My Loyalties Sway

How the Comic Book World entered my Wonderland:

When I was in my teenage years I decided I needed to know more about my favourite character from DC’s Batman The Animated Series. I started with a very generic Google search of my beloved Harley Quinn and found out she had her own comic book series. I was ecstatic and at the nearest FanExpo in Toronto I buckled down and found a comic book distributer to help me start my ever-growing collection. After my initial introduction to comic books I realized that not all comic books are about superheroes and once I found Zenescope’s Grimm Fairy Tales and other spin offs as well as Dark Horses Buffy I was completely hooked on strong female characters in comic books. I read one comic book with Superheros and that is Power Girl, other than that I have Harley Quinn as an anti-hero in Gotham City Sirens and everything connected to Zenescope’s Wonderland and Grimm Fairy Tales.

Recently I decided to look into local comic book publishers and I have found Septagon Studios. Their mission is to publish non-traditional comic books and their focus is on great stories without a ‘superhero’ character. I love the entire idea, I want to read a comic and be enthralled by the story and the ability to relate to the characters. Septagon and Zenescope’s are styles draw me in for very opposite reasons. Septagon has very inspired artwork that is unconventional and very original; they try to spotlight local artists and are located in Toronto. Zenescope on the other hand takes light and fun fairy tales and turns them to a sexy dark art style. I believe that their more eccentric comic issue I’ve read would be their Pinocchio issue for Grimm Fairy Tales.

DC and Marvel may hold the top market share, but they need to look out for upcoming comic books with story-lines that capture their audience; who don’t rely on recognizable characters to bring in their fan base but are creating a new style of comic book.

DC Comics, you will always have my readership because I love Power Girl so much and I truly enjoy reading about my psychotic Hench Wench (Harley Quinn) but with the upcoming competition providing me with stronger female characters, more in-depth and enticing story lines and avant-garde style art I can’t say I will be loyal to you much longer.

A True Disappointment:

The True Blood Finale ultimately made me question whether I would waste my time watching the next season. I have read many comments on others opinions of the finale and come to the conclusions each time. There are too many plot lines.

Sookie & Vampires

Jason & Were-Panthers

Sam & his history & Tommy

Lafayette & Jesus (moving into witchcraft for the next season)

Arleen & Terry having a baby

Arleen and the Witch Waitress

Tara and whatever she is doing

Anything else in a Misc. category

The scenes no longer flow together; the momentum of the show is lost by moving from one plot to the next. From the intensity of some of Sookie’s scenes with the vampires to the slow crawl of Sam and Tara eating breakfast. It was frustrating for the viewer. I may be interested in Sam’s life and him coming out, but not right after the high interest I had with Sookie’s scene. I found the entire episode choppier then normal and very difficult to follow (not that I didn’t understand, but that it didn’t flow.)

I am very glad that Eric didn’t die and that Bill’s secret was finally found out, Sookie may never date a vampire again and the witches may pose to have an interesting plot for the next season. The episode help potential but the execution was a little off for me, and as I have found, for many viewers. I used to be very proud to call myself a Trubie, I follow the TrueBloodHBO tweets on Twitter and keep as up to date as I can in the True Blood universe. The advertising for the show is true genius and I respect the genre they are pursuing as after Buffy they’ve been lacking in that department.

True Blood, please surprise me with an amazing première episode in June or you’ve lost a loyal fan. I was going to try and be Sookie for Halloween until I watched the finale. Reel me back in and I’m yours.

My task, when the DVDs come out, rewatch the episodes together and see if the flow is different when there is not a weekly gap

Facebook Advertising Can Work

Facebook advertising can work, or it at least got me. So I want to go shopping at this new online store (well new to me) and buy some amazing Geek shirts and maybe even try out to be their new Model.

Am I really that easy? (Don't answer that!) Is it that easy to grab the attention of a 20 year old College student? Well yes and no. Using Facebook advertising really allows you to target and connect with the appropriate audience.

Snorg Tees didn't advertise to my mother, or my teacher, they advertised on the Facebook page of a young college student with interests that include: Batman, Comic Books and Smallville. They knew who they were hitting before I even had a chance.

Now I am targeting, I am hoping that the eyes following this blog are geeks, nerds and fun people who would be interested in Star Wars shirts, Joke sayings and Zombie pictures. If you are interested in geek style shirts to wear under your dress shirt or to wear to your local comic book shop then check out this online store. Oh, and girls, do you want to model for some Geek shirts and win some swag? Then check out this link to Snorg Tees and compete to be their next model!

Well enough of my plug, and enough my 'awe' on how easily a Facebook Ad grabbed me, why don't you pay a little more attention next time you are online, are the ads popping up related to you in any way? Are they targeting you on your interests or by what sites you are clicking on? What about the ads on my site, are they targeted to you?

Snorg Tees, they found my weakness for geek shirts!

Want to become a Snorg Girl? I know I do!

Halloween Dilemmas!

I have a dilemma my fans, a terrible terrible dilemma! I don't know what to be for Halloween. If I had stuck it out better this summer I could have been Power Girl, but alas it must be put off until next year when I have achieved my six pack and arms work their salt. Harley Quinn and Harleen Quinzel have occupied two years so far and I was American McGee's Alice before Harley. This year I need something new, and I am coming to you for opinions.

Should I be a Sexy Pirate and pillage, plunder and loot?


I'd have to learn some Pirates songs, watch Muppets on Treasure Island and Pirates of the Caribbean and start practicing my Arr!

"Yo Ho! Yo Ho! A Pirates Life For Me!"

Should I be a fun Tavern Wench and serve everyone beer for the night and make sure the men are entertained?

I am going to have a full night, serving my friends and making sure everyone's beer is topped up. I think I may even have some appropriate beer mugs in the cupboard!






Should I be a Cuddly Viking and support my College Sports as well as my Favourite Vampire?

I'll fight my way to victory and cuddle my way out of defeat! Fuzzy boots and outfit look like I will have a warm night! I will need to find a sword large than me and maybe break out my Harley Quinn Mallet to make this one happen.

or finally...

Should I be a different type of Harlequin and have a jester of a time?

I get to be a Harlequin Jester and entertain and insult those around me. I will have to be witty that night and keep my guard up. Perhaps I'll even get some practical jokes set up before I go in! While setting my friends up to be the punch line I will have to remain lady like and ready. Sounds like fun!



Commenting is completely open for suggestions and opinions. I was also considering a female Robin Hood but can't find one I like and also a Eevee or Fox but again I can't find any. So I am completely open for suggestions and opinions. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you :D

The Hottest Geekette <3

Votes:
Sexy Pirate[3] 
Tavern Wench[2] 
Cuddly Viking[0] 
Harlequin[1]
      

Under The Red Hood:

♠♣♥♦

3 out of 4 suits!

Starring the talented voices of Jensen Ackles and Neil Patrick Harris.

“Now, that was rude. The first boy blunder had some manners. I'm supposed I'm going to have to teach you a lesson so you can better follow in his footsteps. No, I'm just gonna keep beating you with this crowbar. “ – Joker

     The entire shows grips you and takes you for am emotional and action filled ride. Jensen Ackles does an amazing job as the Red Hood and helps unfold a much better version of his resurrection than the comics could ever try to boast. 

    

     For those unfamiliar with how the Red Hood came to be in the comic book world here is a very quick re-cap, “Due to the reality warping effects of Superboy-Prime punching his way in, Jason Todd's corpse was revived in his grave.” Yes that is right, a warping effect from Superboy-Prime! Some more crazy stuff happens in result of Superboy-Prime’s reality warp but that is for another blog.

     I truly enjoyed DC’s movie version of Under The Red Hood and couldn’t have asked for anything different. I am a little sad the Mark Hamill will no longer be voicing the Joker once he has finished with Arkham City this year but John Di Maggio did an amazing job.

     It did take me a few minutes to adjust to his lower and darker voice but once I heard his Joker-esque laugh I was sold. I know he would do the character justice and all thoughout the movie he was disturbingly funny.

     I also truly enjoyed the writing for the movie, Jensen was able to deliver some truly amazing and disturbing lines that made me, morbidly, warm and tingly on the inside.

“You wanna die? There's easier ways to kill yourself.“ in which Red Hood replies “Yeah, like yelling at the guy who's holding the AK-47.”

     I will not ruin the movie for those that have not had the privilige of viewing it yet, but I am willing to discuss this movie more though comments or through Twitter. Please send me any and all comments, questions and opinions.

Thank you for reading and please check out DC’s animated movie, Under The Red Hood!

Looking forward to the Green Lantern coming out soon!

Hottest Geekette! ♥