A New America

Don't get your dander in a fluff. I mean a new Captain America.

Marvel introduced the new Alex Ross design for Captain America. We're told that it will not be Steve Rodgers since he was assassinated a few months ago. There is some speculation that it will be Bucky (AKA The Winter Soldier) that takes up the mantle.

I have mixed feelings about the design. I like that he still has the same cowl with the wing-tips an all, but I think the stars on his shoulders are not needed and the shiny costume takes getting used to. There is some backlash already about the gun he carries but he is and has always been a soldier first and foremost. Just because he has a gun doesn't mean he's going to wield it like the Punisher or something. I hope.

Also not too sure about all the black. I would prefer the rest of his costume to be navy, with red boots. The old Cap wouldn't need a gun, his shield would take care of offense and defense. Maybe this guy is not as good with a shield.

Click the link below to see for yourself.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=12094

The skinny on that crazy scene

The Mo-Kan convention was not impressive. It was small. I did end up talking with the creators of the Revere comic. They seem to be amiable enough chaps and I ended up purchasing the new Revere hardback collection. It's an interesting story idea that seems to move just a little too fast. A follow-up is coming out soon though so maybe we'll see some more character moments. The book is produced by the same company that produced the Mouse Guard book (highly recommended). You can check out Mouse Guard at http://www.mouseguard.net/. More information about Revere can be found at http://www.grantbond.com/.

Purchased the Jungle Book DVD on Tuesday and gave it a spin. The restoration job is fabulous. It is a still as good as I remembered and the music is the bomb. A must buy.

Another "must buy" is the new Bruce Springsteen album. The Boss delivers again.