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We’ve got an entire day of comic book goodness to get to, but we start on a sad note with the death of Heath Ledger who died of an apparent drug overdose (prescription sleeping pills) and was found dead in his Manhattan apartment Tuesday afternoon.  The Australian actor was best known for his Oscar nominated role in Brokeback Mountain (read Aaron’s review) and will appear in this summer’s The Dark Knight as the Joker.  Over his decade and a half career Ledger gave memorable performances in films good (Lords of Dogtown read the review, Monster’s Ball), bad (Candy read the review, The Order, The Brothers Grimm read the review, A Knight’s Tale), and forgettable (Ned Kelly, Casanova read the review).  Ooroo Mr. Ledger.  There’s a little extra love for fans inside the Full Diagnosis.

Heath Ledger
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We worked through Christmas and New Year’s and we’ve gotten a little punchy (is it bad when your brains start oozing out of your ears?).  So we’re going to take a late holiday with a short break this week to rest up and get ready for all our new reviews and features for 2008.  If you haven’t already, take a look at our Year in Review links, and check out the tweeked top menu bar which should make surfing the site a little easier.  Then come back next week for our Winter/Spring Movie Preview, a look at some of the new shows hitting your idiot box, more DVD’s, more comics, more anime, more trailers, and more reviews!

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Our Year in Review continues.  Marvel Comics took stock and chose their own Top Ten Heroes and Top Ten Villains of 2007.  Who made the list?  Many of the choices were obvious of course (yeah, like Spidey’s not going to rank, or Cap won’t make it after he freakin’ died!) but the order is quite interesting (and I have to give a big shout out to my favorite X-Man for making it all the way to #3!).  The villains included old faithfuls as well, but oddly enough the Hulk (who dominated Marvel’s summer and fall) didn’t make either list!  Check out the full lists plus links inside the Full Diagnosis.

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Marvel Comics Top Heroes of 2007

10. Jamie Madrox
9. Emma Frost
8. Thor
7. Captain America
6. Spider-Man
5. The Winter Soldier
4. Nova
3. Cyclops
2. Luke Cage
1. Iron Man

Marvel Comics Top Ten Villains of 2007

10. Vulcan
9. Mr. Fear
8. The Phalanx
7. Miek
6. Mystique
5. The Marauders
4. Ultron
3. The Hood
2. Mister Sinister
1. The Red Skull

We take a short look back at those we lost over the past year.  Some old friends, some memorable shows, entertainers, musicians, playwrights, authors, actors, and stars.

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A list of those we lost in 2007.

Veronica Mars (2004 – 2007) – This spunky Nancy Drew of the new Millenium was knocked off well before her time to make room for more Slut Wars, I mean America’s Next Top Model.

Tom Poston (1921 – 2007) – We may finally get Newhart on DVD, but good ol’ George didn’t live to see it.

Deborah Kerr (1921-2007) – Scottish actress famous for roles in The King and I, An Affair to Remember, and From Here to Eternity.

Denny Doherty (1940 – 2007) – Original member of The Mamas & the Papas.

Marcel Marceau (1923-2007) – French mime (read more).

Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) – American author (Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle, The Sirens of Titan) and a voice of his generation.

Adrienne Shelley – Indie film writer/director of films like Waitress and Sudden Manhattan (Keri Russell discusses her director and co-star)

Merv Griffin (1925-2007) – Actor, singer, and game and talk show host who later became the creator and producers of popular game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.

Robert Goulet (1933-2007) – Singer, actor and entertainer (read more).

Joel Siegel (1943-2007) – Notoriously upbeat film critic.

Rome (2005-2007) – Though quite successful this HBO property went away quietly after only two years.

Lois Maxwell (1927-2007) – Actress most remembered for her recurring role as Miss Moneypenny in the early James Bond films.

Norman Mailer (1923-2007) – Pulitzer Prize winning author.

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006-2007) – Aaron Sorkin’s behind-the-scenes dramedy of a sketch-comedy show was smothered to death in its crib by the NBC hatchet men after one year.

Luciano Pavoratti (1935-2007) – World reknown Italian tenor.

Alice Ghostley (1926-2007) – Actress most remembered for her role as Esmerelda on Bewitched.

Tom Snyder (1936-2007) – Radio personality and late night television host.

Evil Knievel (1938-2007) – World famous stunt man and daredevil.

2007, the year that was.  As we bring you more of the features and reviews you’ve come to crave from you RazorFine pals, this week we’ll also take a gander back at the year which was 2007.  Tomorrow you’ll get your regular dose of DVD news and notes.  Once again comics, thanks to the holiday shipping schedule, are pushed back (come back on Thursday for our comic and anime madness!), but don’t worry becuase on Wednesday we’ll be bringing you our lists of the worst films from 2007!  And on Friday we’ll give you our lists for our favorite films of 2007!  Thanks for ending the year, and beginning the new one, with us!  Check inside the Full Diagnois for end of the year links.

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Alan’s Top 25 Films of 2007

Ian’s Top 10 Films of 2007

December’s Top 5 Films of 2007

Alan Bashes the Worst Films of 2007

Ian Bemoans the Worst Films of 2007

December Belittles the Worst Films of the 2007

In Memoriam

3rd Annual Razorblade Awards

Fresh Ink – Best Graphic Novels of 2007

Marvel Comics Top Heroes and Villains of 2007