Drew Ford has spent the last few years of his life dedicated to bringing classic out of circulation comics and graphic novels back in print in beautiful restored editions. A fierce advocate for creators such as Sam Glanzman, Drew has brought back multiple books of his work, a graphic novel from David Michelinie, another graphic novel from ComicMix’s own Denny O’Neil, and many more. This was originally done through Dover Publications until Drew founded It’s Alive! Press, an imprint of Idw.
Drew’s latest project is bringing Family Man, by Jerome Charyn and Joe Staton, back in print through a Kickstarter campaign. You can view the campaign here.
I got the chance to interview Joe Staton this past weekend about Family Man.
Jc: Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me about today about Family Man! Before we get into that, you’re...
Drew’s latest project is bringing Family Man, by Jerome Charyn and Joe Staton, back in print through a Kickstarter campaign. You can view the campaign here.
I got the chance to interview Joe Staton this past weekend about Family Man.
Jc: Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me about today about Family Man! Before we get into that, you’re...
- 5/9/2017
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
Fox Movies has announced the possibility of re-making the musical West Side Story because Steven Spielberg has evidently expressed an interest in doing so. A part of me, a large part of me, wonders if that’s a good idea. The original won ten Oscars and is considered a movie classic. So – why? Why do a remake? It might be different but will it be better? How likely is that?
It puts me in mind of Gus Van Sant’s shot by shot re-make of Psycho. Why did he bother other than as an artistic exercise? Why did the studio okay it? One of the justifications I heard is the younger generation won’t go to the original because it’s in black and white. Seriously? They can’t be that shallow.
At one point there was talk of doing a re-make of Casablanca as a film. That was fortuitously abandoned.
It puts me in mind of Gus Van Sant’s shot by shot re-make of Psycho. Why did he bother other than as an artistic exercise? Why did the studio okay it? One of the justifications I heard is the younger generation won’t go to the original because it’s in black and white. Seriously? They can’t be that shallow.
At one point there was talk of doing a re-make of Casablanca as a film. That was fortuitously abandoned.
- 3/23/2014
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
The Adventures of Superboy found its groove with the third season and a sense of stability was most welcome as the tone was consistent and the stories got stronger thanks to Stan Berkowitz and the increasing influence of DC editors Mike Carlin and Andy Helfer. Gerard Christopher as the title character had truly grown as a performer with time and Stacy Haiduk’s Lana Lang was every bit his match. As a result, things looked promising as production on the fourth season got underway in the summer of 1991.
However, the success of Batman in 1989 and that summer’s sequel, Batman Returns, meant there was fresh demand for super-heroes. DC Comics’ parent, Warner Bros., had already had limited success with The Flash on CBS and was looking to build. They needed Superman but that meant, in a bizarre twist, they filed suit against Alexander and Ilya Salkind to regain control of...
However, the success of Batman in 1989 and that summer’s sequel, Batman Returns, meant there was fresh demand for super-heroes. DC Comics’ parent, Warner Bros., had already had limited success with The Flash on CBS and was looking to build. They needed Superman but that meant, in a bizarre twist, they filed suit against Alexander and Ilya Salkind to regain control of...
- 12/12/2013
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Alexander and Ilya Salkind had sold Superman to the Golan-Globus Group/Cannon but wisely retained the rest of the family including Superboy. Thanks to Star Trek: The Next Generation pioneering first run syndication in 1987, the Salkinds realized the Teen of Steel would be perfect. Looking to produce this on the cheap, they set up shop in Florida, hired science fiction hack Fred Freiberger to produce and hired a slate of newcomers to fill the iconic roles of Clark Kent, Ma and Pa Kent, Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, et. al. The series debuted in 1988 with 25 episodes and was pretty laughable stuff. Freiberger was past his sell-by date and the Salkinds didn’t know how to handle the half-hour drama format.
Still, the ratings from the 95% of the country the series reached were strong enough to keep them going. However, changes needed to be made. Freiberger was shoved out and Salkind favorite...
Still, the ratings from the 95% of the country the series reached were strong enough to keep them going. However, changes needed to be made. Freiberger was shoved out and Salkind favorite...
- 5/17/2013
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
No, no no, no…. That’s the title of a very famous song by the Marvelettes. You may be too young to know it by just the title, but I’m pretty sure if you heard it you would recognize it. If you or your parents own any greatest hits albums by Motown then this song is bound to be on there.
If you are really young and a geek fan boy (as am I) let me save you some time. Don’t bother goggling the Marvelettes. They were a singing group, not an all girl or gay men superhero group from Marvel. Now that I think of it, that could work…
But (Peter, I swear I’m writing you a check) I digress.
After the great speech Bill Clinton gave at the Democratic National Convention, “Don’t mess with Bill” could easily have been the heading of a piece about Clinton.
If you are really young and a geek fan boy (as am I) let me save you some time. Don’t bother goggling the Marvelettes. They were a singing group, not an all girl or gay men superhero group from Marvel. Now that I think of it, that could work…
But (Peter, I swear I’m writing you a check) I digress.
After the great speech Bill Clinton gave at the Democratic National Convention, “Don’t mess with Bill” could easily have been the heading of a piece about Clinton.
- 9/11/2012
- by Michael Davis
- Comicmix.com
Dynamite Entertainment has acquired the rights to The Shadow. The publisher has licensed the property from current owners Condé Nast. John Cassaday, Alex Ross, Ryan Sook and Jae Lee have been named as cover artists. Dynamite promised that the unannounced creative team "will bring justice to The Shadow". The hero began life on a radio show in 1930 before spawning pulp magazines stories, comics, computer games and movies, including the 1994 film starring Alec Baldwin. Kyle Baker, Andy Helfer and Howard Chaykin produced several acclaimed series for DC Comics in the '80s. Dark Horse Comics and (more)...
- 8/18/2011
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
On September 29 Warner Home Video will release the animated superhero adventure Superman/Batman: Public Enemies onto DVD and Blu-ray. The classic DC Comics graphic novel was adapted for the screen by Stan Berkowitz, whose other credits include Superman: The Animated Series, Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, The Batman, Legion of Super Heroes, Batman Beyond and T.J. Hooker.
The plot of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies centres on United States President Lex Luthor's plan to frame Superman and Batman using a Kryptonite asteroid. The two heroes must unite to avoid capture by other pursuing superheroes and villains, stop the asteroid and uncover wider Luthor’s plan.
Berkowitz recently sat down to discuss his screenwriting career in general and his script for Superman/Batman: Public Enemies in particular...
Question: Why was this story right for you?
Stan Berkowitz: I love the political aspect of it. In the comic book that Jeph Loeb wrote,...
The plot of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies centres on United States President Lex Luthor's plan to frame Superman and Batman using a Kryptonite asteroid. The two heroes must unite to avoid capture by other pursuing superheroes and villains, stop the asteroid and uncover wider Luthor’s plan.
Berkowitz recently sat down to discuss his screenwriting career in general and his script for Superman/Batman: Public Enemies in particular...
Question: Why was this story right for you?
Stan Berkowitz: I love the political aspect of it. In the comic book that Jeph Loeb wrote,...
- 8/31/2009
- CinemaSpy
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