The "Countdown to 200" draws closer to its conclusion, as does catching my Cinelinx posts up to being current with the release schedule of The JediCole Universe for my flagship podcast series. Look for #200 of Hey Kids, Comics! to arrive here early next week!
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby could not help but pop in on the pages of their own books. From their rebuke at the wedding of Reed Richards and Susan Storm to insinuating themselves into the plot like some kind of Greek chorus, they set a precedent that continued for decades at Marvel.
This week, Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston talk about this phenomenon that was embraced by the likes of John Byrne and Jim Shooter over the years. The Rantcor Pit's Eddie Medina joins the fun, lending his own insights into the proceedings. Discover who appeared in their own books, the creator who outstripped Stan Lee on...
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby could not help but pop in on the pages of their own books. From their rebuke at the wedding of Reed Richards and Susan Storm to insinuating themselves into the plot like some kind of Greek chorus, they set a precedent that continued for decades at Marvel.
This week, Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston talk about this phenomenon that was embraced by the likes of John Byrne and Jim Shooter over the years. The Rantcor Pit's Eddie Medina joins the fun, lending his own insights into the proceedings. Discover who appeared in their own books, the creator who outstripped Stan Lee on...
- 10/12/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Cole Houston)
- Cinelinx
James Hunt Sep 29, 2016
In the week Marvel's Luke Cage arrives on Netflix, here's our interview with showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker...
James interviewed Luke Cage's showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker, covering Coker's comic book influences, the importance of world-building and somewhat less plausibly, a future Visionaries movie.
(Note: anyone who knows John Byrne's Alpha Flight inside out might get a spoiler for Luke Cage Episode 7, but we'll take a chance on that being a relatively small number of you.)
Hi, I'm James for Den of Geek.
Hey, I was reading a piece on your site the other day that said Luke Cage maybe falls into some of the tropes that superhero shows have. And you know, that was a big challenge for us, to keep it in that genre and be original.
On one hand, being a geek I want to tell the best comic book story possible, as someone...
In the week Marvel's Luke Cage arrives on Netflix, here's our interview with showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker...
James interviewed Luke Cage's showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker, covering Coker's comic book influences, the importance of world-building and somewhat less plausibly, a future Visionaries movie.
(Note: anyone who knows John Byrne's Alpha Flight inside out might get a spoiler for Luke Cage Episode 7, but we'll take a chance on that being a relatively small number of you.)
Hi, I'm James for Den of Geek.
Hey, I was reading a piece on your site the other day that said Luke Cage maybe falls into some of the tropes that superhero shows have. And you know, that was a big challenge for us, to keep it in that genre and be original.
On one hand, being a geek I want to tell the best comic book story possible, as someone...
- 9/28/2016
- Den of Geek
Over the past year I have been working on raising awareness of Rachel Pollack’s run on Doom Patrol. She’s not only one of two trans women to ever write at DC Comics, she’s also the only woman to write Doom Patrol.
When I was given a slot here at ComicMix to be a weekly columnist, I used my second column to talk about Coagula. Once DC Comics announced its plans to launch the Young Animal imprint helmed by Gerard Way and how Doom Patrol would be the flagship title, I wrote about my excitement and made sure to discuss Rachel Pollack’s contributions again. Months later I took to Geeks Out to praise the importance of Rachel’s run to queer comics history. Most recently, I wrote up a piece last week on how Rachel Pollack has been forgotten by the comics industry at [insertgeekhere].
After a year...
When I was given a slot here at ComicMix to be a weekly columnist, I used my second column to talk about Coagula. Once DC Comics announced its plans to launch the Young Animal imprint helmed by Gerard Way and how Doom Patrol would be the flagship title, I wrote about my excitement and made sure to discuss Rachel Pollack’s contributions again. Months later I took to Geeks Out to praise the importance of Rachel’s run to queer comics history. Most recently, I wrote up a piece last week on how Rachel Pollack has been forgotten by the comics industry at [insertgeekhere].
After a year...
- 9/13/2016
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
Fans, creators, actors, historians, licensees, Nasa and even the United States Post Office celebrated Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary last week at Manhattan’s Javits Center during Star Trek: Mission New York. This convention was a triumph of Geek Culture and how one man’s vision inspired so many others to create one of the most successful and enduring entertainment franchises.
Star Trek fandom has always been passionate and vocal. They’ve banded together to keep the Enterprise flying and have been holding conventions since the 70s. This convention, created by Reed Elsevier’s ReedPop division, was held in the same location as their New York Comic Con. That’s become such a behemoth that, by comparison, Star Trek: Mission New York seemed to embrace a more intimate vibe.
There are benefits to a smaller convention. This was so much easier to navigate than New York Comic Con.
Star Trek fandom has always been passionate and vocal. They’ve banded together to keep the Enterprise flying and have been holding conventions since the 70s. This convention, created by Reed Elsevier’s ReedPop division, was held in the same location as their New York Comic Con. That’s become such a behemoth that, by comparison, Star Trek: Mission New York seemed to embrace a more intimate vibe.
There are benefits to a smaller convention. This was so much easier to navigate than New York Comic Con.
- 9/12/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
The superhero drama series “Supergirl” has found a new cast member. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series has picked Floriana Lima for the regular role of Maggie Sawyer, the gay DC Comics character who appeared in both the “Superman” and “Batman” comics series. The addition of Maggie Sawyer to the series continues executive producer Greg Berlanti’s mission to make established properties more inclusive, often by explicitly changing the ethnicity and sexuality of characters. In an interview with THR earlier this year, “I wanted to contemporize these comics that I loved growing up and have them reflect the society that we live in now. It’s still about working in some of those very real qualities so that everyone feels represented.”
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Created by John Byrne in 1987, Maggie Sawyer was introduced in the 2nd series of “Superman...
Read More: The CW Sets ‘Supergirl’ Season 1 Rewatch To Prep For New Season
Created by John Byrne in 1987, Maggie Sawyer was introduced in the 2nd series of “Superman...
- 7/13/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
The cast of Supergirl continues to grow, and the latest addition is Floriana Lima (The Family). She'll be a recurring presence in The CW series moving forward and is set to star as Maggie Sawyer. Created by John Byrne, the character first appeared as a member of the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit in 1987 dealing with metahuman threats. She would later be revealed to be a lesbian in the pages of Superman and ended up embarking on a romantic relationship with fan-favourite superhero, Batwoman. This version of the character is described as being, "a detective for the National City Police Department who takes a special interest in the cases involving aliens." That may be a sign that we'll be moving away from the Deo, no bad thing now that Alex Danvers and Martian Manhunter are no longer part of the organisation as they set out to learn the truth behind the the fate of Alex's father.
- 7/13/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
As a young comic fan growing up in New York State’s Finger Lakes Region, the tall tales and whispered rumors about the fabled NYC comic conventions were fascinating. They were a siren call. But the big city was so far away that I didn’t imagine, at that time, I’d ever make the trip to the Big Apple for a comic convention. Of course, my eight-year-old self would have been awestruck when years later, as a marketing professional, I’d work in NYC and would even help Reed Elsevier build the New York Comic Con.
Biking to Fay’s Supermarket one day, I noticed a flyer on the community bulletin board for something called the “Ithaca Comic Con.” Unlike New York City, this was only about 45 minutes away from my hometown. I urged my parents to make the trip. Maybe it was more nagging than urging, but it...
Biking to Fay’s Supermarket one day, I noticed a flyer on the community bulletin board for something called the “Ithaca Comic Con.” Unlike New York City, this was only about 45 minutes away from my hometown. I urged my parents to make the trip. Maybe it was more nagging than urging, but it...
- 5/2/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
There’s something about team-ups that fascinate fans. And on the big screen, movies like Frankenstein Meets Dracula to Godzilla vs. King Kong, and Avp: Alien vs. Predator were all “can’t miss” affairs. Well, I actually did miss the last one, but it you get the idea.
As I write this, the newest superhero blockbuster, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice premieres tomorrow. I’m sure the debut has been analyzed to death by the time this column is out, but there’s some strange things going on. And I wanted to analyze it all before the starting gun officially went off and pop culture runs full speed down the track.
One peculiar thing is that I can’t believe I’m not more excited about this movie. If I were to go back in time (ala last week’s column) to tell my 10-year old self that there...
As I write this, the newest superhero blockbuster, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice premieres tomorrow. I’m sure the debut has been analyzed to death by the time this column is out, but there’s some strange things going on. And I wanted to analyze it all before the starting gun officially went off and pop culture runs full speed down the track.
One peculiar thing is that I can’t believe I’m not more excited about this movie. If I were to go back in time (ala last week’s column) to tell my 10-year old self that there...
- 4/4/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Note: Nothing in this review will go beyond what's already revealed in the trailers and promotional material so consider it spoiler free. What happens when the two most iconic fictional figures of the last century finally face off on the silver screen for the first time? Well, I won’t tell you here, but it’s pretty awesome. Superman, the first superhero to don a cape and tights squares off against Batman, the antithetical superhero with no powers. They’ve teamed up numerous times since their respective inceptions, but comic book writers like John Byrne and Frank Miller eventually discovered that their disparate methods of crime fighting would appropriately put them at odds. Superman was always the obvious choice to win because he had abilities beyond...
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- 3/25/2016
- by Jeffrey Taylor
- Movies.com
I have a friend who loved opera and music growing up, and now she sings in the chorus for the Metropolitan Opera. There’s something energizing when you witness someone leverage their passion and turn it into a wonderful and fulfilling career.
And my friend, comic writer Paul Kupperberg, is exactly that kind of person.
As a kid back in 1976, Paul was buying comics at My Friend’s Bookstore in Flatbush, Brooklyn. “My ideal book store,” Kupperberg explained. “Carts out front, loaded with cheap books. The counter on the right had all the Golden Age issues. Superman #1 was $100. They used the Howard Rogofsky price list. Behind the counter there were boxes on the shelves. A magical place – we’d go on weekends. We would even work there.”
Even though Superman was his favorite, Kupperberg has had a long experience with the character, Supergirl. “I didn’t come to the Supergirl strip until the sixties,...
And my friend, comic writer Paul Kupperberg, is exactly that kind of person.
As a kid back in 1976, Paul was buying comics at My Friend’s Bookstore in Flatbush, Brooklyn. “My ideal book store,” Kupperberg explained. “Carts out front, loaded with cheap books. The counter on the right had all the Golden Age issues. Superman #1 was $100. They used the Howard Rogofsky price list. Behind the counter there were boxes on the shelves. A magical place – we’d go on weekends. We would even work there.”
Even though Superman was his favorite, Kupperberg has had a long experience with the character, Supergirl. “I didn’t come to the Supergirl strip until the sixties,...
- 3/7/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Secret Wars #9
Written by Jonathan Hickman
Art by Esad Ribic
Colors by Ive Svorcina
Letters by Clayton Cowles
Published by Marvel Comics
The central theme of Jonathan Hickman’s run on Fantastic Four was the triumph and continuation of life. This was made evident in the classic Fantastic Four #604. The central theme of Hickman’s run on both Avengers and New Avengers was the inevitability of death. Being a sort of continuation from both of these runs, Secret Wars #9 concerns itself with rebirth, specifically a genesis borne from decay. While serving as a great spiritual successor to his previous works, the final issue of Marvel’s biggest event more importantly provides a thrilling conclusion.
One of the most noticeable aspects of this issue is how smart it is. Hickman knows exactly which ends to tie up and which threads to leave hanging. But never once, does it ever leave readers feeling jaded or shafted.
Written by Jonathan Hickman
Art by Esad Ribic
Colors by Ive Svorcina
Letters by Clayton Cowles
Published by Marvel Comics
The central theme of Jonathan Hickman’s run on Fantastic Four was the triumph and continuation of life. This was made evident in the classic Fantastic Four #604. The central theme of Hickman’s run on both Avengers and New Avengers was the inevitability of death. Being a sort of continuation from both of these runs, Secret Wars #9 concerns itself with rebirth, specifically a genesis borne from decay. While serving as a great spiritual successor to his previous works, the final issue of Marvel’s biggest event more importantly provides a thrilling conclusion.
One of the most noticeable aspects of this issue is how smart it is. Hickman knows exactly which ends to tie up and which threads to leave hanging. But never once, does it ever leave readers feeling jaded or shafted.
- 1/14/2016
- by Andrew Doscas
- SoundOnSight
Totally Awesome Hulk #1
Written by Greg Park
Art by Frank Cho
Colors by Sonia Oback
Published by Marvel Comics
Comic book reviewers these days can be so fickle. There’s one review on a comic site regarding this week’s Totally Awesome Hulk where the reviewer can’t seem to make his mind up about Bruce Banner. Despite identifying with Bruce Banner, he goes on saying, “I don’t think he’s needed in the Marvel Universe anymore” and then adds “Kids will always want to be the Hulk, but no kid has ever wanted to be Bruce Banner because of his anger issues.” This review was patronising, and of course it was a slap in the face of Hulk fans, especially one who commented on a forum “Kids are scared of Hulk Because of Banner. And that no kid ever wanted to be Banner; sorry, some of us did!
Written by Greg Park
Art by Frank Cho
Colors by Sonia Oback
Published by Marvel Comics
Comic book reviewers these days can be so fickle. There’s one review on a comic site regarding this week’s Totally Awesome Hulk where the reviewer can’t seem to make his mind up about Bruce Banner. Despite identifying with Bruce Banner, he goes on saying, “I don’t think he’s needed in the Marvel Universe anymore” and then adds “Kids will always want to be the Hulk, but no kid has ever wanted to be Bruce Banner because of his anger issues.” This review was patronising, and of course it was a slap in the face of Hulk fans, especially one who commented on a forum “Kids are scared of Hulk Because of Banner. And that no kid ever wanted to be Banner; sorry, some of us did!
- 12/6/2015
- by Neil Patel
- SoundOnSight
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Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman - and something else, too. Here's our look at the new Batman V Superman trailer...
The new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer is here, and with it, a tremendous amount of noise, property destruction, new characters, and perhaps more story details than you strictly wanted to know about just from a trailer. With that in mind, consider this a massive spoiler warning, because I'm going to dig into what some of the bigger moments mean for the movie.
And just in case you haven't actually watched that trailer yet, here it is...
Now, let's get to work. This won't necessarily be a chronological unpacking of the goings on in the trailer. I will group various shots together in what I think is a logical progression. I mean, that's up to you to decide, but there we are.
Alright, on with the show.
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Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman - and something else, too. Here's our look at the new Batman V Superman trailer...
The new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer is here, and with it, a tremendous amount of noise, property destruction, new characters, and perhaps more story details than you strictly wanted to know about just from a trailer. With that in mind, consider this a massive spoiler warning, because I'm going to dig into what some of the bigger moments mean for the movie.
And just in case you haven't actually watched that trailer yet, here it is...
Now, let's get to work. This won't necessarily be a chronological unpacking of the goings on in the trailer. I will group various shots together in what I think is a logical progression. I mean, that's up to you to decide, but there we are.
Alright, on with the show.
- 12/3/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Rushes collects news, articles, images, videos and more for a weekly roundup of essential items from the world of film.The news that has resounded with us above and beyond all others is the tragic death of Belgian filmmaker Chantal Akerman, truly one of the great artists of our era. We cannot encapsulate how much we'll miss her and her work.Above: John Byrne's "Portrait of Tilda" (1990), in honor of......The trailer for the Tilda Swinton-starring A Big Splash, director Luca Guadagnino's follow-up to I Am Love."Progress renders all technologies obsolete, but no medium is anachronistic to an artist. The intentional mischaracterization of film as merely technology has been extremely damaging, as it belies the truth about a medium’s many artistic differences and puts those invested in film in the unsympathetic position of being on the wrong side of progress and castigated as Luddites. However,...
- 10/7/2015
- by Notebook
- MUBI
There’s a lot of attention focused on the Suicide Squad, what with the movie being filmed right now and coming out next year, and, yes, it’s based on the version of the Squad that I created back in the 80s and, yes, I should see some money for the use of Amanda Waller (not the Squad per se since it already existed in another form in the Dcu) and that’s all pretty cool. Might as well tell my version of how this all started and give some credit where credit is due. You may have heard/read some of this before but I’m at the age where repeating stories is de rigeur so let’s do this.
My first shout out goes to Robert (“Bobby”) Greenberger who was our first editor on the Squad. I had met Bob at several conventions and while waiting in airports afterwards for our respective planes.
My first shout out goes to Robert (“Bobby”) Greenberger who was our first editor on the Squad. I had met Bob at several conventions and while waiting in airports afterwards for our respective planes.
- 6/7/2015
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
Will the Fantastic Four defeat the Quiet Man and the corrupted forces of the Heroes Reborn universe? Will Johnny Storm get his powers back? Will Reed and Sue be a family again or will it all be torn asunder? Questions will be answered in this main feature story! Then, special guests bring you four brand new stories featuring Marvel’s quintessential quartet! With heartfelt tales from Karl Kesel, Louise Simonson, Tom DeFalco and Jeff Parker and art by David Marquez, Joe Bennett, Tom Grummet and Pascal Campion – you can’t afford to miss this one! Plus, iconic creators from across the Fantastic Four’s history share their all-time favorite covers! Hear from Stan Lee, John Byrne, Roger Stern, Mark Millar, Roy Thomas, Chris Claremont, John Romita Sr., Walt Simonson and more! This is the end of the Fantastic Four – 4ever! Be there when the most controversial Fantastic Four story concludes...
- 4/3/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Fair warning: this one is long and a bit sappy. I would, however consider it a personal favor if you would give it a read and send me a hug.
I need one.
Ok, another version of this article will be appearing on Bleeding Cool but this is the Mike Gold special edition, chock full of what’s not in the BC article.
A week or so ago I was writing the fuck you article to beat all fuck you articles. You would think with the year I’m having, I’d be ranting away all the time but somehow that’s not been my aspiration. Nope. Some how I’ve avoided ranting anywhere but on Facebook. I don’t have a lot of Facebook friends as I choose to police my page like Ferguson P.D. so anyone I don’t know, I shoot down their friend request like a unarmed black kid.
I need one.
Ok, another version of this article will be appearing on Bleeding Cool but this is the Mike Gold special edition, chock full of what’s not in the BC article.
A week or so ago I was writing the fuck you article to beat all fuck you articles. You would think with the year I’m having, I’d be ranting away all the time but somehow that’s not been my aspiration. Nope. Some how I’ve avoided ranting anywhere but on Facebook. I don’t have a lot of Facebook friends as I choose to police my page like Ferguson P.D. so anyone I don’t know, I shoot down their friend request like a unarmed black kid.
- 3/12/2015
- by Michael Davis
- Comicmix.com
An Isis agent working security
In 1980, voice actor Roger Price founded Mid-Ohio Con as a fundraiser for various charities. The convention raised over one million dollars for its many charities, the most frequent of which was the March of Dimes. Mid-Ohio Con has a great history in the comics industry. In 1985, it featured the announcement of John Byrne’s relaunch of the Superman series while years later it featured the launch of Oh, Comics!. The series featured talent from Ohio based writers and artists and ran until 2008. After the retirement of Price in 2008, the show struggled. However, in 2010, it was purchase by Wizard. The name was then changed to Wizard World Ohio.
Unfortunately, the acquisition by Wizard had a certain effect on the show’s atmosphere. In the years past, the show had been more relaxed and open. It was the sort of small convention where fans had easy access to guests,...
In 1980, voice actor Roger Price founded Mid-Ohio Con as a fundraiser for various charities. The convention raised over one million dollars for its many charities, the most frequent of which was the March of Dimes. Mid-Ohio Con has a great history in the comics industry. In 1985, it featured the announcement of John Byrne’s relaunch of the Superman series while years later it featured the launch of Oh, Comics!. The series featured talent from Ohio based writers and artists and ran until 2008. After the retirement of Price in 2008, the show struggled. However, in 2010, it was purchase by Wizard. The name was then changed to Wizard World Ohio.
Unfortunately, the acquisition by Wizard had a certain effect on the show’s atmosphere. In the years past, the show had been more relaxed and open. It was the sort of small convention where fans had easy access to guests,...
- 11/4/2014
- by Cory Weddell
- SoundOnSight
(Cbr) The ranks of Shield are growing on TV. Or maybe that should be "the ranks of Shield to be?" Monday evening, Marvel Studios announced the latest addition to the TV arm of its cinematic universe with the news that actor Shea Whigham has joined 2015's "Agent Carter" series playing the character Roger Dooley. Whigham has spent the past several years as perpetual mob little brother Eli Thompson on HBO's Emmy-winning "Boardwalk Empire" as well as appearing on other dramas such as "True Detective." Agent Roger Dooley is the name of a Shield Agent created by John Byrne for a one-off appearance in the 1985 "Sensational She-Hulk" graphic novel. There, the character was a would be usurper to the secret organization's top seat who quickly died an ignoble end. In the "Agent Carter" series, the general idea of the character has been recast as Chief Roger Dooley -- the head of...
- 9/23/2014
- by Kiel Phegley, Comic Book Resources
- Hitfix
Dark Horse, the elder statesman of independent comics, continues to show no signs of slowing down during this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Even though Marvel now holds the rights to Star Wars, its biggest licensed comics property, Dark Horse struck back by announcing a several creator owned titles in different genres as well as an expansion to the Mignolaverse and a sequel to one of the most beloved novels of the past century. Dark Horse also won some Eisners in a wide variety of categories showing the company’s comics appeal to many types of readers from kids to people who wouldn’t normally read comics.
1. Hellboy and the Bprd Miniseries
Even though Batman has gotten most of the publicity, another comics character is celebrating a big anniversary. 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of Hellboy’s first appearance in the Seed of Destruction miniseries by Mike Mignola and scripted by John Byrne.
1. Hellboy and the Bprd Miniseries
Even though Batman has gotten most of the publicity, another comics character is celebrating a big anniversary. 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of Hellboy’s first appearance in the Seed of Destruction miniseries by Mike Mignola and scripted by John Byrne.
- 7/28/2014
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
Is our future already written, set in stone by the hands of fate? That is the question asked by Christ Claremont and John Byrne — the writers of the 1980 graphic novel — and the one asked in Bryan Singer's adaptation of 'Days of Future Past.' The latest trailer grapples with the heavy themes of choices not made and decisions that alter the course of history, while shoving in as many dystopian landscapes and mutant cameos as possible. One thing's for certain, this film is going to be chock-full of plot and characters to the point the celluloid bulges. The trailer also came with a side of movie poster. Despite the original story — and assumedly the movie as well — having Kitty Pryde (Ellen Page) front and center, the poster opts for the more recognizable Hugh Jackman and Jennifer Lawrence as the focal point. And after fans reacted unfavorably to Quicksilver's character design,...
- 3/24/2014
- by Donna Dickens
- Hitfix
It’s always interesting to see your children grow up. In my case I don’t have any flesh and blood children; I have the offspring of my imagination, of my heart and mind – the characters I’ve created in my stories, especially in my comics. By growing up, I mean seeing them in other media. And occasionally their sending money home.
In that regard, the most grown up of my offspring is, without a doubt, Amanda Waller, a.k.a. the Wall. She first appeared in the DC miniseries Legends but was created for my version of the Suicide Squad. For those of you who don’t know, the Suicide Squad was a covert team that Waller put together using jailed supervillains. They were sent on secret missions pursuing American governmental objectives and, if they succeeded and survived, they were set free or had their time significantly reduced. If they died – no loss.
In that regard, the most grown up of my offspring is, without a doubt, Amanda Waller, a.k.a. the Wall. She first appeared in the DC miniseries Legends but was created for my version of the Suicide Squad. For those of you who don’t know, the Suicide Squad was a covert team that Waller put together using jailed supervillains. They were sent on secret missions pursuing American governmental objectives and, if they succeeded and survived, they were set free or had their time significantly reduced. If they died – no loss.
- 3/16/2014
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
What helps make an album great? The album cover, and who better than comic book artists to draw/design the cover to your record for you? Professionals who draw the fantastic, the magical and the bizarre every day lending their skills and imagination to an album of weird and imaginative music, are exactly the sort of people musicians need to help draw in (no pun intended) listeners to their record.
And comic book artists have been doing just that for decades, creating some amazing album artwork for some of the greatest music legends over the years.
Here are 35 comic book artists who’ve created famous album covers.
Honourable Mention: John Byrne/Joe Satriani’s Surfing With The Alien
Joe Satriani’s album cover for Surfing with the Alien featured Marvel’s Silver Surfer drawn by John Byrne which Satriani used without permission of the artist. All other album covers featured...
And comic book artists have been doing just that for decades, creating some amazing album artwork for some of the greatest music legends over the years.
Here are 35 comic book artists who’ve created famous album covers.
Honourable Mention: John Byrne/Joe Satriani’s Surfing With The Alien
Joe Satriani’s album cover for Surfing with the Alien featured Marvel’s Silver Surfer drawn by John Byrne which Satriani used without permission of the artist. All other album covers featured...
- 3/3/2014
- by Noel Thorne
- Obsessed with Film
Inebrion: The Superhero Who Can’t Stay Sober by Frank Miller & Wildstorm Scantily-Clad Woman by J. Scott Campbell & Matt Milla The Entomologist by Dave Gibbons & Wildstorm Mediocre Man by John Byrne & Wildstorm Sloggtor of Globbzorr by John Romita Jr. & Wildstorm Vocabulon by Mike Allred & Laura Allred Apathenia: The Queen of Not Giving A Damn by Arthur Adams & Wildstorm The Incredible Infringement Man by Jim Lee & Alex Sinclair -
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- 2/27/2014
- by Kyle Reese
- SoundOnSight
By Charles Webb
"Man of Steel" director Zack Snyder and DC Animated Universe mastermind Bruce Timm teamed up to create this short looking at 75 years of Superman across comics, television, film, and games all the way from the character's first appearance in print to his most recent cinematic outing and reinvention in the New 52.
The short made its debut over at Entertainment Weekly, who spoke with Snyder and Timm about the origins of the project, the brainchild of Snyder, according to Timm. “We had approached [Snyder] about maybe doing a short for the DC Nation program on Cartoon Network. He said, ‘I’ll think about it,’ and then he had this idea to do basically the entire history of Superman in, like, a minute. We said, ‘Okay … whoooo.’ We started working and quickly realized there was no way to do it, even in a minute.”
The two-minute length means Timm and...
"Man of Steel" director Zack Snyder and DC Animated Universe mastermind Bruce Timm teamed up to create this short looking at 75 years of Superman across comics, television, film, and games all the way from the character's first appearance in print to his most recent cinematic outing and reinvention in the New 52.
The short made its debut over at Entertainment Weekly, who spoke with Snyder and Timm about the origins of the project, the brainchild of Snyder, according to Timm. “We had approached [Snyder] about maybe doing a short for the DC Nation program on Cartoon Network. He said, ‘I’ll think about it,’ and then he had this idea to do basically the entire history of Superman in, like, a minute. We said, ‘Okay … whoooo.’ We started working and quickly realized there was no way to do it, even in a minute.”
The two-minute length means Timm and...
- 10/16/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
Want to see Superman’s history flash by faster than a speeding bullet?
In honor of the hero’s 75th anniversary, Man of Steel director Zack Snyder and DC animated universe maestro Bruce Timm have crafted this two-minute animated short, which blasts through the highlights of the character’s many incarnations, from comics, to movies, video games, and even pop art.
“The idea was to start with Siegel and Shuster and end with Henry Cavill, stopping at all the high points and iconic moments in between,” Timm tells EW. Check out the entire film below…
The short, produced by Warner Bros. Animation,...
In honor of the hero’s 75th anniversary, Man of Steel director Zack Snyder and DC animated universe maestro Bruce Timm have crafted this two-minute animated short, which blasts through the highlights of the character’s many incarnations, from comics, to movies, video games, and even pop art.
“The idea was to start with Siegel and Shuster and end with Henry Cavill, stopping at all the high points and iconic moments in between,” Timm tells EW. Check out the entire film below…
The short, produced by Warner Bros. Animation,...
- 10/14/2013
- by Anthony Breznican
- EW - Inside Movies
Well. Okay, then!
Context: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire star Josh Hutcherson covers gay and lesbian lifestyle magazine Out’s November issue. Naturally, sexuality comes up early and often in his accompanying interview: “I would probably list myself as mostly straight,” Hutcherson says in a quote included in the story’s very first paragraph. He goes on to clarify what he means by saying, “Maybe I could say right now I’m 100% straight,” he says. “But who knows? In a f—ing year, I could meet a guy and be like, Whoa, I’m attracted to this person.”
Okay, so...
Context: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire star Josh Hutcherson covers gay and lesbian lifestyle magazine Out’s November issue. Naturally, sexuality comes up early and often in his accompanying interview: “I would probably list myself as mostly straight,” Hutcherson says in a quote included in the story’s very first paragraph. He goes on to clarify what he means by saying, “Maybe I could say right now I’m 100% straight,” he says. “But who knows? In a f—ing year, I could meet a guy and be like, Whoa, I’m attracted to this person.”
Okay, so...
- 10/9/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
by Brett White
A movie or television adaptation has long been a surefire way to drive up prices and interest in comic book back issues. A "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie gets announced and suddenly no one can find "Marvel Super-Heroes" #18—simply because that's where the original team made their debut!
Even celebrities aren't immune to this movie-based buying. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the guy rumored to be Joss Whedon's top choice for Quicksilver in "Avengers: Age of Ultron," revealed to MTV News that he now owns a key Quicksilver comic, simply because of his rumored involvement!
With that in mind, here are five comics that you should keep an eye out for as the next batch of comic book movies near release!
Marvel Premiere #47
April 1979
Written by David Michelinie
Penciled by John Byrne and Bob Layton
Claime to Fame: As anticipation and speculation heats up surrounding Edgar Wright's "Ant-Man,...
A movie or television adaptation has long been a surefire way to drive up prices and interest in comic book back issues. A "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie gets announced and suddenly no one can find "Marvel Super-Heroes" #18—simply because that's where the original team made their debut!
Even celebrities aren't immune to this movie-based buying. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the guy rumored to be Joss Whedon's top choice for Quicksilver in "Avengers: Age of Ultron," revealed to MTV News that he now owns a key Quicksilver comic, simply because of his rumored involvement!
With that in mind, here are five comics that you should keep an eye out for as the next batch of comic book movies near release!
Marvel Premiere #47
April 1979
Written by David Michelinie
Penciled by John Byrne and Bob Layton
Claime to Fame: As anticipation and speculation heats up surrounding Edgar Wright's "Ant-Man,...
- 8/8/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
Before I Do This Thang for the week: I’ve been getting messages from readers. Apparently, I do have them. Or, as Bob Hope might have said, “I know you’re out there, because why else would Dolores be propping me up in that direction?”
These messages I’m talking about are all “Why do you use so many links?” Clearly, if you’re asking this, you’re not clicking on them. Hint: Some – not all, or even most, but some – of them don’t lead where you might assume they do. They are instead meant to be weird, “disconnective,” hit-or-miss jokes in and of themselves. So, as the most celebrated member of The Hair Club For Men once put it, “’Nuff said.”
Now, on to That Thang. Meaning I have to stop vamping with jokes about what I didn’t learn in San Diego the weekend before last, and,...
These messages I’m talking about are all “Why do you use so many links?” Clearly, if you’re asking this, you’re not clicking on them. Hint: Some – not all, or even most, but some – of them don’t lead where you might assume they do. They are instead meant to be weird, “disconnective,” hit-or-miss jokes in and of themselves. So, as the most celebrated member of The Hair Club For Men once put it, “’Nuff said.”
Now, on to That Thang. Meaning I have to stop vamping with jokes about what I didn’t learn in San Diego the weekend before last, and,...
- 8/1/2013
- by Martin Pasko
- Comicmix.com
New comic book Wednesday has come and gone. The dust at your local comic shop has settled. An eerie silence descends as you finish reading your last superhero book of the week. Now it's time for something a little more sinister. Welcome to Bagged and Boarded: comic reviews of the sick, spooky, twisted and terrifying! Lobster Johnson: A Scent of Lotus pt. 1 Lobster Johnson is the closest thing the Hellboy universe gets to a Batman. He’s clad in leather, capped with an awesome pilot’s cap and goggles, stalks around in the night, and shoots the shit out of bad guys. He’s a tough, rough and tumble hero and in this mini-series he’s on a quest to figure out who’s killing all the couriers of a gang in Chinatown. Bag it or board it up? You could read this comic just for the atmosphere and moodiness.
- 7/26/2013
- by Giaco Furino
- FEARnet
San Diego Comic-Con International saw the announcement that the sequel to Zack Snyder's new Man of Steel film will feature both Henry Cavill's Superman and a new version of Batman.
While we wait for more news, Digital Spy takes a look back at some of the best team-ups and face-offs between DC Comics' best-known superheroes.
World's Finest
The classic team-up between the heroes launched as World's Best Comics in 1941, in the midst of the Golden Age of comics. It switched to the more familiar title and ran until the 1980s, with a series of team-ups that frequently included Robin and Jimmy Olsen. The long-running series established that World's Finest is just another way of saying 'Batman and Superman'.
The Dark Knight Returns
While it is likely the most famous showdown between the Dark Knight and Man of Tomorrow, in continuity this fight hasn't even happened yet. In...
While we wait for more news, Digital Spy takes a look back at some of the best team-ups and face-offs between DC Comics' best-known superheroes.
World's Finest
The classic team-up between the heroes launched as World's Best Comics in 1941, in the midst of the Golden Age of comics. It switched to the more familiar title and ran until the 1980s, with a series of team-ups that frequently included Robin and Jimmy Olsen. The long-running series established that World's Finest is just another way of saying 'Batman and Superman'.
The Dark Knight Returns
While it is likely the most famous showdown between the Dark Knight and Man of Tomorrow, in continuity this fight hasn't even happened yet. In...
- 7/25/2013
- Digital Spy
Watching Man Of Steel, it was clear the creators were keen on pulling from the whole 75 years of comic book history to craft their large-scale tale of Superman’s origin. Geoff John’s Superman: Secret Origin, John Byrne’s Man of Steel, and J. Michael Straczynski’s Superman: Earth One can all be seen as vital influencers in the origin tale between the Pa Kent-Clark relationship, the Kryptonian birthing methods, and Superman revealing himself in order to combat an alien invasion, Man Of Steel borrowed heavily from ideas and concepts from some of the modern and more popular Superman stories to tell their introductory superhero film.
Where the franchise goes next is anyone’s guess, but if Man Of Steel is any guide, the story won’t be shy to rely on some higher-selling Superman comic storylines to bring Superman back for Part 2 of Man Of Steel.
So, with that,...
Where the franchise goes next is anyone’s guess, but if Man Of Steel is any guide, the story won’t be shy to rely on some higher-selling Superman comic storylines to bring Superman back for Part 2 of Man Of Steel.
So, with that,...
- 7/8/2013
- by Kyle Murphy
- Obsessed with Film
I see movies. I’m also on Facebook. Sometimes, the two worlds collide, and I end up shooting the shit about movies with others on Facebook.
Some of these others are of the more interesting sort, whether by background or disposition (or, in some very special cases, both) – and they certainly came out of the woodwork to discuss last week’s giant release, the long-awaited Man of Steel. When I started to voice my uneasiness with the film’s now-infamous ending, an involved (for social media) and, dare I say, interesting conversation ensued. Given the people involved, what they said, and the simple fact that Corona Coming Attractions never published a review on the film, I thought it might be worthwhile to share with others here.
Just who are these fine chaps, anyway? Josh Esenwine was voted the Ultimate Smallville Fan (and is even on the season six DVD extras...
Some of these others are of the more interesting sort, whether by background or disposition (or, in some very special cases, both) – and they certainly came out of the woodwork to discuss last week’s giant release, the long-awaited Man of Steel. When I started to voice my uneasiness with the film’s now-infamous ending, an involved (for social media) and, dare I say, interesting conversation ensued. Given the people involved, what they said, and the simple fact that Corona Coming Attractions never published a review on the film, I thought it might be worthwhile to share with others here.
Just who are these fine chaps, anyway? Josh Esenwine was voted the Ultimate Smallville Fan (and is even on the season six DVD extras...
- 6/25/2013
- by msunyata
- Corona's Coming Attractions
Late to the Man of Steel party, but I am compelled to weigh in. Here are my thoughts, which I don’t think are spoilers, but be warned if you’re squeamish about such things. When I worked at DC in the 1990s, I was known as the person who liked Superman. Which is odd, really, because without Superman, there would be no DC. In any case, the consensus was that Superman wasn’t cool because he wasn’t dark or broody. Over the next decade, Superman became cool, not only in the comics, but also on a top-rated television program. People stood on line at Macy’s anchor store for the chance to meet editor Mike Carlin. And then Superman Returns bombed, and the conventional wisdom was that Superman, as a character, needed to be dark and brooding after all. He had to be made “modern.” Anyone who was...
- 6/21/2013
- by Martha Thomases
- Comicmix.com
by Brett White
Judging by the film's ridiculously big opening, odds are you saw "Man of Steel" this past weekend. Whether or not you enjoyed it is almost irrelevant, because either way people are talking about Superman. They're talking about him a lot.
With that in mind, we've put together a list of Superman's greatest hits, designed to either keep your Super enthusiasm high after seeing "Man of Steel," or reaffirm your faith in case the film shook it up a little.
"For The Man Who Has Everything," "Superman Annual" #11 (1985)
Writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons unleashed this Superman team-up story just a year shy of creating "Watchmen," and it has aged just as well as that other work. Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman pay a visit to the Fortress of Solitude to celebrate Superman's birthday, only to discover that he's been taken under mental control by the evil tyrant Mongul.
Judging by the film's ridiculously big opening, odds are you saw "Man of Steel" this past weekend. Whether or not you enjoyed it is almost irrelevant, because either way people are talking about Superman. They're talking about him a lot.
With that in mind, we've put together a list of Superman's greatest hits, designed to either keep your Super enthusiasm high after seeing "Man of Steel," or reaffirm your faith in case the film shook it up a little.
"For The Man Who Has Everything," "Superman Annual" #11 (1985)
Writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons unleashed this Superman team-up story just a year shy of creating "Watchmen," and it has aged just as well as that other work. Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman pay a visit to the Fortress of Solitude to celebrate Superman's birthday, only to discover that he's been taken under mental control by the evil tyrant Mongul.
- 6/19/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
Bookmark this page because it's the definitive list and you're going to want another look before you see the movie again! Think you know Superman? Since Man of Steel came out this weekend, message boards on the Internet have been lighting up with claims that the story and references clearly follow one particular version of Superman, the candidates being the 1986 John Byrne reboot of the comics, the modern comics, Superman: Birthright, the TV series Smallville and so on. The truth is, it references all of them. Although I can guarantee there are still some that I’ve missed or they went by too fast to be caught, here is the most complete list so far of “Easter eggs” and references that even Superman fans could easily...
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- 6/18/2013
- by Jeffrey Taylor
- Movies.com
Feature James Peaty 19 Jun 2013 - 06:03
Tucked away in Man Of Steel were plenty of fan shout-outs and hints about future DC Comics movies - here's what James spotted
This feature continues spoilers for Man Of Steel.
Superhero movies tend to spawn sequels. That's not news. And thanks to the success of Avengers Assemble, it's entirely possible that there's a Justice League movie on the horizon, too. So it's tough, watching Man of Steel, not to look for clues about the future of the Superman story on the big screen.
And as a Superman fan, it's tough not to notice the multiple nods to other versions of the story - things that only the most devoted would pick up on. Here are nine Easter eggs hidden in the film that you may or may not have noticed first time round...
LexCorp
Although absent from big screen proceedings for the first time since 1983’s Superman III,...
Tucked away in Man Of Steel were plenty of fan shout-outs and hints about future DC Comics movies - here's what James spotted
This feature continues spoilers for Man Of Steel.
Superhero movies tend to spawn sequels. That's not news. And thanks to the success of Avengers Assemble, it's entirely possible that there's a Justice League movie on the horizon, too. So it's tough, watching Man of Steel, not to look for clues about the future of the Superman story on the big screen.
And as a Superman fan, it's tough not to notice the multiple nods to other versions of the story - things that only the most devoted would pick up on. Here are nine Easter eggs hidden in the film that you may or may not have noticed first time round...
LexCorp
Although absent from big screen proceedings for the first time since 1983’s Superman III,...
- 6/18/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Feature Seb Patrick 18 Jun 2013 - 06:56
How close to Superman lore does Man Of Steel fly, and are its changes for the better, asks Seb...?
Warning: This feature contains lots of spoilers for Man Of Steel.
A little over two years ago, I was at a screening of Zack Snyder’s film Sucker Punch, which also featured a Q&A with the director himself beforehand. Despite the protestations of the PR people and the fact that nobody was able to ask questions about a film they hadn’t yet seen, Snyder had only days earlier been announced as the director of a rebooted Superman film. As such it meant that the Man Of Steel was heavily on the agenda.
I was one of the audience members who asked a question that night, and was met with a dismissal of sorts by Snyder when I asked if there were any particular storylines,...
How close to Superman lore does Man Of Steel fly, and are its changes for the better, asks Seb...?
Warning: This feature contains lots of spoilers for Man Of Steel.
A little over two years ago, I was at a screening of Zack Snyder’s film Sucker Punch, which also featured a Q&A with the director himself beforehand. Despite the protestations of the PR people and the fact that nobody was able to ask questions about a film they hadn’t yet seen, Snyder had only days earlier been announced as the director of a rebooted Superman film. As such it meant that the Man Of Steel was heavily on the agenda.
I was one of the audience members who asked a question that night, and was met with a dismissal of sorts by Snyder when I asked if there were any particular storylines,...
- 6/18/2013
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Bookmark this page because it's the definitive list and you're going to want another look before you see the movie again! Think you know Superman? Since Man of Steel came out this weekend, message boards on the Internet have been lighting up with claims that the story and references clearly follow one particular version of Superman, the candidates being the 1986 John Byrne reboot of the comics, the modern comics, Superman: Birthright, the TV series Smallville and so on. The truth is, it references all of them. Although I can guarantee there are still some that I’ve missed or they went by too fast to be caught, here is the most complete list so far of “Easter eggs” and references that even Superman fans could easily miss. (Part Two will post...
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- 6/18/2013
- by Jeffrey Taylor
- Movies.com
New comic book Wednesday has come and gone. The dust at your local comic shop has settled. An eerie silence descends as you finish reading your last superhero book of the week. Now it's time for something a little more sinister. Welcome to Bagged and Boarded: comic reviews of the sick, spooky, twisted and terrifying!
Breath of Bones: A Tale of the Golem No. 1
Horror comic mainstay Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) brings a new skew to the horrors of the Holocaust. Breath of Bones takes place in a small European village right before the Allied Forces storm Europe. A young boy, living with his grandparents, befriends a fallen pilot as his grandfather gives him a very important artifact: a tiny clay golem. This is the classic Jewish folk tale of the Golem made of clay that comes to life.
Bag it or board it up? We don't see any real action this issue,...
Breath of Bones: A Tale of the Golem No. 1
Horror comic mainstay Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) brings a new skew to the horrors of the Holocaust. Breath of Bones takes place in a small European village right before the Allied Forces storm Europe. A young boy, living with his grandparents, befriends a fallen pilot as his grandfather gives him a very important artifact: a tiny clay golem. This is the classic Jewish folk tale of the Golem made of clay that comes to life.
Bag it or board it up? We don't see any real action this issue,...
- 6/14/2013
- by Giaco Furino
- FEARnet
In his 75 years of life, Superman has had plenty of opportunity to upset his fans. His new, pants-less costume has caused more of a stir than you might think since its Man of Steel/New 52 redesign.
In the run-up to the release of Zack Snyder's reboot, we at Digital Spy take a look back over the moments in his long career that really had cause to offend:
Death and Rebirth
1992's 'Death of Superman' launched a year-long saga that would prove one of the title's most commercially successful storylines of all time, but it isn't without its detractors. The 'Death' part came courtesy of Doomsday, a new, silent villain who only role was to repeatedly punch the Man of Steel in the face until he breathed no more. The ensuing story - which saw four rivals emerge to replace Superman - was frequently silly and illogical. Many fans felt betrayed by his hand-wave return,...
In the run-up to the release of Zack Snyder's reboot, we at Digital Spy take a look back over the moments in his long career that really had cause to offend:
Death and Rebirth
1992's 'Death of Superman' launched a year-long saga that would prove one of the title's most commercially successful storylines of all time, but it isn't without its detractors. The 'Death' part came courtesy of Doomsday, a new, silent villain who only role was to repeatedly punch the Man of Steel in the face until he breathed no more. The ensuing story - which saw four rivals emerge to replace Superman - was frequently silly and illogical. Many fans felt betrayed by his hand-wave return,...
- 6/13/2013
- Digital Spy
Before Man of Steel, the most interesting non-comics Superman stories have been told in animation. They capture his essence, the magnificence, and power of the character without the limitations of live-action. Even though there was a Warner Bros. television series about his childhood in Smallville and his exploits at the Daily Planet with Lois & Clark, the versions of Superman in both were written to reach a mainstream audience. Thankfully, Man of Steel ditches these aspects of the lore and the compromises made in this reboot help keep the focus on Superman’s emergence and determining how best to take that route, since mankind does not take kindly to anything it doesn’t know or understand. The purpose of this re-imagined origin is to tell the story of an alien attempting to live up to becoming the man his two fathers (and two mothers) believed he would be.
For one family,...
For one family,...
- 6/11/2013
- by Ernie Estrella
- BuzzFocus.com
With the latest Superman movie, Man of Steel, coming out later this week, it seems as good a time as any to revisit John Byrne’s classic Superman book from 1986 as he reintroduced the character to a modern audience.
In 1985, DC decided to simplify their then-50 year-old continuity by launching the Event series, Crisis on Infinite Earths. The mini-series killed off old characters, old storylines and concepts, and rebooted the characters for modern audiences. In 1987, Batman’s origin would be retold in arguably the greatest Batman book ever written, Year One by Frank Miller, while DC’s other flagship character, Superman, was rebooted in 1986 by John Byrne with a fresh, modern origin in this book, Man of Steel, Volume 1.
Rather than keep referring back to the Man of Steel movie, I’ll say right at the top that I’m all but certain the movie and this book have nothing...
In 1985, DC decided to simplify their then-50 year-old continuity by launching the Event series, Crisis on Infinite Earths. The mini-series killed off old characters, old storylines and concepts, and rebooted the characters for modern audiences. In 1987, Batman’s origin would be retold in arguably the greatest Batman book ever written, Year One by Frank Miller, while DC’s other flagship character, Superman, was rebooted in 1986 by John Byrne with a fresh, modern origin in this book, Man of Steel, Volume 1.
Rather than keep referring back to the Man of Steel movie, I’ll say right at the top that I’m all but certain the movie and this book have nothing...
- 6/10/2013
- by Noel Thorne
- Obsessed with Film
Which symbol is apparently second only to the crucifix in terms of recognition and has been a pop culture staple since 1938? Yes, we're talking of course about Superman's enduring 'S' symbol.
Show the image to anyone from the ages of 8 to 80 and there's a good chance they'll know exactly who it belongs to. Man of Steel, which finally opens in cinemas on June 14, has even shunned the word 'Superman' from its title and relied on the power of the emblem for its marketing campaign.
With Superman (played by Brit actor Henry Cavill) about to make his triumphant comeback, Digital Spy takes a look back at the evolution of the 'S' through comics, TV, movies and cartoons...
1. Action Comics #1 debuted in 1938 with a red, blue and yellow symbol that resembled a police badge, drawing a clear parallel to the notion of Superman as crime-fighter.
2. The 1940s Fleischer Studios...
Show the image to anyone from the ages of 8 to 80 and there's a good chance they'll know exactly who it belongs to. Man of Steel, which finally opens in cinemas on June 14, has even shunned the word 'Superman' from its title and relied on the power of the emblem for its marketing campaign.
With Superman (played by Brit actor Henry Cavill) about to make his triumphant comeback, Digital Spy takes a look back at the evolution of the 'S' through comics, TV, movies and cartoons...
1. Action Comics #1 debuted in 1938 with a red, blue and yellow symbol that resembled a police badge, drawing a clear parallel to the notion of Superman as crime-fighter.
2. The 1940s Fleischer Studios...
- 6/10/2013
- Digital Spy
Pre-orders are already available for blu-ray and dvd copies of Marvel's Iron Man 3 which will be released on August 27th. There's a similar pre-order offer for the Evil Dead reboot which will be released a bit sooner, on July 16th. Order Part One and Part Two of Doctor Who Series Seven and enjoy free shipping on your order. Looking to catch up to DC Comics The New 52 and want to do it from the very beginning? The omnibus for every "Zero Issue" that retroactively pre-dates the #1 launch issues is 40% off. With all the Guardians of the Galaxy news released this week, now would be a good time to read up on the exploits of the original team that pre-dates the like of Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon and co. A collection of stories from Jim Shooter, George Perez and John Byrne is 32% off and...
- 6/2/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
New comic book Wednesday has come and gone. The dust at your local comic shop has settled. An eerie silence descends as you finish reading your last superhero book of the week. Now it's time for something a little more sinister. Welcome to Bagged and Boarded: comic reviews of the sick, spooky, twisted and terrifying! Doomsday.1 No. 1 When comic book legend John Byrne first delved into dramatic comics he released a full-color comic called Doomsday +1. That was back in the seventies, and it was about a few survivors of a Cold War apocalypse surfing in a fantastical world. Now Byrne's released Doomsday.1 (pronounced Doomsday Point One) as a way to revisit his early story. But this time there's nothing fantastical or Cold War about the comic. This comic features a group of scientists who orbited earth as a giant solar flare burned the whole planet to a crisp! Now they...
- 5/17/2013
- by Giaco Furino
- FEARnet
In the classic mini-series Kingdom Come, writer Mark Waid, along with artist Alex Ross, explored the mythology of heroes by projecting the story forward in time and giving readers a sense of where DC’s line-up of superheroes in general, and Superman in particular, might be heading. A decade ago, however, Waid decided to go back to the beginning to offer up a view of the evolution of Clark Kent that took him from Kansas farm boy to world savior as Superman. Superman: Birthright, a 12-issue maxi-series that began in 2003 and is now celebrating its 10th Anniversary, was originally conceived to be as significant a reboot of the character as John Byrne’s Man of Steel relaunch in 1986 and, one could argue, the more recent "New 52," providing a template from which the various Superman titles would build from. Unfortunately, Birthright fell victim to bad timing as DC Comics had also...
- 5/6/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
Superman is a science fiction story. What else can you say about the sole survivor of a doomed planet coming to live on Earth? As a result, some of the best stories about the Man of Steel have been science fiction in nature so it’s a wonder that it has taken this long before one of his confrontations with fellow alien Brainiac was brought to the screen. The feature films keep reusing Lex Luthor and General Zod, ignoring the computer construct from the distant world of Colu, who has captured specimen cities from countless worlds, including one from Krypton.
Thankfully, the folk at Warner Animation have recognized his incredible potential, first by reimagining him as a closer part of the mythos in their Superman: the Animated Series and now in Superman Unbound. The core story is lifted from Action Comics #866-870 by Geoff Johns and Garry Frank and collected...
Thankfully, the folk at Warner Animation have recognized his incredible potential, first by reimagining him as a closer part of the mythos in their Superman: the Animated Series and now in Superman Unbound. The core story is lifted from Action Comics #866-870 by Geoff Johns and Garry Frank and collected...
- 5/5/2013
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Okay, the two most spoilerific images I placed at the top. You can see Superman's daddy, Jor-El, riding upon a winged Kryptonian beast, which is called H'Raka. Will this be in the film? I don't know, but it would be cool to see some Kryptonian animals. The second image below is perhaps more intriguing, as Kal-El.9859, says that those are images of two Kryptonian service robots, Kelex and Kelor. I can confirm unequivocally that Kelex will appear in the film. At one point will you see Kelex, I don't know. Keep in mind, in the comcis, that Kelex created by John Byrne as caretaker of Superman's Fortress of Solitude. So don't be surprised if Kal-El's Fortress isn't so secluded. Image Credit: Kal-El.9859 Man Of Steel was directed by Zack Snyder, from a script written by Chris Nolan and David Goyer. The cast includes: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Ayelet Zurer,...
- 5/5/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
Hawkeye has been introduced, courtesy of Joss Whedon.s The Avengers. Don Cheadle has been talking about War Machine spinoffs, or possible new adventures away from Robert Downey Jr..s Tony Stark character. Stark.s Malibu mansion, meanwhile, has been demolished, and is in need of a rebuild . perhaps with an upgrade. Is it, just me, or are the pieces falling squarely into place for Marvel Studios to launch a West Coast Avengers franchise . and soon? For those unaware, the West Coast Avengers was an offshoot of the main Avengers team that received its own comic book series starting in 1984. What began as a four-issue limited series expanded to become its own official title that lasted for 102 issues and concluded in 1994. The zenith of the West Coast Avengers run was attributed to the great John Byrne, who constructed multiple memorable storylines around Vision and Scarlet Witch. And didn.t Joss...
- 4/29/2013
- cinemablend.com
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