Archive for the ‘Comics’ Category
Alan Moore to Release Short Films
Posted: June 22, 2012 in Comics, Entertainment, Literature, Movies, Y&PTags: alan moore, Comics, The Creators Project, watchmen, Y&P
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A Scathing Rebuttal of Tim Marchman’s “Worst Comic Book Ever!”
Posted: May 29, 2012 in Batman, Causes, Comics, Commentary, Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, Marvel ComicsTags: Brian Michael Bendis, Dan DiDio, DC Comics, Grant Morrison, Joe Quesada, Marvel Comics, Tim Marchman, Wall Street Journal
By Todd Matthy
As a life long comic book fan I’ve had to constantly deal with people who look down upon the medium saying it’s only “for kids” or “nerds” and other juvenile statements. But when I read Tim Marchman’s article from the May 25th edition of The Wall Street Journal, and his condescending and scathing remarks about the medium I love, I could no longer stay silent. So, Mr. Marchman here’s your receipt. (more…)
Heavy Metal Avengers
Posted: May 16, 2012 in Comics, Commentary, Heavy Metal, Links, Marvel Comics, Movies, Music, ThorTags: Arch Enemy, Avengers, black widow, Eddie Trunk, Heavy Metal, iron man, Lemmy, Marvel, Mike Portnoy, Motorhead, Music, Ozzy, pantera, Phil Anselmo, Ted Nugent
Y&P at MoCCA Fest 2012
Posted: May 4, 2012 in Cartoons, Comics, Commentary, Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, Horror, Humor, Literature, Marvel Comics, Science Fiction, Y&PTags: MoCCA Fest, Y&P, Young and Pretty
Voltron: Interview with Dynamite’s Brandon Thomas
Posted: April 13, 2012 in Anime, Cartoons, Comics, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, TV, VoltronTags: Alex Ross, Anime, Brandon Thomas, comic books, Dynamite Entertainment, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Voltron
By Todd Matthy
For readers in the Chicago area, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is taking place in the North Building at McCormick Place.Voltron will have a heavy presence there at booth #430 and a panel called “Form Blazing Comics” taking place on Saturday at 3:15 in room S401abc.
One of the panel’s participants is Brandon Thomas, the writer on Dynamite’s Voltron comic book. He’s taken the franchise in a very interesting direction. I recently spoke to Brandon about the direction he’s leading Voltron down. Warning there are SPOILERS for those who are waiting for the trade. (more…)
Voltron at Comic Con: Voltron Force with Brian Smith, Traci Todd, and Jacob Chabot
Posted: April 6, 2012 in Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Comics, Entertainment, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, TV, VoltronTags: Brian Smith, Viz Comics, Voltron, Voltron Force, World Events Productions
By Todd Matthy
The major spoke in the wheel that is Voltron’s revival is the brand new series “Voltron Force” currently airing on Nicktoons. Like many animated series “Voltron Force” has a comic book tie-in thanks to Viz Publishing. Written by former Marvel Editor/Stuff of Legend writer Brian Smith with art work by Jacob Chabot, the first in a series of graphic novels has hit comic book stores this week. So what can we expect from this series. I talked to Brian Smth, Jacob Chabot, and editor Traci Todd at New York Comic Con to find out. (more…)
Voltron at Comic Con: Nick Barrucci, President of Dynamite Entertainment
Posted: March 3, 2012 in Animation, Anime, Comics, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, Transformers, TV, VoltronTags: Alex Ross, Anime, Dynamite Entertainment, New York Comic Con 2011, Voltron
By Todd Matthy
With Voltron # 3 (see above) on sale at comic stores everywhere, I thought I’d share with you my interview with Nick Barrucci, the President of Dynamite Entertainment, the publisher of the “Voltron” comic book. We discuss the book’s direction and the prospects of the giant robot crossover we ALL want to see. (more…)
Review: Conan the Barbarian #1
Posted: February 1, 2012 in Comics, Commentary, Dark Horse Comics, Fantasy, Reviews, UncategorizedTags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Becky Cloonan, Belit, Brian Wood, Cimmeria, Conan the Barbarian, Dark Horse Comics, Game of Thrones, Jason Momoa, Queen of the Black Coast, Robert E. Howard
By Todd Matthy
If you loved Game of Thrones and are looking for a comic book to satisfy your craving for fantasy fiction, Dark Horse’s brand new Conan the Barbarian series. Written by DMZ and Northlanders writer Brian Wood and drawn by Becky Cloonan, Dark Horse has decided to kick off the new series in grand fashion by adapting the legendary Conan story, Queen of the Black Coast. (more…)
Sledgehammer’s Best of 2011
Posted: December 31, 2011 in Animation, Cartoons, Celebrity, Comedy, Comics, Commentary, DC Comics, Entertainment, Fantasy, Heavy Metal, Humor, Links, Literature, Marvel Comics, Movies, Music, Novels, Professional Wrestling, Reviews, Science Fiction, Sports, TV, WWE, X-MenTags: Arya Stark, Batman, Beavis and Butthead, Captain America, CM Punk, DC Comics, Fantasy, Fantasy Football, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, Heavy Metal, iron man, Jersey Shore, Joffrey Baratheon, John Cena, Megadeth, Metallica, Monday Night Raw, MTV, New 52, Professional Wrestling, Sheldon Cooper, Spider-Man, superman, The Big Bang Theory, The League, the Undertaker, Todd Matthy, Wolverine, Wonder Woman, X-Men
Review: Star Wars: Agent of the Empire #1
Posted: December 12, 2011 in Agent of the Empire, Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Reviews, Science Fiction, Star WarsTags: Agent of the Empire, Chewbacca, Dark Horse Comics, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Star Wars, Yoda
By Todd Matthy
The Star Wars franchise has always extended beyond the movies. So much so that if the label “Star Wars” wasn’t on certain books, comic books, and video games, they might as well be called something else. That’s was my impression when I started reading the first issue of Dark Horse Comics new series “Agent of the Empire” until a certain dynamic duo appear. (more…)
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