Comics

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7 weeks ago

To be clear, I'm not going to fill this post full of info on some comedy tour featuring a bunch of funny folk joking about the 'King of Horror'... Or worse, doing impressions of him. The world of comics I'm refering to in the title is of the reading variety. The art to the left may have gave that away, I don't know...

It's actually been quite a while since I dove into the comic lore and I probably wouldn't have even thought if it hadn't of been for a pal of mine. It's funny how simple things happen simply sometimes; he merely happened to mention that he was going to a nearby comic shop one day and I happened to tag along. And now, I happen to have something to talk about here.

Happenstance.

It appears that in my absence from Comic-dom, Stephen King with the help of Marvel has been very busy producing some very lovely looking editions. I did know about the original editions of the Dark Tower material but I had no idea so many more mini's were released. While browsing the shop, I had 3 different sets of random King related titles, plus a one shot... and this was all before I realized 'The Stand' existed. Yes, that's right, there are several comics

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What a Wonderful World!: Ha ha ha, irony

Hobbies Anime & MangaBy WarrenPeace

4 months ago

Elsewhere: I reviewed Starr the Slayer #3 at Comics Bulletin, and the latest episode of Venture Brothers at The Factual Opinion.

Links: Brendan McCarthy! Dr. Strange! Maybe Spider-Man too! Coming next year! Awesome!

I still haven't read my copy of the Act-I-Vate Primer, so I'll probably wait to watch these videos that Michel Fiffe posted in which some of the creators did readings/reenactments of their stories, but it certainly looks cool. Notably, Tucker Stone participated in Mike Cavallaro's Loviathan, so you can see more of his "acting" "talent" if you don't get enough already with Advanced Common Sense.

This short comic by Rebecca Dart adapting a traditional ballad is gorgeous, reminiscent of Cyril Pedrosa's work on Three Shadows.

On the other hand, I don't know what the hell is going on in this longer Sam Hiti comic, but it sure is cool.

Here are some pages from a manga adaptation of Jaws. Awesome.

And now:

What a Wonderful World!, volume 1-2

By Inio Asano

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Helloooooo Brotherman – a real superhero for today’s generation

Entertainment MediaBy ausetkmt

4 months ago

: Image by jakedobkin via Flickr

Black Super Heroes are few and far between. this weekend in ATL; a Black Super Hero takes the stage, to the delight of anime fans everywhere. "Brotherman the Dictator of Discipline" Check Out this interview with the Brothermen Behind Brotherman.

this was filmed in the early 90's as Brotherman was introduced on CBS News -

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The Black Man Film Festival will be Presenting a talk with the authors and designers of Brotherman; as well as special clips from the upcoming film release - "Brotherman the Dictator of Discipline"

for those of you who don't know about Brotherman, he's been around in the comic book realm for quite a while. he is the brainchild of a talented group of African American artists and cartoonists.

Brotherman is an Assistant District Attorney in Big City by Day; and a Crime Fighter by night. quite a combination for a Blackman. The Storylines and lessons metted out by Brotherman are life enriching examples of Good vs. Evil.

Today's Short Chat with Brother Yemi focuses on the History of the Festival and of course Brotherman and his creators.

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BROTHERMAN: DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE
Directed by Dawud Anyabwile

A profile of the Black comics hero. Created by Dawud Anyabwile and his brother Guy A. Sims. With independent sales of 750,000 books, "Brotherman" is shattering stereotypes of Black people and inspiring a generation of young Black artists and entreprenuers to pursue their dreams in comics and animation.

Comics Showcase - 30 mins