SCI FI Wire (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
The popular graphic novel Astonishing X-Men by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday just launched on Hulu as a motion comic created by legendary comics artist Neal Adams. And what's the heck's a motion comic? It's a video based on the artwork from the comic books, using all the original words and drawings, and Marvel is hoping the new form will change the way we read comics. "At this point in the history...
Sunset Over Slawit (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
A couple of mighty fine small press comics that have plopped through my letter box recently... O Men creator Martin Eden's long awaited full colour comic Spandex has finally become a reality, with a gorgeously produced #1 that acts as a taster for the massive 120 page Spandex graphic novel which will follow next year. For mature readers only (no, seriously), Spandex features the world's first gay superhero...
Grasping For The Wind (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
If you look up Neal Adams on the Internet, you’ll find that he’s worked with the who’s-who of the comic book world. He’s credited with helping to create some of the modern imagery for DC Comics superheroes like Superman and Batman; he also worked on Marvel’s Avengers, Conan the Barbarian and the X-Men, among others. [...] Related posts: Spider-Man and the UN join Forces...
Marvel (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Take a look behind the scenes at Neal Adams' Continuity Stuio that made the hit Motion Comic!
The Bronze Age Of Blogs (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
We've all read Superman's origin a million times, but I really like this version from 1973, by the powerhouse team of Carmine Infantino, E.Nelson Bridwell, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson. This is from the one-shot Amazing World of Superman , released to coincide with the opening of the Superman park in Metropolis, Illinois. ( Did it open? Was it as great as the Neal Adams illo's show? Anybody know?...
Comics Should Be Good! (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Okay, in case you didn't see the introduction, the concept is that each day up to and including the 23rd of November, I'll be posting four iconic covers from DC Comics' 75-year history. On the 23rd, you folks will get a chance to pick your Top 10 out of the 90 choices. I'll tabulate the [...]
Comics Alliance (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Filed under: Marvel , Webcomics It's been a big week for Marvel Comics in the world of digital comics content. They announced this morning that a limited number of their comics -- including "Invincible Iron Man," "Astonishing X-Men," "Amazing Spider-Man," and "Marvel Zombies" -- ... Read more Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
MacBlender (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
“What is it in France they say? ‘America contributed three things to culture: jazz, musical comedy and comic books.’” You can already buy two on iTunes. And if things pan out, you’ll be get the third on the Apple tablet. Over the last few weeks I’ve been talking to people within the comics industry to try [...]
Fast Company (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Comixology's iPhone app just got an exciting boost: 71 titles from Marvel. Reading comics on such a small screen is okay, but it sure would be nicer if they were on a bigger screen. Enter iTablet. Is this their future? The Marvel titles are available for $2 apiece, thanks to the new in-app purchase system. Those titles include some humdingers, such as Astonishing X-Men and Captain America. While there...
ComicList Complete (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Media Release -- At long last, the Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project is complete! Marvel Comics graciously printed off Hero Initiative-exclusive blank-cover copies of the recent Wolverine: Weapon X #1, and Hero got 100 artists to do an original Wolverine cover on each! The result is a star-studded Adamantium fest the likes of which has never been seen before! Fan favorites and comic book legends such...
Marvel (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
MarvelFest made its debut in NYC's Union Square and like the ASTONISHING X–MEN Motion Comic launch, it was an enormous success! Photos, details, video and more, right here!
Comics And... (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Blackest Night #4 (of 8) Writer Geoff Johns Pencils Ivan Reis Inks Oclair Albert & Joe Prado Colors – Alex Sinclair Price $3.99 – 25 Pages and story and art, 2 pages illustrated text I love this event, but unfortunately this issue had middle chapteritis. This disease inflicts many book as a saga has it ebbs and flows and it is seldom that any creator can succeed in making every chapter...
Wired: Underwire (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
Comics are coming to life on screen, online and high in the sky. The latest exercise to dazzle eyeballs comes from Marvel, whose first episode of the motion comic Astonishing X-Men, written by Joss Whedon and illustrated by John Cassaday, lands Wednesday on not just iTunes, but also on the side of a high-rise in [...]
PopCultureShock (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
Maybe, says artist Neal Adams. See also:Muhammad Ali webcomicI Second That X-MotionNYCC '09: Phil Morris' EmissaryBlack women actually writing DC comicsWednesday Comics Unfolds in USA Today, Stores
Moderate in the Middle (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
DEADPOOL doing voice audition for X-Men Motion Comics below, lol!!: MARVELFEST 2009 info at Marvel.com/fest09: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Forbidden Planet* Creator Signings •Neal Adams •Chris Claremont •Dan Slott 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Marvel Giveaways Marvel Costume Contest Sign-Up 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM Marvel Costume Contest 7:00 PM Astonishing X-Men Motion Comic Book Premiere *Forbidden...
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