Be it onscreen or on the printed page, superhero team-ups are arguably a bigger deal now than ever before. Since Rebirth kicked off a year-and-a-half ago, DC has done a fine job of producing addictive ensemble titles. Of course, Justice League is probably the first book that’ll spring to mind, but it’s important that we not overlook a gem such as Trinity.
Uniting three of the most iconic heroes in all of pop culture – Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman – Trinity treats readers by offering a more intimate look at the characters in smaller settings than expected, no less. Naturally, it’s easier to do that in a book such as this as opposed to one that forces you to juggle seven or eight main protagonists, but that doesn’t mean the adventures aren’t blown to epic proportions every now and then.
So, even though the next issue...
Uniting three of the most iconic heroes in all of pop culture – Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman – Trinity treats readers by offering a more intimate look at the characters in smaller settings than expected, no less. Naturally, it’s easier to do that in a book such as this as opposed to one that forces you to juggle seven or eight main protagonists, but that doesn’t mean the adventures aren’t blown to epic proportions every now and then.
So, even though the next issue...
- 12/14/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Written by Alex Paknadel, Rob Williams | Art by Ivan Rodriguez, Jb Bastos, Luiz Campello | Published by Titan Comics
Seems an age since I reviewed The Eleventh Doctor’s solo shenanigans. He was quite pivotal in The Lost Dimension crossover of course, but for a character with their own book there’s no place like home. Seems a good time to check back in too, as this issue and next are the conclusion of Year Three. For those playing the long game story wise, and who have followed the entire run, the plotline running throughout the year has been that of The Sapling. The Sapling is essentially a biological weapon that The Doctor has been trying to repurpose. It has accidentally absorbed memories from The Doctor and Alice, giving it a character and personality, and The Doctor is hoping that is enough to keep it ‘good’.
As always of course, life...
Seems an age since I reviewed The Eleventh Doctor’s solo shenanigans. He was quite pivotal in The Lost Dimension crossover of course, but for a character with their own book there’s no place like home. Seems a good time to check back in too, as this issue and next are the conclusion of Year Three. For those playing the long game story wise, and who have followed the entire run, the plotline running throughout the year has been that of The Sapling. The Sapling is essentially a biological weapon that The Doctor has been trying to repurpose. It has accidentally absorbed memories from The Doctor and Alice, giving it a character and personality, and The Doctor is hoping that is enough to keep it ‘good’.
As always of course, life...
- 12/5/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Image Comics' "Kingsman: The Red Diamond" #4, in support of the feature film "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" is written by Rob Williams and illustrated by Simon Fraser, with a cover by Cully Hamner, available December 13, 2017:
"...the world's computers have been wiped out. Civilians are rioting in the streets, desperate for food and turning on their neighbors.
"Meanwhile, somewhere in China, superspy 'Eggsy' is fighting to stop the 'Red Diamond' from crushing the global economy, and he's trying to seduce the beautiful agent 'Kwaito' in the process. His cocky British charm can only get him so far, though, and it doesn't help with his sexual prowess..."
"Kingsman: The Red Diamond" #1 is written by Rob Williams and illustrated by Simon Fraser, with covers by Rafael Albuquerque and Simon Fraser, available October 11, 2017:
"...when super-hacker 'Alias' shows up in New York's financial district, 'Eggsy' is the 'Kingsman' agent sent to stop him. But...
"...the world's computers have been wiped out. Civilians are rioting in the streets, desperate for food and turning on their neighbors.
"Meanwhile, somewhere in China, superspy 'Eggsy' is fighting to stop the 'Red Diamond' from crushing the global economy, and he's trying to seduce the beautiful agent 'Kwaito' in the process. His cocky British charm can only get him so far, though, and it doesn't help with his sexual prowess..."
"Kingsman: The Red Diamond" #1 is written by Rob Williams and illustrated by Simon Fraser, with covers by Rafael Albuquerque and Simon Fraser, available October 11, 2017:
"...when super-hacker 'Alias' shows up in New York's financial district, 'Eggsy' is the 'Kingsman' agent sent to stop him. But...
- 9/24/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
It’s certainly been a great week for fans of Suicide Squad, now hasn’t it? Just yesterday, we learned that Gavin O’Connor is in final talks to direct Task Force X’s next cinematic outing and, today, we’re pleased to bring you an exclusive first look inside the finale to the “Kill Your Darlings” story arc.
A couple months ago, we were the first to provide a sneak peek at issue #21, which served as the opening chapter, and we’re quite proud to be able to bookend this part of writer Rob Williams’ ongoing epic. So, if you require a refresher, be sure to check out our review here.
When it comes to the conclusion we’re here to discuss, we’d have to say that all involved couldn’t have picked a better time to wrap things up. After all, Suicide Squad #25 is the latest ongoing...
A couple months ago, we were the first to provide a sneak peek at issue #21, which served as the opening chapter, and we’re quite proud to be able to bookend this part of writer Rob Williams’ ongoing epic. So, if you require a refresher, be sure to check out our review here.
When it comes to the conclusion we’re here to discuss, we’d have to say that all involved couldn’t have picked a better time to wrap things up. After all, Suicide Squad #25 is the latest ongoing...
- 9/7/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
DC Comics' "Trinity" #12, with 'Wonder Woman', 'Superman' and 'Batman', is written by Rob Williams and illustrated by Clay Mann and V. Kenneth Marion, with covers by Mann and Bill Sienkiewicz, available August 16, 2017:
"...in 'Dark Destiny', 'Superman', 'Batman' and 'Wonder Woman' must turn to the mystic trinity of 'Deadman', 'Zatanna' and 'John Constantine'...
"...when 'Red Hood', 'Artemis' and 'Bizarro' are sacrificed into the depths of the 'Pandora Pits' by 'Circe' and 'Ra's al Ghul'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Justice League"...
"...in 'Dark Destiny', 'Superman', 'Batman' and 'Wonder Woman' must turn to the mystic trinity of 'Deadman', 'Zatanna' and 'John Constantine'...
"...when 'Red Hood', 'Artemis' and 'Bizarro' are sacrificed into the depths of the 'Pandora Pits' by 'Circe' and 'Ra's al Ghul'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Justice League"...
- 8/15/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Hello again, and welcome to the recently resurrected Panel Discussion. I’m Kieran, and every week I’m going to go through some of the best comics of the week to give you an idea what you should pick up that you might have missed. This is another stacked week with some fantastic first issues and great jumping on points for books you might be behind on, so let’s take a look at what’s on offer.
You probably already know this because it’s one of the big buzz books of the year, but the best comic this week by a long stretch is Tom King and Mitch Gerads’ Mister Miracle #1 which is a thought-provoking and unsettlingly down-to-Earth take on one of Jack Kirby’s greatest creations. This issue will certainly leave you with more questions than answers, but it’s important to know that you don’t...
You probably already know this because it’s one of the big buzz books of the year, but the best comic this week by a long stretch is Tom King and Mitch Gerads’ Mister Miracle #1 which is a thought-provoking and unsettlingly down-to-Earth take on one of Jack Kirby’s greatest creations. This issue will certainly leave you with more questions than answers, but it’s important to know that you don’t...
- 8/10/2017
- by Kieran Shiach
- Nerdly
Sneak Peek Image Comics' "Kingsman: The Red Diamond", starring teenage spy 'Eggsy' from the features "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and the upcoming "Kingsman: The Golden Circle", written by Rob Williams and illustrated by Simon Fraser, with covers by Rafael Albuquerque and Simon Fraser, available October 11, 2017:
"...when super-hacker 'Alias' shows up in New York's financial district, 'Eggsy' is the 'Kingsman' agent sent to stop him. But with a henchman from 'Red Diamond' pursuing the same target, things are about to get tricky for our novice spy. Will Eggsy save the day and woo sexy agent 'Kwaito', or will the hackers plunge the world into darkness before he gets the chance?..."
"...in 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle...
"...'Eggsy', 'Merlin' and 'Roxy' head to the Us...
"...to join forces with the 'Statesman'...their American counterpart...
"...after the 'Kingsman HQ' is destroyed...
"...by the notorious evil mastermind known as 'Poppy'..."
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"...when super-hacker 'Alias' shows up in New York's financial district, 'Eggsy' is the 'Kingsman' agent sent to stop him. But with a henchman from 'Red Diamond' pursuing the same target, things are about to get tricky for our novice spy. Will Eggsy save the day and woo sexy agent 'Kwaito', or will the hackers plunge the world into darkness before he gets the chance?..."
"...in 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle...
"...'Eggsy', 'Merlin' and 'Roxy' head to the Us...
"...to join forces with the 'Statesman'...their American counterpart...
"...after the 'Kingsman HQ' is destroyed...
"...by the notorious evil mastermind known as 'Poppy'..."
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- 7/27/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek Image Comics' "Kingsman: The Red Diamond" #1, available September 6, 2017, written by Rob Williams and illustrated by Simon Fraser, with variant covers by Dave Gibbons, Frank Quitely, Rob Doyle and Simon Fraser:
"...'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', sstarring Channing Tatum and Colin Firth is in cinemas in September, and we're launching the sequel to the hit comic book series by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, with 'Kingman: The Red Diamond'.
"Working-class super-spy 'Eggsy' follows in his mentor's footsteps but is still rough around the edges for a 'Kingsman' agent. Rejected by his high school crush and hot on the heels of a rescue mission to save 'Prince Phillip', he embarks on an international terror plot in a story that starts where 'James Bond' draws the line..."
"...in 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', 'Eggsy', 'Merlin' and 'Roxy' head to the Us...
"...to join forces with the 'Statesman'...their American counterpart, after the 'Kingsman HQ' is destroyed...
"...by the notorious evil mastermind 'Poppy'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"...
"...'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', sstarring Channing Tatum and Colin Firth is in cinemas in September, and we're launching the sequel to the hit comic book series by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, with 'Kingman: The Red Diamond'.
"Working-class super-spy 'Eggsy' follows in his mentor's footsteps but is still rough around the edges for a 'Kingsman' agent. Rejected by his high school crush and hot on the heels of a rescue mission to save 'Prince Phillip', he embarks on an international terror plot in a story that starts where 'James Bond' draws the line..."
"...in 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', 'Eggsy', 'Merlin' and 'Roxy' head to the Us...
"...to join forces with the 'Statesman'...their American counterpart, after the 'Kingsman HQ' is destroyed...
"...by the notorious evil mastermind 'Poppy'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"...
- 6/22/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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If the quality boasted by the freshly released one-shot Dark Days: The Forge #1 is any indication of how good Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s much publicized reunion, Dark Nights: Metal, will be, then I think it’s safe to say we’re about to bear witness to a story that’ll be talked about for decades to come.
So, aside from already receiving hints at how deep Snyder is willing to go when it comes to utilizing the rich history DC has to offer, in addition to knowing how this is set to be the vanguard of the new Dark Matter imprint, it should come as no surprise that a slew of tie-ins are slated to arrive this fall.
Not long ago, Snyder himself hinted at a “dark multiverse” that would no...
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If the quality boasted by the freshly released one-shot Dark Days: The Forge #1 is any indication of how good Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s much publicized reunion, Dark Nights: Metal, will be, then I think it’s safe to say we’re about to bear witness to a story that’ll be talked about for decades to come.
So, aside from already receiving hints at how deep Snyder is willing to go when it comes to utilizing the rich history DC has to offer, in addition to knowing how this is set to be the vanguard of the new Dark Matter imprint, it should come as no surprise that a slew of tie-ins are slated to arrive this fall.
Not long ago, Snyder himself hinted at a “dark multiverse” that would no...
- 6/16/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
It’s becoming quite obvious that DC’s going for the slow burn when it comes to unraveling the bigger mysteries surrounding the Rebirth era. Actually, it’s kind of funny the double standard upheld by us as comic book readers because we’ll wait years to see the showdown between the Avengers and Thanos in the movies, but will become impatient waiting to learn the true identity of Mr. Oz. But, in our defense, comparing a storytelling format that offers you two or three installments per year as opposed to several each month is akin to apples and oranges.
Speaking of Mr. Oz, it was revealed not that long ago that he’ll be taking on a greater role in Action Comics beginning in August. From what we can tell, Rob Williams’ two-parter will serve as prelude to “The Oz Effect,” which is set to be penned by a returning Dan Jurgens.
Speaking of Mr. Oz, it was revealed not that long ago that he’ll be taking on a greater role in Action Comics beginning in August. From what we can tell, Rob Williams’ two-parter will serve as prelude to “The Oz Effect,” which is set to be penned by a returning Dan Jurgens.
- 6/14/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Although we may not always be happy when personnel changes are made to the creative teams working on comic books because we often look forward to seeing the writer or artist originally solicited, there are instances when we can’t help but get excited when a change brings aboard an incredible talent. Such is the case with Suicide Squad #20.
Gone will be the originally advertised Eduard Petrovich and Eber Ferreira, but in their place will be none other than Stjepan Sejic. Yes, the very same artist who’ll soon be making Aquaman one of the most visually impressive books on racks will also get the opportunity to put their stamp on Task Force X.
Some things, however, will stand, such as Otto Schmidt’s cover (seen at the top), which allows the comic book Harley Quinn to look more Margot Robbie-like than ever before. And since Rob Williams is staying on as writer,...
Gone will be the originally advertised Eduard Petrovich and Eber Ferreira, but in their place will be none other than Stjepan Sejic. Yes, the very same artist who’ll soon be making Aquaman one of the most visually impressive books on racks will also get the opportunity to put their stamp on Task Force X.
Some things, however, will stand, such as Otto Schmidt’s cover (seen at the top), which allows the comic book Harley Quinn to look more Margot Robbie-like than ever before. And since Rob Williams is staying on as writer,...
- 6/1/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Featuring: Pat Mills, Grant Morrison, Neil Gaiman, Kevin O’Neill, David Bishop, John Wagner, Dave Gibbons, Dan Abnett, Alan Grant | Directed by Paul Goodwin
The latest in a long-line of pop-culture documentaries that capture the zeitgeist of their particular subject matter, Future Shock! The Story of 2000Ad tells the story of the UK science-fiction comic that changed the face of the industry – a comprehensive overview of its history, a warts-and-all. A peek inside the creative process of its most famous creators, and a funny, moving and passionate chronicle of how a band of talented eccentrics assembled to create a visionary and extraordinary comic that’s still a game-changer 36 years on.
First published in 1977, 2000Ad was violent, anti-authoritarian, blackly funny and above all, idiosyncratically British… and was – at its birth – seen as a dangerous, anarchic and totally anti-establishment. Yet it’s hard to comprehend, as someone who grew up seeing 2000Ad on the shelves of newsagents,...
The latest in a long-line of pop-culture documentaries that capture the zeitgeist of their particular subject matter, Future Shock! The Story of 2000Ad tells the story of the UK science-fiction comic that changed the face of the industry – a comprehensive overview of its history, a warts-and-all. A peek inside the creative process of its most famous creators, and a funny, moving and passionate chronicle of how a band of talented eccentrics assembled to create a visionary and extraordinary comic that’s still a game-changer 36 years on.
First published in 1977, 2000Ad was violent, anti-authoritarian, blackly funny and above all, idiosyncratically British… and was – at its birth – seen as a dangerous, anarchic and totally anti-establishment. Yet it’s hard to comprehend, as someone who grew up seeing 2000Ad on the shelves of newsagents,...
- 5/31/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Since the Rebirth era kicked off last summer, one of the biggest mysteries it’s yielded has been that of the identity of the shadowy Mr. Oz. Many readers have theorized him to be Ozymandias of Watchmen fame, a fire that the conclusion to “The Button” added fuel to. One thing, however, has remained certain: The hooded fellow has a vested interest in Superman.
And while we may not learn who he really is until Doomsday Clock hits stands this November, it looks like we’ll at least get something worthwhile this August in the pages of Action Comics when “Mr. Oz makes his final move against the Man of Tomorrow.” Oddly enough, this arc won’t be penned by fan favorite Dan Jurgens, but rather, Rob Williams, whom we already know to be taking the reins of Trinity that very month. Whether the switch is permanent or Jurgens is...
And while we may not learn who he really is until Doomsday Clock hits stands this November, it looks like we’ll at least get something worthwhile this August in the pages of Action Comics when “Mr. Oz makes his final move against the Man of Tomorrow.” Oddly enough, this arc won’t be penned by fan favorite Dan Jurgens, but rather, Rob Williams, whom we already know to be taking the reins of Trinity that very month. Whether the switch is permanent or Jurgens is...
- 5/23/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
In the past year, Francis Manapul has consistently delighted readers by not only bringing his unique visual style to Trinity, but also by flexing his muscles as a writer by taking three of DC’s most iconic characters – Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman – in bold new directions.
Unfortunately, it looks like his tenure on this particular title may be over as of August when you consider that he’s solicited as neither writer nor artist for issue #12. While it’s highly possible that he could be sitting it out for a couple months in order to plot his next major story arc, we can’t rule out the likelihood that he’s moved on to another top secret project or, fingers crossed, Aquaman: Earth One, which we’ve heard nothing about since its initial announcement a few years back.
On the plus side, Rob Williams, who has already proven his mettle with Suicide Squad,...
Unfortunately, it looks like his tenure on this particular title may be over as of August when you consider that he’s solicited as neither writer nor artist for issue #12. While it’s highly possible that he could be sitting it out for a couple months in order to plot his next major story arc, we can’t rule out the likelihood that he’s moved on to another top secret project or, fingers crossed, Aquaman: Earth One, which we’ve heard nothing about since its initial announcement a few years back.
On the plus side, Rob Williams, who has already proven his mettle with Suicide Squad,...
- 5/22/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Written by Alex Paknadel | Art by Simon Fraser | Published by Titan Comics
Alex Paknadel did a pretty decent job last issue, building on the pieces put in place by Rob Williams. Although the sub-plot of the renegade Silent The Scream is ongoing, as he pursues The Doctor, The Sapling and Alice, the focus shifted back to Earth, and Alice’s desire to try and restore some of the memories stolen from her. What she found was dozen’s of version of her neighbour Kushak, all displaced, like many others, from the time stream by time and space travelling soldiers called The Sixty-Eighters. An attempt by The Doctor to time travel has to be aborted as the Tardis’s energy is sucked from it, and they are faced with having to defeat these soldiers in the present. Oh, and The Scream turns up. Yep.
So The Doctor, Alice, The Sapling, and...
Alex Paknadel did a pretty decent job last issue, building on the pieces put in place by Rob Williams. Although the sub-plot of the renegade Silent The Scream is ongoing, as he pursues The Doctor, The Sapling and Alice, the focus shifted back to Earth, and Alice’s desire to try and restore some of the memories stolen from her. What she found was dozen’s of version of her neighbour Kushak, all displaced, like many others, from the time stream by time and space travelling soldiers called The Sixty-Eighters. An attempt by The Doctor to time travel has to be aborted as the Tardis’s energy is sucked from it, and they are faced with having to defeat these soldiers in the present. Oh, and The Scream turns up. Yep.
So The Doctor, Alice, The Sapling, and...
- 4/19/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
This review contains spoilers.
“Burning Down The House” is proving to be one of the most enjoyable Suicide Squad stories I’ve read in a long, long time. Rob Williams has gone to great effort to deconstruct Task Force X, to tear them apart from the inside. First Amanda Waller died, and then the brain bombs were turned off; with the Squad free, they’ve spread to the four corners of the… well… of the swamp, anyway.
But Suicide Squad #14 is a fascinating issue, one that explores the inspirational heroism of Hack. The last issue ended with her dead, killed at the hands of Boomerang, who was revealed to be the traitor. #14 switches that up a bit, though, hinting that Boomerang is working for Harcourt rather than for Rustam. Whoever Boomerang may be working for, though, the depth of his self-hatred is fascinating; in one scene he deliberately taunts Killer Croc,...
“Burning Down The House” is proving to be one of the most enjoyable Suicide Squad stories I’ve read in a long, long time. Rob Williams has gone to great effort to deconstruct Task Force X, to tear them apart from the inside. First Amanda Waller died, and then the brain bombs were turned off; with the Squad free, they’ve spread to the four corners of the… well… of the swamp, anyway.
But Suicide Squad #14 is a fascinating issue, one that explores the inspirational heroism of Hack. The last issue ended with her dead, killed at the hands of Boomerang, who was revealed to be the traitor. #14 switches that up a bit, though, hinting that Boomerang is working for Harcourt rather than for Rustam. Whoever Boomerang may be working for, though, the depth of his self-hatred is fascinating; in one scene he deliberately taunts Killer Croc,...
- 3/22/2017
- by Tom Bacon
- We Got This Covered
This review is based off a volume that collects Suicide Squad: Rebirth #1 and Suicide Squad #1-4.
Whether you loved, hated or thought the Suicide Squad movie was just okay, you have to admit its mainstream prominence did wonders for the comics. In the past – and even during the days of the New 52 – some great names had worked on the books, but until Rebirth came along, never before had DC made a deliberate effort to assign such A-list creators to the title. I mean, seriously, this isn’t normally a book you’d expect to see Jim Lee’s name on.
To further assure crossover appeal, the lineup found in the film is the same you’ll find here: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Katana, Killer Croc, Enchantress and Rick Flag. What’s beautiful about this is that writer Rob Williams isn’t shackled by the notion of having to...
Whether you loved, hated or thought the Suicide Squad movie was just okay, you have to admit its mainstream prominence did wonders for the comics. In the past – and even during the days of the New 52 – some great names had worked on the books, but until Rebirth came along, never before had DC made a deliberate effort to assign such A-list creators to the title. I mean, seriously, this isn’t normally a book you’d expect to see Jim Lee’s name on.
To further assure crossover appeal, the lineup found in the film is the same you’ll find here: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Katana, Killer Croc, Enchantress and Rick Flag. What’s beautiful about this is that writer Rob Williams isn’t shackled by the notion of having to...
- 3/8/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains mild spoilers.
Rob Williams’ Suicide Squad run is proving to be a thrilling ride. He’s already had the boldness to kill Amanda Waller, leaving the team falling apart – and that process continues in #13. It’s a tense, character-full issue, with an eclectic mix of action and intrigue.
As with the previous issues, Suicide Squad #13 is divided into two chapters, one with art by John Romita Jr., the other by Eddy Barrows. Sadly, as classic an artist as Romita may be, he just isn’t suited to this property; his artwork feels strange and distorted, and he seems to be having real trouble rendering Killer Croc. There’s one scene where Deadshot lashes out at Harley – and it feels painful, but not quite in the way I think Romita was intending.
Part of the problem, I think, is that Barrows is firing on all cylinders; and where Romita’s style is blocky,...
Rob Williams’ Suicide Squad run is proving to be a thrilling ride. He’s already had the boldness to kill Amanda Waller, leaving the team falling apart – and that process continues in #13. It’s a tense, character-full issue, with an eclectic mix of action and intrigue.
As with the previous issues, Suicide Squad #13 is divided into two chapters, one with art by John Romita Jr., the other by Eddy Barrows. Sadly, as classic an artist as Romita may be, he just isn’t suited to this property; his artwork feels strange and distorted, and he seems to be having real trouble rendering Killer Croc. There’s one scene where Deadshot lashes out at Harley – and it feels painful, but not quite in the way I think Romita was intending.
Part of the problem, I think, is that Barrows is firing on all cylinders; and where Romita’s style is blocky,...
- 3/8/2017
- by Tom Bacon
- We Got This Covered
Written by Alex Paknadel | Art by Simon Fraser | Published by Titan Comics
Colour me surprised to pick up this issue and find writer Rob Williams name missing, replaced by that of Alex Paknadel, a name I am mainly familiar with from the Arcadia title published by Boom! A quick check, and it seems Alex will be writing a four issue arc, joined by artists Simon Fraser. Although this issue is the beginning of a new arc, ‘The Tragical History Tour’ builds on the story begun in Rob Williams previous arc.
The Doctor and companion Alice had been attacked by renegade Silent The Scream, so powerful his own people forget he exists, even though their ability is to make everyone else forget they exist. With the help of the universe’s greatest pop star Jones, The Scream was defeated, but The Doctor was left babysitting The Sapling, essentially a destructive organic...
Colour me surprised to pick up this issue and find writer Rob Williams name missing, replaced by that of Alex Paknadel, a name I am mainly familiar with from the Arcadia title published by Boom! A quick check, and it seems Alex will be writing a four issue arc, joined by artists Simon Fraser. Although this issue is the beginning of a new arc, ‘The Tragical History Tour’ builds on the story begun in Rob Williams previous arc.
The Doctor and companion Alice had been attacked by renegade Silent The Scream, so powerful his own people forget he exists, even though their ability is to make everyone else forget they exist. With the help of the universe’s greatest pop star Jones, The Scream was defeated, but The Doctor was left babysitting The Sapling, essentially a destructive organic...
- 3/7/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
When DC launched Rebirth’s new Suicide Squad series last August, it was no coincidence that it debuted alongside its cinematic counterpart and, quite wisely, featured a lineup that reflected the one seen on film: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Killer Croc, Enchantress, Katana, and Captain Boomerang, among others.
But even though some clever synergy has been at play, I’ve admired the fact that writer Rob Williams never felt the need to mirror what occurred in the movie. For example, we all remember that Enchantress turned and ultimately served as the main villain in David Ayer’s flick, but here, she’s part of the team and has even since developed a romance of sorts with Killer Croc.
The next addition to the mythos is set to arrive this May and should excite any potential reader upon hearing that none other than General Zod will be the next to join Task Force X.
But even though some clever synergy has been at play, I’ve admired the fact that writer Rob Williams never felt the need to mirror what occurred in the movie. For example, we all remember that Enchantress turned and ultimately served as the main villain in David Ayer’s flick, but here, she’s part of the team and has even since developed a romance of sorts with Killer Croc.
The next addition to the mythos is set to arrive this May and should excite any potential reader upon hearing that none other than General Zod will be the next to join Task Force X.
- 2/22/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
This review contains minor spoilers.
Amanda Waller has always been at the heart of Suicide Squad – but now that’s about to change. Suicide Squad #11 ended on a cliffhanger; Waller’s legacy is crumbling around her, a renegade Squader is striving to destroy everything she’s built, and – most shocking of all – the issue ended with Waller shot in the heart. It was a suitably dramatic opening for Rob Williams’ “Burning Down The House.”
Suicide Squad #12 picks up where this left off, with Rustam’s campaign continuing, and Waller near death. As with the previous issue, it’s divided into two chapters – one with art by John Romita Jr., the other by Eddy Barrows. This approach works surprisingly well; the first part builds up the tension nicely, setting Suicide Squad against Rustam and his allies and proving just how out of their depths they are. The second chapter, though, is...
Amanda Waller has always been at the heart of Suicide Squad – but now that’s about to change. Suicide Squad #11 ended on a cliffhanger; Waller’s legacy is crumbling around her, a renegade Squader is striving to destroy everything she’s built, and – most shocking of all – the issue ended with Waller shot in the heart. It was a suitably dramatic opening for Rob Williams’ “Burning Down The House.”
Suicide Squad #12 picks up where this left off, with Rustam’s campaign continuing, and Waller near death. As with the previous issue, it’s divided into two chapters – one with art by John Romita Jr., the other by Eddy Barrows. This approach works surprisingly well; the first part builds up the tension nicely, setting Suicide Squad against Rustam and his allies and proving just how out of their depths they are. The second chapter, though, is...
- 2/22/2017
- by Tom Bacon
- We Got This Covered
Written by Rob Williams | Art by Leandro Casco, Wellington Diaz | Published by Titan Comics
What a great start to year three last issue was. Rob Williams brought a real breath of fresh air to the book, and I especially enjoyed the little tongue in cheek pop at Brexit, delivered in typically Whovian style. The main story itself saw The Doctor saddened to discover that Jones, the Bowie-esque Tall Pale Earl and greatest pop star in the universe, had died. At the funeral, The Doctor is asked to go to a planet for some mysterious purpose. Being a probable trap, he has to go, and finds himself face to face with The Scream.
The Scream is an outcast from the collective The Silence, who have the uncanny ability to make you forget you had ever seen them, very handy as they tinker with history all the time. The Scream, though, was...
What a great start to year three last issue was. Rob Williams brought a real breath of fresh air to the book, and I especially enjoyed the little tongue in cheek pop at Brexit, delivered in typically Whovian style. The main story itself saw The Doctor saddened to discover that Jones, the Bowie-esque Tall Pale Earl and greatest pop star in the universe, had died. At the funeral, The Doctor is asked to go to a planet for some mysterious purpose. Being a probable trap, he has to go, and finds himself face to face with The Scream.
The Scream is an outcast from the collective The Silence, who have the uncanny ability to make you forget you had ever seen them, very handy as they tinker with history all the time. The Scream, though, was...
- 2/13/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
This review contains some minor spoilers.
Suicide Squad has always been a fan-favorite concept, and last year’s blockbuster – a box office hit in spite of critical reviews – has only encouraged that. In the wake of the movie, though, the comic’s focus has gradually narrowed in on possibly the most fascinating character of them all: Amanda Waller. Played by Viola Davis in the films, Waller is the mastermind behind Task Force X, the woman who commands the Suicide Squad. She’s a subject of real controversy, as often an antagonist as an ally, and her past is shrouded in secrecy. That veil of mystery gives writers so much to work with, though.
Suicide Squad #11 launches an arc that promises to continue that relentless focus, ominously titled “Burning Down the House.” It’s set in the aftermath of Justice League vs. Suicide Squad, with Waller now facing disgrace. But there...
Suicide Squad has always been a fan-favorite concept, and last year’s blockbuster – a box office hit in spite of critical reviews – has only encouraged that. In the wake of the movie, though, the comic’s focus has gradually narrowed in on possibly the most fascinating character of them all: Amanda Waller. Played by Viola Davis in the films, Waller is the mastermind behind Task Force X, the woman who commands the Suicide Squad. She’s a subject of real controversy, as often an antagonist as an ally, and her past is shrouded in secrecy. That veil of mystery gives writers so much to work with, though.
Suicide Squad #11 launches an arc that promises to continue that relentless focus, ominously titled “Burning Down the House.” It’s set in the aftermath of Justice League vs. Suicide Squad, with Waller now facing disgrace. But there...
- 2/8/2017
- by Tom Bacon
- We Got This Covered
Written by Rob Williams | Art by I.N.J Culbard | Published by Titan Comics
Year 3, in publishing terms, has come for The Eleventh Doctor. A series that I haven’t exactly disliked, but not one I feel has been great either. Lacking a little of that timey-wimey magic, which for this incarnation is criminal indeed. So this issue sees the new creative team of Rob Williams and I.N.J Culbard come aboard, hopefully to inject some of that missing magic. Rob Williams work I know pretty well, from his UK comic work and his Marvel Comics stuff, so he seems a good fit for the book.
So what have The Doctor and Alice been up to since the major events of last issue? Did they get that rest and relaxation they earned? Er, no. We catch up with them being chased by the inhabitants of Britzit-247, a colony of...
Year 3, in publishing terms, has come for The Eleventh Doctor. A series that I haven’t exactly disliked, but not one I feel has been great either. Lacking a little of that timey-wimey magic, which for this incarnation is criminal indeed. So this issue sees the new creative team of Rob Williams and I.N.J Culbard come aboard, hopefully to inject some of that missing magic. Rob Williams work I know pretty well, from his UK comic work and his Marvel Comics stuff, so he seems a good fit for the book.
So what have The Doctor and Alice been up to since the major events of last issue? Did they get that rest and relaxation they earned? Er, no. We catch up with them being chased by the inhabitants of Britzit-247, a colony of...
- 1/26/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
It’s safe to admit that before the Suicide Squad movie came along, the comics weren’t exactly among the top tier of titles that DC published. But ever since the latest series launched as part of the Rebirth initiative, all of that changed.
For starters, employing superstar creators is one way to get new readers on board. Aside from writer Rob Williams, DC co-publisher and living legend Jim Lee lent his pencils to the first arc of the relaunched series, “The Black Vault.” Uniting characters seen in the film such as Deadshot, Harley Quinn and Killer Croc, it told a much different story than what was seen on the silver screen, yet managed to be wildly entertaining.
It’s no secret that John Romita Jr. will soon be stopping by to illustrate the “Burning Down The House” arc, but what’s especially exciting is the news that none other than Tony S.
For starters, employing superstar creators is one way to get new readers on board. Aside from writer Rob Williams, DC co-publisher and living legend Jim Lee lent his pencils to the first arc of the relaunched series, “The Black Vault.” Uniting characters seen in the film such as Deadshot, Harley Quinn and Killer Croc, it told a much different story than what was seen on the silver screen, yet managed to be wildly entertaining.
It’s no secret that John Romita Jr. will soon be stopping by to illustrate the “Burning Down The House” arc, but what’s especially exciting is the news that none other than Tony S.
- 1/24/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Considering that comic books are solicited three months in advance, it’s not unheard of for creative changes to happen within that time span. The latest example of this is apparently that of Suicide Squad.
According to Bleeding Cool, John Romita Jr. – who recently exited All-Star Batman and wasn’t slated to begin drawing Task Force x until March with issue #13 – will now make his debut on the book in February with Suicide Squad #11.
Originally, Riley Rossmo was penciled in to contribute interiors, but plans have seemingly changed. As highly praised as Romita is, it would have been cool to see Rossmo stick around a little longer considering that he did some fine work in Suicide Squad #9, which served as a Justice League vs. Suicide Squad tie-in.
Unlike said tie-in, the series will hereby return to having twelve page main stories and eight page backups, which are set to be illustrated by Eddy Barrows.
According to Bleeding Cool, John Romita Jr. – who recently exited All-Star Batman and wasn’t slated to begin drawing Task Force x until March with issue #13 – will now make his debut on the book in February with Suicide Squad #11.
Originally, Riley Rossmo was penciled in to contribute interiors, but plans have seemingly changed. As highly praised as Romita is, it would have been cool to see Rossmo stick around a little longer considering that he did some fine work in Suicide Squad #9, which served as a Justice League vs. Suicide Squad tie-in.
Unlike said tie-in, the series will hereby return to having twelve page main stories and eight page backups, which are set to be illustrated by Eddy Barrows.
- 1/12/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Despite The New 52’s success, DC’s reboot of its line of books divided the fanbase, causing many to believe that the publisher’s rich history had been jettisoned in order to make way for a darker, more Christopher Nolan-esque universe. Then, to the delight of many, Geoff Johns spearheaded the Rebirth initiative that kicked off last June and brought back the sense of optimism some felt had been lost in addition to embracing more classical elements.
Now that we’re deep into the relaunch, the time has come to start rolling out the first wave of collected editions. In order to help get the word out, they’ve cut a handful of trailers that feature artwork from various series and pull quotes related to each. Leading the pack, obviously, is Batman.
It comes as no surprise to us that DC’s favorite golden goose garner much attention, given the sales figures of Batman,...
Now that we’re deep into the relaunch, the time has come to start rolling out the first wave of collected editions. In order to help get the word out, they’ve cut a handful of trailers that feature artwork from various series and pull quotes related to each. Leading the pack, obviously, is Batman.
It comes as no surprise to us that DC’s favorite golden goose garner much attention, given the sales figures of Batman,...
- 1/11/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
If you’ve collected comics within the past ten years or so, you’re well aware that when a major crossover event rolls around, the tie-ins are sure to follow. And although Justice League vs. Suicide Squad is by no means an exception to this rule, there aren’t an onslaught of side stories, so completionists won’t have to drain their wallets as much this time around. It’s likely due to the fact that this particular event is a weekly and therefore there’s simply no time to pump out various satellite miniseries. Still, that doesn’t mean obvious titles such as Suicide Squad are exempt from taking part.
With “The Black Vault” now behind us, regular series writer Rob Williams – who shares scripting duties with Si Spurrier here – has thankfully stayed on board for the tie-in to make sure the expected level of quality we’ve found in previous offerings remains intact.
With “The Black Vault” now behind us, regular series writer Rob Williams – who shares scripting duties with Si Spurrier here – has thankfully stayed on board for the tie-in to make sure the expected level of quality we’ve found in previous offerings remains intact.
- 1/11/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Comic Book Reviews: DC Round Up Week 11-16-2016
This week Batman’s plans for Operation: Break Bane’s Damn Back! Continues with an unexpected (but not really) twist, Green Arrow continues to deliver, and I basically give up Aquaman being interesting. To top it off I’m thinking I’ll finally drop Suicide Squad as despite Jim Lee’s artwork the story is just dumb. It’s lowest common denominator dumb. Characters acting different then they do anywhere else, being forced to feel more like the “movie”, and now potential zombie Captain Boomerangs. How did the other books fair this week? Read on!
Aquaman #11
Story: Dan Abnett Art: Philippe Briones, Gabe Eltaeb
Review: So it takes Arthur nearly getting beaten to death by the Shaggy Man (yes that’s a real villain, a robot that’s indestructible and looks like Big Foot) to finally win some good graces back...
This week Batman’s plans for Operation: Break Bane’s Damn Back! Continues with an unexpected (but not really) twist, Green Arrow continues to deliver, and I basically give up Aquaman being interesting. To top it off I’m thinking I’ll finally drop Suicide Squad as despite Jim Lee’s artwork the story is just dumb. It’s lowest common denominator dumb. Characters acting different then they do anywhere else, being forced to feel more like the “movie”, and now potential zombie Captain Boomerangs. How did the other books fair this week? Read on!
Aquaman #11
Story: Dan Abnett Art: Philippe Briones, Gabe Eltaeb
Review: So it takes Arthur nearly getting beaten to death by the Shaggy Man (yes that’s a real villain, a robot that’s indestructible and looks like Big Foot) to finally win some good graces back...
- 11/18/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Comic Book Reviews: DC Comics Round Up Week 10/12/2016
A little late this time around, but never forgotten! This week I take a quick look at the developing stories from DC’s Rebirth line up. While not a huge week for story development, we do get to wrap up a few plots and open the doors to a few more!
Action Comics #965
Story: Dan Jurgens Art: Stephen Segovia, Art Thibert, Arif Prianto, Dave Sharpe
Review: So with Superman seemingly unable to prove anything nefarious about this new Clark Kent, it’s up to Lois to try to figure out what’s going on! To do that she pretends to the Lois Lane of New 52 Universe, and as expected things don’t go completely as planned. Jurgens continues to do an excellent job here with how he handles the characters. Everyone feels right, in that their motivations, manner of speech and actions...
A little late this time around, but never forgotten! This week I take a quick look at the developing stories from DC’s Rebirth line up. While not a huge week for story development, we do get to wrap up a few plots and open the doors to a few more!
Action Comics #965
Story: Dan Jurgens Art: Stephen Segovia, Art Thibert, Arif Prianto, Dave Sharpe
Review: So with Superman seemingly unable to prove anything nefarious about this new Clark Kent, it’s up to Lois to try to figure out what’s going on! To do that she pretends to the Lois Lane of New 52 Universe, and as expected things don’t go completely as planned. Jurgens continues to do an excellent job here with how he handles the characters. Everyone feels right, in that their motivations, manner of speech and actions...
- 10/18/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Comic Book Reviews: DC Round Up Week 09-28-2016
This week begins New York Comic Con! And your faithful comic book reviewer will be attending and looking to get as many scoops, interviews and photos possible! How does DC Comics look going into this week’s releases and Comic Con line up? Let’s take a look!
Action Comics #964
Story: Dan Jurgens Art: Patrick Zircher, Tomeu Morey
Review: So this is supposed to bring things back to the “status quo” for Superman. Ummm…I guess? Essentially Pre-Flash Point Supes brings current mystery “normal” Clark Kent the fortress of solitude. There Superman begins to inspect Clark to see just how the heck this is all possible. The final conclusion seems to be that indeed this is legit Clark Kent and The Superman of New 52 was impersonating as Clark to protect him from a dangerous organization. Now of course none of this...
This week begins New York Comic Con! And your faithful comic book reviewer will be attending and looking to get as many scoops, interviews and photos possible! How does DC Comics look going into this week’s releases and Comic Con line up? Let’s take a look!
Action Comics #964
Story: Dan Jurgens Art: Patrick Zircher, Tomeu Morey
Review: So this is supposed to bring things back to the “status quo” for Superman. Ummm…I guess? Essentially Pre-Flash Point Supes brings current mystery “normal” Clark Kent the fortress of solitude. There Superman begins to inspect Clark to see just how the heck this is all possible. The final conclusion seems to be that indeed this is legit Clark Kent and The Superman of New 52 was impersonating as Clark to protect him from a dangerous organization. Now of course none of this...
- 10/3/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Comic Book Reviews: DC Round Up Week 09-14-2016
DC is settling into its new focused style of content storytelling, and producing some fantastic stories thanks to the new approach. While mostly everything has been a hit, there have been a few snags as well. One issue I keep having is trying to figure out how it all “fits” together in a bigger picture. Some books seem closer connected others; some appear not connected all to the larger DC Universe. This might not be a problem for most, it can be a little jarring for me, when I’m reading Batgirl is running around Japan in her book, but is also hanging out with Huntress and Black Canary in the Birds of Prey series, while appearing in Nightwing and referencing her time currently in Japan, but Black Canary appears in Green Arrow without any indication she’s even been to Gotham or around Batgirl.
DC is settling into its new focused style of content storytelling, and producing some fantastic stories thanks to the new approach. While mostly everything has been a hit, there have been a few snags as well. One issue I keep having is trying to figure out how it all “fits” together in a bigger picture. Some books seem closer connected others; some appear not connected all to the larger DC Universe. This might not be a problem for most, it can be a little jarring for me, when I’m reading Batgirl is running around Japan in her book, but is also hanging out with Huntress and Black Canary in the Birds of Prey series, while appearing in Nightwing and referencing her time currently in Japan, but Black Canary appears in Green Arrow without any indication she’s even been to Gotham or around Batgirl.
- 9/16/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Comic Book Reviews: DC Round Up Week 08-17-2016
DC Comics has been killing it with sales lately, and for good reason! The Rebirth has been a success with almost every series delivering well-written and illustrated stories. Whatever editorial direction Geoff Johns put the company on, it’s worked! The characters feel fresh and new again, while still keeping true to the status quo set up in the New 52 Universe. Could the books do a slightly better job at feeling more “interconnected” (No that doesn’t mean crossover!)? Sure! But regardless, each individual series feels very well put together and on a focused plot. So without further delay, check out the hot books from this week’s DC Comics Rebirth line up!
Green Arrow #5
Story: Benjamin Percy Art: Juan Ferreyra
Review: If you were to tell me a year or so ago (or even further back) that future me would...
DC Comics has been killing it with sales lately, and for good reason! The Rebirth has been a success with almost every series delivering well-written and illustrated stories. Whatever editorial direction Geoff Johns put the company on, it’s worked! The characters feel fresh and new again, while still keeping true to the status quo set up in the New 52 Universe. Could the books do a slightly better job at feeling more “interconnected” (No that doesn’t mean crossover!)? Sure! But regardless, each individual series feels very well put together and on a focused plot. So without further delay, check out the hot books from this week’s DC Comics Rebirth line up!
Green Arrow #5
Story: Benjamin Percy Art: Juan Ferreyra
Review: If you were to tell me a year or so ago (or even further back) that future me would...
- 8/19/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
DC Comics' new "Suicide Squad" #1, available August 17, 2016 is written by Rob Williams and illustrated by Scott Williams and Jim Lee, with a variant cover by Lee Bemejo:
"...in 'The Black Vault', part one, a mysterious and definitely super-important cosmic item falls out of the heavens and into enemy hands.
"America has only one option: 'Task Force X', Amanda Waller’s strike team of incarcerated super-criminals.
"A one-stop-shop for plausibly deniable espionage and ultra- violence, this 'Suicide Squad' only handles missions they’re not expected to survive..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Suicide Squad"...
"...in 'The Black Vault', part one, a mysterious and definitely super-important cosmic item falls out of the heavens and into enemy hands.
"America has only one option: 'Task Force X', Amanda Waller’s strike team of incarcerated super-criminals.
"A one-stop-shop for plausibly deniable espionage and ultra- violence, this 'Suicide Squad' only handles missions they’re not expected to survive..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Suicide Squad"...
- 8/17/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Comic Book Reviews: DC Round Up Week 08-03-2016
When I first started writing reviews for Lrm I stated I would stick with all the DC Rebirth Issues until at least issue 6 before considering any to drop. So far, I’ve pleasantly been surprised by my complete interest in All the Rebirth Titles thus far! We are approaching issue 4 for most of the newly revamped series, with still many more trickling in that show promise. As the first “wave” of books get closer to issue 6, I’ll do a quick rundown on those series and try to help new readers choose which books might be best for them. Until then, be sure to sound off in the comments on how you’re liking (or disliking) the DC Rebirth!
Aquaman #4
Story: Dan Abnett Art: Philippe Briones Colors: Gabe Eltaeb
Review: Aquaman has become a sort of love hate series for me in this DC Rebirth.
When I first started writing reviews for Lrm I stated I would stick with all the DC Rebirth Issues until at least issue 6 before considering any to drop. So far, I’ve pleasantly been surprised by my complete interest in All the Rebirth Titles thus far! We are approaching issue 4 for most of the newly revamped series, with still many more trickling in that show promise. As the first “wave” of books get closer to issue 6, I’ll do a quick rundown on those series and try to help new readers choose which books might be best for them. Until then, be sure to sound off in the comments on how you’re liking (or disliking) the DC Rebirth!
Aquaman #4
Story: Dan Abnett Art: Philippe Briones Colors: Gabe Eltaeb
Review: Aquaman has become a sort of love hate series for me in this DC Rebirth.
- 8/9/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Just in time for the opening of DC’s next live action film “Suicide Squad” we have the DC Rebirth issue of Task Force X. This Rebirth issue focuses on only the core characters of the team. The cast includes Amanda Waller, Rick Flag, Harley Quinn, Deadshot and Boomerang. The book beings with a very interesting meeting of Amanda Waller and our President Barak Obama, who is furious at the fact that Task Force X exists and that Waller controls it with no accountability. She convinces him to approve the team with the condition that they install Colonel Rick Flag as the leader. But before Flag can lead the team, he needs to be released from Guantanamo Bay. Where he is imprisoned for not following orders, apparently the officials giving the orders had quite the influence to be able to imprison Flag without anyone’s knowledge. But of course Waller...
- 8/3/2016
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
The United States political public sphere might be focused on the upcoming election and the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump but Barack Obama is still the United States' President for another six months. As such, we see Obama facing off against Amanda Waller in next Wednesday's release of Suicide Squad: Rebirth #1. With DC Rebirth loosely reflecting current events, one has to wonder whether we'll get an appearance from Hillary or Trump too? Suicide Squad: Rebirth #1 Rob Williams (W) Jonathan Glaipion, Phillip Tan (A) Jonathan Glaipion, Phillip Tan (cover) Amanda Conner (variant cover) Synopsis: Soldier. War hero. Traitor. Captain Rick Flag was one of America’s greatest military commanders before he was banished to a secret military prison. But after years of isolation, Flag’s life changes forever when a woman called Amanda Waller offers him redemption in exchange for taking on the single most dangerous job...
- 7/29/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Last Sunday, Moma Chief Curator of Film Rajendra Roy sat down with a group of independent film veterans at the Seattle International Film Festival for a panel entitled “Who Should Release My Movie?” The guests included VP of Acquisitions at The Orchard Danielle Digiacomo, Svp of Acquisitions and Theatrical Distribution at Well Go USA Dylan Marchetti, President of Acquisitions and Ancillary Distribution at Bleecker Street Media Kent Sanderson and Vice President Distribution and Acquisitions at Participant Media Rob Williams.
The panel primarily centered on how indie filmmakers could get their movie seen, and how to find the right audience to give a film prolonged attention in a hugely competitive specialty market. They also discussed the rocky road of VOD distribution, the dangers of awards season, the values of playing in a fading DVD market and what kinds of films among hundreds of pitches they give their attention to. Read the...
The panel primarily centered on how indie filmmakers could get their movie seen, and how to find the right audience to give a film prolonged attention in a hugely competitive specialty market. They also discussed the rocky road of VOD distribution, the dangers of awards season, the values of playing in a fading DVD market and what kinds of films among hundreds of pitches they give their attention to. Read the...
- 6/17/2016
- by Russell Goldman
- Indiewire
Philip Bates is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
To celebrate Matt Smith attending Wizard World Comic convention in Portland, Oregon in February, Titan Comics are releasing a special exclusive cover variant. Drawn by Simon Fraser, the art adorns the cover of Titan’s The Eleventh Doctor #2.3, written by Rob Williams and Si Spurrier: The Doctor and Alice have met persistent foes before –...
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To celebrate Matt Smith attending Wizard World Comic convention in Portland, Oregon in February, Titan Comics are releasing a special exclusive cover variant. Drawn by Simon Fraser, the art adorns the cover of Titan’s The Eleventh Doctor #2.3, written by Rob Williams and Si Spurrier: The Doctor and Alice have met persistent foes before –...
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- 1/10/2016
- by Philip Bates
- Kasterborous.com
Unfollow #1
Writer: Rob Williams
Artist: Mike Dowling
Colorist: Quinton Winter
Publisher: Vertigo/DC Comics
Price: $4
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I am a social media person. My teenage years were devoutly chronicled on Livejournal, I released my own music on Myspace back in 2004, and when I discovered Twitter in late 2008, I was hooked in the worst way. I still operated a Facebook page, despite by aversion to the platform, and I explored every new iteration of social media; Tumblr, Google+, Pinterest, Ello and yes, even Yo. Yet I have a love/hate relationship with social media. Twitter manages to be both the most individualistic medium, yet also contains within it the largest mobs of any in this digital era. Facebook is literally the most misinformative structure I’ve encountered and Tumblr isn’t much better. So I don’t have any kind of emotional attachment, and like a sibling, some days...
Writer: Rob Williams
Artist: Mike Dowling
Colorist: Quinton Winter
Publisher: Vertigo/DC Comics
Price: $4
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I am a social media person. My teenage years were devoutly chronicled on Livejournal, I released my own music on Myspace back in 2004, and when I discovered Twitter in late 2008, I was hooked in the worst way. I still operated a Facebook page, despite by aversion to the platform, and I explored every new iteration of social media; Tumblr, Google+, Pinterest, Ello and yes, even Yo. Yet I have a love/hate relationship with social media. Twitter manages to be both the most individualistic medium, yet also contains within it the largest mobs of any in this digital era. Facebook is literally the most misinformative structure I’ve encountered and Tumblr isn’t much better. So I don’t have any kind of emotional attachment, and like a sibling, some days...
- 11/13/2015
- by Chris Melkus
- Destroy the Brain
Philip Bates is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
Run for cover if you’ve not read The Eleventh Doctor #2.1, because a spoiler is ahead… (Ready? Yes?) Abslom Daak, the comic book Dalek hunter, is back, his trusty rusty chainsaw at his side. Courtesy of writer, Simon Spurrier and Rob Williams, the killer is seemingly facing off against the Eleventh Doctor and Alice Obiefune in Year Two...
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Run for cover if you’ve not read The Eleventh Doctor #2.1, because a spoiler is ahead… (Ready? Yes?) Abslom Daak, the comic book Dalek hunter, is back, his trusty rusty chainsaw at his side. Courtesy of writer, Simon Spurrier and Rob Williams, the killer is seemingly facing off against the Eleventh Doctor and Alice Obiefune in Year Two...
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- 11/4/2015
- by Philip Bates
- Kasterborous.com
The news is fast and furious in today's episode of DC All Access, and so is our special guest! That's right, actor Teddy Sears drops by the DC Comics office to discuss playing Jay Garrick on The Flash, and what the introduction of Earth-2's speedster means for our world. Can you say "speed cannon," anyone? We also look at the newest DC Comics series, Titans Hunt, and talk writer Rob Williams about Martian Manhunter. Plus, Tiffany chats with Gail Simone about her brand new Vertigo series, Clean Room! DC All Access is your connection to all of the latest DC Comics news and announcements. Subscribe so you don't miss a segment, and be sure to visit DCComics.com for articles, features, character bios and more.
- 10/22/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Featuring: Pat Mills, Grant Morrison, Neil Gaiman, Kevin O’Neill, David Bishop, John Wagner, Dave Gibbons, Dan Abnett, Alan Grant | Directed by Paul Goodwin
The latest in a long-line of pop-culture documentaries that capture the zeitgeist of their particular subject matter, Future Shock! The Story of 2000Ad tells the story of the UK science-fiction comic that changed the face of the industry – a comprehensive overview of its history, a warts-and-all. A peek inside the creative process of its most famous creators, and a funny, moving and passionate chronicle of how a band of talented eccentrics assembled to create a visionary and extraordinary comic that’s still a game-changer 36 years on.
First published in 1977, 2000Ad was violent, anti-authoritarian, blackly funny and above all, idiosyncratically British… and was – at its birth – seen as a dangerous, anarchic and totally anti-establishment. Yet it’s hard to comprehend, as someone who grew up seeing 2000Ad on the shelves of newsagents,...
The latest in a long-line of pop-culture documentaries that capture the zeitgeist of their particular subject matter, Future Shock! The Story of 2000Ad tells the story of the UK science-fiction comic that changed the face of the industry – a comprehensive overview of its history, a warts-and-all. A peek inside the creative process of its most famous creators, and a funny, moving and passionate chronicle of how a band of talented eccentrics assembled to create a visionary and extraordinary comic that’s still a game-changer 36 years on.
First published in 1977, 2000Ad was violent, anti-authoritarian, blackly funny and above all, idiosyncratically British… and was – at its birth – seen as a dangerous, anarchic and totally anti-establishment. Yet it’s hard to comprehend, as someone who grew up seeing 2000Ad on the shelves of newsagents,...
- 8/29/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Drew Boynton is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor #8 finds the Doctor and his ragtag collection of a Time Team (shape-changing humanoid Jones, liquidy alien intelligence Arc, and down-in-the-dumps human Alice) caught up in a continuation of events from the previous issue. And, just as I singled out Rob Williams’ writing last issue, Al Ewing takes over on scripting...
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Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor #8 finds the Doctor and his ragtag collection of a Time Team (shape-changing humanoid Jones, liquidy alien intelligence Arc, and down-in-the-dumps human Alice) caught up in a continuation of events from the previous issue. And, just as I singled out Rob Williams’ writing last issue, Al Ewing takes over on scripting...
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- 7/20/2015
- by Drew Boynton
- Kasterborous.com
Philip Bates is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
Titan Comics are going great guns: so much so that we’re already nearing the end of their first ‘year’ of stories. And the first part of the concluding Eleventh Doctor story before the multi-Doctor summer event is out right now! Written by the regular creative team, Al Ewing and Rob Williams, and drawn by Simon Fraser,...
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Titan Comics are going great guns: so much so that we’re already nearing the end of their first ‘year’ of stories. And the first part of the concluding Eleventh Doctor story before the multi-Doctor summer event is out right now! Written by the regular creative team, Al Ewing and Rob Williams, and drawn by Simon Fraser,...
The post Out Now: Titan Comics’ Eleventh Doctor #14 [Preview] appeared first on Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews.
- 7/14/2015
- by Philip Bates
- Kasterborous.com
Drew Boynton is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
Issue #7 of Titan’s Eleventh Doctor comic book kicks off a new story arc (no pun intended) of sorts as the creative team gets a shake up and two new possibly-recurring alien races are introduced. Let’s get to the guys behind the scenes first. Writer Rob Williams is still intact, but the artist and colorist...
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Issue #7 of Titan’s Eleventh Doctor comic book kicks off a new story arc (no pun intended) of sorts as the creative team gets a shake up and two new possibly-recurring alien races are introduced. Let’s get to the guys behind the scenes first. Writer Rob Williams is still intact, but the artist and colorist...
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- 7/12/2015
- by Drew Boynton
- Kasterborous.com
Christian Cawley is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
It’s that time of the month again, when Titan Comics releases the latest issue of their Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor series, and this month sees the start of a brand-new story arc… On Wednesday, May 20th the new issue written by Rob Williams (2000Ad) with art by Warren Pleece (2000Ad, Vertigo comics) is out in shops...
The post Out this Week, Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor #12 appeared first on Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews.
It’s that time of the month again, when Titan Comics releases the latest issue of their Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor series, and this month sees the start of a brand-new story arc… On Wednesday, May 20th the new issue written by Rob Williams (2000Ad) with art by Warren Pleece (2000Ad, Vertigo comics) is out in shops...
The post Out this Week, Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor #12 appeared first on Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews.
- 5/18/2015
- by Christian Cawley
- Kasterborous.com
Award-winning documentary centres on the shooting of a black teenager and the subsequent trial of his killer.
London-based Dogwoof is to act as sales agent for all territories, excluding North America, for Marc Silver’s award-winning Sundance documentary 3 1/2 Minutes from Participant Media.
Dogwoof will also distribute the film across all platforms in the UK, where the company is planning a theatrical release in late 2015.
Directed by Marc Silver (Who is Dayani Cristal?), 3 1/2 Minutes made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January and picked up the Us Documentary Special Jury Award for Social Impact.
The film documents the shooting of black teenager Jordan Davis and the subsequent trial of his killer Michael Dunn.
HBO has licensed Us television rights and plans to air the film in late 2015, following its Us theatrical release.
Produced by The Filmmaker Fund / Motto Pictures in association with Lakehouse Films and Actual Films, 3 1/2 Minutes was written and directed by Marc Silver, produced...
London-based Dogwoof is to act as sales agent for all territories, excluding North America, for Marc Silver’s award-winning Sundance documentary 3 1/2 Minutes from Participant Media.
Dogwoof will also distribute the film across all platforms in the UK, where the company is planning a theatrical release in late 2015.
Directed by Marc Silver (Who is Dayani Cristal?), 3 1/2 Minutes made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January and picked up the Us Documentary Special Jury Award for Social Impact.
The film documents the shooting of black teenager Jordan Davis and the subsequent trial of his killer Michael Dunn.
HBO has licensed Us television rights and plans to air the film in late 2015, following its Us theatrical release.
Produced by The Filmmaker Fund / Motto Pictures in association with Lakehouse Films and Actual Films, 3 1/2 Minutes was written and directed by Marc Silver, produced...
- 4/9/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Written by Al Ewing, Rob Williams | Art by Simon Fraser, Boo Cook | Colorists: Gary Caldwell, Hi-Fi | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Hc, 128pp
With a force of personality capable of bending time itself and all the energy of a star’s exploding heart, the Doctor blasts into the hollow, tragic life of a woman with so much to offer – and gives her the chance to scream ‘Geronimo!’ at the thrills, colours and terrors of an infinite universe! It all starts with an alien dog terrorising London and from there they blast off into the stars with all new adventures from the Eleventh Doctor and his new companion.
So here’s my review of the Eleventh Doctor Volume 1. Reviews are cool. At least, that’s what I like to tell myself in the mirror each morning. Doing reviews for Doctor Who comics is also very cool, especially when it is a...
With a force of personality capable of bending time itself and all the energy of a star’s exploding heart, the Doctor blasts into the hollow, tragic life of a woman with so much to offer – and gives her the chance to scream ‘Geronimo!’ at the thrills, colours and terrors of an infinite universe! It all starts with an alien dog terrorising London and from there they blast off into the stars with all new adventures from the Eleventh Doctor and his new companion.
So here’s my review of the Eleventh Doctor Volume 1. Reviews are cool. At least, that’s what I like to tell myself in the mirror each morning. Doing reviews for Doctor Who comics is also very cool, especially when it is a...
- 3/6/2015
- by Richard Axtell
- Nerdly
Titan Comics has shared exclusive solicitations for its Doctor Who comic collections.
The publisher will be releasing comic book store exclusive editions of the graphic novels ahead of their general bookstore releases.
Writer Nick Abadzis and artist Elena Casagrande have collaborated on Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Vol 1 - Revolutions of Terror, collecting the first five issues of the series.
"The Tenth Doctor thought he was done with new companions after Donna's tragic exit - but that was before he met Gabriella 'Gabby' Gonzalez during an incursion of psychic parasites in Brooklyn, New York," said Titan.
"Stuck running her father's Laundromat, Gabby always dreamed of horizons beyond Sunset Park - whether that was going to college, making it as an artist, or just escaping her life for a while.
"Now she's travelling the cosmos as the Doctor's latest companion - and life couldn't be more exciting.
"Battling invisible creatures...
The publisher will be releasing comic book store exclusive editions of the graphic novels ahead of their general bookstore releases.
Writer Nick Abadzis and artist Elena Casagrande have collaborated on Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Vol 1 - Revolutions of Terror, collecting the first five issues of the series.
"The Tenth Doctor thought he was done with new companions after Donna's tragic exit - but that was before he met Gabriella 'Gabby' Gonzalez during an incursion of psychic parasites in Brooklyn, New York," said Titan.
"Stuck running her father's Laundromat, Gabby always dreamed of horizons beyond Sunset Park - whether that was going to college, making it as an artist, or just escaping her life for a while.
"Now she's travelling the cosmos as the Doctor's latest companion - and life couldn't be more exciting.
"Battling invisible creatures...
- 1/21/2015
- Digital Spy
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