Periodic Table of the Internet

And here's a table we can all relate to...



Not much to say about this one. I like the ranking, although I wonder what this table will look like in 5 years...

Enjoy!

First in a Series

Everyone is familiar with the Periodic Table of the Elements, but have you heard of these...?

The Periodic Table of City Planning Elements:

What an interesting idea! The Noble Gases normally occupy the far right dark blue column and in this case this is where planning elements like libraries and hopefully washrooms would be... The table makers also duplicate the Lanthanide and Actinide series (the two rows at the bottom)! I think the formula for a Generic Mall is too funny! I wonder how big West Edmonton Mall's formula would be?

I'll post another table tomorrow!

New Poll!

It's been a busy year for DC Comics and looking back, I can see five major initiatives that DC has begun work on! Which one are you most looking forward to? You have until the end of the year to make your choice! Thanks for participating!

More Aqua-Merch!

This time a reproduction of the original Aquaman figure released by Mego in the 70's. This Toys-R-Us exclusive is probably the first time my local TRU actually got any to stock! Mego also had the Star Trek license and although I never had any DC Heroes, I did have Mr. Scott. I don't have Scotty anymore, but it's nice to add an Aquaman to the collection!

New York Comic Con Aqua-News!

From the fine folks at CBR, comes this interview with Brightest Day writer Geoff Johns where he talks about Aquaman:

"There are lots of plans for Aquaman post-'Brightest Day,'" Johns said in response to the next question, 'he's going to be bad-ass." Berganza cautioned him it was too early to give more details.

Asked about B-listers he'd like to upgrade, "Nobody's B-list until you write them as B-list--I consider Aquaman A-list," Johns said.

After some prodding (and a fan shouting, "What are they going to do, fire you?"), he decided to share a scene he'd always wanted to write. "Aquaman's just chilling, and Superman and Wonder Woman come up to him say, 'we're rebuilding the Justice League, we really want to you to join.' He says, 'if you need a leader, I'll be there.' 'No, Arthur, we really need you.' 'If you need a leader, I'll be there.' Then you like turn the page, and they're all around the table and Aquaman says, 'I call this meeting to order.'"

I love that he considers Aquaman A-list! (I always have!) I can't wait to see the plans come to fruition for Aquaman, Aqualad, Aquagirl, and Mera after Brightest Day is done!

And also this cute bit...

Johns will be building Aquaman's rogues' gallery "quite a bit." A fan shouted that BP should be a villain.

It does make sense, doesn't it?

And then this?!?

Asked about obscure character Dark Flash Walter West, but Aquaman's sister and other associated characters will be returning.

Never in any incarnation of Aquaman that I've read, has there ever been a sister, that I can recall! Perhaps there's something in one of the Golden Age Aquaman stories? I admit, I haven't read most of those...

Fire Lad and Color Kid

From the Legion of Substitute-Heroes! Art by Keith Giffen!



Enjoy!

Trek Fish

My buddy Craig surprised me last week with this unexpected gift!



Craig and I have similar views about religion. I don't put stickers on my car (I don't even have a Dealer sticker), but if I did, this would be the one! And it's very accurate... Trek is the nearest thing to religion for me!

Thanks again Craig!

Young Justice Aqualad News!

According to this story at CBR,

Aqualad — Jackson Hyde, who’s introduced in DC’s Brightest Day #10 — is the leader of the team. Like his comic-book counterpart, the animated Aqualad will be revealed as the son of Black Manta, archenemy of Aquaman. Fans of the previous Aqualad, Garth (aka Tempest), should take heart: He, too, will appear in Young Justice.

Aqualad the leader of Young Justice?!? Too cool! Even better that Garth will appear!! I will absolutely, positively be tuning in!

Even More San Diego Aqua-news!

This time concerning the new Aqualad! CBR talked with the producers of the upcoming Young Justice animated series and also got the following:

At the panel, Johns allowed the producers to reveal the identity of the new Aqualad's father. While it is still a mystery to the character, attendees at the panel learned of Black Manta's involvement. "We were shocked that he said we could say [it]," Weisman reflected. "[It] is true across the Multiverse," he added.

As soon as I saw the new Aqualad, I thought he would end up being related to Black Manta somehow. I just really hope that Mera is NOT his mother. That's all I have to say about it.

More Aqualad news!

Brandon Vietti (who is plotting the new Young Justice animated series that will feature the new Aqualad) had this to say when talking to CBR about the project:

You get to feature Aqualad, who has enjoyed all kinds of attention of late since his debut in "Brightest Day" Is he a character to watch?

You'll want to keep your eye on Jackson Hyde, for sure. Like you said, he has a role in "Brightest Day" and he certainly plays an important role in "Young Justice" too. So good times are ahead for Aqualad. He's certainly in the spotlight. That's for sure.

Spotlight on Aquafamily members is always a welcome thing!