If you take a look at the original Jim Steranko concept art for "Raiders of the Lost Ark," you can see the initial plan for Indiana Jones himself was a lot different from Harrison Ford's version. When Indy's first adventure arrived in 1981, Ford debuted in the lead role, portraying a daring archeologist adventurer who wasn't without his flaws, lending the character an everyman appeal that complemented his dynamic presence. But Steranko's original vision for the character had been of a much larger, square-jawed action hero type. While Ford undeniably had the requisite jawline, his build wasn't quite that of the Steranko character. Tom Selleck, on the other hand, couldn't have been a better fit, and George Lucas and Steven Spielberg knew it.
Indiana Jones was Lucas' brainchild, but had been handed over to Spielberg, who would direct the character's first on-screen adventure. And while much of the film's production would prove difficult,...
Indiana Jones was Lucas' brainchild, but had been handed over to Spielberg, who would direct the character's first on-screen adventure. And while much of the film's production would prove difficult,...
- 8/22/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…
John Gallagher...
John Gallagher...
- 6/3/2023
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
While MCU Phase Four was a decidedly mixed bag, one of the most important developments was the introduction of Contessa Valentina de Fontaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Valentina made her MCU debut at the end of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, providing the USAgent identity to failed Captain America replacement John Walker. Since then, Valentina has been operating on the side-lines of the MCU, most notably meddling in Wakandan affairs in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
For those who limit their superhero diet to live-action entries, Valentina is still a mysterious figure. But comic book readers recognize the character as a prominent Agent of Shield, one who is often a love interest of Nick Fury. However, that familiarity may be more confusing than helpful, as the MCU Valentina sports some striking differences from her four-color counterpart. And for Louis-Dreyfus, those differences are intentional.
“I didn’t want her to look too much like Cruella,...
For those who limit their superhero diet to live-action entries, Valentina is still a mysterious figure. But comic book readers recognize the character as a prominent Agent of Shield, one who is often a love interest of Nick Fury. However, that familiarity may be more confusing than helpful, as the MCU Valentina sports some striking differences from her four-color counterpart. And for Louis-Dreyfus, those differences are intentional.
“I didn’t want her to look too much like Cruella,...
- 1/18/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
For someone whose name means "adventure" (to paraphrase the poster tagline for "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"), I love that Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr. is kind of terrible at actually adventuring.
When audiences were introduced to Harrison Ford as the character in 1981's "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," he initially exuded an air of debonair and intrigue, casually snatching a gun out of the hand of a treacherous associate with his trusty bullwhip. He even maintains his composure while facing down hordes of tarantulas and grimy corpses in a deadly Peruvian temple. Of course, it all goes to pot the second Indy accidentally sets off a booby trap upon finding the ancient relic he was searching for (a mysterious golden idol), and ends with him running away with his tail between his legs -- wait, that's not a tail! -- after losing...
When audiences were introduced to Harrison Ford as the character in 1981's "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," he initially exuded an air of debonair and intrigue, casually snatching a gun out of the hand of a treacherous associate with his trusty bullwhip. He even maintains his composure while facing down hordes of tarantulas and grimy corpses in a deadly Peruvian temple. Of course, it all goes to pot the second Indy accidentally sets off a booby trap upon finding the ancient relic he was searching for (a mysterious golden idol), and ends with him running away with his tail between his legs -- wait, that's not a tail! -- after losing...
- 1/5/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The mysterious Val shows up once again in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and as always, she’s an enigma. And if you’re thinking to yourself “What do you mean she showed up ‘again?'” — no one could blame you. She’s been pretty minor so far, but that clearly is about to change, so let’s refresh.
Val is a new character in Phase Four, played by “Veep” and “Seinfeld” star (and Emmys record-setter) Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She’s sassy and sarcastic, and boasts an incredible stripe of purple in her hair. But how she fits into the puzzle at large is a bit baffling so far.
Of course, Val originated in Marvel Comics where, as in the MCU, her full name is Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.. Created by Jim Steranko in 1967, she started as an Italian jet setter who becomes an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Val is a new character in Phase Four, played by “Veep” and “Seinfeld” star (and Emmys record-setter) Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She’s sassy and sarcastic, and boasts an incredible stripe of purple in her hair. But how she fits into the puzzle at large is a bit baffling so far.
Of course, Val originated in Marvel Comics where, as in the MCU, her full name is Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.. Created by Jim Steranko in 1967, she started as an Italian jet setter who becomes an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- 11/12/2022
- by Andi Ortiz and Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Shield seemed so cool at first. Well, that’s not strictly true. When Agent Phil Coulson sheepishly arrived in Iron Man, babbling about the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division, he just seemed like one more nerd for Tony Stark to dunk on. But when Nick Fury showed up in Stark’s penthouse to talk about the Avengers Initiative for the first post-credit sequence of the MCU, it seemed like Shield operated in a world deeper and more secret than we had imagined.
To be sure, some moments in the MCU backed up that appearance. In The Avengers, we saw Shield’s massive underground bunker, in which it experimented on the Tesseract. In Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Project Insight gave Shield the ability to rain death from above on any target it chooses. Of course, The Winter Soldier also revealed that Hydra had infiltrated the organization, which ultimately...
To be sure, some moments in the MCU backed up that appearance. In The Avengers, we saw Shield’s massive underground bunker, in which it experimented on the Tesseract. In Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Project Insight gave Shield the ability to rain death from above on any target it chooses. Of course, The Winter Soldier also revealed that Hydra had infiltrated the organization, which ultimately...
- 9/11/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
“She certainly didn’t come to us and say, ‘I’ll be in one show once,'” Marvel Studios EP Nate Moore tells Entertainment Weekly
One of the more surprising elements of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” was Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ debut as Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. And it appears we’ll be seeing much more of her, considering she rebranded John Walker as U.S. Agent by the end of the Disney+ series.
“She’s so talented and you can do so much with her. And she’s game for it,” Marvel Studios executive producer Nate Moore told Entertainment Weekly. “She certainly didn’t come to us and say, ‘I’ll be in one show once.’ She was like, ‘I want to be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.’ And we said, ‘Great! Let’s get you in and let’s figure out how to use you.
One of the more surprising elements of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” was Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ debut as Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. And it appears we’ll be seeing much more of her, considering she rebranded John Walker as U.S. Agent by the end of the Disney+ series.
“She’s so talented and you can do so much with her. And she’s game for it,” Marvel Studios executive producer Nate Moore told Entertainment Weekly. “She certainly didn’t come to us and say, ‘I’ll be in one show once.’ She was like, ‘I want to be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.’ And we said, ‘Great! Let’s get you in and let’s figure out how to use you.
- 4/29/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
We can’t lie … we’re impressed
One of the most surprising introductions into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in recent memory came in the fifth episode of Disney+’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” when Julia Louis-Dreyfus showed up as the mysterious Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.
The most impressive part of her appearance is that it was a genuine shock when she showed up to pick up the ruins of John Walker’s (Wyatt Russell) shattered ego in the wake of his firing as Captain America. Now that the season is over, Louis-Dreyfus let us know how they were able to keep her role a secret.
“They snuck me onto set every day in this stunning hooded cloak. I have worn it every day since. Obviously,” Louis-Dreyfus wrote on her Twitter account Friday.
They snuck me onto set every day in this stunning hooded cloak. I have worn it every day since.
One of the most surprising introductions into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in recent memory came in the fifth episode of Disney+’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” when Julia Louis-Dreyfus showed up as the mysterious Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.
The most impressive part of her appearance is that it was a genuine shock when she showed up to pick up the ruins of John Walker’s (Wyatt Russell) shattered ego in the wake of his firing as Captain America. Now that the season is over, Louis-Dreyfus let us know how they were able to keep her role a secret.
“They snuck me onto set every day in this stunning hooded cloak. I have worn it every day since. Obviously,” Louis-Dreyfus wrote on her Twitter account Friday.
They snuck me onto set every day in this stunning hooded cloak. I have worn it every day since.
- 4/24/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
This article contains The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 5 spoilers, and possibly more for future episodes and the wider MCU.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 5, “Truth,” is another somewhat transitional episode for the series. Big action at the beginning, some heartbreaking reveals in the middle, and then plenty of bonding and moving pieces around for the finale for the rest of the episode. Oh yeah, and one absolutely awesome use of The Meters’ “Hey Pocky A-Way.”
Anyway, let’s dig into the MCU and Marvel Comics references we’ve found so far. And remember, if you spot anything we missed, let us know in the comments!
“Truth”
The episode title is taken from Truth: Red, White, and Black, the 2003 miniseries that introduced the concept of Isaiah Bradley and told his tragic story. It references those events extensively, too…
Isaiah Bradley Much of what Isaiah recounts to Sam...
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 5, “Truth,” is another somewhat transitional episode for the series. Big action at the beginning, some heartbreaking reveals in the middle, and then plenty of bonding and moving pieces around for the finale for the rest of the episode. Oh yeah, and one absolutely awesome use of The Meters’ “Hey Pocky A-Way.”
Anyway, let’s dig into the MCU and Marvel Comics references we’ve found so far. And remember, if you spot anything we missed, let us know in the comments!
“Truth”
The episode title is taken from Truth: Red, White, and Black, the 2003 miniseries that introduced the concept of Isaiah Bradley and told his tragic story. It references those events extensively, too…
Isaiah Bradley Much of what Isaiah recounts to Sam...
- 4/16/2021
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
(This article contains major spoilers for the fifth episode of the Marvel series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” on Disney+)
The 5th episode of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” featured a totally unexpected — and tonally strange — surprise appearance by a real-life American national treasure, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, playing a character we’re willing to bet you’ve never heard of named Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Who is she? Could she be the mysterious Power Broker who’s been lurking around the edges of the show this whole time?
First, we need to get the context out of the way. So, John Walker (Wyatt Russell) straight-up murdered a member of the Flag Smashers with his shield in last week’s episode, and this week he suffered the consequences. First, he got quite a beatdown from Sam Wilson and Bucky, and then he was formally stripped of his Captain America-ness...
The 5th episode of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” featured a totally unexpected — and tonally strange — surprise appearance by a real-life American national treasure, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, playing a character we’re willing to bet you’ve never heard of named Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Who is she? Could she be the mysterious Power Broker who’s been lurking around the edges of the show this whole time?
First, we need to get the context out of the way. So, John Walker (Wyatt Russell) straight-up murdered a member of the Flag Smashers with his shield in last week’s episode, and this week he suffered the consequences. First, he got quite a beatdown from Sam Wilson and Bucky, and then he was formally stripped of his Captain America-ness...
- 4/16/2021
- by Ross A. Lincoln and Phil Owen
- The Wrap
This article contains spoilers for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 5.
Both WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier had big cameos in store during their fifth episodes, but unlike WandaVision’s Evan Peters reveal, which ultimately proved to be no more important to the MCU than a boner joke, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s surprise introduction of Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine will have much more of an impact on the future of the MCU – and we may see her again very soon after the series ends.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Joins the MCU
The multi-multi-awarded Seinfeld and Veep actress marched into The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on booted heel with recruitment on her mind in episode 5 like a troublesome female Nick Fury (more on that in a bit) leaving a disgraced John Walker – now well on his way to becoming the morally muddy U.
Both WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier had big cameos in store during their fifth episodes, but unlike WandaVision’s Evan Peters reveal, which ultimately proved to be no more important to the MCU than a boner joke, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s surprise introduction of Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine will have much more of an impact on the future of the MCU – and we may see her again very soon after the series ends.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Joins the MCU
The multi-multi-awarded Seinfeld and Veep actress marched into The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on booted heel with recruitment on her mind in episode 5 like a troublesome female Nick Fury (more on that in a bit) leaving a disgraced John Walker – now well on his way to becoming the morally muddy U.
- 4/16/2021
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Late last week we lost one of the greats, a creator of great importance and influence. On 25th June legendary inker Joe Sinnott passed away. I didn’t feel my understanding of the complexities of an inkers work were enough to give the man a proper send off. But Joe’s work was such an integral part of the Silver Age I have to mark his passing in some way. Staggeringly Joe worked for sixty years, predominantly for Marvel, working on all of the top books and being in demand from all the top artists from the bullpen to ink their work. If you break those years down into numbers it makes it all the more impressive that he could turn out quality, inspiring work all on time. I’m talking two hundred and five issues of Fantastic Four. Fifty plus issues of Thor, over thirty issues on both Avengers and Captain America!
- 6/29/2020
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Exclusive: The 300th issue of Heavy Metal magazine will be published this summer the same week that Comic-Con international returns to San Diego but, after four decades, is the future of the illustrated sci-fi publication as bright and vivid as its past?
No one hopes so more than Matthew Medney, the just-appointed new CEO of Heavy Metal. He takes the reins to a magazine that launched in April 1977, the month before George Lucas’ Star Wars ushered in Hollywood’s era of fantasy and sci-fi blockbusters. Heavy Metal began life as National Lampoon’s licensed English translation of France’s Métal Hurlant and, unlike Star Wars, aimed for adult audiences with sexually provocative art and the trippy concepts of contributors such as Mœbius, Enki Bilal, Philippe Druillet, Richard Corben, Berni Wrightson, and Jim Steranko.
Medney comes to the venerable magazine from Herø Projects, a speciality publisher that tailors comics to serve...
No one hopes so more than Matthew Medney, the just-appointed new CEO of Heavy Metal. He takes the reins to a magazine that launched in April 1977, the month before George Lucas’ Star Wars ushered in Hollywood’s era of fantasy and sci-fi blockbusters. Heavy Metal began life as National Lampoon’s licensed English translation of France’s Métal Hurlant and, unlike Star Wars, aimed for adult audiences with sexually provocative art and the trippy concepts of contributors such as Mœbius, Enki Bilal, Philippe Druillet, Richard Corben, Berni Wrightson, and Jim Steranko.
Medney comes to the venerable magazine from Herø Projects, a speciality publisher that tailors comics to serve...
- 1/21/2020
- by Geoff Boucher
- Deadline Film + TV
Den of Geek Staff Dec 13, 2019
Big Apple Con is happening in New York City on Saturday, and Den of Geek will be there!
New York's longest running comic con, Big Apple Con, is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 14 in (where else?) New York City! Convention-goers have always known that the Big Apple Con is where fans can go to dig deep and score the best back issues and collectibles. This is the only place where you can do your holiday shopping and maybe even spend a little time with geek icons.
True to the spirit of the holiday season, this has been dubbed The Big Apple Christmas Con, and it's got a new location: The New Yorker Hotel on the corner of 34th st. and 8th ave. in Manhattan. The show runs from 10 am to 7 pm, but VIP ticket holders can get in as early as 9 am . You can purchase tickets here!
Big Apple Con is happening in New York City on Saturday, and Den of Geek will be there!
New York's longest running comic con, Big Apple Con, is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 14 in (where else?) New York City! Convention-goers have always known that the Big Apple Con is where fans can go to dig deep and score the best back issues and collectibles. This is the only place where you can do your holiday shopping and maybe even spend a little time with geek icons.
True to the spirit of the holiday season, this has been dubbed The Big Apple Christmas Con, and it's got a new location: The New Yorker Hotel on the corner of 34th st. and 8th ave. in Manhattan. The show runs from 10 am to 7 pm, but VIP ticket holders can get in as early as 9 am . You can purchase tickets here!
- 12/12/2019
- Den of Geek
Jim Dandy Oct 4, 2019
The Joker has had many different versions of his origin told over the years, including in the new movie.
This article contains some spoilers for the Joker movie. We have a completely spoiler free review right here.
The Joker is probably the most recognizable supervillain in the world. Loosely ased on famed German actor Conrad Veidt in The Man Who Laughs, the Clown Prince of Crime’s unique look and penchant for elaborate, themed murder has left a giant mark in the public consciousness. His real world origins are in dispute - Bob Kane claims the Joker was his creation, but Kane was so full of it that Jim Steranko, the legendary artist behind the groundbreaking Nick Fury: Agent of Shield, once went upside Kane’s head because Kane patted his face like some nobody kid. The general scholarly consensus is the Joker was created by...
The Joker has had many different versions of his origin told over the years, including in the new movie.
This article contains some spoilers for the Joker movie. We have a completely spoiler free review right here.
The Joker is probably the most recognizable supervillain in the world. Loosely ased on famed German actor Conrad Veidt in The Man Who Laughs, the Clown Prince of Crime’s unique look and penchant for elaborate, themed murder has left a giant mark in the public consciousness. His real world origins are in dispute - Bob Kane claims the Joker was his creation, but Kane was so full of it that Jim Steranko, the legendary artist behind the groundbreaking Nick Fury: Agent of Shield, once went upside Kane’s head because Kane patted his face like some nobody kid. The general scholarly consensus is the Joker was created by...
- 10/4/2019
- Den of Geek
It would seem there is only one place to start this week. Last week Detective Comics reached issue 1000! It is the second DC title to reach the significant landmark after Action Comics in 2017. We could argue all day about which character is more important/more popular but really we should be celebrating two icons still having such big impacts today.
I remember it being a big deal when DC launched the New 52. People were saying the company wide reboot would not be taken seriously if Detective and Action comics didn’t start with new number ones. Well the powers at be rebooted them both with new number ones and the New 52 was largely a success. If you look up the respective #1′s from the New 52 on eBay for some reason Action Comics #1 goes for under £10 but for Detective Comics #1 I found it priced at allsorts. From £4.95, to £14.99 all the way...
I remember it being a big deal when DC launched the New 52. People were saying the company wide reboot would not be taken seriously if Detective and Action comics didn’t start with new number ones. Well the powers at be rebooted them both with new number ones and the New 52 was largely a success. If you look up the respective #1′s from the New 52 on eBay for some reason Action Comics #1 goes for under £10 but for Detective Comics #1 I found it priced at allsorts. From £4.95, to £14.99 all the way...
- 4/5/2019
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
John Saavedra Sep 21, 2019
Batman turns 80 this year. We talked to Kevin Conroy, Bruce Timm, Scott Snyder, and more about the hero's legacy!
It all began with two shots in the dark, pearls spilling onto the blood-soaked cement. No, it all started when the bat crashed through the window. Actually, it was when the boy fell into the cave. Maybe it was that hostile takeover at Apex Chemicals? Dozens of stories have shaped the legend of the Batman over his 80-year history, tales that have made the Caped Crusader arguably the most iconic character in comic book history, rivaled only by Superman.
When Bill Finger and Bob Kane put pen and pencil to paper for 1939's Detective Comics #27, they had no way of knowing that they were creating a new American myth that would captivate readers and movie audiences for decades to come. They certainly didn't expect their first Batman adventure,...
Batman turns 80 this year. We talked to Kevin Conroy, Bruce Timm, Scott Snyder, and more about the hero's legacy!
It all began with two shots in the dark, pearls spilling onto the blood-soaked cement. No, it all started when the bat crashed through the window. Actually, it was when the boy fell into the cave. Maybe it was that hostile takeover at Apex Chemicals? Dozens of stories have shaped the legend of the Batman over his 80-year history, tales that have made the Caped Crusader arguably the most iconic character in comic book history, rivaled only by Superman.
When Bill Finger and Bob Kane put pen and pencil to paper for 1939's Detective Comics #27, they had no way of knowing that they were creating a new American myth that would captivate readers and movie audiences for decades to come. They certainly didn't expect their first Batman adventure,...
- 3/26/2019
- Den of Geek
Take a look at more variant comic book covers from DC's landmark "Detective Comics" #1000, available March 2019, including illustrations by Jim Lee, Steve Rude, Bruce Timm, Michael Cho, Jim Steranko, Bernie Wrightson, Frank Miller, Tim Sale, Jock and Greg Capullo:
"'Batman' is one of the most enduring characters in popular culture," said DC Comics publisher Dan Didio, ".and his debut in 'Detective Comics' (#27 May -1939) represented a pivotal moment in comics...
"...pioneering a new type of superhero that would appeal to every generation.
"Batman continues to have an impact on entertainment worldwide...
"...and the 1,000th issue of Detective Comics is a testament to the creative genius...
"...of Bob Kane and Bill Finger...
"...as a fitting tribute to Batman on his 80th anniversary..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Batman'...."
More "Detective Comics" #1000...
"'Batman' is one of the most enduring characters in popular culture," said DC Comics publisher Dan Didio, ".and his debut in 'Detective Comics' (#27 May -1939) represented a pivotal moment in comics...
"...pioneering a new type of superhero that would appeal to every generation.
"Batman continues to have an impact on entertainment worldwide...
"...and the 1,000th issue of Detective Comics is a testament to the creative genius...
"...of Bob Kane and Bill Finger...
"...as a fitting tribute to Batman on his 80th anniversary..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Batman'...."
More "Detective Comics" #1000...
- 3/18/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Jim Dandy Mar 18, 2019
Norrin Radd was blasted through a wormhole in Guardians of the Galaxy, but he returns in a new Silver Surfer series.
Donny Cates has been quietly setting himself up for a Silver Surfer book for about a year and a half now. He seeded something as far back as the start of his run on Thanos, and kept it going through Guardians of the Galaxy. And what do you know? It looks like it paid off, as Marvel announced ahead of the release of its June solicitations that Cates and Tradd Moore would be bringing us Silver Surfer: Black.
In "Thanos Wins," the present-day Mad Titan was pulled forward to help his older self fulfill his heart's desire: finish killing everyone so Death would finally like him. Of course, the last being left alive not under control of or allied to Thanos was the Silver Surfer, a...
Norrin Radd was blasted through a wormhole in Guardians of the Galaxy, but he returns in a new Silver Surfer series.
Donny Cates has been quietly setting himself up for a Silver Surfer book for about a year and a half now. He seeded something as far back as the start of his run on Thanos, and kept it going through Guardians of the Galaxy. And what do you know? It looks like it paid off, as Marvel announced ahead of the release of its June solicitations that Cates and Tradd Moore would be bringing us Silver Surfer: Black.
In "Thanos Wins," the present-day Mad Titan was pulled forward to help his older self fulfill his heart's desire: finish killing everyone so Death would finally like him. Of course, the last being left alive not under control of or allied to Thanos was the Silver Surfer, a...
- 3/18/2019
- Den of Geek
It seems like only yesterday that Action Comics #1000 hit stands, thus observing 80 years of Superman being in continuous publication. As it so happens, the other half of the World’s Finest duo, Batman, will get his turn in the spotlight when Detective Comics #1000 ships this coming spring.
By now, you’ve probably heard of one major reason you should read the milestone issue, and that’s how it’ll introduce a new version of the Arkham Knight to DC canon, one whom we can only assume isn’t Jason Todd. Still, the mystery man’s appearance is eerily similar to that of his video game counterpart, and can be viewed in the gallery below.
In addition to our first look at the newest thorn in the Dark Knight’s side, a bounty of covers can also be found in the accompanying slideshow. Chief among them is the standard wraparound supplied by the master himself,...
By now, you’ve probably heard of one major reason you should read the milestone issue, and that’s how it’ll introduce a new version of the Arkham Knight to DC canon, one whom we can only assume isn’t Jason Todd. Still, the mystery man’s appearance is eerily similar to that of his video game counterpart, and can be viewed in the gallery below.
In addition to our first look at the newest thorn in the Dark Knight’s side, a bounty of covers can also be found in the accompanying slideshow. Chief among them is the standard wraparound supplied by the master himself,...
- 12/18/2018
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
John Saavedra Dec 18, 2018
Detective Comics #1000 will feature a who's who of legendary Batman creators. Here are the details...
Batman didn't tie the knot last summer, but he still has plenty to celebrate in 2019. In May, the Caped Crusader turns 80 after his debut in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. And there's another milestone: Detective Comics, one of the books that formed the backbone of the publisher we know today as DC Comics, is hitting its 1,000th issue in March. To mark the occasion, DC is publishing an extra-sized issue featuring many of the great creators who have worked on the Dark Knight over the years.
The issue will feature a story from the current Detective Comics creative team of Peter J. Tomasi and Doug Mahnke that will introduce a new version of the Arkham Knight, the villain from the Batman: Arkham Knight video game, to the comics. The issue will also feature a...
Detective Comics #1000 will feature a who's who of legendary Batman creators. Here are the details...
Batman didn't tie the knot last summer, but he still has plenty to celebrate in 2019. In May, the Caped Crusader turns 80 after his debut in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. And there's another milestone: Detective Comics, one of the books that formed the backbone of the publisher we know today as DC Comics, is hitting its 1,000th issue in March. To mark the occasion, DC is publishing an extra-sized issue featuring many of the great creators who have worked on the Dark Knight over the years.
The issue will feature a story from the current Detective Comics creative team of Peter J. Tomasi and Doug Mahnke that will introduce a new version of the Arkham Knight, the villain from the Batman: Arkham Knight video game, to the comics. The issue will also feature a...
- 12/18/2018
- Den of Geek
Take a look at variant covers celebrating 'Batman' in DC's "Detective Comics" #1000 available March 2019, including the work of illustrators Jim Lee, Steve Rude, Bruce Timm, Michael Cho, Jim Steranko, Bernie Wrightson, Frank Miller, Tim Sale, Jock and Greg Capullo:
"...'Batman' is one of the most enduring characters in popular culture," said DC Comics publisher Dan Didio...
"...and his debut in 'Detective Comics' (#27 May -1939) represented a pivotal moment in comics...
"...and pioneered a new type of superhero that would appeal to every generation.
"Batman continues to have an impact on entertainment worldwide and the 1,000th issue of Detective Comics is a testament to the creative genius of Bob Kane and Bill Finger and is a fitting tribute to Batman on his 80th anniversary..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Batman'...."...
"...'Batman' is one of the most enduring characters in popular culture," said DC Comics publisher Dan Didio...
"...and his debut in 'Detective Comics' (#27 May -1939) represented a pivotal moment in comics...
"...and pioneered a new type of superhero that would appeal to every generation.
"Batman continues to have an impact on entertainment worldwide and the 1,000th issue of Detective Comics is a testament to the creative genius of Bob Kane and Bill Finger and is a fitting tribute to Batman on his 80th anniversary..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Batman'...."...
- 12/18/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Yesterday The New York Times devoted a full page to this perplexing moment in Geek Culture we find ourselves in: a time when there are “too many versions” of Batman on the big and little screen. This persnickety topic is worth a deeper dive at a later date, but the big headline for this gift-giving season is that are a cornucopia of options for Geek Culture lovers. I could devote a whole column to Batman stuff available, but instead let me just touch on the Caped Crusader and instead offer up a broad range of Geek Culture gift ideas.
I love just about all of the Titan publications, and their merchandise is quite impressive as well. Their list of new goodies includes everything from The Beatles to Preacher to Pulp Fiction to Kill Bill! Titan’s Yellow Submarine vinyl figures blind box series is especially fun for Beatles fans as...
I love just about all of the Titan publications, and their merchandise is quite impressive as well. Their list of new goodies includes everything from The Beatles to Preacher to Pulp Fiction to Kill Bill! Titan’s Yellow Submarine vinyl figures blind box series is especially fun for Beatles fans as...
- 11/27/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Jim Dandy Oct 9, 2017
Our Us chums have created a complete guide to every Marvel and X-Men Easter egg you might have missed in The Gifted episode 1...
Warning: contains episode one spoilers.
See related Johannes Roberts interview: The Other Side Of The Door Johannes Roberts interview: F, horror, critics, British film, Sean Pertwee and more
With The Gifted, the X-Men get a TV show that's not a weird 60s trip or some early 90s Matt Frewer nonsense. And because they're digging through 50 years of continuity, we're here to help you catch every reference, joke, allusion or sight gag we can.
- The first mutant we're introduced to is Blink. Clarice Ferguson was created by Scott Lobdell and Joe Madureira in 1994 as part of the Phalanx Covenant event. She was a member of the Generation X era of students, but she died helping them escape their techno-organic captors. Despite only being around for about four issues,...
Our Us chums have created a complete guide to every Marvel and X-Men Easter egg you might have missed in The Gifted episode 1...
Warning: contains episode one spoilers.
See related Johannes Roberts interview: The Other Side Of The Door Johannes Roberts interview: F, horror, critics, British film, Sean Pertwee and more
With The Gifted, the X-Men get a TV show that's not a weird 60s trip or some early 90s Matt Frewer nonsense. And because they're digging through 50 years of continuity, we're here to help you catch every reference, joke, allusion or sight gag we can.
- The first mutant we're introduced to is Blink. Clarice Ferguson was created by Scott Lobdell and Joe Madureira in 1994 as part of the Phalanx Covenant event. She was a member of the Generation X era of students, but she died helping them escape their techno-organic captors. Despite only being around for about four issues,...
- 10/3/2017
- Den of Geek
There’s a peculiar mix of older graphic novels and new graphic novels in our home right now. The new stuff is all part of a top-secret project I’m working on with my daughter, Tess. We can’t let the cat out of the bag yet, but you can check out her showcase of street art for the sneak peek tease. (And now that I think about it, who even puts cats into bags ?!?)
I’m struck by the wide variety of engaging, superlative creative endeavors we cram under the umbrella term “graphic novel.” While there’s one line of thinking that argues Geek Culture has outgrown the phrase “graphic novel,” it’s still handy and flexible enough for hardcore fans, casual fans, librarians, and bookstore owners.
Here are a few of the so-called Old Graphic Novels floating around here:
Fiction Illustrated Vol. 3 featured Chandler and was originally presented...
I’m struck by the wide variety of engaging, superlative creative endeavors we cram under the umbrella term “graphic novel.” While there’s one line of thinking that argues Geek Culture has outgrown the phrase “graphic novel,” it’s still handy and flexible enough for hardcore fans, casual fans, librarians, and bookstore owners.
Here are a few of the so-called Old Graphic Novels floating around here:
Fiction Illustrated Vol. 3 featured Chandler and was originally presented...
- 10/2/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
I’m a big fan of Batman. Always have been. Just this past weekend my wonderful Great Aunt Margaret reminded me that I proudly wore a bat-cape as a young boy. Don’t worry, I think I outgrew that by the time I was 22. These days, I let my Batman fan-ness show through with things like my Bat-article in this year’s Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, which focuses on the top Legend of the Dark Knight Batman stories. Jim Steranko provided a gorgeous Batman cover, so it’s a great honor.
But as my interest in comics has broadened, the focus on Batman, per se, has been pushed aside. There are plenty of fans to take my place. Batman attracts a lot of fans. It’s fine by me if it’s time for other fans to step up to the forefront. And it’s just as well. So...
But as my interest in comics has broadened, the focus on Batman, per se, has been pushed aside. There are plenty of fans to take my place. Batman attracts a lot of fans. It’s fine by me if it’s time for other fans to step up to the forefront. And it’s just as well. So...
- 8/21/2017
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
For some time now, Captain America has been split into two titles – Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson – each chronicling the respective journeys of two men taking up star-spangled shields, with the former being a secret Hydra agent and the latter being a bit more heroic.
Well, as of this August, Marvel will seemingly be paring down to one Cap title. The big mystery, however, is which man will remain the focus. Truth be told, we’re betting it’s Steve Rogers considering that a patriotic version of him stands proudly at the front of promo art for this fall’s Marvel Legacy one-shot, but I digress.
The official solicit for Captain America #25 is actually quite vague and doesn’t help matters, but here it is anyway:
Nick Spencer (W) • JESÚS Saiz (A/C)
Kirby 100th Anniversary Variant Cover By Jack Kirby Variant Cover By Jim Steranko
Secret Empire Tie-in!
• Two Heroes,...
Well, as of this August, Marvel will seemingly be paring down to one Cap title. The big mystery, however, is which man will remain the focus. Truth be told, we’re betting it’s Steve Rogers considering that a patriotic version of him stands proudly at the front of promo art for this fall’s Marvel Legacy one-shot, but I digress.
The official solicit for Captain America #25 is actually quite vague and doesn’t help matters, but here it is anyway:
Nick Spencer (W) • JESÚS Saiz (A/C)
Kirby 100th Anniversary Variant Cover By Jack Kirby Variant Cover By Jim Steranko
Secret Empire Tie-in!
• Two Heroes,...
- 5/26/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Detective Comics is the longest running American comic book series. It was so important to the publisher, an outfit called National Periodical Publications, that one day they officially changed their name to reflect comic’s initials. They became DC Comics. Oh, sure, Detective Comics Comics doesn’t make sense, but let’s not split hairs and just chalk it all up to simpler times.
I’ve been reading Detective Comics for as long as I’ve been reading. Batman was the lead character since #27, 1939, and in the early days I admit I’d often choose the latest issue of Batman – with that big Batman logo – instead of the latest Detective Comics.
But then, right about the time that I was actively buying and reading comics on my own with minimal parental supervision, Detective Comics shifted direction. Batman’s superhero adventures morphed into detective and mystery stories. Many stories embraced a whodunit feel.
I’ve been reading Detective Comics for as long as I’ve been reading. Batman was the lead character since #27, 1939, and in the early days I admit I’d often choose the latest issue of Batman – with that big Batman logo – instead of the latest Detective Comics.
But then, right about the time that I was actively buying and reading comics on my own with minimal parental supervision, Detective Comics shifted direction. Batman’s superhero adventures morphed into detective and mystery stories. Many stories embraced a whodunit feel.
- 5/1/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
This past weekend was the Big Apple Convention at New York City’s famed Hotel Pennsylvania. Fellow ComicMix columnist Molly Jackson joined me in attending this show as she has for the past four years now. Boy, time really does fly, huh?
The Big Apple Con is a show I’ve been going to for many years. For those of you who are unfamiliar, this is a con run by Mike “Carbo” Carbonaro who has had more close calls with retirement than Cher. I don’t *think* he was retiring this time, but I could be wrong.
Anyway, his shows tend to attach some big names from the old guard in comics like Jim Steranko and Ramona Fradon, as well as young up and comers like Mindy Indy and Stan Chou. In the past I’ve gotten to meet people like Herb Trimpe, who is no longer with us, George Pérez,...
The Big Apple Con is a show I’ve been going to for many years. For those of you who are unfamiliar, this is a con run by Mike “Carbo” Carbonaro who has had more close calls with retirement than Cher. I don’t *think* he was retiring this time, but I could be wrong.
Anyway, his shows tend to attach some big names from the old guard in comics like Jim Steranko and Ramona Fradon, as well as young up and comers like Mindy Indy and Stan Chou. In the past I’ve gotten to meet people like Herb Trimpe, who is no longer with us, George Pérez,...
- 3/14/2017
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
Today, New York independent distributor Film Movement Classics unveils the brand-new poster for Takeshi Kitano’s 1990 film “Boiling Point,” designed exclusively for retrospective screenings by comic book artist Benjamin Marra. Marra designed the film’s one-sheet with a colorful, stylized illustration highlighting baseball and the Yakuza. Check it out below.
Read More: Review: Takeshi Kitano’s ‘Beyond Outrage’ Blows Up The Standard Gangster Movie Template
The film follows Masaki (Yûrei Yanagi), an unassuming gas station attendant who is a member of the losing sandlot baseball team The Eagles. After he runs afoul of a belligerent yakuza, The Eagles manager, an ex-yakuza himself, gets involved, setting Masaki on a haphazard quest for guns in Okinawa with his friend Kazuo (Duncan). There they are befriended by the extremely eccentric yakuza boss Takashi (Takeshi “Beat” Kitano), leading them straight into the tangled web of organized crime.
Benjamin Marra is best known for “Night Business,...
Read More: Review: Takeshi Kitano’s ‘Beyond Outrage’ Blows Up The Standard Gangster Movie Template
The film follows Masaki (Yûrei Yanagi), an unassuming gas station attendant who is a member of the losing sandlot baseball team The Eagles. After he runs afoul of a belligerent yakuza, The Eagles manager, an ex-yakuza himself, gets involved, setting Masaki on a haphazard quest for guns in Okinawa with his friend Kazuo (Duncan). There they are befriended by the extremely eccentric yakuza boss Takashi (Takeshi “Beat” Kitano), leading them straight into the tangled web of organized crime.
Benjamin Marra is best known for “Night Business,...
- 8/11/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Though issue #3 only comes out next week on the 13th, thanks to Cbr we have a first look at the main and variant covers for the seventh and final instalment in Marvel's latest event, Civil War II. The Marko Djurdjevic cover features a showdown between the leaders of both sides of the divide, while Ulysses looks on. Many fans predict that Tony Stark will be the ultimate casualty of this war (the fact that he's not depicted on the Divided We Stand cover would seem to back that up), and things definitely don't bode well for the Armoured Avenger in this image. There's also Michael Cho's variant, which is presented in the style of an old-school boxing promo poster. Civil War II #7 (Of 7) Brian Michael Bendis (W) * David Marquez (A) Cover By Marko Djurdjevic Variant Cover By Michael Cho B&W Virgin Connecting Variant H Cover By Kim Jung...
- 7/5/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Lrm will be covering this weekend’s HeroesCon in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of the oldest conventions to still keeps its roots dedicated to comic books. HeroesCon has hosted some of the great comic book artist in the past including Stan Lee. This year’s headline of artist and array of comic book merchants won’t disappoint. Make sure to look out for our reporters who will be doing interviews with some of the guest as well as taking photos of some of the best cosplayers.
Heroes Convention was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte's Heroes Aren't Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a "must" on the summer schedule, drawing fans,...
Heroes Convention was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte's Heroes Aren't Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a "must" on the summer schedule, drawing fans,...
- 6/16/2016
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
Here’s why I conflate legendary bluesman Robert Johnson with legendary cartoonist/illustrator Jim Steranko.
Johnson took American roots music and molded it into The Blues. Brilliantly, I might add, having composed and recorded such classics as “Sweet Home Chicago,” “Terraplane Blues,” “Hellhound on My Trail,” “Love in Vain” and “Cross Road Blues,” a.k.a. “Crossroads.” In all, he produced only 29 tracks, every one between 1929 and 1938
Steranko took the comic art form and broke all the barriers, reinventing and reenergizing comics storytelling and design. He did so with equal brilliance, having produced such award-winning and virtually always-in-print features as Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain America, The X-Men, Superman, the graphic novel Chandler: Red Tide, and Heavy Metal’s adaptation of the movie Outland. The bulk of this work was published between 1965 and 1976, but by then Steranko had pretty much moved on to painting...
Johnson took American roots music and molded it into The Blues. Brilliantly, I might add, having composed and recorded such classics as “Sweet Home Chicago,” “Terraplane Blues,” “Hellhound on My Trail,” “Love in Vain” and “Cross Road Blues,” a.k.a. “Crossroads.” In all, he produced only 29 tracks, every one between 1929 and 1938
Steranko took the comic art form and broke all the barriers, reinventing and reenergizing comics storytelling and design. He did so with equal brilliance, having produced such award-winning and virtually always-in-print features as Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain America, The X-Men, Superman, the graphic novel Chandler: Red Tide, and Heavy Metal’s adaptation of the movie Outland. The bulk of this work was published between 1965 and 1976, but by then Steranko had pretty much moved on to painting...
- 5/4/2016
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
The original Sentinel of Liberty returns! Recently restored to his super-powered self, Steve Rogers makes his triumphant return to the red, white and blue this May in the all-new Captain America: Steve Rogers #1. Hot off the blockbuster Avengers: Standoff crossover, creators Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz bring Steve back into the field with a new mission, a new costume, a new shield and wall-to-wall action!
He may be back but the celebration will be short lived. Steve isn’t the only one who’s returned stronger than ever. Hydra has re-emerged. Led by his greatest foe, the Red Skull, Hydra has begun to worm its way into every corner of the Marvel Universe. Anyone can be a threat. Trust no one. Even a restored Captain America may not be enough to stop the far reaching tentacles of Hydra.
With a rallying cry of “Avengers Assemble”, the Sentinel of Liberty...
He may be back but the celebration will be short lived. Steve isn’t the only one who’s returned stronger than ever. Hydra has re-emerged. Led by his greatest foe, the Red Skull, Hydra has begun to worm its way into every corner of the Marvel Universe. Anyone can be a threat. Trust no one. Even a restored Captain America may not be enough to stop the far reaching tentacles of Hydra.
With a rallying cry of “Avengers Assemble”, the Sentinel of Liberty...
- 4/29/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Here’s your first look inside Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Omega #1, the epic conclusion to the Standoff tale, brought to you by creators Nick Spencer and Daniel Acuna.
S.H.I.E.L.D.’s clandestine secret prison Pleasant Hill lies in ruins. The villainous Baron Zemo and the super villain inmates of Pleasant Hill stand upon the verge of victory. Should S.H.I.E.L.D.’s reality-warping technology Kobik fall into their hands, the Marvel Universe will bend to their will.
All that stands between them and total annihilation are a small band of Avengers. But who is that leading them? None other than the restored Steve Rogers! With the original Captain America at the helm, they just may stand a chance. And seeds sown here will set the stage for major things to come in the Marvel Universe! The return of Steve Rogers, the...
S.H.I.E.L.D.’s clandestine secret prison Pleasant Hill lies in ruins. The villainous Baron Zemo and the super villain inmates of Pleasant Hill stand upon the verge of victory. Should S.H.I.E.L.D.’s reality-warping technology Kobik fall into their hands, the Marvel Universe will bend to their will.
All that stands between them and total annihilation are a small band of Avengers. But who is that leading them? None other than the restored Steve Rogers! With the original Captain America at the helm, they just may stand a chance. And seeds sown here will set the stage for major things to come in the Marvel Universe! The return of Steve Rogers, the...
- 4/5/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
This March Marvel celebrate his 75th Anniversary and the legacy of what it means to be Captain America with the oversized Captain America: Sam Wilson #7, a giant 80 page issue commemorating the past, present and future of the Sentinel of Liberty from a bevy of Marvel creators including Nick Spencer, Greg Rucka, Tim Sale, Joss Whedon and Daniel Acuna, Mike Perkins and John Cassaday.
First, blockbuster creators Nick Spencer and Daniel Acuna bring you a cataclysmic tie-in to Avengers: Standoff! Since World War II, someone has always been there to don the red, white and blue and wield the shield. When Steve Rogers fell, his brother in arms, Bucky Barnes picked it up and carried the weight. When it was his time to rest, Sam Wilson would take up the mantle. But now, amidst the chaos and the carnage, Steve will be asked to pick up the shield once more.
First, blockbuster creators Nick Spencer and Daniel Acuna bring you a cataclysmic tie-in to Avengers: Standoff! Since World War II, someone has always been there to don the red, white and blue and wield the shield. When Steve Rogers fell, his brother in arms, Bucky Barnes picked it up and carried the weight. When it was his time to rest, Sam Wilson would take up the mantle. But now, amidst the chaos and the carnage, Steve will be asked to pick up the shield once more.
- 3/7/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Ultimate X-Men #7-9 (2001)
Written by Mark Millar
Pencils by Adam Kubert (7-8), Tom Raney (9)
Inks by Art Thibert, Scott Hanna (9)
Colors by Richard Isanove (7), Jc (8), Transparency Digital (9)
Published by Marvel Comics
In his second arc on Ultimate X-Men, title “Return to Weapon X”, writer Mark Millar decides to not make everything about Wolverine and gives readers an in-depth look at the Ultimate Weapon X program. The Weapon X program in the Ultimate Universe is a blacker than black ops group where Shield uses mutants for deep cover and wetwork missions while experimenting on them and torturing them to make them more docile participants in these attacks, which are often on countries with “illegal genetic” material or technology. (Even if these issues have little too much bodily fluid humor and semi-dated pop culture references, Millar is a good at writing political doublespeak.) Millar and artists Adam Kubert and Tom Raney...
Written by Mark Millar
Pencils by Adam Kubert (7-8), Tom Raney (9)
Inks by Art Thibert, Scott Hanna (9)
Colors by Richard Isanove (7), Jc (8), Transparency Digital (9)
Published by Marvel Comics
In his second arc on Ultimate X-Men, title “Return to Weapon X”, writer Mark Millar decides to not make everything about Wolverine and gives readers an in-depth look at the Ultimate Weapon X program. The Weapon X program in the Ultimate Universe is a blacker than black ops group where Shield uses mutants for deep cover and wetwork missions while experimenting on them and torturing them to make them more docile participants in these attacks, which are often on countries with “illegal genetic” material or technology. (Even if these issues have little too much bodily fluid humor and semi-dated pop culture references, Millar is a good at writing political doublespeak.) Millar and artists Adam Kubert and Tom Raney...
- 8/31/2015
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
The suburbia-set battle between leafy greens and the living dead will rage on this October in Dark Horse's Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare comic book series that explores how Dr. Zomboss overtook the plants' safe haven.
Press Release: "Milwaukie, Or—Blooming out of the worldwide success—over one million copies sold!—of Plants vs. Zombies™: Lawnmageddon, Plants vs. Zombies: Timepocalypse, and the new Plants vs. Zombies ongoing series comes a new comic masterpiece, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare!
In the first Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare video game from Electronic Arts, Dr. Zomboss and his legions of zombie minions attacked the lush plant utopia of Suburbia. In the recently announced Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2, zombies have taken over, and now, for the first time in franchise history, the plants are on the attack. Delivering a story taking place between Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare and Plants vs.
Press Release: "Milwaukie, Or—Blooming out of the worldwide success—over one million copies sold!—of Plants vs. Zombies™: Lawnmageddon, Plants vs. Zombies: Timepocalypse, and the new Plants vs. Zombies ongoing series comes a new comic masterpiece, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare!
In the first Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare video game from Electronic Arts, Dr. Zomboss and his legions of zombie minions attacked the lush plant utopia of Suburbia. In the recently announced Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2, zombies have taken over, and now, for the first time in franchise history, the plants are on the attack. Delivering a story taking place between Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare and Plants vs.
- 7/3/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Regular readers of this space know my first true love is the city of Chicago, and that I’ll use any excuse to cop a visit to my fatherland. That’s where I was this past week, and I did not need an excuse. The 15th annual Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention was in town, and, therefore, so was I.
It’s a great chance to meet up with old friends and make a couple new ones, all the while gawking at ancient publications printed on ever-deteriorating paper, more permanent facsimile reprints of same, and brand new efforts that replicate the mood, techniques and often the characters of those thrilling days of yesteryear. As my pal Jim Wisniewski says, the comradery echoes the days when comic book conventions were social occasions accessible to all… and were actually about comic books.
For the few of you who may be unaware...
It’s a great chance to meet up with old friends and make a couple new ones, all the while gawking at ancient publications printed on ever-deteriorating paper, more permanent facsimile reprints of same, and brand new efforts that replicate the mood, techniques and often the characters of those thrilling days of yesteryear. As my pal Jim Wisniewski says, the comradery echoes the days when comic book conventions were social occasions accessible to all… and were actually about comic books.
For the few of you who may be unaware...
- 4/22/2015
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Does length matter? (In a game, that is)
Okay, stop sniggering. We’re better than that. I was, of course, referring to the recent brouhaha surrounding PS4 exclusive The Order: 1886 and its relatively short running time. For the uninitiated, mere days before the game launched to collective sighs around the globe, rumours hit the web that the game could be completed in as little as five hours. Gaming sites melted down, Internet arguments kicked off; it was, for lack of a better term, just another molehill turned mountain within the gaming industry… read the full article.
‘Dark Souls': Ornstein and Smough are a golden maelstrom of unyielding death
In the brutal gauntlet of boss encounters in Dark Souls, there are a daunting amount of epic and memorable battles to consider. From the soul-crushing difficulty of battling four undead kings in the darkness of the void, to the haunting duel...
Okay, stop sniggering. We’re better than that. I was, of course, referring to the recent brouhaha surrounding PS4 exclusive The Order: 1886 and its relatively short running time. For the uninitiated, mere days before the game launched to collective sighs around the globe, rumours hit the web that the game could be completed in as little as five hours. Gaming sites melted down, Internet arguments kicked off; it was, for lack of a better term, just another molehill turned mountain within the gaming industry… read the full article.
‘Dark Souls': Ornstein and Smough are a golden maelstrom of unyielding death
In the brutal gauntlet of boss encounters in Dark Souls, there are a daunting amount of epic and memorable battles to consider. From the soul-crushing difficulty of battling four undead kings in the darkness of the void, to the haunting duel...
- 3/7/2015
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Britain has a long, long history of staging comic conventions. The first one was held in a Birmingham hotel in 1968 which had a young Alan Moore as a guest. The success of the event paved the way for overseas guests to jump across the pond such as Frank Miller, Jim Steranko, and the late Gil Kane and appear at various events in the country.
As Ukcac became a well known convention amongst fans and creators across Britain. Held at various parts of the country, it was the stomping ground of various British creators, such guests included Will Eisner and John Buscema it gained recognition as convention organisers staged the prestigious Eagle Awards, which many Bronze age enthusiasts will recall Uncanny X-Men and Master of Kung Fu winning best dramatic comic book.
Although there was a slow period, where the focus at events was celebrity and anime but a resurgence soon...
As Ukcac became a well known convention amongst fans and creators across Britain. Held at various parts of the country, it was the stomping ground of various British creators, such guests included Will Eisner and John Buscema it gained recognition as convention organisers staged the prestigious Eagle Awards, which many Bronze age enthusiasts will recall Uncanny X-Men and Master of Kung Fu winning best dramatic comic book.
Although there was a slow period, where the focus at events was celebrity and anime but a resurgence soon...
- 3/2/2015
- by Neil Patel
- SoundOnSight
After a long, hard day spent fighting hellhounds, duking it out with trolls, and evading lethal tooth fairies for the B.P.R.D. (Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense), Hellboy just wants to kick back and drain a beer or two. Or ten (he's a big guy). With this year marking the 21st birthday for Mike Mignola's iconic comic book character, Dark Horse has teamed up with Rogue Ales to create a limited edition Hellboy beer, the Right Hand of Doom red ale:
*Updated* The Right Hand of Doom beer is now sold out. You can still take a look at the special red ale below.
Press Release - "Portland, Or, February 18, 2015—To celebrate the 21st anniversary of Mike Mignola's legendary Hellboy character, Dark Horse Comics and Rogue Ales have collaborated to create the Right Hand Of Doom, a limited edition beer that will be available online beginning February 22, 2015 at www.
*Updated* The Right Hand of Doom beer is now sold out. You can still take a look at the special red ale below.
Press Release - "Portland, Or, February 18, 2015—To celebrate the 21st anniversary of Mike Mignola's legendary Hellboy character, Dark Horse Comics and Rogue Ales have collaborated to create the Right Hand Of Doom, a limited edition beer that will be available online beginning February 22, 2015 at www.
- 2/23/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
There are times, o’ fiends, when yours cruelly sits back in his coffin and thinks “Damn, this gig is really n’ truly tha sh**’!”, and let me tell ya, this is ‘tha sh**tiest’ time I’ve had here yet! Wait… that doesn’t sound right… let me try again. Writin’ for ol’ Famous Monsters is a nightmare come true for the ol’ Ouija Board Kid, and what follows this ramblin’ non-sensory just proves that putrid point, as I get to chew tha fat with one of my favorite artists in the comics biz today: Tom Scioli! So why not join us as we wax all nostalgic-like and geek tha F out in the process!
Famous Monsters. So, you’re currently goin’ ape on the new Transformers Vs G.I. Joe series over at Idw, but how did you get started on the ol’ scintillatin’ sequentials biz?
Tom Scioli. Some of...
Famous Monsters. So, you’re currently goin’ ape on the new Transformers Vs G.I. Joe series over at Idw, but how did you get started on the ol’ scintillatin’ sequentials biz?
Tom Scioli. Some of...
- 1/26/2015
- by DanielXIII
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
In recent years, comics conventions have become less about the comics creators, who crafted (and continue to craft) the characters beloved by pop culture and more about celebrity guests. Yes, it is fun to get a picture made with your favorite Star Trek captain or Doctor Who companion, but from my personal experience as well as that of con-goers and the crowded nature of big shows like San Diego and New York Comic Con, it seems like the comics have been pushed aside for “geek culture” celebrities. Some conventions might as well take out the “comic” in “comic con”. However, some shows continue to put comics and creators first, and one of them is East Coast Comicon.
East Coast Comicon began as Asbury Park Comic Con and was held in 2012 at a converted bowling alley/rock club in Asbury Park, NJ. It was founded by independent comics creator Cliff Galbraith...
East Coast Comicon began as Asbury Park Comic Con and was held in 2012 at a converted bowling alley/rock club in Asbury Park, NJ. It was founded by independent comics creator Cliff Galbraith...
- 1/4/2015
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
I recently received my comp copies of the second trade paperback (Tpb) collection of The Spectre, dubbed Wrath of God, and took advantage of it to re-read the stories Tom Mandrake and I created back in the Nineties.
The character was originally created back in the 30s by Jerry Siegel who also co-created Superman. Jim Steranko described the Spectre as having the toughest origin in comics. Plainclothes cop, Detective Jim Corrigan, is killed by gangsters but, unable to rest, is sent back as an Avenging Ghost by a mysterious Voice who can be taken as God. He’s also given lots of powers. He may in fact be the most powerful character in comics. Some think he’s too powerful; how can you create a significant threat to a character who’s only slightly less powerful than God? In the decades since his creation, those powers got damped down. Corrigan...
The character was originally created back in the 30s by Jerry Siegel who also co-created Superman. Jim Steranko described the Spectre as having the toughest origin in comics. Plainclothes cop, Detective Jim Corrigan, is killed by gangsters but, unable to rest, is sent back as an Avenging Ghost by a mysterious Voice who can be taken as God. He’s also given lots of powers. He may in fact be the most powerful character in comics. Some think he’s too powerful; how can you create a significant threat to a character who’s only slightly less powerful than God? In the decades since his creation, those powers got damped down. Corrigan...
- 11/23/2014
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
The last panel I attended was the Dynamite pulps one on the last day of the con. It was an informal discussion about the history of pulp stories and comics, and how they’ve evolved and changed over the years while also being responsible for the superhero genre. The panel was full of pulp comics creators and fans, like Michael Uslan (Justice Inc), Matt Wagner (The Shadow Year One), Francesco Francavilla (Black Beetle), and Mark Waid (Green Hornet) and opened with the friendliest sentiments as Michael Uslan, who produced all the Batman films and taught the first college course on comics, saying, “I’m a comic book geek” before launching into a list of his geek credentials, like attending the first comic convention in New York City, hanging around comics companies, and even meeting the creator of The Shadow, Walter Gibson.
The panel began with Uslan asking the other panelists (except Mark Waid,...
The panel began with Uslan asking the other panelists (except Mark Waid,...
- 9/8/2014
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
The Marvel Comics character that actress Lucy Lawless, ("Xena: Warrior Princess", "Spartacus: War Of The Damned") will play in Season 2 of ABC's "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D." has now been revealed:
Lawless will play espionage agent 'Contessa Allegra de Fontaine', originally created by writer, illustrator Jim Steranko, debuting in Marvel's first "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." feature in "Strange Tales" #159 (Aug 1967).
Originally a member of the rich European elite and citizen of Italy, the Contessa was contacted by 'S.H.I.E.L.D.', to enter a training program to become an agent, following the death of her parents.
The Contessa first encountered S.H.I.E.L.D. executive director, Nick Fury, aboard S.H.I.E.L.D.'s airborne headquarters, the 'Helicarrier', towards the end of her training, impressing Fury by tossing him head-over-heels with a judo throw after he said a sexist remark about female agents.
Lawless will play espionage agent 'Contessa Allegra de Fontaine', originally created by writer, illustrator Jim Steranko, debuting in Marvel's first "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." feature in "Strange Tales" #159 (Aug 1967).
Originally a member of the rich European elite and citizen of Italy, the Contessa was contacted by 'S.H.I.E.L.D.', to enter a training program to become an agent, following the death of her parents.
The Contessa first encountered S.H.I.E.L.D. executive director, Nick Fury, aboard S.H.I.E.L.D.'s airborne headquarters, the 'Helicarrier', towards the end of her training, impressing Fury by tossing him head-over-heels with a judo throw after he said a sexist remark about female agents.
- 8/16/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
My geek overdrive continues to overwhelm me. But I’m not the only one.
Less than a week away from this year’s San Diego ComicCon (which opens its doors this Thursday, July 24th, and closes them on Sunday, July 27th) Entertainment Weekly joins the national geek fest that is summertime with a bang-up double-size issue featuring a cover shot of Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man and Chris Evans as Captain America with Ultron looming behind them. The issue is a stuffed-to-the-gills San Diego Comic Con preview…
And I read every single page. Including the adverts.
Now I know how those fans at the 1976 Sdcc felt when Charles Lippincott (then head of Lucasfilm’s marketing, advertising and publicity department) showed some of the first production slides of Star Wars, and (writer) Roy Thomas and (artist) Howard Chaykin previewed their Marvel Comics adaptation of the film, because the cover story,...
Less than a week away from this year’s San Diego ComicCon (which opens its doors this Thursday, July 24th, and closes them on Sunday, July 27th) Entertainment Weekly joins the national geek fest that is summertime with a bang-up double-size issue featuring a cover shot of Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man and Chris Evans as Captain America with Ultron looming behind them. The issue is a stuffed-to-the-gills San Diego Comic Con preview…
And I read every single page. Including the adverts.
Now I know how those fans at the 1976 Sdcc felt when Charles Lippincott (then head of Lucasfilm’s marketing, advertising and publicity department) showed some of the first production slides of Star Wars, and (writer) Roy Thomas and (artist) Howard Chaykin previewed their Marvel Comics adaptation of the film, because the cover story,...
- 7/21/2014
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
Cap’n Dinosaur
Written by Kek-w
Art by Shaky Kane
Published by Image Comics
Remember those old ads in comic books, like Charles Atlas muscle builders, Frankenstein masks, and of course, the infamous Sea Monkeys? Well, they’re back as the dastardly Carnevil of Crime in Cap’n Dinosaur, a one-shot making fun of all things Silver Age, including the characters, cheesy dialogue, the trope of characters getting extra superpowers to deal with threats and much more. Kek-w, a veteran of the famous 2000 Ad anthology, parodies the ads, plots, and characters of comics from 50-60 years ago while also telling an superhero/mystery/horror story with art from Shaky Kane that would make Jack Kirby smile. There are a few panels where the storytelling is unclear, but Cap’n Dinosaur is mostly a hilarious, occasionally trippy parody and love letter to a time when comics cost twelve or fifteen cents and printed on newsprint.
Written by Kek-w
Art by Shaky Kane
Published by Image Comics
Remember those old ads in comic books, like Charles Atlas muscle builders, Frankenstein masks, and of course, the infamous Sea Monkeys? Well, they’re back as the dastardly Carnevil of Crime in Cap’n Dinosaur, a one-shot making fun of all things Silver Age, including the characters, cheesy dialogue, the trope of characters getting extra superpowers to deal with threats and much more. Kek-w, a veteran of the famous 2000 Ad anthology, parodies the ads, plots, and characters of comics from 50-60 years ago while also telling an superhero/mystery/horror story with art from Shaky Kane that would make Jack Kirby smile. There are a few panels where the storytelling is unclear, but Cap’n Dinosaur is mostly a hilarious, occasionally trippy parody and love letter to a time when comics cost twelve or fifteen cents and printed on newsprint.
- 7/16/2014
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
Before Marvel Studios, Samuel L. Jackson and ABC's "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.", there was "Baywatch" actor David Hasselhoff delivering a 'Jack Burton'-type comic book performance in director Rod Hardy's 1998 TV movie, "Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.", produced by Marvel's Stan Lee and written by David Goyer ("Man Of Steel"), based on the Marvel Comics character, inspired by the illustrations of Jim Steranko, with actress Sandra Hess as 'Andrea von Strucker' aka 'Viper'.
"I was the first 'Nick Fury'", said Hasselhoff.
"...'Nick Fury', retired, is approached to return to duty to take down agents of the terrorist organization 'Hydra', led by the children of 'Baron Wolfgang von Strucker', an old enemy of his. Hydra has reconstituted a pathogen known as the 'Death's Head' virus, and threatens to attack Manhattan with it, barring payment of Us $1 billion..."
"Stan Lee put me in that. Came on...
"I was the first 'Nick Fury'", said Hasselhoff.
"...'Nick Fury', retired, is approached to return to duty to take down agents of the terrorist organization 'Hydra', led by the children of 'Baron Wolfgang von Strucker', an old enemy of his. Hydra has reconstituted a pathogen known as the 'Death's Head' virus, and threatens to attack Manhattan with it, barring payment of Us $1 billion..."
"Stan Lee put me in that. Came on...
- 6/28/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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