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Alan Moore And ‘Before Watchmen’ Creators Comment On The Ethics Of ‘Watchmen’ Prequel
Filed under: DC, News
"Completely shameless" is what comics writer Alan Moore had to say about DC Comics' announcement of Before Watchmen, an ambitious programme of prequel miniseries based on Moore and Dave Gibbons' hugely popular and influential g... [read more]
EVERYONE’S TALKIN’ ABOUT “BEFORE WATCHMEN”
It’s official. BEFORE WATCHMEN has officially been announced. To see the covers and read exclusive interviews with the writers of the seven mini-series, as well as the CURSE OF THE CRIMSON CORSAIR back-up story to be featured in each issue, visit... [read more]
‘Watchmen’ Returns in Prequels from DC Comics
Filed under: DC, News
This morning, DC Comics announced the first comic book expansions on the characters and world of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons's seminal 1986 classic Watchmen. Featuring a variety of top-tier writers and artists across the comics ... [read more]
DC ENTERTAINMENT OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES “BEFORE WATCHMEN”
This summer, DC Entertainment will publish all-new stories expanding on the acclaimed WATCHMEN universe. As highly anticipated as they are controversial, the seven inter-connected prequel mini-series will build on the foundation of the original WATCHME... [read more]
Digital ComicsAlliance: Darwyn Cooke and the Man Called ‘Parker’
Filed under: Indie, IDW, Opinion, Digital Comics
Recently, Chris Ryall, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing, announced the 2012 return of Darwyn Cooke's adaptation of Richard Stark's Parker novels. The latest entry in the series is The... [read more]
‘The Shade’ Takes Darwyn Cooke & J. Bone to Times Past [Preview]
Filed under: DC, Previews
Spinning off from Starman, the James Robinson and Tony Harris' DC Comics magnum opus of the 1990s, The Shade is a twelve-issue miniseries that revisits figures from the titular immortal's past in a globe-spanning adventure ... [read more]
Exclusive Preview of THE SHADE #4
Fans of STARMAN are familiar with the concept of a “Times Past” issue. In THE SHADE #4, in stores on Wednesday, writer James Robinson revisits this format to reveal an untold chapter of The Shade’s history. The year is 1944. The Shade’s crimina... [read more]
ART APPRECIATION MOMENT OF THE DAY: Darwyn Cooke
I could look at art from Darwyn Cooke all day long. There’s something about his work that makes me lose minutes of my day. Today, we take a look at one of Cooke’s Green Lantern pieces. via Comic Art Appreciation [read more]
‘Parker: The Score’ Coming in May from Darwyn Cooke and IDW Publishing
Filed under: Indie, IDW, News
What's the best possible news to cap off the first week of 2012? News from IDW Publishing's Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall that Parker: The Score is set for release this May. The book is the third in cartoonist Darwyn Cook... [read more]
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – ABSOLUTE DC: NEW FRONTIER
Written and illustrated by Eisner Award-winner Darwyn Cooke, NEW FRONTIER is a story that has become a modern classic, in addition to featuring fantastic art and design elements. Odds are that any comic book lover is already well familiar with Cooke’... [read more]
Cully Hamner’s Variant Cover for THE SHADE #3
Earlier today, we gave you a first look at tomorrow’s THE SHADE #3. Now, since it’s the season of giving and we’re feeling festive, we’re showing you one more exclusive asset from the issue. Below, check out Cully Hamner’s awesome variant cov... [read more]
Everyone’s Talkin’ About DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, Friday Morning (ET) Edition
OUT MAGAZINE previewed TEEN TITANS #3, which features the introduction of a new gay character, Bunker. “We wanted to show an interesting character who’s homosexuality is part of him, not something that’s hidden,” artist Brett Booth told them. T... [read more]
Exclusive Preview of THE SHADE #1
Next Wednesday, acclaimed writer James Robinson returns to the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series STARMAN with a new spin-off miniseries, THE SHADE. Illustrated by fan-favorite artist Cully Hamner, THE SHADE #1 brings an unexpected encounter with a fami... [read more]
Parting Shot: Catwoman Goes Noir in Pin-Up by Jim Steranko
Filed under: DC
From the Nice Things to Look At Department: A Jim Steranko pin-up of Catwoman, from the fabulous but sadly out of print Selina's Big Score by Darwyn Cooke. Great Catwoman story then, great Catwoman story now. (via Super Punch) ... Rea... [read more]
IDW Publishing’s ‘The Hunter’ And ‘Rocketeer’ Lead 2011 Harvey Award Winners
Filed under: News, Culture
The 2011 Harvey Awards were presented this past Saturday in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con. Named in honor of the late Harvey Kurtzman, one of the industry's most innovative talents, the Harvey Awards recognize o... [read more]
COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ANNOUNCES THE SHADE #1
This morning, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES announced THE SHADE #1. Below, check out the solicitation information for this book and be sure to head over to COMIC BOOK RESOURCES to see Tony Harris’ cover art. THE SHADE #1 Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by CULLY... [read more]
Darwyn Cooke Flips the Script in ‘Rocketeer Adventures’ #2 [Preview]
Filed under: Previews, IDW
Comics fans and illustration lovers were anything but disappointed in the first issue of IDW Publishing's Rocketeer Adventures, a four-issue miniseries featuring all-new tales of Dave Stevens' cult classic action hero by s... [read more]
Exclusive First Look at JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA’s 50th Anniversary Issue
Last month, we announced the large roster of contributors working on JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA’s extra-sized 50th anniversary issue. Broken up into a series of four episodes, this 56-page issue features the talents of writer Marc Guggenheim, interior artists George Perez, Scott Koblish, Howard Chaykin, Freddie Williams, Tom Derenick, and [read more]
WONDERCON’11: Parker: The Martini Edition announced
Press Release At WonderCon today, IDW Publishing announced that Darwyn Cooke’s first two adapted Parker books, THE HUNTER and THE OUTFIT, will be collected in a tremendous, oversized hardcover edition, with an additional 65 pages of Cooke content. Packaged in … Continue reading [read more]
Justice Society of America Celebrates 50th Issue
At C2E2 this past weekend, DC shared a lot of exciting news, including the announcement of JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA’s landmark fiftieth issue! JSA #50 will be extra-sized with a roster full of mega-talent contributors such as George Perez, Freddie Williams, Howard Chaykin, and Tom Derenick. [read more]