For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…
John Gallagher...
John Gallagher...
- 6/3/2023
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Moving Target: The History and Evolution of Green Arrow by Richard Gray. Sequart, $17.99 paperback; $6.99 Kindle edition
Way back when, Green Arrow was sort of the “always a bridesmaid, never a bride” of the superhero set. For a long time, fans could enjoy a new Green Arrow adventure just about every month, but he didn’t enjoy the headliner popularity of his hero pals like Batman or even Wonder Woman.
That’s all almost forgotten now. Today, so many fans enjoy this modern-day Robin Hood in comics, on TV and with licensed merchandise.
For some, Green Arrow became “a thing” when he debuted on TV, first as one of Superboy’s pals in Smallville and then in his own series. (He was briefly on Saturday morning cartoons before that too.)
Comics fan, and local dad, Greg Parker started with the TV series and now reads the comics. “In today’s...
Way back when, Green Arrow was sort of the “always a bridesmaid, never a bride” of the superhero set. For a long time, fans could enjoy a new Green Arrow adventure just about every month, but he didn’t enjoy the headliner popularity of his hero pals like Batman or even Wonder Woman.
That’s all almost forgotten now. Today, so many fans enjoy this modern-day Robin Hood in comics, on TV and with licensed merchandise.
For some, Green Arrow became “a thing” when he debuted on TV, first as one of Superboy’s pals in Smallville and then in his own series. (He was briefly on Saturday morning cartoons before that too.)
Comics fan, and local dad, Greg Parker started with the TV series and now reads the comics. “In today’s...
- 9/18/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Presenting two real-life stories from my days of yore, although names have been changed to protect both the innocent and the guilty.
Story The First:
I knew a girl in high school – I wouldn’t say we were friends, but she was someone who had never participated in the Piggy horrors. Sally was an A+ student, on the track to an Ivy League school. Pretty (but not gorgeous) and popular (but quiet about it), she came to me one day and said that she needed to talk to me privately. I was surprised… and a bit suspicious. What did she want? But because Sally had never been overtly mean to me, even though she was part of the clique that instigated most of the callous cruelties upon me, and because I still hoped to be “accepted,” and I wanted to believe for some reason she was about to warn me...
Story The First:
I knew a girl in high school – I wouldn’t say we were friends, but she was someone who had never participated in the Piggy horrors. Sally was an A+ student, on the track to an Ivy League school. Pretty (but not gorgeous) and popular (but quiet about it), she came to me one day and said that she needed to talk to me privately. I was surprised… and a bit suspicious. What did she want? But because Sally had never been overtly mean to me, even though she was part of the clique that instigated most of the callous cruelties upon me, and because I still hoped to be “accepted,” and I wanted to believe for some reason she was about to warn me...
- 9/11/2017
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
Among the many positive things Arrow has had going for it since the very beginning has been that of well-designed costumes. Seeing Oliver Queen donning an outfit heavily influenced by Mike Grell’s The Longbow Hunters definitely set the precedent, but when Arsenal debuted his badass suit in season 3, it became obvious that his mentor had to up his game. Thus, the Green Arrow himself got some serious upgrades in seasons 4 and 5, the latter costume being so impressive that this writer now wears it regularly to conventions and other events.
Having debuted in season 5 herself, Juliana Harkavy’s Dinah Drake has already taken significant strides toward becoming Black Canary II (let it be said that Sara Lance was known only by “Canary,” so we’re not counting her), but her threads weren’t as stylish as those worn by her other teammates. That said, you could imagine our delight upon...
Having debuted in season 5 herself, Juliana Harkavy’s Dinah Drake has already taken significant strides toward becoming Black Canary II (let it be said that Sara Lance was known only by “Canary,” so we’re not counting her), but her threads weren’t as stylish as those worn by her other teammates. That said, you could imagine our delight upon...
- 8/11/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
DC Comics' "Green Arrow" #26, available July 5, 2017, is written by Ben Percy and illustrated by Stephen Byrne, with covers by Otto Schmidt and Mike Grell:
"...in 'Hard Traveling Hero', Part One: Unwilling to let another city suffer the same fate as Seattle, 'Green Arrow' kicks off a new quest to hunt down the 'Ninth Circle' across America!
"To stop disaster before it can happen, the (in)famously hot-headed 'Oliver Queen' must mend fences with those he's alienated in the past, starting with 'The Flash'..."
In the "Arrow" Season 5 finale "Lian Yu", written by Wendy Mericle, Marc Guggenheim and directed by Jesse Warn, that aired May 24, 2017 on The CW:
"...'Deathstroke', 'Nyssa Al Ghul', 'Merlyn' and 'Digger Harkness', join with 'Oliver' in the battle against 'Prometheus'.
"The fight between Oliver (Stephen Amell) and 'Adrian Chase' (Josh Segarra) culminates in a final epic battle on 'Lian Yu'.
"...in 'Hard Traveling Hero', Part One: Unwilling to let another city suffer the same fate as Seattle, 'Green Arrow' kicks off a new quest to hunt down the 'Ninth Circle' across America!
"To stop disaster before it can happen, the (in)famously hot-headed 'Oliver Queen' must mend fences with those he's alienated in the past, starting with 'The Flash'..."
In the "Arrow" Season 5 finale "Lian Yu", written by Wendy Mericle, Marc Guggenheim and directed by Jesse Warn, that aired May 24, 2017 on The CW:
"...'Deathstroke', 'Nyssa Al Ghul', 'Merlyn' and 'Digger Harkness', join with 'Oliver' in the battle against 'Prometheus'.
"The fight between Oliver (Stephen Amell) and 'Adrian Chase' (Josh Segarra) culminates in a final epic battle on 'Lian Yu'.
- 7/5/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
DC in the 80s is a Webzine for the DC Comics Fans with an affinity for 80s comics. It’s fun, upbeat and engaging. Justin Francoeur and Mark Belkin keep the fan fires burning with wit and a great degree of nostalgic professionalism. I’m fascinated by the their endeavor, so I reached out to discuss it with them.
Ed Catto: Can you tell me a little bit about the site and how it came about?
Justin Francoeur: My formative years of comic book reading were during the early 80s to the early-to-mid 90s. Roughly six years ago, there wasn’t much on the Internet about DC Comics from the 80s (or it was scattered all over the place and not easy to find) so I decided to make a tumblr blog specifically spotlighting the house ads of that era. There were a lot of ‘buried gems’ in that time...
Ed Catto: Can you tell me a little bit about the site and how it came about?
Justin Francoeur: My formative years of comic book reading were during the early 80s to the early-to-mid 90s. Roughly six years ago, there wasn’t much on the Internet about DC Comics from the 80s (or it was scattered all over the place and not easy to find) so I decided to make a tumblr blog specifically spotlighting the house ads of that era. There were a lot of ‘buried gems’ in that time...
- 10/17/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Debuting in More Fun Comics #73, Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Also debuting in 1941were Wonder Woman and Aquaman. As part of Green Arrow's milestone, DC has released Green Arrow: A Celebration of 75 Years which collects seminal Green Arrow comic book issues from noted writers such as Mike Grell, Dennis O’Neil, Neal Adams, Jack Kirby, Alan Moore, Kevin Smith, Phil Hester, Brad Meltzer, Amanda Conner, Jeff Lemire and more. The hardcover celebratory collection clocks in at a whopping 500 pages. Rich or poor, goatee or none, we'll always love this guy. Happy 75th Anniversary to Green Arrow! Why do you love the Emerald Archer? pic.twitter.com/jWuFvCMsc9 — DC (@DCComics) September 25, 2016...
- 10/1/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
I had another piece all ready to go, but I’m just too anal to let stuff run if it bugs me. What I usually do when faced with a decision to let something I don’t feel like running just has a blown deadline.
I’m suffering from severe depression and not giving a hoot is easy when you actually don’t give a hoot. The truth is I don’t give a hoot if I meet a fucking deadline or finish an article, design a poster, fix a painting, edit a chapter, respond to Comic Con or meet with anybody.
I have no motivation to do anything for myself. Especially when faced with days like this.
Today is the 21st of June, but I’m writing this the night before.
Sorry, Mike.
Two years ago in the early hours before most people go to work I’d just...
I’m suffering from severe depression and not giving a hoot is easy when you actually don’t give a hoot. The truth is I don’t give a hoot if I meet a fucking deadline or finish an article, design a poster, fix a painting, edit a chapter, respond to Comic Con or meet with anybody.
I have no motivation to do anything for myself. Especially when faced with days like this.
Today is the 21st of June, but I’m writing this the night before.
Sorry, Mike.
Two years ago in the early hours before most people go to work I’d just...
- 6/21/2016
- by Michael Davis
- Comicmix.com
Lrm will be covering this weekend’s HeroesCon in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of the oldest conventions to still keeps its roots dedicated to comic books. HeroesCon has hosted some of the great comic book artist in the past including Stan Lee. This year’s headline of artist and array of comic book merchants won’t disappoint. Make sure to look out for our reporters who will be doing interviews with some of the guest as well as taking photos of some of the best cosplayers.
Heroes Convention was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte's Heroes Aren't Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a "must" on the summer schedule, drawing fans,...
Heroes Convention was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte's Heroes Aren't Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a "must" on the summer schedule, drawing fans,...
- 6/16/2016
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
When I get asked by earnest neophytes how to break into comics, my pat answer is “With a pick and a crowbar through the roof in the middle of a moonless night.”
Somewhat less than helpful, I know.
The truth is that I don’t know how to break into comics. I don’t think most of you can go the path I took. I had an old friend – Mike Gold, who you may have seen hereabouts – and he knew I loved comics and he had liked something I had written for the stage and offered me a chance. When Mike had first gone to NYC to work for DC Comics, I pressed on him a sample script I had written for Green Lantern. He dutifully did but the script didn’t go anywhere and it shouldn’t have. I was very keen but very raw in those days (although...
Somewhat less than helpful, I know.
The truth is that I don’t know how to break into comics. I don’t think most of you can go the path I took. I had an old friend – Mike Gold, who you may have seen hereabouts – and he knew I loved comics and he had liked something I had written for the stage and offered me a chance. When Mike had first gone to NYC to work for DC Comics, I pressed on him a sample script I had written for Green Lantern. He dutifully did but the script didn’t go anywhere and it shouldn’t have. I was very keen but very raw in those days (although...
- 1/24/2016
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
Here is a look at Marvel's lineup for new comic series during the month of November. Looks like we are getting reintroduced to some important characters in the Marvel universe. Could we be seeing the new lineup of superhero's for Infinity Wars Part II in the Marvel cinematic universe? Only time will tell. Check out below the synopsis along with cover art of the new comics coming out in November. Which series are you going to pick up?
The Mighty Thor #1!
The New York Times #1 Best Seller Returns!
This November, the lightning returns. Today, Marvel is pleased to present your new look at The Mighty Thor #1 – the new ongoing series from blockbuster creators Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman! Now is your chance to jump on-board the popular storyline of the new Thor as it charges headlong into the All-New, All-Different Marvel Universe! Her identity has finally been revealed as Dr.
The Mighty Thor #1!
The New York Times #1 Best Seller Returns!
This November, the lightning returns. Today, Marvel is pleased to present your new look at The Mighty Thor #1 – the new ongoing series from blockbuster creators Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman! Now is your chance to jump on-board the popular storyline of the new Thor as it charges headlong into the All-New, All-Different Marvel Universe! Her identity has finally been revealed as Dr.
- 10/27/2015
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
So, I wasn’t here last week. Some of you may have noticed. So, where was I? At the Baltimore Comic Con (Bcc), which was dandy, and I enjoyed it very much. Usually when I’m gone somewhere around the deadline for this column, I’m supposed to get it in earlier and most times I do. This time? Just screwed up the time. What can I say? I’m (mostly) human.
Lots of my fellow columnists here at ComicMix have already done their columns this week on the Bcc last week. Mike Gold, Emily Whitten, Martha Thomases, and Molly Jackson all contributed. Marc Allan Fishman wrote about an aspect of the Bcc and he wasn’t even there. Makes you wonder what I could add to the (comic)mix. I wondered too, but Mike has already speculated I would probably write about the Con and I wouldn’t want...
Lots of my fellow columnists here at ComicMix have already done their columns this week on the Bcc last week. Mike Gold, Emily Whitten, Martha Thomases, and Molly Jackson all contributed. Marc Allan Fishman wrote about an aspect of the Bcc and he wasn’t even there. Makes you wonder what I could add to the (comic)mix. I wondered too, but Mike has already speculated I would probably write about the Con and I wouldn’t want...
- 10/4/2015
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
You probably read Emily’s column yesterday. It was all about the Baltimore Comic-Con. You’ll probably read Martha’s column Friday. It is all about the Baltimore Comic-Con. And, damn, I wouldn’t be surprised if John’s Sunday column is all about the Baltimore Comic-Con as well. This is because ComicMix invaded the place.
Emily, Martha, John and I were joined by fellow ComicMixers Glenn Hauman, Ed Catto, Bob Ingersoll, Robert Greenberger and Evelyn Kriete, all in a combined effort to make Adriane Nash feel bad that she missed a big one. I believe Nelson Muntz said it best: Ha-ha!
But I’m not here today to talk about the Baltimore Comic-Con. I’m here to talk about something that happened at the Baltimore Comic-Con. Something that Hilarie Staton captured in the photograph that (hopefully) appears above. Something that Baltimore Comic-Con’s official photog, Bruce Guthrie, also captured but,...
Emily, Martha, John and I were joined by fellow ComicMixers Glenn Hauman, Ed Catto, Bob Ingersoll, Robert Greenberger and Evelyn Kriete, all in a combined effort to make Adriane Nash feel bad that she missed a big one. I believe Nelson Muntz said it best: Ha-ha!
But I’m not here today to talk about the Baltimore Comic-Con. I’m here to talk about something that happened at the Baltimore Comic-Con. Something that Hilarie Staton captured in the photograph that (hopefully) appears above. Something that Baltimore Comic-Con’s official photog, Bruce Guthrie, also captured but,...
- 9/30/2015
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
A limited edition variant of The Walking Dead #1 by renowned artist Ken Kelly will be given to Wizard World Richmond Comic-Con-goers free of charge. Also: the short film Sweet Dreams featuring D.C. Comics super-villain Harley Quinn and details on the Creature From the Black Lagoon figure by Living Dead Dolls.
The Walking Dead #1: Press Release: "Wizard World, Inc. (Otcbb: Wizd) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman's imprint at Image Comics, today announced “Kiss” album cover artist Ken Kelly has drawn the 13th in a yearlong series of Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Covers of The Walking Dead #1 comic, to be provided free to all full-price attendees at Wizard World Comic Con Richmond, July 31 - Aug. 2. Skybound’s The Walking Dead created by Kirkman, the groundbreaking, Eisner-Award-winning comic book series, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
The exclusive The Walking Dead #1 edition will be produced in extremely limited quantities and is available...
The Walking Dead #1: Press Release: "Wizard World, Inc. (Otcbb: Wizd) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman's imprint at Image Comics, today announced “Kiss” album cover artist Ken Kelly has drawn the 13th in a yearlong series of Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Covers of The Walking Dead #1 comic, to be provided free to all full-price attendees at Wizard World Comic Con Richmond, July 31 - Aug. 2. Skybound’s The Walking Dead created by Kirkman, the groundbreaking, Eisner-Award-winning comic book series, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
The exclusive The Walking Dead #1 edition will be produced in extremely limited quantities and is available...
- 7/27/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1-3
Written/drawn by Mike Grell
Published by DC Comics
The 80’s were a time far removed from our own, both in time and in attitude. Things were dark, rough, and edgy. Writers were encouraged to push the envelope more and more. It was during this era that fans read stories like Watchmen, The Killing Joke, and “Days of Future Past”. In 1987, Mike Grell pushed the envelope on his own with one of the greatest Green Arrow stories of all time. The Longbow Hunters was a landmark in the history of the DC universe.
The events center around Oliver Queen and Dinah Lance’s relocation from Star City to Seattle. Ollie abandons his classic costume and trick arrows in favor of a new hooded costume and more traditional arrows. While settling into his new city, he takes his first case as the Emerald City’s new protector.
Written/drawn by Mike Grell
Published by DC Comics
The 80’s were a time far removed from our own, both in time and in attitude. Things were dark, rough, and edgy. Writers were encouraged to push the envelope more and more. It was during this era that fans read stories like Watchmen, The Killing Joke, and “Days of Future Past”. In 1987, Mike Grell pushed the envelope on his own with one of the greatest Green Arrow stories of all time. The Longbow Hunters was a landmark in the history of the DC universe.
The events center around Oliver Queen and Dinah Lance’s relocation from Star City to Seattle. Ollie abandons his classic costume and trick arrows in favor of a new hooded costume and more traditional arrows. While settling into his new city, he takes his first case as the Emerald City’s new protector.
- 3/23/2015
- by Cory Weddell
- SoundOnSight
Skybound and Wizard World continue to release new editions of The Walking Dead #1 at upcoming conventions. If you’re attending the Wizard World Madison show early next month, you can pick up the issue with new artwork from Rob Liefeld:
“Madison, Wis., January 22, 2015 — Wizard World, Inc. (Otcbb: Wizd) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics, today announced that noted creator Rob Liefeld will draw the third in a yearlong series of Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Covers of The Walking Dead #1 comic, to be provided free to all full-price attendees at the inaugural Wizard World Madison Comic Con, February 6-8. Skybound’s The Walking Dead created by Kirkman, the groundbreaking, Eisner Award winning comic book series, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
The exclusive The Walking Dead #1 edition will be produced in extremely limited quantities and is available at registration to fans at the Alliant Energy Center only while supplies last.
“Madison, Wis., January 22, 2015 — Wizard World, Inc. (Otcbb: Wizd) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics, today announced that noted creator Rob Liefeld will draw the third in a yearlong series of Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Covers of The Walking Dead #1 comic, to be provided free to all full-price attendees at the inaugural Wizard World Madison Comic Con, February 6-8. Skybound’s The Walking Dead created by Kirkman, the groundbreaking, Eisner Award winning comic book series, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
The exclusive The Walking Dead #1 edition will be produced in extremely limited quantities and is available at registration to fans at the Alliant Energy Center only while supplies last.
- 1/26/2015
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Real Name
Oliver “Ollie” Queen
First Appearance
More Fun Comics #73 (1941)
Nicknames and Aliases
The Emerald Archer, The Battling Bowman, The Arrow, The Hood.
Powers and Abilities
Green Arrow is a phenomenal archer, considered one of the best in the DC Universe, as well as an accomplished hand-to-hand combatant, swordsman, and detective.
Weaknesses and Achilles’ Heels
Blondes in fishnet stockings, women in general, infidelity.
Gadgets and Accessories
Everything Batman has, but with the word “arrow” replacing the word “Bat”, as well as an assortment of bows and arrows, including various “trick” arrows, like gas arrows, boomerang arrows, glue arrows, and the infamous boxing glove arrow.
Friends and Allies
Red Arrow/Arsenal (Roy Harper, his adopted son and former ward and sidekick, the original Speedy), Connor Hawke (his son, who operated as Green Arrow when Ollie was dead), Black Canary (Dinah Lance, his occasional wife), Speedy (Mia Dearden, a later sidekick) Green Lantern (Hal Jordan,...
Oliver “Ollie” Queen
First Appearance
More Fun Comics #73 (1941)
Nicknames and Aliases
The Emerald Archer, The Battling Bowman, The Arrow, The Hood.
Powers and Abilities
Green Arrow is a phenomenal archer, considered one of the best in the DC Universe, as well as an accomplished hand-to-hand combatant, swordsman, and detective.
Weaknesses and Achilles’ Heels
Blondes in fishnet stockings, women in general, infidelity.
Gadgets and Accessories
Everything Batman has, but with the word “arrow” replacing the word “Bat”, as well as an assortment of bows and arrows, including various “trick” arrows, like gas arrows, boomerang arrows, glue arrows, and the infamous boxing glove arrow.
Friends and Allies
Red Arrow/Arsenal (Roy Harper, his adopted son and former ward and sidekick, the original Speedy), Connor Hawke (his son, who operated as Green Arrow when Ollie was dead), Black Canary (Dinah Lance, his occasional wife), Speedy (Mia Dearden, a later sidekick) Green Lantern (Hal Jordan,...
- 10/8/2014
- by Austin Gorton
- SoundOnSight
Pittsburgh Comicon: The Legends Panel
The Players:
Bill Sienkiewicz
-Classically trained painter known for his work at both DC and Marvel, particularly Elektra: Assassin. Sienkiewicz has won more awards than I can count (without taking off my shoes and socks at least)
Joe Rubinstein
-German-born artist most famous for inking the 1982 Wolverine series, as well as The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Holds the Guinness world record for inking more pencillers than any other inker in history.
Mike Grell
-Writer/Penciler/Inker/Editor, known for his work on Green Arrow, Warlord, and for helping Tony Stark expose himself to the public (…as Iron Man. Mind out of the gutter, people). Also owns an awesome hat.
Herb Trimpe
-The first artist to draw for Wolverine (Incredible Hulk #180/181). One of the most iconic artists of the Silver Age, he co-created nearly all of the characters introduced during his run on The Incredible Hulk.
The Players:
Bill Sienkiewicz
-Classically trained painter known for his work at both DC and Marvel, particularly Elektra: Assassin. Sienkiewicz has won more awards than I can count (without taking off my shoes and socks at least)
Joe Rubinstein
-German-born artist most famous for inking the 1982 Wolverine series, as well as The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Holds the Guinness world record for inking more pencillers than any other inker in history.
Mike Grell
-Writer/Penciler/Inker/Editor, known for his work on Green Arrow, Warlord, and for helping Tony Stark expose himself to the public (…as Iron Man. Mind out of the gutter, people). Also owns an awesome hat.
Herb Trimpe
-The first artist to draw for Wolverine (Incredible Hulk #180/181). One of the most iconic artists of the Silver Age, he co-created nearly all of the characters introduced during his run on The Incredible Hulk.
- 9/30/2014
- by Cory Weddell
- SoundOnSight
While it's more than likely just a way of paying homage to the numerous comic books which have held the title of "The Brave and the Bold" over the years (specifically the work by Mike Grell and Mark Waid (see below)), the title of Arrow's half of the crossover with The Flash is still worth getting excited/speculating over! There have been a number of Green Lantern references - specifically Ferris Air - in both shows, so could this be a hint that we're about to meet Hal Jordan or someone else connected to his world? I'm going to go with no unfortunately! Even so, titles like this are why Arrow is so well loved by fans and undoubtedly why The Flash will be too. Arrow-half of epic Arrow/Flash crossover begins filming today! Co-written by @godfreestories Directed by: @JesseWarn http://t.co/gBJK0Z99VI — Marc Guggenheim...
- 9/27/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
It’s time for the Winter Olympics! That special time every four years where the world tunes in to watch athletes from all over compete for medals. I myself am reminded that perhaps I should take up running or some form of exercise other than getting up to grab myself a new book to read. Until that fateful day however, I bring to you this list of six comic book characters that were involved in the Olympics in one form or another.
Cover to Jon Sable Freelance #7. Art by Mike Grell.
First on the list is Jon Sable. A now freelance mercenary who previously was an athlete in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. After having witnessed the terrorist outrages in the Munich games, he married a fellow athlete and moved to Rhodesia. Becoming a game warden and a tourist guide for safari tours. Unfortunately however, life did not go so simply...
Cover to Jon Sable Freelance #7. Art by Mike Grell.
First on the list is Jon Sable. A now freelance mercenary who previously was an athlete in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. After having witnessed the terrorist outrages in the Munich games, he married a fellow athlete and moved to Rhodesia. Becoming a game warden and a tourist guide for safari tours. Unfortunately however, life did not go so simply...
- 2/21/2014
- by Nikki Lyka
- Comicmix.com
If you’re like me, you learned way too much of your history from comic books. That’s how I first learned about Orson Welles and his infamous Mercury Theater “War Of The Worlds” broadcast which took place seventy-five years ago today, when the Atom went back in time and… well, why tell you when I can show you? From December 1974, here’s the back-up story from Action Comics #442, written by ComicMix columnist Martin Pasko and drawn by Mike Grell, here’s The Atom, or as he’s known here, “The Little Man From Mars!”
Here’s a thought that shocked me when I realized it: it’s been a longer amount of time from the time this story was published to today than it’s been from when this story was published back to the time when the War Of The Worlds radio broadcast happened.
Glenn Hauman on Google...
Here’s a thought that shocked me when I realized it: it’s been a longer amount of time from the time this story was published to today than it’s been from when this story was published back to the time when the War Of The Worlds radio broadcast happened.
Glenn Hauman on Google...
- 10/30/2013
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
With the second season of Arrow now airing on Sky 1, what better time to pick up the brand new monthly large-format comic from Titan Magazines? Inside the first ever issue, you’ll find original stories written by the show’s creators, crammed with all new artwork from legendary Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters artist Mike Grell! Featuring four comic stories every issue – including unseen aspects of Ollie’s origin by the show’s creators in issue #1 – Arrow Comic picks up where the TV show leaves off, telling brand new tales of Ollie, Laurel, Diggle and their allies and enemies for the ultimate Arrow experience!
Arrow Comic #1 is available now from Wh Smiths and all good newsagents. Issue 2 hits newsagents on November 13th.
For more information about Arrow Comic visit: www.titanmagazines.com/arrow...
Arrow Comic #1 is available now from Wh Smiths and all good newsagents. Issue 2 hits newsagents on November 13th.
For more information about Arrow Comic visit: www.titanmagazines.com/arrow...
- 10/24/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
When originally conceived by editor Mort Weisinger, Green Arrow was merely a pale imitation of Batman, a stigma that wasn’t lifted until Bob Haney and Neal Adams revamped him more than twenty years later. As a result, his background and origins were largely static until the Green Arrow Year One miniseries where writer Andy Diggle posited that Oliver Queen wasn’t entirely alone on the island where he washed ashore after a boating accident. It was this fairly late revisionist history that appears to have become the new template as it continues to be used in the New 52 era and became the foundation for the CW smash hit Arrow.
Oddly, Green Arrow arrived on prime time first in Smallville (a tangential nod to Weisinger, who also guided the Teen of Steel’s adventures for the first few decades) and where Justin Hartley was a nice fit for that show,...
Oddly, Green Arrow arrived on prime time first in Smallville (a tangential nod to Weisinger, who also guided the Teen of Steel’s adventures for the first few decades) and where Justin Hartley was a nice fit for that show,...
- 9/25/2013
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Sneak Peek DC Comics' "Arrow" #10, "...from the world of the CW TV Show...", written by Marc Guggenheim and illustrated by Mike Grell, available August 21, 2013, plus take a look at extended spoiler footage from the "Arrow: Season 2" TV series:
"...a deadly virus tearing through 'Starling City' leaves the 'Arrow' frantically searching for 'Patient Zero'.
"Then a powerful flashback reveals the search by 'Diggle' for his brother's killer.
"And don't miss the comics' debut of 'Shado', as drawn by her creator, Mike Grell..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arrow : Season 2"...
"...a deadly virus tearing through 'Starling City' leaves the 'Arrow' frantically searching for 'Patient Zero'.
"Then a powerful flashback reveals the search by 'Diggle' for his brother's killer.
"And don't miss the comics' debut of 'Shado', as drawn by her creator, Mike Grell..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arrow : Season 2"...
- 8/21/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: check out the origins of the Superior Spider-Man with the Spider-Man: Dying Wish trade paperback, join in on the retro fun with Batman '66 #2, and check in with the mutants as they catch their breath in X-Men #4.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Superman: Unchained #3 (pictured above)
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams, & Dustin Nguyen
» The Mighty Thor Omnibus, Vol 02 hardcover
Collecting Journey Into Mystery (1952) #121-125, Thor (1966) #126-152, Thor Annual #2 and Not Brand Echh #3
Story by Stan Lee, Art by Jack Kirby
2014 Movies
("Captain America: The Winter Soldier...
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: check out the origins of the Superior Spider-Man with the Spider-Man: Dying Wish trade paperback, join in on the retro fun with Batman '66 #2, and check in with the mutants as they catch their breath in X-Men #4.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Superman: Unchained #3 (pictured above)
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams, & Dustin Nguyen
» The Mighty Thor Omnibus, Vol 02 hardcover
Collecting Journey Into Mystery (1952) #121-125, Thor (1966) #126-152, Thor Annual #2 and Not Brand Echh #3
Story by Stan Lee, Art by Jack Kirby
2014 Movies
("Captain America: The Winter Soldier...
- 8/20/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: get prepped for "Kick-Ass 2" with Kick-Ass 2 Prelude: Hit-Girl, see Logan cope without his powers in Wolverine #7, and get your archer-fix with Hawkeye Annual #1 or Arrow #9.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Batman / Superman #2
Written by Greg Pak, art by Jae Lee
» Journey Into Mystery #654
Story by Kathryn Immonen, art by Valerio Schiti
» Kick-ass 2 Prelude: Hit-girl paperback (pictured above)
Story by Mark Millar, art by John Romita Jr.
Collects Hit-girl #1-5
» Superman #22
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Kenneth Rocafort
» Wolverine #7
Story by Paul Cornell, art by Mirco Pierfederici
» Wolverine And The X-men #33
Story by Jason Aaron,...
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: get prepped for "Kick-Ass 2" with Kick-Ass 2 Prelude: Hit-Girl, see Logan cope without his powers in Wolverine #7, and get your archer-fix with Hawkeye Annual #1 or Arrow #9.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Batman / Superman #2
Written by Greg Pak, art by Jae Lee
» Journey Into Mystery #654
Story by Kathryn Immonen, art by Valerio Schiti
» Kick-ass 2 Prelude: Hit-girl paperback (pictured above)
Story by Mark Millar, art by John Romita Jr.
Collects Hit-girl #1-5
» Superman #22
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Kenneth Rocafort
» Wolverine #7
Story by Paul Cornell, art by Mirco Pierfederici
» Wolverine And The X-men #33
Story by Jason Aaron,...
- 7/24/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: hop on board "Journey Into Mystery" with issue #651 as it starts a new storyline full of Asgardian hijinks; catch up on the X-Men/Avengers mash-up team with the first collection of "Uncanny Avengers"; and get pumped for "Man of Steel" with any of this week's new Superman releases.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Journey Into Mystery #651
Story by Kathryn Immonen, art by Pepe Larraz, colors by Jordie Bellaire
» Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, Vol 04 paperback
Collecting: Journey Into Mystery (1952) 121-125, Thor 126-130, Not Brand Echh 3
» Superman #19 (pictured above)
Story by Scott Lobdell, art...
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: hop on board "Journey Into Mystery" with issue #651 as it starts a new storyline full of Asgardian hijinks; catch up on the X-Men/Avengers mash-up team with the first collection of "Uncanny Avengers"; and get pumped for "Man of Steel" with any of this week's new Superman releases.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Journey Into Mystery #651
Story by Kathryn Immonen, art by Pepe Larraz, colors by Jordie Bellaire
» Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, Vol 04 paperback
Collecting: Journey Into Mystery (1952) 121-125, Thor 126-130, Not Brand Echh 3
» Superman #19 (pictured above)
Story by Scott Lobdell, art...
- 4/24/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
Green Arrow is a perennial second string DC Comics character that has recently become more popular again through the successful CW show Arrow, whose premiere was the highest rated CW program in three years and was recently picked up for a second season. He also will be a playable character in the upcoming fighting video game Injustice: God Among Us. Previously, he made many guest appearances in the animated shows Justice League Unlimited and Young Justice (where he was voiced by Firefly star Alan Tudyk). But before becoming famous on the silver screen, Oliver Queen aka Green Arrow began as a Batman/Robin Hood quasi-rip off in DC Comics’ More Fun Comics 73 (1941) which also marked the debut of Aquaman (who is cool now).
George Papp (More Fun Comics; Adventure Comics)
During the height of the 1940s, superheroes were omnipresent. A lot of them were riffs on popular superheroes like Will Eisner’s Wonder Man,...
George Papp (More Fun Comics; Adventure Comics)
During the height of the 1940s, superheroes were omnipresent. A lot of them were riffs on popular superheroes like Will Eisner’s Wonder Man,...
- 4/2/2013
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
Arrow returns March 20th and the last new episode teased us with the arrival of a new character named Shado (a character from Mike Grell's Longbow Hunters), played by Celina Jade. Shado happens to be Yao Fei's daughter and is currently a captive of the villainous Eddie Fyers (Sebastian Dunn) who is using her as a bargaining chip to get Fei to follow his orders. Below, Jade talks about what future episodes of Arrow have in store for Shado. Apparently Shado doesn't stay a captive of Fyers for long as she joins up with Oliver and Slade. "She will team up with Slade and Oliver to get on the rescue mission to save her father and escape the island. Somehow they have to come up with a way to leave the island." And who is Shado exactly? How close is the character to her comic book doppelganger? "First of all,...
- 3/7/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
DC Comics' "Arrow" #4, "...from the world of the CW TV show...", is written by Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg, with illustrations by Mike Grell and cover by Jason Shawn Alexander:
"...in search of another target on his list, 'Arrow' goes toe-to-toe with some of the most ruthless combatants the underworld has to offer..."
"Arrow" #4 is available February 27, 2013.
Click the images to enlarge...
"...in search of another target on his list, 'Arrow' goes toe-to-toe with some of the most ruthless combatants the underworld has to offer..."
"Arrow" #4 is available February 27, 2013.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 2/27/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Arrow, Season 1, Episode 1: “Pilot”
Directed by David Nutter
Written by Andrew Kreisberg and Marc Guggenheim
Airs Wednesdays at 8pm Et on The CW
With the recent influx of superhero movies (namely reboots), origin stories have increasenly become less and less appealing. For decades, characters have been introduced to audiences by way of explaining how these super heroes/villains came to be. Like many characters in the DC Comics canon, the story of how Oliver Queen became the Green Arrow has been retold several times since he first appeared way back in November 1941. Origin stories are always a bore, especially when you’re familiar with the story, but Arrow keeps the pilot moving at a brisk pace, making good on a basic premise. Clearly influenced by the likes of Robinson Crusoe, Robin Hood, and Batman, one would assume that a small or big screen adaption of Green Arrow would be a huge success.
Directed by David Nutter
Written by Andrew Kreisberg and Marc Guggenheim
Airs Wednesdays at 8pm Et on The CW
With the recent influx of superhero movies (namely reboots), origin stories have increasenly become less and less appealing. For decades, characters have been introduced to audiences by way of explaining how these super heroes/villains came to be. Like many characters in the DC Comics canon, the story of how Oliver Queen became the Green Arrow has been retold several times since he first appeared way back in November 1941. Origin stories are always a bore, especially when you’re familiar with the story, but Arrow keeps the pilot moving at a brisk pace, making good on a basic premise. Clearly influenced by the likes of Robinson Crusoe, Robin Hood, and Batman, one would assume that a small or big screen adaption of Green Arrow would be a huge success.
- 10/11/2012
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
So what’s in Mindy’s head today?
I haven’t been to a convention in a long, long time, but reading about some of the ComicMix crew’s sojourn to Baltimore (here and here) lit up my temporal lobe – that’s the part of the brain responsible for memory, for you non-biology majors out there. James Doohan (Chief Engineer Montgomery “Captain, the engines canna take it” Scott of the U.S.S. Enterprise Ncc-1701) in the “green room” at Icon spilling his coffee all over my new outfit and his gentlemanly response as he went to wipe my chest and then blushed, stopping himself just in time. London in 1986 – walking through London with Archie Goodwin, Mark Gruenwald, Louise and Walter Simonson. Meeting Neil Gaiman and John Wagner. Forgetting that I met John Higgins and then marrying him 17 years later. The British Museum. The Tower of London. Breakfast with Mike Grell and Tom DeFalco.
I haven’t been to a convention in a long, long time, but reading about some of the ComicMix crew’s sojourn to Baltimore (here and here) lit up my temporal lobe – that’s the part of the brain responsible for memory, for you non-biology majors out there. James Doohan (Chief Engineer Montgomery “Captain, the engines canna take it” Scott of the U.S.S. Enterprise Ncc-1701) in the “green room” at Icon spilling his coffee all over my new outfit and his gentlemanly response as he went to wipe my chest and then blushed, stopping himself just in time. London in 1986 – walking through London with Archie Goodwin, Mark Gruenwald, Louise and Walter Simonson. Meeting Neil Gaiman and John Wagner. Forgetting that I met John Higgins and then marrying him 17 years later. The British Museum. The Tower of London. Breakfast with Mike Grell and Tom DeFalco.
- 9/17/2012
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
DC Comics has announced plans to release a new digital comic book series based on the upcoming television show Arrow. Stephen Amell is set to star as superhero Oliver Queen in the new series, which premieres on The CW this autumn. According to Comic Book Resources, the comic book will debut on October 10 in conjunction with the television debut of Arrow. Executive producers Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg will write the series, with art by Mike Grell, Sergio Sandoval, and Jorge Jimenez. Chapters will sell for $$0.99 (£0.66) online, (more)...
- 9/15/2012
- by By Zeba Blay
- Digital Spy
DC Comics has announced plans to release a new digital comic book series based on the upcoming television show Arrow. Stephen Amell is set to star as superhero Oliver Queen in the new series, which premieres on The CW this autumn. According to Comic Book Resources, the comic book will debut on October 10 in conjunction with the television debut of Arrow. Executive producers Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg will write the series, with art by Mike Grell, Sergio Sandoval, and Jorge Jimenez. Chapters will sell for $$0.99 (£0.66) online, (more)...
- 9/15/2012
- by By Zeba Blay
- Digital Spy
DC Comics has announced that they will be launching a new digital comic book series based on The CW’s upcoming Arrow show, due to arrive in October on the same day as the series premiere. The new title appears to be taking some cues from Smallville, a TV show that wrapped up a successful 10 year run on The CW and then continued into its eleventh season as a digital comic book series.
The upcoming Arrow comic will be written by Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg, both executive producers on the TV show, and will feature artwork from the talented Mike Grell with Sergio Sandoval and Jorge Jimenez picking up artistic duties down the line.
“We’ve been working like mad,” Guggenheim told the site about balancing work on the TV series and comic book. “It was a little while after the free comic we co-wrote with Geoff Johns for...
The upcoming Arrow comic will be written by Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg, both executive producers on the TV show, and will feature artwork from the talented Mike Grell with Sergio Sandoval and Jorge Jimenez picking up artistic duties down the line.
“We’ve been working like mad,” Guggenheim told the site about balancing work on the TV series and comic book. “It was a little while after the free comic we co-wrote with Geoff Johns for...
- 9/15/2012
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
According to Comic Book Resources, DC will launch a digital comic book series based on new CW show Arrow this October. Priced at $0.99 an issue, it will debut on October 10th - the same day as the series premiere - and will be written by executive producers, showrunners and comic scribes Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg with art from legendary artist Mike Grell and later Sergio Sandoval and Jorge Jimenez. The series will sell at $0.99 a chapter online, while monthly print editions collecting several installments will start on November 28th for $3.99. "We've been working like mad," Guggenheim told the site about balancing work on the TV series and comic book. "It was a little while after the free comic we co-wrote with Geoff Johns for San Diego Comic-Con [when DC approached us]. We loved the idea because (a) we love comics and (b) we sensed the opportunity to do...
- 9/15/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg, the creators of CW’s Arrow, have a lot of dispelling to make sure fans know that Arrow is not just Smallville 2.0, and I think that’s been clear based on the trailers, clips, casting and the overall pace that this show seems to be on. We have a great interview with the creators below, from TV Guide, that delves into their influences of the show, their plans (Superman? Green Lantern? When will Dinah become Black Canary? When will Speedy show up?) and the vision they have (like everybody, Nolan’s Batman trilogy is a model):
Why Green Arrow? Why choose him to follow in the footsteps of Superman on The CW?
Marc Guggenheim: Well, I think [executive producer] Greg [Berlanti] was the one who said, “Hey, how about Green Arrow?” I think his rationale, if we understand it correctly, was he’s one of the...
Why Green Arrow? Why choose him to follow in the footsteps of Superman on The CW?
Marc Guggenheim: Well, I think [executive producer] Greg [Berlanti] was the one who said, “Hey, how about Green Arrow?” I think his rationale, if we understand it correctly, was he’s one of the...
- 8/23/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
The CW's "Arrow" is one of the most buzzed-about new series premiering this fall, and not just because the network is hoping it will help them recapture some of the comic-loving audience it lost with the end of "Smallville." Though people may scoff at the network for its soapier fare, like "Gossip Girl" and "90210," The CW has been steadily building a respectable stable of smart, action-packed fare, including "Supernatural" and "Nikita," with nary a stolen boyfriend or prom dress in sight.
"Arrow" looks to continue this trend, taking one of DC Comics' lesser-known heroes, Green Arrow, and giving him the "Batman Begins" treatment. For the uninitiated, Green Arrow (a.k.a. Oliver "Ollie" Queen) was initially designed as a thinly-veiled Batman knock-off in the '40s, a billionaire playboy complete with his own Arrow Cave, Arrowmobile and teenage sidekick, Speedy (Roy Harper). Instead of a utility belt, he boasted trick arrows,...
"Arrow" looks to continue this trend, taking one of DC Comics' lesser-known heroes, Green Arrow, and giving him the "Batman Begins" treatment. For the uninitiated, Green Arrow (a.k.a. Oliver "Ollie" Queen) was initially designed as a thinly-veiled Batman knock-off in the '40s, a billionaire playboy complete with his own Arrow Cave, Arrowmobile and teenage sidekick, Speedy (Roy Harper). Instead of a utility belt, he boasted trick arrows,...
- 8/21/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
DC Comics was nice enough to release the promotional Arrow comic book that was handed out during San Diego Comic Con which is said to heavily tie in to the pilot episode. You'll need to create an account at Comixology to access the book. It's totally free and once that is finished you should be able to read it at anytime. You can check out a preview of the comic below by clicking the images to enlarge them. Billionaire bad-boy Oliver Queen has returned to Starling City! Five years on a deserted island has changed his focus from partying and hot women to crime-fighting and cold justice. He's putting his archery talents to good use as the newest super hero on the CW this fall, and in this comic by Geoff Johns and the show's producers: Arrow! [Click The Cover To Get The Comic] Cover by Mike Grell Written by Greg Berlanti Marc Guggenheim Art by Omar...
- 7/15/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
It's Oliver Queen's time to shine at Comic-Con. The emerald archer is targeting the San Diego convention this week with a pilot screening Wednesday evening (July 11) and much more — including recently unveiled plans to release an "Arrow" tie-in comic book.
"It's almost like a little mini episode after the pilot but before the next episode," executive producer Andrew Kreisberg told TV Guide about the just announced "Arrow" comic, a collaboration between Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Geoff Johns, as well as artists Mike Grell, Randy Mayor and Omar Francia.
"To us those 10 pages are canon," said Kreisberg, "and [for] anyone who grabs a copy: Hold onto it and as the series progresses, you'll appreciate it more and more."
As for what readers will learn about Oliver Queen, Kreisberg said: "People tend to think of Green Arrow as a little more lighthearted and sort of a ladies man ... and the Oliver...
"It's almost like a little mini episode after the pilot but before the next episode," executive producer Andrew Kreisberg told TV Guide about the just announced "Arrow" comic, a collaboration between Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Geoff Johns, as well as artists Mike Grell, Randy Mayor and Omar Francia.
"To us those 10 pages are canon," said Kreisberg, "and [for] anyone who grabs a copy: Hold onto it and as the series progresses, you'll appreciate it more and more."
As for what readers will learn about Oliver Queen, Kreisberg said: "People tend to think of Green Arrow as a little more lighthearted and sort of a ladies man ... and the Oliver...
- 7/9/2012
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Splash Page
"It's almost like a little mini episode after the pilot but before the next episode," Andrew Kreisberg (Fringe), who co-wrote the story with Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Geoff Johns, tells TV Guide. Mike Grell (Green Lantern/Green Arrow) pencilled the cover which you can see to the right, while the interiors have been handled by Omar Francia (Star Wars Legacy). "People tend to think of Green Arrow as a little more lighthearted and sort of a ladies man," adds Kreisberg. "And the Oliver Queen that we're doing a show about is a little bit more tortured, a little darker and lives more in the real world." The story will apparently feature flashbacks showing more of Oliver Queen's past as a playboy before he became Green Arrow. There will also be a fair bit of time spent looking at Detectove Hilton; a character created by Kreisberg during his run on...
- 7/9/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
For longtime Green Arrow fans, an exclusive 10-page preview comic of the new CW series Arrow (starring Stephen Amell) will be the keepsake giveaway from this year's Comic-Con. "It's almost like a little mini episode after the pilot but before the next episode," explains Andrew Kreisberg, who cowrote the story with his fellow Arrow exec producers, Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim, along with comics superstar Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment's chief creative officer. (The cover was penciled by legendary artist Mike Grell, with colors by Randy Mayor; interior art was provided by Omar Francia.)
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- 7/9/2012
- by Danny Spiegel
- TVGuide - Breaking News
It’s beginning to appear as though we’re moving away from one of the pillars of superherodom, the secret identity. Even though this movement started back in the early 1960s with The Fantastic Four, it’s moved slowly up to the breakthrough moment in the first Iron Man movie.
Of course, that was telegraphed a few years before by my pal Mike Grell during his run on the comic book, but Marvel squeezed that back in the tubes where it sat until the movie people showed them Mike was right in the first place.
Such pettiness aside, I welcome the departure from tradition. The secret identity was almost always a stupid idea. Clark Kent became Superman to protect his friends and loved ones from harm? Okay, fine. I can appreciate that even the Man of Steel can not keep an eye on Lois Lane, Lana Lang, Lori Lemaris, Lex Luthor (well,...
Of course, that was telegraphed a few years before by my pal Mike Grell during his run on the comic book, but Marvel squeezed that back in the tubes where it sat until the movie people showed them Mike was right in the first place.
Such pettiness aside, I welcome the departure from tradition. The secret identity was almost always a stupid idea. Clark Kent became Superman to protect his friends and loved ones from harm? Okay, fine. I can appreciate that even the Man of Steel can not keep an eye on Lois Lane, Lana Lang, Lori Lemaris, Lex Luthor (well,...
- 5/30/2012
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Please read last week’s installment before reading this. Thanks!
What has gone before – the quick and dirty recap. 1999: I pitched and sold what I consider the greatest idea I’ve ever come up with to DC Comics. Before I pitched the idea I checked with three of the best writers in the industry, Keith Giffen, Lovern Kindzieski and David Quinn. They all thought it was a great idea. Keith Giffen called it one of the greatest ideas he’s ever heard.
After hearing praise from those guys I ran the idea pass Dwayne McDuffie. Dwayne liked the idea so much he said he wanted to write it. It was with that in mind I pitched the idea to Jenette Kahn who was running DC Comics at the time.
Jenette loved idea and said “Let’s do it.”
Jenette Kahn is no longer head of DC. She makes movies now.
What has gone before – the quick and dirty recap. 1999: I pitched and sold what I consider the greatest idea I’ve ever come up with to DC Comics. Before I pitched the idea I checked with three of the best writers in the industry, Keith Giffen, Lovern Kindzieski and David Quinn. They all thought it was a great idea. Keith Giffen called it one of the greatest ideas he’s ever heard.
After hearing praise from those guys I ran the idea pass Dwayne McDuffie. Dwayne liked the idea so much he said he wanted to write it. It was with that in mind I pitched the idea to Jenette Kahn who was running DC Comics at the time.
Jenette loved idea and said “Let’s do it.”
Jenette Kahn is no longer head of DC. She makes movies now.
- 4/10/2012
- by Michael Davis
- Comicmix.com
Please read last week’s article before this final installment.
Maybe, just maybe Grell wouldn’t ask me. I mean he had yet to speak one single word to me in the two plus hours I was in his room.
No such luck. After Grell asked everyone in the room he turned to me.
“What did you think?”
All I had to do was lie. Why didn’t I? I didn’t because lying to me is never an option. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not because I think lying is such a terrible thing, it’s because I have a horrible short-term memory. I’ll never be able to support a lie once I’ve committed to it.
In other words, if I lie about something and the subject ever comes up again I won’t remember what I said originally.
“It’s not like me to...
Maybe, just maybe Grell wouldn’t ask me. I mean he had yet to speak one single word to me in the two plus hours I was in his room.
No such luck. After Grell asked everyone in the room he turned to me.
“What did you think?”
All I had to do was lie. Why didn’t I? I didn’t because lying to me is never an option. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not because I think lying is such a terrible thing, it’s because I have a horrible short-term memory. I’ll never be able to support a lie once I’ve committed to it.
In other words, if I lie about something and the subject ever comes up again I won’t remember what I said originally.
“It’s not like me to...
- 10/11/2011
- by Michael Davis
- Comicmix.com
Please take a look at last week’s installment before continuing on…
As I said, I’ve had a very interesting career in comics.
Denys Cowan and I were biding time until the premier of Mike Grell’s Jon Sable series on television. I’d been invited to watch it in Mike Grell’s hotel room and I invited Denys.
We were wandering around the 1987 Mid Ohio Con and I was on Cloud 9 thanks to John Ostrander, who issued the invite. While Denys was looking at comics at a retailer booth I moseyed over to a creator’s booth. As I mentioned before I talk to everyone and the thought of looking at someone’s work while they stand there and watch me look at their work is just crazy to me.
So, being me, I started asking questions about the copies of what looked like a quickly Xeroxed...
As I said, I’ve had a very interesting career in comics.
Denys Cowan and I were biding time until the premier of Mike Grell’s Jon Sable series on television. I’d been invited to watch it in Mike Grell’s hotel room and I invited Denys.
We were wandering around the 1987 Mid Ohio Con and I was on Cloud 9 thanks to John Ostrander, who issued the invite. While Denys was looking at comics at a retailer booth I moseyed over to a creator’s booth. As I mentioned before I talk to everyone and the thought of looking at someone’s work while they stand there and watch me look at their work is just crazy to me.
So, being me, I started asking questions about the copies of what looked like a quickly Xeroxed...
- 10/4/2011
- by Michael Davis
- Comicmix.com
I’ve had a very interesting career in comics.
I’ve done some pretty interesting things in my career. Co-founded Milestone Media, created The Action Files, the only line of comics taught as a curriculum in the school system and created another universe, The Guardian Line, for African-American churches and Christian book stores.
When DC comics launched Piranha Press in 1987 I was the artist chosen to illustrate the first series for the line. The Black Panel, a comics and entertainment forum I started over a decade ago, is now in development as a TV show as is The Littlest Bitch (Tlb) a book I co-wrote with David Quinn.
David and I first conceived Tlb as a graphic novel on the New Jersey turnpike almost 20 years ago. We were driving home from The Kubert School where I was teaching a master illustration class and David was my guest speaker that day.
I’ve done some pretty interesting things in my career. Co-founded Milestone Media, created The Action Files, the only line of comics taught as a curriculum in the school system and created another universe, The Guardian Line, for African-American churches and Christian book stores.
When DC comics launched Piranha Press in 1987 I was the artist chosen to illustrate the first series for the line. The Black Panel, a comics and entertainment forum I started over a decade ago, is now in development as a TV show as is The Littlest Bitch (Tlb) a book I co-wrote with David Quinn.
David and I first conceived Tlb as a graphic novel on the New Jersey turnpike almost 20 years ago. We were driving home from The Kubert School where I was teaching a master illustration class and David was my guest speaker that day.
- 9/27/2011
- by Michael Davis
- Comicmix.com
As predicted, I had a swell time at the Baltimore Comic-Con. Lots of friends, lots of fans, and lots of attention from the best convention crew I’ve ever seen. The editorial we had a few fun experiences we’d like to share.
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I bopped around the show carrying a cane. I don’t really need it, but since I was on my feet in a crowd for a couple days I thought bringing it would be a good idea. Besides, at any comics convention I can never tell when I might need to bash some head-slapping backpack donkey. Several people asked about my unconcealed weapon, including cosmic comics superstar Jim Starlin.
I told Jim I blew out my back in his hometown of Detroit. He sympathized and then one-upped me. He screwed up his back in South Africa, at a funeral, at which he was a pallbearer. When a breeze wafted by,...
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I bopped around the show carrying a cane. I don’t really need it, but since I was on my feet in a crowd for a couple days I thought bringing it would be a good idea. Besides, at any comics convention I can never tell when I might need to bash some head-slapping backpack donkey. Several people asked about my unconcealed weapon, including cosmic comics superstar Jim Starlin.
I told Jim I blew out my back in his hometown of Detroit. He sympathized and then one-upped me. He screwed up his back in South Africa, at a funeral, at which he was a pallbearer. When a breeze wafted by,...
- 8/24/2011
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
I attended my first big comic book show back during the Paleolithic Age. It was either Phil Seuling’s first or second New York Convention, and it was a blast. There were about 500 of us in a Broadway hotel, and at least 475 of us didn’t realize there were so many people who were, in this respect, just like us. We realized we were not alone.
Cut to the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con. Add everybody up – paid attendance, freebees, professionals, dealers, Hollywood types, publishing people, foreign distributors, Communist spies – and there were about 150,000 folks stuffed into that convention boxcar. That’s like a 300x increase. Ok, it took over 40 years to get to that point, but still, back in the late 1960s the Seuling show was the only big game in the nation. Today, you’ve got huge shows in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and/or Dallas and/or Austin,...
Cut to the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con. Add everybody up – paid attendance, freebees, professionals, dealers, Hollywood types, publishing people, foreign distributors, Communist spies – and there were about 150,000 folks stuffed into that convention boxcar. That’s like a 300x increase. Ok, it took over 40 years to get to that point, but still, back in the late 1960s the Seuling show was the only big game in the nation. Today, you’ve got huge shows in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and/or Dallas and/or Austin,...
- 8/17/2011
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
At this years San Diego Comic-Con (Via IGN) DC Comics and Idw Publishing announced they will team up on a new comic series for Star Trek called Star Trek and the Legion of Super-Heroes. The series will be Written by Chris Roberson with art by Jeffrey and Philip Moy; as well as covers by Jimenez. They also have a list of artist working on variant covers that include Keith Giffen, Mike Grell and Steve Lightle. Chris Ryall, Idw's Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief and the lead editor on this crossover had this to say: "Nothing like kicking off our first foray into the DC Universe with a story that spans dimensions and centuries. As a huge fan of both of these teams and the eras we're playing with here, as well as an admirer of the talents involved with this tale, I couldn't be happier." Bob Harras, DC Comics Editor-in-Chief says:...
- 7/21/2011
- ComicBookMovie.com
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