Wah-HOO! Disney gives credit to JOLTIN’ JOE SINNOTT, and even pronounces his name correctly!
Joe met Jack at the 1972 New York Comic Art Convention. I know because, thanks to mih, I was there!
Category: Comic Books
Eliquis Nevermore!
Two weeks ago, I wrote that I’d received a heart monitor to confirm that I am free of persistent atrial fibrillation. I wore it for exactly one week, with the data collected via USB and, presumably, stored in flash memory.
I returned the monitor one week ago, and after a misdirection by UPS it was rerouted and delivered on Wednesday. The data was reviewed, the result is here, and this is it:
No AFib was present during the study
I’m very pleased that I’m able to stop taking Eliquis, because I was starting to see the effects of the blood thinner over the past six months. A couple of thorn pricks suffered while clearing overgrown brush outside resulted in blood blisters. A slight banging of a knuckle while working in the basement produced a significant bruise. So buh-bye, Eliquis!
My Superman Secret
I have seen the new Superman movie.
Unfortunately, they didn’t use my character in the picture.
I was supposed to be part of Superman’s revised origin story.
Cap Chat
A discussion/dramatization regarding scrawny kid Steve Rogers and his super soldier serum dependence.
HAWWWK-AAAaaa!
A few weeks ago, a pair of red-tailed hawks took up residence in the neighborhood.
One or both of them can be heard calling throughout the day.
Chipmunks and squirrels beware! Mr. and Mrs. Hawk are here!
Fantastic 4D
The cliché theme “it’s all about family” in movies and TV continues with Fantastic 4: First Steps. The first Fantastic Four movie from Marvel Studios, rather than Fox.
I saw the movie in IMAX 3D. The effect adds something to the viewing experience, but if I go again it will be without the discomfort of wearing the 3D glasses over my distance glasses.
F4 is a rather unusual movie in its presentation and pacing. From the start it’s a different breed of superhero flick, but only until the Fantastic Family meet Galactus, when the action becomes more typical of Marvel movie installments.
I like the retro Sixties vibe, which is notable for its lack of New Yorkers smoking cigarettes. Of special significance, the credits include a nod to Jack Kirby. It isn’t a co-creator credit but it’s nice nonetheless, and it “stans” alone, without Mr. Lee.