Siege: The Cabal (drawn by Michael Lark) and Siege #1–4 (drawn by Olivier Coipel), written by Brian Michael Bendis Reading this collection really brought home the odd aspect of reading a lot of contributing series in trade paperback form. I read New Avengers, Dark Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man and…
I had hoped to see this film when it came out in the cinema, but timings and cinema availability were against me, so I was glad to finally catch up with it on DVD, which is where it is more at home than the big screen. David Baddiel, a comedian…
Dodgem Logic is, according to Alan Moore, 'the 21st century's first underground magazine'. There have been five issues so far, so it seemed like an opportunity to compile my thoughts on it. My reason for reading is obviously Alan Moore – he may have left comics but he's still writing.…
Dark Reign: Zodiac #1–3 by Joe Casey and Nathan Fox In the basement of the lovely comic shop Gosh!, you can still find lots of cheap collections of various comic books, and the three issues of Dark Reign: Zodiac were there for £2. Seeing as a $2.99 comic book costs…
With the sad news that Wildstorm will no longer be its own imprint within the DC, there have been many people lamenting the loss (including various creators at The Beat, Newsarama, as well as other people discussing the implications or just their favourite titles). I don't have the eloquence or…
The improvisational approach to the films of Will Ferrell and Adam McKay (Anchorman, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers) has produced some really funny stuff but the films themselves aren't are great as complete cinematic experiences. I think it's the trade-off between a narrative and finding the extra funny in nearly every…
Secret Warriors #7–10 and Dark Reign: The List – Secret Warriors by Jonathan Hickman and Alessandro Vitti and Ed McGuinness This is only four issues of the main series, plus a one-shot, and not a lot of actual stuff happens, but Hickman fills it with sufficient action, intrigue and characterisation…
One of productive things I did while I was ill was watch pretty much the entirety of the first season of Mad Men that I had on the PVR from the BBC2 repeats on Sunday nights. As usual, I'm late to the party, but I have to admit that it…
A tentative step into the world of topical blogging: talking about a film I saw this week that isn't a geek-related blockbuster. I'm nervous, so be gentle with me ... Winter's Bone has been getting lots of good reviews lately, and I'm always interested in seeing good films but simultaneously…
Wolverine Weapon X #1–5 and Wolverine #73–74 by Jason Aaron, Ron Garney and Adam Kubert Because I've been enjoying Aaron's take on Wolverine in various mini-series and stories, I was keen to try his new series, especially because it would be about new villains and not be mired in continuity.…