Author: Jeff Meyer

by Jeff Meyer | January 24, 2009

Midwest Book Review January 2009 The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We accept no funds from authors or publishers. The Cream of...

by Jeff Meyer | January 24, 2009

Suspended Animation Review Comics Legend Otto Binder [1911-‘74] was an amazingly prolific writer in comics, pulp magazines, and novels, starting his comics career at the Chesler Studio (’39) and Binder Studio (’41-’42). Working rapidly in almost every genre, Otto Binder’s work is characterized by plot centered action,...

by Jeff Meyer | January 24, 2009

Several sources have confirmed DC Senior Editor Bob Schreck has been laid off. As Warner Brothers has announced their intention to lay off 10 percent of their employees, more DC related layoffs are expected. Meanwhile, Diamond Distribution laid off 13 employees.

by Jeff Meyer | January 24, 2009

Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Weekly Rankings For 01/21/09 Here are this week’s comics ranked prior to reading them: 8. Frank Frazetta’s Moon Maid 7. X-Files #3 6. Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1 of 2 5. The Lone Ranger & Tonto #2 4.

by Jeff Meyer | January 23, 2009

Amazing Spider-Man #583 with President Barack Obama keeps going and going! After selling out for the third time, Marvel has commissioned a fourth printing of this incredibly popular comic book! If you missed out before the inauguration–or you’re a completist–make sure to pre-order this comic now. At...

by Jeff Meyer | January 23, 2009

[object:mp3player:http://www.marvel.com/rss/podcasts/Diggle_Podcast.mp3 align:left skin:classic width:200px height:70px] There are a bunch of fresh faces on the cover of the sold out Thunderbolts #128. Wondering who they are? What their role is? Well you’re in luck True Believer, because we’ve got a brand new episode of the Mighty Marvel Podcast for you that will explain it all!...

by Jeff Meyer | January 23, 2009

Heath Ledger has been nominated for an Academy Award® in the Best Supporting Actor category. It’s great to see that his performance was not overlooked simply because he appeared in a comic book movie. I thought his interpretation of the Joker was nothing short of fantastic and his performance was understated and powerful. The...

by Jeff Meyer | January 23, 2009

Updated shipping information for comics and products being released beyond the week of 01/28/2009, provided by Diamond Distribution and our friends at Things From Another World. Remember, when you order any of these titles, whether here or at your local comic book shop, NOW...

by Jeff Meyer | January 23, 2009

Updated shipping information for DC comics and products being released beyond the week of 01/28/2009, provided by Diamond Distribution and our friends at Things From Another World. Remember, when you order any of these titles, whether here or at your local comic book shop,...