One of the beauties of comics is the speed in which they can be made. After 9/11 the comics community was the first medium to tackle the complexities and heartache that went with that heartbreaking day, while film took years to tell their tales. This year, as US politics takes centre stage again (in the [...]
Justice League Film?
When I first heard about the Justice League film I was excited like most fan boys. Then I learned it was to be helmed by director George Miller (Happy Feet) and would star a bunch of almost unknown actors. As I then reflected upon Warner Bros. history of screen adaptations of their DC heroes (Catwoman) [...]
Flash Gordon
Not to be confused with the DC Comics character who runs fast and wears a red costume, (that’s The Flash), Flash Gordon is the creation of comic strip artist, Alex Raymond. Conceived by Raymond in 1934, the character went on to star in three film serials in the 1930s and 40s, a TV series in [...]
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Review
The Star Wars universe is a vast one. The six live-action films would be all that most people would know of George Lucas’ most famous creation, but they are a drop in the ocean, compared with the complexities of the ever expanding saga. The dozens of books and comics plus numerous video games have broadened [...]
Mighty Marvel Muggs
Who ever thought a biker with a flaming head, and a devourer of worlds could look so cute? I saw these in the display at Comic-Con and wanted every single one of them. Considering I’m mainly a DC devotee, that just goes to show you how adorable they are. These unique Mighty Muggs from Hasbro [...]
Robert Luedke Interview
I met Robert at Comic-Con, where he preached at the CCAS Sunday service and did an inspiring job. My interview with the creator of the Eye Witness series of graphic novels is now up at Sight here. The EW books are unique in that they present a modern adventure tale, while similarly exploring the roots [...]
Simpsonised Superheroes
The Simpsons is a wonderful creation. Able to merge all facets of pop culture effortlessly the longest running animated series is a fanboy haven of in-jokes and parodies. The tie-in comics by Bongo have been written by one of my fave writers, Chuck Dixon, and an issue of Simpsons Comics even featured a fight between [...]
From Hard Candy to Hard Cover
Hard Candy is an awesome film. Directed by Brit David Slade in 2005, it was his first film, before going on to make the 30 Days of Night adaptation. (Go here for my interview with 30 Days artist Ben Templesmith) Hard Candy stars Juno’s Ellen Page and Patrick Wilson and is a mature, squirm inducing [...]
Ben Templesmith Interview
Ben Templesmith has hacked out quite an eerie niche for himself since his breakout art work on IDW’s horror comic, 30 Days of Night, and has since become a formidable creator on books like Singularity 7 and Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse, for which he received an International Horror Guild nod. He’s had two art books released, [...]
Saving the Superman Films
MTV’s new comic-centric web site is smart enough to go to the right people for opinions on DC’s film adaptations of their beloved characters. Now, if only Warner Bros. could wisely do the same! Novelist/comics scribe Brad Meltzer (who was interviewed with writers Mark Waid and Grant Morrison about how to save the Superman films) [...]
Pretty Pics
Because the inter-web is chock full of pop culture pearls, here’s a look at a this week’s pictures. First up is the cover of Gigantic #1 from Dark Horse, who have this to say about the November launching 5 issue mini-series: It was a beautiful spring day in downtown San Francisco before a gigantic armored [...]
Freedom Formula #1 Review
Radical Comics are the newest publisher on the comics market, and so far, they seem to be making waves. They have wisely partnered with the Singapore based Imaginary Friends Studios to bring in the next level of gifted creators. However, as unveiled at July’s Comic-Con, they’ll also be working with such well known names as [...]
Dave Sim: Zombie Mocker
Cerberus creator Dave Sim is a legend of independent comics. He guided Cerberus the Aardvarks’ genre bending adventures from 1977 to 2004 single handedly and fought for creator’s right along the way. His latest project is entirely different. Glamourpuss is a look at the history of fashion magazines as well as photo realism in comics. [...]
Image Welcomes Newbies
Image Comics is a publisher free from the multi-layered complexities inherent at Marvel and DC, and therefore have become a haven for new readers. They may not have pop culture screen stars like their more famous competition, but that’s sure to change with Hollywood’s fruitful love affair with sequential art. This month’s Monster Pile-Up #1 [...]
