Off the Beaten Path

by Anthony Dominguez

1/23/08

I've been gone for quite sometime now, things to do, people to see, articles to write, stages to perform on, and so on and so forth; but the time has come for me to attack the world of comics again, I've missed it, and I've felt guilty cashing the paychecks without having written a column in several months.

Today's column is written from the counter of the prestigious Pulp Fiction store, the holy center of my comic universe, and a bastion of geekdom. Bask, bask…be worthy. I highly recommend stopping by this wonderful world of comics, anime, manga, occasional gambling, the errant swearing tirade (usually on football Sunday), the social charms of one very lovely sweet sweet Chanmary and the never ending battle of which sci-fi, super hero, video, movie, game or TV show is by far better than another, delivered by the well informed, well showered, well spoken advocates of said argument. Fun is had by all, and I mean by all! Don't forget to purchase your very own cancer figure.

I have decided, along with the well placed sarcastic comments from 'The Editor' to give a 'First impressions column', this will be my initial first impressions of several books on the shelves today, and in the last few weeks, some will be from independents and others will be from the evil two (Marvel and DC) however all will be short and sweet, just like Chanmary. Thank you, and as always…enjoy.

Title-New World Order

The Basics- Conspiracy theories…
The Art- 50's comic book style.
The Verdict- New World Order, CRAP!

Title-Simon Dark

The Basics- Some creepy 'leatherface' looking do gooder.
The Art- yeah, it has art.
The Verdict- Creepy, F23King C R E E P Y!

Title-The Living Corpse

The Basics- UH, living corpse, did I really need to explain this?
The Art- goofy, horror style. I likey.
The Verdict- This is funny. Read if you like funny.

Title-The Authority Prime

The Verdict- They have resorted to 'fight the clone' technique, very original. You suck Wildstorm.

Title- Angel- After the Fall

The Verdict- Dammit I hate it when I pick up an issue thinking it is the new one, and it turns out to be a reprint of another issue. Still a good read, the second time.

Stay tuned for next week's full column, 3 full-length reviews, and possibly some highlights from behind the counter.

That's IT!
Anthony Dominguez
Comedian, Writer, Lover…
www.anthonydominguez.com
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