Well I’ve met to post this for a while now but it’s pretty bloody obvious that this blog is on a hiatus now.
This blog has a history that was tied to a certain comic book store in Vancouver, Canada (You know, where the 2010 Winter Olympics were) called ELFSAR COLLECTION COMICS & TOYS. Sadly Elfsar had to close down in May so in many ways, it’s closing has also put the final nail into the coffin of this blog. If I had ANY thought of returning and sparking this sucker up, it’s all gone now. Elfsar was the spark that had me start REALLY bad reviews over on Happy Harbor Comics website. That went on for a while until I thought, why not just start my own blog doing the same thing and ranting about whatever else I wanted. So I did and BtS was born. It went through many looks & feel until finding the latest incarnation. Now don’t get me wrong, I do miss it at times but overall I think running this blog took a great deal out of me in ways I haven’t still realized. I managed this blog almost as much or more than working 8 hours a day and that got to be too much in general. That and I feel my appreciation for comic books lately has been at an all time low so I have little to talk about.
I know many friends I know wished I kept the blog up and running but never truly understood it was like feeding a forever hungry zombie… and I FUCKING HATE Zombies!
So for now the blog is again on a Hiatus. If you feel the fucked up strange need to listen to my rambles, you can catch me on Twitter here:
http://twitter.com/RobertParizek
I’m not closing up shop as I like the digital footprint this leaves so feel free to browse and lick the carpet, you might find something you like. That said, I’m closing the comments now for the entire site and all older posts.
I do enjoy listening to Word Balloon podcasts and the latest version is The Bendis Tapes Part 1 with John Siuntres. I think that John Siuntres is a great interviewer, has a good voice, keeps pace well and askes good questions. I remember hearing early clips of The Bendis Tapes regarding Robert Kirkman and since then I have been just waiting for the full podcast. Have a listen if you are interested:
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090802-BendisTapes2.htmlÂ
Over at Panels of Awesome EVIL the Tournament of Evil kicks off round 1 with two votes this week. First up is Ultron vs Black Adam as well as Venom vs Luthor! To keep with the new Torney rules, I won’t be broadcasting my votes (other than I voted) so it won’t skew the voting. So remember to go vote and WIN! Did I mention… its FREE to VOTE & WIN!
Check out the details (voting info & PRIZES!) here:
http://www.panelsofawesome.com/2008/07/07/awesome-arena-tournament-of-evil-round-1-day-1/
Forgot to mention how I love Panels of Awesome going all EVIL for the tournament! Good job Mike! Wonder where yah got that idea from! 
To continue the fun of the Awesome Arena, this week it is the power of a million suns in The Sentry vs Superman, the alien who has super powers only under a yellow sun! Check out the Awesome Arena. Vote then post your comment and collect points to WIN! All the gruesome action is here:
http://www.panelsofawesome.com/awesomearena/2008/04/awesome-arena-toc-round-8/
This week The Sentry will take the win. I am as sure as this as I am that the Montreal Canadiens will win the Stanley Cup this year! I had a chance to buy a Superman shirt today for my Simpson’s Comic Book Guy frame and I said NOOOOOOO thank-you. The Sentry all the way!
We DEMAND that you VOTE on which of our Skrull warriors are better on Panels of Awesome Skrulls website:
http://www.panelsofawesomeskrulls.com/
Do not forget to go to For the Love of Skrulls to lock in your pathetic human vote:
http://www.fortheloveofskrulls.com/
How to win? Go here and vote:
http://www.panelsofawesome.com/2008/03/17/awesome-arena-toc-round-2/
Then go here and put in a comment, make a blog post, mention it, put a note on the facebook, mention it, get points:
http://www.fortheloveofcomics.com/2008/03/17/awesome-arena-tournament-of-champions-week-1-results/#respond
My call – The Flash beats out The Martian Manhunter, the funny looking alien unless he goes back to his former alien look and feel. Even if it is St. Patty’s day – green doesn’t always win!
Okay I am amazed at the various responses (like 50+ comments on For The Love of Comics blog) on this whole Arena fight contest that Panels of Awesome and For The Love of Comics is doing. What is it? Well its both websites polling votes and comments, posts and other advertising to determine who is better PLUS you the fan gets points. Most points – YOU WIN! The first week’s voting is done with Batman vs Iron Man.
Of ‘course my money was on the Bat… I mean come on, its BATMAN everyone! Round II is starting up really soon so go here and get involved:
http://www.fortheloveofcomics.com/2008/03/11/awesome-arena-tournament-of-champions-pool-win-prizes/
Come on – if you’re bored at work, take a gander, post a comment, vote and enjoy!
For The Love of Comics blog and Panels of Awesome website are running this interesting Comic pool that is similar to the NCAA March Madness & Final Four Tournament. Go to For The Love of Comics blog here for all the details:
http://www.fortheloveofcomics.com/2008/03/11/awesome-arena-tournament-of-champions-pool-win-prizes/
Go and win some prizes then come here and I will pimp the winners out here!
If you do want to win something then head on over to Panels of Awesome and spread the word about the great site. They are doing a contest that if you spread the word on your blog, Facebook, MySpace, website or any such ‘net thing and link back to them (to the link below directly) then your entered into winning a 12 issue subscription on the comic book title of your choice.
Sounds pretty sweet. Personally I don’t want to win but just spread the good word. So go now and check it out, spread the word:
http://www.panelsofawesome.com/2008/01/17/contest-of-awesome/
