ComicsAlliance.com http://www.comicsalliance.com ComicsAlliance.com http://www.comicsalliance.com/media/feedlogo.gif ComicsAlliance.com http://www.comicsalliance.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Parting Shot: New 'The Dark Knight Rises' Movie Posterhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/21/parting-shot-new-the-dark-knight-rises-movie-poster/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/21/parting-shot-new-the-dark-knight-rises-movie-poster/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/21/parting-shot-new-the-dark-knight-rises-movie-poster/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Following two characteristically chilling teaser images, Warner Bros. has released the first theatrical poster for The Dark Knight Rises, the new Christopher Nolan film based on the Batman character originally created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. ... Read more

 

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]]>batmanchristopher nolanChristopherNolanthe dark knight risesTheDarkKnightRisesAndy Khouri2012-05-21T18:00:00 00:00Parting Shot: 'The Legend of Zelda,' 'Mega Man' and 'Metroid' as Japanese Woodblock Printshttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/18/parting-shot-the-legend-of-zelda-mega-man-metroid-japanese-wood-block-art/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/18/parting-shot-the-legend-of-zelda-mega-man-metroid-japanese-wood-block-art/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/18/parting-shot-the-legend-of-zelda-mega-man-metroid-japanese-wood-block-art/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The influence of Japanese culture on classic 1980s Nintendo games isn't always overt -- especially considering how localized box art and other modifications colored consumer's earliest experiences with many titles. The fact remains, however, that ... Read more

 

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]]>Jed HenryJedHenryMega ManMegaManMetroidNintendoThe Legend of ZeldaTheLegendOfZeldaUkiyo-ewoodblock artWoodblockArtCaleb Goellner2012-05-18T17:30:00 00:00Parting Shot: Vibe Busts a Move on DC Nation This Weekend [Video]http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/17/parting-shot-vibe-dc-nation-clips-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/17/parting-shot-vibe-dc-nation-clips-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/17/parting-shot-vibe-dc-nation-clips-video/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Despite the fact that comics continuity wasn't especially kind to Justice League Detroit's famed break dancing/shock wave shooting hero in the past, things are looking up for Paco Ramone a.k.a. Vibe. Not only is the hero slated for a return in the ... Read more

 

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]]>Cartoon NetworkCartoonNetworkDC NationDcNationVibeCaleb Goellner2012-05-17T18:00:00 00:00Parting Shot: Adam WarRock Celebrates Scott Pilgrim in 'Sex Bob-Omb' Rap [Video]http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/15/parting-shot-adam-warrock-scott-pilgrim-sex-bob-omb-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/15/parting-shot-adam-warrock-scott-pilgrim-sex-bob-omb-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/15/parting-shot-adam-warrock-scott-pilgrim-sex-bob-omb-video/#commentsFiled under: , ,


There's no shortage of affection for Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim series in these parts, especially in light of Oni's pending re-release of the indie rock/romance epic in full-color hardcovers. Similarly enthused about all things SP, rapper ... Read more

 

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]]>Adam WarRockAdamWarrockJoulesScott PilgrimScottPilgrimSex Bob-OmbSexBob-ombCaleb Goellner2012-05-15T18:30:00 00:00Parting Shot: Marvel Heroes Get Clumsy in Junaid Chundrigar's 'Disassembled'http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/14/parting-shot-disassembled-junaid-chundrigar-marvel-cartoon-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/14/parting-shot-disassembled-junaid-chundrigar-marvel-cartoon-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/14/parting-shot-disassembled-junaid-chundrigar-marvel-cartoon-video/#commentsFiled under: ,


One of the most important themes in superhero comics is "control." Spider-Man works to use his powers responsibly, the X-Men train to master their abilities to protect a world that hates and fears them and Bruce Banner works to help those in need ... Read more

 

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]]>Disassembledfan animationFanAnimationHulkJunaid ChundrigarJunaidChundrigarMarvelMarvel ComicsMarvelComicsSilver SurferSilverSurferSpider-ManThe AvengersTheAvengersVenomX-MenCaleb Goellner2012-05-14T19:00:00 00:00Parting Shot: Digital Now 10% of IDW Comics Sales, 'Definitively Not Impacting' Printhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/10/idw-digital-sales-increase/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/10/idw-digital-sales-increase/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/10/idw-digital-sales-increase/#commentsFiled under: , ,


In an interview at ICv2, IDW Publishing CEO Ted Adams discusses the growth of digital comics to 10% of the publisher's overall direct market sales, and how contrary to the expectations of some critics, print sales have actually increased 25% as ... Read more

 

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]]>digital comicsDigitalComicsicv2idwidw publishingIdwPublishingted adamsTedAdamsLaura Hudson2012-05-10T18:00:00 00:00Parting Shot: Original 'Pokemon' Theme Singer Belts a Cover for Ron Paulhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/08/parting-shot-original-pokemon-theme-singer-ron-paul/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/08/parting-shot-original-pokemon-theme-singer-ron-paul/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/05/08/parting-shot-original-pokemon-theme-singer-ron-paul/#commentsFiled under:


It's the pop culture mash-up you never expected - or, arguably, wanted: A Ron Paul-supporting remake of the Pokemon animated series theme song, as sung by the guy who sang the original. Yes, "why?" is a perfectly legitimate question to ask in ... Read more

 

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]]>Jason PaigeJasonPaigePokemonPoliticsRon PaulRonPaulGraeme McMillan2012-05-08T17:30:00 00:00Parting Shot: Supergirl Gets Grounded in New 'Super Best Friends Forever' Cliphttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/04/25/parting-shot-super-best-friends-forever-supergirl-grounded/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/04/25/parting-shot-super-best-friends-forever-supergirl-grounded/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/04/25/parting-shot-super-best-friends-forever-supergirl-grounded/#commentsFiled under: ,


This weekend during Cartoon Network's DC Nation block, Supergirl will have to deal with being grounded. No, she's not walking across America, just being kept at home under the orders of a certain Cousin of Steel for misbehaving. When her super ... Read more

 

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]]>BatgirlCartoon NetworkCartoonNetworkDC NationDcNationSuper Best Friends ForeverSuperBestFriendsForeverSupergirlWonder GirlWonderGirlCaleb Goellner2012-04-25T19:15:00 00:00Parting Shot: Paper Manufacturer Makes Appeal for Comics on Paper in Retro Issue of 'Newsweek'http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/27/domtar-paper-manufacturer-comics-newsweek-ad-mad-men/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/27/domtar-paper-manufacturer-comics-newsweek-ad-mad-men/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/27/domtar-paper-manufacturer-comics-newsweek-ad-mad-men/#commentsFiled under: , ,


In honor of Sunday's premiere of the new season of Matthew Weiner's Mad Men, Newsweek worked with its advertisers to create a handsome series of ads in the retro style of the hugely acclaimed AMC series. Among them is a comic book-themed piece ... Read more

 

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]]>domtarmad menMadMennewsweekpaperCA Staff2012-03-27T19:00:00 00:00Parting Shot: 'The Hunger Games' Pinup by Mike Maihackhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/23/hunger-games-mike-maihack-pin-up/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/23/hunger-games-mike-maihack-pin-up/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/23/hunger-games-mike-maihack-pin-up/#commentsFiled under: , ,


One of the most devoted fans of The Hunger Games, cartoonist Mike Maihack signals the start of what's likely to be a big box office weekend for the new film based on the novels by Suzanne Collins. This handsome tribute to The Hunger Games is ... Read more

 

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]]>mike maihackMikeMaihackthe hunger gamesTheHungerGamesAndy Khouri2012-03-23T18:00:00 00:00Parting Shot: Schwarzenegger's Mr. Freeze Stars in 'Batman & Robin: The Musical' [Video]http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/13/schwarzenegger-mr-freeze-batman-robin-musical-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/13/schwarzenegger-mr-freeze-batman-robin-musical-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/13/schwarzenegger-mr-freeze-batman-robin-musical-video/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


I kind of lied to you in that headline. I don't care. This video takes the hilariously horrible characterization of Mr. Freeze as played by Arnold Schwarzenegger and reframes the story of Batman & Robin as an infectiously catchy and ... Read more

 

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]]>Al KaplanAlKaplanarnold schwarzeneggerArnoldSchwarzeneggerbatmanbatman and robinBatmanAndRobinJoel SchumacherJoelSchumacherJon KaplanJonKaplanmr. freezeMr.FreezeAndy Khouri2012-03-13T19:15:00 00:00Parting Shot: Nickelodeon Shells Out New 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Imageshttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/09/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-nickelodeon-images/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/09/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-nickelodeon-images/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/09/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-nickelodeon-images/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Fans at The Tecnodrome and Ninja Pizza discovered new images of Nickelodeon's upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CG animated series today. The official site hosting the images has since been taken down, but not before providing one of the best ... Read more

 

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]]>NickelodeonTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesTMNTCaleb Goellner2012-03-09T17:00:00 00:00Parting Shot: 'The Massive' Variant Cover by Rafael Grampa [Art]http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/05/parting-shot-the-massive-variant-cover-by-rafael-grampa-art/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/05/parting-shot-the-massive-variant-cover-by-rafael-grampa-art/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/05/parting-shot-the-massive-variant-cover-by-rafael-grampa-art/#commentsFiled under: ,


Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics, we're pleased to be the first to show you artist Rafael Grampa's marvelous variant cover artwork for The Massive #1. Illustrated by Kristian Donaldson and on sale later this year, The Massive is Brian Wood's thematic ... Read more

 

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]]>brian woodBrianWoodKristian DonaldsonKristianDonaldsonRafael GrampaRafaelGrampaAndy Khouri2012-03-05T17:45:00 00:00Parting Shot: Jonathan Hickman Parts Ways with the Fantastic Fourhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/02/jonathan-hickman-leaves-ff-fantastic-four-conclusion/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/02/jonathan-hickman-leaves-ff-fantastic-four-conclusion/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/02/jonathan-hickman-leaves-ff-fantastic-four-conclusion/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Marvel Comics has confirmed that writer Jonathan Hickman will conclude his work on the publisher's Fantastic Four and FF titles later this year. As demonstrated by David Uzumeri's ongoing annotations, Hickman and his artistic collaborators' work ... Read more

 

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]]>fantastic fourFantasticFourffjonathan hickmanJonathanHickmanAndy Khouri2012-03-02T17:30:00 00:00'King City' and 'Perverts of the Unknown' Creator Brandon Graham on Porn, Sex and Honestyhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/01/brandon-graham-porn-sexy-comics/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/01/brandon-graham-porn-sexy-comics/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/03/01/brandon-graham-porn-sexy-comics/#commentsFiled under: ,


Now that February is over -- and with it, our two weeks of spotlights on sex in comics -- we wind things down today in an interview with creator Brandon Graham, whose superlative series King City comes out in trade paperback next week. Graham also ... Read more

 

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]]>brandon grahamBrandonGrahamking cityKingCitypillow fightPillowFightprophetsexy comics 2012SexyComics2012Laura Hudson2012-03-01T15:30:00 00:00Parting Shot: The Superman Musical Is Like Watching a Fan Film Fever Dream from the '70shttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/28/superman-musical-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/28/superman-musical-video/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/28/superman-musical-video/#commentsFiled under:


Everything is Terrible distills the madness that was the televised 1975 musical It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman! The result feels oddly similar to many of today's Youtube-distributed fan films, save for slightly higher production ... Read more

 

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]]>Everything is TerribleEverythingIsTerribleSupermanSuperman musicalSupermanMusicalLaura Hudson2012-02-28T17:30:00 00:00Parting Shot: Bryan 'Steve-Dave' Johnson Responds To ComicsAlliance's Critique of 'Comic Book Men'http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/17/bryan-johnson-steve-dave-comic-book-men-response-comicsalliance-review/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/17/bryan-johnson-steve-dave-comic-book-men-response-comicsalliance-review/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/17/bryan-johnson-steve-dave-comic-book-men-response-comicsalliance-review/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Earlier this week ComicsAlliance published an editorial by Chris Sims entitled "Kevin Smith's Comic Book Men' Is a Compelling Argument Against Comic Book Stores," in which Sims made remarks critical of the recently premiered AMC reality television ... Read more

 

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]]>bryan johnsonBryanJohnsonComic Book MenComicBookMencorrectionskevin smithKevinSmithCA Staff2012-02-17T17:30:00 00:00Parting Shot: Catwoman Couture By Christian Dior [Fashion]http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/12/christian-dior-catwoman-dress-batman-returns-fashion/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/12/christian-dior-catwoman-dress-batman-returns-fashion/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/12/christian-dior-catwoman-dress-batman-returns-fashion/#commentsFiled under: , ,


A fashion flashback for Friday, this dress inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman costume in Batman Returns, unveiled in 2001 as part of Christion Dior's Spring/Summer Haute Couture collection. ... Read more

 

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]]>batmanbatman returnsBatmanReturnscatwomanchristian diorChristianDiorfashionBethany Fong2012-02-12T16:00:00 00:00Parting Shot: IDW's 'Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who' Crossoverhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/10/comic-doctor-who-star-trek-next-generation/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/10/comic-doctor-who-star-trek-next-generation/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/10/comic-doctor-who-star-trek-next-generation/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Great news for sci-fi fans of Star Trek and Doctor Who, two of the longest-running sci-fi franchises in television: The Doctor will be soon making his way to the U.S.S. Enterprise 1701-D in an upcoming Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor ... Read more

 

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]]>crossoverdoctor whoDoctorWhoIDWidw publishingIdwPublishingstar trekstar trek the next generationStarTrekStarTrekTheNextGenerationLaura Hudson2012-02-10T17:30:00 00:00Nicolas Cage Invokes Spirits of Death to Get into 'Ghost Rider' Characterhttp://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/01/30/nicolas-cage-rituals-ghost-rider-face-paint/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/01/30/nicolas-cage-rituals-ghost-rider-face-paint/http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/01/30/nicolas-cage-rituals-ghost-rider-face-paint/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Nicolas Cage is a real human being. And a real hero. [Via io9] ... Read more

 

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]]>ghost riderGhost Rider Spirit of VengeanceGhostRiderGhostRiderSpiritOfVengeancenicolas cageNicolasCageAndy Khouri2012-01-30T15:00:00 00:00