Peter David's Blog, page 149

Not in Any Store…

Originally published February 5, 1993, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1003
"We'd like to know if you'd be interested in going on a Star Trek special on QVC."

The phone call was from a collectibles company in New Jersey. Among the various paraphernalia they offer for the consumption of consumers everywhere is a host of Trek merchandise: [...:]

Mrs. Cowboy Pete Wants to Quit Watching "Lost"

After the most recent episode, she was so upset that she said she didn't want to watch anymore. I suspect she'll be changing her mind next week, but her reaction was understandable. Spoilers after the break…
So we learn–big surprise–that Master Locke lied to the survivors and that his plan was not to escape [...:]

It's Deja Vu, Except With Someone Else

Rich Johnston reports on a pirate website…one that was reported on by others as far back as early last year. The site gets shut down. And fans with an overdeveloped sense of entitlement, embracing the logical fallacy of "Post hoc ergo propter hoc" declare it's his fault.
Welcome to my world, Rich.
PAD



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An "International Day" That Will Make You Moan

Today is International Star Wars Day.
Why?
May the Fourth…
PAD

Coheed and Cambria: Here We are Juggernaut

Look who shows up about 57 sec into the video.

Be Our Guest

Originally published January 29, 1993, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1002
This is something that came across my desk (well, across my fax, actually) that I felt I just had to share with the stalwart readers of But I Digress.

The lyrics of Beauty and the Beast have prompted some absolutely inspired take-offs. I was told, for [...:]

Can Anyone Confirm This?

It's being reported on Harlan Ellison's board that Alan Coil passed away of a heart attack on Friday. It's being reported by someone I don't know, or at least I don't think I do, which is not intended as any slight against the integrity of the individual. But can anyone provide independent confirmation [...:]

It's Free Comic Day

So go down to your local store and free a comic!
If you do choose to head to your store, tell us what you did there. If you own a store, let us know if you have any particularly nifty activities going today.
PAD



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What the Dickens?

Originally published January 22, 1993, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1001
Well, I've just had the pleasure of seeing noted actor Patrick Stewart performing one of the best pieces of science fiction I've ever seen.
Not Star Trek: The Next Generation, of course. No, most episodes are little more than wastes of Stewart's time and talent. No, [...:]

The "Fallen Angel" Omnibus

At long last, the entirety of the original DC "Fallen Angel" run is coming out in a single volume next month, courtesy of IDW. Here is the brand new cover as rendered by Dave Lopez.