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Best Books of the Year: My personal Top 20
. (After a popular list last year [Link]…) …here are the 20 very best books I’ve read in 2012: . 20: JASON SHIGA, “Bookhunter”, Graphic Novel, 2007. 19: GAYLE FORMAN: “If I stay”, Young Adult Novel, 2009. 18: DAVID MARKSON: … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, Alexis M. Smith, Arne Bellstorf, Arno Geiger, Batman, Best of 2012, Birds of Prey, book recommendations, Bookhunter, Chica Umino, Court of Owls, Daniela Krien, David Markson, DC Comics, Gayle Forman, Gerbrand Bakker, Graphic Novels, Green Lantern, Guy Delisle, Henrik Ibsen, Honey & Clover, Indie Graphic Novels, Jason Shiga, Joachim Helfer, Joe Hill, Johan Harstad, Kristen D. Randle, Literature, Literaturkritik, Locke and Key, Marlen Haushofer, Naoki Urasawas Pluto, New 52, Octavia Butler, Recommended, Ruth Klüger, Sarah Leavitt, Scott Pilgrim, Scott Snyder, Sharon M. Draper, Stewart O'Nan, Swamp Thing, Tennessee Williams, Wonder Woman
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012): 3 1/2 Problems & Failures.
I have finally seen “The Dark Knight Rises”, and I want to adress / blog / discuss some ideas and storytelling problems. I had big fun (4 out of 5 stars), recommend it, and really enjoyed the experience. There are, … Continue reading
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Tagged Batman, Catwoman, Christian Bale, Christopher Nolan, DC Comics, DKR, Essay, Film Criticism, Movie Review, No Man's Land, Recommended, Selina Kyle, TDKR, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises
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Funkhaus Europa / Süpermercado: Comic-Empfehlungen Super-Schurken
. Auf WDR Funkhaus Europa (Link) spreche ich am Freitag in der Kultursendung “Süpermercado” (Link) über… Super-Bösewichter / Schurken… im Superhelden-Comic. schon jetzt: Empfehlungen für meine 10 Lieblings-Bösewichte im DC-Verlag (Link): Black Adam (Link) Lex Luthor (Link) Der Joker (Link) … Continue reading
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Tagged Recommended, Grant Morrison, DC Comics, Geoff Johns, Green Lantern, The Flash, Batman, Catwoman, Green Lantern Corps, Sinestro, Peter Tomasi, Korugar, Gail Simone, Greg Rucka, Justice League International, book recommendations, Jeph Loeb, Gotham Central, New 52, Amanda Waller, Ed Brubaker, Supervillains, Secret Six, Deadshot, DC New 52, Scott Snyder, Black Adam, Lex Luthor, The Joker, Maxwell Lord, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, Gotham City Sirens, Paul Dini, Batman: Mad Love, Harvey Dent, Penguin, R'as al Ghul, Talia al Ghul, The Riddler, Veronica Cale, Superman: Red Son, Brian Bolland, The Killing Joke, Alan Moore, Brian Azzarello, 52 (Comic Book), Justice Society of America, Superman: Birthright, Superman: For all Seasons, Booster Gold, OMAC Project, Countdown to Infinite Crisis, Formerly known as the Justice League, No Man's Land, The Long Halloween, Batman: Hush, Heart of Hush, Suicide Squad, Checkmate, Black Mask, Injustice League, Crime Syndicate, Batman: The Black Mirror, Court of Owls, Brainiac, The Shade
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[gebloggt auf ocelot.de] Superman? Batman? Alles auf Anfang!
Heldencomics in der Krise: Bei DC Comics werden 52 neue Heftreihen zum Bestseller. Die „New 52“ wollen Start- und Einstiegspunkte sein – für neue, jüngere Leser. Von Stefan Mesch „Gäste zum Kaffee“, die gemütliche Talkrunde im MDR-Magazin „Hier ab vier“, … Continue reading
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Tagged "Hier ab vier", "I was a Teenage Werewolf", Absorbascon, Alex Ross, All-Star Western, Amanda Waller, Animal Man, Aquaman, Batman, Batman and Robin, Birds of Prey, Blue Beetle, book recommendation, Catwoman, Clark Kent, comic books, DC Comics, DC Reboot, DC-Neustart, DCNu, Detective Comics, Empfehlung, Flashpoint, Francis Manapul, Graphic Novels, Green Lantern, Guillem March, Hawkman, Iron Man, Lois Lane, Marvel Comics, New 52, new52, ocelot, ocelot bookstore, ocelot.de, Panini, Panini-Comics, Reboot, Recommended, Red Hood and the Outlaws, Scipio Garling, sexy Catwoman, Starfire, Supergirl, Superman, Swamp Thing, The Flash, Thor, Tony Bedard, Wonder Woman
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LGBT Graphic Novels: Recommendations for Teens & Young Adults
. Good Graphic Novels for school libraries, teenagers and a Young Adult audience… with GLBTQ themes? Over at “DC Women Kicking Ass” (Link), one of my favorite feminist super-hero blogs, author/webmaster Sue opened an interesting discussion: “A while back, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Alison Bechdel, Alzheimer, Avengers Academy, Batwoman, book recommendations, books, Brian K. Vaughan, Bryan Lee O'Malley, Buffy, Bunker, Christos Gage, Dan Parent, Daniel Clowes, David Leavitt, David Small, DC Comics, DC Women Kicking Ass, Faith Erin Hicks, Fun Home, Gay, gay Fiction, gay Super-Heroes, Gay Visibility, Ghost World, Greg Rucka, Howard Cruse, Hubert Fichte, Hulkling, Joe Kelly, Joss Whedon, Judd Winick, Kate Kane, Kevin Keller, lesbian characters, lesbians, LGBT, LGBT characters, LGBTQ, Marvel Comics, Nick Burd, Representation, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Runaways, Sarah Leavitt, Stephen Chbosky, Stitches, Strangers in Paradise, Stuck Rubber Baby, Wandering Son, Wiccan, Y: The Last Man, Young Avengers
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DC Super-hero Comics: Where to start? [Guide / Index]
This is the index for my 24-part-series “Super-Heroes: Best Place to start” [part 1: here]. . You’re interested in Super-Hero Comics [Link] or the DC Universe [Link]? You want to start reading some of the new 52 comic books [Link] … Continue reading
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Tagged book recommendations, Chronology, DC Comics, DC Universe, DCNu, new52, Recommended, Superheroes, Timeline
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The best place to start reading… Batwoman (and Renee Montoya!)
This is part 2 of my 24-part-series “Super-Heroes: Best Place to start” [Link to complete list... here!]. . You’re interested in Batwoman [Link] / Kate Kane [Link]? To me, the best place to start is: “Batwoman: Elegy” by Greg Rucka … Continue reading
The best place to start reading… Superman!
This is part 1 of my 24-part-series “Super-Heroes: Best Place to start” [Link to the complete list... here!]. . You’re interested in Superman [Link] / Clark Kent [Link]? To me, the best place to start is: “Superman for all Seasons” … Continue reading
People are weird…! Search Queries, 2011
. after half a year of blogging… here are some of the most bizarre, funny or curious search terms of my visitors: . „Catwoman Sex with Batman manga“, “batman catwoman sex”, “catwoman damsel”, “batman tickling cat women”, “batman catwoman sex … Continue reading
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Tagged Catwoman, comic books, DC Comics, Green Lantern, Hildesheim, quick list, Search Queries, Sexism
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Interview: Sally Pascale – Comic Book Reader, Feminist, Blogger… and the Internet’s most outspoken ‘Green Lantern’ fan
. “I am a middle-aged suburban housewife with four kids and a husband, two dogs and a cat who has trouble figuring out what the litter box is for. I probably have waaaay too much time on my hands.” Sally … Continue reading
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Tagged 52, Alan Scott, Arisia, Black Hand, Black Lanterns, Blackest Night, Blue Beetle, Carol Ferris, Collected Editions, Cowgirl, David Gibbons, DC Comcs, DC Comics, DC Reboot, DC Women Kick Ass, DCU, Donna Troy, Emerald Warriors, Emotional Spectrum, Feminism, Gail Simone, Green Lantern, Greg Rucka, Guardians, Guy Gardner, Hal Jordan, Interview, Jade, John Stewart, Journalism, Justice League International, Korugar, Kyle Rayner, Larfleeze, Oa, One Year Later, Peter Tomasi, Power Ring, Recommended, Red Lanterns, Ryan Reynolds, Scipio Garling, Sinestro, Sinestro Corps, Soranik Naatu, Terry Berg, The Spectre, When Fangirls Attack, Women in Refrigerators
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“Green Lantern” Timeline / Reading Order:
For the Berlin Tagesspiegel, I’m writing a series of essays on DC super-heroes (and their surrounding fan culture). With this years’ “Green Lantern” movie and 2010′s bestselling “Blackest Night” comic event / crossover, I thought it would be fun to … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Scott, Blackest Night, Brightest Day, Carol Ferris, Comic Reviews, Comics Continuity, Dave Gibbons, DC Comics, Donna Troy, Emerald Warriors, Geoff Johns, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Green Lantern Corps, Guy Gardner, Hal Jordan, Jade Scott, John Stewart, Judd Winick, Kilowog, Kyle Rayner, Mark Waid, Oa, Peter Tomasi, Recommendations, Ron Marz, Sinestro, Sinestro Corps War, TBP, The Guardians of the Universe, Trade Paperback, War of the Green Lanterns, Zero Hour
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“Ideas worth spreading”: 9 Video Talks that educated & entertained me.
Information, politics, fresh ideas and pervasive arguments: Here are 9 online videos that both educating AND entertaining. Take 90 minutes over the weekend and watch them. It’s worth it! 1) “A squirrel dying in your front yard may be more … Continue reading
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Tagged Activism, bechdel test, bottled water, bryan safi, DC Comics, Dwayne McDuffie, eli pariser, facebook, feminist frequency, glbt, jesse schell, Kirby Ferguson, Minorities in Fiction, online video, polemics, rachel maddow, racism, rsa animate, ted, The Story of Stuff, tokenism, web video, youtube
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Green Lantern, The Flash and Geoff Johns: Where to start?
In the 1960ies, ‘Green Lantern’ (a ‘Space Police Cop’) and ‘The Flash’ (‘The Fastest Man Alive’) were two of the most popular DC heroes. Since 2005, both heroes – and their comics – made a BIG comeback, thanks to writer … Continue reading
Big DC Comics Changes in September
After 50 years of super-hero comics set on several parallel earths / storytelling universes, DC’s Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover from 1985 streamlined the ‘DC Multiverse’: A cosmic crisis destroyed the parallel worlds and gave most heroes new, simpler origin … Continue reading
