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.

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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…

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Great way to start a Monday.

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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.

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Damn! That is one sharp-looking Iron Man suit! Too bad if a bunch of terrorist fucks rolled up on you in Afghanistan, you’d be shit out of luck. Still, this is about as close to the real Tony Stark as you can get. Made by Andrew Le, who clearly has a lot of times on his hands, the electromagnet/arc reactor/beam-of-light in the middle of Iron Man’s chest even lights up and helps bring the pain to the fourth-period lunch table.

I saw the film last night at a midnight screening and it really is one of the best Marvel flicks yet. Robert Downey Jr. is PERFECT for the role of Tony Stark and I really think you’ll enjoy seeing it this weekend.

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How many times have you read a comic and found yourself wishing you had a certain super power. Being the sick bastard I am, I always wished I had x-ray vision (the panties are pink, Lois.) Everett Bradford took it upon himself to create a flame-throwing wrist device, and soon to be, cause of his death.

Much like Pyro from X-Men, the Pyro System gives Everett the power to singe your eyebrows and cook BBQ steak from over 10 feet away. It takes him a few swipes to get the bad boy warmed up, but as long as you haven’t ran away in a mad dash after realizing he has a fucking flame thrower on his wrist, your ass is toast. Hit the jump for more video madness and details. (more…)

While these glasses look like they aren’t translucent (which might make it hard to save Mary Jane from the villan of the day), they do make you look bad-ass, despite the fact that you might just be totally blind when you’re wearing them. Watch out Venom! If we could see you, we just might spray you with silky webbing.

The jagged edges of the glasses gives that authentic spider web look (but not really), while making you stand out in the crowd. Even if the crowd happens to be a riotous band of comic nerds. — Andrew Dobrow

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