Crossed Badlands

"In morals what begins in fear usually ends in wickedness; in religion what begins in fear usually ends in fanaticism. Fear, either as a principle or a motive, is the beginning of all evil." - Anna Jameson

Do you think you know wickedness, evil, and depravity when you see it? Are you one of those who thinks they've seen it all and nothing can shock you? Well, you haven’t read Crossed then.

Never before have I read a comic book that made me feel like I should wash my hands and rinse my eyes after finishing it. Crossed makes me feel that dirty; not for reading it, but for enjoying the %^&* out of it! As I cringe at one panel, I can’t wait to turn the page to see what sick and twisted event will happen next.

One of the best examples of horror fiction to hit the stands in recent years, Crossed: Badlands is set in a world where insanity reigns free and decency is a lost virtue; where a contagious disease turns the infected into homicidal maniacs and civilization is all but forgotten.

Ultimately, Crossed: Badlands is about needs and desires, and what can happen to those desires when all inhibitions are removed. Living among the insane, it’s easier to connect to the craziness that lies just beneath our own surface.

You can check out the latest issues of Crossed: Badlands at White Dragon Comics.

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Avengers The Movie

Marvel finally gets it right. After the disappointment of Ghostrider, I was not feeling to optimistic about going to see the Avengers, but after seeing the movie I have say I’m impressed.

Writer/director Joss Whedon nails Avengers. The story pays homage to the very first Avengers story in comic books, recently reprinted in Marvel’s The Coming of the Avengers. The original tale involved Ironman, Thor and the Hulk stopping Loki from overtaking the Earth. Whedon adds the newer characters Black Widow and Hawkeye filling in for original members, Wasp and Ant Man.

While the writer/director could have easily focused on the “Big Guns”, I’m happy to say that all of the characters received fair treatment and equal screen time. As for the actors, each in their turn had their “moment” and portrayed their roles superbly. Rising above the others, however, were Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner. Jackson with his usual grit, seemed born to play the one-eyed commander. Ruffalo was successfully able to personify the withdrawn and reluctant side of Banner while still getting his noble spirit across.

One piece of advice make sure you’re the last person to leave the theater, or you will miss out on, not only the set-up for the next movie, but a delightful final denouement.

Barbie66

White Dragon Comics

Grimm Fairy Tales Presents Wonderland

Grimm Fairy Tales Presents Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland continues in this all-new story by writer Raven Gregory and artist Robert Gill. Wonderland #1 releases July 2^nd, and I for one am sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation, for this is going to be an on-going series. Up until now, the Tales of Wonderland have been told in a sequence of mini-series and one-shots. All of these except the current, “Call of Wonderland” have been collected and our currently available in trade paperback form.

To prepare myself for the new upcoming journey in Wonderland, I dug out all of my collections of Alice in Wonderland to reread, which has greatly added to my anticipation.  If your familiar with the story, you know it left off with Calie (Alice’s daughter) and Violet (Calie’s daughter) escaping from and destroying the portal between Wonderland and our world. Supposedly Calie killed The Mad Hatter, (Calie’s brother John) before she closed the portal and her grandfather the man that started all of this madness was killed by John (The Mad Hatter).

According to the previews I have read, “Wonderland #1” will pick up where it left off with Calie and Violet, here is the synopsis provided by the publisher:

“Calie Liddle is Back!
And the on-going series that every Zenescope fan has been waiting for is finally here.
When Calie escaped from Wonderland she wanted to believe she was finally free from the realm of madness.
She wanted to believe she could live a normal life.
But she was wrong.
Now Calie and her daughter Violet are on the run...
Meanwhile, a child returns from a carnival with a special hat that will change everything.”

Save money, do not miss out on the upcoming Hit Wonderland #1.  Pre-order at White Dragon Comics: Wonderland #1.

Epic Kill #1 of 5 (Image, 2012)

Song, a beautiful name, Song, a beautiful girl, a girl who has the uncanny knack of looking weak and helpless. But that is a ploy to draw you in close. For hidden inside this façade of innocence, is walking death.

Song is only beginning to understand who she is and what she was trained for. She awakens in a school for troubled girls not sure of who she is, how she ended up there, or what her purpose in life is. Events quickly escalate and it does not take long for Song to begin to realize who she is and what she has to do.

This book is a great example of the kind of work we come to expect from Image Comics. Relentless action, deepening mysteries, a wide spread conspiracy and a beautiful but deadly young girl; with these ingredients Raffaele Ienco has crafted a tale both literary and cinematic. With all the threads the creator has dangled, it will be interesting to see how he ties them all together in just five issues.

Don’t miss one electrifying issue, Epic Kill is sure to be a wild ride. Issue one is available now and subsequent issues can be pre-ordered at White Dragon Comics – http://www.superherocomicbooks.com

Reading and Writing: Relics of our past?

Reading and writing are these relics of our past, something we forgot or just let slip away as we became parents trying to cope with everyday stresses of life? In an age when the Internet, text messaging, video games and brain-siphoning phone applications provide unending entertainment, is it any wonder that the common adult, teenager, or child expresses no interest in using their imagination for a self-produced experience like reading?

This is an age where “no child left behind” means leaving our children even further behind and slowing down students who may be able to excel if they do not get bored waiting for teachers to challenge them.   The fault does not lie with the teachers, however. Budget cuts have increased class sizes forcing teachers to commit time to slower students who need more attention. Is it any wonder that bright children turn their interests to things other than academics?

It is obvious that the shortage of good teachers in this country is staggering and from my limited view of the educational system, it is becoming obvious that by having the best in technology at their fingertips, teachers may be ill equipped to encourage kids to use their minds. You can teach all the sentence diagramming and grammar tools that you want, but practice makes perfect and these students practice by regurgitating text acronyms to each other four hundred times a day. There are many out there afraid that Spanish is taking over as the national language, but what I fear most is technology taking over as the national language. When I meet someone 25 years or younger that can speak in complete sentences and articulate themselves without an LMAO or LOL and then leaving with a BBL I rejoice and shake their hand, but sadly this is often not the case.

As parents and role models, we have the ability to help our children overcome technology and budget cuts, that slow the learning process and make our children lazy, comic books. Comic books are designed with an even ratio of words to pictures. Since we use one side of the brain to process language, and the other side to appreciate art, this allows both sides of the brain to function at equal levels, simultaneously, strengthening the neural connections between them. Comic books are also very topical in their subject matter, often covering themes like bullying, intolerance, and ethical behavior. The characters display traits like courage, bravery, compassion, loyalty and a strong sense of what’s right. Thanks to TV and Hollywood you have a perfect way to introduce your child to reading. Simply hand them a comic book and ask them if they would like to know more about their favorite movie or cartoon super hero.

You can find all of the latest, hottest superheroes in formats for children of any age at White Dragon Comics

Comic Books for Christmas

It's almost that time of year again. That's right, Christmas time. With the economy in shambles parents need to be frugal this year. Toys are expensive and soon break after opening, video games are more expensive and get played through and discarded in a matter of days. Clothing is pratical, but unless your kids are fashion conscious teen-agers, they will probably not become very excited.
A creative, family friendly alternative to the usual Christmas fare would be comic books. Comic books are exciting and entertaining for kids, and kind to your wallet. They are also educational, because they encourage reading and increase vocabulary. Of course, you don't need to tell them that they are learning something, all they need to know is that they are fun.
Long after toys and games are put aside, kids will return to a favorite comic book again and again. Comic books transport kids to worlds of wonder that spark their imaginations. Worlds filled with Super Powers, worlds full of magic, and worlds populated by favorite cartoon characters, are all at their finger tips.
Why not introduce your child to all the wondrous worlds that await their eager eyes. Check out the newest and upcoming comic books made just for kids at White Dragon Comics. Find all of our kid friendly comic books at Kids Stuff pages

What I am looking forward to in the DC relaunch

Top of my list is Wonder Woman. I just finished reading the last installment of the current series.  It has been a long road for Diana of Themyscira; she has been through many changes, since shocking everyone by killing Maxwell Lord in front of the whole world. Those were dark days for many of the heroes in the DCU. However, Diana has managed to battle her way back to the light 

SPOILER ALERT!
In her final battle with the goddess Nemesis, Nemesis’s gets what she has really been after all long, final rest. Diana is forced to assume her mantle as the Champion of the unjustly dead. But Diana’s trials, supposed to weaken her, instead only made her stronger, strong enough to overcome the will of the Gods. And she is rewarded for her troubles. But of course, no peace last forever, and Diana can feel great change on the horizon.

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