Writer Bryan J.L Glass (Magician: Apprentice) and artist Mike Avon Oeming (Powers) are crafting this series in to the next great epic in sequential art. I’d compare it to Lord of the Rings since it deals with a dirty fantasy world rich in textured history, but it can also win favour with the Narnia crowd in the way it wraps deceptively cute anthropomorphic adventures in a cloak of adult themes. It would undoubtedly be a more engrossing experience reading the complete series, once finished, in collected form, but thankfully each issue has a handy reminder of what’s come before to refresh the memory. Since this is a bi-monthly series, this addition is particularly welcome and the casual reader should find enough with any issue to be hooked immediately, and the handy MT web-site will also fill you in on all you need to know.

The story told thus far concerns Karic, a young mouse who is rising up to become the next Templar, a long lost group of holy warriors who destroyed themselves long ago. After Karic’s village was raided and his family lost, he managed to rescue and befriend that old fantasy favourite-the mentor, and his rise to glory and greatness continues unabated. Actually, that’s not entirely true, which is what makes this series so exciting. There is always a sense of dread when reading Mice Templar, as betrayals and deaths and bloody battles drag the story to it’s unknown conclusion. Rats and owls and bats all seem horrendously fierce in a world where your best weapon is a lack of trust and a quick pair of legs. Karic’s earnest desire to fulfill the Fish Gods prophecy for him leads him to meet other Templars, such as Pilot (whom he rescues) and the bitter Cassius. Each issue ends on a cliff hanger as every rousing tale should and this one is no different, in which Karic must question his motivations thus far. Is his hope and admiration for the Templars a deserved one, or is he just way too naive and in over his head?

With rats tormenting Karic's captive family, together with danger and disappointment wherever he turns it appears Karic has a hard road ahead, but it’s certainly a joy to watch him walk it. Like the young legend-in-training, we too never know what’s around the corner.
It’s also a joy to look at, as these preview pages attest. Oeming’s artwork never fails to delight and here resembles Mike (Hellboy) Mignola in his use of hard edges and prominent use of shadows, but with a more versatile approach to bold layouts. His eye for page design is frequently inventive and matches the varying pace of the story’s rhythm. Wil Quintana’s colours can not be ignored either. From sunlight pouring in to caves, to moonlit battles and cities illuminated by torches, it’s a luscious book to behold. Thanks to these two artists every page looks vibrantly different and demands more than just a cursory look. Really, this is what good, or rather, great comics are all about - engrossing characters risking it all who take readers with them on a dangerous journey. I’m not exactly sure where the road will end, but, like driving in the dark with a mumbling hitchhiker, it’s scary and uncertain but definitely entertaining.

Enjoy, and also for those of you that don't like reading, there's also some pictures from Comic Book Tattoo publisher, Image Comics, such as Perhapanauts #3 and the latest issue of the always fun to read Mice Templar (a review of which will be coming soon). There's also looks at Frank Frazetta's Swamp Demon, Joe Casey's Charlatan Ball and Screamland.

On an unrelated note, the new Batman: Gotham Knight DVD which has had a mixed reception has at least one thing in its favour; this great looking cover which graces the Japanese 2 disc version. It's certainly a lot more enticing than the generic cover the rest of the world was offered.

And for your general gawking pleasure, below that are some pages from Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane,(Vol. 2) the all-ages title from writer Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise) and artist Craig Rousseau (The Perhapanauts). Also included is the alternate cover by Adrian Alphono. The first issue of the 5 ish mini is out on August 6.

Aww...so cute! This will be a great series for kids who like Spidey, but it is aimed at teenagers who like humour and romance more than superheroes duking it out with each other while spouting zany pop culture references.

As you can see by these pics, this series brings the regulars back to their school days, with all the lost loves and confusion that comes with it.

Volume 1 of this series will be available in collected form from August 30 and is written by Sean McKeever with art by Takeshi Miyazawa.

]]> http://comicbookjesus.wordpress.com/?p=79 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:22:01 +0000 comicbookjesus http://comicbookjesus.wordpress.com/?p=79 The first film I saw? Superman: The Movie. My first (and only) tattoo? Superman's symbol. The pattern on the pyjamas I'm wearing right now? One guess. Yeah, I love Supes, and so do a bunch of other people all over the world. So here's a tide of recent news all about the original and the best.

First up, is a great collection of new Superman costumes from fans across the globe. None of these will appear in the comics, but it's just a bunch of artists re-designing Superman's classic look as part of a competition on the always fun to look at Project Rooftop site. Comics writer Mark Waid and the staff at PR offer their comments for the numerous finalists. Each one is unique and unexpected. I can't pick just one. While you're there you can also check out past costume upgrades for other characters such as Robin, Wonder Woman, Iron Man and more. You could lose yourself at Project Rooftop and either become very jealous or very inspired.

Secondly, the savvy readers of the tremendous film mag, Empire have voted Big Blue the No. 1 superhero of all time. They have compiled a well-researched list of the 50 greatest comic book characters, but if you don't want to read that many, counting down from no. 5. we have Spider-Man, Wolverine, John Constantine (from Hellblazer and the Keanu Reeves film, Constantine), Batman and Kal-El himself. The list is a good guide to a cavalcade of various characters with great art, background and handy facts about each one. A nice way to familiarise yourself with some perhaps unfamiliar heroes, or anti-heroes.

Finally, you can see actual game play from November's Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe fighting game right here. With interesting character choices and some great visuals, Midway looks like they may have a winner on their hands.

They are well worth a read if you want to see what the Hulk is up to besides pining for Betty and running and growling, as seen in the recent film. Writer Greg Pak has had a lot to do with The Incredible Hulk series (now The Incredible Hercules) and WWH, and is primed to tell the tale of Hulk's barbaric offspring and his destiny in a primitive, war loving land. Artist Ron Garney does a great job with the pencils as always, as you can see from these preview pages.

There is also a backup tale which lets you in on a few secrets regarding Skaar's history, to get you up to speed.   Skaar: Son of Hulk # 1 may be hard to get a hold of, but #2 should be available from your local comics shop right now.

The Hulk's not the only one with a son running around in the Marvel Universe though. Another popular cinematic hero has one too - good ol' Wolvie. That's right, the X-Men's surliest member also has an even surlier son. Daken is the child of Wolvie and Itsu, his (now deceased) Japanese wife from many years ago. He's basically a contract killer, was born in 1946, raised in Japan, and hates his father. Kids these days, huh? This month is also a great time to catch up on Daken's origin too, in Wolverine: Origins #27, which is out July 30. It's written by Daniel Way, with art by Stephen Segovia. Look for the cover with two men yelling at each other with their claws out.

Steve Niles and Sarah Wilkinson contribute LIMBO'S ASSASSIN, a prose story written by Niles, featuring art by Wilkinson. In this macabre tale of crime and punishment, a hired killer comes face-to-face with his victims and finds that perhaps he wasn't as evil as he thought he was.

B. Clay Moore and Seth Peck contribute the debut of BLUEJACKET, illustrated by Chris Samnee. Former 1930s crimefighter-now-corporate-mogul Bluejacket and his supporting crew, the Men of Adventure, tangle with an Aztec were-jaguar. But he's not half as bad as Bluejacket's board of directors!

Created by Josh Fialkov and Andy B, NEWT LAWMAN AND THE SECRETS OF THE VALLEY is the story of the rootin'ist, tootin'ist cowboy in all of the Southwest, Newt Lawman, who's found himself and his Indian pal Running Bear in a heap of trouble. They must square off against the protectors of the Golden Ox or the evil Hayes Rutherford will kill Newt's ladylove, Maggie Mae!

THE CRESCENT FLAME!, written by Kody Chamberlain, focuses on a down-on-his-luck would-be photojournalist who may very well have snapped the photo that makes his career. That is, until the subject of the photo, the mysterious Crescent Flame, shows up with an alternate proposition.

Tony Fleecs' CRASH WINTERS: PALOOKA P.I. features one-time champion brawler Marion (Crash) Winters, who has set up shop as Los Angeles' punchiest gumshoe. When his movie-star client takes a dive off the roof of her hotel, will Crash be able to wrap her case up? Or will he once again find himself down for the count?

"Comics are tricky when it comes to real issues like cancer," said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid. "This is an industry that deals with men and women who are larger than life, who by all rights could cure cancer in an afternoon. But those heroes can't do that, even in a world of limitless possibility - they are powerless because we are. Using PULP TALES to raise money for Josh Medors proves just how powerful comics and their fans can be in the face of adversity, and the important thing here is showing Josh and his family how true that is."

So there you have it. For those of you who won't be at Comic-Con, the book will be available, from your friendly neighbourhood comic shop sometime in September, but you are able to order it now.

I am not a comic book fan. I had never ever heard of Micheal Turner, a comic book artist before June 27th. He is famous. Turner created online adaptations for the NBC hit "Heroes". He had pure talent.

I found out who Michael Turner was because he died... at age 37, of chondrosarcoma...in his right pelvis...exactly the same type of cancer and same exact place as my daughter Baby Girl.

I have a google alert which tells me whenever the word "chondrosarcoma" is mentioned in a news article and last week it blew up when Michael Turner died. As I read more and more of his talent and his journey my heart sank deeper and deeper. I debated about writing about him, but I had to.

While much of the articles I have read hail his talent, I want to tell you about his cancer journey. Michael was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma in 2000. He was treated at UCLA Medical Center and he lost a hip, 40% of his pelvis, and 3lbs of bone.

He continued living for 8 years. However, the illness hindered his ability to do the labor-intensive sequential art required of comic-book storytelling and was one reason he turned to drawing covers. In an article that I read it said that he would sign autographs, even from his wheelchair.

Below is some art which he created:

There are many others... do a Google Image Search.

Chondrosarcoma has robbed us all of yet another talented warrior.

Been away on a short trip to Vancouver. And this visit reminded me why I tell everyone it is my favorite city in North America. But more on that some other time. Had a great visit and spent some time at the Vancouver Art Gallery exhibit called "Krazy!". It covered comics, video games, animation, manga, anime... Pretty much graphic pop culture. It was too much. The focus was so spread out it felt like a garage sale. And I think it was way too heavy with comics. Mr. Spiegelman and Mr. Ware were the gatekeepers to the comics section, and it showed. It was pretty much an issue of RAW. And of course, as we all know, RAW was the best, because Art Spiegelman put it together and he would only do The Best.

OK. All snide comments aside, it did lean a little too heavily on the comics read by the smallest portion of the comics world. And seeing comics in a museum is always a weird thing. It's not that I don't admire them and enjoy them and occasionally lust after an original from a particular artist, but the seriousness a museum creates around an item (Duchamp put a urinal in a museum for a reason) seems out of place and invites some giggles. I think the comics section was the largest, but drawn from the fewest people.

The show topic was broad, but outside of the comics, not very deep. The animation section was hit and miss with a lot of time being spent on Dreamworks horrible adaptation of a pretty uninspired comic strip (imagine that) called Over The Hedge. Ahhh, that wasn't exactly a breakthrough in the history of animation. So including that as a main part of the animation exhibit brought it all down a bit.

I can't speak to the Manga exhibit as I know very little about that genre. Some amazing draftsmanship was on display. Lots of robots.

Same for the anime portion of the exhibit. I know it when I see it, and I have enjoyed a few titles that are considered anime, but I have no idea what should be considered 'classic' and what was important in its development. Some great stuff to watch though and the video galleries (mini theaters) were well designed. Lots of robots, flying this time.

The video game section was pretty interesting and they did a good job involving multimedia exhibits. You got some sense of the rapid evolution of games and graphics over the past 20 years. Will Wright was the curator of that section so it was a bit slanted towards his work, (Spore can't really be in a museum getting accolades yet as it isn't even released, come on!) But I have heard Will Wright speak and he is really interesting and brought a diverse perspective to that portion of the exhibit.

Many years ago I went to the Chicago Art Institutes's show, I think it was called POP!, and it looked at comics in relation to high art....maybe it was called low art/high art. Anyway, it had a great and diverse collection of cartoon work from a broad selection of artists. But this show seemed to focus mostly on comic books and 'graphic novels' when it came to cartooning. So perhaps the choice of people makes better sense when examined with that in mind. But I could draw up a list of people I would like to see included in a situation like this, and many of them are from the RAW school.

BTW. I don't think Gary Panter was in the exhibit...now that seems to be a pretty bad miscalculation. Unless I missed him...

That's it for now. Back to work.

Seattle local William A. Herberholz is known for his tin sculptures. Here, he crafts Wonderwoman and Superman panels, laid on vintage piano keys. Just beautiful for the comic nerd or vintage art buff. Now on view at the Queen Anne Caffe Vita!

Spore looks like an somewhat different game. I saw actor Robin Williams play a demo at a games expo show on TV. He's a friend of the game's creator and was offering his usual ribald commentray as he was building and moving strange looking creatures. You can download a demo of the Creature Creator and get into all kinds of fun. I guess. It's not really my cup of tea. I prefer my games to include running, dodging for cover, lobbing grenades and the menacing joy of taking an enemy out with a sniper rifle. Oh yeah! But if you're into games like The Sims this may be for you, especially as it's created by the same guy, Will Wright. It's set to be released on September 5 and is a massively single-player on-line game, for PC and Mac.

You've seen the sketch variants for the 500th issue below, now you can see a few interior pages right here, free of those annoying words that only get in the way. The crowded cover is also quite appropriate to my newest article, now on Sight magazine. It's all about the power of community, and that is one thing comics are certainly not short of. To teams of side-kicks (Teen Titans) to magicians (Shadowpact) reformed villains (Thunderbolts) kids (Runaways) and chemical compounds come to life (Metal Men) there's a team for everyone.

Sometimes we may think that life would be better without all those people that are slightly different from us (especially if you work in retail!) but honestly, those people help us grow. When others rub us the wrong way, sure, sparks can fly, but like sharpening knives, you end up with a sharper, more useful instrument. Wow, deep. Anyway, read on....

The X-Men, Fantastic Four, Justice League, The Avengers, The Outsiders, Teen Titans, Green Lantern Corps. The list goes on and on.

The team concept is one of the comic industry's best sellers and will undoubtedly continue to be. With extra characters come extra story possibilities due to all the varied interactions and personality clashes. Marvel’s Punisher would be the most obvious anti-team player in comic books. He sees himself as a hero; a man picking up the slack of the paltry legal system, whereas DC’s Batman has often worked with the Gotham City Police Department. The Punisher sees himself as the only man worthy to dispense justice. All of his rage and frustration spews forth from his fists and gun barrels. Batman knows that in order to dispense true justice, his methods and motivations must be in direct contrast to the odd assortment of criminals he fights.

Both men are self-made warriors, soldiers of immense focus and endurance. But they see the world and their place in it very differently. And it stems from the people they have around them, or the lack of, in Punisher’s case. If it were not for Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne's English butler, the young orphan could easily have turned in to a mirror image of the Punisher. Frank Castle had no-one to offer him guidance and comfort , but Bruce Wayne had someone to at least tell him right from wrong, a father figure in the shape of a loyal servant. Alfred's influence on the identity of Bruce Wayne can not be understated. He has also offered the various Robins over the years the kindness and moral support that Batman never could, or wanted to.
Pennyworth's inner light has always cast a strong influence over the Wayne mansion, and the cave underneath it. To the church in Corinth, Paul advised that “bad company corrupts good character.” Bad guys rarely hang out together. Dirty deeds are done in the dark, alone, not in the light with others. In his letters to other churches Paul's frustrations showed to the early church. They were easily being led astray. Lack of unity and leadership made these churches all too vulnerable. Paul took charge, and left for us a treasure trove of godly advice regarding everything from marriage to finances. The epistles are an amazing account of practical Christianity and down- to-earth spiritual wisdom.

We often hear that people lose their virginity too early or become drug takers simply because of peer pressure. Similarly, others attribute their run-ins with the law to “falling in with a bad crowd.” But the opposite can also be true.

With the proper influence and good examples to follow we can become holy people; God pleasers rather than only people pleasers. Heroes such as the X-Men Rogue, Psylocke and Gambit were once villains, but were then reformed by Professor X. Nightcrawler was raised by his mother, the villainous shape-shifter Mystique yet also joined the heroic X-Men. However other characters such as Sinestro started life as a member of the galactic peace keeping force Green Lantern Corps, yet left and became evil. Each day we make choices for good or evil. So too we must choose our friends and their influence over us with Godly wisdom. God has created the church as a community. We are all different parts of the same body. Within that body we can offer help and support to one another. Sometimes being heroic means not only helping others, but also asking for help from those around you when you need it.

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Nel sito della Stampa (on line) c'è anche una intervista a Sergio Staino, papà di Bobo, che racconta l'ultima giornata di Andrea, a Roma, mentre fra le altre cose disegna molti buffi Achille Occhetto.

Il pezzo, L'ultima bugia del Paz, è firmato da Franco Giubilei, un giornalista che a suo tempo ha scritto su Andrea un libro, dove però viene ricostruita più la "figura umana" del personaggio, che il suo contributo artistico alla Nona Arte.

Nel rimandarvici, ne riprendo un piccolo pezzo, dove Staino parla:

Pazienza, che pure proveniva dalle esperienze di satira estrema del «Male», non ha difficoltà: «Non era a disagio, disegnava molto volentieri per Tango. Io sono arrivato tardi a fare satira, “Bobo” è dell’81, ed ero un grande ammiratore di questi del Male. La mia stima era tale che nessuno di loro ha avuto invidie o pregiudizi.

In certi momenti Andrea mi guardava dall’alto in basso perché non fumavo (erba, ndr) e perché ero un compagno serio che riconduceva tutto a un’analisi politica: c’era in lui l’affettuosità di chi guarda un babbo o un fratello maggiore che non capisce certe cose. Ricordo gli spettacoli di Tango, nei teatri o alle feste dell’Unità: David Riondino cantava e Andrea, che era strepitoso e di una velocità inimmaginabile, disegnava col pennarello in diretta costruendo le immagini a partire dalle parole».

Pazienza doveva avere un ruolo importante, anche se un po’ ingrato, anche nel film diretto da Staino nell’88, «Cavalli si nasce»: «Era la parte di un giovane pittore al servizio di un signore meridionale che si entusiasmava all’idea rivoluzionaria, una vicenda ambientata nel 1830. Alla prima repressione però il personaggio cedeva e denunciava gli altri, un traditore, ma solo per debolezza.

Andrea mi serviva per dipingere queste madonne neoclassiche nel film. Erano i giorni in cui aveva cominciato a disegnare Astarte, una storia di un respiro meraviglioso in cui si era buttato a capofitto».

Questo, il post di oggi, astrae dalle mie memorie Andrea, con l'aggiunta dell'episodio di Astarte che non si fece in tempo ad annunciare sulle pagine di Comic Art, dove della storia uscì una parte, disegnata parzialmente a matita, postuma.

Ps OT: Oggi, altre spietate notizie di cronaca; hanno ucciso un consigliere provinciale dell'Italia dei Valori, Giuseppe Basile.
Come tutti quelli che hanno a cuore la giustizia nel nostro Paese disgraziato, attendo di conoscere gli sviluppi delle indagini in merito alla matrice dell’omicidio, per comprendere l’accaduto.
Anche da un futile articoletto su un blog che, come questo, parla di "pupazzi" sui fogli di carta, un pensiero per un uomo che si è sempre battuto per la giustizia e le mie condoglianze alla famiglia.

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Art wise, I'm pretty wide open magazine wise. I pick up whatever I find of interest be it by the artists or the articles it covers. It's funny, but like Playboy, yes, I do read them for articles, and yes, Playboy does have good articles.

Juxtapoz, at one time, had this really huge tour-de-force attitude to it, and was just opening eyes with sooo much of the shit they had going on. Maybe it was, because of the time, all very new. I remember when Robert WIlliams also ran a magazine called "Art Alternative", and featured article on S.Clay Wilson and talked about "Outlaw Art" like Tattoos. Now this is back in like 94' or so, so I'm reaching. Heck, I remember either it was an ad or an article on an Up and Coming Mark Ryden for pete's sake. So Jux had that about them, they were a doorway to a scene people didn't were going on and I don't think it'll be long before history may even label this time in art, at least in that side, the Outsider Art scene and such. Only recently has the magazine been a little weak for me. Some artist they cover feel that they have been covered a million times, or the fact certain artist SATURATE the web with their work that by the time it finds itself in a magazine, you don't really care. Then maybe it's the art a don't the magazine, right? I mean who gets tired of good work? On special note though: Their special photography issues are incredible and show amazing work every YEAR. That I never miss.

Hi-fructose seems to be a whole different type of monster, seemingly involved in the more illustrated/print market, and sort of looks at design. They have been introducing some key artist and I give a smart nod with their recent interview with Paul Pope, just because i think the guys is the best Comic Maker out there right now. I've only read 2 issues of the magazine but both have been very satisfying in showing and speaking about art and at the very least, doesn't pander to a label of any sort. So it's something to keep wathc for.

So then which magazine should I buy? Well both, because it's only about 12-15 dollars and I have a job so fuck you very much. Both are good, read them and get them in your brain but remember: fuck the magazines, go to the galleries, museums and whatever else and look for the art you love because really, to get your art from a magazine it sort of like jerking off, no?

PARAMUS, NJ – The second book in Buddy Scalera’s photo reference series debuts at the Wizard World Philadelphia convention, six years after the first photo reference CD-ROMs debuted at the very same convention in 2002.

Book 2“Comic Artist’s Photo Reference: Women & Girls” is the eagerly awaited follow up to the original best selling pose file book by photographer Buddy Scalera, who is known among artists for his innovative CD-ROM series “Visual Reference for Comic Artists.” The new photo book is published by F+W Publishing’s IMPACT Books imprint.

The new book features 1000+ photos of female actors in superheroic action poses, inspiring artists with accurate anatomy reference. Contributors include Terry Moore, Jamal Igle, Josh Howard, and JG Jones, who painted the stunning female barbarian cover.

Fans who visit the After Hours Press booth in Philadelphia on Saturday May 31 will be able to meet author Buddy Scalera and cover model and actress Pamela Paige.

“Wizard’s Philadelphia convention is the perfect place to debut the new book, since that’s where I launched the very first demo of the photo reference CD-ROMs,” says Scalera. “Fans and artists in Philly have always been very supportive of my photo reference products.”

All of Scalera’s photo reference products will be available at the After Hours Press booth, including “Visual Reference for Comic Artist’s” Vol. 1-3 and “Comic Artist’s Photo Reference: People & Poses.” The books are available on June 2, 2008 at Barnes & Nobles, Borders, Amazon.com, Bud Plant Comic Art, and many fine comic book stores.

About After Hours Press - http://www.ahpcomics.com.
After Hours Press is a New Jersey- based comic book publisher co-created by Buddy Scalera, Darren Sanchez, and Chris Eliopoulos. Projects have included Foxwood Falcons, Necrotic: Dead Flesh on a Living Body, Celestial Alliance, Impossible Tales, Model Operandi, and 7 Days to Fame. AHP’s Foxwood Falcons was recently optioned by Tapestry Films as a motion picture property.

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From the Art Spiegelman Wikipedia entry...

...Spiegelman worked for The New Yorker for ten years but resigned a few months after the September 11 terrorist attacks. The cover created by Spiegelman and Mouly for the September 24 issue of The New Yorker received wide acclaim. At first it appears to be totally black, but upon close examination it reveals the silhouettes of the World Trade Center towers in a slightly darker shade of black. Spiegelman states that his resignation from The New Yorker was to protest the "widespread conformism" in the United States media. Spiegelman is a sharp critic of the administration of President George W. Bush and claims that the American media has become "conservative and timid.

Mr. Spiegelman started out as a major figure in the underground comics movement of the 1960s and 1970s and much of his comic art is very political and controversial in nature. I have come across a PowerPoint presentation which features dozens of slides of his unique comic art for those interested. Enjoy...

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