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3 NEW CHARACTER POSTERS FOR ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA’
I have not been bashful about my unbridled, slobbering passion when it comes to Captain America: The First Avenger. My expectations for this Marvel adaptation are sky-high, and these three new character posters for the film have only reinforced that enthusiasm. The images are the best looks we’ve had so far of Captain America, The Red Skull, and Sharon Carter. I would love to see character posters for Bucky and Dum Dum Dugan as well, but I’m sure they’ll be forthcoming. Click on the thumbnails for glorious hi-res versions! Captain America is in theaters on July 22 (Fuck you, Michael Bay, for stealing the July 4 release date for your shitty Transformers sequel!).
TOP TEN RACIALLY INSENSITIVE COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS
(Ed. Note – This here is a guest column by my good pal Etrane Martinez, a truly funny dude and a first class geek. A ton of research and effort went into this one, so be sure to leave comments for him, or track him down and T.P. his trees. He likes that.)
From the moment the Golden Age of comics hit the shelves of drug stores and penny candy stops, the mythology and lore created by comic books has become a part of not only American, but global culture – so much so that the images and names of many characters are well-known in every corner of the world. Everyone knows the origin of Batman. Children know the name Superman. Teens across the world relate to the hardships of Spider-man, but what do people remember the most about such characters?
If anything else, the character’s name is the beginning of what defines them, who they are, and what they stand for. Captain America – there is no question what he’s all about. Hell, you want to go low brow? How about Cherry Poptart? Even if you never heard of her I’m guessing that you can take an easy guess at what this adult book is all about. Often times before an artist even begins to first sketch their creation, a lot of thought and revision goes into creating strong and fitting names that best defines the core of the character. The result can truly be amazing… and sometimes it becomes one of the most racially insensitive things ever published and distributed to the masses. Examples of which pop up from the early stages of sequential art to modern-day creations, and everything in between. So much so that sometimes all you can do is shake your head and laugh. Without further ado, here’s my list of The Top Ten Racially Insensitive Comic Book Characters!
FRIDAY NEWS-O-RAMA
All right boys and girls, time to make like a tree and get outta here for the weekend. Enjoy these fun and festive Friday news links after the jump. Read the rest of this entry
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