Legion Newbies

Have been asked if I was worried using the Legion in Justice League would confuse readers. But been getting tons of emails like this. Just makes me realize how much great undiscovered work there is out there. And how fun the Legion is.

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From Shane:

I had never been a big Legion of Superheroes fan as I had always seen their history as a tad complicated but since their involvement in this storyline I have borrowed a few of the DC archives of a friend, bought the Legion Showcase vol. 1 and the Great Darkness Saga and I can officially say that I am hooked. To me he legion is one of those books that was so ahead of its time, its unbelievable.

Free JLA

This isn't a post for the comic book readers. It's for the novel readers. Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day (Saturday, May 5th), which means comic stores across the country are giving away...wait for it...FREE COMICS! (Hoo Yay!) So take the day, bring a couple kids (nieces, nephews, friends, or of course your own) and let them come grab-bag all the FREE COMICS!

For me, this is the single best day to get new readers: all the books are approachable, all are good, and all are free. Plus, you can also help the local store by actually buying stuff. And if you don't know where a local comic store is, go here:

http://csls.diamondcomics.com/default.asp

And don't forget, JLA 0 is one of the freebies.

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Gene Simmons Reading Brad

Reader Mitchum S. sent this one:

So I am watching the newest episode of Gene Simmons: Family Jewels on A&E tonight (I've got a little crush on Nick), and lo and behold, during one scene Gene is reading JLA #5.

Anyone got a screenshot?

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Masonic Reviews

Just got a new review from a Freemason publication. The wild and sad part is the belief that they think they can't get press, but can only get it for the spooky stuff.

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The Northern Light,v.38, No. 1 - The Book of Fate review

"To the author's credit,,,he qualifies his use of the Masonic fraternity in the plot and refers positively to our craft. The book contains 510 pages and was interesting enough for me to read it in three days...I found it to be stimulating, holding my attention from chapter to chapter, and causing me to read longer than I had planned...Isn't it remarkable that non-Masons are creating a greater interest in us than we have been able to create in ourselves with all our effort? If you are interested in reading gripping thrillers, you should be interested in reading The Book of Fate."

Will Eisner Movie - Screening Times At Tribeca Film Festival

Here's the info on the new film about Will Eisner. Someone I love is close to the director and swears it deserves all the geek cred it's getting. So let's all go and see it!

Times below the movie poster...

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Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING TIMES (www.tribecafilmfestival.org to purchase tickets)

Thursday, April 26, 7:30 PM (PRESS & INDUSTRY SCREENING)

AMC Village VII -- Theatre 2

66 Third Avenue

(at 11th Street)

Friday, April 27, 2:30 PM

AMC 34th Street

312 West 34th Street

(between 8th and 9th Aves)

Saturday, April 28, 6:00 PM

Tribeca Cinemas – Theatre 1

54 Varick Street

(at Laight Street, below Canal)

Tuesday, May 1, 4:00 PM

Clearview Chelsea West – Theatre 2

333 West 23rd Street

(between 8th and 9th Aves)

Sunday, May 6, 11:30 AM

AMC Village VII – Theatre 2

66 Third Avenue

(at 11th Street)