A “Super” Collection of Superman Memorabilia
January 31, 2011And I thought I was a big fan of Superman. This guy has me beat!
Jack Kirby Splash Pages
Over on the Jack Kirby Museum site, Robert Steibel has a nice collection of original art splash pages by The King. Here’s one of my favorites that, as a bonus, is inked by Bill Everett.
Henry Cavill Cast as “Superman”
January 30, 2011Warner Brothers issued a press release today announcing that British actor Henry Cavill, most notably (so far) of “The Tudors” has been cast to play the role of Clark Kent/Superman in the upcoming Zack Snyder version of “Superman.” Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Henry Cavill has won the coveted role of [...]
Trade Collection Review: Batman Secrets Of The Batcave
Batman Secrets Of The Batcave TPB Publish date: August 2007 Writers: Various Pencillers: Various Inkers: Various Cover: Alex Ross When I was a kid, the Batcave seemed like a really cool place. Even though Superman was my favorite character, his Fortress of Solitude in the Arctic Circle and accessible only by use of a GIANT [...]
Happy 54th Birthday to Frank Miller
January 27, 2011Happy 75th Birthday to Sal Buscema
January 26, 2011Women In Comics Wiki
This is a great wikipedia based upon Women in Comics. So far there are 9 entries up and I, for one, am looking forward to seeing many more. At present, the list includes Elaine Allen, Emma Rios, Jean Atkins, Joan Ben-Avi, Kathryn Immonen, Nina Albright, Ramona Fradon (pictured), Ruth Arcaro and Tarpé Mills.
SPOILER – Fantastic Four Member Death Revealed!
January 25, 2011In a move that took most of the industry and fans by surprise, Marvel, after months of secrecy and buildup, issued a news release and a story to AP revealing which founding member of the Fantastic Four would meet their demise in the issue scheduled to hit comic book shops tomorrow, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 [...]
WIZARD Magazine Ceases Print Publication
Yesterday the news broke that WIZARD magazine would cease publication immediately and that most of the staff had been laid off. Publisher Gareb Shamus stated in the news release that WIZARD would become a digital-only publication beginning with the February issue. Many years ago I used to read WIZARD every month and enjoy it. But [...]
Happy 81st Birthday to John Romita
January 24, 2011Without a doubt, THE best artist to ever draw The Amazing Spider-Man!
