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  • July 17, 2008 - 4:16 p.m.
    CaptHowdy added a review of Bomb Queen III: The Good, The Bad & The Lovely #2
    Details of the Bomb Queen's New Rivals Slow This One Down
    Chillin' With Da Villains slowly progresses the latest Bomb Queen story along.  You find out the traumas that the various characters have gone through in life, forced into turning tricks to support their daughter, allowing boyfriends to fool around with their kids, and all kinds of that type of stuff.  Obviously the writer wants us to be a little sympathetic to the Bomb Queen's new nemesis.  Did it work?  Nah, not really.  This issue also shows the secret agency that is trying to rid the world of Bomb Queen as well.  So much story, and a pretty serious one at ...

  • July 1, 2008 - 9:46 p.m.
    CaptHowdy added a review of Battle Chasers #1
    Dungeon & Dragons Adventures.
    Battle Chasers seems like it is going to be some kind of Dungeons and Dragony type of comic.  The chick named Red Monika was pretty nice to look at and well, the story isn't half bad either.   I mystery is currently being solved by a little girl whose dad is missing, presumed dead by most.  Meanwhile Red Monika is recruiting for some kind of heist.

    It is too early to be able to judge this series.  I have heard good things, but so far it's been pretty cliche in a D & D way.

    Hopefully it develops into ...

  • July 1, 2008 - 9:30 p.m.
    CaptHowdy added a review of Battle Chasers #0
    Unoriginal, But Decent Introduction.
    I've heard a little about this comic, saw a picture of Red Minika, and well... I have decided to try it out.  I had no idea what kind of story or genre this comic fell into.  From the start it looks like some kind of fantasy setting.  Some little girl's dad is missing.  He appears to be a hero of some worth and some werewolf-things are after him.  That's about it in this issue.  It's not a big one of course just a tease.  The story itself is compelling enough in such a short amount, although it's not anywhere near ...

  • July 1, 2008 - 6:44 p.m.
    CaptHowdy added a review of Tarot - Witch of the Black Rose #30
    Boo Cat Bores Again.
    Another light hearted story in the Tarot series, Haunted Hairball is pretty lame.  The issue is mainly from Boo's (the were-cat) point of view and how much she really wants to play with Tarot.  Unfortunately Tarot's cat is sick... his hairballs are haunted.

    The story jerks about here and there leaving me once in a while to think I had missed a page.  This issue had really poor story flow.  The nudity in this issue has also kicked it up a notch.  While Boo, Tarot, and her cat Pooka continue trying to evade the hairball haunts, Tarot is shown ...

  • July 1, 2008 - 4:58 p.m.
    CaptHowdy added a review of Supergirl #30
    Supergirl Finally Realizes Her Importance is Unique.
    Acceptance.  That is the name of this issue and the story shows us that Supergirl, through all of her trials and tribulations up to this point in the series, has accepted her destiny.  She fianlly realizes her role and responsibility.  She finds out why her parents realy sent her to Earth.  She finds out just how important she is.  For so long she has felt like a second rate Superman, or like just another Earthen hero.  Kara didn't feel that she belonged and she was right.  She now realizes why, and just how important her uniqueness is.

    This story ...

  • June 30, 2008 - 8:33 a.m.
    CaptHowdy added a review of Tarot - Witch of the Black Rose #29
    The Three Kittens Tell Us Their Story.
    Ah, now I see what this issue is.  The Witches and Kittens story line is essentially Jim Balent's tribute to the troops out there in Iraq.  I still don't understand what the heck is going on with Hussein even being in this story but what ever, it the comics!  Balent by the end of this issue really pours it on about Iraq and gives kuds to the troops quite a bit here.

    One major turning point I like (as always in this series, assisted by the ever so lovely Raven Hex), was that just when I was wondering just ...

  • June 30, 2008 - 8:08 a.m.
    CaptHowdy added a review of Bomb Queen III: The Good, The Bad & The Lovely #1
    Don't mess with the Bomb Queen
    Ah I haven't read  a Bomb Queen issue in quite some time.  I had forgotten jsut how much I enjoy them.  This issue has so many different cameos with various other Image characters it's just a ittle too much.  Blacklight is back from her one-shot with the Bomb Queen.  It liked her alter-ego, but not really this superhero character.  Luckily for me, the supervillian in town is as good as always. 

    The comic looks like it is going to setup a grand scale meeting on the Bomb Queen's turf.  The Bomb Queen doesn't allow heroes on her turf...why ...

  • June 30, 2008 - 7:59 a.m.
    CaptHowdy added a review of Tarot - Witch of the Black Rose #28
    Tarot, Kittens, Latex, and Saddam Hussein?
    Witches and Kittens , Part One appears to be a merging of some other characters into the series.  There are a whole bunch of other large breasted girls running around causing chaos, so many that it is difficult to keep track of everyone.  One person in particular that is kind of freaky to see in this issue is Saddam Hussein.  What is with that?  Is this the real Saddam?  It so far appears to be that way.

    The big three (Tarot, Raven Hex, and Skeleton Man), make only slight cameo appearances in this issue and are all taken out...well, ...

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Added by CaptHowdy on May 1, 2008 | |

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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You are Sekhemet. You are loving and caring, but when need be, you are fierce and protective. You love the color red and you are no vegetarian. Your feirce nature makes you somewhat like a rebel, but you like it that way. Congratulations!! You are Goddess!!

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Added by CaptHowdy on March 23, 2008 | |

Well, I've been searching for a good comic community, one where I can write down my thoughts of different comics I have read (and not to mention keep track of them), maybe meet a few like minded souls who dig the same stuff. We shall see, but this place looks promising.

I'll have to read the FAQ, but msg me if off the top of your head you know if future releases can be added. I have to figure out the Pull List feature yet, and if future releases can't be added on a timely basis I dunno how good that'll be.

Dunno who she is but guess I'll have to read a copy of her comic since the Comicvine seems to think she's perfect for me:

Ah, I just skimmed through her entry...at least she's another Canadian :)



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Reviewed by CaptHowdy
July 17, 2008
Details of the Bomb Queen's New Rivals Slow This One Down


Chillin' With Da Villains slowly progresses the latest Bomb Queen story along.  You find out the traumas that the various characters have gone through in life, forced into turning tricks to support their daughter, allowing boyfriends to fool around with their kids, and all kinds of that type of stuff.  Obviously the writer wants us to be a little sympathetic to the Bomb Queen's new nemesis.  Did it work?  Nah, not really.  This issue also shows the secret agency that is trying to rid the world of Bomb Queen as well.  So much story, and a pretty serious one at that, makes this not feel too much like a Bomb Queen comic.  I don't rally want to sypathize with anyone in a Bomb Queen comic...I was witty, sexy, action!  Lets hope the story is over and we get back to that!
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Reviewed by CaptHowdy
July 1, 2008
Unoriginal, But Decent Introduction.


I've heard a little about this comic, saw a picture of Red Minika, and well... I have decided to try it out.  I had no idea what kind of story or genre this comic fell into.  From the start it looks like some kind of fantasy setting.  Some little girl's dad is missing.  He appears to be a hero of some worth and some werewolf-things are after him.  That's about it in this issue.  It's not a big one of course just a tease.  The story itself is compelling enough in such a short amount, although it's not anywhere near original.  It will be interesting to see where this takes us.
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July 1, 2008
Another light hearted story in the Tarot series, Haunted Hairball is pretty lame.  The issue is mainly from Boo's (the were-cat) point of view and how much she really wants to play with Tarot.  Unfortunately Tarot's cat is sick... his hairballs are haunted.

The story jerks about here and there leaving me once in a while to think I had missed a page.  This issue had really poor story flow.  The nudity in this issue has also kicked it up a notch.  While Boo, Tarot, and her cat Pooka continue trying to evade the hairball haunts, Tarot is shown in all her glory more than I think I have ever seen.

Overall a definite miss issue.  There is nothing in this issue that is redeeming storywise whatsoever.  I am really disliking issues where Boo is the lead character.
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aztek the lost
on July 2, 2008
*nods* yeah Boo is a huge downer on the series


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July 1, 2008
Supergirl Finally Realizes Her Importance is Unique.


Acceptance.  That is the name of this issue and the story shows us that Supergirl, through all of her trials and tribulations up to this point in the series, has accepted her destiny.  She fianlly realizes her role and responsibility.  She finds out why her parents realy sent her to Earth.  She finds out just how important she is.  For so long she has felt like a second rate Superman, or like just another Earthen hero.  Kara didn't feel that she belonged and she was right.  She now realizes why, and just how important her uniqueness is.

This story with her emotions and Supergirl's need to 'find herself' has been the theme of this entire series run.  I am still looking forward to seeing her act like a grownup eventually, or at least I hope the series shows her that way one day!
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Calvin
on July 3, 2008

I really, really liked the last issue. I'm so looking foward to the next one!

Supergirl have been really standing up lately - I can't wait to see her on action !



Reviewed by CaptHowdy
June 30, 2008
Ah, now I see what this issue is.  The Witches and Kittens story line is essentially Jim Balent's tribute to the troops out there in Iraq.  I still don't understand what the heck is going on with Hussein even being in this story but what ever, it the comics!  Balent by the end of this issue really pours it on about Iraq and gives kuds to the troops quite a bit here.

One major turning point I like (as always in this series, assisted by the ever so lovely Raven Hex), was that just when I was wondering just how huge the Fabulous Latex Red's breasts were and why not just show them to us, Raven Hex gives us reader our wish.  Ah witches, you have to love them.

The two parter as a whole was kind of bland actually, although it got serious with the Iraq war backstory for the Three Little Kittens.  Yes, the 3K back story in this issue made it for me.  I think I'll seek out some issues of that comic and check it out.  So I suppose this two parter crossover did the trick.  They introduced us to another Broadsword Comics' series.  Such good cross-promotion by them don't you think?  Personally I really liked the Fabulous Latex Red and hope to see more of her around.  She reminds me a bit liek the Bomb Queen, too bad they are by two entirely different comic companies!  A crossover there would be cool.
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Reviewed by CaptHowdy
June 30, 2008
Ah I haven't read  a Bomb Queen issue in quite some time.  I had forgotten jsut how much I enjoy them.  This issue has so many different cameos with various other Image characters it's just a ittle too much.  Blacklight is back from her one-shot with the Bomb Queen.  It liked her alter-ego, but not really this superhero character.  Luckily for me, the supervillian in town is as good as always. 

The comic looks like it is going to setup a grand scale meeting on the Bomb Queen's turf.  The Bomb Queen doesn't allow heroes on her turf...why would they even show up there?  Regardless, it should leave open some good top ripping, wisecrack shouting, action that I am beginning to really like from this series.
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June 30, 2008
Witches and Kittens , Part One appears to be a merging of some other characters into the series.  There are a whole bunch of other large breasted girls running around causing chaos, so many that it is difficult to keep track of everyone.  One person in particular that is kind of freaky to see in this issue is Saddam Hussein.  What is with that?  Is this the real Saddam?  It so far appears to be that way.

The big three (Tarot, Raven Hex, and Skeleton Man), make only slight cameo appearances in this issue and are all taken out...well, maybe not Raven Hex.. she makes another grand entry into the issue like always...sigh.  So, Witches and Kittens really is not about them, it is about the introduction of all these knew characters, these 'Kittens',and this girl in 'Red Latex', oh and of couse erm, Saddam.

It will be interesting to see who is a baddie and who isn't.  I mean they are chasing Saddam for Pete's sake!  Is it really ony for the money? Wat are our favoutire big three going to do?  I suppose I have gotta read part two!
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Reviewed by CaptHowdy
March 22, 2008
Nice Add-On To The Invisible Man Story


I have to admit, I haven't read anything Moonstone Books has published except for their Phantom line. Actually it's the Phantom that brought me over to Moonstone Books' website to check them out. While I consume Phantom stories like no other, I also like horror and classic monster story types (there just aren't enough Phantom stories around me!).

Legacy of the Invisible Man is set in present day and involves the descendants of the two folks from the original H. G. Wells story, Wayland Drew and Rochester Ingram.

Wayland Drew inherits the hotel that the original invisible man stayed at, along with all his notes. However, he is no scientist, he has to find someone who can help, enter in a distant relative of the original invisible man, Rochester Ingram.

The two partner up to try an get the invisibility formula working and of course succeed. After they succeed what next?

The story is low scale and just deals with a few characters. In a one issue trade like this, not much character development is done but you get a sense of who is good and who is evil. It's just a matter of is the evil person going to get away with it, or is the good guy going to overcome?

Overall a nice little invisibility story, a fun read, especially if you can recall the old black and white Claude Rains movie at least a bit.

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Reviewed by CaptHowdy
March 23, 2008
Finally, Hopefully, An End To The Search


I remember reading these like over twenty years ago. Other than that, I can't really remember much else about them.

I just went through this issue and as in the previous six issues, Spider-Woman is still trying to piece together what happened to her father, who murdered him and all that.

A romance is developing between her and Jerry Hunt, she's becoming increasingly suspicious of Magnus, and Brother Grimm appears yet again for a second.

All this leads to what I hope is the end of her puzzling quest to find out who killed her father, or at least what the heck happened to him.

A pretty average story. I think though that I am personally just getting sick of the searching for her past storyline. I am eagerly awaiting for her to fight baddies for Pete's sake.

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Reviewed by CaptHowdy
March 23, 2008

I just picked this up to check out after reading a review by a user here, and it isn't that bad.

Tarot, the Witch of the Black Rose quite the buxom young warrior. The pace of the comic is a little too fast for my liking, perhaps it will slow its pace down as the story progresses. I felt pulled along at a breakneck pace, one one half, trying to digest all the action and introduction to the characters and storyline, and the other half trying to keep an eye on all the erm, babes n' other artwork.

Definitely worth following up by reading the next few issues. It's got what I like, some horror, babes, and the beginnings of a descent storyline.

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