Comic Proportions Quotable Top 9 Comics Of 2007

I found a great blog by Carlton Hargro that appeals to any comics collector listing the "Comic Proportions Quotable Top 9 Comics of 2007." I PG'd the wording up a bit, so if you care for more colorful language, click the link above for the original article.

Action Comics (DC Comics): "Let's face it, Superman is a tough character to write. He's been around since the 1930s and there ain't much new stuff you can do to the guy. Johns' way of turning back the clock, at the very least, freshens up the character. I'm all for freshness."

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 (Dark Horse Comics): "If you're a Buffy fan, you should be reading this. And if you're not, pick it up because it's a compelling read with action, humor and pathos."

Doktor Sleepless (Avatar): "The 'hero' of the book -- Doktor Sleepless -- follows in the footsteps of Ellis protagonists like Spider Jerusalem, Richard Fell, Desolation Jones and more ... meaning he's smart, he's a rebel, he's an outcast and a complete ***. I love the brain-numbing amount of off-the-wall science speak ... Here's an example of some of the crazy lines that Doktor Sleepless spouts off in, like, every panel: 'Electricity can only be replenished by whiskey. This is actual physics. Do not argue with me. I am a doktor.' Crazy, eh?"

Fell (Image Comics): "Honestly, I'm usually not a big fan of mystery comics, but Ellis is a master at making a sometimes-boring genre exciting and bizarre. One of the cooler features of the book is the actual page structure; Ellis and Templesmith have created a panel grid that makes reading the 16-page comic seem like you're reading a 32-page comic."

Green Lantern, "Sinestro Corps War"(DC Comics): "Forget all those other DC crossovers and big-time storylines -- "The Sinestro Corps [War]" is the best epic going on at DC. And what makes it so good? The villains. Writer Geoff Johns has assembled the most hardcore crew of villains I've ever seen in the DCU -- and he's given them a common goal. The Sinestro Corps is the type of evil team that makes you wonder how the heroes will actually win. And, really, it's about time. The Green Lantern's ring is the most powerful weapon in the universe and Johns has finally given it an equally powerful opposite number."

Immortal Iron Fist (Marvel Comics): "Matt Fraction and Ed Brubaker understand the appeal and unique qualities of Iron Fist. They've transformed a poor-man's Bruce Lee into a complex, interesting and multi-layered character. In past Iron Fist series, the writers seemed content to take a pretty undeveloped hero and just throw him in stories where he's drop-kicking a bunch of generic bad guys. Fraction and Brubaker, however, have created a rich mythology surrounding the character and his powers."

Mighty Avengers (Marvel Comics): "[Brain Michael Bendis'] approach to Mighty [Avengers] is almost the total opposite of what he does on New [Avengers]. He's loaded the comic with heavyweights like Wonder Man, Sentry, and Ares (the god of war) instead of scrubs like Echo and Ronin -- and he's downplayed the tongue action to play up the fisticuffs and explosions. If you hate Bendis, you'll love Mighty Avengers. Oh, and the art in the first six issues is by Frank Cho, and it's good."

Thor (Marvel Comics): "Looking back on the history of the character, Thor has always done best when he's done big. Big allies. Big adversaries. Big scenery. (I mean, the dude is a god.) And in this brand new No. 1, writer Straczynski succeeds at capturing Thor's big scale and scope. I love it. Every. Page."

Walking Dead, hardcover No. 1 (Image Comics): "I thoroughly enjoyed reading this comic, about a world overrun by zombies, from the beginning. Truthfully, I now think this series is best enjoyed from the beginning. Read it from issue No. 1 and you get to see how all these relationships started and the underlying emotional conflicts that have come to define the characters -- making this hardcover required reading for anyone interested in jumping on the book."

Buffalo Sabres To Produce Framed Limited Edition Winter Classic Collectible

In celebration of the Amp Energy NHL Winter Classic, the Buffalo Sabres are producing a limited edition framed collectible that will be autographed by Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller.
The autographed memorabilia will feature two photographs framed side by side in a solid wood gallery frame measuring 27"x21." One picture will be an autographed action shot of Miller from the game, and the other will be an aerial photo of Ralph Wilson Stadium, also taken during the game. Also included will be Winter Classic, Sabres and NHL pins, along with an inscription plate mounted within the frame.
Only 2,008 pieces will be made available, and can be purchased online at www.sabres.com, and at the Sabres Store at HSBC Arena. For more of the original article, click here, and also be sure to organize your collectibles with us. If you need your collections valued, add them into our “What's My Item Worth” collection.

Collectible Card Game To Be Exhibited At International Consumer Electronics Show

TM Media Group, Inc. announced that it will be attending this year's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be exhibiting its new online video and collectible card game, Street Cred at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, offering the Company a vital opportunity to reach out to industry professionals and joint marketing partners. TMMG will also have Manaj, daughter of Hip Hop pioneer Dr. Dre, make a public appearance at this year's show. Manaj is the first rap artist signed to TM Media Group, and also appears in Street Cred.
The International Consumer Electronics Show is the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology and America's largest annual tradeshow of any kind. The event is held at various locations throughout the city, including the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sands Expo and Convention Center, and the Las Vegas Hilton, where over 2,000 exhibitors will be showing off the latest in Electronic Gaming, Mobile Electronics, Robotics, Retail Resources, and more.
"The Consumer Electronics Show is one of the biggest venues for electronic gaming in the world and we look forward to showcasing Street Cred to a very large audience. We believe this year's show will be a launch pad for a new era of online and collectible card games worldwide," stated Matt Harmon, CEO of TM Media Group, Inc.
Street Cred is the first and only online video and collectible card game to incorporate urban motifs, settings, images and celebrities. The marketing of Street Cred will follow a proven and successful model of online game delivery with a collectible card game component. The Company intends to continuously launch new online and offline add-on products simultaneously. This course enables users to play the game online initially as a free version with in-game advertising and then subsequently on a subscription basis, as well as having the ability to purchase trading cards in stores. TM Media's goal is to ensure a long product cycle for Street Cred by creating add-ons and upgrades, as well as by establishing and supporting organized tournaments and community based professional 'Street Cred players.' Additionally, the Company intends to utilize and capitalize on ancillary marketing opportunities by licensing celebrities for its card imaging, as well as designing customized cards by top industry artists.
If you enjoy interactive games, does Street Cred sound like a successful idea? The cards seem to have the potential of becoming a collection of value. If you play this, organize your collectible cards on iTaggit and let us know how the idea turns out. For more information from the original release, click here.