Aliens: The Early Years Volumes 1-4

 Another comic series Bruce was able to lend to me was a complete collection of the old school comics from Dark Horse. 

These were gigantic to read and overall we so-so. WAY too much dialogue in just about all of them. They also try to make you care about characters you really can't the same way a movie can get you into them. There's also the issue of the continuity resets due to more movies coming out over time which contradicts these story lines. That took me out of it the most I think. 

While some people really enjoyed this series, I didn't as much. Guess I'm more of a Predator man myself. 

I also got all the old school Predator comics from him as well but I'll cover that at a later time. 

Have a good weekend folks!

The Last Ronin: Review

 I've heard a lot about this comic and have wanted to read it for some time. I was finally able to borrow a copy and it's....ok.

The story takes place 15 years after Splinter and all but one of the turtles have been killed. The remaining brother (who I won't spoil for anyone who hasn't read this) is revealed at the end of issue #1 and isn't who you'd think it would be. 

Anyway, he teams up with an older April and her daughter to take down the grandson of Shredder and end the long standing feud between their clans once and for all. 

It's in essence, "The Dark Knight" for turtles fans. 

Now I didn't find this comic bad at all, I did find in uninspired. Way overrated considering all the praise I've heard heaped upon it. Turtles fans will probably love it, but my favorite "ending" to the turtles was when Eric Larson got the rights and finished off the regular series. 

But that's just me. If you're curious, go on and check it out. Like I said, it's not bad. 

Batman '66 animated films review

 I decided to watch the 2 animated movies they made from the original '66 series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. 

The first one is fun but not as good as I remember. 

However the second one is much better. William Shatner playing Two-Face was a good choice. 

The only thing that sucks is you can tell their voices have aged. Julie Newmar's voice is hardly recognizable in both movies. 

Though I love they brought back surviving actors to reprise their voices. 

With Adam West gone it's good they ended them here. 

Make way for baby #5

 Yep, we're having another one. 

Incredibly this time it is NOT twins. We don't know the gender yet but I'm pushing late 40s and find it wild I'll be closing in on 70 when this one graduates collage. 

Not a fun feeling. But It's the reason I'm getting in shape! So maybe I'll kick around a little longer to get to know them better. That and it being April 1st are the two biggest announcements for the day. 

By the way, this is one of my favorite times of the year, if you can't already tell that from previous posts. 

Have a good one folks!

Pinnacle Inside

Totally forgot about these late 90s cans that contained baseball cards inside. We used to sell them at the store back in the day and you needed a can opener to get them out. 

Wild. But in the 90s they were trying everything back then. The hobby isn't what it was back in the day but it's crazy to see everything they came up with to make the hobby look fresh. 

I want lie...I've been eyeing a set of 2024 Topps Baseball cards on Amazon for quite some time now. Haven't pulled the trigger on it because I'm considering getting a Mets neon sign. 

I miss collecting baseball cards but the hobby's too expensive these days and with 4 kids, I can't afford it. 

But maybe one day sets like this will enter my collection. 

Time will tell.
 

Return to the Batcave

 I haven't seen this TV film since it premiered on TV in 2003. Back in the day Frank Gorshen was still alive and even a 60 year old Julie Newmar looked unbelievably beautiful. 

The movie gives you a little "behind the scenes" about what it was like to work on the film. While giving some of that campy humor from the original show. 

Overall, not the best but the "Bat Rap" is one of the best songs I've ever heard. 

Easy to find online if you want to give it a try. 

Have a good weekend folks!

Long Shot (review)

 My other favorite player, so of course I had to read his autobiography as well. 

Excellent novel. 

It talks about his unbelievable journey from being drafted in the last round as a family favor to making it into the Hall of Fame as one of the best catchers ever to play the game. 

Lots of fun stories and in the book and great insights from different times in his life. For instance, I never knew he hated the Dodgers so much!

Overall, worth your time if you love baseball (much less the Mets) 

Worth my time to read.