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‘Ashes’ Creators Split, Demonstrating a Potential Danger of Kickstarter
Filed under: Indie, Culture
As made plain in ComicsAlliance's Year-End Infographic tracking comic book projects funded by the Kickstarter platform, Ashes was among 2011's most successful crowd-supported comics. Written by Alex de Campi and illustrat... [read more]
Alex de Campi on ‘Ashes,’ Comics Publishing and Selling Film Rights on Kickstarter [Interview]
Filed under: Indie, Interviews, News
Written by Alex de Campi and illustrated by Igor Kordey, Smoke was a critical favorite when it was originally released by IDW Publishing in 2005, earning an Eisner nomination for Best Limited Series. Six years ... [read more]
Can Knight & Squire end the Joker’s killing spree?
The Joker’s cut a bloody path through Britain’s heroes, hauling a reluctant Jarvis Poker in tow for a front-row view of the carnage. It’s up to Knight and Squire to figure out who is really behind these mysterious murders before another hero is taken as a victim.
Read the exciting conclusion [read more]
Jonathan Ross to make a cameo in Knight & Squire #5
From Superman vs. Muhammad Ali to even stranger appearances such as Orson Welles and John Walsh, celebrities have a long tradition of showing up in the DC Universe. This year won’t be any different, as British comedian and television host Jonathan Ross will appear in next months’ KNIGHT & SQUIRE [read more]
Are you following Richard the III on Twunter?
It may or may not be good to be the King, but it’s definitely an amazing time to be a Batman fan. Month in and month out, the writers and artists are knocking out some great books with a truly distinctive look and feel to them. Take Paul Cornell and [read more]
Can Knight and Squire beat the bad guy – and make it home in time for dinner?
In this second issue from the team of writer Paul Cornell and artist Jimmy Broxton, our trusty heroes venture into rural England – or as they know it, home. But when someone starts using dangerous dark magic, they spring into action only to face a surprising and unassuming enemy. Can [read more]
A Public Service Announcement From DC Nation
I interrupt my usual DC Nation-ness to bring you, the DC Comics reader, a very important announcement: The comics shipping this month are freaking awesome! I know you’re thinking “But Ian, the comics are awesome every month!” and you’re totally right - they are - but this month features [read more]
OUT THIS WEEK: Paul Cornell’s KNIGHT AND SQUIRE #1
You’ve heard from Paul Cornell and K&S Editor Janelle Siegel. You’ve seen a few pages. But why not check out a few more from the first issue of writer Cornell and artist Jimmy Broxton’s mini-series, which hits tomorrow? Hop across the Atlantic and visit a city with its own duo [read more]
Get a first look at KNIGHT AND SQUIRE #1
Gotham’s got the Dynamic Duo – but that’s not the only powerful pair of vigilantes protecting a major metropolis. London has Knight and Squire, the British heroes and frequent allies of Batman and Robin. And in a secret pub within the city where peace is kept magically, heroes and villains [read more]
Whimsy vs. Grim and Gritty: Knight and Squire #6 / Iceman & Angel One-Shot
Filed under: Marvel, DC, Reviews, Opinion
Since the earliest days of superhero comics there's been a tug of war between the forces of whimsical adventure and those of grim 'n gritty realism. Now, don't be alarmed, the question [read more]