"I read #9-10 of Avengers Arena today, and this is easily one of the books that I look most forward to every month. There is something to hate about all of these characters, and something to love about some of them. It's those characters that…"
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What if movie Captain America had the body of comic book Captain America?
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About Rich
Howdy!I'm a high school English Teacher/Technology Coach in rural NW Pennsylvania.
I've been reading comics since I was old enough to realize the squiggles in the white boxes above the Flash's head actually meant something.
While still aspiring to be a comic book writer, I've managed to scratch one item off his bucket list when I succeeded in getting published in a national magazine. I wrote for Wizard for nearly a year for their "dot comics" column, starting with issue #110.
My first article had the Shakespearean title "Comic Book Babes Brought To Life."
I've got a couple of projects in the works right now. I've got what I believe is a superhero book with a lot of potential in the works with several issues completely scripted and waiting for an equally aspiring artist willing to work with a guy who's supporting two kids in college on a teacher's salary. I've got another project in the works with Atomic Pop Art which will probably see the light of day before the first one does.
I started a group here called "The Scribes" for comics writers both professional and aspiring. If you fit the bill, come on in and pull up a keyboard!
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Alan M. replied to Rich Lane's discussion Avengers Arena"For any who are actually curious, today's issue, #7, is all about how Arcade got his power-up. I don't know that it will satisfy anyone who decided from the word go that they weren't going to like this book, but I didn't find…"
Wandering Sensei: Emeritus replied to Rich Lane's discussion Avengers Arena"Just saw that the next issue comes out this week! Pick it up if you haven't yet. Should be a good time for all!"
Alan M. replied to Rich Lane's discussion Avengers Arena"You're not the only one enjoying this, Jeff. I bought the first issue more out of morbid curiosity than anything else, read it, and thought, "Well, that was a comic. Guess I can file it away now."
But an interesting thing happened…"
Wandering Sensei: Emeritus replied to Rich Lane's discussion Avengers Arena"Man, this morning I read the latest two issues and immediately wanted the next one in my hands right then. My favorites right now are Bloodstone and Death Locket, despite the horrid name of the last one. It's still not as awful as Anachronism.…"
Wandering Sensei: Emeritus replied to Rich Lane's discussion Avengers Arena"I read #4 today (grabbed #5 yesterday, haven't read it) and I liked it. I know none of these characters. I'm not sure, but I almost get the feeling that's what the writers are banking on. I think if you loved Reptil, this probably…"
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Rich Lane's discussion Avengers Arena"The owner of my LSH put it in my P&H by virtue of the fact Tracy once had Runaways on her pull list. I had never heard of it so I put it back on the shelf. Heard of it now and glad I did so."
Figserello replied to Rich Lane's discussion Avengers Arena"
Monarch would still kick his A though."
Rich Lane replied to Rich Lane's discussion Avengers Arena"Then it's a cheat and poor writing.
Why is Arcade now powered up to the point where no one can touch him? Not explained. Not even hinted at. All we get is "I'm tired of being a joke, so now I'm not."…"
"OK, I read it on dinner break. It's about what you would expect. Sets up an arena type situation, conducted by just who you would expect, and to get the ball rolling, the villian plays "You are the Weakest Link" with the…"
Figserello replied to Rich Lane's discussion Avengers Arena"Lets hope it reaches the dizzy heights of Countdown: Arena, eh?"
"I bought a copy at the suggestion of my LCBS clerk, but I haven't read it yet. Tonight, while on dinner, I expect I'll plow through it and give you my reaction."
Randy Jackson replied to Rich Lane's discussion Avengers Arena"I would really like someone to explain to me why I would want to read this. The concept sounds more repugnant than anything else."
Rich Lane replied to Rich Lane's discussion Avengers Arena"It's not even a good ripoff of The Hunger Games or Battle Royale. "
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Posted on May 29, 2009 at 1:48pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I put a survey in the tabs at the top of the page. Registered, non-registered, lurkers...all are invited to take part, but please do so only once.
This survey will be open for some time, so there's no rush. Wait until you've really solidified your opinion of the new site.
Thanks!
This survey will be open for some time, so there's no rush. Wait until you've really solidified your opinion of the new site.
Thanks!
Why the Change to a New Site?
Posted on May 27, 2009 at 1:30pm 22 Comments 0 Likes
Lumbering Jack asked this on the old boards:
" In what respect(s) do you think this site's failure to "keep up" has hurt us, and how will the new site address these perceived problems?
{I'll admit my bias, here. My wife has recently become addicted to Facebook (mostly for purposes of playing Pet Society). All I can see from my exposure to that "social networking" site is a vast sea of people, bound together by nothing more than vague chains of acquaintance, twitteringTM… Continue
" In what respect(s) do you think this site's failure to "keep up" has hurt us, and how will the new site address these perceived problems?
{I'll admit my bias, here. My wife has recently become addicted to Facebook (mostly for purposes of playing Pet Society). All I can see from my exposure to that "social networking" site is a vast sea of people, bound together by nothing more than vague chains of acquaintance, twitteringTM… Continue
Well, what do you think?
Posted on May 25, 2009 at 11:11am 22 Comments 0 Likes
I guess another good way to test things out is to try out the comments section of this blog area. Cap, the Commander, Chris, heck, anybody we want can post a blog here and folks can comment right at the bottom of it. This would eliminate the need for separate forums for the comments to them on the board.
So let's give it a shot: What do you see as the benefits of using this site? What would be the disadvantages?
Discuss!
So let's give it a shot: What do you see as the benefits of using this site? What would be the disadvantages?
Discuss!
Welcome to the potential new site.
Posted on May 21, 2009 at 9:10pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
If you haven't registered, go ahead and get started. Look around, play with stuff, upload a few pictures. If you are at all used to Facebook, this will seem very comfortable to you.
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Emerkeith Davyjack replied to Emerkeith Davyjack's discussion " MAN OF STEEL " Thread (SPOILERS) ."...The point was made that Kal was killing the last remnant of Krypton ( Well ,unless the sequel…"
ClarkKent_DC replied to Emerkeith Davyjack's discussion " MAN OF STEEL " Thread (SPOILERS) ."I respectfully disagree that it "had" to be done. I was not persuaded by what I saw to…"
Emerkeith Davyjack posted a discussionSuperman Musical ?
I cannot find the post I put up a ways back regarding the recent revival , in a limited run , of…See More
Emerkeith Davyjack replied to Philip Portelli's discussion Aquaman Questions AKA I Was Wondering #10"...Wanna read this ."
Emerkeith Davyjack replied to Emerkeith Davyjack's discussion " MAN OF STEEL " Thread (SPOILERS) ."...What Rod said .
Look , Superman is fighting someone of equal strength to him , a…"
Brian H. Bailie commented on Commander Benson's blog post Deck Log Entry # 159 The Silver-Age Challenge---the Legion of Super-Heroes Edition . . . Answers!"A higher compliment I could not ask for. My work here is done!
Actually, I'm surprised how…"
ClarkKent_DC replied to Commander Benson's discussion Military Sitcoms"You do know that, in its first season or two, JAG was built around using cutting-room-floor…"
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Naturally, there is a certain reluctance to leave the comfort of the established board, but life has taught me that, once the new becomes the way of life, within a few months, it will feel like it has always been that way.
In sum, I see no downside to this board.
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