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My Look back on Christmas past.

Broken Infinite TV: Comic Book Crave (#9)

We got some great Superhero goodies for you. We got episodes of  The Tick, Ruby Spears Superman, WildCATS, Specatcular Spiderman, Teen Titans, Static Shock, Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Justice League, Savage Dragon, Nightman, Static Shock, X-Men,Spawn and our movie this week ... the Dr. Strange pilot from the late 70s. So dive into a brand new Comic Book Crave.

Broken Infinite TV: Comic Book Crave (Vol. 1, #8)

Comic Book Crave Returns. After a week off due to the holiday, it is back and ready for more. Get ready for great comic book action & adventure.

Broken Infinite TV: Comic Book Crave (Vol . #1, #7)

With Astonishing X-Men done for now, Comic Book Crave has a bit of an overhaul. The classic 90s X-Men show joins the roster alongside The Tick, Incredible Hulk, Nightman & Justice League. With our standard shows of Ruby Spears Superman, Static Shock, WildCats, Savage Dragon, Avengers EMH, Teen Titans & Spectacular Spiderman It is a bold, new Comic Book Crave. NOW!

your weekly dose of meme 9/17/12

hulk smash indeed

CoW: Cover of the Week #16

by Darryll YTC Carter

Incredible Hulk #7.1

Cover  

Michael Kormack

         It’s that time of the week again. I’m YTC here to serve you guys another helping of some golden milk, the CoW; Cover of the Week. Today I have Incredible Hulk 7.1 for you all to feast your eyes on. This right, here my friends… is art. There isn’t much going on, but there is so much going on. What we have here are two opposing beings joined together and yet struggling together for freedom. The picture does a good job of showcasing the separation between Banner and the Hulk and also the bond that binds them. This thing was really well drawn and expertly colored. It looks like a painting. I am unsure if it was done digitally or with actual paint, but Kormack earned his Golden Udder.

COMICS ON SCREEN: HULK (2003) REVIEW

Hulk (2003)

Review by Jeff Williams

Editor: Jeremias de Leon

Since this month, is Avengers month here on J1 Studios and Comic Book Clash. I though this would be the proper occasion to take a look back a Marvel film, that while it has its flaws, it was released at the wrong time. Fanboys and Fangirls, here's the Review to Ang Lee's take on the Green Goliath himself, 2003's Hulk.

The 2003 Marvel Films (this pre-dates "Marvel Studios")/Universal Pictures distributed film, based off on "The Incredible Hulk" comic created by Stan "The Man" Lee and Jack "The King" Kirby. The script was written by Michael France and John Turman, but writer James Schamus, not only re-wrote the script later in the film's development, but Schamus also gets the "Story by" credit. The director was Ang Lee, mostly known at the time the director of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

This movie from it's theatrical release in June 20, 2003 to 2012, has gotten a bad reputation for it being a more serious take on the character itself and it being more of a character study rather than what we've got with the Marvel Studios'  2008 reboot, "The Incredible Hulk". Though this is a review, I want this review to be a positive one and to show fans why this movie, was and still is an underrated interpretation of the goliath.

For the first Hulk film (theatrical, not the "made for TV" movies), we have Eric Bana as Bruce Banner/Hulk, Banner's love interest, Betty Ross was portrayed by Jennifer Connolly (Labyrinth), Betty's father and Bruce's antagonist, "Thunderbolt" Ross was portrayed by Sam Elliot (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) and Anti-Mickey Rourke himself, Nick Nolte played David Banner, Bruce's demented father.

The plot to this film is as follows, David was trying to create super-soldiers for the U.S.military, by mutating his own DNA to study a way on how a body could recover quickly from a wound or injury.

However, this and the countless experiments that followed were denied by the U.S. army. When Bruce was born, it was discovered that David's mutated DNA was passed on to young Bruce and he was attempting to find a cure for his son as time passed. However, In 1973  after learning of David's "experiments", a then Lieutenant "Thunderbolt" Ross shuts down his research.

David, with losing his work that expanded years, he caused a massive explosion to the gamma reactor facilities in an attempt to kill his son. However, he accidentally kills his wife while she interfered with what was happening. After the "incident", David was re-located to a metal hospital, while a then 4 year old Bruce was sent into foster home and later adopted. As time progressed, Bruce suppressed the memories of his biological parents.

Long story short, due to his mutated DNA and the gamma radiation/nanomeds that happened latter in his life, created the beast inside Banner…. known only, as the Hulk.

While I do like Norton portrayal as Bruce in the Reboot and the supporting cast that portrayed their respective roles in "Incredible Hulk". I personally feel that the 2003 film's cast was not only had a stronger group of actors (excluding Nolte), but it was a better cast for the respective roles.

Lee's direction for the film, while different by showing a traumatized Bruce and its outcome with Banner's "inner feelings". He really had a very good eye for directing the action shots in the movie. Yes they were, few-in-far between, but they were not only choreographed with care, but at sometimes brutal.

The story while slow and yes at some points, sloppy. Its narrative felt like it was heavily inspired by Peter David's run on the ongoing series, from 1988 to its end in 1998 with issue #467 "The Lone and Level Sands".

When it comes to the score of Hulk. I honestly think that Danny Elfman was suited more for this film, then he was with the 2001 Spider-Man film and its sequel "Spider-Man 2", that followed in 2004. The way he captures the character(s) and their emotions in this film, was utilized properly then what we got with the first two (already mentioned) Spider-Man films by "Evil Dead" director, Sam Raimi.

To close this review, let me leave an allegory...

Like how 2004's "The Punisher" had the story down and 2008 "Punisher: War Zone" had the dark, vibrant and gritty tone.  Ang Lee's Hulk had the more serious side of the character down, while the 2009 "Incredible Hulk" had the feel and excitement that a Hulk movie should have.

If this film was released a year or two after Christopher Nolan envisioned Batman's origins and universe with "Batman Begins", this film would probably not only received critical success in the box office, but would be probably be hailed by critics and comic fans alike as " a fresh, yet daring take" on Marvel's green goliath.

Rating: 4/5

While I did state that the plot was messy at some points in this film. This is not only a different take on the character, the supporting cast and its universe. It's a refreshing take that should be given another chance by the Merry Marvel Marching Society.

Countdown: Top 10 Avengers

by Darryll YTC Carter

Two weeks ago I posted my top 10 mutants showing the people I'm rooting for during the Avengers vs X-Men event. This time its the Avengers' turn. Let's get to it.

Captain America

     Without any contest remotely, Cap is my number one Avenger. I mean…. He’s Cap. He earned my respect from the pages of the Ultimates back in my high school days. I’m pro-American and Cap is as pro-America as it gets (before it becomes unhealthy or just racist). He is pure American everything that we should be. Everything that any self respecting and aspiring hero wants to be.  Then there is the shield. He’s surgical with that thing. Not to mention till this day he’s the only man I’ve seen literally walk up to the Hulk and just slug him one.

 Hulk

     If you would have seen me when I first saw the Incredible Hulk or maybe the time I saw the Hulk jump out of a nuclear explosion, you would know my appreciation for the Hulk is borderline orgasmic. That’s right I swoon folks, swoon when I see the Hulk go on his rampages and exert his power and the devastation it relinquishes upon the battlefield or an unsuspecting alien’s face. “Hulk Smash!” = Me happy.

Spider-Man

     Good ole Parker. My favorite superhero tied for first place with none other than Bruce Wayne himself. He’s got the jokes, he’s got the smarts and he had the girl… redhead that is. She’ll be back again don’t even worry about it Pete. We’ll be okay. We’ll be okay… Maybe you can hook up with Patty Spivot, she looks a lot like your recent ex, especially since she wants nothing to do with Flash.

Scarlet Witch

     

      Mmmm, Wanda. I said why I liked her in the Mutant countdown and interestingly enough she clutches the #4 spot again. I like her enough that she appears on both lists. Here’s an excerpt from the Mutant countdown on Wanda:

Often viewed as the favorite child of Magneto, Scarlet Witch is a top tier mutant not to be trifled with. Scarlet Witch manipulates probability fields and reality via her hexes. While she has been deemed unstable on more than one fair occasion, Wanda once firmly warmed a seat in the Avengers alongside her love, Vision. To put into perspective just how powerful Wanda is, I only need to mention House of M. Don’t know what that is? Google it or go buy it. Man I love women with power.

Valkyrie

      Valkyrie is pretty much what I’d go for if I were a superhero. Like Wanda she is a mesh of power and beauty. Besides riding shotgun and being the resident strongman for the first version of the Secret Avengers she has a very poetic and archaic way with words. And who doesn’t like a girl who can wield a big ass sword. Ring Ring. Hello? Valk, it’s for you. Cloud wants his buster sword back.

Iron Man

      Tony Stark would probably have been number three or four on this list before Civil War went down. While his side did come up on top, we all know he regrets the brunt of his actions. Downey and the Iron Man films saved Tony for me. Saved him from the abyss he was doomed for in my mind. That said, Its hard to hate the guy. It is like really hard. You have to try. Like discover a new element try.

               

Black Widow

     Scarlett Johansson.

She Hulk

      Banner’s cousin Jennifer Walters; experienced and great lawyer by day, big green, sexy, muscle pounding machine by choice. The beauty of She Hulk’s character is that she chooses to be She Hulk. She’s in perfect control of her transformation, thanks to the opposite effect it had on her as opposed to her cousin.

Wasp

     I’m not sure how to explain how or why I like the wasp. Is it that I like the Wasp or is it that I like what happened to the Wasp? Vague? I’ll explain. In the Ultimates, the Wasp was married to Hank Pym, Giant Man, who also happened to be abusive. One day after an argument he decided to spray her with some bug spray and have his mind controlled ant army ravage her. (Not like that…) They roughed her up a bit… a lot. Cap handled that nasty business. I’ve always thought that was an amazing writing choice. To put that in there. A hot head hero, who abuses his mutant wife, who can shrink down to the size of an insect and sprout wings, with bug spray. It was near genius.

Thor

     “By Odin’s beard!” That’s pretty much the extent of my appreciation. LMAO. Who says that? Thor, that’s who. Oh and Mjolnir. It doesn’t take much to please me folks.

HECTOR'S TOP 11 COMIC MOMENTS OF 2011

Hey there clashers with 2012 right around the corner I thought id take a look at those special panels that made 2011 a great year for comic fans. Up, up, and away we go.


11.Casey Jones dawning his mask for the time in the series: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles- I don’t know about you guys but that was one of those moments that hit with a dash of  awesome with a pinch of nostalgia. Any fan of the franchise following this series knows they were itching to see that since he was introduced as Casey Jones. Any comic fan that likes costumed characters knows that the moment you see that character in that iconic costume is a big deal.  


10.Logan sending Matt Murdock to sue the Hellfire clubs’ Black King: Wolverine and the X-Men- I know doesn’t seem like a big deal but hear me out. First off the little brat has been a thon in the X-Men’s side for quite a while being a large element leading to Schism providing the ’Super’ Sentinel that attacked Utopia. Then doing all he could to destroy the Jean Grey school he’s lucky he wasn’t dealing with old Logan who would have gutted the twerp without a second thought. But the new sensible Logan sent one of the most iconic lawyers in the Marvel universe after him, the only other acceptable alternative would have been sending She-Hulk but I believe the subtlety of Matt played out very well.


9.Aunt May pulling a revolver on Electro in Death of Spiderman- Before the DOSM series, I didn’t really read Ultimate Spiderman all like that; so I’m used to seeing Aunt May as a frail little old lady that the last thing I would have expected to see is her pulling this big old gun out of her glove compartment and busting a cap in a highly powered super villain. I was astounded I applaud Mrs. Parker for her courage and homage to Dirty Harry.

 
8.The Hulk punching a hulked out boar so hard he traveled from the Earth’s core through the ocean floor and landed on an icy tundra: Incredible Hulk: Well that was quite a bit to type but I had to have this on my list. You see since being separated from Banner Hulk doesn’t really seem angry any more so some readers might say he doesn’t have it in him anymore. Some may go as far as saying he went soft but in moments like that he reminds us all ’hey I may have found inner peace but I’m still the Hulk and Hulk is still the strongest there is.’

7.Nick Fury and his hulked out Avengers team up with the Ultimates to stop super powered anarchy in Asia : Avengers Vs. New Ultimates- Seems like just a clean up scene but seeing as the scene before had them pitted against each other I rather enjoyed it. That surprise team-up element gets me every time and the hulked out aspect helped. Hulks smash on.

6.Thor frying Gregory Stark: Avengers Vs. New Ultimates- Call it a dark sense of humor but I found it hilarious and the way Thor answers to Tony when he freaks….Priceless. After everything Gregory did selling super powers on the black market pitting Danvers and Fury against each other an causing worldwide panic lets just say karma is a cruel mistress. Thor I raise my glass to thee.


5. Miles Morales receiving his new costume from SHIELD: Ultimate Comics Presents All New Spiderman-As I mentioned back at number 11 the first glimpse at that costume is a big deal. Even more so when the character receives said costume as a right of passage. To me this moment symbolizes Mr. Morales truly being accepted into the Marvel universe. That being said I salute you Miles, wear that costume with pride and make us proud.  


4.Spidey combining his spider-sense with his kung fu training: Spider-Island- after losing his spider sense Pete sought kung fu training to bridge the gap but after getting it back during Spider-Island it just made him that much better. It was like he was unstoppable 3 steps ahead of everyone it was like Bruce Lee in the Matrix. Well done Peter, well done.

 
3.Superman bum rushing Green Lantern: Justice League- I’m not sure but seeing teammates fight before they form a team gets me all giddy inside and I know I’m not the only one. Another thing that made this moment epic was the fact that it happened after a major ego trip from Hal. Most readers will say Mr. Jordan was quite arrogant in his first years and would probably join me as I tip my hat to Kal-El.


2.The arrival of Darkseid: Justice League- Just as first suit up is a monumental occasion so is the first appearance of a major villain especially one that’s been redesigned. Kind of came off like Michael Weston from Burn Notice with that comment. Any way his arrival took up the majority of a two page spread and with good reason. He is one of the Leagues greatest adversaries what better way to bring them together. His appearance has just paved the way for an epic story arc.


1.The return of Johnny Storm: Fantastic Four: Some readers may be angered that he’s back because they don’t like that comic characters rarely ever stay dead. Well those naysayers need not agree with me for I was ecstatic at Mr. Storm’s return. His ‘death’ was a big moment in comic history making his return that much more epic. The man has been through hell and back and is that much greater for it. Welcome back Johnny you have been missed.


Well that’s it folks its been a great year in comics and I’m glad I could share it with you until the new year this Hector signing off until next time friends. Keep Clashing

NEWS EDITION #5 - EVIL DEADPOOL, INCREDIBLE HULK BEGINS AGAIN & BLUE WATER GETS HEROIC

HERE'S TO AN INCREDIBLE FUTURE


First thing I’d like to do is lay the rumors to rest while the Incredible Hulk is starting over from #1 with a new creative team it is not a complete overhaul it is a continuation. The new book is taking a new direction with new characters and, get this, an actual confrontation between Banner and the Hulk. That’s right Bruce Banner and the Hulk are separated into two separate entities and end up at odds with each other. While new characters are being introduced into the storyline and others are still around from the most recent run of the title this upcoming story arc is focused mainly on the conflict between Banner and the Hulk but don’t expect a boring one sided story it mixes it up with new friends, enemies, frenemies etc.
I’m not really a Hulk reader myself but the new story arc has peaked my interest the thought of Banner going up against the Hulk in person it just sent up a beacon and the new characters mentioned definitely got my attention. So am I going to pick these titles up? They might find their way onto my reading list. Would I recommend it to others. All depends on your preference if this blurb doesn’t convince you be sure to check out my review.

Incredible Hulk #1 written by Jason Aaron with art by Marc Silvestri will hit stores this October. 


 EVIL DEADPOOL?! : RISE OF WADENSTEIN

So I’m going to be honest I have never a day in my life picked up an issue of DeadPool so I may not really have much to say about this but I will say what I can.
So here’s the deal one of Wade’s enemies has been collecting his severed body parts and keeping them on ice so that she could put them all together to create an evil version of the loud mouthed merc. So in DeadPool #45 we get to see this creepy creation in action so all you DeadPool fans look out for that.
This is definitely a book I’m planning on picking up question being will it keep me in the DeadPool reading business I guess we’ll see.

Deadpool #45 written by Daniel Way with art by Salvador Espin will hit stores this October.







BLUEWATER GETS HEROIC

Bluewater productions is getting into the Superhero comic book business. The company is taking on their own "shared universe", giving fresh new ideas and concepts behind heroes of various mythologies for this new line of comics. This jump from biographical comics to superhero fiction comes to a surprise to many; yet Line Editor AE Stueve (from The Legend of Isis fame) is more than happy to be letting Bluewater shine their light in another aspect of comicdom.
       The new line will being with the comic called The Wave #0. Following that will be a slew of new ongoings by the company including: Hercules, Artemis and Orion, which AE Stueve is also writing.

AE Stueve commented on a Press release that he gave out late last week about the new line of comics:
  
"These comics will show the world that Bluewater Productions is not just about biography and property comics, but it can produce well written, beautifully drawn superhero stories as well. I think what the coolest thing though is that we are using the 'shared universe' formula familiar to fans of Marvel and DC, but right now we don't have a convoluted back-story of characters who, in some cases, have been around for nearly 100 years. That's not to say that it wouldn't be cool to create characters that are so awesome that in nearly 100 years the universe they share will be a convoluted mess. Because that would be cool. But hey, why not mention in our PR announcement one of the best advantages we've got over several other superhero comics these days?"


COMIC BOOK CLASH DC'S RELAUNCH BLOG PROJECT


 Yes. You are reading right. CBC is doing a special project in honor of the massive relaunch of books from DC Comics this September. This is historic. And we want to know how you feel about the books. Yeah you! Not the person to the left. No, no the midget who stole your girlfriend. Not your parents. YOU!  DC is releasing 52 new number 1s as you know . . . and we want to hear for you what you think.

    We will go by a Week by Week Breakdown of the new titles. And we need your input. It can be a few sentences. It can be a video of your opinion that we can upload and/or link. But we are looking for as much input from fans about the books after you have read them.

    Comments and/or videos from books on a certain week will come out the week after they have been released . .. For example, Justice League opinions will be hit our page September 7th. Then every week after till the final week of new number #1s, which will be seen in the first week of October.

  We want your input. And we will take your input on more than just 1 book but at least 1. We want to have something for all 52 books so do hesitate to pick up a new #1 and tell us what you think. And don't worry, CBC and many of the J1 staff themselves will be weighing in their own opinions come September.

So if you are interested in take 1 book or more, reading it and giving us an honest opinion other than just "It's sucks!" or "It's awesome!", please feel free to email us at francisco.k.rodriguez@gmail.com and state which book or books you will give opinions on. Deadline for opinion of the book is the Monday before the next CBC so for Week 1, you have until 11:59pm Monday September 5th to tell us what you think of Justice League #1 and next Monday till 11:59pm for all the books of Week Two.  J1 Studios and CBC will reserve the right NOT to post certain comments if they are too . . .offensive.  So don't be shy. Tell us what you think. See and talk with you all soon.

Frankie Rodriguez (aka Seraph)
CBC Head

J1 AN-EX COMING AUGUST 12 

WWW.J1STUDIOS.COM

The J1 Culture Force is having their 1st official MONTHLY 
J1 An-Ex (Anime Experience)!!

You remember us from our Anime Events, but since we are growing/changing I figured we should get a new name as well.

It’s going to be at the Hawthorne Recreation Center (in Philadelphia, PA) on 12th and Carpenter St., which is six blocks down from South St. and two blocks East of Broad St. (near where CAPA and McDonald's are located)

$2 AT THE DOOR (free for children under 12).

TABLES WILL BE PROVIDING:
- art for sale (commissions as well)
- food
- comics and action figures
- Yugi-Oh cards
- Prizes

Things to expect:
-Anime to watch
-Snacks
-Trivia
-Commissioned artists
-Accessories/Jewelry for sale
-Gaming
-3DS Streetpass Meeting
-Card battles are welcome (Yugi-Oh, Naruto, Pokemon and Magic)
-Cosplay contest
-$2 Raffle
-PSP and DS players are welcome
-BETA TESTING A CARD GAME BEING REMADE!!!!
-Comic books, graphic novels and manga for sale

Hopefully we'll see you there!