Comic Book Review: We Stand On Guard #6 - Image Comics (2015)

Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Steve Skroce

The final issue in the series.  Amber is on board an American ship with explosives strapped to her body and holding a detonator.  "The American" attempts to negotiate with Amber to prevent anything explosive happening.  Outside, the Canadian resistance movement continues to keep the Americans at bay.

I was saddened to find out that the sixth issue of We Stand On Guard would be the final issue.  I don't know if this was the original plan as the comic book felt very rushed.  I feel there was more to be told and the end felt very abrupt.

All in all I did enjoy the series and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys comics that are violent and even a bit humorous.  The characters were likable and their enemies were the type you could really dislike, even if though they were, in their minds, doing their jobs.

At only $2.99 per issue, We Stand On Guard is not an expensive collection to put together and you wouldn't have to wait for the trade paperback.  I have a feeling that when the trade comes out, people will buy it and wonder why this book wasn't given a larger issue run.  Perhaps it was truly by design.  I will say this, purchasing the actual comic books is how the writers and artists keep their jobs.  By the time trades come out, the book could already be done.

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Comic Book Review: We Stand On Guard #5 - Image Comics (2015)

Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Steve Skroce

It's the year 2124 and the war between The United States and Canada continues.  Amber and the rest of her group are moving in on the Americans.

I heard that this series is heading for an end soon.  The action increased in this issue and it looks to be at a point of no return for the Canadians.

We Stand On Guard has been a pleasant surprise.  In five issues, we have had ups and downs, lives lost and even a little bit of humor.  There's actually a fleet of supertankers the Canadian group refers to as the "Hosers."  I am really enjoying all of the Canadian humor that Brian K. Vaughan is including in this comic book series.

Get to your local comic book shop and pick up the back issues for We Stand On Guard before everyone finds out how excellent it is.  The cover price is only $2.99 per issue which has been great, especially compared to what Marvel and DC like to charge for most of their books.

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Movie Review: Tusk (2014)

It's no secret to anyone who knows me or listens to the podcasts I've been on that I am a huge Kevin Smith fan.  From the first time I watched Clerks I was enthralled with his work.

I finally got around to watching Tusk and at first I wasn't sure what I thought of it.  There's the Kevin Smith humor but it's mixed in with a little bit of a Human Centipede-esque type of film.

Tusk is about an obnoxious podcast host(Justin Long) who travels to Canada to interview an internet sensation.  Unfortunately for him, he is unable to get the interview but he finds out about another person(Michael Parks) who seems like he may be interesting to talk to as well.  Things don't go well and the podcast host will go through some serious changes.

Smith is able to get the most out of the actors in this film.  Michael Parks is masterful as the walrus aficionado.  Justin Long plays his part as the podcast host as excellently as well.  As with most Kevin Smith films, the cameos are fun to watch for(I didn't even recognize Johnny Depp, guess I better watch it again).  The Canadian humor is funny as well.

As for the film itself, it wasn't exactly my favorite.  That's not to say I didn't enjoy the film, it's just not one I would watch regularly.  It's definitely worth checking out but be warned, it's not for those of you with a weak stomach.

On a scale of one to five, Tusk recieves Four Pile Drivers.

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Comic Book Review: We Stand On Guard #4 - Image Comics

Written by Brian K. Vaughn

Art by Steve Skroce

The future war between the United States and Canada continues.  It seems the Canadians are pinned down and the U.S. is able to stop these rebels.  The Canadians have something up their collective sleeves however.

This is such a great series.  Taking place 100+ years in the future, "We Stand On Guard" has a very interesting take on what the world could be like, especially with what we are seeing in the real world news today.  Canada being a place that, in this comic, was a place that would take in Syrian and other refugees that the United States would not.  There is great character development, especially with the main character as we see flashbacks of her past that builds on her tough as nails character she has become.

I will say, I can't help but read "We Stand On Guard" without a Canadian accent in my head.  Whether you think of Strange Brew or listen to the "Your Canadian Girlfriend" podcast available from Abnormal Entertainment, you can't help but smile amid the violence taking place in the Great White North.  

I love that Image Comics generally doesn't overcharge for their comic books.  "We Stand On Guard" is only $2.99 per issue so you ought to motor down to your local comic shop and grab those first four issues.

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Act 77: Oh Canada!

With producer Kevin Moyers visiting his Canadian Girlfriend, the Theatre Geeks decide to do a Canadian episode: sans Canadians.  Masked Blogster, Kalani and Liger share what they know and talk about other places like Detroit and other areas of the United States.

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