EXCLUSIVE: Strange Tales Vol 2 #3 previews: Cypress, Pekar/Templeton
Marvel's STRANGE TALES anthology continues to be a lively, refreshing look at the Marvel U, as constant reinventions show just how versatile this universe really is. Below, a Luke Cage story by the great Toby Cypress and a Thing story written by the late, great Harvey Pekar with art by the great Ty Templeton. FUN!
Continue Reading‘Wilson’ gets movie deal with Alexander Payne
Daniel Clowes is no stranger to the movies, with his GNs GHOST WORLD and ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL having been produced, and several screenplays under his belt. Now, it looks like his recent hit WILSON may be headed to the screen. Alexander Payne is set to direct with Josh Donen producing for Sam Raimi's Stars Road shingle.
Continue ReadingMarvel vs. Tokidoki
While we were out and about in NYC's Soho the other night, we also snapped some pics of the Tokidoki store, bedecked with adorable images from their Marvel line of T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and skateboards. It's been out for a while, but that doesn't mean it's any less cute, especially that Silver Surfer.
Continue ReadingDC’s 75th anniversary marked by huge tome
We had a few moments to stop by a signing for 75 Years of DC Comics: The Art of Modern Mythmaking last night, and snapped a picture of author Paul Levitz, DC's Steve Korte, and Taschen Art Director Josh Baker. I have seen a lot of books about comics, but I have never seen a more beautiful one than this -- the reproductions are incredibly crisp and vibrant, and there are double page pull-outs, charts and even a chromium insert to mark the "modern age." With the text, Levitz proves that if knowing everything there is to know about a company's history qualifies you to run that company, he was the best qualified president in history.
Continue ReadingA month of Previews: Dungeon Monstres by Killoffer
It's one of the more notable aspects of the Franco-Belgian comics scene that there's no stigma either way for comics experimentalists to create genre work. Thus the trailblazing cartoonists of L'Association have variously worked on children's comics and most light-hearted fare with great success. Such a work is Lewis Trondheim's DONJON, which NBM has been publishing in the US. DONJON is a sprawling satirical fantasy about anthropomorphic warriors in a magical, ludicrous kingdom. It's a darkly whimsical epic that's a mash-up of D&D, CEREBUS, GROO, and any number of works by headliners Trondheim and Joann Sfar.
Continue ReadingDoran launches valiant, probably futile piracy counterattack
Has the pirate menace changed the creative business model for good? Most would say so, but some people are still fighting back. Up on The Hill, Colleen Doran launches a spirited counter attack on piracy:
Continue ReadingA month of Image teasers: “So who else is gunning for me?”
We're sticking with this to the end!
Continue ReadingJohn Allison’s UK Indie Comics Manifesto
Share this link on Facebook!TweetBad Machinery and Scary Go Round creator John Allison has just returned from attending some comics events in the USA and he’s written a 10 point manifesto about what he believes is wrong with the UK indie comics scene. It’s useful reading for anyone involved in making comics, whether they live [...]
Continue ReadingThe Dandy Relaunch
Share this link on Facebook!TweetLaunched in 1937 The Dandy is the oldest still-running comic in the UK, and the third oldest in the world. The weekly kids’ humour comic and its characters have become a part of UK culture, with such characters as Desperate Dan, Bananaman, and Korky the Cat known to generations of fans. Late [...]
Continue ReadingTo do tonight: CF and Chippendale at the Strand
The boys are on tour to promote Powr Mastrs and If 'n' Oof. Tonight, The Strand. Tomorrow, Portland, OR and Fraction at Floating World..
Continue ReadingTo Do tonight: Denys Wortman
Long-lost cartoonist of everyday New York life gets museum show. details, explanations, artwork at the D&Q blog. The artwork is lush and keenly observed. It should be seen.
Continue ReadingBrooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival reveals complete schedule
The Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival has announced all its programming and several satellite events, including a showing of rare films and two art openings. In addition Françoise Mouly has joined as a guest and will speak. How on earth are you supposed to run around and buy comics AND go to all these interesting panels?
Continue ReadingKibbles ‘n’ Bits 11/18/10
Male literacy may depend on comic books; Kyle Baker's sex positions cause problems; Steranko analyzed at length.
Continue ReadingMore stuff at AdDistro
Chris Pitzer announces more books AdDistro, his indie distributor, including Ada by Atak & Gertrude Stein. More good stuff in link. Don't miss out on the fun!
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