Let's say you're the newly-sentient internet. How would you decipher
the meaning of all the bits and bytes whizzing past you? And what about
the real world outside your electronic realm?
Former Comics Editor, Guy Leshinski
has very kindly given us permission to reprint a prophetic interview
with Bryan Lee O'Malley in 2005. Will Bryan Lee O'Malley attain the
Holy Grail of cartoonists? As Bryan says, "We'll see..."
Results tagged “superheroes” from The Cultural Gutter
Chris Claremont, In Summary
Jason Powell looked at every issue of Chris Claremont's run on the X-men. Every issue. (Sorry about the previously missing link).
Disconnected Viewing
I don't have cable right now so I'm rewatching old shows and movies. A lot of them are animated. Such is my way. I'd like to have a nobler reason for rewatching them--something like when James revisited his favorite childhood books. And it's true—he did inspire me. But it's also true that I don't have cable.
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Gotham Girls Episodes
Some kind, considerate fan saved and uploaded episodes of the old web series, Gotham Girls. And they're right here.
Great Comics That Never Happened Annual #1
The Comics Alliance has gathered together "The Great Comics That Never Happened" all in one place. Thrill to "Aliens vs. Predator vs. Ted Nugent!" Sigh with "Young M.O.D.O.K. Romance!" Discover the "Crisis in the 36 Chamber" with the JLA and the Wu-Tang Clan!
From Arthur To Orin
LBFA Presents: The History of Aquaman Explained!
The Pitiful Death of Monsieur Mallah
There's a sickness in my stomach I've been carrying a while, an unpleasant acid feeling that bothers me when I've been reading or reading about comics lately. And I guess it's time for me to cough it up and see what the hell is burning a hole inside.
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Wonder Woman in Pants
Wonder Woman would've also had pants in Joss Whedon's version. But if she has to have spurs, I'm a sucker for this cowgirl version with invisible pony. (And, following Chris Sims, could go with a Fistful of Dollars poncho).
A Little Busier Thinking about Comics
In fact, how about another piece by Colin. This one suggests that Warren Ellis' The Authority has a lot in common with SuperFriends., writing that it is "the last true heir of the Silver Age." That boom you hear is Warren Ellis' head.
Too Busy Reading About The Secret Six.
Too Busy Thinking About My Comics has some excellent analysis of The Secret Six. In fact, the blog has plenty of excellent analysis of plenty of comics. And, as the mission statement reads, "It's not the reading of comic books that can threaten friendships
and derail marriages. It's the unintended, casual babbling about comic
books that does."
Bruce Lee's Kato
Kato was the star of the old Green Hornet. Cinematical has Bruce Lee's screen test for the role in the original 1960s tv series. And you can enjoy Batman and Robin vs. Kato and the Green Hornet in the Batman live action series. (via Shelf Life Clothing Company).
Saturday Morning Happy Hour
Racial epithets. Topless women. Speeches interrupted by blowjobs. Steve Guttenberg.
Doesn't seem like fodder for a Saturday morning cartoon show. But in the late 80s the film Police Academy, which subjected viewers to such adult situations, spawned an animated series of the same name. Running for two seasons, the series featured the original franchise's characters--Mahoney, Tackleberry, Hightower, Hooks, Jones, Callahan - if not their voice talents.
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What Girls Want From Comics
Hope Larson knows what girls like. She knows what girls want in comics--because she asked.
Summer Fun Time Reading!
It's summertime and all the happenin'
sites have advice about bikinis, manscaping, quick cool meals and
reading lists. I have no idea what to tell you about beachwear, other
than you do look cute in that, but I do have some reading
suggestions.
Continue reading...
Art, Geometry and Superheroes
They look a little Social Realist and a little inspiring: Geometric portraits of superheroes.
Batman XXX Trailers
Two Batman XXX trailers. Looks like the movie will have all the style and flair of the 1960s tv show, with nice production values, dutch angling, plus porn. Strangely, [SFW].
Lost And Heroes, Compared.
James Poniewozik on Lost and Heroes: "Put another way: you have to be willing to suck if you ever want to be
great. 'Awesome' and 'awful' are actually closer to each other on the
continuum of quality than either is to 'meh.'"
In Living Colour
This last month at the Gutter, we've been mixing things up, with the editors writing outside of their usual domains. This week, instead of romance, Chris Szego will talk about movies or comics. Hey, wait! How about movies AND comics? Or rather, comic book movies?
Recently, the theatre’s been a good place for comics. Not just because amazing special effects are possible and seamless, but because there's something else at work: studios are beginning to value the kind of stories comics tell. Okay, it's probably more accurate to say that studios value the immense returns on good comic book movies, but still. Working together, writers and actors are seriously raising the bar when it comes to bringing comics to screen. Which is a good thing (Anyone out there besides me ever see Captain America? If you said no, count yourself lucky).
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Do Superhero Movies Suck? Does It Matter?
Salon talks about Iron Man 2 and superhero movies in general. Andrew O'Herir says Iron Man 2 doesn't jump the shark, "it is the shark." Matt Zoller Seitz says filmmakers take less chances with superhero movies than with zombie movies. Both agree Mickey Rourke's Whiplash "has the right idea."
Ming Doyle Gallery
Artist Ming Doyle has posted a gallery of her Free Comic Book Day sketches. You can see a selection here. (via the ISB).
Superhero Fashion with Tim Gunn and Crazy Sexy Geeks
Tim Gunn thinks the Hulk should wear a suit all the time. "It mitigates all that mass." Part 2 of Crazy Sexy Geeks' discussion of superhero fashion with Tim Gunn.
Chris Claremont, In Summary
Jason Powell looked at every issue of Chris Claremont's run on the X-men. Every issue. (Sorry about the previously missing link).Disconnected Viewing
I don't have cable right now so I'm rewatching old shows and movies. A lot of them are animated. Such is my way. I'd like to have a nobler reason for rewatching them--something like when James revisited his favorite childhood books. And it's true—he did inspire me. But it's also true that I don't have cable.
Gotham Girls Episodes
Some kind, considerate fan saved and uploaded episodes of the old web series, Gotham Girls. And they're right here.Great Comics That Never Happened Annual #1
The Comics Alliance has gathered together "The Great Comics That Never Happened" all in one place. Thrill to "Aliens vs. Predator vs. Ted Nugent!" Sigh with "Young M.O.D.O.K. Romance!" Discover the "Crisis in the 36 Chamber" with the JLA and the Wu-Tang Clan!From Arthur To Orin
LBFA Presents: The History of Aquaman Explained!The Pitiful Death of Monsieur Mallah
There's a sickness in my stomach I've been carrying a while, an unpleasant acid feeling that bothers me when I've been reading or reading about comics lately. And I guess it's time for me to cough it up and see what the hell is burning a hole inside.
Wonder Woman in Pants
Wonder Woman would've also had pants in Joss Whedon's version. But if she has to have spurs, I'm a sucker for this cowgirl version with invisible pony. (And, following Chris Sims, could go with a Fistful of Dollars poncho).A Little Busier Thinking about Comics
In fact, how about another piece by Colin. This one suggests that Warren Ellis' The Authority has a lot in common with SuperFriends., writing that it is "the last true heir of the Silver Age." That boom you hear is Warren Ellis' head.Too Busy Reading About The Secret Six.
Too Busy Thinking About My Comics has some excellent analysis of The Secret Six. In fact, the blog has plenty of excellent analysis of plenty of comics. And, as the mission statement reads, "It's not the reading of comic books that can threaten friendships and derail marriages. It's the unintended, casual babbling about comic books that does."Bruce Lee's Kato
Kato was the star of the old Green Hornet. Cinematical has Bruce Lee's screen test for the role in the original 1960s tv series. And you can enjoy Batman and Robin vs. Kato and the Green Hornet in the Batman live action series. (via Shelf Life Clothing Company).
Saturday Morning Happy Hour
Racial epithets. Topless women. Speeches interrupted by blowjobs. Steve Guttenberg.
Doesn't seem like fodder for a Saturday morning cartoon show. But in the late 80s the film Police Academy, which subjected viewers to such adult situations, spawned an animated series of the same name. Running for two seasons, the series featured the original franchise's characters--Mahoney, Tackleberry, Hightower, Hooks, Jones, Callahan - if not their voice talents.
Continue reading...What Girls Want From Comics
Hope Larson knows what girls like. She knows what girls want in comics--because she asked.Summer Fun Time Reading!
It's summertime and all the happenin'
sites have advice about bikinis, manscaping, quick cool meals and
reading lists. I have no idea what to tell you about beachwear, other
than you do look cute in that, but I do have some reading
suggestions.
Art, Geometry and Superheroes
They look a little Social Realist and a little inspiring: Geometric portraits of superheroes.Batman XXX Trailers
Two Batman XXX trailers. Looks like the movie will have all the style and flair of the 1960s tv show, with nice production values, dutch angling, plus porn. Strangely, [SFW].Lost And Heroes, Compared.
James Poniewozik on Lost and Heroes: "Put another way: you have to be willing to suck if you ever want to be great. 'Awesome' and 'awful' are actually closer to each other on the continuum of quality than either is to 'meh.'"In Living Colour
This last month at the Gutter, we've been mixing things up, with the editors writing outside of their usual domains. This week, instead of romance, Chris Szego will talk about movies or comics. Hey, wait! How about movies AND comics? Or rather, comic book movies?
Recently, the theatre’s been a good place for comics. Not just because amazing special effects are possible and seamless, but because there's something else at work: studios are beginning to value the kind of stories comics tell. Okay, it's probably more accurate to say that studios value the immense returns on good comic book movies, but still. Working together, writers and actors are seriously raising the bar when it comes to bringing comics to screen. Which is a good thing (Anyone out there besides me ever see Captain America? If you said no, count yourself lucky).
Continue reading...Do Superhero Movies Suck? Does It Matter?
Salon talks about Iron Man 2 and superhero movies in general. Andrew O'Herir says Iron Man 2 doesn't jump the shark, "it is the shark." Matt Zoller Seitz says filmmakers take less chances with superhero movies than with zombie movies. Both agree Mickey Rourke's Whiplash "has the right idea."Ming Doyle Gallery
Artist Ming Doyle has posted a gallery of her Free Comic Book Day sketches. You can see a selection here. (via the ISB).Superhero Fashion with Tim Gunn and Crazy Sexy Geeks
Tim Gunn thinks the Hulk should wear a suit all the time. "It mitigates all that mass." Part 2 of Crazy Sexy Geeks' discussion of superhero fashion with Tim Gunn.