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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Massey's Comic Route 66 Comic and Toy Convention returns to Lebanon
LEBANON, Mo. — Marvel and DC Comic book writers will be coming to the Cowan Civic Center on June 21 in Lebanon. The Fourth Annual Massey's Comics Route 66 Comic and Toy Convention will feature special guests who have been published by DC and Marvel Comics, who are responsible for bringing the likes of Batman and Spider-Man to the masses. 'This is one of our favorite weekends of the year! We love bringing artists, crafters and vendors to Lebanon each year,' said event organizer Casi Massey. 'We love going to these events around the state and are happy to bring it to our community.' 'We've got comic book creators coming in that have worked in the industry for years, legends you might say, and some who are on their way up,' said co-organizer Fines Massey. A new guest this year is artist and writer Andre Parks. Parks is a long-time collaborator with a return guest, Phil Hester. The pair is probably best known for their work on 'Green Arrow' with filmmaker Kevin Smith. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Massey's Comics in Lebanon or at the door. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Geek Dad
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Green Arrow #24: What Remains
Green Arrow #24 – Chris Condon, Writer; Montos, Artist; Adriano Lucas, Colorist Ray – 9/10 Ray: The Freshwater Killer was defeated last issue, which makes it surprising that there's one issue to go – but then, the collective of sick, dying, and grieving people who made up the killers weren't the actual villains of the arc. Horton Chemicals, the corporation that built homes on a toxic waste dump, is – and Green Arrow is determined they see justice as well. The issue opens with the young man who became the mastermind praying at his mother's grave for forgiveness as he plans his killing spree, and picks up with Green Arrow visiting him in prison to promise to try to undo the damage he was tangentially linked to. This is a really good example of how to do a villain who's probably never going to be fully redeemed – he masterminded the killing of multiple people by torture – while still keeping them sympathetic and tragic to the point that the audience understands why their dark turn was inevitable. And of course, this is personal for Ollie – his turn as the head of Horton was a favor to a friend's brother after the friend was murdered, but he was never plugged into the day to day corporate stuff – and his name was used to cosign a crime against humanity. This is the most we've seen Ollie channel the version from the TV series, carrying out a campaign of revenge against the city's most corrupt residents. Condon and Montos are obviously very much at home in this genre of storytelling, and there are some great tense scenes here. There are also some lighter ones, although I'm not sure exactly what direction they're taking Ollie's link to Detective Benitez, given that they seem to be flirting here and Ollie is still very much together with Black Canary – something that's driven home when he reunites with several members of his family for chili in the epilogue. Strong arc, very much looking forward to seeing what the creative team has planned for the next chapter. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Vancouver Sun
20-05-2025
- General
- Vancouver Sun
Ways to make pea vine plantings a snap
Q. Every year I grow shelling pea vines, but the plants are never very vigorous, and the pod set is modest. I'm wondering how to improve future plantings. What variety or varieties do you grow? A. To keep upgrading the quality of pea and other plantings made every year, it is helpful to do a trial planting of a new variety now and then, to compare with the variety you've been in the habit of growing. My most easy-growing and productive shelling pea in recent years has been Green Arrow, which I'm growing as usual this year while doing small trial plantings of Grundy-Perfect Arrow, a variety William Dam Seeds considers its best main season shelling pea. Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. As with almost all plantings , a strong and productive outcome in peas begins with soil that is reasonably fertile, rich in organic matter, and efficient at retaining moisture while draining efficiently of excess water. A layer around four cm deep of a nourishing compost, a dusting of lime, and a slow-release, balanced fertilizer are the materials I incorporate into the soil prior to planting. As the vines begin to develop, a light cultivation alongside the plant bases with a pronged cultivator brings fresh supplies of air to nitrogen-fixing bacteria on the plant roots. This enhances growth in the planting. As flowering begins, a top dressing of compost will further boost the health and productivity in the vines as it also enhances moisture retention in the soil. I give tomatoes and squash plants a similar boost with layers of compost as they begin flowering. Measures to keep the soil and plants as cool as possible in hot, sunny weather help to keep plants in good, productive condition. As temperatures rise, loose layers of leaves and/or chopped straw over the root areas enhance soil moisture retention in the soil and help to keep it cool. Since the 'heat dome' year, I've acquired shade cloth to arrange over plantings vulnerable to heat damage. These include peas, leafy greens, carrots and beets.
The Province
20-05-2025
- General
- The Province
Ways to make pea vine plantings a snap
Ensure a strong and productive outcome in peas with trial plantings, the best soil and heat protection Trial planting of a new shelling pea vine plant variety is a helpful way to upgrade the quality and outcome. Photo by Nadya So / Getty Images/iStockphoto Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q. Every year I grow shelling pea vines, but the plants are never very vigorous, and the pod set is modest. I'm wondering how to improve future plantings. What variety or varieties do you grow? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors A. To keep upgrading the quality of pea and other plantings made every year, it is helpful to do a trial planting of a new variety now and then, to compare with the variety you've been in the habit of growing. My most easy-growing and productive shelling pea in recent years has been Green Arrow, which I'm growing as usual this year while doing small trial plantings of Grundy-Perfect Arrow, a variety William Dam Seeds considers its best main season shelling pea. As with almost all plantings, a strong and productive outcome in peas begins with soil that is reasonably fertile, rich in organic matter, and efficient at retaining moisture while draining efficiently of excess water. A layer around four cm deep of a nourishing compost, a dusting of lime, and a slow-release, balanced fertilizer are the materials I incorporate into the soil prior to planting. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. As the vines begin to develop, a light cultivation alongside the plant bases with a pronged cultivator brings fresh supplies of air to nitrogen-fixing bacteria on the plant roots. This enhances growth in the planting. As flowering begins, a top dressing of compost will further boost the health and productivity in the vines as it also enhances moisture retention in the soil. I give tomatoes and squash plants a similar boost with layers of compost as they begin flowering. Measures to keep the soil and plants as cool as possible in hot, sunny weather help to keep plants in good, productive condition. As temperatures rise, loose layers of leaves and/or chopped straw over the root areas enhance soil moisture retention in the soil and help to keep it cool. Since the 'heat dome' year, I've acquired shade cloth to arrange over plantings vulnerable to heat damage. These include peas, leafy greens, carrots and beets. Read More CFL Vancouver Canucks Crime Sports Vancouver Canucks
Express Tribune
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Suit up for 'Suits LA'
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: If John Grisham was the author responsible for packing many a student off to law school in America, Suits was the show that said, "Step aside, Grisham, and watch how it is done." And now, to continue the noble mission that Suits was forced to abandon after Meghan Markle bowed out to marry Prince Harry, we have the spinoff Suits LA stepping up to take the baton. What can we expect? Starting February 23 on American network NBC, Stephen Amell will take one giant step away from his rugged Oliver Queen look from Green Arrow and strap on a shiny suit to transform into smooth-talking lawyer Ted Black and dazzle us all with his legal brains. Because Ted belongs to the Suits universe, it is safe to assume that he be able to digest the contents of a blue folder in half a second and have a steady stream of witty banter flowing from his lips at every occasion. He will also manage this on zero sleep and boast the body of an Olympic sprinter. To achieve the sprinter look, Ted may occasionally be seen stepping out during work to indulge in a boxing session – just like Gabriel Macht's Harvey Specter did every now and then on Suits. One imagines that Ted will also somehow find the time to schedule a morning run despite also needing to shower, iron his suit and mark himself present for work at 7.30AM sharp. There will be almost no recurring characters from the original show, so you can forget any dreams you may have harboured about watching Mike Ross's photographic memory in action. There is also no Louis Litt, so if you want a devious wronged power-hungry colleague plotting his revenge, you are going to have to look elsewhere. However, Harvey – who is a dear friend of Ted's that nobody knew existed until this spinoff – will be reprising his role for a glorious three episodes. We must point out that there is never a spinoff-shaped hole in anyone's life, as the ill-fated Joey proved so spectacularly after the curtain went down on Friends. A potent force, a spinoff is that special creation that has the power to make already dreadful television much worse. (A moment of silence now, please, for the Ashton Kutcher era of Two and a Half Men after Charlie Sheen was unceremoniously let go.) Does Suits LA stand a chance? The glamorous world of law The New York-set Suits aired from 2011 to 2019 and worked tirelessly to persuade us that law is the most glamorous profession on earth comprising beautifully ironed outfits (although just who irons them remains a mystery). This was the show that taught us that lawyers can open page 1 of a blue folder and say things like, "This explains everything" – and no one does this better than the smooth-talking slick-haired Harvey Specter. We kick off our Suits journey with Harvey being told (against his will) that he must hire an associate. Harvey approaches this task with all the enthusiasm of one who is told he needs to share his office with a mountain goat. Fortunately for him, young Mike Ross with his troubled past and photographic memory crash-lands into his interview room, and the rest is history. Harvey hires Mike on the spot without bothering to inform HR or anyone else about his troubling lack of credentials – a problem that proves to be a headache for both him and Mike time and again for a large chunk of the series. Suits also took pains to explain that the real pros spend an inordinate amount of time washing their hands in the communal bathroom, a fertile ground for conflict. They also crave a corner office with floor-to-ceiling windows, although goodness knows why because once they get it, they spend their backs to it all day. Never in the history of Suits has it occurred to any lawyer to perhaps have their desks face the window, rather than have the glare of the sun bounce off their computer monitors. Hope for 'Suits LA' Because American shows generally run at 20-plus episodes per season, sustaining those creative juices season after season is a near impossibility – and there is no reason Suits should have been an exception. There are only so many new ways you can create tension with a hidden secret and only so many hand-washing scenes before you start to wonder why none of these people have scabby eczema-ridden hands. By the time Markle departed to start her new life with Harry after Season 7 (leaving poor Patrick Adams, who played Mike, in the lurch by default), Suits had long since been running on fumes. Can Suits LA, with its sunshiny LA locale, bring anything new to the table? Perhaps we can tentatively edge towards a 'yes' here. Suits LA has thrown out the original premise of Suits, which had long outlived its usefulness, got on board a brand new cast, and for those who get a kick out of nostalgia, will bring back Harvey and his banter machine. To seal the deal, the new and upgraded show has been repurposed by Suits creator Aaron Kosh, so there is little danger of someone new trampling on sacred ground like a rhinoceros on a rampage. In simpler terms, Suits LA is in no danger of becoming another Joey. Amell's Ted Black already has the corner office and the shiny suits. All he really needs to do is match Harvey Spector's razor-sharp wit. Bring it on.
