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21 May 2013 4:22 AM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Picking ten artists out of the vast array of talent working in comics today is an impossible task. These artists were chosen based on the uniqueness of their style compared to the “house” style of Marvel and DC, their ability to create character, setting, and plot through their art, and also on the quality of the covers that they’ve done. All of the artists on this list have regular interior work so artists like J.H. Williams, Bryan Lee O’Malley, and Alex Ross can’t be found here (even though Alex Ross’ Justice League is the cover image). Without further ado (and in honor of the late Wizard magazine), here are the top ten hottest current artists in comics in no particular order.
Jamie McKelvie Interiors/Covers: Young Avengers (Marvel)
Jamie McKelvie is closely involved in the storytelling process with Kieron Gillen for Young Avengers often bouncing ideas off him at the pub. »
- Logan Dalton
19 May 2013 4:30 PM, PDT | MTV Multiplayer | See recent MTV Multiplayer news »
Pretty much at the start of the video above from this weekened's Dallas Comic Con, longtime animated and video game Dcu voice actor Kevin Conroy revealed that he'd spent the last "9-10 months" working on the next "Arkham" game.
While Conroy doesn't call out WB Montreal's "Batman: Arkham Origins," he says that the title he's been working on has already been announced, and that the reveal of the voice cast was strictly down to the studio attempting to control the flow of information about the project. If that's the case, then when a WB Montreal rep was speaking with a South African publication about the prequel, they were either misquoted or outright lying about Conroy's involvement in the game, saying that with a younger Batman taking center stage in "Origins," they wanted to go in another direction.
Conroy's been voicing the Dark Knight in some form or other for over 20 years now, »
- Charles Webb
16 May 2013 8:10 PM, PDT | Cinelinx | See recent Cinelinx news »
Like many youth in 1988, the release of Tim Burton's Batman ushered in a renewed interest in reading the Dark Knight's comic book adventures. That summer, I borrowed stacks of Detective and Batman comics and devoured them in late night cramming sessions. Many of those comics were illustrated by Norm Breyfogle.
Breyfogle's Batman continues to be one of my favorite depictions of the character. His grim look and long ears remind me of how Bob Kane first envisioned and drew the Caped Crusader. Breyfogle also co-created Ratcatcher and Anarky, which are two of the most memorable super villains of the late 1980s.
When it was announced Breyfogle was providing the art for the digital series Batman Beyond Unlimited, I couldn't have been more excited. Now it's been released in a collected paperback edition entitled Batman Beyond Unlimited: 10,000 Clowns. Breyfogle got even more recognition when DC released a comic book preview »
- feeds@cinelinx.com (Eric Shirey)
15 May 2013 5:00 AM, PDT | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: Catwoman squares off against the Penguin in "Catwoman" #20, the epic Avengers/Captain Marvel crossover starts with "Avengers: The Enemy Within" #1, and Miles Morales makes a big decision in "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man" #23.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Iron Man #10 (pictured above)
Story by Kieron Gillen, art by Dale Eaglesham
» Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man, Vol 08 hardcover
Collects The Invincible Iron Man (1968) #39-53.
» Wolverine And The X-men #29
Story by Jason Aaron, art by Ramon Perez, colors by Laura Martin
» Wolverine And The X-men By Jason Aaron, Vol 04: Avx paperback
Story by Jason Aaron, »
- Splash Page Team
13 May 2013 4:15 AM, PDT | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news »
8th May 2013
Batman #20, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, DC Comics
It’s taken me some time to come around to Scott Snyder’s run on Batman but now I’m fully on board. I couldn’t stand the Court of Owls plotline when I first read it, but since then, I’ve made a real U-turn on my Snyder-based opinions. I have always rather liked Greg Capullo’s art on the book. The recent Death of the Family storyline managed to take a fairly gimmicky set up and create something effective with actual emotional resonance. At the moment though, we’re pretty much treading water with Batman until the duo’s Zero Year arc begins next month (which, in spite of everything, I’m cautiously optimistic about, which speaks volumes for the amount of trust Snyder has garnered from me).
This is the second of a two part arc starring Clayface, »
- Mark Allen
12 May 2013 3:11 PM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
As a film student at Chapman University, DC Comics scribe Kyle Higgins did his thesis in the form of a short film titled The League, featuring unionized superheroes fighting crime in 1960s Chicago.
This half-hour short transcended being a graduation requirement as it garnered attention from both of the big two - Marvel and DC - who were interested in Kyle's take on the comics side of the genre.
Joining a growing fraternity of filmmakers turned comic writers, Higgins has quickly made a name for himself writing for characters such as Captain America, Deathstroke, Batman and, of course, the original Robin, Dick Grayson, now known as Nightwing.
While making a stop in the Midwest to attend Chicago's Comic and Entertainment Expo, Higgins is also returning to his old stomping grounds.
Chicagoland native Kyle took some time to talk with us about his past, present and future as a writer in the Batman Universe sandbox. »
- Michael Pellegrini
12 May 2013 2:19 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Chris Cooper reviews Batwing #20...
"This issue answers the question that’s been on everyone’s mind: Who is Batwing?"
Only having had a passing knowledge knowledge of the previous incumbent, I thought I'd be pretty open to a new Batwing and wouldn't take umbrage to a replacement so early on in a new title's life.
Batwing #20 proved me wrong with one line. When the subject of a new Batwing is raised, and if the new chap is right for the role, Batman merely points out that he was always his first choice. What a slap in the face for those who have purchased the previous 19 issues? You had just as well tell them they wasted their time!
On top of that they've replaced a guy who had real issues and wanted to clean up his own part of the world with another perfect young specimen who could be whatever he wanted to be. »
- Chris Cooper
11 May 2013 9:05 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Martin Deer reviews the latest issue of Batman...
"A strange visitor comes to Gotham City when tragedy delivers the team-up you've been asking for since the start of The New 52!"
Batman #19 began a two party story involving Clayface, and was a rather enjoyable issue as Batman got on with some detective duties. Issue # 20 concludes the story and focuses on the inevitable battle between Batman and Clayface, and again is an enjoyable issue. The most interesting aspect of the story however is how it weaves in to Bruce's current emotional state at the recent tragedy that has befallen him, as Clayface uses it to push his buttons. The final pages of the issue are, quite frankly, the most emotional that Snyder has pulled out thus far, and are genuinely heartbreaking as you feel the true depths of Bruce's pain at the loss of Damian.
As for the main story, whilst it focuses on the physical battle, »
- Flickering Myth
8 May 2013 6:44 AM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
Well, at least now we know that "The New 52" and Batman Beyond universes are (more than likely) one and the same! The guys over at Bleeding Cool spotted this hard-to-miss easter egg in the pages of Batman #20 today, and while we don't know how much more of the issue it features in, the site goes on to say that it, "looks like it won’t be the only time we see this costume..." Could this be an indication that Snyder is planning on further exploring the build up to Terry McGinnis taking over as the Caped Crusader? Be sure to sound off with your thoughts on this in the usual place! »
8 May 2013 3:11 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
If you want a super-condensed version of this review and are just looking for confirmation of whether or not you should buy this book, here it is: it’s amazing, go buy and devour it immediately.
If you want to know why this is such an incredible Batman book, read on and, together, let us revel in the glory that is Batman Incorporated, Volume 1: Demon Star by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham.
This is the New 52 Batman Incorporated which follows on from the non-New 52 Batman Incorporated book where Bruce Wayne revealed that he was the funding source behind Batman and had been financing his war on crime for years – but now he wants to go global, putting a Batman in every country to create a worldwide Batman network: Batman Inc. Whereas in that first book Batman was globetrotting, having adventures in countries like Japan, Australia, and Argentina, this book »
- Noel Thorne
24 April 2013 5:00 AM, PDT | MTV Splash Page | See recent MTV Splash Page news »
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: hop on board "Journey Into Mystery" with issue #651 as it starts a new storyline full of Asgardian hijinks; catch up on the X-Men/Avengers mash-up team with the first collection of "Uncanny Avengers"; and get pumped for "Man of Steel" with any of this week's new Superman releases.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Journey Into Mystery #651
Story by Kathryn Immonen, art by Pepe Larraz, colors by Jordie Bellaire
» Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, Vol 04 paperback
Collecting: Journey Into Mystery (1952) 121-125, Thor 126-130, Not Brand Echh 3
» Superman #19 (pictured above)
Story by Scott Lobdell, art »
- Splash Page Team
18 April 2013 3:25 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Poster Layout: Pasta-Sushi / Character Design by Ritorian
The more Batman Beyond I watch on Netflix the more I'm convinced that this would make a stellar next installment in the Batman movies. I loved the show as a kid, and like many other DC animated series of the era, I've grown and found the series still appeals to me in adulthood. Sure Terry McGinnis is no Bruce Wayne, and the story lines can get a bit angsty, but it's still pretty damn good. In my spree of watching, I've compiled a list of five reasons why a Bb movie should and needs to happen.
5. The Character Terry McGinnis and What He Brings To Batman
Like I mentioned earlier, Terry McGinnis is no Bruce Wayne, but that's what makes it interesting. When it comes to Batman, Bruce makes it all too easy. He's a billionaire orphan shut-in with all the time in »
- Mick Joest
8 April 2013 4:25 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Dear Warner Bros.,
I love the massive amount of DC content you released on Netflix recently. I guarantee the next few weeks of my watching will include the complete series of Batman Beyond, Batman: The Brave And The Bold, Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. That being said you just opened up the floodgate when you gave the mouse a cookie. As grateful as I am, you know I noticed what didn't get added. So I'm sure there has to be some reason you didn't include the four time Emmy awarding winning series to the instant stream stable, but I don't care. I want it. Now.
I want to relive the experience that, as a '90s kid, drew me properly into the world of The Dark Knight. I want to sit back and fully appreciate the noir art style I didn't care about as a kid. I want to »
- Mick Joest
3 April 2013 1:00 PM, PDT | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »
Yesterday marked the kickoff of year 2 of the We Can Be Heroes program, the biggest philanthropic initiative in the corporate history of DC and its parent company, Warner Bros. Within 24 hours of the launch, the initiative raised $39,417 of their $50,000 goal. We Can Be Heroes is designed to unlock the giving power of fans by offering one-of-a-kind experiences and limited edition items to raise funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.
The first phase of the Indiegogo-powered crowd funding campaign (4/2-5/7) focuses on Batman, one of DC Entertainment’s most popular Super Heroes. Week One of a six-week kickoff initiative includes perks ranging from graphic novels signed by the artist to the opportunity to actually be drawn into a Batman comic book by Gary Frank!
Several levels of incentives have been created so fans of all ages and resources will be able to get involved (additional ‘perk »
- Erin Willard
1 April 2013 11:42 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
As you'll no doubt be aware if you're a regular around these parts, we're big fans of comic book movies here at Flickering Myth. So with the 2013 comic book movie season about to get underway in April with the arrival of Oblivion and Iron Man 3, we thought we'd spend the month counting down our picks for the 25 Greatest Comic Book Movies, beginning on April 1st and running right through to the UK release of Iron Man 3 on April 25th.
Over the past few weeks, the writing team here at Flickering Myth have been putting together their own individual top tens, which we've used to compile our list. Any film based upon a comic book was eligible for inclusion, providing it had received a theatrical release either in North America or here in the UK. So, if you're a huge fan of David Hasselhoff and you're outraged as to »
- Flickering Myth
1 April 2013 1:37 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Our weekly round up of all the latest stories from the world of screen superheroes, including The Wolverine, Kick-Ass 2, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Solider, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Deadpool, Venom, Ninja Turtles, The Fantastic Four, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Man of Steel, Arrow, Young Justice, Green Lantern: The Animated Series, Superman: Unbound, Ultimate Spider-Man and more...
Wolverine trailers... you wait ages for one and then two come along at once. Yes, 20th Century Fox's marketing department finally remembered this past week that they have a big-budget superhero blockbuster coming out in the summer by giving us our first look at Hugh Jackman's latest outing as the adamantium-clawed mutant Logan in director James Mangold's The Wolverine. Things got underway on Monday with the arrival of two posters (one of which looks like it's been put together via a "Your »
- Flickering Myth
30 March 2013 8:00 AM, PDT | Legions of Gotham | See recent Legions of Gotham news »
My immediate reaction is...crap. What is yours Bat-Fan?
Story courtesy of ComicBookResources
Update: A Warner Bros. rep has written to clarify that Timm has not left Warners entirely. He has stepped down from his role as a supervising producer for the DC Universe Animated DVDs. Original story follows.
Cartoonist Bruce Timm, who shepherded a majority of the DC animated universe titles over the past two decades, has stepped down as supervising producer at Warner Bros. Animation to develop his own projects. He's been replaced by James Tucker, a veteran of "Batman: The Animated Series," "Justice League" and, more recently, "Batman: The Brave and the Bold."
“Bruce had done a lot since 'Justice League Unlimited' ended, so it’s been quite a haul," Tucker told the fan site Voices From Krypton. "I can’t speak for him, but I think going out on 'Dark Knight Returns' was a special thing for him. »
- Matt MacNabb
30 March 2013 6:30 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Having steered DC Comics' animated output since the debut of the classic Batman: The Animated Series in 1992, Bruce Timm has stepped down from his position as DC Animation's supervising producer, with Voices from Krypton reporting that Timm has since been replaced in the role by another veteran of the DC animated universe, James Tucker.
After co-creating the Emmy Award-winning Batman: The Animated Series with Eric Radomski, Timm went on to produce Superman: The Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures, Batman Beyond, Justice League and Teen Titans, as well as DC's direct-to-video feature output, including the likes of Superman/Doomsday, Batman: Gotham Knight, All-Star Superman, Batman: Under the Red Hood, Batman: Year One, Justice League Doom and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Parts 1 and 2. He also helped to develop Green Lantern: The Animated Series, which recently finished its run on Cartoon Network after just one season.
"Bruce had done a »
- Flickering Myth
27 March 2013 12:06 PM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
I understand that this topic may have been beaten to death but after watching the stellar animated adaptation of Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns, I cannot let this go. For the final live-action Batman film The Dark Knight Rises, director Christopher Nolan exploited that source material and failed to achieved anything but a summer popcorn flick. There are huge and just annoying plot holes in the narrative of the film. The characters seem to go against themselves and what was previously established in the other films. The film takes itself too seriously, and yet it makes a joke of itself. It it comes off as jarring and disjointed. I want to compare Nolan’s vision of the world post-Bruce Wayne as the Dark Knight to the more canonical and less offensive world of Batman Beyond.
Batman Beyond was created by Warner Bros. Animation in collaboration with DC Comics »
- Darragh O'Connor
16 March 2013 12:03 PM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
Back in January, Turner Broadcasting and Warner Bros. Television Group announced a multi-year agreement with Netflix for the site to stream various animated shows beginning March 30th. Among those initially announced was the now finished Green Lantern: The Animated Series. Now, according to Streaming Soon, a batch of new DC Comics-inspired shows will be making their Netflix debut at the end of the month: Batman Beyond (Season 1-3), Justice League (Seasons 1-2), Justice League: Unlimited (Season 1-2) and Batman: The Brave and The Bold (Season 1). Do you plan on checking these shows out when they begin streaming on Netflix March 30th? Follow @PaulRomCBM !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); »
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