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Jean the Nerd Wife thoughts on our DCnU52 Six book pick for this week

I'm married to a comic book nerd, yes that's right I caught a Unicorn who likes comics almost as much as me. My wife Jean (aka The Sweetsfairy) has been reading books on and off for over 10 years and often has more comics in the box at Chucks Comics than me. She has a much different take on comics than I do often saying I'm too picky, or searching for something that just isn't there. Here are her one line thoughts on the six titles picked out from this week's releases of DcnU52 books.

Batman Detective Comics – I liked it and really want to see what happens next and what's going on with Joker – Nick – I would rather wait for the TPB myself.

Demon Knights – Very much enjoyed this one, you know I love stuff set in medieval times especially King Arthur stuff. Very interested to see what's going on & what's going to happen and what the Demon's destiny is – Nick – It had that whole fantasy romp vibe and I can't wait until the next issue.Legion Lost – I didn't care for it at all, it was confusing & seemed like it was all over the place - Nick – that's because it was.

Batman & Robin- Was okay, may read a few more issues just to see if it gets better… Didn't even know he had a kid - Nick – I wasn't sure if Damian was going to survive the reboot.

Suicide Squad – Was alright I guess, the only character I was really interested in is Harley… Don't really know anything about the other ones and never heard of them. I may read a few more just to see if I can get into it any further but I'm doubting it – Nick – I have fond memories of this book from the 90′s so I'm hoping it picks up to keep my interest too.

Frankenstein Agent of S.H.A.D.E – Wasn't too bad, the story peaked my interest a little so will read some more to see if it keeps my interest or not - Nick – Who knew you would enjoy all the scientific exposition cause it killed the title for me.

And the CBS 2011 Most Valuable Local Blogger Award goes too…

And the CBS 2011 Most Valuable Local Blogger Award goes too… Drum roll please…

Not me! Gosh darn it! I now have to put on my best its cool face as the camera zooms in on me for my reaction. Seriously though congratulations to Ken's Mouthpiece for placing first in the Everything Else category I was in, and kudos to Just Call Me Janks for winning Editors pick.

I also would like to thank whomever nominated me for the CBS Most Valuable Blogger Award as well, and thank you to everyone who voted for my little blog everyday. Maybe next year, eh? Until then keep checking my blog as I record my road to publication…

Inside the Box DCnU52 Special – Batman and Robin, Suicide Squad, Demon Knights & Legion Lost

Welcome to the Inside the Box DCNu52 special; I picked out six titles from this weeks DC new releases to be included in my box at Chucks Comics. Below are my thoughts of the titles I picked out in the order I read them in.

Batman and Robin #1 – Tomasi, Gleason & Gray – New book, new start and a good place to jump in with no continuity worries, right? Boy did I get that all wrong. There are links to the Pre-DCnU52 book in here with Batman Inc leaving me with no clue about what is going on, and no exposition to help me. Some positives though, I liked the interaction between Bruce and Damain sort of Dark & Darker; artwork was nice and a tribute to Batman Year One. The book contains the first time I've ever seen a Bat vehicle stolen without a security measure stopping them. To sum up, I got this book because I figured it would be a good place to start reading Batman, instead I'm left underwhelmed and it wont be staying in the box. 

Suicide Squad #1 – Glass, Dallocchio & Getty – I have fond memories of Suicide Squad back in the 90′s and this was a instant add to my box list. This book acts as an introduction to the new squad members, with Deadshot being the old hand and I suppose link to squads of the past. The story was okay, but I don't know that much about the other squad members to really be sure about it all working. I do think Harley Quinns new outfit is actually okay, its not as revealing as the cover implies and it suits the character. Surprise twist ending and it looks like the Wall also has had a DCnU52 make over… Staying in the box through the first arc just to see if Suicide Squad proves you can go home again.

Demon Knights #1 – Cornell, Neves & Albert – This book is something very different and I love it, I found myself grinning and laughing with the story. It has the darkness you expect with an Etrigan story, but every element just balanced perfectly and it's good sheer comic book fun; with some of the best dialog I read in a book this week. If you get one book from the DCnu52 universe this week pick this one up its a stonker and staying in the box.

Legion Lost #1 – Nicieza & Woods – Picked this book straight off the rack out of curiosity, kind of wished I didn't and got Resurrection Man instead. I don't know enough about the characters to care about them and couldn't stay focused on the story to begin to care about them. I don't know if it was the writing or the art, or that you have to be a Legion fan to get what is going on. Didn't Legion cause all those continuity errors during the last rebook? Flashpoint barrier which reinforces my belief we are looking a Heros Reborn reboot and not something that is going to stay. Not in the box, not going to stay in the box or ever be near it… Sorry… Just not my type of book.

Batman Detective Comics – Daniel & Winn – Reinforced my belief that Batman when flying solo in a title works better as a TPB. Batman fans will love this book, for me its gone from the box.

Frankenstein Agent of S.H.A.D.E – Lemire & Ponticelli – I asked for this book to be included in my box on the cover alone, it looked like a fun Monster romp, sort of an amped up Hellboy. Instead we get dumped on by load of scientific exposition that killed the story dead. I don't care how special the SHADE HQ is I wanted to see Frankenstein knee deep in monsters, even with the rebooted Creature Commando's it wasn't enough. Gone… Gone… Gone…

That was my DCnU52 Six for this week, and for DC it was a rough one with only two of the six making it to the box for next month. A couple of titles disappointment me and the Batman books really just showed me that he works better with me as a TPB, well more books coming next week which might pick up DC's plummeting batting average.

Book Signing Alert! Sept18 at Chucks Comics for Essex Day attend my signing for my graphic novel Fabula Exposition

This is a book signing alert!!! Yes, you've read that right! I will be at Chucks Comics on Sunday September 18th during the annual Essex day event here in Maryland.

Come join me for Sunday fun at the very best comic book store in Baltimore and get your copy of my latest graphic novel Fabula Exposition signed. I am also happy to talk about what is coming next for AltWorld; plus you can check out the latest news on the Tether Saga and the Wonder Tales. See you all there!

Introducing a new Wonder Tale – The Tall Tale of Tobisum the Inch High Samurai

Introducing a new Wonder Tale to join my growing collection of all ages original fantasy stories – The Tall Tale of Tobisum the Inch High Samurai.

Tobisum is a Samurai who is one inch in stature, but is mighty in heart. He has joined the Princess Archer Gwendolyn and her companions Kurt the Wolf-boy & Will'O the Wisp on her quest to find the door to Baba Yaga's house. As they search for Jiki Ninki the Goblin who has the answer to their quest; Tobisum tells the tale of how he became a Samurai. It is a tale of daring and adventure, of bravery and heart. As Tobisum faces demons, saves the girl and rides to battle on the back of Bee.

Available as an eBook for $0.99 on the Kindle USA, Kindle UK, Kindle DE, Nook and multiple eReader formats such as the Kobo, or Sony at Smashwords.

Sigmartyr – Vol.3 of the Epic Stikfas action web comic continues and we find out who controls the mysterious Ninja

Volume Three of Sigmartyr the Stikfas Action Web Comic continues. Click here to view to read this epic story. The last of the Omegas are dispatched and we find out who is behind the Ninja.

First review for my graphic novel Fabula Zero from Dan Nokes of 21CSS

My graphic novel Fabula Zero, the mash-up of narrative prose and comic book has been formally released for just under four weeks now. I'm just starting to get feedback on this unique work, the first being from Dan Nokes of 21st Sand Shark Studios; Dan has been in the indie publishing scene for over 10 years now, his books Paranormals, Pistoleers and Adam & Eve Bizarre Love Triangle in the Zombie Apocalypse are all fantastic reads. So hearing what he thought about my first real steps into the indie comic book world with Fabula Zero carried a lot of weight, simply put this man knows good comic books! You can read the transcript of our conversation after the jump.

Me: Well now you've read my first real venture into comic books, what is are your thoughts on Fabula Zero and don't be scared to honest I can take it… Honest…

Dan: Your prose to comic juxtoposition is quite novel and I liked the writing quite a bit!

Me: Thank you, at least I got that going for me then.

Dan: Has it sold well?

Me: Initially really well although slowed down now.  I think the concept of prose/comic confuses people and its one of those books you really do need to pick and read to get it. I like to call it the most unique book you will ever read.

Dan: I think its a great idea, and your transitories are great…

Me: Arigato, now the crux… The dance number man, the dance number!

Dan: Good stuff… I think you balanced the comedic and sureal with the slice-o-life quite well.

Me: I like to think there is a bit of Jack in all of us. But I couldn't pass a 50′s camp Villain up like Doctor Dark and not have him break into song… Especially a song on how diabolical he is…

Dan: I got an ALAN MOORE in one of his breakdowns meets GRANT MORRISON in one of his acid flashbacks, meets HARVEY PEKAR in one of his delusions of grandeur kind of vibe…

Me: I'm flattered… I really am… If I hadn't been pushed to hit the deadline I think I could of got more out of Bill Young to make the Dance number really jump. Still he hit it with the Giant Robot and the huge Exposition dump near the end. Okay hydrated and off to reassemble my boys bunk beds, thank you for your kind words Dan. I may quote you on them?

Dan: Feel free!

Me: Arigato!

There you have it, Dan Nokes liked the book and he isn't one to mince words if he dislikes something. Now take the man on his word you can pick up Fabula Exposition in traditional book format or in eBook format for the eReader device of your choice here.

The 10th Anniversary of 911 never forget and always remember why we are free

Never forget, always remember why we are free and the price that is paid to maintain it. September 11th, 2001 will always be an odd day for me for very different reasons to many of you, for my thoughts on this fateful day please click here.

The 10th Anniversary of 9/11 never forget and always remember why we are free

Never forget, always remember why we are free and the price that is paid to maintain it. September 11th, 2001 will always be an odd day for me for very different reasons to many of you, for my thoughts on this fateful day please click here.

Awesome Disney Tangled inspired Fairy tale Tower Birthday cake by the Sweetsfairy Home Bake shop check it out!

Have you seen this Birthday cake? Just look at it! It is bloody amazing! My wife Jean aka as the Head of the Sweetsfairy Home Bake shop with the help of her friend Brianna from N3rdy Girl Designs put together an awesome custom Disney Tangled inspired Fairy Tale Tower Birthday cake. Check out the gallery below to see more.