Must read: Gaiman/McFarlane/Miracleman: The Saga
This is what we call a "hot drink" post in the biz*, as in, you must get a hot drink and a comfy chair before you dive in to the next link. Pádraig Ó Méalóid has done an amazing job of putting together a Gaiman/McFarlane/Marvelman timeline, which, although it only skims the details of the Marvelman deals of the '80s, does cover the 10-year legal battle between Gaiman and McFarlane as it pertains to Marvelman. It's a tale of (Tony) twists and turns. Of course the pre-history is also stunning:
More on CORTO MALTESE: Rizzoli responds on production problems
Publisher Rizzoli has responded to complaints lodged here and at the Big Planet blog about production shortcomings in the new edition of Hugo Pratt's The Ballad of the Salt Sea.
Reminder: Eisner Award Hall of Fame deadline is Friday
March 23rd is the deadline for voting in The 2012 Eisner Hall of Fame Awards. There are 14 nominees; four will go in:
Womanthology gets ongoing series
Well, here's a cool idea. The WOMANTHOLOGY anthology which garnered a ton of money on Kickstarter and a ton of attention everywhere will be spun off into an ongoing comics series which will feature three-issue themed minis. The first theme is SPACE and contributors include Blair Butler, Fiona Staples, Jessica Hickman, Bonnie Burton, Ming Doyle, Stacie Ponder, and more. The book was announced at the Womanthology panel at WonderCon. Unlike the anthology, which was a benefit, contributors will be paid for their work. So, that's all done and dusted then.
March Mayhem at Stately Beat Manor!
Cursing the basketball gods because your bracket is broken? Searching for a tournament bracket which better suits your knowledge base? We present a multitude of 2012 non-sports tournaments, from popular culture, food, and corporate America!
Ridley Scott's Prometheus Trailer Hits the 'Net.
The story circulating is that Ridley Scott started out looking to do a prequel to Aliens and the story turned into its own universe. Whatever the connection to Alien is or isn't, the Prometheus trailer does have a bit of the claustrophobic Alien look and feel. Have a look.
Wondercon: New Captain Marvel and Xtreme X-Men Revealed
Rumors are getting confirmed at Wondercon's Talk to the Hat panel. Captain Marvel and Xtreme X-Men are both back.
The Mayans Drive Dynamite To "The Prophecy" Cross-Over Event
By Todd Allen
Marvel has AVX. DC has "Night of the Owls." IDW has Infestation 2. Image has Image United (hey, it could come out...
Matt Bors wins 2012 Herblock Prize
Congats to Matt Bors on becoming the first alt-comix type to win the2012 HERBLOCK PRIZE, and its $15,000 cash award.
