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Anthony Hopkins has officially been announced as Odin in the upcoming Thor movie. This came as somewhat of a surprise, since there were rumors circulating that Brian Blessed was a lock for the role of Odin. Apparently this was an example of why not all rumors should be heeded.

Hopkins brings some big star power to Thor, the man certainly has some acting credentials. I’m just not sure how well he will fit the role of Odin. I think Blessed has a more Odin esque look to him, but I’m sure Hopkins will do a good job. He is a high caliber actor, I’ll just have to try hard to not picture him as a cannibal or saying anything about Clarice.

As far as Blessed goes, he has seemed to have some sort of connection to the film, so who knows? We might see him as Volstagg since Fandral of the Warriors Three has already been announced to have a role in the film. This is just another rumor, so it is entirely possible the only connection Blessed will have to Thor is watching the movie. I would like to see him as Volstagg though. Mainly I just want Volstagg in the movie.

One of the biggest mysteries in comics involves none other than the world’s greatest detective. Just how does Batman make those stealthy getaways during his conversations with Commissioner Gordon? Well the good folks at College Humor have a new video shining some light on the situation that you should definitely check out. I definitely chuckled when I watched it.

This is a great take on Batman, probably my second favorite joke on his vanishing act. My favorite is in The Coon episode of South Park. The way Cartman can step subtly to the side and have the policemen lose track of him was hilarious. If you have not seen that episode I strongly recommend you fix that situation immediately.

The weather here in Colorado has certainly taken a cold turn in recent days. Luckily there is a new Marvel product out to keep your face warm and make you look extra stylish at the same time. I am of course talking about the new Marvel ski masks available over at 80’s Tees.

There are a variety of masks to choose from depending on your mood. The 6 designs are of Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Punisher, Captain America, and Wolverine. At only $20 the could also make a cheap and shoddy looking costume for Halloween! Don’t do that though. You’re better than that. I’m a big fan of these ski masks and of 80’s Tees in general. They have some sick gear to choose from at pretty good prices, so do yourself a favor and check them out.

I don’t know if I’ve said this yet, but Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 is a fun game. Sure, some of the plot points from the Civil War storyline are lost in the video game translation, but the story is still enjoyable and the action is great. Deadpool has even better lines than he did in the first one!

One thing that I’m not very happy about is the way Activision is going about the extra characters. There is the Juggernaut for those of us who pre-ordered, which I have no problem with, but Activision has announced three new characters they will be releasing. These characters are Cable, Psylocke, and Carnage. They will definitely provide some great playing alternatives, I just don’t like the fact that Activision will be charging an as of yet undisclosed amount for these new characters. I already paid $60 for the game, stop nickel and diming me. It’s annoying. I know a company that released extra content for free would gain me as a loyal customer, but alas, it is not to be. Plus we all know I will shell out the extra money to play as Cable, Psylocke, Carnage, and whatever other characters they end up releasing.

The long awaited second strip has arrived! If you would like to check out Gonzo and Ozzy I would very much appreciate it. Also, if you have any questions, comments, or compliments feel free to let me know. Sorry about the lack of news coverage the past 2 days, I have just been swamped with other work, including getting this strip out. Do not fear! I will be bringing some juicy comic morsels to you fans very soon! Also, Austin, the guy who draws Gonzo and Ozzy, put up a new design in the store if you are feeling generous and would like to look extra suave. Alright that is enough shameless self promotion for today, have a wonderful night. And as a reward for reading through this, or at least scrolling to the bottom of the page, here is a hot Batgirl picture. You’re welcome.

It has already been reported that the upcoming Green Lantern movie ran into some monetary issues and had to move the shooting locations out of Australia. Well the good news is that it seems Green Lantern has a new filming location, New Orleans. It is great to see this film moving forward, I need a new Ryan Reynolds movie.

Some more interesting news is that Green Lantern might be the first of 3 movies leading up to a Justice League movie. If this rumor is in fact true we can expect a Flash movie and a Wonder Woman movie as well. Maybe Ryan Reynolds will play Flash too. Heck, at this point he might be cast as Wonder Woman. After these three movies are released, the characters are expected to team up with Superman, Batman, and, everybody’s favorite, Aquaman. This sounds like a good idea by DC, as long as they execute it well. It definitely seems like a necessary move with Marvel building up to the release of the Avengers movie, we’ll just have to see how it turns out. I know I will not be satisfied until the Martian Manhunter makes an appearance on the big screen.

That’s right, Gonzo and Ozzy has officially started! Check it out at Gonzo and Ozzy and let me know what you think. There’s also a link to the Gonzo and Ozzy store on the webpage in case any of you feel like supporting the comic (which would make you awesome).

For some more traditional comic news, Bruce Campbell has been confirmed as having a significant part in Spider-Man 4. Splash Page , in a talk with Sam Raimi, announced that Campbell would indeed have a prominent role. A lot of speculation has Campbell as Mysterio, but nothing that specific has been confirmed at this point. I hope he ends up as cooler character than Mysterio though.

Ian McKellen has already announced that he will not likely be back for any length of time to reprise his role as Magneto in the X-Men movies. Now it is sounding like the X-Men Origins: Magneto movie might not be getting made at all.

This is a shame, Magneto has one of the richest backgrounds in comics. He is a Holocaust survivor and one of the first known mutants, and he tried to do good work with Charles Xavier. Then there is the huge falling out they have and adventures in the Savage Land. I feel like a movie detailing these earlier years of Magneto’s life could make for a very compelling movie, one that I would prefer over X-Men First Class. The script for the Magneto movie has also been praised for its quality, so I’m not entirely sure why the studio decided to just stop this movie. I guess they just feel like they have enough mutant related movies coming out with X-Men First Class, Deadpool, Wolverine, and potentially a fourth X-Men installment. I was kind of excited for a Magneto movie. Alas, according to producers it is not meant to be. At least we still have a Deadpool movie to look forward to!

After a long night of hard work we have put together a little promo piece. Right now we are looking to get 5 strips done before Halloween and then a special Halloween strip. I will let you all know when the site goes live, but for now sit back and enjoy your first taste of Gonzo and Ozzy. Attractive female readers, I would like you to know that was a sexy euphemism.

Sorry for the lack of posts recently, but I have been hard at work developing a webcomic with a friend of mine. Rest assured that it will be awesome and entertaining and well worth the lack of stuff you have had to read on here. I will keep you all updated on the process and as a little bonus here is a sneak peek at one of the characters!