THE WORLD

Our world is our galaxy, 300 years into the future.  Corporations have expanded their reach far beyond Earth, colonizing other planets to exploit their resources.  The only check on their cosmic dominance is the Galactic Authority, a policing force that ensures law and order prevail from Terra Prime to the Outer Colonies.  But an alien invasion has disrupted this two centuries long balance of power.  Dozens of extraterrestrial Black Ships have run roughshod over colonized space, attacking human outposts, replenishing their massive vessels by feeding on suns, accelerating the deaths of stars and the extinction of surrounding worlds.  

Humanity has been waging a losing battle against the Black Ships.  But finally, after three long years, they possess the means to defeating the alien enemy.  And the key to victory lies with a long lost member of the former Raza crew.

Tomorrow, we check in with some of our crew and find out what they’ve been up to.

Today’s Yes/No…

Fizzy Pop Chicken? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/qDD2l3SXWD

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 17, 2021

So I’ve been thinking of doing a Horror Movie A Day starting next week.  What’s the best hashtag to use?  #DailyHorror?  #HorrorClub?

Who’s in?

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THE TEASE

We OPEN ON the stillness of space. Suddenly, a crackle of energy and ship drops out of FTL (Faster Than Light).

Fans of the show will recognize it as The Raza, our hero ship. But for newbies who may not be familiar with what has come before – that’s alright. No research required. Our story has you covered. We CUT TO:

The bridge of the ship where we discover the ship’s commander, FIVE, a resolute young women in her mid-twenties flanked by a quirky female Android. They are waiting for… someone. Soon, that someone arrives –

In the form of five destroyer class corporate ships belonging to the Mikkei Combine under the command of their Commander Truffault. The Android immediately relays a set of coordinates and –

The six corporate ships take up positions. Then, as one, they fire their concentrated energy weapons towards a specific area of space. And, as they do, the sustained energy appears to have an effect – creating a breech in space-time, tiny at first, then growing exponentially.

On board the Raza, the Android reports. She is picking up an anomalous reading from the heart of the space-time window. FIVE holds her breath.

Suddenly, two alien ships drop out of FTL and immediately fire on the corporate vessels. The Raza runs interference, engaging the attackers in a spectacular dog fight, allowing the corporate ships to continue to concentrate their fire on the growing singularity until –

A small shuttle, the Marauder, emerges from the space-time breech. The corporate ships, their work complete, immediately jump to FTL, leaving the Raza to take on the alien vessels, holding them off just long enough for the shuttle to dock with them. The Raza escapes, jumping to FTL and, as it does, we CUT TO:

Inside the ship where FIVE and the Android are reunited with a long-lost crew member SIX, who has been trapped on the other side of that breech for over three years. It’s a bittersweet reunion because a lot has changed since he went away… 

More to come tomorrow!

Today’s Yes/No…

Drinkable Whipped Cream? Yes/No
[Author's Addendum: Hell yes!]Drinkable whipped cream in a can is Japanese sweets fans’ newest obsession【Photos】 https://t.co/uxfsvIJQfQ via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 16, 2021

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A few that caught my eye…

Eternals: Thanos Rises #1 – cover art by Esad Ribic

Fantastic Four #35 – cover art by Mark Brooks

Fantastic Four: Life Story #4 – cover art by Daniel Arcuna

Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters – Boushh – cover art by Phil Noto

Batman, vol. 4: The Cowardly Lot – cover art by Jorge Jimenez

Batman: The World – cover art by Lee Bermejo

Batman: Urban Legends #7 – cover art by Francesco Mattina 

Deathstroke by Christopher Priest – cover art by Dave Johnson

I Am Batman #1 – cover art by Francesco Mattina

Rorschach #12 – cover art by Jorge Fornes

Primordial #1 – cover art by Christian Ward

So, which were your favorites?

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THE SHOW

Are people born bad or are they products of their environment?  Is redemption possible for everyone?  Does remembering your past make you more or less doomed to repeat it?  These were just a few of the questions at the heart of Dark Matter, a science fiction series that ran for three seasons, from 2015 to 2017 on SyFy and Netflix. Over the course of its three year run and well beyond, it has garnered a passionate and growing fanbase by exploring themes related to personal responsibility, environmental influences, and redemption through the adventures of the crew of The Raza, six individuals who awaken from stasis with no memories of who they are or how they got on board.  They quickly discover that they are criminals – the worst of the worst – and immediately seek to forge a new path for themselves.  But as the mysteries related to their respective backstories unfurl, they discover that escaping the past isn’t as simple as it would seem.  

Our story was planned as a five season arc, each year the equivalent to an installment in a book series with its dedicated beginning, middle, and end.  Our first season begins with the discovery that our crew are wanted criminals, gradually reveals their respective backstories and ends with a betrayal that sees them all hauled off to prison.  Our second sees the crew launch a daring escape from the Hyperion-8 Super Max after which they launch a concerted effort to put the past behind them and be better people – only to have their efforts blow up spectacularly in their faces (quite literally with the destruction of the EOS-7 space station they were seeking to protect).  Our third season pits our crew against a former ally turned Big Bad, testing their bonds as well as their capacity for compassion and forgiveness.

The season 3 finale ushered in a new threat – an alien invasion that would have been the focus of the show’s fourth season.  We are proposing a six episode miniseries that would offer the existing fanbase, and new viewers alike, a self-contained story that sees our crew reassemble after a three year absence to take down this otherworldly threat.  As a standalone story, this miniseries would offer a satisfying conclusion to the adventures of The Raza while, at the same time, leaving the door open for a second miniseries that would cover the show’s planned fifth and final season.

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That’s the game plan.  I’ll upload the rest of the pitch in the coming days.

In the meantime, might I interest you in some pretzel beer?

Pretzel Beer? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/Q0WdCqZaxr

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 14, 2021

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Alrighty!  Sent the Dark Matter miniseries pitch Jay’s way this morning and included some ideas on how we can proceed.  I await word on next steps.  In the meantime, I’m thinking of uploading the written pitch for you all to check out and find out what the plan is. Interested?

Got an update on one project, awaiting input on three more, getting ready to go out with two, and need to get some work done on another while the three others remain in a holding pattern.  I can’t even begin to imagine how great it would be like to concentrate on a single project,  How wild would that be?!

Today’s Yes/No…

Cup Noodle Soda? Yes/No
Nissin Cup Noodle Soda gives us the flavour of instant ramen as fizzy drinks! https://t.co/ptfYnV3LWp via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 13, 2021

I am curious!

I leave you with some goodies from the Stargate: SG-1 vault…

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Conserving her energy.

Okay.  She’s ready!

Right, let’s go.  Give up the treats.

When he tongue comes out, that means she’s thinking.

Suji P.I.  She’s on the case!

Limoncello inspector.

Get in!  We’re going for a ride!

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The fantasy football season kicked off on Thursday and I am positively indifferent, this despite the fact that my Snow Monkeys are playing in three leagues.  My enthusiasm, formerly reserved for player stats, waiver wire prospects, and analyst projections has now shifted to valuation metrics, chart patterns, and analyst projections.  It’s $BTU over Brady, $NOC over Nuk, $GD and $EPD over the Ravens D.  The funds for my annual subscriptions to DAZN and Fantasypros have been redirected to GuruFocus and Fastgraphs.  And like those deceased investors who outperform their  peers on the strength of their ability to hold for the long haul, I’m going to find out if a similar disinterested laissez-faire approach will finally yield a long overdue championship.

Wish me luck – because when it comes to fantasy football, that’s really all it comes down to!

Update: After today's lunch, I revise my initial take to "Hot sauces probably CAN expire". https://t.co/pnarH1AyY3

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 11, 2021

Which segues nicely into today’s Yes/No…

Nashville Hot Chicken Dumplings? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/CKcEdyBSHT

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 11, 2021

On the heels of yesterday’s blog reference to the Dark Mater miniseries and my idea to possibly have a cast member record an audio version pitch, no less than four former cast members reached out to volunteer their services.  And I have no doubt hat if and when the others get around to reading the blog entry, they’ll be equally game.  I am truly touched.  Every one of them was a joy to work with and I do miss them.

Came across this on the Stargate subreddit via user @thelegoroom…

Head on over, check out the rest of the pics, and give ’em some love: https://www.reddit.com/r/Stargate/comments/pm6ix0/thought_you_guys_might_appreciate_this_made_by_a/

Got to practice my terrible French recently…

Plus de 15000 vues sur ma dernière vidéo interview @BaronDestructo
Merci beaucoup pour ce soutienhttps://t.co/NegiMZNZMv

— LE MEDIAVORE (@Le_mediavore) September 11, 2021

The new season of Doctor Who sounds absolutely wild…
Doctor Who Espoused Sex Helped Denmark Weather Covid Storm – BNN Bloomberg https://t.co/IuF5E670hy

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 11, 2021

It’s about time…

China wants to build a mega spaceship that’s nearly a mile long

You’ve been warned…

The Saladbots Are Coming!

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Huzzah!  I finished the first draft of my pitch for the Dark Matter miniseries.  I spent a couple of hours sourcing images to incorporate into the document, will take the weekend to review and polish, then send Jay’s way on Monday.  I’ll eventually post it here on this blog for you all to check out before we go out with it.  Ideally, I’d love to have an actor, maybe even a cast member, record an audio version of the pitch and then hire an editor to assemble visuals drawn from the original series.

It’s coming together, slowly but surely…

It really struck home tonight while I was catching up on some of the analysts I follow They either referred to it in the most opaque and roundabout ways or, in some cases, used nonsense substitute words.
Honestly. WTF?!

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 10, 2021

Heading down that slippery slope…

Speaking of slippery slopes….

Real-time deepfakes could bring chaos to your next Zoom call

As if we don’t have enough to worry about…

Growing risk of once-in-a-century solar superstorm that could knock out internet, study says

What is it they say?  If it talks like a duck…

Scientists find talking duck

Today’s Yes/No…

Apple Pie Ice Cream Bar? Yes/No
Apple pie ice cream bars arrive in Japan and they’re superb【Taste test】 https://t.co/0O9tdtJ5ke via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 10, 2021

Surprisingly – or maybe not – this one is a definite NO from me.

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Akemi recommended I pick up the pace of my hot sauce use because, at year's end, she'll be throwing out any expired bottles. Jokes on her though because hot sauce never expires. Right? RIGHT?!!

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 9, 2021

Sometimes, when I complain of stomach pain after using my hot sauces, she’ll be like: “See!  It’s gone bad!” to which I rightly point out: “It’s hot sauce.  That’s how you know it’s working!”

Hyperion-8 already possesses this technology.#DarkMatter
Prison Company Patents VR to Give Inmates Brief Taste of Freedom https://t.co/rgc7LJfA06 via @vice

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 9, 2021

What’s next?  Transfer Transit?

I was picking up groceries this morning when this song came on and I was like: "Hey, I know this song." And then: "How can I possibly know this song if it isn't Kpop?" Except it was. Downtown Farm Boy has Star by #Loona on rotation.

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 9, 2021

Weird, no?  What’s next?  Dreamcather’s Red Sun?

Today’s Yes/No…

Chocolate Mackerel? Yes/No
We buy chocolate fish in a can from a store in Akihabara https://t.co/0iZO7hlIpB via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 9, 2021

Truthfully, I prefer my mackerel raw rather than cooked.  Same goes for tuna.

My lunch date.

Carbing up before cardio is bullshit advice.  I ate three pieces of cornbread before hitting the treadmill and my performance was less than optimal.

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Conan the Barbarian #2 – cover art by Dan Panosian

Marvel Portfolio: Iinhyk Lee – cover art by In-Hyuk Lee

Batman #112 – cover art by Jorge Molina

DC Horror Presents: The Conjuring – The Lover #4 – cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz

Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity – cover art by Francesco Mattina

Deep Beyond, vol. 1 – cover art by Andrea Broccardo

Grimm Universe Aug. 2021 – cover art by Keith Garvey

So, which were YOUR favorites?

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Yatta!  Pilot outline completed.  It clocks in at a robust 23 pages, but since it’s the pilot, I wanted to include some nuance and detail to the characters, their interactions, and the myriad storylines.  It’s dynamic, character driven, and does a nice job of introducing the world and its colorful players.

With that done, I switch gears to review my proposal for that action-adventure series in advance of Thursday pitch-meeting-that-really-isn’t-a-pitch-meeting-but-more-of-a-walk-thru zoom chat.  There’s a lot of humor in this one which always makes the telling so much easier.

My video contribution that verbal pitch I agonized over last weekend has apparently received the thumbs up from the rest of the team and they are now at work, assembling and editing.  Looking forward to checking out the final product!

With illustrator Henry Fong’s brilliant work on Project F complete, I impatiently await that final round of notes that will allow me to polish and complete the package – pilot and series overview.  And, of course, the sooner we complete the package, the sooner we can reach out to some of the Kpop talent on my short list.  Like every facet of pre-production everyone, I’m sure, will have their opinion – but I’m laser-focused on collaborating with talent that: 1) Is stylistically suited to the series, 2) Has a deep enough discography and 3) Can move the needle both in South Korea and internationally.  As I said, I have a few targets at the top of my list and it would be an absolute nightmare if I don’t land them.

Also awaiting word on our pitched reimagining of that classic SF series.  There’s only one possible for home this project so this either flies or fails.

Still working on the pitch for that Dark Matter miniseries.  Was distracted by a few other things but almost done.  Hoping to send Jay’s way before month’s end.

Sadly, things have gone quiet on the TimEscape front.  I am incredibly frustrated because the project, and the two scripts, are a lot of fun and, I have no doubt, would find a passionate fan base.  Going to talk to my partners on this one about next steps.  I’m thinking either go the comic book route so that, at the very  least, I’ll be able to tell my story.  OR, just publish the overview and scripts online for your perusal.

Top 10 soup-inspired dog names!
10. Pozole
9. Consomme
8. Borscht
7. Minestrone
6. Chowder
5. Dashi
4. Kimchi
3. Gazpacho
2. Miso
1. Gumbo pic.twitter.com/E4uHtrftjW

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 7, 2021

Someone suggested Matzo Ball.  It should have made the list.

So what's worse for you – the chemicals that get absorbed into your skin when you apply sunscreen OR the sun's harmful rays?

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 7, 2021

I honestly curious.

Today’s Yes/No…

Mochi Ice Cream Ramen? Yes/No
Mochi ice cream ramen: Noodles will never be the same again https://t.co/KzNewPvYdS via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 7, 2021

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Top 10 #KPOP Tracks of August, 2021
9. #Savoir #구원자 #LEEHI #이하이 featuring #BI
Lee Hi is an absolute powerhouse of the Korean music scene and the visual and thematic compositions of her music videos are equally notable. #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/8td74KdmBw

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 6, 2021

Top 10 #KPOP Tracks of August, 2021
7. #Popping #여름쏙 #ONF #온앤오프
A nod to @HippyNinjaSimmy here. One of her very favorites delivers yet again. #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/8kcWyaSFV2

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 6, 2021

Top 10 #KPOP Tracks of August, 2021
5. #LOSER_LOVER #TXT #투모로우바이투게더
TXT with the new look, new sound, and one of the best Kpop albums of 2021 with The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE.#KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/L7kdp1TAaS

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 6, 2021

Top 10 #KPOP Tracks of August, 2021
3. #YouCantSitWithUs #SUNMI #선미
A great song and a phenomenally directed music video. #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/L2pcJcIzHW

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 6, 2021

Top 10 #KPOP Tracks of August, 2021
1. #DumbDumb #SOMI #전소미
Having said that, if there's one thing that I've listened more than any of the afore-mentioned put together twice over, it's this one, firmly in the #1 spot. #KpopTop10 pic.twitter.com/vJP6sG6fpf

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 6, 2021

Agree?  Disagree?  Which were YOUR favorites?

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Is she looking whiter to you?  I feel like, a year from now, we’ll be nicknaming her Snow White.

In the morning, she wakes up early and barks and barks until we feed her breakfast.  Then, she barks and barks until we take her out.  Then, she barks and barks for her afternoon walk at 2:00 p.m.  She barks and barks at 3:30 p.m. in anticipation of breakfast, then barks and barks again at 7:30 p.m. in expectation of her final walk of the day.  Finally, she’ll start barking at 8:00 p.m. until we put her to bed with a treat.  And I suspect there’s going to be a whole lot more barking when daylight savings time ends in November.

Daddy-daughter day.

Unimpressed with the flowers.

Clearly someone in need of a sleep mask.

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Spending half my afternoon trying to nail down this recorded pitch, and the second half of my afternoon drinking bourbon, trying to nail down this recorded pitch. I fucking hate pitching. It's the equivalent of judging a chef's culinary skills by the layout of their cookbook.

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 4, 2021

I honestly hate it.  I fucking hate it.  I”ve often said that writers must master three skills in this industry: generating ideas, pitching, and, oh yeah, actual writing.  The maddening thing is that the system is weighted towards those who can pitch over those who can actually deliver on the page.  Positively mediocre writers can do very well if they are great salespeople.  Conversely, the greatest of writers can languish in relative obscurity if they can’t pitch.  When all is said and done, I’m perfectly fine at pitching provided I have proper prep, but my strength lies, without a doubt, in the actual writing!

Today’s Yes/No…

Kuromitsu Matcha Frappe? Yes/No
New luxury kuromitsu matcha frappe hits McDonald’s Japan’s McCafé for a limited time https://t.co/om594stb82 via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 4, 2021

Stargate stuff…

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Hmmm.   It would appear MGM has completely forgotten the existence of three Stargate series.  Please help remind them…

https://t.co/2Uz9ZNvc65 pic.twitter.com/HSHXAvDhOb

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 3, 2021

What's your favorite #Stargate moment? https://t.co/jFJAzqUE5q pic.twitter.com/dUlTj11msY

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 3, 2021

Step through the #Stargate. If you've never watched any of the series – #StargateSG1 #StargateAtlantis #StargateUniverse now's the time! https://t.co/xcEOubDAiH pic.twitter.com/oeYPB1c4xS

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 3, 2021

Today’s Yes/No…

Tsukimi Burgers? Yes/No
McDonald’s Japan releases new Tsukimi “moon-viewing” burgers for 2021 https://t.co/n6USmewz0Z via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 3, 2021

Yesterday, we received the final art work for “Project F” from illustrator Henry Fong.  The absolutely stunning pieces included character designs, a detailed design of The Citadel including its Embarkation Chamber, Second World near future Gangnam, and Third World far future New York.  Regarding the character designs, I absolutely love his renditions of Reza, Berniece, and Captain Dran, but the adjusted designs on Roosen and Mouse hold a special place in my heart.  I am dying to show them off but, for the time being at least, have to sit on them while we finalize the pitch deck.  I’m going to re-read the overview and pilot and consider some changes ahead of the notes for the final polish.  A business strategy meeting will follow next week after which we should have a chat about attaching talent to the project.  I have wish-list but really have my heart set on a few k-pop groups, and one in particular.

Closed the deal on that new pilot earlier this week and am about halfway through the fairly detailed outline.  This script is going to be a blast to write.

Sundry other projects in various stages including the pitch for that Dark Matter miniseries. Just two more character write-ups and the narrative summary to go!

My Korean studies continue apace.  I can now order beer, tell you if something is delicious or not, and ask you to meet me at the department store.  My Japanese refresher is also coming along nicely and I hope to complete all three levels ahead of my next trip to Japan.  Could Tokyo 2022 be in the cards?

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So, came across the following video the other day.  Dr. John Campbell has been offering terrific science-based updates on the pandemic since its beginnings – and this latest is pretty significant.

If he is right, and the experts are resigned to Covid becoming endemic, then what does that mean for vaccine passports or mask mandates for that matter?  Honest question.  I’m double vaccinated and wear a mask indoors in public settings, but if they’re giving up on attempting to control the virus, how will this shape public policy?

Today’s Yes/No…

Tear Gas Ramen? Yes/No
Japan’s “edible tear gas ramen” lives up to its name【Taste test】 https://t.co/0VPHby2mp8 via @RocketNews24En

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 2, 2021

Disappointingly, actual tear gas is NOT an ingredient.

Well, this is exciting…

Stargate Fans! Tune in next Saturday, the 11th of September on @TheCompanionApp for an update on the #Stargate A.I. script + Q&A with myself and Google's Lead A.I. Advocate, the far far smarter than me @lmoroney

To attend, sign up for a free trial here: https://t.co/ZDT3dUhZwa

— Brad Wright (@bradtravelers) September 2, 2021

If this A.I. works out, I may hire it for my next writers’ room.

Also in Stargate-related news…maybe…

I have no idea. I'm not in contact with MGM.

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 2, 2021

Let them know fandom is looking for a new in-canon #Stargate series by @bradtravelers.
If you don't tell them, you may end up getting something completely different like an unrelated movie sequel or a cartoon series.

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 2, 2021

And in Stargate-adjacent but no less important news…

Let's make this happen! Let's put #PicardoInJeopardy! https://t.co/8xvgJc6lTo

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) September 1, 2021

Tonight’s big exciting plans…

And you?

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These are a few that caught my eye this week…

Dark Ages #1 – cover art by Iban Coello

Dark Ages #1 – cover art by Ryan Stegman

Dark Ages #1 – cover art by Skottie Young

Hellions #15 – cover art by Stephanie Hans

Star Wars: The High Republic #9 – cover art by Phil Noto

Ultimate Comics Fallout #4 – cover art by Mark Bagley

Red Sonja #1 – cover art by Joseph Michael Lisner

Vengeance of Vampirella #21 – cover art by Ben Oliver

Lighthouse #5 – cover art by Brian Haberlin, Geirrod Van Dyke

Spawn #31 – cover art by Bjorn Barends

Batman Adventures: Cat Got Your Tongue – cover art by Darwyn Cooke

Batman: Fear State Alpha #1 – cover art by Ben Oliver

Green Lantern 2021 Annual #1 – cover art by David Nakayama

Harley Quinn 2021 Annual #1 – cover art by Derrick Chew

Wonder Woman: 80 Years of the Amazon Warrior – cover art by Jim Lee

Parasomnia #3 – cover art by Patric Reynolds

Menagerie #1 – cover art by Admira Wijaya

Robyn Hood 2021 Annual: SWARM – cover art by Al Barrioneuvo

So, which were YOUR favorites?

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I am constantly amazed by individuals who are quick to call out the ineptitude and wrongdoing of others, especially politicians, yet will excuse, defend or simply ignore incompetence and misconduct when it’s “their guy”.  I mean, I have nothing but sympathy for the partisan hacks who can only view right and wrong through the myopic lens of party affiliation.  Pity those who take offense to some shitty behavior and compose a lengthy critique only to realize too late that the transgressor is someone they publicly supported.  At which point it’s “Well, it isn’t THAT bad.” or “Yeah, but the other guy…” or “In retrospect, this is something I can really get behind.”  The bullshit hypocrisy and sanctimonious outrage shtick (Because that’s all it is really, just insubstantial camp.) is so transparent and, frankly, annoying that it merits an automatic unfollow and/or block.

As of today, I am done.

Today’s Yes/No. If your sense of right and wrong and moral indignation exists on some sliding scale weighted by blind political devotion, you have approximately zero credibility and should just pack it in.

Anyhoo…

Pumpkin Pie KitKats? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/7xfPdolswV

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) August 31, 2021

From the Stargate vault…

Pretty cool, no?

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Top 5 Cheese-Inspired Dog Names – Semi-Hard Cheese Edition
5. Provolone
4. Edam
3. Grabetto
2. Gouda
1. Stilton pic.twitter.com/uFUBFI1WrJ

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) August 29, 2021

Top 5 Cheese-Inspired Dog Names – Hard Cheese Edition
5. Asiago
4. Blue
3. Beemster
2. Halloumi
1. Cheddar pic.twitter.com/z08IDXkXZB

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) August 29, 2021

Top 5 Cheese-Inspired Dog Names – Semi-Soft Cheese Edition
5. Pepper Jack
4. Tallegio
3. Colby
2. Feta
1. Tartufo pic.twitter.com/H4LZIBI394

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) August 29, 2021

Top 5 Cheese-Inspired Dog Names – Soft Cheese Edition
5. Gorgonzola
4. Munster
3. Brie
2. Quark
1. Camembert pic.twitter.com/PsiRdvXgEy

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) August 29, 2021

Today’s Yes/No…

Cotton Candy Pancakes? Yes/Nohttps://t.co/h83zRGeenc

— Joseph Mallozzi (@BaronDestructo) August 30, 2021

Came across this article the other day:

Why Was Dark Matter Cancelled and Can It Be Revived?

The answer to the latter is, theoretically, yes!  I’m about halfway through my pitch for the six-part miniseries.  Once complete, I’ll discuss with Jay best course of action.  We could assemble a proper pitch deck complete with visuals drawn from the series, but I kind of like the idea of hiring an editor to pull clips from the show to accompany a recorded audio pitch.

Hey, Stargate fans…

Hey O.N. !

STARGATE MONDAY today will be an update by PJ on Stargate and everything…and we return to episode review next week.

Today
6:15pm EDT

Join LIVE…https://t.co/Sosp3baQNN pic.twitter.com/Ff24L6luKs

— Orville Nation……….We Grow TOGETHER!!! (@nation_orville) August 30, 2021

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The look on Suji’s face this afternoon when someone on facebook reported that she had crossed the rainbow bridge.  She was, of course, immediately worried about how this would affect tonight’s dinner schedule.

Pug got your tongue!

She’s wondering what you’re thinking.

Such swagger.

Hoping for another snack.

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