Abstruse Goose

I've been enjoying Abstruse Goose ever since Pat recommended it to me. This comic strip occupies much the same parameter space as my long-time favorite, xkcd, but it is its own comic. I found today's stip particularly amusing and thought-provoking.

The Avenging Whedon

I'm inclined toward zero interest in the upcoming Avengers movie. I mean, big team-up films never seem to work, and most of the characters are left without anything important to do. Shoot, that was a problem with many of the Star Trek films, and those weren't even team-ups, except for Generations. Only one thing has me excited about this film, but that one thing has me very excited. That thing is Joss Whedon. This recent interview reminded me why he has me eager to see this film.

Darmok and Jalad

As a fan of xkcd, Star Trek, and metaphors, I was quite tickled by Monday's xkcd comic.

Costumes Aplenty

Alison and I took a bazillion photos at Dragon*Con this year, and we plan to post the good ones---if there are any---to the blog. In the meantime, enjoy these photos of costumes taken by the folks at io9.

Dragon-Mentary

Those of you who haven't been to a sci-fi convention like Dragon*Con may be interested in this documentary on the 2009 edition of that con. Those of you who have my want to see if you appear in it.

I Don't Want Directions

You know, I had almost exactly this same conversation last week. Except I was more polite about it.

Firefly, Generic

Firefly flans may be amused by this comic chronicling a generic episode of the show.

Whedon Shall be Avenged

After months of rumor, it's official: Joss Whedon has announced he will direct Marvel's upcoming theatrical adaptation of The Avengers comic. From Whedon's comments, it sounds as if he'll be writing, or at least outlining, the film, too. Woo-freakin'-hoo!

Edit: A summary of Whedon's and J. J. Abrams' comments from their Comic-Con panel is here.

Outbreak

Best. Romantic comedy. Ever.

Literally

Today's xkcd is focused on one of my many pet peeves.

Whedon Geeks it Up with Spurlock

According to E!, Joss Whedon and Supersize Me director Morgan Spurlock are looking for three geeks---I mean, people---to follow at Comic-Con and during the the months leading up to the convention as part of a Comic-Con documentary they are preparing. This "news" naturally provokes a few questions:

• Is this true?
• Could this be the next project that Whedon recently mentioned he would announce before Dollhouse finished its run?
• What's not to love about the idea of combining the documentary-making talents of Spurlock with the geeky awesomeness of Whedon?
• How can I be one of the lucky three?

Complexion

Today's xkcd was extra-funny to me, perhaps because of my affinity for...well, you'll see.

Spirit

Regular readers know that xkcd is may favorite comic. It's reliably both intellegent and funny. Today's comic, however, is also a little heartbreaking.

Dragon*Con 2009: Alien vs Predator

More photos, this time, from the Aliens and Predator franchises:

Dragon*Con 2009: 300

I'm finally getting around to posting some of the photos from Dragon*Con 2009. I've decided to divide them up by subject, and I'll post the subjects alphanumerically. So, that means we'll start with 300. Here you go:

Apocalypse

This is the most geektastically funny xkcd in recent memory.

Oy!

Remember the gag* from Airplane! about Jewish athletes?

"Would you like something to read?".

"Do you have anything light?"

"How about this leaflet, 'Famous Jewish Sports Legends?'"

Well, if you enjoyed reading about semitic sports heroes, you may be glad to know that now, finally, you can read about the greatest jewish superheroes of comic-book-land.  

*For the record, as someone with substantial Jewish heritage and more than a little athletic ability, I feel perfectly comfortable with this joke.

Urgent Mission

As a person with three degrees in electrical engineering, I found that the latest xkcd hit home.

Return to the Cutting Edge

Those of you who enjoyed my post on the shaving-industry arms race may also be amused by the latest Penny Arcade comic.  Enjoy.

Cat Proximity

I find that this old xkcd comic applies to dogs, too.