"Spiderman: Inside the World of Your Friendly Neighborhood Hero" by Matthew K. Manning

 

Title: Spiderman: Inside the World of Your Friendly Neighborhood Hero
Author: Matthew K. Manning with additional text by Tom DeFalco

Publisher: DK Publisher
SRP: $24.99 USA/ $27.99 Can.

A large hardcover guide to the webslinger's life, this book is a must have for all my fellow Spidey fans. Spider-Man has been my second favorite hero ever since I was a kid, with only the Punisher (who began his life in Spidey comics, himself), being the only hero I like more than the webhead.

The book covers the origin, powers, various costumes, friends, and foes of Spider-Man. You get to read on all of the girls he's had (for a nerdy guy he gets some hot ass!), his various non-hero jobs he's held as Peter Parker, and tons more. I've always been a sucker to see him work with other Marvel heroes, whether they be his part in the Avengers, the FF, or teaming with friends like Daredevil or the Human Torch or those he doesn't agree with like the Punisher. His battles with his great villains. Second only to Batman, Spidey's rouge's gallery is classic! The book even covers the lamer villains he has faced like the Grizzly.

There are looks at key stories and issues, like his meeting(s) with the Punisher, the alien symbiote, Maxium Carnage, the Clone Saga, and much more. The timeline in the book is worth the price, in of itself.

Looking through the book, one sees that while, there have been many great Spider-Man stories, there are have also been some awful shit, with garbage like "One More Day" ranking among the worst shit, I have ever read. But, regardless, this book is proof of the enduring quality of this great character. 

Also, the book also mentions other Spideys from other realities like Spider-Man 2099, Spider-Girl, and Ultimate Spider-Man. 

Of course, the artwork in the book is beautiful! I mean so many great artists have worked on Spidey! I could look at the book all day!!

Put out this year this amazing (yes, pun intended) coincides with the release of the big budget movie The Amazing Spider-Man. While, I have not seen that film, and am not in a rush to do so, I did truly enjoy reading this book. I highly recommend it. I devoured this book like Carnage hacking up a victim! A must have for sure!!

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Hot Asian Girl of the Month: Angela Sun

 

It's July and as I write this up, it's hot as hell, here in the east-coast! To best represent this heat level, I picked one of the the hottest, if not in fact the hottest, women to ever host a G4 show, Angela Sun, as the July 2012 Hot Asian Girl of the Month!

This gorgeous beauty is of Chinese decent. She was born in Northern California on October 19, 1982. She has a degree from UCLA in Sociology and Communications.

She would go to compete in pro/am surf events and was a team rider for Loaded Skateboards. This led to her hosting for EXTV, LG Action Sports Championships and ASP Surfing World Tour. She was also sponsored by Roxy, Reef, Vans, and many others.

She would go to cover sports for FOX Sport's Net, FSN West, and ESPN. But, it's her coverage of Underground Chinese Monasteries for Current TV, that earned her a Telly Award.

She would continue to host various sports themed programs including Yahoo Sports. Her work earned her more nominations and awards, including an Emmy nomination for her LXTV First Look work.

All that said though, I didn't know her until I saw her host this, the 4th, season of Ninja Warrior on G4. I was immediately taken by her beauty. It's nice to see G4 hire some gorgeous Asian women, cause other than the long gone Olivia Munn and that chick who did  "Hot Girl Does Stuff" on Attack of the Show, the channel was in desperate need of some Asian beauties. Angela is perfect for the job. Here's to hoping she has even more of a presence on the channel!

Here is a great interview with her on Ninja Warrior.

 

Further proving that she's not just another pretty face, aside from her athletic and journalistic knowledge and prowess, this stunning beauty also speaks English and Spanish, as well as some German and Mandarin.

If you wanna know more about this goddess, be sure you get your butt over to her official website and check it out.

With a truly a beautiful face, a sexy skin tone, beautiful, long hair, eyes that steal your heart, a great body, and legs to die for, Sun is a woman that will catch your attention as soon, as you lay your eyes on her. She will hold on to that attention with brains and talent, both of which truly match her beauty. Quite simply put this athletic babe is THE hottest woman to ever cover sports. Thank you G4 for bringing her to my attention!

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