I've done two of these over the course of the past year (here's round 2, which also has a link to Round 1 at the top) and they've gone over quite well, so here's a third one!
As before, this is a compilation of some of the little comics mini-reviews I've been doing in the "What Have You Been Reading?" threads over the past six months. Hope you find something to enjoy in here!
1) Upgrade Soul by Ezra Claytan Daniels
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An elderly couple decides to put their faith in an experimental science program that could result in them being rejuvenated, brought to a better condition than they even were in their prime and more than doubling their lifespans.
That’s all I can really say without getting into spoilery territory. This is a book which unfolds gradually and deliberately, peeling back layers of character development and commentary on a whole myriad of topics, but better experienced going in as blind as possible.
Broad strokes treatment: The book is a meditation on the idea of what makes someone a human being, and the concept of leaving a legacy and how that can be a powerful drive for some people to the point that it makes them do drastic things. It’s sci-fi meets human drama with hint of horror and it’s smartly written and strikingly drawn.
Good shit. Recommended.
2) Plastic by Doug Wagner & Daniel Hillyard
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A retired serial killer named Victor falls in love with a lady named Virginia. Virginia gets kidnapped by a local mob boss who is aware of Victor’s skill set, and promises Virginia’s safe return so long as Victor carries out a couple of hit jobs for him.
Oh, and also, Virginia is a plastic sex doll.
This is a very twisted, deeply fucked up, wonderfully weird and overall pretty enjoyable horror romp if that’s your kinda thing. The same team also released another story in the same universe called Vinyl this year, which is along very similar lines and should scratch an itch if you've a hankering for more post-Plastic.
[**3) The New World by Ale
... keep reading on reddit ➡I have a larger post brewing, a follow-up to my first Bionicle writeup, but the actual drama is taking a long time to conclude, and inspiration hit me. So, I decided to hammer this out while sleep-deprived and post it before I pass out.
I'm gonna be a bit more irreverent than my usual style, largely because this is A) Less a fandom eating itself and more a fandom hating a character the creators loved, until those creators left and an actual fan got the reins, with predictable results, and B) involving a large amount of Ken Penders, and I refuse to take him seriously.
Alright let's just lose it.
Sonic the Hedgehog is an incredibly fractious series. It always has been, from the earliest days of the series. Back in 1991, SEGA of Japan, SEGA of America, and SEGA Europe all came up with their own lore for the blue hedgehog and put that in the manuals for the games. This wasn’t an uncommon practice for games in the time before animated cutscenes and voice-acting, the most famous example probably being “Mario and Luigi are from Brooklyn and got sucked into the Mushroom Kingdom through a pipe” from the US, versus the Japanese lore where he’s just always been there. I think. I’m not a Mario expert.
Sonic, however, made this worse by creating increasing numbers of permutations of the regional lore. For example, in Japan, he might’ve been basically the same character we know and love(?) from today’s games… or he might also have been the superhero-style alter-ego of a nerdy school kid.
Meanwhile, in Europe, he… okay I’mma level, the EU and UK stuff really doesn’t matter all that much. Our only real contribution to Sonic Lore is that crazy evil Super Sonic with the swirly eyes, though admittedly that is the best version of an
... keep reading on reddit ➡Dearest Gisselle,
I wish to send you only love during this time. One of the things I loved about you was the way you made me feel. You made me feel not alone. You made me feel understood. When I told you my pain it lessened. My heart aches so deeply for you. Every tear I cry for the rest of my life will be for you and still it will only be a raindrop in the ocean of sorrow that I feel. I told you about my dreams all the time. When I decided to change my life in Tucson I wrote down my top five life goals. My number one goal was to have a family. I never told you this. I pushed myself through hard times, with much of my motivation coming from the dream that one day I would have a family to share love with to make it all worth it. I got healthy, mentally and physically. I spent hours everyday learning about crypto to make enough money to give those I loved in the future anything they wanted. Ever since we dated during the summer of 2017 you had always been in the back of my mind. I never felt a physical sensation as heartwarming as the touch of your skin on my own. I have never kissed someone who kisses as passionately as you do. That weekend we reconnected earlier this year. You stayed at my house. My heart was so full. It was like it always was with you. Even if I hadn’t seen you in months, the connection I had with you was more vibrant than any other person in the world. I felt so excited. When you slept over that was the first time I had held you in so long. When I first embraced you my heart was beating out of my chest. You told me I can feel your heart beating. I hope you know it was beating for you. I am wearing your baggy shirt you used to sleep in that you left here that weekend as I type this. When you left I was so sad. I wanted to be with you all the time. I didn’t know what to do. I thought to myself what would I do if I could do anything in the world. You always said we can do anything you want. If I could do anything in the world it would be to travel it with you. So I asked you. You said yes. I felt like all my hard work had paid off. All those days I got out of bed when I didn’t feel like it and did what I had to do were worth it. I thought you were my person. I told you this on our last phone call. I will always remember that phone call. It was a perfect example of our connection. I felt free to fully express myself. There was crying, laughter, yelling, caring, pain, honesty. Oh how deeply I love you Gisselle. I have never felt more conn
... keep reading on reddit ➡I don't want to step on anybody's toes here, but the amount of non-dad jokes here in this subreddit really annoys me. First of all, dad jokes CAN be NSFW, it clearly says so in the sub rules. Secondly, it doesn't automatically make it a dad joke if it's from a conversation between you and your child. Most importantly, the jokes that your CHILDREN tell YOU are not dad jokes. The point of a dad joke is that it's so cheesy only a dad who's trying to be funny would make such a joke. That's it. They are stupid plays on words, lame puns and so on. There has to be a clever pun or wordplay for it to be considered a dad joke.
Again, to all the fellow dads, I apologise if I'm sounding too harsh. But I just needed to get it off my chest.
#eShopperReviews 2021 Game Awards Day 4: Genre Awards
Some people have their own preferred genre, a type of game they like best. Today’s awards are for those people, who want the best games of their kind to grace that genre this year.
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#Best Platformer
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury - It may seem like the easy, predictable thing to do, awarding Best Platformer to a Mario game. And what’s more, Super Mario 3D World isn’t even an entirely new game, being a port from a 2013 Wii U game. However, the upgrades made to Super Mario 3D World breathe new life into the game, making it faster, better-looking, and with more features. And then there’s Bowser’s Fury, an entirely new game packaged in here that gives us a taste of what open-world Mario could look like, albeit in a relatively short experience. Simply put, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is the best Platformer of 2021, and there’s enough new content here that it’s far, far more than just a rehash of an 8 year-old game.
Runners-Up:
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
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#Best Arcade/Party Game
Fly Together! - Both Fly Together and Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania are strong contenders in this category, but I give Fly Together a slight edge because it is both more accessible, and because it supports up to 8 players. However, both of these games are a welcome addition to a party.
Runners-Up:
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
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... keep reading on reddit ➡I'm surprised it hasn't decade.
For context I'm a Refuse Driver (Garbage man) & today I was on food waste. After I'd tipped I was checking the wagon for any defects when I spotted a lone pea balanced on the lifts.
I said "hey look, an escaPEA"
No one near me but it didn't half make me laugh for a good hour or so!
Edit: I can't believe how much this has blown up. Thank you everyone I've had a blast reading through the replies 😂
It really does, I swear!
Because she wanted to see the task manager.
Hey everyone! I can’t believe the overwhelming response to my last post. When I started this thread, I didn’t expect anyone to read it – I just thought it would be one of those cool things for if I disappeared. You know, one of those documentaries where the only leads are the victim’s strange blog? But then it’s so strange, most people think it’s a hoax?
When that Danie Dreadful chick wanted to narrate it – I thought she was joking, but considering ninety percent of you think it’s fiction… I suppose that makes more sense. It’s okay, I’m not offended – if it helps spread the word – sure, it’s fiction. Besides, it’s pretty cool to hear your own words done up all fancy, and she has a great voice.
Anyway, the reason I’m back is because I have a… “sequel” for you. I did it; I went to the Mirror World and want to share new information! Thankfully, we can get right to the point this time; if you haven’t read my first post – check it out or you’ll be completely lost.
Since I intended to share this experience – I took a tape recorder, but it wouldn’t even turn on. Yes, I know there’s the whole “no electronics” thing, but there has to be a limit there… well, so I thought, but it’s a theory in progress. The point is – I will endeavor to record this experience in its entirety regardless of that setback.
Beforehand, I tried to think of all that could go wrong; never trust yourself to think clearly in a pinch. As a result, I wrapped red duct-tape around my arm rather than the traditional band. It sounds like any color will work, but for a detail so simple – why risk it?
I almost took a gun but thought better of it when plagued by images of a warped, pistol-toting reflection. I wasn’t positive that’s what would happen, but again – not worth it. Even so, I was hesitant to go defenseless; in the end I settled for leaving a broken taser next to our circle. Filling a pack with basic survival supplies was common sense but also vital; the full inventory is listed at the end.
As for who I played with – I brought along my bestie. We met in kindergarten, and she’s the closest thing I have to a sibling. All my life – I’ve been somewhat of a screw-up, but Jess is the responsible one; she’s been adulting at a pro level since we were sixteen.
Obviously, when I approached her about this whole affair, she thought I was joking… or having one of my episodes… but eventually, she came to understand I wouldn’t settle down until it was out of my system. Ever the loyal friend she playe
... keep reading on reddit ➡They’re on standbi
I know nothing about regular longboarding but was consider getting a spare pair of exway's atlas trist trucks to mess around with, and possibly put on a regular longboard or even another electric skateboard like the Meepo hurricane. I love the feel of these trucks and was wondering if this was a clever idea or if there was I reason I could not find anyone else doing it online.
Pilot on me!!
Nothing, he was gladiator.
Dad jokes are supposed to be jokes you can tell a kid and they will understand it and find it funny.
This sub is mostly just NSFW puns now.
If it needs a NSFW tag it's not a dad joke. There should just be a NSFW puns subreddit for that.
Edit* I'm not replying any longer and turning off notifications but to all those that say "no one cares", there sure are a lot of you arguing about it. Maybe I'm wrong but you people don't need to be rude about it. If you really don't care, don't comment.
What did 0 say to 8 ?
" Nice Belt "
So What did 3 say to 8 ?
" Hey, you two stop making out "
I won't be doing that today!
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This morning, my 4 year old daughter.
Daughter: I'm hungry
Me: nerves building, smile widening
Me: Hi hungry, I'm dad.
She had no idea what was going on but I finally did it.
Thank you all for listening.
You take away their little brooms
It was about a weak back.
Heard they've been doing some shady business.
Dearest Gisselle,
I wish to send you only love during this time. One of the things I loved about you was the way you made me feel. You made me feel not alone. You made me feel understood. When I told you my pain it lessened. My heart aches so deeply for you. Every tear I cry for the rest of my life will be for you and still it will only be a raindrop in the ocean of sorrow that I feel. I told you about my dreams all the time. When I decided to change my life in Tucson I wrote down my top five life goals. My number one goal was to have a family. I never told you this. I pushed myself through hard times, with much of my motivation coming from the dream that one day I would have a family to share love with to make it all worth it. I got healthy, mentally and physically. I spent hours everyday learning about crypto to make enough money to give those I loved in the future anything they wanted. Ever since we dated during the summer of 2017 you had always been in the back of my mind. I never felt a physical sensation as heartwarming as the touch of your skin on my own. I have never kissed someone who kisses as passionately as you do. That weekend we reconnected earlier this year. You stayed at my house. My heart was so full. It was like it always was with you. Even if I hadn’t seen you in months, the connection I had with you was more vibrant than any other person in the world. I felt so excited. When you slept over that was the first time I had held you in so long. When I first embraced you my heart was beating out of my chest. You told me I can feel your heart beating. I hope you know it was beating for you. I am wearing your baggy shirt you used to sleep in that you left here that weekend as I type this. When you left I was so sad. I wanted to be with you all the time. I didn’t know what to do. I thought to myself what would I do if I could do anything in the world. You always said we can do anything you want. If I could do anything in the world it would be to travel it with you. So I asked you. You said yes. I felt like all my hard work had paid off. All those days I got out of bed when I didn’t feel like it and did what I had to do were worth it. I thought you were my person. I told you this on our last phone call. I will always remember that phone call. It was a perfect example of our connection. I felt free to fully express myself. There was crying, laughter, yelling, caring, pain, honesty. Oh how deeply I love you Gisselle. I have never felt more conn
... keep reading on reddit ➡Do your worst!
Dearest Gisselle,
I wish to send you only love during this time. One of the things I loved about you was the way you made me feel. You made me feel not alone. You made me feel understood. When I told you my pain it lessened. My heart aches so deeply for you. Every tear I cry for the rest of my life will be for you and still it will only be a raindrop in the ocean of sorrow that I feel. I told you about my dreams all the time. When I decided to change my life in Tucson I wrote down my top five life goals. My number one goal was to have a family. I never told you this. I pushed myself through hard times, with much of my motivation coming from the dream that one day I would have a family to share love with to make it all worth it. I got healthy, mentally and physically. I spent hours everyday learning about crypto to make enough money to give those I loved in the future anything they wanted. Ever since we dated during the summer of 2017 you had always been in the back of my mind. I never felt a physical sensation as heartwarming as the touch of your skin on my own. I have never kissed someone who kisses as passionately as you do. That weekend we reconnected earlier this year. You stayed at my house. My heart was so full. It was like it always was with you. Even if I hadn’t seen you in months, the connection I had with you was more vibrant than any other person in the world. I felt so excited. When you slept over that was the first time I had held you in so long. When I first embraced you my heart was beating out of my chest. You told me I can feel your heart beating. I hope you know it was beating for you. I am wearing your baggy shirt you used to sleep in that you left here that weekend as I type this. When you left I was so sad. I wanted to be with you all the time. I didn’t know what to do. I thought to myself what would I do if I could do anything in the world. You always said we can do anything you want. If I could do anything in the world it would be to travel it with you. So I asked you. You said yes. I felt like all my hard work had paid off. All those days I got out of bed when I didn’t feel like it and did what I had to do were worth it. I thought you were my person. I told you this on our last phone call. I will always remember that phone call. It was a perfect example of our connection. I felt free to fully express myself. There was crying, laughter, yelling, caring, pain, honesty. Oh how deeply I love you Gisselle. I have never felt more conn
... keep reading on reddit ➡Dearest Gisselle,
I wish to send you only love during this time. One of the things I loved about you was the way you made me feel. You made me feel not alone. You made me feel understood. When I told you my pain it lessened. My heart aches so deeply for you. Every tear I cry for the rest of my life will be for you and still it will only be a raindrop in the ocean of sorrow that I feel. I told you about my dreams all the time. When I decided to change my life in Tucson I wrote down my top five life goals. My number one goal was to have a family. I never told you this. I pushed myself through hard times, with much of my motivation coming from the dream that one day I would have a family to share love with to make it all worth it. I got healthy, mentally and physically. I spent hours everyday learning about crypto to make enough money to give those I loved in the future anything they wanted. Ever since we dated during the summer of 2017 you had always been in the back of my mind. I never felt a physical sensation as heartwarming as the touch of your skin on my own. I have never kissed someone who kisses as passionately as you do. That weekend we reconnected earlier this year. You stayed at my house. My heart was so full. It was like it always was with you. Even if I hadn’t seen you in months, the connection I had with you was more vibrant than any other person in the world. I felt so excited. When you slept over that was the first time I had held you in so long. When I first embraced you my heart was beating out of my chest. You told me I can feel your heart beating. I hope you know it was beating for you. I am wearing your baggy shirt you used to sleep in that you left here that weekend as I type this. When you left I was so sad. I wanted to be with you all the time. I didn’t know what to do. I thought to myself what would I do if I could do anything in the world. You always said we can do anything you want. If I could do anything in the world it would be to travel it with you. So I asked you. You said yes. I felt like all my hard work had paid off. All those days I got out of bed when I didn’t feel like it and did what I had to do were worth it. I thought you were my person. I told you this on our last phone call. I will always remember that phone call. It was a perfect example of our connection. I felt free to fully express myself. There was crying, laughter, yelling, caring, pain, honesty. Oh how deeply I love you Gisselle. I have never felt more conn
... keep reading on reddit ➡Dearest Gisselle,
I wish to send you only love during this time. One of the things I loved about you was the way you made me feel. You made me feel not alone. You made me feel understood. When I told you my pain it lessened. My heart aches so deeply for you. Every tear I cry for the rest of my life will be for you and still it will only be a raindrop in the ocean of sorrow that I feel. I told you about my dreams all the time. When I decided to change my life in Tucson I wrote down my top five life goals. My number one goal was to have a family. I never told you this. I pushed myself through hard times, with much of my motivation coming from the dream that one day I would have a family to share love with to make it all worth it. I got healthy, mentally and physically. I spent hours everyday learning about crypto to make enough money to give those I loved in the future anything they wanted. Ever since we dated during the summer of 2017 you had always been in the back of my mind. I never felt a physical sensation as heartwarming as the touch of your skin on my own. I have never kissed someone who kisses as passionately as you do. That weekend we reconnected earlier this year. You stayed at my house. My heart was so full. It was like it always was with you. Even if I hadn’t seen you in months, the connection I had with you was more vibrant than any other person in the world. I felt so excited. When you slept over that was the first time I had held you in so long. When I first embraced you my heart was beating out of my chest. You told me I can feel your heart beating. I hope you know it was beating for you. I am wearing your baggy shirt you used to sleep in that you left here that weekend as I type this. When you left I was so sad. I wanted to be with you all the time. I didn’t know what to do. I thought to myself what would I do if I could do anything in the world. You always said we can do anything you want. If I could do anything in the world it would be to travel it with you. So I asked you. You said yes. I felt like all my hard work had paid off. All those days I got out of bed when I didn’t feel like it and did what I had to do were worth it. I thought you were my person. I told you this on our last phone call. I will always remember that phone call. It was a perfect example of our connection. I felt free to fully express myself. There was crying, laughter, yelling, caring, pain, honesty. Oh how deeply I love you Gisselle. I have never felt more conn
... keep reading on reddit ➡Dearest Gisselle,
I wish to send you only love during this time. One of the things I loved about you was the way you made me feel. You made me feel not alone. You made me feel understood. When I told you my pain it lessened. My heart aches so deeply for you. Every tear I cry for the rest of my life will be for you and still it will only be a raindrop in the ocean of sorrow that I feel. I told you about my dreams all the time. When I decided to change my life in Tucson I wrote down my top five life goals. My number one goal was to have a family. I never told you this. I pushed myself through hard times, with much of my motivation coming from the dream that one day I would have a family to share love with to make it all worth it. I got healthy, mentally and physically. I spent hours everyday learning about crypto to make enough money to give those I loved in the future anything they wanted. Ever since we dated during the summer of 2017 you had always been in the back of my mind. I never felt a physical sensation as heartwarming as the touch of your skin on my own. I have never kissed someone who kisses as passionately as you do. That weekend we reconnected earlier this year. You stayed at my house. My heart was so full. It was like it always was with you. Even if I hadn’t seen you in months, the connection I had with you was more vibrant than any other person in the world. I felt so excited. When you slept over that was the first time I had held you in so long. When I first embraced you my heart was beating out of my chest. You told me I can feel your heart beating. I hope you know it was beating for you. I am wearing your baggy shirt you used to sleep in that you left here that weekend as I type this. When you left I was so sad. I wanted to be with you all the time. I didn’t know what to do. I thought to myself what would I do if I could do anything in the world. You always said we can do anything you want. If I could do anything in the world it would be to travel it with you. So I asked you. You said yes. I felt like all my hard work had paid off. All those days I got out of bed when I didn’t feel like it and did what I had to do were worth it. I thought you were my person. I told you this on our last phone call. I will always remember that phone call. It was a perfect example of our connection. I felt free to fully express myself. There was crying, laughter, yelling, caring, pain, honesty. Oh how deeply I love you Gisselle. I have never felt more connect
... keep reading on reddit ➡When I got home, they were still there.
Where ever you left it 🤷♀️🤭
There hasn't been a post all year!
