Slow News Day
It's Veterans' Day. Although I don't always agree with our country's military policies, I have a deep and lasting respect for our troops in the armed service. So, I'd like to take a quick moment to salute our Veterans. May they have a kickin' Thursday.
Unfortunately, today's not so kickin in Southern Illinois. Heavy rains are plastering the countryside and making the less than traverseble (spell?) backroads even rougher than usual. Still, could be worse. Could be sleeting right now.
Got two quick reviews, then I'm rolling up to breakfast. "Strange Killings: Necromancer" #6 concludes the mini-series by Warren Ellis and (insert artist name here). Essentially, it's badass British combat magician William Gravel vs. Zombies. Lotta zombie comics out there nowadays. Anyway, a decent conclusion to the mini, but I'm starting to get a little bored with the Strange Killings books. The protagonist is just too...powerful. Maybe I'm just in a funny mood.
"Ocean" #2, also by Ellis, with art by Chris Sprouse, is mostly set up, as we find out why a UN Weapons Inspector has been sent to investigate an exploration site on one of the moons of Jupiter. Intriguing, but like I said, it's a set up issue, and so not enough happens to really thrill me. On the bright side, Chris Sprouse's artwork is excellente, and definately cements Sprouse's status as one of the most underrated artists in the industry. Also got the Apparat preview book, which preview a series of one shots written by Warren Ellis with art by various artists (it was a big Warren Ellis day). Heaviest anticipation is for "Angel Stomp Future", least amount of anticipation is for "Quit City".
Unfortunately, today's not so kickin in Southern Illinois. Heavy rains are plastering the countryside and making the less than traverseble (spell?) backroads even rougher than usual. Still, could be worse. Could be sleeting right now.
Got two quick reviews, then I'm rolling up to breakfast. "Strange Killings: Necromancer" #6 concludes the mini-series by Warren Ellis and (insert artist name here). Essentially, it's badass British combat magician William Gravel vs. Zombies. Lotta zombie comics out there nowadays. Anyway, a decent conclusion to the mini, but I'm starting to get a little bored with the Strange Killings books. The protagonist is just too...powerful. Maybe I'm just in a funny mood.
"Ocean" #2, also by Ellis, with art by Chris Sprouse, is mostly set up, as we find out why a UN Weapons Inspector has been sent to investigate an exploration site on one of the moons of Jupiter. Intriguing, but like I said, it's a set up issue, and so not enough happens to really thrill me. On the bright side, Chris Sprouse's artwork is excellente, and definately cements Sprouse's status as one of the most underrated artists in the industry. Also got the Apparat preview book, which preview a series of one shots written by Warren Ellis with art by various artists (it was a big Warren Ellis day). Heaviest anticipation is for "Angel Stomp Future", least amount of anticipation is for "Quit City".
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Haven't been on in awhile, so I'm replying to the post from Tuesday. CGI human explosion. Easy? Could be with the right software. Is that software free/cheap? Not legally. Could I do it for the cost of your pencils and paper? Yes, but not in an hour. Comics are still cheaper, but like you said, I could have a soundtrack...a deap rumbling explosion with juicy pieces of meat actually splashing onto the speakers.
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