Tales of Suspense... and spies.

I just read Tales of Suspense #52 for the first time. I didn't read any of the comics featuring Iron Man when I was young; my allowance barely stretched to my true addictions of Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Journey Into Mystery, Daredevil and X-Men - and okay, maybe the occasional Strange Tales, because of Doctor Strange.

But not Iron Man, so I never read this one before.

And I read it today, because I went to see The Avengers again, this time with Tasia, who hadn't yet seen it. Not a comic book reader, she asked me about Black Widow's history. I knew she had dated Tony Stark way back then, but realized I'd never read anything about her early career - nothing before she joined The Avengers. So I read it; better late than never.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed both story and art. Larry Lieber drew a fine Tony Stark.

Ahh, Natasha. I'm so glad you went with the Americans and became an Avenger.

Write like the wind, George... Winter is Coming

A song for those of us who are addicted to George R.R. Martin and A Song of Ice and Fire.

Write like the Wind (George R.R. Martin).

I hope he's listening.

Saturday..

A good day...

• Went to the gym; it felt good. Allie was telling us about how she and her husband are training for Movnat, which he is going to teach. Interesting and intriguing.
  
  
• Had breakfast at Zeller's with maaseru. $3.99 for bacon and eggs, toast and coffee. And rather good jam.
  
  
• Went to the funeral of Edward Sullivan. Because he was a musician, it was a very musical funderal, with a Sax Quartet and English Horn, and they started out playing "The Entertainer" - a piece I've always liked. They also played "The Swan of Tuonela" by Sibelius, which was interesting music. I also enjoyed hearing Edward's nieces talking about their memories of "Uncle Evie".
  
  
• Had a visit from Val, John, and Lil. We sat around talking in my living room for a while (and watching the Spain/France EuroCup game), and then went to supper at the LoneStar on St. Laurent. I ordered the steak and ribs; the steak was mediocre, the ribs were fantastic. They have a new dessert item - butter tarts. Very nice indeed. I also had a Long Island Iced Tea. I really, really need to make a list of alcoholic drinks which I actually like and which I can order in restaurants.
  
  
• Went to the Pho Bo Ga II to see fairestcat and commodorified, who just got back from their trip to the States, tired but happy. Sat with them and various friends and heard about Wiscon, Con-Text, and various con-and-travel adventures.
  
  
• Walked home. It was cooler this evening, and a pleasant walk, even though I was wearing a dress and shoes that are less than optimal. I passed several balcony parties, and people in the Glebe were setting off fireworks, making me jump. Canada Day is more than a week away - perhaps it was for St-Jean Baptiste?