“RAK TAC TAC TAC TAC.” COMICS! Sometimes They Do It All Over Again!

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Posted by: John Kane on May 20, 2012

Categories: Reviews

So I went to the library and got this here book out. As is customary on my planet I read it and , as is inadvisable in my experience, I wrote this. Evasions, justifications, terrible writing, pointless digressions and probably unintended offence are probably in the offing. Why not join me as we look again at Marvel‘s first superhero team! Reed Was beginning To Suspect His Friends Would Never Share His Pleasure In His Colonoscopy Results.

“It Is Not The FIRST TIME This Has Has Happened.” COMICS! Sometimes They Are Hot Off The Griddle!

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Posted by: John Kane on May 13, 2012

Categories: Reviews

Hey old people, remember Sunday evening when you were a kid?: Urrrrrhhhh! Let’s take the Sunday Blues away with some piffle about our four colour floppy friends! COMICS!!!

“Let Him Be A Child A Little Longer.” COMICS! Sometimes They Are Diverse!

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Posted by: John Kane on May 6, 2012

Categories: Reviews

Hey, the postman finally turned up. I guess the hostiles must have been restless out there in the Badlands or something. Anyway, he may not have rung twice but he did drop off a box of comics. Here’s me going on about some of them after the break:

“You Owe Me A Father.” COMICS! Sometimes They Define “Ramage!”.

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Posted by: John Kane on May 5, 2012

Categories: Reviews

In 1987 DC Comics published a 12-issue “Maxi-series” by British (apparently I forgot one of them is of American origin)  Creators. It did not change the world of comics forever but since it featured a robot dog in a fez and shades, a living head in a bucket and stupid jokes by the pound while still being “about” something I thought we’d take a look. Me and my notions!

“Our Mission Is To Destroy Crime…ALL Crime!” COMICS! Sometimes Justice Has A Big Dead Face!

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Posted by: John Kane on April 29, 2012

Categories: Reviews

Yes, it’s Sunday Afternoon Kirby Deification Theatre! More after these messages from our sponsors! Nah, not really. I know you’re all expecting me to link The Avenger, Jack Kirby and Justice and do some frothing rant about how Marvel Comics should just give The King his due so we can all just get on with our lives. But I didn’t. I just wrote about an odd little ’70s comic The King did on his way out of the door at DC Comics. I don’t even go on about The King that much. Okay? I like to keep you guessing!

“Wal, Ah’ll Be Danged.” Comics! Sometimes Creators Are Hurting!

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Posted by: John Kane on April 25, 2012

Categories: Reviews

I don’t know if you’ve heard but comic book artist Tony DeZuniga is in a really bad way. The details are here. So, I thought I’d jaw a little about some of his work. And then Brian “Call Me Mr.” Hibbs dropped his MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT that I’ve just stepped over with my big cow patty boots. Er, sorry, but time seemed an issue here, so REMEMBER below this post Brian “Future Town” Hibbs has a MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT. Below the break I just have some words.

“Choke! Gasp!” Not A Podcast! Not Comics! Nothing To See Here. Move Along Now, Please.

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Posted by: John Kane on April 17, 2012

Categories: Reviews

If I recall correctly then this Tuesday the lovable light entertainers Mr. Jeff Lester and Mr. Graeme McMillan will not be with us this evening. Now I know you’ve all travelled a long way tonight and so, in an effort to avoid rioting, their part tonight will be played by me. Mr. Jeff Lester And Graeme McMillan In Happier Times. Not available on iTunes! Uninteresting and self-indulgent free content available only at The Savage Critics!

“I Was Never THAT Dark.” Comics! Sometimes An Event Is Not An Event!

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Posted by: John Kane on April 13, 2012

Categories: Reviews

Holy macaroni, what if all the superfolk got together to face an unimaginable threat and I liked it! What kind of crazy world would we be living in then? The world of TERRA OBSCURA that’s where, old chum! Don’t turn your back on us, Bob Benton, we need you now more than ever before! Sockamagee, do we ever!

“Like Porcelain, They Shattered.” Comics! Sometimes They Contain Ageless Horror!

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Posted by: John Kane on April 9, 2012

Categories: Reviews

An eerie sense of deja vu descends upon you now as I talk about Richard Corben, Simon Revelstroke and a very odd house indeed. Viewings by appointment only, please call first to avoid disappointment!

“It Has A HEART And A MIND!” Comics! Sometimes They Are Dissolute.

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Posted by: John Kane on March 30, 2012

Categories: Reviews

Come Sir, or Madam, set yourself beside this hearth and join me in a snifter as we peruse a periodical of low-repute and learn of a very naughty home, a most naughty home indeed!

“I Admire Its PURITY.” Comics! Sometimes They Are A Bit Like Films (ALIEN)!

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Posted by: John Kane on March 23, 2012

Categories: Reviews

(Or: Never Put an Englishman called Kane in charge.)

“And Kindly Remove Your Pelvis…” Comics! Sometimes They Are A Lot Like Last Time But Newer (John Carter pt.2)!

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Posted by: John Kane on March 15, 2012

Categories: Reviews

 My name is John Kane and if my instructions have been honoured then what now assails your minds will be a continuation of the unfeasible events that occurred when I persisted in following the course of John Carter comics into the current Century. It is not for such as I to grant such an endeavour any merit for such a task can only fall to those who suffer the results. My chore has ended and yours has only begun…

“I’m A MAN, And I’ll LOVE You As A Man Loves A …” Comics! Sometimes There’s A Film Out As Well! (John Carter!)

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Posted by: John Kane on March 8, 2012

Categories: Reviews

So, yeah, there’s a John Carter film out on Friday. Not that I ever get to the pictures anymore but, hey, you might! In the meantime you could read this about some comics featuring the same character. It’s a thought isn’t it. Probably one more than went into the writing of this. Hey, can CGI do this?: No, no it can not. You lose CGI!

“Clod. I Have WEAPONS…” Comics! Sometimes They Are Almost Fresh!

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Posted by: John Kane on March 6, 2012

Categories: Reviews

It’s a post about comics! Is it early? Is it late? Time is in flux! Only if one man can face his Pull List can The Balance be restored! One Man. One Pull List. There will be Words… (…probably the wrong ones).

“Breathe DEEPLY, Kane.” Comics! Sometimes There Is An Interruption!

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Posted by: John Kane on March 3, 2012

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Hello, everyone! Just a short note to say that there will be no posting about comics from an old man with a shaky grasp on quality. Alas, illness comes to us all and I am probably just being a big ninny but I am certainly faring better than my namesake below: Filched image  featuring art and words from Walter Simonson and Archie Goodwin’s ALIEN: THE ILLUSTRATED STORY. Which is VERY GOOD! by the way. Next Time:  More talking about COMICS! Have a good weekend, all!

“The Cane Does The Rest.” Comics! Sometimes They Are Butch!

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Posted by: John Kane on February 26, 2012

Categories: Reviews

So I managed to get an hour and I wrote this.  So, you know, it’s hardly incisive or anything and certainly not structured but I hope it entertains. People like seeing other people fail, right? Tuck in!

“…Until You Flood Me In A Milky Way of Pleasure!” Comics! Sometimes I Spend The Weekend At Bernet’s!

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Posted by: John Kane on February 17, 2012

Categories: Reviews

And then I talk about some European comics illustrated by Jordi Bernet and the room gets blue quite quick. It’s not an appealing prospect I know so: Contains traces of adult subjects. NSFW. Danger, Will Robinson! DANGER! For the sake of The Children, turn back NOW!

“It Relates To Justice!” Comics! Sometimes The King Did ‘em!

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Posted by: John Kane on February 10, 2012

Categories: Reviews

Jack Kirby (28 August 1917 – 6th February 1994). The King of Comics. Actually, off-panel speaker, I was thinking more of Jack Kirby. Because on 6th February 1994 Jack Kirby died so on 6th February 2012 I read this comic and, later than anticipated because I got distracted, I posted these words about it and about Jack Kirby. Or as he is known ’round here “The King.”  

“Do They Come In KID’S Sizes?” Comics! Sometimes I Get A Bit Grumpy.

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Posted by: John Kane on February 3, 2012

Categories: Reviews

Whoops. Lost my momentum there. Trying to get it back by looking at some comics and then blurting thoughts out in the form of words. Disaster? I have a recipe for that! Here’s the ingredients:

“It Feels So GOOD To Be A Hero…” COMICS! Sometimes They Are Too Good!

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Posted by: John Kane on January 20, 2012

Categories: Reviews

The Church of Howard Victor Chaykin (as named by Corey of The Ottowan Empire) is now in session. Now bend your knees and bow your heads…oh, you have such filthy minds. Shame on you. As is customary many ill-judged words will now follow…

Just A gentle Clearing Of The Throat.

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Posted by: John Kane on January 14, 2012

Categories: Uncategorized

No, I haven’t got any actual content for you. Sorry about that but what with one thing and another (mostly the other) it just ain’t happening. Lest anyone think I had died, succumbed to The Fear or worse I just did some Coming Attractions and studded them into a load of words about nothing. Coming Soon: Statue Fondling For Beginners!