Last week, Image Comics held their annual Image Expo, making announcements for the new year. Here are some of the highlights. Three Big McFarlane Announcements Todd McFarlane, Image Comics co-founder and “Spawn” creator, had a lot to talk about during the expo. The first is big changes for “Spawn,” which celebrates Issue #250 this month … Continue reading Expo Announces New Projects at Image Comics
What I’m Looking Forward to in 2015
Here are some of the comic-related things I’m looking forward to this year. The Next Chapter in the Star Wars Saga It was announced a year ago what fans had known would come after Disney, who owns Marvel, purchased Lucasfilm: Star Wars comics would move from Dark Horse to Marvel. Now, the time has arrived … Continue reading What I’m Looking Forward to in 2015
What Was My Favorite Comic of 2014?
Of course, today is a day of looking back, preparing to look forward, so here is my favorite comic series of 2014: “Saga.” It seems a bit cliché to pick Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples’ epic space opera; it’s been on must-read lists since its debut in March 2012. The series has won multiple … Continue reading What Was My Favorite Comic of 2014?
Another Millar Book for which Readers Will Wait
I recently saw (though the official announcement came back in mid-November) that Mark Millar was creating another comic titled “Chrononauts.” The announcement said the plan is for a four-issue miniseries to start in March 2015 with at least two more miniseries to follow. Why word it so strange by saying “the plan” instead of “the … Continue reading Another Millar Book for which Readers Will Wait
One of the Greatest Spider-Man Stories Ever Told
“Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut” is one of the greatest Spider-Man stories. The two parter, appearing in “Amazing Spider-Man” #229-230, was written by Roger Stern with art by John Romita, Jr. I recently reread this story as reprinted in “Wizard Spider-Man Masterpiece Edition.” Spider-Man gets a call from Madame Web, who has just had a … Continue reading One of the Greatest Spider-Man Stories Ever Told
Is Superhero Film Release Schedule Too Much Too Late?
Warner Bros. plans to announce their geek-related film schedule at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, but the list has already been leaked, first appearing here on Nikki Finke’s website. The list includes the following: May 2016 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice July 2016 – Shazam December 2016 – Sandman May 2017 – Justice … Continue reading Is Superhero Film Release Schedule Too Much Too Late?
Have Trade Paperbacks Changed Monthly Comics?
Lately, a couple of things have me thinking about the changes trade paperbacks have had on comics: Namely, creators putting together four- to eight-issue stories (mostly in the six-issue range) instead of single-issue stories.The first was a friend pointing out that the current “Hulk” story, “Banner D.O.A” where Bruce Banner was shot in the head … Continue reading Have Trade Paperbacks Changed Monthly Comics?
Dave Gibbons “Watchmen” Sketch
Above is how Dave Gibbons autographed my copy of "Watchmen." Pretty cool.Later,Phill
A Failed Attempt at Compiling a Greatest of All Time List
I wanted to do a post about the top ten greatest comics/graphic novels of all time. So, I did what anyone in this day and age would do, googled “greatest graphic novels of all time” and started slowly plodding through a lot of opinions. This was a mistake.Thinking I would get a consensus, I read … Continue reading A Failed Attempt at Compiling a Greatest of All Time List
Image Does Pricing Right
In the past nine months or so, Image Comics has priced some of their trade paperbacks for less than $10. Compared to Marvel and DC, this is pretty cheap. And, after doing a little searching, most Image trades are cheaper than their competition.The trades that Image has been pricing for $9.99 are first volumes. That … Continue reading Image Does Pricing Right
Future Imperfect 