#kevin vanhook

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Comic Book

[evilhorse]

Perhaps his ashes will be more cooperative.

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Bloodshot confronts a blast from the past in Black, White & Bloodshot #2!​

Bloodshot confronts a blast from the past in Black, White & Bloodshot #2!​ #comics #comicbooks

Return to the world of Bloodshot in the thrilling second installment of the Black, White, and Blood anthology! The co-creator of Bloodshot, Kevin Van Hook, returns! Shintaro Kago and Timmy Heague deliver new and brutal challenges that push Bloodshot to his limits. Each tale delves deep into Bloodshot’s psyche, exploring themes of loyalty, revenge, and the line between hero and villain in stark…

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‘Von Bach’ paperback cover illustration

Hello Friends and Fiends! You can pre-purchase a copy of the incredible paperback edition of Von Bach through Kickstarter.  The campaign ends on May 20th. It’s $30 for a copy of the paperback and the e-book.  This will be your only opportunity to buy both for one low price. http://kck.st/3nSpobJYou’ll *die* laughing (not really). Writter: Owen HammerArt: Mariano NavarroColor: Hernan Cabrera

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I need to reread Oracle: Battle for the Cowl again. It’s only 3 issues and there’s several wheelchair shots to look at.

High-back, firmly upright, way back axle tube, swing away front frame with like 70 degree angle, and don’t forget the push handles.

Five points for looking like an actual wheelchair, just not one that I’d like to independently navigate an international airport in. 5/10

EDIT: Wait, I have more.

This is from Oracle: The Cure, a 3-issue set as part of the Battle for the Cowl sequence/event (some comic nerd please tell me the correct term for that). Credits Kevin Vanhook | Julian Lopez | Fernando Pasarian | BIT

I wasn't going to include the nude shot, but it distinctly shows that her front frame is swing-away. Nifty setup wiht bolting a computer case to the back of the wheelchair. If we're accepting that it's possible, it might be a good excuse for having her wheels attach flush with her back canes. I guess. If you stuck something as heavy as a computer on the back of my chair, I'd be fighting to keep my casters on the ground. This iteration of Babs' chair distinctly has Absolutely No Camber Whatsoever. Straight wheels, straight as I pretended to be in high school levels of straight. No arm rests in this version, just some side guards. Apparently pretty rigid side guards if you're up to using them for transfers like that. Also points! We have a wheel lock visible! Looks like it's high-mount push-to-lock. You'll notice a trend here that she has no wheel locks about 99% of the time. Nothing slows our girl down even when she'd probably benefit from it! Another thing that drives me nuts is that apparently she just generally keeps the back of her chair up at like the bottom of her neck. Guess she doesn't even need to reach behind her and pick something up. To each their own.

Anyway, she DOES have visible push rims in these issues, so I can't deduct a point for that.

5 points for it definitely being a real-looking wheelchair that I've seen real humans use. Zero points for it being a wheelchair that I'd pick for a full-time wheelchair user with paralysis who lives alone, independently navigates an international airport and the kind of city where someone'd try to mug her, and who sometimes just beats people up with sticks becuse she can.

5/10, still, but I've put more research into it this time

[balu8]

"Casablanca?"

The Maze Agency #8: A New Lease on Death

by Mike W, Barr; Adam Hughes; Rick Magyar; Carol/Kevin VanHook and Deborah Marks

Innovation

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AS WE KNOW IT - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Buffalo 8

SYNOPSIS: “Set in Los Angeles in the late 1990s, struggling writer James Bishop grapples with the emotional shrapnel of a recent breakup with his longtime girlfriend, Emily. As James holds up in his Hollywood Hills home with writer's block, his eccentric best friend Bruce shows up with bad news. The city has plunged into chaos by an unusual zombie outbreak, courtesy of tainted soy milk, wreaking havoc on James' semi-charmed kinda life. With the streets of Los Angeles swarming with the undead, James, Bruce, and Emily come together to barricade themselves in the house while reconciling their personal struggles. And occasionally, letting in the only food delivery service still operating, Abracadabra.” -Press Release

REVIEW: Josh Monkarsh’s film feels like a play as James’ home is the main setting and much of the story unfolds in the living room, kitchen and bedroom. The limited locations add to the feel of a 90’s sitcom, from “Seinfeld,” to “Friends” and the late 90’s “Freaks & Geeks.” Clearly these characters are in their mid to late 20’s but their lack of maturity make them seem much younger.

Monkarsh, DePaolo and Francis’s script is jam packed with 90’s references and bits and gags that rely on period as well. One of the jokes between James and Bruce is their love of “Waterworld,” which they watch on a laserdisc (yes, I still have a player and a collection of laserdiscs). It is clearly a love letter to that period of time when life was simpler and complicated in different ways before the advent of the smartphone, tablets and laptops. The absurdity of the zombie plague being caused by tainted soy milk takes a back seat to the relationship between the three characters, and Rory, the delivery person who happens to be an old acquaintance of Bruce, makes for a nice distraction.

The film has a rather dry pacing, and even Bruce’s chaotic moments come at a slower pace. There is an overall malaise that you would expect from the zombies. Somehow it all works and becomes engaging. Each actor brings elements to their performances that make for likable and sympathetic characters, even Bruce. It’s a great ensemble cast, but I have to say actor Danny Mondello creates this memorable character that could have easily been cliched but comes off fresh and memorable, like an early Joe Pesci performance. Actor Chris Parnell received a nice amount of screen time, with an additional scene during the credits, and it would have been nice to see a bit more of Pam Grier.

I enjoyed the cinematography, costumes and production designs that captured the period. The editing sustained my viewing engagement. The zombie make up and designs are simple and effective, as well as the special effects, with nothing too gorey. I liked Michl Britsch’s score. It enhanced the comedic tones of the film and added slightly more energy to the film.

AS WE KNOW IT is a relationship comedy set against the backdrop of a zombie outbreak taking place in Los Angeles. The film is kind of a 90’s American slacker reworking of “Shaun of the Dead,” with a tone similar to Jim Jarmusch’s “The Dead Don't Die,” but without some of the film’s more bizarre moments. A fun and mildly funny trip down memory lane with some likable characters who take center stage over the zombies. Monkarsh does a nice job with the material but given his film credits to date I’m not sure when and if will see Monkarsh venturing into the horror genre again soon.

CAST: Mike Castle, Oliver Cooper, Taylor Blackwell, Chris Parnell, Pam Grier, and Danny Mondello. CREW: Director/Screenplay/Producer - Josh Monkarsh; Screenplay - Brandon DePaolo & Christopher Francis; Producers - Daniel Cummings, K. Asher Levin & Joshua Fruehling; Cinematographer - Stephen St. Peter; Score - Michl Britsch; Editors - Yvonne Valdez & Rebecca Weigold; Production Designer - Lorus Allen; Costume Designer - Zoe Poledouris-Roche; Special Effects - John McConnell; VFX Supervisor - Kevin Vanhook. OFFICIAL: https://asweknowitmovie.com/ FACEBOOK: N.A. TWITTER: N.A. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/-0U1pgXaygk?si=MqlxM792N7xDsdPX RELEASE DATE: Nov. 10th New York City, Chicago, Seattle; Nov. 15th Los Angeles; Nov. 17th Boston; Dec. 1st Calabasas.

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay), or 👎 (Dislike)

Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

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"Yesterday's" Comic> Turok: Dinosaur Hunter #5

BW's "Yesterday's" Comic> Turok: Dinosaur Hunter #5

I swear this was not intended to come out just after a Barney article. Turok: Dinosaur Hunter #5 Valiant Comics (November, 1993) “Shades Of Yesterday” part 2: “Fear No Evil” WRITER: Tim Truman PENCILER: Rags Morales INKER: Randy Elliot COLORISTS: Bill Dunn & Eric Lusk LETTERER: Rob Johnson with Joe Albelo EDITOR: Kevin Vanhook Continue reading Untitled

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X-O Manowar Unconquered #3 Review

X-O Manowar Unconquered #3 Review #xo #xomanowar #xomanowarunconquered #valiant #valiantentertainment #valiantcomics #comics #Reviews #comicreviews #news #amazon #art

Writer: Becky Cloonan and Michael W. Conrad Artist & Colorist: Liam Sharp Letterer: Troy Peteri Cover Artists: Liam Sharp, David Rubin, Kevin VanHook & Andrew Dalhouse Publisher: Valiant Price: $3.99 Release Date: May 24, 2023 Aric damaged Shanhara–his sentient armor—protecting Earth from a potential extinction event. Recovering on an icy moon, he held off Novus Romanus soldiers until Senior…

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Comic Book (1990), by Kevin VanHook.

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Bloodshot (2020)

My rating: 5/10

I mean, it's a more interesting take on the whole "robocop" concept than the Robocop remake, but that still doesn't make it good - I had to check that neither Michael Bay nor Zack Snyder were involved with this, because the whole "faintly jingoistic, overly macho action movie based on a bad grimdark comic book" thing seems very much like their thing, and the movie even starts with some Bay-esque piss-o-vision. Although, they do try to lampshade all that by making it sound like the butt monkey tech guy is responsible for it, which is kind of cute I guess.

Overall this is fine, though unremarkable. Could think of far worse ways of wasting a few hours.

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#SolarManofTheAtom #39 (1991) #AndrewWendel Cover, Andrew Wendel Pencils, #KevinVanhook Story, #BobLayton Inks After a blackout during which he caused some destruction, Solar tries to figure out what happened and what caused it... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NLC3C8P

[evilhorse]

Such a tragic waste…

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Get a look at Luciano Saracino and Ariel Olivetti's Black, White & Bloodshot story

Get a look at Luciano Saracino and Ariel Olivetti's Black, White & Bloodshot story #comics #comicbooks

Enter the world of Bloodshot in this brand-new Black, White, and Blood anthology! Meet Bloodshot, the world’s deadliest assassin! A super soldier engineered with Nanites, a versatile nanotechnology that allows Bloodshot to repair the damage inflicted on his body, change his appearance, and control machines. Black, White & Bloodshot comes from the creative minds of some of the world’s most…

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‘Von Bach’ paperback illustration. Hello Friends and Fiends! You can pre-purchase a copy of the incredible paperback edition of Von Bach through Kickstarter.  The campaign ends on May 20th. It's $30 for a copy of the paperback and the e-book.  This will be your only opportunity to buy both for one low price. http://kck.st/3nSpobJ You'll *die* laughing (not really). Writter: Owen Hammer Art: Mariano Navarro Color: Hernan Cabrera

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Bloodshot is a fictional superhero created in 1992 by Kevin VanHook, Don Perlin, and Bob Layton, appearing in books published by the American publisher Valiant Comics. The Bloodshot character has had different origins and incarnations, but he is consistently a character empowered by experimental nanites (microscopic machines) injected into his bloodstream, a procedure that leaves a red circular scar on his chest, hence the name. This gives Bloodshot enhanced physical traits, the ability to repair damage to his body, an internal database of weapons and hand-to-hand combat training, and a mental connection to computers (technopathy). A side effect of the use of his powers is that his skin becomes chalk-white and his eyes become red. Other powers vary with each incarnation.

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