February 1, 2018 | Daddy Mojo

All ages comics for February 28

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It’s new comic book day and it really is a great week for some new all ages comics. Over in the podcast and YouTube version we’ll talk about a great monthly comic book from Marvel Comics that’s just bee approved for a new Disney animated television series, Stinky Cecil, Bunny Vs. Monkey, a one-shot special from The Pink Panther and The Inspector and more. For now though, let’s look at three all ages comics that will appeal to different audiences, but can also thoroughly entertain anybody who is open to them.

Pink Panther vs. the Inspector

When I was a kid I enjoyed reading Pink Panther comics. It’s comfort food that our oldest has enjoyed reading the new all ages comics with new stories from American Mythology Productions. Now, Pink Panther vs. The Inspector gives this cat and mouse duo their own one-shot special to celebrate clever pink cats and inept detectives.

Sparks

Princess is a baby, who is actually an alien from another world is intent on taking over the world. August and Charlie are two cats who are thought of as lazy and beneath everything else. The two cats are tasked with defeating her and do it via a mechanical dog costume that they build. What’s not to love about this description? Sparks is an original graphic novel that ages 7 and up will howl with laughter over.

Steven Universe Ongoing

The Steven Universe comic book is as soft, warm, weird and funny as its television counterpart. Greg is doing a comeback concert and things probably won’t go according to plan. Think of this as a thoughtful- smarter than it looks comic book that will make ages 9 and up smile and laugh.

Humor

Superhero

Science-fiction/Action

Win a pair of ticket to the Death Wish sneak preview in Atlanta

To some, Bruce Willis is finally playing the character that they have been waiting for him to portray. Paul Kersey, the titular character in the classic movie series Death Wish is back, with a shaven head and more of a grin than you last saw the character in Death Wish 4: The Crackdown. When that film came out in 1987 it was a creaky franchise that had countless puns about its aging character. The year after that a little film called Die Hard came out that changed the landscape of action films. The sneak preview is Wednesday, February 28 in Atlanta at Atlantic Station. The giveaway ends Tuesday, February 27 at 9 PM. We’ll email the tickets to the winners that night. To enter just leave a comment on this post or on the YouTube video.

It was also about that time of year that the vengeance sub-genre of films faded away. Clint Eastwood owned that genre for years and the Paul Kersey character is indeed Dirty Harry’s kindred, non-law enforcement kindred spirit. When you see Death Wish you will see lots of violence, bad guys getting their cumupins and several well placed puns.

Death Wish is back with Eli Roth taking control of the camera and Chicago acting as the template for Willis to enact revenge. This film is rated R for bloody violence and language. The sneak preview for Death Wish in Atlanta is Wednesday, February 28 and we’re giving away three pairs of passes. To enter this Death Wish giveaway, just leave a comment below or in the YouTube video.

A conversation with AMA Supercross rider Weston Peick

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Have you or your family ever been to Supercross? It’s madness, controlled chaos and looks like scenes that were too dangerous to put in Mad Mad: Fury Road. AMA Supercross can also be a little confusing for those first timers. Admittedly, I had no idea what structure the race had or how the racers knew exactly what to do. Even for those that know nothing about the sport, this fact is clear: Supercross is an event that the whole family will enjoy.

To get me up to speed on exactly how a Supercross race works I spoke with nine year veteran of the circuit, Weston Peick. Peick races for Joe Gibbs Racing, has 8 career top-five finishes (450XS) and many other career highlights. Our interview with Weston Peick provides a general overview of Supercross, his non-traditional path to the sport and what it takes to succeed.

An interview with Monster Jam legend, Jim Koehler

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You’ve heard the radio commercials, seen them on television and watched countless parodies-including our favorite, “Bart the Daredevil” from episode 8, season 2 of The Simpsons. Monster Jam is a ritual in our house and we were pumped to interview Jim Koehler. Koehler drives Avenger, is part of Team Scream and is a legend in the Monster Jam circuit. He’s been competing since 1997, loves to drive on two wheels and is a class act, as you’ll hear in the interview.

What is Monster Jam? What changes have been made since last year? What’s his favorite part of the race? If you’re a Monster Jam novice this interview will answer all of those questions. If you’re a diehard fan of Jim Koehler then you want to hear the enthusiasm in his voice as he talks about one of the best family events you’ll attend all year.

Bonus: at the Monster Jam website you can find coupons to upcoming races, as well as, videos, stats or all level of information for any fan.

All ages comics for February 21

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It’s new comic book day and it really is a great week for some new all ages comics. Over in the podcast and YouTube version we’ll talk about The Fab Four getting their own graphic novel, a clown from Springfield getting a one shot comic book, Teen Titans Go and Future Quest Presents-which is a very cool super hero mini-series from DC Comics. For now though, let’s look at three all ages comics that will appeal to different audiences, but can also thoroughly entertain anybody who is open to them.

Rust, Volume 4

Rust, Volume 4 is the final graphic novel is this series that is seven years in the making. By Royden Lepp, this story draws you in with its sublime qualities and then glues you to your seat with its action and heart. The Taylor Farm is ground zero for a robot army attack as Jet Jones has to decide if he’s going to defend the family or join up with his mechanical brothers. This is a fabulous graphic novel series that will entertain readers 8 and up.

Krusty the Clown

Krusty the Clown is the first and last issue for Springfield’s favorite (and only) clown (not in prison). Simpsons Comics and their high quality offshoots are funny, have bright colors and will be entertaining for those 8 and up. In Krusty the Clown he finds that he’s alone. There is nobody in town and the only thing for him to talk to or make jokes about is Mr. Teeny, his monkey assistant.

Fence

Fence is a monthly comic book from Boom! Studios that is squarely aimed at upper middle school kids through high school and up. It’s the story of Nicholas, an outsider who joins the highly competitive world of fencing at an elite boy’s school. This is a real-life comic that some kids in school will easily identify with and enjoy reading along to.

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Action/Science-fiction

Win a Daddy’s Home 2 prize pack

Have you seen Daddy’s Home 2? It’s a comedy that accomplishes the rare feat in being funnier and more entertaining than the original. Think of a very funny movie, now add some nice physical gags, over the top machismo, toss in some John Cena for a good measure in all three of the aforementioned and you’ve got a great idea on the entertainment level of Daddy’s Home 2.

This giveaway is for a Daddy’s Home 2 prize pack. The winner will be drawn on 3/6/18 at 11:59 PM ET and will receive a copy of Daddy’s Home 2 on Blu-Ray DVD, Daddy’s Home 2 t-shirt, Best Daddy Ever coffee mug, popcorn, hot chocolate and notebook.

To enter just leave a comment in the video and the winner will be chosen on 3/6/18 at 11:59 PM ET. The winner needs to be a U.S. resident and have a good sense of humor, because this is a funny, guilt-free, laugh out loud film.

Twinkle Twinkle, Little Car is a rhyming, great good night time

First off, any aspiring children’s book authors can kick themselves for not thinking about this book’s title before now. Secondly, Twinkle Twinkle Little Car by Kat Dopirak with illustrations by Mary Peterson is as cute and engaging as one hoped its fabulous title implies. It connects all of the dots required to make an entertaining children’s picture book does it as effectively as any sales person you’ve encountered.

The classic sales adage goes, first you tell people what you’ll be selling them, and then you sell it to them. In this case, the underlying ‘need’ is for small children to go to sleep. Granted the title, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Car implies sleep; but the journey that the car goes on, as well as, that of your targeted reading audience should be far sleepier.

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Speed of Life, just the pace for teens, especially girls

Heed the warning on the back of Speed of Life, but take it with a grain of salt. The warning says that its story is sad, talks about death and loss; but then references cat videos, kissing and moving on. All of which are true about Speed of Life, a middle school book that isn’t as heavy as you might think and deftly handles real world emotions that kids encounter.

Sofia is a 14 year old kid who is having a rough year. Her mother died eight months ago and she’s unable to move on from that fact. She has friends, her father is there for her and she regularly reads advice columns about grief, but it’s difficult. Plus, she’s 14, there are considerable changes happening internally and physically. Continue reading Speed of Life, just the pace for teens, especially girls