Friday, February 18, 2011

7 Favorite Batman Artists

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1. Neal Adams (60s / 70s Adams)
2. Jim Aparo
3. Carmine Infantino
4. Jerry Robinson
5. Marshall Rogers
6. Frank Robbins
7. Bruce Timm
Honorable Mentions: Bret Blevins, Mike Mignola, Dick Sprang, Alan Davis (but hated his Joker and Robin), Jordi Bernet, Sal Amendola, Alex Toth (relegated to a mention because he only drew one solo Batman story in his long career), Mike Kaluta, Dick Giordano, David Mazzucchelli, Nick Cardy, Michael Golden, Walt Simonson.


Friday, February 11, 2011

7 Best Third Albums, Michael's take

7 bands whose third album was their best:
1. Radiohead — OK Computer
2. Brian Eno — Another Green World
3. The Replacements — Let It Be
4. The Ramones — Rocket to Russia
5. Sparks — Kimono My House
6. Cheap Trick — Heaven Tonight
7. Sonic Youth — EVOL

7 Best Third Albums

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As in, I think these albums, the third by each band, were their best.
1) The Clash, LONDON CALLING
2) Elvis Costello, ARMED FORCES
3) X, UNDER THE BIG BLACK SUN
4) Blondie, PARALLEL LINES
5) The Boomtown Rats, THE FINE ART OF SURFACING
6) KISS, DRESSED TO KILL
7) Hüsker Dü, ZEN ARCADE

Thursday, February 10, 2011

7 Great Character Names from Early Wonder Woman Tales

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1) Prince Guigi del Slimo
2) Admiral Funston
3) Private Mint Candy
4) San Yan the Elephant Man
5) Alphonso de Gyppo
6) Mike Mulgoon
7) General Hard