DC Comics Rebirth super charges the Superman family of comic books.
Clark Kent is back to full power and a father in Superman, Lex Luthor claims to be the Superman in Action Comics, New Super-Man is a brand new character – a Chinese Superman, Supergirl soars in a new ongoing book, Jon Kent joins Damian Wayne in Super Sons.
Who is Superwoman?
Fan favorite creator Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman, New X-Men) writes and draws a brand new title but who is the woman soaring to a super suit and cape? Continue reading SUPERWOMAN Revealed
The strange journey of Angela takes a new twist in a brand new Marvel series. The character co-created by Neil Gaiman first appeared as an enemy of Spawn in the Image Comics Universe.
The character was brought into the Marvel Universe as a result of events in Age of Ultron where she hooked up with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Events in Original Sin reveal she’s an angel from the Tenth Realm and the daughter of Odin.
Here we are at the end of 2013! It’s been an amazing year of superhero movies, fan favorite writers and artists at the top of their game on the books with love and introducing new titles in various genres. Thanks for coming to check out the news and views here on Comics Blend and here is the final top 5 picks of the year (that may not be available until 2014 but you get the idea.)Continue reading Final Top 5 Comic Book Picks of 2013
One of my favorite creators is takes on the ultimate X-Man. Phil Jimenez draws and writes a two-part story kicking off in Savage Wolverine #12 out this Wednesday.
One of my favorite creators is taking on the ultimate X-Man. Phil Jimenez will draw and write a two-part story kicking off in Savage Wolverine #12 this November.
The fan-favorite artist has amazing runs with Grant Morrison on New X-Menand Warren Ellis on Astonishing X-Men. Jimenez tells Marvel.com a preview of his upcoming story and how it’s based on an issue from way back in the Chris Claremont era.
The Fearless Defenders enter the Age of Ultron this week but are they still heroes in this new time twisted reality? Acclaimed artist Phil Jimenez joins writer Cullen Bunn on Fearless Defenders #4.1. Jimenez designed Warrior Woman who joined the series at the end of issue two and will drawn the cover and interior art for this week’s tie-in issue.
Phil Jimenez at Fan Expo Vancouver, photo by ComicsBlend
Acclaimed artist Phil Jimenez (Fairest, Wonder Woman, New X-Men) has transformed Warrior Woman! It’s the latest character redesign victory in a stellar comic book career.
Jimenez recently made his first trip to Vancouver, B.C. to appear at Fan Expo Vancouver. Along with sketching for fans and signing comic books Jimenez appeared on a Sketch Duel panel with Stephen Sadowski (JSA, Starman, Avengers) that was an insightful and hilarious highlight of the Expo.
Jimenez and Sadowski are known for their popular redesigns of characters so the first half of the sketch duel challenge was to give a B (or C or maybe D level depending on your opinion) character a new look while they shared insights on their design work and answered fan questions.
After a wave of suggestions from the audience (including Modok, Ma Hunkel, Booster Gold and Legion – that was mine) Jimenez decided on Dazzler and Sadowski took on Jack of Hearts!
As the sketching began Jimenez revealed how fashion design and trends have affected his work citing a Donna Troy look he said was inspired by Emma Peel (played by Diana Rigg) of The Avengers (as in the classic British series!) He went on to say how comics should be fantastical and his design influence was more haute couture than ready to wear.
Sadowski revealed his new takes on Atom Smasher and Hawkgirl on his JSA run as his favorite character redesigns. Busts and body images of female superheroes was a popular audience topic. Sadowski shared that he fought to give Kendra smaller breasts because he felt it would be more appropriate for her hawk-like appearance and the need to be more aerodynamic.
The first half hour ended with a Sadowski revealing a bolder, cleaner and more built version of Jack of Hearts while Jimenez went retro giving the Disco Dazzler big sunglasses and Farrah Fawcett inspired hair!
Dazzler by Phil Jimenez, photo by ComicsBlend
The second half hour was the most unique version of Pictionary you might ever experience. The audience submitted comic book characters, iconic weapons (like Thor’s hammer) or items of a costume (I chose Storm’s headpiece) on cards. Mystique and Wonder Woman cosplayers joined Team Jimenez while Beast and one of a trio (imagine an all male version of the X-Men’s Stepford Cuckoos) of Phoenixes played on Team Sadowski.
Jimenez vs. Sadowski sketch duel at Fan Expo Vancouver, photo by ComicsBlend
Fan Expo Vancouver is this weekend. Stan Lee, Nichelle Nichols, Michael Rooker, Michael Hogan and Sean Astin are among the celebrities can meet but there’s some extra fun for comic book fans.
Sketch Duels are a great interactive take on the panel in which two or more comic book artists create their work of art in a friendly competition while answering fan questions during the hour and one lucky fan walks away with the unique sketch.
This year’s scheduled sketch duels are:
Stephen Sadowski (JSA, Hawkman, Fairest) vs. Phil Jimenez (Fairest, New X-Men, Wonder Woman)Saturday at 1pm
Steve Epting (Captain America, New Avengers) vs. Alex Maleev (Daredevil: End of Day) Saturday at 4pm
David Finch (Batman, The Dark Knight, Justice League of America) vs. Bob Layton (Iron Man) vs. Kaare Andrews (Ultimate Comics X-Men) Sunday at 1pm.
This photo is one of lucky audience winners (in stunning Mystique cosplay) who left with this amazing Sadowski sketch!
