The New York Geeks sit down to talk about instances of retroactive continuity (or “retcons”) in various forms of fiction — when creators or copyright holders go back and mess around with previously established works. We’re looking at YOU, George Lucas.

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Show Notes:

Break Song: Pinky and the Brain (and Larry)

The Secret History of Star Wars: In Tribute to Marcia Lucas

Best Friends Forever.

In this episode we attempt to cover the magic of comics in all its forms across the globe. From Tintin to Deathnote, we explain our love for this medium and hope to make a true believer out of you.

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Show Notes:

Break Song: “Green Lantern,” by Camberwell Now

The Walking Dead on AMC
The Walking Dead comic
The Beatles on iTunes
Sandman
All Star Superman
Green Lantern Movie Trailer
Green Lantern: Rebirth
Batman: The Long Halloween
Batman: Dark Victory
Blacksad
Tintin
Mortadelo y Filemón
Zipi y Zape
Superlopez
Penny Arcade
PvP
Xkcd
Dr. McNinja
Dinosaur Comics
Wonder Mark
Diesel Sweeties
Machine of Death
Comixology

He doesn't have a tan... Superman.

Yes, friends, after this week we will have recorded 37 episodes of the New York Geekcast (”…in a row?”). And the topic for our latest outing is an oft-requested one: comics and comic books.

Since the scope this topic is rather broad, we’re making this a CALL-IN SHOW, and we want to hear from YOU. Visit our Facebook group for the phone number to call, and take part in our grand celebration of sequential art, tonight between 10:30 and 12pm EST. Talk to you then!

"Cheer Up!"

Ah, New York Comic Con, how we love and hate thee, let us count the ways. In this half episode we discuss our recent journey into the heart of geek; stinky and sweaty though it may be.

Guests: Chris Murphy, Erin Natal, Dan Pinto

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Comics we bought:

The Outfit by Darwyn Cooke
The Man with the Getaway Face by Darwyn Cooke
The Unwritten
Air
Vatican Hustle by Greg Houston
Elephant Man by Greg Houston
Nedroid
Don’t Look Horror Anthology
Criminal by Ed Brubaker
The Perhapnauts
Yaxin the Faun
Mouseguard, Winter: 1152
Iron West by Doug Tennapel
Atomic Robo Collection 1
The Invisibles
Queen and Country
Mysterious the Unfathomable
Locke & Key
Four Letter Worlds

Video Games we saw:

Michael Jackson Experience
Marvel Vs. Capcom
Okamiden
Captain America: SuperSoldier
Mega Man Universe
Red Dead Redemption: Undead nightmare

Animation whose panel we attended:

Secret of Kells

P.S. 10 geek points to whoever can tell me who the action figure in the photo is.

I love you. Honestly, I do. The last three years with you were amazing. A-mazing. Remember when my brother introduced us? It was love at first sight. You introduced to me to so many new things. Because of you, I’ve shaken hands some of my artistic heroes, found out about obscure comics I’d never heard about and met some new people. Hell, you even got me some awesome shirts. It was a blast.

And that’s what I mean…was.

This is kind of hard to write but here goes: I think we should break up.

Please don’t hate me. Again, I really enjoyed the last 3 years. I was going to say “It’s not you, it’s me” but, well, it is you. New York Comicon, you’ve changed. And I don’t like it.

Back in the day, we used to hang out and actually get along. You were actually all about comics back then. You and me would geek out over all the artists you’d introduce me to. Hell, I wouldn’t even have known about Mousegaurd if it wasn’t for you, and that’s one of my favorite books. And, sure, you had a few weird video game interests, but I could deal with it because you were still mostly about comics.

Things started going bad that second year. You started letting movies and video games take over. We just couldn’t really relate on those things. But, I stuck it out because, well, I knew you. I knew that, at your heart, you loved comics as much as I did. Or I thought you did.

This past year though, you made a drastic change. You started hanging out with anime kids. I don’t have a problem with that. Really, I don’t. But along with your growing interest in video games and movies and other stuff I don’t care about, you forgot what brought us together in the first place: Comics. You kept wanting me to try out the new Intel processor, or play Wii, or look at some new trailer for a movie I don’t care about. Whenever I tried to talk comics, it’s like you didn’t even know they existed. Your mind was so cluttered with other stuff, you didn’t even have any room for them. You shoved them away into a corner.

I loved the New York Comicon that actually cared about comics. I miss that New York Comicon. The new you is strange and frightening and sometimes smells funny.

So, again, please don’t hate me. I really did enjoy our time together but, I think I need someone who understands me better. I hope you understand.

Love always,

-Dan

PS – How much are tickets for next year?

The New York Geeks catch the New York premiere of “Superman-Batman: Apocalypse” at the Paley Center for Media. Sadly, “Apocalypse” doesn’t begin to describe this mess of a direct-to-video animated film. Also, SPOILERS.

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Show Notes:

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse Official Site

The Paley Center for Media

‘Superman/Batman: Apocalypse’ Is A Faithfully Flawed Adaptation on ComicsAlliance.com

The Greenest of Lanterns

Entertainment Weekly published a “First Look” at the new Green Lantern movie this week. Front Page news, no less. More images of the film can be found over at iFanboy.

Now, I’ve never been a huge fan of the character. I like the idea behind him and the Green Lantern Corp however, his history is bogged down in continuity and the amount of different personalities who took over the role are incredibly varied, to the point where fanboys violently hate one or more incarnations. It’s not that I don’t want to like him, it’s that his whole world confuses me.

Enter the Green Lantern movie.

Right off the bat, the costume strike me as odd. As with a lot of comic book movies, designers feel the need to add something extra to the costume design (Bat Nipples anyone?). They forget the simplicity of the original design. In the case with Green Lantern, it’s that strange ribbing on the costume. It almost looks like he’s covered in varicose veins. You’re welcome for that visual, by the way.

That all being said, I am still somewhat optimistic about this movie. Okay, sure, Ryan Reynolds is not great. And the supporting cast is pretty bland, except for Peter Sarsgaard (Just say his name out loud. “Sarsgaard.”). And comic book movies, in general, tend to suck. All that taken into consideration, I’m hoping to be pleasantly surprised, ala Iron Man.  However, I’ll wait until the reviews come out.

<3 – dan

The event will be held at 69th Regiment Armory @ 68 Lexington Avenue NYC. It starts at 11am on Saturday April 10th and we’re at table D2.

Both of us geeks will be selling various wares that we’ve created such as My Monster and Shapesmith Book, and David’s Little Guys short!!! We will also have a limited number of New York Geekcast posters to adorn your studio, bedroom or basement in your mom’s house.

And even if you don’t want to necessarily buy some of our awesome creations (Though why wouldn’t you?) you can still stop by the table and pick up a postcard, sticker, or just let us interview you about your love of comics and what you enjoy about MOCCA.