Ep. 49: The Snack that Smiles Back, ComicPop Library

 

Ep 49: The Snack That Smiles Back, ComicPop Library

In this episode we review and discuss the graphic novel The Manhattan Projects, Volume 1 by Jonathan Hickman and Nick Pitarra and then the novel World War Z by Max Brooks.

We have another fun time so be sure to join us by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

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What we reviewed in this Episode are:

1. The Manhattan Projects, Jonathan Hickman and Nick Pitarra, Image Comics, 2012.  ISBN: 978-1600766088, $14.99.

2. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, Max Brooks, Three Rivers Press, 2006.  ISBN: 978-0307346612, $14.95.

Music clips used in this episode:

1. “Train of Thought”, Andrew Lubman.

2. “Safety Dance”, Man Without Hats.

3. “Philadelphia”, Marco Beltrami, World War Z Soundtrack.

Links:

http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley Website

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=a0b7f6596422c80c407910fbc5f717e7 – Andrew Lubman “Train of Thought” at MusicAlley.com

http://metropolisamerica.com/ – Metropolis America’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/MetropolisAmerica – Metropolis America’s Facebook Page

http://www.phoenix-ash.com/ – Phoenix Ash’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixashmusic – Phoenix Ash’s Facebook Page

http://www.dcpl.info/?cat=19 – Dodge City Public Library Podcast Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library Facebook page.

AMV Spotlight of the Week

This weeks AMV Spotlight is from YouTuber tehninjarox.  This individual has taken “Safety Dance” performed by Men Without Hats and edited it to the anime Nichijou.  It is listed as have won several awards:

Best Upbeat – Another Anime Con 2011
Best Upbeat – Anime USA 2011
Best Fun/Upbeat: Bakuretsu Con 2011
Best Upbeat: Youmacon 2011
Best Comedy: Anime Banzai 2011
Best Upbeat: Kurokirro Festival 2011
Otaku Award (Judge’s Award for ‘man you crazy’): Anime Banzai 2011
Judge’s Favorite: Anime Vegas 2011
Fan’s Choice: Anime Crossroads 2011

Since it has been recognized as one on the best AMV’s of 2011 with good reason.  The editing is clean and the lip syncing is great.  Set back and just enjoy, it will put a smile on your face.  Check out the AMV on YouTube under “Safety Dance – Best Upbeat 2011” or right here: