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Comic Book Letter Column
A comic book letter column is a section of an American comic book where readers' letters to the publisher appear. Comic book letter columns are also commonly referred to as letter columns (or lettercols), letter pages, letters of comment (LOCs), or simply letters to the editor. Letter columns appeared early on in the history of comic books themselves, and their growing prevalence — particularly beginning in the 1960s — helped create and legitimatize comics fandom. As the forum developed, the volume and tenor of letters became a reliable gauge of overall reader response to developments in the comics themselves. Letter columns remained a regular feature of most comic books until the early years of the 21st century, when they began being phased out in favor of the growing prevalence of email and Internet forums. Despite this, the 2010s saw a renaissance of comic book letter columns, and many comics titles still print them. History Although they were already standard in the science ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Comic Book
An American comic book is a thin periodical originating in the United States, on average 32 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of ''Action Comics'', which included the debut of the superhero Superman. This was followed by a superhero boom that lasted until the end of World War II. After the war, while superheroes were marginalized, the comic book industry rapidly expanded and genres such as horror, crime, science fiction and romance became popular. The 1950s saw a gradual decline, due to a shift away from print media in the wake of television and the impact of the Comics Code Authority. The late 1950s and the 1960s saw a superhero revival and superheroes remained the dominant character archetype throughout the late 20th century into the 21st century. Since 1934 and since 1939 two most comic book publishers of DC Comics and Marvel Comics. DC and Marvel comic book publishers, when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Comics
Alternative comics cover a range of American comics that have appeared since the 1980s, following the underground comix movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Alternative comics present an alternative to mainstream superhero comics which in the past have dominated the American comic book industry. Alternative comic books span a wide range of genres, artistic styles, and subjects. Alternative comics are often published in small numbers as the author(s) deem fit. They are often published with less regard for regular distribution schedules. Many alternative comics have variously been labelled post-underground comics, independent comics, indie comics, auteur comics, small press comics, new wave comics, creator-owned comics, art comics, or literary comics. Many self-published "minicomics" also fall under the "alternative" umbrella. From underground to alternative By the mid-1970s, artists within the underground comix scene felt that it had become less creative than it had bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Thomas
Roy William Thomas Jr."Roy Thomas Checklist" ''Alter Ego'' vol. 3, #50 (July 2005) p. 16 (born November 22, 1940) is an American comic book writer and editor, who was Stan Lee's first successor as editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics. He is possibly best known for introducing the pulp magazine hero Conan the Barbarian to American comics, with a series that added to the storyline of Robert E. Howard's character and helped launch a sword and sorcery trend in comics. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes – particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America – and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's ''X-Men'' and '' The Avengers'', and DC Comics' ''All-Star Squadron'', among other titles. Among the comics characters he co-created are Wolverine, Vision, Doc Samson, Carol Danvers, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Ultron, Yellowjacket, Defenders, Man-Thing, Red Sonja, Adam Warlock, Morbius, Ghost Rider, Squadron Supreme, Invaders, B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Bails
Jerry Gwin Bails (June 26, 1933 – November 23, 2006) was an American popular culturist. Known as the "Father of Comic Book Fandom," he was one of the first to approach the comic book field as a subject worthy of academic study, and was a primary force in establishing 1960s comics fandom. Biography Early life Jerry G. Bails was born on June 26, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri.Don and Maggie Thompson, "'It was Comics Time!' (Fandom Origins Part Two)" in Richard Howell and Carol Kalish (ed.s) ''Comics Feature'' #8 (New Media Publishing, January 1981) A fan of comic books from a very early age, Bails was a particularly avid fan of ''All-Star Comics'', and its premiere superteam (the Justice Society of America) of whom he was "a fan since the first Justice Society adventure appeared in ''All-Star Comics'' #3 (Winter 1941)."Letter from Jerry Bails to Roy Thomas, November 24, 1960. Excerpted in Roy Thomas' "Jerry, You're The Bestest!" editorial, '' Alter Ego'' Vol. 3 Issue #25 (Jun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book, graphic novel, and manga publisher founded in Milwaukie, Oregon by Mike Richardson in 1986. The company was created using funds earned from Richardson's chain of Portland, Oregon comic book shops known as Pegasus Books and founded in 1980. Dark Horse Comics has emerged as the fourth largest comic publishing company in the United States of America. Dividing profits with artists and writers, as well as supporting artistic and creative rights in the comic book industry, Dark Horse Comics has become a strong proponent of publishing licensed material that often does not fit into mainstream media. Several titles include: ''Sin City, Hellboy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 300, and Star Wars.'' In December 2021, Swedish gaming company Embracer Group launched its acquisition of Dark Horse Media, Dark Horse Comics' parent company, and completed the buyout in March 2022. In June 2022, Dark Horse announced a business partnership with Penguin Rando ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hellboy (comic Book)
''Hellboy'', '' B.P.R.D.'', ''Abe Sapien'', ''Sir Edward Grey: Witchfinder'', ''Lobster Johnson'' are comic book creations by Mike Mignola and are usually published by Dark Horse Comics. They have been featured in numerous miniseries, one-shots, back-up features, crossovers, and guest appearances. Chronological list of ''Hellboy'', ''B.P.R.D.'', and related comic books The following list includes all miniseries, one-shots, back-up features, crossovers, and guest appearances of Hellboy and related characters sorted by date of publishing. Trade paperback collections are only listed if they premiered previously unpublished material. 1993 * ''Dime Press'' #4 (March 1993) – first appearance of Hellboy in rough form fighting Nathan Never on the cover. * ''San Diego Comic Con Comics'' #2 (August 1993), includes " Mike Mignola's ''Hellboy''" by Mike Mignola and John Byrne. * John Byrne's ''Next Men'' #21 (December 1993) by John Byrne and Mike Mignola, featuring Hellboy. 1994 * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oni Press
Oni Press is an American independent comic book and graphic novel publisher based in Portland, Oregon. In 2019, it became an imprint label following the company's merger with Lion Forge Comics. The merged company, Oni–Lion Forge Publishing Group (OLFPG), is owned by Polarity. Oni Press has remained the "predominant name used for publishing comics" by OLFPG. Overview The company name derives from ''oni'', the word for the ogre demons popular in Japanese folklore. Oni Press used the term "real mainstream," coined by Stephen Holland of the UK comic shop Page 45, to suggest that the subject matter it publishes is more in line with the popular genres of other media, such as thrillers, romances and realistic drama. For the most part, Oni Press avoids publishing superhero titles, unless interesting creators approach these concepts from an unusual angle. However, at one point, Rich Johnston of All The Rage reported that Oni Press and Marvel Comics were creating a publishing deal f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaijumax
Kaijumax is a comic series by two time Eisner Award winning creator Zander Cannon published by Oni Press. The comic is centered around an island prison whose inmates are kaiju (monsters) and guards have powers similar to Ultraman ''Ultraman'', also known as the , is the collective name for all media produced by Tsuburaya Productions featuring Ultraman, his many brethren, and the myriad monsters. Debuting with ''Ultra Q'' and then ''Ultraman'' in 1966, the series is one .... Kaijumax was a nominee in the "Best New Series" category of the 2016 Eisner Awards. Kaijumax is published monthly in seasons, with an indeterminate amount of time between seasons. On the inspiration for the series, Cannon has stated: "A lot of people assume that my comic Kaijumax is take on Godzilla, but Ultraman is the real inspiration: deliriously fast paced, utterly unconcerned with continuity, and with beautiful monster designs throughout all its incarnations." References {{comics-stub Oni Press ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
''The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl'' was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics featuring Squirrel Girl. The solo series debuted in January 2015 and ran for 8 issues, and was relaunched in October 2015 as part of Marvel's All-New, All-Different Marvel branding and was published through to November 2019 with 50 issues, for a total of 58. Both series were written by Ryan North. Art was by Erica Henderson from the start of the publication until issue #31, with Derek Charm taking over as artist for subsequent issues. Critics have praised its comedy as well as the empowering portrayal of its heroine. Milana Vayntrub was cast as a version of Squirrel Girl based on her ''The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl'' depiction in the live-action unaired Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) pilot ''New Warriors'', before vocally reprising the role in the ''Marvel Rising'' media franchise (2018–2019). A podcast sequel to the comic book series, ''Marvel's Squirrel Girl: The Unbeatable Radio Show' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fade Out
''The Fade Out'' is a crime comics series created by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips with the help of colorist Elizabeth Breitweiser and research assistant Amy Condit. Twelve issues were published by Image Comics between August 2014 and January 2016. The story has been collected into three trade paperback (comics), trade paperback volumes and a single hardcover collection. The story, partly inspired by the life of Brubaker's uncle, is set in 1948 and stars Charlie Parish, a Hollywood screenwriter suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and front organization, fronting for his Hollywood blacklist, blacklisted best friend, Gil. When Charlie wakes from a Blackout (drug-related amnesia)#Alcohol and long-term memory, blackout in the same room as a murdered starlet, he and Gil set out to bring her killer to justice. As they learn more about her troubled past, they find themselves up against powerful Hollywood elites who do not want to upset the status quo. Alth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saga (comics)
''Saga'' is an epic space opera/fantasy comic book series written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples, published monthly by the American company Image Comics. The series is based on ideas Vaughan conceived both as a child and as a parent. It depicts a husband and wife, Alana and Marko, from long-warring extraterrestrial races, fleeing authorities from both sides of a galactic war as they struggle to care for their daughter, Hazel, who is born in the beginning of the series, and who occasionally narrates the series as an unseen adult. The comic was described in solicitations as "''Star Wars'' meets '' Game of Thrones''", and by critics as evocative of both science fiction and fantasy epics such as ''The Lord of the Rings'' and classic works like '' Romeo and Juliet''.Zalben, Alex (March 5, 2012)"The 'Saga' Of Brian K. Vaughan: How He Went From Runaway Kids To Epic Fantasy". MTV Geek. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sex Criminals
''Sex Criminals'' is a comic book series published by American company Image Comics. It is written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky. The first issue was published on September 25, 2013. Since publication, the series has continuously received critical acclaim. ''Sex Criminals'' was nominated for two Eisner Awards in 2014 including Best Continuing Series and won Best New Series. On February 25, 2015, it was announced that Matt Fraction made a deal with Universal TV to turn ''Sex Criminals'' into a television show. According to the American Library Association, the hardcover release ''Big Hard Sex Criminals'' was the seventh most banned and challenged book in the United States due to being considered sexually explicit. Synopsis Suzie, a librarian, and Jon, an actor, meet at a party and end up sleeping together. Later, they are shocked to discover that they share the ability to freeze time when they orgasm. As their relationship develops and their sexual histories are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
