Monday, February 3, 2020

The Daily LITG, 3rd February 2020, Happy Birthday Randy Lofficier

Welcome to the pretty-much-mostly-daily Lying In The Gutters. A run around the day before and the day ahead. From a place no longer in the European Union. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here. Not entirely sure why so many people are reading a Batman, Batgirl and Nightwing story from 6 years ago, but you do you.

The 10 most-read stories yesterday

  1. Real-Life Superhero of Seattle, Phoenix Jones, Arrested Again – This Time On Drugs Charges
  2. First Appearance of The Amazing Sphulker-Man in Immortal Hulk: Great Power #1 [Preview]
  3. Frank Miller’s CEO Silenn Thomas Vs DC Comics Over “Birds Of Prey” Movie?
  4. Sodom Yat Gone Bad in Justice League #40 [Preview]
  5. “The Amazing Race”: This “Race” As Thrilling, “Amazing” As Ever [Opinion]
  6. Bleeding Cool Bestseller List, 2nd February 2020 – “Do I Use The Word Abysmal Too Often?”
  7. Funko Avengers: Assemble Iron Man Pop Vinyl Has Finally Landed
  8. “My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising” Release Date Announced
  9. A New Leak Claims The PS5 Will Be Revealed In March 2020
  10. One Cat, Two D****s in Black Cat #9 [Preview]

One year ago…

  1. George R. R. Martin Sees Shadow, 6 More Years of No “Winds of Winter”
  2. Masters of the Universe Wave 3 Vintage Figures Up For Preorder From Super7
  3. Finally, Angel Punisher Comes to Marvel Unlimited
  4. ‘Always Sunny’ Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day Apple Comedy Sets Cast
  5. Chris Claremont Has Eyes on Idris Elba for Bishop

Happening today…

Happy birthday to…

The Daily LITG, 3rd February 2020, Happy Birthday

  • Randy Lofficier,  writers, editor and translator of comics.
  • Joe Bennett, artist on Immortal Hulk.
  • Byron Erickson, comic book editor, including of Don Rosa.
  • Richard Marschall, writer/editor and comic strip historian.
  • Tim A. Conrad, comic book inker and painter.

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XM STUDIOS DC REBIRTH BATMAN STATUE
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JOHN WICK COINS & PINS
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KINGDOM HEARTS UDF
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STAR WARS MANDALORIAN SKULL MINI SCULPTURE

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TRANSFORMERS: LEGACY OF CYBERTRON SKYWARP LIMITED EDITION STATUE

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