant return to http://www.popgunchaos.com with an article about Charlie Brown and the reason for the season.
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http://www.popgunchaos.com returns to the Saving Comics Project with some thoughts on why comics need to be for kids.
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The Popgun Chaos Christmas gift to all of you is a series of Batman fan-films from Youtube. Enjoy!
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Popgun Chaos is back in full swing with a review of Space Adventures #35. It's not a terribly well-known comic, but it's absolutely fun and ridiculous, so check it out and brighten your Monday morning!
http://www.popgunchaos.com
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Today's http://www.popgunchaos.com is about why Tron: Legacy is the best movie of this year.
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Today's http://www.popgunchaos.com is about why Tron: Legacy is the best movie of this year.
Shit. I'm going to see this monday so I'm not reading this one. I can't risk spoilers.
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Popgun Chaos returns to Hollywood today with an interview with writer/director/actor David Wain! You may know David from Children's Hospital, Wet Hot American Summer, and Role Models, and if not, then read the interview anyway!
http://www.popgunchaos.com
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Dont think I've ever actually seen anything of his, even though I hear its mostly pretty good, especially the State.
I only really know of him because some people said he looks like Peter from The Room.
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http://www.popgunchaos.com is dedicated to all of the retail warriors out there who had to fight to survive the holiday season this year.
Also, I'm now going to be contributing to my publisher's website, so be sure to check that out! Most of it will be reposts from Popgun Chaos, but you should still check it out and comment!
http://www.sequart.org
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http://www.popgunchaos.com
For our final article of 2010, Samantha has written her top 10 favorite albums of the year, so please check it out and comment!
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http://www.popgunchaos.com has an article called "Respectfully Disagreeing with @ronmarz" about digital comics and marketing.
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Things are a little more relaxed at Popgun Chaos today with an article about the weirdest mess of a game to befall the original Playstation; Ehrgeiz
Please tell me that someone has played this fucking mess of a game!
http://www.popgunchaos.com
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Played and beat it (the arcade thingie and the weird roguelike). It was. . .interesting.
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Damn you Cody! Why would you remind us of that abortion of a game!
Edit: Abortion as in I blocked it from my memory to save whats left of my sanity
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Since I'm updating two websites now, I have two links to share!
Some people won't give Batman Inc. a chance because they say it is illogical. Today, I break down the logic behind the comic by looking at Grant Morrison's background in magic. http://www.popgunchaos.com
Meanwhile, over at http://www.sequart.org we've got an article by Patrick Meaney (director of the Grant Morrison documentary "Talking with Gods") that's all about continuity in comic books.
Check them out!
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My Top 5 favorite Westerns are up on http://www.popgunchaos.com so check 'em out if you know what's good for you, pilgrim.
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I got to hang out with comic book writer Jason Aaron last Friday and I posted the story on http://www.popgunchaos.com
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http://www.popgunchaos.com discusses mythology vs. social relevance (DC vs. Marvel)
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http://www.popgunchaos.com Part 1 of a guest column by Derrick King today that focuses on Monster Movies and Capitalism.
http://www.sequart.org Daniel Gullotta has an essay that analyzes the role of God in Preacher.
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My mentor, Chad Woody has one of the most insightful and funny articles to ever grace http://www.popgunchaos.com today and its all about Oprah.
Also, http://www.sequart.org has an article by Patrick Meaney that reflects over Kick-Ass the comic.
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Last week, we talked about my top 5 westerns, and this week we're going to look at my top 5 things INSPIRED by Westerns.
http://www.popgunchaos.com
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After reading your posts about them, and realizing some cowboy things I like, like Firefly and Cowboy Bebop, I think I've grown a new appreciation for westerns and I"m probably gonna borrow some of those Stephen King books from my grandma if she still has them. In fact my friend is starting a d&d campaign tomorrow where I guess Giants took over for nearly 60 years or something. And the character I made for it I want to say is like a mix of Jane, Spike and Kenshiro(from Fist of the North Star). So he's like this cowboy drifter halfling that goes around taking out the giant oppressors. He even has both magic gloves and a magic sash that both lasso targets. I was almost daring enough to give him two spiked gauntlets, one with lighting power and one with thunder power, to give people a lil bit of lightnin' and a lil bit of thunda to show off his manliness. I'm sorry, I think I just wanted to talk about my character to someone. But never the less I thought of making him because of reading your site.
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After reading your posts about them, and realizing some cowboy things I like, like Firefly and Cowboy Bebop, I think I've grown a new appreciation for westerns and I"m probably gonna borrow some of those Stephen King books from my grandma if she still has them. In fact my friend is starting a d&d campaign tomorrow where I guess Giants took over for nearly 60 years or something. And the character I made for it I want to say is like a mix of Jane, Spike and Kenshiro(from Fist of the North Star). So he's like this cowboy drifter halfling that goes around taking out the giant oppressors. He even has both magic gloves and a magic sash that both lasso targets. I was almost daring enough to give him two spiked gauntlets, one with lighting power and one with thunder power, to give people a lil bit of lightnin' and a lil bit of thunda to show off his manliness. I'm sorry, I think I just wanted to talk about my character to someone. But never the less I thought of making him because of reading your site.
That sounds amazing! Anytime Kenshiro can be worked into an RPG, its going to be a good game.
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Did you see the Green Hornet?
I had to watch it twice, so I posted my review for the film. Be sure to check it out and lemme know what you thought as well!
http://www.popgunchaos.com
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INTERVIEW WITH BOYCOTT-THOR IS UP!!!!!
(well, a link to the interview)
http://www.popgunchaos.com
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Cody, you are awesome. That is all.
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Apparently, some guy on my website doesn't think so. He said I was "dickish" and a "bitch."
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I dont find those to always be mutually exclusive lol, although you sound odd on skype compared to the podcast.
I wonder if he'll go after lion witch and the wardrobe next since they recast jesus as a lion, thats offensive to white people, christians, and humans in general, not to mention gazelles? And its probably based more on christian mythology then Thor is on norse.
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This whole interview seemed like this guy putting his fingers in his ears and yelling "I CAN'T HEAR YOU."
I suppose it's not a surprise that talking to this guy is like headbutting a brick wall. He has a very firm idea in his head of "OMG MARVEL HATES WHITE PEOPLE" which he appears to hold onto religiously. I also like that he downplays the part about this being a comic book movie and not a movie strictly based on Norse Mythology by saying "I don't read comics."
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That dude's a bit of a loony. I wonder if he knows that 'white' as a word for race wasn't even in use before, oh, the 12th century, which is naturally long after the whole Edda thing. So 'the whitest of gods' is more like 'the brightest and shiniest'.
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Apparently, some guy on my website doesn't think so. He said I was "dickish" and a "bitch."
I know someone who's gonna wake up without kneecaps...
...noone insults my Deity.
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Apparently, some guy on my website doesn't think so. He said I was "dickish" and a "bitch."
You seemed a bit to me, but as you responded to the comment, you were annoyed or whatever. And the main time I noticed was when you asked him about the interview deal, but that was after he seemed to be making stuff up (about e-mailing or whatever). To be fair, I don't know what happened (since in theory you could have blown him off), but I doubt you would have passed up an interview opportunity, and I get the feeling you would have gone out of your way to get one. That said, I feel like it wasn't ridiculous or totally unjustified...
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http://www.popgunchaos.com has an article that is sure to be contested and argued today! I speculate on the voice of my generation and what that exactly means. Please check it out and argue because I haven't come up with a definitive idea yet.
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Valentine's Day is around the corner and you still haven't bought that special nerd in your life something to show him or her that you are in love. Well, on http://www.popgunchaos.com today I take a look at a couple of websites that have fun and nerdy products for sale. The first is from my friend Aimee and it is called Kawaii K*tsch and the second is my favorite nerdy t-shirt site. Check 'em out and have a safe weekend!
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http://www.popgunchaos.com brings back the feature "the best game you've never played" with an article about the NES point and click adventure "Nightshade"!
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Wizard Magazine has folded and I am in mourning. Come grieve with me at http://www.popgunchaos.com
We're all in this together.
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http://www.popgunchaos.com returns to the subject of the voice of my generation by looking at suggested pop stars from last week's article.
Where does Ke$ha rank?
Katy Perry?
AND WHAT ABOUT GAGA!?!?!
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Popgun Chaos ponders "Whatever Happened to Brian K. Vaughan?" on this cold, blustery, and shitty day. There are at least 30 states in the U.S. that have been hit with a winter storm, so surely some of you don't have to go to school or work, so be sure to check out the article and remember the career of an absolutely great writer!
http://tinyurl.com/46qp6gl
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OOOOOO, BKV. I loved me some Runaways.
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We're talking about publisher tricks to generate sales over at Popgun Chaos today! I think its a very worthwhile topic, so please give it a read!
http://tinyurl.com/6f95fac
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This is the last article of "the voice of my generation" for a little while, so be sure to check out and comment!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/02/03/the-voice-of-my-generation-hip-hop-edition/
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With the Oscars looming, Sam and I decided to share our Oscar picks to close out the week at Popgun Chaos. Be sure to check it out!
http://tinyurl.com/4nncgo2
Also, I have an article up at Sequart about what makes up Wonder Woman and how the David E. Kelley TV show is going to mess it up.
http://www.sequart.org/magazine/589/the-elements-of-wonder-woman/
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My friend Aimee is back with a guest column at Popgun Chaos about her favorite comic books. Be sure to check it out!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/02/07/guest-column-geek-chic-kawaii-comics/
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Today is part 1 about how my student organization the Alpha Battle Dragon Lords Against Forest Fires formed. As ridiculous as this story may seem, it is 100% true. Please please please check it out because I'm immensely proud of it.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/02/08/the-ballad-of-the-alpha-battle-dragon-lords-against-forest-fires-pt-1/
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Today is the day that most of you will hate me over at Popgun Chaos as the article I've posted is "Why Star Wars sucks."
http://tinyurl.com/4phoylc
Enjoy!
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Popgun Chaos features an article that looks at what makes up Wonder Woman and why David E. Kelley will mess that up.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/02/10/diagram-of-wonder-woman/
Sequart has an article by me about David Mack's Echo and why she is the diagram for the soul of modern man. Yeah . . . Echo.
http://www.sequart.org/magazine/652/david-macks-echo-the-blueprint-for-the-21st-century-individual/
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Right on. I went back to popgun to see if anyone responded to my "George Lucas is an asshole" rant and saw your Wonder Woman article. Well done. She's a really interesting character and deserves far more respect than "the hot female Justice League leadership" or "er...the girl action figure that you buy your daughter".
Way to go, homes.
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We're getting no fewer than FIVE superhero movies this summer, so where does Popgun Chaos weigh in on them? Click and find out! Also, you can watch all of their trailers on here too!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/02/11/its-a-superhero-summer/
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Today's post is a short story titled "Reflecting on the ice storm of 2007 or how I came to love inspirational sports films." Guess what it's about?
Be sure to tell people you love them today.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/02/14/reflecting-on-the-ice-storm-of-2007-or-how-i-came-to-love-inspirational-sports-films/
p.s. I love you Rj.
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I'm blowing up the internet today.
Over at Popgun Chaos, I have a review of the Death of the Human Torch. http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/02/15/the-death-of-the-human-torch/
Terry Bartley and I are talking about crossovers in our very first podcast called Boosterpop http://www.boosterpack.org/?p=196
Finally, Sequart has an article about the Authority by Colin Smith that is excellent. http://www.sequart.org/magazine/657/the-challenge-of-the-super-friends-why-warren-ellis-bryan-hitchs-the-authority-is-one-of-the-sweetest-comic-books-of-the-modern-era/
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and I you, mi amour.
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Are you reading Jeff Lemire's Superboy? Well you should be. Popgun Chaos has an article breaking down why Superboy is the best comic going right now.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/02/16/jeff-lemires-superboy-the-comic-im-loving/
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We're talking about how X-Files defined American mythology, and reviewing the worst episode of the series "Fire"
http://tinyurl.com/4h84zen
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Last week, I stated my hatred of Star Wars. This week begins phase 1 of destroying the Deathstar Wings at Grad School which will effectively destroy the Star Wars franchise.
http://tinyurl.com/6eup8jz
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Ross Payton wasn't the only one at Visioncon 2011 this past weekend. Be sure to check out my review and the pics I took!
http://tinyurl.com/4rworms
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Talking about Grant Morrison's WildC.A.T.S. today! http://tinyurl.com/458vc26
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Today's Popgun Chaos is in remembrance of Dwayne McDuffie who passed away yesterday.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/02/23/dwayne-mcduffies-legacy/
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I've got my review up of the All-Star Superman animated movie up on Popgun Chaos:
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/02/24/dcu-animated-all-star-superman-review/
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Phase 2 of taking on Deathstar is up on Popgun Chaos today! You know you want to watch me take on the Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin' wings. Also, I give some insight into Scoville units (the measurement of spiciness).
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/02/25/training-to-destroy-the-deathstar-phase-2/
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Talking about James Robinson's Justice League of America today.
http://tinyurl.com/46yqtvj
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Episode 2 of my bi-weekly podcast BoosterPop with Terry Bartley is up:
http://www.boosterpack.org/?p=240
Part 1 of Grant Morrison's WildStorm is up at Sequart:
http://tinyurl.com/46w763q
Part 2 of Grant Morrison's WildStorm is up at Popgun Chaos:
http://tinyurl.com/4p7zqu6
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Reviewing Marvel vs. Capcom 3 today.
http://tinyurl.com/64vvspn
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The final battle with the Deathstar (and Fuzzy Bear Dan's comments) on Popgun Chaos today!
http://tinyurl.com/4b7e3sh
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Those wings looked pretty funky. The one in the last picture looked soggy, too.
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That you can even put hotwings in your mouth means your tougher than me, Cody. I do not go near those things. Man do I dislike meat covered with sauce.
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Pfft. Pansy.
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Those wings looked pretty funky. The lone in the last picture looked soggy, too.
I forgot to mention that there was so much sauce that I couldn't tell where one wing began and another one ended. It was kinda gross.
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Those wings looked pretty funky. The lone in the last picture looked soggy, too.
I forgot to mention that there was so much sauce that I couldn't tell where one wing began and another one ended. It was kinda gross.
That's probably one of the reasons that most people don't even bother with the challenge.
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Sam and I watched the Matrix last week and decided to talk about it today. Even if you hated the Matrix, check it out!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/07/cody-and-sam-the-matrix-conversations/
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Looking at DC's First Wave line of comics and why it was cancelled.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/08/dcs-first-wave-review/
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Reviewing Action Comics #1 today!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/09/action-comics-1-review/
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We're talking about G.I. Fucking Joe today!!!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/10/g-i-joe-resolute-the-real-american-heroes/
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Talking about what a comics curriculum tied to American Identity would look like on Popgun Chaos today.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/15/comics-curriculum-and-american-identity/
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Veronica Mars was the greatest TV show ever. This post features only a few reasons why.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/16/why-television-needs-veronica-mars/
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The National Writing Project has lost its funding, but we're trying to get it back. Check out the post today!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/21/national-writing-project/
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I'm really proud of this article today. It's all about imperialism being mankind' biological imperative in science fiction. I look at Martian Chronicles, Starship Troopers, and Ender's Game. Let me know what you think and if there are any other ideas you'd like to contribute, please do!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/22/mankinds-biological-imperative-in-science-fiction/
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Mark Waid is evil, but Irredeemable is the best comic on the stands today.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/23/irredeemable-proof-that-mark-waid-is-a-sick-man/
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My pics from Planet Comicon are up at Popgun Chaos right now! We're waiting for you to look at them now!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/28/the-planet-comicon-2011-after-action-report/
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Here's my review for indie comic Pretentious Record Store Guy!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/29/pretentious-record-store-guy-the-comic/
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I've been following Jai Nitz's career since 2000. Today's post looks at his very first self-published comics, Novavolo.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/30/jai-nitz-the-early-years/
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Talking about Women in Refrigerators again with a new perspective after having met Gail Simone at Planet Comicon. By "new perspective" I mean that I continue down my biased path.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/31/women-in-refrigerators-the-bambi-offensive/
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Gail Simone responded!!!!!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/03/31/women-in-refrigerators-the-bambi-offensive/#comment-2395
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Today I discuss the PSX game Silent Bomber and a phenomenon I like to call "rental mentality." I hope you can relate. Let me know what your favorite games to rent were.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/04/06/games-youve-never-heard-of-silent-bomber/
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Silent Bomber was fun, in that 'OH GOD RUN BOMB RUN' sort of way.
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My review for Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman DVD is up today on Popgun Chaos!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/04/07/batman-mystery-of-the-batwoman-review/
To prepare, check out the really awful end theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpyKnVdbYXs
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Part 1 of my look at the pop culture classroom is up! All four parts will be posted this week, so just keep checking back for each installment.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/04/11/in-defense-of-all-things-pop-pt-1/
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I can't emphasize enough how much I hate Garfield. I hate him so much that I wrote a letter to my local paper about the fat, orange cat. So, here is the letter for your enjoyment.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/04/15/letter-to-the-editor-the-garfield-letter/
Also, be sure to check out my four part series on the Pop Culture Classroom.
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My review of Fear Itself #1 for teh very first Marvel Mondays!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/04/18/fear-itself-1-review/
I hope someone will take the reins and write about the Fear Itself tie-ins, or Marvel Mondays won't happen except for the Fear Itself main series issues.
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Can there be 5 good video game movies? Read and find out!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/04/20/top-5-best-video-game-movies/
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We're talking Planet of the Mother Fucking Apes today!!!!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/04/25/planet-of-the-apes-timeline/
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Superman has renounced his American citizenship!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/04/28/superman-truth-justice-and-um/
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Here was the letter I sent to every e-mail on the Fox News site in hopes of getting the Superman story covered. I hope that you will read this in a Harry Caray voice because that is the voice it was written in.
Dear Fox News,
Yesterday, while all the world's eyes were on Anti-Christ Obama as he conjured up his little magic piece of paper that "proves" he is legally allowed to be president, an actual American hero renounced his American citizenship. I am OF COURSE talking about Superman in the pages of Action Comics #900.
In a story by David S. Goyer, Superman takes part in a peaceful protest in Tehran and then returns saying that he no longer believes in the "American Way." A comic blog I frequent brought it to my attention - http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/04/28/superman-truth-justice-and-um/
Before you write me off as simply a loon, I hope that you will consider the implications of this. Long considered America's greatest superhero, some liberal asshole gets his hands on the character and turns him into a peace loving hippie. It infuriates me and I pray to my just and loving Christian God that Fox will get ahold of this story and run it for all it's worth. After all, Fox has been a watchdog on issues of anti-American sentiment in the comic book medium in the past with the anti-tea party message in Captain America.
Thank you for your time.
-Tad Pemberly
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Flashpoint Fridays continues!!!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/04/29/flashpoint-friday-on-an-impulse/
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My much awaited review of Dylan Dog is up!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/02/dylan-dog-the-movie-no-one-wanted-to-see/
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Fear Itself #2 review is up and includes musings on the philosophical implications of the Asgardians and human free will.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/09/fear-itself-2-review/
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Free Comic Book Day Round Up part 1 is up on Popgun Chaos!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/10/free-comic-book-day-2011-round-up-part-1/
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My Thor movie review is up!!! http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/12/thor-review-on-a-thorsday-har-har/
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It's Flashpoint Friday!!!!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/13/flashpoint-friday-in-the-beginning/
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You didn't see the movie Priest, but my spoiler-free review tells you why you should.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/16/priest-review/
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Talking about board games and how the Wii has changed family gatherings . . . and not for the better.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/17/the-uncanny-x-men-alert-adventure-game/
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Fuck Smallville.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/18/what-we-can-learn-from-smallville/
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IDW has a new Rocketeer comic! You should read it!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/19/idws-rocketeer-adventures/
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I had no expectations for Planet Hulk the movie and I was still disappointed.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/24/planet-hulk-movie-review/
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I feel like a cranky, ranty old man today as I go off on Dragon Age II and them new-fangled RPGs.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/25/dragon-age-ii-review-2/
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You are much kinder to Dragon Age II than I am.
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You are much kinder to Dragon Age II than I am.
I completely recognize its flaws (maybe not totally so in my review, but certainly in my own mind), but I can forgive many of them because I wasn't looking for much. DA2 was a very basic package, but when I was busy with school, it provided a simple escape that allowed me to clear my mind.
Had I gone into the game wanting much more than what it was, then yeah, I would have fucking destroyed it.
Feel free to rant away on the game though. What else was bad about it?
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I know a lot of people are sick and tired of vampires, but Ron Marz has a new comic called "Shinku" out next week that is all about vampires in Japan and it's actually pretty good.
I'm probably mostly just excited that I could preview a comic before it came out, honestly.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/26/preview-for-shinku-1/
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You are much kinder to Dragon Age II than I am.
I completely recognize its flaws (maybe not totally so in my review, but certainly in my own mind), but I can forgive many of them because I wasn't looking for much. DA2 was a very basic package, but when I was busy with school, it provided a simple escape that allowed me to clear my mind.
Had I gone into the game wanting much more than what it was, then yeah, I would have fucking destroyed it.
Feel free to rant away on the game though. What else was bad about it?
I think by and large, you nailed the main issues. I had played Dragon Age: Origins previously to playing Dragon Age 2, in order to get a different end save-data to play with, and I think that may have really ruined the sequel to me.
I went in expecting a finished, polished product that provided an epic fantasy feel. What I got was a terribly rushed, half-assed game that did a few things right, but left everything else fall to the side.
While the combat is certainly much more fun and more interesting in the sequel (even if it's a little button-mashy if you're a TWF Rogue, on consoles at least where they, for some stupid-ass reason disabled the 'auto-attack' feature PC gamers get), and is probably the most improved aspect of the game, it isn't without some jarring flaws.
Difficulty is jerky at best of times - you can utterly breeze through many areas and then suddenly there'll be a near-random encounter that will just annihilate you, and it comes completely out of nowhere. Further, positioning and tactics are by and large laughable in the sequel, as enemies rain from the sky usually in the exact positions where it would be smart to put your mages to blast baddies.
You already mentioned how ruins all share the same two maps (one of them being the Deep Roads!) same with caves and towns and warehouses and what not, but are only separated by throwing a lazy-ass stone block in a doorway.
The characters which aren't Aveline, Varric, and perhaps Isabella are laughably one-dimensional (Anders can all but be summed up as 'WAHHH THE MAGES' while Varric summarizes Fenris handily: 'I hate you all! I was a slave! Grr!' and I can tell you the exact reason why they come off so poorly - you can't actually talk to them, save at a few canned junctures. Because of this, characters whose dialogue is almost entirely taken up in their Great Cause™ (mages for Anders, being a slave for Fenris, restoring that dumb-ass mirror for Merril, being an insufferable douchebag for Carver) just never get time to say things not related to it, and so suffer for it.
Then there's the story, which kind of also comes out of nowhere. Yeah, there's a bit of foreshadowing here and there, but it just doesn't feel like it ever manages to really develop itself, you know? Like, you think 'Hey, this bit about the Qunari could be really cool, maybe we'll learn more about their cult- KILL THE ARISHOK PLOT THREAD OVER" and then that's it. No more.
Further, the architectural styles are all the same (barring the Deep Roads) and terribly bland. This is a very minor thing, but it grates on me after a while - The first 2 hours of Dragon Age: Origins has more visual variety than in 40 hours of Dragon Age 2.
What really grates on me is that the game just feels woefully incomplete, from the poorly developed characters, the 4 whole maps being shared in every dungeon, the plot never really going anywhere per se, and most of all? MOST OF ALL, the number one thing that drives me up a wall about the game?
They cut out the flavor text on 98% of weapons and equipment. The DLC/Bioware reward items have it. Three or four other items have them. But everything else? Not so much as a word. Just numbers. While Dragon Age had a special description for an enchanted cheese knife, Dragon Age II will give you a huge-ass red sword called Blade of Red Birth. . .and it's just some numbers. Bodice Ripper. Just some more numbers. A shield called the Bulwark of Great Defense. Just numbers.
When you tear the flavor text out of equipment, it removes a great deal of immersion, and makes the game feel hollow.
All in all, it's a very average follow-up to a great game, and I think it could have used another 6 months in development.
/rant
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Question: Gorilla Grodd rules Africa in Flashpoint . . . is that racist?
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/27/flashpoint-friday-odds-and-ends/
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No, for all the reasons you point out (plus there aren't just black people living in Africa). How can it even be made racist?
Keeping in mind, he isn't human and second if he does discriminate against humans, its all humans he hates.
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Talking about Captain America, Chuck Klosterman, Lee Greenwood and why Patriotism isn't viewed as being cool.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/30/why-its-difficult-to-make-captain-america-cool/
Hint: It has to do with this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q65KZIqay4E
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The Room: the Book.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/05/31/announcing-the-room-the-book/
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Here is the official Popgun Chaos stance on the DC Reboot.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/01/a-letter-to-fanpersons-about-dcs-major-reboot/
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Anybody up for talking about Flashpoint?
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/03/flashpoint-friday-wave-1-the-bat-the-lantern-the-world-the-seven/
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Marvel Mondays rolls along with my disappointment with Fear Itself.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/06/fear-itself-3-review/
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I rather loved X-men First Class. What about you?
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/07/x-men-first-class-review/
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Old man ranting about video games!!!!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/09/how-the-psn-changed-my-perception-of-gaming/
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The first half of my updated subscription list for comics!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/13/the-state-of-my-subscription-list-pt-1/
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The second half of my subscription list is up!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/14/the-state-of-my-subscription-list-pt-2/
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My spoiler-free review of Super 8!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/15/super-8-review/
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I don't know how well this article works, but it connects Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Glenn Beck, so I hope you enjoy it!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/16/pop-stars-and-political-pundits/
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Part 1 of my Green Lantern movie review in which I look at the problem with comic to movie translations.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/20/green-lantern-movie-review-the-problem-with-a-comic-to-movie-translation/
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Part 2 of my Green Lantern movie review discusses the role of Hector Hammond in the film - which essentially boils down to this: if you're weird and marginalized, then you are obviously a villain.
Poor Hector.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/21/green-lantern-movie-review-blame-it-on-hector/
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http://www.toplessrobot.com/2011/06/topless_robot_presents_the_best_scenes_from_the_gr.php
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http://www.toplessrobot.com/2011/06/topless_robot_presents_the_best_scenes_from_the_gr.php
Absolutely perfect!
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http://www.toplessrobot.com/2011/06/topless_robot_presents_the_best_scenes_from_the_gr.php
Absolutely perfect!
Damn Bricken should've written the movie 'cause this is cracking me up. Hal IS an asshole in the movie! It's nice to be able to laugh at some of the worst moments and wasted attempts in this mess of a movie. Hal Jordan is my favorite GL, and they completely ruined him!
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The final part of my Green Lantern movie review!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/22/green-lantern-movie-review-wheres-in-the-world-is-thall-sinestro/
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A letter to DC Women Kicking Ass, but really a letter to everyone who threatens that they will "never read comics again."
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/23/letter-to-dc-women-kicking-ass/
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Dungeon Siege III review!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/28/dungeon-siege-iii-review/
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Dungeon Siege III review!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/28/dungeon-siege-iii-review/
So you actually played enough of the game to review it?
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Dungeon Siege III review!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/28/dungeon-siege-iii-review/
So you actually played enough of the game to review it?
We've nearly beaten the game and it is fairly repetitive. I think my review makes it seem as if I really don't like it, but I really do like elements of it.
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Comics and the classroom are a match made in heaven.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/06/29/letter-to-educators-about-comics/
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Discussing the problem of continuity in relation to the DC Relaunch
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/05/further-defending-the-dc-relaunch-continuity/
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you know i just saw the harley quinn redesign for the reboot
and goddamn it looks terrible
what is wrong with the original harley quinn costume
(http://i.imgur.com/07Hc4.jpg)
nothing
that's what
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Bleh, just had to google to find out what they did to her costume, and apparently she tumbled through a hot topic and whatever she managed to grab on her way out she decided to cut sluttier.
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isn't the sluttier costume just a bonus?
i mean, come on, when was the last time you saw a female superhero/villain wearing a reserved outfit?
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Kinda surprised to hear a skin tight full body glove referred to as reserved.
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isn't the sluttier costume just a bonus?
i mean, come on, when was the last time you saw a female superhero/villain wearing a reserved outfit?
it looks generic. It reveals her skin but little about her character. In her original costume, you could instantly see the clown/harlequin theme. This time, she's just a stripper in a red and black corset.
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Kinda surprised to hear a skin tight full body glove referred to as reserved.
fo superheroes, son. I mean, it shows almost zero skin.
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It also doesn't make sense - she has an ammo belt but she's wielding a hammer and a knife.
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It also doesn't make sense - she has an ammo belt but she's wielding a hammer and a knife.
She is prepared for anything!
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Guest writer/movie reviewer Miles Prower is back with a review for the Greatest Movie in the World - Bloodrayne!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/06/the-greatest-movie-in-the-world-bloodrayne/
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It also doesn't make sense - she has an ammo belt but she's wielding a hammer and a knife.
Maybe theyre blanks to propel the boxing glove on a spring out of a fake bazooka? Although it doesnt look like that version of Harley Quinn would ever laugh or play a joke.
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does it have to make sense
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does it have to make sense
Yes! I demand an amount of sense from my comic books, especially from the character who are important to me.
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the rule is that it must be awesome and the new harley is not nearly as awesome as the old harley
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the rule is that it must be awesome and the new harley is not nearly as awesome as the old harley
Two things:
1) You're basing your opinion off of one image.
2) How many Batman comics do you buy a month, Ross? Better yet, how many do you buy a year? Oh. Nevermind, then. ;)
Sam added: "Better yet, how many comics do you read a month? I KNOW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION LIST, ROSS!!!"
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The Theory of B
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/07/the-theory-of-b/
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the rule is that it must be awesome and the new harley is not nearly as awesome as the old harley
Two things:
1) You're basing your opinion off of one image.
2) How many Batman comics do you buy a month, Ross? Better yet, how many do you buy a year? Oh. Nevermind, then. ;)
Sam added: "Better yet, how many comics do you read a month? I KNOW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION LIST, ROSS!!!"
1. It's a bad image. A really bad image. I mean - the redesigns for the Arkham games are better than that.
2. They canceled the Harley Quinn comic WHICH TORE ME APART ;-;
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the rule is that it must be awesome and the new harley is not nearly as awesome as the old harley
Two things:
1) You're basing your opinion off of one image.
2) How many Batman comics do you buy a month, Ross? Better yet, how many do you buy a year? Oh. Nevermind, then. ;)
Sam added: "Better yet, how many comics do you read a month? I KNOW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION LIST, ROSS!!!"
1. It's a bad image. A really bad image. I mean - the redesigns for the Arkham games are better than that.
2. They canceled the Harley Quinn comic WHICH TORE ME APART ;-;
don't judge a book by its stripperific cover ross. jeezus.
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Flashpoint Friday reviews!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/08/flashpoint-friday-week-8/
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Fuck Fear Itself
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/11/fear-itself-4-review/
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I interviewed Steve Rude "the Dude"!!!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/12/three-questions-with-steve-rude/
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Why Hulk Hogan was severely overrated
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/13/the-legacy-of-hulk-hogan-sits-at-23/
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Part 1 of my Power Rangers fan fiction is up on Popgun Chaos. I dedicate this to Frank Miller and the Goddamn God.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/14/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-fan-fiction/
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Let's look at cool Batman artwork today!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/18/batman-artwork/
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I interviewed Rory Phillips from the bands the Impossibles, Imbroco, Slowreader, the Stereo, and the Artificial Heart. You probably haven't heard of any of these bands, but he's fucking amazing and I hope you like the interview anyway.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/19/interview-with-rory-phillips-2/
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I interviewed co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Peter Laird today!
http://www.sequart.org/magazine/2390/interview-with-peter-laird/
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Standing up for the changes to Superman!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/21/further-defending-the-dc-relaunch-superman/
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I interviewed co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Peter Laird today!
http://www.sequart.org/magazine/2390/interview-with-peter-laird/
good interview - although I would have liked to know what he thought about his decision to close down Mirage Studios - I think they're currently in the process of selling off their remaining stock - no longer making any new comics. Oh well.
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Talking about the lack of patriotism in Captain America
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/25/captain-america-movie-review/
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Lots of thoughts today about Grant Morrison, Mortal Kombat, Marvel vs. Capcom and art from the DC relaunch! Enjoy!
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/26/thoughts-im-thinking-today-1/
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Discussing female leads in comics.
http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/07/28/female-leads-in-comics-please-dont-kill-the-messenger/
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I was focused on gencon so I didn't notice this until today but Cody is slowing down on Popgun chaos http://www.popgunchaos.com/2011/08/01/one-year-anniversary-for-popgun-chaos/