At New York Comic Con, the two artists drew pictures for an auction.
A little awkward for both artists, especially for Jim Lee, but both did admirable work .They loosened up towards the end. All the work was for charity.
Look for the video on Sy Fy channel.
They were not the first however, 46 years ago, Neal Adams, Joe Kubert, and Moebius did the same on the Tac au Tac show---look it up.
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Stan Lee Celebrates Christmas
Here is a greeting card from the 50s, with Stan at the reins.
Can you pick out the other creators. This was pre-Marvel, probably Atlas.
Marie Severin also passed this year. Here are some images from her. She did these type of images at EC and at Marvel.
Can you pick out the other creators. This was pre-Marvel, probably Atlas.
Marie Severin also passed this year. Here are some images from her. She did these type of images at EC and at Marvel.
From the Heritage Auction House, image © Heritage, used for historical research.
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Principal Filming & Production of Wonder Woman 1984 Finished
Principal Filming & Production of Wonder Woman 1984 is done.
Post-production is most likely already in progress.
Post-production is most likely already in progress.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Alex Ross paints a New Awesome Conan!
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Carola Christina Standertskjöld-Liemola, a singer worth looking for
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Superman Christopher Reeves movie plays at theater Dec 3rd
Superman states he's for, "Truth, Justice, and the American way."
Lois tells, "then you will have to fight all of the crooked politicians."
Lois tells, "then you will have to fight all of the crooked politicians."
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Stan Lee picks Stockton, CA for the Fantastic Four
Before Stockton got a bad rap it was recognized as the birthplace of the Fantastic Four, the FF.
Joe Field, who as a DJ at the time, thought the Kirby image showed the FF landing right about the vicinity of Stockton, California.
Joe and the fine folks at Al's Comic shop started a campaign.
Marvel and Stan Lee agreed, and the site became official. Stan Lee even made a special trip to Stockton at Al's comic shop.
Al's continues to operate today by the same father and son team, Al & Mike.
Joe went on to many great things, running his comic book store chain, Flying Colors, co-creating Wonder Con, creating Free Comic Book Day, and a professional group, ComicsPro.
This season, make an effort to check out these brick & mortar stores.
Joe Field, who as a DJ at the time, thought the Kirby image showed the FF landing right about the vicinity of Stockton, California.
Joe and the fine folks at Al's Comic shop started a campaign.
Marvel and Stan Lee agreed, and the site became official. Stan Lee even made a special trip to Stockton at Al's comic shop.
Al's continues to operate today by the same father and son team, Al & Mike.
Joe went on to many great things, running his comic book store chain, Flying Colors, co-creating Wonder Con, creating Free Comic Book Day, and a professional group, ComicsPro.
This season, make an effort to check out these brick & mortar stores.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
The Director of Comic-Con has died at age 57
Monday, November 12, 2018
Dave Gibbons sees a different take on the HBO Watchmen series!
Dave Gibbons sees a different take on the HBO Watchmen series!
“I think they agreed Watchmen was unfilmable” Gibbons tells Entertainment Weekly about early talks for the movie, “With Watchmen, Zack made a good movie, a flawed movie certainly, but with some moments of real genius and wonder.” But he feels positive about Damon Lindelof’s version on HBO after reading the script. “I found Damon’s approach to be really refreshing and exciting and unexpected.”
“I don’t think it’s gonna be what people think it’s going to be,” he continued. “It certainly wasn’t what I imagined it to be. I think it’s extremely fresh. I’m really looking forward to seeing it on the screen. I’ve been resistant to the comic book prequels and sequels, but what Damon’s doing is not that at all, it’s very far away from that. While it’s very reverential and true to the source material (by which I mean the Watchmen graphic novel that Alan and I did), it’s not retreading the same ground, it’s not a reinterpretation of it. It approaches it in a completely unexpected way.”
Stan Lee dies at age 95, just shy of his 96th birthday
He started as a young man working for Simon Kirby at Timely. He went on to co- create plenty of iconic heroes with Jack Kirby. He later became editor and was distantly related to Martin Goodman the publisher.
He went to the same high school as Will Eisner, The DeWitt Clinton High School.
Along with Jack Kirby, Lee co-created important Marvel characters with Steve Ditko, who also died this year. Lee's wife passed away two years ago.
"I was thinking of Stan last night and his place in comic book history. He once took a moment to take a submission of drawings from a 14 year old...me. I got a reply (rejection) a few months later. The work was not up to par but at least he had someone write me a letter--and he did not forget.
Stan also made Stockton, CA the birth place of the Fantastic Four." Soltero
Saturday, November 3, 2018
The developer who inspired Super Mario has died at age 84.
The developer, Mario Segale, who inspired Super Mario has died at age 84.
Monday, October 22, 2018
Wonder Woman 2 has been pushed for half a year!
The Wonder Woman movie has been set back about a half year, not long when we are awaiting 1984.
Think about it. 1984 is the BIG BROTHER year from the Orwell novel. Big Brother is watching you.
Think about it. 1984 is the BIG BROTHER year from the Orwell novel. Big Brother is watching you.
Saturday, October 20, 2018
The Luke Cage series is cancelled!
The Iron Fist series was cancelled not long ago. The first season showed very little of Iron Fist and more of the actor.
Luke Cage was better edited and written, Colleen's presence was solid.
Luke Cage was better edited and written, Colleen's presence was solid.
Friday, October 5, 2018
Is there an arch enemy for Venom in the movie?
Is there an arch enemy for Venom in the movie?
How about a confrontation at the end with Spidey?
How about a confrontation at the end with Spidey?
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Dave Gibbons, The Watchmen, HBO, and Alan Moore
Artist/author dave Gibbons confirms that the new HBO series on the Watchmen is an alternative version of the Watchmen universe, according to reports.
HBO has been in discussion regarding The Watchmen since at least 2015.
The series is based on the story by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
The producer is Damon Lindelof. The series is scheduled for braodcast in 2019. Damon said it is a "remix" and not a straight adaption.
HBO has been in discussion regarding The Watchmen since at least 2015.
The series is based on the story by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
The producer is Damon Lindelof. The series is scheduled for braodcast in 2019. Damon said it is a "remix" and not a straight adaption.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Norm Breyfogle, of Batman fame, has died at age 58
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Steve Gan so admired Steve Ditko
Santos Gan changed his name to Steve, as a tribute to Steve Ditko.
Steve Gan is the co-creator of Ang Panday and Marvel's Star Lord, main character of the GOTG.
Gan loved the pencil work of John Buscema's Conan so much that he hung on to the art work for some time. He did not want to ink it. Marvel agents were sent to retrieve the art work.
Steve Gan is the co-creator of Ang Panday and Marvel's Star Lord, main character of the GOTG.
Gan loved the pencil work of John Buscema's Conan so much that he hung on to the art work for some time. He did not want to ink it. Marvel agents were sent to retrieve the art work.
Monday, September 17, 2018
Alan Moore lampoons Boris Johnson
Alan Moore has published a poem, lampooning Johnson.
Alan Moore wrote:
Alan Moore wrote:
“That same year a Bullingdon club clown
swears that he’ll leave fire services alone,
then, three years later, cuts them to the bone,
says, ‘Get stuffed’ as ten stations are closed down
and twenty-seven engines fade from view,
he also shall endure forevermore.
His treacheries caught in time’s amber, for
disgrace and shame are both eternal, too.”
© 2018 Alan Moore
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Felíz Cumpleaños Sergio
Monday, September 3, 2018
Happy Birthday Walter "Thor" Simonson
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Marie Severin, the kind and talented artist has died
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Happy Birthday to Chris Bachalo
Happy Birthday to Chris Bachalo, a great person and artist. He has an excellent sense of design--a gifted storyteller.
The great comic artist, Russ Heath, has died.
The great comic artist, Russ Heath, has died.
He was known for his accurate and precise artwork. He had a wonderful line and he was an artists' artist. His family was close to him, with some coming to conventions with him over the last years or so.
He was known for his accurate and precise artwork. He had a wonderful line and he was an artists' artist. His family was close to him, with some coming to conventions with him over the last years or so.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Happy Birthday Marie Severin of EC & Marvel Fame!
Happy Birthday Marie Severin of EC & Marvel Fame!
89 years young.
89 years young.
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Support the Black Panther!
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Ted Mckeever no longer making comics
It appears Ted has stopped creating books. The following from his blog:
"I have no idea where I’m going, or what I’m doing anymore.
There used to be a very clear, very set, path I walked.
A creative direction which seemed to always be just a few feet in front of me, and brought about a sense of stability that, no matter how obscured, would always eventually reveal some kind of structure to be built upon.
An idea.
A story.
An image.
Never was the same seed, but always turned out to be . . . something.
But now, there’s nothing but an empty hall, filled with ghosts and echoes of the past.
A repetitive droning, like a continuous memory loop of an out-of-focus dream.
And yet, I welcome it with complete and total abandonment, as a self-inflicted reminder to push me even farther away from a now-defunct part of my life, and closer to an abyss that holds zero certainties.
I am exactly where I want to be.
T."
Ted Mckeever
The great Tom Palmer celebrated a birthday around a week ago--
Barron Storey shares his art at Comic-Con
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Sergio Aragonés will draw and write another 12 biographical comics!
Monday, July 16, 2018
We celebrate the Mike Esposito 91st B-day
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Awesome Comic-Con International Tips!
Comic-Con 2018 Great Tips
1) Wear comfortable shoes with good padding
2) Drink plenty of water
3) Bring money to buy your special items
4) Be ready to stand in line for many events and booths
5) You will not need to stand in line for many Warner/DC events as they were done online
6) You can buy SDCC merchandise online and then pick it up in person
7) Look for cancelled appearances or events
8) This year harbor Blvd. is closed off--plan ahead for your ride
9) Check out the San Diego Zoo not just Comic-Con events
10) There are many evening events
11) be kind and shower--many people everywhere
12) There is child service
13) DO NOT forget your badge
14) Be kind to artists, event folks, cosplayers, and each other
15) Bring snacks--you will need while waiting in line or sitting in halls
16) Don't leave your items anywhere, including coaster, train, trolley, rooms, and convention center
17) Do not carry big or heavy items--check them in to your hotel, or better yet, check them in at coat check
18) There are plenty of things to do outside of the convention. There are literally hundreds of giveaways
19) Wear sun screen when out and about
20) Good food at the Gas Lamp district
21) Have dinner in Old Town--you can take the trolley
22) Some booths take "cash only"
1) Wear comfortable shoes with good padding
2) Drink plenty of water
3) Bring money to buy your special items
4) Be ready to stand in line for many events and booths
5) You will not need to stand in line for many Warner/DC events as they were done online
6) You can buy SDCC merchandise online and then pick it up in person
7) Look for cancelled appearances or events
8) This year harbor Blvd. is closed off--plan ahead for your ride
9) Check out the San Diego Zoo not just Comic-Con events
10) There are many evening events
11) be kind and shower--many people everywhere
12) There is child service
13) DO NOT forget your badge
14) Be kind to artists, event folks, cosplayers, and each other
15) Bring snacks--you will need while waiting in line or sitting in halls
16) Don't leave your items anywhere, including coaster, train, trolley, rooms, and convention center
17) Do not carry big or heavy items--check them in to your hotel, or better yet, check them in at coat check
18) There are plenty of things to do outside of the convention. There are literally hundreds of giveaways
19) Wear sun screen when out and about
20) Good food at the Gas Lamp district
21) Have dinner in Old Town--you can take the trolley
22) Some booths take "cash only"
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
The schedule for Comic-Con 2018 is up at the Comic-Con website, SDCC Intl San Diego
The schedule for Comic-Con 2018 is up at the Comic-Con website.
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Uncensored and Uncut Deadpool 2 at SDCC intl San Diego Comic-Con
An uncut version of Deadpool will play at San Diego Comic-Con, this summer.
Friday, July 6, 2018
Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man, dies at 90
The co-creator of Spider-Man (Jack Kirby drew the first cover but was quickly replaced with Ditko) has died at age 90.
He worked along with Stan Lee on the popular character until he had a final disagreement with Stan and left the book, though coming back to Marvel nearly a decade later.
He was strong willed with his beliefs, specifically with those of Ayn Rand.
His own character, Mr. A, showcases Ditko's beliefs best.
Ditko also drew many, many great Sci Fi and Strange short stories as well.
He worked along with Stan Lee on the popular character until he had a final disagreement with Stan and left the book, though coming back to Marvel nearly a decade later.
He was strong willed with his beliefs, specifically with those of Ayn Rand.
His own character, Mr. A, showcases Ditko's beliefs best.
Ditko also drew many, many great Sci Fi and Strange short stories as well.
Monday, July 2, 2018
The Beautiful Art of Kevin Nowlan
Artist Bong Dazo (Angelo Ty Dazo) has died at age 56
It is reported that Filipino artist, Angelo Ty Dazo, known as Bong Dazo has died at age 56, on June 29th.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Harlon Ellison has died at age 84
Harlon Ellison, the writer, has passed at age 84.
He was a central figure in fandom, having written certain episodes of Star Trek and the Outer Limits, some Marvel books adapted his stories, and he had an interest in comic art and artists who worked on them.
He died in his sleep, and the death was unexpected.
He wrote one of the best short stories ever, "“Repent Harlequin! Said the Ticktockman."
The great artist, Jim Steranko, illustrated his work.
art © Steranko
He was a central figure in fandom, having written certain episodes of Star Trek and the Outer Limits, some Marvel books adapted his stories, and he had an interest in comic art and artists who worked on them.
He died in his sleep, and the death was unexpected.
He wrote one of the best short stories ever, "“Repent Harlequin! Said the Ticktockman."
The great artist, Jim Steranko, illustrated his work.
art © Steranko
Monday, June 25, 2018
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Detail of the cover of the SDCC Souvenir Book 2018
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Is Wonder Woman going back in time?
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Nick Meglin from Mad has died.
Nick Meglin of Mad Magazine fame has died at age 82. He worked for Mad and worked with Bill Gaines, and played baseball with Frazetta and Williamson in his younger days.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Soltero will present a figure drawing class at SD Comic-Con International!
Soltero will lecture and demo, during the weekend, at San Diego Comic-Con International.
He will cover diverse methods, styles, and techniques. Open to professionals and beginners.
Special give-aways. Come ready to draw from live models.
He will cover diverse methods, styles, and techniques. Open to professionals and beginners.
Special give-aways. Come ready to draw from live models.
Friday, May 25, 2018
Han Solo movie, the good and bad!
The first fifth of the movie plays it safe with many allusions and use of templates to the original movies, and the use of a "Rocket Raccoon" (Rocket was created by a writer who took his name from the Beatles song, Rocky Raccoon) type of character, anthropomorphic and sarcastic. It does not bring anything to original at the beginning but then it picks up for the rest of the movie.
The rest of the movie is much better, with anti-slavery sections, background story and inclusion of Lando, something the Force Awakens should have included. There is plot and acting by a diverse cast, including Woody Harrelson, who tones down his usual style perfectly for his role here.
The new movie was directed by Ron Howard.
The rest of the movie is much better, with anti-slavery sections, background story and inclusion of Lando, something the Force Awakens should have included. There is plot and acting by a diverse cast, including Woody Harrelson, who tones down his usual style perfectly for his role here.
The new movie was directed by Ron Howard.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
A new Spawn movie is coming
Todd Mcfarlane is set to direct a new Spawn movie and he is working with the folks that brought you Get Out.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Stan Sakai Wins the Joe Kubert award!
Did you know? Maureen O'Sullivan is the mom of Mia Farrow!
Did you know? Maureen O'Sullivan is the mom of Mia Farrow!
Apparently, Mia Farrow was also married to Frank Sinatra. She also knew the Beatles (Mia, that is).
Maureen was one of the first to play Jane (Tarzan) for the big screen.
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Alex Nino
The great Alex Nino celebrated his birthday on the first of the month.
He has a new book out on his work, get the book, I did.
He is 78 years young.
He has a new book out on his work, get the book, I did.
He is 78 years young.
Monday, May 14, 2018
The Definitive Lois and Superman, from the movies, have passed.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Conan is going back to his roots at Marvel!
SPOILER ALERT: The ending credit preview of Avengers Infinity War
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