Comments on: Thanks, Tony!

By: Dan Bailey

Dan Bailey — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:22:34 +0000

Duh. Finally remembered to excerpt from the second review I mentioned above. It’s by Brent Frankenhoff, CBG editor, & it appears in the “Bound for Glory” section. In awarding 3 1/2 stars (out of, I’m pretty sure, 4), Frankenhoff writes that

“Cronin’s research into the numerous myths, anecdotes and outright tall tales of the industry is almost impeccable and he seems to have unprecedented access to many of
the folks involved with these selfsame urban legends.

“Before you think that this volume is nothing but a reprinting of the online column, think again. Cronin has produced dozens of new stories and wrote elsewhere that it was tough putting the book together as he had to achieve a balance among the legends. He couldn’t have a dozen Spider-Man stories to one Fantastic Fur story, for example.

“The mix works here, although more stories from publishers other than Marvel and DC would have been a bonus. those other companies get pretty short shrift as the book concludes with a section of approximatelyh half the size of each of those devoted to the Big Two.”

By: Alan Coil

Alan Coil — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:56:15 +0000

That story, made into a movie, would have to star Harrison Ford.

By: Tony Isabella

Tony Isabella — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:39:11 +0000

I don’t think Youngblood is in the book, but I started having blackouts around entry #926,

“Tony Isabella and The Castle of Skulls!” Damn, I might have to write that story.

By: Scavenger

Scavenger — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:00:54 +0000

Don’t trust him Brian!!! He’s gunning for you! He want’s another skull for his collection! AIEE!

There’s a legend for you…Tony Isabella and The Castle of Skulls!

By: ken

ken — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:59:57 +0000

Actually, that does sound like a perfect holiday gift (for me anyway — I bet I get a copy from everyone I know).

I’m curious about which 1,000 you’ve chosen for your book! If Youngblood #1 is in there, then …..

By: Tony Isabella

Tony Isabella — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:06:36 +0000

I’m cool with it. In fact, when I have the e-mail address of the creator or publisher of an item I review, I usually send them an advance look at the review.

However, I did not do that with the over one thousand comic books I wrote about in my upcoming 1000 COMIC BOOKS YOU MUST READ. Due out in November. Perfect holiday gift for comics fans and readers. I’m just saying.

By: Sijo

Sijo — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:27:29 +0000

Isabella’s a nice fellow, I don’t think he’ll mind. If anything, he gets free publicity as well.

Still, it’s always best to ask first. Juuust in case.

By: RndyMffMn

RndyMffMn — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:39:02 +0000

Artie was saying he was in a bookstore and he saw it in the recommended section and was thinking about buying it for Howard.

I think it was tuesdays show.

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:15:23 +0000

Oh, is there? Cool, thanks. I haven’t read the issue yet. Awesome.

By: Dan Bailey

Dan Bailey — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:12:20 +0000

There’s another shorter, positive review later in the mag by another reviewer as well. I’d look it up if my copy were sitting right here by my keyboard, but it’s not (i.e. I’m too lazy to go look, though in my defense my stomach is hurting as well & I’m about to sign off & go lie down).

In any event — congrats!

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:10:02 +0000

“Was Superman a Spy” was mentioned by Artie Lange on The Howard Stern Show the other day too.

Wow, really?

Cool.

Was he making fun of it (I could live with that )?

By: Omar Karindu, with the power of SUPER-hypocrisy!

Omar Karindu, with the power of SUPER-hypocrisy! — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:54:05 +0000

An oath to fight “pirates,” i.e., illegal use. Fair Use is definitionally not piracy.

Now, if Isabella swore an oath to fight humorless Internet scolds who insist on taking everything at face value, scolds whose screen names rhyme with “Komar Arindu,” that would be different.

By: Scavenger

Scavenger — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:37:19 +0000

Omar, the man swore an oath..on a skull!!! Do you think something like fair use will stop him?

By: RndyMffMn

RndyMffMn — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:32:52 +0000

“Was Superman a Spy” was mentioned by Artie Lange on The Howard Stern Show the other day too.

By: Omar Karindu, with the power of SUPER-hypocrisy!

Omar Karindu, with the power of SUPER-hypocrisy! — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:18:43 +0000

Presenting positive reviews of one’s own work generally falls under “Fair Use.”

By: Scavenger

Scavenger — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:47:09 +0000

Uhm..did you get Tony’s permission to post this? I ask given the content ABOVE your review

By: Michael P.

Michael P. — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:17:43 +0000

Technically, it’s five out of five disembodied floating heads. Still, though, good review!