#Comic Books
Marvel reveals ‘Civil War II’ comic event coming next year; cause movie synergy or something
Ugh. Just like, ugh. I know that it makes sense for Marvel to run a “Civil War” event next year, during the time that the movie of the same name will drop. But man, as a reader, it just doesn’t do much for me. I understand that the comic books are an idea-factory to come up with concepts for the movies, but sometimes you just don’t want to see the machinery in such stark relief.
Chip Zdarsky auctioning rare ‘Star Wars’ variant to help Syrian refugee family
Chip Zdarsky is auctioning off a rare (one in 4,999!) Star Wars cover of his to help get a Syrian refugee family to Toronto.
Paul Dini and Eduardo Risso teaming for ‘Dark Night: A True Batman Story’, an original graphic novel
Now here is a legit meeting of the artistic minds. Paul Dini and Eduardo Risso are bringing their talents together for what will hopefully produce glorious synergy. It has been announced that the duo are putting out an original Batman graphic novel, inspired by actual events in Dini’s life.
‘Southern Bastards’ Rebel Flag variant raised $18K for charity
Southern Bastards is a raw book, man. Set in a raw southern town, man. So while it hasn’t shied away from addressing the Confederacy, a recent variant cover swung right at its flag. For charity!
Jason Aaron and Marvel announce new exclusive deal
The exodus of talent from Marvel has been the realness as of late. That isn’t do say they don’t have talented writers, but rather that most of their “architects” (remember that shit?) have left for purely creator-owned ventures. And so while Jason Aaron will still be rocking Southern Bastards and other creator-owned titles, he’ll also be working exclusively for Marvel (as opposed to like, DC, too?).
Frank Miller confirms work on new ‘Sin City’ comic
Frank Miller isn’t sitting on his laurels, after Dark Knight III: UberRaceMen or whatever. The writer confirmed at NYCC this past weekend that he has a Sin City in the works.
Marvel announces ‘Black Widow’ ongoing comic from full ‘Daredevil’ creative team
The much cherished Daredevil creative team is turning their eyes on the Blackest of Widows. Waid, Samnee, Wilson, and Caramagna will be bringing their talents to the super spy’s next ongoing comic.
Grant Morrison and Yanick Paquette’s ‘Wonder Woman: Earth One’ gets cover reveal
Apparently Grant Morrison and Yanick Paquette have been working on a Wonder Woman: Earth One graphic novel for a hot minute. I can’t remember if I forgot to remember this project, or if I never knew about it. But! Oh! Oh is it ever reveal. And now it has a cover to prove it.
Ta-Nehisi Coates is the new writer for Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’
I got Ta-Nehisi Coates’s latest book, Between The World And Me saved in my “To Read” list on Good Reads. But it appears that even if I don’t get around to that soon, the writer and I may be crossing paths. Seemingly unexpectedly. In the funny book stands (?!?!).
