Long known as the home of comics that do not tend to involve skin-tight outfits and capes, Dark Horse has announced at ECCC that they are going to dangle their toes in the water again. Alongside the seemingly entirely new re-interpretation of Ghost and the pulp-like Black Beetle (wasn’t he a DC villain that we [...]
It’s The Little Things….
Posted on February 27, 2013 Written by 2 Comments
Last week we saw the lightning form of the White Event hurtling towards the Earth at the culmination of Avengers #6. I rather wish that I could just stop time right there and take a year or two to imagine just what the effects of this could be on the Marvel Earth. Are we to [...]
Flying On The Wings Of Broken Dreams
Posted on February 20, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
I am sure (in fact immensely positive) that I am not alone in reeling in frustration and disappointment after a failed attempt to purchase tickets for San Diego Comic Con. One only has to look at the notices of anger and sorrow posted on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit or pretty much anywhere on social media to hear [...]
Aping The Trends (Or Is It Time For The Inferior Five Again?)
Posted on February 13, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
Last week, DC announced the revamp / relaunch / re-imagination for the New Age of the Green Team; four unbelievably rich teenagers with a mission to make the world a better place. Meanwhile, taking the themes of the Occupy Movement, with the (now not so very fresh and new) narrative of the 99% and the [...]
Have We Been Here Before?
Posted on February 6, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
Not so long ago, I was critical of the latter two chapters of Jim Starlin’s Infinity Trilogy; the Infinity War and the Infinity Crusade. Very much products of the Nineties, concepts that could easily have led to masterpieces failed to receive the thought and care in the stories that supported the main plot; throwaway crossovers [...]
Breathing Life Into The Franchise Medley
Posted on January 30, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
With IDW pushing Mars Attacks into a number of licence crossovers that while not yet reaching the substantial quantity of the Aliens/Predator record; is at least a healthy challenger. Put them on the same chart, and Mars Attacks would at least be noticed. I imagine Batman team-ups easily equal if not outnumber the many Aliens/Predator [...]
New Warriors Made, er, New?
Posted on January 23, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
Today sees the release of of Nova, where Sam Alexander from the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon (not to be confused with the Ultimate/Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man comics but happily confused with the Marvel Universe: Ultimate Spider-Man comic based on the cartoon of the same name; nope, not confusing at all) makes his debut on the comics page. [...]
Everything Changes
Posted on January 16, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
And in comics, ain’t that the truth! Then again, as years of fandom have taught us, plus ça change….. Barely are we over the New Year, and our minds return once more three months ahead thanks to the advance solicitations, and the rumours of the large summer events. Once interesting change is Jim Starlin, famed [...]
Darkening The Silver Screen
Posted on January 9, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
So, now we have confirmation that Guillermo del Toro is working on a Justice League Dark project called Dark Universe, (oooo yeah, that will be fun if Warner Bros don’t change their mind), and the movie shows have already started discussing the potential casting of the Guardians Of The Galaxy. Now, I think I can [...]
New Year, New Frontiers
Posted on January 2, 2013 Written by Leave a Comment
Now that we have evaded the apocalypse, survived Christmas and struggled past the New Year celebrations, it is time to raise our eyes and look ahead to what treats may be in store. For me, the theme of the year seems to be sci-fi. Or more importantly, sci-fi legacies. This month sees the launch of [...]