Bookoisseur
I read. I write. I spend all together too much time on the internet. I talk incessantly about books, TV and movies. I write for Hello Giggles and
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“An intelligence organization that fears intelligence? Historically, not awesome.”
— The Avengers (2012).
(Source: iwantcupcakes, via enigmaticrose)
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Raena Lamont, 3, wears a Captain America costume at a polling center Tuesday in Staten Island, New York. The polling station doubles as a donation site as Staten Island works to recover in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Please vote today, guys!
(via nerdbabies)
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We would love to work with Viggo Mortensen. I’ve been trying that for years. But I don’t know if Viggo is even acting anymore. I thought he wasn’t acting anymore. It would be great to work with him in the future, but we don’t have him signed, no.
—“I THOUGHT HE WASN’T ACTING ANYMORE.”
(via megsokay)
He went to my alma mater and came for an epic marathon weekend of LOTR screenings at our little school-run theater when I was in college. He is an…interesting…man. I liked him a lot. He likes to sit in the woods and talk about poetry. For reals. And he wears a hat all the time.
(via megsokay)
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Marvel is proud to present your first look at CASTLE: RICHARD CASTLE’S STORM SEASON, an all-new hardcover graphic novel inspired by the popular “Castle”television series, and based on the best-selling novel by Richard Castle! In this “adaptation” of Derrick Storm’s second novel, the private investigator is hired to find a missing a woman—but what should have been a routine mission quickly spirals out of control when Storm overhears the woman’s terrifying scream on the wire. Plagued by the victim’s helpless cry, Storm—despite an ominous warning—investigates. Soon, he’ll discover an international conspiracy reaching further than he ever imagined—and perhaps the truth about Clara Strike, a CIA agent the world thinks is dead! The blockbuster writing duo of Brian Michael Bendis and Kelly Sue DeConnick reunite for their second Castle story along with red-hot artist Emanuela Lupacchino in CASTLE: RICHARD CASTLE’S STORM SEASON, on sale in comic shops, the Marvel Comics app, iBookstore, Nook Bookstore and everywhere books are sold on October 15th, 2012.
CASTLE: RICHARD CASTLE’S STORM SEASON PREMIERE HC (JUL120637)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & KELLY SUE DECONNICK
Art by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO
Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
Rated T+…$19.99
ON SALE OCTOBER 15, 2012
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We’re currently running some polls on Marvel.com in which fans can vote for characters to be turned into Marvel Minimates from Diamond Select Toys. Go on and vote; more polls will be added in the coming weeks.
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(Source: captainsulus, via fourteenacross)
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Loki and the morning coffee.
Zach Oat from Diamond Select Toys sent me a bunch of rad photos of Loki Minimates and Marvel Select figures. I’m gonna post ‘em all this week.
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![agentmlovestacos:
Good interview.
from comicsalliance:
Marvel Editors Discuss Women in Comics and the Lack of Female-Led Titles [Interview]
By Laura Hudson
Both Marvel and DC Comics have been at the center of concerns and controversies recently regarding women in comics, both in terms of the way they are represented on the page and in the offices of the Big Two comics publishers. While DC Comics has quite a few ongoing titles devoted to female characters (Batgirl, Batwoman, Birds of Prey, Catwoman Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Voodoo), there are very few women actually involved in creating them, an issue that has infused criticism of the company’s relaunch since the beginning, and was recently compounded by the recent news that writer Gail Simone is leaving Firestorm.
Marvel Comics, meanwhile, seems to have the opposite problem; with the recent cancellation of X-23, there are no female-led ongoings in the Marvel Universe (with the possible exception of the 12-issue miniseriesThe Fearless) but significantly more women working in creative and editorial roles. The two companies illustrate two different but interrelated problems: the lack of women playing major roles in the comics, and the lack of women playing major roles in creating them. While neither situation is ideal, what are the implications of both problems, and which has a bigger impact on the comics that are created or the audience they reach?ComicsAlliance reached out to both Marvel and DC Comics, and while DC declined to discuss the issue, Marvel gave us access to both Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso and Editor Jeanine Schaefer, who also worked as the lead editor for Marvel’s Girl Comics anthology and oversaw the Women of Marvel initiative. They spoke frankly about the reasons behind the lack of female-led titles, what it means, and what they want for the future of women at Marvel.
ComicsAlliance: Is the current lack of solo titles for female characters purely based on the performance of previous and current titles, or are other factors in play? What do you think is the significance of this absence, and how did it come about?Jeanine Schaefer: Sales. It’s slightly more complicated than that, but in the end it all comes down to sales and perceived interest. Now more than ever, we’re in a time where people who buy super hero comics are sticking with things that, in their eyes, “count.” And that means the “big books”: Avengers, Cap, Spidey and X-Men, for example. Many of the smaller titles are suffering because of that, not just the ones starring women. It just stands out more when it’s a female-lead book because there aren’t enough of them.Axel Alonso: Yes, the current market is very difficult. We’ve seen a lot of our mid-list titles take a dip: Daken, X-23 and Black Panther have all been casualties. Is it the last we’ve seen of these characters? Absolutely not. Could we see them anchor new series in the near-future? Of course. It all depends on timing and execution.Read much more from this interview exclusively at ComicsAlliance.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvws3jatSs1qcw9rdo1_1280.jpg)
Good interview.
from comicsalliance:
Marvel Editors Discuss Women in Comics and the Lack of Female-Led Titles [Interview]
By Laura Hudson
Both Marvel and DC Comics have been at the center of concerns and controversies recently regarding women in comics, both in terms of the way they are represented on the page and in the offices of the Big Two comics publishers. While DC Comics has quite a few ongoing titles devoted to female characters (Batgirl, Batwoman, Birds of Prey, Catwoman Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Voodoo), there are very few women actually involved in creating them, an issue that has infused criticism of the company’s relaunch since the beginning, and was recently compounded by the recent news that writer Gail Simone is leaving Firestorm.
Marvel Comics, meanwhile, seems to have the opposite problem; with the recent cancellation of X-23, there are no female-led ongoings in the Marvel Universe (with the possible exception of the 12-issue miniseriesThe Fearless) but significantly more women working in creative and editorial roles. The two companies illustrate two different but interrelated problems: the lack of women playing major roles in the comics, and the lack of women playing major roles in creating them. While neither situation is ideal, what are the implications of both problems, and which has a bigger impact on the comics that are created or the audience they reach?
ComicsAlliance reached out to both Marvel and DC Comics, and while DC declined to discuss the issue, Marvel gave us access to both Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso and Editor Jeanine Schaefer, who also worked as the lead editor for Marvel’s Girl Comics anthology and oversaw the Women of Marvel initiative. They spoke frankly about the reasons behind the lack of female-led titles, what it means, and what they want for the future of women at Marvel.ComicsAlliance: Is the current lack of solo titles for female characters purely based on the performance of previous and current titles, or are other factors in play? What do you think is the significance of this absence, and how did it come about?
Jeanine Schaefer: Sales. It’s slightly more complicated than that, but in the end it all comes down to sales and perceived interest. Now more than ever, we’re in a time where people who buy super hero comics are sticking with things that, in their eyes, “count.” And that means the “big books”: Avengers, Cap, Spidey and X-Men, for example. Many of the smaller titles are suffering because of that, not just the ones starring women. It just stands out more when it’s a female-lead book because there aren’t enough of them.
Axel Alonso: Yes, the current market is very difficult. We’ve seen a lot of our mid-list titles take a dip: Daken, X-23 and Black Panther have all been casualties. Is it the last we’ve seen of these characters? Absolutely not. Could we see them anchor new series in the near-future? Of course. It all depends on timing and execution.
Read much more from this interview exclusively at ComicsAlliance. -
Tingling, by Kevin Wada
“I wanted that early 60’s look, which was when these characters debuted, but also something a little modern and fresh. I wanted to play off their classic attire and make them really feel like different women.”
- Kevin Wada
I love how this piece works beautifully to demonstrate the connection between the two women through subtle styling contrasts: the fine details of Gwen’s jewelry juxtaposed with Mary Jane’s chunky accessories; Mary Jane’s luxe high-waisted suede skirt shimmied next to Gwen’s shorter jersey/cotton shift dress; gradient stripes versus solid color-blocking; the color balance between chartreuse and plum.
This is one of those rare, post-60’s moments where I actually covet both of their ensembles, as I usually prefer Gwen’s looks over MJ’s. I also love how MJ’s classic sleeveless top is reworked with a gorgeous high-waisted skirt (a major styling upgrade from those horrible you-just-hit-the-jackpot khaki pants).
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Rapunzel as Medusa
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![fashiontipsfromcomicstrips:
Cosplay Photo Highlights From New York Comic Con 2011 [link]
As you know from our previous roundups of convention cosplay from San Diego, Dragon*Con and of course our weekly Best Cosplay Ever feature, we are big fans of cosplay. The comics, sci-fi, gaming and fantasy communities’ talents for homemade disguises, craftsmanship, and sartorial superheroics were definitely on display last weekend at New York Comic Con, and you’d better believe ComicsAlliance was there to take in as much as we could. Check out some exceptional examples of superheroic cosplaying talent that we spotted in New York on ComicsAlliance!
How many fellow Tumblrers can you guys spot? :)](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt9t6hAqH11qahez5o1_1280.jpg)
Cosplay Photo Highlights From New York Comic Con 2011 [link]
As you know from our previous roundups of convention cosplay from San Diego, Dragon*Con and of course our weekly Best Cosplay Ever feature, we are big fans of cosplay. The comics, sci-fi, gaming and fantasy communities’ talents for homemade disguises, craftsmanship, and sartorial superheroics were definitely on display last weekend at New York Comic Con, and you’d better believe ComicsAlliance was there to take in as much as we could. Check out some exceptional examples of superheroic cosplaying talent that we spotted in New York on ComicsAlliance!
How many fellow Tumblrers can you guys spot? :)
