Next Monday marks the 100th anniversary of Jack Kirby’s birth. For one horrible moment, let us consider the following question: what if that birth never happened?
No Captain America. No Fourth World. Probably no romance comics. No Challengers of the Unknown. No Kamandi. No “Marvel Age of Comics.”
Think about that last one for a moment. The Fantastic Four, The X-Men, The Hulk, Nick Fury, Thor, Silver Surfer, Black Panther… most likely, they would not have existed; certainly not as the astonishing successes they were.
I will avoid suggesting the American comic book medium would have disappeared decades ago if not for Jack Kirby, although a case could be made for that argument. If Marvel Comics didn’t happen the way it happened, it’s possible that direct sales to comic book stores would not have happened, and that little phenomenon certainly has kept this racket alive.
Nobody put more power,...
No Captain America. No Fourth World. Probably no romance comics. No Challengers of the Unknown. No Kamandi. No “Marvel Age of Comics.”
Think about that last one for a moment. The Fantastic Four, The X-Men, The Hulk, Nick Fury, Thor, Silver Surfer, Black Panther… most likely, they would not have existed; certainly not as the astonishing successes they were.
I will avoid suggesting the American comic book medium would have disappeared decades ago if not for Jack Kirby, although a case could be made for that argument. If Marvel Comics didn’t happen the way it happened, it’s possible that direct sales to comic book stores would not have happened, and that little phenomenon certainly has kept this racket alive.
Nobody put more power,...
- 8/23/2017
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
It’s indestructible! It’s indescribable! Nothing can stop it!
Every one of you watching this screen should look out! Because soon, very soon, the most horrifying monster menace ever conceived…
No, this isn’t advertising copy for a comic convention coming to your town. These lines are from the trailer for that old monster movie, The Blob. But it could be used to describe any upcoming comic con.
Comic conventions are not only thriving but, like the Blob, they are now oozing out from the walls of their convention centers and invading local towns. Geek culture cannot be held within its original confines.
Who would have ever thought, way back when Geek Culture was nestled in little comic shops in the scorned section of town, that we’d get to this point? Unlike the foreboding tone of that Blob movie trailer, this expanding, oozing primordial mass inspires a sense of awe and wonderment.
Every one of you watching this screen should look out! Because soon, very soon, the most horrifying monster menace ever conceived…
No, this isn’t advertising copy for a comic convention coming to your town. These lines are from the trailer for that old monster movie, The Blob. But it could be used to describe any upcoming comic con.
Comic conventions are not only thriving but, like the Blob, they are now oozing out from the walls of their convention centers and invading local towns. Geek culture cannot be held within its original confines.
Who would have ever thought, way back when Geek Culture was nestled in little comic shops in the scorned section of town, that we’d get to this point? Unlike the foreboding tone of that Blob movie trailer, this expanding, oozing primordial mass inspires a sense of awe and wonderment.
- 7/10/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
The demon with a good heart heads out on the open water this spring in Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea. To celebrate the graphic novel's April 19th release in comic book shops (followed by a May 2nd release in bookstores), Daily Dead was honored to catch up with artist Gary Gianni for our latest Q&A feature to discuss collaborating with Mike Mignola on Into the Silent Sea, what readers can expect from the unique Hellboy story, an upcoming release that should excite Prince Valiant fans, and much more.
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Gary. How did you initially get involved with Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea?
Gary Gianni: Mike and I have spent 20 years discussing comics, movies and books. The notion of working on a comic together just sort of fell in place naturally.
What was it like working with Mike Mignola on this story?...
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Gary. How did you initially get involved with Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea?
Gary Gianni: Mike and I have spent 20 years discussing comics, movies and books. The notion of working on a comic together just sort of fell in place naturally.
What was it like working with Mike Mignola on this story?...
- 4/6/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
It’s been a grueling election season and everyone seems unhappy – either they are unhappy with the results or they are unhappy with the way some are responding to the results.
I respect everyone who’s energized, outraged or just ready to make things happen. On the other hand, I need a break from it all. Enough of the real world for me, even if it’s just for a little while.
So this week I’m retreating into the Hyborian Age – the fictional historical past of barbarians and wizards – by way of the early 80s. It’s was easy to get there – I just cracked open and read a few yellowed, musty, and totally wonderful issues of Savage Sword of Conan.
To paraphrase Karina Longworth and her excellent podcast, You Must Remember This, “Join me, won’t you?”
The Hyborian Age is really all about Conan. I’ll admit...
I respect everyone who’s energized, outraged or just ready to make things happen. On the other hand, I need a break from it all. Enough of the real world for me, even if it’s just for a little while.
So this week I’m retreating into the Hyborian Age – the fictional historical past of barbarians and wizards – by way of the early 80s. It’s was easy to get there – I just cracked open and read a few yellowed, musty, and totally wonderful issues of Savage Sword of Conan.
To paraphrase Karina Longworth and her excellent podcast, You Must Remember This, “Join me, won’t you?”
The Hyborian Age is really all about Conan. I’ll admit...
- 11/21/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Dark Horse Comics' Hellboy in Hell may have concluded its run, but there are still many adventures ahead for the beloved (and feared) demon. This week marks the release of Hellboy in Hell: The Death Card Volume 2, and in the future, readers will be treated to several epic comic book stories within Mike Mignola's immersive universe, including Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea, a new graphic novel that is teased in our exclusive set of preview pages ahead of the story's release next year.
In addition to Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea, 2017 will also see the release of The Visitor: How and Why He Stayed, a new comic book series featuring Hellboy and enigmatic aliens (that alone should have readers anxiously awaiting February's arrival).
To learn more about both of these projects, we have their official press releases with full details, below, as well as a teaser video...
In addition to Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea, 2017 will also see the release of The Visitor: How and Why He Stayed, a new comic book series featuring Hellboy and enigmatic aliens (that alone should have readers anxiously awaiting February's arrival).
To learn more about both of these projects, we have their official press releases with full details, below, as well as a teaser video...
- 10/20/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
It’s time for me to review this brand new book for the second time.
Before we get into that paradox, the bottom line is that Thomas Yeates’ recently published Tarzan The Beckoning is a gorgeous book. But there’s a little bit more to this column than that simple appraisal.
Back in the early 90s, a new publisher called Malibu Comics was creating innovative and fun comics. Malibu had just published Tarzan The Warrior by Mark Wheatley and Neil Vokes. As you probably know, Tarzan, perhaps more than any other character, has been rendered by some of the industry’s all time greatest artists – Hal Foster, Burne Hogarth, Russ Manning, Neal Adams, Joe Kubert, John Buscema, Joe Jusko…the list goes on and on.
So when Malibu was promoting this new Tarzan The Warrior comic mini-series in the 90s, they signaled that they were going to try something very different.
Before we get into that paradox, the bottom line is that Thomas Yeates’ recently published Tarzan The Beckoning is a gorgeous book. But there’s a little bit more to this column than that simple appraisal.
Back in the early 90s, a new publisher called Malibu Comics was creating innovative and fun comics. Malibu had just published Tarzan The Warrior by Mark Wheatley and Neil Vokes. As you probably know, Tarzan, perhaps more than any other character, has been rendered by some of the industry’s all time greatest artists – Hal Foster, Burne Hogarth, Russ Manning, Neal Adams, Joe Kubert, John Buscema, Joe Jusko…the list goes on and on.
So when Malibu was promoting this new Tarzan The Warrior comic mini-series in the 90s, they signaled that they were going to try something very different.
- 10/3/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
I ran into Republican pollster Frank Luntz at the HBO party after the Emmy ceremony at the sprawling Pacific Design Center. A few feet away, “Veep” winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus was fending off a crush of well-wishers while HBO chief Richard Plepler had just come from finding his lost cellphone. What’s going to happen? a group of eager Hollywood acolytes wanted Luntz to tell them. Would Hillary Clinton manage a win? Luntz was wearing a burgundy vest and his signature Prince Valiant hairstyle, and shook his head sagely. “She’s going to win, but I can’t say anymore that it’s for certain,...
- 9/19/2016
- by Sharon Waxman
- The Wrap
What’s more delightful than a summer fling? You meet someone new, get fascinated and before long you’re spending every moment under the hot summer sun together. This summer’s almost over, but there’s still time for one last fling. Get ready to meet Mitzi McCoy…and her creator’s grandson, Brian Collins.
Mitzi McCoy was a lovely strip that debuted in the late forties. Created by illustrator Kreigh Collins, the series opens in the small midwestern town of Freedom, where readers meet the strong willed heiress Mitzi McCoy.
In her first adventure, she summons her resolve to tell her obnoxious fiancée to “get lost.” Mitzi had discovered her fiancée was burdened with debt, and to make matters worse, he had bragged to a gossip columnist that he was “marrying money.” On top of all that, the scoundrel also included a photo of Mitzi in a bikini to accompany the story.
Mitzi McCoy was a lovely strip that debuted in the late forties. Created by illustrator Kreigh Collins, the series opens in the small midwestern town of Freedom, where readers meet the strong willed heiress Mitzi McCoy.
In her first adventure, she summons her resolve to tell her obnoxious fiancée to “get lost.” Mitzi had discovered her fiancée was burdened with debt, and to make matters worse, he had bragged to a gossip columnist that he was “marrying money.” On top of all that, the scoundrel also included a photo of Mitzi in a bikini to accompany the story.
- 8/22/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Dark Horse Comics announced the release of Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea. Co-written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and Gary Gianni, Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea follows Hellboy and his encounters with a ghost ship and its dastardly crew. The new graphic novel will be released next May.
Press Release: Milwaukie, Ore., (August 9, 2016) Next spring, Dark Horse Comics will publish an original graphic novel, Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea, co-written by legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, co-written and illustrated by Eisner Award-winning artist Gary Gianni and colored by award-winning colorist Dave Stewart. Following the events of the classic story “The Island,” Hellboy sets sail from the wreckage of a deserted island only to cross paths with a ghost ship. Taken captive by the phantom crew that plans to sell him to the circus, Hellboy is dragged along by a captain who will stop at nothing in pursuit of a powerful sea creature.
Press Release: Milwaukie, Ore., (August 9, 2016) Next spring, Dark Horse Comics will publish an original graphic novel, Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea, co-written by legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, co-written and illustrated by Eisner Award-winning artist Gary Gianni and colored by award-winning colorist Dave Stewart. Following the events of the classic story “The Island,” Hellboy sets sail from the wreckage of a deserted island only to cross paths with a ghost ship. Taken captive by the phantom crew that plans to sell him to the circus, Hellboy is dragged along by a captain who will stop at nothing in pursuit of a powerful sea creature.
- 8/11/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
A few years ago when I had the honor to moderate the Joe Kubert panel at New York Comic Con, I was pleasantly surprised by how many great stories one of the panelists shared.
These tales were spun by Thomas Yeates, one of the first graduates of the Kubert School. Yeates has enjoyed an extraordinary career, drawing iconic characters iconic from Tarzan to Swamp Thing, Conan to Captain Action and even Dracula. And there are so many more.
I still enjoy his brilliant work each weekend when I pick up the Sunday paper and read Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant.
Recently, I caught up with Thomas Yeates and chatted about his recent efforts.
Ed Catto: You’ve been illustrating the Prince Valiant weekly comic strip for some time now. How’s it all going?
Thomas Yeates: Basically it’s great; I’m very fortunate to have landed this job. Particularly working with writer Mark Schultz, who likes hearing my story ideas, which makes it a lot more fun.
EC: What are some the challenges you find as opposed to traditional comics or illustrations?
Ty: The main problem is the reproduction. I’ve had to limit the line work to accommodate a weird registration problem that we see today. Comic books have much better printing. The format differs from paper to paper, but I’ve been able to deal with that.
EC: The longevity of Prince Valiant is astounding. Why do you think it endures?
Ty: Well the main credit for that goes to Hal Foster who created, wrote and illustrated this Sunday only strip. And, of course, the hard work of those who followed Foster. He set the bar so incredibly high that all of us who’ve continued the strip have tried our best to maintain that level of quality. At least that’s what I think.
EC: Who’s your favorite character in the Prince Valiant cast?
Ty: Val himself. His wife Aleta is wonderful too. It’s much better when there are women in action adventure stories. And of course Gawain is always a kick.
EC: I’ve heard rumors that your mini-series, Tarzan: The Beckoning, first published by Malibu in the 90s, is going to be reprinted. Can you tell me more about that?
Ty: Yes. We just finished working on that for about nine months, Dark Horse, two assistants and myself. We fixed the coloring, I added a little new art and tweaked the story. There were production problems in the original version so the new collection will be much better, including pages put back in order that were out of order in the Malibu version. I think it will be out in the fall.
EC: One of the issues Tarzan: The Beckoning dealt with was the slaughter of elephants and the ivory trade. We see that countries and organizations are still struggling with this issue, as evidenced by the crushing and burning of ivory. Do you keep up with the issue and what insights might you have?
Ty: That’s a terrible situation. “When will we ever learn?” as the song says. Yes, it’s ironic that just when The Beckoning is being reprinted with its fight against the ivory trade theme we find elephants being slaughtered for their tusks again, just like when I originally created the story some 24 years ago. Yes, I follow the issue and had input from various experts back when I wrote it. One of them, from the Environment Investigation Agency, came back and contributed an update on the situation for the new Dark Horse edition.
EC: In The Beckoning, your version of Tarzan’s wife Jane was exceedingly lovely. Can you tell me a little bit about how you envision these characters?
Ty: Well I was quite taken by Maureen O’Sullivan who played Jane in the Weissmuller films of the 1930s so she was my inspiration there. Plus Burroughs descriptions of Jane, and Russ Manning always gave her such beauty and dignity and I wanted to maintain that.
EC: I also seem to recall that you snuck a few of your other characters into that mini-series. Is that correct?
Ty: Yes, I do that sometimes to keep myself amused. In the crowd scenes there are environmental activist friends I knew then and The Timespirits as well.
EC: Will you be at San Diego Comic-Con again this year?
Ty: Yes.
EC: What keeps you coming back every year?
Ty: Good question. Why the hell do I keep going? Recently because my daughter Olivia likes to go with me.
By the way I should mention there’s a new reprint of all the Zorro newspaper strips I did with Don McGregor and Tod Smith coming out from a German publisher <at that same time>, including an English language version.
EC: Yes, Uwe Weber filled me in. The German independent publisher “Classic Heroes” Is launching two exclusive Zorro-Dailies Editions in July 2016. The books will be available only thru direct orders at zorrodailies.com or classicheroes.de . He also explained that fans can find the complete information on these two beautiful books, and all the various projects on the ThomasYeates.com site.
EC: What keeps you going as an artist every day?
Ty: What keeps me going as an artist every day is another good question, Ed. I have to make a living and this is what I know how to do. A great script is always inspiring too. I’m still trying to figure out how the great artists I love, like Foster, did it. Sometimes that challenge keeps me going.
EC: Ha! I think there’s a lot of us who to try figure out how you do it, Thomas! Thanks so much for your time and insights.
(Editor’s Note: Prince Valiant by Mark Schultz and Thomas Yeates, is available online along with over 100 other current and vintage King Features comic strips – The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, Popeye, Flash Gordon, Buz Sawyer, Johnny Hazard, Zippy The Pinhead and a slew of others at www.comicskingdom.com. Tell ‘em ComicMix sent you, and then ask yourself why you’re talking to your computer.)...
These tales were spun by Thomas Yeates, one of the first graduates of the Kubert School. Yeates has enjoyed an extraordinary career, drawing iconic characters iconic from Tarzan to Swamp Thing, Conan to Captain Action and even Dracula. And there are so many more.
I still enjoy his brilliant work each weekend when I pick up the Sunday paper and read Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant.
Recently, I caught up with Thomas Yeates and chatted about his recent efforts.
Ed Catto: You’ve been illustrating the Prince Valiant weekly comic strip for some time now. How’s it all going?
Thomas Yeates: Basically it’s great; I’m very fortunate to have landed this job. Particularly working with writer Mark Schultz, who likes hearing my story ideas, which makes it a lot more fun.
EC: What are some the challenges you find as opposed to traditional comics or illustrations?
Ty: The main problem is the reproduction. I’ve had to limit the line work to accommodate a weird registration problem that we see today. Comic books have much better printing. The format differs from paper to paper, but I’ve been able to deal with that.
EC: The longevity of Prince Valiant is astounding. Why do you think it endures?
Ty: Well the main credit for that goes to Hal Foster who created, wrote and illustrated this Sunday only strip. And, of course, the hard work of those who followed Foster. He set the bar so incredibly high that all of us who’ve continued the strip have tried our best to maintain that level of quality. At least that’s what I think.
EC: Who’s your favorite character in the Prince Valiant cast?
Ty: Val himself. His wife Aleta is wonderful too. It’s much better when there are women in action adventure stories. And of course Gawain is always a kick.
EC: I’ve heard rumors that your mini-series, Tarzan: The Beckoning, first published by Malibu in the 90s, is going to be reprinted. Can you tell me more about that?
Ty: Yes. We just finished working on that for about nine months, Dark Horse, two assistants and myself. We fixed the coloring, I added a little new art and tweaked the story. There were production problems in the original version so the new collection will be much better, including pages put back in order that were out of order in the Malibu version. I think it will be out in the fall.
EC: One of the issues Tarzan: The Beckoning dealt with was the slaughter of elephants and the ivory trade. We see that countries and organizations are still struggling with this issue, as evidenced by the crushing and burning of ivory. Do you keep up with the issue and what insights might you have?
Ty: That’s a terrible situation. “When will we ever learn?” as the song says. Yes, it’s ironic that just when The Beckoning is being reprinted with its fight against the ivory trade theme we find elephants being slaughtered for their tusks again, just like when I originally created the story some 24 years ago. Yes, I follow the issue and had input from various experts back when I wrote it. One of them, from the Environment Investigation Agency, came back and contributed an update on the situation for the new Dark Horse edition.
EC: In The Beckoning, your version of Tarzan’s wife Jane was exceedingly lovely. Can you tell me a little bit about how you envision these characters?
Ty: Well I was quite taken by Maureen O’Sullivan who played Jane in the Weissmuller films of the 1930s so she was my inspiration there. Plus Burroughs descriptions of Jane, and Russ Manning always gave her such beauty and dignity and I wanted to maintain that.
EC: I also seem to recall that you snuck a few of your other characters into that mini-series. Is that correct?
Ty: Yes, I do that sometimes to keep myself amused. In the crowd scenes there are environmental activist friends I knew then and The Timespirits as well.
EC: Will you be at San Diego Comic-Con again this year?
Ty: Yes.
EC: What keeps you coming back every year?
Ty: Good question. Why the hell do I keep going? Recently because my daughter Olivia likes to go with me.
By the way I should mention there’s a new reprint of all the Zorro newspaper strips I did with Don McGregor and Tod Smith coming out from a German publisher <at that same time>, including an English language version.
EC: Yes, Uwe Weber filled me in. The German independent publisher “Classic Heroes” Is launching two exclusive Zorro-Dailies Editions in July 2016. The books will be available only thru direct orders at zorrodailies.com or classicheroes.de . He also explained that fans can find the complete information on these two beautiful books, and all the various projects on the ThomasYeates.com site.
EC: What keeps you going as an artist every day?
Ty: What keeps me going as an artist every day is another good question, Ed. I have to make a living and this is what I know how to do. A great script is always inspiring too. I’m still trying to figure out how the great artists I love, like Foster, did it. Sometimes that challenge keeps me going.
EC: Ha! I think there’s a lot of us who to try figure out how you do it, Thomas! Thanks so much for your time and insights.
(Editor’s Note: Prince Valiant by Mark Schultz and Thomas Yeates, is available online along with over 100 other current and vintage King Features comic strips – The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, Popeye, Flash Gordon, Buz Sawyer, Johnny Hazard, Zippy The Pinhead and a slew of others at www.comicskingdom.com. Tell ‘em ComicMix sent you, and then ask yourself why you’re talking to your computer.)...
- 6/13/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
I’m not keen on moving these days. When I switch my homestead to a new location, I have to find all the spots I was taking for granted – food stores, gas stations, mechanics, restaurants and so on. It usually also means I have to find a new newspaper. Yes, I’ve just proclaimed myself to be a dinosaur and I still read the newspaper every morning over breakfast. Yes, I know they offer electronic editions but I like one I can hold in my hands.
Assuming there is more than one local newspaper (or local-ish), I have to make a choice as to which one I’ll read. I have two primary criterions – where they fall on the political spectrum and what comic strips they have. The latter may be more important to me than the former. I was raised in a Republican household in Chicago so we got...
Assuming there is more than one local newspaper (or local-ish), I have to make a choice as to which one I’ll read. I have two primary criterions – where they fall on the political spectrum and what comic strips they have. The latter may be more important to me than the former. I was raised in a Republican household in Chicago so we got...
- 5/22/2016
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
People have been arguing the “who was comics’ first costumed hero” question for decades. Some feel it was Mandrake the Magician, by Lee Falk and Phil Davis (1934), others cite the truly obscure Red Knight created by John Welch and Jack McGuire, and still others prefer to credit E.C. Segar’s Popeye (1929). But I think it’s safe to say that most comics fans and scholars bestow that honor upon The Phantom, created by Lee Falk and Ray Moore 80 years ago this past week.
Neither Mandrake nor Popeye are “costumed heroes.” They perform their feats of daring in their regular work clothes. Whereas the Red Knight got his start in 1934 as a guy named Bullet Benton, he did not don the Red Knight costume and, therefore, the costumed hero persona until April of 1940. I suspect somebody at the Register and Tribune Syndicate took a gander at the McClure Syndicate’s success with Superman.
Neither Mandrake nor Popeye are “costumed heroes.” They perform their feats of daring in their regular work clothes. Whereas the Red Knight got his start in 1934 as a guy named Bullet Benton, he did not don the Red Knight costume and, therefore, the costumed hero persona until April of 1940. I suspect somebody at the Register and Tribune Syndicate took a gander at the McClure Syndicate’s success with Superman.
- 2/24/2016
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Last month we said goodbye to the great comics artist, Murphy Anderson. He had such a body of work, and given his impressive talents, it’s not surprising that he was working as a professional comics artist over six decades.
My gorgeous wife, Kathe, had come to love Murphy too. She was so impressed with the man, his lovely wife Helen and his son, Murphy Anderson III. (This is one case where you can’t parrot that old saw, “There will never be another Murphy Anderson” – because there is!) She and I were talking to some friends about Murphy’s passing and we were trying to put it into perspective for these folks who weren’t comic fans. I stumbled into the analogy that Murphy was the “Tony Bennett of comics.” Upon further reflection, I think that’s pretty fitting. He was the consummate professional, always delivering high quality work and was always consistent.
My gorgeous wife, Kathe, had come to love Murphy too. She was so impressed with the man, his lovely wife Helen and his son, Murphy Anderson III. (This is one case where you can’t parrot that old saw, “There will never be another Murphy Anderson” – because there is!) She and I were talking to some friends about Murphy’s passing and we were trying to put it into perspective for these folks who weren’t comic fans. I stumbled into the analogy that Murphy was the “Tony Bennett of comics.” Upon further reflection, I think that’s pretty fitting. He was the consummate professional, always delivering high quality work and was always consistent.
- 11/16/2015
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Buoyed by the successful launch of The Dressmaker, Jocelyn Moorhouse is heading to Germany later this month to continue developing her next feature and to mentor emerging writers.
Continuing her collaboration with producer Sue Maslin, she is scripting a 19th Century drama based on the real-life romantic triangle between German composer Robert Schumann, his composer-pianist wife Clara and the young Johannes Brahms.
The writer-director got the idea from Hollywood composer James Newton Howard (who scored her husband P.J. Hogan.s Peter Pan and My Best Friend.s Wedding) while she was researching another project which focusses on creative couples.
After a suicide attempt Schumann died in an asylum for the insane in 1856, aged 46. .Robert was a mentor to Brahms, who eclipsed him,. Joss tells If. .It.s a quite tragic and beautiful story..
Moorhouse will undertake more historical research on the project when she is in Germany for the eQuinoxe...
Continuing her collaboration with producer Sue Maslin, she is scripting a 19th Century drama based on the real-life romantic triangle between German composer Robert Schumann, his composer-pianist wife Clara and the young Johannes Brahms.
The writer-director got the idea from Hollywood composer James Newton Howard (who scored her husband P.J. Hogan.s Peter Pan and My Best Friend.s Wedding) while she was researching another project which focusses on creative couples.
After a suicide attempt Schumann died in an asylum for the insane in 1856, aged 46. .Robert was a mentor to Brahms, who eclipsed him,. Joss tells If. .It.s a quite tragic and beautiful story..
Moorhouse will undertake more historical research on the project when she is in Germany for the eQuinoxe...
- 11/2/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Kurt Busiek is probably one of the biggest name in American comics. He started off doing freelance work for both DC and Marvel on titles like Iron Man, Avengers, and The Untold Tales of Spider-Man. In 1993, Busiek joined with superstar artist Alex Ross co-created the classic Marvels mini-series that showed the major events of the Marvel Universe from the perspective of photojournalist Phil Sheldon. From there, he created the long-running, award-winning Astro City series. Kurt Busiek is most notable for his humane approach to superheroes, making characters feel relatable despite their fantastical powers. In November 2014, Busiek teamed up rising art star Benjamin Dewey for The Autumnlands, a futuristic fantasy series about a world ruled by magic-using animal people that summon a human super soldier from the past to save the disappearing magic. However get more than they were bargaining for. The series is published by Image comics, and after a...
- 10/27/2015
- by Ben Howard
- SoundOnSight
Like most talented performers who’ve doubled as quintessential movie stars, Tom Cruise doesn’t always get the chance to demonstrate that he can actually act. There’s often just too much Tom Cruise in the way for people to notice, especially when he lets his erratic personal life take center stage. Putting together an “essential” list for such an actor is a bit of a tightrope act, walking the line between crowd pleasing star turns and performances of real substance. That said, here are ten Tom Cruise films that are not to be missed:
Risky Business (1983) – The early 80s were awash in teen sex comedies, most of which have justifiably faded from memory. Then there’s Risky Business, which not only rose above the pack, but made an indelible mark on pop culture history. It wasn’t Tom Cruise’s first movie, but it might as well have been:...
Risky Business (1983) – The early 80s were awash in teen sex comedies, most of which have justifiably faded from memory. Then there’s Risky Business, which not only rose above the pack, but made an indelible mark on pop culture history. It wasn’t Tom Cruise’s first movie, but it might as well have been:...
- 8/7/2015
- by M. Robert Grunwald
- SoundOnSight
Avengers #55 (1968)
Written by Roy Thomas
Pencilled by John Buscema
Inked by George Klein
Published by Marvel Comics
Avengers #55 marks the first real appearance of Avengers arch-villain, but the Avengers lineup he faces is quite odd. It’s a truly kooky quartet of the recently introduced Black Panther, Hawkeye, Wasp, and Goliath, which is one of Hank Pym’s dozen or so codenames. They open the issue as prisoners of a new, mostly filled with second stringers Masters of Evil, including “sultan of sound” Klaw, Radioactive Man, Whirlwind, and the “mysterious” Melter. Their strings are being pulled by the Crimson Cowl, a truly mysterious figure, who was revealed to be the Avengers’ butler Edwin Jarvis. However, writer Roy Thomas subverts the overused “the butler did it” cliche and throws in an even crazier plot twist that the robot Ultron-5 is behind the Avengers’ capture and infiltration of their HQ.
Roy Thomas...
Written by Roy Thomas
Pencilled by John Buscema
Inked by George Klein
Published by Marvel Comics
Avengers #55 marks the first real appearance of Avengers arch-villain, but the Avengers lineup he faces is quite odd. It’s a truly kooky quartet of the recently introduced Black Panther, Hawkeye, Wasp, and Goliath, which is one of Hank Pym’s dozen or so codenames. They open the issue as prisoners of a new, mostly filled with second stringers Masters of Evil, including “sultan of sound” Klaw, Radioactive Man, Whirlwind, and the “mysterious” Melter. Their strings are being pulled by the Crimson Cowl, a truly mysterious figure, who was revealed to be the Avengers’ butler Edwin Jarvis. However, writer Roy Thomas subverts the overused “the butler did it” cliche and throws in an even crazier plot twist that the robot Ultron-5 is behind the Avengers’ capture and infiltration of their HQ.
Roy Thomas...
- 5/8/2015
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
50 years ago, an artist named Wallace “Wally” Wood (or Woody to most people) changed Daredevil’s costume from his original yellow suit to the iconic red and black outfit he still wears to this day. (Even in the Daredevil Netflix show.) But Wally Wood did a lot more than redesign Daredevil and had a long career doing newspaper strips as well as horror and sci-fi books for EC Comics and humor for the immortal Mad. At East Coast Comicon, comic book artist and philanthropist J. David Spurlock, who co-founded the Wally Wood Scholarship Fund and co-wrote a biography of Wood, and veteran comics creators Larry Hama (G.I. Joe) and Bob Wiacek (Uncanny X-Men) swapped stories and chatted about Wood’s life, work, and legacy.
Larry Hama began the panel by saying he learned about Wally Wood during the mid-1960s through a friend at High School of Art and Design,...
Larry Hama began the panel by saying he learned about Wally Wood during the mid-1960s through a friend at High School of Art and Design,...
- 4/13/2015
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
I’m a fossil. I know it. Proof positive: I read the daily newspaper. Not on a pad or tablet or my computer, I go out and actually buy the blamed thing. I read it during breakfast. Yes, I still get a certain percentage of my news from the computer and/or Jon Stewart and The Daily Show but I like having the physical newspaper, just as I prefer actual books to an e-reader. If I don’t get to read the paper, I get cranky. Or crankier.
I think I got that from my father, Joel W. Ostrander Sr. He was always the first up in the morning but, during my high school years, I was up second. We’d both be at breakfast and we would read the newspaper. I’d get the sections he was done with; that’s where I learned to be possessive about my newspaper.
I think I got that from my father, Joel W. Ostrander Sr. He was always the first up in the morning but, during my high school years, I was up second. We’d both be at breakfast and we would read the newspaper. I’d get the sections he was done with; that’s where I learned to be possessive about my newspaper.
- 1/4/2015
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
Pittsburgh Comicon: The Legends Panel
The Players:
Bill Sienkiewicz
-Classically trained painter known for his work at both DC and Marvel, particularly Elektra: Assassin. Sienkiewicz has won more awards than I can count (without taking off my shoes and socks at least)
Joe Rubinstein
-German-born artist most famous for inking the 1982 Wolverine series, as well as The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Holds the Guinness world record for inking more pencillers than any other inker in history.
Mike Grell
-Writer/Penciler/Inker/Editor, known for his work on Green Arrow, Warlord, and for helping Tony Stark expose himself to the public (…as Iron Man. Mind out of the gutter, people). Also owns an awesome hat.
Herb Trimpe
-The first artist to draw for Wolverine (Incredible Hulk #180/181). One of the most iconic artists of the Silver Age, he co-created nearly all of the characters introduced during his run on The Incredible Hulk.
The Players:
Bill Sienkiewicz
-Classically trained painter known for his work at both DC and Marvel, particularly Elektra: Assassin. Sienkiewicz has won more awards than I can count (without taking off my shoes and socks at least)
Joe Rubinstein
-German-born artist most famous for inking the 1982 Wolverine series, as well as The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Holds the Guinness world record for inking more pencillers than any other inker in history.
Mike Grell
-Writer/Penciler/Inker/Editor, known for his work on Green Arrow, Warlord, and for helping Tony Stark expose himself to the public (…as Iron Man. Mind out of the gutter, people). Also owns an awesome hat.
Herb Trimpe
-The first artist to draw for Wolverine (Incredible Hulk #180/181). One of the most iconic artists of the Silver Age, he co-created nearly all of the characters introduced during his run on The Incredible Hulk.
- 9/30/2014
- by Cory Weddell
- SoundOnSight
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Adhouse Books
Youth Is Wasted Gn, $14.95
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman Journey #2 (Of 2)(Cover B Rob Durham), Ar
Archie Comic Publications
Archie Double Digest #252, $4.99
Life With Archie #36 (Adam Hughes Cover), $4.99
Life With Archie #36 (Fiona Staples Cover), $4.99
Life With Archie #36 (Francesco Francavilla Cover), $4.99
Life With Archie #36 (Mike Allred Cover), $4.99
Life With Archie #36 (Ramon Perez Cover), $4.99
Mega Man #39 (Patrick Spaziante Regular Cover), $2.99
Mega Man #39 (Ryan Jampole Cut Scene Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Saga Volume 5 Enerjak Reborn Tp, $11.99
Sonic The Hedgehog #262 (Ben Bates Regular Cover), $2.99
Sonic The Hedgehog #262 (T.Rex Monster Movie Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Universe Volume 7 The Silver Saga Tp, $11.99
Aspen Comics
All New Soulfire #6 (Cover A V. Ken Marion), $3.99
All New Soulfire #6 (Cover B Pasquale Qualano), $3.99
Soulfire Annual #1 (Cover A Michael Turner...
Adhouse Books
Youth Is Wasted Gn, $14.95
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman Journey #2 (Of 2)(Cover B Rob Durham), Ar
Archie Comic Publications
Archie Double Digest #252, $4.99
Life With Archie #36 (Adam Hughes Cover), $4.99
Life With Archie #36 (Fiona Staples Cover), $4.99
Life With Archie #36 (Francesco Francavilla Cover), $4.99
Life With Archie #36 (Mike Allred Cover), $4.99
Life With Archie #36 (Ramon Perez Cover), $4.99
Mega Man #39 (Patrick Spaziante Regular Cover), $2.99
Mega Man #39 (Ryan Jampole Cut Scene Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Saga Volume 5 Enerjak Reborn Tp, $11.99
Sonic The Hedgehog #262 (Ben Bates Regular Cover), $2.99
Sonic The Hedgehog #262 (T.Rex Monster Movie Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Universe Volume 7 The Silver Saga Tp, $11.99
Aspen Comics
All New Soulfire #6 (Cover A V. Ken Marion), $3.99
All New Soulfire #6 (Cover B Pasquale Qualano), $3.99
Soulfire Annual #1 (Cover A Michael Turner...
- 7/13/2014
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
215 Ink
Enormous #1 (Cover A Mehdi Cheggour), $3.99
Enormous #1 (Cover B Riley Rossmo), $3.99
3D Total Publishing
Digital Art Masters Volume 9 Sc, $49.99
Action Lab Entertainment
Jack Hammer #4 (Of 4)(Cover A Ionic), $2.99
Jack Hammer #4 (Of 4)(Cover B Rafer Roberts), $3.99
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica #271 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Betty And Veronica #271 (Jeff Shultz Marilyns Variant Cover), $2.99
Fox Volume 1 Freak Magnet Tp, $14.99
Sonic Universe #65 (Sega Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Universe #65 (Tracy Yardley Regular Cover), $2.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #41, $6.99
Asylum Press
Fearless Dawn Hard Times #1 (One Shot), $3.99
Attaboy’S Yumfactory
Hi-Fructose Magazine Quarterly #32, $7.95
Avatar Press
Caliban #4 (Facundo Percio Design Sketch Incentive Cover), Ar
Caliban #4 (Facundo Percio Regular Cover), $3.99
Caliban #4 (Facundo Percio Terror Cover), $3.99
Caliban #4 (Facundo Percio Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Extinction Parade War #1 (Raulo Caceres...
215 Ink
Enormous #1 (Cover A Mehdi Cheggour), $3.99
Enormous #1 (Cover B Riley Rossmo), $3.99
3D Total Publishing
Digital Art Masters Volume 9 Sc, $49.99
Action Lab Entertainment
Jack Hammer #4 (Of 4)(Cover A Ionic), $2.99
Jack Hammer #4 (Of 4)(Cover B Rafer Roberts), $3.99
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica #271 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Betty And Veronica #271 (Jeff Shultz Marilyns Variant Cover), $2.99
Fox Volume 1 Freak Magnet Tp, $14.99
Sonic Universe #65 (Sega Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Universe #65 (Tracy Yardley Regular Cover), $2.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #41, $6.99
Asylum Press
Fearless Dawn Hard Times #1 (One Shot), $3.99
Attaboy’S Yumfactory
Hi-Fructose Magazine Quarterly #32, $7.95
Avatar Press
Caliban #4 (Facundo Percio Design Sketch Incentive Cover), Ar
Caliban #4 (Facundo Percio Regular Cover), $3.99
Caliban #4 (Facundo Percio Terror Cover), $3.99
Caliban #4 (Facundo Percio Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Extinction Parade War #1 (Raulo Caceres...
- 7/1/2014
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, who after the success of The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates, attempt a hat trick and fail with the witless, laugh-free rom-com Blended. Their newest collaboration works better as a rom than a com and does have a sweetness that partially compensates for its predictability and meager laughs, but it’s overlong, underwritten and I can’t recommend it.
After a disastrous blind date at Hooters, single parents Lauren (Barrymore) and Jim (Sandler) agree on one thing: they never want to see each other again. But in a convenient, convoluted twist of fate, the pair end up at the same luxurious African safari resort with their families (his three girls – her two boys) and are forced to get along while sharing a suite for a week.
There is nothing I strongly disliked about Blended but little to recommend. It goes on far too long – a full two hours.
After a disastrous blind date at Hooters, single parents Lauren (Barrymore) and Jim (Sandler) agree on one thing: they never want to see each other again. But in a convenient, convoluted twist of fate, the pair end up at the same luxurious African safari resort with their families (his three girls – her two boys) and are forced to get along while sharing a suite for a week.
There is nothing I strongly disliked about Blended but little to recommend. It goes on far too long – a full two hours.
- 5/22/2014
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Action Lab Entertainment
Fracture Encore Edition (One Shot), Ar
Adventurist Corp
Roll Hard Gn, $9.99
Archie Comic Publications
Archie Double Digest #248, $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Archives Volume 22 Tp, $7.99
Aspen Comics
All New Executive Assistant Iris #3 (Cover A Pasquale Qualano), $3.99
All New Executive Assistant Iris #3 (Cover B Eric Basaldua), $3.99
All New Executive Assistant Iris #3 (Cover C Eric Basaldua), Ar
All New Fathom #5 (Of 8)(Cover A Alex Konat), $3.99
All New Fathom #5 (Of 8)(Cover B Emilio Laiso), $3.99
Trish Out Of Water #4 (Cover A Lori Hanson), $3.99
Trish Out Of Water #4 (Cover B Siya Oum), $3.99
Trish Out Of Water #4 (Cover C Jenevieve Broomall), $3.99
Trish Out Of Water #4 (Cover D Elizabeth Torque), $3.99
Attaboy’S Yumfactory
Hi-Fructose Magazine Quarterly #30, $7.95
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #33 (Matt Martin Blazing Hot...
Action Lab Entertainment
Fracture Encore Edition (One Shot), Ar
Adventurist Corp
Roll Hard Gn, $9.99
Archie Comic Publications
Archie Double Digest #248, $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Archives Volume 22 Tp, $7.99
Aspen Comics
All New Executive Assistant Iris #3 (Cover A Pasquale Qualano), $3.99
All New Executive Assistant Iris #3 (Cover B Eric Basaldua), $3.99
All New Executive Assistant Iris #3 (Cover C Eric Basaldua), Ar
All New Fathom #5 (Of 8)(Cover A Alex Konat), $3.99
All New Fathom #5 (Of 8)(Cover B Emilio Laiso), $3.99
Trish Out Of Water #4 (Cover A Lori Hanson), $3.99
Trish Out Of Water #4 (Cover B Siya Oum), $3.99
Trish Out Of Water #4 (Cover C Jenevieve Broomall), $3.99
Trish Out Of Water #4 (Cover D Elizabeth Torque), $3.99
Attaboy’S Yumfactory
Hi-Fructose Magazine Quarterly #30, $7.95
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #33 (Matt Martin Blazing Hot...
- 1/27/2014
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Ace Books
Doctor Who Shada The Lost Adventure Sc, $16.00
Action Lab Entertainment
Fracture #2 (Of 4)(Cover A Chad Cicconi), $2.99
Fracture #2 (Of 4)(Cover B Bill Blankenship), $2.99
Fracture Encore Edition (One Shot)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
Jack Hammer #1 (Of 4)(Cover A Ionic), $2.99
Jack Hammer #1 (Of 4)(Cover B Riley Rossmo), $2.99
NFL Rush Zone Super Bowl Special Tp (not verified by Diamond), $19.95
Princeless Encore Edition #3 (Of 4), $2.99
Skyward #5 (Cover A Jeremy Dale), $2.99
Skyward #5 (Cover B Khary Randolph & Laura Martin), $2.99
Antarctic Press
Ghost Cop #2 (Of 3), $3.99
Gold Digger #206, $3.99
Paper Dreams The Ben Dunn Sketchbook Tp, $14.99
Arcana Studio
10th Muse Volume 3 The Image Comics Run Part 3 Tp, $14.95
Steampunk Originals Volume 1 Gn, $14.95
Archie Comic Publications
Archie Funhouse Double Digest #1, $3.99
Archie’s Valentine A Rock And Roll Romance Tp,...
Ace Books
Doctor Who Shada The Lost Adventure Sc, $16.00
Action Lab Entertainment
Fracture #2 (Of 4)(Cover A Chad Cicconi), $2.99
Fracture #2 (Of 4)(Cover B Bill Blankenship), $2.99
Fracture Encore Edition (One Shot)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
Jack Hammer #1 (Of 4)(Cover A Ionic), $2.99
Jack Hammer #1 (Of 4)(Cover B Riley Rossmo), $2.99
NFL Rush Zone Super Bowl Special Tp (not verified by Diamond), $19.95
Princeless Encore Edition #3 (Of 4), $2.99
Skyward #5 (Cover A Jeremy Dale), $2.99
Skyward #5 (Cover B Khary Randolph & Laura Martin), $2.99
Antarctic Press
Ghost Cop #2 (Of 3), $3.99
Gold Digger #206, $3.99
Paper Dreams The Ben Dunn Sketchbook Tp, $14.99
Arcana Studio
10th Muse Volume 3 The Image Comics Run Part 3 Tp, $14.95
Steampunk Originals Volume 1 Gn, $14.95
Archie Comic Publications
Archie Funhouse Double Digest #1, $3.99
Archie’s Valentine A Rock And Roll Romance Tp,...
- 1/20/2014
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Thor has always had a massive following, even before appearing in Marvel Studios’ Thor and Avengers, thanks to, you know, being a God and a towering character of Asgard mythology and folklore. Now, Thor, Loki, and Asgard have become a part of the pop culture zeitgeist, which means heaps of T-shirts, apparel, ridiculous snow globes, toys, Mjolnir inspired goodies, and other wacky miscellaneous items.
Because you shouldn’t have to, I crossed the rainbow road into the Asgardian marketplace, and discovered the very best, the weirdest (and the worst) Thor-related items the world wide webs have to offer. What follows is a selection of my favorites, complete with images, links, and prices, to get you ready for the next time you see Thor on the big screen.
Toys
Let’s start with the classics, the action figures, statues, busts, and other delightful collectibles featuring the visage of the God of Thunder.
Because you shouldn’t have to, I crossed the rainbow road into the Asgardian marketplace, and discovered the very best, the weirdest (and the worst) Thor-related items the world wide webs have to offer. What follows is a selection of my favorites, complete with images, links, and prices, to get you ready for the next time you see Thor on the big screen.
Toys
Let’s start with the classics, the action figures, statues, busts, and other delightful collectibles featuring the visage of the God of Thunder.
- 12/6/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Abstract Studios
Strangers In Paradise Omnibus Sc (Previews Exclusive Edition), $100.00
Alternative Comics
Outliers #1, $5.00
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica #267 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Betty And Veronica #267 (Fiona Staples Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Super Digest #4, $3.99
Sonic Universe #55 (Sega Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Universe #55 (Tracy Yardley Regular Cover), $2.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #31, $3.99
Aspen Comics
Soulfire Volume 4 #6 (Cover A Mike DeBalfo), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #6 (Cover B Nei Ruffino), $3.99
Asylum Press
Fearless Dawn In Outer Space (One Shot), $3.99
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #35 (Gabriel Andrade Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #35 (Michael Dipascale Torture Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #35 (Miguel Ruiz Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar
Crossed Badlands #35 (Miguel Ruiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Night Of The Living Dead Aftermath #10 (German Erramousepe Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Night Of The Living Dead Aftermath #10 (Jacen...
Abstract Studios
Strangers In Paradise Omnibus Sc (Previews Exclusive Edition), $100.00
Alternative Comics
Outliers #1, $5.00
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica #267 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Betty And Veronica #267 (Fiona Staples Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Super Digest #4, $3.99
Sonic Universe #55 (Sega Variant Cover), $2.99
Sonic Universe #55 (Tracy Yardley Regular Cover), $2.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #31, $3.99
Aspen Comics
Soulfire Volume 4 #6 (Cover A Mike DeBalfo), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #6 (Cover B Nei Ruffino), $3.99
Asylum Press
Fearless Dawn In Outer Space (One Shot), $3.99
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands #35 (Gabriel Andrade Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #35 (Michael Dipascale Torture Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #35 (Miguel Ruiz Red Crossed Incentive Cover), Ar
Crossed Badlands #35 (Miguel Ruiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Night Of The Living Dead Aftermath #10 (German Erramousepe Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Night Of The Living Dead Aftermath #10 (Jacen...
- 8/19/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Peppermint Patty will return to the silver screen in November 2015, timing that coincides with the 50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas, perhaps the most beloved cartoon in television history. But how will the new feature film — with 3-D, CG animation — compare to the hand-drawn charms of that 1965 small-screen classic? Or to the Charles Schulz comic strip that possessed an especially elusive brand of whimsy?
When Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip premiered in October 1950, it couldn’t have been more different from the comic strips stacked around it — among them Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant, Milton Caniff’s Steve Canyon,...
When Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip premiered in October 1950, it couldn’t have been more different from the comic strips stacked around it — among them Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant, Milton Caniff’s Steve Canyon,...
- 7/24/2013
- by Geoff Boucher
- EW - Inside Movies
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #14 (not verified by Diamond), $3.99
AC Comics
Crypt Of Horror #16 (not verified by Diamond), $29.95
Alterna Comics
Fubar Winter Special (One Shot), $2.99
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman Gangster #3 (Of 3)(Budd Root Special Edition), Ar
Andrews McMeel
Calvin And Hobbes Attack Of The Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons Tp (New Printing), $12.99
Antarctic Press
Gold Digger #146, $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Richie Rich Gems #48, $3.99
Applause Publishing
James Bond Faq All That’s Left To Know About Everyone’s Favorite Superspy Sc, $22.99
Archie Comic Publications
Archie Double Digest #237, $3.99
Archie The Married Life Volume 3 Tp, $19.99
Aspen Comics
Executive Assistant Iris Volume 3 #2 (Cover A Alex Konat), $3.99
Executive Assistant Iris Volume 3 #2 (Cover B Emilio Laiso), $3.99
Executive Assistant Iris Volume 3 #2 (Cover C Elizabeth Torque), Ar
Avatar Press...
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #14 (not verified by Diamond), $3.99
AC Comics
Crypt Of Horror #16 (not verified by Diamond), $29.95
Alterna Comics
Fubar Winter Special (One Shot), $2.99
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman Gangster #3 (Of 3)(Budd Root Special Edition), Ar
Andrews McMeel
Calvin And Hobbes Attack Of The Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons Tp (New Printing), $12.99
Antarctic Press
Gold Digger #146, $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Richie Rich Gems #48, $3.99
Applause Publishing
James Bond Faq All That’s Left To Know About Everyone’s Favorite Superspy Sc, $22.99
Archie Comic Publications
Archie Double Digest #237, $3.99
Archie The Married Life Volume 3 Tp, $19.99
Aspen Comics
Executive Assistant Iris Volume 3 #2 (Cover A Alex Konat), $3.99
Executive Assistant Iris Volume 3 #2 (Cover B Emilio Laiso), $3.99
Executive Assistant Iris Volume 3 #2 (Cover C Elizabeth Torque), Ar
Avatar Press...
- 1/29/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
3D Total Publishing
Prime The Definitive Digital Art Collection Sc, $59.99
Arcana Studio
Clay County Gn (resolicited), $14.95
Archie Comics
Betty And Veronica Double Digest #209, $3.99
Life With Archie #26 (Fernando Ruiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Life With Archie #26 (Jamar Igle Variant Cover), $3.99
Sonic Universe #48, $2.99
Sonic Universe Volume 4 Journey To The East Tp, $11.99
Aspen Comics
Homecoming #3 (Cover A Emilio Lasio), $3.99
Homecoming #3 (Cover B Brett Smith), $3.99
Homecoming #3 (Cover C Emilio Lasio Yearbook Incentive), Ar
Avatar Press
Dan The Unharmable #9 (Rafael Ortiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Dan The Unharmable #9 (Rafael Ortiz Retro Incentive Cover), Ar
Dan The Unharmable #9 (Rafael Ortiz Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Dan The Unharmable Volume 1 Tp, $19.99
Big Dog Ink
Legend Of Oz The Wicked West #3 (Cover A Alisson Borges), $3.50
Legend Of Oz The Wicked West #3 (Cover B...
3D Total Publishing
Prime The Definitive Digital Art Collection Sc, $59.99
Arcana Studio
Clay County Gn (resolicited), $14.95
Archie Comics
Betty And Veronica Double Digest #209, $3.99
Life With Archie #26 (Fernando Ruiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Life With Archie #26 (Jamar Igle Variant Cover), $3.99
Sonic Universe #48, $2.99
Sonic Universe Volume 4 Journey To The East Tp, $11.99
Aspen Comics
Homecoming #3 (Cover A Emilio Lasio), $3.99
Homecoming #3 (Cover B Brett Smith), $3.99
Homecoming #3 (Cover C Emilio Lasio Yearbook Incentive), Ar
Avatar Press
Dan The Unharmable #9 (Rafael Ortiz Regular Cover), $3.99
Dan The Unharmable #9 (Rafael Ortiz Retro Incentive Cover), Ar
Dan The Unharmable #9 (Rafael Ortiz Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Dan The Unharmable Volume 1 Tp, $19.99
Big Dog Ink
Legend Of Oz The Wicked West #3 (Cover A Alisson Borges), $3.50
Legend Of Oz The Wicked West #3 (Cover B...
- 1/21/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Settle in for four days of comics, movies, celebrities and the fans who adore them all as we send Rory Carroll to Comic-Con
In the 43 years since its inception, Comic-Con has gone from a small gathering of diehard comic book fans to an event that draws more than 100,000 proud geeks – and the A-list celebrities they adore – each year to San Diego.
The four-day convention begins Thursday and, among other festivities, will honor the anniversaries of James Bond (50), the Power Rangers (20) and Prince Valiant (75).
Rory Carroll, previously the Guardian's correspondent in Latin America, Africa and Iraq, is now based in Los Angeles as the Guardian's west coast correspondent. He landed in San Diego this week covering his first-ever Comic-Con, possibly his strangest, most exotic assignment yet. He's blogging, taking photos and using Twitter to share what he's seeing:
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(9am Pst) So, official...
In the 43 years since its inception, Comic-Con has gone from a small gathering of diehard comic book fans to an event that draws more than 100,000 proud geeks – and the A-list celebrities they adore – each year to San Diego.
The four-day convention begins Thursday and, among other festivities, will honor the anniversaries of James Bond (50), the Power Rangers (20) and Prince Valiant (75).
Rory Carroll, previously the Guardian's correspondent in Latin America, Africa and Iraq, is now based in Los Angeles as the Guardian's west coast correspondent. He landed in San Diego this week covering his first-ever Comic-Con, possibly his strangest, most exotic assignment yet. He's blogging, taking photos and using Twitter to share what he's seeing:
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- 7/12/2012
- by Rory Carroll, Katie Rogers
- The Guardian - Film News
This week's Comic-Con pop-cultural extravaganza in San Diego may not be as cutting-edge cool as you think.
Several of the festival's franchise favorites are showing off their ages this year as they celebrate milestone birthdays, including Tarzan at 100, James Bond at 50 and those strapping 20-year-olds, the Power Rangers.
Other beloved characters blowing out serious candles at this year's 43rd annual Comic-Con will be Prince Valiant (75), Alfred E. Neuman and his Mad Magazine (60) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (20). The four-day convention begins Thursday and is expected to drive more than 100,000 die-hard fans to the San Diego Convention Center.
Panels, parties and stunts are planned to pay tribute to the long-running properties, proving that Comic-Con continues to be more than just quizzing of-the-moment celebrities and peeking at never-before-seen footage.
Several of the festival's franchise favorites are showing off their ages this year as they celebrate milestone birthdays, including Tarzan at 100, James Bond at 50 and those strapping 20-year-olds, the Power Rangers.
Other beloved characters blowing out serious candles at this year's 43rd annual Comic-Con will be Prince Valiant (75), Alfred E. Neuman and his Mad Magazine (60) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (20). The four-day convention begins Thursday and is expected to drive more than 100,000 die-hard fans to the San Diego Convention Center.
Panels, parties and stunts are planned to pay tribute to the long-running properties, proving that Comic-Con continues to be more than just quizzing of-the-moment celebrities and peeking at never-before-seen footage.
- 7/12/2012
- by Cineplex.com and contributors
- Cineplex
Sunday July 15th is the last day of Comic-Con 2012, and most of us will be completely worn out looking like Spider-Man in the image above. Chances are he's asleep under that mask. Sunday has always been a cool down day for us, we kind of just try to relax a little bit more and enjoy it. That doesn't mean their isn't anything to see or do though!
We've got a Fringe screening and Q&A, Doctor Who, Buffy the Vampire Slayer 20th Anniversary, Sons of Anarchy, the annual Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical screening, and more! I've always wanted to go the Buffy musical sing-a-long, but am usually trying to leave San Diego before it starts.
Just a little reminder, we will be having our annual GeekTyrant meet up this year to meet our readers, which is something we always enjoy doing! That will take place on Wednesday night, and...
We've got a Fringe screening and Q&A, Doctor Who, Buffy the Vampire Slayer 20th Anniversary, Sons of Anarchy, the annual Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical screening, and more! I've always wanted to go the Buffy musical sing-a-long, but am usually trying to leave San Diego before it starts.
Just a little reminder, we will be having our annual GeekTyrant meet up this year to meet our readers, which is something we always enjoy doing! That will take place on Wednesday night, and...
- 7/1/2012
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
The organizers of San Diego Comic-Con have released the official schedule of events for Sunday, July 15 which you can now view below.
San Diego Comic-Con – Sunday, July 15
10:00-11:00 Comic-Con How-to: Publishing Industry: From Manuscript to Industry — So you have the desire to write a book and get it published, but what does that really mean? Agents, editors, publishers, reviewers, self-publishing, traditional publishing, print on demand, ebooks, foreign language-the list goes on. What does it mean to “write for profit,” and what are the pitfalls to watch out for? Award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake gives you some insights into the real world that is the Publishing Industry. Warning: this seminar is not for the weak of spirit. Room 2
10:00-11:00 Spotlight on Jason Shiga — Comic-Con special guest Jason Shiga is best known for his interactive comics, including Meanwhile and Knock Knock. He will present a career retrospective detailing...
San Diego Comic-Con – Sunday, July 15
10:00-11:00 Comic-Con How-to: Publishing Industry: From Manuscript to Industry — So you have the desire to write a book and get it published, but what does that really mean? Agents, editors, publishers, reviewers, self-publishing, traditional publishing, print on demand, ebooks, foreign language-the list goes on. What does it mean to “write for profit,” and what are the pitfalls to watch out for? Award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake gives you some insights into the real world that is the Publishing Industry. Warning: this seminar is not for the weak of spirit. Room 2
10:00-11:00 Spotlight on Jason Shiga — Comic-Con special guest Jason Shiga is best known for his interactive comics, including Meanwhile and Knock Knock. He will present a career retrospective detailing...
- 7/1/2012
- by GeekRest
- GeekRest
Comic-Con 2012 is so close we can taste it! The epically badass geek convention is set to invade San Diego from July 11th to July 15th, and we can't wait to get over there and get crazy!
Comic-Con International has released the full schedules for Wednesday July 11th and Thursday July 12th, and there's a ton of stuff going on! It's going to kick off with a great first couple of days that will give you plenty of stuff to do! Wednesday looks like it's going to be an awesome day of pilot screens and Thursday has got stuff like Twilight... (fart) and Disney will be holding their big panel, along with a ton of other great stuff to check out!
I've gone through the schedule and put a *** next to all the event's we hope to be able to cover. If there's anything on the list you would like information on please let us know,...
Comic-Con International has released the full schedules for Wednesday July 11th and Thursday July 12th, and there's a ton of stuff going on! It's going to kick off with a great first couple of days that will give you plenty of stuff to do! Wednesday looks like it's going to be an awesome day of pilot screens and Thursday has got stuff like Twilight... (fart) and Disney will be holding their big panel, along with a ton of other great stuff to check out!
I've gone through the schedule and put a *** next to all the event's we hope to be able to cover. If there's anything on the list you would like information on please let us know,...
- 6/28/2012
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman 2008 Heroes Signed Sketchbook, $8.85
Cavewoman Bunny Ranch (One Shot), $3.75
Ape Entertainment
Dark Axis Rise Of The Overmen Tp, $14.99
Richie Rich #5 (Cover A Marcelo Ferreira), $3.99
Richie Rich #5 (Cover B Rob Duenas), $3.99
Richie Rich #5 (James Silvani Variant Cover), Ar
Arcana Studio
Lost Girl Gn (Arcana), $14.95
Lucas Gn, $14.95
Truman Virus Gn (not verified by Diamond), $14.95
Archaia Entertainment
Secret History #20, $5.95
Siegfried Volume 1 Hc, $24.95
Archie Comics
Betty And Veronica Double Digest #202, $3.99
Kevin Keller #3 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Kevin Keller #3 (Dan Parent Variant Cover), $2.99
Mega Man #14, $2.99
Ardden Entertainment
Atlas Unified #2 (resolicited)(not verified by Diamond), $2.99
Aspen Mlt
Fathom Volume 4 #6 (Cover A Alex Konat), $3.50
Fathom Volume 4 #6 (Cover B Micah Gunnell), $3.50
Fathom Volume 4 #6 (Cover C Alex Konat Sketch Incentive), Ar
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands...
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman 2008 Heroes Signed Sketchbook, $8.85
Cavewoman Bunny Ranch (One Shot), $3.75
Ape Entertainment
Dark Axis Rise Of The Overmen Tp, $14.99
Richie Rich #5 (Cover A Marcelo Ferreira), $3.99
Richie Rich #5 (Cover B Rob Duenas), $3.99
Richie Rich #5 (James Silvani Variant Cover), Ar
Arcana Studio
Lost Girl Gn (Arcana), $14.95
Lucas Gn, $14.95
Truman Virus Gn (not verified by Diamond), $14.95
Archaia Entertainment
Secret History #20, $5.95
Siegfried Volume 1 Hc, $24.95
Archie Comics
Betty And Veronica Double Digest #202, $3.99
Kevin Keller #3 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Kevin Keller #3 (Dan Parent Variant Cover), $2.99
Mega Man #14, $2.99
Ardden Entertainment
Atlas Unified #2 (resolicited)(not verified by Diamond), $2.99
Aspen Mlt
Fathom Volume 4 #6 (Cover A Alex Konat), $3.50
Fathom Volume 4 #6 (Cover B Micah Gunnell), $3.50
Fathom Volume 4 #6 (Cover C Alex Konat Sketch Incentive), Ar
Avatar Press
Crossed Badlands...
- 6/10/2012
- by GeekRest
- GeekRest
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Aazurn Publishing
Indie Comics Magazine #5 (Douglas Paszkiewicz Variant Cover)(not verified by Diamond), Ar
Indie Comics Magazine #5 (Gary Scott Beatty Regular Cover)(not verified by Diamond), $6.49
AC Comics
Crypt Of Horror Volume 14 Tp, $29.95
Action Lab Entertainment
Double Jumpers #1, $3.99
Antarctic Press
Gold Digger #139, $3.99
Steamcraft #1, $3.99
Swimsuit Steampunk #1, $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Caspers Scare School #2 (Of 4), $3.99
Kung Fu Panda #5 (Of 6), $3.99
Mecha-Nation Androidology #2 (Of 3)(resolicited), $3.99
Mecha-Nation Androidology #3 (Of 3)(resolicited), $3.99
Ramiel Wrath Of God #2, $3.99
Archie Comics
Life With Archie #20, $3.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #18, $3.99
Ardden Entertainment
Minx Tp (resolicited), $19.99
Avatar Press
Bleeding Cool Magazine #0, $1.49
Crossed Badlands #7 (Jacen Burrows Regular Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #7 (Jacen Burrows Red Crossed Incentive Cover), $3.80
Crossed Badlands #7 (Gianluca Pagliarani Torture Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #7 (Raulo Caceres Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Dan The Unharmable #2 (Rafael Ortiz...
Aazurn Publishing
Indie Comics Magazine #5 (Douglas Paszkiewicz Variant Cover)(not verified by Diamond), Ar
Indie Comics Magazine #5 (Gary Scott Beatty Regular Cover)(not verified by Diamond), $6.49
AC Comics
Crypt Of Horror Volume 14 Tp, $29.95
Action Lab Entertainment
Double Jumpers #1, $3.99
Antarctic Press
Gold Digger #139, $3.99
Steamcraft #1, $3.99
Swimsuit Steampunk #1, $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Caspers Scare School #2 (Of 4), $3.99
Kung Fu Panda #5 (Of 6), $3.99
Mecha-Nation Androidology #2 (Of 3)(resolicited), $3.99
Mecha-Nation Androidology #3 (Of 3)(resolicited), $3.99
Ramiel Wrath Of God #2, $3.99
Archie Comics
Life With Archie #20, $3.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #18, $3.99
Ardden Entertainment
Minx Tp (resolicited), $19.99
Avatar Press
Bleeding Cool Magazine #0, $1.49
Crossed Badlands #7 (Jacen Burrows Regular Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #7 (Jacen Burrows Red Crossed Incentive Cover), $3.80
Crossed Badlands #7 (Gianluca Pagliarani Torture Cover), $3.99
Crossed Badlands #7 (Raulo Caceres Wraparound Cover), $3.99
Dan The Unharmable #2 (Rafael Ortiz...
- 6/4/2012
- by GeekRest
- GeekRest
Pretty much the comic book Oscars, the 2012 nominations for the Eisner awards have been announced. There is quite are large showing from Marvel in the superhero department, not so much from DC. Surprising, considering the company’s high profile New 52 relaunch. Save for Jeff Lemire’s nomination for Best Writer, most of DC’s nomination are pre-relaunch, or from their Vertigo imprint which has been left untouched by the New 52. The nominations are usually as controversial as the Oscars, with books and whole companies being left out, much to fans, sometimes, anger and confusion.
A full list of the nominations are below, courtesy of Bleeding Cool, and the award will take place at this years San Diego Comic Con.
Best Short Story “A Brief History of the Art Form Known as Hortisculpture,” by Adrian Tomine, in Optic Nerve #12 (Drawn & Quarterly) “Harvest of Fear,” by Jim Woodring, in The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror #17 (Bongo) “The Phototaker,...
A full list of the nominations are below, courtesy of Bleeding Cool, and the award will take place at this years San Diego Comic Con.
Best Short Story “A Brief History of the Art Form Known as Hortisculpture,” by Adrian Tomine, in Optic Nerve #12 (Drawn & Quarterly) “Harvest of Fear,” by Jim Woodring, in The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror #17 (Bongo) “The Phototaker,...
- 4/7/2012
- by Tom White
- Obsessed with Film
As many of you may already know, each and every year, awards distributed at San Diego Comic Con to a few select (and noteworthy) nominees who are chosen by retailers and professionals in the comic book industry. The ceremony is better known as the Eisner Awards which is now heading into its 24th year with some great talent in the running. One of the most loved titles in this year’s nominee list is Marvel’s Daredevil, picking up 6 nominations that include Best Continuing Series, Best Single Issue, Best Writer (Mark Waid), Best Cover Artist (Marcos Martin), and Best Penciller/Inker Team Marcos Martin, and Paolo Rivera/Joe Rivera). DC also scored some decent recognition with their iZombie Vertigo series, gathering 3 nominations (Cover Art, Coloring, Inker/Penciller) for the creative team.
You can check out the full list of nominees below.
Eisner Award Nominees 2012
Best Short Story
“A Brief History...
You can check out the full list of nominees below.
Eisner Award Nominees 2012
Best Short Story
“A Brief History...
- 4/4/2012
- by GeekRest
- GeekRest
This week, the nation’s pundits have focused on a controversy on the comics page. Garry Trudeau’s long-running strip, Doonesbury, has a storyline about a woman in Texas seeking an abortion after the passage of the state’s invasive and insulting new laws. A number of newspapers have declined to run the strip because of the subject matter and the language. A number of others decided to run the strip on their op-ed page rather than the comics pages.
You can find a decent sampling of editorial responses to the controversy here.
Since he started the strip for his college paper in the late 1960s, Trudeau has followed a group of characters, students at Walden College, their extended families and their friends. By 1970, it was a sensation, syndicated in newspapers around the country. From the beginning, it reveled in political arguments, whether among Trudeau’s characters or real political figures,...
You can find a decent sampling of editorial responses to the controversy here.
Since he started the strip for his college paper in the late 1960s, Trudeau has followed a group of characters, students at Walden College, their extended families and their friends. By 1970, it was a sensation, syndicated in newspapers around the country. From the beginning, it reveled in political arguments, whether among Trudeau’s characters or real political figures,...
- 3/16/2012
- by Martha Thomases
- Comicmix.com
Hey everybody. Michael C here. Can you feel the suspense? Not the Oscars, that’s going to be The Artist. No, I mean that we are only one week away from The Razzie nominations, where we can get a little retribution for the cinematic crimes of 2011.
Without M. Night Shyamalan, the Stanley Kubrick* of the Razzies, in the race it’s a little more challenging to predict the nominees for worst film than usual, but I'll give it a shot anyway. Full Disclosure: I haven't seen most of these and unless someone backs an armored car full of gold bars into my driveway it’s gonna stay that way. I am judging strictly off their public and critical reception
*True Fact: At their first ceremony The Razzies nominated Kubrick for worst director for The Shining.
The Front Runner
Suicide as mercy killing?
Adam Sandler's brother and screechy voice...
Without M. Night Shyamalan, the Stanley Kubrick* of the Razzies, in the race it’s a little more challenging to predict the nominees for worst film than usual, but I'll give it a shot anyway. Full Disclosure: I haven't seen most of these and unless someone backs an armored car full of gold bars into my driveway it’s gonna stay that way. I am judging strictly off their public and critical reception
*True Fact: At their first ceremony The Razzies nominated Kubrick for worst director for The Shining.
The Front Runner
Suicide as mercy killing?
Adam Sandler's brother and screechy voice...
- 2/19/2012
- by Michael C.
- FilmExperience
by Ethan Kaye
Comic books weave threads through all popular media. What once lived in attics and dingy strip mall stores are now headlining box offices, Broadway stages, and magazine covers. So how far do these tentacles stretch? This column looks at what’s popular, and uncovers some of the hidden connections to the comic world!
This week: FX’s "Sons of Anarchy"! Biker gangs get a bad rap, and the members of Samcro absolutely deserve it. Murder, gun-running, porn, dope… it’s everything you expect from a no-holds-barred drama about the seedy gangs that control the underbelly of America. And some pretty big connections to the comic world!
» Ron Perlman: Clay Morrow runs the Sons of Anarchy, the papa bear from hell, but Ron’s more than just a thug on a bike. He’s racked up more comic credits than almost anyone. Most impressively, he led the...
Comic books weave threads through all popular media. What once lived in attics and dingy strip mall stores are now headlining box offices, Broadway stages, and magazine covers. So how far do these tentacles stretch? This column looks at what’s popular, and uncovers some of the hidden connections to the comic world!
This week: FX’s "Sons of Anarchy"! Biker gangs get a bad rap, and the members of Samcro absolutely deserve it. Murder, gun-running, porn, dope… it’s everything you expect from a no-holds-barred drama about the seedy gangs that control the underbelly of America. And some pretty big connections to the comic world!
» Ron Perlman: Clay Morrow runs the Sons of Anarchy, the papa bear from hell, but Ron’s more than just a thug on a bike. He’s racked up more comic credits than almost anyone. Most impressively, he led the...
- 12/7/2011
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
Hilary Knight, the illustrator of the legendary “Eloise” books, has illustrated a new work for children, “Nina in That Makes Me Mad,” (Toon Books) written by Steven Kroll. In “Nina,” Knight wields his pen to create a new kind of illustration than anything he’s drawn before: a comic strip.
“Eloise had been around since 1955, so I tended not ever to do books after the fame of Eloise,” Knight said in an interview. “I got a lot of offers to...
“Eloise had been around since 1955, so I tended not ever to do books after the fame of Eloise,” Knight said in an interview. “I got a lot of offers to...
- 9/28/2011
- by Barbara Chai
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Back in 1937 a King Features Syndicate staffer was given the job of taking over the coloring and engraving their fairly new full-page weekly comic, Prince Valiant. It was a remarkable assignment; one that only a truly talented artist could perform. The job was given to a 19-year old named Jack Adler.
That assignment was his full work load: he had a week to do it, and given the complexity and beauty of Hal Foster’s work, Jack needed every minute of the work day to make his deadline. Given this workload and his youth, we can forgive him for making a politically incorrect faux pas. His boss was taking an executive on a tour; clearly, this executive was a comics fan who really new his stuff. He asked Jack all kinds of questions that were answered perfunctorily without the teenager taking his eyes off of his work. Finally, his boss...
That assignment was his full work load: he had a week to do it, and given the complexity and beauty of Hal Foster’s work, Jack needed every minute of the work day to make his deadline. Given this workload and his youth, we can forgive him for making a politically incorrect faux pas. His boss was taking an executive on a tour; clearly, this executive was a comics fan who really new his stuff. He asked Jack all kinds of questions that were answered perfunctorily without the teenager taking his eyes off of his work. Finally, his boss...
- 9/21/2011
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Starring Nick Swardson and Christina Ricci, Bucky Larson's a comedy about a man who dreams of being a porn star. Here's Ron's review...
Bucky Larson (Nick Swardson) finds himself down in the dumps after a disastrous day at work. He gets fired from his bagboy job and returns home to the comforts of home cooking and Yahtzee with his parents, who live in a modest house within modest means. His friends invite him over to cheer him up. Their plan? Show Bucky dirty movies, and let the 70s sleaze make him feel better. There’s just one problem: the movie stars Bucky’s parents.
That’s right. Jeremiah and Debbie Larson (Edward Herrmann and Miriam Flynn) are a pair of 70s porn legends, named Jim Spraysium and Rosie Bush, which means that Bucky Larson is born to be a star.
He hops the bus, heads to California, and immediately befriends a friendly,...
Bucky Larson (Nick Swardson) finds himself down in the dumps after a disastrous day at work. He gets fired from his bagboy job and returns home to the comforts of home cooking and Yahtzee with his parents, who live in a modest house within modest means. His friends invite him over to cheer him up. Their plan? Show Bucky dirty movies, and let the 70s sleaze make him feel better. There’s just one problem: the movie stars Bucky’s parents.
That’s right. Jeremiah and Debbie Larson (Edward Herrmann and Miriam Flynn) are a pair of 70s porn legends, named Jim Spraysium and Rosie Bush, which means that Bucky Larson is born to be a star.
He hops the bus, heads to California, and immediately befriends a friendly,...
- 9/9/2011
- Den of Geek
When they named 'em the Dark Ages, brother, they weren't kidding. The medieval action film "Ironclad" shows England in the period just after the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, a time of violence, pain, and death. The setting and milieu recall "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" without all the jokes. There is one scene in "Ironclad" where a guy beats another guy to death with a third guy's severed arm -- something so ridiculous it could be funny -- but it's not played for laughs. So if you're in the market for a movie where a guy beats a man to death with a severed arm in a completely non-ironic way, your search is over.
The setting may be "Holy Grail" but the story is "Seven Samurai" with a dash of "Rio Bravo." King John (Paul Giamatti), furious at having been forced to sign Magna Carta, takes systematic...
The setting may be "Holy Grail" but the story is "Seven Samurai" with a dash of "Rio Bravo." King John (Paul Giamatti), furious at having been forced to sign Magna Carta, takes systematic...
- 7/6/2011
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
You may have noticed that PopWatch has been on a nostalgia kick of late, looking back on some of our most beloved 1980s kids TV shows and debating who among their casts is the coolest. (Panthro, Rowlf, Red, Michelangelo, Optimus Prime — you’re all in good company.) For me personally, there is no show from my childhood that lights up the nostalgia regions of my brain more than He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Just re-watching the opening credits transports me back to my family basement, sitting too close to the TV, soaking in what in hindsight was one...
- 6/22/2011
- by Adam B. Vary
- EW.com - PopWatch
Alamo’s Rolling Roadshow has travelled the globe to hold special screenings in places significant to the movie being shown. This year Alamo is keeping the show in their home state of Texas showing Texas films set in Texas. Even better they have also created custom posters for the films showing which include The Searchers, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blood Simple, Hud, Red River, Bonnie and Clyde, Tender Mercies, No Country for Old Men, Giant, and The Last Picture Show. Hit the jump to check out the posters. The 2011 Rolling Roadshow begins Friday, June 3rd.
Posters via Apple.
Here is the schedule with descriptions from the press release.
June 3 – The Searchers in Fort Parker, Texas – Old Fort Parker – Inspired by the true story of a young girl’s kidnapping during a Comanche raid on Fort Parker in 1836, director John Ford’s iconic tale of mercenary obsession has been called “the...
Posters via Apple.
Here is the schedule with descriptions from the press release.
June 3 – The Searchers in Fort Parker, Texas – Old Fort Parker – Inspired by the true story of a young girl’s kidnapping during a Comanche raid on Fort Parker in 1836, director John Ford’s iconic tale of mercenary obsession has been called “the...
- 6/2/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Here are some cool minimalist posters for Alamo Drafthouse's 2011 Rolling Roadshow. This year the roadshow is celebrating films that were set in Texas. This years films include, Blood Simple, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Searchers, Red River and more. Check out the posters done by Jason Munn via Apple.com.
Here is the full schedule and film descriptions:
June 3 – The Searchers in Fort Parker, Texas – Old Fort Parker – Inspired by the true story of a young girl’s kidnapping during a Comanche raid on Fort Parker in 1836, director John Ford’s iconic tale of mercenary obsession has been called “the most influential film in American history”. John Wayne stars as anti-hero Ethan Edwards, a man consumed by longing, hatred and a destructive quest for vengeance.
June 4 – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in Kingsland, Texas – Junction House – Join us where it all began. Tobe Hooper’s great American classic still packs a punch of feral,...
Here is the full schedule and film descriptions:
June 3 – The Searchers in Fort Parker, Texas – Old Fort Parker – Inspired by the true story of a young girl’s kidnapping during a Comanche raid on Fort Parker in 1836, director John Ford’s iconic tale of mercenary obsession has been called “the most influential film in American history”. John Wayne stars as anti-hero Ethan Edwards, a man consumed by longing, hatred and a destructive quest for vengeance.
June 4 – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in Kingsland, Texas – Junction House – Join us where it all began. Tobe Hooper’s great American classic still packs a punch of feral,...
- 6/1/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Texas is known for being flat, minimalistic but still incredibly beautiful and that's certainly the theme of the posters for the 2011 Rolling Roadshow. This year, instead of going all across the country, the Alamo Drafthouse is keeping things close to home as they'll travel across the Lone Star State and show Texas films set in Texas [1]. Films such as Blood Simple, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Searchers, Red River and more. The posters premiered on Apple.com and, much like happened last year with Olly Moss [2], this year they were all done by one artist: Jason Munn. We've got all the images and schedule after the jump. Thanks to Apple.com for these images [3]. Last year, Olly Moss went for a specific theme and this year is the same, one artist, one theme. [gallery columns="2"] And here's the schedule with descriptions from the press release. June 3 – The Searchers in Fort Parker, Texas...
- 6/1/2011
- by Germain Lussier
- Slash Film
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