As a fan of boardgames, I have to say Tabletop is one of my favorite things on the net.

Confession: I now always think of Leonard Pierce whenever I see shots of Pearce as Leonard.  Not only did his userpic kind of remind me of a slovenly Pearce, the whole 'revisionist history' thing only strengthened this weird association.

Confession: I now always think of Leonard Pierce whenever I see shots of Pearce as Leonard.  Not only did his userpic kind of remind me of a slovenly Pearce, the whole 'revisionist history' thing only strengthened this weird association.

As someone who's read the character on and off for around twenty years, I really enjoyed Constantine - though it did take me until just recently to come to peace with the movie's existence enough to watch it.

As someone who's read the character on and off for around twenty years, I really enjoyed Constantine - though it did take me until just recently to come to peace with the movie's existence enough to watch it.

Excellent point.  Like 'memento mori', the artistic concept of 'tabula rasa' should be kept in mind when viewing this film.  What better way to both mirror and deepen the plight of the protagonist than to set it all firmly in the generic sprawl of Americana?

Excellent point.  Like 'memento mori', the artistic concept of 'tabula rasa' should be kept in mind when viewing this film.  What better way to both mirror and deepen the plight of the protagonist than to set it all firmly in the generic sprawl of Americana?

I'll say this much: Nolan has a great knack for evoking the claustrophobia of large spaces, dating back to Following. 

I'll say this much: Nolan has a great knack for evoking the claustrophobia of large spaces, dating back to Following. 

If I recall correctly, Sir Winston, Archmage is Canadian, which means that, by law, the Queen's feces must make up .002% of every bowl of cornflakes he consumes.

If I recall correctly, Sir Winston, Archmage is Canadian, which means that, by law, the Queen's feces must make up .002% of every bowl of cornflakes he consumes.

Auric Goldfinger vs. the Cybermen!

Auric Goldfinger vs. the Cybermen!

Out of the classic villains in NewWho, I think I enjoy the Sontarans the most.

Out of the classic villains in NewWho, I think I enjoy the Sontarans the most.

@avclub-75e43c12ef9f1cfdaeae92ca6fa90640:disqus Yeah, that "The Angels have the Phone Box" thing is really sprouting up like Kilroys.   I can't say I disapprove.

@avclub-75e43c12ef9f1cfdaeae92ca6fa90640:disqus Yeah, that "The Angels have the Phone Box" thing is really sprouting up like Kilroys.   I can't say I disapprove.

The whole faux Victoriana/Gothic Lolita corsets-and-flounces thing really fails to do anything for me - but Jones' Manic Cryptic Dream Anthropomorphisation really hit me in the sweet spot.

The whole faux Victoriana/Gothic Lolita corsets-and-flounces thing really fails to do anything for me - but Jones' Manic Cryptic Dream Anthropomorphisation really hit me in the sweet spot.

Maybe this is just an internet thing, but it seems like in every comic site and message board I've ever frequented, it seems like the majority of commenters hate Kelley Jones.  I think they're nuts, personally - I think Kelley Jones' art is never less than stylish and interesting, and sometimes brilliant - but I guess…