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Gold
Longtime AMERICAN VAMPIRE fans know that there are many different strains of vampires and they are all vulnerable to something different. Sometimes wood…sometimes silver…sometimes… But the vamps spawned right here in the good ol’ US of A (a... [read more]
The Nocturnes
Last week I gave a few clues about what’s coming up in 2012. One of the clues was “do you remember the Nocturnes?” Well, I was talking about AMERICAN VAMPIRE. The Nocturnes are a band that you’ll be seeing soon in the pages of AV in a two-part ... [read more]
‘Batman: Night of the Owls’ to be the New 52′s First Major Crossover Event
Filed under: DC, News
If you were hoping that with a clean slate of continuity and a publishing initiative as aggressive as The New 52 -- designed, ostensibly, to bring new readers to DC Comics -- would come a reduction of old inconveniences like mu... [read more]
BATMAN #8 to Introduce Back-Ups Exploring the Secret History of the Court of Owls
BATMAN #8 will feature the first of a series of back-up stories exploring the dark history of the Court of Owls, the mysterious and malevolent secret society wreaking havoc upon Gotham City in the ongoing series. The back-ups will bring together the fa... [read more]
SOLICITATIONS: Batman #8 to see Court of Owls back-up stories
According to DC, begging with Batman #8, the first of a series of back-up stories focusing on the history of the Court of Owls will begin to appear, giving readers and even deeper background on the secret society. The back-ups … Continue reading ... [read more]
And the DC Entertainment Harvey Award Winners are:
The winners of The 2011 Harvey Awards were announced this weekend at the Baltimore Comic-Con. DC Entertainment took home awards for the following DC Comics and Vertigo titles. Best New Series: AMERICAN VAMPIRE by Scott Snyder, Stephen King and Rafael A... [read more]
DC Entertainment’s Road To SDCC: Drawing Demonstrations Schedule
Throughout the course of San Diego Comic-Con, be sure to stop by the DC Entertainment booth to see some of your favorite artists doing drawing demonstrations on stage. Artists Jim Lee, Francis Manapul, Cully Hamner, David Finch, Mark Buckingham, Rafael... [read more]
And the DC Comics Harvey Award nominees are:
The Harvey Awards, named in honor of the late Harvey Kurtzman, were announced yesterday. Check out DC Comics’ illustrious list of nominees below. BEST COLORIST Jose Villarrubia, CUBA : MY REVOLUTION, Vertigo/DC Comics BEST NEW SERIES AMERICAN VAMPIRE... [read more]
Why We Love Scott Snyder & Rafael Albuquerque’s ‘American Vampire’
Filed under: Vertigo, Reviews, Opinion
A man and a woman in love seek to hide in a safe place where their past can't catch up to them. A wild west outlaw changes with the times to adjust to the criminal underworld of a new era. A police chief's fa... [read more]
DC Comics and Vertigo take home seven of IGN’s Best of 2010 Awards
Seven, they say, is a magic number. And this morning, we can’t disagree.
Because DC and Vertigo have put on an impressive showing, combining to win seven, yes seven of IGN’s thirteen awards for the Best of 2010.
Here’s the rundown…
Best New Series: Vertigo’s AMERICAN VAMPIRE
Best Art Team: Gabriel Bá, Fábio Moon [read more]
JEFF LEMIRE: FROM ESSEX COUNTY TO SMALLVILLE PART 2
So here I am. Superboy #1 is out today! It feels like a long time coming. Pier Gallo and I have already been working on the book for the better part of 2010. So let me tell you a bit about what I have planned for Conner Kent and Smallville…
As [read more]
And now, SUPERBOY #1
Writer Jeff Lemire and artist Pier Gallo step into Smallville next Wednesday with the launch of SUPERBOY #1, which launches the hero into a new, ongoing series. And, wow, is that Rafael Albuquerque cover a beauty or what? Wait until you see Pier Gallo’s interiors.
But this is a Smallville you’ve [read more]
GRAPHIC CONTENT discusses what scares Stephen King
I know what scares me. But that’s not relevant. What is? How about what scares the master of horror, Stephen King? Monsters? Long lines in the grocery store? Vampires?
Over at our sister blog, GRAPHIC CONTENT, you’ll find a video clip of King discussing just that, during his panel at The [read more]
Eddie Berganza says hello, goodbye to SUPERMAN/BATMAN with #75
Wow, can’t believe I’m saying goodbye to two of my babies at the same time.
My daughter Kim is going off to college and I’m leaving the editorial reigns of SUPERMAN/BATMAN.
Neither is easy.
But both got great going away parties.
For S/B#75 it was awesome putting together the list of attendees.
Paul Levitz and [read more]
Art Appreciation Moment of the Day: Rafael Albuquerque
Jeff Lemire and Pier Gallo Relaunch ‘Superboy’ November 3 [Preview]
Filed under: DC
If anyone's had a rough go over the past few years at DC Comics, it's Superboy. He had a nervous breakdown, died, came back to life, and starred in a backup feature before finally returning to the Teen Titatns. But the real [read more]
The Complete 12 Days of Comic Book Christmas
Filed under: Culture
For the last 12 days, we've been posting original art from the likes of xxx to create our very own Twelve Days of Comic Book Christmas, which has included. Now we're happy to post the final installment from Rafael Albuquerque, an illustrator [read more]
‘Uncanny X-Force’ #5.1: Ugly is Good [Exclusive Preview]
See these three guys up there? They want you to read this comic. In case you missed us gushing over this comic a few days ago, Uncanny X-Force is the new hotness: a book containing so [read more]
‘American Vampire’ Storyline Invites New Readers to the Pacific [Preview]
Filed under: DC, Vertigo, Previews
This week's new issue of American Vampire marks one year since the launch of the popular and highly acclaimed Vertigo horror series. Created by Scott Snyder (Detective Comics) and Rafael Albuquerque, the series traces the lineage [read more]