Press Release Legendary comic book master Will Eisner’s groundbreaking graphic novel “A Contract with God” is being adapted into a live action feature film, it was announced this evening at Comic- Con International 2010 by the film’s producers. In what is considered by many to be one of the most influential graphic novels ever written, in “A Contract with God” Eisner utilizes the comic book format in an innovative and pioneering way to explore stories and memories from his childhood growing up in a New York City tenement. Each tale captures the brutality, fragility, and tenderness that exists among people…
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At the Marvel movie panel in Hall H, the company has unveiled the logo for the Avengers movie. Also at the event, the official cast for the movie was introduced to the crowd. Iron Man – Robert Downey, Jr. Nick Fury – Sam Jackson Black Widow – Scarlett Johansson Thor – Chris Hemsworth Captain America – Chris Evans Hawkeye – Jeremy Renner Bruce Banner – Mark Ruffalo Director – Joss Whedon
You may have noticed several of the Hall H activities getting a delay today, not because there were so many people eager to see what Marvel had in store for everyone, but because violence broke out. While one might like to imagine the fight occurred between two people who had a disagreement over the return of Barry Allen, or one person protecting the honor of a scantily clad female attendee who had been groped by a cad, it turns out these two idiots got into a fight over a hard to get seat. When Idiot One, wouldn’t give Idiot Two…
Here’s a roundup of news we’ve gathered together from DC about things to come and things that might be.
Press Release IDW Publishing, a premier publisher of graphic novels and books, today announced the Ultimate Alex Raymond Collection: The Definitive Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim, offering two timeless series together for the first time. The Definitive Flash Gordon & Jungle Jim will include every Sunday by Raymond from both classic strips, remastered, restored, and presented in the oversized, 12” x 16” “champagne” edition format.
Here is a roundup of news coming from Marvel so far today. Take the jump to find out what the next Avengers series will be, and who will be in it.
Yesterday at the Vertigo panel, it was announced that John Constantine is getting married. In all actuality, the question whether Constantine would indeed be getting married is still up in the air – he might, he might not. It all depends on what happens to Epiphany Greaves who finds herself in 1979 London, thanks to Shade, the Changing Man. The story will be written by Peter Milligan, and will arrive in stores in October. Just like a panel to tease, tease, tease, promote, promote, promote. Almost like someone worked in radio back in the ‘70s. via CBR
Marvel opened the golden doors behind Odin’s Throne today, to reveal the Destroyer armor that will be worn by the villain (Loki?) in the upcoming movie adaptation. The Destroyer is an enchanted suit of armor forged by Odin, and when it first appeared it was hinted that the Destroyer had been created as a weapon to face some dark menace from the stars. It is first seen residing in the Temple of darkness in Asia. The Destroyer is used by Thor’s arch-foe Loki on several occasions, and each time has actually come close to killing Thor. The Destroyer is a…
Today, during the Top Cow panel, the company made announcements regarding many of their titles, and projects in the works with other companies. News on Pilot Season 2010, Pitt Comics, and more after the jump.
At the 2010 Comic Con International, IDW Publishing, a premier publisher of graphic novels and books, and award-winning creator John Byrne, today announced the long-awaited return of Byrne’s fan-favorite series, John Byrne’s Next Men. Picking up where to series left off in 1995, Byrne and IDW will at last return fans to the world of Project: Next Men.
Don’t read, just watch. Watch now! My Gog! This is full of all kinds of awesome. Now let’s hope the game is as good as the trailer!
Yesterday, Guillermo del Toro and Troy Nixey sat down with fans to discuss Miramax Films’ Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. The studio sent us some of the photos from the event.
Press Release IDW Publishing, a premier publisher of graphic novels and books, is pleased to announce today an all-new, four-issue miniseries featuring Dave Stevens’ beloved character, The Rocketeer. Coming in 2011, IDW’s The Rocketeer mini-series will be written and drawn by some of today’s finest comics creators, including Mike Allred, Kurt Busiek, John Cassaday, Darwyn Cooke, Michael Golden, Gene Ha, Michael Kaluta, Garry Leach, Bruce Timm, Bill Willingham, and many more. Alex Ross will supply stunning covers on each issue.
Archie Comics had its own panel at the San Diego Comic Con, and the company sent us their notes from their conversation with fans.