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Banzai Battalion
''Banzai Battalion'' are a group of recurring characters, created by John Wagner, that appear in ''2000 AD (comic), 2000 AD''. They are tiny gardening robots designed as a bug-fighting military outfit that have been deployed in a garden in Mega-City One where their adventures initially involved Judge Dredd, although in their more recent stories they have branched out into their own series. Bibliography They have appeared in a couple of ''Judge Dredd'' stories before getting their own eponymous series. All written by John Wagner: *''Judge Dredd'': ** "Banzai Battalion" (with Henry Flint, in ''2000 AD'' #1135-1137, 1999 in comics, 1999) ** "No Man's Land" (with Cam Kennedy, in ''2000 AD'' #1183-1185, 2000 in comics, 2000) *''Banzai Battalion'': ** "The Fitz" (with Ian Gibson (artist), Ian Gibson, in ''2000 AD'' #1257-1262, 2001 in comics, 2001) ** "Save the Fitz!" (with Ian Gibson (artist), Ian Gibson, in ''2000 AD'' prog 2003, 2002 in comics, 2002) ** "Robot Wars" (with Steve Rober ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Wagner
John Wagner (born 1949) is an American-born British comics writer. Alongside Pat Mills, he helped revitalise British comics in the 1970s, and continues to be active in the British comics industry, occasionally also working in American comics. He is best known as the co-creator, with artist Carlos Ezquerra, of the character Judge Dredd. Wagner started his career in editorial with D. C. Thomson & Co. in the late 1960s before becoming a freelance writer and a staff editor at IPC in the 1970s. He has worked in children's humour and girls' adventure comics, but is most notable for his boys' adventure comics; he helped launch '' Battle Picture Weekly'' (1975), for which he wrote "Darkie's Mob", and '' 2000 AD'' (1977), for which he created numerous characters, including Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Robo-Hunter and Button Man. In the 1980s, he and co-writer Alan Grant wrote prolifically for IPC's ''2000 AD'', ''Battle'', ''Eagle'', '' Scream!'' and ''Roy of the Rovers''. They als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Gibson (artist)
Ian Gibson (born 1946) is a British comic book artist, best known for his 1980s black-and-white work for '' 2000 AD'', especially as the main artist on '' Robo-Hunter'' and '' The Ballad of Halo Jones'', as well as his long run on ''Judge Dredd''. Biography His imaginative cartoonish, and intricately detailed style (especially in black and white strips) lends itself best to humorous strips, such as '' Robo-Hunter'', although his work on the Alan Moore-penned '' The Ballad of Halo Jones'' shows that he is capable of telling a serious story. In the US, Gibson made a good name for himself drawing Mister Miracle for DC Comics in the 1980s. Subsequently he started work on ''Meta 4'', an innovative science fiction/superhero comic written by Stefan Petrucha. This series was cut short when publisher First Comics went out of business. He also worked on several Star Wars titles for Dark Horse Comics. Since 2000, Gibson has mostly been occupied drawing ''Judge Dredd'' and the revived '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judge Dredd Characters
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a panel of judges. A judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the barristers or solicitors of the case, assesses the credibility and arguments of the parties, and then issues a ruling in the case based on their interpretation of the law and their own personal judgment. A judge is expected to conduct the trial impartially and, typically, in an open court. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. In some jurisdictions, the judge's powers may be shared with a jury. In inquisitorial systems of criminal investigation, a judge might also be an examining magistrate. The presiding judge ensures that all court proceedings are lawful and orderly. Powers and functions The ultimate task of a judge is to settle a legal dispute in a final and publicly lawful manner in agreement with substantial pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comics By John Wagner
a medium used to express ideas with images, often combined with text or other visual information. It typically the form of a sequence of panels of images. Textual devices such as speech balloons, captions, and onomatopoeia can indicate dialogue, narration, sound effects, or other information. There is no consensus amongst theorists and historians on a definition of comics; some emphasize the combination of images and text, some sequentiality or other image relations, and others historical aspects such as mass reproduction or the use of recurring characters. Cartooning and other forms of illustration are the most common image-making means in comics; ''fumetti'' is a form that uses photographic images. Common forms include comic strips, editorial and gag cartoons, and comic books. Since the late 20th century, bound volumes such as graphic novels, comic albums, and ' have become increasingly common, while online webcomics have proliferated in the 21st century. The history ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 In Comics
Events January * January 1, 2006: ''Newsweek'' offer a look back at 2005 through editorial cartoons. * January 1, 2006: After 109 years of continuous publication the longest-running comic strip of all time, '' The Katzenjammer Kids'' (originally created by Harold H. Knerr) comes to an end. * January 2, 2006: ''The Cincinnati Enquirer'' cartoonist Jim Borgman starts a blog to detail his creative process. * January 3, 2006: ** Todd Hignite interviews Brian Walker, co-curator of the ''Masters of American Comics'' exhibition currently on at the Hammer Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. ** The London Metropolitan Police refuse to distribute '' Cops and Robbers'', a comic book detailing first hand stories of criminals embracing the Christian faith. The police cite the book's failure to cover a multitude of faiths as reason. * January 5, 2006: 2005 Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Anderson is to move from the '' Louisville Courier-Journal'', where he thrived, to the ''H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Roberts (comics)
Steve Roberts is a British comics artist, best known for his work on the long-running humour strip '' Bec & Kawl'' (written by Simon Spurrier). His iconic style, unusual in a comic known mainly for a combination of realistic techniques and action-packed stories, makes him well-suited for funny strips, and he has collaborated with Dan Abnett on a number of ''Sinister Dexter'' comedy one-offs. Biography Roberts was originally encouraged in his comics career by Simon Davis, who has continued to act as a mentor. Despite the two artists' styles being very different, they have collaborated on a number of cover images and star scans, with Davis painting over Roberts' inking work. Roberts has also worked closely with UK animation company SlinkyPics. With Ragdoll he created the animated series '' Dipdap'' for CBeebies. He also collaborated with Spurrier on a web-comic for BBC Cult. Bibliography Comics His comic work includes: *''Sinister Dexter'' (with Dan Abnett): ** "Scene of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 In Comics
Events * Chuck Rowles and Steve Rowles begin the webcomic '' Gods of Arr-Kelaan'' * First KomMissia festival held in Moscow. January * January 29: Zak becomes the first Belgian cartoonist to win the Dutch ''Inktspotprijs'' for ''Best Political Cartoon'' (edition 2001). March * '' Adventures of Superman'' #600: super-sized anniversary issue by Joe Casey, Mike Wieringo, and Jose Marzan, Jr. (DC Comics) * In ''Anders and & Co''., " Forget It!" by Don Rosa. April * ''Batman'' #600: " Bruce Wayne: Fugitive," part one, 64-page giant, written by Ed Brubaker. May * May 4: The first Free Comic Book Day is established. . * The British satirical cartoon magazine ''Punch'', which had ended in 1992 but briefly revived since 1996, is once again disestablished. June * June 3: Webcomic '' A Miracle of Science'' by Jon Kilgannon and Mark Sachs debuts. * After 59 years of continuous serialisation Albert Chartier's comic '' Onésime'' comes to an end. * June 26: Acclaimed best- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 In Comics
Events and publications January * January 3: ''Jonathan'' (or ''Codename comrades''), by Jane Espenson and Cliff Richards. * January 16: ''Le manuscript,'' by Frank Giroud and Béhée, ( Glenat), first chapter of the historical-religious saga ''Le décalogue''; the story begins in 2001, in Oxford and continues backward until Hijrah. * January 30: Dutch cartoonist Frits Müller wins the ''Inktspotprijs'' (edition 2000) for ''Best Political Cartoon''. * January 31: in '' Spirou'', first chapter of '' The pagoda of the mists'', by Roger Leloup. * ''Uneasy allies'' by Greg Rucka and Steve Lieber ( DC comics), first chapter of the miniseries '' Batman: Turning points''. * ''Assassins et gentlemen'', by Denis Bodart and Fabien Vehlmann, first episode of ''Green manor''. February * February 7: in the French magazine ''Oncle Picsou'', ''The Sharpie of the Culebra Cut'', by Don Rosa *Belgian cartoonist Baudouin de Duve is arrested on the accusation of making an illegal '' The Adv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 In Comics
Events Year overall * German website Comicforum goes live * Rebellion Developments takes over the '' 2000 AD'' from Fleetway. * The merger of AOL and Time Warner is announced. *In Bologna, the cartoonist Igort and the editor Carlo Barbieri found Coconino press, publishing house specialized in authorial comics; the firm takes its name from the Arizona county, setting of the Krazy Cat’s strips. January * January 3: The final daily episode of Charles M. Schulz' '' Peanuts'' appears in print. The Sunday comics continue one month longer. * January 4: The British comics magazine '' Buster'' ends its run after 40 years. *'' The Voronov plot'', di Yves Sentie e Andrè Juliard, fourteenth episode of the series Blake and Mortimer. *Beginning of Apocalypse: The twelve, a cross-over involving all the X-Men comic books. *''Sotto un nuovo sole'' (Under a new sun) by Alessandro Sisti and Corrado Mastrantuono, marks a turning point for the PKNA series, with the destruction of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 AD (comic)
''2000 AD'' is a weekly British science fiction-oriented comic magazine. As a comics anthology it serialises stories in each issue (known as "progs") and was first published by IPC Magazines in 1977, the first issue dated 26 February. Since 2000 it has been published by Rebellion Developments. ''2000 AD'' is most noted for its '' Judge Dredd'' stories, and has been contributed to by a number of artists and writers who became renowned in the field internationally, such as Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, Grant Morrison, Brian Bolland, Mike McMahon, John Wagner, Alan Grant and Garth Ennis. Other series in ''2000 AD'' include ''Rogue Trooper'', ''Sláine'', '' Strontium Dog'', '' ABC Warriors'', ''Nemesis the Warlock'' and '' Nikolai Dante''. History ''2000 AD'' was initially published by IPC Magazines. IPC then shifted the title to its Fleetway comics subsidiary, which was sold to Robert Maxwell in 1987 and then to Egmont UK in 1991. Fleetway continued to produce the title until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cam Kennedy
Campbell ("Cam") Kennedy is a Scottish comics artist. He is best known for his work on '' 2000 AD'', especially the flagship titles ''Judge Dredd'' and ''Rogue Trooper''. Biography Following work in commercial art in his hometown of Glasgow, Kennedy went freelance and worked as an illustrator on D.C. Thomson's ''Commando'', a well-known British war comic, between 1967 and 1972, before leaving comics altogether to become a professional fine artist. Kennedy's work has been described as gritty, energetic, chunky and raw. In 1978 he was lured back to comics work again, beginning by drawing the '' Fighting Mann'' (1980-81) strip for Fleetway Publications' ''Battle'' comic. As ''Battle'' began to wind down, Kennedy moved across to its stablemate, the weekly sci-fi anthology comic '' 2000 AD'' Working during the title's "Golden Era", Kennedy was instrumental in several well-known strips that continue to this day, including '' The V.C.s'' (written by Gerry Finley-Day, ''Judge Dredd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 In Comics
Events and publications * Rough Cut Comics founded * WildStorm founded the America's Best Comics imprint * Kitchen Sink Press collapses January * January 29: Dutch cartoonist Stefan Verwey wins the ''Inktspotprijs'' for ''Best Political Cartoon''. He won the award the year before too. *DC Comics completes the takeover of WildStorm Productions. February * February 3: Dominique Bussereau hosts an official debate in Paris to determine whether the comic strip ''The Adventures of Tintin'' by Hergé was right-wing or left-wing? The debaters are unable to reach a determined conclusion. March * ''The Incredible Hulk'' (1968 series) is canceled by Marvel with issue #474. April * April 4: The Dutch comics magazine '' Sjosji Striparazzi'' which changed its name into ''Striparazzi'', publishes its final issue, marking the end of a long history under many different names. * April 14: The Belgian comics magazine '' Spirou'' (''Robbedoes'' in Dutch) brings out a special issue: all the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
