The CW officially picked up two comic book inspired television series for this Fall.
Spinning off Arrow, The Flash stars Grant Gustin as Barry Allen with Candice Patton as Iris West.
Based on the DC Comics super hero, Allen is a police forensic scientist transformed into the scarlet speedster. Continue reading THE FLASH & iZOMBIE Become Series On THE CW
The most frightening horror stories play upon primal fears or fairy tales from hell. As we approach Halloween I’m sharing some scary comic book tales you should try and here’s why you should dive into The Wake by writer Scott Snyder (Batman) and artist Sean Murphy. This is one of my favorite new series of 2013.
The creators of this Vertigo book spared the tights and turned up the creep factor! No superheroes here. This is the kind of graphic storytelling you share with non-comic book fans to demonstrate why you love the medium. It’s a tense tale worthy of The X-Files or Torchwood.
After a brief glimpse at a post-Apocalyptic future the story turns to Gig Harbor, Washington where Continue reading Halloween Comic Book Horror: The Wake
Perfect for this Halloween Eve – legendary Neil Gaiman takes you back to the realm of the Endless.
The Sandman: Overture will unite Gaiman with J.H. Williams III (Batwoman) to reveal an untold story in The Sandman mythology from Vertigo Comics.
Gaiman is returning to the beloved universe Continue reading SANDMAN: OVERTURE
Vertigo will be bigger, bolder and strong than ever with new blood and acclaimed creators back with fan-favorite characters and concepts. DC Comics rebuilt the entire superhero line with the New 52 reboot almost 2 years ago. Now the mature readers line will undergo a creative shakeup.
Along with news of Neil Gaiman returning to the world of the Endless with The Sandman: Overture, fans can expect 6 new series from the DC Entertainment imprint plus Scott Snyder’s return to American Vampire in December. Here are the titles announced by DC in the New York Times: Continue reading VERTIGO Announces Six New Books!
The Wake is terrifying hybrid of science fiction and horror sure to give fans of The X-Files chills. Acclaimed creators Scott Snyder (Batman, Superman Unchained) and Sean Murphy (Punk Rock Jesus) gave us a great heroine, intriguing premise and one shocking cliffhanger in the premiere.
DC Comics shared a preview of this week’s second chapter:
After arriving at a “Ghost Rig” under the Arctic Circle, marine biologist Lee Archer is confronted with a discovery challenging humanity’s Continue reading THE WAKE #2 Preview
Spare the tights and turn up the creep factor! The Wake #1 surfaced at comic book shops this week. No superheroes here. This is the kind of graphic storytelling you share with non-comic book fans to demonstrate why you love the medium. This is highly recommended for fans of horror stories.
Scott Snyder (Batman, American Vampire, Superman Unchained) and Sean Murphy (Punk Rock Jesus) create a tense science fiction thriller worthy of The X-Files twisted with Torchwood for Vertigo.
After a brief glimpse at a post-Apocalyptic future the story turns to Gig Harbor, Washington where Continue reading Dive in THE WAKE #1
This is the end of an era!
Karen Berger is stepping down from her position at Vertigo Comics.
Let’s just take a moment:
The Sandman, V for Vendetta, Preacher, Fables, 100 Bullets, Y The Last Man, The Invisibles, American Vampire.
The Executive Editor and VP of DC’s Vertigo line is stepping down after nearly 20 years and an incredible run of publishing groundbreaking comic titles like the ones you see above.
Comics and pop culture are better because of the daring and visionary Karen Berger. Comics needs Karen Berger!
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What a great time for Green Arrow fans! ARROW on The CW is throwing some of DC’s most dangerous criminals at the vigilante. China White and Deadshot have come to Starling City. Count Vertigo is on the way. Seth Gabel (Fringe, Nip/Tuck, Dirty Sexy Money) will play the villain according the TV Line. The character uses the drug Vertigo to disorient his victims.
Sci Fi Vets Ben Browder (Farscape) and Tahmoh Penikett (Battlestar Galactica, Dollhouse) and John Barrowman (Doctor Who, Torchwood) will be guest starring in upcoming episodes.
The Huntress will soon be appearing in a multi-episode arc as a love interest of Oliver Queen.
Back to comics – acclaimed writer Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino will be the creative team on the Justice League’s archer with Green Arrow #17 this February. In that issue Oliver will deal with the loss of his family fortune and the evil archer called Komodo.
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