Comic Book of the Week (11.21.2012)

It has been a bit since I have posted a comic book of the week, and some of you might even notice that my 'Comic Book of the Week' tab has been completely removed.  Unfortunately time has become scarce for me, and it has been only recently that I have caught up on my stack and been able to reasonable post a comic book the week.  Hopefully, I will be able to stay up on my readings, but if I'm not then the lack of a post will be its indicator.

This week marks another introductory week for Marvel's NOW! promotion and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the week's pickings.  The Indestructible Hulk was a fantastic start, especially considering that it was coming off the heels of Aaron's spectacular Hulk run.  Iron Man #1 was simply  atrocious in my opinion, and my only hope for the character is that justice will be served in the newest incarnation of Guardians of the Galaxy.  Rocket Raccoon equals awesomeness...always.

However, for this week, I was pleasantly surprised by Captain America #1 as well as Matt Fraction's Hawkeye #4.  I thought that Captain America added more depth to the already famous character by showing is about of Rogers' childhood and by paying homage to some of the most classic Captain America villains.  As for Hawkeye, it was not only hilarious, but it holds true to the character and firmly cements the increased popularity of one of Marvel's most underdog characters.  Hopefully, Fraction's first official story arc with the character holds strong and it finishes out just as famously as it started.

Check out their respective cover artwork below, and as always feel free to comment and critique.

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Who is The Winter Soldier?

Recently the title for the upcoming sequel to the 2011 film, "Captain America," was revealed alongside its release date...but, what exactly does the title suggest to fans and movie-goers?  A hardcore comic book fan might have some notion as to what the film title suggests, but to those who are avid movie-goers but lack the knowledge of the source might have difficulties piecing together the reference.  

No matter which camp you belong to (or even if you reside in the center of the geek Venn Diagram) here is some basic knowledge to help you plunder your way through the rich and diverse Captain America, Bucky, and Winter Solider fictional history:

Before the character Winter Soldier existed, there was James 'Bucky' Barnes, a soldier in the U.S Army and close friend of Steve Rogers.  Eventually Bucky ascertained that Captain Rogers was in fact Captain America.  At this juncture they began their joint battle along side one other throughout the bulk of World War II.  However, during the close of the second Great War, Bucky was supposedly killed in action and Captain America frozen for many decades.

Much later it is discovered that Bucky is alive--by a stroke of luck he had been found by a crew of Russian patrolmen.  He had suffered massive brain damage (which resulted in his amnesia) and lost an arm due to the explosion.  Russian scientists built him a mechanical arm and brainwashed him to be a become a Soviet, Cold War Agent.  He was then bequeathed the codename: Winter Soldier.

As a Soviet Agent he was sent on missions usually involving political assassinations and espionage, which resulted in crossovers with such characters as Wolverine and Black Widow.  when not on the aforementioned assassinations he was kept in a cryogenic stasis missions resulting in a sort of longevity.

Eventually he was found by Captain America and his memories were restored using the reality-altering Cosmic Cube, and having gained back his memories, he was forced to carry the burden of his past as...The Winter Soldier.

Recommended Readings:

"Captain America: Winter Soldier Ultimate Collection"

Trade paperback includes: "Captain America #1-9" and "#11-14." 

"Winter Soldier, Vol. 1: The Longest Winter"

Trade paperback includes:  "Fear Itself: Captain America: #7.1" and the first issues to the current ongoing series, "Winter Soldier #1-5."

You can also check out a review of "Winter Soldier #1" here.

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Watch "Wreck-It Ralph" Putlocker online free. "Wreck-It Ralph" is a Walt Disney Pictures release, directed by Rich Moore and is rated PG for some rude humor and mild action/violence.

Equally entertaining for both kids and parents old enough to catch the references, Wreck-It Ralph is a clever, colorful adventure built on familiar themes and joyful nostalgia.- Rotten Tomatoes

MOVIE INFO: Ralph (John C. Reilly) is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (Jack McBrayer), the "good guy" star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he's tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove he's got what it takes to be a hero. On his quest, he meets the tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (Jane Lynch) from the first-person action game Hero's Duty. But it's the feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (Sarah Silverman) from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, whose world is threatened when Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Will Ralph realize his dream and save the day before it's too late? -- (C) Disney

PG, 1 hr. 32 min.
Animation, Kids & Family, Comedy Directed By: Rich Moore
In Theaters: Nov 2, 2012 Wide
US Box Office: $93.6M
Walt Disney Pictures

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MOVIE INFO: SYNOPSIS: Quentin Tarantino presents The Man With the Iron Fists, an action-adventure inspired by kung-fu classics as interpreted by his longtime collaborators RZA and Eli Roth. Making his debut as a big-screen director and leading man, RZA--alongside a stellar international cast led by Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu--tells the epic story of warriors, assassins and a lone outsider hero in nineteenth-century China who must unite to destroy the clan traitor who would destroy them all.

Since his arrival in China's Jungle Village, the town's blacksmith (RZA) has been forced by radical tribal factions to create elaborate tools of destruction. When the clans' brewing war boils over, the stranger channels an ancient energy to transform himself into a human weapon. As he fights alongside iconic heroes and against soulless villains, one man must harness this power to become savior of his adopted people.

Blending astonishing martial-arts sequences from some of the masters of this world with the signature vision he brings as the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan and as one of hip-hop's most dominant figures of the past two decades, RZA embarks upon his most ambitious, stylized and thrilling project to date.

R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Action & Adventure Directed By: RZA
In Theaters: Nov 2, 2012 Wide
US Box Office: $12.8M
Universal Studios

CAST: Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu, David Bautista, RZA, Byron Mann, Cung Le, Rick Yune

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Watch "Flight" Putlocker online free. "Flight" is a Paramount Pictures release, directed by Robert Zemeckis and is rated R for drug and alcohol abuse, language, sexuality/nudity and an intense action sequence.

Robert Zemeckis makes a triumphant return to live-action cinema with Flight, a thoughtful and provocative character study propelled by a compelling performance from Denzel Washington.- Rotten Tomatoes

MOVIE INFO: In this action-packed mystery thriller, Academy Award winner, Denzel Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot, who miraculously crash lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board. After the crash, Whip is hailed as a hero, but as more is learned, more questions than answers arise as to who or what was really at fault and what really happened on that plane? -- (C) Official Site

R, 2 hr. 18 min.
Directed By: Robert Zemeckis
Written By: John Gatins
In Theaters: Nov 2, 2012 Wide
US Box Office:$47.5M
Paramount Pictures

CAST: Denzel Washington, Brian Geraghty, Nadine Velazquez, Bruce Greenwood, John Goodman, Kelly Reilly, Don Cheadle, Melissa Leo

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Magazine review: The Walking Dead, The Official Magazine #1

It’s rich, it’s original, it’s decomposing-ly fresh.

“The Walking Dead” is fantastic. It is a sales juggernaut, a creative spin on the undead, and is fast becoming a cultural icon. As a comic book series “The Walking Dead” is probably the only property outside of DC and Marvel to put ‘em on their heels, and as a television show their viewership and ratings has knocked AMC into a whole new stratosphere. With a toy line blossoming under the banner and two video games in utero it can be a bit difficult to keep the mythos and the news straight.

That is where “The Walking Dead, The Official Magazine” comes in.

Titan Magazines and Skybound are producing one of its more ambitious projects, “The Walking Dead, The Official Magazine,” and it aims to streamline all of the most update “Walking Dead” info into one slick, reasonably priced package. This ongoing magazine will feature all manner of materials relating to “The Walking Dead” universe, whether it be interviews from AMC’s “The Walking Dead” cast and crew, the latest news from the creators of the comic series, original artwork (fan or otherwise), the latest toy and video game announcements, or (as in included in the first issue) a short story bridging “The Walking Dead” novels together. Whatever little nuggets of information “The Walking Dead” has to offer one thing will be certain: it will be available courtesy of “The Walking Dead, The Official Magazine.”

Here is Robert Kirkman’s take on the magazine:

This magazine will be your one stop destination for all the news pertaining to the comic, TV show, video game, toys, games, and whatever else exists in the ever-expanding Walking Dead universe! If it's happening, you'll find out all about it right here!

Issue #1 of “The Walking Dead, The Official Magazine” is currently available in the U.S., and will be available in the U.K. November 8th and in Australia & New Zealand December 8th! You can buy all 100-pages of the magazine for $9.99 online or wherever magazines are sold. Released alongside the U.S. print version of the magazine was the digital edition, which can be downloaded anywhere in the world for your iPad, Nook, or Kindle--just search for ‘The Walking Dead Magazine’ in the app store or newsstand.

Also, as a special promotion and homage to the comic book industry “The Walking Dead, The Official Magazine” will come in a myriad of variants. Here is a list of participating stores and their very own alternate covers (attached to this article is a slideshow, which includes all of the variant covers listed below):

Comickaze Comics, San Diego, CA - www.comickazeonline.webs.com

Forbidden Planet, London, U.K. - www.forbiddenplanet.com

Midtown Comics, New York, NY - www.midtowncomics.com

Redd Skull Comics, Calgary, Canada - www.reddskull.com

Ultimate Comics, Durham, NC - www.ultimatecomics.com

Ultimate Treasures, 11240 Village Lane Clinton, MI 49236-9595

Wade's Comic Madness, Levittown, PA - www.comicmadness.com

Titan Magazines is also offering up a snazzy subscription offer through their online store. If you subscribe to the print edition of “The Walking Dead, The Official Magazine” fans of the series will receive a FREE “Walking Dead” T-shirt! Head on over to Titan Magazines to subscribe now or view more information on their incentive.

You can also keep tabs on “The Walking Dead” magazine and their latest offers and news by following them on either Facebook or Twitter.

(SOURCE: Magazine review: The Walking Dead, The Official Magazine #1)

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Watch "Taken 2" Putlocker online free. "Taken 2" is a 20th Century Fox release, directed by Olivier Megaton and is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some sensuality. The cast includes Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Rade Serbedzija, Famke Janssen and Luke Grimes.

Taken 2 is largely bereft of the kinetic thrills -- and surprises -- that made the original a hit. - Rotten Tomatoes

SYNOPSIS: Liam Neeson returns as Bryan Mills, the retired CIA agent with a "particular set of skills" who stopped at nothing to save his daughter Kim from kidnappers. When the father of one of the villains Bryan killed swears revenge, and takes Bryan and his wife hostage in Istanbul, Bryan enlists Kim to help them escape. Bryan then employs his unique tactics to get his family to safety and systematically take out the kidnappers, one by one. -- (C) Official Site

PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Olivier Megaton
In Theaters: Oct 5, 2012 Wide
US Box Office: $117.1M
20th Century Fox

ACTORS/ACTRESSES: Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace, Rade Sherbedgia, Luke Grimes

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Watch "Pitch Perfect" Putlocker online free. Pitch Perfect is a 2012 musical comedy film directed by Jason Moore. The film is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for sexual material, language and drug references.

Pitch Perfect's plot is formulaic, but the performances are excellent and the musical numbers are toe-tapping as well.- Rotten Tomatoes

SYNOPSIS: Beca (Anna Kendrick) is that girl who'd rather listen to what's coming out of her headphones than what's coming out of you. Arriving at her new college, she finds herself not right for any clique but somehow is muscled into one that she never would have picked on her own: alongside mean girls, sweet girls and weird girls whose only thing in common is how good they sound when they sing together, in the new out-loud comedy Pitch Perfect.

When Beca takes this acoustic singing group out of their world of traditional arrangements and perfect harmonies into all-new mash-ups, they fight to climb their way to the top of the cutthroat world of college a cappella. This could wind up either the coolest thing they'll ever do or the most insane, and it will probably be a little of both.

Loaded with new takes on old favorites to hits of right now that are seamlessly mixed together, mashed-up and arranged like you've never heard before, Pitch Perfect is directed by Jason Moore, who opened our eyes to the very misbehaved life of puppets in the surprise Broadway sensation Avenue Q.

PG-13, 1 hr. 52 min.
Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy Directed By: Jason Moore
Written By: Kay Cannon
In Theaters: Oct 5, 2012 Limited
US Box Office:$51.3M
Universal Studios

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Watch "Frankenweenie" Putlocker online free. Frankenweenie is a Walt Disney Pictures release, directed by Tim Burton and is rated PG for thematic elements, scary images and action.

Frankenweenie is an energetic stop-motion horror movie spoof with lovingly crafted visuals and a heartfelt, oddball story.- Rotten Tomatoes

MOVIE INFO: In Tim Burton's Frankenweenie young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. A stop-motion animated film, Frankenweenie will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience. From creative genius Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas) comes Frankenweenie, a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life--with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new "leash on life" can be monstrous.

PG, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Tim Burton
Written By: Tim Burton, John August
In Theaters: Oct 5, 2012 Wide
US Box Office:$31.8M
Walt Disney Pictures

ACTORS/ACTRESSES: Winona Ryder, Martin Landau, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell

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