At last! After years of waiting, the much-anticipated IMAGE COMICS HC is here! The four remaining Image founders return to the characters that made them sensations for a celebration of the ...
In 1992, seven artists shook the comic book industry when they left their top-selling Marvel Comic titles to jointly form a new company named Image Comics...
If you could buy the individual comic book issues cheaper than a graphic novel, would you?
It seems like a lot of comics come out in individual issues and then get collected up into a trade paperback/graphic novel at around the same price. Which would you buy if the sum of the individual issues were significantly less than the cost of the collection? Why?
i would go with the indiv. issues
graphic novels are a sham. they're just products at a higher price point. A Lexus with a Toyota Camry engine.
"Hulkbuster Iron Man" Iron Man 2 (Comic Series) action figure review
This special edition with a full 32 pages of story and art offers two titanic TRANSFORMERS MOVIE tales never before offered for sale. In a special lead-in to the movie, BUMBLEBEE finds himself beset on all sides...
The official continuation of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movie begins here! When MEGATRON falls in battle, STARSCREAM assumes the role of DECEPTICON leader on Earth. Mustering his surviving allies, he sets out to put his own plan in motion...
The official continuation of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movie continues here! Co-writers Chris Ryall (Transformers Movie Prequel) and Chris Mowry, along with artist Alex Milne (Transformers Movie Adaptation) continue their look at the latest machinations of STARSCREAM...
The miniseries presenting a Gotham City bathed in light continues! Batman slips further into self-annihilation, as he tries in vain to deal with a death he could not prevent. Meanwhile, Batgirl is forced to take his place as the dark avenger of Gotham City...
Taking the evolution of the comic book as its subject, this History Channel documentary stands out by merit of its comprehensive scope and insight. Beginning with the early days of 1930s vigilantes and the patriotic characters of the 1940s, the program reveals the current complexity and range found in the pages of contemporary graphic novels, and explores the ways that cultural climates and popular attitudes are reflected in comic books. All the heavyweights weigh in, including Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN), Frank Miller (THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS), Stan Lee (SPIDER-MAN, THE SILVER SURFER), Kevin Smith (CHASING AMY), Will Eisner (THE SPIRIT), and others. Keith David, who voiced Spawn from the TV show, narrates the program, which is presented by Peta Wilson (LA FEMME NIKITA). In addition to the star-studded cast, however, the documentary has a lot to offer fans and neophytes alike, with analyses of the role of collecting in the comic book world, and the creation of such seminal entities as DC Comics and Marvel as well as characters like Dark Horse, the Incredible Hulk, and Wonder Women. Contextualizing the innovations and progress of the art form, this documentary is not just an important exploration of the graphic arts, but a fascinating look back at the shifting cultural concerns of a nation.
COMIC PARTY hilariously parodies classic anime/manga, and those who make and consume it. Taishi, a die-hard anime fan, coaxes his unwilling friend Kazuki to a fan comics convention. Little does he know that Kazuki's true purpose in life is to take over the world using the comics! The comic spoofs never stop, and classics such as GUNDAM and EVANGELION are fair game! In these episodes, the festival arrives, and Taishi is running the show (while Kazuki does all the hard work!). Even though he has a lot to do, Kazuki is still fixated on COMIC PARTY. He's not sure which path to choose, but he'll have to decide quickly, with only one week left until the big convention.
Taking the evolution of the comic book as its subject, this History Channel documentary stands out by merit of its comprehensive scope and insight. Beginning with the early days of 1930s vigilantes and the patriotic characters of the 1940s, the program reveals the current complexity and range found in the pages of contemporary graphic novels, and explores the ways that cultural climates and popular attitudes are reflected in comic books. All the heavyweights weigh in, including Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN), Frank Miller (THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS), Stan Lee (SPIDER-MAN, THE SILVER SURFER), Kevin Smith (CHASING AMY), Will Eisner (THE SPIRIT), and others. Keith David, who voiced Spawn from the TV show, narrates the program, which is presented by Peta Wilson (LA FEMME NIKITA). In addition to the star-studded cast, however, the documentary has a lot to offer fans and neophytes alike, with analyses of the role of collecting in the comic book world, and the creation of such seminal entities as DC Comics and Marvel as well as characters like Dark Horse, the Incredible Hulk, and Wonder Women. Contextualizing the innovations and progress of the art form, this documentary is not just an important exploration of the graphic arts, but a fascinating look back at the shifting cultural concerns of a nation.
Nicholas Tse stars in this genre bending comedy about two comic book writers who fall for the same woman. Both artists have yet to master their social skills, and so resort to creating comic book heroes to both fight out their friendly rivalry and provide advice for getting the girl. However, their lives take a turn for the weird when their creations come to life and begin advising them for real.
When the murder of a popular comic book artist bears eerie resemblance to an illustrated death he had recently inked, life begins to imitate art as his son transforms into his father's superhero protagonist and takes to the street seeking vengeance in a martial arts extravaganza starring kung-fu prodigy Sik Siu Loong. Ying was on top of the world when his tragic death suddenly cut short his prolific career. Now his son Tian-xing has vowed to finish his father's masterwork and deliver justice to the elusive killer. As Tian-xing's transformation into the protagonist of his father's comic book brings out a newfound sense of bravery in the determined avenger, the enraged son takes to the street to do battle with both the notorious Scorpion gang and their nefarious leader Black Devil. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
"Growing up in the 31st century, Jack, Jennifer, Kevin, Geoffrey, and Harold have never known peace. A thirty-year war has so engulfed their lives, the very meaning of their existence is to be a well-trained weapon...
Dad's Army is a British Sitcom by the BBC about the Home guard during the Second World War. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft and broadcast on BBC television between 1968 and 1977. Dads Army the TV Series is one of the funniest series you could watch with It's gentle humour and hilarious situations. As a fan of this British TV Icon I thought I would write the story of the TV series. If you enjoy British comedy can I recommend you get your hands on a DVD and watch an episode of Dad's Army.
Despite the first episode being shown in 1968 the Dad's Army TV Series remain's immensely popular in Britain and the rest of the world. Dad's Army was first shown on British TV on July 31, 1968. There were nine series totalling 80 episodes including three Christmas specials and an hour-long special. At its peak, the programme regularly gained audiences of 18.5 million. There were also four short specials broadcast as part of Christmas Night With The Stars in 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1972 plus a Film. It attracted a weekly audience of between 13 - 18 million and is regularly repeated Worldwide. There were also 67 radio shows produced which can also still be heard on BBC Radio 7.
The Home Guard consisted of local volunteers otherwise ineligible for military service, usually owing to age, and as such the series starred several veterans of British film, television and stage, including Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Arnold Ridley, Bill Pertwee, Edward Sinclair and John Laurie. Relative youngsters in the regular cast were Ian Lavender, Clive Dunn (who was made-up to play the elderly Jones), Frank Williams, James Beck (who died suddenly during production of the programme's sixth series, despite being one of the youngest cast members) Janet Davies, Wendy Richards and Colin Bean.
The series has had a profound influence on popular culture in the United Kingdom, with the series' catchphrases and characters well known. It is also credited with having highlighted a hitherto forgotten aspect of defence during the Second World War.
Originally intended to be called The Fighting Tigers, Dad's Army was based partly on co-writer and creator Jimmy Perry's real-life experiences in the Local Defence Volunteers (later known as the Home Guard). Perry had been 17 years old when he joined the 10th Hertfordshire Battalion and with a mother who did not like him being out at night and fearing he might catch cold, he bore more than a passing resemblance to the character of Frank Pike.
An elderly lance corporal in the outfit often referred to fighting under Kitchener against the "Fuzzy Wuzzies" and proved to be a perfect model for Jones. Other influences were the film Whiskey Galore! and the work of comedians such as Will hay whose film Oh, Mr. Porter! featured a pompous ass, an old man and a young man which gave him Mainwaring, Godfrey and Pike. Another influence was the Lancastrian comedian Robb Wilton who portrayed a work-shy husband who joined the Home Guard in numerous comic sketches during WW2.
Perry wrote the first script and gave it to David Croft while working as a minor actor in the Croft-produced sitcom Hugh and I, originally intending the role of the spiv, Walker, to be his own. Croft was impressed and sent the script to Michael Mills, Head of Comedy at the BBC. After addressing initial concerns that the programme was making fun of the efforts of the Home Guard, the series was commissioned.
In his book, Dad's Army, Graham McCann explained that the show owes a lot to Michael Mills. It was he who renamed the show Dad's Army. He did not like Brightsea-on-Sea so the location was changed to Walmington-on-Sea. He was happy with the names for the characters Mainwaring, Godfrey and Pike but not with other names and he made suggestions: Private Jim Duck became Frazer, Joe Fish became Joe Walker and Jim Jones became Jack Jones. He also suggested adding a Scot to the mix. Jimmy Perry had produced the original idea but was in need of an experienced man to see it through. Mills suggested David Croft and so the successful partnership began.
Characters
Captain George Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe)—the pompous—if essentially brave and unerringly patriotic—local bank manager, Mainwaring appointed himself leader of his town's contingent of Local Defence Volunteers.
Sergeant Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier)—a diffident, upper-class bank clerk who would quietly question Mainwaring's judgement ("Do you think that's wise?"). Wilson served as a Captain in the First World Was.
Lance-Corporal Jack Jones (Clive Dunn)—born in 1870, Jones who was the local butcher, was an old campaigner who had joined up as a drummer boy aged 14 and participated, as a boy soldier, in the campaign of Kitchener in the Sudan between 1896 and 1898.
Private Joe Walker (James Beck)—"a black market spiv", Walker was the only fit, able-bodied man of military age in Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard. His absence from the regular armed forces was due to a corned beef allergy.
Private Frank Pike (Ian Lavender)—a cosseted mother's boy, constantly wearing a thick scarf with his uniform to prevent illness, and often the target of Mainwaring's derision ("Stupid boy!"). His Uncle Arthur was his mother's boyfriend and unwritten father which Pike never clicked on. He also works under Mainwaring in his day-job as assistant bank clerk.
Private James Frazer (John Laurie)—a dour Scottish coffin maker and a Chief Petty Officer on HMS Defiant in the Royal Navy who served at the Battle of Jutland as a ship's cook.
Private Charles Godfrey (Arnold Ridley)—he is the platoon's medical orderly.
ARP Warden William Hodges (Bill Pertwee)—the platoon's major rival and nemesis.
Mrs. Mavies Pike (Janet Davies)—Pike's mother and Sergeant Wilson's lover.
Reverend Timothy Farthing (Frank Williams)—The effete vicar of St. Aldhelm's Church, he shares his church hall and office with Mainwaring's platoon.
Maurice Yeatman (Edward Sinclair)—Mr. Yeatman was the verger at St. Aldhelm's Church and head of the Sea Scouts group, and was often hostile to the platoon.
Private Sponge (Colin Bean)—Private Sponge had the job of representing those members of the platoon not in Corporal Jones' first section.
Private Cheeseman (Talfryn Thomas)—a Welshman who joined the Walmington-on-Sea platoon during the seventh series to compensate for the death of James Beck who played Private Walker.
In June 2010, a statue of Captain George Mainwaring was erected in the Norfolk town of Thetford where most of the TV series Dad's Army was filmed. The statue features Captain Mainwaring sitting to attention on a simple bench in Home Guard uniform, with his pace stick across his knees. The statue is mounted at the end of winding brick pathway with a Union Flag patterned arrow head to reflect the opening credits of the TV series, and the sculpture has been designed so that members of the public can sit alongside Captain Mainwaring for the purpose of having their photo taken.
Goodbye Forever to Dad's army, which was recorded for the last time at the BBC TV Centre in Shepard's Bush in July 1977 and broadcast in November 1977.
The Chinese call Britain 'The Island of Hero's' which I think sums up what we British are all about. We British are inquisitive and competitive and are always looking over the horizon to the next adventure and discovery.
My family tree has been traced back to the early Kings of England from the 7th Century AD. I am also a direct descendent of Sir Christopher Wren which has given me an interest in English History which is great fun to research.
I have recently decided to write articles on my favourite subjects: English Sports, English History, English Icons, English Discoveries and English Inventions. At present I have written over 100 articles which I call "An Englishman's Favourite Bits Of England" in various Volumes. Please visit my fun Blogs page http://Bloggs.Resourcez.Com where I have listed all my fun articles to date.
I enjoy drawing comics. I draw every day. I draw my inspiration from my pet rats. I am still developing my art- but I was wondering if there is any advice or sites that would help me. I would like to either be an animator or a comic book artist or BOTH.
I also wish it didn't take so long to draw. Software suggestion for my MAC OSX?
what's the difference between The Death of Captain America, Vol. 1 and Fallen son: captain america? is there a vol. 2 to the death of captain america?
the difference is that fallen son is after the death of captain america it shows the reaction of different characters dealing with the death of cap.
The first part as wolverine goes to check the body
second part the avengers and new avengers
the third is hawk eye as iron man propose somethig to him
fourth has spidey dealing with responsability
and fifth is the funeral
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The death of Captain America hits the Marvel Universe - hard! Be there as superstar Jeph Loeb teams with the industry's top artists on a story that will have everyone talking, navigating the turbulent post-Civil War landscape! Can the world accept the death of a true hero? In the wake of a tragedy, we visit the top heroes of the Marvel Universe...
The devastating end of Civil War has two decidedly different reactions from the Mighty Avengers and the New Avengers! If you thought heroes were divided during the War, just wait until the aftermath! That's right, it's both teams in one book, and we got the superstar team from Superman/Batman - Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness - to take on Earth's Mightiest Heroes...
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Where were you when Captain America died? Perhaps you were listening to the radio or reading the morning paper. Maybe you were surfing the web or on the phone with a friend. You were probably shocked, most likely thinking, "How could they? How could this happen to Cap?" And for a moment, you perhaps thought about all the ways the super soldier meant something to you...
One side won Civil War and the other side lost - but the aftermath may have hit some heroes harder than others. Now it's time to navigate this turbulent new landscape with Iron Man and Hawkeye - and your guides are none other than Jeph Loeb and John Romita Jr...
How will Wolverine react to the death of one the most beloved characters in the Marvel Universe? He ain't buyin' in! Join Logan as he tries to track down the truth behind what really happened to Captain America, and he's not going to be happy when he does! The secret story that will transverse the post Civil War landscape - and stars Marvel's most popular characters - begins here! How do people with amazing powers face a force that no one can fight? Who has fallen, and is more violence coming? With Wolverine on the scene, is there any question? Be there as superstar Jeph Loeb teams with the industry's top artists on a story that will have everyone talking...
Can the Marvel Universe accept the death of a true hero? In the wake of a tragedy, we've visited the top heroes of the Marvel Universe, and now it all comes down this. The rockstar team of Jeph Loeb and John Cassaday (ASTONISHING X-MEN) bring it all home in the story that will have True Believers debating - and maybe even shedding a tear.
This is the variant "Blank" or "White" cover - produced so that this issue can be taken to Comic Book conventions where the artist is scheduled to be - and get an original sketch drawn in the blank space of the cover - making it a one-of-a-kind collectible!
I heard that the older suzukis are very good motors to look for because of their cast iron and bronze construction. Is a 1993 built with this same concept or no.
I would say there are very few still running.First check if parts are still available. But the new 1s 4 stroke are great have 2 175Hp.
The Bronze (Live) - 1998 - Queens of the Stone Age
This is a make-your-own guide for hard-to-find small parts! Using this excellent sourcebook as a guide, you can easily make high quality, defect-free castings for almost any purpose ...at amazingly low cost! Just some of the countless uses you'll find for this potentially profitable skill ...
Can someone provide me with some detailed background on the Black Canary from DC Comics?
She's one of the top martial artists in the DC world, and while at first she was supposed to be a female version of Batman - a nonsuperpowered crime fighter - she got her Canary Cry at some point after her conception; the Canary Cry is a superhuman sonic scream - think Banshee of the X-men - that can do some damage.
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Christopher Chance has made a living off of making himself a human target. A master of disguise, he cunningly takes on the appearance and persona of men and women with contracts out against them. But when a routine assignment to impersonate an African-American minister with a bounty on his head goes south, Chance is soon caught between a lethal assassin and a vicious gang war...
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