Another member of the ABC-Disney-Marvel mega conglomerate is making his way into the big leagues of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Variety reporting that Randall Park has joined the cast of Ant Man And The Wasp. The Fresh Off The Boat star will join the 2018 superhero sequel as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Jimmy Woo.
Woo’s comic book version actually predates Marvel itself; he originated in Atlas Comic’s 1956 release Yellow Claw #1, in which he faced off against the titular bad guy, a “Yellow Peril” villain in the old Fu-Manchu mold. The character has popped up periodically in the Marvel universe ever since, most notably in Jeff Parker’s critically acclaimed Agents Of Atlas run from the mid-2000s.
Park’s take on the character presumably won’t have quite such a convoluted backstory, as he gets involved in the size-changing antics of Paul Rudd ...
Woo’s comic book version actually predates Marvel itself; he originated in Atlas Comic’s 1956 release Yellow Claw #1, in which he faced off against the titular bad guy, a “Yellow Peril” villain in the old Fu-Manchu mold. The character has popped up periodically in the Marvel universe ever since, most notably in Jeff Parker’s critically acclaimed Agents Of Atlas run from the mid-2000s.
Park’s take on the character presumably won’t have quite such a convoluted backstory, as he gets involved in the size-changing antics of Paul Rudd ...
- 7/8/2017
- by William Hughes
- avclub.com
Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Batman and Harley Quinn, and understandably so. Aside from being the next DC animated film to arrive in what’s already been a solid year for the line, it unites two of the most popular characters in comics right now under the watch of the Clown Princess of Crime’s co-creator, Bruce Timm. Suffice it to say, when one of the minds behind Batman: The Animated Series is attached to a project, it’s going to instil some consumer confidence.
Now, if you’ve been keeping up to date with all the latest news regarding the movie (or just watched the trailer embedded at the top), then you’ve no doubt noticed a reprisal of the visual style The New Batman Adventures (or the “revamp episodes,” as they’re sometimes called) were known for.
To our delight, DC will continue appealing...
Now, if you’ve been keeping up to date with all the latest news regarding the movie (or just watched the trailer embedded at the top), then you’ve no doubt noticed a reprisal of the visual style The New Batman Adventures (or the “revamp episodes,” as they’re sometimes called) were known for.
To our delight, DC will continue appealing...
- 7/5/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
It’s a good time to fight like a girl. The new Wonder Woman movie is a big hit. Everyone from Billy Tucci to my mom seems to like it. Fox News managed to complain about the level of patriotism in the movie, but whatever; every party needs a pooper.
I thought it was great fun, and yesterday’s Biographic strip in sundry newspapers taught me something I didn’t remember. It turns out Wonder Woman’s first animated appearance was on an episode of The Brady Kids. It predated Superfriends by one year! This show was a spin-off of the Brady Bunch series. Even as a young fan, I remember watching this cartoon was pretty painful. At that time, I preferred Marcia Brady to Wonder Woman… but, hey, it’s still cool that it actually happened.
Wonder Woman is very busy in comics right now. Beyond her regular “Rebirthed...
I thought it was great fun, and yesterday’s Biographic strip in sundry newspapers taught me something I didn’t remember. It turns out Wonder Woman’s first animated appearance was on an episode of The Brady Kids. It predated Superfriends by one year! This show was a spin-off of the Brady Bunch series. Even as a young fan, I remember watching this cartoon was pretty painful. At that time, I preferred Marcia Brady to Wonder Woman… but, hey, it’s still cool that it actually happened.
Wonder Woman is very busy in comics right now. Beyond her regular “Rebirthed...
- 6/12/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
You have to admit that one advantage the comic book medium has over any other is that it can avoid red tape better than most. In the past few years, we’ve received dream crossovers between Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Justice League and Power Rangers, as well as Sonic The Hedgehog and Mega Man. Due to each of those properties’ film, television and video game rights residing at various studios, it seems the realm of comics is the only feasible place for those characters to meet up and that’s not too shabby; as long as someone can draw it, it can become a reality.
Another type of crossover that this medium can achieve is of the variety that transcend time. Sure, Batman and Wonder Woman are obviously both DC properties, but Adam West and Lynda Carter’s respective takes on those iconic characters never had the opportunity to team up.
Another type of crossover that this medium can achieve is of the variety that transcend time. Sure, Batman and Wonder Woman are obviously both DC properties, but Adam West and Lynda Carter’s respective takes on those iconic characters never had the opportunity to team up.
- 1/17/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
New York Comic-Con is a nonstop four day event with a whirlwind of comic book, film, TV and all other forms of entertainment news. The sheet magnitude of covering or hearing about everything seems daunting, so I’ve put together some of the biggest news bits I found while attending the con. Be sure to keep checking back as any other big news bytes start to pour out. For now see below on some of the biggest stories to come out!
-DC started the week with a bang, announcing the creative teams for the "Kamandi Challenge." To celebrate Jack Kirby's 100th birthday in 2017, they randomly paired a writer and an artist, and are telling a 12 issue story that takes Kamandi (The Last Boy on Earth!) around the globe. Some of the highlights from the announced list of creators are Walt Simonson, Dale Eaglesham and Kevin Eastman!
- Wildstorm is...
-DC started the week with a bang, announcing the creative teams for the "Kamandi Challenge." To celebrate Jack Kirby's 100th birthday in 2017, they randomly paired a writer and an artist, and are telling a 12 issue story that takes Kamandi (The Last Boy on Earth!) around the globe. Some of the highlights from the announced list of creators are Walt Simonson, Dale Eaglesham and Kevin Eastman!
- Wildstorm is...
- 10/11/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
If there was one book that could use a Rebirth it was Aquaman. For the simple fact that Cullen Bunn’s latest arc was not well received by fans after the stories that Geoff Johns and Jeff Parker were able to tell. Now Dan Abnett gets a shot at the king of Atlantis. The first issue kicks off with a bang! As we saw in the Aquaman Rebirth special, Black Manta is back and apparently still seeking revenge for his father’s death. Meanwhile, Aquaman is ready to open “Spindrift Station” on the east coast which is the first Atlantean dry land embassy. We see that there are dignitaries and reporters from all over converging on this station looking for some time with the King himself. Sadly one of those reporters happened to be Black Manta in disguise. He uses this opportunity to detonate several bombs that flood the building.
- 6/23/2016
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
We are quickly approaching WWE Payback, and this week will be the “final sell” before the PPV. Let’s see what WWE can offer to get us to watch their annual May event.
Raw (25th April 2016) Results: Aj Styles pinned Sheamus Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows beat The Uso’s in their Raw debut Sami Zayn beat Rusev Apollo Crews defeated Stardust Natalya beat Emma Baron Corbin and Damien Sandow went to a no-contest Roman Reigns defeated Alberto Del Rio
After some solid shows recently, Raw seems to be in a transitional stage, like something bigger is planned and they are waiting it out. This episode of Raw wasn’t as solid in the ring compared to some recent episodes, and the promos didn’t really make any real explosions to sell Payback, but there is enough going on to make things interesting as we head into the PPV on Sunday.
Raw (25th April 2016) Results: Aj Styles pinned Sheamus Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows beat The Uso’s in their Raw debut Sami Zayn beat Rusev Apollo Crews defeated Stardust Natalya beat Emma Baron Corbin and Damien Sandow went to a no-contest Roman Reigns defeated Alberto Del Rio
After some solid shows recently, Raw seems to be in a transitional stage, like something bigger is planned and they are waiting it out. This episode of Raw wasn’t as solid in the ring compared to some recent episodes, and the promos didn’t really make any real explosions to sell Payback, but there is enough going on to make things interesting as we head into the PPV on Sunday.
- 5/1/2016
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
There are many ways to secure a seat at the big Geek table. Young fans often start by scribbling in their sketchbooks with dreams of drawing the adventures of their favorite characters. Cosplayers create costumes and attend conventions through the year. Today’s on-ramps include drawing, writing, coloring, publishing, retailing, reporting and cosplay…there’s a myriad of ways to participate in the grand Geek tapestry.
Here’s a fan who has found a fascinating seat at the table. He talks to his favorite creators about his favorite things – and then lets us all listen in. And it’s great entertainment. The Word Balloon is an interview podcast hosted by a bright guy and with a lot of ideas named John Sinters and I wanted to find out how what drives him and how he created this podcast.
John’s a guy who loves all facets of comic culture. He...
Here’s a fan who has found a fascinating seat at the table. He talks to his favorite creators about his favorite things – and then lets us all listen in. And it’s great entertainment. The Word Balloon is an interview podcast hosted by a bright guy and with a lot of ideas named John Sinters and I wanted to find out how what drives him and how he created this podcast.
John’s a guy who loves all facets of comic culture. He...
- 3/21/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
For many TV viewers, Scooby-Doo and the gang—along with their Hanna-Barbera counterparts—are synonymous with fond Saturday morning memories. DC Comics is looking to channel that nostalgia in a drastically different direction on the printed page with their newly announced Hanna-Barbera reboot titles, including Scooby Apocalypse.
Entertainment Weekly reports that beginning this May, DC Entertainment will debut new comic book series centered on beloved Hanna-Barbera characters. The upcoming series include Scooby Apocalypse, Future Quest, Wacky Raceland and The Flintstones, with the respective comics following rebooted versions of familiar characters like Scooby and the gang on new adventures.
Fans hoping for more of the late ’60s/early ’70s charm of the cartoon may want to look elsewhere for their Scooby Snack, as Scooby Apocalypse will give the gang a more modern style (luckily, fans of the original series still have DC's more vintage Scooby-Doo! Where Are You? comic series to...
Entertainment Weekly reports that beginning this May, DC Entertainment will debut new comic book series centered on beloved Hanna-Barbera characters. The upcoming series include Scooby Apocalypse, Future Quest, Wacky Raceland and The Flintstones, with the respective comics following rebooted versions of familiar characters like Scooby and the gang on new adventures.
Fans hoping for more of the late ’60s/early ’70s charm of the cartoon may want to look elsewhere for their Scooby Snack, as Scooby Apocalypse will give the gang a more modern style (luckily, fans of the original series still have DC's more vintage Scooby-Doo! Where Are You? comic series to...
- 1/28/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Pajamas and a big bowl of sugary cereal is how many of us remember watching our favorite Saturday morning cartoons as kids. Beginning in May, DC Entertainment plans to give old fans and new the chance to relive (and extend) their childhoods with a new, modern lineup of comics based on some of Hanna-Barbera’s most popular cartoon characters, but reimagined in a fresh and contemporary fashion.
The initial lineup includes:
Scooby Apocalypse – Featuring character designs by veteran artist Jim Lee and an origin story by Jim Lee and Keith Giffen (Justice League 3001), artist Howard Porter (Superman) will provide his own unique take on Freddie, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo. “Those meddling kids” and their Mystery Machine are at the center of a well-meaning experiment gone wrong and they’ll need to bring all of their mystery solving skills to bear (along with plenty of Scooby Snacks), to find a...
The initial lineup includes:
Scooby Apocalypse – Featuring character designs by veteran artist Jim Lee and an origin story by Jim Lee and Keith Giffen (Justice League 3001), artist Howard Porter (Superman) will provide his own unique take on Freddie, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo. “Those meddling kids” and their Mystery Machine are at the center of a well-meaning experiment gone wrong and they’ll need to bring all of their mystery solving skills to bear (along with plenty of Scooby Snacks), to find a...
- 1/28/2016
- by Latino Review
- LRMonline.com
Just days after Cullen Bunn announced that he was leaving the solo Aquaman title due to negative backlash from fans regarding the current storyline, it appears that DC Comics' Chief Creative Officer is stepping in to right the ship. There's currently no timetable for when Johns and his creative team will take over but Bunn will be departing the title in January 2016. Johns will be looking to complete the "Rise of the Seven Seas" storyline he previously hinted at in the close of his original run in November 2014. Following Johns departure in late 2014, the series saw the creative teams of Dan Jurgens + Lan Medina, Jeff Parker + Paul Pelletier and then Bunn + Trevor McCarthy all attempt to sustain the momentum the title had while riding the New 52 wave but to little success. I can officially say that Ivan Reis, @Joe_Prado and I have started work on #Riseofthe7Seas! The team is back.
- 11/4/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
DC Entertainment Announces That On September 26:
“Batman Day” Returns
Back By Popular Demand, Batman Day 2015 Makes the Celebration of The World’s Most Popular Super Hero and Global Pop Culture Icon an Annual Event
Burbank, CA (June 16, 2015) -- DC Entertainment is bringing back the fan-favorite event celebrating The Dark Knight. “Batman Day” is back by popular demand and will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015, kicking off what has become an annual event honoring one of the most popular and iconic Super Heroes and celebrating all things Batman from comics to video games and more. Fans everywhere are invited to partake in festivities with thousands of comic book shops, bookstores, schools, libraries and other retail partners participating in the bat-centric event.
Those who visit select comic stores, libraries and bookstores on “Batman Day” will also have the opportunity for meet-and-greets with premier DC Entertainment talent including legendary artist and Dce Co-Publisher Jim Lee,...
“Batman Day” Returns
Back By Popular Demand, Batman Day 2015 Makes the Celebration of The World’s Most Popular Super Hero and Global Pop Culture Icon an Annual Event
Burbank, CA (June 16, 2015) -- DC Entertainment is bringing back the fan-favorite event celebrating The Dark Knight. “Batman Day” is back by popular demand and will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015, kicking off what has become an annual event honoring one of the most popular and iconic Super Heroes and celebrating all things Batman from comics to video games and more. Fans everywhere are invited to partake in festivities with thousands of comic book shops, bookstores, schools, libraries and other retail partners participating in the bat-centric event.
Those who visit select comic stores, libraries and bookstores on “Batman Day” will also have the opportunity for meet-and-greets with premier DC Entertainment talent including legendary artist and Dce Co-Publisher Jim Lee,...
- 6/16/2015
- by The Atari Nation
- Legions of Gotham
Comic-Con International has announced the nominations for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for 2015. The nominees, chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges, highlight the wide range of material being published in comics and graphic novel form today, from companies big and small, in print and on line. The awards will be given out during a gala ceremony on Friday, July 10 during Comic-Con International: San Diego.
Best Short Story
“Beginning’s End,” by Rina Ayuyang, muthamagazine.com
“Corpse on the Imjin!” by Peter Kuper, in Masterful Marks: Cartoonists Who Changed the World (Simon & Schuster)
“,” by Lee Bermejo, in Batman Black and White #3 (DC)
“,” by Max Landis & Jock, in Adventures of Superman #14 (DC)
“When the Darkness Presses,” by Emily Carroll, http://emcarroll.com/comics/darkness/
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
Astro City #16: “Wish I May” by Kurt Busiek & Brent Anderson (Vertigo/DC)
Beasts of Burden: Hunters and Gatherers, by Evan Dorkin...
Best Short Story
“Beginning’s End,” by Rina Ayuyang, muthamagazine.com
“Corpse on the Imjin!” by Peter Kuper, in Masterful Marks: Cartoonists Who Changed the World (Simon & Schuster)
“,” by Lee Bermejo, in Batman Black and White #3 (DC)
“,” by Max Landis & Jock, in Adventures of Superman #14 (DC)
“When the Darkness Presses,” by Emily Carroll, http://emcarroll.com/comics/darkness/
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
Astro City #16: “Wish I May” by Kurt Busiek & Brent Anderson (Vertigo/DC)
Beasts of Burden: Hunters and Gatherers, by Evan Dorkin...
- 4/24/2015
- by Luana Haygen
- Comicmix.com
Batman ‘66 #25
Written by Jeff Parker and Gabe Soria
Art by Jesse Hamm and Ty Templeton
Cover by Michael Allred
On sale July 22 • 32 pg, Fc, $2.99 Us • Rated E • Digital First
Driven mad by the Clown Prince of Crime’s “Joker Wave,” The Joker’s former prison doctor enters the Caped Crusader’s Rogues Gallery as The Harlequin! Then, a team of Batman’s greatest enemies takes over an advertising agency to create a new public image for themselves. But the agency has a new temp working for them…none other than Barbara Gordon, young daughter of Gotham City’s police commissioner!
Written by Jeff Parker and Gabe Soria
Art by Jesse Hamm and Ty Templeton
Cover by Michael Allred
On sale July 22 • 32 pg, Fc, $2.99 Us • Rated E • Digital First
Driven mad by the Clown Prince of Crime’s “Joker Wave,” The Joker’s former prison doctor enters the Caped Crusader’s Rogues Gallery as The Harlequin! Then, a team of Batman’s greatest enemies takes over an advertising agency to create a new public image for themselves. But the agency has a new temp working for them…none other than Barbara Gordon, young daughter of Gotham City’s police commissioner!
- 4/21/2015
- by Matt MacNabb
- Legions of Gotham
Will the Fantastic Four defeat the Quiet Man and the corrupted forces of the Heroes Reborn universe? Will Johnny Storm get his powers back? Will Reed and Sue be a family again or will it all be torn asunder? Questions will be answered in this main feature story! Then, special guests bring you four brand new stories featuring Marvel’s quintessential quartet! With heartfelt tales from Karl Kesel, Louise Simonson, Tom DeFalco and Jeff Parker and art by David Marquez, Joe Bennett, Tom Grummet and Pascal Campion – you can’t afford to miss this one! Plus, iconic creators from across the Fantastic Four’s history share their all-time favorite covers! Hear from Stan Lee, John Byrne, Roger Stern, Mark Millar, Roy Thomas, Chris Claremont, John Romita Sr., Walt Simonson and more! This is the end of the Fantastic Four – 4ever! Be there when the most controversial Fantastic Four story concludes...
- 4/3/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Sundance 2015
Our crew is hard at work covering the Sundance Film Festival. Here is the first batch of review with more to come.
‘The D Train’ promises a fun, twisty ride Sundance 2015: ‘A Walk in the Woods’ will have you running for the exits Sundance 2015: ‘Slow West’ is a tense and thoughtful revisionist western Sundance 2015: ‘Princess’ is one of Sundance’s best Sundance 2015: Maybe the dingos should eat ‘Strangerland’ Sundance 2015: Ben Mendelsohn is the jackpot in otherwise middling ‘Mississippi Grind’ Sundance 2015: ‘Me & Earl & the Dying Girl’ an emotional, honest and hilarious experience Sundance 2015: ‘The End of the Tour’ a quiet, affecting primer on the life of David Foster Wallace Sundance 2015: ‘Cop Car’ is an instant Americana genre film classic Sundance 2015: ‘Girlhood’ rivals Linklater’s opus Sundance 2015: ‘Knock Knock’ sees Eli Roth and Keanu Reeves offer camp glory Sundance 2015: ‘Eden...
Our crew is hard at work covering the Sundance Film Festival. Here is the first batch of review with more to come.
‘The D Train’ promises a fun, twisty ride Sundance 2015: ‘A Walk in the Woods’ will have you running for the exits Sundance 2015: ‘Slow West’ is a tense and thoughtful revisionist western Sundance 2015: ‘Princess’ is one of Sundance’s best Sundance 2015: Maybe the dingos should eat ‘Strangerland’ Sundance 2015: Ben Mendelsohn is the jackpot in otherwise middling ‘Mississippi Grind’ Sundance 2015: ‘Me & Earl & the Dying Girl’ an emotional, honest and hilarious experience Sundance 2015: ‘The End of the Tour’ a quiet, affecting primer on the life of David Foster Wallace Sundance 2015: ‘Cop Car’ is an instant Americana genre film classic Sundance 2015: ‘Girlhood’ rivals Linklater’s opus Sundance 2015: ‘Knock Knock’ sees Eli Roth and Keanu Reeves offer camp glory Sundance 2015: ‘Eden...
- 1/31/2015
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
It’s come to my attention as of late that I tend to write mostly negative reviews. Despite the general consensus, I don’t find much in writing bad things about comics. I’d prefer to read good books over bad ones any day. It’s just that I read more things from DC Comics than other publishing companies and that’s come back to bit me. Usually there’s at least one book in the New 52 that I think keeps the entire line not deserving of complete condemnation, but now that Earth 2 has been turned into drek, that’s changed. Pretty much nothing from DC interests me anymore, save for Jeff Parker’s run on Aquaman for being one of the few books that has a sense of fun to it. But right now, I want to take a break from bad mouthing comics. I honestly want to like titles.
- 1/30/2015
- by Grant Raycroft
- SoundOnSight
Yesterday we presented R. Crumb’s tribute to the murdered Charlie Hebdo staff. Today, we further illuminate this horrific tragedy by presenting a number of tributes by King Features Syndicate comic strip artists.
I should note that on its website King Features also offers numerous contributions from their editorial cartoonists. Unlike the strip artists who must turn their work in six weeks to two months prior to publication, editorial cartoonists see their work in print the next day.
As for Charlie Hebdo, their first post-assault issue was published today and released in France, as well as certain select other cities including Quebec, London and New York. Their print run was 3,000,000, up from their average circulation of 40,000 copies. They sold out in minutes, and that was after some newsdealers limited purchases to one copy each. Charlie Hebdo has since gone back to press.
First, we introduced this page with the work of Dustin creator Jeff Parker.
I should note that on its website King Features also offers numerous contributions from their editorial cartoonists. Unlike the strip artists who must turn their work in six weeks to two months prior to publication, editorial cartoonists see their work in print the next day.
As for Charlie Hebdo, their first post-assault issue was published today and released in France, as well as certain select other cities including Quebec, London and New York. Their print run was 3,000,000, up from their average circulation of 40,000 copies. They sold out in minutes, and that was after some newsdealers limited purchases to one copy each. Charlie Hebdo has since gone back to press.
First, we introduced this page with the work of Dustin creator Jeff Parker.
- 1/14/2015
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Venom #10-#13, #13.1-#13.4, & #14
Written by Rick Remender, Rob Williams, & Jeff Parker
Art by Lan Medina, Tony Moore, Lee Garbet, Sana Takeda, Julian Tedesco, Nelson Decastro, & Terry Pallot
Published by Marvel Comics
Continuing from his first story arc as well as being tied up in the “Spider-Island” event, Flash Thompson a.k.a. Agent Venom returns in the highly enjoyable “Circle of Four”.
“Circle of Four” is itself a bit of a strange beast as it’s actually two separate storylines combined together. The first arc is “Road Trip”. While coping with the death of his father, Flash is blackmailed by the sinister Crime Master to head to Las Vegas and retrieve something for him. To make matters worse, Captain America arrives intending to shut down Project Rebirth 2.0 and take the symbiote suit away from Flash. With no options, Flash must steal the Venom costume to save his friends and family...
Written by Rick Remender, Rob Williams, & Jeff Parker
Art by Lan Medina, Tony Moore, Lee Garbet, Sana Takeda, Julian Tedesco, Nelson Decastro, & Terry Pallot
Published by Marvel Comics
Continuing from his first story arc as well as being tied up in the “Spider-Island” event, Flash Thompson a.k.a. Agent Venom returns in the highly enjoyable “Circle of Four”.
“Circle of Four” is itself a bit of a strange beast as it’s actually two separate storylines combined together. The first arc is “Road Trip”. While coping with the death of his father, Flash is blackmailed by the sinister Crime Master to head to Las Vegas and retrieve something for him. To make matters worse, Captain America arrives intending to shut down Project Rebirth 2.0 and take the symbiote suit away from Flash. With no options, Flash must steal the Venom costume to save his friends and family...
- 1/6/2015
- by Grant Raycroft
- SoundOnSight
Flash Gordon
Writer: Jeff Parker
Artist: Evan Shaner
Colourist: Jordie Bellaire
Letterer: Simon Bowland
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
After reading a single Flash Gordon comic, if you don’t want to be Flash, or at the very least, a part of his ensemble, then there is easily way too much excitement in your life. Flash Gordon represents this ideal of bewilderment or the excitement one receives from the unknown. In actuality, Flash is actually quite childish. He acts before he thinks, is utterly fearless, and enjoys a high sense of adventure. He represents the inner child that we encase within ourselves upon entering adulthood; something we cannot embrace as often as we might want to. Flash is not alone as he embraces his lack of fear. If it were not for the constant companions of Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov, Flash would probably be six feet under a long time ago...
Writer: Jeff Parker
Artist: Evan Shaner
Colourist: Jordie Bellaire
Letterer: Simon Bowland
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
After reading a single Flash Gordon comic, if you don’t want to be Flash, or at the very least, a part of his ensemble, then there is easily way too much excitement in your life. Flash Gordon represents this ideal of bewilderment or the excitement one receives from the unknown. In actuality, Flash is actually quite childish. He acts before he thinks, is utterly fearless, and enjoys a high sense of adventure. He represents the inner child that we encase within ourselves upon entering adulthood; something we cannot embrace as often as we might want to. Flash is not alone as he embraces his lack of fear. If it were not for the constant companions of Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov, Flash would probably be six feet under a long time ago...
- 11/12/2014
- by Anthony Spataro
- SoundOnSight
Archaia will revive Jim Henson's The StoryTeller as a comic miniseries.
Each of the four issues of The StoryTeller: Witches will recount a different folktale about witches from Europe and beyond, reports Nerdist.
These will be 'The Magic Swan Goose and the Lord of the Forest' by Sm Vidaurri, 'The Snow Witch' by Kyla Vanderklugt, 'The Phantom Isle' by Matthew Dow Smith and 'Vasilissa the Beautiful' adapted by Jeff Stokely from an unproduced teleplay for the original series.
The first series of The StoryTeller was hosted by John Hurt in the eponymous role.
A second, focusing on Greek myths, featured Michael Gambon.
Archaia released a hardback anthology of The Storyteller in 2011.
It featured all-new tales from Katie Cook, Colleen Coover, Chris Eliopoulos, Roger Langridge, Marjorie Liu, Jeff Parker, Paul Tobin, Tom Fowler, Mike Maihack and Evan Shaner and more.
The StoryTeller: Witches #1 will be released on September 17.
Each of the four issues of The StoryTeller: Witches will recount a different folktale about witches from Europe and beyond, reports Nerdist.
These will be 'The Magic Swan Goose and the Lord of the Forest' by Sm Vidaurri, 'The Snow Witch' by Kyla Vanderklugt, 'The Phantom Isle' by Matthew Dow Smith and 'Vasilissa the Beautiful' adapted by Jeff Stokely from an unproduced teleplay for the original series.
The first series of The StoryTeller was hosted by John Hurt in the eponymous role.
A second, focusing on Greek myths, featured Michael Gambon.
Archaia released a hardback anthology of The Storyteller in 2011.
It featured all-new tales from Katie Cook, Colleen Coover, Chris Eliopoulos, Roger Langridge, Marjorie Liu, Jeff Parker, Paul Tobin, Tom Fowler, Mike Maihack and Evan Shaner and more.
The StoryTeller: Witches #1 will be released on September 17.
- 6/20/2014
- Digital Spy
Flash Gordon #2
Writer: Jeff Parker
Artist: Evan “Doc” Shaner
Colorist: Jordie Belaire
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Jeff Parker continues to effortlessly show off what makes Flash Gordon and his rag-tag group of adventurers special. This comic more than exceeds expectations, and it is just getting started. The first issue doesn’t waste too much time introducing each of the human protagonists; instead Parker instead chooses to flash-forward (pun!) a year into the trio’s exploration on Mongo.
The second issue is surprising in that, unlike the prior one, it shows nothing of the group’s personal life before they were on Mongo. Parker chooses instead to show the character’s personality through the story and their actions and reactions. In this particular adventure Flash and the gang make a daring escape from the villainous Ming’s guards though the Valley of Portals, while their ship has landed in a giant rainforest planet called Arboria.
Writer: Jeff Parker
Artist: Evan “Doc” Shaner
Colorist: Jordie Belaire
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Jeff Parker continues to effortlessly show off what makes Flash Gordon and his rag-tag group of adventurers special. This comic more than exceeds expectations, and it is just getting started. The first issue doesn’t waste too much time introducing each of the human protagonists; instead Parker instead chooses to flash-forward (pun!) a year into the trio’s exploration on Mongo.
The second issue is surprising in that, unlike the prior one, it shows nothing of the group’s personal life before they were on Mongo. Parker chooses instead to show the character’s personality through the story and their actions and reactions. In this particular adventure Flash and the gang make a daring escape from the villainous Ming’s guards though the Valley of Portals, while their ship has landed in a giant rainforest planet called Arboria.
- 6/2/2014
- by Mauricio Diocis
- SoundOnSight
Do you long for the more innocent days when Adam West and Burt Ward raced across your television in Technicolor glory battling the charismatic villains of Gotham City? When you think of the Joker, does a Latino actor who refused to shave his mustache come to mind before Heath Ledger or Jack Nicholson? Do you constantly find yourself wondering where the "Pow's" and the "Bam's" are as you sit through the Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan Dark Knight films? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then Batman '66 Volume 1 is tailor-made for you!
DC Comics releases the first five print issues of Batman '66 for fans of the psychedelic and campy romp we all grew up with. I specifically remember watching the series at my babysitter's house after school every chance I could get. If you prefer your Caped Crusader a little less gloomy and a little more fun,...
DC Comics releases the first five print issues of Batman '66 for fans of the psychedelic and campy romp we all grew up with. I specifically remember watching the series at my babysitter's house after school every chance I could get. If you prefer your Caped Crusader a little less gloomy and a little more fun,...
- 4/26/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Eric Shirey)
- Cinelinx
Batman ’66 Vol 1
Written by Jeff Parker
Drawn by Jonathan Case, Ty Templeton, Joe Quinones, Sandy Jarrell, Ruben Procopio and Colleen Coover
Published by DC Comics
Is there another fictional character who has so many clearly identifiable and distinct incarnations as Batman does? There’s the original, Silver Age Batman, Neal Adams’ Batman, Frank Miller, Tim Burton, Bruce Timm, Christopher Nolan and so many other clear and different visual and narrative approaches to the character, each one signifying a distinct vision to the character. It’s all Batman, from the Dark Knight to the urban vigilante to the sleek animated hero. But then there’s the version that embarrassed comic fans for years, the Adam West version from the 1966 Batman television show. Growing up, we called it campy and silly. We called it a humiliation of a comic character that was maybe taken a bit too seriously for a bit too long.
Written by Jeff Parker
Drawn by Jonathan Case, Ty Templeton, Joe Quinones, Sandy Jarrell, Ruben Procopio and Colleen Coover
Published by DC Comics
Is there another fictional character who has so many clearly identifiable and distinct incarnations as Batman does? There’s the original, Silver Age Batman, Neal Adams’ Batman, Frank Miller, Tim Burton, Bruce Timm, Christopher Nolan and so many other clear and different visual and narrative approaches to the character, each one signifying a distinct vision to the character. It’s all Batman, from the Dark Knight to the urban vigilante to the sleek animated hero. But then there’s the version that embarrassed comic fans for years, the Adam West version from the 1966 Batman television show. Growing up, we called it campy and silly. We called it a humiliation of a comic character that was maybe taken a bit too seriously for a bit too long.
- 4/9/2014
- by Scott Cederlund
- SoundOnSight
Flash Gordon #1
Written by Jeff Parker
Art by Evan Shaner
Colors by Jordie Bellaire
Published by Dynamite Comics
Eighty years after his first appearance in the Alex Raymond comic strip, Jeff Parker, Evan Shaner, and Jordie Bellaire have rebooted the classic sci-fi hero yet again for the 21st century bringing him into the present. All the things even casual fans will recognize are here: the adventurer Flash Gordon, the pompous Dr. Zarkov, speeding spaceships, strange planets, and of course, Ming the Merciless. Jeff Parker has had success with older properties, like Marvel’s Agents of Atlas featuring forgotten heroes from the 1950s Atlas Comics and more recently DC’s digital comic Batman ’66. Parker has a true love for the retro and is also skilled at updating them for contemporary comics readers. In Flash Gordon #1, he revises some of the more problematic elements of the Flash Gordon mythos. Dale Arden isn...
Written by Jeff Parker
Art by Evan Shaner
Colors by Jordie Bellaire
Published by Dynamite Comics
Eighty years after his first appearance in the Alex Raymond comic strip, Jeff Parker, Evan Shaner, and Jordie Bellaire have rebooted the classic sci-fi hero yet again for the 21st century bringing him into the present. All the things even casual fans will recognize are here: the adventurer Flash Gordon, the pompous Dr. Zarkov, speeding spaceships, strange planets, and of course, Ming the Merciless. Jeff Parker has had success with older properties, like Marvel’s Agents of Atlas featuring forgotten heroes from the 1950s Atlas Comics and more recently DC’s digital comic Batman ’66. Parker has a true love for the retro and is also skilled at updating them for contemporary comics readers. In Flash Gordon #1, he revises some of the more problematic elements of the Flash Gordon mythos. Dale Arden isn...
- 4/8/2014
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
Week after week, the shelves of local comic book stores nationwide are packed to brim with shiny new comics. Sure you’re a smart cookie and probably have tonnes of grabs already but many books do go unnoticed and its my job to make sure you are getting your moneys worth. I could ramble on for a bit but I sincerely doubt you’re still reading this paragraph and have long since scrolled down to the good bits– So without further to do, enjoy and note this is preference, what’s exciting to me may not be exciting to you and hey friend, I’m Ok with that:
Lumberjanes #1
It’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Gravity Falls and features five buttkicking, rad teenager girls wailing on monsters and solving a mystery with the whole world at stake. And with the talent of acclaimed cartoonist Noelle Stevenson and talented newcomer...
Lumberjanes #1
It’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Gravity Falls and features five buttkicking, rad teenager girls wailing on monsters and solving a mystery with the whole world at stake. And with the talent of acclaimed cartoonist Noelle Stevenson and talented newcomer...
- 4/6/2014
- by Sean Tonelli
- SoundOnSight
Batman and Robin are really going to need to load up their utility belts this time. A new story in DC Comics' popular Batman '66 digital series — based on the beloved Adam West TV series — spotlights two of the Dyanamic Duo's most iconic villains.
"For our latest story, artist Jonathan Case who kicked off the series, is returning for another big three-parter where The Joker and Catwoman bust out of confinement and turn Gotham City upside down," says series writer Jeff Parker. "We also see several other regular villains from the series in part one, where the Arkham Institute hosts a talent show featuring their criminal patients! Joker and Catwoman have a scheme to literally mess with everybody's minds."
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"For our latest story, artist Jonathan Case who kicked off the series, is returning for another big three-parter where The Joker and Catwoman bust out of confinement and turn Gotham City upside down," says series writer Jeff Parker. "We also see several other regular villains from the series in part one, where the Arkham Institute hosts a talent show featuring their criminal patients! Joker and Catwoman have a scheme to literally mess with everybody's minds."
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- 4/1/2014
- by Rich Sands
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Captain America: The Winter Soldier directors Joe and Anthony Russo are writing a graphic novel for Oni Press.
They will collaborate with Ande Parks and artist Fernando Léon on Ciudad, the publisher has revealed.
"Ciudad is a brutally violent, action-packed thriller about a world-weary mercenary hired by a powerful drug lord to pull off an impossible retrieval mission in one of the world's most dangerous locales while battling warring factions, a corrupt police force, and a city full of hired killers," said Oni.
The publisher has unveiled its plans for the rest of 2014 and beyond, which include Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, Mike Norton, and Bill Crabtree's Sixth Gun prequel Days of the Dead.
Other releases will include Jeff Parker and Sandy Jarrell's Meteor Men, Greg Rucka's returning Stumptown - with artists Justin Greenwood and Ryan Hill - Bunn, Brian Churilla and Jordie Bellaire's Hellbreak and Bunn's Brides of Helheim...
They will collaborate with Ande Parks and artist Fernando Léon on Ciudad, the publisher has revealed.
"Ciudad is a brutally violent, action-packed thriller about a world-weary mercenary hired by a powerful drug lord to pull off an impossible retrieval mission in one of the world's most dangerous locales while battling warring factions, a corrupt police force, and a city full of hired killers," said Oni.
The publisher has unveiled its plans for the rest of 2014 and beyond, which include Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, Mike Norton, and Bill Crabtree's Sixth Gun prequel Days of the Dead.
Other releases will include Jeff Parker and Sandy Jarrell's Meteor Men, Greg Rucka's returning Stumptown - with artists Justin Greenwood and Ryan Hill - Bunn, Brian Churilla and Jordie Bellaire's Hellbreak and Bunn's Brides of Helheim...
- 3/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Our latest frosty cool episode of DC All Access features your exclusive first look at the trailer for “Cold, Cold Heart,” the new Batman: Arkham Origins Dlc! We get the goods on the Dlc from WB Games Vice President, Production Ames Kirshen, then dive into the epic world of Aquaman as we talk to new series writer Jeff Parker. We also discuss Fairest with our pal Marc Andreyko, visit Blastoff Comics in La for a primer on all things Lex Luthor, give you yet another chance to enter our Sdcc giveaway, and offer you the chance to win a copy of the Batman: Arkham Origins Collector’s Edition signed by Troy Baker!
- 2/25/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
In comics news this week, Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin & Hobbes, won the prestigious Angoulême Grand Prix (a kind of lifetime achievement award) at the biggest comic convention in the world, the Angoulême International Comics Festival. The famously reclusive comics creator was not in attendance but the award is the second time an American has won, the last being Art Spiegelman, the creator of Maus, who won 2 years ago. Calvin & Hobbes ended in 1996 but Watterson’s anti-commercial artistic integrity and the quality of his work has won him many admirers and the strip continues to be popular to this day.
There’s a rumour going around that Geoff Johns’ new ongoing project will be Superman. Johns has been dropping titles left and right, handing off Aquaman to Jeff Parker and finishing his acclaimed Green Lantern run last year, and with Forever Evil coming to an end shortly, his only...
There’s a rumour going around that Geoff Johns’ new ongoing project will be Superman. Johns has been dropping titles left and right, handing off Aquaman to Jeff Parker and finishing his acclaimed Green Lantern run last year, and with Forever Evil coming to an end shortly, his only...
- 2/6/2014
- by Noel Thorne
- Obsessed with Film
"Sea of Storms" begins with the debut of new Aquaman writer Jeff Parker! The Earth’s crust is grinding to life, releasing deadly volcanoes and bizarre creatures…so humanity’s first instinct is to blame Atlantis! And as the plates pull apart, the pressures of ruling a kingdom under siege are weighing on Aquaman and Mera as well! Aquaman 26 Exclusive Preview Aquaman #26 Written by Jeff Parker Pencils by Paul Pelletier & Netho Diaz Cover by Paul Pelletier...
- 12/31/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
• Before Bruce Banner and Tony Stark became heroes, they built weapons. But who inspired them? • One of Bruce’s lab assistants has unraveled a mystery from their past. • Now Shield must send Hulk and Iron Man to retrieve one of the greatest weapon designers of all time. • Will they come back as weapons of mass destruction themselves? Indestructible Hulk Annual #1 Written by Jeff Parker Pencils & Cover by Mahmud Asrar...
- 12/1/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
Can Aquaman ever catch a break?
DC Comics has launched several of its superheroes into highly-successful screen adaptations -- Superman and Batman in blockbuster movies, and Green Arrow in a successful television series. But the water-based Aquaman hasn't been able to transfer his popularity from comics to film. The closest he's gotten is a joke on HBO's "Entourage."
"He become a little bit of a joke," Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment's chief creative officer, told Variety. "Suddenly, he was nobody's favorite super hero."
But DC Entertainment is doing its darndest to change that. "He's a priority character for the company," Johns said.
With Marvel celebrating a string of recent hits like "Iron Man," "The Avengers," and "Thor," DC Entertainment is trying to make stars out of its stable of characters. The Flash is appearing on The CW's "Green Arrow," with an eye toward a spin-off, and Batman ally Commissioner Gordon...
DC Comics has launched several of its superheroes into highly-successful screen adaptations -- Superman and Batman in blockbuster movies, and Green Arrow in a successful television series. But the water-based Aquaman hasn't been able to transfer his popularity from comics to film. The closest he's gotten is a joke on HBO's "Entourage."
"He become a little bit of a joke," Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment's chief creative officer, told Variety. "Suddenly, he was nobody's favorite super hero."
But DC Entertainment is doing its darndest to change that. "He's a priority character for the company," Johns said.
With Marvel celebrating a string of recent hits like "Iron Man," "The Avengers," and "Thor," DC Entertainment is trying to make stars out of its stable of characters. The Flash is appearing on The CW's "Green Arrow," with an eye toward a spin-off, and Batman ally Commissioner Gordon...
- 11/29/2013
- by Kelly Woo
- Moviefone
Nothing says "retro" quite like Cold War tension, which explains the appearance of Olga, Queen of the Cossacks, in DC Comics’ phenomenal Batman ’66 digital series. Played by Anne Baxter on the Adam West Batman TV series, the Bessarovian love interest of the villainous Egghead makes her comic-book debut thanks to writer Jeff Parker and artist Ted Naifeh, the creator of Oni’s beloved Courtney Crumrin books. And here The A.V. Club has an exclusive preview of this week’s issue. Check out these pages from Batman ’66 #18, then grab a copy via Comixology or DC Comics.
- 10/31/2013
- avclub.com
Batman ’66 #1
Written by Jeff Parker
Art by Jonathan Case
Cover by Michael Allred
Published by DC Comics
With the Justice League seemingly dead in DC’s Forever Evil and the Avengers off in deep space to face an apocalyptic threat in Marvel’s Infinity, comics can be as dreary and foreboding as real world events these days. So if you’re a bit tired of all the gloom and doom found in the big crossovers, then it’s Bat-time to tune into that old Bat-channel for the nostalgic but new adventures of Adam West’s not-so-dark knight in Batman ’66 #1.
Whether you prefer the realistic Christian Bale Batman, the adventurous detective from Bruce Timm’s animated series, or Frank Miller’s gritty Dark Knight, there’s no denying that Adam West’s TV Batman is one of the most recognized and beloved interpretations among comic readers and general audiences alike. So...
Written by Jeff Parker
Art by Jonathan Case
Cover by Michael Allred
Published by DC Comics
With the Justice League seemingly dead in DC’s Forever Evil and the Avengers off in deep space to face an apocalyptic threat in Marvel’s Infinity, comics can be as dreary and foreboding as real world events these days. So if you’re a bit tired of all the gloom and doom found in the big crossovers, then it’s Bat-time to tune into that old Bat-channel for the nostalgic but new adventures of Adam West’s not-so-dark knight in Batman ’66 #1.
Whether you prefer the realistic Christian Bale Batman, the adventurous detective from Bruce Timm’s animated series, or Frank Miller’s gritty Dark Knight, there’s no denying that Adam West’s TV Batman is one of the most recognized and beloved interpretations among comic readers and general audiences alike. So...
- 10/12/2013
- by Riley Biehl
- SoundOnSight
Willow: Wonderland #1-5
Writers: Jeff Parker and Christos Gage
Artist: Brian Ching
Publisher: Dark Horse
As a television show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer has been off the air for a decade, but the Buffyverse is still going strong. When the series was cancelled after season seven, Joss Whedon and co. took season eight to Dark Horse, and 2013 saw the start of season nine. There are ideas and scenes that comics can depict which television just doesn’t have the budget for, and the results were both shocking and spectacular.
At the conclusion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8, we saw the destruction of the Seed, which removed magic from the world. The effects are being felt by all, the monsters and mundane. In a world without magic, witches are just people, and newly sired vampires turn into zombie vampires (“zompires”). It’s affecting everything creative from music to poetry to...
Writers: Jeff Parker and Christos Gage
Artist: Brian Ching
Publisher: Dark Horse
As a television show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer has been off the air for a decade, but the Buffyverse is still going strong. When the series was cancelled after season seven, Joss Whedon and co. took season eight to Dark Horse, and 2013 saw the start of season nine. There are ideas and scenes that comics can depict which television just doesn’t have the budget for, and the results were both shocking and spectacular.
At the conclusion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8, we saw the destruction of the Seed, which removed magic from the world. The effects are being felt by all, the monsters and mundane. In a world without magic, witches are just people, and newly sired vampires turn into zombie vampires (“zompires”). It’s affecting everything creative from music to poetry to...
- 10/6/2013
- by Nico Mara-McKay
- SoundOnSight
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: Thor squares off against Malekith in Thor: God of Thunder #13, the Joker strikes in the retro Batman '66 #3, and the Flash's rogues take center stage in Flash #23.3.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Action Comics Vol 2 #23.3
(W) Charles Soule
» Savage Wolverine #8
(W) Zeb Wells (A) Joe Madureira
» Superman Vol 4 #23.3
(W) Scott Lobdell (A) Dan Jurgens - Norm Rapmund
» Thor God Of Thunder #13 (pictured above)
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Ron Garney
» Wolverine Max #11
(W) Jason Starr (A) Felix Ruix
2014 Movies
("Captain America: The Winter Soldier" "X-Men: Days of Future Past" "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" "Guardians...
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: Thor squares off against Malekith in Thor: God of Thunder #13, the Joker strikes in the retro Batman '66 #3, and the Flash's rogues take center stage in Flash #23.3.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Action Comics Vol 2 #23.3
(W) Charles Soule
» Savage Wolverine #8
(W) Zeb Wells (A) Joe Madureira
» Superman Vol 4 #23.3
(W) Scott Lobdell (A) Dan Jurgens - Norm Rapmund
» Thor God Of Thunder #13 (pictured above)
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Ron Garney
» Wolverine Max #11
(W) Jason Starr (A) Felix Ruix
2014 Movies
("Captain America: The Winter Soldier" "X-Men: Days of Future Past" "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" "Guardians...
- 9/18/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
When Geoff Johns relaunched Aquaman for "The New 52", he did what many thought was an impossible task;he made the character cool. Unfortunately, his run on the series will be coming to an end with issue #25, but Arthur Curry will be left in the very capable hands of Thunderbolts scribe Jeff Parker. In an interview with IGN (which you can find a link to below), Johns was asked about the future of the character both in comics and other mediums. "Aquaman has the ability to be a huge character and I think we really brought him to a new level in comic books, and I’m hoping that new level continues to everything that is DC Entertainment. Certainly that’s the goal. He’s one of our most recognizable and most important characters, and it’s going to continue to stay that way." It's likely that he's referring to the rumoured Aquaman animated feature,...
- 9/9/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
While the Trinity War rages in the New 52 and everyone’s trying to kill one another in Injustice, somewhere in a far off corner of the DC Universe is Batman ’66 dancing the Batusi and smiling. Long before you finish reading Batman ’66 #2 you’ll be smiling too – though, disappointingly, Batman doesn’t dance in this issue.
In the first of two stories in this issue, Penguin has blockaded Gotham Harbour with a giant iceberg and gotten it classed as his own sovereign nation thus making him – that’s right – Emperor Penguin! But how does the iceberg remain solid in the middle of summer? Enter Mr Freeze! But with Batman down for the count, it’s up to the Boy Wonder to save the day. Holy popsicle sticks, Batman! In the second story, a night out for Bruce and Kathy goes terribly wrong when Chandell and his crooning partner Lorelei Circe attempt...
In the first of two stories in this issue, Penguin has blockaded Gotham Harbour with a giant iceberg and gotten it classed as his own sovereign nation thus making him – that’s right – Emperor Penguin! But how does the iceberg remain solid in the middle of summer? Enter Mr Freeze! But with Batman down for the count, it’s up to the Boy Wonder to save the day. Holy popsicle sticks, Batman! In the second story, a night out for Bruce and Kathy goes terribly wrong when Chandell and his crooning partner Lorelei Circe attempt...
- 8/23/2013
- by Noel Thorne
- Obsessed with Film
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: check out the origins of the Superior Spider-Man with the Spider-Man: Dying Wish trade paperback, join in on the retro fun with Batman '66 #2, and check in with the mutants as they catch their breath in X-Men #4.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Superman: Unchained #3 (pictured above)
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams, & Dustin Nguyen
» The Mighty Thor Omnibus, Vol 02 hardcover
Collecting Journey Into Mystery (1952) #121-125, Thor (1966) #126-152, Thor Annual #2 and Not Brand Echh #3
Story by Stan Lee, Art by Jack Kirby
2014 Movies
("Captain America: The Winter Soldier...
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: check out the origins of the Superior Spider-Man with the Spider-Man: Dying Wish trade paperback, join in on the retro fun with Batman '66 #2, and check in with the mutants as they catch their breath in X-Men #4.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Superman: Unchained #3 (pictured above)
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams, & Dustin Nguyen
» The Mighty Thor Omnibus, Vol 02 hardcover
Collecting Journey Into Mystery (1952) #121-125, Thor (1966) #126-152, Thor Annual #2 and Not Brand Echh #3
Story by Stan Lee, Art by Jack Kirby
2014 Movies
("Captain America: The Winter Soldier...
- 8/20/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
by Brett White
"Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn made an offhand remark about maybe-sorta-kinda being interested in doing a "Thunderbolts" movie after he finishes he first foray into the Marvel Universe. There has been no announcement. There has been no commitment. No "T-bolts" film is in development. But if you think that's going to stop us from doing a casting call for one of the greatest, weirdest teams to ever assemble in Marvel Comics, then think again! If there are just two things we love here at MTV Splash Page, it's Casting Calls and Casting Calls.
Our cast selection comes from the more recent Jeff Parker run on "Thunderbolts," which saw the Avenger Luke Cage being put in charge of a more rowdy group of Thunderbolts, not all of whom were down with rehabilitating. The run was marked by Parker's excellent sense of humor and artists Declan Shalvey...
"Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn made an offhand remark about maybe-sorta-kinda being interested in doing a "Thunderbolts" movie after he finishes he first foray into the Marvel Universe. There has been no announcement. There has been no commitment. No "T-bolts" film is in development. But if you think that's going to stop us from doing a casting call for one of the greatest, weirdest teams to ever assemble in Marvel Comics, then think again! If there are just two things we love here at MTV Splash Page, it's Casting Calls and Casting Calls.
Our cast selection comes from the more recent Jeff Parker run on "Thunderbolts," which saw the Avenger Luke Cage being put in charge of a more rowdy group of Thunderbolts, not all of whom were down with rehabilitating. The run was marked by Parker's excellent sense of humor and artists Declan Shalvey...
- 8/9/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
by Brett White
Yesterday, "Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn revealed via his Formspring page that there are three other comic book properties he'd be interested in getting his hands on: "We3," "Hit-Monkey," and "Thunderbolts." While this talk was in no way an announcement or even an indicator of what's to come, I can't even begin to explain how awesome it would be to see a James Gunn adaptation of "Thunderbolts."
"Thunderbolts" began way back in 1997, the brainchild of writer Kurt Busiek and artist Mark Bagley. While they were initially marketed and presented as a new superhero team, the first issue's big twist ending revealed that they were actually the Masters of Evil in disguise! The series, which has been around in one incarnation or another ever since, has become the home for Marvel's many underused—and underappreciated—villains and minor characters as they either try to become superheroes.
Yesterday, "Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn revealed via his Formspring page that there are three other comic book properties he'd be interested in getting his hands on: "We3," "Hit-Monkey," and "Thunderbolts." While this talk was in no way an announcement or even an indicator of what's to come, I can't even begin to explain how awesome it would be to see a James Gunn adaptation of "Thunderbolts."
"Thunderbolts" began way back in 1997, the brainchild of writer Kurt Busiek and artist Mark Bagley. While they were initially marketed and presented as a new superhero team, the first issue's big twist ending revealed that they were actually the Masters of Evil in disguise! The series, which has been around in one incarnation or another ever since, has become the home for Marvel's many underused—and underappreciated—villains and minor characters as they either try to become superheroes.
- 8/9/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
I remember hurrying home weekday afternoons after school to watch the 1960's Batman TV series in syndication. I couldn't get enough of the Dynamic Duo's exciting world of crime fighting and action. As a child, that was the only Batman I knew. I didn't know about the Dark Knight Detective who at the very same time in the late 1970s was busy battling all sorts of supernatural villains in the comic books. All I knew was that the Caped Crusader and his energetic sidekick saved the world from a Rogue's Gallery of witty and colorful super villains.
There were more than a handful of Bat-fanatics very upset when the series was canceled after three seasons. It's obvious the show had a huge following as it's been in syndication and airing somewhere in the world every day for the past 45 years. DC Comics is giving fans of the series something to get excited about.
There were more than a handful of Bat-fanatics very upset when the series was canceled after three seasons. It's obvious the show had a huge following as it's been in syndication and airing somewhere in the world every day for the past 45 years. DC Comics is giving fans of the series something to get excited about.
- 7/23/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Eric Shirey)
- Cinelinx
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: Black Widow teams up with Fantomex in A + X #10, the caped crusader returns to the swingin' '60s in Batman '66 #1, and the Nova Corps' youngest member starts a new mission in Nova #6.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Iron Man #13
Story by Kieron Gillen, art by Greg Land & Jay Leisten, colors by Guru-eFX
» The Mighty Thor And Journey Into Mystery: Everything Burns paperback
Collects The Mighty Thor #18-22 and Journey Into Mystery (1952) #642-645
» Savage Wolverine #7 (pictured above)
Story by Zeb Wells, art by Joe Madureira, colors by Peter Steigerwald
» Superman: Phantom Zone...
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: Black Widow teams up with Fantomex in A + X #10, the caped crusader returns to the swingin' '60s in Batman '66 #1, and the Nova Corps' youngest member starts a new mission in Nova #6.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Iron Man #13
Story by Kieron Gillen, art by Greg Land & Jay Leisten, colors by Guru-eFX
» The Mighty Thor And Journey Into Mystery: Everything Burns paperback
Collects The Mighty Thor #18-22 and Journey Into Mystery (1952) #642-645
» Savage Wolverine #7 (pictured above)
Story by Zeb Wells, art by Joe Madureira, colors by Peter Steigerwald
» Superman: Phantom Zone...
- 7/17/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
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Batman ‘66 #4 Written by Jeff Parker Art by Jonathan Case Cover by Michael Allred
1:25 Variant cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story On sale October 16 • 40 pg, Fc, $3.99 Us • Rated E • Digital First
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information. Batman and Robin head to 1960s London to take on The Mad Hatter! When the Caped Crusader hears that hats are being stolen from England’s famous Beefeaters, he knows it can only be the work of Jervis Tetch. But something’s also amiss at Big Ben. Could the Clock King be up to his old tricks?...
Batman ‘66 #4 Written by Jeff Parker Art by Jonathan Case Cover by Michael Allred
1:25 Variant cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story On sale October 16 • 40 pg, Fc, $3.99 Us • Rated E • Digital First
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information. Batman and Robin head to 1960s London to take on The Mad Hatter! When the Caped Crusader hears that hats are being stolen from England’s famous Beefeaters, he knows it can only be the work of Jervis Tetch. But something’s also amiss at Big Ben. Could the Clock King be up to his old tricks?...
- 7/8/2013
- by Matt MacNabb
- Legions of Gotham
Story courtesy of TV Guide
Holy revival, Batman! DC Comics has brought the Caped Crusader's iconic 1960s TV show back to life in a weekly digital comic book series. Batman '66 debuted last week with new vibrant adventures of Batman and Robin, famously played by Adam West and Burt Ward on the ABC series.
Though the show is often remembered as a camp classic, Batman '66 writer Jeff Parker wants to be clear: "We're not making fun of Batman. We're going with the look of the show, but at the same time we're acknowledging there's something really cool there." That said, expect an earnestly heroic version of the Dark Knight, who refers to a nemesis as "dastardly fiend."
The colorful series features layered art on the panels, with each ta of the screen advancing the story and adding new elements, including dialogue, figures and, of course, the show's trademark booming text "sound" effects ("Poomf,...
Holy revival, Batman! DC Comics has brought the Caped Crusader's iconic 1960s TV show back to life in a weekly digital comic book series. Batman '66 debuted last week with new vibrant adventures of Batman and Robin, famously played by Adam West and Burt Ward on the ABC series.
Though the show is often remembered as a camp classic, Batman '66 writer Jeff Parker wants to be clear: "We're not making fun of Batman. We're going with the look of the show, but at the same time we're acknowledging there's something really cool there." That said, expect an earnestly heroic version of the Dark Knight, who refers to a nemesis as "dastardly fiend."
The colorful series features layered art on the panels, with each ta of the screen advancing the story and adding new elements, including dialogue, figures and, of course, the show's trademark booming text "sound" effects ("Poomf,...
- 7/8/2013
- by Matt MacNabb
- Legions of Gotham
It’s an inspired move on DC’s part – the Adam West Batman is so beloved by so many, so why not adapt it to comics and make it a series? Well, that’s exactly what they’ve done with Batman ‘66 #1, the first comic that launches DC’s digital initiative DC2.
DC2 utilises the kind of guided view technology readers familiar with Marvel’s Infinite Comics (used recently to promote their new Guardians of the Galaxy series) and Mark Waid’s Thrillbent Comics, where speech bubbles appear as you tap the screen forward and characters move within the panels as if animated. Writer Jeff Parker and artist Jonathan Case use the format perfectly, throwing in the classic Biffs! and Pows! at the right moments as well as saturating colours in panels to emphasise the action.
Batman ‘66 kicks off with Chief O’Hara being honoured with a Lady Gotham trophy, a...
DC2 utilises the kind of guided view technology readers familiar with Marvel’s Infinite Comics (used recently to promote their new Guardians of the Galaxy series) and Mark Waid’s Thrillbent Comics, where speech bubbles appear as you tap the screen forward and characters move within the panels as if animated. Writer Jeff Parker and artist Jonathan Case use the format perfectly, throwing in the classic Biffs! and Pows! at the right moments as well as saturating colours in panels to emphasise the action.
Batman ‘66 kicks off with Chief O’Hara being honoured with a Lady Gotham trophy, a...
- 7/4/2013
- by Noel Thorne
- Obsessed with Film
by Brett White
Comic book movies have always been a hot button issue with fans, but opinions are split down the middle when it comes to "Man of Steel." It's not surprising when you consider how important Superman is to so many comic book pros. Superman's been in comics, movies, and television shows since the early 1950s, meaning that generations upon generations have grown up with this character.
But now the film has a 56% on Rotten Tomatoes - the site that measures critics' reviews - and an A- on Cinema Score - which measures moviegoers opinions. People are divided, especially those in the comic book community.
Mark Waid, one of the most prominent and passionate Superman fans working in comics, kicked off a weekend of debate with this Tweet on Thursday night:
That thunder you heard at around 9:15 Est was the sound of my heart breaking in two.
— Mark Waid...
Comic book movies have always been a hot button issue with fans, but opinions are split down the middle when it comes to "Man of Steel." It's not surprising when you consider how important Superman is to so many comic book pros. Superman's been in comics, movies, and television shows since the early 1950s, meaning that generations upon generations have grown up with this character.
But now the film has a 56% on Rotten Tomatoes - the site that measures critics' reviews - and an A- on Cinema Score - which measures moviegoers opinions. People are divided, especially those in the comic book community.
Mark Waid, one of the most prominent and passionate Superman fans working in comics, kicked off a weekend of debate with this Tweet on Thursday night:
That thunder you heard at around 9:15 Est was the sound of my heart breaking in two.
— Mark Waid...
- 6/17/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
by Brett White
With "Man of Steel" opening today in theaters, all attention is currently fixated on Superman. But there's another character that has been by his side for 75 years, who debuted right alongside him in "Action Comics" #1 way back in 1938, and who is incredibly important to the Superman mythos. That character is Lois Lane, the fearless reporter whose human courage inspires even Earth's powerful alien protector. The legendary character is brought to life in the new film by Amy Adams, who inherited her press pass from Kate Bosworth, Erica Durance, Dana Delaney, Teri Hatcher, Margot Kidder, Phyllis Coates and Noel Neill, among others.
But when you're paired up with a man who can punch mountains, you're bound to get overlooked. We're here to make sure that doesn't happen. Without Lois Lane, there is no Superman. To give the character some much deserved attention, we approached a panel of comic creators,...
With "Man of Steel" opening today in theaters, all attention is currently fixated on Superman. But there's another character that has been by his side for 75 years, who debuted right alongside him in "Action Comics" #1 way back in 1938, and who is incredibly important to the Superman mythos. That character is Lois Lane, the fearless reporter whose human courage inspires even Earth's powerful alien protector. The legendary character is brought to life in the new film by Amy Adams, who inherited her press pass from Kate Bosworth, Erica Durance, Dana Delaney, Teri Hatcher, Margot Kidder, Phyllis Coates and Noel Neill, among others.
But when you're paired up with a man who can punch mountains, you're bound to get overlooked. We're here to make sure that doesn't happen. Without Lois Lane, there is no Superman. To give the character some much deserved attention, we approached a panel of comic creators,...
- 6/14/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
by Brett White
No one blinks an eye when Batman gets a PG-13, and fans would probably prefer "The Wolverine" be a hard R. But these are heroes that lurk in the shadows, who dole out justice and vengeance with a grimace. But Superman, as many comic book pros and fans have pointed out since learning "Man of Steel's" MPAA rating, should be different.
"I don't know if that PG-13 is there out of sincerity or cynicism or politics," wrote acclaimed comic book writer Greg Rucka in an op-ed piece for The Hollywood Reporter. "I just know that if you make a Superman movie you can't take kids to, you've done something wrong." To get an idea of where Superman's many, many fans fall in what we've sensationally dubbed The Great Ratings Debate, MTV asked a group of comics pros, journalists and fans for their take in this exclusive article.
No one blinks an eye when Batman gets a PG-13, and fans would probably prefer "The Wolverine" be a hard R. But these are heroes that lurk in the shadows, who dole out justice and vengeance with a grimace. But Superman, as many comic book pros and fans have pointed out since learning "Man of Steel's" MPAA rating, should be different.
"I don't know if that PG-13 is there out of sincerity or cynicism or politics," wrote acclaimed comic book writer Greg Rucka in an op-ed piece for The Hollywood Reporter. "I just know that if you make a Superman movie you can't take kids to, you've done something wrong." To get an idea of where Superman's many, many fans fall in what we've sensationally dubbed The Great Ratings Debate, MTV asked a group of comics pros, journalists and fans for their take in this exclusive article.
- 6/13/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
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