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Poll Results: Worth the Wait?
Well, of the 261 votes, the overwhelming consensus was that Flash: Rebirth #5 was good…but those responses were split between those who thought it was “absolutely” worth the wait and those who thought three months was too long. Tho...
Speed Reading: DC 2000, Lo3W, Strips and Zoom
Some weekend linkblogging… Comics and…Other Imaginary Tales looks back at DC Two Thousand, a two-part story from the turn of the millennium in which the modern Justice League of America goes back in time to 1941 and meets the Justice Soci...
Cheetor of Two Worlds
Cheetor of Two Worlds, originally uploaded by Gizmo_Tracer. I found this photo while searching for more “Flash of Two Worlds” homages. There’s a whole series of comic book cover homages using Transformers toys. Gizmo_Tracer describ...
Batman Ice Cream Truck
Spotted this last week on my lunch break. Sorry about the image quality: it was backlit, all I had was my phone, and to top it of, my windshield needed to be cleaned. (We’d had one of those rains a few days earlier that drops just enough water...
Poll Results: When Will Flash: Rebirth Finish?
Okay, so maybe the question itself is a bit of a cheap shot, but with the number of times issues #4–6 have been rescheduled, it seems a fair question. At this time, Flash: Rebirth #6 is scheduled for December 23, 2009, just five weeks after is...
Poll Result: Convention Distance
I was hoping to get more responses to this one, but only 25 people responded — of whom 9 had never been to a fan or comic convention. Of those who had, the largest number by far had traveled between 10 and 100 miles to attend a con (8 of 17, or...
Poll Results: Upcoming Flash Series
In the end, 79 people responded to the poll asking which upcoming Flash series had them most excited. The breakdown is interesting: Nearly half (47%) are looking forward most to the upcoming Flash monthly series, which launches (in theory) sometime n...
Baltimore Impulse Sighting
Last week at the Baltimore Comic-Con, this eight-year-old Impulse fan was among the attendees: Caleb’s father wrote in to say that he’s been a big fan of the Flash ever since seeing him on the Justice League cartoon, and that they’...
Speed Reading: Joan, Posters, Kerschl Tour & More
Some linkblogging for the week… Flashy What Were They Thinking?! approves of Joan Garrick, even in her original Golden Age appearances. High Five! Comics looks at Flash #206: 24 Hours of Immortality and Nurse Barry. The Idol-Head of Diabolu has...
Incredible Black Flash Custom Figure
Black Flash, originally uploaded by JD Hancock. I found this incredible custom action figure of the Black Flash on Flickr. Photographer JD Hancock describes it like this: This custom action figure stands about five inches high and was created by my ...
Long Beach Comic-Con Report
My full write-up of Long Beach Comic Con is done! I looked at lots of art, caught some panels, got stuff signed by both Mark Waid and Geoff Johns, bought some books and prints, saw people in costumes, and did some sightseeing. Here’s the cover...
Twittering Long Beach Comic-Con 2009
First view of the Long Beach convention center. I haven’t been here in ages. # Last time I was here, I don’t think there was a mall across the street! # Realized I’ve walked by the gold Boba Fett 4 or 5 times w/o stopping to tak...
Long Beach Con Photos Are Up
My photos from Long Beach Comic-Con are up! I’m still labeling them, but that shouldn’t take too long. I’ll post my write-up sometime on Sunday....
Covering the Flash
Devin “The Flash” Johnson sent in these photos of himself in different Flash costumes, worked into the form of comic book covers. (Click each image to enlarge) He also sent in this image, featuring some topical humor: Now that I think...
Speed Reading: JLA, Drinks, Ridiculous Villains & More
Some weekend linkblogging… News Incoming Justice League writer James Robinson will include a speedster on the roster. Yes. I’m talking to Geoff [Johns] about which one it will be. I just have to make sure that everyone at DC is happy with the...
Upcoming Cons: Long Beach, WonderCon, Anaheim & San Diego
Long Beach Comic-Con is only two weeks away! They’ve posted their programming schedule and floor map, and I’m happy to see that the panels I most want to see are (a) on the day I’m going and (b) not opposite each other! Comic Con I...
Cosplay Photos: Flashes & Rogues at Dragon*Con
Just from what I’ve seen on Flickr, there were a ton of Flash-related costumes at Dragon*Con this year. Looking through these photos, be sure to notice: The Flash’s secret revealed: Red Bull! The Grail Knight (Indiana ...
Super-Speed Shipping!
I could not believe I managed to spot these next to each other. I mean, Bart and Keystone? It’s right up there with this one, which I also saw on the back of a truck: Check out the design: Red as the main color Sans-serif capital italics (ju...
New Speedster Names (Humor)
Last night I logged into Twitter and found myself in the middle of a storm in which people were posting joke names for speedsters. It all started when Geoff Johns posted the following: @GeoffJohns0: RT @Brainiacphive Hello. I have a name for you fo...
Failed Event Comics
I’m not entirely sure who started it, but on Friday morning a lot of comics fans and pros on Twitter were posting joke titles with the #failedeventcomics tag. Here are my contributions. Zero Power # The Dark Knight Strikes Out # Sinestro Corp...
Golden-Age Flash Costume: Boots and Shirt Construction
Katie again, as promised, with details on the making of the boots and shirt for Kelson’s Comic-Con Golden Age Flash costume. This shouldn’t be nearly as long as the helmet post, I promise. My aim here is to show the entire process from ...
Golden-Age Flash Costume: Helmet Construction
Hi! This is Katie, the wife Kelson’s mentioned a few times. I’m not nearly as involved with comics as he is, but I appreciate a good convention costume and have made a point of wearing at least one a year for a while now. My interests ...
Flash Costume Sightings at Comic-Con
If the number of Flash costumes at Comic-Con International last week is any indication, the fan base is energized. Most years I only see one or two Flashes, if any. This year there were at least three Jay Garricks including myself, two women who ma...
Yomiko and the Flash
Yomiko and the Flash, originally uploaded by Kelson. Here’s me with my wife at Comic-Con International today, dressed as Yomiko Readman (a.k.a. The Paper) from the anime Read or Die and Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash! The hat is a paper mach...
Quick Thoughts: Reprints, Tropes and Cons
Some links and observations for the day. Links Comics Should Be Good looks at DC Super-Stars reprints from the 1970s — including a Flash book which re-drew a Golden Age story. Hmm, I have a new blog post idea: comparing the original and redraw...
Speed Reading: Infantino, Fan Films, Johns at Meltdown & Isotope, and EVS
Some linkblogging for the weekend: Two Artists and a Writer NYC Graphic Novelists has an interview with Carmine Infantino. He talks about growing up in the depression, breaking into the fledgling comic industry, building the Silver Age, and his tenur...
Speed Reading: Secret ID, Impulse Alumni, and More
At CBR, Geoff Johns wants your questions! Submit questions for the next Q&A by Monday, June 29. Scans_Daily demonstrates how Barry Allen kept his secret identity. Or, rather, didn’t. Comic Bloc has Noah Van Sciver’s comedic recap o...
Daily Tips for Comic-Con
HeroesCon and WizardWorld Philadelphia start today. For fans who aren’t attending one of those two conventions, it’s time to start seriously thinking about Comic-Con International in July. Every day between now and the start of the conven...
Speed Reading: Panels, Moments and Flash Facts
Some Monday morning linkblogging… Images Mark Waid reminds us all that Barry Allen discovered Earth-2 on June 14, 1961. Groovy Superhero has a scan from Futurama Comics #34, in which Fry gets a job at Speed Force Burgers. It’s very fast f...
