Monthly Archives: August 2010

Why the world needs Superman

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

I was talking with a professor at my school the other day and we started talking about comic books. He has started buying comics for his son and he wanted some advice on which titles he should but. He had … Continue reading →

Posted in Comic books | 15 Comments

Guest Column – Lost and Virus Protection Software

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

Steven King is back with a column that looks at “Lost” in the only possible way it makes sense. Check it out!

Posted in Guest Writer, Philosophical, TV | 2 Comments

What is a wheel but a metaphor? – Final Crisis

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

In the very last issue of 52, there was a reference to Identity Crisis being the “middle crisis.” Fans anticipated the mega event and expected it to be in the same vein as the previous mega-crossovers, but everyone forgot one … Continue reading →

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Synthesis of the Wheel – Infinite Crisis

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

The lead up to Infinite Crisis could have been an event in and of itself. Theoretically, it all began with Identity Crisis (but Jeph Loeb would probably want you to believe that it began with one line from Lex Luthor … Continue reading →

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Reinventing the wheel – Identity Crisis

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

  In 2004, a very different kind of crossover was born. Brad Meltzer’s Identity Crisis was the absolute exact opposite of Crisis on Infinite Earths in every way possible. In fact, it was the opposite of every event crossover that … Continue reading →

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Inventing the wheel – Crisis on Infinite Earths

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

Crisis on Infinite Earths is the father of all mega event crossovers. Period. This year is its 25th anniversary (we share a birth year!) and to go back through the pages of the comic is to travel back in time … Continue reading →

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In defense of all things Crisis pt. 1 – Defining the event crossover

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

Some concern has been raised recently in regards to my feelings towards mega crossovers. And while my opinions over Marvel’s Civil War are pretty well documented, people have wondered as to how I feel towards other mega event crossovers. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Comic books | 6 Comments

Movie pitch – Meme Movie

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

Sometimes I get these genius ideas for movies, and I just have to share them. This is one such idea. Pitch Title: Meme Movie Genre: “Movie” Movies Director: Jason Friedberg Aaron Seltzer

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Superheroes corrupt America’s Youth!

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

The headline of “Today’s superheroes send wrong image to boys, say researchers” is like a punch to the chest of every fanboy out there.

Posted in Comic books, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Missing the 90’s – the Problem with Pinkerton

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

Ask any Weezer fan what his or her favorite album is and chances are, the response will be Pinkerton. When asked why, the fan will amost always respond, “because it reminds me of high school.” To every true Weezer fan, … Continue reading →

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