A long time ago, I wrote that 1982′s “Amazing Spider-Man” #229 to 230 was the third-best comic book story of the 1980s.  Those two issues, written by Roger Stern–the greatest Spidey writer in history (yes, even better than Stan Lee)—with art by Marvel’s greatest artist, John Romita Jr., was a simple battle that spanned two [...]

Okay, so I don’t usually write about Grammy nominated Christian female singer-songwriters.  In fact, Jennifer Knapp is the first.  But her album impressed me enough to warrant a mention.  If you miss Melissa Etheridge in her prime, this is the record for you. Dive in (direct link}

So my buddy and fellow comics blogger CD recently wrote on this site about an Avatar Press book called, “Absolution.”  He didn’t write much–just a blurb.   But then he loaned me the whole series.  I was skeptical at first, because graphically violent superhero books aren’t usually my thing, but after issue one I was hooked.  [...]

There’s this thing about the modern versions of the punk/garage universe occupied by folks like The Strange Boys, Nobunny, etc.: Lots of it sounds the same.  It’s a driving beat with occasional flourishes, a chainsaw guitar, vocals with echo, and ample fuzzy guitar breaks that sound like The Byrds on crystal meth.  I must receive [...]

Lots of rumors going around about the Norse God flick.  Here’s a rundown, mixing fact with possible fiction: 1.  The scheduled release date was May 2011, but if Spider-Man 4 moves to May, Thor will move to June and be sandwiched between Spidey and Captain America.  Cap is set for July 4 weekend, naturally, but [...]

I could look at these pictures all day.  I guess that makes me morbid.

DMX used to be great.  His first two on the majors were fiya, and the mixtapes he released before that were even better.  I saw Dr. Drew is fishing for X to be on Celeb Rehab now.  How the mighty have fallen. Haven’t listened to this mixtape yet–I hope it’s good, but I’m pretty sure [...]

Frightened Rabbit’s 2008 album The Midnight Organ Fight was the greatest album to come out that year, and one of the best indie rock albums of all time.  That’s not my opinion, it’s fact.  It was a collection of songs about people and love that served as a raw, impassioned, painful rebel yell against prepackaged [...]