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I've been searching high and low for a decent software application to read comics on my Mac. What do other Mac users use? I think I finally found the answer, Comicbooklover. It's pretty awesome compared to anything else I've used.
I've been using FFView after trying out Jomic and Comical. FFView was an image viewer in reality that reads CBR files and just worked so that was good, but there was a serious lack of other features including what I really wanted was some organization and stuff. Jomic and Comical were too much of memory hogs. Heck, They would have to be force quit many times it the comic was too large, etc. Luckily I stumbled upon Comicbooklover through my Wakoopa site. Some other user said this was a good program. It's got an iTunes type interface where I can categorize comics, enter in writers, titles, and other key things. I test drove it for a day but there was this watermark thing at the bottom left hand corner. While not rendering it useless, it was annoying when text was under it so I registered it for like $25. So far, I am in love with this program. There are a few issues I have with it, but for a small little program when there were no good alternatives for the Mac in my opinion, this is a godsend. I hope they keep developing it. |
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CaptHowdy's Reviews
Superman / Batman #1: The World's Finest
The quick Cole's Notes version of both Superman's and Batman's histories are told side by side here. President Lex finds out there is a huge chuck of Kryptonite on its way to Earth and both Superman and Batman are investigating and trying to defend themselves against Metallo.
A decent introduction to the series. The thing I like about this duo, at least previously has been they tend to balance each other out well. All the bright sunshine of Superman and the darkness of the Batman work well together. Just when you start getting sick of one type of attitude the comics usually switch to the other. It will be interesting to see if that's how they do it in this series.
Friday the 13th: Abuser and the Abused #1: Friday the 13th: Abuser and the Abused
I've read some bad things on the internet about anything to do with the Friday the 13th comics. I have never been a big fan of the whole franchise but it has had its moments. I decided to give this one a try. It is a one shot so there isn't really any kind of long term investment in it.
The Abuser and the Abused is the story of an abused high school girl. She gets beat up all the time by her boyfriend. Finally she has had enough!
The story itself was fine by itself, throwing in Jason Voorhees seems kind of odd and out of place. I don't know why they had to use Camp Crystal Lake and Jason Voorhees at all...except I guess for name only to get this comic on the shelves.
Oh well, it was a decent read with a bit of a moral story to it. Nothing much is added toward the Jason Voorhees mythology. He just appears to slaughter a bit near the end and that's the end of the comic.
Worthwhile? Maybe not, but a mildly enjoyable diversion.
The Phantom #22: Checkmate Part Two of Five
I am beginning to think they really did kill off the Phantom's wife!
I suppose I'll have to see what happens by the fifth part but the grieving family of Kit, Heloise, and the Phantom are kind of tipping me off to the fact that this very well may be a permanent thing.
The thing I really like about this series is how they are really doing a great job updating the Phantom to make him relevant to the times. He is confronting all the civil unrest and terrorism that is in Africa and not only does he provide losses to the baddies, but he isn't invincible... he suffers losses.
The Phantom is on a mission now to find out who killed his wife. His kids want revenge but the Phantom stops to tell them that he fights for justice, not revenge.
I have seen many different Phantoms. Some are a little crazier than others. I am stunned that this Phantom has kept his composure so well. We will see if/when he finds the killer of his wife... how composed he really is.
Tarot - Witch of the Black Rose #27: The Goblin Queen!!
Okay if I was to try to get my girlfriend into this comic this is the one to give her. Mudwart and the goblins are these little cute things that worship their queen, Raven Hex. Hell, I'd worship Raven Hex myself!
It's pretty neat that someone created a character page for Mudwart. I just checked it out and noticed he's in a couple of more Tarot issues.
While I am not all into super-cutesy things, for a change of pace this was a pretty cool comic. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Tarot's okay and the rest of the characters in this series are not that great, but Raven Hex is by far my fave. Just gotta love those bad girls. The thing I like about her character is she's a wannabe bad girl, but when it comes right down to it she's got a good heart.
The good heart is shown here in The Goblin Queen!! Raven Hex puts up this big image that she could care less about anything...except maybe herself. If that is the case why does she do battle with all kinds of dangers for this little green slug goblin? Not only that but really helps him out in the end and doesn't want to break his heart? Because he's a bloody cute little thing and chicks dig that stuff! Raven Hex is no different.
Good stuff.
Tarot - Witch of the Black Rose #26: Digital Demons
Digital Demons is a nice little story. This one guy, buys a video game unit, unlocks demons that aren't just in the game and spends the rest of his life trying to vanquish them.
In comes out good ol' Skeleton Man and his girl Tarot. After this poor videogamer is paralyzed in a battle against a demo her requires some help. Who better than Tarot and Skeleton Man?
There are some net small twists in this issue and while Tarot really doesn't have much to do in here, the characters of this guy and his wife are interesting enough to carry this one.
Digital Demons is a story that has been told many times before but is always enjoyable when told right. I think writer Jim Balent did so admirably.
