Guest raptor Report post Posted August 6, 2002 SmarkBoardComic News Report for the Week of 8/5/02 Daredevil/Bullseye: Target in November From moviepoopshoot.com: The Worst-Kept Secret in comics is out. Writer, film-maker and virtual Charles Foster Kane Kevin Smith will soon return to write a Dardevil title for Marvel Comics. But he won't be coming back to the monthly Marvel Knights title he so successfully helped relaunch a few years ago. Rather, he'll be writing a Daredvil mini-series entitled Daredevi/Bullseye: Target. And this time, handling the art chores will be none other than Preacher cover artist Glenn Fabry. Here’s a synopsis (straight from Smith): "The point of the mini is that it's not like the Batman/Joker relationship. Bullseye could give a shit about Daredevil, really. The guy's a hired gun; his face-offs with Daredevil shouldn't really be personal. If DD's anything to Bullseye, he's an obstruction to whatever hit he's currently working on; a distraction from the job he's being paid to do (unless the job he's being paid for is to fuck with DD, as in GUARDIAN DEVIL). But we're going to alter the dynamic of their relationship by mini's end, so that DD means much more to Bullseye. And we're not talking silly tie-in revisionist history here, like Bullseye's dad is the old man young Matt Murdock pushed out of the way of the oncoming truck or something. We're talking an understandable grudge; a reason for Bullseye to hate Daredevil, beyond his simply being a nuisance do-gooder. For more details, check Newsarama’s DAREDEVIL/BULLSEYE: TARGET FAQ: http://161.58.84.234/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimateb...ic&f=2&t=000012 Loeb/Sale announce Hulk:Gray miniseries From Newsarama: At the panel, Loeb said that the miniseries will take place between Hulk #1 and #2. The theme of the story will explore how the monster unleashes Bruce Banner’s inhibitions, but also ruins his life. As with Yellow and Blue, the women in the lives of the character, in this case, Betty Ross, will play a prominent role in the story. Loeb also said that a key character in the miniseries would be Banner’s assistant at Desert Base, Igor Starsky, a Soviet agent who Banner instructed to delay the countdown of the bomb while he ran onto the test site to rescue Rick Jones. The miniseries will launch just prior to the Hulk movie opening in theaters. Dark Horse lands new comic lisenses From Newsarama: The first quarter of 2003 will see the Dark Horse prequel and sequel to the upcoming xXx (Triple X) film starring Vin Diesel. Along with the “before” and “after” projects, the publisher has plans to publish other xXx projects, starring characters from the film. Also in early 2003, Dark Horse will debut its take on Reign of Fire, which is currently still in theaters. Set in the future, the film, and comic series will explore a world where fire-breathing dragons exist and rule the earth. As with xXx, Dark Horse will publish a Reign of Fire prequel and sequel. Dark Horse will also publish comic adventures of Shrek (that’s the green, animated ogre voiced by Mike Myers, not the former Dark Horse, and current DC editor Bob Schreck). The publisher is promoting this book as an all-ages comic. Joe Harris’ film, Tooth Fairy will also get the prequel treatment from Dark Horse. Both the prequel, entitled: The Tooth Fairy: The Tragic Life of Matilda Dixon and the horror film are slated for release this winter. According to the publisher, the comic will recount the century-old events that set a horrifying cycle of violence in motion. The movie stars Emma (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Caulfield. Harris will write the prequel, while Charlie Adlard will illustrate. New Verigo Series -Orbiter, by Warren Ellis and Colleen Doran (OGN) -The Originals, by Dave Gibbons (OGN) -Vertigo Pop: London, by Peter Milligan and Philip Bond (3 issues miniseries in Vertigo’s “Pop” line) -Lucifer: Nirvana, but Mike Carey and John J. Muth (48-page one shot) -The Sandman Presents: The Furies, by Carey and John Bolton (96-page graphic novel) -Eternal Horizons, by Jill Thompson (manga style OGN) -Fight for Tomorrow, by Brian Wood and Denis Cowan -Hellblazer Special: Lady Constantine -Sgt. Rock: Between Hell and a Hard Place, by Brian Azzarello and Joe Kubert -Endless Nights, by Neil Gaiman and a slew of artists -Zatanna: Everyday Magic, by Paul Dini and Rick Mays -Beware the Creeper, by Jason Hall (Pistolwhip) and Cliff Chiang (Josie Mac). The Creeper returns in this miniseries. -It’s a Bird, by Steve Seagle and Teddy Kristiansen. It’s a Superman story told from the point of view of a scriptwriter assigned to write a Superman movie. Image announces Superhero line Image’s new superhero line will launch in January, 2003. Five new titles will join Savage Dragon and Noble Causes in the new line: -The Clockmaker, by Jim Krueger and Matt Smith -Venture, by Jay Faerber and Jamal Igle -Dominion, by Kieth Giffen -Invincible, by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker -Shadowhawk ,by Jim Valentino will be integrated at a later date. Rumor Mill/Quick Bits -ComicsOne will be producing a comic adaption of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. -Frank Cho is writing/drawing a Shanna the She-Devil Mini-Series. -Arcade Comics will publish an Alias (the televison show) comic. -J. Michael Straczynski will be writing a Doctor Strange mini-series, as alluded to in Amazing Spider-Man. - Humberto Ramos will be the artist on the new Paul Jenkins Spider-Man title. -Peter Milligan (X-Force) and Darwyn Cooke (Catwoman) are working on a Wolverine/Doop crossover. -Wolverine has ditched the mask forever, pissing me off a great deal. -Chris Claremont and Igor Kordey are hard at work on a 144 page Storm hardcover. - A Mangaverse X-Men miniseries is planned for sometime next year. -The next issue of Astro City will ship in February 2003. -Two new Star Wars comics will rise from the ongoing series: Star Wars Republic (dealing with issues from episodes I-III) and Star Wars Empire (Episodes IV-VI) -Judd Winick (eXiles, Green Lantern) is writing a Han Solo/Princess Leia love story. -Shazam!: Monster Society of Evil will be a four issue, prestige format mini-series by Jeff Smith (Bone). -Alex Ross/Paul Dini will do another tabloid book, JLA. -Brian Michael Bendis is now exclusive with Marvel. It is a work-for-hire contract, so Powers isn’t going anywhere. -David Finch has signed an exclusive deal with Marvel as well. -Oliver Copeil (Legion) is the new regular Avengers artist. -J. Michael Straczynski’s second ongoing Marvel title will be a MAX series, with Gary Frank on art. According to Joe Quesada, it will star “beloved Marvel heroes.” -August 2002 comic book sales is up 15.5% from August 2001. Marvel accounted for 68.5% of that increase. -The Chronicles of Snake Plisken and R.A. Salvatore’s Demon Wars have joined Crossgeneration Entertainment. -Robotech is to be relaunched by Wildstorm, with Jay Faerber and Udon Studios. -There is a rumor floating around that Wildstorm’s “Eye of the Storm” will get a new flagship title: The Authority, by Peter Milligan and “an A-List” artist. -From All the Rage: “Next summer, the crossover that none of you wanted : GI Joe vs. The X Men by Mike Grell and Keron Grant. 4 issue mini by Marvel and Image comics.” Take it with a grain of salt, though. - J. Scott Cambell's new project may be a five issue sci-fi mini-series for Wildstorm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest starvenger Report post Posted August 6, 2002 Loeb/Sale announce Hulk:Gray miniseries From Newsarama: At the panel, Loeb said that the miniseries will take place between Hulk #1 and #2. The theme of the story will explore how the monster unleashes Bruce Banner’s inhibitions, but also ruins his life. As with Yellow and Blue, the women in the lives of the character, in this case, Betty Ross, will play a prominent role in the story. And after this, their next project will be "Silver Surfer: Pink with Fuschia Polka Dots"... Ssriously, though, is this in or out of continuity? -Sgt. Rock: Between Hell and a Hard Place, by Brian Azzarello and Joe Kubert -Zatanna: Everyday Magic, by Paul Dini and Rick Mays -Beware the Creeper, by Jason Hall (Pistolwhip) and Cliff Chiang (Josie Mac). The Creeper returns in this miniseries. OK, I realize that Vertigo is supposed to be the "mature readers" imprint, but Sgt. Rock? This isn't Marvel MAX - move him to Wildstorm, make it an Elseworlds/Hypertime, whatever. It just doesn't say "Vertigo" to me. OTOH, Zatanna and The Creeper would probably work well in Vertigo. Image announces Superhero line There's a poll/pool that's just waiting to happen here... -Wolverine has ditched the mask forever, pissing me off a great deal. Yeah, that is kinda shitty. But at least the costumes right now are pretty decent. Remember the Jim Lee "original costumes" era with Forge, Banshee and Jubilee? Those were kinda shitty. -Oliver Copeil (Legion) is the new regular Avengers artist. I think this is a shitty move. Copiel is a decent, but not great artist. I dunno, maybe they'll pick up a decent inker to carry him. -Robotech is to be relaunched by Wildstorm, with Jay Faerber and Udon Studios. This should be decent, but to be honest, everything that really needed to be said about Robotech was either done in the series, in previous comics, or in the books by Daley and Luceno (as Jack McKinney). - J. Scott Cambell's new project may be a five issue sci-fi mini-series for Wildstorm. ...and if he starts it now, we may see it in 2005. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vyce Report post Posted August 7, 2002 New Neil Gaiman project? I'm there. New JMS stuff for Marvel? There as well. X-Men vs. G.I. Joe? ..... If it gets made..... I will buy multiple copies. I wanna see Snake Eyes beat the shit out of Wolverine. Cause I'm bettin' he could. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest raptor Report post Posted August 7, 2002 I wanna see Snake Eyes beat the shit out of Wolverine. Cause I'm bettin' he could. BLASPHEMY!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted August 13, 2002 -Sgt. Rock: Between Hell and a Hard Place, by Brian Azzarello and Joe Kubert -Zatanna: Everyday Magic, by Paul Dini and Rick Mays -Beware the Creeper, by Jason Hall (Pistolwhip) and Cliff Chiang (Josie Mac). The Creeper returns in this miniseries. OK, I realize that Vertigo is supposed to be the "mature readers" imprint, but Sgt. Rock? This isn't Marvel MAX - move him to Wildstorm, make it an Elseworlds/Hypertime, whatever. It just doesn't say "Vertigo" to me. Vertigo has "stolen" DCU characters like him before (The Human Target, Enemy Ace). If they're going to revive Sgt. Rock, Vertigo (which publishes titles which are more rooted in the "real world" than the regular DCU books) is probably the right place to do it in. Most of those Vertigo titles/one-shots look really good, though I have no idea what Fight for Tomorrow is supposed to be. -Peter Milligan (X-Force) and Darwyn Cooke (Catwoman) are working on a Wolverine/Doop crossover. This kicks ass! -Oliver Copeil (Legion) is the new regular Avengers artist. I think this is a shitty move. Copiel is a decent, but not great artist. I dunno, maybe they'll pick up a decent inker to carry him. I think Copeil is really underrated. He did a great job with "Legion of the Damned" and Legion Lost, and helped bring a sorely-needed dark, solemn feel to the LSH. That said, I don't really know if his style can mesh well with Johns' writing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
