One of AFP’s long-time readers, Sector1014, has put together a fantastic write-up on DC Comics’ Last Boy on Earth, Kamandi. If you had not heard, a new list of DC Universe Classics figures has reportedly been found on the Wal-Mart computer system, possibly giving us a glimpse at upcoming figures – and Kamandi was on it.
Normally I don’t post rumors about upcoming lineups – I like to wait until there’s some corroboration and pics to be shared. I think I’ve got the first part, with a few folks who are in the know acknowledging the list. But we’ll be waiting some time for pics, since wave 14 may hit around mid-year 2010. Previews announced that Toyfare #152, in stores on February 10 next year, will feature the premiere of wave 14.
Kamandi: The Learn-to-Love-Him Article (I did, and you can too)
by Sector1014
The leaked possible lineups for future DCUC waves have included Kamandi. This has led to a wave of anti-Kamandi sentiment (“not interested”, “definitely skip”, “sucks”, “looks awful”). OK, it’s really only around 10 anti-Kamandi comments on Fwoosh and AFI combined, and 3 or 4 of them are from the same dude, and there are more happy posts about Kamandi, but anyway, Kamandi needs some love.
I submit the following reasons and images why Kamandi is cool in the hopes that some of the unconverted will find something to like about Kamandi, and thus his eventual appearance in the DCUC line will be greeted with near unanimous cheers and near zero levels of buyer’s remorse. Also, I want more people to get into him so we can also get a couple of Kamandi’s best pals.
Kamandi primer:
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