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Chris Beckett

@cmbeckett1972.bsky.social

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Lifelong Mainer. Star Wars fan nearly as long. Also love comic books, book books, David Lynch, David Simon, David Milch . . . just all the Davids. Red Sox & Oilers fan (covering the coasts). Pinko liberal because "progress" is in progressive.

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Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 3d

Because at age 5 in 1977, seeing #StarWars on the big screen was a religious experience:

It’s #StarWarsSunday!
Share something Star Wars—toy, book, scene, character—from any era! This is a positive space & it’s all good!

This week: the C-3PO collector case for your action figures! Classic!!

The C-3PO collector case for Star Wars action figures.

The C-3PO collector case, open and filled with action figures.

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Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 8h

Is there a sci-fi movie that you defend tooth and nail, but you feel a little alone in loving it?

youtu.be/x_lq8eKzJ8A

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 15h

I know there have been "better" sculpts and more articulation in the many years since, but the Super Powers line is the gold standard for superhero figures (and, for me, second only to the original Kenner Star Wars figures).

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 17h

Me, reading your posts.

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 18h

a man in a black turtleneck stands in front of a window with perfection written on the bottom right

Alt: a man in a black turtleneck stands in front of a window with perfection written on the bottom right

media.tenor.com

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Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 18h

Happy #WolverineWednesday, for those who celebrate!

Art by @kevinmaguire.bsky.social

Wolverine, hairy-chested with claws sprung, glowering off to the side at whoever's irritating him today. Art by Kevin Maguire.

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Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 18h

Enjoy the show!

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 21h

Drop something SKELETAL

Three Ring Wraiths from Lord of the Rings, as seen when Frodo wears the One Ring.

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Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 2d

Part of my all-time favorite run on Daredevil.
Nocenti's writing took it back to superheroics, with a quirky sensibility, while JRJr & Al Williamson were a perfect match, in my mind, to bring DD's adventures to life. Just phenomenal!

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 2d

I love Ditko's Spider-Man so much!

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 2d

Nice!
I expect he will love that.

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 2d

That was a great time to be reading Batman! Breyfogle & Aparo on the main books! Artistic heaven!

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Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 2d

Nice!
Keep working, keep submitting!

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 2d

My fave in 4 different artists

#TheFlash
#comicsky

Flash v.2 issue 323. The Flash and Reverse Flash race toward one another on a black background. The cover says, "FLASH VS. FLASH." Art by Carmine Infantino & Rodin Rodriguez.

The Flash by Mark Waid, book three. The Flash runs toward the reader, wind whipping at bystanders' clothes. Art by Alan Davis & Mark Farmer.

The Flash v.3 issue 0. The Flash runs toward the readers, while images of his life, Wally West's life, and his companions fill the background. Art by Mike Wieringo.

The Flash v. 3 Annual #1. Flash runs toward us, with a streaked red and blue background. Tagline: The First all-new Flash Annual! Art by Jackson Guice & Ed Hannigan.

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 3d

Fantastic!!

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 3d

Ha!

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 3d

Family above all.

A patch with the Carlyle coat of arms from the comic series LAZARUS. A sword overlaying a helix is encircled by the words: Carlyle * Oderint Dum Metuant, which means “Let them hate, so long as they fear.”

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 3d

You should be.

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 3d

But the Yankees have seven players with 20 or more home runs this year. Seven!
And Jays pitchers like Chris Bassitt & José Berríos who are —checks notes— on the IL and not on the ALDS roster, are susceptible to the long ball.

I read that on ESPN. Jays beware!

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 3d

With the recent return of #LAZARUS by @gregrucka.com & @michaellark.bsky.social, I decided to go back to the beginning and do a proper re-read.
And, as much as I love Rucka’s writing, I forgot how damn good this is. That first storyline slays! I’m ready for more!
#comicsky
@imagecomics.com

Lazarus issue 1. Forever Carlyle, a bullet hole to her head, glared out at the readership, ready to take on the whole world. Art by Michael Lark.

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Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 3d

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Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, that’s tough.
We all have stories like that.

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 4d

My man.

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 4d

Phenomenal!

We had a great LCS owner in Bangor, ME back in the 90s & he did a few small conventions. He was all-in on Milestone and at the 5th & final show in 1994 a slew of creators were there. The books were only a few issues in and I got a Static sketch from John Paul Leon. Prized possession.

A sketch of Static, from Milestone Media, by John Paul Leon, in 1994. Stellar!!

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Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 4d

We had a great LCS owner in Bangor ME back in the 90s & he did a few small conventions. He was all-in on Milestone and at the 5th & final show in 1994 a slew of creators were there. The books were only a few issues in and I got a Static sketch from John Paul Leon. Prized possession.

Chris Beckett @cmbeckett1972.bsky.social · 4d

I wholeheartedly second this!