Hello everyone! Today marks the premier of the first episode of the new podcast Silverwolf Speaks. Released irregularly, this podcast will involve friends and I discussing every pop culture topic imaginable from the popular to the barely known. This episode features special guest Elessar, writer of the blog Arenor Productions.
Today’s episode discusses everything from upcoming superhero films to comics to favorite Transformers characters. Enjoy!
A review copy was provided by Trident Media Group.
I’ll start by saying I’m one of the few who hasn’t been taken in by the recent zombie craze. Though works like The Walking Dead, World War Z, and Zombieland have filled the public consciousness over the last few years, I’ve never had more than a passing interest in the fad. Recently, however, I picked up Kevin J. Anderson’s Death Warmed Over, the first novel starring Dan “Shamble” Chambeaux, a zombie private eye. Before long, I found myself engrossed in this clever book.
Be sure to also check out Fenrir’s in-depth review of the film.
Starshine: Hello everyone! And welcome to another action-packed edition of Objection! This week we’ll be discussing the new Baz Luhrmann film, The Great Gatsby. As always I am Starshine.
Silverwolf: And I’m Silverwolf! Personally, I thought the film was great and have few complaints. My compatriot, as you’d expect, holds a different viewpoint.
Starshine: I do indeed. I thought it was an incredibly disappointing film and adaptation. While there are some things to be praised about it, I think it falls flat on its face.
Silverwolf: What do you think were some of the films biggest failings?
Finally, the day I’ve been dreading the last few months is here. Yesterday, DC Comics released the final issue of the series Sword of Sorcery. While initially I met the series with a rather lukewarm reaction, it quickly grew to become one of my favorite monthly titles. Today, I’m not only going to review the final issue, but also offer my thoughts on the potential of this series and why it didn’t last beyond nine issues.
A review copy was provided by FUNimation Entertainment.
A few weeks ago, I checked out One Piece Season Four: Voyage Four, a DVD set detailing the revelation of CP9 and discussion of Franky’s past. This week, I had the chance to watch the most recent DVD release, One Piece Season Four: Voyage Five. This DVD set contains episodes 253-263 and focuses on the Strawhat Pirates chasing after the sea train Puffing Tom in hopes of rescuing Nico Robin before she is taken to the dreaded island of Enies Lobby. How did these episodes compare to the previous high quality releases often synomous with Funimation?
A great day of mourning has finally arrived. Today, DC Comics released their full solicitations for the month of August 2013. Every month, I’ve eagerly awaited reading about the upcoming comics, especially about my favorite series Demon Knights. Sadly, this series ends with Issue #23 (ironically, 23 is my lucky number). This comes on the heels of my review of the recent Demon Knights #20, the start of a new arc that sadly will close out this amazing tale.
Honestly, this comic is the best thing I’ve read from DC in the last few years. It’s been full of great art, witty writing, and an enjoyable cast of characters. I’ll really miss this series, which truly gave me all I could ask for and more from a fantasy title.
Sadly, sales figures did this series in, but Demon Knights is not alone. Several other series are also set to receive the ax come August, though I don’t read any of them:
-Dial H (which I’ve heard great things about)
-Legion of Super-Heroes
-Threshold
In the wake of these cancellations, I’m wondering if DC plans to add any new titles to their lineup come August (since “New 52″ is currently more like “New 50″ even before this news). Obviously, I’m holding out for an Amethyst solo title (since my other fantasy love Sword of Sorcery ends this week). I just pray we don’t get yet another Batman title. On the bright side, at least Robert Venditti is staying with DC to write Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps, the latter of which will reunite him with Demon Knights alum Bernard Chang.
Note: This discussion includes spoilers for the film Iron Man 3. Also be sure to check out Starshine’s review of the movie.
Silverwolf: Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Objection! This time, Judge and I are discussing our opinions on Marvel’s latest film, Iron Man 3. I personally thought it was a solid film, not the best Marvel movie but definitely in the Top 3.
Judge: Hey there, it’s the recluse editor-in-chief Judge here, filling the other side of the debate. While I thought the movie was good, there were a few things that prevented me from placing it in the Top 3, like Silverwolf suggests.
I feel legitimately guilty that I haven’t reviewed an issue of Demon Knights in the last few months. Since the start of DC’s New 52 intiative, this series has consistently been my favorite title. A new art team of Chad Hardin and Wayne Faucher join writer Robert Venditti with this issue, replacing fan favorite Bernard Chang (who still drew the above cover). Did this latest entry in the series continue the unbroken perfection of this fantasy epic?
A few months back, DC announced some new titles for their line including The Movement. Fan favorite creators Gail Simone (famous for her work on Secret Six and currently writing Batgirl) and Freddie Williams II (who recently did some work for DC on Green Arrow) stand at the forefront of this new series. The story focuses on an Occupy Wall Street-esque group of superhumans determined to help the disenfranchised and protect them from superhumans who abuse their powers. Initially, I wasn’t too intrigued by the idea of this comic, but decided to give the first issue a chance nonetheless. Was my initial cynicism correct or could The Movement #1 wow me?
Thanks to a close friend of mine, I’ve had the chance to read every volume of Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener’s Atomic Robo. Though my previous forays into the acclaimed series were limited, I now have a broader view of the series as a whole. Fans of my column may remember I had a lukewarm reaction to Atomic Robo and the Flying She-Devils of the Pacific, but today I’m looking at what I believe is the best entry in the series: Atomic Robo and the Deadly Art of Science. This story, focusing on a younger Robo in early-1930s Manhattan, is a great read and I hope you’ll want to pick it up upon finishing this review.