Johnny Saturn

Hello, Folks!

With this year drawing to a close, it’s time for me to review the last year and state my intentions for the next year. I would, too, if my brain were more organized at the moment. For me, I can split my plans into artistic goals and publishing goals. I think it’s important to state what I expect out of next year, because that gives me a benchmark to live by.

I am coming perilously close to finishing my den. This project involved laying vinyl, painting, rebuilding my closet, and months of fun. Honestly, I think it’s about half a year since we began this thing! My desire for a den is a story in itself—I never knew I wanted or needed such a space until I purchased the “Watchmen” Ultimate Edition. I was so excited about this book, with its oversized pages and new colors, but then I realized that I have no comfortable place in the house to sit and read. So, as you can imagine, I concocted the idea of my den! Soon, it will be done, and I’ll be able to sit in peace and read my “Watchmen” book.

I read tonight that Dynamite Entertainment’s book “The Black Terror” has been made an ongoing title. The Black Terror has long been the most popular of the public domain superheroes, so I’m glad to see him getting a new lease on life. I read the trade paperback and I enjoyed it. It wasn’t brilliant, but I really like the part where the Terror grabs a helicopter’s rotor blade and uses it to toss him through the sky.

Are you interested in seeing the new “Sherlock Holmes” movie? I am. I realize that the high action, martial arts version of Holmes is different from his literary counterpart, but I can live with that. I love all the Sherlock Holmes stories, but I think it’s interesting when each new generation redefines a story. I guess I don’t qualify as a purist.

If I don’t blog again before Christmas, then Happy Holidays to everyone!

Scott.