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Owly wasn't bitten by a radioactive spider, and imbued with all of its unique abilities. Nor was he rocketed from a doomed planet, destined to become the greatest champion his adoptive world would ever know. But he's a hero nonetheless; he's a hero to giggling children, as well as adults who have grown weary of violent superheroes. Whereas they sling fists to make the world a better, safer place, Owly lends a helping hand by selflessly giving his last scraps of food, sharing his home and, most importantly, hugging anyone in need of reassurance or friendship. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/interviews/runton-andy

Some might suggest that it's unfair to review half a story. And that's true. After all, had I only read issues 148 and 149 of Robin, there's no doubt in my mind that the final score would have been around an eight. As it stands, however, I also read 150 and 151; those two books were so horrendous that they drastically sliced into my initial score. So the opposite could be true with The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive: while I've been turned off by the first two issues, the conclusion could turn everything around. But frankly, I'm not sticking around to find out. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/dc/misc/flash-in-a-bottle

"Up, Up and Away" is quite possibly the best Superman story in decades. In the first four parts we were reintroduced to the world of Clark Kent, an ace reporter who was once the costumed adventurer known as Superman. However, the book is called Superman, not Clark Kent: Ace Reporter. So, as expected, his powers returned at the end of part four. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/dc/superm...-up-and-away-05

I don't care what the cover says, Justice League of America #0 is not a Justice League story. It is, in fact, an homage to DC's Holy Trinity. And while I understand what writer Brad Meltzer was doing here (that is, reestablishing these three as both friends and the cornerstones of their superpowered universe), it didn't work under the Justice League banner. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/dc/jla/zero

The latest PS2 chapter of the Grand Theft Auto legacy arrived amidst startlingly slim fanfare this summer in the form of Liberty City Stories, a PSP original ported over to its immediate predecessor. Rockstar didn't make any bones about this release - they knew it had been available for the portable a good six months, that fans might feel burnt by the exclusivity of the release, but that they also might have been turned off by a full-priced release on the PS2 six months after the fact. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/images/files/gta_lcs.jpg

The latest PS2 chapter of the Grand Theft Auto legacy arrived amidst startlingly slim fanfare this summer in the form of Liberty City Stories, a PSP original ported over to its immediate predecessor. Rockstar didn't make any bones about this release - they knew it had been available for the portable a good six months, that fans might feel burnt by the exclusivity of the release, but that they also might have been turned off by a full-priced release on the PS2 six months after the fact. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/games/gta_lcs

An anime music video by Kellen Scrivens. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/fan/videos/kellen/h...an_it_looks.wmv

A novel concept is generally the first step taken by any developer with aims at creating a new franchise amidst the crowded market of today's gaming landscape. There's been a lot of ground covered over the last 30 years, but there's also plenty of room left for innovation. And if you're going to stand out on the shelves, you're going to need a hook. In FlatOut, that hook is certainly not lacking, but it falls into the very first pitfall in its way. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/games/flatout

I remember the first time I tried to learn guitar: it was 5th grade. The reason: Nicole Neslein. Her deadly combination of raven black hair, Minnie Mouse backpack and general disinterest in my existence were more than enough to leave me smitten. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/games/guitar-hero

This month, I'm going to start where I usually end: with the cover. And what a cover it is. Clark Kent, more powerful than a locomotive, stops a train. The cover, like the story, takes what has come before and makes it fun again. Superman is Clark Kent and Clark Kent is Superman. This theme is continued throughout the book, and is vividly told by this single, eye-catching image. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/comics/supe...-up-and-away_04

For the first time ever Earth-2.net: The Show hits the road; listen in to hear Mike's daily audio blogs recapping Wizard World Philly 2006. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_035.mp3

http://www.earth-2.net/images/front/poyw_02.jpg One of Disney's darkest, yet most hopeful films, Pinocchio has charmed, inspired, and traumatized generations of viewers - including Christian Honore and Donovan Morgan Grant. Join the two as they unpack this paradox, from its catchy songs and marvelous animation to its dastardly rogue's gallery (including a strong candidate for the most evil Disney villain of all time) and depictions of cruelty, drugs, and ethnic stereotypes. [ 1:41:41 || 50.4 MB ] [ download ][b]To listen, click here:[/b] [media]{url}[/media]

This week, some important things are discussed: Desmond and Darryll discuss whether or not your sister is a werewolf bitch as they review Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf. Rich the Monster Movie Kid wonders if you can show a werewolf bum on television in his review of the TV movie Moon of the Wolf. Finally, is The Wolfman so angry because he got bit by a yeti? Devil Dinosaur Jr. investigates in his Stay Scary of Paul Naschy in The Fury of he Wolfman. And while the descriptions above may or may not be true, the songs listed here do, in fact, get played this week: "Sacramental Sister" by Powerwolf, "Howling (Club Mix)" by Steve Parsons and Babel, "Bark at the Moon" by Ozzy Osbourne, "The Wolf is Loose" by Mastodon, and "The Howling Man" by Night Demon. [ 1:25:50 || 41.4 MB ] [ download ][b]To listen, click here:[/b] [media]{url}[/media]

Gather your pack and howl at the moon as we kick off Feral February! This first episode in our month dedicated entirely to werewolves takes a look at some venerable, but perhaps not entirely well-known classics of the sub-genre. First off, Desmond and Darryll start what's going to be a comprehensive look at the most enduring werewolf franchise with 1981's The Howling. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. goes back two full decades to take a look at Hammer's The Curse of the Werewolf before Rich the Monster Movie Kid goes back even further to 1956's science-y werewolf feature The Werewolf. There's some howling tunes for you, as well: "Up the Wolves" by The Mountain Goats, "Dirt Roads and Howls of Wolves" by Memento Mori, "Hairball Alley" by Rocket from the Crypt, "Of Wolf and Man" by Metallica, and "In the Hour of the Wolf" by Barishi. [ 1:12:29 || 35.0 MB ] [ download ][b]To listen, click here:[/b] [media]{url}[/media]