If you missed DC Comics Free Comic Book Day offerings two weeks ago, now you can grab them both right here. There’s the New 52 comic, and the all-ages sampler. Go for it! Whether in print or digital, these are two books you want in your collection. The New 52 FCBD Special Edition boasts an [...]
Extra Sequential Podcast #90-Grand Finale!
57 mins. Yes, it’s the big finish, our fond farewell, our last hurrah. In our most rambling episode yet, we talk about a bunch of comics, Turok, the master of sit-com theme songs, an awkward Italian song contest, David Bowie’s wife, Michael Jackson as Spider-Man, alternate cinematic realities, and much more! Fare thee well and [...]
New The Dark Knight Rises Trailer
Opening on July 20, and set 8 years after TDK is the final instalment in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Exploding bridges, Bane, Catwoman, and a flying car – it’s all here. You can catch the 2:19 long trailer right here or below. At The Avengers premiere I saw a trailer that looked different than this, so [...]
Extra Sequential Podcast #88-Are Superheroes Relevant?
58 mins. We examine the role superheroes play, what stories they can tell, and how far they’ve come since their roots from the pulp era. Also, multiple Boba Fetts, and Jean-Claude Van Damme vs a pinata. LISTEN TO IT BELOW DOWNLOAD IT HERE GET IT ON iTUNES You can email us at kris (at)extrasequential(dot)com and [...]
Avengers, X-Men and Nightwing
Yay! Pretty pictures. First up, here’s a text-free look at next month Avengers vs X-Men extravaganza from Marvel. Your First Look At AVX: VS #2– An AVENGERS VS. X-MEN Tie-In! Marvel is proud to present your first look at, AVX: VS #2, the explosive, no holds barred, action packed tie-in to the smash-hit blockbuster event of the [...]
Extra Sequential Podcast #87-Long Lost Characters
64 mins. We dedicate this show to supporting cast members who had their day in the sun, but haven’t been seen for some time. It’s time for misty eyed fondness as we remember some of our favourite characters who never had their own series, but fulfilled a special role. Also Dr Marvin Monroe as Batman, [...]
He-Man, Pac-Man and Mega Man
I spoke yesterday at Perth’s Swancon about the DC relaunch of last year. The general consensus of my fellow panellists and the audience was that it has yet to work. However DC may be getting in my good books if July’s He-Man series from James Robinson and Phillip Tan is any good. This is a [...]
I’m Speaking At Swancon
Swancon, or Doomcon as it’s known this year in keeping with the apocalyptic theme, is an annual sci-fi/fantasy convention here in Perth, Western Australia. Here’s how they describe it: If you’re thinking anything from Douglas Adams to Dr Who, or Accelerando to Atlantis, you’re on the right page! This Easter join amazing authors, pop-culture experts [...]
Extra Sequential Podcast #85-Race Relations
65 mins. We finally get to this topic! The history of minority characters within comics, superheroes who are replaced by minority characters, or changed when adapted to other media. We also throw a few gnarly questions at one another. LISTEN TO IT BELOW DOWNLOAD IT HERE GET IT ON iTUNES HERE You can email us [...]
Wolvie, Hulk and Supes
Here’s some great digital art. I can’t track down the artists of the first two, but I found them here. Hulk is in his World War Hulk gladiatorial duds by the way, and the new Superman costume I found here.
Justice League: Doom Review
I was very impressed with DC/Warner Bros’ latest animated film, based on the classic Tower of Babel story from the comics, in which Batman inadvertently betrays his fellow Leaguers. Check out my review here.
Extra Sequential Podcast #84-Strange Team-Ups
57 mins. Strange x-overs you never knew existed! Unusual team-ups you tried to forget! Dodgy pronunciations of ‘moustache’ and ‘oeuvre.’ This one has it all, including a detour involving celebrity cameos and Jeff Goldblum movies. LISTEN TO IT BELOW DOWNLOAD IT HERE GET IT ON iTUNES HERE You can email us at kris (at)extrasequential(dot)com and [...]
Superman vs The Elite
DC’s next animated film is based on one of my (and many others’) favourite Superman story, from Action Comics #775 by Joe Kelly and Doug Mahnke. Kelly has written the screenplay and here’s an interview with him. The film premieres at WonderCon on Friday and hits DVD and Blu-Ray…sometime soon. SUPERMAN VS. THE ELITE WORLD PREMIERE THIS [...]
Showcase Presents: Dial H for Hero Review
This was a lot of fun to read, and write. Dial H for Hero was a crazy comic from the 1960s that the era did so well. DC Comics are relaunching it in May, but here’s my article looking back at the whacky fun of the original series. Also at Broken Frontier is my review [...]
