500 for 2011!

Hey, this is my 500th post for the year! Huzzah! At the rate I'm going, 600 for the year is definitely possible, and I'd say that I have a SLIGHT shot at hitting the magic 700 number. I can't imagine I'll be able to match my all-time high post number, which I set in 2009(755), but this year will definitely mark my second highest blog posting total. All in all, things have never been better here at the blog as the month of October has been my best when it comes to visitors, so thanks to all of you guys who stop by to read my madness, because let's face it, if nobody was coming here I'd have closed up shop long ago. And just so this post isn't a complete waste of your time, here are a few comic scans!

YEAH!!! You show that newspaper who's boss, Zemo!!!


What bargain is Bats talking about... The way he's standing over Jason gives me a REALLY bad feeling...


“Damn you!! Damn you all to hell!!!!!”

The MANY trick arrows of Oliver Queen.

OK, so between classes I've been reading through Showcase Presents: The Green Arrow Volume 1. First off, this tpb is HILARIOUS! I love the old, super dramatic, 1950's way of comic book storytelling, and that is in full effect here. Thus far, I've read about 18 different GA stories. I just wanted to list the MANY trick arrows Ollie(or other archers)has used so far in this tpb. Luminescent Arrow- Illuminates a target

Vine Arrow- Releases a vine to wrap up a target

"Big Ben" Arrow- A time bomb arrow

Lava Arrow- Duh, it spews lava

Jujitsu Arrow- Grabs someone with a "Jujitsu leg hold", whatever that means...

Heli-Spotter Arrow- A mirror arrow that rotates in the air

Spotter Arrow- Places a falcon's hood over someone

Boxing Glove Arrow- THE famous arrow with a boxing glove attached

Flashlight Arrow- Shines some light on a situation

Rope Arrow- Helps GA and Speedy reach lofty heights, or wraps up their enemies

Umbrella Arrow- It's an umbrella attached to an arrow... What more can I say?

Mummy Arrow- Wraps up foes in mummy wrapping

Boomerang Arrow- Usually used to grab stolen loot and bring it back to GA

Rain Arrow- An arrow with a shower head attached...

Cable Arrow- Used to wrap up heavy objects with steel cable

Cocoon Arrow- An arrow that weaves a cocoon around a target

Jet Arrow- A jet powered arrow

Firecracker Arrows- Used to blow up small objects

Chain Arrow- Wraps a chain around an opponent

Acetylene Arrow- Produces cold, harmless heat

Balloon Arrow- Explodes to distract GA's foes

Plastic-Net Arrow- Wraps someone/thing up in a gooey plastic net

Parachute Arrow- Produces a small parachute when fired

Short-Circuit Arrow- Short circuit's electrical objects

Aqua-Lung Arrow- Used to breath underwater...

Radio Arrow- Allows GA to communicate with others via a two way radio

Fountain Pen Arrow- Leaves a trail of ink behind an object

Dry-Ice Arrow- Leaves a trail of dry ice

Flare Arrow- Lets up a warning flare

Two Stage Rocket Arrow-??? I read the comic and I don't know what it did!

Net Arrow- Unfurls a net over someone/thing

Siren Arrow- Lets out a loud scream

Drift Wood Arrow- Arrows that have drift wood attached to the ends

Tear Gas Arrow- Releases a barrage of tear gas

Smoke Screen Arrow- Releases a blinding wave of smoke

Arrow-Bomb- A bomb attached to an arrow

Arrow-Mine- A underwater mine attached to an arrow

Fan Arrow- Fires a fan that disperses any smoke around

Drill Arrow- An arrow with a drill head attached

Fake Uranium Arrow- Gives off waves that simulate radiation... OOOOOK...

Bazooka Arrow- Arrows that explode like bazooka shells

Oven Arrow- Causes an object to become red hot

Ink Arrows- Arrows that explode with ink

Ring Arrow- Wraps a ring around GA's foes

Tumbleweed Arrows- Fires tumbleweeds that stir up dirt and sand. NOW, I've seen it all...

Hoop Arrow- Form a hoop to wrap up someone

Sun Arrow- Causes a ball of blinding light

Gun Arrows- Arrows that fire bullets

Ice Cutting Arrow- An arrow that, you guessed it, cuts through ice

Avalanche Arrow- An arrow with a snowball attached, which could create a snow slide on a hill

Harpoon Arrow- Used to harpoon objects out at sea

Buzz-Saw Arrow- Cuts through any tree

Antler Arrow- An arrow with moose antlers attached... Why???

Handcuff Arrow- Fires an arrow with handcuffs attached

That's a lot of trick arrows, and I'm not even half-way through this tpb yet!!!!! Where does Ollie find the time to create these arrows AND fight crime? And why would anybody need an Antler Arrow?!?!