DAMN!!!!

Well, it was only a matter of time before some of DC's New 52 titles got cancelled, but I really thought they'd try to publish all of them for at LEAST a year. No such luck as the ax is falling on six titles in April:

Men of War(fine by me)

Mister Terrific(never read it)

Static Shock(please put Scott McDaniel on something awesome)

Blackhawks(damn shame)

OMAC(it wasn't that bad)

& Hawk & Dove(NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!)

-I'm really dissapointed about Hawk & Dove, it got a bad rap right off the bat because Rob Liefeld's name was attached to it. It was a fun, nostalgic book that was really entertaining straight-forward super hero goodness. Well, at least we got 8 issues out of it. And I have to say I'm less than impressed by the six titles that are replacing it:

Batman Incorporated(Shouldn't have gone away in the first place!)

Earth 2(OK, this one I'm REALLY excited about!)

World's Finest(Huntess & Power Girl. I give it 6 issues)

Dial H(But, it's SPOOKY this time, it's GOT to work!)

GI Combat(You just cancelled 2 war books, so replacing it with another war book is a really smart move)

The Ravagers(Howard Mackie & Ian Churchill. I'm gonna put on my Hypercolor pants and play with my Tamagotchi)

-I shouldn't be this harsh, but those last 3 books seem really unnecessary. But, props to DC for taking some risks. Although I can't help but think-an Art Baltazar/Franco Captain Carrot book would be REALLY fun!

The SKY is FALLING!!!!

No one is more excited for the new James Bond film, Skyfall, than myself and my good friend Wendi(who you should follow on twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/DFWendi ) for her(and you)I've scoured the internet to put together everything we know so far about the new movie opening here in the US on Friday, November 9th, 2012.

First, the official Press Release about the film:

Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today presented the cast of the 23rd James Bond adventure, entitled SKYFALL. The film, from Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, is directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his third film as James Bond 007. The screenplay is written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan. SKYFALL, which goes into production on Monday, November 7th, will begin its worldwide roll-out in the UK and Ireland on October 26th 2012 and in North America on November 9th 2012.

Joining Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and Director Sam Mendes were members of the cast of SKYFALL, including: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench, Naomie Harris and Berenice Marlohe. The filmmakers also announced Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney and Ben Whishaw.

In SKYFALL, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

"We're so delighted to have Sam Mendes direct SKYFALL and be working once again with Daniel Craig. We've a great script, an extraordinary cast and an incredibly talented creative team for this latest James Bond adventure," said Wilson and Broccoli.

The Director of Photography is Roger Deakins, a nine-time Oscar® nominee who previously shot the films Jarhead and Revolutionary Road for Mendes. The Production Designer is Oscar® winner Dennis Gassner, who previously designed Quantum of Solace and collaborated with Mendes on the films Road to Perdition and Jarhead. The Editor is Stuart Baird, A.C.E., whose many credits include Casino Royale. Jany Temime, whose many credits include the Harry Potter series, In Bruges, and Children of Men, is the Costume Designer. Action specialist Alexander Witt is the 2nd Unit Director. Gary Powell is Stunt Co-ordinator, Chris Corbould is SFX Supervisor and Steve Begg is Visual Effects Supervisor, all of whom have worked on previous Bond films.

-Next, here are some pictures from the press conference. OK, a LOT of pictures.

-Here's the complete video of the press conferance

-And finally, here's some soundbites from the cast and crew of the film.

-The countdown is on! 368 days to go!!!

Jimmy's Dance Party!!

2 VERY different songs today. First, a cover of one of my favorite songs by Robbie Williams:

next, a wicked hot girl signing a catchy song:

Happy Friday everybody!!!

And being hot is half the battle....

Not that Rachel Nichols and Sienna Miller weren't enough in the first GI Joe movie, but it looks like director Jon M. Chu is turning up the heat for GI Joe:Retaliation in a totally different way. One, that I for one, am totally fine with. In addition to adding REAL star power(Bruce Willis, The Rock, Ray Stevenson,)he's decided to throw in some WICKED hot girls. Like........

Melinda Sullivan

Kendra Andrews:

And singer Nikki Leonti:

No guesses on just WHAT she'll be singing, but I pray to God it's this:

Take me home! For just $4!!!!

So, The Most Electrifying Man in Comic Retail is on a limited edition copy of Ghostbusters #1!!! If you live in Chicago, swing by Challengers Comics and grab one. If you DON'T, you can get your right here, but they're on sale starting TODAY!!!! And just to get you in the mood:

Hot Girl Wednesday!!!-SPECIAL EDITION!!

Last week, it was brought to my attention that I, like most gentlemen, prefer blonds. That's not necessarily the case. Here is, for your viewing pleasure, one of my FAVORITE brunettes-Ms. Jenna Presley!

Guess who's having the BEST DAY EVER??!?!?!

Yeah, it's this guy. First off, check out the new blog header. Many thanks go out to Mr. Patrick Brower. He's the best of the best.

-Second, Dynamite swoops in outta nowhere and announces that they're doing TARZAN comics!!! How awesome is that? Here's one of the covers to the first issue

I have to admit, my love of Tarzan comes straight from the 70's/80's Filmation cartoon. Take a peak:

-This cartoon blew me away when I was a kid.

-So then, let's move on to comics. AQUAMAN #1 comes out tomorrow and if you're lucky enough to be in Chicago, you HAVE to go over to Challengers Comics and pick up a FREE GOLDFISH when you buy a copy!!!!.

Finally, my life long dream of being a GHOSTBUSTER becomes a reality!!! Tomorrow, Ghostbusters #1 goes on sale, and your collection is NOT complete without the Jimmy PS Hayes cover!!

It's being sold EXCLUSIVELY at Challengers Comics. Now, if you're not in Chicago, you can pick one up here. And you'll have my eternal gratitude. Oh yeah, on top of all this, there's a new HAWKMAN comic coming out tomorrow. For me, the only way it could get better is if scientist discovered the cure for diabetes was having sex with Paris Hilton.

Hail to the King, Baby!!!!

I couldn't let today go by without wishing a Happy Birthday, to one of my favorite super heroes...

That's right, 70 years ago today, Aquaman debuted on newsstands everywhere. And what better birthday present than a BRAND NEW ONGOING series by actual A-List comic book talent?

Here's a couple of my favorite Aquaman cartoons that are always fun to watch:

-And by sure to check out Aquaman #1 THIS Wednesday, September 28th. And hey, if you're in Chicago................................