The tragedy in Aurora is one of the most devastating acts of random violence in recent years. How one person could cause so much pain to all those affected by his actions is beyond me. It's even worse when people try to blame the media for influencing such acts of aggression. If anything, this tragedy proves that for every one villain out there in the world, there are hundreds of thousands of good souls who will always fight the good fight. Grant Morrison said it best: "We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be."
Keep all those affected in your thoughts and prayers. This is a tragedy that affects the entire nation, and we must all be strong for one another.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
T-Shirt Time - The Avengers
Have you ever noticed somebody wearing a Superman t-shirt, and then for the next 24 hours you notice every other person wearing the same logo out in public? Well, that's what my life is like on a daily basis. Since my mind is constantly racing about comic books and superheroes, I always tend to notice the nerdier side of things that would often times pass people by.
On my walk home from work last week along 8th Ave, I passed by an older gentleman wearing a pretty fantastic Avengers shirt. When I stopped him to take a picture he seemed more than happy to oblige. Although I didn't catch the man's name (he seemed a little sketched out when I told him I had a blog, as if he thought I just go around taking pictures of random strangers for fun) but he did tell me this shirt was given to him as a gift. From where? No idea, but if anybody out there knows, please let me know. I wouldn't mind adding this to my collection of geektastic clothing options.
If you have your own nerdy shirts you want to send my way and have featured on The Weekly G33k, be sure to send them my way. Also be sure to include any other information you feel willing to share (name, hometown, where you bought the shirt, if you're single or not.... too far?)
On my walk home from work last week along 8th Ave, I passed by an older gentleman wearing a pretty fantastic Avengers shirt. When I stopped him to take a picture he seemed more than happy to oblige. Although I didn't catch the man's name (he seemed a little sketched out when I told him I had a blog, as if he thought I just go around taking pictures of random strangers for fun) but he did tell me this shirt was given to him as a gift. From where? No idea, but if anybody out there knows, please let me know. I wouldn't mind adding this to my collection of geektastic clothing options.
If you have your own nerdy shirts you want to send my way and have featured on The Weekly G33k, be sure to send them my way. Also be sure to include any other information you feel willing to share (name, hometown, where you bought the shirt, if you're single or not.... too far?)
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Throwback Attack - Guardians of the What Now?
Even if you didn't spend your entire weekend furiously refreshing twitter in the hopes of reading any epic news from Comic Con, I'm sure you've heard the gist of what went down. And if you're a rabid Marvel fan like myself, you're probably still salivating over the announced Phase Two titles coming to the big screen over the next few years. From Thor: The Dark World to the much talked about Ant-Man flick with Edgar Wright at the helm, Phase Two is guaranteed to sexually arouse nerds across the globe in ways never before imagined.
I'm sure a good 98% of the world's population is currently thinking, "Who the f$%# are the Guardians of the Galaxy, and why is that raccoon holding a gun?" Slated to hit theaters on August 1st, 2014, this Phase Two title is set to follow one of Marvel's lesser-known crime fighting teams as they fight to save... well, the galaxy. If all goes according to plan and Joss Whedon opts to stick around for Avengers 2 (I mean, he has to at least write it! Avengers without Joss is like Buffy without... well, Joss!), then my money's on Thanos playing some sort of role in this epic tale of renegade space cowboys and -girls trying to save outer space from the clutches of evil. Wait... This sounds kind of familiar...
First introduced to the Marvel Universe in 1969, the original team reigned from an alternate future in the 31st Century (Earth-691, to be exact). After several intergalactic adventures with heroes such as Captain America, Thor, and The Thing, an "error" in the present day timeline caused the Earth-691 future to be completely and utterly obliterated, ending the original Guardians in 1995.
The upcoming movie, however, will focus on the second incarnation of the Guardians. In the aftermath of the Phalanx's attempted takeover of the universe in the 2007-2008 crossover event, Star-Lord sought to form a team of heroes whose sole mission would be to protect all corners of the universe. He recruits Adam Warlock, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Phyla-Vell, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot, but in a shocking turn of events it is revealed that he convinced fellow team-member Mantis to telepathically influence the team to join forces. Disheartened by this revelation, the team disbands, but is almost immediately reformed by Rocket Raccoon.
In what could be labeled the Guardians' most epic battle (The Thanos Imperative), the team comes together to stop the mighty Thanos from bringing the Canverese (an alternate universe where Death is extinct) to our world. It is a widely known fact that Thanos has spent his time within the Marvel Universe trying to impress Lady Death and win her affection, so what better way than to eliminate the notion of death altogether? By eradicating her one true purpose and bringing chaos to our universe, Thanos hopes to finally woo his lady-friend so they can live tragically ever after. Needless to say the Guardians end up kicking Thanos' ass, but the end of the battle also marked the end of the Guardians of the Galaxy title in late 2010.
I'll admit, Guardians has always been at the bottom of my reading list, but I have a distinct feeling this movie will play a major part in Avengers 2. Clues have been leaking out ever since Thor started shooting and it was said that the Infinity Gauntlet could be found in Odin's Trophy Room, arousing suspicion that The Mad Titan himself might play a part in the Marvel Universe sooner rather than later. The Gauntlet, when combined with the 5 infinity gems, is said to make whoever wears it the ultimate master of the universe and life itself. My guess is that the big man will be introduced properly in the Guardians of the Galaxy film, only to fail miserably and have to resort to Plan B.
If today's history lesson wasn't enough, be check out the suggested readings below to better familiarize yourself with the modern Guardians.
Suggested Reading:
Annihilation, Volumes 1 - 3
Annihilation: Conquest, Volumes 1 and 2
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 1: Legacy
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 2: War of Kings, Book 1
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 3: War of Kings, Book 2
War of Kings
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 4: Realm of Kings
Realm of Kings
The Thanos Imperative
Annihilators
Annihilators: Earthfall
I'm sure a good 98% of the world's population is currently thinking, "Who the f$%# are the Guardians of the Galaxy, and why is that raccoon holding a gun?" Slated to hit theaters on August 1st, 2014, this Phase Two title is set to follow one of Marvel's lesser-known crime fighting teams as they fight to save... well, the galaxy. If all goes according to plan and Joss Whedon opts to stick around for Avengers 2 (I mean, he has to at least write it! Avengers without Joss is like Buffy without... well, Joss!), then my money's on Thanos playing some sort of role in this epic tale of renegade space cowboys and -girls trying to save outer space from the clutches of evil. Wait... This sounds kind of familiar...
First introduced to the Marvel Universe in 1969, the original team reigned from an alternate future in the 31st Century (Earth-691, to be exact). After several intergalactic adventures with heroes such as Captain America, Thor, and The Thing, an "error" in the present day timeline caused the Earth-691 future to be completely and utterly obliterated, ending the original Guardians in 1995.
The upcoming movie, however, will focus on the second incarnation of the Guardians. In the aftermath of the Phalanx's attempted takeover of the universe in the 2007-2008 crossover event, Star-Lord sought to form a team of heroes whose sole mission would be to protect all corners of the universe. He recruits Adam Warlock, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Phyla-Vell, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot, but in a shocking turn of events it is revealed that he convinced fellow team-member Mantis to telepathically influence the team to join forces. Disheartened by this revelation, the team disbands, but is almost immediately reformed by Rocket Raccoon.
In what could be labeled the Guardians' most epic battle (The Thanos Imperative), the team comes together to stop the mighty Thanos from bringing the Canverese (an alternate universe where Death is extinct) to our world. It is a widely known fact that Thanos has spent his time within the Marvel Universe trying to impress Lady Death and win her affection, so what better way than to eliminate the notion of death altogether? By eradicating her one true purpose and bringing chaos to our universe, Thanos hopes to finally woo his lady-friend so they can live tragically ever after. Needless to say the Guardians end up kicking Thanos' ass, but the end of the battle also marked the end of the Guardians of the Galaxy title in late 2010.
I'll admit, Guardians has always been at the bottom of my reading list, but I have a distinct feeling this movie will play a major part in Avengers 2. Clues have been leaking out ever since Thor started shooting and it was said that the Infinity Gauntlet could be found in Odin's Trophy Room, arousing suspicion that The Mad Titan himself might play a part in the Marvel Universe sooner rather than later. The Gauntlet, when combined with the 5 infinity gems, is said to make whoever wears it the ultimate master of the universe and life itself. My guess is that the big man will be introduced properly in the Guardians of the Galaxy film, only to fail miserably and have to resort to Plan B.
If today's history lesson wasn't enough, be check out the suggested readings below to better familiarize yourself with the modern Guardians.
Suggested Reading:
Annihilation, Volumes 1 - 3
Annihilation: Conquest, Volumes 1 and 2
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 1: Legacy
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 2: War of Kings, Book 1
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 3: War of Kings, Book 2
War of Kings
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 4: Realm of Kings
Realm of Kings
The Thanos Imperative
Annihilators
Annihilators: Earthfall
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