Sneak Peek

I mentioned I was planning on discussing a low level character from the past. Well, I have read the series and gathered the cover images. I really hate that I have no scanner right now. I decided to put a book on the Net that I doubt there is really any comprehensive look involving the character. It is one of the 1990's Spider-man tangent characters. He also was an example of an African American hero that as I think about it was never really looked at during the time. There is a great deal of racial diversity in this book. There is also some temporal mechanics at play that makes it an interesting and frustrating book. This is just a sneak peek on what is to come. So take a gander at the series that will be soon adorning the Blog.

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Help Rich Out!!!!!

Do You Twitter? I do not, but I do wish to help out someone who is in a Twitter Challenge. Both involved are in the Ghost's past. Since I can hold a grudge, with a site and not the friend as much, I have decided to delay the start of D-List Comic Series to make a plea to help Rich over at Comic By Comic to win this Twitter Challenge. Help him out please. Follow him and then I can watch him gloat as the Ghost reaches beyond the ether to exact some semblance of geeky vengeance.

Yes it is very petty, but you know what, I am a Ghost now so that is that. Anyway, I just want to let them both know I am still around. So go Follow Rich and let the heavens know what it means when Geeks unite to smite other Geeks.


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A Really Neat Comparing of the Greek Gods in terms of our current day Geek Gods

So have you ever wondered who the Geek Gods are? Well wonder no more and check out this interesting Blog Post.

GEEK GODS

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Fallen Angel Ends ?!?

So it has concluded, the story wraps up. Now before you are alarmed, it appears this is just the ending of the long form issue stories of Lilandra. There will be a new series of minis I would suppose from IDW. Still, I have mixed feelings right now. I remember as a comic book reviewer doing what I could to support and talk up what was a rare gem at DC Comics to begin with way back when. I had to move heaven and earth to get copies because stores just didn't carry it. I eventually ordered some early issues from tfaw.com so I could have the run in its entirety.

DC wussed out and I thought I would have seen the end to this compelling story of an Angel cast out from the Heavens because she dared exercise free will. I was so happy when The IDW stories started and we got the origin of how Lee was cast out and why she was the way she was in the tales. It became an even more mature read as the constraints fell away and I accepted the cussing because it fit the genre. I have thoroughly enjoyed the story of the Fallen Angel.

I can't help but be relieved a bit that it ends. Honestly it was a book I was wondering how I could afford. Now I at least can be at peace not buying it and have a complete story for how Lee's life turned out. The next arc will begin and be a new status for her. So I am at peace with this ending. I will write more about this series later.

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Its A New Day!

I stated to family in 2004 upon listening to President Obama speak at the Democratic National Convention that he would be our first African American President. I am so proud to be a citizen of America today after feeling so ashamed of those who have been in power. I hope the rule of law will return and our Constitution once again be the guiding force of my Country. May the Creator protect President Obama and help him bring mercy and compassion to the world.


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Good Reading: "The Stepsister Scheme"

The Stepsister Scheme

By Jim C. Hines

I saw this book via a new follower, whom I think came here via Brainfreeze's Blog, and I went via that person's Blog and found another Blog which had this book's cover on it. How is that for an awesome run on sentence? This is a wonderful book. I started reading on Monday Night and finished it Wednesday Night, and I was just casually reading. I guess to imply that I devoured it because it was good, but I didn't totally give up sleep like I have been known to do.

The book is what occurred after the phrase "Happily Ever After....." in the old Fairy Tales. The real stories behind the oft told stories are more along the lines of the Grimm Fairy Tales than the sanitized Disney version most of us grew up on. I also had a thought about "Women in Refrigerators" in regards to Sleeping Beauty once the whole story was implied. Still debating just whether that was a needed push beyond the already hard stuff she encountered because of the Fairy "blessings" and the hard edge she maintains.

Danielle is the main character. You know her as Cinderella. Her Stepsisters are up to no good and have made an alliance with another Fairy Tale evil that is pretty powerful. Oh, did I mention that they kidnap her Prince? Yep, she has to go and find her husband before the plan that is obscure for so long takes place. She has help. See Sleeping Beauty, Talia, is a real tough woman. The Grace blessing has allowed her to become a perfect fighter and weapons expert. She sees these skills as a dance so she is able to kick much behind as she aids the Prince's mother Queen Beatrice. Her back story is the most tragic.

Snow White is the other help Danielle has as she begins her quest. I really love Snow. Slutty is the word that kinda fits, but it is an innocent slutty. This is really hard to explain. You really have to read the book to appreciate the humorous remarks that she says. In fact sometimes it is necessary to reread to get the full funny effect of her teasing. She says a great many things to get under Talia's skin. Her nature hides her strength of magic and wait until you hear the twist on the seven dwarves. This was very creative and unique.

I loved this book and will be eagerly looking for the next book involving the three Princesses that is to come out in October 2009. It will spin around the Little Mermaid Tale. A Fish Tale, sorry I just had to do it.

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(I know this is not a comic, but it is part of my geekiness, so deal.)

Super Powers

A friend sent me this YouTube vid and I have learned how to make the embed look cool. I know the Comic Book Ghost is sometimes technologically challenged, so just bear with it, K? Anyhow, this short film has a funny setup of a couple trying to spice up their marriage and in the end they help out someone in need. Really funny and really cool. I hope you enjoy it.



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