By David Kozlowski | 14 July 2017
Welcome to Issue #4 of The Lrm Weekend, a weekly column highlighting cool and unique videos about film, TV, comics, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, animation, and anime. We also want to hear from you, our awesome Lrm community! Share your favorite videos to: @LRM_Weekend and we'll post your Tweets below!
Last Issue: 7.7.17
Why do we love superheroes, martial arts, fantasy, and sci-fi? The big fight scenes, of course. Every week we'll bring you an epic brawl from the recent or distant past -- we want to hear from you, so share your favorite fights with us!
Jet Li's Fist of Legend (1994) Bonus: Rare Jet Li Interview (English w/ French subtitles)
The original Chinese language movie poster from 1994!
What Is It?
Fist of Legend is a Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Gordon Chan, featuring action choreography by the legendary Yuen Woo-ping (Drunken Master, The...
Welcome to Issue #4 of The Lrm Weekend, a weekly column highlighting cool and unique videos about film, TV, comics, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, animation, and anime. We also want to hear from you, our awesome Lrm community! Share your favorite videos to: @LRM_Weekend and we'll post your Tweets below!
Last Issue: 7.7.17
Why do we love superheroes, martial arts, fantasy, and sci-fi? The big fight scenes, of course. Every week we'll bring you an epic brawl from the recent or distant past -- we want to hear from you, so share your favorite fights with us!
Jet Li's Fist of Legend (1994) Bonus: Rare Jet Li Interview (English w/ French subtitles)
The original Chinese language movie poster from 1994!
What Is It?
Fist of Legend is a Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Gordon Chan, featuring action choreography by the legendary Yuen Woo-ping (Drunken Master, The...
- 7/14/2017
- by David Kozlowski
- LRMonline.com
Sneak Peek DC Comics' "Astro City" #44, written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Rick Leonardi, with a cover by Alex Ross, focusing on a center for super-powered beings, now available:
"...'Astro City' #44, in a tale of murder, mystery and a cat, stars 'Nightingale', 'Sunhawk' and their cat...
"...in this latest installment of the futuristic, superhero comic book anthology series. where in this center for super-powered beings...
"...both ordinary people and the heroes and villains themselves—react to living in their world..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Astro City' #44, in a tale of murder, mystery and a cat, stars 'Nightingale', 'Sunhawk' and their cat...
"...in this latest installment of the futuristic, superhero comic book anthology series. where in this center for super-powered beings...
"...both ordinary people and the heroes and villains themselves—react to living in their world..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 5/18/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
“Gail Simone’s Red Sonja is an absolute winner — powerful, thrilling stuff that builds up so much momentum you won’t ever want it to end. Richly textured action-adventure with an unforgettable heroine.” – Kurt Busiek (Astro City, Avengers)
From Gail Simone (Batgirl, Birds of Prey) and Walter Geovani (Vampirella, Witchblade), Red Sonja: Queen Of The Plagues gives the iconic fantasy heroine a fresh new attitude! And now, you can see it all brought to life in this animated comic, starring Misty Lee (Ultimate Spider-Man) when Red Sonja: Queen Of The Plagues 2-Disc Blu-ray™+ DVD Combo Pack and DVD arrive on home entertainment shelves everywhere on August 2, 2016 from Shout! Factory.
Special Features:
Featurette including brand-new interviews with Writer Gail Simone as well as members of the cast and crew.
Blu-ray: 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.78:1) / DVD: Widescreen (1.78:1)
74 minutes
The company is already taking pre-orders at their website or via Amazon.
From Gail Simone (Batgirl, Birds of Prey) and Walter Geovani (Vampirella, Witchblade), Red Sonja: Queen Of The Plagues gives the iconic fantasy heroine a fresh new attitude! And now, you can see it all brought to life in this animated comic, starring Misty Lee (Ultimate Spider-Man) when Red Sonja: Queen Of The Plagues 2-Disc Blu-ray™+ DVD Combo Pack and DVD arrive on home entertainment shelves everywhere on August 2, 2016 from Shout! Factory.
Special Features:
Featurette including brand-new interviews with Writer Gail Simone as well as members of the cast and crew.
Blu-ray: 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.78:1) / DVD: Widescreen (1.78:1)
74 minutes
The company is already taking pre-orders at their website or via Amazon.
- 7/14/2016
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Kurt Busiek is probably one of the biggest name in American comics. He started off doing freelance work for both DC and Marvel on titles like Iron Man, Avengers, and The Untold Tales of Spider-Man. In 1993, Busiek joined with superstar artist Alex Ross co-created the classic Marvels mini-series that showed the major events of the Marvel Universe from the perspective of photojournalist Phil Sheldon. From there, he created the long-running, award-winning Astro City series. Kurt Busiek is most notable for his humane approach to superheroes, making characters feel relatable despite their fantastical powers. In November 2014, Busiek teamed up rising art star Benjamin Dewey for The Autumnlands, a futuristic fantasy series about a world ruled by magic-using animal people that summon a human super soldier from the past to save the disappearing magic. However get more than they were bargaining for. The series is published by Image comics, and after a...
- 10/27/2015
- by Ben Howard
- SoundOnSight
1963 #1-6 (1993)
Written by Alan Moore
Drawn by Rick Veitch, Dave Gibbons, Steve Bissette, Don Simpson, John Totleben and Jim Valentino
Colors by Marvin Kilroy and Tony Tollin
Published by Image Comics
If such a thing could be called it, 1963 is minor Alan Moore. In 1993, Image Comics was still a very young company created by the “hot” artists of the time when Jim Valentino, always the most old timey alternative rebel of the Image crew, got Moore, Steve Bissette, Rick Veitch, John Totleben and a bunch of their friends to create 1963, a pastiche on the early days of Marvel comics. The Fantastic Four becomes Mystery Incorporated. Iron Man becomes the Hypernaut. Spider-Man becomes The Fury, and the Avengers become The Tomorrow Syndicate. Image’s slick and calculated characters took a backseat to Moore and company’s retro insanity. To create a whole package, even the ads and editorial pages recreate the feeling of a bygone age.
Written by Alan Moore
Drawn by Rick Veitch, Dave Gibbons, Steve Bissette, Don Simpson, John Totleben and Jim Valentino
Colors by Marvin Kilroy and Tony Tollin
Published by Image Comics
If such a thing could be called it, 1963 is minor Alan Moore. In 1993, Image Comics was still a very young company created by the “hot” artists of the time when Jim Valentino, always the most old timey alternative rebel of the Image crew, got Moore, Steve Bissette, Rick Veitch, John Totleben and a bunch of their friends to create 1963, a pastiche on the early days of Marvel comics. The Fantastic Four becomes Mystery Incorporated. Iron Man becomes the Hypernaut. Spider-Man becomes The Fury, and the Avengers become The Tomorrow Syndicate. Image’s slick and calculated characters took a backseat to Moore and company’s retro insanity. To create a whole package, even the ads and editorial pages recreate the feeling of a bygone age.
- 9/30/2015
- by Scott Cederlund
- SoundOnSight
Comic-Con International has announced the nominations for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for 2015. The nominees, chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges, highlight the wide range of material being published in comics and graphic novel form today, from companies big and small, in print and on line. The awards will be given out during a gala ceremony on Friday, July 10 during Comic-Con International: San Diego.
Best Short Story
“Beginning’s End,” by Rina Ayuyang, muthamagazine.com
“Corpse on the Imjin!” by Peter Kuper, in Masterful Marks: Cartoonists Who Changed the World (Simon & Schuster)
“,” by Lee Bermejo, in Batman Black and White #3 (DC)
“,” by Max Landis & Jock, in Adventures of Superman #14 (DC)
“When the Darkness Presses,” by Emily Carroll, http://emcarroll.com/comics/darkness/
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
Astro City #16: “Wish I May” by Kurt Busiek & Brent Anderson (Vertigo/DC)
Beasts of Burden: Hunters and Gatherers, by Evan Dorkin...
Best Short Story
“Beginning’s End,” by Rina Ayuyang, muthamagazine.com
“Corpse on the Imjin!” by Peter Kuper, in Masterful Marks: Cartoonists Who Changed the World (Simon & Schuster)
“,” by Lee Bermejo, in Batman Black and White #3 (DC)
“,” by Max Landis & Jock, in Adventures of Superman #14 (DC)
“When the Darkness Presses,” by Emily Carroll, http://emcarroll.com/comics/darkness/
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
Astro City #16: “Wish I May” by Kurt Busiek & Brent Anderson (Vertigo/DC)
Beasts of Burden: Hunters and Gatherers, by Evan Dorkin...
- 4/24/2015
- by Luana Haygen
- Comicmix.com
Astro City # 21
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
A good ending can make or break a story. It can make an okay story great, and by the same coin, make a good story seem poorer if the ending is lacking in something. The ending to the current arc of Astro City‘s current storyarc doesn’t really fall into any of these categories. After a simply “ok” storyline, Buskiek and co. have delivered a serviceable enough ending, but not one that makes the faults of the previous issues seem any better. The story has often felt drawn out, a bit prone to wandering, and the hope going into the finale was that these problems would feel validated or justified. Sadly, that isn’t the case, and now that we can finally view the story a whole, the view hasn’t improved. None...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
A good ending can make or break a story. It can make an okay story great, and by the same coin, make a good story seem poorer if the ending is lacking in something. The ending to the current arc of Astro City‘s current storyarc doesn’t really fall into any of these categories. After a simply “ok” storyline, Buskiek and co. have delivered a serviceable enough ending, but not one that makes the faults of the previous issues seem any better. The story has often felt drawn out, a bit prone to wandering, and the hope going into the finale was that these problems would feel validated or justified. Sadly, that isn’t the case, and now that we can finally view the story a whole, the view hasn’t improved. None...
- 3/12/2015
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 20
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
After spending several issues focused primarily on the origins of Quarrel, Astro City #20 seems to have finally gotten around to the story proper, as the action in the current story arc kicks into high gear in time for next issue’s explosive finale. Considering that the main problem with the previous issues was that they felt too much like setup, this makes issue 20 undoubtedly the strongest of the arc thus far, finally tackling the promised subject matter of non-powered crime fighters coming to terms with the fact that their prime is behind them and thinking about what the future holds.
The issue still takes place at least partially in the past, this time recounting Quarrel’s time with Honor Guard and her brief romantic relationship with fellow hero Mph before focusing on Quarrel’s present,...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
After spending several issues focused primarily on the origins of Quarrel, Astro City #20 seems to have finally gotten around to the story proper, as the action in the current story arc kicks into high gear in time for next issue’s explosive finale. Considering that the main problem with the previous issues was that they felt too much like setup, this makes issue 20 undoubtedly the strongest of the arc thus far, finally tackling the promised subject matter of non-powered crime fighters coming to terms with the fact that their prime is behind them and thinking about what the future holds.
The issue still takes place at least partially in the past, this time recounting Quarrel’s time with Honor Guard and her brief romantic relationship with fellow hero Mph before focusing on Quarrel’s present,...
- 2/15/2015
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 19
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Wildstorm Comics
In last month’s Astro City, the first part in a multi-issue story about the past and future of longtime Astro character Quarrel, Busiek and co. told the story of Quarrel’s early life and the events that set her on the road to heroism. It was, and still is, a fine origin story, but the issue felt mostly like set-up for something more rewarding to come, a story more focused on Quarrel’s present, as she and Crackerjack near what passes for retirement age for crimebusters. A good origin story, even as deftly executed as we saw last month, still feels like old ground for superhero comics, and the prospective of a comic focusing on an aging hero’s choice to finally hang up the tights seems like a much more interesting and less-travelled idea for a story.
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Wildstorm Comics
In last month’s Astro City, the first part in a multi-issue story about the past and future of longtime Astro character Quarrel, Busiek and co. told the story of Quarrel’s early life and the events that set her on the road to heroism. It was, and still is, a fine origin story, but the issue felt mostly like set-up for something more rewarding to come, a story more focused on Quarrel’s present, as she and Crackerjack near what passes for retirement age for crimebusters. A good origin story, even as deftly executed as we saw last month, still feels like old ground for superhero comics, and the prospective of a comic focusing on an aging hero’s choice to finally hang up the tights seems like a much more interesting and less-travelled idea for a story.
- 1/15/2015
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 3
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
What happens when a superhero starts to get old? Not Dark Knight Returns old, but just old enough that running around in long underwear on rooftops seems even more inadvisable than usual, and thoughts of “what comes after?” start to creep in. This is the question that Astro City # 18 stets out to grapple with in a multi-issue story starring Quarrel, an Astro City regular enjoying her first time at the forefront of a story. But while Quarrel’s story has a lot of potential, the first installment feels first and foremost like setup for what’s to come later, the foundation on which the story to come can be built, and as such is only a somewhat satisfying read.
The action begins at the retirement party of The Black Rapier, a familiar face in...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
What happens when a superhero starts to get old? Not Dark Knight Returns old, but just old enough that running around in long underwear on rooftops seems even more inadvisable than usual, and thoughts of “what comes after?” start to creep in. This is the question that Astro City # 18 stets out to grapple with in a multi-issue story starring Quarrel, an Astro City regular enjoying her first time at the forefront of a story. But while Quarrel’s story has a lot of potential, the first installment feels first and foremost like setup for what’s to come later, the foundation on which the story to come can be built, and as such is only a somewhat satisfying read.
The action begins at the retirement party of The Black Rapier, a familiar face in...
- 12/11/2014
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Tooth and Claw #1
Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artist and Cover Colourist: Benjamin Dewey
Colourist: Jordie Bellaire
Lettering and Design: John Roshell and Jimmy Bethancourt of Comicraft
Publisher: Image Comics
Kurt Busiek is not afraid of large scale, epic stories. He does an excellent job at creating an unfamiliar world, such as the detailed universe within Astro City, and even feeling comfortable with established characters like The Avengers. Tooth and Claw starts off within an unknown land, presenting plenty of interesting elements. The universe presented in the first issue feels very fleshed out already, even though a lot is withheld. Many places of this exotic place are thrown around in dialogue by name, like the Crystal Archipelago: mysterious and intriguing. A lot is thrown at you in the form of a present, through over forty pages of no ads, truly adhering to fans of fantasy.
It is immediately established that this world is not like ours,...
Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artist and Cover Colourist: Benjamin Dewey
Colourist: Jordie Bellaire
Lettering and Design: John Roshell and Jimmy Bethancourt of Comicraft
Publisher: Image Comics
Kurt Busiek is not afraid of large scale, epic stories. He does an excellent job at creating an unfamiliar world, such as the detailed universe within Astro City, and even feeling comfortable with established characters like The Avengers. Tooth and Claw starts off within an unknown land, presenting plenty of interesting elements. The universe presented in the first issue feels very fleshed out already, even though a lot is withheld. Many places of this exotic place are thrown around in dialogue by name, like the Crystal Archipelago: mysterious and intriguing. A lot is thrown at you in the form of a present, through over forty pages of no ads, truly adhering to fans of fantasy.
It is immediately established that this world is not like ours,...
- 11/8/2014
- by Anthony Spataro
- SoundOnSight
So on Monday, I watched the Gotham series premiere with about 8 million of my friends. I started writing a column about the show and what it says (accidentally and/or purposefully) about the role of Batman in pop culture right now. But working on that column got me thinking more generally about Batman: A character who has been around for 75 years, a figure in my cultural consciousness since before my memory begins. The next thing I knew, I was making a list of my favorite Batman things–the movies, the TV shows, the vividly recalled comic book story arcs and standalone issues,...
- 9/29/2014
- by Darren Franich
- EW.com - PopWatch
Astro City # 15
Written by Kurt Busiek
Artwork by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
After a first half built around a central question that took its time setting up characters and mood, Astro City # 15 concludes the two part storyline focusing on Ellie, an elderly woman with a mysterious past and a proclivity for repairing robots. But while the first half of the story felt very deliberately paced, focusing on setup, part two feels positively overflowing with exposition and story momentum, taking off at a run early on and not stopping for the world.
After her trial gets underway, Ellie is quickly found and broken out of county lockup by one of her many robotic pals and quickly returns home to confront Fred and get to the bottom of the events that have befallen her. This quickly leads us to a flashback detailing Ellie’s past, one which answers...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Artwork by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
After a first half built around a central question that took its time setting up characters and mood, Astro City # 15 concludes the two part storyline focusing on Ellie, an elderly woman with a mysterious past and a proclivity for repairing robots. But while the first half of the story felt very deliberately paced, focusing on setup, part two feels positively overflowing with exposition and story momentum, taking off at a run early on and not stopping for the world.
After her trial gets underway, Ellie is quickly found and broken out of county lockup by one of her many robotic pals and quickly returns home to confront Fred and get to the bottom of the events that have befallen her. This quickly leads us to a flashback detailing Ellie’s past, one which answers...
- 9/13/2014
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 14
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
‘Where do all the robots go?’. It’s a pretty good question, when one thinks about it, just another of the many things comics never really address. When mad scientist X, Y or Z comes in to town, the proud new owner of something large, shiny, ambulatory and looking to cause some ruckus, and said shiny thing is quickly reduced to a collection of paperweights of various size…where do they all go? As always, Astro City is here to shine a light on the lesser-known side of any comic book universe, the robot junk yard.
Our protagonist for the issue Ellie, an elderly woman who finds and repairs robots left behind from various supervillain battles and collects them as part of a museum, though it’s really more of a tourist attraction. Rather...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
‘Where do all the robots go?’. It’s a pretty good question, when one thinks about it, just another of the many things comics never really address. When mad scientist X, Y or Z comes in to town, the proud new owner of something large, shiny, ambulatory and looking to cause some ruckus, and said shiny thing is quickly reduced to a collection of paperweights of various size…where do they all go? As always, Astro City is here to shine a light on the lesser-known side of any comic book universe, the robot junk yard.
Our protagonist for the issue Ellie, an elderly woman who finds and repairs robots left behind from various supervillain battles and collects them as part of a museum, though it’s really more of a tourist attraction. Rather...
- 8/22/2014
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
On the “Zero Day” of this year’s San Diego Comic Con, Image held a mini-Expo and announced a dozen new titles from creators, both popular or relatively unknown , including some new to writing or drawing for Image. These comics show that Image is the place where creators can roam free and write and draw crazy and interesting stories in a variety of genres. This freedom paid off big time as Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples’ sci-fi love story Saga continued to dominate the Eisner Awards. Part of Image’s commercial success is due to Robert Kirkman, especially The Walking Dead and the popular AMC television series it spawned. San Diego Comic Con showed that his comics have cross-media potential even before the first trade of a comic he is writing comes out.
1. Robert Kirkman’s Outcast Gets a Pilot
Robert Kirkman and Paul Azaceta’s Outcast #1 sold out its initial print run,...
1. Robert Kirkman’s Outcast Gets a Pilot
Robert Kirkman and Paul Azaceta’s Outcast #1 sold out its initial print run,...
- 7/28/2014
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 12
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Graham Nolan
Cover by Alex Ross
Published by DC/Wildstorm comics
For a while now, Astro City has been in what you might call a familiar rut. Not in a bad way, per se, but a period of distilling the core ideas and motifs of the series down, of perfecting the formula that made Astro City great. But something like this can only be done for so long before it gets stale, and thankfully it seems that Busiek and co. were aware of this, as Astro City #13 is nothing if not a shakeup, an experiment, a step out of the normal pattern. And also thankfully, it’s a darn good one.
The story of the issue concerns a higher entity called The Dancing Master, seemingly a harbringer of music and love, who arrives in Astro City, causing a torrent of romance across the city.
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Graham Nolan
Cover by Alex Ross
Published by DC/Wildstorm comics
For a while now, Astro City has been in what you might call a familiar rut. Not in a bad way, per se, but a period of distilling the core ideas and motifs of the series down, of perfecting the formula that made Astro City great. But something like this can only be done for so long before it gets stale, and thankfully it seems that Busiek and co. were aware of this, as Astro City #13 is nothing if not a shakeup, an experiment, a step out of the normal pattern. And also thankfully, it’s a darn good one.
The story of the issue concerns a higher entity called The Dancing Master, seemingly a harbringer of music and love, who arrives in Astro City, causing a torrent of romance across the city.
- 6/13/2014
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 12
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Graham Nolan
Published by DC/Wildstorm comics
Having a villain as the main character is something Astro City has indulged in before, on occasion, usually in the form of stories of redemption, like the early classic The Tarnished Angel. Issue 12 of the current series, The Deep Dark Woods, pulls a similar move, but the name of the game this time around isn’t redemption but addiction.
Our protagonist is Fred Glosman, a small time hood who works for various “theme gangs” in Astro City, addicted to the clothes and style of running with the likes of the Sweet Adelines or the Menagerie Gang. But of course, Fred falls in love and tries to go straight for his wife and child, but the lure of crime keeps calling him back.
While Astro City usually tries to pack a complete narrative or linear sequence of events into one issue,...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Graham Nolan
Published by DC/Wildstorm comics
Having a villain as the main character is something Astro City has indulged in before, on occasion, usually in the form of stories of redemption, like the early classic The Tarnished Angel. Issue 12 of the current series, The Deep Dark Woods, pulls a similar move, but the name of the game this time around isn’t redemption but addiction.
Our protagonist is Fred Glosman, a small time hood who works for various “theme gangs” in Astro City, addicted to the clothes and style of running with the likes of the Sweet Adelines or the Menagerie Gang. But of course, Fred falls in love and tries to go straight for his wife and child, but the lure of crime keeps calling him back.
While Astro City usually tries to pack a complete narrative or linear sequence of events into one issue,...
- 5/16/2014
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 11
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
Astro City is a book (and a city, for that matter) populated largely by archetypes. While there are a few wholly original heroes and villains dotted about like bacon bits on a good pizza, for the most part what we get are thinly veiled variations on characters we already know. This is because Astro City is more concerned with the world and the normal people in it than the brightly colored people who fly about it in their longjohns, who for many stories are just set dressing. Astro City #11, once you get to the heart of it, is about Doctor Strange and Wong. Oh sure, they’re both women in this version, but it’s very hard to write a story about an all-powerful, mystically appointed champion of light and their hardworking but under-appreciated...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
Astro City is a book (and a city, for that matter) populated largely by archetypes. While there are a few wholly original heroes and villains dotted about like bacon bits on a good pizza, for the most part what we get are thinly veiled variations on characters we already know. This is because Astro City is more concerned with the world and the normal people in it than the brightly colored people who fly about it in their longjohns, who for many stories are just set dressing. Astro City #11, once you get to the heart of it, is about Doctor Strange and Wong. Oh sure, they’re both women in this version, but it’s very hard to write a story about an all-powerful, mystically appointed champion of light and their hardworking but under-appreciated...
- 4/16/2014
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 10
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
With Astro City issue ten, Winged Victory’s current story arc has come to a close with Vic finally confronting Karnazon, the villain responsible for slandering her name and kidnapping her former students. As an ending to the story itself, the issue isn’t anything to write an epic sonnet about. A few keystrokes and the help of a plucky supporting character reveal the location of Karnazon’s base, and the Big Bad is dispatched with all the gravity and dramatic weight of someone shaking a leaf from the sole of their shoe. Readers looking for epic confrontations and climactic battles will be let down, but those readers will have missed the point somewhat, as Astro City has never been concerned much with action and excitement as it has with characters and ideas, and this issue exemplifies this.
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
With Astro City issue ten, Winged Victory’s current story arc has come to a close with Vic finally confronting Karnazon, the villain responsible for slandering her name and kidnapping her former students. As an ending to the story itself, the issue isn’t anything to write an epic sonnet about. A few keystrokes and the help of a plucky supporting character reveal the location of Karnazon’s base, and the Big Bad is dispatched with all the gravity and dramatic weight of someone shaking a leaf from the sole of their shoe. Readers looking for epic confrontations and climactic battles will be let down, but those readers will have missed the point somewhat, as Astro City has never been concerned much with action and excitement as it has with characters and ideas, and this issue exemplifies this.
- 3/16/2014
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 9
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
The previous issue of Astro City, as you’ll recall, was something of a misstep, a wavering of attention that came dangerously close to crashing the current storyline into a tree like a cyclist distracted by an attractive jogger. Winged Victory, ostensibly the main character of the current storyline, was seemingly sidelined by a surprise fight between Samaritan and The Confessor, temporarily becoming a background character in her own story.
But thankfully, issue 9 manages to recover from this near-fatal accident, narrowly avoiding the tree and circling back to ask the attractive jogger if they’d like to take in a concert from a trendy local band and a coffee at an intimate bistro afterward. Which…means it’s a good comic, in case you’re wondering.
After easily trouncing the Iron Legion, in as...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
The previous issue of Astro City, as you’ll recall, was something of a misstep, a wavering of attention that came dangerously close to crashing the current storyline into a tree like a cyclist distracted by an attractive jogger. Winged Victory, ostensibly the main character of the current storyline, was seemingly sidelined by a surprise fight between Samaritan and The Confessor, temporarily becoming a background character in her own story.
But thankfully, issue 9 manages to recover from this near-fatal accident, narrowly avoiding the tree and circling back to ask the attractive jogger if they’d like to take in a concert from a trendy local band and a coffee at an intimate bistro afterward. Which…means it’s a good comic, in case you’re wondering.
After easily trouncing the Iron Legion, in as...
- 2/16/2014
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 8
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
Since relaunching last year, the now Vertigo-published Astro City has largely been cruising along on a series of single-issue stories, often to its detriment. But Busiek and company have finally decided the time has some to tell a larger story, one that finally gives some attention to critically under-exposed Astro City heavy hitter Winged Victory in the process, and issue two of the story recently hit the shelves.
Picking up immediately after the first part, the second installment primarily concerns itself with the sudden involvement of The Confessor, one of the series’ several recurring Batman analogues, who infiltrates Winged Victory’s base to snoop around and try and uncover the mastermind behind her recent troubles because….he was bored, apparently. Confessor’s reasons for getting involved are never really given, and there isn’t...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
Since relaunching last year, the now Vertigo-published Astro City has largely been cruising along on a series of single-issue stories, often to its detriment. But Busiek and company have finally decided the time has some to tell a larger story, one that finally gives some attention to critically under-exposed Astro City heavy hitter Winged Victory in the process, and issue two of the story recently hit the shelves.
Picking up immediately after the first part, the second installment primarily concerns itself with the sudden involvement of The Confessor, one of the series’ several recurring Batman analogues, who infiltrates Winged Victory’s base to snoop around and try and uncover the mastermind behind her recent troubles because….he was bored, apparently. Confessor’s reasons for getting involved are never really given, and there isn’t...
- 1/25/2014
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 7
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
While the thing that sets Astro City apart from other superhero books is its focus on telling the stories of who would otherwise be minor or practically non-existent characters in other comics, once in a while the series indulges itself and shifts its focus for an issue or two. These dalliances are usually used to shed more light on the big, shiny superheroes that are more often used as background characters for the series, the vast majority of whom are still surprisingly mysterious given that the series has been running for over 70 issues.
Issue 7, which hit stands this week, stars Winged Victory, the unabashed Wonder Woman of the Astro City universe, though she looks more like Katherine Hepburn mugged Xena and Hawkwoman. The issue, the first in a four-part story, both deconstructs Wv’s origin,...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
While the thing that sets Astro City apart from other superhero books is its focus on telling the stories of who would otherwise be minor or practically non-existent characters in other comics, once in a while the series indulges itself and shifts its focus for an issue or two. These dalliances are usually used to shed more light on the big, shiny superheroes that are more often used as background characters for the series, the vast majority of whom are still surprisingly mysterious given that the series has been running for over 70 issues.
Issue 7, which hit stands this week, stars Winged Victory, the unabashed Wonder Woman of the Astro City universe, though she looks more like Katherine Hepburn mugged Xena and Hawkwoman. The issue, the first in a four-part story, both deconstructs Wv’s origin,...
- 12/14/2013
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 6
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
Since returning to stands earlier this year under DC’s Vertigo imprint, Kurt Busiek’s Astro City has been fluctuating up and down in quality with more fervor and energy than the needle on a seismograph placed next to a tap dancing Kodiak bear. Oh, everything started off all shiny and new before settling into a comfortable vibe, but then the sheen started to wear off and the comfortable vibe started to ebb away. Suddenly ,the last few issues had pacing problems or were trying to juggle too many plates and it seemed like something was dreadfully amiss.
Well, readers of Astro City can rejoice, because the patient has recovered from the recent palpitations and is happily recovering in Ward D, eating Jell-o and awkwardly flirting with the day nurse, because the new issue...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
Since returning to stands earlier this year under DC’s Vertigo imprint, Kurt Busiek’s Astro City has been fluctuating up and down in quality with more fervor and energy than the needle on a seismograph placed next to a tap dancing Kodiak bear. Oh, everything started off all shiny and new before settling into a comfortable vibe, but then the sheen started to wear off and the comfortable vibe started to ebb away. Suddenly ,the last few issues had pacing problems or were trying to juggle too many plates and it seemed like something was dreadfully amiss.
Well, readers of Astro City can rejoice, because the patient has recovered from the recent palpitations and is happily recovering in Ward D, eating Jell-o and awkwardly flirting with the day nurse, because the new issue...
- 11/15/2013
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 4
Written by Kurt Busiek
Artwork by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
A really great comic can expand its universe and teach us more about the world we’re visiting while telling a story at the same time. It’s a hard balancing act to pull off, and usually readers have to settle for either storytelling or world building. Normally, “Astro City” is one of the few books to manage this feat, but this month’s issue sadly fumbles the ball, expanding the Astro City universe but ultimately failing to tell a really interesting or well developed story.
Our protagonist this time is Martha “Sully” Sullivan, who we last saw way back in the Crimson Cougar story as a supporting character. Sully’s a telekinetic, and mostly uses her gift working in the special effects industry, rather than for costumed heroics or villainy. The issue tells...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Artwork by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
A really great comic can expand its universe and teach us more about the world we’re visiting while telling a story at the same time. It’s a hard balancing act to pull off, and usually readers have to settle for either storytelling or world building. Normally, “Astro City” is one of the few books to manage this feat, but this month’s issue sadly fumbles the ball, expanding the Astro City universe but ultimately failing to tell a really interesting or well developed story.
Our protagonist this time is Martha “Sully” Sullivan, who we last saw way back in the Crimson Cougar story as a supporting character. Sully’s a telekinetic, and mostly uses her gift working in the special effects industry, rather than for costumed heroics or villainy. The issue tells...
- 9/20/2013
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Aam Markosia
Endangered Weapon B Gn, $12.99
Aardvark Vanaheim
Low Society (One Shot), $4.99
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #19, $3.99
AC Comics
Femforce #164 (Cover A Eric Coile), $9.95
Femforce #164 (Cover B Eric Coile), $9.95
Alternative Comics
Magic Whistle #13 (not verified by Diamond), $3.99
Amigo Comics
Rogues #4, $3.99
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman The Many Faces Of Meriem Cooper (Devon Massey Regular Cover), $3.75
Cavewoman The Many Faces Of Meriem Cooper (Devon Massey Special Edition Cover), Ar
Antarctic Press
Victorian Secret 2013 Summer Catalog (One Shot), $3.99
Victorian Secret Agents Owlls Of Ironwork Isle #2 (Of 5), $3.95
Ape Entertainment
Genie The Genius #1 (Of 3), $2.99
Archaia Entertainment
Cyborg 009 Hc, $24.95
Ardden Entertainment
Mythopolis #1 (Cover A Marco Tunni), $3.99
Mythopolis #1 (Cover B Marco Tunni), $3.99
Mythopolis #1 (Cover C Carlos Zuniga), $3.99
Mythopolis #1 (Cover D Des Taylor), $3.99
Aspen Comics
Executive Assistant...
Aam Markosia
Endangered Weapon B Gn, $12.99
Aardvark Vanaheim
Low Society (One Shot), $4.99
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #19, $3.99
AC Comics
Femforce #164 (Cover A Eric Coile), $9.95
Femforce #164 (Cover B Eric Coile), $9.95
Alternative Comics
Magic Whistle #13 (not verified by Diamond), $3.99
Amigo Comics
Rogues #4, $3.99
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman The Many Faces Of Meriem Cooper (Devon Massey Regular Cover), $3.75
Cavewoman The Many Faces Of Meriem Cooper (Devon Massey Special Edition Cover), Ar
Antarctic Press
Victorian Secret 2013 Summer Catalog (One Shot), $3.99
Victorian Secret Agents Owlls Of Ironwork Isle #2 (Of 5), $3.95
Ape Entertainment
Genie The Genius #1 (Of 3), $2.99
Archaia Entertainment
Cyborg 009 Hc, $24.95
Ardden Entertainment
Mythopolis #1 (Cover A Marco Tunni), $3.99
Mythopolis #1 (Cover B Marco Tunni), $3.99
Mythopolis #1 (Cover C Carlos Zuniga), $3.99
Mythopolis #1 (Cover D Des Taylor), $3.99
Aspen Comics
Executive Assistant...
- 9/10/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Astro City # 3
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
Like a tumescent, throbbing perfect batting average, a good streak of comics is hard to keep up. Oh sure, it’s easy to put out one awesome comic, and probably to put out two, but to keep that level of quality going by three issues, you’d need some kind of pill, like the kind it takes to stretch out an erection joke long past the point that it’s witty or clever.
With that in mind, it’s not too hard to see why “Astro City” issue 3 is probably the weakest of the new series so far. Which isn’t to say it’s bad, it’s just less of a fire hose of awesome writing and art sprayed into your face and more of a garden hose of decent writing and art sprayed into your upper torso.
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
Like a tumescent, throbbing perfect batting average, a good streak of comics is hard to keep up. Oh sure, it’s easy to put out one awesome comic, and probably to put out two, but to keep that level of quality going by three issues, you’d need some kind of pill, like the kind it takes to stretch out an erection joke long past the point that it’s witty or clever.
With that in mind, it’s not too hard to see why “Astro City” issue 3 is probably the weakest of the new series so far. Which isn’t to say it’s bad, it’s just less of a fire hose of awesome writing and art sprayed into your face and more of a garden hose of decent writing and art sprayed into your upper torso.
- 8/14/2013
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 2
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
The first issue of the triumphant return of “Astro City” to comic store shelves, now under the umbrella of DC’s Vertigo imprint, felt like a step in a new direction for the series. “This is a new day” it seemed to say with it’s green 80s haired fourth-wall breaking hijinx “And things are gonna be a little different”.
The second issue, out this week, seems to be singing a different tune, along the lines of “The more things change, the more they stay the same”. If the first issue was meant to be indicative of a new style for “Astro City” now that it’s moved to Vertigo, issue two is a reassurance to the fans that even though things will be a little different, this is still “Astro City”, and everything...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
The first issue of the triumphant return of “Astro City” to comic store shelves, now under the umbrella of DC’s Vertigo imprint, felt like a step in a new direction for the series. “This is a new day” it seemed to say with it’s green 80s haired fourth-wall breaking hijinx “And things are gonna be a little different”.
The second issue, out this week, seems to be singing a different tune, along the lines of “The more things change, the more they stay the same”. If the first issue was meant to be indicative of a new style for “Astro City” now that it’s moved to Vertigo, issue two is a reassurance to the fans that even though things will be a little different, this is still “Astro City”, and everything...
- 7/10/2013
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Astro City # 1
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
For the past few years, the absence of Kurt Busiek’s “Astro City”, easily one of the best new superhero properties of the 20th century, has been sorely felt by fans. Since the shutdown of former “Astro City” publisher, Wildstorm, and Busiek taking a break from writing to undergo surgery, loyal readers of the series have been re-reading old volumes till the spines crumble and hoping against hope things could get back on track.
Well, hope no longer ye desperate nerds, because “Astro City” is back, sheltered safely in the loving arms of DC’s Veritgo imprint with Busiek and penciller Brent Eric Anderson returning for a new ongoing series, the first issue of which hit stands last week.
Right from the get-go, things feel distinctly “Vertigo”, with a purple-skinned guy with a bright...
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Eric Anderson
Published by DC/Vertigo Comics
For the past few years, the absence of Kurt Busiek’s “Astro City”, easily one of the best new superhero properties of the 20th century, has been sorely felt by fans. Since the shutdown of former “Astro City” publisher, Wildstorm, and Busiek taking a break from writing to undergo surgery, loyal readers of the series have been re-reading old volumes till the spines crumble and hoping against hope things could get back on track.
Well, hope no longer ye desperate nerds, because “Astro City” is back, sheltered safely in the loving arms of DC’s Veritgo imprint with Busiek and penciller Brent Eric Anderson returning for a new ongoing series, the first issue of which hit stands last week.
Right from the get-go, things feel distinctly “Vertigo”, with a purple-skinned guy with a bright...
- 6/15/2013
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
Image via: ACGArt
A few of us here from GeekTyrant will be hitting up WonderCon 2013, which takes place from Friday, March 29th to Sunday, March 31th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. We went for the first time last year, and we had a great time, so we're all excited to be going back for more geek goodness!
WonderCon has released the full three-day schedule! There's a ton of great stuff to check out this year! Enough cool stuff to keep you more than busy! Check out the schedule and start planning out your trip! If you're going and you see us around make sure to say hi! We can talk about geek stuff! See ya there!
March 29 • Friday
12:30Pm – 1:30Pm
1
35th Anniversary: BattlestarRoom 300De
Host Richard Hatch (Capt. Apollo, Tom Zarek), Kevin Grazier (science advisor, Battlestar, Caprica, Defiance),Michael Taylor (writer/producer, Battlestar, Defiance, Caprica...
A few of us here from GeekTyrant will be hitting up WonderCon 2013, which takes place from Friday, March 29th to Sunday, March 31th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. We went for the first time last year, and we had a great time, so we're all excited to be going back for more geek goodness!
WonderCon has released the full three-day schedule! There's a ton of great stuff to check out this year! Enough cool stuff to keep you more than busy! Check out the schedule and start planning out your trip! If you're going and you see us around make sure to say hi! We can talk about geek stuff! See ya there!
March 29 • Friday
12:30Pm – 1:30Pm
1
35th Anniversary: BattlestarRoom 300De
Host Richard Hatch (Capt. Apollo, Tom Zarek), Kevin Grazier (science advisor, Battlestar, Caprica, Defiance),Michael Taylor (writer/producer, Battlestar, Defiance, Caprica...
- 3/16/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
So it came to my attention by way of an amazingly nice lass that some forward thinking teacher-types are slowly coming around the bend. Yup, they are looking toward comic books, those evil things, as potential fodder for their classrooms. Gasp! And, as it would seem, this very nice girl asked me – little old me – to give my two cents on the matter. And because I love killing two birds with one stone, I figured this outta make a great li’l rant to share with you, my adoring public. Of course, I realize now I admitted to the glee I feel when I commit aviaricide. Well, there went my fan-base. Tally ho!
I know back in the olden days, comics were largely seen as kitchy wastes of ink and paper. Kids buried in them were potentially violent sociopaths just waiting to commit crimes of laziness. But by the time...
I know back in the olden days, comics were largely seen as kitchy wastes of ink and paper. Kids buried in them were potentially violent sociopaths just waiting to commit crimes of laziness. But by the time...
- 9/22/2012
- by Marc Alan Fishman
- Comicmix.com
It’s not based on an existing comic book, but it sure sounds like it could have been. Something, say, from Kurt Busiek of “Astro City” fame, or someone else who can think outside the box. Anywyas, NBC is getting back into the superhero business, except this time the lead won’t be a superhero, but rather a henchman. “Hench” is from producers Peter Berg and Sarah Aubrey, and will be written by Alexandra Cunningham (who previously tried to adapt the failed “Prime Suspect” for the network). The premise: Hench centers on a regular guy who, in order to support his family, gets jobs temping for super villains. Now that’s a high-concept show. I wonder, though, given the title, will he be less of a “temp” and more of a “henchmen” type. You know, those nameless guys that the superhero always punches his way through without much trouble in comic books or TV shows,...
- 8/13/2012
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Kurt Busiek has explained why superheroes do not cross over completely in shared universes. The Astro City writer used the analogy of 'Batman's cake' to explain why logical team-ups would ruin storytelling. "The real answer to questions like, 'Why doesn't the Flash clean up Gotham City, too?' is, 'It would make Batman's cake lousy. People read Batman because they like crimefighter stuff where Batman's cool, and don't really want to see Superman or the Flash or Green Lantern mess with that particular cake'," Busiek wrote on a thread on The Hooded Utilitarian. "On the other hand, people who like stories where Batman and Superman and Green Lantern work together (more)...
- 6/5/2012
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
We hold in our hands the covers for DC Comics this February. As a child of four can plainly see, these comics have been hermetically sealed in a Cgc 9.9 slab, and they’ve been kept in a #2 mayonnaise jar under a giant stack of returned copies of Holy Terror since noon today.
What do we have worth noting? The new look of Darkseid, and we’re far enough into the new 52 books that it’s time for Batman to start crossing over in all of them. Plus Mara Jade, the red-haired assassin who fell in love with her blond-haired man she was sent to kill– oh, I’m sorry, that’s from Star Wars. This is Mera in a jade outfit. Our mistake.
Shall we? Surely!
As usual, spoilers may lurk beyond this point.
Justice League #6
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
1:...
What do we have worth noting? The new look of Darkseid, and we’re far enough into the new 52 books that it’s time for Batman to start crossing over in all of them. Plus Mara Jade, the red-haired assassin who fell in love with her blond-haired man she was sent to kill– oh, I’m sorry, that’s from Star Wars. This is Mera in a jade outfit. Our mistake.
Shall we? Surely!
As usual, spoilers may lurk beyond this point.
Justice League #6
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
1:...
- 11/14/2011
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
Press Release:
Happy Halloween from Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory, Scott Godlewski, and Damian Couceiro — who have a trick for the bags of comic book fans worldwide with the launch of the Dracula: The Company Of Monsters webcomic! Launching right now with 11 pages ready to be read, draculacomic.com will update daily with new content, serializing the critically-acclaimed print issues while introducing new digital-exclusive story pages and creator commentary. It’s another ground-breaking industry first for Boom! Studios as Dracula: The Company Of Monsters migrates from print to digital!
Fright fest Dracula: The Company Of Monsters showcases the talent of Eisner and Harvey Award-winning creator Kurt Busiek (Astro City), World Fantasy and Locus Award Finalist writer Daryl Gregory (Planet Of The Apes), artist Scott Godlewski (Codebreakers), and Harvey nominated artist Damian Couceiro (Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes).
Serializing the print comic first, the Dracula: The Company Of Monsters webcomic will soon showcase new,...
Happy Halloween from Kurt Busiek, Daryl Gregory, Scott Godlewski, and Damian Couceiro — who have a trick for the bags of comic book fans worldwide with the launch of the Dracula: The Company Of Monsters webcomic! Launching right now with 11 pages ready to be read, draculacomic.com will update daily with new content, serializing the critically-acclaimed print issues while introducing new digital-exclusive story pages and creator commentary. It’s another ground-breaking industry first for Boom! Studios as Dracula: The Company Of Monsters migrates from print to digital!
Fright fest Dracula: The Company Of Monsters showcases the talent of Eisner and Harvey Award-winning creator Kurt Busiek (Astro City), World Fantasy and Locus Award Finalist writer Daryl Gregory (Planet Of The Apes), artist Scott Godlewski (Codebreakers), and Harvey nominated artist Damian Couceiro (Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes).
Serializing the print comic first, the Dracula: The Company Of Monsters webcomic will soon showcase new,...
- 10/26/2011
- by Brandon Johnston
- ScifiMafia
Earthquakes are a serious matter, but Twitter quickly devolved into the world's largest comedy club on the subject yesterday after vibrations hit Washington, D.C., and New York. West Coasters in particular were quick to poke fun at everyone on the receiving end of the shakes.
"Conan the Barbarian" remains the big film being talked about in the feed right now. Despite its poor performance in the theaters, Kurt Busiek has still found a reason to appreciate the movie. His feelings on the matter, Jhonen Vasquez on what I'm assuming to be the new "Hellraiser: Revelations" trailer and more made the favorite tweets of the morning list down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 24, 2011.
Earthquake pt. 1: @FrankTieri Hey West Coast-- we've got a Umami Burger and now we've got earthquakes. Now you've got nothin' on us, b-----s
-Frank Tieri, Writer ("Iron Man," "Wolverine")
Earthquake pt.
"Conan the Barbarian" remains the big film being talked about in the feed right now. Despite its poor performance in the theaters, Kurt Busiek has still found a reason to appreciate the movie. His feelings on the matter, Jhonen Vasquez on what I'm assuming to be the new "Hellraiser: Revelations" trailer and more made the favorite tweets of the morning list down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 24, 2011.
Earthquake pt. 1: @FrankTieri Hey West Coast-- we've got a Umami Burger and now we've got earthquakes. Now you've got nothin' on us, b-----s
-Frank Tieri, Writer ("Iron Man," "Wolverine")
Earthquake pt.
- 8/24/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
Confusion and distress were popular sentiments in the feed last night. News out of Libya about Muammar Gaddafi's collapsing government had everyone's attention, but the comics industry received it's own shocker with word that the Arizona-based retail chain Atomic Comics was closing.
Kevin Smith and Joe Quesada sent warm thoughts out to Atomic, which has always been known for in-store signing events and convention appearances. (You've probably seen their van at some point.) "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" reviews are still coming in, too. Check out a couple of those and a concern about "The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn" after the jump.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 22, 2011.
Libya pt. 1: @GerryDuggan Anybody but me worried that Gaddafi will escape Tripoli by jumping over the Libyan rebels in a replica General Lee?
-Gerry Duggan, Writer ("The Infinite Horizon")
Libya pt.
Kevin Smith and Joe Quesada sent warm thoughts out to Atomic, which has always been known for in-store signing events and convention appearances. (You've probably seen their van at some point.) "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" reviews are still coming in, too. Check out a couple of those and a concern about "The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn" after the jump.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 22, 2011.
Libya pt. 1: @GerryDuggan Anybody but me worried that Gaddafi will escape Tripoli by jumping over the Libyan rebels in a replica General Lee?
-Gerry Duggan, Writer ("The Infinite Horizon")
Libya pt.
- 8/22/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
The rebooted "Planet of the Apes" franchise proved to be a juggernaut in theaters over the weekend, and the tweet reactions it received show why. Jhonen Vasquez claimed to have accidentally stumbled into a different ape film, but I've got my doubts about that.
Rafael Kayanan seemed to dig it, though. Find out why, see how Brian Michael Bendis feels about recent events in "Entourage," and understand why Cheez-Its creep out Jim Lee down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 8, 2011.
@RafaelKayanan Planet Of The Apes has great story, action and fx. Most summer films hit one or two; but not all three.
-Rafael Kayanan, Artist ("Conan the Adventurer," "Amazing Spider-Man")
@DamonLindelof "If you wait through the end credits, Nick Fury recruits Caesar." (Adam Horowitz to me as soda shot out of my nose) #Damndirtyapes
-Damon Lindelof, Writer/Producer ("Ultimate Hulk vs. Wolverine," "Lost...
Rafael Kayanan seemed to dig it, though. Find out why, see how Brian Michael Bendis feels about recent events in "Entourage," and understand why Cheez-Its creep out Jim Lee down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for August 8, 2011.
@RafaelKayanan Planet Of The Apes has great story, action and fx. Most summer films hit one or two; but not all three.
-Rafael Kayanan, Artist ("Conan the Adventurer," "Amazing Spider-Man")
@DamonLindelof "If you wait through the end credits, Nick Fury recruits Caesar." (Adam Horowitz to me as soda shot out of my nose) #Damndirtyapes
-Damon Lindelof, Writer/Producer ("Ultimate Hulk vs. Wolverine," "Lost...
- 8/8/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
Want to get comic book creators talking on Twitter? Well, starting a hash tag like #replaceawordinafamousquotewithduck is a great place to start. The feed has been loaded with movie quotes tweaked to reference ducks for the last 24 hours, and Simon Spurrier and Brandon Jerwa contributed two of our favorite entries.
Gail Simone got into the creative spirit as well. Whereas some complainers online just whine, waiting for a new iPad 3 announcement. She apparently decided to make her own. Find out how, see who's psyched for "Torchwood: Miracle Day," and see what Bryan Lee O'Malley would call a Scott Pilgrim book based on his life after the jump.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for July 8, 2011.
@radiomaru If Scott Pilgrim was autobiographical it'd be called "Scott Pilgrim Vs Dog Poo And Cat Poo"
-Bryan Lee O'Malley, Writer/Artist ("Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," "Lost at Sea")
@JVGray Torchwood: Miracle Day.
Gail Simone got into the creative spirit as well. Whereas some complainers online just whine, waiting for a new iPad 3 announcement. She apparently decided to make her own. Find out how, see who's psyched for "Torchwood: Miracle Day," and see what Bryan Lee O'Malley would call a Scott Pilgrim book based on his life after the jump.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for July 8, 2011.
@radiomaru If Scott Pilgrim was autobiographical it'd be called "Scott Pilgrim Vs Dog Poo And Cat Poo"
-Bryan Lee O'Malley, Writer/Artist ("Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," "Lost at Sea")
@JVGray Torchwood: Miracle Day.
- 7/8/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
Batman: Noel Deluxe Edition Hc
Written by Lee Bermejo
Art and cover by Lee Bermejo
On sale November 2 • 112 pg, Fc, 7.0625” x 10.875”,
$22.99 Us
Inspired by Charles Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol, Batman: Noel features different interpretations of The Dark Knight, along with his enemies and allies, in different eras, from writer/artist Lee Bermejo (Joker).
In this spectacular, oversized graphic novel, Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today, while exploring what it means to be the hero that he is.
Batman Incorporated Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition Hc
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Yanick Paquette, Michel Lacombe and Chris Burnham
Cover by J.H. Williams III
The first seven issues of the hot new series are collected in this new, deluxe edition hardcover!
After Bruce Wayne tells the world that...
Written by Lee Bermejo
Art and cover by Lee Bermejo
On sale November 2 • 112 pg, Fc, 7.0625” x 10.875”,
$22.99 Us
Inspired by Charles Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol, Batman: Noel features different interpretations of The Dark Knight, along with his enemies and allies, in different eras, from writer/artist Lee Bermejo (Joker).
In this spectacular, oversized graphic novel, Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today, while exploring what it means to be the hero that he is.
Batman Incorporated Vol. 1 Deluxe Edition Hc
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Yanick Paquette, Michel Lacombe and Chris Burnham
Cover by J.H. Williams III
The first seven issues of the hot new series are collected in this new, deluxe edition hardcover!
After Bruce Wayne tells the world that...
- 6/13/2011
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
DC Comics dropped a bomb on the comics community in a USA Today article yesterday, announcing that they'll be rebooting all of their major characters and switching to a same-day digital/print release system. Needless to say, the move got creators talking on Twitter, and the chatter from Marvel's side of the aisle was not entirely negative.
Jon Favreau's attention, meanwhile, was on the attention that "Cowboys and Aliens" was getting. He credited the NBA Finals. His reasoning, Mitch Breitweiser's stab at a Superman redesign, and skepticism about cell phone-related cancer grabbed slots on today's list of tweets.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for June 1, 2011.
DC Comics pt. 1: @KurtBusiek The new DC: I have no inside info whatsoever, but I think I'd bet money that Clark & Lois won't be married in Superman #1..
-Kurt Busiek, Writer ("Action Comics," "Astro City")
DC Comics pt. 2: @ronmarz...
Jon Favreau's attention, meanwhile, was on the attention that "Cowboys and Aliens" was getting. He credited the NBA Finals. His reasoning, Mitch Breitweiser's stab at a Superman redesign, and skepticism about cell phone-related cancer grabbed slots on today's list of tweets.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for June 1, 2011.
DC Comics pt. 1: @KurtBusiek The new DC: I have no inside info whatsoever, but I think I'd bet money that Clark & Lois won't be married in Superman #1..
-Kurt Busiek, Writer ("Action Comics," "Astro City")
DC Comics pt. 2: @ronmarz...
- 6/1/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
Right now, you can catch Slither director James Gunn’s most recent foray into violence and comedy. Super tells a tale of a do-it-yourself superhero who attempts to save his drug addicted wife from her dealer with mainly unsuccessful and violent results. Recently, Andy and I were lucky enough to sit down with the St. Louis born director to discuss his new vigilante film. Besides discussing Super and the “deconstructionist superhero” genre, the three of us chatted about his start with Troma, his “hiatus” after Slither, the troubles of filmmaking, and his most recent favorite films.
How did you get involved working with Troma?
When I was at school, going to Columbia, I needed a part-time job. I knew somebody that knew Lloyd Kaufman, the head of Troma. They got me an interview with him and I went in. I thought I was going to get a job filing papers or something,...
How did you get involved working with Troma?
When I was at school, going to Columbia, I needed a part-time job. I knew somebody that knew Lloyd Kaufman, the head of Troma. They got me an interview with him and I went in. I thought I was going to get a job filing papers or something,...
- 5/12/2011
- by Michael Haffner
- Destroy the Brain
Fox broke some bads news to "Human Target" and "Locke and Key" fans this week, canceling this first show and passing on the latter. Along with the also-cancelled "Chicago Code," the programs left a pile of sad tweets in their wake.
On a more positive front, the "Powers" TV series still seems to be climbing its way toward reality, as Brian Michael Bendis teased Twitter about his casting tapes once again. This morning's rundown boasts that update, some Ninjak dismay from Kurt Busiek and more absolutely incredible Jim Lee artwork. Brace yourself and check it out after the jump.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for May 11, 2011.
@KurtBusiek Bah. Just found out Robin Shou wanted to make a Ninjak movie out of my version of the character. Woulda been awesome.
-Kurt Busiek, Writer ("Astro City," "Avengers")
@Brianmbendis night 2 of powers tv audition tapes. i discovered i'm the...
On a more positive front, the "Powers" TV series still seems to be climbing its way toward reality, as Brian Michael Bendis teased Twitter about his casting tapes once again. This morning's rundown boasts that update, some Ninjak dismay from Kurt Busiek and more absolutely incredible Jim Lee artwork. Brace yourself and check it out after the jump.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is the Twitter Report for May 11, 2011.
@KurtBusiek Bah. Just found out Robin Shou wanted to make a Ninjak movie out of my version of the character. Woulda been awesome.
-Kurt Busiek, Writer ("Astro City," "Avengers")
@Brianmbendis night 2 of powers tv audition tapes. i discovered i'm the...
- 5/11/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
Some of you may be warming up to "Thor," now that the new trailer is online. Kat Dennings' character in particular got a lot more screen time, and you can see some more humor coming out. Bryan Hitch loved the new set of clips, though Chip Zdarsky wants you to know that his "Thor" love is greater than yours.
Elswhere, Kurt Busiek started a lively chat about modern-day TV-to-comic adaptations and the creative teams he'd like to see with them. Check out his "Hawaii Five-0" proposition, a hard-hitting "Marvel vs. Capcom 3" question from Gail Simone, and Mark Millar's outlook for "Iron Man 3." It's all on the record down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for February 18, 2011.
"Thor" pt. 1: @zdarsky I've loved the Thor movie since the First trailer! The rest of you who like it now with the new trailer aren't Real Fans!!!!! #thor4ever
-Chip Zdarsky,...
Elswhere, Kurt Busiek started a lively chat about modern-day TV-to-comic adaptations and the creative teams he'd like to see with them. Check out his "Hawaii Five-0" proposition, a hard-hitting "Marvel vs. Capcom 3" question from Gail Simone, and Mark Millar's outlook for "Iron Man 3." It's all on the record down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for February 18, 2011.
"Thor" pt. 1: @zdarsky I've loved the Thor movie since the First trailer! The rest of you who like it now with the new trailer aren't Real Fans!!!!! #thor4ever
-Chip Zdarsky,...
- 2/18/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
Reactions are in following yesterday's announcement that Adrianne Palicki will play Wonder Woman in David E. Kelly's new NBC pilot. Some creators are happy, some are frustrated, and at least one is just rolling his eyes about how little mainstream audiences seem to understand about the character.
Geoff Johns, meanwhile, woke up to FBI agents outside of his home. He didn't say what the big deal was, but he did post a picture as proof. Share your theories and read some thoughts on "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" and Facebook etiquette down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for February 17, 2011.
Wonder Woman pt. 1: @KurtBusiek I hadn't expected my reaction to Wonder Woman being cast to be: "Oh, okay. I hope she'll stop squinching up her nose when she smiles." #geek
-Kurt Busiek, Writer ("Astro City," "Avengers")
Wonder Woman pt. 2: @jerwa David E. Kelley has found his Wonder Woman.
Geoff Johns, meanwhile, woke up to FBI agents outside of his home. He didn't say what the big deal was, but he did post a picture as proof. Share your theories and read some thoughts on "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" and Facebook etiquette down below.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for February 17, 2011.
Wonder Woman pt. 1: @KurtBusiek I hadn't expected my reaction to Wonder Woman being cast to be: "Oh, okay. I hope she'll stop squinching up her nose when she smiles." #geek
-Kurt Busiek, Writer ("Astro City," "Avengers")
Wonder Woman pt. 2: @jerwa David E. Kelley has found his Wonder Woman.
- 2/17/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
If you failed to acquire tickets to Comic-Con International in San Diego this year, you may be interested to know that Erik Larsen has been brainstorming ways to help you out. He and Rob Liefeld both seem to be keen on the idea of setting up their own San Diego-based festivities outside of the convention center this summer.
Their plans, along with Rick Remender on the status of "Fear Agent" #31 and Kurt Busiek's plea for some Zooey Deschanel manga can be found in the rundown today, where Simon Spurrier made me wish that the U.S. government would come up with names for its policies that are as cool as "Project Merlin."
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for February 9, 2011.
Sdcc pt. 1: @ErikJLarsen If there were comic book signings all over and San Diego was transformed into a huge show--everybody could attend at least a part of it.
Their plans, along with Rick Remender on the status of "Fear Agent" #31 and Kurt Busiek's plea for some Zooey Deschanel manga can be found in the rundown today, where Simon Spurrier made me wish that the U.S. government would come up with names for its policies that are as cool as "Project Merlin."
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for February 9, 2011.
Sdcc pt. 1: @ErikJLarsen If there were comic book signings all over and San Diego was transformed into a huge show--everybody could attend at least a part of it.
- 2/9/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
A new, censored edition of Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" got classic literature fans speaking their minds on Twitter this week; that crowd includes Kurt Busiek, who stepped up to his account with a few suggestions for the book's publisher.
In Marvel's news, Axel Alonso and Tom Brevoort's editorial promotions got a lot of attention yesterday. Brevoort would prefer that everyone focus on his colleague, though, and said as much in a post. Joe Quesada, meanwhile, seems to be just as busy as ever. Find out why after the jump, along with who wants you to know that it's okay to crying during "The Iron Giant" and who's denying responsibility for all of those dead birds in Arkansas.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for January 5, 2010.
Dead birds pt. 1: @BrianLynch Were the blackbirds wearing little purple Nikes? Because I think that would be telling/adorable.
In Marvel's news, Axel Alonso and Tom Brevoort's editorial promotions got a lot of attention yesterday. Brevoort would prefer that everyone focus on his colleague, though, and said as much in a post. Joe Quesada, meanwhile, seems to be just as busy as ever. Find out why after the jump, along with who wants you to know that it's okay to crying during "The Iron Giant" and who's denying responsibility for all of those dead birds in Arkansas.
I'm @brianwarmoth, and this is your Twitter Report for January 5, 2010.
Dead birds pt. 1: @BrianLynch Were the blackbirds wearing little purple Nikes? Because I think that would be telling/adorable.
- 1/5/2011
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Splash Page
Kurt Busiek has detailed his forthcoming title The Witchlands. The veteran writer told Newsarama that the series, which was originally planned for publication through the soon-to-be-defunct WildStorm imprint, will be part of the main DC Comics list instead. The Witchlands has been likened to Busiek's celebrated Astro City, only set in a world of fantasy rather than superheroes. "Sometimes I say that if Astro City was about urban fantasy instead of about superheroes, it would be The Witchlands," said the writer. "But we'll see a (more)...
- 11/24/2010
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
Earlier this year, it was announced that writer Kurt Busiek's "Astro City" would become a feature film by way of Working Title Films. Busiek's story about an American city populated by superheroes and villains will come to theaters courtesy of a screen treatment from Busiek himself -- not to mention a little bit of help from the Coen Brothers.
"[Working Title] actually saw it because the Coen Brothers sent it to them," Busiek told Newsarama in an interview. "They read it and said, 'This is big and sprawling and enormous, and we don't know what the road in is, but it all comes out of character. We get that. We understand these characters.' And that was where we started working together on it."
"They've optioned the rights and they've hired me to do the screen treatment," he added. "We'll see what goes on from there."
Busiek explained that certain aspects...
"[Working Title] actually saw it because the Coen Brothers sent it to them," Busiek told Newsarama in an interview. "They read it and said, 'This is big and sprawling and enormous, and we don't know what the road in is, but it all comes out of character. We get that. We understand these characters.' And that was where we started working together on it."
"They've optioned the rights and they've hired me to do the screen treatment," he added. "We'll see what goes on from there."
Busiek explained that certain aspects...
- 11/11/2010
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Splash Page
Writer Kurt Busiek has revealed the future of his celebrated series Astro City. The comic will continue as a part of the main DC Comics imprint. Concern was voiced by fans over the potential fate of the title following the forthcoming closure of its current home, DC's WildStorm imprint. "There was always a home for it," Busiek told Newsarama. "The question was, how are things going to be organised at DC? And would it be a home where we wanted to stay? The answer is, yes, absolutely. "The trouble at the beginning was that they couldn't give us any details right away. As soon as they announced that WildStorm was closing, it's (more)...
- 11/11/2010
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
News about the development of a live-action adaptation of Kurt Busiek’s graphic novel, Astro City, has been quite. The rights to adapt the film was picked up by Working Title at Comic-Con back in July (here), but nothing has been heard about the project since then.
Speaking with News-a-rama, creator Kurt Busiek gives an update on the status of the film. “I’m working on the screen treatment now,”he said. Busiek mentions the reason Working Title became interested in adapting the graphic novel was because it focuses more on character development rather than action.“Yeah. They were interested in Astro City because, although they’ve never done anything like it, everything they do focuses on character. And everything they’d seen that in the superhero arena was about spectacle, about action or about fighting. So they it didn’t seem like their kind of thing until seeing Astro City,...
Speaking with News-a-rama, creator Kurt Busiek gives an update on the status of the film. “I’m working on the screen treatment now,”he said. Busiek mentions the reason Working Title became interested in adapting the graphic novel was because it focuses more on character development rather than action.“Yeah. They were interested in Astro City because, although they’ve never done anything like it, everything they do focuses on character. And everything they’d seen that in the superhero arena was about spectacle, about action or about fighting. So they it didn’t seem like their kind of thing until seeing Astro City,...
- 11/11/2010
- by Matt Keith
- Killer Films
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