Monthly Archives: April 2009
Jackman/Wolverine Free Comic Book Day PSA: The story behind the story
In yesterday’s post, I wrote about how Concord California retailer Joe Field came up with the idea for Free Comic Book Day, a great promotional tool for the industry since 2002. I also wrote about the watershed event (IMHO) of … Continue reading
Filed under Behind the Scenes, Fanatical History, Point-of-view
Thank you Wolverine … or Hugh Jackman is the holy grail of comics
OKAY … HE’S PROMOTING A MOVIE … BUT STILL … I’m assuming that at this point, with the X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie opening just days away, that most comic book fans have already seen the Public Service Announcement that was … Continue reading
Vixen, Quiz Question Answers and Black Widow in the shower
BACK TO BASICS … OR UPSETING MR. HEINTJES AGAIN. What with the trifecta of nicotine withdrawal, calorie counting and excess exercise, I’ve been ignoring my responsibilities to my fanatic fan base. I’ve not made myself available as the stunning font … Continue reading
MARVEL’s Black Widow, Thundra, Deathlok and more Gene Colan Project
SEND THE BLOODHOUNDS HOME … OR OUT FOR STEAK Strap in. I’m back. If you need an explanation, that’s fine. But be careful what you ask for. I’m going to do this is the dreaded ask yourself a question and … Continue reading
Filed under 2nd String Characters, Gene Colan project, Point-of-view, Product Plugs
