DVD new releases May 4, 2010: David Tennant in Hamlet, No Time for Sergeants, Doctor Who, animated Iron Man, Marcus Welby, Rock'n'Roll High School

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CD new releases May 4, 2010: New Pornographers, Hold Steady, Sinatra/Jobim, Flaming Lips, The Fall,

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New vinyl music releases March, 4, 2010: New Pornographers, The Hold Steady, Goldfrapp, Seasick Steve

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Pop links: Marvel Comics stickers, Son of John Peel, Hoppy the Marvel Bunny, Gene Colan

See some more of those 70s's Marvel Comics stickers. Much to my parents' annoyance, I plastered these all over my bedroom closet as a lad.



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The son of legendary DJ John Peel, Tom Ravenscroft, is hosting his own BBC radio show.

"I'm thrilled that 6 Music have asked me to present a weekly show," he said.

"It's great to be offered a home on a station with such amazing DJs who open your ears to lots of exciting music, both new and old.

"I intend to do the same and can't wait to get started."

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Read some Hoppy the Marvel Bunny stories from 1944.



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Read some Gene Colan-illustrated suspense and war tales.

Saturday is Free Comic Book Day!

Drop by your local shop, pick up some freebies and buy something new!

Here's a look at this year's free offerings.

DC Mego-style World's Greatest Super Heroes $19.99 at Amazon

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First picture from the Thor movie

Here's a first pic of actor Chris Hemsworth in costume as Marvel Comics' God of Thunder. The film opens in May 2011.

Jonah Hex movie trailer

More Kirby: Thundarr!

Read a vintage 1980s article about the Jack Kirby-designed animated series "Thundarr the Barbarian" (I remember it well.)

Jack Kirby works go on display in Switzerland

The largest-ever gathering of the King's works is on display at the Fummeto International Comics Festival in Lucerne.

"Jack Kirby: The House That Jack Built", the first major retrospective of original art by Jack Kirby. Over 150 works spanning from 1942 to 1985 will be on display from 1-9 May. Included will be all but two pages from "Whosoever Finds The Evil Eye!" (1966, Fantastic Four 54), the seven page "City of Ghouls!" (1954, Fighting American 2), the 22 page "Flower" (1973, Kamandi 6), the cover and 16 pages for "Good-Bye Broadway, Hello Death!" (1975, Our Fighting Forces 156) as well as rare sketches and key pages from throughout Kirby's career.

Marvel Comics HDTVs

There's been weirder superhero merchandise, I suppose. Buy yours here.

10 reasons why Happy Town isn't

TV Guide critic Matt Roush slams the new "Twin Peaks" knockoff:

The only cult likely to attach itself to this (quoting my magazine mini-review) “half-baked loaf of silly whimsical menace” is one comprised of fans of train-wreck TV. Don’t be among them.

Sexist Iron Man 2 toys at Burger King!

According to the Burger King press release:

Burger King Corp. has created an exclusive collection of BK(R) Kids Meal toys that bring the power and attitude of "Iron Man" into restaurants. This collection of eight film-inspired premiums are available with the purchase of a BK(R) Kids Meal and include four lifestyle accessories for girls and four action-packed toys for boys...

Odd. However, Entertainment Weekly notes:

I can appreciate that girls will likely enjoy the Lightup Iron Man Mark VI Charm Necklace, the Iron Man Mark IV Gold Charm Necklace (though not as much as that lightup one) and the Black Widow Bracelet (which lights up with your movement). But I don’t think Burger King needs to imply that only boys would/should want to play with the Cyclone Spinning Robot Drone, the Flip N’ Fly War Machine, the Construct N’ Play Iron Man, or the Repulsor Power Iron Man (a switch on his back lets you control the light in his chest!).

Am I wrong to think that Burger King should have left the genders out of that press release — let’s not forget there are young boys who like to accessorize — and simply divided the toys into action figures, jewelry, and Message Board for Adult Fakers?