Sunday, 13 May 2012

KyleFictions Super Comic Review and Stuff!

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Decided to mix things up a little bit today, Im starting with the Comic review first and I probably will be doing this from now on.

Comic Review Of The Day: Hell Yeah Issue 1


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It’s back to Image this time with this new comic otherwise known as “Hell Yeah”, created by these people Keatinge and Szymanowicz. For the life of me I could not find their first names in the actual comic! I’m not that sure how you’re meant to pronounce this comic do you scream “HELL YEAH” or is it more “Hellll YEaaaaahhhhhhhh”, either choice would be a good thing to hear after every turn of the page. Sadly…you do not
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 Hell Yeah is about an Alternate or current reality that came into contact with superheroes 20 years ago (during the gulf war), which caused an epic social change, and apparently an genetic change. Because people were now born with powers which usually emerged in puberty, like teenagers didn’t have enough problems, especially ones with super strength. (Did I just make a masturbation joke?) Its not sure what reality this is supposed to be as it’s known as “super-earth” but Jonathon Ross is still on the tele box.


Its main character Benjamin Day: the offspring of a non powered marine and super-powered lady, his daddy was also the first human to come into contact with a unit of superheroes because they  saved him. Apparently the first act of heroism was a bunch of American looking people (in spandex) killing some people in the gulf war, to rescue the aforementioned father. This was a particulary odd scene, it had a random bit of violence consisting of an exploding head with no real cause. And the blatant religious reference where the super hero reaches for Ben’s dad in a incredibly likeness to Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Hands of God and Adam” 

This thing! Taken from http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d8/Hands_of_God_and_Adam.jpg

Benjamin is basically a troubled youth, though I’m not really sure what age he is supposed to be, past 18 maybe. He dresses and acts like a punk, even though he goes to school for superheroes which also happen to be really really smart, so he hasn’t got it that bad really. So far he has no super-powers apart from being “kind of strong and kind of tough”, this demonstration of power was collaborated with an ironic “ka-pow”, though the line was “ka-pow asshole” so it’s a subtle nod to old comics added with what might be said in real life, much like Kick Ass One and Two.
Not much is really revealed in the first issue, just that Ben wants nothing to do with this “super-earth crap”, this is reffering to the cataclysmic social change that superheroes brought, helping third world countries, new technology and what have you. But a reporter seemed more interested in the collapse of cinema and sports industry. Which I found quite weird, but I guess it is a valid point that real superheroes would cause this, cause why watch the upcoming olmypics when a person could run around the earth in less time it took to tie your shoes. The other issues bring in more plot, but ill review them when I feel like it.
The comic was fine, the cover art confused, as you could plainly see he has a sword and mask, sort of giving the impression that this character is a hero, but no! You see none of this, I feel tricked and lied to, which I don’t like *sob sob*. Only major problem is the art, it has its moments but sometimes the characters looks like there is something seriously wrong with them! Like really wrong, here is an example:
Taken from my Copy of the Issue but content belongs to publishers at Image Comics and what not
 Ok this may have been a joke from the actual character because he would probably do this for an official photo, but it happens again!
Taken from my Copy of the Issue but content belongs to publishers at Image Comics and what not
And it happens a lot with more than one character, WHAT IS THIS FACE?
Nevermind! Not as good as the other comics I have read but meh. Already have the other two issues that are out, so I’ll give it another chance.

Argh I’m feeling a bit ill today folks, “uber sad face”, exams looming round the corner, but ive still managed to find 3 things that I like today!


Number One! What Spider man would really dream about if he was a teenager (and real)

I appear to be sticking (that’s a pun when you see the comic) to my immature streak again today by this delightfully wacky one page comic which has tickled the little bit inside me that makes me laugh. I discovered this whilst scouring through “Dorkly”, an offshoot of “CollegeHumour” my normal hub for geeky things, and I thought why not share this with whoever reads this (thanks mum! That’s a joke, my mum doesn’t read this… L).

The premise is so simple I don’t really want to explain it to you so have a look! You can find more work of this artist via http://loldwell.com/
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The Second thing I like: Zero Punctuation, a.k.a Yahtzee, a.k.a fast talking Australian man!

There are just too many good videos to choose from so I am not going to post any up, instead have a gander at his videos and the site it belongs to “escapistmagazine” via http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation

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TO describe this series of video Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw mercilessly picks apart games, basically finding everything wrong them and hardly anything right, I think there has only been two where has actually liked the game he plays. Thinking about it he really is a cranky old man considering he’s PAID to play a new video game each week. Wonder if he wants to swap? Anyway this motor mouth game critic is sure to make you laugh and probably hate your favourite video game, so be warned! Or better yet turn off the sound so you can see some impressive doodling involving tiny little imps! Because you realise it is a good way to spend your time… honest.

Pew! Pew! PEW! Its Number 3, MMO Realm Of The Mad God

This is a cute little browser game, forward slash free “Steam” game which allows you to control a tiny little sprite with various powers depending on the class you pick. These vary from Wizard, Paladin, Archer basically what you would normally expect from a MMO (Massive Multi Player Online, don’t get stress that there isn’t a P in the abbreviation, gawd!)
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The game is simple, run around blasting evil creatures with your little character until you find yourself on the highway to hell, but be careful, once you die…you start again from level 1. So don’t die mmm’kay?
However don’t go expecting too much from this game you can only reach level 20, and it isn’t like other MMO where you can make friends and have guild mates or whatever you expect! I remember seeing a conversation on it

·        “Hey *random character name that was so obscure i can’t remember*”
·        “Umm Hey, *another name that was so obscure I cant remember”
·        “Don’t you remember me? We killed that Lord of the Lost Lands”
·        “Oh! Er No…”
·        “Okay then”
·        *another name that was so obscure I cant remember* logs off.

That’s really got to burn, cyber rejection, ouch. Well if your looking for something that requires mindless shooting whilst you say “pew pew” (but they just be me) and at the same time a way to destroy your productivity, this is the  game for you! Surprisingly to play the browser version of the game  just type in www.realmofthemadgod.com

Thought the day: Clubs

Out and about in my home town yesterday for my friends birthday, got me thinking about clubs and what not. They suck. They really really do. I used to find them bearable but now I’m like “eurgh I wanna go home”, the only times I can really bare them is when I have had lots to drink. Maybe I’m just getting old: pah!
Starting to think my brain is just making me stupidly introverted and my brain follows Eysencks theory of personality where introverted brains become over-aroused stupidly easy, which makes things so much fun! THANKS BRAIN. I think maybe I could do it in when had lots to drink because my brain slows down, or maybe im just a prude of some sort :D but seriously WHY YOU SO LOUD!
Couldn’t really put much thought into the thought of the day because Exams are literally tomorrow! So “k thanx bye!” and good luck to anyone else who has exams tomorrow! Yay!
There are no Llamas today. They are sleeping
HELLLL YEAAAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! (I hate myself) 
(I really dont)
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Saturday, 12 May 2012

KyleFictions Comic Review and Other Things: Day 3



So day three of my bloggy blog, even doing it on weekends, aren’t I dedicated?! So here are my top 3 things of the day!

One! Tim Burton strikes again with Dark Shadows

Look hes doing a "ONE", or calling someone a loser... picture from http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02209/shadow-finger_2209199c.jpg

For weeks adverts have littered the ol’ tele box oh Johnny Depp saying “they tried to stone me once” and a posh way of saying “kiss my bum, repeatedly”. The advert for said film: Dark Shadows has released, not watched it yet but I plan to, because it’s a Tim Burton film, and Eva Green is in it, and it looks a bit more grown up than his recent films. Really hoping he makes up for Alice In Wonderland (Sorry Tim).
The reason why its on my list today is that I have always liked Tim Burton films, I have a preference for “Mars Attacks”, but I like them all, he puts a great twist on the usual expectations of film, even messing with fairy tales here and there, putting on a good show I think. The release of Dark Shadows got me thinking of an article published by SFX on how to make a Tim Burton in 7 steps which I re-read for a giggle. Don’t think you can find it on the SFX website, but that’s what you getting for not reading a good magazine! Shame on you!


Number Two! Least I Could Do, daily webcomic


This needs mentioning today as it is the only web comic I read that bothers to publish on Saturday and Sunday, this is one of my top two webcomics that I been reading for even longer than GWS (Girls With Slingshots, see previous blog), and will always make it laugh with its stupidity, ridiculousness and sex jokes. Epic examples being “The Doctor said I have herpes, is this new?” Or something like that, either way it was post-coitus so it has amazing timing.
The creators Ryan Sohmer and Lar Desouza, are obviously into their pop culture, and all things geek, such as transformers, lord of the rings, and even more recently HBO’s Game Of Thrones, which they dedicated a few days to parodying it, because how could they resist with all the sexy time and sword play. Don’t know whether to call it an acquired taste but I always enjoy it because I’m basically immature, but give it a go!.
All strips can be found at http://leasticoulddo.com/


Three! Friends!

Today is a old friends birthday, he is becoming 20 soon, but I have known him since 13 I think? Damn I am old. Really old. Anywho, we are off to the pub for some drinks and a catch up, but mainly drinks, lots of them. Hoping for the good times! Another short section, but its just a generally “shout out” (Yes I am that lame), to friends and the whole concept of friends. Yay for support groups!
From http://www.clintonfamilyfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/friend.jpg


Comic Review: Avengers VS. X-Men Issue 3

This marvel comics’ event was well awaited since the concept was first announced. We always see the heroes fight the villain, and ultimately win (most of the time), but we hardly ever see hero pitted against another hero as whatever the outcome would have a lasting effect on either side. Comrades must fight each other as their allegiance lies to different causes, and both are right and not necessarily evil, especially when compared to Heroes and Villains fighting each other as their causes great contrast, the whole good vs evil stereotype echoes, but this echo cannot not be seen in the pages of issue 3 of the supposed 12 issue event.

This split between causes it due to the “Phoenix”, a massive fiery force of destruction capable of destroying, planets is making its merry old way to earth, and it has chosen its new host, for this epic blowy uppy planets extravaganza: the “mutant messiah” Hope. The previous host (for those who don’t know) was  the mutant and X-Men member, before a crap load of mess happened causing schisms EVERYWHERE: Jean Grey/Summers, an incredibly powerful telepath who was taken over by phoenix, causing her to eventually sacrifice to self to divert the phoenix power, away from earth. But it was not destroyed. Whilst Hope remains the conduit, the X-Men and Avengers have conflicting ideas of what should be done with her.
 The X-Men led by Scott Summers a.k.a Cyclops (the one with the pew-pew face), who was Jean Grey’s husband, has not been led astray by the fact the phoenix killed his bloody wife! And Thinks the phoenix can be used a force of rebirth to increase the dwindling numbers of mutants in existence. Whereas the Avengers led by Captain America (Cap), sees the phoenix as destructive power and must be contained, and then there is wolverine who thinks both are wrong. What a  Rebel.

Anyway, this issue sees the after math of the battle royale between the X-Men and Avengers, during which Hope buggared off after an impressive display of power, due to the phoenix, severely burning Wolverine, even thought it was more like barbequed to be fair. It’s a good job he can regenerate. Just mentioning even though the world’s greatest heroes are pitted against each other, nobody has died, just some bad boo-boos I think. Considering it was the after math, not a lot really happened, like at all, some talks, X-men escaped to search for hope.  The best thing that happened was a quick fisticuffs between the Cap and Wolverine, resulting in wolvering being shot out of airlock into some snow, I genuinely laughed at this bit, seeing wolvering going “AHHHHHHHHHHHHH”, pure genius.
Image from http://geek-news.mtv.com//wp-content/uploads/geek/2012/05/CROP-AvengersVSXMen_3_Cover.jpg


Overall, the comic was alright, this series will be so much better when its put into its entire collection where I don’t have to wait two weeks for each issue at about £3.00 ago, bloody money making bastards! I have high expectations of this comic and I hope it will live up to them, but I’m hooked enough to keep buying them so well done Marvel. 

Thought of the day time!


To be honest I’ve only been awake like 4 hours, so I haven’t really pondered into the workings of the universe. So here’s a picture of a llama.

from http://static.tumblr.com/yuget6u/A5Qlzpwuv/llama.jpg

Suppose I could talk a little bit about being a student, why is there a stereotype of us being heavy drinkers and fornicators? Sometimes it feels like we are forced to drink because it is expected of us, not because we actually want to. Well that’s a lie we do want to most of the time, but how can they label us this way when our courses are so expensive, our living is so expensive, DRINKS ARE EXPENSIVE! My food shopping consists of Iceland and M’savers from Morrisons. So Government and Media outlets, if you want to label us as heavy drinkers and further enforce this stereotype make drinks cheaper? Or don’t pigeon-hole into alcoholics. There is more to being a student then drinking (though some don’t think so) but I’ll go into that another time.

Bye bye and happy reading :D

Look another Llama!
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