Articles by glenn-hauman
Fri Dec 28, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
Snaked, eyed: a review
Something wicked this way slithers
Are you tired of the Christmas spirit? Clifford Meth and Rufus Dayglo's Snaked
In one of the more audacious acts of counter-programming in comics, IDW is releasing Snaked today, in the skip-ship days between December holidays. And Snaked is about as far from Christmas treacle as you can get.
If you're already a Meth addict, you probably suspected no less. Clifford Meth is a man who does benefits for Bill Loebs and Dave Cockrum-- but as a storyteller, he would take Harlan Ellison calling him bugfuck and use it as a cover pullquote. Clifford's stories have often been dark and mean and nasty and this is no exception. His story hints at, in no particular order, violence, politics, mayhem, cannibalism, September 11, the Bush Administration, the Clinton legacy, and prison rape. Rufus Dayglo's art reminds one of collages compiled from lunatics' sketches with crayons drawn on newspaper clippings of murder and corruption trials.
Like I said, the feel-good story of the season.
I wouldn't recommend this book if you're trying to smile after a few days with the in-laws*-- Snaked is a brutal piece of work. But if you're looking to dispense with plastered on holiday smiles, this book is the comics equivalent of listening to speed metal to get Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer out of your head. And that's a good thing.
* Unless you're hoping your in-laws meets the sort of fate that happens to some of the characters. And if so, I don't want to know about it.
Fri Dec 28, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
James Purefoy returns as The Saint
From Senator to Templar
A new generation is about to meet the famous Simon Templar. James Purefoy, best known for playing Mark Antony in Rome and getting let go from palying V in V For Vendetta, is set to play Simon Templar in the forthcoming TV series of The Saint.
No fewer than 10 actors have portrayed the character, including the legendary George Sanders and former Maverick / future James Bond Roger Moore. Another nine actors played him on radio, including Vincent Price.
William J. Macdonald (Witchblade, Rome) is prepping a two-hour pilot for a European shoot. Shooting in Berlin and Australia begins in April.
Burl Barer, Edgar Award winning author of The Saint: A Complete History, is also on board. Barer, authorized by the Estate of Leslie Charteris to write new Saint novels and short stories, will novelize the movie length pilot and future episodes for a new generation of Saint fans.
Fri Dec 28, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
Happy 85th birthday, Stan Lee!
Happy birthday to Stan the Man!
Sure, you know about his comics. You even know about his movies. But you probably don't know the work he does with the less fortunate. Here's a photo of him from San Diego this year, where he's giving a big smile and a hug to a double amputee in lieu of shaking hands--
Oh, wait. That's ComicMix's Brian Alvey. I just took a lousy photo.
Anyway, here's to you, Stan! May you continue to strike fear into the hearts of evil doers everywhere!
Excelsior from all of us true believers!
Thu Dec 27, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
ComicMix 2008 Suggestion Box
Time to Vox, Populi!!
If you have thoughts or suggestions about what you’d like to see on ComicMix starting in 2008, leave them here. You may think of something very cool that we haven’t thought of yet, because, you know, we’ve been kind of busy.
We can’t promise that we’ll use any of your suggestions (I can’t even promise I’ll use my own suggestions), but we are interested in knowing what you guys would like to see more or, or less of, or added. Daily strips? Back issues? Baseless rumors? Previews? Reviews? Doctor Who news? Timing? Sliming? An end to rhyming?
Please let us know. We think of this as not just our site, but your site too-- which means if something isn't right, it's your fault for not telling us.
Thu Dec 27, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
Happy 75th anniversary, Radio City Music Hall!
On this day in 1932, the 5,933-seat Radio City Music Hall, a joint effort by John D Rockelfeller, Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel and the Radio Corporation of America, opened in New York City. Rothefal's dance troupe the Roxyettes change their name to the Rockettes and star in the premiere extravaganza.
Wed Dec 26, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
Christmas wrap ups
Close those windows, it's cold outside!
It's winter time, and so I should close these windows, it's chilly out there:
John Scalzi reprints Chris Roberson's thesis on why Mark Gruenwald is the true father of modern superheroes comics.
Steven Bove's Rock Opera histories.
We've been saying that comic books will destroy you-- and now we have separate confirmation from Valerie D'Orazio.
Finally, we close out the holiday season with The Adventures of Batman and Robin... and Jesus... at the San Diego Comic Con.
Wed Dec 26, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
And now, a word from The Hulk
Man, the Hulk really has to watch out for those niacin overdoses.
On the other hand, it would explain why he's so irritable...
Tue Dec 25, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
Happy 58th anniversary, Dick and Tess Tracy!
On this day in 1949, Dick Tracy married his sweetie of 18 years, Tess Trueheart. Here's to the lovebirds.
Tue Dec 25, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
Simone & Ajax - Christmas 2001
Read more Simone and Ajax Christmas adventures:
2000
2003
2005
2007
and A Christmas Calamity!
Oh, and don't forget the ongoing Adventures of Simone and Ajax all here on ComicMix.
(And no, we're not running a GrimJack installment today-- for some reason, we just didn't think that the Grinner looks good in a Santa suit. But we do have a Munden's Bar story with the birthday boy, if you'd like.)
Mon Dec 24, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
Simone & Ajax - Christmas 2007
Mon Dec 24, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
The latest from Harris Polls for TV shows on DVDs
I found myself taking a recent Harris poll on TV shows, and they asked some questions about TV shows and DVD, asking if I'd want to buy any of these on DVD:
All of Us
Witchblade
Pushing Daisies
Chuck
Men in Trees
Big Bang Theory
Birds of Prey
Planet Earth
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Moonlight
Man from UNCLE
Big Shots
Cold Case
Gossip Girl
Fastlane
Makes you wonder what's going to get brought to DVD soon, eh? (And yes, I know Man From Uncle just had a big release.)
How about you? Which of these do you want to see on DVD soon? And what else should be on the list?
Mon Dec 24, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
Simone & Ajax - Christmas 2005
When Donner is Blitzened, who can you get to save Christmas?
Read more Simone and Ajax Christmas adventures:
And we have more to come before the big day!
Oh, and don't forget the ongoing Adventures of Simone and Ajax all here on ComicMix.
Sun Dec 23, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
Simone & Ajax - Christmas 2003
We continue our ongoing campaign for those of you who only look at RSS feeds to actually read some comics.
Read more Simone and Ajax Christmas adventures:
And we have more to come before the big day!
Oh, and don't forget the ongoing Adventures of Simone and Ajax all here on ComicMix.
Sun Dec 23, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
A blog war during Christmas
Because if we don't, then -- aw, you know.
Science fiction writer John Scalzi started it. He tried to make our heads explode with a particular music video.
I've grown rather attached to my head over the years, and so I returned fire on my own weblog with this find.
Within ten minutes, he parried with this retort.
Oh, it is on, bucko. Of course you realize, in the words of the great philospohers, this means war.
Ball's in your court, fella.
Sun Dec 23, 2007 — by Glenn Hauman
Neil Gaiman's Coraline footage up
Oh. My. Gosh.
Neil Gaiman proudly presents, as an early Christmas present, the first Coraline footage to be released to the world.
(It's not really from me. Laika and Focus chose it and did all the hard work, the Web Goblin did all the building it in the background. I just claim the glory and bask in the reflected wossname.)
It's still about a year away from it coming into cinemas. But here's a first look...
