October 2nd, 2006
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Ian W |
Monthly Comics Update |
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Forthcoming Titles
A round up of some of the future releases to get excited about.
First up some Marvel titles, and big things are in the works from J. Michael Straczynski at Marvel with three new titles on the horizon -
Silver Surfer: Requiem teams him with artist Esad Ribic and is due out early next year. From the title, this sounds like a future tale featuring the end of the galactic beach bum.
Anticipation factor 7
Bullet Points is an alternate history limited series that follows the repercussions of two deaths during WWII, Peter Parker will become The Hulk, Steve Rodgers Iron Man and Reed Richards the head of S.H.I.E.L.D. Art on this one is by Tommy Lee Edwards. Due later this year.
Anticipation factor 8
Ultimate Power will see Straczynski’s Squadron Supreme crossover to the Ultimate universe. This will be a nine issue series featuring three writers, Brian Michael Bendis, J.M.S. and Jeph Leob, with each doing three issues. Ultimate FF’s Greg Land gets to do the pretty pictures on this one. With the possibility that not all the heroes will return to their respective worlds this could have major repercussions on the regular titles. The first issue is due to ship late this month.
Anticipation factor 9
October 2nd, 2006
Posted by
Ian W |
TV Reviews |
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This episode concentrates far more on the main characters than the celebrity guest stars although when David Bowie does make an appearance it’s well worth the wait.
It starts with an excerpt from Andy Millman’s sitcom ‘When the Wind Blows’ rather than the usual spoof movie clip and while it’s not without comedy value, it’s something I’d prefer didn’t continue every week.
Throughout the episode, Andy discovers that fame is a double-edged sword. An encounter with a beggar has him concerned that he’ll be presented in a bad light if he fails to give generously enough, while an attractive new neighbour has him attempt to “use his new powers for evil” as Maggie puts it.
The episode really has two double acts this week. On top of Andy and Maggie we also have Stephen Merchant as Millman’s agent and Shaun Williamson as his only other client who he always refers to as “Barry from Eastenders.” While they’ve appeared regularly, this episode gives them more exposure than normal and it doesn’t really work as they serve the series best as supporting characters.
When Andy is recognized in a pub by a couple of freaky fans he can’t wait to get away and at Shaun’s suggestion they head off to an exclusive club. Here he’s recognized again only this time by people slightly less fanatical about his new comedy show. He manages to take some short lived shelter from the abuse in the cordoned off VIP area, short lived because having barely sat down he’s asked to move when a real star, in the shape of David Bowie makes an appearance.
