I don’t care what this sounds like. I must own it, now.

(You can hear “Pistolero” and “Disco Galaxy” on YouTube if you want.)

This is pretty stunning.

First one to work greenscreening into their Law And Order: CI pitch wins.

And then there was the time that John Constantine went to Ibiza.

From Simon Oliver and Goran Sudzuka’s Chas: The Knowledge

I almost forgot it’s Ash Wednesday.

THE RACK: Staff Picks

Don’t know what to buy in your comic shop today? Here.

J Jonah Jameson and Peter Parker (as apes) by Mike Wieringo

Special thanks to Steven from Hey Oscar Wilde! for giving me the heads-up on the auction for these. It’s pretty much a perfect storm of things I like in comics, and it’s fantastic to own some of Mike Wieringo’s work.

DESIGN FETISH: dvdp

Presented without commentary: a press release I just received.

GEEK TO CHIC
Unleash Your Inner Geek at the Boston Center for Adult Education
Glasses, headgear, pants that looked like you were waiting for a flood- sound too familiar? Yea, yea, yea, we know that you’ve grown out of that phase. You’ve moved to Boston, gotten a kick butt tech job and may have even found a little arm candy. No one remembers that you went dateless to your senior prom, anyway.

This spring take your comic book collection out from underneath your bed and unleash your inner geek at the Boston Center for Adult Education’s (BCAE) “Comic Book: Heroes & Monsters” drawing class.

At the BCAE learn how to develop your supernatural fantasy into a character, story and professional comic book! Artist John Cafferty will teach students how to transition from creating composition, formulating a design and adding lettering, to the final step of inking- just like the comic book pros!

The “Heroes & Monsters” drawing class will be taught over the course of 5 sessions beginning Wednesday, March 17, 2010. This class is perfect for anyone who has an interest in animation, drawing, art, and of course, comic books! Capes, Spandex, Superwomen, and even headgear are welcome!

THE LONELIEST ASTRONAUTS: Breathe

Steve finds something of value, but there are unexpected consequences.

THE RACK: Tactile Feedback

Aaron offers his thoughts on technology.

Search Engine Inquiries That Keep Me Awake At Night: #1 in a series.

DESIGN FETISH: David Fokos

David Fokos uses long exposures to create a single, definitive moment out of many.

A YEAR OF GIVEAWAYS: Immortal Iron Fist Volumes 1-3

The winner of last week’s copy of Dante’s Inferno for the XBox 360 was Morgan Johnson of PoorMojo.com! Congratulations, Morgan! When I get my copy from EA, I’ll zip it over to you tout suite.

This week, we’re back to comics but not leaving brutal violence and exotic locations behind! I’ve got volumes 1-3 of Matt Fraction and Ed Brubaker’s acclaimed The Immortal Iron Fist. To get a chance to win hardcover editions of The Last Iron Fist Story, The Seven Capital Cities Of Heaven and The Book Of The Iron Fist, all you have to do is name your favorite martial arts film in the comments. As always, I’ll use Random.org’s number generator to pick a winner and they’ll be able to curl up and enjoy some pulp-influenced Mighty Marvel Martial Artistry!

Enter before 12:01AM EST on Saturday, February 20 to qualify for the draw. The winner is determined using the Random.org number generator.

Terms And Conditions
Please note that because of shipping costs, this contest is for residents of the United States of America and Canada. You must leave your email address with your comment to qualify, as I’m not going to spend any time hunting down someone who didn’t want to be contacted about their amazing prize. One comment per person and yes, I will know if you cheat and will probably mock you in public.

DESIGN FETISH: Julia Chang

Julia Chang makes art with Ring Pops and creates interesting installations, among other things. If you’re in New York City, you can purchase some of her work at The Standard Shop.

OK, Japan. OK.

SHE DIED IN TERREBONNE: Episode 18

THE RACK: Darkness Falls

And then there was the time that Danny’s hopes and dreams were crushed.

There’s Gonna Be Sex Tonight

J Jonah Jameson by Brandon Dawley

(Yes, I just snuck in another quasi-announcement.)

THE RACK: Staff Picks

You know the routine by now, don’t you?