Comic Book Critic

Paolo Rivera Creates an Amazing Cover for Daredevil #10

December 20, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Daredevil was relaunched to critical acclaim this earlier this year by the team of Mark Waid and Paolo Rivera. While Waid steered away from the darker side of Daredevil we’ve been accustomed to reading for many years, he’s managed to stay true to the essence of the character by infusing some levity and fun back into the character.

Along with Waid’s masterful writing, Paolo Rivera has shone on the title. His art is a perfect fit for The Man Without Fear and his covers have been pieces of art that I’d love to have on my walls – especially Daredevil #10.

Preview of Conan The Barbarian #1 by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan

April 10, 2012December 19, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

in February, Dark Horse Comics is launching a new ongoing Conan the Barbarian series by Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan. The first storyline adapts Robert E. Howard’s “Queen of the Black Coast,” an epic tale of romance, terror, and swashbuckling.

You won’t have to wait until February to see a sample of this much anticipated book. Below is a 7 page preview of Conan The Barbarian #1, courtesy of CBR. If you enjoy the preview, you can pre-order your copy now at your local comic book shop!

Conan The Barbarian #1 by Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan is available at your local shop on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 with a cover price of $3.50.

Preview of Amazing Spider-Man #676

May 1, 2013December 16, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Newsarama debuted a three page preview of the Amazing Spider-Man #676 from Marvel Comics. The storyline leads into the big Spider-Man event of 2012 – “Ends of the Earth.”

You can find the three page preview below along with previously released unlettered advance art.

Comic Book Artist Eduardo Barreto, Dead at 57

December 16, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Long time comic book artist Luis Eduardo Barreto passed away from complications of meningitis at the age of 57.

Born in Uruguay, Barreto worked primarily for DC Comics in the 1980’s and early 1990’s on such titles as Teen Titans, The Shadow Strikes, Action Comics, Atari Force, Speeding Bullets, Under a Yellow Sun, and Lex Luthor: The Unauthorized Biography. In 2006, he took over the artwork from the ‘Judge Parker’ comic strip which he worked on until a bout of meningitis forced him to drop it in 2010.

Joe Simon, Comic Book Legend, Dead at 98

December 15, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Joe Simon Passes Away at 98

Joseph Henry “Joe” Simon, passed away on Wednesday December 14th, 2011 in New York City, after a brief illness, at the age of 98.

Simon created or co-created many important characters in the Golden Age of Comics and was the first editor for Timely Comics, which later became Marvel Comics.

Along with Jack Kirby, Simon co-created Captain America in 1940. Simon & Kirby worked extensively at DC Comics in the 1940s on such books as Sandman and Sandy the Golden Boy, and co-created the Newsboy Legion, the Boy Commandos, and Manhunter. Simon & Kirby creations for other comics publishers include Boys’ Ranch, Fighting American and the Fly.

Marvel March 2012 Releases: X-Men Titles

April 10, 2012December 14, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Marvel Comics’ X-Men family title releases for March 2012. Daken: Dark Wolverine #23 and X-23 #21 will be the last issues of those two titles. Marvel has cancelled both.

AGE OF APOCALYPSE #1

WRITER: Dave Lapham
ARTIST: Roberto De La Torre
Cover By Humberto Ramos
Variant Cover By Bryan Hitch
• Spinning Directly Out Of Uncanny X-Force
• The Amazing X-Men Have Lost And The Evil Weapon X Is More Powerful Than Ever
• Jean Grey And Sabretooth Are At Their Lowest
• Who Are The X-Terminated?
32 Pgs./Parental Advisory …$2.99

Avengers: X-Sanction Variant Covers Announced

December 9, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Marvel Comics has released images of several of their variant covers for Avengers: X-Sanction. Marvel anticipates a larger demand for this series after they announced their Avengers vs X-Men event just a few days ago, so they are going back to press with a rush 2nd printing of Avengers: X-Sanction #1. You can find the variant covers and info below.

Valiant Returns on Free Comic Book Day 2012

October 22, 2013December 8, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Valiant Comics Returns on FCBD 2012!

Official Press Release

Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce its first ever Free Comic Book Day release – the Valiant Comics Can 2012 Edition!

On May 5th, get the inside track on the year’s most groundbreaking comic book event with this exclusive look at the all-new Valiant Comics! X-O Manowar! Bloodshot! Harbinger! Some of the best-selling heroes of all time return this Free Comic Book Day, just as all-new #1 issues of Valiant Comics begin arriving in stores!

Jerry Robinson, a comic book legend, dead at 89

December 8, 2011December 8, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Jerry Robinson, the legendary comic book artist who is credited with creating Batman’s archenemy The Joker, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday night. He was 89.

Discovered by Batman creator Bob Kane in 1939, Robinson was a 17 year old journalism student at Columbia University when Kane hired him to work on his Batman book as an inker and letterer.

Bob Kane later claimed that he and writer Bill Finger came up with the idea for The Joker, however, most historians credit Jerry Robinson with the creation of the character. Robinson was also influential in the creation or Robin the Boy Wonder, Alfred the butler, and Two-Face.

Retro Superhero Art by Greg Guillemin

December 7, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Many people have an idea of what a superhero poster should look like and French artist Grégoire Guillemin has given us his own interpretation of that vision.

Guillemin has created a series of prints that depict superheroes in a minimalist, retro-modern way using many different styles, including art deco, Bauhaus, pixelation, and paper. In addition to superheroes, you can find other prints related to music and pop culture on his web store, where you can get his artwork in many different forms, from art prints and stretched canvases to hoodies and iPhone cases.