#and Shane McCarthy

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Who are the worst writers for Riddler in your opinion? The writers whose names you see and I’m know you’re gonna have to take everything in the issue with the biggest grain of salt.

TOM KING. tom king. 1. tom king. 2. king, tom. 3. t. king. 4. tommy king. 5. tom king again

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Leave it Alone and Pure Divine Love by Mikaela Davis, live on KEXP

[mad-prophet-of-the-airwaves]

My top 20 new-to-me movies of 2023.

Visions of Light (1992, Arnold Glassman/Todd McCarthy/Stuart Samuels, Japan)

2. Nothing but a Man (1964, Michael Roemer, USA)

3. Room (2015, Lenny Abrahamson, Canada)

4. Brick (2005, Rian Johnson, USA)

5. The Roaring Twenties (1939, Raoul Walsh, USA)

6. An American Werewolf in London (1981, John Landis, UK)

7. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005, Shane Black, USA)

8. In the Bedroom (2001, Todd Field, USA)

9. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958, Richard Brooks, USA)

10. I clowns (1970, Federico Fellini, Italy)

11. News from Home (1976, Chantal Akerman, France)

12. Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975, Chantal Akerman, Belgium)

13. 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance (1994, Michael Haneke, Austria)

14. Southern Comfort (2001, Kate Davis, USA)

15. Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005, Michel Gondry, USA)

16. I Like Movies (2022, Chandler Levack, Canada)

17. Frailty (2001, Bill Paxton, USA)

18. Shaolin Soccer (2001, Stephen Chow, Hong Kong)

19. Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan (2020, Julien Temple, UK)

20. Gun Crazy (1950, Joseph H. Lewis, USA)

[randomrichards]

BETWEEN LAND AND SEA:

Coast and countryside

Ex surfing pro turns farmer

Irish surf school

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DC vs. Vampires: World War V #9 preview. With Darkseid's hold on the planet growing tighter, the fragile alliance between heroes and vampires may not be strong enough to take him down #comics #comicbooks

[without-ado]

Northern Lights

l May 2024 l Andrew McCarthy l Logan Parham l Shane Ware l Joseph Alsousou l Neil Thomas l Greg Sheard l Sebastian Voltmer l TheSolarCan

[bob-the-movie-man-film-reviews]

The Convert ('15'): "The Story of My Life... So Far".

One Mann's Movies FIlm Review of "The Convert". Guy Pearce tries to stop bloodshed in 1830's NZ. Solid adventure film. 4/5.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “The Convert” (2024). “The Convert”, starring Guy Pearce, is due for release on Video-on-Demand platforms on October 14th. (I’m not sure of which platforms at the moment – please check the Justwatch widget at the bottom of this page for details when available.) It’s really a great shame that this didn’t get a UK cinema release (as far as I can see, it didn’t).…

[why-i-love-comics]

DC vs. Vampires World War V #9 - "Going the Distance II" (2025)

written by Shane McCarthy art by Fabio Veras & Francesco Segala

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Is it strange that I kind of want to see G1 Prowl be plopped into IDW to contrast how different he is to his counterpart and how others react to it?? The whole thing with G1 Prowl and IDW Prowl is fascinating

I think you can basically just look at the IDW comics themselves to have this experience! I think Shane McCarthy's Prowl is basically G1 Prowl:

He's 1) trying to be logical, 2) stressed out and saying rude things but with good intentions, and 3) the rude statements are hilarious. I love that he's literally like, we're the transformers, by definition we change LMAO I also love that he's clearly trying to explain to Ironhide that they shouldn't be jumping to conclusions about who betrayed the Autobots (Ironhide here is convinced it's Mirage, who is innocent) but Prowl does this in such an ill-conceived way by pointing out it could've been Ironhide himself XD

When not angry, we could see this version of Prowl trying to be kind and supportive... awkwardly:

Looking at All Hail Megatron is a really effective way to see the difference between the Prowl characterizations because in the story written by Nick Roche and James Roberts, we see the start of the IDW Phase 2 characterization. So like, the moment I put above in which Prowl is trying to make this a smooth transition reads very very differently once JRo and Roche establish that actually, before this, Prowl had Kup mentally violated and turned into a mouthpiece to use. In fact, the cy-gars he smokes were intended to keep him dependent on the substance to keep him mentally stable enough for Prowl to use when he wanted to:

I think the readers are supposed to believe that were we to have seen Prowl's inner monologue in other issues, he would've been as clearly manipulative the whole time, but I just don't buy it. Later, in Sins of the Wreckers, Roche would try to paper over how drastically different the different characterizations of Prowl were by having Tarantulas say Prowl goes through phases in which he tries to be more morally scrupulous and then fails again:

I know a lot of fans love this, but as an IDW Prowl hater who thinks he is a terribly written character, my personal perspective on this is that it's an embarrassingly transparent ploy on the part of the writer to be like, "No, trust me guys, actually my vision made total sense the whole time."

[tinkertoysdamn]

In honor of another talking robot movie coming out I will repeat one of my favorite jokes: that Shane McCarthy paid James Roberts $20 so his OC could smooch Ratchet.

[lesbian-robots]

Let's make each other worse forever

Transformers Prime // Eric La Rocca // Transformers One (2024) // Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005) // Yellowjackets (2023-present) // Anais Nin // Whiplash (2014)  // Addams Family (1991) // All Hail Megatron, Shane McCarthy // The Mountain Goats , No Children // Hannibal (2013-2015) // Carmilla, Sheridan Le Fanu // Ttansformers G1 // Recreation, Audre Lorde

[fallisl1fe]

Drift Review Essay!!

Haven't had time to draw BUT guess what I have been doing? Here's a semi-short review essay about the drift mini series I wrote for my english class! Hope yall enjoy it >:D

(Okay essay starts now hehe)

The Transformers: Drift—My Thoughts and Observations

Written by fallisl1fe on tumblr

Comics were not something I expected to become fully enthralled with, not even in a million years. Yet, after finally reading one, I have been pulled deep into the comic book rabbit hole. The IDW Drift mini series from the Transformers franchise—its proper name being The Transformers: Drift by Shane McCarthy—is one of the most notable comics I’ve read. I was blown away by Drift’s incredible characterization, the comic’s outstanding art, and the side characters’ undeniable influence on the story, so much so that I still think about each element of the comic regularly.

Above all else, what stood out most in this series was Drift as a character and his part in the Cybertronian civil war. From his history as a violent Decepticon sniper with guns blazing, to his emergence as a factionless knight and devout protector of innocent life, his character arc and motivations are perfectly shown. Drift is steadfast in his beliefs with his motives always circling back to the desire for equality, no matter what faction he chooses to fight beside. Seeing him realize the crude reality of the Decepticons and changing to be better gives readers a sense of hope, that is after they’ve finished wiping tears away. It is a beautiful story of self-realization and redemption. It can feel quite rushed at parts, especially with the limitations of comics, but despite that fact, I still adore how the book handles Drift’s internal moral dilemma through visual storytelling.

Additionally, the art of the comic is outstanding. The lines are crisp and sharp, reflecting the serious tone of the story. Its vibrant and distinctly bright colors practically scream at viewers to come read it. Another notable aspect of the art is the facial expressions. Each character has detailed reactions to the events of the plot, making it a shockingly emotional experience. Furthermore, the backgrounds are just as immersive, creating bold scenery ranging from sci-fi cities to deserts that fit wonderfully into the established universe. The art of the New Crystal city effectively illustrates its grand and imposing role in the story. However, one complaint about the depiction of the city is the lack of citizens. This can easily be hand-waved away because the artist can only do so much, but a utopia would be better conveyed if the streets were bustling with more people. Overall, the art is splendid and fits the story of the comic incredibly well.

Lastly, how the side characters shaped Drift throughout the story is particularly interesting. The first thing I noticed was how Gasket, Drift’s old friend, and his willingness to help Drift in the dangerous streets of the Dead End sets the foundation for Drift’s strong impulse to protect others. After Gasket’s unjust murder, the whole story is flung into an intentional state of chaos when Drift joins the Decepticons. Secondly, after Drift escapes from being punished by the Decepticons, his inherent need for justice is brought back to light when Wing is introduced in the New Crystal City. Wing challenges Drift to reevaluate why he keeps fighting in the war. This effectively pulls Drift out of the blinding pool of vengeance, helping him remember his real motives and why he started fighting in the first place. These two major side characters have a heavy impact in the story and I adore them. Unfortunately, both of them are never elaborated on past their designated plot points and viewers are left with many questions about them.

Even though The Transformers: Drift comic series has its flaws, it is still a story that changed my life. Its themes teach each reader to never lose sight of what drives them forward. These comics demonstrate the beauty of second chances and finding something worth fighting for, which ties nicely into the optimistic messages of Transformers. Shane McCarthy outdid himself with this one, and I will be reading it again.

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Boston University Wag List

Billy Girard - single (private account)

Gavin McCarthy - single?

Tristan Amonte - single? (private account)

Jack Hughes - Sara Glynn (gf?)

Tom Willander - single?

Nick Roukounakis - single? (private account)

Brandon Svboda - Ella Evans (gf)

Ryan Greene - Morgan Hughes (gf)

Brehdan Engum - Sarah McCarty (gf)

Kamil Bednarik - single?

Jack Harvey - single?

Mich Frechette- single? (private account)

Matt Copponi - single ? (private account)

Quinn Hutson - single?

Shane Lachance - single?

Jack Page - single?

Devin Kaplan - single?

Aiden Celebrini - Acacia Zap (gf)

Doug Grimes - Maggie Risinger (gf)

Jack Gordon - single ? (private account)

Max Lacroix - single?

Cole Eiserman - single?

Mikhail Yegorov - single

Cole Hutson - single?

Alex Zetterberg - single

Mathieu Caron - Megan Forrest (gf)

Sascha Boumedienne - single?

[dirtyriver]

"He is exhausting."

DC vs. Vampires: World War V #8, written by Matthew Rosenberg and Shane McCarthy, interior art and cover by Otto Schmidt

[nightwings-puphood]

April 14, 2024

Hon. Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al-Thani

Embassy of Qatar

Washington, D.C.

Hon. Motaz Zahran

Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt

Washington, D.C.

Dear Ambassadors Al-Thani and Zahran,

As members of the community of Batman writers, artists and editors, we are contacting you concerning the young Batman fan who was taken hostage by terrorists and has been held in Gaza since last October 7.

Ariel Bibas, age 4, and his brother Kfir, now age 1, were taken hostage by Hamas, along with their parents, Yarden and Shiri Bibas. Ariel’s maternal grandparents were murdered in the same attack.

Moved by the many anecdotes of Ariel’s affection for the iconic character who has become a symbol of hope and justice for so many, we implore your governments to exercise all possible leverage on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to immediately release the Bibas family, and all the Israeli hostages, from captivity.

Sincerely,

Charlie Adlard – Artist, Batman/Scarface; Harley Quinn; Batman Arkham

Sal Amendola – Artist / Writer, Batman; Detective Comics; World’s Finest


Mark Bagley – Artist, Batman; Batman: Long Shadows; Justice League of America

Hilary Barta – Inker, Elseworlds Finest; Batman: Gothic Knights; Detective Comics

John Beatty – Artist, Batman; Detective Comics; Justice League of America

Scott Beatty – Writer, Batman: Gotham Knights; Batgirl: Year One; The Batman Handbook

Terry Beatty – Artist, Batman: Gotham Adventures; Batman Beyond; Batman Strikes

Deron Bennett – Letterer, Batman: Arkham; Detective Comics; Harley Quinn

Simon Bowland – Letterer, The Bat-Man: First Knight; Batman: Gotham by Gaslight


Matthew Brake, M.Div., M.A. – Co-editor, Batman & Theology

Reilly Brown – Artist, Batman/Fortnite; The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox

Mike Carlin – Writer, Batman Black & White; Editor Batman Confidential

Amanda Conner – Writer/Artist, Harley Quinn; Batman; JSA Classified

Denys Cowan – Artist, Batman: Gotham Knights, Detective Comics, Batman Confidential

Alan Davis – Artist, Batman and the Outsiders; Detective Comics

Chuck Dixon – Writer, Detective Comics; Robin; Vengeance of Bane

Steve Englehart – Writer, Batman; Detective Comics; Legends of the Dark Knight

Andrew Farago – Author, Batman: The Definitive History

Sholly Fisch – Writer, Batman’s Mystery Casebook; The Brave and the Bold

Frank Fosco – Artist, Batman – Contagion; Robin

Kami Garcia – Writer, Joker/Harley; Teen Titans: Robin

Noelle C. Giddings – Artist / Colorist, Batman: Blind Justice; Gotham Central; Bane of the Demon

Jordan B. Gorfinkel – Longtime editor of the Batman comics franchise

Mike Grell – Artist / Writer, Batman: Masque


Matt Harding – Writer, Batman: The Brave and the Bold

James Harvey – Artist, Batgirl; We Are Robin

Mike Henderson – Artist, Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Klaus Janson – Artist, Batman: Gordon’s Law; Detective Comics; Batman: Death and the Maidens

Dan Jurgens – Writer, The Bat-Man: First Knight; Batman Beyond


Lovern Kindzierski – Artist / Colorist, Batman: Legends of the Dark Night; Batman: Sword of Azrael


Tim Levins – Artist, Batman: Gotham Adventures; Justice League

Paul Levitz – Former Batman writer, editor and publisher

Shane McCarthy – Writer, Batman Arkham; Batman Legends of the Dark Knight; Detective Comics


Shawn McManus – Artist, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight; Detective Comics

Scott McRae – Artist, Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Dr. Rafael Medoff – Contributor, Theology and Batman; Director, The David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies

Yehudi Mercado – Writer / Artist, Batman: Arkham Asylum


Dan Mora – Artist, Superman/Batman; Joker; Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Dean Motter – Batman: Nine Lives; Batman: Gotham Knights

Ann Nocenti – Writer, Batman; Catwoman; Joker

George Pratt – Writer / Artist, Batman: Harvest Breed

Tom Richmond – Artist, Batman/Superman; Detective Comics

Prentis Rollins – Artist, Batman: Ultimate Evil; Robin; JLA Incarnations


John Rozum – Writer, Detective Comics

Greg Ruth – Artist, The Riddler


Arlen Schumer – Batman historian

Sander Schwartz – Former President, Warner Animation

Stephen B. Scott – Artist, Batman; Batman Confidential; Batman: Eye of the Beholder

Declan Shalvey – Artist, All-Star Batman; Batman Incorporated; Nightwing

Hayden Sherman – Artist, Batman: The Adventures Continue; Batman: Urban Legends; Harley Quinn


Howard M. Shum – Artist, Joker/Mask

Saida Temofonte – Artist / Letterer, Batman: Urban Legends; Batman: Scooby-Doo Mysteries

J. Torres – Writer, Batman: Knightwatch; Batman Motion Comics on YouTube


Darren Vincenzo – Editor, Detective Comics; Batman: Gotham Adventures

Mark Waid – Writer, World’s Finest; Kingdom Come; The Brave and the Bold

Thomas Yeates – Artist, Detective Comics

Chip Zdarsky – Writer, Batman; Batman/Catwoman; Batman: The Knight

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DC vs. Vampires: World War V #9 preview. With Darkseid's hold on the planet growing tighter, the fragile alliance between heroes and vampires may not be strong enough to take him down #comics #comicbooks