Comic Book Goodness

The Indefatigable Miss Manners! - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

"On Saturday protests are planned across the world against Acta - the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. The treaty has become the focus of activists associated with the Anonymous hacking network because of concerns that it could undermine internet privacy and aid censorship. First published in 1982, the comic series V for Vendetta charted a masked vigilante's attempt to bring down a fascist British government and its complicit media. Many of the demonstrators are expected to wear masks based on the book's central character. Ahead of the protests, the BBC asked V for Vendetta's writer, Alan Moore, for his thoughts on how his creation had become an inspiration and identity to Anonymous." - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

"Without wishing to overstate my case, everything in the observable universe definitely has its origins in Northamptonshire, and the adoption of the V for Vendetta mask as a multipurpose icon by the emerging global protest movements is no exception." - Spidra Webster

"By appropriating and subverting Tintin creator Hergé’s classic “clear line” style, Joost Swarte revitalized European alternative comics in the 1970s with a series of satirical, musically elegant, supremely beautifully drawn short stories — often featuring his innocent, magnificently-quiffed Jopo de Pojo, or his orotund scientist character, Anton Makassar. Under Swarte’s own exacting supervision, Is That All There Is? will collect virtually all of his alternative comics work from 1972 to date, including the RAW magazine stories that brought him fame among American comics aficionados in the 1980s. Especially great pains will be taken to match Swarte’s superb coloring, which includes stories executed in watercolor, comics printed in retro duotones, fiendishly clever use of Zip-a-Tone screens, and much more. (There’s even a story about how to color comics art using those screens, with Makassar as the teacher.) Other noteworthy stories include Swarte’s take on an episode from Hergé’s... more... - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

The film adaptation of Alex Robinson's award-winning graphic novel TOO COOL TO BE FORGOTTEN takes another step closer to reality this week, as screenwriters Rocky Russo and Jeremy Sosenko have signed on to write the script. Red Crown Productions' Daniela Taplin Lundberg and Daniel Crown are producing with Likely Story’s Anthony Bregman. Stefanie Azpiazu and Riva Marker will be executive producers on the film. - t. The Lethargic Honeybee from Bookmarklet

Anybody else been reading this? I loved it. Great balance of several different tensions, and the art's superb. - Marianne from Bookmarklet

I read all but the last issue in monthly installments. I meant to go back and read 'em all in a row. Someday soon. - Your Neighbor Steve

"Last week The Hollywood Reporter said that Warner Bros.' live-action Akira adaptation was dead, and there was much rejoicing. Then Variety had to shit in everyone's Cheerios and report this: At a time when blockbuster budgets are facing extra scrutiny, Warner Bros. has halted pre-production on its live-action "Akira" remake, which Jaume Collet-Serra is set to direct. Studio confirmed Thursday that it shut down the project's Vancouver offices as the creative team reworks the story." - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

Isn't this the second time in the past year that it's supposed to have died? - ronin

"Tuesday marked the final night of this year's observance of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. In honor of the holiday, cartoonist Jon Morris rolled out on each day of Hanukkah a new illustration of one of comics' Jewish characters, including some superheroes and cartoonified real-life legends, to create a cool and clever comic book menorah. The creator of the Cornered, DC Fifty-Too and Marvel Universe Too blogs is an artist frequently spotlighted here on ComicsAlliance, but Morris may have outdone himself with this lovely holiday series. Note how each character is perfectly expressed not just in how Morris draws them, but in the way they interact with their candles i.e. Batwoman perching on hers or Arthur worrying about dropping his. The Thing Morris says: Starting us off, it's arguably the most high-profile Jewish superhero in comics, Ben Grimm - the Ever-Lovin' Blue Eyed THING! Even though he debuted in 1961, it wasn't until 2002 that Ben was officially revealed in canon to... more... - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

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"We’ve created a ‘Batman’ infographic that features every single significant bat-suit from comic books, TV, movies, video games, and theater since the Caped Crusader’s debut in 1939. Comic book writer Grant Morrison said it best: “[Every bat-suit is] completely different” – sometimes insanely different – “but they’re all instantly recognizable as [the-bat-suit].” Unlike Superman, who has more or less been wearing the same blue and red strongman since Action Comics #1 in 1938, Batman just keeps changing his appearance every few years to keep up with the times. Basically, he’s the Madonna of superheroes. Canon Film Trailer View the Project Imagination Film Trailer of "When You Find Me" Now. www.youtube.com/imagination Ads by Google Which is why I created this Batman infographic — to keep track of every single “significant” bat-suit across all mediums (which excludes a grand majority of the bat-suits featured in non-canonical comic books, in case you were wondering). In part, what makes... more... - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

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Season Greeting from the Punisher - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

"Dark Horse Comics and Bruce Campbell want to wish you a Happy Holidays! We have a ton of gifts to giveaway, but we know you're itching to get your hands on Bruce Campbell's Bicycle. So here's how you Enter: RULES 1. Signup to Dark Horse Comics Newsletter by Dec. 23rd, 2011 - NEWSLETTER SIGNUP (The Bottom Form is the correct Newsletter) 2. Post a Comment below this Blog Saying “Happy Holidays Bruce Campbell!” by Dec. 23rd, 2011 What else is at stake? Well, feast your eyes on this HUGE Holiday gift list of prizes: 1. Bruce Campbell’s Bicycle from My Name is Bruce movie & a My Name is Bruce DVD 2. Signed SDCC Exclusive Spider-Man Syrocco-style statue (by Stan Lee) 3. Mass Effect Normandy Ship Statue 4. Manara Library Vol. 1 Book 5. Marvel Hulk Statue x2 6. Donald Duck Statue 7. Bettie Page Pint Glasses 8. Signed Copies of Evelyn Evelyn Book 9. Signed Comics from: Mass Effect, Star Wars Jedi – The Dark Side, The Guild, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 # 1, Beasts of Burden & Hellboy... more... - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

Good Bruce Campbell video at the link. With an ad lib. And a STUNT! - Spidra Webster

"[Editor's Note: There's been some confusion in the reaction to this piece: the below interview was conducted by Bill Willingham with Bill Willingham. It is an editorial done in Q&A format, conducted by the author.] "Fables" creator Bill Willingham sets the record straight regarding ABC's "Once Upon A Time" For those of you who just came in, let's start with some of the basics. "Once Upon a Time" is a weekly TV series showing on the ABC television network. It's just over a month old now, having aired four episodes by the time of this writing. It was created by Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis. "Fables" is a monthly comic book series, published by Vertigo Comics. It's ten years old now, having published 111 regular issues along with about 60 various offshoots and specials by the time of this writing. It was created by Bill Willingham, the author of this essay. Both series explore the notion of popular fable, folklore and fairytale characters, native to a fantasy medieval setting, but... more... - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

Go ahead and join the Grimm/Once Upon a Time room if you're into these shows. http://friendfeed.com/grimm1 - Spidra Webster

Today's gift for the 25 Posts of Geek Christmas are a few of DC comics holiday cards! Some are heartwarming, others hilarious. Either way they all match the spirit of the season so enjoy and share with your friends! - CarlC from Bookmarklet

"It's going to be a very big year for B.P.R.D fans, and I for one cannot wait! In the meantime, here's a lovely piece of art from Duncan Fegredo, depicting Hellboy in what I like to imagine is a winter wonderland. Only, with lots and lots of skulls." - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

What do you see? - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

Darkness abounds, really this has very abstract depth exposed regally. - Jimminy, CoG of FF

Ya! Like that human! - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

via RAP I've been saying this for years and I'm happy some artists have taken on the task of demonstrating the sexist way superheroines are depicted as opposed to superheroes. (And it's not just in comics. The objectifying way women are depicted in ads, etc. is so pervasive that lots of people don't see it anymore. Because they're soaking in it.) - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet