28 Weeks Later Goodness

So 28 Weeks Later came out on DVD (as well as on the whole rainbow of other assorted format flavors that even I, as a HUGE geek, can’t even keep track of) this week. If you missed the movie in theaters (shame on you) I highly suggest picking up a copy; 28 Weeks Later is one of those sequels, much like Aliens, Terminator 2, or Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan, that utilizes and embraces the core concepts of the initial film, yet adds that little something ‘extra’ to make it feel fresh and original at the same time.

While you’re at it, be sure to check out the two 28 Days Later: The Aftermath graphic novel animated features found on the same DVD. Both are taken directly from Steve Niles’ graphic novel (that also ties in the 28 Days/Weeks universe), but animated in distinct styles befitting each tale. Reviewers across the board seem to be responding very well to these two special bonuses; check out what Premiere Magazine had to say:

“But the most original features are two shorts entitled "28 Days Later: The Aftermath — Stage 1, Development" and "28 Days Later: The Aftermath — Stage 3, Decimation." Taken from the Fox Atomic graphic novel series, these animated shorts ("Development" is literally a moving comic book, with word balloons and text boxes) act as bridges between the two films and boast some engaging eye candy (particularly "Decimation").”

Full link here: http://www.premiere.com/dvdreviews/4161/scary-movies.html

Also, as previously mentioned, I’ve been so bloody busy this week I haven’t been able to make it over to the comics store yet. Here’s what I plan to pick up sometime over the weekend:

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #10
BLACK ADAM THE DARK AGE #3 (this series is great so far)
BOOSTER GOLD #3 (this book is really fun, especially if you’re a fan of the DCU. do give it a look if you have yet to do so)
CAPTAIN CARROT AND THE FINAL ARK #1 (no, i’m not kidding)
COUNTDOWN 29
GREEN ARROW BLACK CANARY #1
GREEN LANTERN #24
JLA CLASSIFIED #44
SIMON DARK #1 (go steve!)
SUPERMAN #668
UN-MEN #3
BRAWL #1
FANTASTIC FOUR #550
HEROES FOR HIRE #14
NEW AVENGERS #35
NEW WARRIORS #5
PUNISHER #51
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #12
RUNAWAYS #28 (love love this book)
WOLVERINE #58
X-FACTOR #24
TANK GIRL THE GIFTING #4

That’s it for this week. I’m off to Lebowskifest!

Later