With DC Comics’ Vertigo recently releasing the trade paperback version of Lucifer Vol. 1: Cold Heaven, we caught up with author Holly Black to discuss the otherworldly settings and noir style of the comic book series’ first six issues.
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us today, Holly, and congratulations on the recent release of Lucifer Vol. 1: Cold Heaven. Were you a fan of this character and this world before you started working on this comic book series?
Holly Black: I’ve loved Lucifer since Sandman and through his run with Mike Carey. In fact, I am not sure any other character would have been as tempting for me. I was on the phone with Shelley Bond, who called me about potentially pitching some ideas and she casually mentioned that maybe I might be interested in Lucifer. I had a lot of projects on...
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us today, Holly, and congratulations on the recent release of Lucifer Vol. 1: Cold Heaven. Were you a fan of this character and this world before you started working on this comic book series?
Holly Black: I’ve loved Lucifer since Sandman and through his run with Mike Carey. In fact, I am not sure any other character would have been as tempting for me. I was on the phone with Shelley Bond, who called me about potentially pitching some ideas and she casually mentioned that maybe I might be interested in Lucifer. I had a lot of projects on...
- 8/24/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Ken Kao and Dan Kao will partner with Addictive Pictures to produce under their first-look deal.
Waypoint Entertainment has acquired rights to American Jesus and Supercrooks from Mark Millar, the comic book writer behind original properties Wanted, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and Kick-Ass.
The Kaos will serve as producers alongside Addictive’s Russell Ackerman and John Schoenfelder.
American Jesus was drawn by artist Peter Gross and centres on a 12-year-old boy who realises he is the second coming of Jesus Christ sent to save earth
Leinil Francis Yu illustrated Supercrooks, a comic heist story about eight super-villains who attempt to rob the world’s most notorious crime boss.
Millar has worked on comic books including Captain America: Civil War, and The Ultimates.
“I only come to La one week a year and do all my meetings in the pub during those seven days every September,” said Millar.
“On my most recent trip I met these guys and...
Waypoint Entertainment has acquired rights to American Jesus and Supercrooks from Mark Millar, the comic book writer behind original properties Wanted, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and Kick-Ass.
The Kaos will serve as producers alongside Addictive’s Russell Ackerman and John Schoenfelder.
American Jesus was drawn by artist Peter Gross and centres on a 12-year-old boy who realises he is the second coming of Jesus Christ sent to save earth
Leinil Francis Yu illustrated Supercrooks, a comic heist story about eight super-villains who attempt to rob the world’s most notorious crime boss.
Millar has worked on comic books including Captain America: Civil War, and The Ultimates.
“I only come to La one week a year and do all my meetings in the pub during those seven days every September,” said Millar.
“On my most recent trip I met these guys and...
- 4/26/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Comic book adaptation Lucifer has found its leading man – EastEnders, Doctor Who and Miranda star Tom Ellis…
Adding another name to the long list of British actors who have headed to Hollywood to portray American comic book characters, Welsh actor Tom Ellis has now been cast in Fox’s Lucifer pilot, as you may have heard over the weekend.
Depending on your tastes in television, there are many roles you could recognise Tom Ellis from. He landed a small but significant role as Thomas Milligan in Doctor Who’s Last Of The Time Lords, a 29-episode stint as Dr. Oliver in EastEnders and a series regular role as Gary in BBC comedy Miranda. To our cousins across the pond, he might be better known as William P. Rush in the medical-themed TV drama Rush.
He will take the title role in Lucifer, based on Mike Carey and Peter Gross’ comic of the same name,...
Adding another name to the long list of British actors who have headed to Hollywood to portray American comic book characters, Welsh actor Tom Ellis has now been cast in Fox’s Lucifer pilot, as you may have heard over the weekend.
Depending on your tastes in television, there are many roles you could recognise Tom Ellis from. He landed a small but significant role as Thomas Milligan in Doctor Who’s Last Of The Time Lords, a 29-episode stint as Dr. Oliver in EastEnders and a series regular role as Gary in BBC comedy Miranda. To our cousins across the pond, he might be better known as William P. Rush in the medical-themed TV drama Rush.
He will take the title role in Lucifer, based on Mike Carey and Peter Gross’ comic of the same name,...
- 3/2/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
Hey guys, Mark here. As my comics addiction turned much more literal last week and I ended up buying 10 new books at the store (along with attempting to inject Hawkeye pages into my bloodstream with my trusty [hip drug] needle, which is Exactly as hard as it sounds), I decided to go for brevity and cut my contributions down to the barest of bones.
To wit: 10 words apiece. Yeah, I’m kind of a critical maverick.
26th June Jack
X-Men #2, Brian Wood, Olivier Coipel, Marvel Comics
I enjoyed last month’s first issue in the new X-Men series and this second book continues at a similarly breakneck pace. Psychic bacteria alien thing Arkea has busted into the X-house and is causing all kinds of trouble by possessing Karima Shapandar, the Omega Sentinel. This didn’t mean much to me, but what impresses me about X-Men is that unlike many books (say, Age of Ultron,...
To wit: 10 words apiece. Yeah, I’m kind of a critical maverick.
26th June Jack
X-Men #2, Brian Wood, Olivier Coipel, Marvel Comics
I enjoyed last month’s first issue in the new X-Men series and this second book continues at a similarly breakneck pace. Psychic bacteria alien thing Arkea has busted into the X-house and is causing all kinds of trouble by possessing Karima Shapandar, the Omega Sentinel. This didn’t mean much to me, but what impresses me about X-Men is that unlike many books (say, Age of Ultron,...
- 7/2/2013
- by Mark Allen
- Nerdly
May 23rd 2013 Mark
Young Avengers #5, Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, Marvel
The conclusion of Gillen & McKelvie’s first arc sees the proper (re)formation of the teen team, a revelation or two about new addition Kid Loki (inherited from Kieron Gillen’s recently-concluded Journey Into Mystery run) and of course a couple of innovatively-rendered fight scenes from Jamie McKelvie, who somehow manages to turn a pentagram into an incredibly effective And plot-related page layout. Check it out, if only for that sight.
Not that it’s the only thing worth reading in the book. The run so far has been filled with inventive artistry (issue #4’s floorplan(!) raid by Marvel Boy has to be seen to be believed) and Gillen’s quick wit and knowing asides, which could make for an aloof and potentially alienating series if not for the pathos both writer and artist inject into the teenage angst and dastardly plotting,...
Young Avengers #5, Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, Marvel
The conclusion of Gillen & McKelvie’s first arc sees the proper (re)formation of the teen team, a revelation or two about new addition Kid Loki (inherited from Kieron Gillen’s recently-concluded Journey Into Mystery run) and of course a couple of innovatively-rendered fight scenes from Jamie McKelvie, who somehow manages to turn a pentagram into an incredibly effective And plot-related page layout. Check it out, if only for that sight.
Not that it’s the only thing worth reading in the book. The run so far has been filled with inventive artistry (issue #4’s floorplan(!) raid by Marvel Boy has to be seen to be believed) and Gillen’s quick wit and knowing asides, which could make for an aloof and potentially alienating series if not for the pathos both writer and artist inject into the teenage angst and dastardly plotting,...
- 5/29/2013
- by Jack Kirby
- Nerdly
Locke & Key has been named 'Best Comic/Graphic Novel' in the 2012 British Fantasy Awards. Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's Idw Publishing series was honoured at the British Fantasy Society's annual prize-giving event. The series was up against Jeff Lemire's Animal Man, Jh Williams III and W Haden Blackman's Batwoman, Mike Carey and Peter Gross's The Unwritten and Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead. The Eisner Award-winning title previously took the British Fantasy (more)...
- 10/1/2012
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
Mark Millar is a busy, busy man, what with projects like "Supercrooks," "The Secret Service" and more to his name. It's not just comics he's busying himself with, either: Millar is very involved in bringing his books to the big screen, having already put "Wanted" and "Kick-Ass" through the adaptation treatment.
One of his next adaptations is "American Jesus," based on the series he first started in 2004. The story follows a young boy living in modern day America who comes to discover that he is actually the second coming of Jesus. Madness ensues. CLiNT Magazine spoke with Millar about the project, and we're pleased to present an exclusive excerpt from that interview as seen in CLiNT #2.1, on sale this week.
Read the full interview in CLiNT, and keep reading for the excerpt!
Mark, how does it feel to get this project off the ground, under your own production company, no less?...
One of his next adaptations is "American Jesus," based on the series he first started in 2004. The story follows a young boy living in modern day America who comes to discover that he is actually the second coming of Jesus. Madness ensues. CLiNT Magazine spoke with Millar about the project, and we're pleased to present an exclusive excerpt from that interview as seen in CLiNT #2.1, on sale this week.
Read the full interview in CLiNT, and keep reading for the excerpt!
Mark, how does it feel to get this project off the ground, under your own production company, no less?...
- 5/23/2012
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
The 2012 Hugo Awards were announced over the weekend. Here’s a brief list of what are probably the only ones most of us shall know:
Best Novel
Among Others, Jo Walton (Tor)
A Dance With Dragons, George Rr Martin (Bantam Spectra)
Deadline, Mira Grant (Orbit)
Embassytown, China Miéville (Macmillan / Del Rey)
Leviathan Wakes, James Sa Corey (Orbit)
Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
Captain America: The First Avenger, screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephan McFeely; directed by Joe Johnston (Marvel)
Game of Thrones (Season 1), created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss; written by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, Bryan Cogman, Jane Espenson, and George R. R. Martin; directed by Brian Kirk, Daniel Minahan, Tim van Patten, and Alan Taylor (HBO)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, screenplay by Steve Kloves; directed by David Yates (Warner Bros.)
Hugo, screenplay by John Logan; directed by Martin Scorsese (Paramount)
Source Code, screenplay...
Best Novel
Among Others, Jo Walton (Tor)
A Dance With Dragons, George Rr Martin (Bantam Spectra)
Deadline, Mira Grant (Orbit)
Embassytown, China Miéville (Macmillan / Del Rey)
Leviathan Wakes, James Sa Corey (Orbit)
Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
Captain America: The First Avenger, screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephan McFeely; directed by Joe Johnston (Marvel)
Game of Thrones (Season 1), created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss; written by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, Bryan Cogman, Jane Espenson, and George R. R. Martin; directed by Brian Kirk, Daniel Minahan, Tim van Patten, and Alan Taylor (HBO)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, screenplay by Steve Kloves; directed by David Yates (Warner Bros.)
Hugo, screenplay by John Logan; directed by Martin Scorsese (Paramount)
Source Code, screenplay...
- 4/10/2012
- by spaced-odyssey
- doorQ.com
Pretty much the comic book Oscars, the 2012 nominations for the Eisner awards have been announced. There is quite are large showing from Marvel in the superhero department, not so much from DC. Surprising, considering the company’s high profile New 52 relaunch. Save for Jeff Lemire’s nomination for Best Writer, most of DC’s nomination are pre-relaunch, or from their Vertigo imprint which has been left untouched by the New 52. The nominations are usually as controversial as the Oscars, with books and whole companies being left out, much to fans, sometimes, anger and confusion.
A full list of the nominations are below, courtesy of Bleeding Cool, and the award will take place at this years San Diego Comic Con.
Best Short Story “A Brief History of the Art Form Known as Hortisculpture,” by Adrian Tomine, in Optic Nerve #12 (Drawn & Quarterly) “Harvest of Fear,” by Jim Woodring, in The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror #17 (Bongo) “The Phototaker,...
A full list of the nominations are below, courtesy of Bleeding Cool, and the award will take place at this years San Diego Comic Con.
Best Short Story “A Brief History of the Art Form Known as Hortisculpture,” by Adrian Tomine, in Optic Nerve #12 (Drawn & Quarterly) “Harvest of Fear,” by Jim Woodring, in The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror #17 (Bongo) “The Phototaker,...
- 4/7/2012
- by Tom White
- Obsessed with Film
As many of you may already know, each and every year, awards distributed at San Diego Comic Con to a few select (and noteworthy) nominees who are chosen by retailers and professionals in the comic book industry. The ceremony is better known as the Eisner Awards which is now heading into its 24th year with some great talent in the running. One of the most loved titles in this year’s nominee list is Marvel’s Daredevil, picking up 6 nominations that include Best Continuing Series, Best Single Issue, Best Writer (Mark Waid), Best Cover Artist (Marcos Martin), and Best Penciller/Inker Team Marcos Martin, and Paolo Rivera/Joe Rivera). DC also scored some decent recognition with their iZombie Vertigo series, gathering 3 nominations (Cover Art, Coloring, Inker/Penciller) for the creative team.
You can check out the full list of nominees below.
Eisner Award Nominees 2012
Best Short Story
“A Brief History...
You can check out the full list of nominees below.
Eisner Award Nominees 2012
Best Short Story
“A Brief History...
- 4/4/2012
- by GeekRest
- GeekRest
It was revealed last year that work is finally moving ahead on an adaptation of Mark Millar and Peter Gross' American Jesus, a story which sees a 12 year old boy discover that he is the returned Jesus Christ. Talking to The Daily Record recently, the prolific writer and creator has this to say about the big screen version of the series. "If you are doing a movie about the return of Jesus as the Bible prophesied in the Book of Revelation, you have got to do it straight and treat it with dignity. I’m not taking the piss. It will be treated like a proper film." I have never been cool. I am a Catholic and go to mass. A lot of people are surprised because much of my work is irreverent and expect the same with American Jesus. But I want it to be a beautiful film,...
- 2/19/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
It was revealed last year that work is finally moving ahead on an adaptation of Mark Millar and Peter Gross' American Jesus, a story which sees a 12 year old boy discover that he is the returned Jesus Christ. Talking to The Daily Record recently, the prolific writer and creator has this to say about the big screen version of the series. "If you are doing a movie about the return of Jesus as the Bible prophesied in the Book of Revelation, you have got to do it straight and treat it with dignity. I’m not taking the piss. It will be treated like a proper film." I have never been cool. I am a Catholic and go to mass. A lot of people are surprised because much of my work is irreverent and expect the same with American Jesus. But I want it to be a beautiful film,...
- 2/19/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
It’s that time again… here are the preview materials for DC Comics releases for May 2012.
As you can see, DC is clearly getting excited about the imminent arrival of The Dark Knight Rises with new movie statues showing Anne Hathaway, Christian Bale, and Tom Hardy, the return of Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham’s Batman Incorporated and the long awaited arrival of Batman: Earth One by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, and the Talon appearing in every single Batman book this month… and even All-Star Western?
Plus, with the return of Earth One, we also get the return of Earth Two– and the return of the World’s Finest.
Shall we get into it? Let’s!
As always, spoilers may lurk beyond this point.
Earth Two #1
Written by James Robinson
Art by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott
Cover by Greg Capullo
1:25 Variant cover by Ivan Reis and...
As you can see, DC is clearly getting excited about the imminent arrival of The Dark Knight Rises with new movie statues showing Anne Hathaway, Christian Bale, and Tom Hardy, the return of Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham’s Batman Incorporated and the long awaited arrival of Batman: Earth One by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, and the Talon appearing in every single Batman book this month… and even All-Star Western?
Plus, with the return of Earth One, we also get the return of Earth Two– and the return of the World’s Finest.
Shall we get into it? Let’s!
As always, spoilers may lurk beyond this point.
Earth Two #1
Written by James Robinson
Art by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott
Cover by Greg Capullo
1:25 Variant cover by Ivan Reis and...
- 2/13/2012
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
We hold in our hands the covers for DC Comics this February. As a child of four can plainly see, these comics have been hermetically sealed in a Cgc 9.9 slab, and they’ve been kept in a #2 mayonnaise jar under a giant stack of returned copies of Holy Terror since noon today.
What do we have worth noting? The new look of Darkseid, and we’re far enough into the new 52 books that it’s time for Batman to start crossing over in all of them. Plus Mara Jade, the red-haired assassin who fell in love with her blond-haired man she was sent to kill– oh, I’m sorry, that’s from Star Wars. This is Mera in a jade outfit. Our mistake.
Shall we? Surely!
As usual, spoilers may lurk beyond this point.
Justice League #6
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
1:...
What do we have worth noting? The new look of Darkseid, and we’re far enough into the new 52 books that it’s time for Batman to start crossing over in all of them. Plus Mara Jade, the red-haired assassin who fell in love with her blond-haired man she was sent to kill– oh, I’m sorry, that’s from Star Wars. This is Mera in a jade outfit. Our mistake.
Shall we? Surely!
As usual, spoilers may lurk beyond this point.
Justice League #6
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
1:...
- 11/14/2011
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
With Hollywood turning more of its attention to the world of graphic novels for inspiration, I'll cast the spotlight on a new comic book each week that has the potential to pack a theater or keep you glued to your television screens. At the end of some "Adapt This" columns, you'll also find thoughts from the industry's top comic creators about the books they'd like to see make the jump from page to screen.
This Week's Book: The Unwritten by Mike Carey and Peter Gross
The Premise: Tommy Taylor is both the son of a novelist and the namesake for the main character in his father's phenomenally successful series of books about a boy wizard. His life is a series of conventions and public appearances, signing autographs and representing the real-life version of the literary figure, until a fan unearths information about Tommy's past - and his father's mysterious disappearance...
This Week's Book: The Unwritten by Mike Carey and Peter Gross
The Premise: Tommy Taylor is both the son of a novelist and the namesake for the main character in his father's phenomenally successful series of books about a boy wizard. His life is a series of conventions and public appearances, signing autographs and representing the real-life version of the literary figure, until a fan unearths information about Tommy's past - and his father's mysterious disappearance...
- 10/26/2011
- by Rick Marshall
- ifc.com
At the Mountains of Madness has been honoured at the British Fantasy Awards. Self Made Hero's adaptation of the classic Hp Lovecraft short story was named 'Best Graphic Novel' by the British Fantasy Society. The I.N.J Culbard-adapted and illustrated book was chosen out of a shortlist featuring Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows's Neonomicon, Mike Carey and Peter Gross's Unwritten, Bryan Talbot's Grandville Mon Amour and Mark Millar's CLiNt magazine. At the Mountains (more)...
- 10/5/2011
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
This Week In Comics is exactly what it says on the cover. This is the place where every week, four reviewers on WhatCulture! give their recommended reading list for comics seeing release that week. Twic will be updated every Tuesday and on every Wednesday where links to reviews will be added.
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Jamie’s Picks
Book: Batman & Robin #1
Written By: Peter J. Tomasi
Art By: Patrick Gleason & Mick Gray
Publisher: DC Comics
Price: $2.99
Pages: 32
After having an incredibly short crack at on the book, Peter J. Tomasi has left readers desperate for the next step in his Batman & Robin plans. If his earlier three issue arc on the book (“Tree of Blood”) is anything to go by, this book is going to have a perfect blend of the more out there concepts seen in recent (Morrison) Batman stories while and the dark and brooding tone you may expect from...
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Jamie’s Picks
Book: Batman & Robin #1
Written By: Peter J. Tomasi
Art By: Patrick Gleason & Mick Gray
Publisher: DC Comics
Price: $2.99
Pages: 32
After having an incredibly short crack at on the book, Peter J. Tomasi has left readers desperate for the next step in his Batman & Robin plans. If his earlier three issue arc on the book (“Tree of Blood”) is anything to go by, this book is going to have a perfect blend of the more out there concepts seen in recent (Morrison) Batman stories while and the dark and brooding tone you may expect from...
- 9/13/2011
- by Jamie Slough
- Obsessed with Film
Image via Wikipedia
Update 8/21: So much for hotel wi-fi, which also limited our Harvey Awards coverage.
A recording of the full Hugo Awards Ceremony is still up at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/16783348 Two caveats: there’s a commercial ad that you have to watch before the actual recording, and the ceremony starts some 35 minutes or so into the stream.
There were 2100 valid voting ballots were counted, 2086 electronic and 14 by postal mail.
Best Novel (1813 ballots)
Blackout/All Clear by Connie Willis (Ballantine Spectra)
Best Novella (1467 ballots)
The Lifecycle of Software Objects by Ted Chiang (Subterranean) – Read Online
Best Novelette (1469 ballots)
“The Emperor of Mars” by Allen M. Steele (Asimov’s, June 2010) – Read Online
Best Short Story (1597 ballots)
“For Want of a Nail” by Mary Robinette Kowal (Asimov’s, September 2010) – Read Online
Best Related Work (1220 ballots)
Chicks Dig Time Lords: A Celebration of Doctor Who by the Women Who Love It,...
Update 8/21: So much for hotel wi-fi, which also limited our Harvey Awards coverage.
A recording of the full Hugo Awards Ceremony is still up at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/16783348 Two caveats: there’s a commercial ad that you have to watch before the actual recording, and the ceremony starts some 35 minutes or so into the stream.
There were 2100 valid voting ballots were counted, 2086 electronic and 14 by postal mail.
Best Novel (1813 ballots)
Blackout/All Clear by Connie Willis (Ballantine Spectra)
Best Novella (1467 ballots)
The Lifecycle of Software Objects by Ted Chiang (Subterranean) – Read Online
Best Novelette (1469 ballots)
“The Emperor of Mars” by Allen M. Steele (Asimov’s, June 2010) – Read Online
Best Short Story (1597 ballots)
“For Want of a Nail” by Mary Robinette Kowal (Asimov’s, September 2010) – Read Online
Best Related Work (1220 ballots)
Chicks Dig Time Lords: A Celebration of Doctor Who by the Women Who Love It,...
- 8/21/2011
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
The British Fantasy Award 2011 nominees have been announced. The annual honours will be presented at this year's FantasyCon in Brighton, which runs from September 30 to October 2 The shortlist for 'Best Comic/Graphic Novel' features Mark Millar's CLiNT, Bryan Talbot's Grandville Mon Amour, Alan Moore & Jacen Burrows' Neonomicon, Ian Culbard's Self Made Hero adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's The Mountains of Madness and the first two volumes of Mike Carey & Peter Gross's The Unwritten. Scott Pilgrim and Kick-Ass (more)...
- 6/29/2011
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
The finalists for the 2011 Hugo Awards have been announced. Among the fifteen categories is 'Best Graphic Story'. It features Bill Willingham and Mark Buckingham's Fables vol 14: Witches, Phil and Kaja Foglio's Girl Genius vol 10: Agatha Heterodyne and the Guardian Muse, Bryan Talbot's Grandville Mon Amour, Howard Tayler's Schlock Mercenary: Massively Parallel and Mike Carey and Peter Gross's The Unwritten vol 2: Inside Man. Edgar Wright's movie adaptation of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was also nominated in the 'Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form' category. Illustrator Shaun (more)...
- 4/26/2011
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
The Hugo Award nominees for 2011 have been announced, which means that come August 20th, 15 amazingly talented people will be awarded the highest form of recognition (and greatest award trophy of all time!) that the science fiction/fantasy community can bestow. Check ‘em out below.
Best Novel
Blackout/All Clear by Connie Willis (Ballantine Spectra)
Cryoburn by Lois McMaster Bujold (Baen)
The Dervish House by Ian McDonald (Gollancz; Pyr)
Feed by Mira Grant (Orbit)
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin (Orbit)
Best Novella
“The Lady Who Plucked Red Flowers beneath the Queen’s Window” by Rachel Swirsky (Subterranean Magazine, Summer 2010)
The Lifecycle of Software Objects by Ted Chiang (Subterranean)
“The Maiden Flight of McCauley’s Bellerophon” by Elizabeth Hand (Stories: All New Tales, William Morrow)
“The Sultan of the Clouds” by Geoffrey A. Landis (Asimov’s, September 2010)
“Troika” by Alastair Reynolds (Godlike Machines, Science Fiction Book Club)
Best Novelette...
Best Novel
Blackout/All Clear by Connie Willis (Ballantine Spectra)
Cryoburn by Lois McMaster Bujold (Baen)
The Dervish House by Ian McDonald (Gollancz; Pyr)
Feed by Mira Grant (Orbit)
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin (Orbit)
Best Novella
“The Lady Who Plucked Red Flowers beneath the Queen’s Window” by Rachel Swirsky (Subterranean Magazine, Summer 2010)
The Lifecycle of Software Objects by Ted Chiang (Subterranean)
“The Maiden Flight of McCauley’s Bellerophon” by Elizabeth Hand (Stories: All New Tales, William Morrow)
“The Sultan of the Clouds” by Geoffrey A. Landis (Asimov’s, September 2010)
“Troika” by Alastair Reynolds (Godlike Machines, Science Fiction Book Club)
Best Novelette...
- 4/25/2011
- by Brandon Johnston
- ScifiMafia
It’s always nice when graphic novels get the recognition they deserve. The Unwritten Vol. 3: Dead Man’s Knock topped the NY Times’ Paperback Graphic Book Best Seller list at #1 this week. The prolific series by Mike Carey and Peter Gross has garnered critical acclaim for mixing classic literature with comic book style. This combination of high brow lit and comic panel flair has been done before by Carey and Gross; their Vertigo series Lucifer borrowed heavily from the Devil’s characterization in John Milton’s Paradise Lost.
The Unwritten follows the story of Tom Taylor whose father wrote a series of hugely popular children’s novels in the vein of Harry Potter and used his son as the inspiration for its main character, Tommy Taylor. Embittered at dad for basing his character on him, Tom lives a jaded existence that is turned upside down when a series of...
The Unwritten follows the story of Tom Taylor whose father wrote a series of hugely popular children’s novels in the vein of Harry Potter and used his son as the inspiration for its main character, Tommy Taylor. Embittered at dad for basing his character on him, Tom lives a jaded existence that is turned upside down when a series of...
- 4/14/2011
- by Brandon Johnston
- ScifiMafia
I hate writing Top 10s about things, it’s like having to choose your favourite child, they’re all your favourites… except the ginger one (which we’ll cover more in Top 10 Dropped Comics of 2010). I’m choosing from the graphic novels and trades released in 2010, that I’ve purchased so far, so I won’t be waxing lyrical about books I’ve not personally read. On with the show…
1: Richard Stark’s Parker: Book 2 – The Outfit | Idw | W&A: Darwyn Cooke
I’ve always liked noir tales, the sort of story where the “”hero” is a bit of a bastard, and by the close of the final act no one has what they really want, and no one ends up particularly happy with the outcome… except the audience. Stark’s Parker novels are just that sort of story, and Cooke has again proven himself the perfect man to adapt them.
1: Richard Stark’s Parker: Book 2 – The Outfit | Idw | W&A: Darwyn Cooke
I’ve always liked noir tales, the sort of story where the “”hero” is a bit of a bastard, and by the close of the final act no one has what they really want, and no one ends up particularly happy with the outcome… except the audience. Stark’s Parker novels are just that sort of story, and Cooke has again proven himself the perfect man to adapt them.
- 12/24/2010
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Another selection of favourites from the Baron, look out for my Festive Fortnightly Favourites once I find some Christmas themed comics.
Uncanny X-Force 2 | Marvel | W: Rick Remender | A: Jerome Opena
This is one of the best comics I picked up this fortnight and the story of the new X-Force verse the resurrected Apocalypse is really building into a classic X-Men story. I’ve found comics produced without an inking stage to be very hit or miss, Jerome Opena’s pencils with Dean White’s colouring are definitely a hit, the use of pinks, purples, blues and greys sets this comic apart from the other mutant comics, and Opena’s facial expressions and figure work is spot on. Even the panel borders get a thumbs up from me, with panels set in the danger room having a soft edge, which hardens as the danger room program shuts down. Also check out the shot of Cavern-x,...
Uncanny X-Force 2 | Marvel | W: Rick Remender | A: Jerome Opena
This is one of the best comics I picked up this fortnight and the story of the new X-Force verse the resurrected Apocalypse is really building into a classic X-Men story. I’ve found comics produced without an inking stage to be very hit or miss, Jerome Opena’s pencils with Dean White’s colouring are definitely a hit, the use of pinks, purples, blues and greys sets this comic apart from the other mutant comics, and Opena’s facial expressions and figure work is spot on. Even the panel borders get a thumbs up from me, with panels set in the danger room having a soft edge, which hardens as the danger room program shuts down. Also check out the shot of Cavern-x,...
- 12/12/2010
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
The Unwritten #17 Written By: Mike Carey & Peter Gross Art By: Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover Art: Yuko Shimizu Price: $3.99 Publisher: Vertigo Comics Release date: September 15, 2010
Lizzie Hexam gets a choice of many different lives in The Unwritten #17 from Vertigo Comics. In the latest issue of The Unwritten, readers get an interesting journey through the life of one of the book’s supporting characters: Lizzie Hexam. The issue itself is not a standard 22-page issue, instead, readers get a chance to choose their own adventure. The issue is mapped out like a standard comic until a choice must be made to lead Lizzie’s life in one direction or another. The multiple choices make for an interesting read for fans of the series.
The Unwritten #17 itself was a very interesting read. Most comics are a quick read while this issue of The Unwritten was a pretty fulfilling read. The reader has...
Lizzie Hexam gets a choice of many different lives in The Unwritten #17 from Vertigo Comics. In the latest issue of The Unwritten, readers get an interesting journey through the life of one of the book’s supporting characters: Lizzie Hexam. The issue itself is not a standard 22-page issue, instead, readers get a chance to choose their own adventure. The issue is mapped out like a standard comic until a choice must be made to lead Lizzie’s life in one direction or another. The multiple choices make for an interesting read for fans of the series.
The Unwritten #17 itself was a very interesting read. Most comics are a quick read while this issue of The Unwritten was a pretty fulfilling read. The reader has...
- 9/22/2010
- by Willie Gillis
- Geeks of Doom
Mike Carey once again proves that comic books are not the exclusive domain of superheroes with The Unwritten Vol. 2: Inside Man. The story of a seemingly ordinary man, who becomes the reluctant embodiment of his missing father’s fantasy novels, is filled with enough twists, mystery and clever references to have you questioning the reality of the world around you. Carey’s healthy use of literary references to create a fantasy tale is a step above The League of Extraordinary Men by Alan Moore. This tale is just as immersive for the reader as it is for Tom Taylor who can’t avoid living out the fantasy life of his storybook counterpart Tommy Taylor, a fictional boy wizard created by Tom’s father. Volume 2 is a darker tale that is fully realized in the character art of Peter Gross. The Unwritten Vol. 2: Inside Man collects issues #6-12 in the series.
- 8/28/2010
- by Terry Boyden
- BuzzFocus.com
Vertigo has announced the guest creative teams on its House of Mystery Halloween Annual. It was revealed during the Fables panel at Comic-Con International that the festive anthology issue will feature various Vertigo characters and the creative teams from their titles. Mike Carey and Peter Gross are returning to their Sandman spinoff Lucifer for a single story. Mike Kaluta and Jill Thompson will (more)...
- 7/28/2010
- by By Hugh Armitage
- Digital Spy
Yesterday we got a look at the San Diego Comic-Con 2010 schedule for Wednesday and Thursday of the show, and today the Friday schedule has landed online.
You can read the whole Friday lineup at the Comic-Con website, but heed this warning: It's intimidating, to say the least.
I've sifted through it to find some of the events you might be particularly interested from the worlds of comics, movies, television, games, and anything else that seemed appropriately awesome. Feel free to chime in via the comment section with the panels, events, and other fun stuff you want to check out Friday.
We're big fans of "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" animated series here at Splash Page HQ, and the added bonus of a "Young Justice" premiere has this one underlined on our Comic-Con schedule:
10:30-11:30 Batman: The Brave and the Bold Screening and Q&A— The Caped Crusader...
You can read the whole Friday lineup at the Comic-Con website, but heed this warning: It's intimidating, to say the least.
I've sifted through it to find some of the events you might be particularly interested from the worlds of comics, movies, television, games, and anything else that seemed appropriately awesome. Feel free to chime in via the comment section with the panels, events, and other fun stuff you want to check out Friday.
We're big fans of "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" animated series here at Splash Page HQ, and the added bonus of a "Young Justice" premiere has this one underlined on our Comic-Con schedule:
10:30-11:30 Batman: The Brave and the Bold Screening and Q&A— The Caped Crusader...
- 7/9/2010
- by Rick Marshall
- MTV Splash Page
Friday is Star Wars Day at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, but that doesn't mean horror hounds won't find a lot to do there as well. In fact, if you're lucky enough to get into Hall H early in the morning, you'll have a chance to see Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Cage's hair!
Friday – July 23
10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans — David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Dan Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new season, Q&A, and more. One audience member selected will be drawn into an upcoming episode! Room 25Abc
11:15-11:45 Summit Entertainment: Drive Angry 3D...
Friday – July 23
10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: Ugly Americans — David M. Stern (showrunner and executive producer), Dan Powell (executive producer), Jeff Poliquin (supervising producer), Devin Clark (producer and series creator), Aaron Augenblick (director of animation), Matt Oberg (voice of Mark Lilly), Kurt Metzger (voice of Randall Skeffington), and Randy Pearlstein (voice of Leonard) take you behind the scenes at this animated series sensation. Featuring a sneak peek of the new season, Q&A, and more. One audience member selected will be drawn into an upcoming episode! Room 25Abc
11:15-11:45 Summit Entertainment: Drive Angry 3D...
- 7/9/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
And we're off! The first bit of programming for San Diego Comic-Con 2010 is up on the official site, and we've got a look at the horror-themed panels and events for both Preview Night (July 21st) and Thursday, July 22nd.
Wednesday – July 21
Not much real horror here, but if you're into anime (and sushi), this is the night for you!
Marriott Hotel and Marina:
Anime introduces its new big room with four screenings, plus a sushi and pizza meet and greet! Located in the Marriott Hall, the Anime rooms are 4, 5, and 6, with Wednesday night's screenings taking place in Room 4; the party is in the Marriott Hall foyer starting at 7:00 Pm.
The Films Department will screen three big movies starting at 6:00 pm in Marriott Hall 2, which will be the home for the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival on Thursday through Sunday.
Convention Center:
6:00-9:00 Special Sneak Peek Pilot...
Wednesday – July 21
Not much real horror here, but if you're into anime (and sushi), this is the night for you!
Marriott Hotel and Marina:
Anime introduces its new big room with four screenings, plus a sushi and pizza meet and greet! Located in the Marriott Hall, the Anime rooms are 4, 5, and 6, with Wednesday night's screenings taking place in Room 4; the party is in the Marriott Hall foyer starting at 7:00 Pm.
The Films Department will screen three big movies starting at 6:00 pm in Marriott Hall 2, which will be the home for the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival on Thursday through Sunday.
Convention Center:
6:00-9:00 Special Sneak Peek Pilot...
- 7/8/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Editor's Note: It's "Kick-Ass" Week here on Splash Page, and we've recruited Guest Editor Mark Millar to pick this week's "Adapt This" selection. He chose the only one of his creator-owned books not currently in development as a feature film, and suggested the cast, filmmaker and direction he'd like to see the adaptation take.
The Story: "American Jesus" by Mark Millar (W) and Peter Gross (A) - Dark Horse Comics/Image Comics
What It's About: A 12-year-old boy is faced with the revelation that he is Jesus Christ, the returned lord and savior of man. In light of this discovery, he's forced to deal with all the miracles, responsibility and baggage that comes with being the new Messiah.
Mark Millar Says: "If I had to pick one of my own, the only comic of mine that isn’t in development right now is 'American Jesus.' We’ve talked about it,...
The Story: "American Jesus" by Mark Millar (W) and Peter Gross (A) - Dark Horse Comics/Image Comics
What It's About: A 12-year-old boy is faced with the revelation that he is Jesus Christ, the returned lord and savior of man. In light of this discovery, he's forced to deal with all the miracles, responsibility and baggage that comes with being the new Messiah.
Mark Millar Says: "If I had to pick one of my own, the only comic of mine that isn’t in development right now is 'American Jesus.' We’ve talked about it,...
- 4/14/2010
- by Rick Marshall
- MTV Splash Page
ComicCon.org have revealed the full list of nominees for this years Eisner Awards, or to give them their full name: The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Considered by many to be the premiere comic awards (think the comic equivalent of the Oscars), the Eisner Award winners will be announced at this years San Diego Comic-Con in July.
The Nominees:
Best Short Story
“Because I Love You So Much,” by Nikoline Werdelin, in From Wonderland with Love: Danish Comics in the 3rd Millennium(Fantagraphics/Aben maler) “Gentleman John,” by Nathan Greno, in What Is Torch Tiger? (Torch Tiger) “How and Why to Bale Hay,” by Nick Bertozzi, in Syncopated (Villard) “Hurricane,” interpreted by Gradimir Smudja, in Bob Dylan Revisited(Norton) “Urgent Request,” by Gene Luen Yang and Derek Kirk Kim, in The Eternal Smile (First Second)
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
Brave & the Bold #28: “Blackhawk and the Flash: Firing Line,...
The Nominees:
Best Short Story
“Because I Love You So Much,” by Nikoline Werdelin, in From Wonderland with Love: Danish Comics in the 3rd Millennium(Fantagraphics/Aben maler) “Gentleman John,” by Nathan Greno, in What Is Torch Tiger? (Torch Tiger) “How and Why to Bale Hay,” by Nick Bertozzi, in Syncopated (Villard) “Hurricane,” interpreted by Gradimir Smudja, in Bob Dylan Revisited(Norton) “Urgent Request,” by Gene Luen Yang and Derek Kirk Kim, in The Eternal Smile (First Second)
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
Brave & the Bold #28: “Blackhawk and the Flash: Firing Line,...
- 4/9/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
The list is out. Pretty straightforward, with a few surprises (No Todd Klein or John Workman for lettering? And was Whatever Happened To The Caped Crusader not eligible?)
Our congratulations to all the nominees. We'll be starting the betting pools in 3... 2...
Best Short Story
• “Because I Love You So Much,” by Nikoline Werdelin, in From Wonderland with Love: Danish Comics in the 3rd Millennium (Fantagraphics/Aben malen)
• “Gentleman John,” by Nathan Greno, in What Is Torch Tiger? (Torch Tiger)
• “How and Why to Bale Hay,” by Nick Bertozzi, in Syncopated (Villard)
• “Hurricane,” interpreted by Gradimir Smudja, in Bob Dylan Revisited (Norton)
• “Urgent Request,” by Gene Luen Yang and Derek Kirk Kim, in The Eternal Smile (First Second)
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
• Brave & the Bold #28: “Blackhawk and the Flash: Firing Line,” by J. Michael Straczynski and Jesus Saiz (DC)
• Captain America #601: “Red, White, and Blue-Blood,” by...
Our congratulations to all the nominees. We'll be starting the betting pools in 3... 2...
Best Short Story
• “Because I Love You So Much,” by Nikoline Werdelin, in From Wonderland with Love: Danish Comics in the 3rd Millennium (Fantagraphics/Aben malen)
• “Gentleman John,” by Nathan Greno, in What Is Torch Tiger? (Torch Tiger)
• “How and Why to Bale Hay,” by Nick Bertozzi, in Syncopated (Villard)
• “Hurricane,” interpreted by Gradimir Smudja, in Bob Dylan Revisited (Norton)
• “Urgent Request,” by Gene Luen Yang and Derek Kirk Kim, in The Eternal Smile (First Second)
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot)
• Brave & the Bold #28: “Blackhawk and the Flash: Firing Line,” by J. Michael Straczynski and Jesus Saiz (DC)
• Captain America #601: “Red, White, and Blue-Blood,” by...
- 4/8/2010
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
This is the kind of comic book I hardly ever pick up. I am a superhero geek and unabashedly proud of it. But then the graphic novel collection of issues 1-6 of The Unwritten by Mike Carey and Peter Gross crosses my desk and I say, “Ok, let me just see what it’s about." The Unwritten, by Mike Carey and illustrated by Peter Gross, introduces Tom Taylor, child to Wilson Taylor, a cult novelist who produced 14 novels similar in breadth to J.K. Rowlings’ Harry Potter series. Tom was abandoned by Wilson under mysterious circumstances leaving him with no inheritance despite the wild success of the novels. Instead, Tom must appear on the book-signing circuit to make ends meet. Tom was apparently the literary inspiration for the novels’ titular character, Tommy Taylor. Tom does not relish this relationship, wanting autonomy and ...
- 3/26/2010
- by Jason Rosas
- BuzzFocus.com
Have you heard the Plastic Beach yet? Isn’t it brilliant? It’s beautifully consistent, which is something the whole Gorillaz project has been gravitating towards since their first record, which was a collision of the various styles that Damon Albarn was noodling with since he got bored with Britpop. Plastic Beach strives for one mostly uniform style — melancholy electro hip-hop — which is a bit of a continuation of Blur’s Think Tank. Damon even does a bit of rapping on that record, too. It also helps that he fills the album with artists I enjoy like Gruff Rhys, Mos Def, Lou Reed and De La Soul.
So welcome to This Week in Comics, where I can totally talk about Gorillaz because of the Tank Girl connection…Not that I needed an excuse.
Monday
First Issues
The A-Team: Shotgun Wedding #1
(Joe Carnahan/Tom Waltz/Stephen Mooney/John K. Snyder...
So welcome to This Week in Comics, where I can totally talk about Gorillaz because of the Tank Girl connection…Not that I needed an excuse.
Monday
First Issues
The A-Team: Shotgun Wedding #1
(Joe Carnahan/Tom Waltz/Stephen Mooney/John K. Snyder...
- 3/9/2010
- by Danny Djeljosevic
With the imminent release of "Kick-Ass", the pending sequel to "Wanted" and an independently financed superhero film in the works, Mark Millar's Hollywood star has never been hotter. However, Millar's relatively recent popularity has not been enough to push through an adaptation of "American Jesus"... yet.
Originally published as "Chosen" by Dark Horse in 2004, Millar and artist Peter Gross' "American Jesus" follows a 12-year-old boy who discovers that he might be the second coming of Jesus Christ. While "Kick-Ass" director Matthew Vaughn has been assisting Millar's efforts, Millar has indicated that "American Jesus" may also have to be made independently.
"We're talking to some people over here, but I think we're gonna have to do ['American Jesus'] the way we did 'Kick-Ass' and make it outside the [Hollywood] system," Millar told IGN . "Because I think the studios will be too nervous to do 'American Jesus.' Everybody has said...
Originally published as "Chosen" by Dark Horse in 2004, Millar and artist Peter Gross' "American Jesus" follows a 12-year-old boy who discovers that he might be the second coming of Jesus Christ. While "Kick-Ass" director Matthew Vaughn has been assisting Millar's efforts, Millar has indicated that "American Jesus" may also have to be made independently.
"We're talking to some people over here, but I think we're gonna have to do ['American Jesus'] the way we did 'Kick-Ass' and make it outside the [Hollywood] system," Millar told IGN . "Because I think the studios will be too nervous to do 'American Jesus.' Everybody has said...
- 2/26/2010
- by Blair Marnell
- MTV Splash Page
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