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May 12, 2021: Amazing Covers!

A few that caught my eye this week…

Fantastic Four #32 – cover art by Mark Brooks

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Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man: King’s Ransom #1 – cover art by David Baldeon

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Heroes Reborn #2 – cover art by Natacha Bustos

Heroes Reborn #2 – cover art by Jeffrey Veregge

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Silk #3 – cover art by Woo Chul Lee

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X-Corp #1 – cover art by David Aja

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Seven Secrets #8 – cover art by Miguel Mercardo

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Batman: Urband Legends #3 – cover art by Simone Bianchi

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Harley Quinn: Blac, White and Red – cover art by Mikel Janin

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Rorschach #8 – cover art by Jim Cheung

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Wonder Woman #772 – cover art by Joshua Middleton

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Eros/Psyche #3 – cover art by Justine Frany

Silver City #1 – cover art by David Lopez

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The Resistance: Uprising #2 – cover art by Rahzzah

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Year Zero, vol. 2 – cover art by Kaare Andrews

And which were YOUR favorites?

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May 11, 2021: The Tuesday Report!

In case you missed yesterday Dark Matter Monday with special guest stars actor Mishka Thebaud and director J.B. Sugar…

Today’s Yes/No…

Matcha Terrine? Yes/No https://t.co/64sg85KJaX

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 11, 2021

I may actually try to make this.

Maybe.

How’s everyone doing?  Been vaccinated?  If so, what were your reactions?  Sleepy?  Nausea?  Mild super powers?  Do tell.

More concept art from the SG-1 vault…

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May 10, 2021: The Monday Update!

Later today, Dark Matter fans…

DARK MATTER MONDAY Plz…RETWEET…Thx!#DarkMatterSeason4

w/ Creator JOE MALLOZZI@BaronDestructo

Actor @MishkaThebaud

Director @jaybeesugar

May 10th, Ep.5 – Season 3
5:30pm ET
2:30pm PT
22:30h GMT
23:30h CET

JOIN us LIVE!https://t.co/SlAUSuWqbv pic.twitter.com/We4OXEKM4Z

— Orville Nation……….We Grow TOGETHER!!! (@nation_orville) May 10, 2021

Yes!  We’ll be joined by director JB Sugar and actor Mishka Thebaud to discuss Episode 305, Give It Up, Princess!

Kids!  AmIright?!

Don't usually post "cute kid" videos, but this one was too adorable to resist. https://t.co/v0aKEaoagX

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 10, 2021

The other day, I posted what, no doubt, is a controversial opinion.  Cheesecake is NOT cake.  It’s a pie!  And, well, it looks like the internet agrees with me.

Yep, the entire internet.  Roughly 450 people.  There’s no arguing with democracy.

Today’s Yes/No.   I have to admit, I do admire this woman’s ingenuity in coming up with progressively more revolting preparations.

Velveeta Manicotti Hot Dog Casserole? Yes/No
Thanks(?) to @NateKnows for the tip. https://t.co/0qiHBmEvC5

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 10, 2021

Yesterday…

Akemi: How do you spell pepper?

Me: p-e-p-p-e-r.

Akemi: And how do you spell pepper?

Me: P-E-P-P-E-R

Akemi: What about pepper?

Me: P-E-P-P-E-R!!!

Akemi: No.  The first one was black pepper.  The second one was the pepper you grow in the garden.

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May 9, 2021: Suji Sunday! And Happy Mother’s Day!

Sakura Suji

Ohanami

She’s sleeping more during the day, but she’s still never one to pass up on walks.

Batten down the hatches!

Sneeze alarm…

And a tribute to mom, c/o my sis…

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May 8, 2021: Heads Up!

New predictions now suggest the Long March rocket will crash to Earth sometime around Sunday morning but whether it will land in the ocean or on inhabited land is still open to debate.

Here's why you should (probably) be ok https://t.co/PiWy0odcbq

— euronews (@euronews) May 8, 2021

More than likely it just lands somewhere the Pacific rather than directly atop your head or house.  But, really, who knows?

THIS is disquietingly accurate…

There are various indicators showing that the U.S. could be headed for a currency crisis. One of them has paws. #Dogecoin Rap, with @GoRemy. pic.twitter.com/GhbuQVPGkO

— reason (@reason) April 29, 2021

As my uncle would say: “Inbelievable!”

How about a little Yes/No?

Ice Cream and Maple Syrup Pizza? Yes/No
We tried Pizza Hut Japan’s limited-edition pizza topped with…ice cream and maple syrup? https://t.co/AUfS7VShLy via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 8, 2021

Alas, I won’t be able to visit mom this year, but here’s a video of the time I surprised her for her birthday…

And the time before that…

 

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The Top 10 Kpop Tracks of April, 2021

Your mileage may vary…8

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10. Mafia in the Morning – Itzy

Doesn’t land as strongly for me as Wannabe or Not Shy, but solid nevertheless. And these ladies can dance!***9. We Do – Super MA catchy disco foray.***8. 5K – Lee Jin-HyukTo be honest, this song really grew on me.***7. Save U – Kang DanielThe entire album, Yellow, is great.***

6. Headline – ABSIX

Close is the track that is getting all the attention, but this is my favorite off their latest EP.

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5. Loved You – Bae173A really solid track.***4. Misunderstood – Kang DanielI could’ve gone with Antidote, another great song off the new album that is getting a lot of play, but opted for Misunderstood which I think deserves a little more love.***

3. I Just – eAeon

A beautiful song off a wonderful album by a grossly underappreciated artist.

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2. Oasis – 2ZOne of South Korean’s best rock bands delivers yet again.***1. Drunk-Dazed – EnhypenAn awesome surprise off their second album which also includes gems like The Invitation and Mixed Up.

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May 6, 2021: The Birthday Hangover!

Look at the birthday girl, all tuckered out after a day of hard partying, walking, and plenty of treats.  Suji celebrated the big 1-6 yesterday in typical fashion – she slept through most of it.

So, this tweet received 6k+ likes and over 1500 retweets, meaning I’m going to have to investigate the interest/possibility with my music contact in Seoul.  Now if this one pans out, it would truly be wild…

Hey #BlockBerry​ #BlockBerryCreative​, I'm ready to write and produce the #LOONAVERSE t.v. series. Let's talk.#Loona #이달의소녀 @loonatheworld #Orbit pic.twitter.com/XxgCOrj90S

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 6, 2021

Today’s Yes/No…

Peach-flavored Chips? Yes/No
We tried Japan’s peach-flavored potato chips, and they do not disappoint in their peachiness https://t.co/a3y45YaNcC via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 6, 2021

I might have to say…………………………..no.

More goodies from the Stargate: SG-1 vault.  Guess the episode(s)!

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May 5, 2021: Amazing Covers!

A few that caught my eye this week…

Vampirella #19 – cover art by Ergün Gündüz

Heroes Reborn #1 – cover art by Stanley “Artgerm” Lauy

Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters – cover art by Lenic Francis Yu

Die #16 – cover art by Alberto Varanda

Nocterra #3 – cover art by Szymon Kudranski

Batman #108 – cover art by Stanley Artgerm Lau

The Next Batman: Second Son #2 – cover art by Francesco Mattina

Eve #1 – cover art by In-Hyuk Lee

The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #1 – cover art by Christian Ward

Dead Dog’s Bite #3 – cover art by Phillip Sevy

Nightmares of Providence #1 – cover art by Gabriel Andrade

Hard Melody – cover art by Lu Ming

Mongolian Wind: The Art of Lu Ming – cover art by Lu Ming

Blue vol. 1 – cover art by Angela Vianello

Wrong Earth: Night and Day #4 – cover art by Jamal Igle

So, which were YOUR favorites?

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May 4, 2021: Akemi-isms and Pro Lessons!

So, earlier today…

Akemi: Stocks have flateaued.
Me: Plateaued. It's PLATeaued.
Akemi: But isn't it flat.
Me: Maybe, but there's not such thing as FLATeaued.
Akemi: WUT???!
Reminiscent of the "Happy DELAYTED Birthday" revelation.

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 4, 2021

Reminded me of this –

In all fairness, her versions are superior.

Hey, here’s something I learned today…

#WritingTip
Do NOT consume an entire can of LaCroix just prior to your pitch.

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 4, 2021

Also learned today that is not in my best interest to do professional favors for people who are not my friends.  It’s something I have long considered but recent events have cemented the fact I am truly wasting time and effort that could be better spent focusing on my own projects.

Today’s Yes/No…

Lava Chicken? Yes/No https://t.co/V3bCKeBpam

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 4, 2021

Finally, in the unlikely event you missed yesterday’s Orville Nation stream with Dark Matter’s resident rogue, the lovely and talented Anthony Lemke…

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May 3, 2021: Talking Time Loops with Anthony Lemke! Birthdays! The Week Ahead!

Today!  TODAY!  THIS is happening!

DARK MATTER MONDAY Plz…RETWEET…Thx!#DarkMatterSeason4

w/ Creator JOE MALLOZZI@BaronDestructo
&
Actor ANTHONY LEMKE
@ranthonylemke

May 3rd, Ep.4 – Season 3
5:30pm ET
2:30pm PT
22:30h GMT
23:30h CET

JOIN us LIVE!https://t.co/uhuZRmg3sj pic.twitter.com/rn506EIt1Y

— Orville Nation……….We Grow TOGETHER!!! (@nation_orville) May 2, 2021

We’ll be talking time loops, duets, and my decision to force actor Anthony Lemke to become fluent in French as we discuss Dark Matter Episode 304, All the Time in the World.  And joining us for this special discussion will be none other than the now fluent in French actor Anthony Lemke.  Don’t miss it (or you’ll just have to watch it later on youtube)!

Today’s Yes/No…

Hokkaido $10 Banana? Yes/No
Japan has $10 bananas from the coldest prefecture in the country, but how do they taste? https://t.co/cuU6mCB5de via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 3, 2021

Better than a $500 melon I suppose.

It was my uncle Vic’s birthday this past weekend.  Last time we visited. he offered us Guttenbaggen – which turned out to be his way of pronouncing Haagen-Dazs.   I will never forget his wise words to his son, my cousin Paul, those man-years ago: “Paul, if I end up in the hospital and become a vegetarian, pull the plug.”  I can truly relate.

Also on the birthday docket this week is this girl –

who celebrates the big 1 6 on Wednesday.  A milestone!

On this week’s To Do list: send notes on notes on the second draft of the Project F pilot, reimagine our pitch of that classic SF series, pitch Powder Mage to a prospective partner, discuss the pilot to that time loop series, provide notes on the pitch deck of that sci-fi comic book, zoom chat discussion regarding my potential involvement in that cool arcana series.

How are your respective weeks looking?

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