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Scott Dunbier
Scott Dunbier is an American comic book editor, best known as the Special Projects Editor at IDW Publishing. Career Dunbier rose to prominence in the comic book industry as executive editor of the Wildstorm comic book line. After several years as a dealer in original comic book artwork during the 1980s and 1990s, Dunbier began with Wildstorm in 1995 as Special Projects Editor. Two years later, he was named Editor-in-Chief, a title which was changed to Group Editor when Wildstorm became a part of DC Comics. Among the many projects Dunbier edited for Wildstorm were Alan Moore's America's Best Comics line ( including ''Promethea'', ''Tom Strong'', ''The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'' & '' Top 10''), '' Arrowsmith'' and ''Challengers of the Unknown''. At Wildstorm, he also created the Absolute Absolute may refer to: Companies * Absolute Entertainment, a video game publisher * Absolute Radio, (formerly Virgin Radio), independent national radio station in the UK * Absolute Soft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Comic Con
The New York Comic Con is an annual New York City fan convention dedicated to Western comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, cosplay, toys, movies, and television. It was first held in 2006. History The New York Comic Con is a for-profit event produced and managed by ReedPop, a division of Reed Exhibitions and Reed Elsevier, and is not affiliated with the long running non-profit San Diego Comic-Con, nor the Big Apple Convention, later known as the Big Apple Comic-Con, owned by Wizard Entertainment. ReedPop is involved with other events, including Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) and PAX Dev/PAX East/PAX Prime. ReedPop and New York Comic Con were founded by Greg Topalian, former senior vice president of Reed Exhibitions. The first con was held in 2006 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Due to Reed Exhibitions' lack of experience with comic conventions (they primarily dealt with professional trade shows prior to 2006), attendance was far more t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top 10 (comics)
''Top 10'' is a superhero comic book limited series published by the America's Best Comics imprint of Wildstorm, itself an imprint of DC Comics. Written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Gene Ha and Zander Cannon, the series details the lives and work of the police force of Neopolis, a city in which almost everyone, from the police and criminals to civilians, children and even pets, has super powers and/or colourful costumes. The series led to the production of several spin-offs; '' Smax'', which was set directly after the series' conclusion; '' Top 10: The Forty-Niners'', which is set in 1949; ''Top Ten: Beyond the Farthest Precinct'', which is set five years after the series' conclusion; and ''Top Ten Season Two'', penned by Zander Cannon. Overview The story revolves around the day-to-day lives of the police officers at the 10th Precinct Police Station and is similar in tone to classic television police dramas like ''Hill Street Blues'', which Moore has described as an influence. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Artist's Edition
''Artist's Edition'' is a line of hardcover reprint comic books published by IDW Publishing and edited by Scott Dunbier. List of Harvey Award Winners - Best Domestic Reprint Project Unlike the usual graphic novels, this project features printing of the original artworks in a way to mimic the experience of a comic book artist viewing comic art. Artist's Edition is designed to print exactly the same dimension as the artwork papers that comic book artists usually use in their illustrations and also retaining the editorial notes and printing crop marks seen on the papers. All the artworks were originally colored, Artist's Edition specifically prints in black and white palette to show the details of pasteovers, zip-a-tone technique, and blue pencils. Even though the project requires scanning of the original artworks, Dunbier stated that not all the pieces can be assembled together for some titles, so a "not scanned from original art" line is included in some pages to represent IDW isn't ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Harvey Award Winners
The following is a list of winners of the Harvey Award, sorted by category. In 2017, the Harvey Awards decided to skip the 2017 awards ceremony and to reboot the ceremony for 2018 in order to give fewer awards by focusing on works instead of individuals. Current awards Main awards Book of the Year Award Digital Book of the Year Award Best Children's or Young Adult Book Award Best Adaptation From a Comic Best Manga Title Award Best European Book Award Best International Book Award Special awards Harvey Awards Hall of Fame International Spotlight Award Comics Industry Pioneer Award Previous awards Works Best New Series Best Continuing or Limited Series Best Original Graphic Publication For Younger Readers Best Single Issue or Story Best Graphic Album Best Graphic Album of Original Work Best Graphic Album of Previously Published Work Best Anthology Best Syndicated Strip or Panel Best Biographical, Historical, or Journalistic Presentation Best American Edi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Eisner Award Winners
The following is a list of winners of the Eisner Award, sorted by category. The Eisner Awards have been presented since 1988, but there were no Eisner Awards in 1990 due to balloting mix-ups."Eisners Cancelled," ''The Comics Journal'' #137 (Sept. 1990), p. 16. The awards ceremony has been held at San Diego Comic-Con since 1991. People Best Writer Best Writer/Artist Best Writer/Artist: Drama *1997 Mike Mignola, '' Hellboy: Wake the Devil'' (Dark Horse/Legend) *1998 Mike Mignola, '' Hellboy: Almost Colossus''; ''Hellboy Christmas Special''; ''Hellboy Junior Halloween Special'' (Dark Horse) *1999 Frank Miller, '' 300'' (Dark Horse) *2000 Daniel Clowes, ''Eightball'' (Fantagraphics) *2001 Eric Shanower, '' Age of Bronze'' (Image) *2002 Daniel Clowes, ''Eightball'' (Fantagraphics) *2003 Eric Shanower, '' Age of Bronze'' (Image) *2004 Craig Thompson, ''Blankets'' ( Top Shelf) *2005 Paul Chadwick, '' Concrete: The Human Dilemma'' (Dark Horse) *2006 Geof Darrow, ''Shaolin Cowboy'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Comics Absolute Edition
DC Comics Absolute Edition is a series of archival quality printings of graphic novels published by DC Comics and its imprints WildStorm Productions and Vertigo. Each is presented in a hardcover and slipcased edition with cloth bookmark consisting of one or more books which include restored, corrected and recolored versions of the original work, reprinted at 8 inches by 12 inches. Also included are supplemental materials regarding the creation of the work, including sketches, comic scripts and memos. Titles The following titles in the series have been released or announced. ''The Authority'' *''Absolute Authority Vol. 1'' – Collects '' The Authority'' # 1–12. Released in 2002. . Currently out of print. **''Absolute Authority Vol. 1 (New Edition)'' - Collects ''The Authority'' #1–12, ''Planetary/The Authority: Ruling the World'', and a story from ''Wildstorm: A Celebration of 25 Years''. Release date: October 17, 2017. *''Absolute Authority Vol. 2'' – Collects '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Challengers Of The Unknown
The Challengers of the Unknown is a fictional group of adventurers appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The quartet of adventurers explored paranormal occurrences while facing several fantastic menaces. The characters' provenance is uncertain. Various sources credit the group as the sole creation of artist and storyteller Jack Kirby, a co-creation with writer Dave Wood or a co-creation with Kirby's former partner Joe Simon. Following the end of the ''Challengers'' comic, DC has revived the characters in different incarnations over the years. Some have claimed that Kirby reworked the basic concept of the series with Stan Lee in 1961 to create ''The Fantastic Four'', the first creation that marked the rise of Marvel Comics. Publication history The adventuring quartet the Challengers of the Unknown debuted in ''Showcase'' #6 (February 1957), in an uncredited story attributed to Jack Kirby for art and to Kirby and Dick Wood for script, under editor Jack Schiff. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrowsmith (comics)
''Arrowsmith'' is a fantasy comic book series by writer Kurt Busiek and penciller Carlos Pacheco that reimagines World War I in a world in which magic, dragons, and other magical beings exist. A six-issue series was published by Wildstorm's Cliffhanger imprint in 2003 to generally positive reviews. A second six-issue series was published by Image Comics in 2022, also to positive reviews; it was one of Pacheco's last published works. Plot The series is set in an alternate Earth in which magic is real. Set during that world's analog of the First World War, the United States of Columbia fights using dragons, spells, vampires, and all other forms of magic. The protagonist Fletcher Arrowsmith joins the war effort on the side of the Allies, gets taught the rudiments of sorcery, and engages in some brutal battles with the enemy Prussians. In the second series, Fletcher is sent on a secret mission behind enemy lines. Publication history The original limited series ran for six issues in 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen
''The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'' (''LoEG'') is a comic book series (inspired by the 1960 British film ''The League of Gentlemen'') co-created by writer Alan Moore and artist Kevin O'Neill which began in 1999. The series spans four volumes, an original graphic novel, and a spin-off trilogy of graphic novella. '' Volume I'' and '' Volume II'' (released as two six-issue limited series) and the graphic novel '' Black Dossier'' were published by the America's Best Comics imprint of DC Comics. After leaving the America's Best imprint, the series moved to Top Shelf and Knockabout Comics, which published '' Volume III: Century'' (released as three graphic novella), the '' Nemo Trilogy'' (a spin-off of three graphic novella centered on the character of Nemo), and '' Volume IV: The Tempest'' (originally released as a six-issue limited series). According to Moore, the concept behind the series was initially a "Justice League of Victorian England" but he quickly developed it as an o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People Of The United States
Americans are the citizens and nationals of the United States of America.; ; Although direct citizens and nationals make up the majority of Americans, many dual citizens, expatriates, and permanent residents could also legally claim American nationality. The United States is home to people of many racial and ethnic origins; consequently, American culture and law do not equate nationality with race or ethnicity, but with citizenship and an oath of permanent allegiance. Overview The majority of Americans or their ancestors immigrated to the United States or are descended from people who were brought as slaves within the past five centuries, with the exception of the Native American population and people from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippine Islands, who became American through expansion of the country in the 19th century, additionally America expanded into American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Northern Mariana Islands in the 20th century. * * Des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Strong
''Tom Strong'' is a comic book created by writer Alan Moore and artist Chris Sprouse, initially published bi-monthly by America's Best Comics, an imprint of DC Comics' Wildstorm division. Tom Strong, the title character, is a "science hero", with a wife, Dhalua, and a daughter, Tesla, both with enhanced physical and mental abilities and longevity. He lives in a building called The Stronghold in Millennium City. He is also helped by Pneuman, a steam-powered robot, and King Solomon, a gorilla with human characteristics. His greatest foe is tuxedo-clad "science villain" Paul Saveen. The series explores many different timelines and universes, which are a nod to different comic genres. The primary characters are tributes to and spoofs of early pulp heroes. Spin-offs include ''Tom Strong's Terrific Tales'', ''Terra Obscura'', and the one-shot ''The Many Worlds of Tesla Strong''. A limited series titled ''Tom Strong and the Planet of Peril'' was published in 2013 by Vertigo. Tom Str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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