Wagner & Cassaday's Hard-Hitting "Hornet"

From a 1930s serial-inspired design to a story setting Green Hornet and Kato up against the worst corruption the era had, Matt Wagner and John Cassaday combine to make "GH: Year One" more than a mere action throwback.
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Epic KEVIN O'NEILL interview at The Comics Journal!

Kevin O'Neill is not only the visual genius who brings to life one of our best-selling books -- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (with Alan Moore) -- he's also got a deluxe collection of his devastating superhero parody, Marshal Law (with Pat Mills), coming from Top Shelf at the end of this year!

So we're delighted to see Kevin plumb his own depths in a deep and wide-ranging conversation with critic Douglas Wolk, hosted in five parts on the Comics Journal web site! Check out the first and second parts now, with the rest still to come - we'll update this post with the links as they go live.

http://tinyurl.com/yahe4bc

REVIEW: "Green Lantern" #51

Doug Zawisza reviewed this week's "Green Lantern" 51, giving the Geoff Johns penned Blackest Night tie-in 3.5 stars, saying that "[Doug] Mahnke is doing a great job delivering jaw-droppingly creepy art for...'Green Lantern.'" http://tinyurl.com/ydnmxjn

Justice League: Andrea Romano

Newarama talks with the casting director for Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Andrea Romano. http://tinyurl.com/ygjgg6r

Image Comics Solicitations for May, 2010

Image Comics has released cover art and solicitation information for new comics on sale in May, 2010, including "Sam & Twitch: The Writer" #1 & 2, "Choker" #4, "Chew 11, "Image United" #5, "Invincible" 73 and more http://tinyurl.com/yeetzpx

The Comics Industry Reacts to DC EXECUTIVE Appointments

We have reactions from around the comic industry about today's big news of new appointments made at DC Entertainment http://tinyurl.com/yhenovn

Cineworld Blink Under Mouse Stare

Earlier this week, Bleeding Cool reported that the three main cinema chains in the UK were boycotting the release of Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland in proteest at Disney’s decision to shorten the cinema-exclusive window ... http://tinyurl.com/yhppfvj

DC’s Diane Nelson statement

Also on the Source blog, Diane Nelson makes a statement that in addition to extolling the men chosen for the new exec team, answers a lot of the questions we’ve all been pondering for the last few months — in fact, they seem directly aimed at them:

In terms of possible alternate candidates for the [...] http://tinyurl.com/ylm7297

Joe the Barbarian #2 Review

Joe the Barbarian, so far through two issues, is shaping up as one of Grant Morrison's most straightforward and heartwarming series since We3. And Sean Murphy and Dave Stewart are simply amazing!

First off, check out this double-page spread....

You can click to enlarge it.
Color artist Dave Stewart should be getting tons of credit, as he adds [...] http://tinyurl.com/ykcvtmz

Comics: Marvel Heroes - SNEAK PEEK: DoomWar #2 (Marvel News)

http://tinyurl.com/yc7o4qr

Movies: Spider-Man - Watch Spider?Man 1967 Episode 45 Now (Marvel News)

Stream the 45th episode of the '60s "Spider–Man" animated series for free on Marvel.com! http://tinyurl.com/ygghpdd

Eric Calderon Launches ?Cold Space?

The “Afro Samurai” writer and producer spoke with CBR about reuniting with Samuel L. Jackson for “Cold Space,” the BOOM! Studio title debuting in April, and revealed new details about the much-anticipated series. http://tinyurl.com/ybz86vq

Preview: I, Zombie - Prelude

The seven-page preview story for "I, Zombie" originally published in Vertigo's "House of Mystery Annual." The first issue ships in May. http://tinyurl.com/ybojulr

Comics A.M. - The Comics Internet in 2 Minutes

First Second launches "real-time historical" webcomic about Iran! Mark Millar talks "Kick-Ass" and creator ownership! Author angered by online copying of her books! Plus, wanted: Venom symbiote store-robber! http://tinyurl.com/yhjlx38

Comics Community Reacts to DC's Executive Three

CBR rounds up the first reactions from the creators, retailers and editors who know Dan Didio, Jim Lee and Geoff Johns best from what the comics community thinks these new hires will mean for DC to what advice they give the new executives on day one. http://tinyurl.com/yagz2mw

DC announces Didio and Lee to take over as publishers; Johns named CCO

Sometimes, the bluebird of happiness was rihtin your backyard all along — WB has ended its search for a new publisher right in their own backyard, with Dan DiDio and JIm Lee named co-publishers. Geoff Johns has been named to the new position of Chief Creative Officer. Pat Caldon, a long-time DC veteran will serve [...] http://tinyurl.com/ybdkypu

Congrats to Geoff Johns, Jim Lee and Dan Didio on Their Promotions

Comic Book Resources is now reporting that Jim Lee and Dan Didio will be Co-Publishers for DC Comics, replacing the outgoing Paul Levitz.
Geoff Johns will be the "Chief Creative Officer."
It's very good for DC to lock Johns up, as he is very valuable to their superhero line of comics.
2 Comments At February 18, 2010, Daiyongo [...] http://tinyurl.com/yh3a8ka

Ronin, G.I. Joe 2, The Boys: Feb 18th Comic Reel

Screenwriters update on "Ronin" development. "G.I. Joe 2" to add more characters. "The Boys" have Garth Ennis's blessing. Also, "Kick-Ass" images, "Clash" interviews, a "Thor" casting call and more. http://tinyurl.com/yzkcunt

DC's New Executives Speak

Newly-minted Co-Publishers Dan Didio and Jim Lee and new Chief Creative
Officer Geoff Johns release their first words on their new gigs as does DC
Entertainment head Diane Nelson. http://tinyurl.com/yjkwn5y

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Clip

The Justice League battle the Crime Syndicate in this clip from Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. http://tinyurl.com/yfad4wq

SNEAK PEEK: Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

A Sneak peek clip from Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths featuring Owlman and Superwoman. http://tinyurl.com/yfc5gos

NELSON, ROOD, & CALDON On the DC Executive Appointments

DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson has released her first official statement on the new appointments http://tinyurl.com/y9wemup

DC Announces New Publisher ? All Five Of Them!

DC have made the big announcement.
The role of Publisher at DC Comics has been split between a number of key individuals as Co-Publishers.
Dan DiDio and Jim Lee will be Co-Publishers of DC Comics. Geoff Johns ... http://tinyurl.com/yf5lahx

A note from John Rood

I’m a suit.
At more than one Comic-Con, someone from the crowd has complimented my performance as a session moderator by saying “You’re pretty cool…for a suit.”  At least I think it was a compliment…
It’s this suit’s extreme pleasure to join the DC sales, marketing, and business development team.  I’ve known Cheryl and Steve for years (partly from [...] http://tinyurl.com/yanmqtm

A note from Geoff Johns

“WOW.”
That’s the first thing I said too when I heard about the team Diane wanted to form to guide DC Entertainment both in and out of the comic book pages and into the not-so-distant future. That not-so-distant future being today.
And in the words of my Tiny Titans collaborators, “AW YEAH, DC COMICS!”
The second thing [...] http://bit.ly/dhc4rr

A note from Geoff Johns

“WOW.”
That’s the first thing I said too when I heard about the team Diane wanted to form to guide DC Entertainment both in and out of the comic book pages and into the not-so-distant future. That not-so-distant future being today.
And in the words of my Tiny Titans collaborators, “AW YEAH, DC COMICS!”
The second thing [...] http://tinyurl.com/yhfgnja

A note from Patrick Caldon

I don’t blog. Never have. Never intended to do so. I’m a behind-the-scenes guy. A numbers and systems guy.
Way back in 1985, I joined DC Comics as the company’s Controller. Obviously, a lot has changed in our industry in that time. I’ve seen our staff grow from less than 100 employees based in New York [...] http://tinyurl.com/ybczw5m

Making "never Forget, Never Forgive" UPDATE 02/18/2010

Rami Efal updated Making "never Forget, Never Forgive". http://tinyurl.com/ycrewfw

DC Names JIM LEE & DAN DIDIO Co-Publishers, GEOFF JOHNS CCO

Jim Lee and Dan DiDio are now Co-Publishers of DC Entertainment, & Geoff Johns is the Chief Creative Officer http://tinyurl.com/yc322hw

Kyle Baker and Harlan Ellison Collaborate on The Spirit

It looks like Harlan Ellison and Kyle Baker are collaborating on a new The Spirit story.

Okay then. FHarlan Ellison’s newsletter;
HE (Harlan Ellison) has written the script for DC’s upcoming THE SPIRIT: BLACK AND WHITE titled ... http://tinyurl.com/y9jcu9l

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DC ENTERTAINMENT NAMES EXECUTIVE TEAM

Jim Lee and Dan DiDio Named Co-Publishers DC Comics
Geoff Johns to Serve as Chief Creative Officer
John Rood Named EVP, Sales, Marketing and Business Development
Patrick Caldon Named EVP, Finance and Administration
(February 18, 2010 – New York, NY and Burbank, CA) DC Entertainment, founded in September 2009 to unleash the power of the DC Comics library [...] http://bit.ly/cASWih

A note from Jim Lee and Dan DiDio

Change is in the air.
It can sound a little bit scary, but really, what is change? It’s about reinvention. It’s about redefining. It’s about re-energizing.
And when you think about it, change is and always has been the vital life force that has made DC Comics the premiere publishing powerhouse that it is [...] http://tinyurl.com/yk27qdw

A note from Diane Nelson

Well, we’re finally here. The announcement so many have been waiting for – and a few of us have been waiting anxiously to make. I’m very happy to present the new leadership team for DC Entertainment, including our new Co-Publishers of DC Comics!
I simply couldn’t be prouder or more excited to be working [...] http://tinyurl.com/yl4juk6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DC ENTERTAINMENT NAMES EXECUTIVE TEAM

Jim Lee and Dan DiDio Named Co-Publishers DC Comics
Geoff Johns to Serve as Chief Creative Officer
John Rood Named EVP, Sales, Marketing and Business Development
Patrick Caldon Named EVP, Finance and Administration
(February 18, 2010 – New York, NY and Burbank, CA) DC Entertainment, founded in September 2009 to unleash the power of the DC Comics library [...] http://tinyurl.com/y9ruaqu

Making "never Forget, Never Forgive" UPDATE 02/18/2010

Rami Efal updated Making "never Forget, Never Forgive". http://tinyurl.com/y9gjxss

DC Names DiDio & Lee Co-Publisher, Johns Chief Creative Officer

DC Comics has just announced that the search for a new publisher is over. Jim Lee & Dan DiDio have been named Co-Publishers, with Geoff Johns to serve as Chief Creative Officer. We have the latest details.
http://tinyurl.com/ydnuany

Preview: New Avengers

SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! The New Avengers are being hunted at the worst possible moment. The Hood has powered up his crew in ways that the Avengers can't possibly defeat. But they must find a way in order to save Asgard from Osborn’s advancing forces. http://tinyurl.com/yh4w3vd

Want To Be In Thor? I Say Thee Yay!

Seriously, do you want to be in Kenneth Branagh’s Thor, based on the Marvel comic of the same name?
Hang out with the likes of Sir Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Samuel Jackson, Idris Elba and Chris ... http://tinyurl.com/ykc7yvt

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "New Avengers" #62

Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "New Avengers" 62 by the creative team of Brian Michael Bendis, Stuart Immonen and Daniel Acuña. The issue hits stores next Wednesday, February 24. http://tinyurl.com/yjkr5xt

Image Comics' MAY 2010 SOLICITATIONS

Image Comics May 2010 solicitations, including a new SAM & TWITCH series and a new SPAWN creative team http://tinyurl.com/ydpx8mx

Pood art blog debuts

Another art blog to bookmark! Pood comics which unites
Andrés Vera Martínez, Henrik Rehr, Bishakh Som, Connor Willumsen, Chris Capuozzo, Geoff Grogan, Sara Edward-Corbett, Jim Rugg, Kevin Mutch, Joe Infurnari, Mark Sunshine and Fintan Taite. Above, a piece by Henrik Rehr. The meaning of the word “pood” has been the subject of a contest, to [...] http://tinyurl.com/yljppnj

Put your face on Wire Hangers

The music-comics connection continues with WIRE HANGERS, a mini series written by Alan Robert, bass player for Life of Agony and front man for Spoiler NYC. In true auteur fasion, Robert writes and illustrates the four-issue mini-series, due from IDW in April. (Covers are by Nelson DeCastro.) To get things going, the creators have announced [...] http://tinyurl.com/yc2xbhq

LOST art galleries

With its strong characters, endlessly debatable themes and memorable set pieces, LOST is becoming quite the inspiration for a lot of art. We already linked to Vera Brosgol’s Flickr set, now here’s a companion piece from Graham Annable above with “Foggy Memories of Lost”.

Bonus, Van Jensen was inspired to create his own poster.


Bonus Bonus: Last [...] http://tinyurl.com/yzaxsgs

Kibbles ‘n’ bits — 2/18/2010

§ Joe Alterio at Indirect Collaboration posts a Q & A with Charles Burns and Gary Panter on their ongoing works together. [Via Flog]

§ As noted, we skipped the Hasbro Showroom, but Splash Page didn’t and we gotta admit, that 19 inch Galactus is totally bitchin’.

§ A poignant piece on the closing of a comics [...] http://tinyurl.com/yfv7636

A Year of Cool Comics - Day 48

Here is the latest in our year-long look at one cool comic (whether it be a self-contained work, an ongoing comic or a run on a long-running title that featured multiple creative teams on it over the years) a day (in no particular order whatsoever)! Here's the archive of the moments posted so far!
Today, [...] http://tinyurl.com/ygart7b

Scenes from a Box of Comics: Part the Second

And now, back to your irregularly-scheduled programming (how does Burgas write reviews so quickly?). Three trade paperbacks beneath the fold: Human Target: Chance Meetings, Unwritten vol. 1, and The Veil.

Human Target: Chance Meetings by Peter Milligan, Edvin Biukovic, Javier Pulido, Lee Loughridge, Dave Stewart, Robert Solanovic, Todd Klein, and a li'l bit o' Tim Bradstreet [...] http://tinyurl.com/yjlfwa3

Review: The Sandman by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby (Blog@Newsarama)

The Sandman Written & Illustrated by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby (with additional at by Jack Burnley and Mike Royer) Scanning and Restoration by Digikore & Rick Keene Published by DC Not too many properties associated with Jack Kirby whose names immediately make you think of something else. Heck, I think of Kirby when I hear Jimmy Olsen’s name. [...] http://tinyurl.com/yemozxm

3D Doctor Who Trailer To Run In Cinemas Before Alice In Wonderland

I’m hopefully seeing Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland this Friday. It’s a preview screening, so I don’t know if they’ll be running the trailers before it that will be seen in cinemas. If, of course, ... http://tinyurl.com/y9gagxh

New Kato Series From Dynamite

So… are you all over Kevin Smith’s Green Hornet but long for the Kato of old? In fact is Kato all you were reading Green Hornet for and now you’ve got this waif of a ... http://tinyurl.com/yh7rw89

Mark Millar Talks About His Aborted Superman Revamp

I knew it would only be a matter of time before a media source would talk to Millar about those Superman movie plans again, in the light of Warener Bros’ decision to shit rather than ... http://tinyurl.com/ylf2gvf