Showing posts with label Comic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Comic. Show all posts

Friday, April 19, 2013

Faces of the Master from Dr Who

First, the Master precursor, Edward Brayshaw as The Monk. He played opposite the 1st Doctor and shows all the signs of Masterdom. The Master, as a character, was created 2 years after his appearance. 

William Hughes acted as the eight-year-old Master in 2007 and 2010.

Roger Delgado acted as the Master from 1971-1973. Delgado is the first official Master, by appearance.

Peter Pratt acted as the Master in 1976.

Geoffrey Beevers acted as and voiced the Master in 1981 for both TV and BBC radio drama produced by Big Finish Productions.

From 1981-1989 Anthony Ainley acted as the Master on TV and was also the Master for the computer game Destiny of the Doctors

Gordon Tipple acted as the Master for a movie in 1996.

Eric Roberts acted as the Master in the 1996 movie.

Derek Jacobi acted as the Master in  2007.

John Simm acted as the Master from 2007-2010.

In 2003 an android version of the Master voiced by Derek Jacobi appeared in the animated webcast Scream of the Shalka.

The Master is the street preacher in the Doctor Who Magazine (DWM) comic strip The Fallen, as later revealed in The Glorious Dead (DWM 287–296)

In Character Assassin (DWM 311), a version of the Delgado Master visits the Land of Fiction.

From The Glen of Sleeping by Gerry Haylock and Dick O'Neill, appearing in TV Action 107–111.

From Fogbound by Frank Langford, found in the Doctor Who Holiday Special 1973.

From The Time Thief by Steve Livesey, which appeared in the Doctor Who Annual 1974.

From The Man in the Ion Mask, which appeared in the Doctor Who Magazine Winter Special 1991.


The Master was played by Jonathan Pryce who deeply resembled the incarnation played by Roger Delgado in the Comic Relief sketch, Doctor Who and the Curse of Fatal Death.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Rosy's scrawled manhwa recommendation: Chunchu by Kim Sungjae

Chunchu
Kim Sungjae

Blurb

Cursed from birth, Chunchu is the holder of the demon stone which renders its host invincible. Abandoned by his father and raised by a people not his own, the young man, whose name becomes synonymous with bloody massacres, arouses only fear and hatred wherever he goes. He has however decided to try to understand why such a destiny was reserved for him, but his twin brother is having none of it.


Alternative names
천추
Cheonchu
Chonchu
Chunchu The Genocide Fiend

Status
Ongoing

Manga reader sites (free)
Manga Here, Manga Anime

Rosy's scrawlings on Chunchu
Chunchu is a manhwa of a little boy lost. Not just lost though, but humiliated, rejected, tortured, vilified and terrorised to the point of insanity. But Chunchu is a survivor so despite what's thrown at him or what cuts him he comes through with a will to live. It's an insane drive emphasised by the demon part of him, the results of which are gory battles leading to massive body trails. The number of people he killed when he first completely snapped is enough to make him a terror in anyone's eyes but unfortunately for Chunchu he already is one.
The story so far is simple, revolving around who is really the demon's child and Chunchu's efforts at survival, but it is enthralling in its goriness and for the small glimpses into Chunchu's past that we are afforded. There is a promise of the story becoming more complicated as Chunchu's brother negotiates taking over vast swaths of territory, usually by force, and attempts to hide his own demonic problems. There is a big clash or two to come between the brothers and while they're at it a several clans and countries are likely to fall. Death surrounds them both but only Chunchu bears the brunt of being told all the deaths around him are his fault. So far.
The art, by Kim Hyung-Jin, of Chunchu is one of the most appealing aspects of this manhwa. It is dark and at times splattered. The demonic faces pulled by Chunchu and his brother are striking and the actions scenes are fluid. The style used to portray bloody battle scenes and old world landscapes is brilliant and engrossing. The dark depths of the art make you want to know more about the boy with his head hanging low in the middle of a battle, the demonic marks and just how crazed Chunchu can become.
Also of note is the distinct lack of care when it comes to portraying the physical body realistically. There are many mangas and animes out there with unrealistic body-types and this manhwa follows the same trend, though thankfully not to its extremes. Six packs conceivably become eight packs, shoulders so heavy characters should fall over, but that's all no never mind once you get used to it.

I'd recommend this manhwa to: those interested in gory action, demons and historical fighting methods. I'd say that anyone who likes gory action movies would likely enjoy this manhwa.

Notes on manga reader sites
The quality of manga readers can vary. The uploads are often done cheaply or as a serious hobby by a collective. Be aware that sometimes licence hasn't been given but the sites noted above, Manga Fox in particular, are extremely careful about adding and pulling mangas according to license agreements. So you shouldn't have to worry too much about the material being pirated. There are also translated works and non-translated. Amongst the translated works you will find that the quality of translation may vary according to the skills of the translators. Usually the works are perfectly readable anyway, with only a few added or dropped words or a word in the incorrect tense or with/out plurals. But sometimes the text becomes gobbledygook. In which case, either seek another version or give up and buy an official copy once a printed translation comes out. The other issue of note is you may need to expand the screen to read the text easily as sometimes the scans are minimised a little.
I find that if a page doesn't download properly or some other issue occurs (too slow or someone ordered the pages incorrectly etc.) with one reader then skipping across to another reader and picking up where I was is quite easy and rarely annoying.
Otherwise, enjoy and watch out you don't get too addicted you forget about the necessary things in life.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Rosy's scrawled manga recommendation: Dengeki Daisy by Motomi Kyousuke

Dengeki Daisy
Motomi Kyousuke

Blurb
Teru, a poor and kind girl, recently lost her older brother, her only remaining relative. Before he died, he gave her a cell phone connecting her to a person he said would support her if ever he were unable to. As time passes she is cheered on by text messages sent from this enigmatic person, known only as DAISY. But one day, through an unexpected incident as Teru begins working for the delinquent school janitor, Kurosaki, she starts to question DAISY's identity. DAISY may be closer to Teru than she thinks.

Alternative names
Confirmed Daisy

Status
Ongoing

Manga reader sites (free)
Manga Reader, Manga Fox

Rosy's scrawlings on Dengeki Daisy
Dengeki Daisy is a manga that can be described as a mixed bag. There's sweets of all different flavours and you really struggle at times to figure out which one you like best. I've yet to find a particular element in Dengeki Daisy that I don't like or could say spoils the rest. Within Dengeki Daisy there's several plot lines and genres woven together with skill and the result is a fun and engaging read that only becomes more involving.
The story starts out focusing on Teru, who's alone and battling against bullies. Well, she thinks she's alone but really Kurosaki is looking over her well being from his position as the school's somewhat creepy and bullish janitor. Why he would do so is clear to us but not Teru. Due to certain circumstances they officially meet and Teru finds herself a servant to a bully. Throughout, she texts someone named Daisy, a kind and caring person her brother said would replace him after his death.
The story evolves from there, with a series of secrets being revealed or fought over as the conflicts between Daisy and a shadowy group of hackers spill over into Teru's life. And this is where the bag of lollies truly becomes mixed. A subtle romance develops between Teru and the two men caring for her, Daisy and Kurosaki, which finds some form of resolution only to become more complex. The relationships Teru has are dotted with humour and sadness, which add depth, and are less than clear. And as the story progresses, nearly everywhere Teru looks there's some secret intention, identity or cause to complicate matters. Nothing is as it seems and Teru is forced to find her way through intrigue that is well beyond what any high school student should have to deal with. The story takes on elements of hacker intrigue that includes kidnapping, death threats, manipulation and bribery. All because Teru is and was associated with those involved and may be holding a valuable item. Teru's life was changed irrevocably with the death of her brother but it doesn't get the chance to settle into any regular pattern before she's battling the unknown with only Daisy and Kurosaki support.
The art of Dengeki Daisy is pretty. That's to say that there's a certain gloss to the art shown through the fine penmanship. The smooth style allows for an easy switch between light and dark scenes that indicate personalities and intentions as well as violent and romantic scenes. The expressions are open and readable, despite the intrigue and mystery of the story, which allows you to read further into the personalities and become engaged.

I'd recommend this manga to: those interested in IT, suspense, white collar crime and intrigue stories with some comedic moments thrown in. Also, those interested in not-too-gushy romances and shadowy organisations.

Notes on manga reader sites
The quality of manga readers can vary. The uploads are often done cheaply or as a serious hobby by a collective. Be aware that sometimes licence hasn't been given but the sites noted above, Manga Fox in particular, are extremely careful about adding and pulling mangas according to license agreements. So you shouldn't have to worry too much about the material being pirated. There are also translated works and non-translated. Amongst the translated works you will find that the quality of translation may vary according to the skills of the translators. Usually the works are perfectly readable anyway, with only a few added or dropped words or a word in the incorrect tense or with/out plurals. But sometimes the text becomes gobbledygook. In which case, either seek another version or give up and buy an official copy once a printed translation comes out. The other issue of note is you may need to expand the screen to read the text easily as sometimes the scans are minimised a little.
I find that if a page doesn't download properly or some other issue occurs (too slow or someone ordered the pages incorrectly etc.) with one reader then skipping across to another reader and picking up where I was is quite easy and rarely annoying.
Otherwise, enjoy and watch out you don't get too addicted you forget about the necessary things in life.

Sunday, November 4, 2012

The faces of Frankenstein's monster


Charles Stanton Ogle in the 1910 silent film Frankenstein

Percy Standing in the 1915 film Life Without Soul

Boris Karloff in the 1931 movie Frankenstein, the 1935 movie Bride of Frankenstein and the 1939 movie Son of Frankenstein

Lon Chaney, Jr. in the 1942 movie The Ghost of Frankenstein

Bela Lugosi in the 1943 movie Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman

Glenn Strange in the 1944 movie House of Frankenstein, the 1945 movie House of Dracula and the 1948 movie Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

Gary Conway in the 1957 movie I Was a Teenage Frankenstein and the 1958 movie How to Make a Monster

Christopher Lee in the 1957 movie The Curse of Frankenstein

Michael Gwynn in the 1958 movie The Revenge of Frankenstein

Mike Lane in the 1958 movie Frankenstein 1970

Harry Wilson in the 1958 drive in film Frankenstein's Daughter

Kiwi Kingston in the 1963 movie The Evil of Frankenstein

Koji Furuhata in the 1965 movie Frankenstein Conquers The World

Bruce Glover (uncredited) in the 1965 movie Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster

Frankenstein, Jr. in the 1966 cartoon Frankenstein, Jr. and The Impossibles



Susan Denberg in the 1967 movie Frankenstein Created Woman

Robert Rodan in the soap opera Dark Shadows

Freddie Jones in the 1969 movie Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

David Prowse in the 1970 movie The Horror of Frankenstein

Ferdinando Murolo (uncredited) in the 1970 movie Los Monstruos del Terror 

John Bloom in the 1971 movie Dracula vs. Frankenstein

Peter Whiteman in the 1971 movie Lady Frankenstein

Fernando Bilbao in the 1972 movie Dracula: Prisoner of Frankenstein 

Xiro Papas in the 1972 movie Frankenstein 80 

Joe De Sue in the 1973 movie Blackenstein

Michael Sarrazin in the 1973 movie Frankenstein: The True Story

Srdjan Zelenovic in 1973 movie Andy Warhol presents Flesh For Frankenstein

David Prowse in the 1974 movie Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

Loren Ewing in the 1974 movie Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks

Peter Boyle in the production Young Frankenstein

Per Oscarsson in the 1976 movie Terror of Frankenstein

The Monster in the Japanese 1981 anime Kyofu Densetsu: Kaiki! Furankenshutain

Clancy Brown in the 1985 movie The Bride

Tom Noonan in the 1987 movie The Monster Squad

Nick Brimble in the 1990 movie Frankenstein Unbound

Randy Quaid in the 1992 movie Frankenstein

Robert De Niro in the 1994 movie Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Yû Sekida and Haruo Nakajima play brother monsters in the 1996 Japanese movie The War of the Gargantuas

Peter Crombie in the 1997 show House of Frankenstein 1997

Frank Welker voiced The Monster the 1999 production Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein

A thumb in the 2002 video Frankenthumb 

Shuler Hensley in the 2004 movie Van Helsing

Luke Goss in the 2004 production Frankenstein

Vincent Perez in the 2005 movie Frankenstein

Joel Hebner in the 2005 movie Frankenstein Reborn

Lawrence Furbish in the 2005 movie Frankenstein vs. the Creature from Blood Cove

Julian Bleach in the 2007 movie Frankenstein

Eri Otoguro in the 2009 movie Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl

Craig Dabbs in the 2009 movie House of the Wolf Man

Scott Adsit voiced The Monster in the 2010 show Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

Jonny Lee Miller in the 2011 play Frankenstein

Tim Krueger in the 2011 production Frankenstein: Day of the Beast

Kevin James voiced The Monster in the 2012 movie Hotel Transylvania

David Gest in the 2012 play A Nightmare On Lime Street

The movie I, Frankenstein is coming in 2013

Frankenstein from DC Comics

Frankenstein from Dell Comics

Frankenstein's Monster from Marvel Comics

Frankenstein from Prize Comics

Frankenstein from the Death Race series of movies

Franken Stein from Soul Eater (a combination of Frankenstein and his monster)