RIP Marvel

I was going to write up a post about how stupid True Blood is, but this takes precedence.

Today it was announced that Disney is buying Marvel Comics for 4 billion dollars. It is truly a dark day in both the comic book world and the creative world in general. I can't even begin to express the utter disgust I feel towards this acquisition. Basically, all the characters I've grown up loving are now going to be owned by one of the biggest corporate shills to ever exist. Everything Disney puts out is coated in saccharine and aimed at the brainless tween crowd.

If you need evidence that Disney cranks out shit, look no further than the Disney channel, Hannah Montana, and the Jonas Brothers. All of it is complete and utter crap. There is not one redeeming quality. And now, my beloved Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, and Deadpool are going to be under their control. It's enough to make Jack Kirby spin in his grave.

I can guarantee that the Marvel comics that I grew up with will not be the same that Rhys knows. It really makes me sick to think about.

Music. Mayhem. Wolverine!

The Zune social has been pissing me off lately. It's a crap shoot every time I plug it in and update it as to whether it's going to update my information on the site. I want it to show what I listened to on my Zune, but apparently Microsoft feels differently. It's really irritating considering how instant Last.FM is. Dammit I miss that software.

Speaking of music, I downloaded some new stuff the other day. The new Hurt, Operator, Paramore, and Five Finger Death Punch. I've listened to the Hurt, Operator, and Paramore. All are really good. Thank you, BearShare!

Also, the first picture was released on Marvel.com from the new Wolverine solo movie. May 1st, 2009 I know where I'm gonna be!

It makes an awesome wallpaper, btw.

Marvel/DC

These are so funny!

Comics

My dad bought me the second issue of the Gunslinger series by Stephen King and the first issue of the Buffy The Vampire Slayer comic. The Buffy comic picks up where the last season ended, so it's like having a new season of Buffy. Feels like heroin in my veins!

Deadpool & Co

I've been playing Marvel Ultimate Alliance this weekend. It's fun. I made my own team comprised of Deadpool, Elektra, Moon Knight, and Luke Cage. They're called the Ace Kickers. I thought of that all by myself, btw.

Anyway, I realized how much of Deadpool's story I've missed since I stopped reading comics. He's always been one of my favorites right up there with Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. Actually, they would make a cool team. Maybe if I add in Wolverine, we might have the New Ace Kickers!