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Marian Churchland
Marian Churchland (born June 15, 1982) is a Canadian comic book artist and graduate of the University of British Columbia. They first came to prominence in 2009 with their debut graphic novel ''Beast'' for Image. Career Churchland began their comics career with short stories in the anthologies ''Meathaus S.O.S.'' and ''Dark Horse Presents'', with the latter featuring Conan the Barbarian. Primarily a fan of video games, they were inspired to begin working as a comic artist by the work of Japanese game designers Yoshitaka Amano and Akihiko Yoshida. Their work is also influenced by painters including Delacroix, Van Gogh, and other members of the Renaissance. Churchland broke through with a three-issue arc as an artist on Richard Starkings' long-running creator-owned series ''Elephantmen''. This brought them to the attention of established comic professionals such as Warren Ellis. They published ''Beast,'' their debut graphic novel as writer and artist, in 2009. It is a loose retelli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vancouver
Vancouver ( ) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the List of cities in British Columbia, most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Greater Vancouver, Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2.6million in 2021, making it the List of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in Canada#List, third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley Regional District, Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million. Vancouver has the highest population density in Canada, with over 5,700 people per square kilometre, and fourth highest in North America (after New York City, San Francisco, and Mexico City). Vancouver is one of the most Ethnic origins of people in Canada, ethnically and Languages of Canada, linguistically diverse cities in Canada: 49.3 percent of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Starkings
Richard Starkings (born 27 January 1962) is a British font designer and comic book letterer, editor and writer. He was one of the early pioneers of computer-based comic-book lettering, and is one of the most prolific creators in that industry. Career Starkings' lettering style was originally inspired by British comic strip letterers Bill Nuttall and Tom Frame. Starkings' UK career began with lettering jobs in '' 2000 ADs ''Future Shocks'' and various strips in ''Warrior''. From there he moved to Marvel UK where he lettered Zoids in ''Spider-Man Weekly'' and ''Transformers'' before becoming an editor for the company in the late 1980s. Titles he edited included ''Death's Head'' and '' Dragon's Claws''. However, by the beginning of the 1990s he devoted himself exclusively to lettering, finding work in the much larger comic-book industry in the United States. His work in the Whoniverse has been mostly confined to two periods. He was variously a writer, editor and letterer during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madame Xanadu
Madame Xanadu is a comic book mysticism, mystic published by DC Comics. The character is identified with Lady of the Lake, Nimue, the magician (fantasy), sorceress from Arthurian mythology made popular by Thomas Malory, Sir Thomas Malory's ''Le Morte d'Arthur''. The character was played by Jeryl Prescott in the television series ''Swamp Thing (2019 TV series), Swamp Thing''. Publication history Madame Xanadu debuted in ''Doorway to Nightmare'' #1 (February 1978). The character was designed by cover artist Michael William Kaluta at the request of editor Joe Orlando, based on Kaluta's unnamed host character (later known as Charity in the pages of ''Starman (Jack Knight), Starman'') from the DC Comics mystery title ''Forbidden Tales of Dark Mansion'' (seen only on that title's indicia page) and the person of Cathy Ann Thiele. The original storyline was developed by writer David Michelinie. ''Doorway to Nightmare'', introduced in 1978, was the last of the DC "Mystery" line of title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley Zarcone
__notoc__ Marley Zarcone is a Canadian comic book artist who works primarily for Image and DC Comics. Along with Corey Lewis, Brandon Graham and James Stokoe, she's a part of a studio/collective called "Yosh Comics". In 2015, she launched '' Effigy'' with Tim Seeley for DC Comics' Vertigo imprint. In 2016, she launched '' Shade, the Changing Girl'' with Cecil Castellucci for Gerard Way's Young Animal imprint. Bibliography Interior comic work includes: *''Rival Schools'' #1-4 (inks on James Stokoe, UDON, 2006) ** Stokoe's art is backgrounds only. ** Written and drawn by Corey Lewis and Erik Ko. *'' Popgun Volume 2'': "Scummy" (script and art, anthology graphic novel, Image, 2008) *'' Forgetless'' #1-5: "Rememberful?" (with Nick Spencer, co-feature, Image, 2009) *''Madame Xanadu'' #24: "Extra-Sensory, Chapter One" (with Matt Wagner, Vertigo, 2010) *''House of Mystery'' vol. 2 #31: "The Mystery of the Missing Ghost" (with Matthew Sturges, co-feature, Vertigo, 2011) *''Blue Esta ... [...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] |
Timothy Truman
Timothy Truman (born February 9, 1956) is an American writer, artist and musician. He is best known for his stories and Wild West-style comic book art, and in particular, for his work on ''Grimjack'' (with John Ostrander), '' Scout'', and the reinvention of Jonah Hex, with Joe R. Lansdale. Biography Truman was born in 1956 in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. After graduating from Gauley Bridge High School in 1974, he attended the Columbus College of Art and Design while also attending West Virginia University. From 1979 to 1981 he attended The Kubert School in New Jersey. He currently lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and was an instructor at the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design from 2003 to 2006. Roleplaying games After graduation, he moved to New York City and worked in the fantasy role-playing game industry for a few years providing illustrations for various companies, including working for TSR, Inc. as a staff illustrator. Along with Flint Henry, Truman co-authored ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Horse Presents
''Dark Horse Presents'' was a comic book published by American company Dark Horse Comics from 1986. Their first published series, it was their flagship title until its September 2000 cancellation. The second incarnation was published on MySpace, running from July 2007 until August 2010. A third incarnation began in April 2011, released in print form once again. Publishing history First incarnation: Volume 1 ''Dark Horse Presents'' was conceived as an anthology title and was the first comic to be released by the newly formed Dark Horse Comics in 1986. The first issue featured ''Black Cross'' on the cover and featured the first appearance of Paul Chadwick's ''Concrete''. The title became successful thanks to the increasing popularity of ''Concrete'' which quickly became the regular cover feature for much of the first few years of the title. ''Concrete'' eventually spun off into its own title, and this was something which would happen to several characters and stories appearing in ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthology
In book publishing, an anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler; it may be a collection of plays, poems, short stories, songs or excerpts by different authors. In genre fiction, the term ''anthology'' typically categorizes collections of shorter works, such as short stories and short novels, by different authors, each featuring unrelated casts of characters and settings, and usually collected into a single volume for publication. Alternatively, it can also be a collection of selected writings (short stories, poems etc.) by one author. Complete collections of works are often called "complete works" or "" (Latin equivalent). Etymology The word entered the English language in the 17th century, from the Greek word, ἀνθολογία (''anthologic'', literally "a collection of blossoms", from , ''ánthos'', flower), a reference to one of the earliest known anthologies, the ''Garland'' (, ''stéphanos''), the introduction to which compares each of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award
The Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award is an American award presented to a comic book artist whose first professional work appeared within the previous two years. It was named after comic book artist Russ Manning. The winner is chosen from a list of nominees picked by judges from the West Coast Comics Club and Comic-Con International, and is given at the annual Eisner Award ceremony. Winners Source: * 1982 Dave Stevens * 1983 Jan Duursema * 1984 Steve Rude * 1985 Scott McCloud * 1986 Art Adams * 1987 Eric Shanower * 1988 Kevin Maguire * 1989 Richard Piers Rayner * 1990 Dan Brereton * 1991 Dærick Gröss * 1992 Mike Okamoto * 1993 Jeff Smith * 1994 Gene Ha * 1995 Edvin Biuković * 1996 Alexander Maleev * 1997 Walt Holcomb * 1998 Matt VanderPol * 1999 Jay Anacleto * 2000 Alan Bunce * 2001 Goran Sudžuka * 2002 Tan Eng Huat * 2003 Jerome Opeña * 2004 Eric Wight * 2005 Chris Bailey * 2006 R. Kikuo Johnson * 2007 David Petersen * 2008 Cathy Malkasian * 2009 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Paste (magazine)
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ComicsAlliance
ComicsAlliance was an American website dedicated to covering the comic book industry as well as comic-related media, and is owned by Townsquare Media. The site has been nominated for multiple awards including a 2015 Eisner Award win in the category Best Comics Periodical/Journalism. History ComicsAlliance was established in 2007 as part of an online network of sites owned by AOL, and run by editors-in-chief John Anderson and Chris Dooley. The site featured writing from critics including David Brothers, Andy Khouri, Caleb Goellner and Chris Sims. Laura Hudson became the editor-in-chief in 2009. In 2012 Hudson left the site, with former Vertigo Comics editor Joe Hughes later announced as the new editor-in-chief. On April 26, 2013, ComicsAlliance and the AOL Music properties were abruptly shut down. On June 2, 2013, AOL sold ComicsAlliance and several of the AOL Music blogs to Townsquare Media, with editors Joe Hughes, Andy Khouri, and Caleb Goellner remaining in position on the si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Graham (comics)
Brandon Graham (born 1976 in Oregon) is an American comic book creator. Biography Born in Oregon, Graham grew up in Seattle, Washington, where he was a graffiti artist. He wrote and illustrated comic books for Antarctic Press and Radio Comix, but got his start drawing pornographic comics such as ''Pillow Fight'', ''Perverts of the Unknown'' and the initial issue of '' Multiple Warheads'' (Warheads would go on to become an ongoing, more mainstream comic published by Oni Press in 2007). In 1997, he moved to New York City where he found work with NBM Publishing and became a founding member of comics collective Meathaus. His book ''Escalator'' was published by Alternative Comics in January 2005, when he returned to Seattle. His book '' King City'' was published by Tokyopop in 2007 and was nominated for an Eisner Award. In May 2009 Graham announced that ''King City'' would continue publication at Image Comics and his Oni Press title ''Multiple Warheads'' would resume publication after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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