Can’t wait for the Watchmen to come out in theaters? Me either. Support Warner Bros. and FOX’s war chest by purchasing these sweet Watchmen-inspired magnets. You’ll find the Comedian, Nite Owl, Rorschach, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias. All for $5 per set? Not too shabby. Who watches the Watchmen? Easy: Your fridge.
Check out this gimmicky Hulk-themed USB device offered by Marvel. It hooks up to your PC and allows you to activate screen effects by smashing the button with your fist. Sure, it’s all fun and games, until your boss comes by to see porn on your screen. That’s where this bad boy really comes in handy. It’ll lock your desktop and obstruct the screen’s view so no one can see your “data.”
I think it’d be fun to just smash your fists on your desk all day, screaming “HULK SMASH!” as you did it. The price of this thing is unknown but if you pay any more than $25, you got ripped off more than the time Wolverine bought replacement blades from Ron Popeil’s RonCo.
Pumped for the upcoming Watchmen flick that’s directed by Zack Snyder? You betcha. Despite the torrent of legal issues surrounding the film, FOX and Warner Bros., News Corp felt compelled to leak a behind-the-scenes video to MySpace the other day and the result is a video tour de force. Never before has a superhero/supervillian movie based on a comic looked so good before! The power of Dr. Manhattan! Can you even handle this kind of cinema? Let’s hope so.
Did you love our interview with Evan Dorkin? For a similar style in art (at least in my opinion), check out Nikki Cook’s work at her website. I hear she has a few graphic novels coming out. Might be worth investigating.
When you’ve got more manga books than you know what to do with, you’ll need some solid bookends. How about these Voltron-themed bookends? It’s the Lion Force working hard to keep those books of yours in check. While I like the Star Wars bookends more, they happen to be sold out, so I’ll need an alternative I can fall back on once our shelves become less cluttered. The Voltron bookends are yours for just $130 bucks, a price that most would be willing to spend just to relieve their childhood.
The Iron Man movie was awesome and we’ve all seen the crazy fanboys dressing up in cosplay costumes. The next take on the DIY arc reactor is very Robert Downey Jr and we think that’s a good thing (these days). Remember the terrible chest piece Tony Stark had to create to keep him self alive? Making your own isn’t too tough either; you just need to stand close to some explosive projectile.
Once it pierces your chest, the hard part is over. Gathering materials and soldering will be the least of your worries. Unfortunately, you can’t shoot impulse blasts from your chest with this arc reactor but at least you won’t have to settle for shitty life support.
Whether you’re into comics or an avid Adult Swim fan, you’re bound to run into Evan Dorkin’s work. Creator of the absurd, yet hilarious Milk and Cheese and Dork! series along with the television show Welcome to Eltingville, his artwork is both unique and twisted with humor, violence and tasteless jokes. Needless to say, we’re fans.
We asked Evan to talk to us a bit about his personal life, comic creation in a digital age and his favorite gadgets. Read on to find out if Evan uses an iPod and to see if he’s a fan of Marvel or DC…
Treat your rifle like you would treat your woman. “Know her inside out, every contour and curve, every need and whim, what makes her tick.” This scan of a 1968 US Army rifle maintenance booklet instructs soldiers how to handle their ladies. Drawn by Will Eisner himself, creator of the legendary comic book The Spirit, this field manual is sure to give you a few laughs as you reminisce of times past.
