After a brief explosion during the pandemic, the comics industry is undergoing an existential crisis. It faces tumultuous sales at local comic shops, and the creative malaise audiences felt this year in the superhero movie genre is well-reflected on the publishing side of Marvel and DC, the industry’s two biggest publishers. To say that most of the output from these companies lacks spark is to put it mildly.
Still, there were plenty of bright spots this year for the medium. While Mattel’s Barbie was a hit on the big screen, it was Hasbro’s Transformers comic that ruled the toy-inspired genre in print. And though Marvel’s actual comic books struggled creatively this year, a number of creators managed to craft moving and innovative stories inspired by Marvel (see: I Am Stan, a graphic novel biography of Stan Lee and The Super Hero’s Journey).
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Still, there were plenty of bright spots this year for the medium. While Mattel’s Barbie was a hit on the big screen, it was Hasbro’s Transformers comic that ruled the toy-inspired genre in print. And though Marvel’s actual comic books struggled creatively this year, a number of creators managed to craft moving and innovative stories inspired by Marvel (see: I Am Stan, a graphic novel biography of Stan Lee and The Super Hero’s Journey).
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- 12/27/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
A new "Black Adam" preview arrives.
New Line could have made an "Iron Man" movie.
The "Constantine" and "Madame X" shows are looking for a new home.
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" may not be released in France.
All that and more!
Marvel Comics Is Bringing Its Spooky Heroes To The Party With Crypt Of Shadows
Marvel Comics is getting in on the Halloween spirit this year with a new anthology comic, "Crypt of Shadows" #1. The book is set to feature tales from the spookiest characters in the Marvel universe, including Morbius, Werewolf by Night, Moon Knight,...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
A new "Black Adam" preview arrives.
New Line could have made an "Iron Man" movie.
The "Constantine" and "Madame X" shows are looking for a new home.
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" may not be released in France.
All that and more!
Marvel Comics Is Bringing Its Spooky Heroes To The Party With Crypt Of Shadows
Marvel Comics is getting in on the Halloween spirit this year with a new anthology comic, "Crypt of Shadows" #1. The book is set to feature tales from the spookiest characters in the Marvel universe, including Morbius, Werewolf by Night, Moon Knight,...
- 9/20/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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