Archive for the ‘Marvel Comics’ Category
Talking with the Man Who Killed Superman: Dan Jurgens
Posted: October 1, 2012 in Comics, DC Comics, Entertainment, Marvel Comics, Science Fiction, Spider-Man, Superman, ThorTags: Aliens, Dan Jurgens, DC Comics, Electro Supes, Marvel Comics, Spider-Man, supergirl, superman, Superman-Blue, Superman-Red, The Clone Saga, The Death of Superman, Thor
By Todd Matthy
Dan Jurgens didn’t really kill Superman, but he did write Superman #75, the penultimate issue of the infamous “Death of Superman” storyline, where the Man of Steel fell defending Metropolis from the unstoppable monster known as Doomsday. The issue would go on to be one of the highest selling comic books of all time, spawning multiple printings, a media sensation, and creating a boom period in comics industry. So, how did this story come about? That and many other questions about Dan’s illustrious career is only one part of my conversation with writer/artist Dan Jurgens. (more…)
An Interview with Bane Creator Chuck Dixon
Posted: August 15, 2012 in Batman, Comics, DC Comics, Entertainment, Fantasy, Interviews, Marvel Comics, Movies, Novels, Professional Wrestling, Science Fiction, TransformersTags: Bane, Batman, Christopher Nolan, Chuck Dixon, CrossGen Comics, DC Comics, gi joe, J.R.R. Tolkien, Marvel Comics, Robert Jordan, Rush Limbaugh, superman, The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Simpsons, The Wheel of Time, Transformers
By Todd Matthy
Chuck Dixon is one of the most distinguished creators in the comic book industry. During his tenure on Batman he not only created Bane but was an instrumental part in the creation of “Knightfall” and “No Man’s Land” both which served as inspirations for “The Dark Knight Rises.” But Chuck is more than just Batman. He wrote Punisher for Marvel, adapted J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” into a comic book, and is currently writing GI Joe for IDW. I recently had a chance to talk with Mr. Dixon about how he created Bane, the process of turning a novel into a comic book, why there won’t be any “Lord of the Rings” comics, what CrossGen was really like, and his thoughts on Bane/Bain Capital controversy. (more…)
Review: Transformers ReGeneration One #81
Posted: July 5, 2012 in Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Causes, Comics, Marvel Comics, Reviews, Science Fiction, TransformersTags: IDW Publishing, Marvel Comics, Optimus Prime, Simon Furman, Transformers, Transformers ReGeneration One
By Todd Matthy
Before you read this review please take your time to support S.L.I.F.E.R. Needs You. Lobo co-creator and Story Editor of the Transformers cartoon, Roger Slifer was the victim of a hit and run on June 23rd. No arrests have been made. This group is dedicated to giving Roger financial support and working together to supply the Police with information that will lead to the perpetrators arrest. Thank you.
Does the original generation of Transformers still have the same magic as it did twenty years ago? Read on. (more…)
Review: Amazing Spider-Man
Posted: July 5, 2012 in Comics, Commentary, Marvel Comics, Movies, Reviews, Science Fiction, Y&PTags: Amazing Spider-Man, Andrew Garfield, Denis Leary, Emma Roberts, Gwen Stacy, Mark Webb, Marvel Comics, Peter Parker, Spider-Man, Y&P, Young and Pretty
NY Metal Music Examiner-Myth and Metal
Posted: June 20, 2012 in Examiner, Fantasy, Heavy Metal, Literature, Marvel Comics, Music, ThorTags: JRR Tolkien, Music, Mythology, NY Metal Music Examiner
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
Review: The Avengers
Posted: May 4, 2012 in Celebrity, Commentary, Marvel Comics, Movies, Reviews, Science Fiction, ThorTags: Avengers, black widow, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Captain America, Hawkeye, Hulk, iron man, Joss Whedon, Marvel Comics, nick fury, robert downey jr., samuel jackson, scarlett johansson, Thor
By Todd Matthy
They did it! Five years ago Marvel Studios set out to boldly go where no studio has gone before and created their own movie universe. The seeds were planted in Iron Man during a post credits sequence where Nick Fury (Samuel Jackson) spoke to Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) aka Iron Man about something called “the Avengers Initiative.” Over four years 2 Iron Man movies, a Thor movie, Captain America and The Incredible Hulk movies and the Avengers have been assembled. Avengers not only lives up to the anticipation, it far exceeds it. (more…)
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Dark Horse Publisher Mike Richardson Issues Statement Regarding Lucasfilm/Disney Acquisition
Posted: October 30, 2012 in Agent of the Empire, Chewbacca, Comics, Commentary, Dark Horse Comics, Darth Vader, Marvel Comics, Movies, Science Fiction, Star WarsTags: Dark Horse Comics, Darth Vader, Disney, Luke Skywalker, Marvel Comics, Star Wars