Book 5, 49: Blue Boy, Red Boy

It's a conclusion: Next, whenever, (it's hard to get back on track once you've let yourself slip), Book Five. Who doesn't love a (double) superhero wedding?

In the original version, Lois, Lana and Lucy Lane all got married to Blue, Red and Jimmy Olsen at the same ceremony, in what I like to think was the most harmonious, least stressful day in the history of Metropolis. 

Book 5, 48: The District Office is Under Attack

Joan Chen's blouse, in honour of the return of Twin Peaks, which is a thing that us old folks like:

Book 5, 47: Peter Out

I'm not a huge fan of the Colleen Wing character in the comics, and it's not just all the crappy things they've done with her, or the katana worship. Is it too early to be on Team Misty?

I have, however, somewhat revised my opinion. Jessica Henwick is great, but, no offense to everyone else involved, I think the reason that she killed it in Iron Fist is that she's the only one with an arc that made sense. It's easier to sell the character when you don't have to constantly stop and ask, "Why am I doing this?" Finn Jones, on the other hand, needs that on a t-shirt.

The jacket, which I like better than the sukajan everyone is talking about, is by Sanctuary.

Book 5, 46: A Temple, a Sword, Then We Hit Red Robins?

"Speak, friend, and pass."

(Remember, it's January of 2013. Gangnam style is still a thing. History!)

Book 5, 45: Upwards and Ever Onwards

I was about Rose's age when I heard some CBC radio announcer reading Longfellow's Nineteenth Century "inspirational" poem, and making fun. 

"The shades of night were falling fast, 

As through an Alpine village passed 

A youth, who bore, 'mid snow and ice, 

A banner with the strange device, 

      Excelsior!"

Spoiler: he dies. I'm sure that Rose doesn't lie in bed in the early morning listening to CBC radio, but she probably heard the poem somewhere equally nerdy. It's a slice of life, yo.

I saw this outfit at Mountain Equipment Co-op the other day. The hose is very practical for summiting.

Book 5, 44: Not Woola

Woola the calot, and some guy who forgot to wear clothes today. Which, to be fair, is true to the John Carter books, except you're never clear just how naked is naked in those old books.

Book 5, 43: The Scary Tree

Remember long ago, when Mockingjay, Part One was released (Christmas, 2014, if ancient history isn't your strong suit), and its album included a suprise number recorded by Jennifer Lawrence?

"Across the board, the songs sound like threads of hope escaping gloomier pasts." For "Millennials," it was getting some serious traction by the end of April of 2015, and caught the spirit of much of the year to come. 

But, oh well, "Buy this magazine or we'll shoot this dog works, too."