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May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020: Oops. Almost forgot to post.
Spent the better part of my day reading graphic novels as part of my #AGraphicNovelADay challenge. Well, technically, the challenge only requires me to read one book – but often, after reading a first volume, I’ll just go ahead and read the next few in the series. In the case of todays’ title, all six, a little over a thousand pages.
In addition to reading, I also finally got around to digesting the details and putting together a response to the last email I received on the exciting new time travel series I’m developing. Not to be confused with the OTHER exciting new time travel series I’m developing – TimEscape.
On the Akemi front, her plants are growing bigger while her bread is baking denser. She thinks she may need to invest in another starter.
Some of the other titles I’ve read as part of my #AGraphicNovelADay challenge:
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 20
Screaming Planet
A collection of provocative, off-beat sci-fi tales by the visionary Alexandro Jodorowsky, with diverse and distinct illustrations from varied global artists.@humanoidsinc pic.twitter.com/YgN5PdkSL6
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 15, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 21
Zenith: Phase 01
Hard-partying, self-centered Zenith, Earth's sole remaining superhero, is tasked with saving humanity from an other-worldly threat. Acerbically subversive and great fun. @grantmorrison Steve Yeowell, Mark King @2000AD pic.twitter.com/NPPRtrW8NG
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 16, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 22
Dead Inside
Detective Linda Caruso's investigation into a jailhouse murder uncovers a conspiracy rooted in the very institution she serves. Crime drama at its very best. @ArcudiJohn @ToniFejzula Andre May @JoeSabino @DarkHorseComics pic.twitter.com/pQQJ1ZvoYS
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 17, 2020
Finally, I’ve been asking a few movie-related questions on twitter of late. Like…
What was your first horror movie?
The one you sneakily stayed up late to watch while your parents slept upstairs, unaware.
Answer with a gif. pic.twitter.com/FmCdR5o0Qy
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 13, 2020
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May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020: Lockdown Life!
Me, today, while Akemi was trimming my hair: “Watch my ears, please.”
Akemi: “Don’t be so chicken.”
The hair clippers we ordered are still about a week away, but Akemi couldn’t help but get a head start. Armed with knowledge gleamed from that random youtube video, she got in a little practice – ultimately resulting in no discernible change to my appearance. I’m really tempted to just grab my electric shaver and go all Colonel Kurtz, but I fear it may ultimately prove a source of regret – like the purchase of that bag of nacho picoso Doritos Dinamita, or a gym membership.
I notice fewer people wearing masks out and about. Last month, I counted about 30% maskwear. These past couple of days, it’s been closer to 10%. I, of course, continue – and will continue – to cover my face when I go out. For health reasons. But mainly because I ordered these stylish Legion of Super-Heroes-themed face masks I’ve been dying to incorporate into my wardrobe:
Star Boy is, no doubt, the coolest, but I’m especially looking forward to sporting the Bouncing Boy motif.
Now I’m sure many of you are wondering: “What have you been up to in quarantine, Joe?” “What fantastic projects are you cooking up?” Well, in truth, not much writing. But a lot of this on a typical day –
Meanwhile, as a means of passing the time, I’ve taken a page out of Rear Window and started observing my neighbors from afar. There’s the guy across the ways who is up at 7:00 a.m. every morning, following the stock futures. There’s his girlfriend/wife (?) who sits out on their balcony and smokes. Above them, there’s the very fit couple with the very fit dog who will often trot out onto the balcony and gaze longingly down at the reflecting pond below as if contemplating suicidal thoughts. There’s the guy directly below us who talks on the phone at full volume, usually about how well his business is succeeding in spite of the circumstances. Finally, one balcony over, is the woman with the infectious laugh who I have never seen but am really curious to catch a glimpse of.
So, how are YOU all whiling away the lockdown hours?
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May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020: Suji Sunday!
First off, Suji wants to remind you about today’s Dark Matter panel at 3pm ET with: Melissa O’Neil, Anthony Lemke, Jodelle Ferland, Alex Mallari Jr., Zoie Palmer, yours truly – and, of course, Suji who will be making a cameo!
http://TWITCH.TV/HOMECONOFFICIAL
Hanging with her friends – Ticklebelly and Tinkleberry.
Yum!
Pugsicle.
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May 16, 2020
May 16, 2020: Supporting my local favorites!
A shout-out to some of the local restaurants that we’ve been supporting during this lockdown…
They had the bad fortune of opening up just before the pandemic hit, but have been making the most of it, serving up fantastic Filipino food including the feature Kamayan Feast.
Jerk chicken, oxtail stew, fried plantain, and sailfish fritters are available for pick-up from this Jamaican restaurant that has also recently expanded into pantry sales. Thus, you can also shop for necessities like milk, rice, and homemade rum punch.
Back in the days when we were shooting Dark Matter, whenever I would call my former writing partner after wrap, there was always a good chance that he was either on his way to – or coming back from – Banh Mi Boys, a local favorite offering everything from tofu banh mi’s and kalbi tacos to fried chicken bao and kimchi fries.
http://www.banhmiboys.com/menu.htm
General Assembly Pizza does fantastic personal-sized pizzas, perfect for lunch, dinner, or stacking and freezing for those extra special breakfasts.
Yin Ji Chang Fen. Congee, rice rolls, barbecue pork buns, and sticky rice purses – Akemi is an especially big fan of this local Chinese restaurant.
https://www.instagram.com/yinjichangfen/
Arguably Toronto’s best known burger joint, Burger’s Priest menu includes some terrific menu (and off menu items), among them The Vatican City which is a double cheeseburger served between two grilled cheese buns. Delicious!
I’ve been all about The Priest for a while now, but I must admit – Rudy’s has fast become a favorite as well since being introduced to it by fellow foodie and friend Robbie David. They do a marvelous smash cheeseburger (with crispy end bits!) as well as an equally great fried chicken sandwich.
https://www.instagram.com/rudyresto/
Tonight, it’s sushi from Omai Restaurant. We’ll be doing the nigiri with a side of uni don. It’s very interesting to note that this place shares a page with its sister restaurant, Furaidochikin, that does – if you haven’t guessed – fried chicken (with flavors that include salt and pepper, Shim Ramyun dry rub, OG Back Home Flava, and Gochujang Habanero!)
https://www.omairestaurant.ca/sushi
Not a restaurant, but a great source for the city’s best chocolate – SOMA Chocolates has been my go-to for years. And, when the lockdown started, we placed a huge order, stocking up on bars, pecan pie tumbles, and pistachio butter.
Many more great restaurants I’m going to need to get around to supporting in the next couple of weeks. I’ll report back!
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May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020: It’s the hermit’s life for me!
The highlight of today, by far, was this afternoon’s Home Con Dark Matter Panel rehearsal that saw Zoie Palmer, Melissa O’Neil, Alex Mallari Jr., Jodelle Ferland, Anthony Lemke, and I get together with Rachel Skarsten and her team for a practice zoom session. No doubt to ensure we were at least competent enough to follow the “press this button” instructions. And, I’m proud to report – We were! Nice seeing the old gang – Anthony with his new haircut, Alex in desperate need of a haircut, and the ladies who simply looked as amazing as ever. We look forward to fielding your questions this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. ET!
Digital art display in South Korea. Cool, no?
So, I had a zoom meeting today with a very nice director and, afterwards, I was exhausted. I mean completely wiped, ready-for-a-nap, sleepy time exhausted. The point is – I don’t think I can go back to regular socializing when this is over. From here on in, it’s the hermit life for me!
BTW – I’ve realized that the one thing that makes me ill-suited for writing and revenge, also makes me a terrible candidate for investing. I lack patience. I mean, I’ve always lacked patience but now, it’s gotten so bad that, on a scale of 1 to 10, my ability to focus is negative 2. Which, I can foresee, proving problematic in the not too distant future.
Louisiana, you got some explaining to do!
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May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020: Alexa, spell “dough”!
“Alexa, spell dough!”was Akemi’s request.
“Dog is spelled D-O-G,”came the response.
“Alexa, spell doooough,”Akemi tried again, enunciating carefully.
“Do is spelled D-O,”replied Alexa.
I felt bad because I really thought she had nailed the pronunciation that time. So I tried: “Alex, spell dough.”
“Do is spelled D-O.”
“Alex, spell DOUGH!”
“Do is spelled D-O.”
Akemi was greatly amused.
Anyone who has Alexa at home mind giving it a try. Has my time in quarantine degraded my English pronunciation that badly?
Every damn coronavirus commercial…
So genuine and heartfelt!
Guys, the Dark Matter panel is almost upon us.
See you guys soon! https://t.co/gZTMKaXkAo
— Anthony Lemke (@ranthonylemke) May 14, 2020
Join us on twitch, this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. ET, for a Dark Matter reunion.
And you can also book a meet and greet private video call with one of your favorites: https://homeconofficial.as.me/v2oneonone
Catching up on my A Graphic Novel A Day challenge…
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 17
Hulk Gray
A moving retelling of the once gray goliath's origin tale. Just a great-looking book.
Jeph Loeb @ArtBySale @MDHollingsworth @RichStarkings @JohnRoshell Wes Abbott @Comicraft @Marvel pic.twitter.com/0SmuHx9RI1
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 12, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 18
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
16 year old Sabrina Spellman faces high school pressures and supernatural vengeance in this gloriously macabre, pull-no-punches reimagining of the iconic character.@WriterRAS @Robert_Hack Jack Morelli @ArchieComics pic.twitter.com/hH2nBOmaLA
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 13, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 19
The Marvels Project
The passing of a mysterious old man heralds the dawn of a new era in this inspired retelling of the superheroic Golden Age. Ambitious in scope and stunning in execution.
Ed Brubaker @SteveEpting Dave Stewart @ChrisEliopoulos @Marvel pic.twitter.com/5pv665Bunm
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 14, 2020
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May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020: So, how’s everyone been sleeping?
What was your first horror movie?
The one you sneakily stayed up late to watch while your parents slept upstairs, unaware.
Answer with a gif. pic.twitter.com/FmCdR5o0Qy
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 13, 2020
I remember being terrified watching Phantasm as a kid. And then, about ten years ago, I watched it again – and found it somewhat lacking. I’ve found a lot of the things I used to love as a kid don’t really hold up: books, t.v. shows, fresca. What about you? Is there something you absolutely loved when you were a kid that hasn’t survived the test of time?
So, how’s everyone been sleeping?
Don’t forget to come find us on twitch for this Sunday’s Dark Matter panel!
Dark Matter has landed@homeconofficial for this weekend!Come Meet some of the Raza crew!@AlexMallariJr @ranthonylemke @jodellemicah @BaronDestructo @Mel13Oneil @ZoiePalmer One on One chats available now! @homeconofficial https://t.co/9OqieDoeTl pic.twitter.com/SblH6tvfx0
— Tammy D (@TammyD93312374) May 13, 2020
A Graphic Novel A Day…
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 14
I Killed Adolf Hitler
An assassin is tasked with going back in time to kill Hitler. Complications ensue in this delightfully deadpan, twisty time travel tale.
Jason @fantagraphics pic.twitter.com/lHaxE0GOKJ
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 9, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 15
The Fall of the Fantastic Four
I've always loved this title for its ability to combine sci-fi with a grounding sense of family and friendship – something this volume does very well.
James Robinson, Leonard Kirk @KarlKesel Jesus Aburtov pic.twitter.com/xCmceLgPdA
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 10, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 16
Lucifer, Book One
Lucifer Morningstar comes out of self-imposed retirement to do a job for The Big Man in this rich, witty and, of course, wicked seminal work.@michaelcarey191 Scott Hampton Peter, Gross @westonfront James Hodgkins pic.twitter.com/HD1DhwiArL
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 11, 2020
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May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020: Not so fast!
Interesting. From what I've seen to this point, these guidelines don't go far enough, particularly with regard to addressing the risks presented by asymptomatic crew or cast members. But maybe the updated version will surprise me. https://t.co/zUKqFowGTl
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 12, 2020
With burgeoning talk of restarting production, I feel it important to point out that on set social distancing will be pretty pointless without extensive testing. Early guidelines from other productions made mention of testing individuals exhibiting symptoms, but made no mention of addressing the risks posed by asymptomatic spreaders. Studies have shown that virus-carriers are most contagious when they are showing NO symptoms, so this has to be addressed before anything can move forward. Productions will be walking the high wire without the insurance safety net whenever they resume principal photography, and they can’t afford any missteps. I think it’s going to be a lot harder on the smaller players while the bigger studios, with their deep pockets, are better positioned persevere.
I’m curious where my blog readers stand. Are you still going in to work? If you aren’t going in to work, how comfortable will you feel heading back when quarantine is lifted? Say, tomorrow? A month from now?
GUESS WHAT?!
I am very proud to share that I will be taking part in @homeconofficial to benefit #firstrespondersfirst AND @HumanityForward #TheRookie panel: THIS SATURDAY @ 4pm/EST#DarkMatter panel: THIS SUNDAY @ 3pm EST
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO ON HOW WE CAN HANG OUT 1on1! https://t.co/2uUKgqhEoS
— #StayAtHome (@Mel13Oneil) May 12, 2020
Hey, what are you doing Sunday afternoon at 3:00 ET? Why don’t you come hang out with me and most of the Dark Matter cast at our Home Con panel? Who’s up for a little reunion?
Continuing my #AGraphicNovelADay challenge…
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 11
Sentient
An act of sabotage aboard a colony ship leaves the sole survivors – a group of children – in the care of the ship's doting A.I.
An engrossing, heartfelt deep space thriller.@JeffLemire @ghwalta @swands @SGirner @thetzechun
@TKOpresents pic.twitter.com/T2pWLF2UAB
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 6, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 12
Fun Home
Alison Bechdel's unflinchingly frank and self-reflective memoir of her relationship with her closeted father. At turns humorous and heartbreaking.@HMHCo pic.twitter.com/txhGraCaSg
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 7, 2020
#AGraphicNovelADay Day 13
Iron Man: Demon In A Bottle
Tony Stark and Iron Man battle demons from without and from within in this classic @Marvel tale.
David Micheline @Bob_Layton @TheRealJRJr1 Carmine Infantino pic.twitter.com/GFkpoE5ivX
— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) May 8, 2020
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May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020: A Dark Matter reunion!
Wow. Akemi is positively flourishing over the course of this lockdown. First, she’s expanding her baking prowess into focaccia…
Heavy basil.
And crispy bacon bits with sautéed onions.
Meanwhile, her garden continues to grow…with an assist from Suji of course…
As for me, I’m eating a lot of chocolate, reading graphic novels, and trying to figure out the stock market. I’m operating under the assumption that they make it intentionally convoluted so as to discourage people from actually trading themselves (when entrusting your entire future to an investment advisor who is only right maybe half the time is so much easier).
Oh, hey, who’s up for a little Dark Matter reunion? The gang at HomeCon are hosting a Dark Matter panel this weekend.
Don’t miss Joe Mallozzi at HomeCon next weekend! He’s on our #DarkMatter panel!
May 10, 2020
May 10, 2020: Suji Sunday!
The little lady and I picking up groceries yesterday.
Ear-flappingly windy.
So NOT impressed.
Getting a good stretch in.
No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die.
Sourdough baking with Suji…
Finally, Happy Mother’s Day!
My sis put together the following for our mom –
https://www.facebook.com/andria.mallozzi/videos/10157464009286743/?id=100050684071808&tn=%2CdC-R0.g-R&eid=ARBYM_6dNi0OIFXP_65Id1j9Bg1srbtjt9hsvwhKTAcrGRes82vXfg0L5BXih1_73fqufglmJVeZO4B2&fref=nf
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