Florida Mom Says Son 'Lost His Mind' Over Manga

A Floridian mother who claims her child is now in "extensive therapy" after stealing an adult version of a popular manga from the Crestview Public Library stands accused of misleading other parents into signing a petition to have manga removed from the library.


Margaret Barbaree, founder of Protect Our Children, approached other parents and adults at a local Christmas parade and asked them to sign a petition to have pornography removed from the Crestview Public Library. Upon receiving 225 signatures (plus her own), Ms. Barbaree attempted to extort the community into removing manga, which she incorrectly referred to as anime (Japanese animation) in the document. Her deception was brought into question by one of the local librarians.

The Crestview, Florida City Council President, Charles Baugh, Jr., visited the Crestview Public Library the day of the council meeting at which Ms. Barbaree gave her presentation, and assured all present that the manga in question was available only in the adult section, and that "safeguards" are in place to prevent minors from accessing it.


Ms. Barbaree says her son is now in a home, where he is receiving extensive therapy.

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Fantastic Four #581

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Editorial Update

I told you a while back that there were changes in store, and we're finally getting around to some of those... said... changes. For one, we've gone ahead and "updated" to the new Blogger editor, which is pretty cool but will take us some time to adjust to, so please bear with us.

Also, you'll notice some changes in the sidebar. Without being snide, and at the risk of sounding rude, I told many of you quite some time back that reciprocal linking requires a backlink... that's what reciprocal means; I realize some sites apparently went under and/or changed managers/owners, but others simply deleted us or couldn't figure their way around a dictionary, and so, you are now gone. If we made a mistake, please contact us and we'll correct it, otherwise... you know. Suck it! SUCK IT! SUCK IT!

Ahem.

Yeah, this new editor takes some getting used to.

At any rate, even bigger design changes are in the works, but there's no sense giving you an ETA because we'll miss it. Suffice it to say, the new design is -- also as I've been saying for a while now -- sitewide and should (hopefully) result in better navigation and easier search. But, again, who knows when this is going to happen, so we're dealing with what we have.


I'm also able to see the spam links, so I'm deleting you bitches. EAT IT!

We hope everyone had a great 4^th of July!

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Fractured Fables Comic-Con Exclusive Signing

Berkeley, CA - 6 July 2010 - FRACTURED FABLES, a star-studded, all-ages anthology from Shadowline and Image Comics, will have its coming out party at Comic-Con, and creators are lining up for exclusive signings at the Image Comics booth to celebrate!


You'll find the following FRACTURED FABLES creators at Image Comics booth #2729 during Comic-Con International 2010:


Thursday, July 22
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Camilla D’Errico, Phil Hester, Derek McCulloch, Bill Morrison, Ted McKeever, Anthony Peruzzo, Ben Templesmith, Doug TenNapel

Saturday, July 24
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Brian Haberlin, Royden Lepp, Larry Marder, Whilce Portacio, Nick Spencer, Shannon Wheeler, Jill Thompson, Josh Williamson

Some of the comic book industry's best and brightest use their talents to produce the kid-friendly anthology FRACTURED FABLES. Featuring a cover by MIKE and LAURA ALLRED and humorous takes on familiar fairy tales, creators include JILL THOMPSON, BRYAN TALBOT, PETER DAVID, BEN TEMPLESMITH, TERRY MOORE, SCOTT MORSE, DOUG TENNAPEL, TED McKEEVER, BILL MORRISON, LARRY MARDER, JIM VALENTINO, PHIL HESTER, SHANNON WHEELER, and many more!

FRACTURED FABLES, a 160-page full color hardcover anthology featuring an all-star cast of creators, will be available for $29.99 and in stores July 14, 2010. FRACTURED FABLES creators will join Image Comics at booth #2729 during Comic-Con International 2010 for a pair of exclusive signings.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Captain America #609 - Women of Marvel Frame Variant

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Marvel Comics Shipping 07-07-10

Here we are, guys and gals, your weekly Rundown of all the Marvel Comics hitting shelves today.

Please Note: X-Men #1 will NOT retain its value!

Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #636
AVENGERS #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
AVENGERS #1 BLANK COVER 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
AVENGERS ACADEMY #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
AVENGERS PRIME #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
AVENGERS, THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA: OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #3
AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE #1
AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE #1 CHEUNG SKETCH VARIANT
AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE #1 WOMEN OF MARVEL VARIANT
AVENGERS: THE ORIGIN #4
CASANOVA #1
DARKSTAR AND THE WINTER GUARD #2
DRACULA #3
ELECTRIC ANT #4
FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #32
HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD #2
HERCULES: TWILIGHT OF A GOD #2
HIT-MONKEY #1
IRON MAN LEGACY #4
MARVELMAN FAMILY'S FINEST #1
MARVELMAN FAMILY'S FINEST #1 ANGLO VARIANT
MARVELMAN FAMILY'S FINEST #1 BRAITHWAITE VARIANT
ORSON SCOTT CARD'S ENDER IN EXILE #2
SCARLET #1
SCARLET #1 DEODATO VARIANT
SCARLET #1 LAFUENTE VARIANT
SECRET AVENGERS #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
SHADOWLAND #1
SHADOWLAND #1 TAN GATEFOLD COVER VARIANT
SHADOWLAND #1 TAN GATEFOLD INKED VARIANT
SPIDER-MAN MAGAZINE #12
SPIDER-MAN/FANTASTIC FOUR #1
STEVE ROGERS: SUPER-SOLDIER #1 (HA)
STEVE ROGERS: SUPER-SOLDIER #1 FINCH VARIANT (HA)
STEVE ROGERS: SUPER-SOLDIER #1 FINCH SKETCH VARIANT (HA)
STEVE ROGERS: SUPER-SOLDIER #1 PACHECO SKETCH VARIANT (HA)
TAILS OF THE PET AVENGERS: THE DOGS OF SUMMER #1
THANOS SOURCEBOOK
THE RAWHIDE KID #2
THE STAND: HARDCASES #2
THE THANOS IMPERATIVE #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
THOR AND THE WARRIORS FOUR #4
THOR THE MIGHTY AVENGER #1
THUNDERBOLTS #144 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT #10
X-FORCE #28 (XSC)
X-FORCE #28 FINCH VARIANT (XSC)
X-MEN #1 (HA)
X-MEN #1 BLANK COVER VARIANT (HA)
X-MEN #1 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT (HA)
X-MEN #1 JRJR VARIANT (HA)
X-MEN #1 MEDINA GATEFOLD VARIANT (HA)
X-MEN #1 MEDINA VARIANT (HA)
X-MEN #1 PREMIERE VARIANT (HA)
X-WOMEN #1
YOUNG ALLIES #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (HA)
YOUNG ALLIES #2

Collections On-Sale:
ESSENTIAL CLASSIC X-MEN VOL. 1 TPB (ALL-NEW EDITION)
DEADPOOL TEAM-UP VOL. 1: GOOD BUDDIES HC
VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT VOL. 1: SHOCK AND AWE TPB
THE STAND: SOUL SURVIVORS PREMIERE HC
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO PETER PARKER TPB
WOLVERINE WEAPON X VOL. 2: INSANE IN THE BRAIN TPB

Posters On-Sale:
SHADOWLAND BY BILLY TAN POSTER

*HA = Heroic Age tie-in
*WWHS = World War Hulks tie-in
*XSC = X-Men: Second Coming tie-in

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Uncanny X-Men: The Five Lights

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Lindsay Lohan Sentenced to 90 Days Jail, 90 Days Rehab

Lindsay Lohan brokedown as the judge ruled that LiLo must spend 90 days in jail, followed by 90 days in rehab. She must turn herself in by July 20^th at 8:30am to begin serving her sentence. The court asked her to surrender herself and begin serving her sentence immediately, but Lohan's lawyer pleaded that the actress be given two weeks to prepare.

Lindsay Lohan's sentence follows several, widely-reported "gaffs" in which her SCRAM bracelet lit-up, suggesting the actress may have been indulging in alcohol or drugs, but the judge pointed to a number of possible probation violations stemming all the way back to 2007, when Lindsay Lohan was first placed on probation.


Lindsay pleaded tearfully for leniency, saying she expected no special treatment, but that her work schedule was different from that  of most peoples'. RightOn, an alcohol program which monitors Lohan, said she had missed seven court-mandated classes over a 27-week period.


Michael Lohan was "dismay[ed]" over the sentence, which mother, Dinah Lohan, called "unfair," but said he was 'satisfied she is going to rehab.' He appeared on Larry King Live with Dr. Drew Pinski (called it, bitches!).


Some gossip sites reported earlier that Lindsay was served papers for a civil suit upon entering the court, but I've not confirmed that (cuz it's Midnight here and I'm lazy -- besides, I get to skate for the Drew Pinksi thing).

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Jeph Loeb to Head M(arvel) TV

New York, NY – June 28, 2010 – Marvel Entertainment, LLC announced today that it has appointed Jeph Loeb as Executive Vice President, Head of Television, a newly created division of Marvel Entertainment.

In this new role, Mr. Loeb will work alongside Dan Buckley, Publisher & President of the Print, Animation & Digital Divisions, Marvel Worldwide, Inc., to translate Marvel’s popular characters and stories to the television medium, in both live-action and animation formats. In addition to these responsibilities, Mr. Loeb will oversee the development and distribution of live-action, animated, and direct-to-DVD series. Mr. Loeb was previously a Marvel-exclusive, Eisner-Award-winning, comic book writer, and an Emmy-nominated writer for his work on NBC’s Heroes. The announcement was made today by Alan Fine, Executive Vice President, Office of the President and Chairman of Marvel Studios’ Creative Committee, and by Mr. Buckley, to whom Mr. Loeb will report.

Mr. Fine stated, “It’s with tremendous pride that I announce the creation of our Marvel Television division and the appointment of Jeph Loeb as Executive Vice-President. His work in the comic book field is in a class of its own, showing his passion and talent for bringing Marvel’s finest characters to life in an innovative manner. Jeph’s work on multiple, award-winning television series and popular films has shown fans worldwide his ability to deliver thrilling entertainment in a number of media. With Jeph as our EVP, fans will experience the highest-quality, and most exciting, television projects featuring their favorite Marvel characters.”

“I couldn’t be happier to accept this new position at Marvel Entertainment, working with both Dan and Alan to deliver exciting, cutting-edge television projects,” said Mr. Loeb. “Marvel continues to break new ground in storytelling in both their comic book and film ventures, so, along with everyone here, I’m excited to bring the same brand of excitement into homes across the globe.”

Mr. Loeb has written acclaimed stories featuring every major super hero in comics, including Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Daredevil, Spider-Man, the X-Men, and more. Multiple-time winner of the prestigious Eisner Award for his writing, Mr. Loeb quickly established himself as one of the most sought-after writers in the comic industry. Mr. Loeb also served as writer/producer on television series Smallville and Lost; writer/co-executive producer on Heroes; and writer of hit films, Commando and Teen Wolf.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

No New Jeepers Creepers, Scream 4 Reportedly Sidled

I'm looking, guys, but I have yet to confirm the reported greenlight for a third Jeepers Creepers flick. In fact, it looks like many of the sites originally reporting a greenlit third installment of the horror movie franchise have since pulled their stories. Is there a third Jeepers Creepers on the way? I can't say, but would you want to see one?

As for real horror, Scream 4 is reportedly plagued with all manner of issues, mainly regarding the script. Den of Geek reports that original scribe, Kevin Williamson, may be off the project (though fails to mention he never had another hit beyond this franchise), and everyone on the set appears to be upset with the script they have. Wes Craven, director of the original three Scream films, has reportedly lost all control over the script, and the stars are asking for rewrites faster than Ghostface can knock them off!

Let's pull it together, guys. I'll write you a Scream sequel that will knock your socks off. Just lemme know (a little jangalang).

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Secret Avengers #3

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Happy Birthday, Robin (Burt Ward)!

Burt Ward played the effervescent sidekick to Adam West's Batman on the campy 1960's TV show, Batman. Before that, Burt Ward was known as the youngest ice skater ever, and later, he became an activist and now runs Boy Wonder Visual Effects, which -- true to its name -- provides the visual effects for many productions. Though he has reprised his role numerous times in the past, including 2003's Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt, Burt Ward has since announced that he will no longer do personal appearances in order to concentrate on his family and canine rescue organization.

Ward's real last name is Gervis, but he chose his mother's maiden name, Ward, as his stage name because he feared fans wouldn't know how to pronounce "Gervis." Though he never found the sort of onscreen fame his counterpart, Adam West, did, Burt Ward appeared in many TV movies and productions over the years.

Burt Ward is 65 today.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Netflix Streams Relativity

Netflix added Relativity Media movies to its available streaming content through their two-year deal with Starz Play. In addition to Netflix' deals with Sony and Disney, this makes Netflix even more competitive with On Demand and HBO, and cable and satellite providers in general, as Relativity movies will be available for streaming at the same time as they appear on premium channels. According to analysts, about ¹/₅ of the online movie rental's titles are now available for streaming to computers, PS3, and other video game consoles (connected to TVs).

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

A New Generation of Hope

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Happy Birthday, Airplane!

Surely you've seen Airplane!, the classic comedy from the Brothers Zucker and Jim Abrahams? You have, and don't call you Shirley. Yeah, you have. Well, it was 30 years old July 2^nd, 2010. I know I missed it, but I have to admit, with a calendar add-on in both my browser and e-mail programs, as well as one on the wall in front of my computer desk, and one downstairs on the wall you see literally as you walk down the stairs, the 4^th of July holiday literally snuck-up on me, so I completely missed this, too. Still, Airplane! was one of my favorite movies as a kid, and remains a classic to this day.

As you have probably heard by now, Airplane! almost didn't get made, as the studio heads considered it "tasteless" and the stars of the film, whose deadpan delivery made the movie what it is, were afraid appearing in a zany, screwball comedy with such lowbrow jokes would harm their careers. In the end, everyone got... on-board (ahem) and Airplane! made movie history, launching the careers of the creators and developing a new genre.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Avengers #2 - Second-Printing

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Guarding the Globe

Berkeley, CA - 30 June 2010 - Image Comics announces a name change for the six-issue Guardians of the Globe miniseries: GUARDING THE GLOBE.

The first issue of the six-issue miniseries, co-written by Robert Kirkman (INVINCIBLE, THE WALKING DEAD) and Benito Cereno (INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE & REX SPLODE, HECTOR PLASM), and illustrated by newcomer Ransom Getty, will be in stores in August.

In GUARDING THE GLOBE, heroes both familiar and new struggle to protect Earth in Invincible's absence. As the Viltrumite War rages on within the pages of INVINCIBLE, the ranks of the Guardians of the Globe are suddenly depleted. The world is in danger, and the team is in search of new blood. It's the biggest recruitment drive since Omni-Man slaughtered the original members. But will it be in time to stop The Order? This series is a can't-miss action extravaganza, with one-page backups by Chris Giarrusso (G-MAN, Mini-Marvels) featuring the Guardians of the Globe that never were: Invincible, Spawn, Rick Grimes, Barack Obama, and Gary Popper!

GUARDING THE GLOBE #1 (of 6), a 32-page full-color comic featuring a backup story by Chris Giarrusso, will be on sale for $3.50 on August 25^th, 2010.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

A New Generation of Hope

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Shrek Stageshow Headed to London

Shrek the Musical is headed to London's West End. The stageshow, which garnered a Tony for Best Costume, opens in May, 2011. Tickets go on-sale in October of this year. Shrek the Musical ran for a year on Broadway before closing due to falling ticket sales.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

RiffTrax' Bacon-Cam Now Live!

Yes, Mike's Bacon-Cam is now live and streaming.

Rule #1 of Bacon-Cam: Don't watch naked!

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Amazing Spider-Man #641 - Women of Marvel Framed Variant

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Harry Potter Star Attacked by Family

Afshan Azad, Padma Patil in the Harry Potter films, had her father and brother arrested and charged with assault after the two allegedly threatened to kill her. The attack is said to have occurred in Azad's Manchester (UK) home on May 21^st. The 23-year-old actress' father and brother appeared before magistrates yesterday. The case was postponed until July 12^th and both men have been released on bail.

Azad had never acted before first being cast in the 2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, but called it "The best experience of my life." She has since appeared in four more of the franchise's movies, including the forthcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2011).

Two years ago, one of the young stars of the franchise was stabbed to death outside a nightclub, and last year, another star was busted on marijuana charges.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

British Actor Named as Spider-Man

British actor, Andrew Garfield, has been announced as the new Spider-Man. Though born in California, Garfield was raised in the UK and has a lengthy list of British acting credits to his name, including an episode of Doctor Who, and a Bafta Award for Best Actor. Garfield also starred alongside the late Heath Ledger in American Monty Python alum Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. Ledger, of course, portrayed The Joker in 2008's blockbuster, The Dark Knight.

The fourth installment in the immensely popular Spider-Man series will be a franchise "reboot," focusing on young Peter Parker's life. Yet unnamed, the movie will be directed by Marc Webb and shot in 3D. Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire, who directed the first three installments and starred in them, respectively, decided against making a fourth film.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Ziggy Marley's Marijuanaman

Berkeley, CA - 1 July 2010 - Grammy Award-winning musician Ziggy Marley is adding another title to his already impressive resume: comic book author.

The first issue of Ziggy's book, MARIJUANAMAN, will hit store shelves across the country on April 20, 2011. In support of his book, Ziggy will be making an exclusive one-day-only appearance at Comic-Con International. On Saturday, July 24^th, Ziggy will be signing MARIJUANAMAN posters with publisher Image Comics from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at booth #2729. Joining him will be artist Jim Mahfood (MIXED TAPES), and co-writer Joe Casey (GODLAND, OFFICER DOWNE).

Five-time Grammy winner and Reggae icon, Ziggy Marley's early immersion in music came at age 10 when he sat in on recording sessions with his father, Bob Marley. For the next decade, as front man to Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers, Ziggy released eight best-selling albums, garnering three Grammys, with such chart-topping hits as "Tomorrow People" and "Tumbling Down." Ziggy's first solo album, DRAGONFLY, was released in 2003, to much critical acclaim. His second solo release, LOVE IS MY RELIGION, won a Grammy in 2006 for Best Reggae Album. His third solo release, FAMILY TIME, scored him a Grammy in a new category: Best Musical Album For Children.

Now, Ziggy is blazing into the comic world with his latest project, MARIJUANAMAN. Ziggy's new superhero, Marijuanaman, is from a planet that is in desperate need of THC. Marijuanaman seeks to save Earth's marijuana fields from destruction by the drug company PharmeXon, and thus saving his home planet from destruction.

"I have been reading comics since I was a little boy in Jamaica,” Ziggy declares. “I am very excited to be a part of Image Comics, Comic-Con, and the comic book community."

Don’t miss Ziggy Marley's appearance at Comic-Con International 2010, where he will be signing limited edition Marijuanaman posters at Image Comics, booth #2729, on Saturday, July 24^th, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The first issue of MARIJUANAMAN will be in stores April 20, 2011.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Guarding the Globe

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Ferris Bueller Star Busted for Sex Charge... Again

Jeffrey Jones, the principal of Ferris Bueller's highschool -- as well as a voice actor in numerous animated shows, including Batman, Justice League, Invader ZIM, and more -- was arrested this week for failing to register as a sex offender. Jones was arrested on June 23^rd, though his birthday was back in September; sex offenders are supposed to register within a number of days of their birthday, or when moving to a new area. This is the second time the 63-year-old actor has been arrested on this charge; in 2004, he failed to re-register when he moved.

Jones was arrested in 2003 for talking a 14-year-old boy into posing for nude pictures. He plead no contest (nolo contendre).

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

New Episodes of Futurama Airing Now on Comedy Central

We told you a while back that Futurama's new season, of all new episodes, would start in June, but thanks to all the running-around I've had to do this month, I forgot to remind you. The newest season of the venerable animated series by The Simpson's Matt Groening began last Thursday and continues this Thursday. There will be 12 new episodes this season, and 26 new episodes in all (so far).

Co-Creator, David X. Cohen, returned and acted as voice coach to the original voice cast, all of whom also returned to their former roles. Cohen, who was a physics and computer science student, as well as former Simpsons writer, said Groening chose him because he was the biggest nerd of the writing staff, though he admits there were several in the running.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Vince Neil Arrested for DUI... Again

Motley Crue frontman, Vince Neil, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Las Vegas Monday morning. In 1984, Neil was arrested and charged with DUI and vehicular manslaughter when his passenger, fellow musician, Nicholas "Razzle" Dingle, was killed. He plead guilty to those charges and served 20 days in jail.

In 2007, the rocker was arrested in Vegas under suspicion of DUI, but worked-out a deal with prosecutors. Neil plead guilty to reckless driving and had the DUI charges dropped. Nevada state law requires those arrested twice for DUI in seven years serve a mandatory 10 days to six months in jail; luckily, Neil's 2007 charge will not count against him.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Summer Glau, Supergirl

Summer Glau (Firefly, Dollhouse) will star as Supergirl in the direct-to-DVD animated movie, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, due out September 28^th, 2010. Tim Daly and Kevin Conroy return as Superman and Batman, respectively. Apocalypse is based on Jeph Loeb's 2004 run, which reintroduced Kara to the DCU. The late Michael Turner provided the stunning artwork.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

American Akira the Anime - Coming 2011

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Eureka Season 4 Premiering July 9, 2010

That's what I done said: Eureka returns to the newly-monikered SyFy next Friday, July 9^th, 2010, with its season 4 opener, Founder's Day. If you act fast -- and I mean real fast -- you can catch the Eureka season 3.5 episodes on Hulu. And, if you subscribe to the new Hulu+, you can most likely catch the entire series. Those of us who use the basic Hulu (Hulu Hobos?) will probably have to wait a week or so to see the new season, but I'm pretty sure it'll be worth it.

Meanwhile, there's this:



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Pee-Wee + Apatow = Peepatowee... Wait

Pee-Wee Herman and Judd Apatow have decided to get into the Pee-Wee business together. Paul Reubens, Pee-Wee Herman's alter-ego, is working with writer/actor Paul Rust on a screenplay and Judd Apatow is producing it. A director has not been named.

Further, Pee-Wee Herman's live show is going to Broadway.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Amazing Spider-Man #638 - Joe Quesada Variant

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