Daniel Means

• I own a LOT of these comics.

• I believe I purchased a copy of Dazzler’s first appearance (a legitimately collectible Claremont/Byrne issue of the Dark Phoenix saga) from a friend for 20 dollars and a burrito.

• I own two copies of a LOT of these comics.

• A ranking of Dazzler artists is as follows…

• Once, during a local comic shop’s seasonal sale, I consulted a handwritten checklist while browsing the 25¢ bin in order to prevent further duplicate purchases.

• Man, all Dazzler wants is to be taken seriously as a singer and performer, not to be sucked into all these super-heroics. (I was, of course, momentarily captivated by the narrative)

• Even I do not believe that Dazzler can use her light abilities to generate holograms. That is a stretch.

• Dazzler’s Dad is a jerk. Just let her follow her dreams. Jerk. (again, the narrative captivates)

• There was once a time, at the beginning of all this, when I appreciated Dazzler ironically.

2:35 am - August 16th, 2007

Annotations:

Panel 1: Using your Safeway™ Club Card™ the cost of cola can approach zero cents per fluid ounce.

Panel 2: Old Forester, on sale at U-Save Liquors for 8.99

Panel 3: You can probably just drink the cola, thus ingesting more life preserving corn syrup.

Panel 4: Self explanatory.

12:09 pm - August 15th, 2007

It is not so much for a lack of ideas, but an over abundance of loud and horrible ideas. Distracting.

Currently, it is the late night thought turned near inescapable urge to construct elaborate works of erotic fiction starring the prerecorded male and female subway announcement voices, both of whom possess a vocal cadence and timbre I can only describe as calming enthusiasm.

12:18 am - August 15th, 2007

I do look ridiculous.

never mind.

11:14 am - August 8th, 2007

Shaved off the beard finally. The mustache is flying solo for a little bit.

Can’t tell if I look amazing or ridiculous. I guess all any man can hope for is to somehow split the difference.

2:43 am - August 8th, 2007

From the desk of Bob Seger:

Bob Seger’s music video checklist, in order of importance:
(annotated with notes from the artist)

• Models

• Black & White (for emotion)

• Scenes where I am working through lyrics in my sweet-ass apartment.

• A new overcoat (I could use a new overcoat)

• Striking shots of the New York skyline (maybe use helicopters - I dunno)

• Ferry trips (for symbolism)

• Classic live footage

• More models

• Wine (also is symbolism)

• Present day footage (use colors here, might be symbolism, don’t know)

• Background Singers

2:17 am - August 6th, 2007

• staring

• comparing sole wear

• lace-trading

• hugs

1:04 am - August 1st, 2007