{"id":284,"date":"2010-11-02T16:05:19","date_gmt":"2010-11-02T16:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.revolutionsf.com\/revblogs\/geekcurmudgeon\/2010\/11\/02\/comicsgraphic-novels-related-stuff-received-11210\/"},"modified":"2012-08-17T05:18:35","modified_gmt":"2012-08-17T05:18:35","slug":"comicsgraphic-novels-related-stuff-received-11210","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revolutionsf.com\/revblogs\/geekcurmudgeon\/2010\/11\/02\/comicsgraphic-novels-related-stuff-received-11210\/","title":{"rendered":"Comics\/Graphic Novels & related stuff received 11\/2\/10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s take a quick look to see what\u2019s arrived in the mail here at the Geek Compound. <\/p>\n

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Inventive visuals, endearing performances and a genre-smashing style define Scott Pilgrim vs. the World<\/span>, the critically acclaimed, action-comedy coming to Blu-ray\u2122 Combo Pack and DVD November 9th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. In the movie, cutting-edge filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz<\/span>, Shaun of the Dead<\/span>) directs Michael Cera (Juno<\/span>, Superbad<\/span>) and an incredible ensemble cast in the story of a charming, unemployed bass player who discovers that in order to date the girl of his dreams, he must first battle her seven super-powered, evil exes.<\/p>\n

Both the Blu-ray\u2122 and DVD come loaded with deleted scenes, laugh-out-loud bloopers and cast commentaries assembled by director, producer and co-writer Edgar Wright. The 2-disc Blu-ray\u2122 Combo Pack is packed with hours of additional in-depth bonus features; a Blu-ray and DVD copy of film; and for a limited time only, a digital copy of the movie that can be viewed on an array of electronic and portable devices anytime, anywhere. Blu-ray \u2122 consumers will also be able to stream a free bonus movie instantly to any internet-connected player, Smartphone or iPad\u2122 using the free pocket BLU\u2122 app. Starting with Scott Pilgrim vs. the World<\/span>, iPad\u2122 owners can also enjoy a new, enhanced edition of pocket BLU\u2122 made especially to take advantage of the tablet’s larger screen and high resolution display. With this app, Blu-ray\u2122 consumers will be able to stream their full-length bonus movie in a way that’s bigger and better than ever before.<\/p>\n

In Scott Pilgrim vs. the World<\/span>, Edgar Wright brings Bryan Lee O\u2019Malley\u2019s hugely popular graphic novel series to life with gravity-defying action and videogame-inspired graphics. Joining lead actor Michael Cera is one of the coolest ensemble casts ever to share the big screen including Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Live Free or Die Hard<\/span>), Kieran Culkin (Igby Goes Down<\/span>), Chris Evans (upcoming Captain America: The First Avenger<\/span>), Academy Award\u00ae nominee Anna Kendrick (Twilight<\/span> series, Up in the Air<\/span>), Alison Pill (Dan in Real Life<\/span>), Aubrey Plaza (\u201cParks and Recreation\u201d), Brandon Routh (Superman Returns<\/span>), Jason Schwartzman (Funny People<\/span>), Johnny Simmons (Jennifer\u2019s Body<\/span>), Mark Webber (Broken Flowers<\/span>), Mae Whitman (\u201cParenthood\u201d) and Ellen Wong (\u201cRunaway\u201d). Scott Pilgrim vs. the World<\/span> also boasts an awesome soundtrack featuring original music by Beck and performances by Broken Social Scene, Metric and more. <\/p>\n

I slathered the movie with praise<\/a> upon it’s release:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Not only the best geek romantic comedy ever produced, Wright’s vision of the O’Malley epic features perhaps the finest film adaptation of a graphic novel, matched only by the amazing \u201cGhost World.\u201d One of the most enjoyable movies of the year, \u201cScott Pilgrim vs. the World\u201d exceeds all expectation and its only big flaw is leaving the audience wanting more of Scott, Ramona and the rest.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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More on the DVD edition later.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics<\/span><\/a>
\nby Stan Lee and others<\/span><\/p>\n

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In Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics<\/span>, Stan Lee sets out to teach everything he knows about drawing and comic book characters, The book focues primarily on action-adventure comics, but will touch upon other genres and styles, such as romance, humor, horror, and the widely influential manga style. From producing concepts and character sketches to laying out the final page of art, the man with no peer\u2014Stan Lee\u2014is the ultimae guide to the world of creating comics.<\/p>\n

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Shrapnel: Hubris<\/span> #3<\/a>
\nCreators: Mark Long &amp; Nick Sagan
\nWriter: Nick Sagan &amp; Clinnette Minnis
\nArtists: Concept Art House<\/span><\/p>\n

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Savior to some, terrorist to others, controversial ex-marine \u201cSam\u201d Narayan returns to the war-ravaged red planet of her birth to raise an army against those who would tyrannize her people. Flung into alliances and rivalries with religious sects and violent revolutionaries, the prospective liberator of the Solar System must walk a dangerous path. And yet at the onset of Sam\u2019s campaign, she begins to slip into the darkness of her own soul, putting her army and cause at risk of annihilation by the most formidable foe of all\u2026herself.<\/p>\n

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X’ed Out<\/span><\/a>
\nby Charles Burns<\/span><\/p>\n

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From the creator of Black Hole<\/span>: the first volume of an epic masterpiece of graphic fiction in brilliant color. <\/p>\n

Doug is having a strange night. A weird buzzing noise on the other side of the wall has woken him up, and there, across the room, next to a huge hole torn out of the bricks, sits his beloved cat, Inky. Who died years ago. But who\u2019s nonetheless slinking out through the hole, beckoning Doug to follow. <\/p>\n

What\u2019s going on? <\/p>\n

To say any more would spoil the freaky, Burnsian fun, especially because X\u2019ed Out<\/span>, unlike Black Hole<\/span>, has not been previously serialized, and every unnervingly meticulous panel will be more tantalizing than the last . . . <\/p>\n

Drawing inspiration from such diverse influences as Herg\u00e9 and William Burroughs, Charles Burns has given us a dazzling spectral fever-dream\u2014and a comic-book masterpiece.<\/p>\n

Beautiful book. Can’t say more because all I’ve done so far is crack the cover. More to come…<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s take a quick look to see what\u2019s arrived in the mail here at the Geek Compound. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Promo copy: Inventive visuals, endearing performances and a genre-smashing style define Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the critically … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n