ComicsAlliance.com http://www.comicsalliance.com ComicsAlliance.com http://www.comicsalliance.com/media/feedlogo.gif ComicsAlliance.com http://www.comicsalliance.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Can Comics Get Fashionable With Everyday Cosplay?http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/12/08/can-comics-get-fashionable-with-everyday-cosplay/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/12/08/can-comics-get-fashionable-with-everyday-cosplay/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/12/08/can-comics-get-fashionable-with-everyday-cosplay/#commentsFiled under: , ,


It seems like lately superhero-inspired clothing for women has been put in a pretty polarizing position. Fans can either pick up affordable logo tees and the like, or splurge for overpriced fashionista fare. No one can fault a publisher like DC ... Read more

 

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]]>CatwomancostumesEmma FrostfashionmarketingWonder WomanWonderWomanEsther Inglis-Arkell2010-12-08T16:30:00 00:00When Bad Guys Go Good: The Reformed Supervillain in Comicshttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/11/15/when-bad-guys-go-good-the-reformed-supervillain-in-comics/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/11/15/when-bad-guys-go-good-the-reformed-supervillain-in-comics/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/11/15/when-bad-guys-go-good-the-reformed-supervillain-in-comics/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Redemption is a tricky thing. How do people really atone for their transgressions? If it's really an eye for an eye, how could someone possibly make up for murder? One of the greatest tropes in superhero comics is the villain-turned-hero. Though ... Read more

 

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]]>Ed BrubakerEdBrubakerheroesIncognito: Bad InfluencesIncognito:BadInfluencesplastic manPlasticManSean PhillipsSeanPhillipsvillainsJohn Parker2010-11-15T13:30:00 00:00Tim Drake: Celibacy Icon?http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/11/11/tim-drake-celibacy-icon/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/11/11/tim-drake-celibacy-icon/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/11/11/tim-drake-celibacy-icon/#commentsFiled under: ,


In the latest issue of Red Robin, Tim Drake took some time off from orchestrating a shadowy master plan, re-connecting with his old ally Cassandra Cain and hugging his newly-back-from-the-dead adoptive father to make out with a lovely lady on a ... Read more

 

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]]>abstinencedeathRobinsexualityteensTim DrakeEsther Inglis-Arkell2010-11-11T17:00:00 00:00The Weirdest Thing in the Batcave: Batman's Truth Chamberhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/11/04/batmans-truth-chamber-weirdest-thing-in-the-batcave/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/11/04/batmans-truth-chamber-weirdest-thing-in-the-batcave/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/11/04/batmans-truth-chamber-weirdest-thing-in-the-batcave/#commentsFiled under: ,


While it's hardly the most groundbreaking or notable thing to happen in the issue, one of the scenes that most intrigued me in this week's Batman and Robin #16 was a page by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham in which the villainous Dr. Hurt lured ... Read more

 

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]]>BatcaveBatmanGrant MorrisonGrantMorrisonUnderground Torture ChambersUndergroundTortureChambersChris Sims2010-11-04T15:30:00 00:00Duct Tape Batman Mask Makes Caped Crusading Cheap and Flashyhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/10/26/duct-tape-batman-mask/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/10/26/duct-tape-batman-mask/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/10/26/duct-tape-batman-mask/#commentsFiled under: ,


Forbes once speculated that if Bruce Wayne were real, his net worth would be $6.5 billion dollars. That number has lead some to speculate just how much it would cost to be Batman. One fan estimates that the suit would run $1,585, and that's if ... Read more

 

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]]>BatmancosplaycostumescowlDuct TapeInstructablesSeamsterBrandon Mendelson2010-10-26T13:00:00 00:00Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning to Write 'Heroes for Hire'http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/20/heroes-for-hire-dan-abnett-andy-lanning/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/20/heroes-for-hire-dan-abnett-andy-lanning/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/20/heroes-for-hire-dan-abnett-andy-lanning/#commentsFiled under: ,


Marvel's go-to guys for all things cosmic are taking it to the streets in "Heroes for Hire," a new series launching in December. Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning will be writing the series, as confirmed in a new press release from Marvel that follows ... Read more

 

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]]>Andy LanningAndyLanningBrad WalkerBradWalkerDAN ABNETTDanAbnettElektraGhost RiderHeroes for HireHeroesForHireIron FistMoon KnightMoonKnightPunisherAndy Khouri2010-09-20T14:00:00 00:00The Charlton Heroes Who Inspired 'Watchmen' to Appear in Morrison's 'Multiversity'http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/20/multiversity-watchmen-charlton-heroes/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/20/multiversity-watchmen-charlton-heroes/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/20/multiversity-watchmen-charlton-heroes/#commentsFiled under: ,


In conversation with British magazine Comic Heroes, writer Grant Morrison confirmed that one of his so-called "Multiversity" projects -- where he and various collaborators intend to explore some of the new DC Comics realities created in the series, ... Read more

 

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]]>CharltonGrant MorrisonGrantMorrisonMultiversityWatchmenAndy Khouri2010-09-20T13:00:00 00:00The Avengers Assemble Around a New Health Plan [NSFW Video]http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/17/the-avengers-assemble-around-a-new-health-plan-nsfw-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/17/the-avengers-assemble-around-a-new-health-plan-nsfw-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/17/the-avengers-assemble-around-a-new-health-plan-nsfw-video/#commentsFiled under: ,


They survived the Superhuman Registration Act and all the badness associated with Norman Osborn's "Dark Reign," but the Avengers have yet to face one of the most polarizing contemporary issues of our time: government health care. Rather than wait ... Read more

 

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]]>cosplayhealth caresketch comedySketchComedyThe AvengersTheAvengersCaleb Goellner2010-09-17T15:15:00 00:00Harley Quinn as Robin: A Meme of Madnesshttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/01/harley-quinn-as-robin-robley-quinn/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/01/harley-quinn-as-robin-robley-quinn/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/01/harley-quinn-as-robin-robley-quinn/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Whence she came, none will tell. Whither she goes, none can say. There is only one thing that everyone knows for certain. She keeps Batman awake at night. The idea of Harley Quinn somehow becoming Robin worked its way onto the internet, ... Read more

 

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]]>artfandomharley quinnHarleyQuinnmemesrobinrobley quinnRobleyQuinnEsther Inglis-Arkell2010-09-01T15:00:00 00:00Superheroes are Bad for Boys. Or, Possibly Good for Boys.http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/30/superheroes-boys-psychology/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/30/superheroes-boys-psychology/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/30/superheroes-boys-psychology/#commentsFiled under: ,


It looks like the ultimate goal of psychology it to let parents know there is no way to be sure they're bringing up their kids right. On the heels of two much-talked-about studies about how modern superheroes and their non-stop aggression are bad ... Read more

 

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]]>boysplay fightingPlayFightingpsychologysuperheroesEsther Inglis-Arkell2010-08-30T13:30:00 00:00The Most Divisive Character Types in Comicshttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/27/the-most-divisive-character-types-in-comics/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/27/the-most-divisive-character-types-in-comics/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/27/the-most-divisive-character-types-in-comics/#commentsFiled under: ,


Everyone likes a good argument, and comics fans are no different. Sure, for the most part we want peace, but life is better when there is something to bicker over. During the course of an argument you get to re-visit favorite moments, air out ... Read more

 

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]]>argumentscharacterscontinuityfandomEsther Inglis-Arkell2010-08-27T15:00:00 00:00The Superhero SkyMall Catalog Offers Mile High Super-Shoppinghttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/23/superhero-skymall-catalog/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/23/superhero-skymall-catalog/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/23/superhero-skymall-catalog/#commentsFiled under: ,


Since superpeople spend a vast majority of their time trying to conquer and/or save the world, they sure don't seem to have a lot of hours in the day to go shopping for life-enhancing novelties. You may find yourself wondering how these exceptional ... Read more

 

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]]>SkymallDavid Wolkin2010-08-23T14:00:00 00:00Batman Turns to Crime at a Taco Bell Drive-Thru [Video]http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/19/batman-turns-to-crime-at-taco-bell-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/19/batman-turns-to-crime-at-taco-bell-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/19/batman-turns-to-crime-at-taco-bell-video/#commentsFiled under: ,


Where once Batman ruled Taco Bell with promotional movie cups and kid's meals, it seems the Caped Crusader (or an impersonator) has now turned to crime, taking food from an unsuspecting drive-thru customers like a thief in the night. It's sort of ... Read more

 

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]]>BatmancrimeTaco BellCaleb Goellner2010-08-19T17:00:00 00:00'MakraMan' Does Very Little That A Spider-Man Can [Video]http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/18/makraman-indian-spider-man-parody-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/18/makraman-indian-spider-man-parody-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/18/makraman-indian-spider-man-parody-video/#commentsFiled under: ,


The Incredible Hulk isn't the only superhero getting lampooned by the crazy cinematic masterminds at Taar Cheera Entertainment. In addition to unleashing "HALKa" upon the public last week, it turns out that Taar Cheera have their eye on yet another ... Read more

 

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]]>HalkaIndiaMakramanParodySpider-ManTaar Cheera EntertainmentJosh Wigler2010-08-18T13:30:00 00:00Will Batman Become the White Lantern in 'Brightest Day' #13?http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/16/batman-white-lantern-brightest-day-13/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/16/batman-white-lantern-brightest-day-13/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/16/batman-white-lantern-brightest-day-13/#commentsFiled under: ,


Considering Grant Morrison's sprawling post-"Return of Bruce Wayne" plans in the upcoming "Batman, Inc.," DC's cover to November's "Brightest Day" #13 may drive some fans a little (oh, please forgive me) batty. The Source is all about teasing today ... Read more

 

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]]>BatmanBrightest DayWhite LanternCaleb Goellner2010-08-16T15:00:00 00:00'Le GreenBoy & The Dirty Girl' Trailer is Aesthetically Pleasing French Nerdery [Video]http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/16/le-greenboy-and-the-dirty-girl-trailer/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/16/le-greenboy-and-the-dirty-girl-trailer/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/16/le-greenboy-and-the-dirty-girl-trailer/#commentsFiled under: ,


Doing our part to keep from destroying the Earth is all well and good, but I have to admit, I'm equally amused and baffled by Jerome Genevray's YouTube video "Le GreenBoy & The Dirty Girl." Rather than promoting a clear message of more ... Read more

 

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]]>GreenboyLe GreenBoyLeGreenboyParisCaleb Goellner2010-08-16T12:30:00 00:00Mark Grambau's Elegant Superhero Silhouette Posters [Art]http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/13/mark-grambau-superhero-posters/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/13/mark-grambau-superhero-posters/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/13/mark-grambau-superhero-posters/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Whether they're X-rated or psychedelic and cuddly superheroes have colors and mantras, and there's very little any artist can do to change that. Mark Grambau chose to embrace those assets in a series of posters he made celebrating Superman, Doctor ... Read more

 

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]]>mark grambauMarkGrambaupostersBrian Warmoth2010-08-13T12:30:00 00:00You Wouldn't Like 'HALKa' When He's Angry -- Or, Really, Ever [Video]http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/10/halka-indian-hulk-parody/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/10/halka-indian-hulk-parody/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/10/halka-indian-hulk-parody/#commentsFiled under: ,


Constantly struggling to keep his innermost rage at bay only to gloriously unleash his fury upon those unlucky enough to be around him, the Hulk has one of the most sympathetic, relatable plights to comic book fans of all shapes, sizes and locations ... Read more

 

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]]>BangladeshHalkaHulkjean skirtsparodyThe Incredible HulkJosh Wigler2010-08-10T15:30:00 00:00Batman Marries Wonder Woman in Awesome Cosplay Weddinghttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/04/british-couple-hosts-awesome-cosplay-wedding/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/04/british-couple-hosts-awesome-cosplay-wedding/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/04/british-couple-hosts-awesome-cosplay-wedding/#commentsFiled under: , ,


We've seen plenty of comic-themed wedding cakes and even creators taking vows at Comic-con, but British couple Sharon and Neil Vaughan's costumed wedding packs perhaps the most superheroic punch for donning an entire wedding party in comic book and ... Read more

 

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]]>cosplayweddingsCaleb Goellner2010-08-04T10:00:00 00:00Spider-Man, Batman and More Get X-Rated In Italian Art Showhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/03/x-rated-super-heroes-Giuseppe-Veneziano-NSFW-wonder-woman/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/03/x-rated-super-heroes-Giuseppe-Veneziano-NSFW-wonder-woman/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/08/03/x-rated-super-heroes-Giuseppe-Veneziano-NSFW-wonder-woman/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Erotic superheroes and cartoon characters can be found all over the Internet these days, thanks to "Batman XXX" and artists with an affection for Disney princesses like J. Scott Campbell. But Italian artist Giuseppe Veneziano, whose recent art show ... Read more

 

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]]>adultbatmanbondagegiueseppe venezianoGiueseppeVenezianoNSFWspider-mansupermanwonder womanWonderWomanBrian Warmoth2010-08-03T15:00:00 00:00