John Jakala
@jjakala.bsky.social
Reader and enjoyer of comics. You may remember me from such blogs as Grotesque Anatomy and Sporadic Sequential.
(Profile sketch by the great Gene Ha.)
(Profile sketch by the great Gene Ha.)
So the Mazzucchelli Batman Year One Artist's Edition is sold out already but it looks like some other ones have been added since I first looked. The Paul Smith, Mike Zeck, and Michael Golden AEs are all ones I don't remember seeing earlier today.
November 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
So the Mazzucchelli Batman Year One Artist's Edition is sold out already but it looks like some other ones have been added since I first looked. The Paul Smith, Mike Zeck, and Michael Golden AEs are all ones I don't remember seeing earlier today.
Holy deep discounts, Batman! DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI'S BATMAN: Year One Artist's Edition is on sale for just $59.95! I already have it but I'm jealous of anyone who gets it (or any of the other Artist's or Gallery Editions) at this price!
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Holy deep discounts, Batman! DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI'S BATMAN: Year One Artist's Edition is on sale for just $59.95! I already have it but I'm jealous of anyone who gets it (or any of the other Artist's or Gallery Editions) at this price!
"Plump primate" is such a great insult.
C'mon, Liz — you know Spidey's self-conscious about his spandex fitting a little snugger than usual lately.
C'mon, Liz — you know Spidey's self-conscious about his spandex fitting a little snugger than usual lately.
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
"Plump primate" is such a great insult.
C'mon, Liz — you know Spidey's self-conscious about his spandex fitting a little snugger than usual lately.
C'mon, Liz — you know Spidey's self-conscious about his spandex fitting a little snugger than usual lately.
For some reason I'm okay with the Lizard referring to Spider-Man as "Wall-Crawler" but "Web-Head" coming out of his mouth just seems wrong.
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
For some reason I'm okay with the Lizard referring to Spider-Man as "Wall-Crawler" but "Web-Head" coming out of his mouth just seems wrong.
Monday night library pickup.
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Monday night library pickup.
Another episode of Last Week Tonight, another lesson in how fucked-up our legal system is.
Felony Murder: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Another episode of Last Week Tonight, another lesson in how fucked-up our legal system is.
Spider-Man also has the proportional bite strength of a spider.
November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Spider-Man also has the proportional bite strength of a spider.
Spider-Man: Arachnofall
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Spider-Man: Arachnofall
Hasbro announces exciting new Sleep Apnea Spider-Man.
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Hasbro announces exciting new Sleep Apnea Spider-Man.
Spidey, smooth as always with the ladies.
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Spidey, smooth as always with the ladies.
Even better, add Dracula to the mix so Spidey has to go up against a vampire, a werewolf, and a Frankenstein monster.
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Even better, add Dracula to the mix so Spidey has to go up against a vampire, a werewolf, and a Frankenstein monster.
Marvel's comic book adaptation of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
November 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Marvel's comic book adaptation of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
Finally figured out who The Creature from del Toro's Frankenstein reminded me of.
November 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Finally figured out who The Creature from del Toro's Frankenstein reminded me of.
Saw a video in my YouTube recommendations that reminded me it's been a year since the DC Finest line launched. I've purchased ten so far and checked out a bunch more via the library so I'm happy that DC's announced more coming out in 2026.
November 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Saw a video in my YouTube recommendations that reminded me it's been a year since the DC Finest line launched. I've purchased ten so far and checked out a bunch more via the library so I'm happy that DC's announced more coming out in 2026.
This panel from Harukaze Mound could make a great Silver Age superhero comic cover.
November 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This panel from Harukaze Mound could make a great Silver Age superhero comic cover.
I love when a manga seamlessly switches between several different art styles all within the space of a couple pages.
November 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I love when a manga seamlessly switches between several different art styles all within the space of a couple pages.
Enjoying the first fire of the season.
November 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Enjoying the first fire of the season.
Superman and Spider-Man by Steve Rude.
November 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Superman and Spider-Man by Steve Rude.
My wife pointed out that so far our weekend watches have both involved bad dads and characters who can't die. Any suggestions on a third film that would complete this themed trilogy?
November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My wife pointed out that so far our weekend watches have both involved bad dads and characters who can't die. Any suggestions on a third film that would complete this themed trilogy?
Watched The Phoenician Scheme and loved it. I think it's Wes Andersons best since The Grand Budapest Hotel. Mia Threapleton was outstanding as Liesl.
November 9, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Watched The Phoenician Scheme and loved it. I think it's Wes Andersons best since The Grand Budapest Hotel. Mia Threapleton was outstanding as Liesl.
My favorite part about this Doom Patrol piece by Steve Rude is how Larry ragdolled on Rita's leg once the negative spirit left his body.
November 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
My favorite part about this Doom Patrol piece by Steve Rude is how Larry ragdolled on Rita's leg once the negative spirit left his body.