I've been gone a while...

Wow, i'm quite disappointed in myself really. There I was, vowing to post twice a day, everyday, and it's been a month or thereabouts since my last update.

So why have I stopped by today, you ask? To tell you m new favourite artist in comics. Francis Manapul. The man draws a comic book like no one else, so he's earnt his spot up there with Oliver Coipel in my books.

I'm quite enjoying The Flash at the moment, with Manapul on art and Johns writing, you can't really go wrong. So, until next time (if there is a next time), have a good one.

Jackson Publick replied to my question on his LiveJournal

I flew today...

Usagi Yojimbo

Recently I decided to purchase the upcoming 'Usagi Yojimbo: Special Edition' slipcased set. The series, written and drawn by Stan Sakai, follows the adventures of Miyamoto Usagi, a ronin in feudal Japan. The series is immensely popular for its storylines, artwork, action and humor and has quickly become a favourite of mine. 'Usagi Yojimbo' mixes Japanese history, animals and samurai action all together to create a truly unique series, featuring the battle between good and evil, demons and other monsters and of course some very cool sword fights.

The new slipcased edition collects the first 7 'Usagi' books originally published by Fantagraphics, in two hardcover volumes. Also included with the stories are an interview with Sakai, a cover gallery in colour and various sketches and designs for the many different characters in the series.

The boxset can be found here at Amazon and here at the Fantagraphics website. It isn't being given a huge printing run, to keep it exclusive, so if you want a copy, I suggest you pre-order one now!

On another note, Stan Sakai will be in Australia from the 2nd to the 5th of December for the MiDFur convention in Victoria. Details can be found here, and while i'm kind of creeped out by all that furry stuff myself, i'm considering braving the "unique" people there to meet Sakai.

Weary Wednesday

I don't know what has been happening with me this week, either completely forgetting to blog or contracting a severe case of the lazies. Anyway, I will be back at full force on Monday, hopefully with something groundbreaking to share with you. If not, well, it'll just be business as usual here at Travelling At The Speed Of Mind!

The Movie Corner: Cowboys and Aliens (2011)

Following the 'Green Lantern' trailer yesterday, we've been given our first look at 'Cowboys and Aliens', the latest movie from Jon Favreau (Iron Man), starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde. Take a gander.

Green Lantern trailer

The trailer for 'Green Lantern' has surfaced early, and it doesn't disappoint. Enjoy!

Stuff I Want: The Venture Bros. STATUES

While skulking around the internet today, looking for Venture Bros. products as i'm want to do, I found that Sideshow Collectibles have acquired the license to produce 'Venture Bros.' statues. The maquette masters are starting off with Brock Samson and Molotov Cocktease, both presented 12 inches tall on a Venture Industries logo base.

Take a sneak peek at the statues in this teaser video:



I'm definately getting the Brock statue, and hope that some Monarch themed entries are on their way.