First Look: Henry Cavill as "Man of Steel"

Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel

I don't know who Henry Cavill is, and I don't really care.  I didn't know who Brandon Routh was back in '05, but that didn't stop him from being a decent Superman (everything else in that movie did).  If I had a bone to pick with his casting, it would be that we got a Brit to play arguably the greatest "American" hero of all time (Sorry William Katt).  However, since movies like this are meant to make money, and not inspire patriotism, it doesn't really matter.  Besides, we all know what happens when you mix Superman with unbridled patriotism.  You get cinematic turds like "Superman IV."

Here is the first official image released by Warner Bros. of Cavill in full Superman getup.  He looks good.  Not sure about the costume.  Looks pretty latex-y, but the cape is impressive.  Zack Snyder's style is imprinted all over this photo.  I can almost see all the smoke and sparks moving in slow motion across the still image.  Don't get me wrong, I'm a Zack Snyder fan, and if anyone can reboot this franchise to bring the awesome, it's him.  Superman needs less talk and more action, and that's what Snyder does best.  With Zack on visual duty, and David S. Goyer on words, this movie has a lot going for it.

Based on this initial image, what do you guys think so far?

COMIC REVIEW: Detective Comics #880

Detective Comics #880

A Comic Review by David Gordon

Sometimes in life, it is VERY good to get kicked squarely in between the legs.  It’s been two week. TWO!  Almost not enough time to recover from the ball smashing, ass kicking I received from Detective Comics #879 (reviewed here!).  But, here I am again, writing a review for Detective Comics #880.

Scott Snyder has hands down jumped to the forefront of my favorite writers.  And I was honest with you two weeks ago, I haven’t really even read much from him.  I believe this is just the fourth book and I’m amazed to no end.  There are athletes out there, who have a Pete Rose syndrome and go all out for every game.  Guy Lafleur (that’s a hockey player for the unknowing) once said “play every game as if it is your last” and to me Scott Snyder puts as much character and story into each book as if it is his last book.  I love that.

COMIC REVIEW: Detective Comics #879

I like to think I like comics.  Sometimes, however, I forget to try new things and new writers from time to time.  As a regular Joe, I do not have an unlimited source of income that I can just buy everything and hope I like it.  I have to be picky.  I have to be deliberate.  I have to make sure, that I don’t go over my budget each week.  So, when creators move onto other titles, I tend to follow them.  I’m a BIG fan of the Greg Pak/Fred Van Lente duo.  I’m also a gigantic nerd for Dan Abnett/Andy Lanning duo.  So, I will follow them around everywhere they go.  I like them for different reasons.  I think Pak/Van Lente duo deliver on action and comedy like it’s nobody’s business.  And Abnett/Lanning delivers on Sci-Fi goodness that gives me a nerdgasm every time I read them.

COMIC REVIEW: Batman: Knight of Vengeance #2

I’m going to say this with all sincerity and not an ounce of snark or sarcasm. This comic is the reason why I read comics.


For the first time, in the Flash Point mini (minis) did I really read a story that felt like all bets were off and anything could go on this world. The whole point of Flashpoint is the butterfly effect of going back in time and see what would happen if… and of all the issues that has been published thus far, this one truly exemplifies what can be done with the perfect “What if” scenario. Even in the main Flashpoint series, nothing has made me go “OH SHIT!” and could not have been told in the modern DCU.

MOVIE REVIEW: Green Lantern (2011) ***

Talk about your highly anticipated summer movies! I attended SDCC (San Diego Comic Con for the uninitiated) last year…that was July of 2010 for those keeping score at home…and found myself inundated with "Green Lantern" this, and "Green Lantern" that. I didn't read the comics, and always kind of thought the character (and the whole Green Lantern Corps. actually) were pretty dumb, so I didn't pay too much attention. I thought it was kind of cool to walk the floor and just see folks like Ryan Reynolds and Mark Strong hanging out, signing autographs…can only wonder what the experience was like for poor Blake Lively…all those overweight mouth breathers skittishly sliding photos of her over to get signed, too afraid to speak or make eye contact, because to gaze into the eyes of a beauty such as her would be to stare into the heart of the sun…


…or so I assume.

COMIC REVIEW: Quick Hit List Week June 15

Wonder Woman and the Furies #1

This was a really good book for what it is. Unlike the Legion of Doom, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning did a wonderful job of making this story feel like it was set in a different universe and set a mood/setting that I am eagerly awaiting in the second issue. I completely understood the story and the doom and gloom of Arthur’s and Diana’s subjects. Again, my only complaint is that because this is a limited series, they had to rush the story, but did a spot on job explaining everything and giving the story life.

(Side note: I did have to do a double take when I saw the title… For a moment I thought it said WW and the Furries and thought for sure this book was going somewhere very not mainstream)

Verdict: Liked It

Deadman and the Flying Graysons #1

I know J.T. Krul gets a lot of hate in the fan boy realm, but this particular part of the Flashpoint Universe was marvelous! It did a good job showing the different characterization between Dick Grayson (not quite Robin or Nightwing yet) and Boston Brand (Deadman). Boston thinks that Dick can be even a greater entertainer but is being held back by his parents. Dick disagrees and thinks he is as good as he is because of his parents love.

The story also shows that even circus folk, trying to make a living in this world war between the Amazons and the Atlanteans and being stuck in Europe, can be entertaining. To round out the cast of characters, the Freak Show consists of Dr. Fate, King Shark (is a shark), and Rag Doll couple. I can only imagine what the all out battle be like with the Amazons.

Verdict: Liked It

Sonic Universe #29

This is a cute and quirky book for kids. There is nothing original or mind blowing about the story, but it does enough to entertain. It reads a lot like a Saturday morning cartoon, and with all the other doom and gloom books I read, a nice distraction every now and then.

Verdict: Meh

Alpha Flight #1

This book is pretty damn good. Fred Van Lente and Greg Pak are right at the top of my favorite comic book writers. On some level, I think I share the same sense of humor because I’ve never once been disappointed by any of the books. Alpha Flight is picking up right where they left off on the other books they write together. The story is knee deep in the Fear Itself miniseries going on right now in Marvel, but these two do such a well job constructing and telling this story, it doesn’t feel like they are stuck with telling an EVENT story but telling a story they want to tell. I really love how they are setting it up for all of Canada. Go out and buy this book. It’s funny, action pack and it makes you think. It hits just right on all the parts of what makes a book GOOD.

Verdict: LOVED IT

COMIC REVIEW: Legion of Doom #1

So, I can’t begin to tell you my disappointment when I opened up the miniseries Legion of Doom and discovered that Road Warrior Hawk and Animal were NOT within the pages. In my yearning for another Warrior (that is the Ultimate Warrior) like crazy comic, I was more than disappointed.

Okay, that may be hyperbole because I knew damn well this was not a wrestling comic book, but that still doesn’t change my thoughts that this was a not so good comic. I’m actually struggling sitting here trying to come up with anything worthwhile to type. Instead of a play by play and reliving more boredom and *snore*…..

Sorry about that. At any rate, the story (as told by Adam Glass) doesn’t make a lot of sense and as part of the Flashpoint Universe; it fails to add anything of worth to this new world. This story could have very well taken place in the current DCU.

The story starts off showing how inept Heatwave really is, yet by the end of the comic, we’re supposed to be convinced that he is worthy of a three issue miniseries? Sorry, not buying it. The dialogue was a mess and really hokey at times and mostly filler. We didn’t learn anything, and the entire middle part of the story could have been scrapped and a cooler idea brought to the table.

The art by Rodney Buchemi was really lack lust er. Well, it was adequate. I’m guessing with all these miniseries and getting the book out on time with the big September news, it’s bound to happen. But the artist definitely seemed to be going through the motions with this story. I know I’d be bored drawing this script if it was handed to me.

The only thing that saved this comic happened on the last two pages was really bad ass. I guess a decent enough hook to have the old David (who was a victim of being a completionist) to buy issue two. But, in this day and age, I have learned better and I’ll spend that money elsewhere.

Lastly, is it sad to say I had more fun reading the B. Clay Moore Justice League/Subway commercial comic inside starring Michael Strahan, Justin Tuck and Ndamukong Suh? Not to mention that I was a victim of perfect advertising by the sweetness of the DC characters on Chuck Taylor Converses.

Verdict: Hated It

EPISODE 2 - The Amazing Gordo the Full on Rapist

I'm Aquaman!

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THIS WEEK'S TOPICS:

What are we drinking?

What's up with us?

Movies & Comics feat. special guest Aquaman

A rant about Gordo being old, and today's kids being total pussies.

The Top 3 Battle: Better excuses Congressman Anthony Weiner should have used to explain his Twitter scandal.

What we learned on this week's show.

Epic Weight Loss Challenge of 2011 Update

What we'd do with the Insanity Workout Shirt

The secret to Gordon Birsch Brewmaster's success.

NOTES:

The Aquaman bit goes on for 10 minutes. If it gets old, just skip ahead. We thought it was funny at the time.

The cold open bit before the intro song is an example of the idiocy Junior and Gordo get into before the show officially starts. It pertains to nothing other than how utterly dumb we are.

The end of the show is very long, but we thought it to funny not to include in its entirety.

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CREDITS:

"Rockout!" by Brothermaniac (Brothermaniac.net)

"What's Up" by R-Truth from WWE Voices: The Music Vol. 9

"Huka Blues" by Harry Slash & the Slashtones from ECW: Extreme Music

EPIC WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE STATS:

Junior Bruce's Week 1 Weigh-In: 336 lbs.

The Amazing Gordo's Week 1 Weigh-In: 261 lbs.

Thanks for listening!

COMIC REVIEW: Frankenstein and the Creatures of the Unknown #1

I only need to tell you this one line from Frankenstein and the Creatures of the Unknown to explain exactly how bad ass this comic is. “These ‘men’ will soon feel the sweet kiss of the archangel Michael’s cold blade across their rodent necks.”

With the recent news that DC is re-launching their entire line up in September, one of the titles that has piqued my interest is Frankenstein, Agent of SHADE, a book being written by none other than Sweet Tooth scribe, Jeff Lemire. I’m going to sadly admit that I have not read Sweet Tooth. I have however, have heard a lot of good things about it. So, when I saw that Jeff Lemire was writing the Frankenstein Flash Point story, I jumped on it to see if I would like the new book come September.

And boy, am I glad I did.

Jeff Lemire masterfully weaves a tale in twenty pages that has Frankenstein being revived (there is evil in the world) and then being recruited by the Americans to help kill Nazis. He then becomes part of the , Creatures of the Unknown. In the span of twenty pages Frankenstein leads the creatures into Germany, kicks more ass than any one man should and falls victim to a horrible twist. And despite all that action, Jeff still had enough time to flesh out enough characterization for me to actually care about them and left me desperately wanting to see what happens in issue two.
Creature Commandos, Challengers of the Unknown

The artist, Ibraim Roberson, does a fantastic job on this book. Considering that the book is based on a rag tag group of monsters (werewolf, creature of the lagoon, bat like vampire and of course, Frankenstein) Ibraim does a great job of showing human emotion on their faces. I fell so instantly in love with his art on this book that it is somewhat disappointing that he won’t be on the ongoing title come September. So, I’ll be enjoying the rest of his run on this mini series.

My only complaint on the book was because the story is set in an alternate reality, we’re not going to get the ‘full’ story. This is a universe that I’d love to see more of, but I know it’s going to end. So, the pacing is going to be fast. I’d love to see a fully fleshed out world, but they have a story to tell. Again, this is a very minor complaint.

Verdict: LOVED IT!

EPISODE 1 - One Word: Tapioca Pudding

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THIS WEEK'S TOPICS:

The 1st Annual Epic Weight Loss Challenge

DC Comics Universe Reboot

A Father's Day Rant

The Amazing Gordo's Blown PSA

The Top 3 Best Battle: Items We'd Want at the Start of the Zombie Apocalypse

What We Learned on This Week's Show

NOTES:

Epic Weight Loss Challenge stats will be posted with Episode 2.

We're looking for ways to improve The Amazing Gordo's audio. Open to any and all suggestions! We're noobs at this stuff.

Hearing any tinks or clangs during the show? You're not crazy. Junior was playing with a nail clipper for part of the show. He promises to leave the nail clipper alone from now on.

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CREDITS:

"Black Shuck" by The Darkness from Permission to Land

"Speaking from the Heart" by "Macho Man" Randy Savage from Wrestlemania: The Album

"Sailor Moon Gives Tuxedo Mask a Blowjob" by Unknown

"Huka Blues" by Harry Slash & the Slashtones from ECW: Extreme Music

Thanks for listening!