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Continuing from yesterday, my favorite gay porn stars/models...

• KYLE CARRINGTON - Yeah, I know - he only made three films in his brief career, but his screen presence was illuminating to say the least. Kyle had a supreme body and a nice big dick, and he seemed to enjoy himself. I wish he'd have lasted longer in films, but, alas... I especially recall him being in Speedos in Tough Competition, and how perfect his body was. He had a lean torso, perfect arms, and legs that were solid and muscular. I have all three of his films: Tough Competition, All-American Boy and Hot Male Mechanics. Classics all, especially with the winning smile of Kyle Carrington. I wonder where he is today?
• BOBBY MADISON - This dark haired beauty was in a handful of William Higgins films in the 1980's. His swarthy good looks captured my attention, as did his thin, lithe body and nice engorged dick. He seemed to relish sex, either as a top or a bottom, and he was just this side of slutty about it, with his come-hither looks. He reminded me of a once dear friend who was my fuck-buddy for over ten years. They looked alike and had similar cocks - long and bursting with cum. Bobby Madison thrilled me in The Bigger the Better (with Matt Ramsey/Peter North on a workout bench), Brother Load, The French Lieutenant's Boys, Pipeline, and Below the Belt.
• LOGAN REED - This hirsute hottie with the compact, muscular body is such a turn on to me. I have only seen him in a print layouts and a compilation film, but he thrilled me, nonetheless. He's a versatile top or bottom and, in one of the scenes in the compilation, he seems to be a voracious dick sucker. Reed is another model who has legs that I would love to be trapped between, and he seems just a tad kinky, which is an even bigger turn-on. And his armpits are sweet. I have only seen The Best of Logan Reed.
• BRIAN HAWKS - Another of the 1980's porn performers, this faux-blond had a look to him that stopped me dead in my tracks - the sort-of beach boy with the tanned, toned body and the enormous dick. Every film I saw him in made me hot, especially since he topped and bottomed, and loved every minute of it. Again, a guy with legs that I adored - muscular and tight with a sprinkling of hair... I have him in the following movies: The Arousers, Big & Thick, The Bigger the Better, Brian's Boys, Fantasize, Hard Money, Jocks, Like A Horse (he never looked better in this scene with the muscular businessman), and Printer's Devils.
  

I am doing this from my work computer and, it's getting late in the morning - time to return some phone calls.

More later...

TTFN

And the winner is...

And now, in no particular order, are my favorite gay porn performers/models, and a brief reason why I found them so intriguing:

• AL PARKER - The epitome of the late-1970's, early-1980's porn god, I first saw him in print (which magazine I cannot remember), and actively sought him out on video. I remember seeing him on the Phil Donahue show (in the 80's?), and he brought me to my knees. He was not the best built body in the biz, but that cock... OH, THAT COCK! I longed to wrap my lips around it, and have those melon-sized balls slap against my chin. Parker did things I only wished to have done - stuffing his balls into an eager asshole, eating cum until it was gone, playing with a delicious foreskin, topping and bottoming... There's a reason why Al Parker is today considered one of the greats. My favorite Al Parker films include Games, Heavy Equipment, The Other Side of Aspen, Turned On and Inches.
• JEFF QUINN - This stud had a body I craved back in the 1980's. Some of his sex scenes scorched the screen, especially in Big Guns when he seduces John Rocklin - I cream every time Jeff licks Rocklin's armpit. SO HOT! Jeff Quinn rocked my world in the aforementioned Big Guns, as well as Bigger Than Life, Hot Rods: The Young and the Hung 2, The Switch is On, and Inch By Inch.
• KIP NOLL - I don't know what it is about this kid that makes me weak; probably his blatant sexuality. He really seemed to enjoy having sex in front of a camera, and his dirty look made him all the hotter. My favorite Kip Noll movie is Cuming of Age.
• DICK FISK - Having a relatively short career in gay porn, Dick Fisk had a supreme body and a beautiful dick. His black hair and moustache turned me on in The Other Side of Aspen, Help Wanted, and The New Breed. I like that he could be both a bottom and a top, a la Al Parker.
• JOHNNY HARDEN - I first saw him in a Playgirl spread under the name Gene Carrier (I thought he was French). When I learned that he had done gay porn, I couldn't wait to see that beer can thick dick on screen. I lose it every time I see him fuck himself in Johnny Harden and the Champs. So far, this is the only video I have ever seen him in, but I know he did some auto-fellatio and solo scenes for Colt.
• CHAD KNIGHT - The first of the 1990's performers, I first saw Chad Knight at the Gay Pride Parade in Chicago in 1992. If I remember correctly (I was pretty fucked up), he wore a tight pair of black briefs (shorts, perhaps), and gyrated sensuously on a flatbed truck. My most vivid memory of that day is his legs. Chad Knight had the most perfectly muscled legs I had seen, sinewy and taut, and the muscles screamed under the pressure as he danced. I wanted so badly to be held captive between his breathtaking thigh muscles. This is where my fetish for men's legs began, and I thank Mr. Knight from the bottom of my heart for starting me on this decadent path. Chad wowed me in Score 10, and Buttbusters, and recently returned to porn in Longshot, Making the Grade in a scene with Pierre Fitch.
• JOHNNY RAHM - Skinny and lithe, Johnny Rahm sent me into fits of ecstasy. He made screen sex seem so believable, as if he was meant to be with his partner. His body was so lean and supple, and that long, curved dick was the icing on the cake. I understand we lost him in recent years, and the porn world is much dimmer because of his passing. I stroked myself when I saw Johnny in Badlands, My Own Private Mexico, Toilet Tramps, and the bareback film Pigs at the Troff. There will never be another Johnny Rahm.
• TIM KRAMER - One of the first gay magazines I ever bought was a hardcore photo book of a movie called Style, circa 1982. This was my first introduction to a blond bombshell named Tim Kramer, and I fell in love with his long, lean, muscular body, and big dick. I met Tim Kramer at the Gay Pride Parade in West Hollywood in 1986 (or maybe 1987 - memory is a bit fuzzy), and he was so sweet and approachable, dressed in only a pair of dark, skintight shorts. I remember we talked for a few minutes, and he was handing out condoms for StopAids LA. I told him I was a fan and had only ever seen him in print, never in a film, so he lowered the top of his shorts, pulled out his cock and let me hold it for a few seconds. He did give me his number, but I never called. I also did not wash my hand the remainder of the day. I finally saw him in all his glory in Style in 2005, when a co-worker loaned me a pretty beat up dupe. I loved Tim in the following films: Biker's Liberty, Gayracula, Style, Trick Time, and Sunstroke.

That's all I have time for now. I will continue this thread in the next day or so.

TTFN

To DC and Marvel Comics...

Dear Editor of DC and Marvel Comics:

Please, please, please include the name of the cover artist in the credits! For those of us who use a database to log our collection, this is necessary information. Once in a while, the cover artist is listed, but more often it is not. More than half the cover artists don't sign their work, or the signature is covered by a cover blurb or UPC code box. Please include this information. It's also a nice addition for those who collect the work of a particular creator.

Thank you for your consideration.

Just Wondering...

I will probably get blasted for being a racist, but remember - racism comes in all colors, not just white...

Jesse Jackson seems to hold lots of press conferences in predominately African American neighborhoods in Chicago, to protest the gang violence, poverty, etc. What I am wondering is, what good is he really doing? He seems to get some activists involved, carrying picket signs, speaking to the cameras (a trait Mr. Jackson has down pat), and "amen-ing" everything Jackson says. What troubles me, is that within days, sometimes even hours after Jackson has these marches/protests/conferences, there is some new act of violence - a child is shot by a stray bullet; someone is mugged/raped/robbed in their own home; gang violence escalates. Is it me or is Mr. Jackson a magnet for more trouble/violence? I really would like to know. His press conferences seem to be on a near daily basis, protesting police violence/brutality/racial profiling, gang violence, gun control, etc., but nothing ever gets done. I began to wonder if, with no action really being taken, Mr. Jackson can then use his soapbox to continue to perpetuate the "evils" that seem to persist in that particular part of the city. If nothing is being done, and Jackson is in the forefront leading the charge for change, WHY IS NOTHING CHANGING??!!

Just wondering...

Let's review...

This week has been very busy with unpacking boxes, finding things and, in most cases, NOT finding things, and doing the general housekeeping. Moving two households into one larger house is not as easy as it seems, and with my collection of comic books, statues and busts, digests and treasuries, books and other comic related ephemera, it's been a daunting task indeed. But work through it I have and the dust is finally settling, so maybe I will be able to devote more time and attention to other projects.

I decided to take an evening to myself yesterday since my back was hurting from lugging heavy book leaden boxes up and down a flight of stairs, and catch up on some of the nearly three weeks of unread comic books that have been piling up. The following, in no particular order, is my take on what I read... (Beware of Spoilers!!!!!!)

Batman Confidential - #10
Michael Green (w); Denys Cowan/John Floyd (a)
"Lovers & Madmen Part Four"

The continuing origin of the Joker, I found this tale entertaining, adding layers of depth to the Clown Prince of Crime, giving him more of a backstory. The Joker is one of a relatively few characters in comics history who's origin story is shaded in so much mystery, much like Wolverine was until several years ago. I like that the Joker's story can be added to and improved upon, giving the Murderous Master of Mirth a rich tapestry from which other writers can draw. I hope this story continues to engage me. Reading stories of characters pasts always intrigues me, ever since the days of the "Justice League Casebook" stories from the 1970's.

As always, Denys Cowan's art is flawless, detailed and rich in its complexity. Floyds inks are an enhancement. Cowan should go down in comic book history alongside Neal Adams, Jim Aparo, Norm Breyfogle, Bob Kane and Marshall Rogers as one of the Batman's greatest artists.

My rating: A-


JLA Classified - #44
Justin Gray (w); Rick Leonardi/Sean Philips (a)
"The Ghosts of Mars Part Three: Run, Man, Run"

Another tale that takes place in the past, this time between the disbanding of the Detroit Justice League and the reformation of the Grant Morrison Justice League. J'onn J'onzz believes that the world needs the Justice League and sets about recruiting Wally (Flash) West, while being tortured mentally by his deceased brother, Ma'alefa'ak.

I am a mad fool for anything with the Justice League and I will continue to support this title, though some of the stories have let me down, while others have been rave-worthy. This story is somewhere in the middle. While I did enjoy the Morrison JLA run, I must admit it was hit or miss. I will reserve judgment until the finish of this particular arc.

Justin Gray, with ususal writing partner Jimmy Palmiotti, is a force to be reckoned with, but alone, I feel he is weaker without the other half. Again, let's see how this turns out in the next few issues.

Rick Leonardi and Sean Philips art is okay at best, as it seems they have trouble with faces. I guess it's a good thing that the JLA was battling Starro the Conquerer, and several characters had their faces covered with tiny purple starfish. The cover is by Walt Simonson, who I would have loved to see do the interiors as well. *Sigh*

My rating: C


Justice League Unlimited - #38
Matt Wayne (w); Dario Brizuela (a)
"When Bad Girls Go Good!"

Giganta has a crush on the Flash, and goes out of her way to get him to notice her! When Flash accepts a date from Linda Park in the presence of Giganta, she goes ballistic.

Taking its cue from the Justice League cartoons, we see an adolescent, emotionally immature Giganta, much like the animated version. This is the kind of continuity I like - a sort of cross-pollenating of the two mediums. All in all, this is a cute story, and a quick read. As stated above, I am a sucker for anything Justice League, so this satisfies that inner demon with a bit of sugar and honey.

My rating: B


X-Men: Die By The Sword - #1
Chris Claremont (w); Juan Santacruz/Raul Fernandez (a)
"The Sword Is Drawn"

Let me state upfront: Claremont's X-Men from the 1970's with Dave Cockrum and then John Byrne & Terry Austin was comic book perfection. In the intervening years, the X-Men have been so heavily laden with alternate history versions, other earth doppelgangers, and disparate reality characters that I have a hard time keeping score - even with a scorecard!!! And this is no exception. I also think Claremont has lost his grip on the characters.

I thought the reason behind the House of M was to whittle down the enormous mutant population. In this story, we are treated to five (5) characters who are from different earths/timelines/realities etc. This is where Claremont has lost it as an X-Men scribe. Besides that, the story is not even X-Men related; it's the Exiles and Excalibur! I guess the production people at Marvel figured the book wouldn't sell if the X-Men logo wasn't on the cover. The story revolves around the British Excalibur characters, some of whom have been X-Men at one time or another. There is a reason these characters are no longer in the core X-titles...

I thought this was to be a mini-series, but there is no indication of that on the cover or in the indicia. If it is not, I will drop it faster than Skylab falling to Earth.

On the plus side, Santacruz's art is reminiscent of Alan Davis work. Because this is set in England and concerns Excalibur, perhaps that is by design.

My rating: C-


World War Hulk: Front Line - #5 (of 6)
Story #1 - Paul Jenkins (w); Ramon Bachs/Shawn Martinbrough (a)
Story #2 - Paul Jenkins (w); Shawn Martinbrough (a)
Story #3 - Paul Jenkins (w); Chris Moreno (a)

Story #1 - "Embedded: Behind Enemy Lines"

I enjoy this kind of story, the kind of tale that is told from the people's perspective. I admit to liking Ben Urich and Sally Floyd. Sally reminds me a bit of Jessica Jones (from Alias and the Pulse).

Story #2 - "Costume Division: Death Of An Android"
A murder mystery in the middle of chaos. Again, a serial story I enjoyed. The resolution was interesting.

Story #3 - "The Top 10 Reasons To Hate Sally Floyd!"
Some of the items in this two page comic (meaning funny, in this case) are actually hilarious. The ones that are completely fabricated and not in continuity made me scratch my head. Footnotes abound. referring readers to the issues that some of the events occured in. while others never happened. I found myself not caring about this "humorous" parody.

The art is consistent throughout, with Martinbrough handling the inking on the first story and complete artwork on the second story.

My rating: B


Nova - #7
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (w); Sean Chen & Scott Hanna (a; pgs. 1-5, 12, 16-22); Brian Denham (a; pgs. 6-11, 13-15)
"Out"

Part of the Annihilation saga/series, this issue deals with Richard Ryder exorcising his body and mind of an alien virus with Gamora and Drax the Destroyer hot on his tail.

I admit to liking the Nova character, having read his original series back in the 1970's. This series is pretty decent but I would like to see Nova interacting more with the Earthbound Marvel Universe on occasion. Since he is deeply embroiled in the Annihilation storyline, I expect we will see those characters crossing over as the series continues...

The art is consistent throughout, even with two different artists handling the pencils. Until I re-read the credits, I had no idea there were multiple art teams. Go figure...

My rating: B+


New Warriors - #5
Kevin Grevioux (w); Paco Medina/Juan Vlasco (a)
"Defiant Part Five"

I never read the original New Warriors series, so I thought I would try this new book. I have been impressed with the action, and the return of the Zodiac in this issue was a major plus for me. This series is firmly grounded in the current Marvel universe, yet, the cover has an "Initiative" banner across the top. Seems to me, Marvel has so many crossover stories going that the only way to tell one from the other is by their cover banner.

Medina and Vlasco's art is superb, but is mired by poor coloring in many places. It became difficult to tell the good guys from the bad guys and not for lack of trying. I think the coloring was muddy and dark. I hate when colorists feel the need to make battle scenes seem "dusty" and "bloody" in color.

My rating: B-


Heroes For Hire - #14
Zeb Wells (w); Alvin Lee & Clay Mann/Terry Pallot (a)
"Procreation"

Since Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti left this book, it's been struggling to find its voice again. The current storyline, set in the World War Hulk fracas (again, with its own cover banner) has not been bad, just not too great. Something of note: Moonboy (from the old Devil Dinosaur series), suddenly apppears out of thin air, though he has been part of the ongoing storyline for some time! Though the story moves along steadily, it seems Wells has no idea where he really wants to go, and is rambling through, hoping to find a conclusion that sticks. I could be wrong...

I do applaud the inclusion of the Paladin character. Wells has made him into quite the untrustworthy son of a bitch. Hopefully, once this storyline wraps, things will really take off. Marvel Comics editors please note: While a crossover is okay once in a while, STOP requiring EVERY title you publish to continue promoting the storylines of these crossovers/events. Let the titles/characters stand on their own, and if they can't - cancel them! Stop using your second tier titles to advance your first-stringer stories. 'Nuff said!

Artwise, it's pretty consistent, although it seemed a bit manga-esque in some parts, especially with the female faces and hairstyles.

My rating: B


New Avengers - #35
Brian Michael Bendis (w); Leinil Wu (a)
"The Trust Part Four"

I loved this issue, with its focus on the villains and their machinations. It was nice to see Tigra again, but her beating at the hands of the Hood was a bit overdone. I guess it makes sense to advance the villains' purpose and give a sense of danger and horror.

Bendis rocks as a writer, and I thoroughly enjoy his work, here and on other titles (especially Ultimate Spider-Man). However, it seems there are many dangling plotlines that get left by the wayside, as others come to the fore of the story. I would like to see some of the dangler's wrapped up before moving on, or I will feel like I am reading a superhero version of the TV show "Lost" which has forsaken its viewers by continuing to ignore established subplots by letting them fade and not answering any questions, while continuing to throw more crap at the screen.

Wu's artwork is scratchy and muddy. I had a difficult time making out the different villains assembled. Many of them I could not recognize at all. Perhaps Wu needs a model sheet...?

My rating: A-


Wonder Girl - #2 (of 6)
J. Torres (w); Sanford Greene/Nathan Massengill (a)
"Champion Part Two: Hercules Unbound"

I like Cassie Sandsmark in the Titans series, but really have no idea what makes her so special to warrant her own mini-series. I would have rather seen a Kid Devil comic, since I thing that character has a great deal of potential, and I think he's hot (pun intended). Anyway, Cassie and her half-brother, Hercules, argue and bicker throughout this issue, and it became quite annoying, since they both kept iterating the same things several times. Giving some backstory on Herc was nice, though.

This series must be geared toward the younger female reader, with its familial dysfunction and bickering siblings. Most teenagers thrive on this kind of "drama." The artwork is cartoony, and I wish Hercules had been drawn more masculinely (is that a word?). The cameo of the Female Furies, always favorites of mine, at the end of the story is a highlight to an otherwise fluffy piece of comic book storytelling.

My rating: C


Suicide Squad: Raise The Flag - #2 (of 8)
John Ostrander (w); Javi Pina/Robin Riggs (a)
"Weapons"

If DC does not give John Ostrander an ongoing Suicide Squad book, then that is proof there is no God! Of all the series Ostrander has written, the Squad is my all-time favorite. And here, he proves that, even after several years, he still has it. I love, love, love this book! It is one that I will shift to the top of my "to read" pile. Ostrander's grasp on the characters he made famous back in the day is still as tight as ever. The story is compelling and his flashbacks are necessary instead of forced. Finally, in this issue, we get some information/backstory on Rustam, the Rick Flag of Iran. Amanda Waller is her usual bitch-self, and the political intrigue concerning General Eiling is what Ostrander is know for.

Javi Pina and Robin Riggs need a monthly book of their own. Their work is clean and sharp, with detail and nuance. The coloring by Jason Wright is spot-on. Both Rick Flag and Rustam are gorgeously drawn men, with nice physiques and muscular builds, just the way I like them. The jungle scenes are lush and tropical, and the coloring is exquisite.

This is a must read book!

My rating: A+++


Black Adam: The Dark Age - #3 (of 6)
Peter J. Tomasi (w); Doug Mahnke/Christian Alamy & Rodney Ramos (a)
"Fight Or Flight" (title taken from cover)

Black Adam is on a quest to resurrect his beloved Isis, with the aid of Felix Faust. Now Adam must find fragments of Isis' amulet, leading him to St. Roch, Louisiana, and a confrontation with Hawkman. They battle, with Adam dispatching Hawkman in a matter of panels. Meanwhile, the JLA and JSA have gathered together to take Adam down.

A slow moving series, this 52 spinoff is proceeding apace, since it has to fill a certain amount of issues. I will wait and see how this all turns out...

Never been an admirer of Mahnke's art; never really cared. Here, it seems overdone. Could also be the dark colors. Again, I will wait and see...

My rating: B-


That's my take on several issues that I have finally had a chance to catch up on. Your results may vary.

Until the next stack...

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