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Cheers for the replies, that seems to be what I could dig up about it as well. Its not technically legal, but as long as its original works and not dozens of prints they'll give some leeway. Partially as its complicated with previous artists being allowed to do it, and also because it seems more than one artist found his or her way into the tent of the big two thanks to this kind of work.
On a side note I finally got around to watching Amazing Spiderman the other night, was surprised that I really liked it after all the negativity I've seen around.
"That's not an Ork, its a girl.." - Last words of High General Daran Ul'tharem, battle of Ursha VII.
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Anyone here ever ready the Webcomic (and printed) Crossed? its a comic ment for people over the age of 18 and its pretty dark.... and twisted..
Anyone know any other comics like it?
"I LIEK CHOCOLATE MILK" - Batman
"It exist because it needs to. Because its not the tank the imperium deserve but the one it needs right now . So it wont complain because it can take it. Because they're not our normal tank. It is a silent guardian, a watchful protector . A leman russ!" - Ilove40k
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Picked up the 'killing joke' from Forbidden planet the other day, was a pretty good read and the illustration quality is top notch. < Contemplated picking this up a few times a while back but never got round to it, just saw it the other day while browsing and thought: "hey! why not?" and bought it.
Also watched Dredd 2012 a few weeks ago, and was so taken with it I decided to get into the comic books and buy the 1st and 2nd case files books which I'm really enjoying reading at the moment.
I've only just got into comic books again for the 1st time since I was a kid but I'm really obsessed at the moment, started out as just giving myself something to do when the internet went down but I'm glad I did now because I think I've found a new passion.
"You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something at some point in your life."
I first got into it partway through season 3 (at the ripe old age of 14 I think), then got every box set so I could see it all. Season 2 was screwed up due to the writers' strike, but because I got into it at a point where it was in my opinion brilliant, I knew that season 2 was the anomolous bit (The original idea for where season two was going to go was actually really cool, and involved the vial of shanti virus being shattered and the world coping with the plague that followed) Early season 3 was a bit iffy, but by the end of season 3/start of season 4 I think it was very close to getting back to the giddy heights of season 1 (if not already there in a few episodes).
Also, I would recommend to anyone here to check out the Heroes Wiki, because they have archived links to PDFs of every issue of the Heroes Graphic Novel that NBC released, that massively expands on the history and backstory of the Heroes universe. (also, you know, Comics)
GAH!!!!!! A friend informed me that Harley Quinn will have her own monthly title again starting later this year. I can not wait, and hope I can afford to purchase it regularly at that time. Also hope its good.
Anyone heard of it or the writers? I guess its the same couple that does Powergirl and something else.
This video contains spoilers for "Arrow" season 1's finale, but also preview clips for season 2 which will have the first episode titled "City of Heroes" premiering in October.
I liked the Arrow series overall, and I'll be watching season 2.
So regarding the big event going on at DC...
Spoiler:
Is this the first appearance of The Outsider since pre-Crisis? I think it has to be, right? They've obviously ditched the cratered moon look and made him look more like an albino Alfred. Which suggests that this new version hasn't dropped the Alfred connection. As someone who remembers the old pre-Crisis Outsider well (and how weird those stories were), I'll be very interested to see where this goes.
Has anyone read the Idolized mini series by Aspen comics? I am considering buying it as I like the concept and would like to hear if anyone liked it. For that matter are any Aspen comics good?
I just started looking into comics again and am quite chuffed by the amount of smaller (independentish) titles.
Marvel and DC don't quite seem to be doing it for me even though I read them as a kid, I dunno I want something more meaty , plus the art in some marvel titles I've looked at is shiteful.
Also even though zenoscope has cheesecake covers the action inside bears little resemblence to the covers. Most of it whilst showing flesh is quite dark in tone. I dled a few to check them out and have been pleasantly surprised.
Manchu - "But so what? The Bible also says the flood destroyed the world. You only need an allegorical boat to tackle an allegorical flood."
Shespits "Anything i see with YOLO has half naked eleventeen year olds Girls. And of course booze and drugs and more half naked elventeen yearolds Girls. O how i wish to YOLO again!"
Rubiksnoob "Next you'll say driving a stick with a Scandinavian supermodel on your lap while ripping a bong impairs your driving. And you know what, I'M NOT GOING TO STOP, YOU FILTHY COMMUNIST"
Bullockist wrote: Has anyone read the Idolized mini series by Aspen comics? I am considering buying it as I like the concept and would like to hear if anyone liked it. For that matter are any Aspen comics good?
I cant say for the rest of Aspen, but I have immensely enjoyed Lady Mechanika, if you can still find decently priced copies... and if the authors and crew ever get round to finishing the story out.
75 years of Superman. Let that sink in for a minute if you will.
Superman has been with us through World War 2, Vietnam, 2 wars with Iraq, the creation of the computer, the internet, microwave ovens, the civil rights movement, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the assassination of JFK, Elvis AND the Beatles, Batman, man landing on the moon, the hippies, the comics code, etc. Who could have possibly forseen that this hero could survive for so long, and adapt to so many different changes in culture? Yet, here he is 75 years later standing tall for Truth, Justice, and the American way. He’s been the role model and influence for men in trenches, minorities standing up for their rights, and explorers jumping into the unknown.
To celebrate this epic occasion, a panel was formed comprising of some of the biggest names in Superman history, with the sole purpose of spending an hour reflecting about what it is that makes this character so important and why we still love, admire, and emulate him in our day-to-day lives. The panel’s guest were as follows: Jack Larson (Jimmy Olsen from the original Superman series), Paul Levitz (writer and artist), Dylan Sprayberry (teenage Clark in “Man of Steel”) David Goyer, Dan Jurgens, Molly Quinn (the voice of Supergirl, Castle’s daughter), Tim Daily (Animated Superman voice actor), Grant Morrison (you know who this is), Henry Cavill (Superman himself), Jim Lee.
For an hour the guests discussed what everything from what the character of Superman means, to which one of his superpowers they would each choose if given the chance. Jack Larson’s answer of standing up for “Truth, justice, and the American way” rung true to a lot of the fans, who stood and cheered at his declaration. Cavill joined his fellow actor in stating that he would take the superpower of “unbreakable spirit,” an aspect that he himself had to develop when undergoing the nauseating diets and backbreaking physical training required to play the role.
They also took turns speaking on which comic they would all recommend to fans looking to learn about Superman, with Jim Lee tipping the hat to Grant Morrison’s “All-Star Superman,” one of my personal favorites. Amongst the titles being recommended was the newly released “Superman Unchained” by Jim Lee and Scott Snyder. Morrison, of course, recommended the humorous but shining example of character “Superman vs Muhammad Ali,” stating that “it’s so Superman” for Clark to get in the ring and learn how to box from the best, showing his thirst for humanity in a way only Superman can.
Tim Daily, who voiced the animated Superman character for many years explained how voicing the Superhero is now a family tradition, as his son has begun to voice the character in the newest Superman animated movie.
A few key moments came during the audience questioning section of the panel, where the meaning of Superman and superhero comics and what they represent in our society really griped me, reminding me how what we as fans and creators are doing and supporting really matters. It was this section of the panel that made this a 75 year anniversary panel, because it was a chance for the fans to tell us what they have learned from the character.
One woman stood in line, waiting patiently to declare proudly that she was and 80-year-old woman who learned to read from the original Superman comics when she was a very young child who had gone ill and spent all of her time in the hospital. People would come to visit her bearing funny books, and slowly she became literate to the sound of Clark Kent’s voice. She thanked the panel for keeping the myths alive, and encouraged them to continue doing what they do.
Firemen, kids, and people dressed as Supermen one-by-one approached to panel to ask about all sorts of things relating to the character. One person who asked Goyer about the “scene which shall not be named” at the end of “Man of Steel,” was answered by being told that Clark hasn’t fully formed as Superman yet, and the consequences of his actions in the movie are going to be dealt with heavily in the sequel, putting to rest my issues with the movie. They also mentioned something about a little old movie coming out in 2015 with Batman and Superman either fighting or working together.
To join in on the celebration of our favorite alien turning 75, check out the Superman “real hero project,” an online tribute to the character, where fans from all over the world can record short videos explaining what Superman means to them, expressed through spoken word and personal stories. Henry Cavill has already uploaded his video, which can be seen right now at www.realheroesproject.org
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
Great post, red. Sounds like that was quite the event.
Regarding the "scene-that-is-not-to-be-named," IGN had a recent article about it. Apparently Nolan balked at first, then agreed after he saw where Goyer and Snyder intended to take it. Which is that it forms the basis of his code against killing. He essentially killed off the last traces of his species in order to protect the people of Earth (at a larger scale with the Phantom drive trick, and at a smaller scale with the unnamed scene). How would that make someone feel?
IMO that goes right to what I've been saying about MoS being a smarter film than people are giving credit.
And back on comics proper, I read that Clark and Diana are getting their own book together. Didn't see that coming...I figure they'd break those two lovebirds up sooner rather than later. But it's an interesting editorial decision to explore that relationship -- something that's been toyed with in past incarnations but never fully explored -- over a long-term period. I really like that they're not in a rush to get Clark and Lois together.
New Xmen stuff is weird. Not sure that I like "dark Scott"
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"...he could never understand the sense of a contest in which the two adversaries agreed upon the rules." Gabriel Garcia Marquez, One Hundred Years of Solitude
Update: During his presentation at the TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour today, CW president Mark Pedowitz confirmed The Flash is being developed, revealing "Dr. Barry Allen" will be introduced as a recurring character in Arrow: Season 2 and "we're planning an origin story."
Original story follows.
More DC heroes look to be coming to The CW, as the network is developing The Flash -- simply titled "Flash" it seems -- as a spinoff of Arrow. Deadline reported the news, revealing Arrow’s Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg and director David Nutter are working on the project, along with DC’s Geoff Johns. The current plan is to introduce Flash on Arrow this coming season to set up the spinoff series. Berlanti and Kreisberg would run the series with Nutter – whose many pilots include Smallville and Arrow -- directing the pilot, written by Berlanti, Kreisberg and Johns. Berlanti and Kreisberg’s fellow Arrow EP Marc Guggenheim will not be involved in Flash, staying focused on Arrow.
This past year, The CW was developing a Wonder Woman series, Amazon. While that project didn’t turn into a pilot this spring, the network said in May they were still developing it. However, Deadline says the network “has hit the pause button” on Amazon, yet another frustrating delay for Wonder Woman fans hoping to see a new live-action version of that character.
However, with Arrow a hit for The CW, the network – co-owned by Warner Bros. – clearly wants to get more DC Comics adaptations on the air, as the network’s overall lineup turns increasingly to genre projects.
It will be interesting to see how Flash is incorporated into Arrow’s world, which so far has had no characters with superpowers appear. Many of us hoping to see DC build a bigger cinematic/live-action universe have wondered if they could tie Arrow into Man of Steel, indicating Arrow takes place in the same world as that film and opening the door to super-powered characters existing.
It’s still unclear if that will occur, but Flash’s introduction certainly would be interesting and raise questions about whether we’re meeting members of a potential Justice League movie cast on TV as well as film, as the Batman vs. Superman movie nears in 2015.
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We can all agree that there's no way that WB DOESN'T want their own superhero universe/team franchise after seeing the payoff for The Avengers, right? Therefore, all things related to JL characters going forward probably should be viewed as part of a universe-building effort. They surely want the money, so they must have a plan to get that money.
So figure you develop Flash and GA on TV while Supes/Bats establishes those characters and relationship and sets the scene for JL. Then in the JL movie, they can treat Green Lantern just like Marvel did with the Hulk. "Yeah, okay, he's not technically the exact same guy from the other movie, but he's still green, still the same character, and you get the general idea, right?" You introduce Wonder Woman in the JL movie, tying her in to the main plot. Figure she's an emmissary and warrior sent from Themyscera (with the Amazons and Greek gods operating much like the Asgardians in the Thor movie) to warn us of the danger of X.
And voila, there's your Justice League movie cast and multiple TV and movie franchises. Note that Marvel is moving into TV with their SHIELD series, which just underlines how the barriers between those two mediums aren't what they once were.
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And suddenly my hopes for he rumoured stand alone Venom movie are much higher than they probably should be.. unless of course they hire this guy and go with the idea.
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"That's not an Ork, its a girl.." - Last words of High General Daran Ul'tharem, battle of Ursha VII.
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Morathi's Darkest Sin wrote: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/07/31/this-is-how-you-make-a-venom-movie-truthinjournalism/
And suddenly my hopes for he rumoured stand alone Venom movie are much higher than they probably should be.. unless of course they hire this guy and go with the idea.
I've only seen three of the things he's worked on (Dredd, Dirty Laundry and this), but they've all been great stuff. I'm definitely looking forwards to that ensemble action movie he wants to make starring Gina Carano.
"When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."
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Morathi's Darkest Sin wrote: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/07/31/this-is-how-you-make-a-venom-movie-truthinjournalism/
And suddenly my hopes for he rumoured stand alone Venom movie are much higher than they probably should be.. unless of course they hire this guy and go with the idea.
I kind of liked it, until you actually "saw" Venom, at which point it seemed kinda dodgy.
On the other hand, I did like the cameo by bullseye.
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