Friday 5 #5

I'm playing the role of Single Father this weekend while Mrs. Z. visits her brother in Florida. As such, the Friday 5 is running only a little late this week. So let's get down to business:


1. 52 #7: Good to see Ralph back on the scene, and MAN was he pissed. Does he have a right to be? Maybe, maybe not. After all, Booster has demonstrated in the past (even within this series) that if he remembers anything from the future at all, it's only stuff that directly benefits him. Although, I think Skeets' behavior this week lends more credence to the "Evil Skeets" theory floating around the blogosphere, and the idea that Skeets, not Booster, is the one being referred to in the clippings in Rip Hunter's lab as bearing the blame for whatever's breaking time. I'd still like to see more of Ralph's investigation into this whole "Cult of Connor" business. And what is it about Kryptonians being diefied after they die? First Superman, then Connor.

2. New JLU figures: My Buddy Rob has put the grab on a few of the new JLU figures that have come into his Target. I have to say, they're pretty sweet looking. I'm really looking forward to the Vigilante and Shining Knight figures. And really, would it be too much to ask for figures of the rest of the 7 Soldiers? They could even do a JLU-style Speedy. I don't know why I'm so hooked on these guys, except that I've always been fond of the Crimson Avenger, and that their episode of JLU was one of the better ones in the final season.

3. Boomerang: This is the "retro" channel subsidiery of Cartoon Network. You remember Cartoon Network: the channel that used to have good shows? Now they're all on Boomerang. BTW, today was Superman Saturday. Seriously, all that's been on all day has been Superman:TAS, and the occasional episode of Batman Beyond and Justice League that's focused on the Man of Steel. It has rocked HARD. Seriously.

4. Superman Returns: My Buddy Rob and I are heading out to a special premiere screening on Tuesday. I'm pretty hyped about the film, since I've pretty much avoided all spoilers, previews, and reviews of the thing. Brave New World Comics in Newhall (about an hour or so away from Bako) is hosting a special 7:00pm screening on Tuesday, and since Mrs. Z. and the Zigletts will be at the beach that day while I teach summer school, Rob & I are hitting the premiere. I'll no doubt post here about the film on Wednesday or Thursday.

5. Coca-Cola: You know, there really is nothing like an ice-cold Coke on a hot summer day. It's one of the simplest, yet most fulfilling pleasures in life. And really, if I have to explain further? Try it. No further explanation necessary.