365 Days with Ben Grimm, Day 331
Bully Says: Comics Oughta Be Fun! (Free subscription) | yesterday
Panels from Fantastic Four #78 (September 1968), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott, letters by Sam Rosen
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Week in Geek: Kenneth Branagh's Thor is coming together
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 26/11/2009
From Anthony Hopkins to Natalie Portman, Thor is picking up steam with a raft of castings, but how closely will the film stick to Stan Lee's 1962 comic? Kenneth Branagh is a lucky man. Unlike the unfortunate director who will, eventually, be tasked with reviving the fortunes of Superman, Branagh is bringing to the big screen a superhero (Thor) with no movie precedent. The closest thing to the son...
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“What the . . . “
Middlebrow (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
When I was a kid comics were not comix and only a Goober read them when he was grown up. They had yet to become the graphic novels taken seriously by any student of pop culture. It was a more child-friendly era and so comics were governed by a “code” that eliminated overt swearing. I would [...]
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Comics Creator Photos of the 1970's
BOOKSTEVE'S LIBRARY (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
Earlier today, I ran across some hitherto forgotten clippings that I took from the old pre - CBG TBG back in the 1970's--a treasure trove of vintage newspaper photos of comics creators of the period. I tried to enhance them as much as possible when i scanned them but the yellowed look remains for most. 53 of them (out of about 80) are posted in a photo album on my FACEBOOK page but I'm not sure if...
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365 Days with Ben Grimm, Day 328
Bully Says: Comics Oughta Be Fun! (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
Panel from Fantastic Four #11 (February 1963), script b Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers, colors by Stan Goldberg, letters by Artie Simek
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Joe Maneely
Mike Lynch Cartoons (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
Ger Apeldoorn shares some Joe Maneely art from a short-lived Stan Lee-edited parody magazine (i.e. MAD magazine imitation) SNAFU. Maneely's ability to ape gag cartoonists is breathtaking.
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20 Marvel Comic Creations - From Disturbingly Real Action Figures to Political Comic Cameos (CLUSTER)
TREND HUNTER Magazine (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
(TrendHunter.com) The Marvel Comic Book brand has spun off countless TV shows, movies and action figures. Let’s just say Stan Lee, founder and former owner, has nothing to worry about except what type of golden toilet he…
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Responsibility
King of the Seven Oceans (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
"With great power, comes great responsibility" - Stan Lee You wouldn't tell by looking at me, but I do have great power. My power resides not in my physical strength, my political intrigue nor my intelligence. My power resides in propaganda. For I have this blog, and this blog is read by many. I have the power to put the word out without much effort. Many people read this blog, a few read...
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'Thor' director impresses Marvel creators
Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
Comic creators reveal their excitement about Kenneth Branagh's plans for Thor.
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Weekly Ketchup: Idris Elba cast in Thor, more Spider-Man 4 rumors
Rotten Tomatoes (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
This week's Ketchup includes casting news and rumors for Thor, Spider-Man 4, The Hobbit and Guardians of Ga'hoole, new sequels in the Jackass and Underworld franchises and potential new movies for Brad Pitt and Eddie Murphy.
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Zappa Meets Kirby
The Konformist Blog (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
http://royalflushmagazine.com/2009/10/13/zappa_meets_kirby/ World’s Finest – Royal Flush 6 Exclusive! Step inside the Fourth World as we relive that one magical day when… FRANK ZAPPA met JACK KIRBY ! by Jeff Newelt • Illustration by Rick Veitch • Photos by Michael James Zuccaro Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 I’ve always been a sucker for the big teamup: Superman / Shazam....
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Random universe, random links — 11-20-09
THE BEAT (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
§ Tucker Stone is at it again. § Is someone making a book of Stan Lee’s tweets? They should. The reason I always say “good night” is I don’t want you staying up for hours denying yourself sleep, desperately waiting for my next tweet § Jog examines the ORIGINAL Astro Boy. § Cartoonist Berkeley Breathed is also doing [...]
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Love that salute, girl.
Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys. (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Dear Blogger, Please enjoy this sneak peak of upcoming material from Archie Comic Publications, Inc. Archie & Friends meet president obama President Obama has asked teens to volunteer and Veronica Lodge, the richest girl in comics, has stepped forward to answer the call.
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Comics: Spider-Man - Unlimited Highlights: The Gauntlet
Marvel News (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Check out these hard–hitting tales of Spider–Man's deadliest foes courtesy of Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited!