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“Please state the nature of your medical emergency”

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From the opening sketch for this year’s “Mystery Trekkie Theater” at Shore Leave: “Mad scientist” T. Alan Chafin goes on a rant, and then perfectly mimes having the beginnings of a heart attack. With Mike Friedman, Bob Greenberger and me clustering around him, I shout, “We need a doctor!” and Mike bellows the classic line, “Is there a doctor in the house?!” Out steps con guest Bob Picardo and with impeccable timing delivers his classic line as the holographic doctor. Result: A standing ovation from a jazzed (and maybe a little relieved) packed house.


Photo by Dawn Swingle

This off the news wire…

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“SAN DIEGO (July 17) – Jumbo flying squid — aggressive 5-foot-long sea monsters with razor-sharp beaks and toothy tentacles — have invaded the shallow waters off San Diego, spooking scuba divers and washing up dead on tourist-packed beaches.”

Am I the only one who thinks they’re coming to town for Comicon?

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It’s Nice When the Boss Has Your Back

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Joe Quesada addressed the Shatterstar revelation and Rob Liefeld’s complaints in the current “Cup O’Joe” over at Comic Book Resources.

Particularly gratifying was when he said that if Rob wants to undo the revelation of Shatterstar’s sexuality, he’s going to have to take it up with the next editor in chief.

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