We have our two finalists in the Dark Matter Greatest Episode Tournament! Your semifinal round results... So the championship match-up will look like this - Isn't That A Paradox? vs All the Time in the World! Interesting to note that both were third season episodes. And both were "funny episodes". This bodes very well for…
Sadly, comic book shipments are being put on hold after this week's shipment. If you can, help support your local comic shop by making a purchase. These were my favorite comic book covers of the week... Basketful of Heads #6 (cover art by Lucio Parrillo) Batgirl #45 (cover art by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson) Blade…
Which episode will advance to face off against All the Time in the World in our Dark Matter Greatest Episode Tournament? Click and vote! https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1242518691553648646 So, as I mentioned in yesterday's entry, I'm arranging a little fan/cast Dark Matter rewatch and post-viewing Q&A session. Sometime, hopefully starting next week, we will rewatch a favorite episode…
The First Round Results from our Dark Matter Greatest Episode Tournament! All the Time in the World vs Built, Not Born *** Kill Them All vs We Voted Not To Space You *** Episode 1 vs Episode 7 *** I Should've Space You When I Had the Chance vs Isn't That A Paradox? *** So…
Social distancing. Sujiko, pug model. Contemplating life. And lunch. That "I just got a great idea!" look. Your daily Covid-19 news (and embedded links) update: Your global tracker Best and worst case outcomes U.S. gearing up for civil unrest? China's cover-up Japan cover-up Russia cover-up Iran cover-up Why is the virus killing more men than…
The final first round match-up in our Dark Matter Greatest Episode Tournament pits two of my favorites against each other - It's I Should've Spaced You When I Had the Chance vs Isn't That A Paradox? Cast your votes! https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1241482333032718337 As I mentioned yesterday, I'm putting together a little something for Dark Matter fans. It's…
Ready for our morning walk! Akemi is a big fan of medical masks. They're quite common in Japan, worn by sick individuals who don't want to infect others, and by healthy individuals who don't want to get sick. When, a few weeks ago, the experts started telling the public that "masks don't work", Akemi's response…
The first few weeks of my return to reading comics offered some pretty solid reads, but this week was the best yet. A lot of really great titles that I managed to narrow down to a Top 10. But it wasn't easy. Nevertheless here are MY Top 10 Comic Book Reads of the Week. (My…
Since many of you have requested it, I'll be including a daily Covid-19-related news update at the end of each blog entry (for those interested). For those of you at home, this might be an opportunity to discover a new title, writer, or artist. If you can't visit your local comic store, you can order…
Earlier today, All the Time in the World beat out Built, Not Born to advance to second round Final Four action in our Dark Matter Greatest Episode Tournament. https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1239598955626987525 Today, two more episodes face off. It's #2 vs #7, Kill Them All vs We Voted Not To Space You. Click on the link below to…
The Dark Matter Greatest Episode Tournament kicks off today with this #1 vs #8 first round match-up. It's All the Time in the World vs Built, Not Born! Click the link below to cast your vote. https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1239598955626987525 So, how is everyone doing out there? Akemi and I have battened down the hatches and are preparing…
Inner wear as outerwear. Spring fashion. Make sure to wash your hangs and pugs for 20 seconds. Sideways love. Preparing for social distancing. Suji says: Stay safe!
Alright, Dark Matter fans, the polls have closed. And the Top 8 finishers are advancing to the Greatest Episode Tournament. That's 6 of the top voters across the show's three seasons, and two wildcard write-in entries. The tourney kicks off on Monday with first round head to head action. Here are your opening round match-ups:…
What was your favorite episode of Dark Matter’s third season? The nominees are… Episode 304 - All The Time In The World: The Raza is stuck in a time loop, but only THREE seems to know it. Episode 309 - Isn't That A Paradox?: The blink drive sends the The Raza 300 years to the…
Slowly getting back into comics and, three weeks in, I've discovered I'm really enjoying the work of writers and artists whose work I enjoyed before taking my reading hiatus. And then, there are a few surprises. Here are my Top 12 Recommended Comic Book Reads for the week - #12 - Hawkeye: Freefall #4 (Matthew…