THE SHADOW #1 Dynamite have hit the ground running with the relaunch of The Shadow, the comic based on the 1930’s pulp hero. The title has garnered great reviews, including one from a certain ‘Biff’ who predicted it’s success in Illuminations: “One of my all time favourite pulp characters that for some reason never quite […]
Writer Christos Gage backs both teams – Avengers vs X-Men
As the writer of both X-Men Legacy and Avengers Academy, Christos Gage has found himself smack-dab in the middle of the Avengers vs X-Men battle, currently waging it’s war across the pages of Marvel comics. “You just have to understand both sides and get their arguments and viewpoints across. For the Avengers, they’re trying to […]
Most Revealing ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Trailer Yet!
Warner Bros have uploaded a brand new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Rises, revealing much more of the film’s content than before. Check it out below: We can’t wait. How about you? Previous trailer.
Pat McCallum on Earth Two (which is out today)
# It’s only been nine months since the whole DC continuity was reset and restarted from number one – in order to tie up all loose ends / multiple universes / etc and get everybody on the same page. Now, this week, sees the new launch of Earth Two. With DC treading these waters once […]
Image outline ‘Wild Children’
Featured as part of Image’s new series for July in this month’s ‘Illuminations’, the graphic novella Wild Children is looked at in a little more detail this week. Written by Ales Kot (Batman) and with art from Riley Rossmo (Cowboy Ninja Viking, Dark Wolverine, Debris), the tale involves a high school hostage situation that threatens […]
This Week’s Comics (2nd May 2012)
These titles are due to hit the shelves on Wednesday 2nd May 2012! DIAL H #1 DC Comics A brand new series by bestselling and Hugo award winning novelist Chinas Mieville. What would happen if you discovered the H Dial, an unbelievably powerful artifact that turned you into a super hero? And what if you […]
Beautiful Cover Work from Rafael Grampá
Editor Karen Berger has been looking at the fantastic cover artwork for Dominique Laveau from Brazilian artist Rafael Grampá. “A few years ago, Brazilian artist, Rafael Grampá elusively arrived on the American comics scene. And before you knew it, Mesmo Delivery, his graphic novel was published by Dark Horse, and he won an Eisner award […]
DC Artists comment on ‘Resurrection Man’ and ‘The Ravagers’
DC have spoken this week with artists Ian Churchill, Jesus Saiz and Andres Guinaldo about The Ravagers and Resurrection Man Ian Churchill: “I was as shocked as anyone when Howard [Mackie] decided to make Ridge British; it certainly wasn’t anything to do with me, but as far as I’m aware there aren’t many British characters […]
Creating a B.P.R.D. Comic Book cover with Duncan Fegredo
Dark Horse have put up a great article on the creation process involed when creating a comic book cover. Duncan Fegredo talks us through his process… “A bit of rejigging to create space and define the volcano a little more.” “Art scanned and digitally cleaned up. My work is done—over to Dave Stewart.” “The final […]
After a history of Iron Fist? Look no further
As part of their ‘Unlimited Highlight’ series, Marvel have released a potted history of Iron Fist, focusing on key issues from the characters’ career. For a quick peek at Marvel’s selection of Iron Fist stories, follow the link.
The Masterplan(etoid)
Planetoid, the brand new series from Image Comics by Ken Garing, is due in June and they’ve provided a heads-up on what to expect. The story revolves around space smuggler Silas, who crash-lands on a living, metal planet. “The world of Planetoid is that of a vast, abandoned industrial landscape,” said Garing. “The story, however, […]
DC talk ‘Dial H’, ‘GI Combat / The War That Time Forgot’
More artist chat on the DC site. This time Mateus Santolouco and Ariel Olivetti comment on Dial H and GI Combat / The War That Time Forgot… Santolouco: “Artwise, I have a lot of freedom to help with the adaptation of his master writing– dynamic and at the same time rough, almost horror-like, way of […]