For Halloween here is one of my favorite episodes of the Flintstones with their spoof of Alfred Hitchcock.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Marvel Super Hero Squad Ornament from Hallmark
If you are already thinking of Christmas and wanting to get your annual ornament for the tree consider the team up of Marvel and Hallmark with the Super Hero Squad Ornament. Have Captain America, Iron Man and Wolverine protect your presents this year from early sneak peekers.Saturday, October 9, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Guest Post: Technology and Comic Books
Recently I was asked by James if he could do a guest post. I of course said yes and after a while James sent this article on comic books and technology. It's pretty good and we both hope you enjoy it. If anyone elses wants to do aguest post that you think will fit this site let me know.
Most people can agree that technology has changed just about every
industry in the world; some of them significantly. In particular, the
print industry has been drastically affected by the world's collective
interest in technology, so much so that magazines and newspapers are
now looking towards the internet as the only way to keep their
businesses alive. Since print has been so hugely affected, it's no
surprise that the comic book industry is at somewhat of a crossroads.
But is technology a good or a bad thing for the comic book industry?
Suffice to say, there is no easy answer.
For those who have learned to embrace technology and use it to their
advantage, it is generally recognized that technology is really just
what you make of it. For example, many people who are a part of the
print industry feel as if technology is going to put them out of
business. However, closer inspection brings up the point that if they
learn how to use technology to their advantage, it can only help them
in the long run. Just because physical printed pieces are potentially
on their way out doesn't mean that the content produced by magazines,
newspapers and - yes - comic books is not still in demand.
The fact is, people are always going to want to read comic books, just
like how they'll always want to read magazine and news content;
whether this happens online or in print isn't really an issue so long
as the content is of high quality and is made available. In the end,
technology could help a whole new audience discover comic books, and
could be great for the industry. So long as planning goes into the
transition from print to digital, the industry will continue to
prosper.
About the author: James Mowery is a computer geek that writes about
technology and related topics. To read more blog posts by him, go to
led tv.
Most people can agree that technology has changed just about every
industry in the world; some of them significantly. In particular, the
print industry has been drastically affected by the world's collective
interest in technology, so much so that magazines and newspapers are
now looking towards the internet as the only way to keep their
businesses alive. Since print has been so hugely affected, it's no
surprise that the comic book industry is at somewhat of a crossroads.
But is technology a good or a bad thing for the comic book industry?
Suffice to say, there is no easy answer.
For those who have learned to embrace technology and use it to their
advantage, it is generally recognized that technology is really just
what you make of it. For example, many people who are a part of the
print industry feel as if technology is going to put them out of
business. However, closer inspection brings up the point that if they
learn how to use technology to their advantage, it can only help them
in the long run. Just because physical printed pieces are potentially
on their way out doesn't mean that the content produced by magazines,
newspapers and - yes - comic books is not still in demand.
The fact is, people are always going to want to read comic books, just
like how they'll always want to read magazine and news content;
whether this happens online or in print isn't really an issue so long
as the content is of high quality and is made available. In the end,
technology could help a whole new audience discover comic books, and
could be great for the industry. So long as planning goes into the
transition from print to digital, the industry will continue to
prosper.
About the author: James Mowery is a computer geek that writes about
technology and related topics. To read more blog posts by him, go to
led tv.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Fred Hembeck Sketch Card
Here is a beautiful sketch card from Fred Hembeck that is for sale on e-bay. If you want to bid on it click here.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Through Gates of Splendor
With the successful posting of In His Steps from the Read This Too blog crossover, I felt lead that from time to time I would post some of the Spire comics here. I do plan to post In His Steps sometime but I felt lead that I should post this one today. The true story of a mission group from the book Through Gates of Splendor. So sit back, relax, read and enjoy.
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