Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Uncanny X-Force #12
52Q | #49: Conventions As News Outlets
Every week Comic Book Daily asks the question and the crew (and special guests) give their answers; we’ll be doing this for 52 weeks. Tip of the hat goes to the gang at Scans Daily for the inspiration and Scott…
Blood Brothers DVD Trailer
Marvel is releasing another motion comic animated feature September 13th, Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers. It’s based on the Marvel mini series featuring artwork by Esad Ribic. A motion comic takes the original art from the comic and adds animation:…
Cowboys and Aliens in Theatres Today
Cowboys and Aliens hits theatres today. Originally this comic book movie was considered the weakest of this summer’s releases. But after Harrison Ford’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmell the other night it is a top trend on Twitter right now. I…
Captain America; G.I. Joe; Larry Hama; DC Retro
Hmmm…. if you read that title a certain way, it sounds like poetry. This weeks column is just a mix of everything, from my comic inspired week. Captain America: The First Avenger Friday night, Blue Beetle Comics had a table…
Batman Live Interview with Nick Grace
With critics poised and ready to cheer and jeer all at once, Batman Live raises its curious curtain on a “buzzing” cast and creative team. The instant adjective chosen by Executive Producer – Nick Grace, during rehearsal time in Manchester. Nick…
Guillem March Catwoman
I saw this in a post but have forgotten where or what issue it’s from: an upcoming Catwoman cover by Guillem March. It’s such a striking pose and can be telling so much. Is she doing a quick getaway, half-dressed…
Captain America Review
If I were to sum up Captain America in a quick line it would be the following. It’s the adventure movie we all wanted Indiana Jones and The Crystal Skull to be. And I don’t just mean the fact that…
Heer’s Fact Checking
This past Saturday Jeet Heer had an article in the Globe & Mail about Captain America entitled “A pop culture Rorschach test”. I like Heer because he has a deep understanding of the comic community, plus he’s Canadian. Reading the…
The Hounds Of Hell
With a title that exciting The Hounds Of Hell was a must read for me this week after a visit to my local comic book shop. Here’s the publisher’s blurb: Philippe Thirault (Writer) Christian Højgaard (Line art) Drazen Kovacevic (Line…
SDCC 2011 – Comics, movies and video games oh my!
The Annual 42 Comic-Con International was held in San Diego, California, July 20 – 25. The weekend ended with a bang as Cowboys and Aliens premiered, Hugh Jackman made a special appearance, and Arkham City was released to the masses…
Iron Man 2.0 #7
Exciting News from San Diego
So for the most part I was pretty meh about the announcements from Comic Con, but there were a few things that I am pretty jazzed about. Incredible Hulk #1. Yep. Another #1 issue. However, in Marvel’s defense Hulk continuity…
New Artist’s Editions
It seems to be the biggest news coming out of San Diego Comicon the past few years has been focused on reprinted material. IDW took top spot in my SDCC reading as they announced three new Artist’s Editions. For the…
Daredevil #1
Best Marvel Covers Oct 11
Marvel released their October 2011 solicitations and I’ve picked the best five to share with you here. 5. Punisher Max #18 by Dave Johnson. Johnson has a unique composition style that works well with every cover he tackles. A great…
52Q | #48: Best Comic Book Weapon
Every week Comic Book Daily asks the question and the crew (and special guests) give their answers; we’ll be doing this for 52 weeks. Tip of the hat goes to the gang at Scans Daily for the inspiration and Anthony…
Miller’s Holy Terror
Frank Miller is publishing an original graphic novel this September through Legendary Comics. Made available this week are pages and a trailer in motion comic style. Here’s the official press release: [quote]Burbank, CA – July 21, 2011 – Legendary Entertainment…
Captain America In Theatres Today
(you should read this with a 40’s style newsreel voice) Finally the event we have been waiting all summer is here. The Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, is coming to a local silver screen near you. See Captain America and the Howling…
What the FF???
Last week FF #6 was released. If you haven’t been following along, FF is the Future Foundation, the evolution of the Fantastic Four without The Human Torch Johnny Storm. Spider-Man has been added to the FF roster. And the team…