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1991 In Comics
Events Year overall * Publishers Cartoon Books, Comic Zone Productions, Personality Comics, and Boneyard Press all enter the arena; First Comics stops publishing. * Egmont UK bought Fleetway Publications and forced to merge with London Editions to form Fleetway Editions. January *'' Checkmate'' is canceled by DC Comics with issue #33. * '' El Diablo'' vol. 2 is canceled by DC with issue #16. * ''Count Duckula'' is canceled by the Marvel Comics imprint Star Comics with issue #15. * '' Alien Legion: On The Edge'' is canceled with issue #3. * ''Avengers Spotlight'' is cancelled with #40. February * ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #344 - First appearance of Cletus Kasady, who later becomes the super-villain Carnage. * ''Frank'' by Jim Woodring debuts in the second issue of Buzz. * ''New Mutants'' #98 - Introduction of Deadpool, Domino, and Gideon. (Marvel Comics) * ''Power Pack'' is canceled by Marvel with issue #62. * '' Heathcliff'' is cancelled with issue #56. March * "Weapon X" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cartoon Books
Jeff Smith (born February 27, 1960) is an American cartoonist. He is best known as the creator of the self-publishing, self-published comic book series ''Bone (comics), Bone''. Early life Jeff Smith was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania to William Earl Smith and Barbara Goodsell. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio.Szadkowski, Joseph; Smith, Jeff (June 16, 2007)"Mix of tradition, fantasy comics pays off for artist" ''The Washington Times''. Smith learned about cartooning from comic strips, comic books, and animated TV shows."About Jeff Smith" . Boneville. Retrieved July 23, 2013. The strip he found to be the most entertaining was Charles M. Schulz's ''Peanuts'', which he had his father read to him every Sunday, and which inspired him to learn to read.Lucy Shelton Casw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Domino (comics)
Domino (Neena Thurman) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is best known as a member of the mutant team X-Force. Created by writer Fabian Nicieza and artist/co-writer Rob Liefeld, Domino made her first full cover story appearance in ''X-Force'' #8 (March 1992) as an original member of the Wild Pack team led by the mutant Cable. In addition to her exceptional marksmanship and hand-to-hand skills, Domino possesses mutant probability-altering powers. She often uses her skills as a mercenary, but has also been the partner, confidante, and love interest of the superhero Cable, a lieutenant in his militant group X-Force, and a member of the X-Men. In other media outside comics, Domino has primarily appeared in video games, though she has made minor animated television appearances and a live-action film appearance in ''Deadpool 2'' (2018), portrayed by Zazie Beetz. Publication history Apart from being a mainstay charac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palookaville (comics)
''Palookaville'' (also frequently appears as both ''Palooka-Ville'' and ''Palooka-ville'') is a comic book written and drawn by cartoonist Gregory Gallant, better known as Seth, and published by Drawn & Quarterly. The first issue appeared in April 1991 and it has been irregularly published ever since. The comics are generally portrayals filled with lost, lonely characters searching for meaning, often reaching back into the past. The series and its creator have won multiple industry awards, including the 1997 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Artist and for Outstanding Graphic Novel or Collection (for the '' It's a Good Life, If You Don't Weaken'' collection). The first 19 issues were published in traditional comic book (pamphlet) format approximately annually (from 1991 to 2008), while the 20th issue (2010) was published in much-expanded book (hardcover) format, and is now planned to continue in this format annually or semiannually (21st issue scheduled for 2012), owing to changes in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seth (cartoonist)
Gregory Gallant (born September 16, 1962), better known by his pen name Seth, is a Canadian cartoonist. He is best known for his series ''Palookaville'' and his mock-autobiographical graphic novel '' It's a Good Life, If You Don't Weaken'' (1996). Seth draws in a style influenced by the classic cartoonists of ''The New Yorker''. His work is highly nostalgic, especially for the early-to-mid-20th Century period, and of Southern Ontario. His work also shows a great depth and breadth of knowledge of the history of comics and cartooning. Early life and education Seth was born Gregory Gallant on September 16, 1962, in Clinton, Ontario, Canada. His parents were John Henry Gallant and the English-born Violet Daisy Gallant ( Wilkinson); he was the youngest of their five children. His family moved frequently but considers Strathroy, Ontario his home town. He was inward, unathletic, and had few friends, and took to comic books and drawing at a young age. Seth attended the Ontario College ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood Superstars
''Hollywood Superstars'' is a comic book series created by writer Mark Evanier and artist Dan Spiegle originally for Epic Comics, an imprint for Marvel Comics for creator owned properties, and ran from November 1990 to April 1991. Thematically, it is similar to an early series by the same team, ''Crossfire'', published by Eclipse Comics, but without the superhero element. Premise The series featured the adventures of Jerry Naylor, a stunt coordinator disillusioned the film industry, Melody, an aspiring actress trying break into the business and Leo Haney, a good natured stand up comedian. Together, they run a private detective agency in Hollywood, where they deal with various crises such as irresponsible professionals who recklessly endanger innocents in the making of films. In keeping with the creative team's tradition, Evanier also posted lengthy essays about the entertainment industry with color illustrations by famed cartoonist, Sergio Aragones. Production history The series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xenozoic Tales
''Xenozoic Tales'' is an alternative comic book by Mark Schultz set in a post-apocalyptic future. Originally published by Kitchen Sink Press, the series began in 1986 with the story "Xenozoic!" which was included in the horror comics anthology ''Death Rattle'' #8. This was shortly followed by ''Xenozoic Tales'' #1 in February 1987. Kitchen Sink published 14 issues between 1987 and 1996 and it has since been reprinted by several publishers, including Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and Flesk Publications. The series was well-received and in the early 1990s it won four Harvey Awards and three Eisner Awards. Despite this, issues started to be released further apart, eventually ceasing mid-story arc in issue #14. ''Xenozoic Tales'' also proved moderately successful under the title ''Cadillacs and Dinosaurs'' and spawned an animated series on CBS, an arcade game from Capcom, a Sega CD video game from Rocket Science Games, action figures, candy bars, and a ''Twilight 2000'' system ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Comics'' in 1951 and its predecessor, ''Marvel Mystery Comics'', the ''Marvel Comics'' title/name/brand was first used in June 1961. Marvel was started in 1939 by Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics (1950s), Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in June 1961 with the launch of ''The Fantastic Four'' and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Marvel counts among List of Marvel Comics characters, its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Doc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X-Force
X-Force is a fictional team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team first appeared in ''New Mutants#New Mutants Vol. 1, New Mutants'' #100 (April 1991) and soon afterwards was featured in its own series called ''X-Force (comic book), X-Force''. The group was originally a revamped version of the 1980s team, the New Mutants. X-Force's first leader was the Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant Cable (comics), Cable. An offshoot of the X-Men, X-Force takes a more Militant (word), militant and aggressive approach towards its enemies compared to the X-Men. An alternate incarnation of X-Force appears in the 2018 film ''Deadpool 2'' as part of the X-Men (film series), ''X-Men'' film series. A planned X-Force film adaption by 20th Century Fox was in production, but it was cancelled after Disney acquired 20th Century Fox. Publication history Publication The ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last American
''The Last American'' is a four-issue comic book mini-series published by Marvel's Epic imprint in 1990. It was written by John Wagner and Alan Grant with art by Mike McMahon. Synopsis Twenty years after a global nuclear conflict, one man, Ulysses S. Pilgrim, is released from suspended animation to see what remains. It is unclear why nuclear war occurred or who started it but the devastation is immense. The protagonist is joined by three robot companions who accompany him on his journey to discover if he is, in fact, the last American alive. History John Wagner wrote the first two parts and Alan Grant the last two. Grant has said that this was done because it could not have been done any other way: "Together with Chopper in " Oz", it brought the crisis in John's and my partnership to a crescendo". He also concluded: "The only time we ever did alternate episodes was on ''Last America''n, when our partnership was teetering on its last legs anyway. If we hadn't done it that w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epic Comics
Epic Comics (also known as the Epic Comics Group)Shooter, Jim. "Bullpen Bulletins: The Truth About the Epic Comics Group!" Marvel comics cover-dated November 1982. was an imprint of Marvel Comics from 1982 to 1996. A spin-off of the publisher's ''Epic Illustrated'' magazine, it published creator-owned work unconnected to Marvel's superhero universe, and without the restrictions of the Comics Code. The name was revived by Marvel in the mid-2000s for a short-lived program inviting new writers to pitch series proposals to the publisher. History Origins Launched by editor-in-chief Jim Shooter as a spin-off of the successful ''Epic Illustrated'' magazine, the Epic imprint allowed creators to retain control and ownership of their properties. Co-edited by Al Milgrom and Archie Goodwin, the imprint also allowed Marvel to publish more objectionable content (sometimes explicit) without needing to comply with the stringent Comics Code Authority. Epic titles were printed on higher quality p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics Presents
''Marvel Comics Presents'' was an American comic book anthology series published by Marvel Comics originally from 1988 to 1995. It returned for a second volume in 2007–2008, and a third volume that started in 2019. Volume 1 The first volume was released on a bi-weekly basis and lasted for 175 issues. Each issue had four eight-page stories, of which generally two were episodes in ongoing serials and two were one-part stories. The one-part stories generally featured obscure or little-seen characters from the Marvel Universe, and often featured work by creators previously unpublished in the comics field, including Scott Lobdell (a later X-Men writer), who started work under the editorship of Tom DeFalco.Archived aGhostarchiveand thWayback Machine The original plan was for the lead story to feature different members of the X-Men in solo adventures lasting between eight and ten episodes. The first ten issues featured Wolverine; others featured were Colossus, Cyclops, Havok, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weapon X (story Arc)
"Weapon X" is a comic book story arc written and illustrated by Barry Windsor-Smith and published by American company Marvel Comics. The story arc appears in '' Marvel Comics Presents'' #72–84 and tells the story of Wolverine during his time in Weapon X. Only the prologue and part of the final chapter are told from the perspective of Wolverine, who is in a near mindless state for the bulk of the story. Instead, three members of the Weapon X team serve as the protagonists: Abraham Cornelius, Carol Hines, and a man referred to within the story as only "the Professor". Much of the story arc roughly follows the formula of a slasher film A slasher film is a genre of horror films involving a killer stalking and murdering a group of people, usually by use of bladed or sharp tools like knife, chainsaw, scalpel, etc. Although the term "slasher" may occasionally be used informally as a ..., with the protagonists being stalked in an isolated location by a seemingly unstoppable killing ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
