First Davidson Comic Book Marathon

Unlike prior Friday’s, today I will not be reviewing a new release. The options this week are not as ideal as prior or upcoming weeks, so I will resume my “$5 Movie Review” series next week. This doesn’t mean that there is nothing to write about.

3…2…1…AND WE’RE BACK!!!

Back with a whole new design and, hopefully, a little bit more consistency. I’m not aiming at everyday, but at least once a week would be nice, wouldn’t it? Comics always arrive on Wednesdays, new releases come out Tuesdays, and movies are released on Fridays. Sure, there are exceptions from time to time – Holidays, special releases, natural disasters – but otherwise, consistent like clockwork. So this is going to be my pledge. As long as I’m unemployed, I will produce something here  at least once a week that will (hopefully) not waste your time. Starting with today [SPOILER ALERT!!!]

You’ve been warned, but I’m not going to really spoil anything for you. Actually, and this will be funny to the folks that know me, but I think I’m getting a little sick of spoilers. Let me explain: I’m the type that can watch the end of a movie, then later see it from the beginning and still enjoy the ending as long as it’s a good story. Actually, there are other factors like character development, character arcs, blah blah blah, but for this purpose we’ll stick with story. So I don’t mind spoilers so much as long as it doesn’t ruin the experience. It’s a fine line filled with nuance, so each person has their own line that they don’t like to cross. Mine is the kind of spoiler that makes me wish I never knew it. Or something that defies one of the major character/story arcs of a series since the beginning. These kind of things make me angry because it feels like a cheat. Why establish that the male lead wishes to hook up with only the female lead and then a few years in have them separate? If this were a drama, ok. When it’s a sitcom, I take issue. Lilly and Marshall (How I Met Your Mother) broke up for summer hiatus and a few eps before marrying that season  finale. Not every character deserves a Ross/Rachel arc, and Friends-fans already know that after 10years, it was a little inevitable. But I digress…

A spoiler should tease. It should titillate. It should make me aware that a guest will appear to interact with a character, or that someone may die, but I don’t think a reveal that could potentially upset the balance of a major arc should be revealed prior to broadcast. If only because I think it robs the audience of the authentic moment when it happens on screen. If someone had tried to give me even a hint to last week’s Chuck, possibly the greatest episode it has aired to date (possible spoiler) (and last seasons “Chuck vs The Ring” was exceptional), I might have punched them in the neck.

Am I the only one? Are there things you rather not know before walking in? I’ll admit there is something nice about being “in the know” but sometimes it’s really not worth losing the surprise.

New addition – VIDEO OF THE WEEK (watch while it lasts)
Chuck vs The Other Guy (Mondays, 8pm on NBC)

Wolverine vs Deadpool

VS

The last three issues of Wolverine: Origins have been brutal, surreal, and hysterical. Though I have been reading comics for years, most of my focus has been on the DC Universe, with a bit of dabbling in the Marvel one. I have to tell you, though, you need to go pick up Wolervine: Origins 21-23(out now) and get issues 24 & 25 when they come out. There is nothing out on the market now that seems to perfectly balance both it’s serious and funny nature (aside from Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 and Angel Season 6, but those require more inside knowledge of the series to get the jokes).

Why should you run out to get the books? Well, here’s why:

Wolverine, since the Fall of the House of M, has all of his memories back. I mean ALL of them. Every nasty deed, every dirty secret, every mission that was ever erased are back and he wants vengeance. This series depicts Wolverine’s search for the people that ever did him wrong. No one wants to be on that list. Some so much so that they blew out their brains upon hearing he got his memory back(See Wolverine: Origins #1).

Staring in issue #21, though, Deadpool – the infamous Merc with the Mouth – arrived to take him out. Now I can’t say I know much about Deadpool, but I did know he was crazy. What I didn’t know was that he’s actually insane. There is a difference. One is being off your rocker, the other is being off your rocker and enjoying it. Deadpool is the latter. He is brilliant, he’s funny, and he knows just how to piss off Wolverine….something I wouldn’t ever recommend doing. But the way he does it, pure comic gold.

After reading the first 3 of the 5 part series, I can see why so many people want Ryan Reynolds(star of Waiting…, Van Wilder, Blade: Trinity, and more) to play Deadpool in the upcoming Wolverine: Origins film. Thus far, I’ve only heard it’s a rumor, so if anyone knows more, please share. I’d always wanted to see Ryan play the Wally West version of The Flash, but if it has to be Deadpool, he’s got my vote.

So please, trust a poor comic book dork and go pick up the following issues.

You can thank me later.