Don’t you just hate it when work interferes with work? It’s a sure sign that you’re working too hard.
I am rarely accused of this. Nonetheless, it’s late Tuesday, my column goes up early Wednesday, and I’ve got more work stuff I’ve got to do. So, instead of the well-researched, rabid screaming think piece that surgically eviscerates the comic book world as we know it today, I’m going to share with you some stuff I love.
There was a time when comics fans were in touch with related media such as illustration art, pulp magazines, science fiction, old time radio and newspaper comic strips. This was a time that preceded the mega-million dollar superhero motion pictures in which many fans find their legitimacy. No, what we had were movie serials. Most of them preceded comic books per se, but not those media noted...
I am rarely accused of this. Nonetheless, it’s late Tuesday, my column goes up early Wednesday, and I’ve got more work stuff I’ve got to do. So, instead of the well-researched, rabid screaming think piece that surgically eviscerates the comic book world as we know it today, I’m going to share with you some stuff I love.
There was a time when comics fans were in touch with related media such as illustration art, pulp magazines, science fiction, old time radio and newspaper comic strips. This was a time that preceded the mega-million dollar superhero motion pictures in which many fans find their legitimacy. No, what we had were movie serials. Most of them preceded comic books per se, but not those media noted...
- 11/19/2014
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Christopher Reeve became a star 35 years ago by playing the title role in Superman: The Movie. He died in 2004. A decade later, we look back at the man who helped launch the superhero genre.
Many people have played the character of Superman. Kirk Alyn was the first on film, followed by names like George Reeves, Gerard Christopher, Dean Caine, Tom Welling, Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill and the voice work of Tim Daly. However, the late, beloved Christopher Reeve has achieved a special place in the public’s hearts and remains the standard by which all future Supermen will be judged. Reeve’s magnetic, appealing performance as the man of steel helped to kick-start the entire super-hero genre, which had gotten no traction before the Reeve’s film.
Undoubtedly, the super hero genre really began in 1978 with the phenomenal success of director Richard Donner’s big budget adventure Superman: The Movie.
Many people have played the character of Superman. Kirk Alyn was the first on film, followed by names like George Reeves, Gerard Christopher, Dean Caine, Tom Welling, Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill and the voice work of Tim Daly. However, the late, beloved Christopher Reeve has achieved a special place in the public’s hearts and remains the standard by which all future Supermen will be judged. Reeve’s magnetic, appealing performance as the man of steel helped to kick-start the entire super-hero genre, which had gotten no traction before the Reeve’s film.
Undoubtedly, the super hero genre really began in 1978 with the phenomenal success of director Richard Donner’s big budget adventure Superman: The Movie.
- 5/30/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
On June 14, 2013, audiences around the world will get to see if the wait for Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel was worth it. While many fans seem torn about whether or not the film holds any promise (it has to be better than Superman Returns), actor Henry Cavill seems to at least look the part. But there’s more to playing The Last Son of Krypton than just appearances, and not every actor gets it right. There are the subtle nuances that go with selling the character, not only as Superman himself, but also as his alter ego, reporter Clark Kent. In preparation for the upcoming film, I want to take a look at the actors who have played this iconic character over the years, and see how well each one has done in the role. For ease, we’ll stick with just the live-action versions.
Kirk Alyn – Superman (1948) and...
Kirk Alyn – Superman (1948) and...
- 10/12/2012
- Shadowlocked
One of the last of the Golden Age greats, artist Sheldon “Shelly” Moldoff, died today at the age of 91.
Best known for his work on the Batman titles between 1953 and 1967, Shelly first visualized such canonical characters as the original Batwoman, the original Bat-Girl, Bat-Mite, Clayface (Matt Hagen), Poison Ivy, and Ace the Bat Hound.
Shelly was a major contributor the DC / AA Comics lines, starting with the sports cartoon “Odds ‘N Ends” published in Action Comics #1. He took over Hawkman shortly after its creation. He also drew Blackhawk, the Black Pirate, Space Ranger, the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Batman and Robin team-ups in World’s Finest, an occasional Superman story, Gang Busters, a multitude of Jack Schiff’s public service pages during the 1950s, and the covers for the first appearances of The Flash (Flash Comics #1) and Green Lantern (All-American Comics #16).
During his long and bountiful career, Shelly also drew Kid Eternity for Quality Comics,...
Best known for his work on the Batman titles between 1953 and 1967, Shelly first visualized such canonical characters as the original Batwoman, the original Bat-Girl, Bat-Mite, Clayface (Matt Hagen), Poison Ivy, and Ace the Bat Hound.
Shelly was a major contributor the DC / AA Comics lines, starting with the sports cartoon “Odds ‘N Ends” published in Action Comics #1. He took over Hawkman shortly after its creation. He also drew Blackhawk, the Black Pirate, Space Ranger, the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Batman and Robin team-ups in World’s Finest, an occasional Superman story, Gang Busters, a multitude of Jack Schiff’s public service pages during the 1950s, and the covers for the first appearances of The Flash (Flash Comics #1) and Green Lantern (All-American Comics #16).
During his long and bountiful career, Shelly also drew Kid Eternity for Quality Comics,...
- 3/3/2012
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
DC Comics, as part of their September re-launch, has announced 7 new titles with fresh creative teams. Stormwatch, Blackhawks, Sgt. Rock and the Men of War, All-Star Western, Deathstroke, Grifter and Omac will all have a new #1 issue launching in September. Stormwatch is a dangerous super human strike force whose existence is kept secret from the world. Jack Hawksmoor and the rest of the crew look to recruit two of the deadliest super humans on the planet: Midnighter and Apollo. And if they say no? Perhaps the Martian Manhunter can change their minds. Featuring a surprising new roster, Stormwatch #1 will be written by the critically-acclaimed Paul Cornell (Superman: The Black Ring, “Dr. Who”) and illustrated by Miguel Sepulveda. Blackhawk is an elite group of mercenaries made up of...
- 6/9/2011
- by Aaron Long
- The Daily BLAM!
We’ve received all the covers for DC Comics August solicitations, and Flashpoint promises that worlds will live, worlds will die, and the DC Universe will never be the sa– oh, sorry, that was the tagline for Crisis On Infinite Earths, back when I worked at Flashpoint. I’m so confused…
My favorite item for the month is pictured above, the Sergio Aragones version of Batman from Batman: Black & White. But there are some absolute art gems here, including Darwyn Cooke’s Jsa cover, and Frank Quitely’s redoing of Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson’s cover for Green Lantern #52.
As for the rest of the books, take a look… as usual, spoilers ahead:
War Of The Green Lanterns Aftermath #2
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Miguel Sepulveda
Cover by Tom Fleming
1:10 Variant cover by Miguel Sepulveda
The blockbuster “War of the Green Lanterns” event has rocked the...
My favorite item for the month is pictured above, the Sergio Aragones version of Batman from Batman: Black & White. But there are some absolute art gems here, including Darwyn Cooke’s Jsa cover, and Frank Quitely’s redoing of Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson’s cover for Green Lantern #52.
As for the rest of the books, take a look… as usual, spoilers ahead:
War Of The Green Lanterns Aftermath #2
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Miguel Sepulveda
Cover by Tom Fleming
1:10 Variant cover by Miguel Sepulveda
The blockbuster “War of the Green Lanterns” event has rocked the...
- 5/16/2011
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
I had the privilege of working with Tom Ziuko on such projects as Legends, Blackhawk and The History of the DC Universe; he’s worked on everything from Superman to The Flintstones to Hellblazer, and that’s just the tip of his iceberg of credits. Tom’s work speaks for itself; if you’re not familiar with his stuff, Google or Gcd him. I’m sure you’ve got tons of it in your collection.
Tom’s got a problem. He’s suffering from kidney failure and is in his fourth week of hospitalization. There is hope: there are treatments available that might save his life. The trouble is, Tom’s a comic book freelancer and, like most comic book freelancers, he can’t afford health insurance. Let’s not mince words: that means that, in fairly short order, Tom Ziuko could die from his aliment.
There’s a whole...
Tom’s got a problem. He’s suffering from kidney failure and is in his fourth week of hospitalization. There is hope: there are treatments available that might save his life. The trouble is, Tom’s a comic book freelancer and, like most comic book freelancers, he can’t afford health insurance. Let’s not mince words: that means that, in fairly short order, Tom Ziuko could die from his aliment.
There’s a whole...
- 1/13/2011
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
ComicCon.org have revealed the full list of nominees for this years Eisner Awards, or to give them their full name: The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Considered by many to be the premiere comic awards (think the comic equivalent of the Oscars), the Eisner Award winners will be announced at this years San Diego Comic-Con in July.
The Nominees:
Best Short Story
“Because I Love You So Much,” by Nikoline Werdelin, in From Wonderland with Love: Danish Comics in the 3rd Millennium(Fantagraphics/Aben maler) “Gentleman John,” by Nathan Greno, in What Is Torch Tiger? (Torch Tiger) “How and Why to Bale Hay,” by Nick Bertozzi, in Syncopated (Villard) “Hurricane,” interpreted by Gradimir Smudja, in Bob Dylan Revisited(Norton) “Urgent Request,” by Gene Luen Yang and Derek Kirk Kim, in The Eternal Smile (First Second)
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
Brave & the Bold #28: “Blackhawk and the Flash: Firing Line,...
The Nominees:
Best Short Story
“Because I Love You So Much,” by Nikoline Werdelin, in From Wonderland with Love: Danish Comics in the 3rd Millennium(Fantagraphics/Aben maler) “Gentleman John,” by Nathan Greno, in What Is Torch Tiger? (Torch Tiger) “How and Why to Bale Hay,” by Nick Bertozzi, in Syncopated (Villard) “Hurricane,” interpreted by Gradimir Smudja, in Bob Dylan Revisited(Norton) “Urgent Request,” by Gene Luen Yang and Derek Kirk Kim, in The Eternal Smile (First Second)
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
Brave & the Bold #28: “Blackhawk and the Flash: Firing Line,...
- 4/9/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
The list is out. Pretty straightforward, with a few surprises (No Todd Klein or John Workman for lettering? And was Whatever Happened To The Caped Crusader not eligible?)
Our congratulations to all the nominees. We'll be starting the betting pools in 3... 2...
Best Short Story
• “Because I Love You So Much,” by Nikoline Werdelin, in From Wonderland with Love: Danish Comics in the 3rd Millennium (Fantagraphics/Aben malen)
• “Gentleman John,” by Nathan Greno, in What Is Torch Tiger? (Torch Tiger)
• “How and Why to Bale Hay,” by Nick Bertozzi, in Syncopated (Villard)
• “Hurricane,” interpreted by Gradimir Smudja, in Bob Dylan Revisited (Norton)
• “Urgent Request,” by Gene Luen Yang and Derek Kirk Kim, in The Eternal Smile (First Second)
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
• Brave & the Bold #28: “Blackhawk and the Flash: Firing Line,” by J. Michael Straczynski and Jesus Saiz (DC)
• Captain America #601: “Red, White, and Blue-Blood,” by...
Our congratulations to all the nominees. We'll be starting the betting pools in 3... 2...
Best Short Story
• “Because I Love You So Much,” by Nikoline Werdelin, in From Wonderland with Love: Danish Comics in the 3rd Millennium (Fantagraphics/Aben malen)
• “Gentleman John,” by Nathan Greno, in What Is Torch Tiger? (Torch Tiger)
• “How and Why to Bale Hay,” by Nick Bertozzi, in Syncopated (Villard)
• “Hurricane,” interpreted by Gradimir Smudja, in Bob Dylan Revisited (Norton)
• “Urgent Request,” by Gene Luen Yang and Derek Kirk Kim, in The Eternal Smile (First Second)
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
• Brave & the Bold #28: “Blackhawk and the Flash: Firing Line,” by J. Michael Straczynski and Jesus Saiz (DC)
• Captain America #601: “Red, White, and Blue-Blood,” by...
- 4/8/2010
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
Capes, Crooks & Cliffhangers: Heroic Serial Posters Of The Golden Age by John E. Petty & Grey Smith (Ivy Press, tpb, 308 pp, $39.95)
Action heroes of films past are the focus of this reference book. It’s a fine introduction to serials for new fans that also serves as a superb art gallery of colorful posters and vintage photos, imagery that will delight veteran buffs. By the way, for those who may have forgotten: serials were low-budget films (made from 1912-56) primarily intended for youthful audiences and most frequently played on Saturdays; they offered adventures in bite-size episodic chapters that usually ended with our heroes apparently dead in life-threatening situations. “To be continued!” the screen screamed—and moviegoers knew that though the good guys would somehow get out of that formidable fix, it would be best to return next week to find out exactly how.
Capes concentrates its individual chapters on those important...
Action heroes of films past are the focus of this reference book. It’s a fine introduction to serials for new fans that also serves as a superb art gallery of colorful posters and vintage photos, imagery that will delight veteran buffs. By the way, for those who may have forgotten: serials were low-budget films (made from 1912-56) primarily intended for youthful audiences and most frequently played on Saturdays; they offered adventures in bite-size episodic chapters that usually ended with our heroes apparently dead in life-threatening situations. “To be continued!” the screen screamed—and moviegoers knew that though the good guys would somehow get out of that formidable fix, it would be best to return next week to find out exactly how.
Capes concentrates its individual chapters on those important...
- 8/27/2009
- by no-reply@starlog.com (David McDonnell)
- Starlog
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