Pipeline #469

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

This week's column includes:

* A hop, skip, and a jump through PREVIEWS

* Reviews of two books that aren't out yet: WASTELAND #1 due out from Oni in July, and HECTOR PLASM, due out from Image this week.

* The long-awaited correction to last week's column's X-MEN movie gaffe.

That's the game plan, at least.

-Augie

[roach04]

Corrections? Pshaw!

Love the Previews looks, especially when it points out Duck books that I would otherwise stupidly miss.

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

There IS a BIG Duck book out in August I'll be talking about in either this week's column or next. Fear not, one's coming.

And, yes, it is just ONE correction, not multiple. I'm not THAT bad.

-Augie

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

Damned PREVIEWS. This column is running long. Something will need to be edited out. But UNCLE SCROOGE is definitely making it into this week's column. It's too important a release this month to have it be lost AND late to my column. I want everyone who enjoyed last year's LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE McDUCK to enjoy this year's sequel. I can't wait. . .

-Augie

[Deathstroke]

I'll be interested in your Previews preview.

I've already turned in my book since there isn't much that grabbed my fancy. However, they are putting out the first two Amelia Rules trades again, along with issuing the third one.

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

Yeah, the AMELIA RULES books are DEFINITELY on my radar, but they might get pushed to next week's column.

I'm just debating, personally, on whether to buy the hardcover or softcover editions.

-Augie

[Deathstroke]

Yeah, the AMELIA RULES books are DEFINITELY on my radar, but they might get pushed to next week's column.

I'm just debating, personally, on whether to buy the hardcover or softcover editions.

-Augie

No debate for me, I can afford the softcovers.

I even ordered an extra one of the first trade to send to my niece.

[pmpknface]

I was shocked at how much stuff of Dark Horse's I want!

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

Final tally: 3300 words. And that's AFTER I took out 700 words to use in next week's column. Whee!

-Augie

[Deathstroke]

Final tally: 3300 words. And that's AFTER I took out 700 words to use in next week's column. Whee!

-Augie

You are a typing fool!

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

Heh. It gets better -- I had some extra time tonight, so not only did I record two podcasts, I also did a first draft on a trade paperback review that ran about 1100 words.

Somebody stop me!

Wait, I think I'll go watch the Yankees/Red Sox game while I can gloat about it to Jamie. . .

-Augie

[Brother Zag]

Wait, I think I'll go watch the Yankees/Red Sox game while I can gloat about it to Jamie. . .

-Augie

Damn... don't tell me you're a Yankee fan... And to think I was starting to enjoy this board...

I knew last nite's game was a lost cause when Melkey Cabrerra scored from first base on a wild pitch...

Just a thought... when Wang throws the first pitch tonight, it'll be right around 7:06... which is REALLY 6:66!!! OMG!! ...lol, makin' myself chuckle...

...yup, this is what radio DJs do when they're on the air, ladies and gentlemen, waste time on message boards!!

[pmpknface]

Hey Zag!

This topic kind got moved over to "Augie / pmpknface" thread, but he just likes to give me crap.

GO SOX! :)

(ps - I'll be chillin' in Norwood, MA watching the game!)

[Brother Zag]

Hey Zag!

This topic kind got moved over to "Augie / pmpknface" thread, but he just likes to give me crap.

GO SOX! :)

(ps - I'll be chillin' in Norwood, MA watching the game!)

My Mom's from Norwood! And... GO SOX!

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

You poor sad pathetic creatures.

-Augie

[Brother Zag]

You poor sad pathetic creatures.

-Augie

um... Yankees Suck! Yeah, that's it. Heh. I'd rather live in Vermont than New Jersey... course, I'd rather be here than in Massachusetts where I grew up, too, so... I'm makin' all kinds of friends here!

Wow, how completely off topic! Sorry...

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

I think I'd rather be in Vermont, too, actually, but I don't suffer from any sort of inferiority complex because I'm not living in New York City.

Whew, this is turning into a geography bee now. . .

-Augie

[Deathstroke]

You poor sad pathetic creatures.

-Augie

What's that? I can't hear you over the Yankees Suck cheering.

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

Not only did the Red Sox lose last night, they lost by walking in the winning run. And they couldn't score more than one run. Pretty impotent looking group last night. . .

-Augie

[pmpknface]

I'm starting to think the thread topic wandering is my fault... ;)

Last night was worse that the previous night's blowout. I don't know how many men they left on base, but it was TOO many. And that 22 year old starter pitched so well. Ugh...

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

That's the unfortunate thing. The kid pitches just under 7 innings, only gives up two runs, and still loses because of one walk in the game. I felt bad for the kid, who looked like he just graduated high school. But, hey, at least he was honored to be pitching in Yankees Stadium. (Seriously, I saw that quote on screen last night during the game. I like a kid with a sense of history.)

We'll see if the rain lets up tonight to let them get the third game in. Doesn't look too good out there right now.

-Augie

[pmpknface]

Oh, it's raining there too? It's a mess here. Maybe they'll play 2 tomorrow.

David Pauley made it 6 2/3. Was literally an INCH away from getting a 1-2-3 inning and that guy ends up scoring. And Cabrarra made the catch of his life to save the game too. Ugh.....

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

That catch was, indeed, the #1 Web Gem on SportsCenter this morning. It IS a team sport, after all! =)

-Augie

[pmpknface]

Yeah... it was last night on Baseball Tonight too. Boston's 1-4 hitters aren't so hot right now. Gotta start knocking in some runs...

[pmpknface]

Getting back the column, Nate Bellegarde of Hector Plasm will be at Comicopia in Boston, MA today from 4-6 signing. Call 617-216-4266 for details!

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

And I'll be at Dewey's Comic City in Madison, NJ today from 4:20 - 4:45 or so.

Not doing a signing, though. Just picking up my comics this week. =)

-Augie, slow week

[pmpknface]

"OOOO! OOO! Mr. De Blieck! Will you sign my Lone Wolf and Cub #14!!!" :D

(PS: That's the one you've gotta bring to San Diego! You're on the back!)

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

OK, so I need to bring TWO books. Thanks for reminding me! =)

-Augie

[Brother Zag]

I don't care who wins... I just hope the Sox and Yankees get to play tonight!! Sooooo sick of this RAIN (the same front is dumping on us in VT, too).

Okay, I lied. I do care who wins... GO SOX!!

And I'll be appearing at Earth Prime Comics in Burlington in about 20 minutes... lol! Looking forward to the third Silver Surfer Annhilation (sp?) book.

[Augie De Blieck Jr.]

I think the last time I was on vacation in Vermont was in Manchester. There's a little comic book shop there just off Malfunction Junction. I picked up that month's PREVIEWS there, and wound up buying SIN CITY at the book store. Go fig. That was years ago. Sadly, it was after the commercialization of what used to be a nice little town. Now, it's overrun by New York shoppers looking for a weekend away in the mountains. Feh.

-Augie

[Brother Zag]

Sadly, it was after the commercialization of what used to be a nice little town. Now, it's overrun by New York shoppers looking for a weekend away in the mountains. Feh.

-Augie

The nice thing about Burlington is that it's too far north for New Yawkers to find, unless they come up here to go to school... it's still not 'really Vermont' according to old Vermonters. They joke about Burlington, and Manchester, that the best thing about the cities is that they're so close to Vermont...