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Batman: Earth One by Geoff Johns & Gary Frank Finally Ships in 2012

January 5, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Originally announced by DC Comics back in late 2009, Batman: Earth One by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank is finally being released in 2012! Earth One is an original hardcover graphic novel that retells the Batman legend in a contemporary setting.

Like Superman: Earth One by J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis that was released in 2010, changes some details of the origin and arrival of the Caped Crusader. Some of the changes being that Alfred doesn’t seem to be the frail butler of Bruce Wayne and Batman never left Gotham City in order to train his skills.

DC has also released a few unlettered pages from Batman: Earth One drawn by Gary Frank, which we have on display below.

Brian Bolland Cover Gallery

December 22, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Brian Bolland Cover Gallery

Brian Bolland has a distinctive style that is easily recognizable. His clean, detailed linework along with his attention to page composition has made him a highly sought after cover artist.

Though most American comic book fans will recognize his beautifully detailed cover to Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and illustrated by Bolland himself, he was already well versed in doing covers and interiors in the UK and also for DC Comics in the US. He was clearly one of the definitive Judge Dredd artists in 2000 A.D. and illustrated DC’s first 12 issue maxi series, Camelot 3000.

Bolland had several very lengthy runs as the cover artist on a few DC Comics titles including Animal Man, Wonder Woman, The Invisibles, Batman: Gotham Nights, and Jack of Fables. He drew so many consecutive covers of Animal Man, the first 56 issues to be precise, that regardless of who actually drew the interiors, when you would think of Animal Man, Bolland’s artwork would instantly spring to mind.

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.

Free Comic Book Day 2012 Gold Comics

December 2, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Press release

The Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Committee has announced its Gold Sponsor comic book selections for the industry’s top annual event, Free Comic Book Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2012. Next year marks the eleventh anniversary of Free Comic Book Day with another year of incredible stories that allow fans of all ages to dive into the adventures of their favorite comic book characters and encourage new readers to explore the fun and excitement that comics can offer.

Chosen by retailers on the FCBD Committee, there’s a free comic book for everyone’s taste: from Avengers, Star Wars and Transformers to Peanuts, Mouse Guard, and MegaMan.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Character Designs by Wes Craig

November 30, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

DC Comics has released a few pages of artist Wes Craig’s character designs for T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1. Craig stated that he based the characters’ looks on CAFU’s designs from the previous series and that he “… stuck to them pretty closely, making little tweaks that would suit (his) style better.”

Take a look and judge for yourselves.

“Their powers: Usually the artist display’s a hero’s super-powers as majestic and awe-inspiring. But with the Agents, their powers can potentially kill them so I wanted the feeling that their powers were a bit out of their control and that it made them feel a bit sick inside to use them.

Lightning: I love characters with super-speed.

NoMan: I wanted to give myself a challenge in how to draw his invisibility powers without just using a Photoshop fade-out effect, and I think I’ve found some fun solutions.

Colleen: Colleen’s going to have a fancy new ‘season two’ haircut, but we hadn’t thought of that yet when I was drawing these designs.

The Subterraneans: I had a kick drawing these guys since it was my first major contribution to the look of the series. I tried to stick to the basic idea of the original 60′s design with these guys, but make them a bit scarier and more reptilian. Drawing their subterranean kingdom has also been a lot of fun.”

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Preview of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1 (DC)

November 28, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents are back and Nick Spencer is at the helm of the latest six issue miniseries. Here is a preview of the cover and the first five story pages from issue #1.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1 by Nick Spencer and Wes Craig features a cover by Andy Kubert and is available on Wednesday November 30th, 2011 at all comic stores.

DC Comics x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Collection is Here!

January 26, 2020November 4, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Just in time for the 2011 Holiday season, Converse releases their DC Comics x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Collection. The screen-printed canvas sneakers will include a free DC Comics poster with purchase while supplies last.

Like the previously released “Heroes Pack,” the new All Stars Collection will include DC characters Batman, Superman, The Flash, and The Joker.

Preview of I, Vampire #2 (DC)

October 19, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Last month, the urban horror title I, Vampire #1 was one of the sleeper hits of DC’s New 52 relaunch. Judging by the buzz on the title, the demand may continue for months to come due to the storytelling of Joshua Fialkov and Andrea Sorrentino.

Here is a four page preview of I, Vampire #2 and you can judge for yourself.

I, Vampire #2 by Joshua Hale Fialkov and Andrea Sorrentino is available in print at comic shops and in digital form online on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011.

Superman #7 Begins Jurgens and Giffen’s Run

March 7, 2013October 15, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

DC Comics has announced that Keith Giffen and Dan Jurgens will be the creative force on Superman starting with Superman #7. Jurgens will handle the writing chores while Giffen will provide the artwork.

Being a man of many artistic styles, I wonder which one Giffen will opt for? Maybe a Jimmy Olson Kirby style? A Curt Swan classic style? I doubt it will be his Trencher style! We’ll find out soon enough.