The OFf Seasons Episoded 1 Fixed

OK. The full episode should now be up and avalable. Try it. Next up? That New 52 Smell V2 Episode 1, which is almost complete as I do this.

Summer 2013 Day Zero : Comics I Am Reviewing

As the summer kicks off I put together my content and figure out what I am reviewing during. the summer.Admittedly I need to secure a bit more content yes, but here is a bit of what I am looking at this summer.

That New 52 Smell
At the start of the summer I am presently only reviewing 4 titles. I am going to to try and trade off my old XBox Original for 1-2 subscriptions since Microsoft is on the road to self destruction with the XBox One... Updates as I work on that. In the meantime I am reviewing presently Action Comics, Supergirl, Superman and Teen Titans. Need more, yup, but that is the topic of a future update.

IDW Reviews
Picked up a batch of Doctor Who (Series III) for review, going to stick to that... but to what end? One idea I am considering is a podcast that covers lesser discussed and reviewed content. IDW comics, audio dramas not made by Big Finish including ponified Doctor Whooves, stuff like that. Stay tuned for updates.

That is only the beginning, but at least it is a good start. Updates upcoming.

Start of the Week 5/12

Well a whole new week is starting off so let's see what is happening.

Despite the fact I said I was headed back to work with RKYV Online... weeks have passed and I haven't heard from my Editor Mr. Pare in -- well, months now. So while I hope to hear from him soon I am going to be looking around for another writing position elsewhere. Updates as I dive into submitting content all about.

Incoming review content I have a few things to review.

- Superman wise I have 2 issues of the New 52 (Superman #18-#19) to review, in That New 52 Smell once I get should of that laptop and start working on casts anew. Over in This Old DC Swag I am looking at at Superman The Sunday Funnies HC, classic Golden Age Superman from the newspapers in a series of content.

- Got some random Spider-Man issues coming in to review in This Old Comic Addict. More on it once I get the issues in.

- Six week waiting period is up for Action Comics and Teen Titans, adding them to the list of subscriptions I am waiting on. So far I have received 2 issues of Superman, and that is that for now... during the Week I talk about my concerns over the missing Supergirl subscription, and knock on wood maybe a response to my latest inquiry from DC Comics.

- Finally working to revive Equestria This Week, covering the first story arc of the comic and Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash of the Micro Series... oh, and catching. up with audio dramas and favorite youtube series, and the latest series to come to a screeching halt midrun much to my dismay.

Well time to get to work.

That New 52 Smell : The First Unpacking Update

That New 52 Smell
The First Unpacking

Six weeks later and the first subscription issue finally arrived. My first review issue... and subsequently I finally had a few questions answered.

- Subscription issues start mailing after six weeks HOWEVER that only means they mail on the week they come out... which may mean it might take extra weeks for some first issues to mail.

- Oh yes, they seemingly come out a month behind. Its April... and I got March's issue.

- And they mail one issue at a time. That's good. Means I dont have to wait two months between reviews... I dont know why I was even worried about that. Really.

So April is going to be a slow month. This episode coming? Superman Issue No 18, featuring fallout from H'el on Earth, the realization the artwork reminds me of manga artwork which reminds me of the time Superman was drawn that way for a time in the 90's as a sales gimmick... and the threat of Hector Hammond, the new 52s worst ever evil bobble headed human... I mean wow! Just look at the size of his head! Sheesh... oh, and that is only the tip of the iceberg in this first ever New 52 Superman review.

After that? Waiting on Supergirl to come in. Hopefully not too long of a wait.

May is a little busier. Besides the second issues of Supergirl and Superman we also get the first issues of Action Comics and Teen Titans, doubling the monthly reviews to four.

For all intents and purposes it looks like a major trade will be resolved. So that means June and probably July will see the last of the first year content rolling in, setting the pace of the series in 2013 to 2014..

It took awhile, but we are finally ready to get That New 52 Smell rolling full speed ahead. And that can only be a good thing.

So how will we close up the first year of content? Good question... I am still fudging abit on the end admittedly. That is still abit up in the air.

Wonder Woman is still on the list most certainly, that is scheduled, but how to end? Hmm... I was thinking of several possible scenarios... my mind is basically stuck at this point, at a indecision moment, and while there is a bit of time left to resolve it... that time is running out so... what to end with. That I will save for an upcoming update.

So right now we will focus on upcoming episodes.

- Supergirl episode
While I am hoping that we will see the first issue arrive today (April 20th)... it might not. So first issue coverage coming soon.

There is also the digital content, but that is a topic of another update... stay tuned.

Podcasts linking up... slowly but surely.

I keep getting an error message trying to update That New 52 Smell but at least OMGComics was updated... anyway that is new, but I am still working on getting That New 52 Smell updated. Stay tuned.

FYI : Live Update (answers about DC Comics)

Usually I script these out and cut and paste them up, but today I am writing it up live. Check out my fYI post on http://www.thisoldcomicaddict.blogspot.com for the first half of this so I don't have to repeat the info I did there here).

So far no progress has been made on my mail showing up according to the USPS site... but I should be doing both OMGComics and This Old Comic Addict by this weekend... yeah, definitely by then I should be doing both.

Finally got an answer on how long it takes to get my first issues from DC Comics for That New 52 Smell. Six weeks. It should be six weeks, and I am halfway through that so the unpacking episode (first) should be in April. That means once the next subscription(s) are made they will be unpacked for the first time... in May. Incredibly slow, yes, but at least it gives the cast (and listeners) something to look forward to.

So I want to thank the source of the information... Comic Book Resources from their forum board.
Not DC Comics. A comic book forum.
Subsequently I think I will be doing abit of that on the cast. The biggest info and breaking news... from invisible third person fans from forum boards on the internet.

DC Comics. Motto 2013 Edition... Go (bleep) off.
Thanks DC Comics.

Maybe I went too fast in giving DC Comics a cast. Maybe I should have done a MARVEL cast...

MARVEL Comics Motto 2013 Edition. Go (bleep) off.
Yeah... that looks better. Sigh.

Well.... at least we'll get news... eventually.

So updates shortly on the unpacking episodes and a new That New 52 Smell Episode... mostly to announce the next step in subscriptions and the next title locked in for reviews (starting in May) and more Spectre. Stay tuned for updates.

That New 52 Smell : The Sound of DC Comics... Not Talking...

That New 52 Smell Update
"Ask DC Comics... quietly..."

The work to get ready for That New 52 Smell rolls ever forward. Slowly but surely, one step at a time ahead we go. 20% of subscriptions is set... but a decided error on my part is slowing up another 20%... and quite frankly I will be lucky if I at least lock in 10% at the end of this trade.

20% set for April, 20% set for May and hopefully the last 30% along the way... so a complete schedule by June. Maybe 7 episodes in by the time we are at 100%. That means things will be a bit slow at the start, taking a few episodes to get fully rolling full speed ahead as we pass Memorial Day and roll into summer... but still with Episode 1 about to be recorded I still need content. And we do have abit to talk about... yes, even with only 20% of titles "secured" and all while I wait for the first issues to arrive in the mail we do still have abit to talk about... surprise!

Introduction to the series, and the whole plan of review by subscriptions. DC ending Green Lantern and Young Justice, and the coming of Beware the Batman. The whole Orson Scott Card thing on Adventures of Superman. Just in Episode 1 alone. But this is just the start... hmmm... well I am curious. When I am subscribed to a DC Comics title how long does it take before you get your first issue? Sure, over time I will learn this by comparison as each title rolls in... but I couldnt help but ask DC Comics myself. But not as a reviewer, just a simple question with no strings attached. Pretty simple, right? Well, I asked this yesterday and waited for a reply, and waited. Days passed and nothing.

Well as I said a few times past back in Early February I contacted DC Comics as part of a batch of publishers I contacted with questions concerning reviewer policy. They never contacted me. To me I felt this meant I had more growing to do as a reviewer. Work harder, grow as a reviewer and one day I will be mature enough. With hard work and determination it will be possible.

But to not even answer a simple question? What. I dread to say it but I can easily see the worst in this. Maybe I just shouldn't ask DC Comics any questions period. I dont know, but for some reason I think DC Comics has me on a spam or block list if even the simplest emails go unanswered. Anyway because of that I might do an Ask DC Comics section, if only to point out how DC alienates me. Maybe I will also do a Why I dont work at Superman Homepage section... spoiler alert... I tried finding a home there once!

As we wrap up the update the subscription plan... is moving even slower after one vital lynchpin... Ugh. Dont want to think about it. At least 20% progress has been made so... hopefully I will be at 40% at the end of March... 30% at least. See you next update, as I cast Episode 1 this weekend and get the cast off the ground. That will be the focus of the next update. Stay tuned... now I am off to record Episode 1... hopefully... see you next update.

Start of the Week March 11th

Start of the Week
March 11th

Start of a brand new week so let's see what is happening.

Postal Progress Report
Seeing how a few podcasts depend on what is incoming lets see what we are looking forward to this week.

Random Comic Boxes
Well not so much random as a smathering of different companies, this is the fuel for This Old Comic Addict. So... are we making progress? As of last Saturday it reached the West Coast so... its making progress! Yay!

That New 52 Smell Update
Well splitting the work up into three months should insure that the full 10 review load is secured, and as of this trade March's trade schedule is wrapping up... knock on wood.

The trade has quite abit to go in order to insure everything is on the up and up, but with any good fortune the trade is making progress... and reaches fulfillment before the end of the month completeing March's schedule and filling 40% of the pickups.

Well... one step at a time. Stay tuned.

There is one more trade but it provides review material to my work with RKYV Online... once it publishes and I am cranking out material for it full throttle... I am honestly stymied though. I thought the title would be rolling apace by now, but over a month has passed and so far I am rather... well, at a loss. I am ready to grind out fresh content. Just waiting for the next deadlines to begin submitting in earnest. Oh well, stay tuned.

Well we talked about podcast progress... how about progress on a upcoming review topic?

Looking to do The Red Star review
And I almost got it all! Finding my copy of the first Trade Paperback helped loads, but I am still short a few issues! I am looking to trade for the following, my list of comics I am trading with is up at www.ihaveplanet.com.

The Red Star (Image)
Issue 6 & 7.5

The Red Star (Archangel)
Volume II Issue 3 & 4

Will also trade for the second and third TPB if need to.

Well as I write this up it's actually Sunday (a day early) so I should go grind out a few podcasts for the weekend and see you next update. Bye!

FYI - That New 52 Smell Progress

FYI
Preparing for DC content

First off lets get the unpleasant stuff out of the way.

DC Comics? They're just not going to respond to me, even after the DC themed podcasts launched. So I just need to plan accordingly.

News? Gathered by me for the New 52 cast.

Interviews? None. Sorry.

Review materials? That is all on me and my burden most certainly.

On the plus side... well I am sure being able to set my own pace, and review schedule is a plus if nothing else... oh well.

OK. Now onto actual progress. Trading for subscriptions is moving slowly apace, and while I do not want to jump ahead of myself until everything is all set up... I think we can at least mention progress.

To date two subscriptions have been put to bed set, Supergirl and Superman, a new trade is just starting that, if successful, add two more subscriptions to the schedule.

After that? April should hopefully see another two titles added for a total of six... so progress is definitely being made. Maybe too much progress, to much by far considering I am not getting so much as the time of day from DC... but I guess that is OK. Realistically a large dose of realistic expectations has to be applied in attempting to contacting a large publisher like DC.

Was the silent treatment expected? In some respects yes, sadly yes. I could stand for a higher profile, a bigger presense, more experience and seniority... or a Scrooge McDuck Money Vault.

Why is it I think only status and money gets a response? In truth even I think its exposure and readership, and I need to work harder to build up my readership. Still would it be such a thing just to send me a form email saying you have insufficient presense. Please build up your readership and observe the 12 to 24 month cooling period before resubmitting. Thank you for your interest, salutations and end email. But I dont even have that to show. It is just my opinion that I am insufficient to meet DC's standards for who has access. Well lets close out on a high note, what may be the final word on the review slate of the cast... ready? Yes voting is still ongoing and we are presently at the 40% mark, but... here is how I am seeing it... yes, this is subject to change.

Superman block
Reviewing Action Comics, Supergirl and Superman. Would have rounded it out with Superboy... if it was a subscription title.

Justice League block
Aquaman, Flash and JLAmerica

Finally Ladies Block with Batgirl, Catwoman and Wonder Woman.

Voting is still pending so stay tuned for updates.

OK things are falling into place but we are just waiting for the first arrivals and off we launch That New 52 Smell, so stay tuned.

See you next week!

"That New 52 Smell" poll now up

First order of business for "That New 52 Smell" cast? Rounding out the selection for the first year of reviews. Voting is now on for the remaining four titles to round out the cast. Voting will be for three weeks so vote early please, thank you. Results will be announced at the closing of the poll.

Stay tuned for updates on the cast as it rolls to launch.