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Post by wildfire2099 on May 13, 2024 7:15:11 GMT -5
looks like recent ebay sales would indicate 10-15 each, with some lots that were a lost less (under 5 bucks per) There seems to be a 2nd set in 1977 that had more backgrounds and not just the character on a white cup
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 13, 2024 7:08:53 GMT -5
I love how everything on the map is combat related except for the 'to Shopping Center' at the bottom corner
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 12, 2024 7:39:45 GMT -5
I remember feeling at the time it was Marvel doing a bad job of copying Vertigo... I tried a couple of the books I think, but none stand out. Looking it up, it was a lot more encompassing than I remember!
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 10, 2024 20:11:36 GMT -5
Heart of the Nile Will Thomas
I was a little sad about reading the book flap of this one.. it seems like they were going to kill off Liam Sharp, who they just made a big deal about last book, and I didn't really want that to happen.
Turns out Thomas created a different eccentric volunteer at the British Museum to kill off instead, so while that was weird, it was better.
This book, as the title indicates, talks about the Egypt craze at the time, which was fun. There was also a thinly veiled but very obvious reference to a certain mystery writer of another famous duo. (thoughI still think they are much more like Batman and Robin than Holmes and Watson). It was a pretty fun story with a twist that was pretty obvious but good none the less.
Apparently, there is not going to be much more character development (in fact, Llewelyn's wife was shipped out of the country for most of the story to get her out of the way) but that's ok, the stories are still good.
I'm looking forward to the next (perhaps last?) one.
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 9, 2024 17:42:10 GMT -5
WrestleTalk Magazine has listed what it considers its Top Ten post-WrestleMania debuts. Here’s the list, with the relevant WrestleMania listed in parentheses: 10) Ember moon (WM 34) 9) Tye Dillinger (WM 33) 8) Neville (WM 31) 7) Umaga (WM 22) 6) The Revival (WM 33) 5) Mankind (WM 12) 4) Enzo and Cass (WM 32) 3) Brock Lesnar (WM 18) 2) Goldberg (WM 19) 1) Paige (WM 30) A good amount of that list is currently in AEW, and only Tye Dillinger (sort of) still with the company... interesting.
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 8, 2024 19:49:54 GMT -5
I LOVED Brave and the Bold #12 . I'm not sure if Maps really needs to be an official Robin, but what a great story. I just hold they don't do something silly like have her train in combat in some pocket universe or something. The Black and White story was really good too.
I'm not sure about Nightwing sounds Taylor is going to end with one of those reset arcs.. I hope that's not the case, but I want his status quo to remain, but I guess that's too good to be true. The annual was... alot. I don't think I need Bea to be that convoluted, but honestly I never liked her much, so that's just another reason.
The dynamic with Titans has some intriguing moments, but SO stretched out. If you wanted a slow heel turn for Raven it should be the 'B' plot and other stuff should be happening... remember when writers knew how to do that? I suspect these two story lines will be my last, but we'll see (NO interest at all in Absolute Power.. might be no DC on my pull list for a while.
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 8, 2024 16:47:47 GMT -5
I think my favorite part is how when it gives you the wrong answers it always say 'my apologies for the oversight' I wonder what it does if it's right and you are wrong?
hmmm it stuck to its guns for this (also the most accurate answer I've seen)
Me:who created Grand Admiral Thrawn?
ChatGPT Grand Admiral Thrawn was created by Timothy Zahn, a science fiction author. Thrawn first appeared in Zahn's novel "Heir to the Empire," which was published in 1991 as part of the Star Wars Expanded Universe. Thrawn quickly became one of the most popular characters in the Star Wars EU and was later reintroduced into the official Star Wars canon through the animated series "Star Wars Rebels" and other media.
Me: Wait, wasn't it Dave Filoni?
ChatGPT Dave Filoni is a significant figure in the Star Wars universe, particularly for his work as a director and executive producer on animated series like "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and "Star Wars Rebels." While Filoni has contributed to the development and expansion of the Star Wars universe, including the reintroduction of characters like Grand Admiral Thrawn in "Star Wars Rebels," he did not create Thrawn himself.
Thrawn was originally created by Timothy Zahn in his 1991 novel "Heir to the Empire." However, Filoni played a crucial role in bringing Thrawn back into the official Star Wars canon by incorporating him into "Star Wars Rebels" and further exploring his character in that series.
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 8, 2024 6:00:29 GMT -5
I think Cody's analogy of a lazy C student is pretty accurate.
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 7, 2024 22:49:26 GMT -5
I think this is a first for this thread... I got the same answer as Driver! (Though with different reasoning)
If the Scarecrow had appeared in the 1966 Batman TV series, what actor might have been suitable for the role? ChatGPT For the whimsical and campy tone of the 1966 Batman TV series, an actor who could bring a mix of theatricality and comedic flair to the role of the Scarecrow would be ideal. One actor who could have been suitable for this role at the time might have been Vincent Price. Price was known for his versatility and ability to play both serious and campy roles, making him a good fit for the colorful world of the Batman series. His ability to convey a sense of menace with a touch of humor could have brought an intriguing dynamic to the character of the Scarecrow.
So I tried again:
Vincent Price played Egghead, wouldn't it be odd if he played another villain too? ChatGPT You're absolutely right; it might feel a bit odd to have Vincent Price play another villain in addition to Egghead, given his memorable portrayal of that character in the Batman series. In that case, another actor who could have been suitable for the role of the Scarecrow in the 1966 Batman TV series might have been John Astin. Astin was known for his comedic talents and his ability to bring eccentric characters to life, as demonstrated by his role as Gomez Addams in "The Addams Family" television series. His quirky energy and theatrical presence could have made him a compelling choice to portray the Scarecrow alongside Adam West's Batman and Burt Ward's Robin.
That's... much worse.
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 7, 2024 8:59:59 GMT -5
I've read plenty of the old Star Wars EU novels *cough, COUGH* excuse me, Legends novels, and Timothy Zahn was one of the my favorites authors of the line. Two of Zahn's novels, Allegiance and Choices of One, were set between ANH and ESB. They featured our plucky Rebel heroes and Mara Jade serving as the Emperor's Hand. Zahn introduces a 5 member squad of Stormtroopers who, for reasons my tattered memory can't recall at the moment, end up deserting and becoming some de facto force of good. Albeit not everyone in the squad agrees with this notion, it just so happens their actions end up benefiting the plans of our plucky Rebel heroes and bewildering the Emperor's Hand. There's a stormtrooper, a scout trooper, a sniper, so on, I think every type of Imperial trooper is represented in the squad. There is some small measure of democracy in play as the squad figures out their next move (are we now wanted by the Empire? Would the Rebellion accept us? etc) but in action they still utilize the tactics and mentality drilled into them as Imperial soldiers. It was a different look at stormtroopers which I liked so yeah, a miniseries featuring them would be great. I remember those coming about but I don't think I ever read them. One of these days I'm going to re-read that EU stuff...
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 6, 2024 13:50:38 GMT -5
I liked that one alot too... the next one I liked less, but I might go back to it at some point. There are some comics too if you're interested... the trade I read was also pretty good.
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 6, 2024 12:02:27 GMT -5
Man and Monster (Perry Rhodan #36) by K H Sheer Hmmm, it seems perhaps they are trying to create some sort of arch-nemesis for Perry? So far, each villain has been dispatched in turn and never heard from again. This time the effort to link to seemingly disparate events together under one grand plan is there and it is very forced. I can see the narrative reason to take the Mutant Corps out of the equation for a bit and develop some other characters (and make things a little tougher for the good guys), but there are better ways than this. It seems like a fair amount of time has passed (though it's never quite clear), and 1/2 the crew is just sitting in comas? As far as the action, the alien 'monsters' were unique, and required a bit of randomness to have the day saved, but I'm not sure this side trip was really necessary... I would have preferred if they got the crew back first and THEN handled this, rather than have everything wrapped in a neat bow. Still, It does make you want to read the next one! The 'shock shorts' were pretty fun this time (and saved it from being a truly medicore entry).. one was a fun story where aliens 'research' Earth and are scared off by The editors Sci Fi/Comic collection... ala the Skrulls back in Fantastic Four #2. The other has probably the most epic acronym ever: F.R.A.N.K.E.N.S.T.E.I.N. 'Cosmos' continues to build different solar aliens, ,but this one is a cliff hanger and doesn't end with an invitation, so perhaps business is about to pick up? (Or maybe the invitation is coming next time).
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 4, 2024 22:04:10 GMT -5
I don't think I read that series at all... its that the one that goes way into the future? I recall thinking it looked good but that was when I didn't really have a store or a pull list.
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 4, 2024 21:30:05 GMT -5
I don't think it would cover a series, but a day in the life in a stormtrooper might be a fun one shot.
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Post by wildfire2099 on May 4, 2024 9:02:08 GMT -5
Tusks of Extinction by Ray Nayler
This book was on display at the library, and the striking cover got my attention, then the inside flap description made it a must read.. an enviornmentalist trying to save elephants gets downloaded into a Wooly Mammoth? yes, please.
I'm not sure the fact that ivory trade is evil needs to be pointed out in 2023, but maybe it does. (I admit to having assuming that's not a thing that happens anymore, perhaps I am mistaken). That said, the book does a darn good job of it, though both the hunters and the hunted. It swaps back and forth between the past Damira remembers as a human and her fights with poachers to the present where Damira the mammoth rallies her herd to take out current hunters that have a dark secret.
Definitely would recommend as a quick, off beat read.
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