Marvel Legends – Smart Hulk Wave – Rock Python
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Marvel Legends – Smart Hulk Wave – Rock Python

So, this one will be pretty short and to the point for sure. Rock Python is definitely a beyond nobody level character in the grand scheme of things. Hell, I keep wanting to call him Rock Viper. There's not anything particularly new or special aside from his goofy snake helmet head. It's not even particularly snakey either, unlike say King Cobra or Cottonmouth. Aside from the Smart Hulk BAF piece, he is mostly notable for being part of the Serpent Society. I really think it's neat how they keep slipping these guys in, since they also are kind of a…
Comics – Batman Hush, The Long Halloween, The Killing Joke
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Comics – Batman Hush, The Long Halloween, The Killing Joke

I am a fan of comics, I like the idea of comics, I like super heroes. I don’t actually read all that many comics.  The ongoing monthly cost is more than I care to bother with and I hate the whole multispan multi book story arch aspects (multibook Crossovers, not bultibook within a series).  It also feels like there is too much long tail and too much filler to really "get into" anything these days.  I really love collections and Graphic Novels.  They tend to highlight the best aspects and they tend to be self constrained consolidated stories.  The only…
Valve Presents: The Sacrifice and Other Steam Powered Stories
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Valve Presents: The Sacrifice and Other Steam Powered Stories

I  remember hearing about this book a while back.  I forget if it was on the Team Fortress blog or just somewhere in the Steam Forums.  I then promptly forgot about it.  As convenient as shopping online is, I like the serendipity of a store.  Unfortunately, there aren’t many book stores in the area and I tend to forget about books I wanted if I am not reminded of them. I was browsing through Barnes and Noble a few weeks ago and found this and remembered about it.  I decided to wait on it though since I get coupons for…