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Three of the seven comic books reviewed this week are Annihilation: Conquest #6, Captain America #37 and The Darkness #3. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-038

Of the five comic books Des and Mike spoke about this week (Avengers: The Initiative #11, Hercules #1, The Incredible Hercules #116, Iron Man #28 and War is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle #2), three were filled with great storytelling, one was painfully awful and one (sort of) split them. [ 1:03:28 || 29.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_205.mp3

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick corrects his dumbass mistakes, rants against rants against (yes, it's repeated on purpose) horror fandom, reviews Weed Species by Jack Ketchum and features a short interview with Andrew Migliore of Lurker Films. He also reviews Annabel Lee, The Mist and Sweeney Todd. Tunes include: "Weeds" by Life of Agony, "Short Songs" by Dead Kennedys, "Spectral Mist" by Midnight Syndicate and "Epiphany" by Johnny Depp (as Sweeney Todd). Check out www.horror-mall.com, take advantage of the Lurker Films offer and visit www.keithlatch.podomatic.com to listen to Keith Latch's podiobook, Eyewitness. [ 1:04:55 || 29.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_033.mp3

Not all Power Records were stories about superheroes. Some were dark tales of pure dread! Today you'll hear five such tales: A Story of Dracula, the Wolfman and Frankenstein The Monster of Frankenstein Dracula: Terror in the Snow (PDF) Man-Thing: Night of the Laughing Dead (PDF) The Curse of the Werewolf (PDF) To read along with three of the stories, click the links (RE: PDF) above. [ 1:25:27 || 39.1 MB] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_204.mp3

Being a longtime fan of music games and a recent Guitar Hero II convert, to say I was hungrily awaiting the arrival of the appropriate Harmonix follow-up would be a serious understatement. And while I'd been anxious about the release of some highly anticipated games in the past, this wasn't quite the same thing. I wasn't just hungry for more, I was emaciated; my interest grew to the point that I was checking the Rock Band Wikipedia entry on a daily basis, hoping for a revelation about a new track or an as-yet-unrevealed feature. Even after Activision's Guitar Hero III arrived a month prior, presumably to sweep me off my feet, my appetite remained. And, though I didn't go so far as to reserve a copy (the steep price tag left me leery), I did finally sprint to Circuit City on launch day, corner a warehouse associate as he unloaded the shipment and hurriedly snag the first copy to hit the floor. I've never looked back. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/v/rock-band

Tranquil Tirades plus the Super Mario Bros. movie. Need we say more? The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/m/super-mario-bros

Twice as long! Twice as many hosts! Twice as good! Randy Forbister joins Kellen to review the manga series Genshiken. Also: the introduction of the anime news segment, and a brief guide to upcoming conventions. [ 1:46:21 || 48.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/images/files/latest/animezing_002.jpg

Fantastic Four #556 and Nova #12 are just two of the six comic books Dan, drq and DW reviewed this week. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-037

Avengers Fairy Tales #2, Criminal II #2, Dead of Night Featuring Man-Thing #3, The Last Defenders #2 and Wolverine #64 are the five comic books Des and Mike took an early look at this week. [ 56:59 || 26.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_203.mp3

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick laments baby vomit, interviews Lewis Tice about TLA Releasing's Danger After Dark lineup, reviews Pistoleros and gives a quick rundown of the Swedish action film Storm. Then, he's joined by his brother-in-law for Roadkill Review, this time about The Ruins. Go to myspace.com/jeremywriter to enter Jeremy C. Shipp's Garden Gnome contest, and check out our sponsor at www.horror-mall.com. Tunes include: "Gimme Danger" by The Stooges, "Inseguimento" by Ennio Morricone, "Storm Coming" by Gnarls Barkley, "Ruin" by Lamb of God and "Bloodsucking Freaks" by The Motherfucking Browns. [ 1:48:48 || 49.8 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_032.mp3

Jenny and Mike laugh their way through the April Previews catalog. [ 1:15:42 || 34.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_202.mp3

Russell T. Davies' reintroduction of the Doctor to British television caused a minor sensation. A show famous for its wobbly sets and substandard effects was back with modern production standards, but the biggest thing it had going for it was the cast: former child pop star Billie Piper surpassed everyone's expectations as Rose, a working class girl who found herself swept away into a world of danger and exploration; Camille Coduri was great as her decidedly crass mother Jackie; Noel Clarke displayed a lot of range as Rose's boyfriend Mickey, a good man with little drive, who floats in and out of her life; and of course, Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor himself. The relationship between the Doctor and Rose was unlike any Doctor / companion pairing before; there was definite heat between the two, and it was difficult to figure exactly how they saw each other -- Rose always seemed to go from seeing him as a love interest, to a father figure. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/m/doctor-who-01-02

With the infiltration already a success, the question on the lips of the entire Marvel Universe is simple: "Who do you trust?" The real question, however, should be when did this secret invasion begin? Why, January of 1962 of course! The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/the-king-and-i-03

First, Superman is introduced to several new adversaries in "Target" and "Mxyzpixilated," then a handful of powerful villains reemerge in "Action Figures," "Double Dose" and "Solar Power." Plus, while James and Mike sort through listener feedback, Mike reveals a big surprise. [ 1:59:34 || 54.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.worldsfinestpodcast.com/episodes/wfp_025.mp3

The Darkness: Butcher one-shot, Kick-Ass #2, Noble Causes #34 and Punisher War Journal #16 are just a handful of the comic books reviewed this week. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-036

Desmond Reddick and Michael David Sims are back in the long-awaited return of the Is It Wednesday Yet? segment of Earth-2.net: The Show! This week the duo reviewed Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #10, Gemini #1, Moon Knight #17, Young Avengers Presents #3 and Young X-Men #1. Not only do you get those five reviews, but there are also two big surprises! [ 1:08:43 || 31.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_201.mp3

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick buckles down and presents two collections of short films: Small Gauge Trauma from Synapse Films and Aftermath / Genesis from Unearthed Films. He also reviews Jeremy C. Shipp's new novel Vacation, and three comic books: Urban Monsters #1, and Gravel #0-1. Plus: news, feedback and bad, bad comedy. Tunes include: "Short Songs" by Dead Kennedys, "Small Silhouette" by Mudvayne, "Heads Explode" by Monster Magnet, "Would You Love a Monsterman" by Lordi and "Little Demon" by The Chuck Norris Experiment. Check out www.horror-mal.com. [ 1:03:42 || 29.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_031.mp3

DMZ: On the Ground is a conundrum. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/dc/vertig...z-on-the-ground

So, an American's perspective. While I had been aware of the series since I was a small child (my local PBS station aired it after Sesame Street for about a thousand years), I became a fan of the extremely long-running British science fiction series Doctor Who in high school. A creature of habit from way back, I used to watch reruns of Cheers late at night. The station that ran the show also carried Red Sox games back then, and on this particular night, the Sox were on the West Coast, meaning the time zone system conspired against me; and for that matter, the Sox were already down something like 9-0 in the fourth inning. So, seeing no need to put myself through the agony of watching them lose again, I started flipping across channels, which I had to do, because the TV Guide was way on the other side of the room. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/m/doctor-who-01-01

Last time I told you I was introduced to Kirby's work with the cover of Satan's Six #1. It wasn't until a year later - when I discovered a hidden gem in a dusty 10-cent bin at a flea market - that I fully realized the power of Jack Kirby. I am proud to say that the first issue I ever bought featuring full art by Kirby was Fantastic Four #87. Well, it was actually the 1977 reprint issue Marvel's Greatest Comics #69, but I digress. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/columns/reddick/the-king-and-i-02

It's the beginning of a brand new day! The very first episode of the long-anticipated Animezing Podcast is here! In this episode, Kellen reviews the ultra-violent, ultra-vulgar anime Gantz. [ 43:40 || 19.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingp...imezing_001.mp3

I was a late convert to the whole Lost phenomenon. The series had already wrapped its third season before I'd even watched my first episode, dismissing it as another passing fad. You can imagine my surprise when I rented my first DVD and discovered that it featured some of the best writing, direction and acting that television had seen in quite some time. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/v/lost-via-domus

This week the guys review over a dozen comics, including Black Panther #35, Daredevil #106, Mighty Avengers #11, Ms. Marvel #25, New Avengers #39, Ultimate Spider-Man #120 and X-Men: Legacy #209! The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-035

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick reviews The Haunting of Rebecca Verlaine by Olaf Ittenbach, an Uwe Boll protege. Then he looks at the Eurosleaze feature Sister of Ursula. Plus, news and feedback. Tunes include: "Gail" by Alice Cooper, "Helena" by The Misfits, "Lucinda" by Tom Waits, "Bloody Mary" by GWAR and "I Fucked Bettie Page" by Turbonegro. Take advantage of the Lurker Films offer! And head on over to our sponsor, www.horror-mall.com, for all your horror needs. [ 52:46 || 24.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia...admedia_030.mp3

Dim the lights, slather on some greasepaint and dust off your all-black wardrobe. To celebrate the 200th episode of Earth-2.net: The Show, Jenny and Mike sat down to discuss The Crow! First they explore the origins of the goth / punk icon by reviewing the James O'Barr comic book. Afterwards they set their sights on the 1994 film starring Brandon Lee. Also, the winner of the big, mysterious prize is finally announced! [ 3:35:41 || 98.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_200.mp3