May 2013
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April 2013
1 post
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Media Research Center Claims "Gay Agenda" In... →
I had the opportunity to write this article for TMStash.com, and thought it would be something good to share here as well.
March 2013
7 posts
Speed Force: Flash March Madness – The Final Four... →
speedforceorg:
The Elite Eight round at Flash March Madness is complete, and now the Final Four is set! Here are the most recent results:
Golden Glider d. Captain Boomerang (Digger Harkness)
Mirror Master (Evan McCulloch) d. Inertia
The voting will take a brief rest until Monday April 1st, when the Final…
Speed Force: Barry Is Helping the Gem Cities... →
speedforceorg:
Now that Gorilla Grodd is lost in the Speed Force and the Gem Cities have time to heal, Barry begins issue #18 helping the Gem Cities rebuild from the devasation of recent battles. He is everywhere, and apparently one of the best wall-hangers and carpenters around (or at least a lot of…
Venting About...Stuff by Barry A.: Take Steps Be... →
ventingaboutstuff:
On April 27th there will be one installment of the nationwide “Take Steps Be Heard” walks for Crohn’s and Colitis research in Raleigh NC at the NC State Centennial Campus. This means so much to our family…and here’s why:
My wife Karen and both of our children, Anna and Will, have Ulcerative…
Speed Force: Flash and Rogues Crafts →
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Rune is a multi-talented crafter: she knits fan-related clothing, knits Rogue dolls, and builds countless characters out of paper (also known as ‘papercraft’). She’s a Rogues and Flash fan and has made many of them in various forms, as well as creations of other DC characters and other…
Speed Force: Bart and Clark Come Face to Face With... →
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In Smallville Season Eleven, issue 11 we follow Bart and Clark’s efforts to track down the elusive Black Racer, to see if there is a way to end its threat to speedsters past and present. This issue treats us to a meeting with the Smallville version of Jay Garrick, the original Flash…but…
Speed Force: Jay Garrick and the new Doctor... →
speedforceorg:
Earth 2 #10 takes us into a mystical realm with Jay Garrick, his mother, and Khalid Ben-Hassin. We learn a bit more about Khalid and Kendra’s past, shocking news about the train wreck that Alan Scott survived, and we see the New52 version of the Tower of Fate! This issue has a little bit…
Speed Force: New Flash in the Beyond-verse (and... →
speedforceorg:
The latest digital-first chapter of Justice League Beyond continues the introduction of Danica, the new Flash of the Beyond-verse. She finally fights alongside the Justice League…but can she succeed where the rest of the League has failed? And, where does Wally West fit into this?
MINOR…
Speed Force: Red Robin Takes a Turn for… (Review... →
speedforceorg:
This issue of Teen Titans picks up after the events of “Death of the Family”, as the team gets back together after fighting alongside the Ravagers against the Joker. A lot of story threads are started in this issue, which features Tim Drake in some behavior that will have fans scratching…
February 2013
7 posts
Speed Force: As Gorilla Warfare Ends, We Get Ready... →
speedforceorg:
The Flash #17 gives us the conclusion of “Gorilla Warfare”, wrapping up several story threads while launching us headlong into new and uncharted waters for the New52 Barry Allen. Gorilla Grodd has proven to be a more than able opponent for the Flash, who has needed the help of his Rogues…
Speed Force: The Newest Flash Debuts in the great... →
speedforceorg:
For those who haven’t been keeping up with the web-first comics in the Beyond-verse, Batman Beyond Unlimited provides a monthly round-up of the “Beyond” titles (Batman Beyond, Superman Beyond and Justice League Beyond). The latest issue brings the Justice League’s recruitment drive around…
@gailsimone - this is a definite add to my pull...
From DC’s May Solicitations, via Newsarama:
THE MOVEMENT #1 Written by GAIL SIMONE Art by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II Cover by AMANDA CONNER 1:25 Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG On sale MAY 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+ Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information. We are faceless. We are limitless. We see all. And we do not forgive. Who...
Speed Force: Jay Garrick Meets His FATE – and So... →
speedforceorg:
Earth-2 issue #9 pulls off an impressive feat – introducing a major character without making it feel like a stunt, all the while pushing forward an excellent storyline. Jay Garrick fans get to see a lot more of his character in this issue, and we find out more about the depths to which the…
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A Letter to My Daughter from her comics-fan Dad
To my wonderful daughter, a freshman in college who just started collecting comics:
When you started collecting comics, it was wonderful news to me. I’m excited for you because you are just starting to explore a part of the literary world I have enjoyed for over forty years, and I look forward to sharing with you these wonderful characters and stories. I know you will find the stories...
APE IN A CAPE: Please Read This →
gailsimone:
Sobering article by the wonderful Chaka Cumberbatch about the shit cosplayers of color have to put up with just for showing their love for their favorite characters.
None of this will come as a surprise to most Tumblrs, probably. But goddammit, it is INFURIATING. …
Agreed - 100%!
Speed Force: This Joker Will Be The Death... →
speedforceorg:
This issue of Teen Titans continues the “Death of the Family” story arc that has hit the Bat-titles with the Joker’s return to Gotham after a year’s absence. He is creepier and more dangerous than ever before. The Outlaws and Titans have begun to work together to stop the Joker’s attacks,…
January 2013
8 posts
Speed Force: Barry Turns Himself In To…Grodd???... →
speedforceorg:
The “Gorilla Warfare” story arc is moving quickly toward next issue’s final chapter, and Barry Allen believes he has finally found the way to fight back against a very powerful King Gorilla Grodd. The multiple story threads we’ve seen so far in this story are quickly coming together, and…
This is a real treat, being able to contribute to such a fantastic site that...
Speed Force: Do We Really Need A Race? Nah, the... →
speedforceorg:
The Flash makes a rather significant guest appearance in Supergirl #16, which continues the “H’El on Earth” storyline that is being carried throughout the Superman line of books. For those who aren’t following this arc (you should), a mysterious Kryptonian named H’El has appeared with an…
Thanks to Kelson for the opportunity to post on Speed Force - truly an honor!
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Flash #15 - Who needs Alternate Covers? We have...
I did something for The Flash #15 that I have never done for another comic. Ever. I bought….Five…copies…of this issue. I have good reasons…really…no, really…let me explain…
I’ve rarely been a fan of the Alternate Cover Theory of Comic Sales, where having 1,523 different covers of a comic generates huge sales (for the ultimate of that, just look...
December 2012
12 posts
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Where's Wally (West)...and where's Barry in JL?
The latest Dan DiDio statement referenced in a lot of comics news outlets seems to give some hope for Wally fans that we may see him again in 2013. While this could be simply game-playing (or referencing the figure coming out in 2013 rather than a comic), I was thinking of that while reading the start of the latest Justice League arc, “Throne of Atlantis”. The story does look...
APE IN A CAPE: A Thought →
gailsimone:
For some people, the holidays are not a joyful time filled with loved ones and presents.
For some people, this is a lonely, sad time that can add to personal difficulties for any number of reasons. For some people, this is a time where the struggle against depression is particularly hard, and…
This is definitely worth sharing - thanks to Gail Simone for this very important...
ROGUESBANG
tricksterrune:
Don’t forget people: ROGUES BANG 2013! 10k+ words in 6 months! Rogues en masse! roguesbang! Awesome community! Talented writers! Talented artists! ROGUES! Sign-ups start 1st January Tell your friends! Tell everyone! No, seriously, link people here, reblog, re-tweet, spam your fb, get friends from dreamwidth, ao3, ff.net and whereever you can find them.
26 Moments That Restored Our Faith In Humanity... →
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we-who-swear-in-the-angels-name:
belle-of-ravenclaw:
1. The parents who made their son’s wheelchair into the best Halloween costume ever
2. The terminally ill man who loves receiving mail… and got more than he ever expected
3. A kind stranger who stopped a day from being ruined
4. The doctor who offered free medical care after Hurricane Sandy
5. And the people that...
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DC's Bad Move re: Batgirl
Let me add my own words to the chorus of fans who are speaking out about Gail Simone’s firing by e-mail from Batgirl. It is a move I cannot fathom - taking a respected writer off a critically and financially successful title…and doing so in one of the most gutless ways possible.
I’m a long time comics fan, collecting for over 45 years. I have been and am today a DC guy - 45+...
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Flash #14 - Fan Review: What A Ride!
The Flash #14 is like riding in a Ferrari with the pedal nailed to the floor! It is hard to believe the action could continue to build from prior issues, but that is exactly what we find here in the middle of Gorilla Warfare. There is so much going on in so many different threads being pulled together that it will be very hard to go into detail without providing major spoilers…so instead...
November 2012
7 posts
FandomCertified.com: Prove that you're a REAL fan! →
speedforceorg:
Oh, hey, I found where all those people who complain about “fake fans” got their real-fan certification.
This is absolutely awesome! It made my day! Please follow the link for a real-life lesson that is perfect for some of the discussions I’ve seen from time to time on Tumblr and elsewhere. Thanks to Speedforce for posting this!
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What if the Reverse Flash was...Wally?
With the upcoming return of the Reverse Flash in an upcoming arc of The Flash by Manapul and Buccellato, there has already been a storm of speculation as to the identity of the New52 man in (no longer) yellow. Most of what we know is this, thanks to an interview in CBR ( http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=42109 ):
- The Reverse Flash will NOT be any of the previous people to...
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Speed Force: Media Blitz!: New 52 Reverse-Flash... →
speedforceorg:
Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato are featured in an exclusive interview over at Comic Book Resources. Within, they reveal their plans to debut the New 52 iteration of the Reverse-Flash in the pages of February’s Flash #17. They also confirm that, in the following arc, the New 52 Kid Flash…
Cannot wait for this story arc! Should be great!
Venting About...Stuff by Barry A.: To My Friends... →
ventingaboutstuff:
As we approach Election Day, my conscience has been tugging at me, and I can’t let that day go by without saying something about the thing known as Obamacare and what it has meant to my family.
My wife and both of our children have Ulcerative Colitis, a condition where the immune system goes into…
Ordinarily I don’t reblog my other site’s posts…so...
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FOSTER covers - thanks to Brian Buccellato!
While I will terribly miss FOSTER after issue #6 (the last issue “for the time being”), I do have some great sketch covers to share here, thanks to the creator of the FOSTER series, Brian Buccellato. There is a bit of a story here, though…and it ends very well.
I had ordered a sketch cover for Issue #4 (I have sketch covers for all the regular issues so far), and the Anthology...
October 2012
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Flash #13 - Gorillas, Gorillas Everywhere!
Gorilla Warfare is upon us - and this issue certainly delivers on the action! Barry joins with the Rogues to fight “King” Grodd right in the middle of the Gem Cities. I have only one small criticism (related to page count as I’ll note below), but overall this is another great issue from Manapul and Buccellato.
*NOTE: SOME SPOILERS AHEAD*
The issue starts with a conversation...
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FOSTER - great stories continue (for now)
I’m a big fan of FOSTER by Brian Buccellato (who also co-writes and provides the colors for The Flash), as many of you know. At the end of Issue #5 (on sale now at http://www.brianbooch.com ), Brian writes a letter to his fans promising an “action-packed, 28 pager” that wraps up the current story line…and that issue #6 will be the last issue “for a while”.
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Venting About...Stuff by Barry A.: Welcome to... →
ventingaboutstuff:
Lately, I’ve found myself posting almost as much about social issues as about comics on my main blog, “Barry Allen’s Comics and More” (at http://barryallenvsm.tumblr.com ). I enjoy commenting on issues that mean so much to me personally…but at the same time it gets away a bit from the main…
This will be the only time I’ll repost my other blog here…just...
