Quick thoughts on Godhunter #2

Reposted from the Thor MB @ Alvaro's:

I know some people are wondering what my reaction is to this and honestly, I don't have much of one (had to grab this while on break at work earlier, just got home moments ago) except for this:

... Saw that coming several miles away.

And ya'know what? I'm not upset. It is depressing, yeah, but it makes sense. At least, to me it does. In all honesty, I'd be really upset if Bill was still worthy enough to wield the hammer after what he did, even if he was trying to have some good intentions. I guess the Odinpower enchantment does have standards. ;]

Besides, sometimes you gotta fall to rock bottom in order to soar high again. And yeah, Bill's hit rock bottom here. I'm not going to try and whitewash that.

I, for one, am excited to see if Bill does redeem himself in the next issue. TBQH, I think this is the first time in a while (since I read 'Stormbreaker') where Bill has truly been captivating.

But your mileage may vary.

Godhunter #2 Preview

Aaaaand we're back. Thanks for your patience, everyone. Now then!



Read the preview of 'Godhunter #2' at CBR!

This does beg some interesting questions. Guess we'll find out more on Wednesday!

Please Stand By...

Hey gang, I've been having some major techincal difficulties the last few weeks. Normal updates -to the blog and the site- will resume in July.

Thanks for your patience!

Recommended Drawings, pt. II

Continuing from a couple posts down, here's some lovely drawings of Bill I've found during my searches on the internet.

This time, I'm linking to pictures from ComicArtFans.com, which in of itself is a lovely place to find some swanky stuff, including original art. If you like what you see, do patronize their galleries and show some love! (Note that most of these galleries here are those who upload art they own... or something like that. I'm so confused how that works!)

Beta Ray Bill by Greg Fitzpatrick
- I'm a big fan of the 'cartoony'/stylized stuff and this is no exception. Dig the clean lines!

Beta Ray Bill by Doug Braithwaite
- We all know Mr. Braithwaite to be the artist for 'Secret Invasion: Thor'. I like his interpretation of Bill and the sketchiness of this is aces.

Beta Ray Bill by David Finch
- OH SHOOT HE'S GOING TO BITE MY HEAD OFF!!! D=;;; (N'awwww, it's cool)

Beta Ray Bill by Scott Kollins
- WOW. WOW. WOWOWOWOW.... Just... incredible.

Beta Ray Bill by Craig Rosseau
- Love the texture on this one.

Strange Tales MAX

Strange Tales MAX, a Marvel compliation done by various indie writers/arists, hits in September of 2009.

No clue if there's going to be a Bill story (let alone Thor) in it, but you just gotta love that WICKED rendition of him by Paul Pope on the cover.

Godhunter #1 Preview

Cosmicbooknews.com has an 8 page preview of Godhunter #1 up.

Hits stores next Wednesday. Looks super fine!

He always did have a statuesque figure...

After years of waiting, here's a preliminary 3D model of the -eventual- BRB statue from Bowen Designs. Thanks to Dana P. over at the Thor MB on Alvaro's for this, because I spazzed out when I saw this.

No ETA for when this statue hits, much less an estimated price, but my guess is probably somewhere in late '09, early '10.