Barack Obama, Savage Dragon and Spiderman

The Barack Obama / Spiderman issue sold like hotcakes.
(Is that even a viable reference anymore?)
But not everyone is overjoyed with Marvel Comics success.
Savage Dragon also had a cross over with The President, and Eric Larson (the creator of Savage Dragon) is a little miffed at Marvel for what he sees as stealing his thunder.
You can see what Eric has to say about the situation here.
And Marvel made a rebuttal here.

I understand the book is a huge seller.
But does it remind anyone else of the Hostess ads they used to run in the old comic books?
If you want an example of what I mean, head over to Seanbaby's page where I think he has ALL of the old Hostess ads reprinted.

But if the Obama / Spiderman issue is such gold....what's next?
Maybe DC comics can revive "Prez" and instead of Prez Rickard they could have.....
Nah, they'd never go for it.

Comic Book Video Game: "Spider-Man: Web of Shadows"

The Spider-Man: Web of Shadows video game will be coming out tomorrow (October 22).
The game will come in three versions, a full-3D action game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, and Wii, a 2.5D sidescrolling action game for PlayStation Portable, and a 2.5D side-scroller for the Nintendo DS.
It looks like they've covered all the bases with this release.

GAME PREVIEW: "Spider-Man: Web of Shadows"
by Erik Amaya, Contributing Writer

“Spider-Man: Web of Shadows,” the new action game from Activision developed by Shaba / Treyarch and based on the Marvel Comics superhero, is scheduled for release October 22. Last week, CBR News got a hands-on first look at the game, which will be available on most console platforms, Nintendo DS and PC.

Like “The Incredible Hulk” released earlier this year as well as previous Spider-Man games, “Web of Shadows” continues the tradition of free-roaming action around an eight-square mile chunk of Manhattan. Missions are accessible at player’s discretion, and roaming mobs allow for a quick fight. Also, being a Spider-Man game, traveling around town is best accomplished with web slinging. Shaba’s mission statement in this game: take fluidity of motion and bring it to an action game.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18309

The Other Andromeda (Marvel Comics)

Andromeda, by John Buscema

DC Comics isn't the only brand that has an Andromeda. Marvel Comics has one too.
But this one has blue skin and is the daughter of Attuma, one of Prince Namor's ( The Sub-Mariner) enemies.
Despite being a super villain's daughter, she rose above this and became a superhero herself. Fed up with her fathers male chauvinist attitude, Andromeda defected from the ranks of Attuma's legions and joined Atlantis.
Okay, Namor was a chauvinist too, but he wasn't as bad as Attuma.
Andromeda even joined The Defenders.
And died there.
It's okay, Dr. Strange brought her back to life.
Kinda.
And later on, she even got to beat Attuma in one on one combat.

American Dream, Marvel Comics

Artwork by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding

American Dream, aka Shannon Carter, is a character featured in Marvel Comics MC2 series A-Next.
Her costume is very similar to that of Captain America and like him she has an indestructible metal shield.
She appeared as a civilian in A-Next no. 1, and was named as "Shannon" in A-Next no.3, it was not until A-Next no. 4 that she appeared in costume, as a prospective team member.

American Dream is the daughter of S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Sharon Carter. Shannon Carter grew up idolizing Captain America and was hired by Edwin Jarvis as a tour guide for the Avengers Headquarters, at that time functioning only as a museum. When the new Avengers team was formed, she was determined to join.
She wears a costume based on Captain America's and although she is a non-powered human, American Dream is in peak physical condition and is a skilled martial artist. She has disc weapons similar to Ricochet's and has superb aim. She now also carries a version of Captain America's shield, which she uses both defensively and offensively to great effect and her fighting skills are matched by her leadership ability.
After joining the team as the "American Dream", Shannon soon proved herself to be an effective Avenger, and when the team saved the original Avengers from a dark parallel world, Captain America himself judged her worthy to wield the shield of the alternate Captain. She also proved to be an important character in defeating Galactus in the Last Planet Standing limited series. She along with Stinger and Spider-Girl shrink themselves and took down Galactus from the inside. They survived the iminante explosion by shrinking to microscopic size.

Carter is the leader of the "Dream Team" comprising herself, Bluestreak, Crimson Curse and Freebooter. All members of the Dream Team became members of the new Avengers team in A-Next no. 4. American Dream is also an ally of Spider-Girl, Earth Sentry, Blacklight, Coal Tiger, Argo and Captain America.

American Dream has fought against the Sons of the Serpent, Seth, the Revengers, Fatal Force and Loki.

American Dream's own five-part mini-series began in May 2008. The first issue was a sell out.

You know I could have sworn I saw a sketch YEARS ago of a woman in a Captain America costume called " American Dream". There was also a female Vision character called " Vision of Loveliness". It seems like they were done by John Byrne, but I could be wrong.

Superheroines A to Z - American Dream
http://www.bubblews.com/news/2463904-superheroines-a-to-z-american-dream

Jessica Alba, The Invisible Woman

The visibile woman

James Wigney
June 10, 2007 12:00am

Like all good superheroes, Jessica Alba leads a double life. There's Jessica Alba the actor: star of TV series Dark Angel and the smash-hit movies Sin City, Fantastic Four and its coming sequel in which she reprises her role as Sue Storm, aka the Invisible Woman.

Then there's Jessica Alba the sex goddess, who features prominently in magazine polls judging her among the sexiest women alive, put on the cover of Playboy magazine against her wishes and whose bikini-clad body was strategically enhanced on the posters for the dopey sunken treasure yarn Into the Blue.

full article at:
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21871877-5006023,00.html

Captain Colbert. Stephen Colbert to Replace Steve Rogers as Captain America. funny satire story

TheSpoof.com : Captain Colbert. Stephen Colbert to Replace Steve Rogers as Captain America. funny satire story:

"Cap has fallen. Hard. Who better to pick up the shield, the mantle, the passion, the AMERICA... than Steven Colbert.

Stephen Colbert has been presented with Captain America's shield, and with it, the hopes of a nation. Will we see Colbert fighting the Red Skull? Yes, according to the man himself.

'I am so ready to kick ass for America.' Said Colbert 'While I have often hidden behind the shield of comedy, I can now proudly, subversively, fight injustice from behind a shield of solid Vibranium.'

When asked if he will wear the costume and the mask, Colbert replied, 'Why? When I can fight so much injustice with my beauty. This is the face that could sink a thousand enemy ships.' "

BTW, Tom Taylor wrote the above article and was kind enough to let me know. I though that would go through when I posted the Hyperlink in the title, but evidently it didn't.
Anyway, the above article is by Tom Taylor and I loved it!
Please Tom, feel free to comment anytime!

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