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Lost Relics of the '90s: Eiffel 65's Europop

Posted by The Dace Man - Sunday, April 13, 2014

Eiffel 65 World Tour 2015 track listingYo, listen up. Here's a story! About a Euro band that swept the music world. And all day, and all night and everything we heard was just Blue, on the radio, inside and outside.

Now that I've gotten that out of my system, lets dive into one of the lost relics of the '90s. Chris "The Dace Man" Dace here, bringing you a gem from the '90s that was able to catch my gnat-like attention span and hook me till the end. What am I talking about? I'm talking about the 1999 album from Eiffel 65, entitled Europop.

So, I know what you're thinking: Yes, I am that crazy. But, c'mon, the moment you read the first line of this article, you know you were singing the song Blue (Da Ba Dee). To me, this album is fantastic because it incorporates absolutely nothing you'd find on my playlists. I love this album from start to finish, yet you will not find another euro, techno, italiano thingumabob song anywhere on my music player, I can guarantee that. Because of this album's uniqueness, it was one of the first albums I bought as a child that wasn't Weird Al. I mean, just take a look at the track listing:

1. Blue (Da Ba Dee)
2. Too Much Of Heaven
3. Dub In Life
4. Living In A Bubble
5. Move Your Body
6. My Console
7. Your Clown
8. Another Race
9. The Edge
10. Now Is Forever
11. Silicon World
12. Europop
13. Hyperlink (Deep Down)
14. Blue (Da Ba Dee) Extended Mix

The fact that they released a song entitled My Console, in which they sang about how they were playing on the PlayStation, is an automatic win in my book. I often find myself singing several of these songs every day over a decade later—and no, not just Blue—which I think is a testament to how awesome this album is. Am I the only one who feels this way? Quite possibly, but that's why I'm writing this article. As a teen, I thoroughly enjoyed this album from start to finish, and I still do today. In fact, as I write this article I'm currently listening in the background to the original CD—you know, those archaic round things.

Eiffel 65 set to release a new album

On the US Billboard 200, the album Europop reached number four and went platinum twice by February 2000. It released four singles on the radio airwaves—Blue, Move Your Body, Too Much of Heaven, and My Console—with Blue reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100.  Though lightning never struck the band twice in the States, they stayed active up until 2005, and then reemerged in 2010. They're currently touring in Europe and Australia.

As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course, the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case AutoTune!—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!

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Hearthstone: Curse of Naxxramas Expansion Announced

Posted by Eddie Siqueira - Friday, April 11, 2014

Rejoice! Blizzard's online card game, Hearthstone, has barely been out of beta for a month, and already an expansion of sorts has been announced: Curse of Naxxramas! To be released over the course of five weeks, it is bound to bring new life into the newborn Blizzard game. A proper release date has not been set.

Blizzard Entertainment Hearthstone Curse of Naxxramas expansion

Blizzard Entertainment Hearthstone Curse of Naxxramas expansion
New bosses!
There will be five wings in the necropolis of Naxxramas, and apparently, you will be able to purchase this via real-world money or in-game gold. We'll have to wait and see just how much gold will be required - all the more reason to improve your wits, intuition, and (if possible!) luck to start winning in Play, Ranked, or Arena mode.

The precept in Curse of Naxxramas will be to adventure into a dungeon and face several of Kel'Thuzad's "bosses," each with unique cards and abilities. The progression of this single-player game will probably be similar to the tutorial tree the first time a player starts Hearthstone. Oh, and the goodie: as you progress into the dungeon, you get new cards as well! Also, class-specific challenges will be available. Intriguing and geeky, to say the least. I dig!

Blizzard Entertainment Hearthstone Curse of Naxxramas expansion
New board!
A lot of deathrattle cards have surfaced as well… maybe a death knight hero will be added? What do you think? New hero? No? Comment, for the King!

Blizzard Entertainment Hearthstone Curse of Naxxramas expansion
New cards!

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Heartbleed Security Bug: How To Protect Your Online Safety

Posted by Unknown

A major online security bug, called "Heartbleed," plagued the Internet early this week, compromising the private and financial information of millions in a server flaw that has left major websites vulnerable.

Online security bug compromises sensitive information

The widespread bug surfaced the Internet on Monday, forcing major sites to scurry for a patch in their servers. Affecting everything from emails and social media accounts to e-tailers and online banks, it permits cyber-criminals to access usernames, passwords, credit card information, and other sensitive information without leaving any trace. Heartbleed also allows access to a websites's cryptographic keys to impersonate the site and exploit more information.

A Google Inc. security engineer and researchers at the Finnish security firm Codenomicon discovered the server flaw, CNN reported.

Heartbleed went undetected for two years, according to the Washington Post, and was found in the OpenSSL software that's behind many HTTPS sites and is used by an estimated two-thirds of the Internet's servers to encrypt sensitive information. It has been reported that at least 500,000 servers were left vulnerable, although it's uncertain as to which have actually been affected.

The most notable open source web servers using OpenSSL are Apache and nginx. These web servers are used on 66% of all websites, according to Netcraft's April 2014 Web Server Survey.

Codenomicon created a website that provides an in-depth look at Heartbleed, stating that the bug "allows anyone on the Internet to read the memory of the systems protected by the vulnerable versions of the OpenSSL software. This compromises the secret keys used to identify the service providers and to encrypt the traffic, the names and passwords of the users and the actual content. This allows attackers to eavesdrop on communications, steal data directly from the services and users, and to impersonate services and users."

Codenomicon tested the vulnerability of their servers, hacking in without leaving a trace. "Without using any privileged information or credentials, we were able to steal from ourselves the secret keys used for our X.509 certificates, usernames and passwords, instant messages, emails, and business critical documents and communication," the company wrote on their website.

There is little users can do to protect their information until websites patch their servers. All users are strongly urged to change their passwords and delete cookies on each website they frequent after it's confirmed that the site has patched its servers.

Among the sites where it's safe to change your password are Facebook, Google, YouTube, Gmail, Yahoo, Tumblr, Flickr, and OKCupid.

Amazon, AOL, Bank of America, Capital One, Chase, Citibank, HSBC, LinkedIn, Microsoft Hotmail and Outlook, PayPal, PNC, TD Bank, Twitter, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo have been unaffected as they use different software. However, American Express, Apple, iCloud and iTunes are still in the process of being patched, so do not change your password for those accounts since doing so would affect your new password as well.

There is no easy fix for the "small coding error," according to CNN. In order to protect data and encryption keys, websites must upgrade to the patched version of OpenSSL, revoke compromised SSL certificates, and have new certificates issued.

Mark Maxey, a director for cybersecurity firm Accuvant, told Reuters that, "Due to the complexity and difficulty in upgrading many of the affected systems, this vulnerability will be on the radar for attackers for years to come."

CNN has kept an ongoing tally of all websites that have been affected and patched so far. Click here to see which websites are safe and which to stay away from. You can also test websites using the Heartbleed test or the SSL Server Test.

If you are worried about your personal information on the Internet or have any questions, let us know in the comment section below.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2014 Recap

Posted by Eddie Siqueira

To Nirvana, Kiss, Cat Stevens, Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates, Linda Ronstadt, and the E-Street Band: Congratulations! These artists achieved what is iconically considered the pinnacle of rock music—their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Brian Epstein (former Beatles manager) and Andrew Loog Oldham (Rolling Stones manager/producer) also received the Ahmet Ertegun award for non-performers.

Nirvana Dave Grohl Krist Novoselic Courtney Love Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2014

Kim Gordon Joan Jett St. Vincent Lorde
The front-ladies of Nirvana (L-R):
Kim Gordon, Joan Jett, St. Vincent, Lorde.
The highlight of the evening was Nirvana. Inducted by Kurt Cobain's friend Michael Stipe of R.E.M., most of the "wow-ing" moments of the evening belonged to the grunge gods. Dave Grohl spoke, and he was loudly applauded. (It was excellent to know that previous drummers were acknowledged, and Chad Channing was at least in the crowd.) Krist Novoselic spoke, and he was wildly applauded; he wasn't even able to make his first sentence heard.

As a very surreal and oddly beautiful surprise, Kurt's widow Courtney Love, his sister Kim Cobain, and their mother Wendy O'Connor were onstage as well. Wendy, in the most moving moment of the night, expressed her gratitude on Kurt's behalf. "I'll probably cry—I'm already crying—because, he'd (sic) been so proud… he'd say he wasn't, but he would be. I just miss him so much, he was such an angel."

What followed next was highly improbable, but it happened. Under a shower of boos and hisses, Courtney Love delivered her speech, which was a ballsy thing to do. After explaining to the bittersweet crowd that Frances Bean Cobain—her and Kurt's daughter—couldn't be there due to illness, Courtney hugged Dave Grohl, who returned the gesture. And Nirvana was officially the power trio of all power trios that belonged to the people.
Nirvana Dave Grohl Courtney Love 2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Paul Stanley Peter Criss Gene Simmons Ace Frehley Kiss Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2014
Kiss, inducted by Tom Morello, were reunited and polite as Gene, Peter, Ace and Paul delivered their speeches. The crowd was no less rowdy than during Nirvana's induction, forcing bassist Simmons to shush the fans at the beginning. Highly applauded, they saluted the audience and called it quits for the evening without performing; something about a legal dispute between band members on royalties, but other than Kiss not performing, everything sailed smoothly.

Bruce Springsteen's The E-Street Band was inducted as well, and they threw a long, wonderful jam.

Cat Stevens and Peter Gabriel performed to celebrate their induction, with Gabriel bringing out surprise guest Youssou N'Dour to perform "In Your Eyes."

Hall & Oates and Linda Ronstadt did not perform due to health issues.

Nirvana performed for the first time in over 20 years (unless you include the McCartney thing, which is kinda legit), with Joan Jett on vocals for "Smells Like Teen Spirit," upcoming singer Lorde for "All Apologies," St. Vincent on "Lithium," and Kim Gordon for "Aneurysm." It was truly the capstone of a wonderful story, made even more so by the gestures of Wendy and dare I say, even Courtney, for all the bullshit was left outside as the Barclays Center of Brooklyn, New York City held an event to remember. I only wish Dave Grohl would have let his awesome vocals rip it on "Spirit" with Chad Channing on drums. Oh well.

As a super bonus, Nirvana played an after party show at Saint Vitus club to 200+ special guests (including producers Jack Endino and Butch Vig). Something tells me it might not be the last…

Nirvana Kurt Cobain Wendy O'Connor Kim Cobain Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Dave Grohl Krist Novoselic
Kurt's mother Wendy, giving the short, sweet speech that moved even the toughest crowd.

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The Dace Man Show Ep 42 - Gibby's Making You Dumber

Posted by The Dace Man

Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular Nation! Check out Episode 42 of The Dace Man Show with hosts Dace, Frank Ward, Gibby, and Nikki Mills! We have an exciting adventure in store for you today!

Who is taking the Late Show hosting job.

Join the Dace Man and crew this week as they break down the following:

::SPORTS NEWS::
  • Current NHL standings.
  • Current MLB standings and Opening Day at Citizen's Bank Park.
  • Bat Kid... Future Cy Young award winner?
::WEIRD NEWS WITH GIBBY:: 
  • He scrolled as we were on the air... that always works.
::FRANK'S CORNER::
  • What makes us dumb?
::CELEB NEWS::
  • Nintendo announces Smash Bros. target release date.
  • Borderlands prequel in the works for this year.
  • Mickey Rooney, the Ultimate Warrior, and Peaches Geldolf passed away.
  • Goonies sequel in the works? 
  • David Letterman announces his retirement date.
Plus the High Five: Top 5 People to Replace Letterman and The Douche Bag of The Week! All that and more, only on The Dace Man Show!


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Graeme Brown's The Pact Book Review

Posted by Anonymous

Hey there, epic fantasy fans! All too often, the pages we read are filled with beauty and virtue, tainted by an enemy that expects to destroy all that is good. The world of man is made out to be magical. Unique races are, or may become, united. The fall of the enemy was foretold by an ancient prophecy. A hero is coming to save us all.

Free Printable The Pact Poster Graeme Brown
The Pact, a high fantasy novella by Graeme Brown, tells a tale of angelic creatures. Beautiful goblins frolic in the fields; exotic ogres paint the daytime grasses with wondrous colors; and the unborn bask in the sun, radiant and stunning. But when the sun falls below the horizon, these creatures become fiends of the night, terrorizing men and women foolish enough to be in the vicinity.



Free Graeme Brown Art DownloadsThe book begins with a young boy of ten. All humans—including his family—have been forced into small areas that they inhabit and protect with their lives. Towns are spread to unfathable distances, thinning any human resistance yet further and children grow up behind walls. Aside from the walls, the only thing keeping people safe is a flimsy 200-year-old pact between humans and monsters. It's a pact that people are beginning to suspect the enemy would like to break soon, given the creatures' recent actions.

During the king's festivities one night, the king's knights march in wishing to break this pact and wage war on the enemy. So do other knights from afar. But one of the great wartime knights, feared by all, brings in evidence that the pact has already been broken. The time to wage war is upon us. The story opens up, following the children as they escape death and learn a little something about the outside world they have been protected from for so long. Will they become heroes, or won't they? Either way, they can't stay hidden from the dark and evil forces of the unborn forever.

This short novella was unique and fun. It's nice to follow fleeing children for a change in an epic fantasy, rather than a seasoned hero, or even an unlikely hero. It really changes things up. So, The Pact was a good story and definitely worth a read. Check it out and tell me what you think downstairs. Indie?

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Amazon's Acquisition of Comixology and Its Potential Effects on Indie Comics

Posted by Marc Anthony Gonzalez

ComiXology announced its acquisition by Amazon today. Many have speculated how Amazon's procurement of the leading digital comics platform will affect digital comic distribution and readership, but a more profound uncertainty, esoteric to independent comic creators, has arisen: "Will ComiXology remain a viable means of digital self-publishing?"

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That's all folks!

Since its inception, ComiXology has enjoyed an exponential rise in users, exceeding 200 million users last September and establishing itself as a proof of concept for the digital comics market. Comic giants such as Brian K. Vaugh and Mark Waid were some of the first major contributors, licensing Private Eye and Insufferable, respectively. DC, Image, and Marvel have also jumped onboard the digital-comics revolution by contributing rights to their popular titles.

I asked CTO John Roberts at the SXSW 2014 Gaming Expo about the details of its exclusive licenses with the major publishers, and given his curt reference to his NDA, I strongly inferred that the heavy-weights believed in the company and probably traded licenses for equity.

Independent comic book creators rejoiced at the chance to have their works shared via digital shelves with legendary titles. At their panel at SXSW 2014, ComiXology staff mentioned that almost all works were accepted so long as they met their formatting and resolution requirements. They did not mention their impending acquisition by Amazon.

Will indie comic makers have the same opportunities as they did before the acquisition? A mental list of pros and cons immediately populates itself considering the reputation of the digital publishing giant, Amazon. Given the businesses' similarities, it is easy to envision a synergy between the two, unlike some corporate takeovers. *Cough, Facebook* *Cough, Oculus*

Amazon's massive infrastructure presents itself with opportunities not previously available: their excellent data management, mass marketing capabilities, and print-on-demand services. Imagine readers have just purchased an issue of Detective Comics and are pointed to your independent comic by Amazon's suggestions page. Similarly, strong independent titles are more likely to appear in popular searches by genre. Additionally, the option to purchase a hard copy becomes an equally viable option given the existing print-on-demand infrastructure. Perhaps this option may not even cost independent publishers!

Some fears do arise when contemplating the acquisition: the possibility of Amazon "starving" ComiXology, the potential for more stringent publishing standards, and the potential exclusiveness for the Kindle and its reader application. It is not uncommon for corporations to buy competing businesses and shelve them to kill competition, such as Google's acquisition of Dodgeball or Apple's acquisition of Lala. It should be known that Amazon had already lost market-share when it could only produce licenses to Game of Thrones comics before the acquisition. Amazon could also potentially decide that independent publishers must provide proof of already existing reader markets, presenting a paradoxical challenge. Lastly, Amazon could begin making the comics exclusive to Kindle products, ousting millions of iOS-based readers. Each of the above has the potential to stunt aspiring creators.

This aspiring comic creator remains positive that ComiXology lies in good hands. Amazon has said that ComiXology shall be left untouched and remain nearly autonomous. Although, PR teams often release this cliche to the press in an effort to retain existing markets. Still, Amazon stands to gain more by leading the reins of digital comics rather than hindering it. Should that happen, perhaps Mark Waid's Thrillbent shall resurrect its efforts. Nonetheless, the future looks bright for digital comics and independent comic creators.

What do you think of the acquisition of ComiXology? Are you an independent comic creator? Do you foresee more good or more bad? Let us know in the comments! Perhaps we can unionize!

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Sage Escape: Mars Gambit #2 Comic Review

Posted by Fellonius Munch - Thursday, April 10, 2014

So, it's been almost two months since Fanboys got to interview filmmaker-turned-comic book creator Damian S. Simankowicz and review his debut issue of Sage Escape. We've been following the marketing campaign via the Facebook page, all the while waiting for news of the second part of the miniseries, and here it is: The second issue of the three-part arc Sage Escape: Mars Gambit!

SAGE: Escape comic miniseries by film director Damian S. Simankowicz

In the debut issue, we met amnesiac bionic girl Sage and bounty hunter Raamon on Cray City, an artificial city-moon orbiting Mars. We also met the Salesmen—those genocidal corporate assassins tasked with taking back all the land Friendly Corp had sold off—and some unfortunate victims caught in between. Some of them escaped with their lives, minus a limb or two.

The new issue of Mars Gambit carries on right where the first left off, with Raamon having captured Sage and the both of them heading to Earth—more specifically, to Sage's former home city of Natura (which I believe is set in Australia)—where they become stranded. The Salesmen have massacred the entire population, and Raamon and Sage find themselves in the midst of a grisly clean-up operation.

With the bounty hunter clearly in over his head, he lets his payday off the leash. The two find that Natura is crawling with Salesmen. They also discover that many of the city's children have been rescued and hidden away by an unknown stranger, who has a spaceship they can use to escape. But this won't happen before we see a lot of blood, explosions, and carnage.

Sci-fi comic miniseries Sage: Escape's violent and explosive action
"Wait! That's no frisbee... AAAAARGGGHHH!!!"
We learn that the Salesmen are pretty much the same sort of entity that Sage was designed to be, but they share a hive mind. The idea's quite brilliant for the reader, but not so much for our lead characters, who are now being hunted down by every cybernetic killing machine in the vicinity. Meanwhile, the story builds around Sage's plight, providing further glimpses into the lives of related factions on Cray City.

Whereas I feel that this sudden amping up of action and pace is just what this comic needs, I'm also very happy to see new characters. The criminal gang that Sage tore apart in the first issue is back, and it has a new friend—a big blue brick shithouse of an alien that likes to do very graphic things to people with his tentacles...

Sage: Escape digital and ashcan print comic is reminiscent of Farscape and Luc Besson film Fifth Element
Jeez, buy him a drink first.
We also meet a cyborg grim reaper that can teleport between worlds (I shit you not), who seems to be something of a mentor to Sage. This is my kind of mental! I remember Damian saying that he was a fan of Death's Head II, and when I made the connection, I got even more excited for how twisted this comic has the potential to be. Who is this "Grim?" Is he a true ally, or is Sage headed for some seriously hard lessons in life?

On top of this, we get some lovely interspecies girl-on-girl action between one of the Crays and yet another blue alien. It isn't inappropriate (like you'd care if it was), but it really paints a picture of what's going on behind closed doors in this fictional universe. It's not all "brown chicken, brown cow." There's a deep plot being dug out here, and I'm left intrigued, which is what this comic wants.

Sci-fi fantasy comic Sage: Escape features interracial lesbian sex between humans and aliens
Hey, Avatar, you snooze, you lose!
Without spoiling anything here, this second issue of Sage Escape is such a vast improvement over the first that if every issue were to double that, Damian will have something very special on his hands. No surprise that he's already been picked up by Comixology!

There is much more monologue and dialogue happening here, which lends life and soul to Sage Escape's characters. Bearing in mind that Damian is himself an Aussie, I assume that most of his lead characters so far are intended to be Australian. You can distinguish them by his clever, subtle use of dialect. I found myself laughing a couple of times, because I internally read in different accents. This took me back to the eras of Mad Max and Farscape.

On a final note, if Dave Gibbons were doing the art for this series, it could easily pass for classic 2000AD. Damian's own art is coming along nicely, being a vast improvement on his first attempt. Bravo to him for writing this thing and providing his own art. To do that and release it within the space of two months is quite a feat of talent and hard work. But in its own way, the atypical style provides the unapologetic kiddish charm that makes this series so much fun to read. It's like I'm back in the '90s reading old school comic strips. I should probably slap myself for expecting every comic I read to be drawn by the likes of John Romita Jr. Am I truly spoiled?

Sound off, Fanboys and Fangirls! If you haven't yet read yourself some Sage Escape, get on over to the Facebook page or visit the website. If you've read up on Damian's comic, drop a comment below and tell us what you think.

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Rose Colored Let's Play: Yoshi's Cookie (feat. Courtney)

Posted by Travis Goss

Welcome to another episode of Rose Colored Reviews. In this episode, the classic SNES puzzle game Yoshi's Cookie gets the Let's Play treatment. The footage was originally recorded during Valentine's week, but due to technical problems on my end, there was a delay in getting the footage up on YouTube. I apologize for the delay and I thank you for your patience.

Come join your hosts, Travis Goss and Dame Courtney, as they play co-op in this under-appreciated game. We talk about how we met, and about how it ticks me off that some Walmart employees try their hardest to insult my intelligence when I'm purchasing a video game.

YouTube walkthrough Yoshi's Cookie playthrough
Thumbnail created by Zack Latour
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What did you think of this video? Did you like what you see? Sound off in the comments down below!

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Stephen Colbert to Take Over CBS's Late Show in 2015

Posted by The Dace Man

David Letterman retires from The Late Show in 2015Hey, hey, hey, Dacetacular ones! The Dace Man here, bringing you some breaking news that will change the landscape of late night as we know it!

Comedy Central suffers a huge blow by losing one of their top talents to CBS. According to CBS, Stephen Colbert has been given a five-year deal to be the new host of The Late Show. Still stationed in New York City, Colbert will move up the street and out of his Comedy Central domain to be Jimmy Fallon's competition in the Late Night Wars. After a decade of hosting The Colbert Report, he will lay down the role of crazy conservative to take a more casual hosting gig.

Many names have been rumored for who would take the seat after Letterman vacates in 2015. The extensive speculation has finally come to a close, a day after we debated the matter on The Dace Man Show. So much for Neil Patrick Harris taking the gig!

Best of luck to Stephen and his new gig over at CBS. I hope he still refers to us as the Colbert Nation.

As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn), as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course,the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case a rare gun!—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!

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Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #1 is Dangerously Melancholy

Posted by Unknown - Wednesday, April 9, 2014

There's a certain rhythm that's been established in the world of super hero entertainment; a random character's various trade paperbacks will be rereleased in a deluxe hardcover, followed by a movie or television show announcement, followed by a new series to make sure there's plenty of character X on the shelf by the time the adaptation rolls around. While this business model makes me wary of such new titles, I am happy to see it has warranted a new ongoing series for the Immortal Weapon, Danny Rand, entitled Iron Fist: The Living Weapon. The Ed Brubaker/Matt Fraction run has gone on to become a modern classic, leaving Iron Fist: The Living Weapon with large green shoes to fill.

Cover for All New Marvel Now Iron First Living Weapon issue one

Danny sleeps with Brenda in Iron First the Living Weapon 1The issue opens with Danny telling Brenda, a journalist, an exposition heavily retracing of the tragic family expedition to K'un Lun that led to the death of his parents. Following the interview and the origin story, Danny invites Debra home, giving us the first real look at his current mindset which is done best without any dialogue at all.

He's a complicated mix of cynical and melancholy, perfectly depicted with three panels showing him alone, in bed with Brenda, and in the bathroom after their intimacy all with the same, flat expression.

Unable to sleep, Danny gets out of bed for a late night workout that illustrates, again, Marvel's strength for inventive visual art that reflects the story. The scene flips in an instant, however, when Danny leaps out his window, into the open air where dozens of ninja assailants repel from helicopters to attack him. In a fast, heavily narrated series of action pages, Danny uses his Iron Fist powers to light the helicopters on fire, burning the ninjas who are still attached to them by ropes. This ends up playing a lot like the infamous laser scene in Iron Man 2 when Tony Stark destroys an army of drones in one shot. It's anticlimactic and underwhelming.

Iron Fist battles ninjas in Iron Fist the Living Weapon 1Once the ninjas are dispelled, Danny returns inside to find Brenda under attack from a robotic, zombie ninja. Danny moves to attack the warrior, but his powers mysteriously misfire, opening him up to a hard hit from his foe. Fortunately, Danny is trained in all forms of martial arts and defeats the assailant without his powers. Just as he thinks the danger is over, a little girl emerges from the shadows and instructs him to return to K'un Lun before succumbing to the arrows in her back and falling, dead.

The first issues are a difficult read. You have to establish a character and a world for them to play in while simultaneously establishing a story for them to work through. Iron Fist did all these things, though in a generic way. Iron Fist: The Living Weapon establishes Danny as a disenfranchised hero who has lost a lot and doesn't know what he wants for himself. His villains are generic ninja warriors who he dispels so quickly that you really could have inserted any other hero into this issue and had it work. The power misfire at the end is also a tired tactic to create intrigue. The worst part, however, was the heavy narration. It was completely counterintuitive to the loose, free flowing combat the book hopes to depict.

Over all, this book, at $3.99, will have to start delivering more unique story fast if it hopes to establish itself as much more than white noise.

What did you think of Iron Fist: The Living Weapon? Are you excited for issue two, or did issue one leave too much to be desired? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Week in Geek: April 9th, 2014

Posted by Jeff Penner

Want to know what happened the past few days in nerd culture? WEEK IN GEEK is your quick fix to catch up with the rest of the fanboys out there.

Nerdy current events in geek culture for this week

MOVIES

Captain 'Merica 2

My take: Okay, it was worth the wait. I really enjoyed the movie, the action was dynamic, and the "spy stuff" was easy to follow. Now I can't wait for parts 3-12(?).

MCU Planned Out to 2028?

My take: Holy crap, these guys aren't kidding around. Though, movie-wise, 2028 is just around the corner, and the fact that they're thinking of these films in the terms of comic book storytelling makes me really excited. Imagine a year long story in a comic taking 12 months to tell. It would certainly take longer to tell in a film series with a "one every three years" schedule. I think one obvious arc seems to be letting the "Bucky Cap" story play out. Seems to be in the works already.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Reviews

My take: The reviews are rolling in and they, sadly, are exactly what you would expect. "Too long," "good chemistry," "bullet time." This movie sounds very much like a vehicle for toys and Sony printing their own money. Where the Marvel films have character, story and heart, I fear this new, expanded plan they have for Spidey is going to ruin the character's box office cred.

Chewbacca Returns

My take: Peter Mayhew will return and it has me thinking about that lucky guy out there who's job it is to decide what books, comics, movies, and episodes are official Star Wars canon. At one point, as do all living things, Chewbacca is killed. It literally took an entire planet to kill him, but I wonder if he won't go the way of Agent Coulson to have something to avenge in the next series.

Battlestar Galactica Movie?

My take: This will be a third take on the story as it won't be tied to the original series or the 2003 reboot. Interest level nominal, depending on how awesome the Cylons look. I wasn't a huge fan of the "infiltration" plot of the reboot, but otherwise enjoyed it.

TELEVISION

The Big Bang Theory / Star Wars to Crossover

My take: As a big fan of the show who is growing more disappointed in the lack of effort they seem to be putting in, I'm excited for this. I don't want this show to go the way of Drew Carey and start breaking the fourth wall, but any time there is a crossover with Star Wars, we say "it's a good thing Bart did that!"

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Ratings

My take: The show I never wanted is turning into the show nobody needs. A great opportunity to flesh out storylines, the series is floundering despite huge box office numbers for the MCU films. I'm down for a new movie a couple times a year but don't need the universe in my life 24/7. I have only seen the pilot so I'm partly talking out of my ass here. It didn't grab my interest and had almost every element I hoped it wouldn't (attractive conspiracy theorist who lives in a van? check). With no second season confirmed yet, it's either going to go away or this is all part of a bigger plan? Marvel is pretty sneaky and I wouldn't put it past them.

Robot Chicken DC Comics Special II

My take: I've always been a fan of parody until all the Scary Movies and their ilk ruined them. Robot Chicken, South Park, and even Family Guy have made the genre enjoyable and I love "crossovers" like this.

COMIC BOOKS

Death of Archie Andrews

My take: Archie Andrews will die in an upcoming storyline in the comic book ironically titled Life with Archie. It has Archie and comic books in every news outlet's online feed so, you know what? Bring it on.

Bring Back Damian Wayne?

My take: Is this still being discussed? My vote is no. He was an interesting character that came at a horrible time. He makes no sense and shouldn't be brought back from the dead. If anything, it's a Robin. Have a phone poll, it's easier than ever nowadays, DC. I'll support whatever the fans decide, even if they make the incorrect decision. DC already has characters like Harper Row and now Anna Aguila, do we really need the Robin pot stirred any more than it already is?

TECHNOLOGY

Comcast "the worst" as Time Warner Merger Filed

My take: If there is a good litmus test for America, it's when the worst company in the country can merge with one of the most important (entertainment-wise) and everyone just shrugs and says "what can ya do." The potential for this merger to make home entertainment less entertaining is way too huge., but money talks and this is happening whether you like it or not. Time for Amazon, Google Fiber, and the rest to take the stage and knock Com-TWC on their ass.

CELEBRITIES

WWE's Ultimate Warrior Passes Away

My take: What? Holy crap. Just days after re-appearing on RAW and being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame? It's like he was waiting for a proper farewell. He got a little crazy the last decade but I always appreciate those that made my childhood fun, and he was definitely on the list.

Mickey Rooney Passes Away

My take: I'll be honest, I was never his biggest fan, partly due to him simply "appearing" in films like The Muppets as a Stan Lee-like button. However, as I mentioned above, anyone who makes childhood magical gets an approving nod.

Wil Wheaton Touches Hearts

My take: For a guy pretty much hated by his fan base years ago, Wheaton has made the slow-burn comeback of the century. This week a video response at a 2013 convention about nerd-dom to bring us all closer together. Damn him. He's so damn cool now.

Watch out for this segment each and every Wednesday. We'll see you next week!


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Your 2014 Internet Goddess Tournament Winner: Catie Wayne aka Boxxy

Posted by The Dace Man

photos Catie Wayne pictures Boxxy imagesHey, hey, hey Dacetacular Nation! Chris "The Dace Man Dace" here after a month of madness! The fans took to the internet and voted in one of the biggest tournaments in Fanboys Anonymous history!

After 32 contestants, eight weeks, five brackets and thousands upon thousands of votes, an Internet Goddess was crowned for 2014! The internet sensation, Boxxy, dominated the brackets, and after a close race in the final round she etched her name in Internet history.

Surviving all five rounds, Catie soared passed the competition and won the whole enchilada. Check out her impressive stats from this years Internet Goddess tournament!

Lara De Wit, Taylor Davis, Jena Marbles, Boxxy, Brizzy Voices

Round 1: 97% of the votes beating Chet Seigel
Heavenly Sixteen: 83% of the votes beating Lindsey Stirling
Elegant Eight: 65% of the votes beating Taylor Davis
Fabulous Four: 59% of the votes beating Colleen Ballinger
Finals: 66% of the votes beating Lara de Wit

The passion and support from her fan base launched Catie into the finals and the ultimate throne. Through the entire tournament, fans took to the Internet in support of their fearless and energetic leader to assure her the crown. Take a look at the response from the Boxxy Army below.

4chan Boxxy Memes
Fans React to Catie's Win

In late 2008, Catie Wayne burst onto the Internet scene with an energetic vlog under the character of Boxxy. With high energy and talking about everyday life, Boxxy took the Internet by storm, including the infamous site 4chan. Her character was so unique it hooked the attention of the Internet audience, and was one of the original Internet phenomenons that generated a lot of attention both positive and negative. These days you can find the legendary Boxxy on her YouTube channel, ANewHopeee, posting videos on a weekly basis, though she's currently on hiatus. Until she's able to get back to making fans more videos, you can catch her over at Animalist on YouTube with her series, Weird Gross Beautiful.


Congratulations goes out to Catie Wayne on being Fanboys Anonymous' inaugural Internet Goddess! Also on behalf of myself Chris "The Dace Man" Dace and the entire staff here at Fanboys Anonymous, we'd like to thank you the fans for participating in the first ever Internet Goddess Award Tournament. Today begins the road to the 2015 Internet Goddess Tournament, so let the beautiful and creative ladies of the Internet continue to make it awesome!!

As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn) as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Follow me on Twitter @TheDaceMan. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course, the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case an Internet tiara—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!

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Bat Kid Returns: The Legend of Miles Scott Continues

Posted by The Dace Man

BatKid Miles Scott throws first pitch at San Francisco Giants Game
He's the hero San Francisco deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So, we'll hunt him, because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian. A watchful protector. Bat Kid.

Nearly six months ago, the world was introduced to the hero of San Francisco through social media and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. A five year old kindergartner, who was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia - a cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts - at 18 months old and has been in remission now for the past few years.

One wish that young Miles had was to be the sidekick to Batman, a wish that was granted by the city of San Francisco in 2013 as he paraded around town fighting alongside Batman against some of his greatest rivals.

Well, the City of San Francisco and The San Francisco Giants have called upon the help of the watchful protector once more. Opening Day 2014 at Giants stadium, Batkid threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Matt Cain, reminding the world and San Francisco their hero is still on duty.


As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn) as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course, the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this your trusty sidekick!—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!

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New Borderlands: The Prequel Video Game Announced

Posted by The Dace Man

girl's ass Borderlands hot chick video gameHey, hey, hey, Dacetacular nation!! It's been a while but The Dace Man is back, and boy does he have some video game news for you!

Have you been eagerly awaiting a new Borderlands game? Do you painstakingly wait each day for the announcement of Borderlands 3? Well that announcement still hasn't been made....but, we will be receiving a new Borderlands game to hold us over for the much anticipated Borderlands 3!

Announced today by 2K, fans will be given a prequel featuring Claptrap (which will be playable), four new hero characters, and a bunch of familiar faces. Keeping in tune with fellow franchises such as the Batman Arkham series and Metal Gear series, they are cashing in on this cash cow to give us as much, or little, content as they possibly can.

As always, check back regularly to see what Chris "The Dace Man" Dace is looking at (and no, not just porn) as well as all of the other bloggers here at Fanboys Anonymous. Remember, keyboard warriors: leave your feedback! Until the next time, for the few, the proud, and, of course, the Dacetacular, grab a beer—and in this case a rare gun!—and check out what's going on here in the Dace-Sphere. See ya next time!

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Game of Thrones Renewed for Seasons 5 and 6

Posted by Unknown - Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Winter is coming... at least for another two more seasons of Game of Thrones. After the Season 4 premiere brought in record views, there's no shortage of beheadings in sight. The series has been officially renewed for Seasons 5 and 6, IGN reported.

HBO renewed Game of Thrones for two more seasons

Game of Thrones is the most-watched HBO series since the finale of The Sopranos in 2007. The fourth season premiered on April 6 to an average of 6.6 million viewers, HBO noted. Days later, the network committed to a fifth and sixth season.

The next two seasons will bring showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss closer to adapting the entirety of George R.R. Martin's ongoing seven-book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, on which Game of Thrones is based.

Season 4 follows the events of second half of A Storm of Swords, the third book in the series. The show is rapidly catching up with the novels, of which only five of the seven planned volumes have been published to date. Martin reportedly sat down with the show's co-creators to discuss how the books will end, just in case the TV series outruns the novels, Benioff said in the April issue of Vanity Fair. "We just sat down with him and literally went through every character," Benioff said.

The series' renewal doesn't come as much of a surprise, as Benioff and Weiss revealed to Entertainment Weekly last month that they planned on taking Game of Thrones to seven seasons. "Seven gods, seven kingdoms, seven seasons," Benioff told EW. "It feels right to us."

But after seven seasons, our time in Westeros is likely to come to an end. "We know there's an end somewhere in the seven- or eight-season zone," Weiss told Vanity Fair. "I think the desire to milk more out of it is what would eventually kill it, if we gave in to that."

Game of Thrones airs Sundays at 9 p.m. on HBO.

Are you excited for a couple more seasons in Westeros? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller Drop Out of Ghostbusters III

Posted by Anthony Mango

Recent speculation and scuttlebutt pointed at Phil Lord and Chris Miller, directors of The Lego Movie, 21 Jump Street and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs as the frontrunners to replace Ivan Reitman at the helm for Ghostbusters 3.

HD wallpaper Ghostbusters III poster

According to Jeff Sneider of TheWrap, that is no longer the case.


If this is true, it looks like this is yet another setback for this film, which has seen everything from countless delays to three missing cast members (Bill Murray, Rick Moranis and sadly, Harold Ramis). At this point, fans of the series might be better off wishing that the film doesn't happen, as opposed to getting a lackluster and rushed product that is inadequate for the job.

Who would you like to see direct Ghostbusters III? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

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She-Hulk #1-3 Review All New Marvel NOW!

Posted by Unknown

Charles Soule and Javier Pulido have teamed up to bring us a refreshing new look at Marvel's She-Hulk. With issue #1 out since February, we have had a chance to get a feel for this series and get reintroduced to Jennifer Walters.

She-Hulk Cover Doctor Doom Marvel Comic

Walters, of course, has a long history in the Marvel universe. She was shy lawyer in New York who found herself in a life or death situation after getting gunned down by a crime boss. An emergency blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner, resulted in some interesting side effects. With green skin and super strength, her powers increase with fear and anger much like Banner. Her control over her transformation helps Walters in becoming a world renowned hero, a member of the Avengers and the Fantastic Four.

"No one is only one thing." - She-Hulk

In her new series, Walters realized that the law firm she works for, only care about the publicity and fame she brings in as a super hero and not her skills as a lawyer. The first issue deals with her striking out on her own and setting up her own firm. Biting off almost more than she can chew, she now struggles with the day-to-day of running a business, an odd paralegal, and a growing list of villains who now have it out for her. Joined by her friend and employee Patsy Walker (Hellcat), She-Hulk is taking down the villains of New York in her own unique way.

She-Hulk Panel Image Marvel ComicWith a character that has been written less-than-favorably in the past, Soule deals with the character remarkably well. Walters is a well-developed character who stays true to her morals without sacrificing any part of herself. The focus has shifted away from her physique and to her smarts. We get to see She-Hulk figure things out without use of force. While the fighting that does occur is off panel for the most part, it is not missed in the context of the story.

The art is semi-realistic and yet also capable of bordering on cartoony. Pulido has brought out the characters through use of bright colors, and clever design. The team has also made use of two-page spreads in an interesting way.

She-Hulk Spread Panels Doombots Marvel Doctor Doom Comic Book

The two-page spreads showcase the action differently than they would have in the more traditional format with longer images, and longer sets of panels that affect the pacing.  Some of these spreads have also broken out of panels and show the action as movement across a setting, such as Walters' tour of her new office building.

The two-page spreads are a lot of fun in print, but digitally they are bit of a nuisance. Depending on your app, the double spread could cause a lot of problems including having to tilt your screen, zooming and scrolling, or just plain cutting them in half. In a time where the majority of comics have moved to the digital format, this decision might hurt the series more than help.

So far, with three issues out, I give the series my approval, but with the caveat that you buy a print copy over the a digital one. So far we have seen three self-contained stories, leaving this reader hoping that an overarching plot for this volume will be present soon. The recent appearance of Doctor Doom gives a lot of hope in regards to the plot, and would be an interesting direction to take. However, I put my faith in the creative team to see where they will take us in the next few issues.

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Marvel NOW! Guardians of the Galaxy/All-New X-Men: The Trial of Jean Grey Review

Posted by Orion Petitclerc - Monday, April 7, 2014

Welcome to another Guardians of the Galaxy review! I reviewed both the first volume, "Cosmic Avengers," and the second volume, "Angela," as collected trades of the comic book series. Now that I've got myself a subscription to the series—allowing me to read entire story arcs before they're collected—I'll be reviewing the third and subsequent volumes ahead of their publication as trades. Today, I'll be reviewing a special crossover volume collecting Guardians of the Galaxy #11.NOW–13 and All-New X-Men #22.NOW–24, featuring a story called "The Trial of Jean Grey." So let's roll!

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This will also be the cover for the trade.
The story begins in the pages of All-New X-Men #22.NOW. There, X-23 and Kitty Pryde are helping younger versions of the original X-Men (Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Iceman, and Angel)—who had previously been brought through time to the present day to show the current Cyclops and his X-Men the error of their villainous ways—to cope with their time displacement. Both young Cyclops and Jean had previously been shown their futures, including Jean's deaths as the host of the world-destroying Phoenix Force and Cyclops' spiral into depression and rage over her death.

This obviously throws a monkey wrench into the teenage lovers' relationship, but before they can cope with it, a covert Shi'ar strike force attacks the X-Men and whisks Jean away. The Guardians show up soon after the kidnapping, in response to the alien force messing with Earth affairs.


Read All-New X-Men #1 by Brian Michael Bendis in a special four-comic Teen Heroes pack on the Marvel Comics app.
Uncanny timing, guys.
Guardians of the Galaxy #11.NOW constitutes part two of "The Trial of Jean Grey," as the story jumps from one title to the next in true Marvel crossover fashion. Picking up after the events of the second trade, the issue reiterates the Guardians' rocky relationship with the Spartax Empire before diving into another meeting of the council of galactic empires (no relation to the Galactic Council). Gladiator, leader of the Shi'ar Empire announces his intentions to capture young Jean and bring her to trial for her future crimes against the universe as the Phoenix. The different rulers' mixed feelings sets a moralistic tone for the rest of the story arc, asking the question: "Is it right to punish someone for something they haven't done yet?"

The issue also marks the departure of Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) from the story line, as he sends the Guardians a message from Earth thanking them for allowing him to be a part of the team. Thus, Brian Michael Bendis ties up what could have been a confusing loose end.

The Guardians are alarmed and move to action when an alien ship enters Earth's atmosphere, and from there their story ties into the X-Men's. They team up to track down Jean and her kidnappers, during which they meet up with the Starjammers—a group of space pirates led by Cyclops' long lost father. You can imagine the interaction between young Cylcops and his father, who had already reconnected with his son years before.

Read the Starjammers' first appearance in Uncanny X-Men #107 on Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited

While the three teams are on their quest, Jean is made ready for her tribunal, but the tribunal is interrupted by King J'son of Spartax when he tries to reason with Gladiator about the trial's absurdity. The X-Men, Guardians, and Starjammers eventually make it to the Shi'ar throne world where Jean is being held, and a huge battle erupts between the heroes and the Shi'ar Royal Guards. Young Jean discovers and uses a new power—one never exhibited by the deceased Jean—to bring the battle to a stalemate. She ends up leaving with her friends after Cyclops threatens to bring the Earth's entire population of superpowered beings down on Gladiator and the Shi'ar if they ever come to Earth again. The teams part ways at the end of the story arc, with Cyclops joining his father and the Starjammers, and Kitty hooking up with Peter Quill for a long-distance relationship.

The biggest hurdle this story presented for me was making me care about an X-Men story. I'm not a huge X-Men fan; I've never read a single X-Men title, and I've never cared about any of the characters. I know the gist of the Dark Phoenix Saga, however—you kind of pick up on these things as a comic book geek—and I've watched every X-Men film Fox has produced, so I'm not completely unaware of these characters. Once again, though, Bendis successfully pulled me into a property I had very little interest in, albeit temporarily and for this story arc only.

Follow the Death of Jean Grey in X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga
Holy crap, that's a lot of characters.
I'll admit that I enjoyed this largely X-Men-centric story despite my reservations. Bendis continues to shine when it comes to characterization, even with a cast of twenty or more characters. (This story had a lot of unique characters.) Every major participant—including all of the X-Men, most of the Guardians (except Drax, really), one or two of the Starjammers, and one or two of the Shi'ar Royal Guards—had their moments in the spotlight.

As strong as Jean and Cyclops' in-your-face young romance was, it was Angela and Gamora's developing, quasi-romantic warrior's relationship that really took the cake for me. (Sorry, Peter and Kitty.) Drax suffered the most in this crossover, in my opinion, as his development took a back seat to that of the characters at the center of the story. He may have had one moment with X-23, but it wasn't enough for me to regard him as an integral member of the Guardians.

Read Angela's first appearance in the Marvel Universe in The Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2: Angela
If Deadpool gets to marry someone, why can't Angela and Gamora marry, too?
Stuart Immomen and company supply the art for All-New X-Men, which seamlessly complements Sarah Pichelli and company's Guardians of the Galaxy art. This gives the entire story a coherent, overarching visual style that doesn't impede the constant back-and-forth of switching from one title to the other. With the addition of Bendis' writing both titles and grandmastering the whole crossover, "The Trial of Jean Grey" makes for a fluent, stunning, and enjoyable read.

Guardians of the Galaxy/All-New X-Men: The Trial of Jean Grey gets 5 stars out of 5 for both the story and the art, making this the second Guardians of the Galaxy volume to receive a perfect rating from yours truly, despite all odds. Seriously, if you plan on reading Guardians of the Galaxy from trade to trade, don't pass up on this one just because of the crossover stigma most geeks suffer from. Pick this book up!

If you're both an X-Men and a Guardians fan, what did you think of this volume? Let me know in the comments section below. I'm definitely looking forward to writing my next Guardians of the Galaxy review in a few months, because that's when Captain Marvel and Agent Venom join the team! Yay!

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Marvel's Ingenious Avengers: Age of Ultron Plot-Leak Policy

Posted by Fellonius Munch

For many big-budget movie producers, keeping the more secret details of your movie under wraps until its release can be a nightmare. It's all very well having your cast and crew sign the appropriate contracts and releasing the occasional teaser to keep the masses relatively well-behaved, but what do you do when the media is practically interrogating your employees?

Marvel Avengers: Age of Ultron plot leaks prevented live on Arsenio TV talk show

On last week's Arsenio, actor Don Cheadle humored the possibilities of what lengths Marvel Studios might go to in order to silence their actors. Cheadle—the star of the Oceans trilogy and Hotel Rwanda—is currently best known as Colonel James Rhodes (aka War Machine) from the last two Iron Man movies and the upcoming main event Avengers: Age of Ultron. He was asked by host Arsenio Hall what will happen in the Avengers sequel. This is what happened...


Sound off, Fanboys and Fangirls! Any hidden messages in there? Feel free to leave a comment below, and stick around for regular updates on Avengers: Age of Ultron from Fanboys Anonymous. Thanks for reading.

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