Boughts and Thoughts - August 12th, 2009

Adventure Comics #1 - Fantastic start to the new series. I enjoyed the interaction between Conner, Krypto, and Ma Kent. Just the family interaction, made me enjoy this book quite a bit.

Blackest Night #2 - Too much Aquaman in this issue. I never really cared for Aquaman or the supporting characters. Things still don't look good for the alive-and-well.

Hero Comics #1 - Always like books like these. Gave it a quick look through, but I haven't read everything yet. Support the Hero Initiative.

Street Fighter II Turbo #8 - The tournament begins! Seemed to have gotten through quite a few matches, though the first round still isn't entirely complete. I wonder how long this title will last, before relaunching as a new SF title?

The Walking Dead #64 - Saw the preview, it looked quite interesting. Ending of this issue seems bad ass for the next one (or few). Nice to get Viking #1 as the flip book. Wasn't expecting that. Then again, I already read Viking #1 & 2. Hope more people try out that title.

You, Me, and Zombie #0 - I got my copy! Fun start to Agnes Garbowska's book. Hope to see more of this (and hope it gets picked up by a publisher).

And if you noticed the sketches above, I went to the Stadium Comics Adventure Comics Release Party, featuring Francis Manapul and Agnes Garbowska. I took my little siblings with me, so they could experience another store signing, and because they've been liking all the sketches that I've been showing them, every time I get them (my little sister has taken a liking into Agnes' work).

They were quite happy to get sketches for themselves, which they'll be hanging in their rooms, once we get frames for them. The sketches are theirs, so I haven't decided whether or not they'll get posted.

Also not posted on my blog, is the piece that Danny commissioned Agnes to do (well, got me to send over the request to Agnes). If you're on my Facebook friends' list, just check out my profile. Or, just check Agnes' website to see the commission. Out of respect for my bro, it's his to post on his blog.

I did pick up the print of Francis' portion to the upcoming Joe Shuster Awards poster/print for this year's awards. It's just too sweet of a Superman image. I can't wait to get myself a copy of the poster/print.