I just picked up the New Frontier Martian Manhunter, and I think it’s the best action figure I’ve bought. It jumps to the top of the list of top five Martian Manhunter action figures (I need to do an update to that post). Multiple points of articulation, a head that moves up, down, and side [...]
Archive for the 'DC Comics' Category
Things I Can’t Wait For: Justice League: The New Frontier
December 2, 2007, 8:41 pm
I’m wary, but I think the Justice League: The New Frontier looks like it might be good. It’s trying to distill a fairly complex comic mini-series into a 90 minute movie, and that usually doesn’t work too well. Also, the direct-to-video DC Comic movies have been hit or miss, with mostly misses recently.
The voice talent [...]
The Third Kryptonian, Superman #668-670
November 12, 2007, 6:32 pm
I’ve been recovering from an accident, so haven’t been able to really do much (despite what you see in the comics, broken ribs really hurt: Batman shrugs them off, then uses his grappling hook to swing away; I kinda just pop painkillers and try not to move).
I haven’t been able to get comics as regularly [...]
New TV Season: Legion of Super-Heroes
October 17, 2007, 7:51 pm
Spoilers Ho!
We’re four episodes into the new season of Legion of Super-Heroes, and up until this week I haven’t been too impressed. Sure, the season opener set the stage for the overarching plot this season: minor B-villain from the comics Imperiex is transplanted from the 41st century to the 31st, along with a clone of [...]
I Heart J’onn Jonzz
February 14, 2007, 9:02 pm
On this Valentine’s Day, here are seven reasons why I love the Manhunter from Mars.
J’onn’s fashion sense makes comics nerds look coordinated.
Ability to transfer his consciousness into his hand makes for a great parlor trick.
He loves Oreos, just like me.
Could kick the butts of any other green superhero or villain.
Disturbingly attractive as a woman.
Looks good [...]
Spandex Justice is powered by WordPress
Entries (RSS)
and Comments (RSS)
