Why I Hate Batman 1: The Saboteur

People assume that because you love comics, you love certain comics characters. I always found that a bit strange. After all, if you tell me you love movies, I’m not going to automatically assume you love Luke Skywalker and E.T. But I get it all the time… “Whattaya like? Spider-Man? X-Men? Superman?” Usually the answer [...]

The end of media stores, and the death of the Craphound culture

On the way home from Sunday shopping, I noticed a big “STORE CLOSING” sign on the Coconuts music and movies store in Toms River. I wasn’t surprised by its impending doom; I haven’t set foot in any of their stores in years. In fact, I wondered why it had stayed afloat for so long. Clearly, [...]

New Adventures: oh god i’m forty

How the hell did THIS happen? You wake up in the morning every day long enough, and eventually, you’re 40. Granted, the alternative is worse, but still! What did I do to be punished like this? I don’t feel forty. I’m still the same guy with a desk of Marvel Super Hero Squad action figures, [...]

Quick Adventures, 090309

Random thoughts today: Wearing this shirt today (out of print at shirt.woot.com): Early dinner debate: Chick Fil A or Arby’s? (Wife is working late tonight.) I bought tickets to see Living Colour live in Teaneck, NJ next week. Anyone want to join me? Email me at ray@raycornwall.com. Why is the soundtrack to Say Anything not [...]