Culture Buzz And not some half-formed, new hero to appease their diversifying audience. Who in the DC stable of characters do you think is the most likely candidate?
Culture Buzz Swamp Thing must be the black sheep of Treant family reunions. With Scott Snyder at the helm, can this character finally crawl out of B-movie infamy and take his place among A-List DC Comic characters? Find out April 4th, 2012.
Culture Buzz Max Landis (son of “Animal House” director John) argues in not-totally-accurate detail why killing Superman was the death of “death” in comic books. Elijah Wood, Mandy Moore, Ron Howard and other celebs also take part.
Culture Buzz Contemporary pop-culture artist Ron English released his newest work: The Incredible Obama. Obama was once a reserved and mild-tempered President until he was accidentally exposed to a gamma bomb. Obviously this is the work of terrorists.
Culture Buzz Christopher Uminga has drawn a series of super-cute heroes and villains. Ever The Joker looks like something you'd take home.
Culture Buzz If only bad guys were so easily spotted by their wardrobe choices in real life. You know, comic artists, blood red is the color of life. It deserves more respect.
Culture Buzz Comics Bulletin has put together a list of the best contemporary crime comics, a genre that has seen an incredible resurgence recently. Since it's only a matter of time before all of these are ruined by questionable film adaptations, you should run out and get the books first. (via comicsbulletin.com)
This ain't no strange fan art. This is the real deal. This framed, signed drawing by Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz depicts Batman sleeping on Snoopy's doghouse. It was found in the lavatory of legendary DC Comics editor Carmine Infantino by author Marc Nobleman who was researching the life of Batman co-creator Bill Finger. (Via Comics Alliance)
Spoilers! Wait, what? Green Lantern #1, appearing on shelves September 14th, will showcase the newest member of the Green Lantern Corps. (Via fark.com)
Culture Buzz Suck it, Hipster Disney Princesses. These ladies are so obscure, I didn't even know who some of them were. Thanks, Comics Alliance!
Foreskin Man is like Superman, if Lex Luthor was a mohel and not a corrupt businessman out to take over the world. In this issue, Foreskin Man can be seen fighting the evil Mr. Mutilator, who looks like he's been crafted entirely out of discarded foreskins. [Ed. Note: Did I just cross a line? Try to disagree with me on that one though. Just try. You know I'm right.]
Comic book artist Cliff Chiang recreates some classic 80's cover art using comic book superheroes.