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2nd Walking dead podcast - Now called Amazing Dead

Amazing League: Amazing Dead Podcast: S2 E2
The Walking Dead: Season 2 Episode 2
Geoffrey and Schuyler chat about episode 2 of the Walking Dead. No cooking or Alicia this time but it's still fun and the audio quality is better this time.

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New Podcasts! Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 1

We return from our podcast hiatus with a new podcast. It's the Walking Dead podcast - or the Amazing Deadcast. maybe.

We discuss the season premiere while Schuyler cooks some dinner. Orange Chicken. MMMMMMM.

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Walking Dead Season 2: Top 5 things I want to see.

The Walking Dead - The Walking Dead: Season 2 Trailer From Comic-Con – AMC

If this trailer doesn't do it for you than I don't know what does.

-Not zombies and good T.V. I guess.

-I mean hey, even my wife watches it and she is not the zombie horror fan I am.

Anyway, Only 4 More days! I am truly excited! I really want to see where this season will go. There are lot's of things I am looking forward to this season if the comics are any clue as to what is going to happen. For those of you who have not read the comic

STOP READING HERE!





Okay, so now that the spoiler warning nonsense is over let's discuss this season.

Top 5 things I want to see this season.

1. I want to see Shane get what's coming to him. I like Jon Berthal and wish him a successful career and all but I sure am looking forward to Shane getting his. I thought they were going to go there last season but alas it was just a red herring for us comic fans. Shane living to the end of the season was a surprise to me but they have proved that the T.V. show is on a different path than the comic so maybe Shane will be around for a while.
2. Are we going to get Tyreese? i sure hope so. If we were following the comic he would be in Episode 1 but we will see. He is not on IMDB but Hershel Greene is so he may not appear. Is T-Dog the T.V. version of Tyreese? T-dog wasn't in the comics so maybe. A poor substitute if I say so. Tyreese fills a role that I don't see T-dog filling. And I hate typing t-Dog. Stupid Hyphen.
   
3. Will we make it to the prison or is it going to end with finding it? This was the beginning of a series of story lines that followed one after the other that were great!
4. I want more Merle! He is not from the comic but I want more! I have heard theories that he will become the Governor but that's a hard twist if the governor is going to be anything like what he is in the comic. I know Merle is a little rough but I doubt he would go that far or have the time to set up a whole civilization. After all That would take the whole Governor's daughter Penny out of the picture and I don't want that. That's some deliciously creepy stuff.
   
5. Mother F'N Zombies! No matter where the story goes compared to the comic at least we know the zombies will be there for us. Where the show is not about the zombies or the outbreak but the survivors the zombie are an important part. If it wasn't for the zombies this mismatched group of survivors would not be a social circle.

Look out for a Walking Dead Podcast to be coming soon.

We did one for last season but that has fallen into the pit of unfinished edits. We may post it during this season. who knows.

I sure do hope this is good. It looks great! Love me some apocalypse.

So here it is. All that marvel has been building to. The Avengers. -wish the trailer music didn't suck

Check out the State of Weight daily Vlog.

If you enjoyed State of Weight, check out Schuyler's daily Vlog on the subject.

It has begun. The Amazing League web series.

This is a first of many web series we will be doing. Keep checking back for other series coming soon but now I'd like to welcome you to...

State Of Weight.

X-Men in therapy. Let's dig out those demons.

This is an interesting run down on the conflict going on in the X-Men that will cause a Schism in the X-Universe. Click the link and journey into the therapist's office with Cyclops and Wolverine. It's an interesting way to catch-up on a slow building conflict courtesy of Marvel.com

Psych Ward: Cyclops & Wolverine | X-Men | Comic News | News | Marvel.com

Marvel's Digital Comics Unlimited - Is it worth it?

So I subscribed to the Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited to see what it was all about and if it was worth the money. Well I have to say it is! I've read tons of stuff and all for around $5/month. I never understood the whole buying of digital comics for the same price or $1 less than physical copies but this subscription thing is awesome. I've gone back and read lots of events as well as regular runs without having to dig through all my comic boxes in the garage, which due to the lovely Oklahoma heat is around 100 degrees. It's convenient and really a great option for new readers to check out comics. If I had to suggest a way for someone to check out comics as a new reader I totally suggest the digital unlimited subscription, then you can find out what kind of books you are into and some of the backstory for a pretty easy and small investment. So far I've read the Civil War and Secret Invasion crossovers again and I think I'm going to keep with reading the old crossovers and seeing how they hold up. I'm going to be posting reviews of what I read digitally soon, this way I can review entire story arcs instead of single issues which makes more sense to me anyway (nobody reviews just certain chapters of books or scenes in movies.) so stay tuned for entire story reviews both from digital reads as well as physical copies.

This looks like lots of fun and I do love Tim Blake Nelson so I am definitely going to see this when it comes out.

3 Musketeers 3d - Xtreme Edition

Why does everything have to be so over the top action these days? Now I'm all for sky ships and renaissance style flamethrowers but if you are going to go this far from reality why not name it something new instead of leaning on an old title and making it just another remake which Hollywood is doing to much of these days anyway. The largest reality breaking moment I see in the trailer is the crazy spiked ball slide moment at around 2:09, because While this will most likely be fun in a Zach Snyder (300, Watchmen) movie sort of way I'm not expecting a grand plot.

If you want over the top action in a genre that seems appropriate, check out the new Conan the Barbarian trailer. I must say I think Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo - Game of Thrones) may put Arnie (The Govenator) -You should really click this link- to shame but only time will tell.

What are you doing friday? I'm watching Torchwood.

Torchwood, the spinoff awesomeness of Dr. Who returns and is on Starz this friday. It's time to call your cable guy and sign up for Starz. If you have not seen Torchwood check it out on Netflix instant watch, it's worth it, and if you have not seen the show it comes from, Dr Who, there is no hope for you. Or you could watch it on Netflix instant as well.

Watch It! 

for more info and stuff check out  

http://www.starz.com/originals/Torchwood

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And now for something slightly different.

We here at The Amazing League have decided to expand what we discuss since we have many other interests besides comics. Coming soon will be discussions on all things geek and nerdy as well as music and comedy. We are also soon going to start posting things to a youtube page ( http://www.youtube.com/user/amazingleague ). No there is nothing there yet but soon there will be, there will be. That's it for now I have to finish unpacking my computer after my recent move, Yeah moving in July, at least it was over 100. I leeave you with a video from the A.V. Club - They Might Be Giants covering Chumbawumba. Enjoy.

They Might Be Giants covers Chumbawamba

I'm back and have a little rant for you.

So I'm back to reality from working on a movie and need to catch up on my reading as well as my blogging. I thought I'd be able to keep up with things after I got off work or on my days off but boy was I wrong. Apparently after working 12 - 14 hour days there isn't much extra time or energy to read comics or write about them, and I'm not even going to discuss podcasting.

The biggest news while I was away was the reboot of the D.C. universe. Now that I've actually started reading some D.C. titles and have caught up on the who's who of the D.C. universe (or at least the books I or Schuyler read) everything is changing. Crap. Now mind you, I get that they are trying to bring new readers to comics, which is good for everyone, but what about the current readers? are they so confident that we are hooked on these titles enough that we will keep buying no matter what they do? I know that the base character concept will stay the same but what happens to all the stories we have invested money and time in? I feel there are ways to bring new readers to the books without rebooting.

I hated when marvel did it with Spider-man, the Heroes Reborn crap back in the 90's and every other time they did it in comics, but I always buy in out of pure curiosity and I'm sure I will again so I guess that part of there goal is successful. I do always wonder how the non comic readers are supposed to know this is a good time to jump on when comics usually only advertise in other comics and comic related magazines. The best way to get new readers is to make affordable, good quality books. When I first started reading comics it was in the middle of a storyline and I managed to figure out what was going on and I was 12, and new very little about comics apart from the super-friends cartoon. Modern readers have many options to get into comics, and most likely have had more exposure to the genre from other mediums, without all the gimmicks. With most book stores carrying graphic novels and lots of comics having a synopsis of what came before in the story on the front page, it's not hard to get new readers caught up. Instead of rebooting and not letting your characters truly evolve over time, give your audience some credit and if you want new readers maybe try advertising in other outlets instead of just your own media, lets get some ad space for batman comics in Time magazine, and not for movies or video games but the original source - The Comics.

Geoffrey K Boyd

Amazing League Podcast 05/04/11

Hey nerds!

I'm sorry this is late getting posted, but Geoff's off working on a movie, and I, Schuyler, must take over as posting-the-podcast/blog-guy guy. Needless to say, it was more work than I had anticipated.

Anyway, lots of cool stuff happened in the books we picked up last week. Dead whales and whatnot... If you don't know what I'm referring to then you aren't reading Detective Comics, which you should be. We also touch on Kid Rock and Legion's similar taste in hair styles, X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, the Walking Dead, and everything else we read. Huh... Talking about comics... Imagine that...

You should also check out this new trailer for X-Men: First Class if you haven't already. 'Cause we're talking about that as well.

In this episode you will also be hearing music from By The End of Tonight and Ris Paul Ric. And we highly recommend you check them out.

As always, we are hungry for any feedback all two of you have for us! Send us an email letting us know what you think of us professionally or personally, or just give us some reading suggestions!

Anyway, we'll be back in a week with another podcast or two!

It's a big stack week for me,

I've got a ton of books coming out this week but before I get into that lets talk about Podcasts. Our Comic Book Review Podcast and Pull List Podcast 4-27 are up on our blog home page and Itunes, so go check them out to here more details on what we picked up last week and what we are picking up today.

4-26 Pull List

Batman Incorporated #5 $2.99 - Its a maybe for me. Schuyler wants to see where things are headed with Morrison at the Helm but I'm a little on the fence on this one.

Detective Comics #876 $2.99 - Both Schuyler and I are loving this book. The Commissioner Gordon-centric story has been great.

The Walking Dead #84 (MR) $2.99 -  without spoiling things, is he going to die? Who will live? Kirkman is continuing to do an incredible job on this series.

Age of X: Universe #2 (of 2) $3.99 - Why Not finish it out? Universe has been interesting, more than the actual crossover has been for me.

Amazing Spider-Man #659 $3.99 - Another Future Foundation story.

Avengers #12.1 $2.99 - Will I fall for buying another .1 issue? maybe. We will see.

FF #2 $2.99 - Dr. Doom joins the Future Foundation. Will this go badly? I say yes.

New Mutants #24 age of X conclusion $2.99 -

Osborn #5 (of 5) $3.99 - What does the future hold for good old Normie.

Uncanny X-Men #536 $3.99 One-armed Breakworlders have come to earth. Not good news for the X-Men.

Venom #2 $2.99 - Venom and Kraven in the Savage Land.

X-Men #10 $3.99 - Dark Beast, Spider-man, X-Men and the Lizard. Oh and did I mention Chris Bachalo on art, it's a win all around.

Incorruptible $2.99 - I am behind on this but Schuyler keeps reassuring me to keep buying. Ill have some time to catch up soon but if the first 12 are any indication, Incorruptible is worth picking up.

Action Comics #900- Superman is back in Action Comics and the cover is by Alex Ross. Should Be cool.

American Vampire #14 - Schuyler loves this and it's sounded pretty good to me. If i wasn't so tired of vampires I'd be getting this too. If you like vampires pick up this book.

Haunt #15 - Still getting a lot of approval from Schuyler, personally, I may pick up the trades on this title .

4-20 Comic picks

For those of you not celebrating the 420 holiday today and can remember to actually go to the comic store today to pick up your books, here are some books you may have missed last week followed by suggestions for this weeks picks. For more details on what we liked from last week check out our Weekly Comic Picks podcast and our pull list podcast for this weeks picks.

Favorite overall Book

Captain America: The Fighting American: One Shot - Nazis! Cap origin and Hey isn't this the movie plot, sort of?

Hellboy: Buster Oakley gets his wish: One Shot - maybe it's time to pick up some Hellboy.

 

 

 

Favorite Cover

 

X-Men Legacy 247

Uncanny X-Men 535

X-Men Legacy 247 - Mico Suayan & Marte Gracia

Uncanny X-Men 535 - Tyler & Rachel Dodson

 

 

 

Favorite story

Uncanny X-Men 535 - Kieron Gillen - Return to Breakworld. Big giant bullet is finally addressed,  one armed Breakworlders and Namor rocks.

Batman and Robin 22 - Peter J. Tomasi - White knight conclusion and fun with Arkham inmates.

Favorite Art

Captain America: The Fighting American: One Shot - Artist: Gurihiru Studios, a Japanese illustration team.

Superboy 6 - Marco Rudy - Nice art. Too bad about the story.

Least Favorite pick

Amazing Spider-man 658 - A not so fantastic intro to Future Foundation.

Superboy 6 - Doomsday Crossover!

4-20 Comics pull list

Batman #709 (end of a crossover)

Green Lantern #65

Green Lantern Corps #59

Teen Titans #94

Young Justice #3

Super dinosaur #1 - Kirkman and Jason Howard (wolfman)

avengers #12 - infinity gauntlet conclusion

Generation Hope #6- 'THE WARD,' Part 1 of 3
THIS STORY WILL BE TALKED ABOUT FOR YEARS!

Uncanny X-Force #8

Green Hornet #15

Invincible #79

Peanuts + Dr. Who = Awesome

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Our Podcast is now on Itunes!

Our Podcast is now on itunes, so go search Amazing League in the itunes store and subscribe, listen and write a review. Now all I need to do is figure out how to get our logo to appear instead of the generic podcast icon. Soon it will all be there. Once again I'd like to say Podbean is a great podcast host.

Pull List podcast: April 13th

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Kinda light on the posts lately.

So I've been light on posting lately since most of my Amazing League time has been spent trying to make Itunes except my Podcast feed, But that will all come to an end thanks to switching hosting services. Yeah PodBean! Soon we will be up on Itunes and that is cool. so since my fighting is over I will get back to more written reviews this week so stay tuned. Also watch for the latest podcast episodes to drop any time now.

This is Awesome!

REMAKE: Steampunk Batman by *PaulSizer on deviantART

New Podcast: Weekly comic picks 4-6-2011

New Podcast: Top books from March 30th 2011

A new Invincible in 2011?

So I guess things are going to change in Invincible.

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Episode 3 - Its a long one.

A new episode.

We went a little long on this one. Might start dividing these up between last weeks picks and whats coming out.

Enjoy.

Amazing League Weekly Comics Podcast

This weeks stack.

This week I am listing not only my picks but also my podcasting partners Schuyler's picks. Check out what we are picking up and tune into the podcast next week to here about what we found to be the best of our stacks.

Both Picking
Detective Comics #875 - One bright Tuesday morning, the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City's foremost banks. The event begins a strange and deadly mystery that will bring Batman face-to-face with the new, terrifying faces of organized crime in Gotham. Be here for part 1 of the brand new 3-part "Hungry City."

Teen Titans #93 - A brand-new day brings a brand-new hero to the world of the Teen Titans! Strange disappearances on an archeological dig prompt Wonder Girl's mother to ask the team for help. But what part does the new hero Solstice have in these mysterious absences? Will she help the Titans - or hurt them?

Walking Dead #83 - 'NO WAY OUT' continues. What is left but surrender?


Geoffrey's Picks


Amazing Spider-man #657 - A 'THREE' TIE-IN! Following up on the shocking ending to February's issue of FANTASTIC FOUR, SPIDER-MAN visits the FF for a very private wake-just for family.

Avengers #11 - The Infinity Gauntlet is in the hands of the most dangerous human being on the planet. But what can the Avengers do against a power greater than anything known on Earth? Another explosive chapter in this epic Avengers event by Bendis and Romita Jr. featuring the debut of a brand-new cosmic character that you won't want to miss!! Plus: another illustrated chapter of the oral history of the Avengers!

Spider-girl #6 - THE SPIDER VS. THE HUNTER! Will Spider-Girl catch Ana Kraven in her web or has the young huntress finally gained the upper hand in this fearsome family feud?! The Next Generation of one of comics great rivalries takes center stage - and in the wings, is a Goblin lurks! By Paul Tobin (MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN) and Matthew Southworth (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN)

Captain America #616 - It's the 70th Anniversary of Captain America's debut and we're celebrating by beginning a bold new direction. A double-size main story by award-winning writer Ed Brubaker sees Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes both struggling with the shocking ramifications of the Trial of Captain America and what comes next! A forgotten portrait of Captain America, painted in the waning days of World War II, brings up nearly forgotten memories of those turbulent and frightening years for Steve Rogers-memories of yearning, of loss and of innocence betrayed, brought to you by legendary writer/artist Howard Chaykin. Captain America falls under the vampiric Baron Blood's spell in an untold tale of the Invaders! Plus: Steve Rogers: Super-Soldier, and the Secret Avengers investigate a modern day Hitler!

Cyclops #1 - Scott Summers: Team leader of the X-Men, always helping people in need. Also: Never happy! Maybe a visit from BATROC THE LEAPER & the CIRCUS OF CRIME can shed some light on what makes Cyclops tick!

Schuyler's Picks

Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #8 - "War of the Green Lanterns"
In "War of the Green Lanterns" part 3, it's the main event! Guy Gardner vs. Hal Jordan - winner take all!

Incorruptible #16 - The showdown between one of Earth's most notorious supervillains and the newly-formed team of Max Damage and the Paradigm is finally here! Will the man who was once Public Enemy No. 1 be the salvation the world needs? Don't miss the conclusion of this epic Irredeemable/Incorruptible crossover from Mark Waid! Covers by Matteo Scalera and Garry Brown.

Kick Ass 2 #2 - The sequel to the New York Times best-selling comic--which spawned the hit movie--continues! When Dave Lizewski put on his mask and became Kick-Ass, he never imagined things would go this far. Now Dave comes face-to-face with a world he helped bring about, as his dreams of a world of superheroes come true...but will those dreams turn to nightmares? Don't miss the comic book event of the year! Plus: Hit-Girl!

American Vampire #13 - Part 1 of the AMERICAN VAMPIRE World War II Epic begins here with a tale of heroism - and horror!

 Tank Girl: Bad Wind Rising #3 - (Buying for his father in-law) The failing love between history's greatest mechanized Emo Suicide Girl, Tank Girl, and her kangaroo paramour is all part of a nefarious plan to bring the Earth to its knees. The plan appears to be working; Armageddon beckons!