Welcome to MTV Geek's New Comic Book Day Pull-List! Each week, we'll look at the best new releases hitting comic shops, and point you at the books you should be reading. Read More...
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New Comic Book Day Pull List: Primates, Avengers, Edison Rex, And More Reviewed
Posted 8 mins ago by Patrick A. Reed in Comic Books, First Second, Graphic Novels, IDW, Marvel, Reviews
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Extremely sad news for the comic book industry today, as Fantagraphics Co-Publisher Kim Thompson passed away after a battle with lung cancer. Though I didn't personally know Thompson, the influence of Fantagraphics has been felt far and wide in the industry, influencing careers from the esoteric to the mainstream. Here's a few of the far more eloquent initial responses on Twitter, and Fantagraphics official statement: Read More...
'Rouge Touch' Paints The Popular X-Men Character As "A Strong Female Figure" [Book Review]
Posted 3 hours ago by Alex Zalben in Books, Comic Books, Marvel
By Amber Lena
Rogue Touch is an alternate origin story, filling in the gap between when a scared Anna Marie runs away from home and ending, presumably, not long before she encounters Mystique in Marvel's X-Men comics. Told entirely in the first person, it’s a look at Anna Marie’s internal monologue as she comes to terms with the burden of her ability as she truly falls in love for the first time. To all you diehard Rogue/Gambit fans out there, beware: tether your ship to the dock or risk not enjoying what is a very romance-heavy novel.
Much like The She-Hulk Diaries, Rogue Touch is more of a romance with light action than anything else. It all begins when Rogue, still going by Anna Marie, unwittingly harms yet another person with her powers. Forced to go on the run from the law, a stranger who has been hanging around town shows up at her apartment and whisks her away, seemingly on the run himself. It is soon revealed that James, also known as Touch, is keeping just as many secrets as Anna Marie and soon they’re being hunted by both the police and otherworldly forces. Read More...
Chris Claremont's 'Marada The She-Wolf' Gets A Deluxe Collection
Posted 6/18/13 3:30 pm EST by Alex Zalben in Comic Books
Marada The She-Wolf fans, your day has come! The classic series by Chris Claremont and John Bolton is getting collected under one, tentacle heavy roof by Titan Comics. The deluxe edition features fully-restored artwork, behind-the-scenes features, and many, many tentacles attacking a comely lady. If that's your thing, of course.
A little bit of background, before we show off the video teaser and official release. Marada was originally supposed to be a Red Sonja story, until Claremont and Bolton couldn't secure the rights, due to the - incredibly terrible - Red Sonja movie that was being released around the same time. So C & B Comics Factory instead gave the character silver hair, changed her name to Marada, and set the story in the Roman Empire instead of the fictional Hyberian Empire. Also, tentacles.
The book was released under Marvel's creator-owned Epic imprint, which meant that the rights to the property reverted to Claremont and Bolton in 1981. Still, it isn't until now that the book has been collected in one volume. To find out more, check out the only-one-paragraph-ago teased video and press release. And never forget the tentacles: Read More...
Heroes Con 2013: Panels, Creators, And Fans Come Together
Posted 6/18/13 10:00 am EST by Patrick A. Reed in Comic Book Conventions, HeroesCon
Photos ©2013 Marnie Ann Joyce
Heroes Con took place in Charlotte NC the weekend of June 7th, filling the city's convention center with creators, retailers, and fans, all joined together to celebrate the art and culture of comic books. And while many of the usual elements of comic conventions were in evidence, Heroes just feels different than most events of this size and nature. While there were numerous fans in costume, there were far fewer storebought ensembles, and far more homemade labors of love: a construction paper Batgirl mask, crocheted horns on a Homestuck Troll, hand-drawn logos and details. They're not dressed up to show off, but to share their love of these characters. Read More...
Clickable Marvel Universe Infographic Will Get You Up To Speed On Avengers, X-Men, And More
Posted 6/17/13 4:00 pm EST by Eddie Wright in Comic Books, Marvel
Ever wondered how to jump right into the Marvel Universe? Designer DJ Miller did, and along with Derek Fast of CopyPress, put together an infographic that'll get you up to speed on everyone from The Avengers, to The X-Men, to The Fantastic Four. Click on through to check it out: Read More...
Matt Kindt On The Strange Crimes Of 'Red Handed' [Interview]
Posted 6/17/13 3:00 pm EST by Eddie Wright in Comic Books
Writer/artist Matt Kindt is no stranger to the intersection of crime and weirdness. From his trippy Dark Horse series Mind MGMT, to his work with Marvel and DC, Kindt always brings unique structure, and big, bold ideas. Red Handed, out now from First Second Books, fits right into that oeuvre, and is arguably his best work so far. The by turns heart-breaking and mind-blowing story of a town rocked with strange crimes that may or may not be connected is a must read.
We chatted with Kindt about the book, the future of the characters, and how you plan an intricately connected story like this:
MTV Geek: I assume the name of Detective Gould is an homage to Dick Tracy creator Chester Gould. Why'd you decide to go with that name?
Matt Kindt: I'm horrible with names. Naming characters is the hardest part of the entire process for me. And I love Dick Tracy. So it was kind of an easy choice to me. And in a way I felt like I was making a book that is partially built on the premise of "what if Dick Tracy was real" -- which is one small element of the story so I like the idea of swapping out the fictional name for a real name.
MTV Geek: Did you base the "strange crimes" in the book on anything from real life? Read More...
'The She-Hulk Diaries' Is "Light Action Slathered In Romance" [Advance Book Review]
Posted 6/17/13 1:30 pm EST by Alex Zalben in Books, Comic Books, Marvel
By Amber Lena
'The She-Hulk Diaries' is a whole new take on the tall green lady in the pleather bodysuits that has graced the Marvel universe since 1980. In a series of diary entries penned by her human counterpart, Jennifer Walters, the reader gets insight into what it’s like for Hulk’s cousin as she struggles to come to terms with her two very different lives. While meant to showcase She-Hulk as a strong, female character, the novel often loses sight of its lofty feminist goals in favor of taking on the tone of a casual romantic comedy. Though this book is a light, fairly entertaining read, it lacks focus in both content and tone, ultimately leaving the reader confused.
There are a few things immediately established about Jennifer Walters which are repeated throughout the book: she is a wildly successful lawyer who has found herself unemployed, she needs to find a new place to live, and she wants a boyfriend. She wants a boyfriend so much that she writes more about her potential romantic interests and past hookup than she does about the amazingly fascinating case she gets assigned. While, in all fairness, her romantic pursuits turn out to be crucial to the overarching plot point, a reader looking for intense action and a highly detailed conflict will be disappointed. For the most part, the set-up is overly drawn out and the resolution is rushed—what should have been some of the most dramatic scenes in the book are cut short, making for a whole lot of build-up without much payoff. Read More...
Marvel Reveals First Interior Pages From 'Once Upon A Time' Graphic Novel
Posted 6/17/13 11:00 am EST by Alex Zalben in Comic Books, Marvel, TV
Marvel Comics and ABC Television are teaming up on a Hardcover Graphic Novel of one of their biggest shows. Yup, it's The Bachelorette! Kidding. It's the fairy tale mash-up 'Once Upon A Time,' and we've got your first look at the (beautiful) interior pages by Michael Kaluta: Read More...
The 10 Weirdest Superman Items On eBay
Posted 6/14/13 12:00 pm EST by Kendra Beltran in Animation, Comic Books, DC Comics, Fun, Movies
Everyone in the comic book world knows that you are either the casual fan, meaning you read the comics, watch the cartoons and see the movies, or you’re the insane fan; the ones that take fandom to the next level. They not only do what the casual fans do, but they take a step further and engulf their whole existence in their favorite comic book heroes, Superman included. There are some avid Man of Steel collectors out there who probably have 90% of the following items, but we’re sure they don’t have them all, from sporting goods to toiletries, we’re counting down the oddest Superman items on eBay:
Check it out on eBay!
10. Cake Pan
Even superheroes need to celebrate with some dessert every once in a while. Read More...
Op-Ed: They Kill Supervillains, Don't They? In Movies, At Least, Heroes Use Lethal Force
Posted 6/14/13 9:00 am EST by Alex Zalben in Comic Books, DC Comics, Marvel, Movies
WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR IRON MAN 3, STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS, MAN OF STEEL, AND A TON MORE. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK, SPOILER-PHOBES.
When did it become okay for superheroes to kill people? When did it become okay for them to let people die? If I were to put a rough date on it, I’d say May 3rd, 2002, when the first ‘Spider-Man’ movie was released in theaters. Roughly. But since then, it’s become a glaring, and increasingly wide gap between how superheroes were first depicted in comics, and how they’re depicted on screen. And not to put too fine a point on it, or get all hand-waving-in-the-air-y: this trend is the death of everything superheroes stand for.
Let’s take a little step back for context, because based on discussions with friends who weren’t raised on a bed of comic books, soaking in the four-color adventures of the ‘Man of Steel’, the ‘X-Men’, and more, the idea of a hero killing someone isn’t that strange. Read More...
This Week in Comics: 'Man of Steel' And Comics Sales, 'Superman Unchained' And More
Posted 6/13/13 5:00 pm EST by MTV Geek in Comic Books, Movies
By Matt D. Wilson
With projections showing that this week's "Man of Steel" is almost certain to be a box-office hit, and with "Iron Man 3" leading the summer box office, the question of why blockbuster comic-book movies simply aren't translating into huge superhero comic book sales is sure to pop up again! Read More...
New Comic Book Day Pull List: 'Six-Gun Gorilla', 'Uncanny X-Force', And 'The Fabulous Killjoys' Reviewed
Posted 6/13/13 2:00 pm EST by Patrick A. Reed in Comic Books, Reviews
Welcome to MTV Geek's New Comic Book Day Pull-List! Each week, we'll look at the best new releases hitting comic shops, and point you at some books you should be reading.
This week, we have picks from Boom Studios, Marvel, and Dark Horse! Read More...
Spider-Man 2099 and Hellcat Get Statues from Sideshow Collectibles and Bowen Designs
Posted 6/13/13 11:00 am EST by Zack Smith in Comic Books, Marvel, Sideshow Collectibles, Toys
If you've got a taste for cult Marvel Comics heroes sitting on your desktop, you're going to want to check out these new statues from Sideshow Collectibles and Bowen Designs!
Sideshow has posted on its website advance pics of new polystone statues of Spider-Man 2099 and Hellcat, which are available for pre-order. Let's check 'em out and give you the 411 on these characters!
First up, Spider-Man 2099, the very cool Spider-Man of the future. Great costume, huh? Read More...
Kevin Smith On Zack Snyder, 'Man of Steel', And 'Justice League'
Posted 6/13/13 10:00 am EST by Aaron Sagers in DC Comics, Movies, New York Comic Con
Kevin Smith is one of those dudes who will always be linked to Superman movie lore (which, in turn, is part of modern Hollywood lore), and he's worth chatting up anytime a new Supes film project pops up.
Back in 1996, Smith's geek cred had become well-known due to "Mallrats" -- before everyone was a geek -- and was hired to re-write Superman Lives/ Superman Reborn, a vehicle that would be directed by Tim Burton and would star Nicolas Cage. Smith was a hired gun who had to fulfill a lot of dictates on the rewrite (like a Superman in a black costume who doesn't fly and fights a giant spider). Smith's draft was eventually discarded by Burton, who inevitably left, as did Cage.
No big spoiler, but the movie never happened.
But Smith, who would go on to write comic books, launch a successful podcast network and take part in AMC's "Comic Book Men" and occasionally direct some more movies, is still rightly known as a geek and connected to Superman.
So it seemed only natural to ask him about Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel." That, and the fact that Gillette just used him to pontificate on how Superman shaves.
Anyhow, I've had the chance to chat with Smith quite a few times. He's one of the best interview subjects, and just genuinely a nice guy with a foul-mouth. Back at New York Comic Con last October, before he or any of us had seen "Man of Steel," when we were all still checking out first glimpses of Snyder's vision, Smith went on record to predict good things for the movie. For a bonus round, he also spoke about a "Justice League" movie.
Here's his take: Read More...
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