Will Stan Lee become Disney's front man for Marvel? Disney expert Jim Hill talks about what’s really behind the Mouse’s decision to acquire 10% of POW! Entertainment last week -- read more at jimhillmedia.com.
Interesting article. I certainly hope it works out. You can't fault Disney's decision - - Stan is the most visible icon at Marvel. So it makes sense. I also wonder how much longer Stan will be active in the business. He's probably long past retirement age, but he seems healthy enough to keep it going. However, the comment about him not remembering key Marvel staffers names is a big red light.
I wasn't actually a huge fan of Robert Kirkman when I first started reading his books. He was competent, sure, but I didn't see the appeal-- The Irredeemable Ant-Man was a boring side story in the middle of Civil War and The Initiative (although I've since changed my mind about this), and his Ultimate X-Men run was, in many places, a mixed bag (although I did very much enjoy his "Phoenix?" storyline). And Marvel Zombies just seemed like a ridiculous idea--not that I bothered to try it at the time. Now, though? I've completely reevaluated my opinion on his work, and when his name is attached to a project, I'm far more likely to give it a look. I don't know if I'd classify him as a master storyteller or a comics icon--but he's very skilled, he has an incredible knack for dialog, and he writes stories that, no matter how ridiculous, seem real . In a medium where characters frequently violate the rules of physics, that's not alway
What else did I finish reading last month? Here’s a cross-section of various titles . . . . . . . . . WITCHBLADE #126 “War Of The Witchblade Part 2” by Ron Marz and Stejepan Sejic (Top Cow/Image) Preface: Now here’s an interesting concept! = In order to attract new readers to its’ titles Top Cow is giving out free books each month as part of it’s Let Us Win You Over project. ( www.topcow.com/freecomics ) Every month it’s a different title. And they work through different comics shops each month as well. In April the title was Witchblade #126 and one of the participating dealers was Captain Blue Hen Comics in Newark, DE (my preferred supplier) so voila! - - - I find a copy in my hands. Since the last time I explored the Witchblade series the mythology has expanded to a battle between the forces of light and dark with each side choosing its agents on Earth, hence the Darkness vs. the Witchblade. I’m still not overly interested in this type of fare on a regular basis, but
VAMPIRE VIXENS OF THE WEHRMACHT “If You Want Blood” one-shot (Bump and Grind Comics, August 2013, second printing with foreword by film maker Paul Campion) Writers: The Emperor + Alex Ronald. Artist: Alex Ronald. Letterer: Jim Campbell. Original Concept: Alex Ronald. (Parental Advisory, Adult Content) Limited print run, but digital copies are available from http://www.vampirevixens.co.uk/ If you can’t figure out what this comic is about from that title, then I’m guessing you’ve been living for decades in a cave without a DVD player and no access to cable television. VAMPIRE VIXENS OF THE WEHRMACHT is a fast-paced horror comic driven by action, rooted in World War II history, and dripping with blood, gore and tantalizing sexual imagery. What makes it work is a light-hearted approach to the subject matter, all in fun but never silly or stupid. You may find yourself laughing at several of the scenarios or chuckling at the devilish dialogue. VAMPIRE VIXENS O
Interesting article.
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope it works out.
You can't fault Disney's decision - - Stan is the most visible icon at Marvel. So it makes sense.
I also wonder how much longer Stan will be active in the business. He's probably long past retirement age, but he seems healthy enough to keep it going. However, the comment about him not remembering key Marvel staffers names is a big red light.