Comic Captions 8/25/14

It's probably the last Comic Captions for a while.  So try to make your caption good.

This comes from Batman Incorporated's final issue:

Ra's al-Guhl:  Now we're ready for our Matrix remake!

Now it's your turn.  Write your caption in the comments.

Comic Captions 8/18/14

It's another Comic Captions, where you try to come up with a funny caption for a comic book panel.

This one is from Superman/Batman #15

Superman:  Is this what you had in mind to spice up our relationship?

Now it's your turn!  Enter your caption in the comments.

Comic Captions Returns!!!

I'll admit I've just about run through my stockpile of entries.  It's summer and I'm busy and who really gives a shit about blogs right now, amIright?  So here you go, the return of Comic Captions, where I post a panel from a comic book and you put in a funny caption--or at least try.

So here we go.  This is one of the extras from last year I had lying around; I have no idea anymore what issue it's from.

My caption:  Go ahead, make the obvious joke.

Now it's your turn!  Caption it in the comments.

Comic Captions 12/30/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Blackest Night #1

I'll go first

Guardian:  This 3D TV is wicked awesome!

Now it's your turn!

Strap in for tomorrow's BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT OF ALL TIME!!!! (so big it needs 4 exclamation points!!!!)

Comic Captions 12/23/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Marvel Holiday Magazine #4

I'll go first

Santa Doom:  Looks like someone is on the naughty list!

Now it's your turn!

Here's some additional food for thought.  I listen to a lot of XMas music, though this year I hardly bought any for once.  I half-heartedly checked Amazon but there didn't seem to be any new albums that were interesting.  Which got me thinking:  what artists do you wish had a Christmas album?  Here are some I wish had an XMas album (some have a track or two but I want a full album, dang it):

1. Bill Shatner (I know he's Jewish, but come on, do some secular/Hanukkah songs!)
2. Josh Joplin
3. REM
4. Counting Crows
5. The Cranberries
6. Ben Folds
7. Bob Seger
8. Bruce Springsteen
9. Josh Ritter
10. Belle & Sebastian
11. The Avett Brothers
12. Iron & Wine

Feel free to chime in on that as well.

Comic Captions 12/16/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Brightest Day #14

I'll go first

Batman:  This is for ruining "Batman & Robin"!

Now it's your turn!

Comic Captions 12/9/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.  This is another case where you can also make it as dirty as possible.

This week's comes from Spider-Woman Agent of SWORD #2

I'll go first

Madame Hydra:  Hey baby, need a lift?

Now it's your turn!

Comic Captions 12/2/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Thor #365

I'll go first

Frog Thor:  Order the frog legs, whilst thou?  Have at thee!

Now it's your turn!

Guest Post: Cheyanne Young: How to Make Time for Writing When There's No Time for Writing

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:  If you haven't been paying attention to this year's Flash Fiction Fest, you should finally be able to read the first of my 7 flash fiction stories in the Mortal Sins series, even though it's listed under Neil Vogler's name.  (Welcome to the humiliating world of professional writing.)  In case you don't remember, the stories involve a bank security guard who becomes a mortal enemy of the Scarlet Knight.  Of course you can also buy the whole collection for 99 cents from Amazon.

And now here's a guest post from Cheyanne Young, author of the excellent YA superhero novel Powered.

How to Make Time for Writing When There's No Time for Writing

By Cheyanne Young, author of Powered

As much as I'd love to live the life of a full time writer who can lounge in pajamas all day, drinking coffee and producing an endless line of beautifully written novels, I unfortunately still need a day job. I'm also a mother and wife and have one energetic puppy that loves attention. (At least I still get to drink coffee all day) Finding time to pursue my passion of writing is challenging, but I live by one motto that I also use to motivate me to exercise:

One hour is only 4% of your day.

What can you accomplish by writing for just one hour? For me it's about 1000 words. I haven't always been able to reach this goal in an hour but I've found that nothing improves my writing abilities better than writing. (Who knew?) If you have a busy life like mine, it may be difficult to find an hour a day to write, but here are some tricks that will help you squeeze in more writing time each day:

• Carry a notebook with you. (Or alternatively, a netbook/tablet if you have one) Now you can write during unexpected down time like while waiting at the doctor's office, or while on hold with the cable company. Are you bored at your child's sports practice/dance class? Write! 
• Ask yourself this: Do I really need to watch TV right now? I think the biggest time suck for many people is the television. I hate realizing I've just wasted hours of my life watching reruns of some show I've already seen. Turn off the TV and get to writing. Plus if you DVR your favorite shows, you can skip the commercials later.
• Learn to eat fast. If you get an hour lunch break at work, eat your food quickly and then use the rest of the time for writing. Half of my novels are written on my lunch breaks.
• Organize your life. If your house is free of clutter then you can't waste twenty minutes looking for your kid's jacket before you leave the house. That's an extra twenty minutes you can spend writing. An organized life means there is always more time for writing. 
• Wake up an hour earlier than usual. Just kidding. Don't do this. I would never do this. I love sleep too much.

Thanks Cheyanne!  Go out and buy a copy of Powered on Amazon or wherever starting November 28th!  And you can enter to win a Kindle Fire or Amazon gift card below:

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Comic Captions 11/18/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Sinestro Corps #1

I'll go first

Anti-Monitor:  Kneel before Anti-Monitor!

Now it's your turn!

Comic Captions 11/11/13

NOTE:  There are like 5 movies vying for 2nd and 3rd behind Thor 2 so we'll do the Box Office Blitz scores tonight.

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Brightest Day #19

I'll go first

Black Manta: Hey, need a hand?  Yuk, yuk, yuk.

Now it's your turn!

Dragonfly Warrior Cover Reveal & Comic Captions 11/4/13

NOTE:  It's a tight race between "Last Vegas" and "Free Birds" for 3rd place in Box Office Blitz so scores will tallied later today with final results.

Most people posted this cover on 'Friday but since my social secretary is nonexistent I forgot about it, so I'm posting it today.  Anyway, check out this neat cover for Jay Noel's book:

Dragonfly Warrior Blurb:

The Mechanica Wars: Savage Machines Are Afoot...

At the age of twenty, Kanze Zenjiro's bloody footprints mark the bodies of those who stood in his way to protect the throne of Nihon. Now, the tyrannical Iberian Empire is bent on destroying his kingdom, and they send their steam-powered giants and iron spiders against him.
Zen embarks on a quest that takes him on the most dangerous journey of his life. To succeed, Zen must live up to his nickname, the Dragonfly Warrior, and kill all his enemies with only a sword and a pair of six-guns. He is called upon to somehow survive a test of faith and loyalty in a world so cruel and merciless, it borders on madness.

Book Information: Dragonfly Warrior is a steampunk adventure like no other. It's a dynamic mix of Asian and European mythology, the Wild West, martial arts, traditional fantasy, and high powered steam action that will keep you turning the pages.

Dragonfly Warrior is the first book of The Mechanica Wars, and will debut on January 6, 2014.

Author Bio:

After doing some freelance writing and editing for more than a dozen years, Jay decided to stop procrastinating and pursue his dream of being a novelist. He's been blogging for over eight years, and even had a comedy podcast syndicated all over the internet. All of that was fun, but all the steampunk-inspired stories in his head just wouldn't leave him alone. Jay spends his days working in medical sales, but he can be found toiling over his laptop late at night when all is quiet.
He draws inspiration from all over: H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Shakespeare, Ray Bradbury, Douglas Adams, and Isaac Asimov.

And Jay loves cookies.

Jay Noel's website: www.jaynoel.com

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If I read steampunk stuff I'd be all over that.

And now it's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Batman #676

I'll go first

Batman:  Red sky at night, sailor's delight...too bad I'm not a sailor.

Now it's your turn!

And tomorrow Social Obligation Week continues with Tony Laplume's Ode-a-Thon and then wraps on November 8 with Andrew Leon's Missing You blogfest dealie...

Comic Captions 10/28/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Blackest Night #1

I'll go first

Black Hand:  Hey, baby, how bout some tongue?

Now it's your turn!

Comic Captions 10/21/13

[Announcement:  In case you were wondering, the Box Office Blitz results weren't posted yesterday because the estimates have "Captain Phillips and "Carrie" running neck-and-neck for 2nd and 3rd place so I'll wait for the actuals to post tonight.]

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Blackest Night #1

I'll go first

Black Lantern Elongated Man:  Still think I'm a ripoff of Plastic Man, bitch?

Now it's your turn!

Comic Captions 10/14/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Blackest Night #4

I'll go first

Black Lantern:  Is this where they're shooting the Thriller video?

Now it's your turn!

Comic Captions 10/7/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Blackest Night #1

I'll go first

Black Lantern Martian Manhunter:  Did you guys remember to DVR "The Walking Dead" while I was gone?

Now it's your turn!

Comic Captions 9/30/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Justice #2

I'll go first

Brainiac:  Let's see what's on your mind.

Now it's your turn!

Comic Captions 9/23/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from All-Star Superman #11

I'll go first

Lex Luthor:  Lance Armstrong was on to something; PEDs are awesome!

Now it's your turn!

Comic Captions 9/16/13

It's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Batman #677

I'll go first

Bad guy:  I've got your 'No Soliciting' sign right here, Jeeves!

Now it's your turn!

Comic Captions 9/9/13

NOTE:  Box Office Blitz Week 9 Results will be posted this evening once actual results come in.  Right now it's really close between "Instructions Not Included" and "We're the Millers" for third place and since that will affect the outcome it's better to wait.  I will say at this point I think it's either going to be David Walton or Michael Offutt who wins depending how #3 shakes out.

In the meantime, it's time for another Comic Captions, where your job is to recaption a comic book panel.  The goal of course is to make it as humorous as possible.

This week's comes from Ultimate Spider-Man #4

I'll go first

Spider-Woman:  Come on, let's make the beast with eight legs!

Now it's your turn!  This is another where I encourage being as dirty as possible.