Does anyone know if there were law suits as a result of the famous radio broadcast that panicked Americans across the country?
Because I’m thinking that if the same thing happened now, the number of law suits filed would be so staggering, that the radio network would be put out of business, the sponsors would all have pulled their support, and the Mercury Theater would have been sued into bankruptcy and beyond.
I tell ya, you just can’t terrorize people and get away with it anymore.
PAD
It’s already been announced at www.newsarama.com, but I figure we should stay on top of things here as well. JK Woodward will be the new artist for “Fallen Angel,” and a sample of his work is below. There seems to be a misconception by some Newsarama denizens that this is merely a cover and they’re withholding judgment until they see the pencils. No, this is Woodward’s style. The entire book will have this painted look to it. What you see here is what you’ll be getting cover-to-cover.
The answer, of course, is no, because I’ve been to my brother’s website, and it’s got much spiffier pictures than I do.
Wally David, for whom Wally the God Boy was named, has set up his website at http://www.wallydavid.com. Among other things, he’s a top flight photographer and I invite you all to go and check out his material.
PAD
Spending a relatively quiet “Father’s Day.” It’s interesting in that it’s two-way: On the one hand, naturally I call my dad and wish him the best of the day. On the other hand, I’ve got my daughters calling me wishing me the same. Not to go all “Lion King,” but you get a real feeling of the circle of life. That it’s more than the simple status of being a father, but more of a sense of being part of an ongoing sense of responsibility and commitment.
I remember when I was a kid, falling asleep in the back seat of the car when we’d be coming home from a long trip. I did so with nary a concern, utterly confident that I would wake up safe and sound back home. These days, of course, I’m in the front seat, with my daughters peacefully dozing in the back of the car, equally trusting that I’ll get them safely to their destination. Metaphorically, I suppose, that’s my job for all aspects of their lives.
Hëll of a responsibility. Then again, I knew the job was dangerous when I took it.
PAD
Let’s time, from this moment, how long it takes to find an article where the Downing Street Memo is referred to as “Downingate.”
PAD
I believe it’s been mentioned elsewhere, but I thought I’d let you guys know that the new issue of TV Guide features a half-page write-up on page 12 about the “Angel” and “Spike” comics coming from IDW. They feature the cover from my “Spike” one-shot and a capsule description of the plot. No, my name isn’t mentioned, but that’s fine; it’s not like my name is going to mean anything to TV Guide readers. Meantime IDW got a bunch of new orders in for the book that they directly attribute to the TV Guide write-up.
Best of all, there’s going to be a full page ad on the inside cover of the one-shot for “Fallen Angel,” so it’ll be a nice way to let potential new readers about the book’s existence.
Very shortly you’ll be seeing artwork from the new artist, either here or on Newsarama. You won’t believe how gorgeous it looks.
PAD
Florida State football player Wyatt Sexton was arrested while claiming to be God. According to the wire piece:
“Police said Sexton “appeared to be under the influence of some unknown narcotic or alcohol.” Hospital officials said they didn’t have any information on him. Once at the hospital, Sexton continued to say he was God and that he didn’t know why he was in the hospital, Lyne wrote.”
Okay, but…what if he really IS God?
I mean, there are people who firmly believe that possession by Satan is a real condition, and requires exorcism to boot. So why is it any more farfetched to believe that, hey, God decided to drop by for a visit? Or…hey! Maybe he was overthrown and condemned to live in a human’s body. That would be cool. I think I’ll write that.
PAD
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