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Supergirl has had a long and bumpy ride in the DC Universe. considering that she first appeared in action Comics #252 in 1959 (although there was a Super-Girl a year earlier in Superman #123, 1958), she has come and gone and been reinvented and re-introduced a number of times. The Supergirl that ran in the pages of action Comics and adventure Comics prior to getting her own title was killed in crisis On limitless Earths #7. At the time, a groundbreaking event that shook the comic book world. considering that then a number of different Supergirls have been introduced in the DC universe to various degrees of success. With the current success of the Supergirl TV show, DC has been collecting and issuing a lot of trades (and hardcover) collections of these earlier appearances. considering that there are so lots of different collections and version of Supergirl I am not going to look in any way of them, but I am going to cherry pick the books I have took pleasure in the most and would recommended. There are a few periods of the character I am going to neglect as I really did not care for them.

Supergirl: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 1

The original Supergirl was Superman’s cousin from Krypton, Kara Zor-El. like Superman she was rocketed to earth from Krypton but landed lots of years later than he did. The original story was written by science fiction author and longtime DC writer Otto Binder (who also happened to create Mary Marvel, who is remarkably similar to Supergirl in relation to her mentor, Captain (Shazam) Marvel; young teen female version of the adult male, etc.) Supergirl was originally drawn by Al Plastino and later on by a number of artists. In these early stories Superman wanted to keep Supergirl (Linda Lee Danvers) a secret and she was placed in an orphanage and would secretly change into Supergirl in a hollow tree trunk. She would have fun adventures in the pages of action Comics after the lead Superman story. a lot of of these early stories were very basic and were such things as rescuing a cat stuck in a tree or teaching the local bully a lesson. There was also the ongoing saga if she would ever be adopted and if she was, how would she deal with her duel lifestyle. This went on till action Comics #285 when Superman introduced Supergirl to the world at large. I really take pleasure in these stories partially due to their innocence but also because they are short, 8-12 pages, and are able to tell a compelling story with a beginning, middle, and end. A lot of these early stories can be found in the Supergirl: The Silver Age Omnibus which reprints all her appearances in action Comics #252-307. but coming soon is a paperback version called Supergirl: The Silver Age (more details here) which reprints action Comics #252-284 for less than a third of the Omnibus’ price. See KC Carlson’s column for a much deeper look at this material.

The daring new Adventures of Supergirl Vol. 1

In the late 1960s, DC moved Supergirl from being a back up feature in action Comics to being the lead feature in adventure Comics swapping places with the legion of Super-Heroes. She debuted in issue #381 where she was the lead feature till issue #424 when she got her own book. So far none of the action stories from #308-376 or adventure Comics stories or her first solo series have not been reprinted but I am hopeful DC will get around to reprinting these stories in a future Omnibus or Silver Age Collections. Also, we do have the first volume of the second Supergirl solo series, The daring new Adventures of Supergirl (and volume 2 is coming soon.) This series ran from 1982 to 1984 and was written by Paul Kupperberg with art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Oskner. This first volume reprints the first 12 issues of this series. It is light hearted and normal of DC Comics of the time. In these stories Supergirl travels around the united states battling crime and having adventures. It is undoubtedly an attempt to update the teen look of Supergirl from the pages of her last series. It is a fun read with pleasurable art. It is by no indicates great, but it is captivating enough to pass away an afternoon.

Supergirl by Peter David Vol. 2

From here we jump ahead to 1996 when Peter David and Gary Frank bring Supergirl back once again in Supergirl by Peter David. (There was a character known as Matrix who posed as Supergirl in a run of Superman starting in 1988). In this new series, the Matrix version of Supergirl sacrifices her existence by merging with Linda Danvers, a less than upright human being, to create a new Supergirl that is sort of a hybrid of the whole Matrix thing and the classic Supergirl stories from action and adventure Comics. So far DC has done two collections of these stories. They are not really standard Supergirl stories, as there is a lot of magic and supernatural (as well as religious) overtones, at least in the first 20 issues. This series is significant though as Gary Frank did the art in the first 9 issues and was then followed by Leonard Kirk. These are all fun stories that are much better when I re-read them in trades versus when I first read them back in 1996. I found I quite took pleasure in these stories, which I did not when I read the original series. My one problem is in these collections there are events that the stories undoubtedly tied into, such as whatever the event was at the time, but there are no editorial notes or explanations in the story as to why the skies are black and people are turning into monsters. In the world of reprint collections, marvel is much better at this by adding a page of synopsis or at least a few lines of text saying “X happened in…” so this odd behavior and events have context. I am hoping that DC reprints all of Peter David’s run on this book as it takes a 180 degree towards the end, which at the time got all sorts of attention.

Supergirl: Being incredibly #1

Since the Peter David run there have been many attempts to bring Supergirl back, in both the new 52 and Rebirth, but to me none of these attempts have really worked very well, if at all. currently though there is a four issue prestige miniseries called Supergirl: Being incredibly written by Mariko Tamaki (writer of Marvel’s Hulk comic) and drawn by Joelle Jones that is fantastic. So far the first two issues are out they are great. They take the best elements of Archie Comics and mix it with classic Supergirl to make a modern and thoroughly satisfying take on the girl of Steel. I cannot wait for the rest of this series as it is the best Supergirl I have read in a long, long time.

Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade

Also of note is Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th grade collecting the first six issues of this series by Landry walker and Eric Jones. This was a DC kids book from a few years ago that is fine as a kids book, but not really for the true Supergirl fan. There are also two volumes of DC Superhero girls which are once again kids’ books, but they are excellent. These are small, full color graphic novels with all of the DC female heroes being young (pre or just turned teens mostly) having adventures and battling crime and evil. They are written by Shea Fontana (who is taking over wonder woman soon) and drawn by Yancey Labat. While these are created for kids, they are terrific reading for any age. A third volume is coming this summer.

Monika Vol. 1: Masked Ball

Finally, something completely different. Titan books have released two full color albums reprinting the murder mystery Monika. They are written by Thilde Barboni and beautifully drawn by Guillem (Gotham City Sirens) March. These two volumes (Vol. 1-Masked ball and Vol. 2-Vanilla Dolls) make for an appealing mystery about what happened to Monika’s older sister as well of the worlds of alternative art and terrorism. Together, these two volumes make for a pulse pounding read that is hard to put down. There are a number of twists and turns and some elements that you would not expect in a straight mystery, such as a living robot. I was first drawn to this book by the stunning art by March, but Barboni’s story is just as strong. The art has a rich soft look, nearly like watercolor or colored pencils, which works perfectly for this story. nothing in any way like the books above but well worth reading. I must note these books are mature audiences only as Monika is very sexual and there are plenty of sex scenes and nudity throughout this book. It is not XXX material by any means, but not for kids.

Supergirl by Michael Turner from the cover of Superman / Batman #13

This wraps up this week’s blog; a look at some of the high points of Supergirl, as least in my view, and another strong female in a mystery. I know some people loved Michael Turner’s run on the book, (Mr. Dave Wagner, for example, who thinks I am outrageous for not loving Turner’s run) and I have other pals that take pleasure in the regeneration version of Supergirl, but neither one works for me. As you might have guessed, everything I have written here is my opinion and in no way reflects the thoughts or opinions of Westfield Comics or their employees. What are your thoughts on Supergirl? Do you have a period you like a lot more than the others? Am I completely off base? have you read Monika? What did you think? Did you take pleasure in it as much as me? I would love to hear from you. I can be reached at MFBWAY@AOL.COM or on Facebook at Wayne Markley. As always…

Thank you.

some of the best graphic novels began as Kickstarter campaigns, but rarely do we see them in our local bookshop. Or on Amazon, for that matter. However, we might see one of those problems start going away. Bookshop and Kickstarter are now partnering to push crowdfunded indie graphic novels and comics beyond their fundraising stage. As a result, some of the best graphic novels could experience even much more sales than ever before.

Kickstarter and Bookshop Aren’t just publishing Indie graphic Novels – but It’s Their most significant Draw.

(Image through Kickstarter)

The new joint site, called Kickstarter publishing (powered by Bookshop), has several curated lists already. There are novels, children’s picture books, cookbooks, and, of course, comics. So far, the comics and graphic novel list includes 48 books. some of them flew way under the radar, but others have become huge hits. For instance, the series that Warner Bros is adapting, Black. In fact, Black actually helped launch one of the best new imprints in comics, Black Mask. but it started as a Kickstarter before it ever saw the inside of a bookstore. Now, Kickstarter publishing will help books as popular as Black. but they are also promoting lesser-known titles, such as Katrina Hates the Dead increase their sales and audience.

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But some titles are already on backorder. It’s been about two days, Cyber Force: renewal and September Mourning.

Awesome things currently Crowdfunding That will hopefully Come to the new Store

There are hundreds of projects on Kickstarter, but there are two really exciting. Firstly, a new graphic novel from Eisner winner Marco Lopez and artist David Brame, Blanco volume One: The truth shall set You Free. As Lopez describes on the page:

(Image through Kickstarter)

In a post-apocalyptic future where man has long because been gone, and medieval kingdoms control their people with an iron fist, religious guideline is the purchase of the day. and Blanco is one of the most beloved warriors in the kingdom of the seraph Azrael.

He and his brother Cane hunt the heretics who dare defy their father’s law. Zealots of a new apocryphal belief that is spreading across the five Kingdoms and the Middling Lands.

When Blanco discovers a band of heretics is heading through the outer zone to a safe haven, they call new Eden. He chooses to make an example of them, but what he finds in the outer zone will literally change his perception of the world he lives in.

Secondly, there’s LAMBDA Literary Fellow Tina Horn’s sequel to her exceptional image Comic series SFSX, SFSX volume Two: terms of Service. As Horn describes the series:

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After their previous adventures in sex, love, and torture left them separated and traumatized, our dirty Mind heroes should face new state sanctioned nightmares in SfSx: terms of Service.

ToS brings the same combination of sensual thrills, fetish imagination, and political subtext that fans of SfSx have come to love. Both a continuation of the series’ world-building and a stand-alone graphic novel, this intelligent and colorful dystopian satire is ideal for fans of Ex Machina, “San Junipero,” and Pose.

We can’t wait to see what other indie graphic novels come to the Kickstarter Bookshop page. Hopefully, it will lead people to discover even much more fantastic comics.

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In both house of X/Dawn of X and Incoming, marvel started hinting towards a confrontation between the X-Men and the wonderful Four—in many ways, Marvel’s two families. With professor X starting the new nation of Krakoa, a safe-haven for mutants. As it so happens, the most powerful mutant in the marvel universe is Franklin Richards—the child of Mr. wonderful and the invisible Woman. Well, this finally happens in X-Men/Fantastic four #1. professor X wants Franklin to come to Krakoa and the Richards family doesn’t want to send their teenager off to a paradise island where one of the rules is, essentially, “make some babies!” But, it’s also not that simple…

X-Men/Fantastic four #1 Doesn’t Make Either team look Good…Which is good for the Comic

So, there’s a little competition going on in X-Men/Fantastic four #1. who is the bigger dick? professor X or Reed Richards. By the end of this issue, you definitely find out (we’ll get to that). At times, both teams seem unnecessarily vindictive to each other. The X-Men’s whole demeanor is basically “you, his parents, have no right to your son.” and the wonderful Four’s? Well…this line from Ben Grimm sums up their approach:

Dude…not cool. (Image: X-Men/Fantastic four #1, marvel Comics)

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Honestly, this feels a little out-of-character for Ben. Bringing up Magneto’s old island-nation where the sentinels killed hundreds of thousands of mutants? low blow. but man, does it get worse than that.

Reed Richards, Leader of the wonderful Four, Smartest man on Earth, Dumbest father Alive

It shouldn’t be surprising that Reed wins the prize for “biggest asshole”of X-Men/Fantastic four #1 Sure, Magneto accused the Richards of putting new York City and Franklin in harm’s way. and yeah, sue storm did compare Krakoa’s mutant-only citizenship to segregation. but none of them go after the kid. Actually, none of them even talk to the kid, except for Kitty Pryde. So, what does Reed do that is so messed up that members of both teams unite just to glare him down? When Franklin decides that he’s just going to run through one of the gates, this happens:

? (Image: X-Men/Fantastic four #1, marvel Comics)

Oh…yeah, he did that. and you can guess how well that goes over.

At its Heart, X-Men/Fantastic four #1 is Dawn of X’s young adult Debut

Most everything coming out of Dawn of X is pretty intense and more on the adult-side. X-Force should probably have an “M” on the front. but between Chip Zdarsky’s writing and the Dodson’s art (with Dexter Vines), we really get a YA book. The focus is on Franklin Richards as he grapples with the fact that his powers are fading. He’s at the age where he knows how the world (or in his case, worlds) work, but doesn’t have the maturity level to know how to operate in it alone. Luckily, he had…Kate Pryde. Honestly, Kate is the only one not only treats Franklin with respect, but talks him through his decisions. She doesn’t try to pressure him or control him. and it ends with basically the way a YA superhero comic should end:

Your sister too?! (Image: X-Men/Fantastic four #1, marvel Comics)

Grade: 4X – FOX = FRANCHISE REBOOT (Solve for X)
(Featured Image: X-Men/Fantastic four #1, marvel Comics)

The flagship television series of the marvel Cinematic universe ended in a fantastic fashion. Marvel’s Agents of shield ended a seven-season run on ABC, making its mark on the MCU. one of the key aspects of comics-based storytelling is that no there is no well that ever runs dry. Sure, the series may have implied that the world of Agents of shield is not the one we see on the big screen. Yet, with the multiverse set to be the next big thing in the MCU, why not continue the story of one of the MCU’s coolest superheroes? Chloe Bennet should get to star in a series about Quake for Disney+. She may have started as “Skye” the “hacker” on the team, but by the middle of the second season, she found out she was much more.

Before marvel Studios had access to their mutant characters, they planned to introduce the idea of “born a superhero” via the Inhumans. Agents of shield laid the groundwork for that by introducing “terragenesis” the process through which Inhumans gain their powers. Over six successive seasons, Daisy Johnson (who adopted her comics’ moniker Quake) grew into a superhero who could easily hang with the Avengers. given the same shield training as Black Widow and Hawkeye, she also has vibrational powers. According to the show, she has enough power to crack the planet, though if she ever uses it that way she won’t survive. So, there’s a natural built-in limit to her powers, which is something superhero stories can struggle with.

However, Bennet and the writers on the series made Daisy the sort of character who could carry a show even without superpowers.

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A Quake series With Chloe Bennet on Disney+ Is just What the service Needs

There are some fantastic Disney+ series coming from marvel Studios. There is WandaVision which looks unlike any other superhero story thus far. There’s Loki which will be fun so long as they let Tom Hiddleston loose on chewable scenery. The Falcon and the winter Soldier could make a kind of cultural impact like Luke Cage did before it. Yet, the idea of filming television like movies only sounds like a good way to spend more money than you might need to. After seven years of experience on a 22-episode per year series like Agents of SHIELD, Bennet, those storytellers, and that crew could get them 8 episodes every six months. Also, it would allow the rich tapestry of characters from that show to live on in other stories. who wouldn’t want to see Quake meet up again with Robbie Reyes, Ghost Rider? (We hear he’s available!)

Also, centering a new marvel Studios series around a woman of color with a badass reputation is a politically smart move, as well. Anthony Mackie leads one of Marvel’s shows for Disney+, and he pointed out they still have work to do. Agents of shield was one of the most diverse marvel casts for a long time. continuing these stories, at least that of Quake, allows that representation to continue. kids will “grow up” with the character.

Finally, the character herself is just fantastic. She can kick ass. She can make earthquakes. even though she’s tough, Quake is compassionate. The character embodies the values of Marvel’s best heroes already. Also, Daisy Johnson works in a big space-battle or a small, street-level heist story. A rumor suggested a series was already in the works, but Bennet denied them. but it’s a great idea.

Marvel Studios would Be Foolish to waste the legacy of marvel Television

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One of the oldest rumors since Clark Gregg’s Phil Coulson died in Avengers and came back to life on Agents of shield is that Jeph Loeb and Kevin Feige did not work well together. His ouster and the shuttering of marvel television came shortly after Feige took over all of Marvel. From the save Daredevil Convention, we learned that Loeb may even not be that great of a guy. Yet, what the other artists and storytellers who worked for him created was spectacular. It’s not just Agents of SHIELD. There were heartfelt shows for teenagers like Cloak and Dagger and Marvel’s Runaways. The marvel and Netflix collaboration that came to an end produced three fantastic series, and two under-appreciated ones. legion was a series that showed comic book stories can look like anything. marvel television proved that you can tell great superhero stories on the small screen.

So, a Quake series with Chloe Bennet for Disney+ seems like a can’t-lose bet. There’s already an audience and fanbase for the character. marvel Studios doesn’t have to throw a feature-level budget at the series. They definitely could pay less than the $25 million per episode that some of the other Disney+ and marvel series cost. Or, since ABC reportedly wanted another marvel series with a female lead, they could just keep Quake on network television.

The business of television aside, the reason to makea Quake series with Chloe Bennet for Disney+ or ABC is simple. She’s a great character that people love, and there are so many more good stories they could tell about her.

What do you think? Do you want to see a Quake series with Chloe Bennet on Disney+? Or should it stay on network TV? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Comic books have been in existence for a lot more than 80 years. The golden Age comics is an age between 1938 as well as 1956. It is the very first comic book age. lots of distinguished characters such as Batman, Captain America, as well as Superman were introduced during this period. In this post, we check out the golden Age of comic books.

History

Superman was introduced to action comics in 1938. Detective Comics published it therefore making it understood worldwide. rival firms produced other superheroes to contend with Superman. The golden Age began during this era. It comprises a number of eras.

 During world war II

Captain marvel very first appeared in Whiz Comics in 1940. All-American publications as well as Detective Comics published other superheroes including Batman, the Atom, Aquaman, the Flash, eco-friendly Arrow as well as Robin between 1939 as well as 1941. timely Comics offered millions of comics such as Captain America, the Sub-Mariner as well as the Human Torch in the 1940s. present stats show that Captain marvel is the very popular golden Age comic. Initially, it was published twice a month to get popularity.

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Patriotic heroes were popular during the second world war They used blue, red as well as white attire. a lot of of them competed with the Axis powers. The Captain America comic book had a specific character who battled with Adolf Hitler. After a while, publishers started venturing into different genres. For example, Walt Disney ended up being the most sought after superhero. Dell Comics featured Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Tarzan, as well as Rogers. MLJ introduced Archie Andrews in 1941. It led to the development of teen humor comic books.

The war exchange Conservation Act prohibited the importation of American comics in Canada. Canadian publishers started introducing different characters. They were understood as the Canadian Whites.

 After world war II

Dagwood Spilt the Atom utilized strip Blondie comic characters. They enabled young visitors to have a remove comprehending of nuclear war without being paranoid. humor comics such as four Color, Uncle Scrooge as well as mad debuted in 1952. Juvenile delinquency ended up being a major worry in America between 1953 as well as 1954. It led to the formation of the united states Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency.

William Gaines publishers testified in court that the comics did not promote unlawful habits in juveniles. The association of Comics magazine Publishers produced the Comics Code Authority to self-censor comic books.

 Diversification of Genres

Superhero comics started losing popularity in the late 1940s. major comic publishers started venturing into different genres including crime, fiction, horror, romance, science, as well as war. They converted some superhero titles to fit these genres. For example, eco-friendly Arrow, Aquaman, as well as Superboy converted from fun comics to experience comics.

All-American Western replaced All-American Comics in 1948 while eco-friendly lantern as well as Flash Comics were canceled in 1949. However, comics such as experience Comics, action Comics, Batman, Detective Comics as well as question lady were published up until 1960.

Plastic guy converted to detective comics in 1950. Its cover was published in November 1956. The Black feline converted into a horror comic in 1951. However, it underwent a number of title transformations such as Black feline secret as well as Black feline Western. lots of people like buying golden Age comics. well established merchants goal at satisfying their clients’ needs. There is a large variety of comic books to choose such as Batman, eco-friendly Arrow, Superboy, as well as Superman. You can get them on the internet or by checking out a retail shop.

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The official marvel No-Prize Book

This is a story about a marvel comic book that’s filled with mistakes — deliberately. (As opposed to all the “honest” mistakes that happened in various marvel comics in their earliest years when their staff was tiny and proofreading was often a luxury.) This is the story of the infamous 1982 official marvel No-Prize Book! The comic reprints panels with logic errors, continuity contradictions, and art mistakes, accompanied by narration by “Stan Lee”. It’s like the internet, except with paper cuts.

Somebody at marvel thought it would be a good idea to collect many of “Mighty Marvel’s many massive Mistakes!” as the book was subtitled. certainly it wasn’t Jim Owsley (better known today as Christopher Priest), credited as “writer, layout & design, art direction, making it happen, and glory-grabbing”. nor was it Roger Stern or Steven Grant, two good Midwestern young boys credited as “researchers”. (AKA paid to read comic books, a good gig if you can get it!) It certainly wasn’t artists Bob Camp (pencils) or Vince Colletta (inks), who drew the framing pages on which the original “error panels” were inserted. Paul Becton, who is the “sacred keeper of the reprint file” is also credited as “foreign licensing” so that makes him suspicious, just like Eliot R. Brown, the typographer, who sneakily managed to have his (and only his) job title boldfaced. It might be cover artist Michael Golden, whose cover of doctor Doom unmasking to reveal Stan Lee!? was deliberately printed upside-down. It could be editor Larry Hama’s fault — editors get blamed for everything. but the real culprit turns out to be none other than marvel Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter, who is credited for “Concept” — like he really needs another marvel thing blamed on him…

Peter Palmer, Spider-Man?

Actually, the whole thing’s probably Stan Lee’s fault — he originally made many of the mistakes that are on display here, including calling Spider-Man Peter Palmer (twice). Unbelievably, he even has Doc Ock calling Spidey Super-Man. holy lawsuits, Batman! Actually, Stan is very gracious in being called out here. He (supposedly) writes the book’s introductory letter, and “comic book” Stan narrates the entire issue from his “office” while wearing his Spidey-slippers — conveniently labeled “left” and “right”.

A bit OF historical BACKSTORY

There were a lot of bonehead mistakes in the early marvel comics, and there are plenty of reasons for that. The early publisher was not the monolith they are now. They were a tiny portion of Martin Goodman’s “evil empire” of publishing, which at any given time included pulps, “girlie” magazines, Hollywood scandal rags, true crime, horror, western, humor, paperback books, and comics. (He’s the reason that the Timely/Atlas/Marvel publishing history is so confusing.) The “legendary” marvel Bullpen that Stan hyped in the lettercols and hype pages in early marvel comics probably had fewer full-time employees than the group of people who put together this No-Prize Book. In the earliest days, it was just Stan, Flo Steinberg, a part-time Sol Brodsky, and (maybe) an occasional production artist. The freelancers (including Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko) would bring their work in, get a check from Flo, and go back home to work. Proofreading was a low priority. Stan was writing (or at least plotting) practically everything, as well as all the lettercols. who had time to proof?

So mistakes crept in. and letter writers caught them. Stan dreamed up the “No-Prize” in 1964 to award to them, but this was actually a joke by marvel on the readers — there was no actual prize/award. That’s why it was called a No-Prize! Eventually, because so numerous readers didn’t get the joke and wrote in asking why they didn’t get their “prize”, a physical No-Prize was created in 1967. It was an empty envelope with “Congratulations, this envelope includes a genuine marvel Comics No-Prize which you have just won!” printed on it. (Although clueless people still wrote in wondering if their “prize” had fallen out of the envelope.)

A marvelous marvel No-Prize!

The criteria for receiving a No-Prize also developed over the years. At first, they were provided up in the lettercols for creative reactions to occasional survey-like questions. Later, when fans began to request No-Prizes for no real reason, Stan required that people find actual factual or continuity errors in the comics. When that turned the lettercols into “Hey! I found a mistake!” gripe-fests, the criteria shifted again to a reward to those who carried out “meritorious service to the cause of Marveldom”. readers who found mistakes had to offer up a plausible explanation to discuss them away, or the No-Prize might be received for performing a service in Marvel’s name, like donating comic books to hospitals or people in the military.

In 1989, Ronald Perlman, the man who drove marvel into bankruptcy, also killed the No-Prize. Ironically, he thought it was too expensive to send them out! By 1991, then-Editor-in-Chief Tom DeFalco reinstated it, including the “meritorious service” clause. In 2006, executive Editor Tom Brevoort instituted a digital No-Prize, once again for “meritorious service”. In 2011, reports surfaced that physical (empty envelope) No-Prizes may be once again in circulation.

BACK TO THE NO-PRIZE BOOK

Not all of the mistakes in this bizarre one-shot are Stan’s fault; there are frequent art errors cited as well. My favorite is the eye-patched villain Captain Barracuda looking through a periscope — with the eye that has the patch over it. Sheesh! There are also some typical bone-head mistakes: Reed Richards with two left hands! Daredevil (a blind man) with a gun and a holster! and plenty of typos, also. anybody remember Marvel’s well-known thing team-up book, marvel Two-On-One? Or Conan #25, where the word “traitress” is lettered as “waitress”?

Daredevil with a gun and The Beast with gloves.

The early X-Books were populated with mistakes. In X-Men #36, the Angel (whose first name is Warren) is called Scott throughout the entire issue. In X-Men #125, Chris Claremont tells us that the man called Jason Wyngarde’s “name is as false as the man himself”. By X-Men #138 he appears again, but this time, the helpful caption indicates that Jason Wyngarde is “his real name, ironically enough.” forget Phoenix. What has Mastermind done to Chris Claremont’s brain?!

X-Men #28 features something that isn’t so much of an error as a public relations problem for Marvel. marvel girl (Jean Gray) levitates a screwdriver (but she says it’s a pair of pliers) to assist the Beast, who replies “ You’re a credit report to your gender, Jeanie!” To quote Stan Lee, “Hoo-boy.”

Some of the errors play out over years. A two-page spreads ask the musical question “Where is the great refuge of the Inhumans?” and four different locations are presented: the Andes, the Himalayas, the Alps, and finally … the Moon! (One of these things is not like the other…) another two-page spread covers all the confusion about “the girl from Captain America’s Past” (Sharon Carter or Peggy Carter) which played out over years, and I’m still confused. hope the films don’t go down that road!

Captain America and possibly Marvel’s many infamous goof.

There’s lots much more in the book, including the original Captain America sequence that inspired the dialog on the book’s cover. My favorite thing was the the breakdown of everything that was wrong with the story in marvel Team-Up #28 (Spider-Man and Hercules), which I still believe was the worst book that marvel ever published. little did I know that the logic lapses in the story were even worse than I thought! let me quote “Stan” again: “… stuff you can’t believe. Like… Hercules dragging Manhattan Island; proving that not only can Manhattan Island float, not only can it slip through a Narrows which is smaller than the island is wide, and not only can he tow it back into place, but he’s dumb enough to put it back with the Battery pointing towards the Bronx! Of course, I was away on company when we printed marvel Team-Up #28.”

Hercules tows Manhattan Island in marvel Team-Up #28.

And there you have it. the best reason for having The official marvel No-Prize book exist is to answer the long-time question of how the “real” world and the marvel universe are different. Answer: In the marvel Universe, Manhattan Island (and for that reason much of new York City) is backwards. That discusses so much.

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KC CARLSON ASKS: So, wait, does that imply the Bronx is down and the Battery is up? is on The town in the marvel universe different also? Does this also imply that West Side story is actually east Side story in the MU? My head hurts.

Bonus Fun: I just noticed that there are also jokes in the indicia of this comic. Geez, I’ve only owned this book for 32 years.

WESTFIELD COMICS is not responsible for the dumb things that KC says. especially that thing that really irritated you.

As Warner Bros. prepares to be the next upcoming contender in the Streaming Wars, the focus is on content. They’ve nabbed beloved classics like Friends, South Park, and Sesame street for the service. They also have the Warner Bros. and HBO back catalog and classic films. Yet, as the success of The Mandalorian and baby Yoda fever proves, the real money is in originals. They have a slate of original series and films already scheduled for launch. Yet, a new report says that Warner Bros. created Warner Max, a film production company exclusively for HBO Max. (They are really sticking with this “Max” branding, huh?”

To be honest, this relocation isn’t all that surprising. Netflix and Disney+ are all-in on producing original films. Netflix threw their money behind marquee filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese. Disney+ looks to their big brands like star Wars, Marvel, and newly-purchased 20th Century Fox films to remake. So, what will Warner Bros. want Warner Max to focus on for HBO Max? There are certain to be plenty of original and grounded films. but Warner Max could dip into the DC universe and create films and series as marvel Studios and Netflix did with their collaboration. Lower-tier characters, like Lobo who practically had a Krypton spin-off at SyFy, could appear in films they wouldn’t want to put out on the big-screen. They’ve already done it with Doom Patrol a critical darling from DC Universe.

Why Warner Max and HBO Max Are the ideal places for Warner Bros. to put DC Characters

image through DCWarner Bros. and HBOMax create Warner Max for exclusive Streaming Films

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As the crisis on unlimited Earths finale on the CW showed, they can do superheroes on a smaller budget. In fact, numerous DC fans will say that the Arrowverse is a better shared universe than the DC extended universe was, especially considering all the Snyder cut drama. Warner Max will be responsible for about eight or 10 mid-budget films (from $25 million to $75million budgets) per year. considering the first-ever billion-dollar R-rated film, Joker, had a $60 million budget, there is plenty storytellers can do for Warner Max. Also, these films will not interrupt or conflict with Warner Bros. or new Line films, because the top people at each company are involved.

As variety reports about the executive hierarchy:

“Warner Max will be supervised by HBO Max’s chief content officer Kevin Reilly and Warner Bros. pictures group chairman Toby Emmerich, who will share greenlight responsibilities. They will work in collaboration with Warner Bros. pictures COO Carolyn Blackwood and HBO Max executive Sarah Aubrey. Jessie Henderson, executive VP of original feature films for HBO Max, will expand her role to serve as day-to-day head of the label and liasion between HBO Max and Warner Bros. She will report to Aubrey and Blackwood.”

With up to a $75 million budget, filmmakers can certainly tell a cinematic and effects-heavy story without the sort of pressure comic book films typically face. The Mandalorian is made on a budget of about $15 million per episode and holds up against any of the films. While they might not be able to pull off Aquaman, maybe HBO Max can do green lantern justice?  There are plenty of “street-level” DC characters they could draw from.

In fact, a dedicated DC division in Warner Max might even be able to do what marvel television did with The Defenders or even what Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim did for the Arrowverse. They can introduce a few standalone films and then have a team-up. They could possibly do Justice League: Dark, not worrying about MPAA rating. The possibilities are unlimited as the deep roster of DC characters.

What do you think? will Warner Bros. and HBO Max use Warner Max to develop DC properties that may not have large box office draw? ought to they even try? tell us in the comments!

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The Internet is all a-flutter, because Zach Snyder confirmed that he has some cut of Justice league ready to go. Yet, the key figure in the director’s takeover of DC doesn’t seem all that interested in the movie. Henry Cavill neither saw nor cares much about the Snyder Cut, instead he is interested in the future of Superman. man of Steel was Zack Snyder’s first DC movie and led to his oversight of the DC extended Universe. despite reprising the role twice for other films, Cavill still wants to make a proper sequel to man of Steel. So much so, that he practically campaigned for the chance in a sit-down with an entertainment reporter while promoting The Witcher. check below for what he said specifically, and our take on what it might mean.

Henry Cavill Talks the Snyder cut and the Future of Superman

In the video above, Henry Cavill sits down with Kevin McCarthy to talk about the Snyder cut and the future of Superman. Well, truth be told, he was there to talk about The Witcher. but McCarthy is very good at getting celebrities to talk about other projects. (He’s the one that got Kevin Smith to finally reach out to Ben Affleck for Jay and silent Bob Reboot.) because the Snyder cut saw enough drama this week to fill the arc of a documentary, McCarthy asked Cavill his thoughts on it.

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The Superman actor said if there is a Snyder Cut, he has not seen it. He also expressed little interest in revisiting or trying to rehabilitate Justice League.

He said:

“That is very much a chapter in my past. I would rather talk about what is going to happen in the future. The future of Superman, how I can express that character from the comic books, which ties in nicely to man of Steel. man of Steel, I really like that movie, and I’d like to be able to tell the story where it was left at that point.”

Cavill went on to say that he can tell us “nothing” about the possibility of him donning the iconic red and blue costume again. This is not the first time he mentioned this, either. Back in July, a fan who spoke with Henry Cavill said he still wants to play Superman. He spoke about wanting to play the character as the hopeful hero that he is in the comics. (Snyder’s man of Steel was very flawed and unfinished, but still a necessary take on the character.) earlier this month, in another interview, he talked about how he’s actively trying to make a new, solo Superman movie happen.

As he told Men’s Health:
“I’m not just going to sit quietly in the dark as all this stuff is going on… I’ve not given up the role. There’s a lot I have to give for Superman yet. A lot of storytelling to do. A lot of real, true depths to the honesty of the character I want to get into. I want to reflect the comic books. That’s important to me. There’s a lot of justice to be done for Superman. The status is: You’ll see.”

There are two remarkable things about Cavill’s candor. The first is that, unlike all of his co-stars, he’s not come out in full-throated support of Snyder and his vision. The second is that Cavill seems to want these comments of his to make headlines, knowing how hot the topic is right now. While only Cavill knows what’s in his heart, we have some ideas about why this is.

Why We think He’s saying This Stuff

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Zack Snyder leaves no ambiguity that he’s upset at Warner Bros. He’s joked about “leaking” his version of the film before. It makes sense would he want to get his version of the film to fans Yet, his comments about his version of Justice league seem to carry animus towards Warner Bros. This makes sense. The official story is that Snyder stepped down from the movie because of a family tragedy. Yet, the rumor-mill long said that Warner Bros. used the tragic death of his daughter as an excuse to fire him. So, it also makes sense that he would carry a lot of resentment for the studio.

And the hard feelings may be mutual. At this point, it makes no business sense for Warner Bros. to not release the film, at least as an exclusive on HBO Max. Their new on-demand service will need exclusives as an upcoming contender in the Streaming Wars. Still, even if they release the film, Snyder likely would not work for the studio again.

Henry Cavill, however, wants a future as Superman. So, being like Switzerland when it comes to the Snyder cut is a smart call. It shows that he’s still team Warner Bros., at least if gets him back in the cape and tights. And, let’s not forget, that Cavill’s obligation to Mission: impossible helped “ruin” the reshoots for Justice League. He couldn’t shave his mustache, and thus it had to be digitally erased with hilariously poor CGI. He doesn’t want to make waves. Besides, he’s aware of the reports that Warner Bros. is considering recasting the role. Rumors suggested Michael B. Jordan met with the studio about playing Superman. And, many people say that it’s time for a black actor to take up the role of Superman.

Will We See Henry Cavill Take Up the Mantle of Superman Again?

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Despite what other entertainment reporters will tell you, nothing is set in stone. If Tom Holland can save Spider-Man in the MCU, then Henry Cavill might be able to save his Superman. There is no question that of the three Zack Snyder DC films (not counting Watchmen), man of Steel is the most liked. Also, Warner Bros. seems keen to focus solely on solo films. So, a standalone Superman send-off with Henry Cavill in the role is not outside the realm of possibility. With Joker becoming the first R-rated movie to make a billion dollars, WB may want to keep things dark and gritty. It’s a formula that works for them in a way that hasn’t seemed to work for Marvel. (Outside of the original Blade films, that is.) But, DC can also do fun and hopeful films. Shazam! was a lighthearted superhero story, and any Superman sequel should have the same tone.

Of course, the business is the business. Warner Bros. may decide to just reboot the character again. They also likely could get a new actor for a much smaller rate than Cavill. When he first suited up as the man of Steel, he wasn’t that well-known. Now, ironically thanks to his turn as Superman, he’s an international movie star. Yet, as badly as Cavill wants the role, he might even be willing to make concession.

What do you think about Henry Cavill as the future of Superman and his remarks about the Snyder Cut? Share your thoughts, reactions, and who you want wearing the “S” in the comments below.

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