Alan Moore on BLACKEST NIGHT.
More from that Mania.com, interview where I last excerpted a bit Mr. Moore’s thoughts on the Marvelman situation. This time, the legendary author takes DC to cause on their epic miniseries, Blackest Night. To say the least, he’s quite cranky. He frequently goes on tirades blaming readers, writers, artists and publishers for what he sees [...]
Jack Kirby’s Estate prepares to sue Disney/Marvel.
Comics Rumormonger-In-Chief, Rich Johnston reports that holders of Jack Kirby’s Estate are preparing to sue Disney in reaction to the Mouse House’s acquisition of Marvel. The legal action Kirby’s Estate has taken is serving notice that the blockbuster deal terminates copyright of all of Kirby’s creations with Marvel. Those creations being pretty obvious: the Fantastic [...]
LOOK AT THIS: Ben Templesmith’s Wolverine.
We’re big fans of Ben Templesmith here. He does a frequent thing at his blog, where he’ll post a bit of art and describe his process with it. If you’re a budding artist I don’t think I could recommend a better site. Also, its probably the best source to see all things Choker.
Dr. Horrible hijacks the Emmys.
I was waiting with baited breath last night in hopes that Neil Patrick Harris’s evil counterpart, Dr. Horrible, would make an appearance at last night’s Emmys. Just as I was suspected Joss Whedon’s creation did show up, and so did the entire cast of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, politely interrupting us from a bunch of [...]
DC Announces Animated Film “Crisis on Two Earths”.
What, just TWO?! We want the full headache of INFINITE EARTHS. Come on, don’t short change us now. Through a press release, DC Entertainment announced the new project written by longtime Justice League scribe Dwayne McDuffie, produced by legendary Batman producer Bruce Timm, will be Crisis on Two Earths. In Justice League: Crisis on Two [...]
Today in owning your part of geek culture.
The very first Mac Plus, owned by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, is on sale now. The original creators of the Mac presented Roddenberry with the computer, to which he featured in Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home. (See the clip above). It was one of the first occurences that Roddenbery utilized modern technology in [...]
Batman of Zur-En-Arrh available on “Arkham Asylum” game.
But only on the PC. I know! What a cop out! Designers have released codes to unlock costumes like the Batman RIP costume, The Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, the Batman Beyond costume, even the movie versions of the costume. Unfortunately, players who have the game on XBOX, PS3 and the like will probably have to wait [...]
WATCH THIS: “Bored to Death” on HBO.
Jonathan Ames, novelist, writer of Vertigo’s The Alcoholic and now television producer has a show on HBO starting this Sunday at 9:30pm. Bored to Death is based on a short story by Ames in which he gets bored and decides to pretend he’s a private detective. Naturally, this is a TERRIBLE idea, and all kinds [...]
Brian K. Vaughan on the final days of EX MACHINA.
This Wednesday the final days of Mitchell Hundred as New York City Mayor begins with Ex Machina #45. For what has been probably my favorite series since moving to Manhattan almost five years ago, Brian K. Vaughan and Tony Harris’s Ex Machina has been close to my heart since being here. So to see the [...]
The Levitz Paradigm featuring DEADPOOL: MERC WITH A MOUTH.
Previously, I wrote about The Levitz Paradigm and how its contributed to the way comics are done today. So, to give you an example of how that works we’re going to examine a book, and considering my Deadpool obsession, (that’s been curbed for a while now) I’m going to take the opportunity to talk about [...]
The Hollywood Lot Tour.
In this week’s edition of the Hollywood Lot tour we have a replacement for Nicolas Cage in The Green Hornet, news on a possible Lobo star, Mark Millar, the awesome Bruce Campbell, and Julian Sands has been cast on Smallville. The brilliant Nazi traitor from Inglourious Basterds Christoph Waltz has replaced Nicolas Cage to play [...]
Celebrating SURROGATES movie, Top Shelf has $3 Sale.
Celebrating the premiere of the Bruce Willis film, Surrogates publisher Top Shelf is having a THREE DOLLAR graphic novel web sale starting today through the Surrogates premiere September 25. There is more though! Via Press Release, Top Shelf PR guru Chris Staros says you can download a Surrogates app for the iPhone which includes the [...]
Cameron Stewart joins BATMAN & ROBIN.
Those of us who have been lamenting Frank Quitely’s departure and Philip Tan as his replacement on the Grant Morrison series, Batman & Robin can breath easy. Morrison’s brilliant counterpart on the Seaguy series, Cameron Stewart is joining the book. Alex Segura at DC’s The Source reports. I enjoyed Philip Tan drawing Green Lantern during [...]
TO DO TODAY: Brooklyn Book Festival.
This Sunday, September 13, is the 2009 Brooklyn Book Festival, and this year they have a whole catalog of comics panels, hosted at the Brooklyn Borough Hall at 209 Joralemon Street. The entire event is outside with some panels in the Hall, The St. Francis Auditorium and looks like its going to have some great [...]
Meet Diane Nelson, new head of DC: she’s not a fan of comics.
Diane Nelson, the lady who brought the Harry Potter franchise to Warner Bros., is not a fan per se of comics. Speaking to The Wrap, Ms. Nelson said: “I’m the first to admit, I’m not by my nature a comic fan. What I bring to the party is a skill at moving properties and brands.” [...]
