Category: Critical Mass Podcast

Gifting Protocol

Big things in the wind for the show and the web site.  Not just here, either.  Get a great deal on Spirit Blade while you can over at The Spirit Blade Underground.  In celebration of the season and the coming changes, I’m giving away comic book grab bags to all those who write and ask.  Just email your name and address for a Christmas gift from me to you.  I said on the show it was going to the end of the year, but I’ve got a set number of these marked out, so the offer is good while supplies last.  Gifting practices are the topic today, along with randomness from my wife, Petra.  So grab a cup of cocoa and have fun with us! read more

Barry Allen is Dead!

A good old-fashion rant in the best tradition of the Snarky Avenger.  I go off about the state of super hero comics, specifically the resurrection of heroes that should have stayed dead, and the killing of heroes that never should have been mistreated.  Barry Allen fans need not apply.  Plus a host of promos for shows you need to listen to and few comics that are absolute must reads – namely Trinity and Booster Gold.

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Oedipus Wayne

Grant Morrison has been dubbed the “revamp guy” over at the DC offices.  Two years ago, they gave him Batman, and Morrison’s been building to this story ever since.  From the checklist postcard: “Everything in Grant Morrison’s groundbreaking run on Batman has been leading to this, and nothing will ever be the same again.  Who will live?  Who will die? Who will be Batman?  The answers will shock you!”  And will I care long enough to buy the next issue?  Okay, yeah, I’ll be there cuz I don’t know any better.

Join the ride as I take apart two years worth of Batman comics and two-thirds of Batman R.I.P.  I think it’s worth it so far,  I just hope the momentum continues!

Biblio:

  • Official website
  • Wikipedia: Grant Morrison
  • Grant Morrison Talks Comics, Magic, Life, and Death, Publishers Weekly, August 12, 2008
  • Extended look at Morrison’s work by Timothy Callahan on Sequart

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    Cookies for Kairos

    Kairos Prison Ministry International reaches out to many kinds of facilities in many different ways.  I’ve cornered Petra in the car on the way to pre-school and forced her to tell me how to reach people for Jesus through chocolate chip cookies.

    Kairos Prison Minstry International – http://www.kairosprisonministry.org

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    Gotham Knight: perspective

    Following up on the success of the Dark Knight, I had to put my two cents in about the direct-to-DVD companion story.  Unfortunately, I don’t have much to say, and none of it very complementary.  This project didn’t live up to expectations, and I won’t be lingering long here.  Expect another show before the end of the week just because I prefer to keep a positive tone.

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    Kung Fu Panda: predestination

    I’m in the studio (heh, I called my desk a studio…) with Isaiah, the youngest member of the show.  We’re talking about some movies we’ve seen this summer, including Nim’s Island, Speed Racer, the Waterhorse, and Kung Fu Panda.  Following that I wrap it up with a short discussion of the theme of predestination in Kung Fu Panda, and it’s implications even for our little people.

    Still recording with the interim setup, so thanks for sticking around!

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    Dark Knight: morality

    Okay, I stayed up past my bedtime and snuck out on opening night to see the new Batman flick, but hey, it’s Batman!  So why is it taking me this long to post an analysis?  Can we say catastrophic system failure?  Anyway, I’m back online and have a host of things waiting in the wings.  Enjoy this spoiler-free review of the Dark Knight, followed by a promo for Stan Prolongo, Private Detective.

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