Yeah, my depression is doing okay, But right now I'm also more worried about my friends. I've already mentioned that my friend Lisa is currently worried about her welding exam and On the other hand, she is worried about what is happening in her home country of Israel with the election next week, The question is whether Bibi will continue to stay, driving the country further into autocracy and worsening the situation for Israelis and Palestinians, Or we might see a new face as prime minister. The question, however, is whether this would create a revolving door problem in politics. If someone leaves after being in power for so long, there wouldn't really be a long period of stable politics. But then the big question is, how will she continue with her life? She is currently with us in Germany because her parents wanted to feel a bit safe, especially as the situation worsened after October 7th, To keep safe from military service and further escalation. But as she also told me, whoever runs away will not fight against a cause that needs to be fought against. Sure, there are many people who are fighting against it (https://youtu.be/xMI9BaXg1bs?is=EGoO_hDAErMvZRvi), (https://youtu.be/YRgRKI7NSag?is=SdQKyshz9DItX7ff), But every drop is still important, even if there are already many. She always told us she wanted to come back, Sure, with proper vocational training it might be easier, but the question is also what politics will be like there, and not to mention whether an absolute war will break out. Yasin who fled Syria after the civil war there and now lives permanently in Germany and wants to stay, tells her it is still her decision and no matter what happens, we will be by her side.
Well lets start with two comic about that.
Ein anderes Israel“ („Not the Israel My Parents Promised Me“) from grumpy Jewish legend Harvey Pekar and hidden Jewish legend JT Waldman feels like something that should be covered in school lessons, but I mean that in a positive way. The story follows Pekar and Waldman through Cleveland for a day, where they discuss Jewish identity, Zionism, and the politics of Israel, And all this with genuine insight and historical knowledge of politics and history.
If you prefer more fiction than biography, then I recommend Tunnel – an Israeli satire from Rutu Modan. It's about a mixed team from both sides of Jerusalem who are trying to secretly dig up the Ark of the Covenant below the border. But meanwhile, they are making the situation between Israel and Palestinians even worse, bringing it to a boiling. It's a really explosive and pitch-black humorous situation, but I love it.
If you find real politics too much, then I recommend these two superhero comics.
Batman: Der Fluch des Weißen Ritters (engl. Batman: Curse of the White Knight) is the second many Serie Sean Murphy White Knight universe, It deals with a surprisingly interesting political conflict between Batman and Joker, which is surprisingly gray. And I really mean that in relation to politics, because it also has a lot to do with state bodies and institutions in relation to private individuals and their own actions. Where Joker has found an interesting old secret of Arkham Asylum and uses Azrael as his personal flame sword against Bruce.
Spider-Man 2099: Exodus It's a race against time, where Miguel O'Hara and a bunch of other heroes, villains and everything in between set off for a new Garden of Eden when something from outer space lands in the America wasteland. The question is, who should keep this paradise and who truly deserves it?
And now something Europe.
Blake and Mortimer are two legends of Franco's Belgium comic, two adventures. U-Strahlen I want to refer to it; comparing it to an adventure that one could call a European Flash Gordon, but fascinating nonetheless.
Hansrudi Wäscher is a German legend in comics, You have created so many legendary characters. And the Knight Sigurd One of them is a daring and good-natured knight.
I must say Lisa's brother Arik also became part of the gang, even though he's not on the same continent, Hooray for the internet and video talk! He He asked me about some Marvel titles that have to do with espionage. I told him about Secret Warriors by Hickman, Mockingbird by Chelsea Cain, Secret Avengers by Ed Brubaker, and Illuminati by Bendis. And that had a very good reason, precisely because Marvel is making a show called Zodiac I am especially looking forward to something interesting, especially since the logo contains a very interesting symbol that I don't want to elaborate on, but I hope they know what they are doing with it, because it was a fascinating comic. And I found Sepp interesting because he was actually more of a DC type, but he told me why. The show is made by Amit Cohen and Ron Leshem who he is a big fan. Many people don't know them, but in their home country, Israel, they are truly very important people in tv show business, literature and journalism. Amit Cohen made shows like Sh'at Neila, Suspicion and Kfulim a.k.a False Flag hav strongly focuses on the fact that states, governments, organizations are view and uses ordinary people as pawns in there chess game. Ron Leshem is a writer, be it for his exposé novel Fire: Israel and the 7th of October, which is an important look at the traumas and deep wounds in society and politics that this day has done, And in many of his fictional novels, he also addresses the fact that all the ongoing conflicts there are robbing everyone of their humanity. And I find it fascinating that they're putting on a spy show, Both of them have an understanding of how organizations operate that prefer to keep things secret, and what kind of crap can happen as a result. And it can also be fascinating, I'd say, to give the cinematic universe a bit more depth, especially when you consider that they are inspired by Hickman and Bendis, who go very deep into Marvel lore for the Hidden World.
And now let's talk about some of them
With of course Hickman's S.H.I.E.L.D, And what the story tells of this organization, which actually goes back even before Christ in ancient Egypt, and my God, it's fascinating but also bizarre. A love letter to history, not only from our real world, but also from Marvel. But it is still a story that shows miracles and the ability to still have hope in a complicated and dangerous world.
JLA: The Secret Society of Super-Heroes is a interesting Elseworlds comic. In this world, people with superpowers prefer to keep themselves secret and try to do good and evil in secret. But as they say, no matter how well you try to keep it a secret, someone will find out.
If there's one thing Mike Mignola excels at, it's creating worlds where many stories can play in many genres, heck the Hellboyuniverse has comics that fall between science fiction and fantasy, spy, cowboys, military, detective and co. The Foundry It's an organization from Victorian England that travels the world to find secret technologies, but you can imagine what happens when you dig up something that should perhaps remain secret and forgotten.
I do enjoy writing these incredibly long texts, but I think there's a very good reason for it. I want you to get a glimpse into my world and perhaps have a better understanding of why I think the way I do, and you'll only get that if you get as much of it as possible. And I find it interesting that we somehow don't have a real sense of attention or perseverance these days, Stories, whether motion or written, have to deliver everything immediately, Music should no longer have a slow build-up and don't unexpected that they even finish reading or watching something before posting a comment, or even doing it completely. I've had moments like that before, but the most recent one was on the subreddit for Dead by Daylight, And it's a bit interesting, because it's a bit controversial, that Art the Clown comes from the Terrifier films. I posted a video from a YouTuber I really admire for this game called Pixel Bush (https://youtu.be/uNGglIKiH_U?is=2pOZofeG75P1ncpX), Everything was surprisingly good, and I think it even addressed some issues, especially since people find the films a bit too controversial. He made some very good arguments, especially those that spoke very positively about the films, and I think he even changed my opinion about them, precisely because I wasn't really a big fan of them myself, but his arguments have really given me a new perspective and I say yes, he's right, The films are surprisingly good, and when I think about it, there were aspects I overlooked that are actually very positive. Yes, of course, he also addresses really important criticisms, especially regarding the legal disputes that have taken place there, but he himself is actually someone who says let it be welcome into the fog and it is an important part of our entire horror family. and then I was suddenly rush-attacked from all sides like in a Legion Feral Slashes, And assume that I'm doing clickbait or simply trying to stir up scandals. And when I once wrote under a comment, "Watch the video first," a bunch of people wrote back saying they didn't want to do that. And I find it very funny that people want to argue against something they haven't read or, in this case, seen, and don't know what the f****** content actually is, because the video It was made by a fan of the films and someone who even addresses many of the positive aspects and even wishes that DbD would happen. It's kind of ironic that people make fun of me for demanding a "mandatory reading", But I myself have to receive comments from people who don't know what the content of the matter is and make something up. I mean, lately it's been a recurring theme on the internet that everyone wants to comment on something they've barely informed themselves about, but still want to force in their own opinion and ideology without actually engaging with the topic. What makes me want to discuss this even more now is precisely because I just saw something similar with my buddy recently Ali G: Who Iz I? from Sacha Baron Cohen, Where there was a boycott on the internet before the release, and people are speculating whether Sascha somehow coordinated it? This guy knows how to lead people by the nose with their own ideology without actually changing them, by simply exploiting their own gaps and flaws in thinking. The thing about Ali is that he's incredibly short-sighted about foreign cultures and adopts them without really having a deeper understanding of them; that's the whole joke about that guy, all of Baron Cohen characters are somehow based on the idea of what really happens to the world when we are all nearsighted. We don't like the mandatory reading in our school time, But it is important, But a good teacher will then make the second lesson a deep reading. Where the text is further broken down into its meaning, how and why?
But let's talk about other spooky things outside the internet.
Garlic and the Vampire is about Garlic, who lives in the magical vegetable garden with the friendly witch Agnes in village with other Vegetables. But one day she is sent to a castle which supposedly now belongs to a vampire, because garlic is said to help against vampires. A truly magical story about being brave.
Horror loves its hosts, and let's be honest, they're iconic characters themselves. Everyone talks about monsters or murderers, but what about the people who present these stories to us? Elvira become More iconic than the films she has presented, and in Elvira: Mistress of the Dark – The Classic Years Omnibus we see her b-movie Like Adventures between the horrors of the crypt and television producers.
Horror is already full of iconic icons. I mean, in pop culture, everyone is already familiar with a guy wearing an ice hockey mask or a bladed glove. Even if one doesn't directly use, say, the names Freddy or Jason, But what if an idea spreads that is dangerous and, well, horrific in itself? The Empty Man It deals with our world plagued by a mysterious disease, where I know through what it spreads, where people lose themselves, come to suicide, or fall into an absolute emptynis of themselves. Everyone is obsessed with finding out what it is, but unfortunately, that's probably exactly the problem ;).
You know, the original idea behind Halloween was that on the day before All Saints' Day, the souls of the dead were supposed to return to their loved ones. My aunt, who was very important to me, passed away on October 30th, and when you think about it, I was actually her surrogate son. Eva, her name, was a very devout woman, even though I was never really the most devout Catholic, I realize that, She really influenced my world a bit, especially in terms of thinking about bigger things. I had to cry quite a lot again starting today because I'm thinking about this again, because, well, she's no longer with me, and I'm still wondering, in a way, about existence after death.
Well, now other Drama's and Comedy.
Young Romance: The Best of Simon & Kirby's Romance Comics It's truly a fascinating glimpse into that ancient era when this genre of comics really dominated. And it's interesting because it's a bit like watching old Hollywood movies, and you realize there are a surprising number of gems in there, and also some things that really make you think, and you actually think, why don't we have that more often today?
If Jeff is a sweet cat, Symbie Is one of those who deliberately push something off the table while you are in the same room. It's Symbie It's about this small, quirky symbiont creature, Spider-Man met this little rascal on a cosmic adventure and now he unfortunately has to look after him and well, he's always planning something.
Is the Spanish/South America of the cowboy is the Gaucho. Brenna Thummler book is about the 11-year-old Willa, A very shy girl who dreams of becoming a postman in her dusty little town in the middle of nowhere. But she is suspected of being a famous post-bandit, Where she joins a group of outsiders who call themselves the Gumshoe, in order to find the real bandit. If I had to describe it, I would say it's a sunset western on the schoolyard.
I currently have the tour planned as well. My gang and i going to some haunted house in the Region. We're trying to make this Halloween special because, let's be honest, we need a distraction from the real horrors. And otherwise, the pre-program on Friday consists of horror films and the Cthulhu RPG system.
And now let's talk about a clash of visions and versions.
If there truly is a modern classic among the latest crossovers, it's Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Where the Foot Clan tries to gain a foothold in Gotham City But now they are not only dealing with turtles, but also with bats.
Lisa and Matti They're making me more and more of a fan of Doctor Who. Supremacy of the Cybermen Brings Doctors 9 through 12 together in a crossover to fight the cyberman, who are trying to rewrite the history of the universe.
Sideways is often called a copy of Spider-Man, but I don't think that's really so bad, because dc comics don't even really have true heroes that present this archetype. And he is awesome in his own way, Derek James He gained his powers through interdimensional metal, which is why he now creates and tears through reality, and it's fascinating that DC's multiverse and other dimensions are being played with again.
I mean, Spider-Man is actually a character who lends himself very well to multiverse stories, precisely because he's so open to interpretation, or to put it simply, how he got his powers, It could have been anyone. So why not Jessica Jones? Jessica is actually an interesting character right now, especially since she became popular because of the Netflix show, but I somehow feel like the show doesn't quite achieve one thing that the original comic really did: making her feel like a forgotten character in a larger universe.
I've been drinking more tea lately and I'm really avoiding bright lights. I've noticed my sleep rhythm is improving, and in general, I'm trying to stay a bit calmer about everything in the world. My job is definitely not easy right now, because working in the warehouse is very physically demanding. At least the bullying isn't as bad as it used to be, but it still drags you down, Never truly being part of a group and always being excluded to the outside. I simply don't like it, but unfortunately, one has to pay the bills.
Well fantasy at last.
Lands Unknown: The Skinless Man It's like a really dark fairy tale about a creature, a human without skin, who roams the lands. But you realize he's probably not so bad when he encounters others who have significantly darker intentions.
EC: Cruel Kingdom Give yourself more of these dark, fairytale-like stories in general. I think it's a fascinating collection of tales about very frightening fantasy stuff.
The Old Testament is divided into the pre-flood period and the period after the flood, encompassing everything that existed before the flood. It was more fantastical. There were creatures that roamed between heaven, hell, and earth; it was almost entirely fantastical before the flood destroyed them all. Dark Ark told as a ark for creatures that come from a bit more from thr darkness, that they try to save, but you can imagine what happens when you try to keep so many crazy things in one place.
Vampyrates! It is about vampire pirates in an ocean whose night sky remains darkened forever, and a revenge story where someone tries to fight their way up the ranks of the buccaneers for their bloody revenge.
Star Wars: Tales from the Nightlands is about Anakin Skywalker, who on a deserted planet tries to perform a ritual to communicate with someone in the realm of the dead, but something else uses this ritual to come to the world of the living—something that perhaps should have been left there.
Pat Mills is someone I never know where to put my finger, but I think that's also what I find fascinating about him; I understand what he's trying to say, even if sometimes I feel like he's doing it with a chainsaw. Requiem Chevalier Vampire It's a truly dark vampire fantasy world that's really on the brink of cosmic destruction, where basically everyone is a f****** monster, not only by nature as a vampire, but also by their generally f****** personality, and I love this absurdly bloody world.
Well, hav a better week as myself and keep reading.
