Category: Comics in General

DC Responds to Orson Scott Card Writer SUPERMAN Controversy

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Media Release: Newsarama- DC Comics has issued an official response to the ongoing controversy concerning Orson Scott Card writing a story for the digial-first Adventures of Superman anthology, to The Advocate and Fox News Radio. “As content creators we steadfastly support freedom of expression, however the personal views of individuals associated with DC Comics are just that — personal views — and not those of the company itself,” the statement reads. Newsarama reached DC for comment, and received the same statement. Soon after Card was announced last week as one…

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The Comic World Review 2012 At Comics Talk

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Will we are well on our way with the new century 2012 has been a great year for Super Hero and Sci-Fi comics and movies. The print media is primarily what we will review in this article starting with DC Comics the New 52 announced in January the canceling of titles BLACKHAWKS, HAWK AND DOVE, MEN OF WAR, MISTER TERRIFIC, O.M.A.C. and STATIC SHOCK, all of which will conclude with their eighth issues in April. Six new series would replace them BATMAN INCORPORATED – Writer: Grant Morrison. Artist: Chris Burnham, …

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Merry Christmas From Comics Talk

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Hope you have had a wonderful year, we at Comics Talk wish you a merry Christmas. In this time of family and friends reflect on the important things in life and have a wonderful new year. Enjoy whats left of 2012 and we expect great things in the new year. We will be on the lookout for fun things in entertainment. 2013, looks like a great year for movies, comics, and TV and you know we will tell you about the best of the best and everything in between. Soon…

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Monsters University Prequel to Monsters Inc.

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Monsters University is an upcoming American 3D computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. Dan Scanlon is the director and Kori Rae is the producer. It will be the fourteenth film produced by Pixar and will be the prequel to 2001’s Monsters, Inc. John Goodman reprises his role as James P. Sullivan, with Billy Crystal, Steve Buscemi, Jennifer Tilly, Frank Oz, and John Ratzenberger reprising their roles as Mike Wazowski, Randall Boggs, Celia Mae, Jeff Fungus and the Abominable Snowman, respectively. Kelsey Grammer…

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The Great Joe Kubert Dies

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Joe Kubert, a legend in the world of comic book art and founder of the school in Dover that bears his name, has died. He was 85. Kubert, who lived in Dover, died Sunday at Morristown Medical Center, following a short illness. He is best known for his work on the DC Comics characters Sgt. Rock and Hawkman. His sons, Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert, have themselves become successful comic-book artists. Kubert’s first known professional job was penciling and inking the six-page story “Black-Out”, starring the character Volton, in Holyoke…

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Marvel, DC, to Feature Gay Characters

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Northstar revealed he was gay in the pages of Alpha Flight No. 106 in 1992. He was one of Marvel’s first characters to do so. Since then, numerous comic book heroes and villains have been identified as gay, lesbian or transgender. The decision to wed Kyle and Northstar in Astonishing X-Men #51 has brought with it a lot of controversy. Marjorie Liu is writing the series. She says the decision to have the pair marry was fitting, noting that the relationship between Kyle and Northstar has grown in recent years,…

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DC Sells Top 10 Comic Titles in January 2012

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DC Comics has all the titles in top 10 in January great sales beginning the new year. Diamond Comic Distributors shows Marvel comics with slight lead in Dollar sales DC leads in Unit sales and has become very popular since coming out with the New 52 back in September 2011. DC had a great month, taking every slot of the top ten single issues and topping the industry in overall units sold with Geoff Johns and Jim Lee’s “Justice League” #5 leading the pack. “Justice League” has been the top…

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The World of Comic Con Comic Book Conventions

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With the new year comes the new season of Comic Book Conventions. If you have never been I ask you one question, Why Not? They are all over the country theses days and there has to be one close to you. I will make a case for you to attend a major or minor convention near you. What is your preference in the entertainment world? Movies, comics, superheroes, collectibles, publishers, artist, writers, graphic novels, movie stars, TV programs, costumes, shows, previews, inside discussions, free stuff, interesting people, panels, and much…

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What Is The Top Selling Comic Book Issue Of All Times?

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I have been around comics for many years and I know comics as well as the next guy but this question got me thinking for a while. What single issue comic sold the most issues of all times. I thought of the Death of Superman in Superman #75, The Amazing Spider-Man #583 (the Obama issue) went into I think six printings, and the Death of Robin in Batman #428 one of the first comic events to make mainstream news. Then I remembered the comic event by Marvel of the 1991…

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Year 2011 Marvel Lead in Comic Book Sales DC Close Second

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Marvel Comics was the leading publisher in Retail Dollar and Unit Market Shares based on total sales of comics, graphic novels and magazines to comic book specialty stores in 2011, according to Diamond Comic Distributors. Justice League #1 was the top seller for the year, with more than 230,000 copies sold to North American retailers across several printings. The top winners in sales DC the New 52, Marvels Mega series, and Image Comics “The Walking Dead”. Marvel, DC Comics and Image Comics all shared 81% of the market share according to…

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Comics in Review 2011 at Comics Talk

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2011 has come and gone but not without some outstanding comic book publications. While DC Comics and Marvel were the top sellers there was some great work done in other publishing comic companies. Dark Horse Comics led with the death of Hellboy in Hellboy the Fury #3 while comic heroes tend not to ever die in the comic book world Mike Mignola really did it he killed his most well known character Hellboy. Very well written I am sure the series may still be available. Also at Dark Horse Jim Shooter…

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Comics Talk is on Facebook Check It Out

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Central City Comics Blog: Comics Talk now has its own page on Facebook after 5 years on the web and 3 years as a blog we now have our own Comics Talk Blog Facebook Page. If Facebook and Comics and Movies are your bag then visit us there. Every thing we can think of that is important to you will be posted. Just go there and click the like button and comment on comics and movies that you will find. Enjoy the entertainment and information and be informed. We welcome…

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Creator of the Joker Dies Jerry Robinson

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Jerry Robinson was an American comic book artist known for his work on DC Comics’ Batman line of comics during the 1940s. He is best known as the creator of the Joker, and for his work on behalf of creators’ rights. Born January 1, 1922 he passed away on the afternoon of December 7, 2011 in New York City. He was 89. For his work in comics, he won several awards, including the National Cartoonists Society award for the Comic Book Division in 1956, their Newspaper Panel Cartoon for 1963 for Still…

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Marriage in DC and Marvel: Lois and Clark, Peter and Mary Jane

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There are many changes coming to the DC Universe in September. Information on the “New 52” is being released and some previous suspicions are being confirmed. One in particular involves Superman and Lois Lane. Lois has been the love interest for Superman/Clark Kent since they all first appeared in 1938’s Action Comics #1. Their courtship lasted decades and finally they were married in 1996’s Superman: The Wedding Album. Now after fifteen years, the marriage will be over. This is something quite popular in the comic world right now with the…

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