(Spoilers ahead for the Oct. 25 episode of “Riverdale”) So this week, the hooded man who’s been terrorizing Riverdale and the surrounding environs sent a letter to the newspaper announcing that he calls himself the Black Hood and is out to get all the secrete degenerates around town. Now, there’s no Black Hood character in the Archie comics, but there is a Black Hood in the Archie Comics (the publisher) superhero lineup, which appears today under the imprint Dark Circle. Let’s take a look at the long history of the comic book version of the character in order to see if we.
- 10/26/2017
- by Phil Owen and Phil Hornshaw
- The Wrap
Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! Here are some activities across the state you can really “cinco” your teeth into. Go avant-garde.The Dallas Museum of Art’s latest new exhibit is the stunning “Mexico 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Jose Clemente Orozco and the Avant-Garde.” On Thursday, May 4, the Dma’s new executive director, Agustin Arteaga, will discuss this work during a special exhibition talk, starting at 7 p.m. (Tickets: $5) Running round in Dark Circle in my mind.The Dark Circle Contemporary Dance troupe has only been around for a few years, but its creativity has already garnered some national attention. From May 5–7, the company debuts Bleachers, its spring series featuring three world premieres, at Erma Lowe Hall in Fort Worth. (Tickets start at $25) Shakespeare would approve.Galveston’s 2017 Food and Wine Festival puts the word “food” first, but with more than 20 vineyards participating this year on May 5 and 6, “wine...
- 5/2/2017
- backstage.com
In a most fortunate turn of events that will surely satisfy fans of the hit new series Riverdale, Archie Comics have reached a deal with Warner Bros. TV, assuring that more properties outside of its iconic teenage cast will receive adaptations beyond the printed page. For starters, this includes “America’s Queen of Pin-Ups and Fashions” Katy Keene, and even the superheroes that make up the company’s mature Dark Circle imprint.
If anything, this strengthens the possibility of a Riverdale spinoff, which could very well focus on Sabrina the Teenage Witch. But what intrigues me is how the Dark Circle characters could be developed for television. The CW’s prime time lineup is becoming evermore crowded with DC shows and, aside from the Fox or maybe the Shield, vigilantes such as the Black Hood and the Hangman are arguably best suited for cable. But time will tell, I guess.
If anything, this strengthens the possibility of a Riverdale spinoff, which could very well focus on Sabrina the Teenage Witch. But what intrigues me is how the Dark Circle characters could be developed for television. The CW’s prime time lineup is becoming evermore crowded with DC shows and, aside from the Fox or maybe the Shield, vigilantes such as the Black Hood and the Hangman are arguably best suited for cable. But time will tell, I guess.
- 2/15/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
The San Diego Comic-Con schedule for Archie Comics has officially been announced, including a special spotlight panel on Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Afterlife with Archie, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and a screening of the first episode of the new CW series Riverdale:
Press Release: New York, NY (July 11) Archie Comics, the acclaimed and bestselling comic book publisher that is home to some of the best-known pop culture creations in the world, including Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Josie & The Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and the hit Afterlife With Archie series, today unveiled plans for this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego – timed to the launch of an all-new Betty & Veronica #1 from comic book legend Adam Hughes.
Betty & Veronica #1, hitting comic book shops and digital storefronts on Wednesday, July 20 – the same day doors open on Comic-Con International: San Diego 2016 – continues the stellar ‘New Riverdale’ relaunch of the beloved Archie...
Press Release: New York, NY (July 11) Archie Comics, the acclaimed and bestselling comic book publisher that is home to some of the best-known pop culture creations in the world, including Archie, Jughead, Betty & Veronica, Josie & The Pussycats, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and the hit Afterlife With Archie series, today unveiled plans for this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego – timed to the launch of an all-new Betty & Veronica #1 from comic book legend Adam Hughes.
Betty & Veronica #1, hitting comic book shops and digital storefronts on Wednesday, July 20 – the same day doors open on Comic-Con International: San Diego 2016 – continues the stellar ‘New Riverdale’ relaunch of the beloved Archie...
- 7/12/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Minding Other People’S Business
Now if you or I had said what Detective Erickson said of a previously non-violent person who suddenly snapped and committed a vicious assault in Scarlet Witch #1; “He claims to have no recollection of his actions, which is the first step to an insanity plea;” we would have been correct. But unlike Detective Erickson, you or I don’t live in the Marvel Universe. Or the DC Universe, we don’t even live in the slightly more mundane Dark Circle Universe. We live in the completely mundane Life As We Know It Universe.
The Life As We Know It Universe is a universe where there aren’t mutants, aliens, freaks, supernatural beings, master hypnotists, and Stan knows what else out there that are all capable of mind control. We don’t live in a world where any one of those beings could take over our...
Now if you or I had said what Detective Erickson said of a previously non-violent person who suddenly snapped and committed a vicious assault in Scarlet Witch #1; “He claims to have no recollection of his actions, which is the first step to an insanity plea;” we would have been correct. But unlike Detective Erickson, you or I don’t live in the Marvel Universe. Or the DC Universe, we don’t even live in the slightly more mundane Dark Circle Universe. We live in the completely mundane Life As We Know It Universe.
The Life As We Know It Universe is a universe where there aren’t mutants, aliens, freaks, supernatural beings, master hypnotists, and Stan knows what else out there that are all capable of mind control. We don’t live in a world where any one of those beings could take over our...
- 12/25/2015
- by Bob Ingersoll
- Comicmix.com
The Shield #1
Written by Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig
Art by Drew Johnson
Colors by Kelly Fitzpatrick
Letters by Rachel Deering
Published by Archie/Dark Circle Comics
After the success of The Fox and Black Hood, the Dark Circle superhero imprint of Archie brings back the Shield, who has the historical distinction of being one of the first superheroes to wear the American flag back in January 1940. This was 11 months before Captain America made his Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created debut for Timely, later Marvel, Comics. This new take on the Shield stars a teenage girl named Victoria Adams, who remembers fighting and dying in basically all American wars from the American Revolution onward as she spends most of the issue on the run from the police, FBI, and an unnamed chaos-obsessed villain, who may be The Shield #1’s weak link. Writers Adam Christopher (sci-fi noir novel Made to...
Written by Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig
Art by Drew Johnson
Colors by Kelly Fitzpatrick
Letters by Rachel Deering
Published by Archie/Dark Circle Comics
After the success of The Fox and Black Hood, the Dark Circle superhero imprint of Archie brings back the Shield, who has the historical distinction of being one of the first superheroes to wear the American flag back in January 1940. This was 11 months before Captain America made his Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created debut for Timely, later Marvel, Comics. This new take on the Shield stars a teenage girl named Victoria Adams, who remembers fighting and dying in basically all American wars from the American Revolution onward as she spends most of the issue on the run from the police, FBI, and an unnamed chaos-obsessed villain, who may be The Shield #1’s weak link. Writers Adam Christopher (sci-fi noir novel Made to...
- 10/21/2015
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
On Saturday and Sunday of New York Comic Con, the stakes get higher and the lines get longer as big studios, like Marvel, WB, and 20th Century Fox, bring out their movie and TV stars to sign autographs and appear on panels about their upcoming blockbusters and fall TV hits. You can catch the pilot of Fox’s Lucifer and CBS’ Supergirl based on the DC Comics properties, or decided to kick old school with several reunions of shows and movies, including Clueless, All That, and two masterpieces of nerdy TV that made my list.
6. Go to the Justice League Reunion (Friday 2 Pm Empire Stage 1-e)
For a certain generation, the versions of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Justice League designed by Bruce Timm and written by Paul Dini, the late Dwayne McDuffie, and others are the definitive ones. For over a decade, they infused heart, humor, and a touch...
6. Go to the Justice League Reunion (Friday 2 Pm Empire Stage 1-e)
For a certain generation, the versions of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Justice League designed by Bruce Timm and written by Paul Dini, the late Dwayne McDuffie, and others are the definitive ones. For over a decade, they infused heart, humor, and a touch...
- 10/6/2015
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
We’ve all got too much on our plate. On top of that, pop culture enthusiasts like us are enjoying a surfeit of geekiness. Some would argue that there are too many excellent comics, movies and TV shows available today. We all have to pick and choose. My co-worker, Kris Longo, the entrepreneurial wizard who runs Geek Riot Media, has been heard to say “I’m not taking on any new series” now and again. He has a maturity (that I lack) to be able to limit his fictional intake at any given time. And who can blame him?
But despite all this, I think the summer is the perfect time to dive into in a new beach book. No matter how busy you are, how many problems you have or how overdue that oil change is, there’s something magical about getting lost in a summer beach book. And...
But despite all this, I think the summer is the perfect time to dive into in a new beach book. No matter how busy you are, how many problems you have or how overdue that oil change is, there’s something magical about getting lost in a summer beach book. And...
- 6/15/2015
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Remember how Disney announced there would be 20+ books coming out to bridge the gap in Star Wars lore? And remember how HitFix Harpy postulated that a power vacuum created by the death of the Emperor would create a race to fill it? “Star Wars: Aftermath” suggests that’s just what happened. Image Credit: Disney/ Del Rey Books “Aftermath” will be written by Chuck Wendig, best known for his novels “Blackbirds,” “Mockingbird,” and “Under the Empyrean Sky.” Wendig also dabbles in writing for comics, such as the upcoming on-going The Shield by Dark Circle Comics. Obviously, the plot of “Aftermath” is being kept tightly under wraps for now. The synopsis is purposely vague in the official announcement: The second Death Star has been destroyed. Rumors are flying that the Emperor and his enforcer, Darth Vader, are dead. A new government is forming to replace the Empire. But the galaxy is a big place,...
- 3/17/2015
- by Donna Dickens
- Hitfix
The launch of Archie Comics' mature division is spearheaded by The Black Hood #1. Reminiscent of the now classic tales of the Minutemen and resembling Hooded Justice from that team, you have a rather solid idea of what direction we can expect the new monthly title to move in. However, it is darker in tone if you can even imagine that.
The first issue of The Black Hood kicks off the five-part story arc entitled "The Bullet's Kiss." When Philadelphia police officer Greg Hettinger stepped into the middle of a gunfight, hot lead shredded his face—and he pulled the trigger, blind. Now Greg is waking up in a world where he’s a killer, hopelessly scarred and hooked on painkillers. What does a man do when he can no longer face the world, yet still wants to do good? He puts on a hood…
I really enjoyed the rough imagery...
The first issue of The Black Hood kicks off the five-part story arc entitled "The Bullet's Kiss." When Philadelphia police officer Greg Hettinger stepped into the middle of a gunfight, hot lead shredded his face—and he pulled the trigger, blind. Now Greg is waking up in a world where he’s a killer, hopelessly scarred and hooked on painkillers. What does a man do when he can no longer face the world, yet still wants to do good? He puts on a hood…
I really enjoyed the rough imagery...
- 3/17/2015
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Eric Shirey)
- Cinelinx
I know it says “Dark Circle” on the cover. In the past the cover has said “Red Circle” and before that “Archie” and before that “Mlj.” But it’s all Archie Comics to me, and I mean that as a compliment.
I think their first “Dark Circle” comic book was The Fox, by Dean Haspiel and Mark Waid. I loved it. I say “I think” because comics publishers do reboots faster than elves make shoes. Maybe the next Fox by Haspiel and Waid will restart the series again. But, for conversation’s sake, let’s say last week’s Black Hood #1 by Duane Swierczynski and Michael Gaydos was the second Dark Circle title.
And that’s where I got confused.
First, for the record, I liked this latest Black Hood. Like most contemporary comics, there wasn’t enough story in the first issue for me to make a real commitment,...
I think their first “Dark Circle” comic book was The Fox, by Dean Haspiel and Mark Waid. I loved it. I say “I think” because comics publishers do reboots faster than elves make shoes. Maybe the next Fox by Haspiel and Waid will restart the series again. But, for conversation’s sake, let’s say last week’s Black Hood #1 by Duane Swierczynski and Michael Gaydos was the second Dark Circle title.
And that’s where I got confused.
First, for the record, I liked this latest Black Hood. Like most contemporary comics, there wasn’t enough story in the first issue for me to make a real commitment,...
- 3/4/2015
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Throwback Thursday: Wii revolutionizes gaming
Nearly ten years ago the Nintendo Wii found its way into homes and revolutionized gaming as we know it. I know that sounds like a huge statement but stick with me on this one.
A new millenium ushered in a new and exciting era in gaming. None more exciting than the moment Nintendo president Satoru Iwata brought the Wii remote out on stage at the Tokyo Game Show in September of 2005. It left gamers with their mouths wide open. It was unlike any conventional controller on the market. Iwata demonstrated how to use this new-fangled device on a console that clearly lacked the horsepower of rivals Microsoft and Sony. But the promise of a new gaming experience, one that gave players greater control of characters on screen made everyone take notice of Nintendo for the first time in years… read the full article.
‘Grand Theft...
Nearly ten years ago the Nintendo Wii found its way into homes and revolutionized gaming as we know it. I know that sounds like a huge statement but stick with me on this one.
A new millenium ushered in a new and exciting era in gaming. None more exciting than the moment Nintendo president Satoru Iwata brought the Wii remote out on stage at the Tokyo Game Show in September of 2005. It left gamers with their mouths wide open. It was unlike any conventional controller on the market. Iwata demonstrated how to use this new-fangled device on a console that clearly lacked the horsepower of rivals Microsoft and Sony. But the promise of a new gaming experience, one that gave players greater control of characters on screen made everyone take notice of Nintendo for the first time in years… read the full article.
‘Grand Theft...
- 2/28/2015
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
The Black Hood #1
Written by Duane Swierczynski
Art by Michael Gaydos
Colouring by Kelly Fitzpatrick
Lettering by Rachel Deering
Published by Archie Comics
Archie Comics is undergoing a creative renaissance. It started with Afterlife with Archie (2013), which re-imagined the kid-friendly world of Riverdale as a survival-horror zombie series. It made Archie the most culturally relevant it’s been in years, and they’ve been capitalizing on that book’s success with more forays into mature-reader comics. The Black Hood #1 launches Archie Comics’ new superhero universe, which will be published under the imprint Dark Circle Comics.
Launching a superhero universe in comics from scratch can be a daunting task with the Big Two destined to remain the top competitors in this industry for many more years to come. Valiant did so admirably when they relaunched their entire world in 2012 to great success. Three years in, and they’re still expanding. Dark Circle...
Written by Duane Swierczynski
Art by Michael Gaydos
Colouring by Kelly Fitzpatrick
Lettering by Rachel Deering
Published by Archie Comics
Archie Comics is undergoing a creative renaissance. It started with Afterlife with Archie (2013), which re-imagined the kid-friendly world of Riverdale as a survival-horror zombie series. It made Archie the most culturally relevant it’s been in years, and they’ve been capitalizing on that book’s success with more forays into mature-reader comics. The Black Hood #1 launches Archie Comics’ new superhero universe, which will be published under the imprint Dark Circle Comics.
Launching a superhero universe in comics from scratch can be a daunting task with the Big Two destined to remain the top competitors in this industry for many more years to come. Valiant did so admirably when they relaunched their entire world in 2012 to great success. Three years in, and they’re still expanding. Dark Circle...
- 2/26/2015
- by Trevor Dobbin
- SoundOnSight
The holidays mean a few things — presents, family and probably some late nights and cocktails! Stress and lack of sleep can lead to unsightly bags under your eyes but we have 20 amazing products that will have you fresh faced in time for New Year’s!
Looking for a nourishing eye cream? Need a concealer to hide the lack of sleep you had on Christmas Eve? We’ve got 20 miracle creams, lotions and potions so you can look your best under the mistletoe!
Best Under Eye Cream — Hydrating Gels & Lotions
Neutrogena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream uses Retinol to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. The brand is recommended by dermatologists!
Hard Candy Eye’m Tired Eye Gel De-Puffer is a total steal at just $5 and instantly refreshes your under eye area with a cooling and soothing silver ball applicator. Store in the fridge for an extra surge in the morning!
Looking for a nourishing eye cream? Need a concealer to hide the lack of sleep you had on Christmas Eve? We’ve got 20 miracle creams, lotions and potions so you can look your best under the mistletoe!
Best Under Eye Cream — Hydrating Gels & Lotions
Neutrogena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream uses Retinol to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. The brand is recommended by dermatologists!
Hard Candy Eye’m Tired Eye Gel De-Puffer is a total steal at just $5 and instantly refreshes your under eye area with a cooling and soothing silver ball applicator. Store in the fridge for an extra surge in the morning!
- 12/24/2013
- by Dory Larrabee
- HollywoodLife
Kerry Washington works long hours on her TV show ‘Scandal’ and her character Olivia has many sleepness nights — but we know how they both combat under eye darkness! See the must-have product below!
Kerry Washington, 36, is like many of you out there — a hard-working woman! Between filming and doing press, she’s most likely sleep deprived, but her face always looks flawless and now we know why! See what her must-have product is on the set of Scandal below!
‘Scandal’ Makeup Artist: How To Get Kerry Washington’s Flawless Face
Scandal’s makeup department head, Denise Hooper, tells HollywoodLife.com what she uses on Kerry’s skin after hours and hours of filming the thrilling show:
Her secret weapon: Jan Marini Skin Research’s Age Intervention Dark Circle Eye Defense.
According to the brand:
The Age Intervention Dark Circle Eye Defense is a new generation of dark circle products that...
Kerry Washington, 36, is like many of you out there — a hard-working woman! Between filming and doing press, she’s most likely sleep deprived, but her face always looks flawless and now we know why! See what her must-have product is on the set of Scandal below!
‘Scandal’ Makeup Artist: How To Get Kerry Washington’s Flawless Face
Scandal’s makeup department head, Denise Hooper, tells HollywoodLife.com what she uses on Kerry’s skin after hours and hours of filming the thrilling show:
Her secret weapon: Jan Marini Skin Research’s Age Intervention Dark Circle Eye Defense.
According to the brand:
The Age Intervention Dark Circle Eye Defense is a new generation of dark circle products that...
- 10/4/2013
- by Dory Larrabee
- HollywoodLife
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (Awfj), a membership organization of leading women film journalists and critics from across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, announced seven nominees for a special Eda award, created to celebrate Pov’s 25th anniversary. The winner will be announced at Pov’s 26th-season launch party at its headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Thursday, June 6, 2013.
With this Eda award, the Awfj will honor the best female-directed film from the curated program MoMA Selects: Pov, a 25th Anniversary Retrospective, presented at New York’s Museum of Modern Art in February and March of 2013. A jury of five Awfj members selected the nominees.
The nominees are Better This World (directors: Kelly Duane de la Vega, Katie Galloway), Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter(director: Deborah Hoffmann), Dark Circle (directors: Judy Irving, Christopher Beaver), The Education of Shelby Knox (directors:Marion Lipschutz, Rose Rosenblatt), Granito:...
With this Eda award, the Awfj will honor the best female-directed film from the curated program MoMA Selects: Pov, a 25th Anniversary Retrospective, presented at New York’s Museum of Modern Art in February and March of 2013. A jury of five Awfj members selected the nominees.
The nominees are Better This World (directors: Kelly Duane de la Vega, Katie Galloway), Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter(director: Deborah Hoffmann), Dark Circle (directors: Judy Irving, Christopher Beaver), The Education of Shelby Knox (directors:Marion Lipschutz, Rose Rosenblatt), Granito:...
- 5/30/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Having perfect skin is possible after all! Skin imperfections have no chance up against these spot treatment products — and now HollywoodLife.com is bringing our favorites to You. Check out the gallery to shop for our top treatment product from this perfect skin trend!
That perfect, flawless skin that you’ve been waiting for is now in reach. Stop listening to all those expensive skin correction theories and start enriching your skin. The best part about it is you don’t even have to change your diet! The fight against dark spots and uneven skin tone is winnable — and we’ll show you which products will do it for you.
Natural beauty may seem like its only obtainable by stars but it can actually be found within all of us. You don’t need a pricey treatment plan or a couple plastic surgeries to get the perfect look. Whether your...
That perfect, flawless skin that you’ve been waiting for is now in reach. Stop listening to all those expensive skin correction theories and start enriching your skin. The best part about it is you don’t even have to change your diet! The fight against dark spots and uneven skin tone is winnable — and we’ll show you which products will do it for you.
Natural beauty may seem like its only obtainable by stars but it can actually be found within all of us. You don’t need a pricey treatment plan or a couple plastic surgeries to get the perfect look. Whether your...
- 3/8/2013
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
Chances are, you already know and love natural skincare brand, Yes to Carrots. The brand is now expanding their great collection to the include sweet citrus grapefruit line, which tackles your toughest skin concerns! Get the details right here!
The Yes to Grapefruit line focuses on correcting your skin tone and repairing visible skin damage. All the products work together to correct dark spots, brighten your skin, and repair unevenness. With a truly expansive collection consisting of cleansers, moisturizers, treatments, and more, you’re sure to find a fix for your every spot and dot!
Skin S.O.S. With Grapefruit
The unique blend of fruit acids that make up the Yes to Grapefruit line is instrumental in reducing hyper-pigmentation, which leaves your skin looking spotty and dull. As a bonus, the mix evens out your complexion and gives you a major pump of glowing radiance. Whether you have a...
The Yes to Grapefruit line focuses on correcting your skin tone and repairing visible skin damage. All the products work together to correct dark spots, brighten your skin, and repair unevenness. With a truly expansive collection consisting of cleansers, moisturizers, treatments, and more, you’re sure to find a fix for your every spot and dot!
Skin S.O.S. With Grapefruit
The unique blend of fruit acids that make up the Yes to Grapefruit line is instrumental in reducing hyper-pigmentation, which leaves your skin looking spotty and dull. As a bonus, the mix evens out your complexion and gives you a major pump of glowing radiance. Whether you have a...
- 1/31/2013
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
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