Podcast Update November 1st

That New 52 Smell V2 Episode 5 is now up and available, reviewing Issue #24 of Action Comics and Teen Titans, as well as Batman : Lil Gotham Special Halloween Digital Edition.

Some changes are coming...

Next Week Digital Scribbles becomes Digital Scribbles Max, goes to a full hour and adds on lots of content for review including physical comics.

Both the Digital Doctor Who Podcast and Digital Trek will become specials (all their comc reviews moving over to Digital Scribbles Max). Doctor Who will become a weekly once the new season with the new Doctor begins in 2014, stay tuned.

Well that's it for updates. A whole new Digital Scribbles Max is coming next week so stay tuned!

Podcast Updates 10/11

All new podcasts are up, and one correction...

All new episode and a back episode of The Digital Doctor Who Podcast is now up and available, so check both of them out please. New episode in 2 weeks.

Next up? That New 52 Smell coming up shortly.

Podcast Update 9/29

That New 52 Smell V2 Episode 3 is now available (reviewing Issue #21)

Updates
- Digital Scribbles Episode 7 (33%)
Working to wrap up episode soon.
- Equestria This Week Episode 36 (Completed)
Working now on a separate episode just gathering pony related news for discussion.
- That New 52 Smell Episode 4 (10%)
Planning a digital review episode coming soon

Podcast Update 9/16

All new episode of That New 52 Smell is up and available. Next week it's Digital Scribbles and then another episode of That New 52 Smell follows... so please check it out and recommend us. Thank you.

Podcast Update 9/3

That New 52 Smell V2 Episode 2 - 17% Completed
Slowly beginning to assemble it.

Podcasting back on track once again

Finally got podcasting back on track, what with a used laptop powering it and all. Presently That NEw 52 Smell is the first of the relaunched podcasts, but I have plans to next launch Digital Scriblles once again so stay tuned for that. In the meantime That New 52 Smell Volume 2 Episode 1 is now up and agvailable so try that out. Updates coming soon.

Summer 2013 Day 17 : June Mini Reviews are Ready

Actually I set aside a bit, for the rest of the year... but I want to put a bit more content in then start posting mini reviews... which I finally started today, rotating each review from the 70s and 80s, 90s and 2000s. Stay tuned for more reviews coming up.

80's Mini Review : Adventures of Superman #441

Adventures of Superman #441
June 1988
Publisher - DC Comics
John Byrne & Jerry Ordway - Script, Penciller, Co Plotter
Dennis Janke - Inker
Anthony Tollin - Colorist
Albert Deguzman - Letterer
Renee Witterstaetter - Assistant Editor
Mike Carlin - Editor

Probably a good time to bring up the mischievous little imp from the 5th Dimension, the one with the hard to remember how to spell name Mxyzptlk... I'm calling him Mixxy for short... ever since the 18 issue magic mushroom mind trip that was Action Comics in the New 52. This will be far easier to grasp, I assure you.

In "The Tiny Terror of Tinseltown" Superman finds himself fighting a large burger wielding singing corporate shill for Big Belly Burgers in Hollywood, under the watchful gaze of Mixxy floating above a freshly altered Hollywood sign sign changed to read as Mixxy' s name.... hmmm... burgers... anyway after smashing belly boy Superman makes quick work tricking Mixxy into saying his name backwards, rearranging the Mixxy sign to say Mixxy' s name backwards.

But since Mixxy only stays away for 90 days he bounces back quickly... by not leaving. Yeah, apparently sick of the whole backwards name gag Mixxy has decided to change the rules... right after we watch a page of Cat Grant back in Metropolis basically being called a cougar by her eventually killed by crazy Toyman kid Adam... you think this Toyman May never see the light of day again, but the New 52 did just turn Vandal Savage into a serial killer so... nah. Then there is a page with Lois, then back to Superman and Mixxy... who can't seem to make his mind up on his new weakness... until 7 pages later when he tries to smother Superman in Smurfs, until he's inspired to challenge Superman to trick him to paint his face blue... don't get used to this, he drops it almost immediately after this issue.

Sigh. Then we have a page with terrible Brainiac, not Supergirl Supergirl, and Mr blow up LexCorps holdings shadowy guy before getting back to Superman... who only takes 5 pages to make Mixxy leave in a huff... then an alien ship arrives near Jupiter and we're done.

Bleach. Not one of my favorite Mixxy tales, the issue is a bit distracted with several stories going on at once, and when we do see the Mixxy stuff it is short and pointless with a pointless change to Mixxy that might as well never happened as it doesn't stick as far as I know. And for the record? This iteration of Supergirl doesn't interest me none. A 2 out of 5.

Next 80's look?
Remember when Checkmate had its own Prestige format title? Here, let's remember it together. Checkmate #1-#3.

Summer 2013 Day -1 : Start of Summer

Well the summer for me starts after tomorrow, so rotating throughout my blogs will be a daily post related to work going on during the summer as related to each blog in question.

For Comic Addict, and several other blogs, it is watching the box for the last big trade before summer, and the laptop I plan to use to kick start the podcasts back into full production. It is the last trade... and no updates yet. I finished my end but still no updates. Oh well. Hopefully that changes soon. Stay tuned for updates.

Otherwise I am waiting on getting This Old Comic Addict and This Old DC Swag going once again soon. Got LOTS to review, just need to get to reviewing it.

Oh, mini reviews coming soon here, stay tuned.

That New 52 Smell : First Unpacking Update

That New 52 Smell
The First Unpacking

Six weeks later and the first subscription issue finally arrived. My first review issue... and subsequently I finally had a few questions answered.

- Subscription issues start mailing after six weeks HOWEVER that only means they mail on the week they come out... which may mean it might take extra weeks for some first issues to mail.

- Oh yes, they seemingly come out a month behind. Its April... and I got March's issue.

- And they mail one issue at a time. That's good. Means I dont have to wait two months between reviews... I dont know why I was even worried about that. Really.

So April is going to be a slow month. This episode coming? Superman Issue No 18, featuring fallout from H'el on Earth, the realization the artwork reminds me of manga artwork which reminds me of the time Superman was drawn that way for a time in the 90's as a sales gimmick... and the threat of Hector Hammond, the new 52s worst ever evil bobble headed human... I mean wow! Just look at the size of his head! Sheesh... oh, and that is only the tip of the iceberg in this first ever New 52 Superman review.

After that? Waiting on Supergirl to come in. Hopefully not too long of a wait.

May is a little busier. Besides the second issues of Supergirl and Superman we also get the first issues of Action Comics and Teen Titans, doubling the monthly reviews to four.

For all intents and purposes it looks like a major trade will be resolved. So that means June and probably July will see the last of the first year content rolling in, setting the pace of the series in 2013 to 2014..

It took awhile, but we are finally ready to get That New 52 Smell rolling full speed ahead. And that can only be a good thing.

So how will we close up the first year of content? Good question... I am still fudging abit on the end admittedly. That is still abit up in the air.

Wonder Woman is still on the list most certainly, that is scheduled, but how to end? Hmm... I was thinking of several possible scenarios... my mind is basically stuck at this point, at a indecision moment, and while there is a bit of time left to resolve it... that time is running out so... what to end with. That I will save for an upcoming update.

So right now we will focus on upcoming episodes.

- Supergirl episode
While I am hoping that we will see the first issue arrive today (April 20th)... it might not. So first issue coverage coming soon.

There is also the digital content, but that is a topic of another update... stay tuned.

That New 52 Smell - First Unpacking Minus 5 and Digital 52?

Well as of today (April 4th) we are almost to the six week mark for the first two 52 titles for the cast, Supergirl and Superman, depending on when the first issues finally show up in the boxy box. So waiting on that before... oh wait, my stupid MP3 Player I was recording on is broken screen wise... at long last... meaning I have to do the casts another way. Sigh. What a bother. Well while I work on that I have an update in another vein, possibly reintergrating digital content for reviews.

I am finally going to, this year's tech add on, add a tablet for review purposes of digital comics. Odds are I am going to add the Kindle Fire, and probably make Comixology my home for digital... but that is in a future update. Stay tuned.

Another add should be in the handheld dept, but that's for the RPG blog. Stay tuned.

Hmm... short updates. So waiting on the first unpacking and I will update when it shows up.

Podcast Update April 2nd 2013

All new casts are up and available! New OMGComics (Easter Edition), new That New 52 Smell (update on subscriptions) and new This Old Comic Addict (first unboxing two parter).

New stuff on the way, stay tuned!

Finally! Updates are on their way!

They finally fixed the darn link problem so I am updating alot today! Starting off with That New 52 Smell and upwards... so stay tuned for updates!

FYI : Live Recap of Upcoming Podcasts

Usuallty I just write this out in advance and cut and paste the update, but today we are waiting on boxes and packages that will mean new episodes.... well, TWO new episodes anyway... so while we wait on the long slow ship from California for two "packages" and the plane with the one package of TPBs let's recap what we are waiting on...

OMGComics Episode 1
This one we're unpacking the package of TPBs for this one, even though maybe only so much content will be actually used for this one seeing how I am cutting off the date from 2010 to present review wise so... I have very little in that range... really. Maybe I need to expand to 2001... anyway the TPB unpacking will have hopefully new stuff for this cast, even if I have to crank it back abit year wise... should be in the box today, said so on the it should be here today thing on the USPS site... sigh.

This Old Comic Addict Episode 2
This one we're unpacking two... packages... I'm guessing box like things considering the amount that is coming in but we'll see... anyway lots of content from Valiant, the Malibu Ultraverse and MARVEL here to go over... when the two packages ever arrive. I mean it left the East Coast on March 5th, was supposed to be here March 20th and... it is still between California and here... maybe it's still on the boat. Stay tuned.

Other casts awaiting things
That New 52 Smell
Subscription resolution finally happening in a few days... for maybe 10-20% of the review content... well, I didn't say it would be a dramatic resolution but it pushes the series forward ever so slightly.

20% more should be resolved by May, and another 20% by June so... hmmm... that leaves 20-30% to resolve which will all be done by June... like I said, not too exciting but it will mean a full show every week or two of content to review.

So far first Phase, the Super Phase, is moving along OK and this week's resolution will make a major mark on this. The second phase, to be announced, will be announced in April.

As for the first unpacking and review? Still waiting on it. And yes... DC Comics never responded to my email about my question about subscriptions... sigh... I guess I can send another email and see what happens... poke and prod them enough and maybe somebody will cry out "WE DON'T LIKE PEOPLE!!" and then that's it... wow... that's kinda sad and pathethic if you think about it. Sigh.

Well that's it for my live typing. Later on today I will live type content on RKYV Revue, stay tuned (as hopefully that will contain updates). See you!

This Old DC Swag Episode 2 Now Available

Since I was on a roll I cranked out another episode of This Old DC Swag. Today we talk about Star Trek #3-#4 (the wrap up of the Klingon Federation conflict) and talk abit of Batman (part 1 of 2, next episode we'll talk the bonus content like a preview of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 80's Edition and a back-up Robin I story!

That New 52 Smell Episode Zero now available

That New 52 Smell Episode Zero is now out and available! Four more episodes left to The New 52 Adventures of Superman and already I am launching That New 62 Smell... go figure.

Introduction statement, DC Comics and me public relations wise, Orson Scott Card controversy with Adventures of Superman... and for context? Another DC Comics character with issues Orson Scott Card can relate to, mainly Corrigan aka The Spectre and his long lamenting over his stance on the topic from the mid 90's! Check it out as I review the issue in question!

New episode in two weeks with hopefully our first New 62 DC review... and a very Spectre Christmas!

That New 52 Smell : The Sound of DC Comics... Not Talking...

That New 52 Smell Update
"Ask DC Comics... quietly..."

The work to get ready for That New 52 Smell rolls ever forward. Slowly but surely, one step at a time ahead we go. 20% of subscriptions is set... but a decided error on my part is slowing up another 20%... and quite frankly I will be lucky if I at least lock in 10% at the end of this trade.

20% set for April, 20% set for May and hopefully the last 30% along the way... so a complete schedule by June. Maybe 7 episodes in by the time we are at 100%. That means things will be a bit slow at the start, taking a few episodes to get fully rolling full speed ahead as we pass Memorial Day and roll into summer... but still with Episode 1 about to be recorded I still need content. And we do have abit to talk about... yes, even with only 20% of titles "secured" and all while I wait for the first issues to arrive in the mail we do still have abit to talk about... surprise!

Introduction to the series, and the whole plan of review by subscriptions. DC ending Green Lantern and Young Justice, and the coming of Beware the Batman. The whole Orson Scott Card thing on Adventures of Superman. Just in Episode 1 alone. But this is just the start... hmmm... well I am curious. When I am subscribed to a DC Comics title how long does it take before you get your first issue? Sure, over time I will learn this by comparison as each title rolls in... but I couldnt help but ask DC Comics myself. But not as a reviewer, just a simple question with no strings attached. Pretty simple, right? Well, I asked this yesterday and waited for a reply, and waited. Days passed and nothing.

Well as I said a few times past back in Early February I contacted DC Comics as part of a batch of publishers I contacted with questions concerning reviewer policy. They never contacted me. To me I felt this meant I had more growing to do as a reviewer. Work harder, grow as a reviewer and one day I will be mature enough. With hard work and determination it will be possible.

But to not even answer a simple question? What. I dread to say it but I can easily see the worst in this. Maybe I just shouldn't ask DC Comics any questions period. I dont know, but for some reason I think DC Comics has me on a spam or block list if even the simplest emails go unanswered. Anyway because of that I might do an Ask DC Comics section, if only to point out how DC alienates me. Maybe I will also do a Why I dont work at Superman Homepage section... spoiler alert... I tried finding a home there once!

As we wrap up the update the subscription plan... is moving even slower after one vital lynchpin... Ugh. Dont want to think about it. At least 20% progress has been made so... hopefully I will be at 40% at the end of March... 30% at least. See you next update, as I cast Episode 1 this weekend and get the cast off the ground. That will be the focus of the next update. Stay tuned... now I am off to record Episode 1... hopefully... see you next update.

New Podcasts now available

Two new podcasts are now out and available.

This Old Comic Addict Episode 1
Coverage of comics 80's, 90's and early 2000's are covered This episode it's the start of coverage of Malibu's less successful super hero line, the Protectors' era, starting with Protectors #1-#2, The Ferret One Shot and Arrow One Shot.

Next Episode - The other part of Malibu's heroes, the Ultraverse first episode coverage.

This Old DC Swag Episode 1
Same as This Old Comic Addict, focused on DC. This episode I begin covering DC's first run of Star Trek (in the 80's) with Star Trek #1-#2 (and the many reasons why you should be reading this if you haven't yet)

More stuff (including the launch of That New 52 Smell) coming soon, stay tuned!

FYI - Countdown to That New 52 Smell

FYI
Preparing for DC content

First off lets get the unpleasant stuff out of the way.

DC Comics? They're just not going to respond to me, even after the DC themed podcasts launched. So I just need to plan accordingly.

News? Gathered by me for the New 52 cast.

Interviews? None. Sorry.

Review materials? That is all on me and my burden most certainly.

On the plus side... well I am sure being able to set my own pace, and review schedule is a plus if nothing else... oh well.

OK. Now onto actual progress. Trading for subscriptions is moving slowly apace, and while I do not want to jump ahead of myself until everything is all set up... I think we can at least mention progress.

To date two subscriptions have been put to bed set, Supergirl and Superman, a new trade is just starting that, if successful, add two more subscriptions to the schedule.

After that? April should hopefully see another two titles added for a total of six... so progress is definitely being made. Maybe too much progress, to much by far considering I am not getting so much as the time of day from DC... but I guess that is OK. Realistically a large dose of realistic expectations has to be applied in attempting to contacting a large publisher like DC.

Was the silent treatment expected? In some respects yes, sadly yes. I could stand for a higher profile, a bigger presense, more experience and seniority... or a Scrooge McDuck Money Vault.

Why is it I think only status and money gets a response? In truth even I think its exposure and readership, and I need to work harder to build up my readership. Still would it be such a thing just to send me a form email saying you have insufficient presense. Please build up your readership and observe the 12 to 24 month cooling period before resubmitting. Thank you for your interest, salutations and end email. But I dont even have that to show. It is just my opinion that I am insufficient to meet DC's standards for who has access. Well lets close out on a high note, what may be the final word on the review slate of the cast... ready? Yes voting is still ongoing and we are presently at the 40% mark, but... here is how I am seeing it... yes, this is subject to change.

Superman block
Reviewing Action Comics, Supergirl and Superman. Would have rounded it out with Superboy... if it was a subscription title.

Justice League block
Aquaman, Flash and JLAmerica

Finally Ladies Block with Batgirl, Catwoman and Wonder Woman.

Voting is still pending so stay tuned for updates.

OK things are falling into place but we are just waiting for the first arrivals and off we launch That New 52 Smell, so stay tuned.

See you next week!

That New 52 Smell Week 1

That New 52 Smell
Episode 0.1 - Origins

Putting thought to life, and coming up with this notion, started with the announcement of the coming end of The New 52 Adventures of Superman.

To me it was logical. DC already had scheduled titles on my pull list, and I was inquiring with them about press releases and such so why not expand it to a podcast?

Admittedly the show started its life as a Superman family centered title... but when I checked the subscriptions list I couldn't find Superboy... huh?

If I was left to my own devices I would quickly fall out of picking up what I need to review. This way I am locked in for a full year of episodes, and just have to renew yearly, making changes to the review format once a year as needed. That and this was made possible through a huge trade I am presently doing.

So let's recap. This series was originally thought up when the announcement came that The New 52 Adventures of Superman was winding down to completion.

So with only 4 episodes of New 52 left? Where are we in terms of progress... let's see...

- Starting off with first two titles, Supergirl and Superman, which speaks of the cast's origin as a New 52 Superman inspired cast.

- Presently soliciting votes for the other four starting slots of the cast. Cast your vote at http://www.thisoldcomicaddict.blogspot.com and http://www.rkyvrevue.blogspot.com

- Plans are to add 3 of the bigger page count title along the way. Action Comics and Justice League (two more nods to New 52 Superman) along with Justice League of America, totaling titles covered to nine.

- Titles being voted on? Aquaman, Batgirl, Catwoman, Flash, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Teen Titans and Wonder Woman.

- Originally I was not going to put Batman or Green Lantern titles up for consideration, but then voting would not had been picking a top four as much as dropping the fifth title.

- Deadline for voting is March 22nd.

That is about that for now. The process of preparing the cast has just begun. Next time I speak of the 800 pound Gorrilla Grodd in the cast, preparing the technical aspect of a news section of the cast... when DC Comics wont give me the time of day.

That is coming next week. So stay tuned, and see you then.

Addendum - Cast Format
One thing I am working on is the exact content of the cast itself. At this early production stage I have the following...

- Opening
- DC News Brief
Whatever news I came across that is fit to print, so to speak.
- Rumor mill
i.e. what the WB is not doing lately.
- Mailbag
Going to open an email just for work.
- Reviews
What came in the mail for review

But that is just the beginning! Stay tuned as I work on this and prepare Episode Zero!