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Necronauts
''Necronauts'' was a story appearing in the British comics anthology ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'', by British comics writer Gordon Rennie and artist Frazer Irving. It brought Irving to public attention as his high contrast black and white artwork complemented Rennie's dark storyline. Publication history The outline for the story and was written in 1991 and was originally intended for Tundra Publishing, where Rennie had published ''White Trash (comics), White Trash'', however: The story formed part of a general push by editor Andy Diggle to get more horror into the comic: "I commissioned ''Necronauts'' because I thought horror would work well in ''2000 AD''."Bishop (2007) page 217 It eventually started in the ''2000 AD'' end of year special in 2000, Prog 2001, and continued in issues #1223-1230. Characters *Charles Fort, investigator of anomalous phenomena *Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes with a strong interest in the paranormal *H. P. Lovecraft, teller of dark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordon Rennie
Gordon Rennie is a Scottish comics writer, responsible for ''White Trash: Moronic Inferno'', as well as several comic strips for '' 2000 AD'' and novels for ''Warhammer Fantasy''. In May 2008, he announced he was leaving comics to concentrate full-time on videogames which "are more fun, pay better and have a brighter future"."Meet The Big Game Hunters" '' The Sunday Mail'', May 11, 2008 However, he has since written several new series for ''2000 AD'', Titan and others. Biography His first work was published in '' Blast!'' magazine in 1991, ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frazer Irving
Frazer Irving (born 1970) is a British comic book artist known for the series '' Necronauts'', published by the British magazine '' 2000 AD''. After breaking into the American market he has worked on a number of superhero titles, including a series of collaborations with Grant Morrison. Career A native of Ilford, Essex, Irving studied art at the University of Portsmouth, England, after which he took various temporary jobs in London. He worked on '' Storming Heaven'', a psychedelic tale based around Timothy Leary and Charles Manson (written by Gordon Rennie), and ''The Simping Detective'' and ''From Grace'' written by Simon Spurrier. He has done illustration work for RPG companies like Wizards of the Coast, Hogshead Publishing and Guardians of Order, as well as small press publications like ''The End Is Nigh''. He also does animations on Flash for advertising agencies. Irving's style owes something to the art of Bernie Wrightson, but with a computer-driven edge. His work o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Arcanum (novel)
''The Arcanum'' is a 2005 novel by Thomas Wheeler. Set in 1919 it concerns the last case of occult-busters Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Harry Houdini, H. P. Lovecraft, and voodoo queen Marie Laveau. Origins Thomas Wheeler intended to write a novel about the Spiritualist Movement featuring a world of séances and shadows. The lead character was to embody the essence of the times, who would have the physical attributes of Houdini, the sleuthing skills of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creepy intellect of H. P. Lovecraft, and the otherworldly skill-set of a Marie Laveau. Eventually Wheeler decided to use the original personages, and create a new character, the enigmatic leader of the Arcanum — Konstantin Duvall. Wheeler's brother suggested a vital element of the tale with the question: "Why can't it be their last adventure?" Plot summary The year is 1919 and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle must investigate the murder of his mentor (and founder of ''The Arcanum''), Konstantin Duvall. To do so h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Comics Awards
The National Comics Awards was a series of awards for comic book titles and creators given out on an annual basis from 1997 to 2003 (with the exception of the year 2000) for comics published in the United Kingdom the previous year. The votes were by the U.K. comics fan community, and were open to anyone. The Awards were founded in 1997 by comic creators Kev F Sutherland and Mark Buckingham (comic book artist), Mark Buckingham. They took over for the UK Comic Art Awards, which were presented from 1990 to 1997 (which had themselves replaced the Eagle Award (comics), Eagle Awards, which were the dominant British comics awards from 1977 to 1990). The National Comics Awards were distinguished by the distinctive "Jimmy" statue designed by Buckingham. Structure and categories The National Comics Awards were awarded by UK comics fans voting for work produced during the previous year. Financial supporters of the awards could have their companies' names added to an individual award, as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Séance
A séance or seance (; ) is an attempt to communicate with spirits. The word ''séance'' comes from the French word for "session", from the Old French ''seoir'', "to sit". In French, the word's meaning is quite general: one may, for example, speak of "''une séance de cinéma''" ("a movie session"). In English, however, the word came to be used specifically for a meeting of people who are gathered to receive messages from ghosts or to listen to a spirit medium discourse with or relay messages from spirits. In modern English usage, participants need not be seated while engaged in a séance. Fictionalised conversations between the deceased appeared in ''Dialogues of the Dead'' by George, First Baron Lyttelton, published in England in 1760. Among the notable spirits quoted in this volume are Peter the Great, Pericles, a "North-American Savage", William Penn, and Christina, Queen of Sweden. The popularity of séances grew dramatically with the founding of the religion of Spiritualis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thrill Power Overload
''Thrill Power Overload'', or ''TPO'' is a book about the history of the British comic '' 2000 AD'' written by David Bishop, one of its editors. History The book started life as series of articles written by David Bishop and serialised in the ''Judge Dredd Megazine'', forming the most comprehensive history of the comic '' 2000 AD'' yet written. The articles gave details of the way particular strips were created, the various financial and other external pressures the comic had faced, and some behind the scenes gossip. A similar follow-up feature, ''Fifteen Years, Creep!'', was a history of the Megazine itself. Bibliography The instalments were: *''Thrill Power Overload'' (''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #4.09-205, 2002-2003) *''15 Years, Creep!'' (''Judge Dredd Megazine'' #237-242, 2005-2006) They have now been collected and expanded into a book: *''Thrill Power Overload'' (Rebellion Developments, 260 pages, hardcover, February 2007, , paperback, February 2009, {{ISBN, 1-905437- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cthulhu Mythos In Popular Culture
This article provides a list of cultural references to the work of author H. P. Lovecraft. These references are collectively known as the Cthulhu Mythos. For works that are ''stylistically'' Lovecraftian, including comics and film adaptations influenced by Lovecraft, see Lovecraftian horror. Film Films based on, or inspired by, the writings of H. P. Lovecraft include the following. *''The Haunted Palace'' (1963), directed by Roger Corman, starring Vincent Price, and with Lon Chaney Jr. Marketed as "Edgar Allan Poe's ''The Haunted Palace''", the film is actually based on ''The Case of Charles Dexter Ward'', and also includes elements taken from ''The Shadow over Innsmouth'' and "The Dunwich Horror". *''Die, Monster, Die!'' (1965), directed by Daniel Haller, and starring Boris Karloff and Nick Adams. An adaptation of "The Colour Out of Space". *''Curse of the Crimson Altar'' (1968), directed by Vernon Sewell, and starring Boris Karloff and Christopher Lee. Released in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Wheeler
Thomas Edgar Wheeler (born April 5, 1946) is an American businessman and former government official. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 31st Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. He was appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in November 2013. Prior to working at the FCC, Wheeler worked as a venture capitalist and lobbyist for the cable and wireless industry, whom the FCC is now responsible for regulating, and holding positions including President of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) and CEO of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA). As was customary for the FCC chairman, Wheeler resigned his seat when the new administration of Donald Trump began on January 20, 2017, and was succeeded by Ajit Pai. Career Wheeler was born on April 5, 1946 in Redlands, California. He attended Ohio State University. From 1969 to 1976, Wheeler led the trade group Grocery Manufacturers of A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Searchers (comics)
Caliber Comics or Caliber Press is an American comic book publisher founded in 1989 by Gary Reed. Featuring primarily creator-owned comics, Caliber published over 1,300 comics in the decade following its inception and is ranked as one of America's leading independent publishers. Caliber ceased publishing in 2000, but resumed operations in 2015, and continued after Reed died in 2016. History Beginnings Gary Reed, who previously owned a chain of bookstores, began publishing with the release of two titles acquired from Arrow Comics—''Deadworld'' and '' The Realm''. Other initial launches included '' Caliber Presents'', featuring the work of Vince Locke, Mark Bloodworth, Tim Vigil, James O'Barr, and Guy Davis; the first issue of ''Baker Street'', co-created by Reed and Guy Davis; and the initial appearance of O’Barr’s ''The Crow''. Expansion Reed arranged with "Pocket Classics", a series of illustrated books similar in design to Classics Illustrated, to be released to the di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prophet Of The Unexplained
In religion, a prophet or prophetess is an individual who is regarded as being in contact with a divine being and is said to speak on behalf of that being, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from the supernatural source to other people. The message that the prophet conveys is called a prophecy. Claims of prophethood have existed in many cultures and religions throughout history, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, ancient Greek religion, Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, Hinduism , and many others. Etymology The English word ''prophet'' is the transliteration of a compound Greek word derived from ''pro'' (before/toward) and ''phesein'' (to tell); thus, a προφήτης (''prophḗtēs'') is someone who conveys messages from the divine to humans, including occasionally foretelling future events. In a different interpretation, it means advocate or speaker. In Hebrew, the word נָבִיא (''nāvî''), "spokesperson", traditionally tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eagle Awards
The Eagle Awards were a series of awards for comic book titles and creators. They were awarded by United Kingdom, UK fans voting for work produced during the previous year. Named after the UK's ''Eagle (British comics), Eagle'' comic, they were launched in 1977 for comics released in 1976.Richard Burton (comics), Burton, Richard "'The Eagles' are launched!" in Burton (ed.) ''Comic Media News'' #30 (Mar-Apr 1977), p. 11 "[S]et up and financed by a group of dealers and Fanzine#Comics and graphic arts fanzines, fanzine editors" with the intention of including "people with... diverse interests... to make the poll as impartial as possible," the Eagles were described as "the first independent [in the UK], nationally organised comic art awards poll." The hope was that the Eagle Awards would "become a regular annual fandom event," and indeed, they were the preeminent British comics award in the 1980s and the 2000s (being mostly dormant in the 1990s), variously described as the country's c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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