Black Panther Originally Had A Half-Mask?

Here is a great post about comic book rumors. The post covers more than one but this one is my favorite:

COMIC LEGEND: Jack Kirby originally drew the Black Panther as wearing a mask that did not cover his entire face, even after the Panther's first appearance!
STATUS: True

The author makes a great  discussion on how Black Panther's depiction has changed throughout the almost 50 years the character has been around. I never really thought that there was a time when Black Panther was supposed to have a half mask. This means that the portrayal of Panther in the animated Ultimate Avengers 2  is actually more along the lines of what Jack Kirby had in mind. I had not idea.

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The Hembeck Files!

Wow, I didn't know Fred Hembeck  had a blog. And it's a good one. I used to read his wrk in the 1990'swhen his humor was published by Marvel. I love it. This particular post deals with Black Lightning and other black Superheroes at DC Comics.

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A Prince of Persia Primer: Everything You Need To Know - G4tv.com

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Here is a primer on the Prince of Persia franchise. Just about everything you need to know

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'Hi, I'm a Marvel... and I'm a DC' Gets Musical in 100th Installment - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews

I love this guy.





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YouTube - Terminator vs Robocop vs Predator

Here is another great edited video of what a fight between a Terminator, Robocop, and a Predator might look like. My money's on the Predator.





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Gene Luen Yang to Boycott 'The Last Airbender' Movie Over 'Yellowface' - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews

Comics Alliance has posted a great article. An Asian American named Gene Luen Yang has pointed out something that I missed.  Anyone who has seen  the animated series on which The Last Airbender is based knows that the characters are not Caucasian....they are Asian. Then why are the characters being played by white actors? I don't blame Yang for being angry.  I wouldn't like it if Blade was played by a white guy. Why should Ang? Unfortunately Hollywood really does think that Asian actors can't carry a movie like this and make money. I don't believe that for a minute. I'm going to have to give some serious thought to if I should join Yang's boycott. It's a slap in the face to the original source material and I'm shocked that I missed it. I see why. I was dazzled by the trailer.





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Incredible Magneto Impersonator Sings 'Fresh Prince,' 'DuckTales' Themes [Video]

I first heard about this on Attack of the Show, but Comics Alliance posted two of  these videos of a dude doing a perfect voice impersonation of actor Ian McKellan doing some funny songs:

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'The Invincible Iron Baby'

This is one of the best parody videos that I have ever seen. It's so funny and awesome. It's awesome that 3 of my favorite news feeds picked up the story today! Here is what it might look like if a baby if Iron Man was a baby!







'Iron Baby' Makes 'Iron Man 2' Look Like Kids Stuff - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
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Nugget From the Net: Iron Baby Suits Up and Dominates

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The Search For The New Spider-Man Narrowed To Five - G4tv.com

Here is a great list of the actors rumored to be poised to take over for Tobey McGuire as Spider-Man in the next crop of movies. Looking at the available actors I think the role should go to Josh Hutcherson

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First Marvel vs. Capcom 3 In-Game Screenshots

Capcom has released  some great screen shots for Marvel vs Capcom 3.

Marvel Video Games | Iron Man, Spider-Man, Hulk and all Marvel Video Game News, Trailers, Pics, Previews and more

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Watch Spider-Man Unlimited Ep. 10, 11, and 12 Now!

Here are episode of 10-12 for Spider-man Unlimited.

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YouTube - Neo vs. Robocop

There have been so great fan-made videos over the last several years. Here is one of my favorites. I agree that of course Neo Wins. It represents some fine editing.




YouTube - Neo vs. Robocop

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ghettoManga: Happy Birthday toThe Baddest Chick EVER!

Samax has written a brilliant essay/retrospective in honor of Pam Grier's birthday! He summarizes her career perfectly. She truly is iconic!

ghettoManga: Happy Birthday toThe Baddest Chick EVER!

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Dive into the 400 completed series available now on Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited! | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com

Marvel Digital Comics now boasts 400 completed series. I like that. I wish that that these could be read on several devices not just a PC.

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Iron Man, Extremis Motion Comic Ep. 4 Clips

Episode 4 is the next part of the Iron Man: Extremis Motion Comic. Marvel has released a preview.




Enjoy clips from episode four of the EXTREMIS motion comic on sale Wednesday, May 26! | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com

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My Paper Heroes: Captain America

Ever wanted to make a Paper Model of Captain America? Here is your chance!

My Paper Heroes: Captain America

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'Batman: Under the Red Hood' Feature Web Site Gives Fans an Early Look at Animated Villains - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews

We have more news for the new Batman: Under the Red Hood animated movie. More website features. We have stills and a trailer. This movie will be a lot of fun. We just have to wait until 7/27/2010!




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Why Iron Man Is The Gen Y Superhero

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There is an interesting quote from Iron Man 2 director, Jon Favreau.

The first 21st century superhero is a hedonistic, narcissistic, even nihilistic, adrenaline junkie, billionaire entrepreneur do-gooder. If Peter Parker's life lesson is that "with great power comes great responsibility," Tony Stark's is that with great power comes a shit-ton of fun.
You can't get any more Gen Y than that.

.I'm preparing a new post about the theological implications of a statements like these.

Why Iron Man Is The Gen Y Superhero

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Luke Cage: A One-Man Harlem Renaissance - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews

Here is a great article charting the character development of Marvel Comics, Luke Cage - Power Man. I've always like him. He is one of the first major black superheroes. Watching the history of the character is to watch the evolution of how black men have been portrayed in the mass media over the past 40 years. I agree with the last paragraph of the article:

Almost forty years after his creation, Cage has managed to become a rising star. Respected by Marvel's greatest hero, led the foremost super-hero team, and now he's in charge of whipping villains into heroes in Jeff Parker and Kev Walker's 'Thunderbolts.' Not a bad run for a guy who started out as a Harlem gangbanger and blaxploitation cash grab, is it?

Read more at the link below!

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'Iron Man: Armored Adventures' Gets a Second Season on Nicktoons - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews

The good news Iron Man: Armored Adventures has been renewed for another 26 episodes. I don't get why it won't be out in September. It's scheduled for 2011. I think the series has turned out better than I thought. I just don't like the thought of Iron Man as a teenager. It didn't work in the Comics, but then it was teen Tony ripped from the past to replace his adult self who committed suicide after trying to destroy the Avengers because he was under Kang's control. Yeah, my feeling about an animated series focusing on Iron Man and his cast as teens are conflicted. I think it works better for Spider-man

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5 Lessons To Learn From Heroes’ Failure « Spinoff Online – Covering TV, Film and Entertainment News Daily

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This is a great article analyzing what killed the series Heroes. I largely agree with the points made. I don't agree that Peter, Sylar, or Hiro were too powerful. I also think Clare and Noah's father/daughter relationship we way too much like a yoyo. I also think Clare kept making silly mistakes from not listening to what adults were telling her.

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Experience Iron Man's adventures in a brand new way | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com

Marvel is offering that first episode of the Iron Man: Extremis Motion Comic for free for limited time. I've subscribed to the series on iTunes. Three episodes have been released and the they are awesome. They follow the original comic book very well and I can't wait for the next parts. A coupon will be made available through certain issues of Marvel Comics to be released this week. You can use the coupon to get your free issue. Follow the link below to see which comics have the coupon!

Experience Iron Man's adventures in a brand new way | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com

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Video: Fanmade Trailer For Power Rangers Movie « Crushable

Video: Fanmade Trailer For Power Rangers Movie « Crushable

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'The 99' Animated Series Coming to The Hub Network in October - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews

There is a new animated series planned for this fall - a team where each member has powers based on one of the 99 attributes of Allah.

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THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS & REALITY: Booty poppin' lil white girls? See what you did Beyonce?

I've heard of a video of scantily clad little white girls dancing to black culture...and it bothered me, but after reading this post, I had to comment. Our society has a problem when we allow little girls to be sexualized in this way. I don't want my 3 year-old daughter doing this. I don't blame Beyonce. I blame our culture that is so much more concerned with money and sex that we allow children to emulate our issues. What else would they do but copy us?






THE INTERSECTION | MADNESS & REALITY: Booty poppin' lil white girls? See what you did Beyonce?

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