Jeff of Earth-J replied to Wandering Sensei: Moderator Man's discussion What Comic Books Have You Read Today?
"The only other new comics I bought this week (that I haven't posted about elsewhere) are Six of Us #2 and Wonder Woman #38, both written by Tom King."
1 hour ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion The Twilight Zone (IDW)
"ISSUE #11 - "Plant Kingdom" by Mark Russell and Victor Alpi

This is about two exobiologists specializing in panspermia, the theory that life on Earth began in outer space. They are called in, along with the founder and CEO of Kwiztek, a military…"
1 hour ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Alan M.'s discussion So, What Are You Reading These Days? (besides comics)
"I've got another children's book to recommend to folks with kids on their lists (ages 6-8): The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak.

A #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J.…"
1 hour ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to the_original_b_dog's discussion Marvelman/Miracleman by Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman and friends!
"AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #5:

THAT was disappointing. Not only does Miracleman (we'll call him "Marvelman") appear in only two pages (pp. 10-11), he's not even Mike Moran. He's actually David Colton, who is one of the post-whatever Captain Americas.…"
2 hours ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Superboy (2025)
"ACTION COMICS #1103 - "Lex Luthor: Year One" - Part One

As a boy, Lex  Luthor lived in Shelby, Kansas with his father, Lionel, and his mother, Leticia. His mother was an engineer, but his father was barely literate. He worked on a plow blade…"
2 hours ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion "Pick of the Week" - What's Yours?
"That was pretty good, actually. It's not necessarily my Superman, but it could well be someone's. It begins with Clark and Lois swimming in a secluded rainforest. Lis swims topless while Clark wears the "trunks" part of his costume (he even draws…"
3 hours ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion 1001 Uses for a Power Ring
"Continuing...
LIGHT CONSTRUCTS:
191. Dart-like projectiles
192. Screwdriver
193. Giant nutcracker 
194. Brush
195. Transportation sphere/globe
196. Acorn 
197. Giant water bucket
198. Chainsaw
199. Shield/wall/barrier
200. Giant six-piece lanern…"
5 hours ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Rob Staeger (Grodd Mod)'s discussion Your Favorite Things of the Year! (Est. 2017)
"LONE WOLF & CUB (DELUXE EDITION):

The third volume shipped yesterday."
5 hours ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion "Pick of the Week" - What's Yours?
"SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #18:

As is the case with Batman, Flashpoint/New52 drove me away from Superman as well, but every once-in-a-while I dip a tow into the water just to check the temperature. This looks to be a "jumping on point" (plus I want to find…"
5 hours ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion The Silver Age Superman
"GIANT SUPERMAN ANNUAL #4:

Reprints "A Doghouse for Superman," "Superboy Meets Superman," "The Alien Who Conquered Superman," "The Bride of Futureman," "The Outlaws From Krypton," "The Boy Who Killed Superman," "Rip Van Superman" and "The Menace of…"
5 hours ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Imaginary Stories on Infinite Earths
"Well, I suppose it depends on how you define "book length story." Superman #140 ("The Son of Bizarro") and Superman #141 (Superman's Return to Krypton"), both from  The Silver Age Superman Omnibus v2 alone, were both billed on the cover as "A Great…"
13 hours ago
Richard Willis replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Imaginary Stories on Infinite Earths
"SUPERMAN #149 - "The Death of Superman"
This is one of very few comics that I bought as a kid that I still have. It’s been a long time since I read it. The missile launches by the underworld are a little “out there,” but I think that Supergirl…"
16 hours ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Star Trek: The Motion Picture Novelizations
"CHAPTER TEN
"He's a Russian, all right, but I think he's... developmentally disabled."
It's been a while since I've seen the movie (this part of it, anyway), but I seem to recall a much less "PC" term being used onscreen than McIntyre uses here.…"
17 hours ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to The Baron's discussion Movies I Have Seen Lately
"Yes, the movies can be hit or miss, but the shorts are always funny."
17 hours ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to The Baron's discussion Movies I Have Seen Lately
"For me it depends.

The best of the MST3Ks are those that spoof movies that are legitimately trying to be good
Then there are the ones that deserve to be spoofed
Finally are the ones so bad that not even being spoofed can save them

(Of course, in…"
19 hours ago
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion The Silver Age Superman
"Superman does say, "But girls... dueling is against the law! I don't approve of it! I can't let this duel take place!" OTOH, the Silver Age Superman also dearly loves his practical jokes. What I can't understand is how Lois's newspaper and Lana;s TV…"
19 hours ago
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