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Dec 24, 2010, 11:11 am
Tea is not good for keyboards. I know this to be true because about an hour ago mine was covered in it. I managed to miss my HD television that doubles for a monitor (thank god) but only because getting tea over the keyboard seemed like the safer option. As it stands a... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2010, 11:13 am
“The absurdities are obvious: To work properly, horror needs a delicate & carefully sustained atmosphere – one capable of being ruined by the sudden entrance of a man in green tights & an orange cloak, especially if as a character he’s fond of puns. The charms are ... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2010, 12:49 pm
“Why is marijuana against the law? It grows naturally on our planet, serves a thousand different functions, all of them positive. To make marijuana against the law is like saying God made a mistake.”
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Sep 20, 2010, 12:57 pm
If the guy is such an "extraordinare" when it comes to illusions, why cant he give the appearance that he's got a decent haircut? Comment - Like
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Sep 13, 2010, 1:12 pm
If my name was Mike I'd be bricking it at this point. I mean that's my usual reaction whenever anyone wants to talk to me about budgets. Comment - Like
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Sep 9, 2010, 2:01 pm
As Terrible as Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes was the line "get your hands off me you damn dirty human" never seemed so apt. Comment - Like
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Sep 6, 2010, 7:01 am
What do you mean it's been ages since I did any work? I've got no idea what you're talking about Comment - Like
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Sep 5, 2010, 5:07 am
SO I’ve discovered something important over the last few weeks. Trying to complete reviews of your weekly comics book haul is at best, complicated with a screaming baby in the house. In fact just reading them while elbow deep in nappies and bum wipes is complicated enough. However I have managed t... Comment - Like
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Aug 17, 2010, 3:11 pm
“Nature’s red in tooth & claw”
Alfred Tennyson: In Memoriam A.A.H.
The line quoted above comes from Canto 56 of Alfred Tennyson’s poem & is often read as the author trying to balance his faith with the theory of evolution that was becoming widely more prominent at the time. ... Comment - Like
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Aug 16, 2010, 7:00 am
Ok, so it's not so much a mondayne panel as it is a whole page & actually it's not that mundane, instead I think it's quite interesting & it makes me think of All the Humans are Dead by Flight of the Conchords. Even though in this case not all of the humans are dead, only the male ones, except that ... Comment - Like
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Aug 11, 2010, 12:51 pm
“I'm the one who steps from the shadows, all trenchcoat and cigarette and arrogance, ready to deal with the madness. Oh, I've got it all sewn up. I can save you. If it takes the last drop of your blood, I'll drive your demons away. I'll kick them in the bollocks and spit on them when they're down ... Comment - Like
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Aug 9, 2010, 3:23 pm
Believe it or not here at MOMB we do occasionally do something other than Mondayne panels & Podcasts, & we will... soon. Currently James is busy writing his spinning orders & Jon is writing his next Swamp Thing piece. So, in the meantime, here's something to make you smile... or more realistical... Comment - Like
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Aug 2, 2010, 2:50 pm
There are 78 planets in the Universe of Heaven's fence & still not one of them can make a decent burger... Comment - Like
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Jul 30, 2010, 10:00 am
This is why there are so few British Superheroes. Low wattage and crap, but with a strong sense of social conscience... Comment - Like
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Jul 27, 2010, 1:23 pm
Dear Mr Snyder,
Having seen the trailer for your latest film “Sucker Punch” I would kindly request that you stop borrowing ideas from my dreams, using methods you probably borrowed from Inception. I’ll let it go just this once since the end product looks rather appealing, but if I... Comment - Like
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Jul 27, 2010, 11:00 am
Another quiet week on the spinning order now has me quivering with fear that when I next visit the comic book store, I’m never going to be able to leave as to pay off the massive debt I will almost certainly have run. So large will it be that fear I’ll end up cleaning dishes for the next... Comment - Like
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Jul 26, 2010, 11:00 am
“There are people”
“There are stories”
“The people think they shape the stories, but the reverse is often closer to the truth”
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Jul 26, 2010, 7:00 am
“In three minutes, 98 percent of all the matter there is or will ever be has been produced. We have a universe. It is a place of the most wondrous and gratifying possibility, and beautiful, too. And it was all done in about the time it takes to make a sandwich.”
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Jul 23, 2010, 7:00 am
Right, Tomorrow morning Warner get’s its game face on & prepares to face the screaming hordes of Comicon with the panel for Green Lantern. So far there has only been one shot of Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan & director Martin Campbell has been busy beavering away making sure that there’s (... Comment - Like
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Jul 21, 2010, 7:00 am
Sometimes when I get Monkies & comics all in the same piece, I feel proud. Ok, so I know it's not really Monkey, but I'm doing my best ok? Comment - Like
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Jul 20, 2010, 10:00 am
A lighter than usual spinning order this week saw my Bank Manager cancel that planned trip to the Bahamas, and put a smile on my poor wife and child’s faces…(actually not true, child is too young to smile unless its wind. Which she has, A LOT). This of course makes me feel like an all r... Comment - Like
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Jul 18, 2010, 9:00 am
S.W.O.R.D – No Time To Breathe
Marvel TPB
Kieron Gillen & Steven Saunders
Fun. It’s something I lament the lack of in some modern comic books. Melodrama is the order of the day, with large helpings of angst and self loathing. Captain America feels unworthy, Superman is... Comment - Like
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Jul 16, 2010, 9:18 am
I know. Strictly speaking this is neither Monkey and or comic book related, but if you're not one of the 2 million who have already seen this then you need this in your life. What's wrong with your faaace? Comment - Like
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Jul 14, 2010, 5:30 am
So somewhat later than I would have liked (only a week!) a baby delayed spinning orders is here. See despite the sleepless nights and endless nappy changes I’ve still had time to produce an array of reviews for you delight and delectation.
Yes, you are right the sleep depravation HAS given ... Comment - Like
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Jul 12, 2010, 7:00 am
Ah lunch time, time of lunch-ness. But more importantly, time for a cigarette! Comment - Like
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Jul 9, 2010, 7:00 am
Ok so you've probably seen this already, but who cares. I'm not posting it for you, I'm just saving myself the bother of having to go into Youtube 5 times a day & type Batman Dead End or click on bookmark page. Cos I'm dead lazy like that. Comment - Like
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Jul 7, 2010, 1:43 pm
It's not often that when your parents stare dumbfounded at the picture on your computer monitor you can utter the words "I was looking for porn I swear" & they breathe a sigh of relief... Comment - Like
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Jun 23, 2010, 3:17 pm
A sense of calm and tranquillity has descended for a week on my spinning order, with the quietest week I can remember since….well the last quiet week. Two of them though are books which I have loved previously and one is a strange book, which I thought I might never see….reviews after ... Comment - Like
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Jun 22, 2010, 6:18 am
So um... Whoops, it’s not Monday as you may have noticed, so my body clock is all frakked up & I’m posting things on the wrong day because I’ve been up till 2am getting my ass handed to me over the internet by Japanese 9 year olds playing Bomberman! I don’t understand how the... Comment - Like
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Jun 16, 2010, 9:00 am
Golden age goodness via kirbymuseum.org, but nevermind that, 10c for 52 pages! Of thrills!
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Jun 15, 2010, 1:52 pm
A bumper haul this week leaving my poor over works credit card gasping for mercy. Luckily enough there is more than enough coolness contained within to make it worth selling myself for favours down at our local dock to help pay for this addiction (I’ll be honest, trade is not great)…rev... Comment - Like
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Jun 15, 2010, 7:00 am
I’m a buzzy busy bee this week & James has like 9,000 comics to write about so in the meantime I thought I’d post this video to make it look like I did something productive instead of just sitting around watching reruns of The Wire. Why should you watch the video here? Well because there... Comment - Like
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Jun 11, 2010, 11:00 am
I have it on good authority (in other words i made it up) that this is actually a filmed version of the fabled Morrison / Millar Superman script... Comment - Like
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Jun 10, 2010, 7:00 am
There are no words to explain the awesomeness of this video. The only other clip I can think of to get this many views would be a Megan Fox Sex tape, so you’ve probably seen it already, but what the hell, hit play, sit back & watch it again.
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Jun 9, 2010, 10:00 am
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No its a monkey in a cape throwing poo at us, or at least it would be if i'd had a stab at writing this gem.
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Jun 8, 2010, 11:25 am
From Fantastic Four and Red Robin to Demo and Madame Xanadu can seem like a bit of a leap but its what the gods of the comic book industry threw at me this week. There were some endings and beginnings, as well as some deep confusion, for this reader of limited intelligence. It also caused me t... Comment - Like
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Jun 7, 2010, 3:00 am
Please dont get excited, this panel really is quite Mundane. That's the whole point. Comment - Like
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Jun 3, 2010, 7:00 am
Is it me or do these seem to get later every week? Anyway despite my appalling tardiness the spinning order had some surprises and (fortunately for my wallet) is a little lighter than normal. However any week that sees’s the conclusion of a Northlanders story has to be a good one right? Review... Comment - Like
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May 31, 2010, 7:00 am
He's a terrible DJ that presents Pimp my Ride. That's all I know Boreanez, I swear! Comment - Like
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May 30, 2010, 5:40 am
Well here we are 3 issues in & the Order of Dagonet only seems to be getting better as it goes along. Lord Tottington & Sir Emerald make it back to the home counties (though not necessarily the part they&rsquo... Comment - Like
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May 26, 2010, 7:00 am
You know I'm pretty sure anything with the title "Guys in the Foxhole" now would be fully intended for a more "mature " audience. Ahhh how I miss those more innocent times with its tales of bloody war and mutilation. Comment - Like
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May 25, 2010, 2:55 pm
No Siege, no Bruce Wayne, a peace has descended on my spinning order. It still though is providing plenty with several very entertaining on going books and the start of at least one big book I had promised myself I wouldn’t buy. I am a weak monkey. Reviews after the jump… Comment - Like
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