Fear Itself: Venom

The new Venom series is out with the veteran Flash Thompson using the symbiote Venom as a tool in the military. I haven't picked up my copy yet, but my provider's holding a copy for me. This series should be pretty interesting, especially with the new "Fear Itself" run.

The Symbiote itself fears the lack of a host (needing someone's emotions to feed off of to survive). It feeds into the spots of Flash's attitude that were addicted to alcohol, making him become addicted to the Venom (as the last host, Mac Gargan, was) and the strength that the alien can give him.

It looks like Flash will become afraid of his addiction to the Symbiote (without it he doesn't even have the legs to walk). He is also afraid of turning into a man like his father. But, mostly he is afraid of letting those he loves down one more time. He highly regards all of his friends and wanting to be "the man" a hero like Spider-Man and a warrior as a veteran. Without a meaning like this in his life he fears becoming a lost and lonely alcoholic again.

Check out more here: http://marvel.com/news/story/15756/fear_files_venom

More on Fear Itself: http://genesiseightseven.blogspot.com/2011/04/fear-itself.html

(If you like this Venom/Spy story line... also check out Haunt by Image comics)

Here's another cool cover from Venom 5:

Kerusso Easter

Chuck vs. the Rerun

 Bad news, Chuck fans, today's Chuck appears to be a rerun =( . I usually wouldn't have noticed until the Tuesday of the week, but fortunately/unfortunately I have the night off and could have enjoyed watching Chuck as it premiered. Alas, I was at a loss when I saw Chuck and Sarah once again spending the week together in a train compartment. So, instead of rewatching, instead of complaining, instead of voicing my concern, I decided to look at the (official) Chuck page on Facebook.com. There, I had found a link, not only to everything Chuck, but to a section of the Chuck store that I could have only drempt of.

They have Jeffster shirts, Jeffster shot glasses, Jeffster Posters, Jeffster guitar picks... IT IS AWESOME... But, alas I could not buy this poster which my heart so desires for lack of expendable expenses from my Easter trip. Maybe I'll remember for next week. Anyway, until then, here's the link to the Jeffster shop: http://nbcuniversalstore.resultspage.com/search?w=jeffster&v=nbc&asug=jeffster

Oh, and a picture of Yvonne Strahovski aka Sarah Walker.

Packers in 2011

Looks like the NFL might happen next year after all. God bless the Packers!!!

Here's their schedule: http://prod.static.packers.clubs.nfl.com/assets/docs/2011football_schedule.pdf

Fear Itself

This year Marvel is coming out with "Fear Itself" where the Marvel Universe puts its top-notch heroes against their greatest fears. Behind the scenes: they really wanted to do a big story with Captain America and Thor (partially because their movies are coming out).

All that I've heard so far is that the Red Skull (Cap's biggest enemy's daughter) meets up with a new Norse god who claims to be better than Odin and that Odin really isn't the all-powerful god he says he is. This new god performs some sort of horrific miracle that makes everyone question all they have ever believed in (Tony Stark questions all the science he's ever known). Can Cap and Thor defeat these two new enemies? Will Asgard stand or fall apart? The Fantastic Four (Now including Spidey instead of the currently deceased Human Torch) and the Mutants are also supposed to be playing a really big role in this.

And... we can't forget about Deadpool. There is a new hammer or possibly Thor's hammer is just given away to various characters in "If they be Worthy." It looks like Deadpool has a grasp on it in a story written by Chris Hastings who also writes for the extremely comedic http://drmcninja.com/ online comic books.

Here's more on the Deadpool comic: http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/04/17/fear-itself-deadpool-preview/?fb_ref=article&fb_source=profile_oneline

More Deadpool: http://marvel.com/news/story/15461/fear_files_deadpool

Mumford and Sons

I'm not sure why this folky-band is so popular right now. It could be the singer's amazing voice, the sometimes soothing sometimes exciting tempo, or the stories and lyrics within their songs. Anyway, I really like this group.

Their song "Little Lion Man" always reminds me of Joshua 1:9. "Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you are." The lion reminds me of this courage and strength, the boldness we are to have in God. This song describes the feeling of the "discourage," what happens when we try to do it all without God. It acknowledges the strength and courage, but alone we can only "F*** it up this time."

"Little Lion Man" Lyrics: http://www.elyrics.net/read/m/mumford-&-sons-lyrics/little-lion-man-lyrics.html

Another one of their great songs is "The Cave" it bears help and hope. Not only will the singer not give up on himself, but he won't give up on you either. He will gain the courage and strength he needs, his trials make him stronger, grander than he was before. He won't give in to temptation, he will live as he is meant to be. There are a lot of Christian elements that you could take away from either one of these songs.

"The Cave" Lyrics: http://www.metrolyrics.com/the-cave-lyrics-mumford-sons.html

Even though they are becoming even more popular now, I've listened to them most of the school year and they are always refreshing. When I'm looking for a good song to listen to, these two songs never let me down.

Innerpartysystem

Innerpartysytem is an electronica/industrial rock band that I've just heard for the first time on the way back from work tonight.

American Trash was the song that was on:

This band draws you in with the club-like atmosphere and attempts to release your mind to the sound. It works. The scary part, though, is the fact that most of the lyrics are something I don't agree with. This song in particularly is basically saying that all you have and all you are will end up in the junk yard some day. Your body is just a body, implying there is no soul. This is all there is, so we should live now. This sad and wrong, paying attention to the music video, the song becomes a lament instead of a beat. I wish they knew the truth, that your soul continues to live on forever. You may be American, but you are not trash. God wouldn't have it that way.

Over all, I think I'll add them to my playlist, listen to them once in a while. But, always know that their lyrics are from a damned perspective, something I should empathize with but never conform to.