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Swamp Thing Television Series Ad According to TVShows on DVD, that seems to be the case. Shout Factory, the same group that produced the amazing Freeks and Geeks DVD set has supposedly acquired the DVD rights to the 1990 USA Network series. Based on the DC comics character, the series took the basic idea of the character and spun it into a genre heavy series that thrived on a threat/monster of the week theme.

I remember watching this show off and on the last few years of high school. It was just a few years before that I had gotten into the classic Swamp Thing series from DC. Writer Alan Moore took a stock horror character and transformed him into one of the most interesting books that DC had at the time. Rick Veitch continued the trend after Moore left, but the series floundered for direction after Veitch abruptly left. The comic had the character increasing in power to near god-like levels and it was hard to find anyone or anything that could challenge the character.

Several attempts have been made to bring the character back, but all have failed. With the success of the 1985-1996 series and the fact that it help found DC’s now popular Vertigo line, DC editorial have been hesitant to remove the character from his horror filled roots and return him to the super-hero filled DC universe proper (despite the recent, constant pleas from DC editorial). I say let them have the character. Past history and success is keeping the character tied to a formula that a few writers had success with, but others have not been able to duplicate in over a decade. Give someone else a chance to see what they can do with Swampy.

For a full history of the character and TV show, be sure to check out Arcane Knowledge and Cult TV Man’s Swamp Thing page.

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Heath Ledger as the Joker

Lots of photos have popped up over on The Movie Blog Community and on a Flickr Page that show Heath ledger as the Joker, as well as several shots of Batman from the Summer 2008 Batman film, The Dark Knight.

I really like the way Ledger looks and I also like the fact that the “Joker look” appears to just be make-up and not some accident. The scarring around the mouth is hard to see and I wish that were a little more prominent, but overall, everything looks great and I absolutely can’t wait to see some footage from this.

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Metamorpho - The Element Man (Rex Mason)


Rex Mason, a soldier for hire, was contracted by Simon Stagg to find the Orb of Ra. When he found it, his cohort, Java, stole it and left Rex in the light of an ancient meteor. This meteor transformed Mason into Metamorpho, the Element Man.

Metamorpho has always been one of my favorite heroes. He’s got that weird/cool 60’s look and interesting powers. So, take a listen to the Metamorpho theme song and let it brighten your day as well.

Metamorpho’s Theme Song

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The other day I ran across a CD of music from the Incredible Hulk TV Series from 1977. It’s got the classic intro and the unforgettable end credit theme (the Lonely Man theme). However, tucked away as track 18, could be quite possibly the greatest song I’ve heard in quite some time. I’m referring to the Disco Version of the Hulk Theme and Lonely Man Theme. So, get out your roller skates and bell-bottom pants and enjoy.

Hulk Disco Theme

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Occasional Superheroine has a great post detailing the Seven Deadly Sins of the Comic Book Industry. I have to say, I agree with every point (especially #1 and #3). It’s a quick glance at the many problems the industry is facing. In turn, that reflects the books that are being put out. While I love all of the references and re-appearances in some of DC’s titles lately, this would have been the perfect time for a revised Who’s Who in the DC Universe series. As a kid in 1985, this was the series that pulled me into DC and I can’t help but think that a similar series would do the same and serve as a reminder/refresher for old and returning fans.

As a side note, on #4, I think it’s my responsibility to monitor what Carter is/will read, but a nice warning or reference would be nice and should be included.

1. Hey, I enjoy delving into the rich histories of the larger comic book companies’ output as much as the next fan. But please don’t assume I do. Don’t assume I can differentiate between Chemo & the Anti-Monitor at the “big reveal” of “Sinestro Corps” #1. Don’t assume that when I see Elektra turn into a Skrull it will automatically ring any bells. Don’t assume that I care. Assume I am a first-time reader. Because I might be. Because without some more first-time readers — or readers that have come back to the hobby after ten, fifteen years — you can’t grow your readership. Don’t give me a weak book like “Countdown” where its only claim to fame is that it digs out obscure characters and puts them in wacky situations. Please do include recaps at the beginning of each issue — especially if the book is a tie-in to another event.

Be sure to read the entire list.