Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 52

This week, on an extra long episode of Three Guys from Nowhere, Todd and Joe have their year end review show! We also discuss the currency of Sweden, Alias, too many changes for Supergirl and fear of the next Marvel big event. Won't you join us for our last show of 2010? We promise to keep the "Blaqualad" or "Flash-a-lax" cracks to a minimum!

In books released this week, we discuss lots of new stuff: Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #5, Green Lantern #60 and Brightest Day #16

Best of 2010 Categories
Best New Series, Favorite Character, Biggest Surprise, Biggest Disappointment, Favorite Artist, Favorite Book, Favorite Writer and Looking Forward to in 2011.

Links Mentioned on the Show
Do You Fear Marvel's next event?
The return of CrossGen
Nick Spencer's one issue Supergirl run
AKA Jessica Jones for ABC 2011

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 51

This week, on Three Guys from Nowhere, Todd and Joe talk about the Walking Dead AMC show as a whole. Was it a success? Also, has Marvel's 2011 event been here all along? And yet another new Venom. And the return of Marvel Cosmic. We also prepare for next week's year end review show, discuss Brian Bolland's art technique, the Oakland Raiders chances for Super Bowl glory and more!

In books released this week, we discuss lots of new stuff: Superboy #2, the Flash #7 and DCU Holiday Special 2010

Links Mentioned on the Show
the Walking Dead on DVD March 2011
Marvel's 2011 Alien Invasion
Who is the new Venom?
Annihilators in March

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 50

This week, on Three Guys from Nowhere, Todd and Joe celebrate barely scraping together 50 episodes. What a wild ride it's been! Still only one iTunes review :( Also, the significance of October 28th.

In books released this week, we discuss lots of new stuff: Heroes for Hire #1, Wolverine the Best There Is #1, Jonah Hex #62 and Ant Man & Wasp #2

Links Mentioned on the Show
Walking Dead Marathon this weekend
Rare Exports trailer

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 49

This week, on THE Three Guys from Nowhere, Todd and Joe Turn off the Dark before discussing the February 2011 Solicitations for Marvel and DC, DC plans for the spring, the history of Bloodwynd, a Death of fake Spider-Man and the Oakland Raiders chances of staying atop their division. Yes, it has come to this.

In books released this week, we discuss lots of new stuff: Batman: the Return, Batman, Inc. #1, Osborn #1, Thunderbolts #150 and Superman #705

Links Mentioned on the Show
DC Solicitations for February 2011
Marvel Solicitations for February 2011
War of the Green Lanterns
The Reign of Doomsday
Aquawar
Spider-Man Musical photos

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 48

This week, Todd and Joe discuss the Raiders. That's not a comic book. Also, we talk about the Walking Dead AMC show getting picked up for a second season, will Batwoman ever come out, JMS leaving monthly books and more.

In books released this week, we discuss lots of new stuff: T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1, Amazing Spider-Man #648 and Ant-Man and Wasp #1

Links Mentioned on the Show
A preview of the Green Lantern Preview
Will we REALLY see Batwoman?
JMS leaves Superman and Wonder Woman
the Walking Dead picked up for second season
If you missed, all three Walking Dead episodes this Sunday

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 47

This week, Todd and Joe talk about some TV show on AMC that ruled it all, weekly Walking Dead, last week's show, Batman's mysterious benefactor and more.

In books released this week, we discuss lots of new stuff:
Captain America: Man Out of Time #1, Superboy #1,
Generation Hope #1, Warriors Three #1, Amazing Spider-Man #647 and Secret Six #27.

Links Mentioned on the Show
Marvel Point One in February
Only sports and the desperate can outrun the Dead!
Miss the first episode of the Walking Dead? Get it here!
Bruce Wayne is back and holding press conferences

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Three Guys from Nowhere Special - Tom Derenick

This week on a very special Three Guys from Nowhere, Todd and Joe sit down with DC Comics artist extraordinaire Tom Derenick. An artist who has been in the business for nearly 20 years working for DC, Marvel and all companies in between. We talk about his start in comics, his connection to ebay, pitching ideas to Joe Quesada, working with some of the biggest names in comics and more!

Links Mentioned on the show:
JLA/the 99 #1 out this week
Original Art for Sale!
A site with some of Tom's past work
More art from MySpace

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Three Guys From Nowhere Episode 46

This week, Todd and Joe talk about the 2011 January Solicits for DC and Marvel, Disney buys Iron Man & Avengers, Marvel really stretching for variants, Bruce Wayne is late getting back

In books released this week, we discuss
Brightest Day #12, Green Lantern Corps #53, the Walking Dead #78 and Steve Rogers Super Soldier #4

Links Mentioned on the Show
DC January 2011 Solicitations
Marvel January 2011 Solicitiations
Three issues of Batman & Robin in November...
...and Batman: The Dark Knight already off schedule
Tron Variants...really?
Disney buys Iron Man & Avengers movie rights

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 45

This week, Todd and Joe talk about Todd's fantastical trip to NYCC (where he got that awesome Adam Hughes sketch above!), more about that Walking Dead TV show, the great price drop of 2011, new Marvel TV shows and no Brightest Day in the Brightest Day solicits?

In books released this week, we discuss Green Lantern #58, Untold Tales of Blackest Night, Justice League Generation Lost #11, Booster Gold #37 and Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #3. That's a lot of books!

Links Mentioned on the Show
DC at $2.99 price point in 2011
And Marvel follows suit
Behind the Scenes of the Walking Dead
Hulk and Cloak & Dagger TV shows
Check out Cuba: My Revolution
DG USA Enter the Dragon for FREE!

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Review: Let Me In with spoilers

So, I went to see Let Me In this weekend under protest. Kinda sort of. My wife and I were going to see The Town instead but Fandango had the wrong times listed on their site for my local theater.

I had many reservations about seeing this film as Let the Right One In was my favorite movie of 2008, neck and neck with Iron Man and when I saw a remake was being made, I cringed. After seeing it, I had very strong opinions about Let Me In so now's your last chance to turn back as here be the spoilers.

However, it does stay as true to the original as American movie making will allow. Little things like altering the lead character names, changing Abby's prey from bar patrons to people who live in the apartment complex don’t affect the original story one way or another. There are a few scenes of CGI which are out of place, unneeded and almost laughable.

And speaking of American movie making, those who do they think we are stupid. I’ve known this for a long time, but this movie REALLY cements it for me.

Did you need to have it beaten over your head that Let the Right One In took place in the 80’s? Well Let Me In does so at every turn. Also, in lieu of actual character development, they just give characters hobbies and such. Like Abby is into puzzles and Owen likes “Now and Laters” (a candy I know of vaguely). Is there any reason for this other than lazy script writing? Not really. The argument could be made it’s the Rubik’s Cube that begins their friendship, but it wasn’t needed in the original. They were both just lonely people.

Also, Abby’s ‘father’ very obviously started out as a young boy, much like Owen who gave up his whole life for Abby. They really go the extra mile in Let Me In to make sure you know this. One scene is very subtle and touching, the other is the movie equivalent of hitting you in the face with a brick.

Lastly, you know the big visual reveal that Abby is a boy? I knew they wouldn’t show it in Let Me In so instead Abby says dozens of times that she is a boy. Would it have been more powerful if we saw what was shown Let the Right One In? Probably.

All in all, it was a good movie experience that I liked slightly less because of my love for the original. Definitely check it out as it does not appear to be long for the theaters, coming in seventh at the box office this weekend. Or even better, check out Let the Right One In through Netflix Instaqueue.

Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 44

We have brought our biggest combat spoon to eat your tasty brains! This week, Todd and Joe talk about the books coming to your local comic shop in December, the Walking Dead going day and date through Comixology, back to back NY Cons and the new EIC at DC and how it relates to Ben Reilly.

In books released this week, we discuss Captain America #610, Action Comics # 893 with a Jimmy Olsen back up, Time Masters #3 and Crossed Family Values #4

Links Mentioned on the Show
Marvel Solicitations for December 2010
DC Comics Solicitations for December 2010
the Walking Dead online
Former EiC of Marvel now EiC of DC Comics
Life of Reilly a 35 part epic
Big Apple Comic Con this weekend
New York Comic Con next weekend

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Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode 43

Out of witty openings! The books came a day late but we're still here! This week, Todd and Joe talk about Alan Moore still being crazy and the Walking Dead TV show less than two months away. That's about it. It was a really slow week for news. I did read the first two trades of REBELS and we talk football. Really, we do.

In books released this week, we discuss
Irredeemable #17, Booster Gold #36, Green Lantern #57 and Justice League Generation Lost #9.

Links Mentioned on the Show
Alan Moore has an OPINION!
Three more clips from the Walking Dead
Dr. Who comes to the Wii

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Three Guys From Nowhere Episode 42

And the train keeps rolling! This week, Todd and Joe talk about the Marvel and DC solicitations for November, Double Batman, Walking Dead and Sandman on TV and more!.

In books released this week, we discuss Brightest Day #9, Secret Six #25 and Incorruptible #9. That's a light week!

Links Mentioned on the Show
- DC Comics November 2010 Solicits
- Marvel Comics November 2010 Solicits
- Sandman TV Show
- Walking Dead season 2 13 episodes
- Double your Batman, Double your Fun!
- NetFlix Insta Queue horror films
- It's Always Sunny returns in two weeks!

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Three Guys From Nowhere Episode 41

And the train keeps rolling! This week, Todd and Joe talk about Judd Winick and Markey G. It's that slow of a week.

In books released this week, we discuss Booster Gold #35, Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #1, Birds of Prey #4, Steve Rogers #2, Walking Dead # 76 and Superman #702

Links Mentioned on the Show
Judd Winick Solo on Generation Lost
Superman/Batman #75 Wednesday Comics tribute
Batwoman finally comes out in November

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Three Guys from Nowhehre - Episode 40

The big four oh! We made it after all! This week, Todd and Joe talk about the recent Marvel news about Daredevil and the Avengers. Really? DC asleep at the switch? We shall see...

In books released this week, we discuss Irredeemable #16, Spitfire #1, Captain America #608, Brightest Day #7, Secret Six #24, Crossed: Family Values #3 and Batman: Odyssey #2. Oh yeah!

Links Mentioned on the Show
Wednesday Comics 2
The new Man Without Fear
Thunderbolts vs. Avengers in Nov 2010
...and speaking of Thunder

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Birds of Prey #3 and Why Only I Care...

Maybe it's me. I (and Todd) seem to be the only ones who are taken aback and have their lives altered by the issue with Birds of Prey #3.

Since we seem to be the only ones affected, what had happened was, two weeks ago when Birds of Prey #3 arrived in my local comic book store I was surprised to see that only the first six and last six pages of Birds of Prey #3 were actually Birds of Prey. The middle of the book was Batgirl #12.

It seemed my local shop had this problem with all their copies and it seems like a slight issue around the world. The reason I say this is that there is little to no mention of this anywhere online.

CBR Message Board? Some discussion but no answers
Official DC Message Board? Even less discussion and no answers
Comic Vine Message Board? Seven people upset with no answers
the Official Gail Simone Thread at jinxworld? Absolutely no mention!

So what am I supposed to do? Use my little blog (and Twitter) to find some answers! Do you have a correct copy of Birds of Prey #3? Is your copy messed up like mine? Has the problem already been resolved at your local shop? Let me know who you are and where you are!

Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 39

This week, Todd and Joe talk an extra long time about the news that was SDCC. Really. That's a lot of things to cover. Trust us.

In books released this week, we discuss Secret Avengers #3, Action Comics #891, the Flash #4, Green Lantern Corps #50, Green Lantern #56, Incorruptible #8 and Justice League Generation Lost #6. Maybe more. We've been away.

SDCC Links Mentioned on the Show

Batman Announcements, Batwoman nowhere to be found
Blue Beetle and Booster Gold on Smallville
Green Lantern Cartoon November 2011
Walking Dead Panel and clips from the TV show~!
Stan Lee brings Super Heroes to BOOM!
Second Flash book next year

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 38

This week, Todd and Joe talk about that upcoming SDCC, last week's Scranton Comic-Con, Green Lantern movie pics, Bat creative team shake ups more Walking Dead stuff and Jacques Rougeau. Really, it comes up.

In books released this week, we cover the Walking Dead #74, Booster Gold #34, Justice League Generation Lost #5 and try as we may, Birds of Prey #3

Links Mentioned on the Show
Ryan Reynolds really is Green Lantern
Tons of Bat-Family creative team shakeups
Preview of the Walking Dead 75
Chikara returns to Philly next weekend!

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 37

This week, Todd and Joe talk about TONS of DC stuff! I know your surprised, but there was actually tons of DC news from new exclusive creators and the DC digital age! We also review Toy Story 3, the Jonah Hex movie and the new Futurama episodes.

In books released this week, we cover Incorruptible #7, Superman #700, Justice League Generation Lost #4 and Green Lantern Corps #49.

Links Mentioned on the Show
DC Finally online
And you can find it here!

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 36

This week, Todd and Joe talk about the Blue Beetle live action show, Wizard World Philly, the Doctor Who figures, more the Walking Dead TV show news, the Black Panther cartoon and what's coming out in September.

In books released this week, we cover Brightest Day #4, the Walking Dead #73, Birds of Prey #2, Crossed Family Values #2 and New Avengers #1.

Links Mentioned on the Show
Live Action Blue Beetle
Dr. Who Action Figures
DC Solicits for September
Marvel Solicits for September
First pic of Rick Grimes and More Casting News
Black Panther Cartoon this Wednesday!
CHIKARA debuts in Michigan next Saturday!

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 35

This week, Todd and Joe talk about the Wizard World in Philly this weekend, Fantastic Three, Thor-a-palooza, the Walking Dead TV show and lots of laser like precision rambling.

In books that came out that past week, we cover Secret Six # 22, Booster Gold # 33, Justice League: Generation Lost # 3, Captain America # 606 and Batman #700

Links Mentioned on the Show
Wizard World East in Philly this weekend!
Jonah Hex movie opens next week
The ROOK joins the Walking Dead
The Fantastic Three in September
Thor Movie Footage
And even more Thor books to come

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 34

This week, Todd and Joe talk about the big comic-cons this weekend, the return of Swamp Thing, Green Lantern movie and cartoon news, Thor and Captain America movie concept art and Marvel comic availability online!

This episode also covers such books as Brightest Day #3, the Thanos Imperative: Ignition & the Thanos Imperative #1. Also, Green Lantern Corps #48, Green Lantern #54, Incorruptible #6, Irredeemable #14, Secret Avengers #1, Avengers Prime #1 and Thunderbolts #144. See what happens when we miss a week?

Links Mentioned on the Show
Toronto Comic Con
Heroes Con in Charlotte
Scranton Comic Con on July 11th
Green Lantern Cartoon September 2011
Green Lantern Movie Synopsis
Swamp Thing is Back?
Hoe Cap and Thor will look in the movies?
All your Walking Dead TV info
Marvel goes day & date with Iron Man

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 33

This week, Todd and Joe talk about the August solicits, the end of Con Wars, the Walking Dead Explosion, Pac-Man's red shoes and more!

In books this week, we cover Avengers #1, Brightest Day #2 and Walking Dead #72.

Links Mentioned on the Show
Big Apple, New England and New Jersey Comic Con moved
The Walking Dead - April superstar
DC Comics shipping for August 2010
Marvel Comics shipping for August 2010
Dark Horse Comics shipping for August 2010
Alternate DC Universe from Fringe
30th Anniversary of the Empire Strikes Back
30th Anniversary of Pac-Man

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 32

This week, Todd and Joe talk about the passing of Frank Frazetta, getting our comics a day early, the end of Heroes, me never getting Suicide Squad, the beginning of the Heroic Age, Shadowland problems and Iron Man 2!

In books this week, it's a very heavy DC week. We cover Batman: the Return of Bruce Wayne #1, the Flash #2, Booster Gold #32 and Justice League: Generation Lost #1.

Links Mentioned on the Show
Iron Man 2 currently in theaters
the end of Heroes
Suicide Squad Showcase delayed again!
Shadowland out of Control?
The Frazetta Legacy

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Computer Coloring

So I was at the comic shop on Wednesday (I know, SURPRISE!) and Todd (my partner on Three Guys from Nowehre) and I struck up a conversation about this week's books. We usually try to keep it to a minimum so we can "save it for the show." But somethings are more visual. So that's what I have this stupid blog for.

We were commenting on the covers of Booster Gold #32 and the variant cover of Justice League: Generation Lost #1 both by the great Kevin Maguire. Todd more so than I, and myself are both huge fans of Maguire's art. Todd even has may sketches and commissions from Kevin, which you can see on Todd's Facebook.

Anywho, we were commenting about the coloring of these covers, using these fancy computers. Some people it works for, however, we both felt it took something away from Maguire's art.

Here is an example that really bugged me from a few weeks ago, Green Lantern #53:



Look how cool this cover is! The first post Blackest Night issue of Green Lantern, showing all the main Lanterns for each color. The white background with the lush colors of each character really make the cover pop! However, when the issue hit stands, there were a few changes:



What happened? My main issue with the new cover is the change of the background from white to dark grey with the extra lightning. It's not a bad cover, but the changes to the way it's colored really irks me.

What do you think? Do you like the original version or the recolored one?

Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 31

This week, Todd and Joe talk movies, movies and more movies. Not really much going in funny book news, but TONS about funny books on the silver screen.

In actual funny books, we discuss Captain America #605, Green Lantern Corps #47 and FINALLY Walking Dead #71. Also, from last week, Doomwar #3 and the Brave & the Bold #33

Links Mentions on the Show:
Ghost Rider Moves on?
Ant Man news
More Marvel Third Tier films on the way
First Thor Movie Pics!
Jonah Hex Trailer
Dark Knight sequel release date
Incognito optioned by Fox
All your Free Comic Book Day info!

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Three Guys From Nowhere Episode 30

This week, Todd and Joe are joined by possible recurring special guest Brian. We three titans, in spite of technical difficulties, discuss such fun topics as the Batwoman ongoing series, the Summer Movie season beginning as it should in April, early C2E2 news, Paul Cornell on Action Comics, Green Lantern's fancy new clothes and much more!

In book this week, we cover Brightest Day #0, Booster Gold #31,
Secret Six #20 and the Flash #1

Links mentioned on the show:

- Steve Rogers is SUPER!
- Secret Avengers revealed!
- X-Men vs. Vampires?
- O.M.I.T. revealed!
- Batwoman Ongoing Announcement
- Paul Cornell writes Action Comics
- Kick-Ass in Theaters this weekend
- Green Lantern's Fancy Computer Costume
- Crossed the movie!
- Joss Whedon to direct Avengers movie?

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Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode 29

This week, Todd and Joe are joined by special guest Brian and we cover the saddest news in quite some time re: Batwoman, the Walking Dead casting, Secret Avengers revealed, 2010 Eisner Awards nominees and Spider-Man is an X-Man?

In book this week, we cover Batman & Robin #11,
Superman: Secret Origin #5 and the Flash: Secret Files & Origins 2010 (that's a long title!)

Links mentioned on the show:

- Greg Rucka leaves DC, Batwoman but
- DC will continue forward
- 2010 Eisner Nominees
- Rick Grimes and Shane of the Walking Dead cast
- Some Secret Avengers revealed
- Spidey's Free Trip to San Francisco
- Captain Britain and MI-13: Vampire State
- My lawyers tell me I've always been wearing these pants.
- Everyone Loves Deadpool!
- Mega Piranha Trailer
- Dr. Who Returns!

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Three Guys from Nowhere Episode 28

This week, Todd and Joe cover the latest on the Walking Dead TV and Captain America casting, con season rolls on, Marvel on the iPad and more!

In books this week, we discuss Fantastic Four #577, Incorruptible #4 and Detective Comics #863. That was it right? I could have SWORN another book came out this week....

Links mentioned on the show:

- the Walking Dead airs in October
- Bucky Barnes is cast
- All-Star Batman & Robin are back
- Marvel and Apple together!
- Wonder Con in San Francisco
- San Diego Comic-Con Sells out four months early

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Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode 27

This week, Todd and Joe discuss the coming books from Marvel and DC in June. We also discuss who Captain America REALLY is, how to get a free Sweet Tooth and if Kaboomerang will be the breakout star of 2010. In books we read this week, there was Millar & McNivens Nemesis #1, Green Lantern #52 and Captain America #604 . Check it, listen to it, rate it!

Links mentioned on the show:

- DC Comics June 2010 Solicits
- Marvel Comics June 2010 Solicits
- the Human Torch is also Captain America
- May 19th is Avengers Day
- Sweet Tooth issue one for free
- the REAL Guardians of the Globe

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How Deadpool Changed Comics...for the Better!

You may have heard of Deadpool. A comic book character named Wade Wilson that has been around for almost 20 years (has it been that long?) who got his start in X-Men side of the Marvel Universe. The pitch for the character (as I could only imagine) was “Spider-Man + Deathstroke from Teen Titans” but he has become much more since then.

With a featured role in the X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie last summer, it would seem saying that Deadpool has exploded is an understatement. As of this writing, he is the star of no less than FOUR ongoing monthly titles, matching or beating other longer lived characters such as Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and Wolverine.

This has drawn the ire of many who reads comics. I have to admit, it is a bit of a strain on my wallet when in one week (the week of March 24th, 2010) there are FOUR issues of Deadpool’s various books being released. But I’m still with him. And will be. For as long as his books are published.

Deadpool is like a living cartoon, playing on the super hero tropes of both universes. When he shows up in another book, be it Spider-Man, Cable, Daredevil or any one, due to his over the top nature, he always brings out a side of them rarely seen. Also, Joe Kelly’s 40 some issue run on the character from the late 90’s is one of my favorites of any book ever.

However, many people out there do not share my undying love of Wade Wilson. Below, is just a sampling of how the Deadpool comics have changed all comics, everywhere:

- Several current big names in comics such as Joe Kelly (Amazing Spider-Man), Gail Simone (Wonder Woman,Secret Six), Ed McGuinness (Hulk) and Pete Woods (Superman), just to name a few, cut their teeth working on Deadpool.

- Many Marvel books have a recap page in the beginning, filling you in on the title and the current story line. Deadpool was the VERY FIRST book to have this, many times incorporating it into the story itself. Back in 1997. This predated all other Marvel books doing this by several months.

- The director’s cut was first done in Deadpool, starting with issue one of the Joe Kelly/Ed McGuinness series. That issue had a deconstruction of how the cover of issue one came together. Then, around the two year anniversary of that run, an issue entitled “Encyclopedia Deadpoolica” was released. This was a director’s commentary of the previous 24 issues of Deadpool, detailing how the original story was pitched and changed over that time. Also included was a footnote for every pop culture reference made in the book, plus the two previous mini series.

- I mentioned above Deadpool's affect on other characters when he appears in their books. But when you appear in Deadpool's book, you gain depth and become stars. Both Typhoid Mary and Bullseye had their back stories fleshed out and given new characteristics that are still being used today. And if it wasn't for Deadpool, the Great Lakes Avengers wouldn't have starred in a mini-series and two specials in the mid 2000's.

For just this alone, you all should be worshipping at the altar of one of the best characters created in the last 20 some years.

Three Guys from Nowhere episode 26

This week, Todd and Joe welcome special guest third chair, Nathan to discuss the news from ECCC, titles coming and not coming in June and beyond. Finally, the team up of Barack Obama, Harry Potter and Spawn! And more movie news than you can shake a stick at!

In books we read this week, there was Green Lantern Corps #46, Siege #3 (it's a tough one, but spoiler-free!) Booster Gold #30,and Green Arrow #31 and more! Check it, listen to it, rate it!

Links mentioned on the show:

- Batman Beyond Returns!
- Straczynski pens Samaritan X OGN
- More Batwoman already!
- Hack/Slash moves to Image
- Guardians of the Globe
- More Green Lantern Movie news
- X-Men First Class movie news

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Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode 25

25! That's some sort of anniversary, right? This week, Todd and Joe discuss the great Amazon Glitch of 2010, JMS taking over two DC icons, new Marvel team books debuting this summer and more Captain America casting. And convention season has begun! In books we read this week, there was Batman & Robin #10 and Secret Six #19. That's it? Well Todd read Dark X-Men #5 and I read Kick-Ass just in time for the movie. What a light week. Check it, listen to it, rate it!

Links mentioned on the show:

- The Great Amazon Glitch of 2010
- J Michael Straczynski's big DC Move
- Who is in the Avengers Academy?
- Young Allies vs. the Bastard of Evil
- All your Mega Con and Emerald City Comic Con info!


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Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode 24

And we're BACK! This week, Todd and Joe discuss all these new fangled Avengers, Green Lantern in 3-D, which surprisingly brings up 3-D movies in general, the Office vs. Captain America and Gail Simone leaving a popular book. Since we were off last week, it's a yet another Blackest Night blow out with Blackest Night: JSA #3, Black Lantern Green Arrow #30 and Blackest Night #7. We also cover the Flash: Rebirth #7, the Walking Dead #70 and the infamous Justice League: Cry for Justice #7. And the origin of my dumb name! Check it, listen to it, rate it!

Links mentioned on the show:

- A Million senseless Deadpool varaints
- Gail Simone News
- A scathing review of Justice League: Cry for Justice #7
- Who are the New Avengers?

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Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode 23

In this on time edition of Three Guys from Nowhere, Todd and Joe discuss the shake ups at DC, the release date of the Losers being moved again, the May solicits. Also, in books this week, it's a Blackest Night bonanza with Blackest Night: the Flash #3, Green Lantern #51 and Green Lantern Corps #45. Marvel gets thrown a bone as well with Captain America #603. We also discuss our longest runs of collections and where were YOU when you read a bad comics? Check it, listen to it, rate it!

Links mentioned on the show:

- the DC shake up
- DC May solicits
- Marvel May solicits
- the Losers
- Chris Roberson on I, Zombie and more

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Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode 22

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In this special Valentine's Day edition of Three Guys from Nowhere, Todd and Joe cover Brightest Day vs. the Heroic Age! Spider-Man 4 in 3-D! The Captain America Tea Party scandal! Birthright vs. Secret Origin! And more news! In books this week, Adventure Comics #7, Secret Six #18 and Batman & Robin #8 all get a look! Check it, listen to it, rate it!

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Can the Justice League Return?

There is no reason the Justice League of America book should not be DC's best selling book. No reason it shouldn't be the best selling monthly book. It (under best case scenario) has Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman among others as the stars every month. That alone should be enough to bolster sales. However, for the last year or so, the Justice League has replaced those names with Vixen, Plastic Man, Red Tornado, among others. What went wrong and how can we fix the problem?



There was a time less than three years ago when Justice League of America was a hugely successful book, even outselling New Avengers by a large margin. Now a days, outside of the Blackest Night crossover, Justice League of America is outsold by a 2 to 3 margin.



Back then, Justice League of America had the Big Three in the book. They even had a huge storyline of then against a Luthor battlesuit led Injustice League. Don't remember? Didn't read it? The problems were varied and many. People point to the editorial mandates on the book, however, the biggest problem was that it didn't matter!



For the last several years, since after the Identity Crisis storyline in 2004, the events in the Justice League of America and it's stars, had absolutely no bearing in other books. Most times, they weren't addressed for months it at all. It has been made into a very skipable book.

New Avengers on the other hand, since Civil War has been the lynchpin book of the Marvel Universe. Now granted, there are changes to the characters in New Avengers that don't affect their core books (Wolverine, Spider-Man, etc.) so that's not the only thing that makes these two books different.

I feel the main problem is that DC doesn't treat the Justice League franchise the same way Marvel treats the Avengers. Quality out the window, Marvel in their press releases and ads makes you FEEL like your have to read New Avengers, DC not so much regarding Justice League of America.

How can they fix this though? Is the Justice League franchise dead? Part of the problem could be how far in advance plans are made/rumored to happen in the information age. It has been rumored for quite some time that Geoff Johns and Jim Lee, arguably two of the biggest, most recognizable names in comics, are doing a Justice League book. That could be hurting the current book, perhaps.

Another issue could be the line up. Marvel is basing their whole future on the return of Captain America, Thor and Iron Man to the Avengers. DC's comparable top tier group would be Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. And they haven't been near a Justice League book in quite some time.



But wait you say! The current line up for the Justice League kinda sorta looks like it has Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. But it doesn't. That's Dick Grayson, former Robin/Nightwing wearing the cowl. And that's Mon-El, from the Legion of Super-Heroes standing in for Big Blue. And Donna Troy, former Wonder Girl, as the stand in for Diana.

Now, I think this could be a pretty cool story, but I don't think this will bring people to the book in droves. But what do I know, I think Franken-Castle is a poor excuse for a story. I'll be keeping my eyes on this and hoping Justice League of America becomes the top tier book it should be.

Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode Twenty-One

21? You wanna play blackjack? I got a couple of those too. This week, Todd, Joe welcome new third chair Adam to discuss new Avenger line ups, Spider-Man casting and Watchmen 2? In books this week, we talk about Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #3, the Question #37, Siege #2 and more! Tons of lamenting the dropping Check it, listen to it, rate it!

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Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode Twenty

The big two-oh! This week, Todd and Joe discuss the damaged Marvel books, more rings from DC, twenty one Deadpool covers and the upcoming Losers movie. In books this week, we talk about Captain America Reborn #6, Green Lantern #50, Blackest Night JSA #2, the Walking Dead #69 and more. Lots more. Tons of lamenting the dropping of books and the tease of next week’s third chair! Check it, listen to it, rate it!

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Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode Nineteen

It’s Joe and Todd again, still looking for a third. This week, cover the new direction of the Spider-Man movie and casting for the Walking Dead pilot. In books this week, we discuss Green Lantern Corps #44, Blackest Night: the Flash #2, Starman #81, Dark Avengers #13 and Batman: Streets of Gotham #8. That’s a lot of books! There will be even more next week!

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Three Guys from Nowhere - Episode Eighteen

After much delay, we are back! Join Joe and Todd (but not DJ) as we cover the billion things that were announced just this week in the world of comics. We cover the changes with Spider-Man 4, casting for the Green Lantern movie, DC and Marvel's upcoming April schedules and ripping up your comics for variants. We also discuss Adventure Comics #6 and Avatar. And a contest. Yeah, we're bringing it back!

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SIEGE #1 - my review and thoughts

Sorry no podcast in a while. Holidays and other things have delayed the Gang from getting together. Maybe one day we'll get back on the same page.

Several months ago, based on the hints of Molecule Man being the big bad behind Norman Osborn's latest craziness, I picked up Dark Avengers #11. I'm a HUGE fan of Brian Michael Bendis, whether it be Sam & Twtch, Alias among other things. However, somewhere around the mid-40's issues of Ultimate Spider-Man, something changed.

His writing didn't feel the same and many stories fell into one or all of the following
categories:

• the dialoge felt the same for everyone. Peter Parker and Luke Cage should not speak the same way as Captain America and vice versa.
  
• what many people call "decompression" I call "stretching the story to sell a trade."
  Geoff Johns has stated publicly that when writing the Avengers, he was told to make stories longer, allegedly for that very reason.
  

Even with this against him, I really dug Dark Avengers #11! Based on this alone, I picked up all the past issues of Dark Avengers less the Utopia crossover nonsense and dug that as well!

Was I getting back into Marvel's big events? Apparently so! SIEGE was coming! The return of Captain America, Iron Man and Thor in the Avengers! The end of Norman's run of lunacy! I was on board and excited for a Marvel event after the mess that was House of M and the delays and continuity snafus of Civil War drove me away completely.

So, what did I think of Siege #1? Well, before the story itself, there are a myriad of shipping and technical issues to address, so spoilers ahoy!:

• This story takes place before the events in Invincible Iron Man. I don't read it, so there is no explanation as to why Tony is laid up in bed being worked on by Donald Blake.
  
• This story ALSO takes place before the end of Captain America: Reborn, adding to the multiple list of Bendis penned issues that blow the end of Ed Brubaker's story.
  
• The big war room log in the back is printed wrong. The first page is re-printed on the third page. You can find the correction on Marvel's website, but c'mon guys, the event "Seven Years in the Making" MAY need a bit of closer attention.
  

Loki used Norman's craziness to convince him to attack Asgard (currently hovering above the mid west) due to an orchestrated event to make it look like Volstagg EDIT: thanks DJ! (one of the Warriors Three) blew up a full football stadium.

Bendis addresses in an interview on CBR here that Loki's idea is to make it seem like the events of Civil war all over again, so don't be claiming HE'S unoriginal, Loki is!

Loki then goes to Balder, who is somehow in charge of Asgard (again, I didn't read Thor so I'm not sure why Odin's not in charge) that he tried to stop Norman from attacking to no avail. Which I think is what happens in 90% of every Loki story as well. I can buy Norman falling for this, he's CRAZY! But this would be the umpteenth time the Asgardians have fallen for Loki's same exact plan.

Also, I have a bone to pick with this "Seven Years in the Making" the ads for Siege likes to make mention of. I defy anyone to draw lines of comparison to the events of House of M to not only this storyline, but any storyline! Even the head muckity muck of Marvel (which actually sounds cool to me) Joe Quesada in this issues can only draw the lines that:

• House of M is the first time Bendis has worked with Olivier Coipel
  
• and Scarlet Witch caused Disassembled
  

The "No More Mutants" garbage is just that. Mutants that lost powers have them back, there has been a New X-Men book with TONS of new characters and there some new red-headed savior mutant child floating around the pages of Cable. So yeah, "No More Mutants" my foot!

So the story itself feels a bit light and I already have the feeling to get the REAL story, you're going to have to read all the other tie-in books as well. I planned on sticking with Dark Avengers and maybe checking out New Avengers but so far, I'm having my doubts about getting back into these Marvel events.