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Walking Dead aside, one of the reasons that the news that NBC has ordered a TV pilot based on Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt’sThe Sixth Gun is so exciting is that it feels at times that it’s only Marvel and DC books that get chances at television, what with Ultimate Spider-Man, Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Arrow, Smallville and Young Justice, to name just a few shows.
That’s not the case, however — there have been many television projects based on comic books that have nothing to do with the Big Two. Sure, you know about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Tales From the Crypt, but here are 10 more examples to prove it.
You could argue that Ben Edlund’s superhero comedy was more successful on television than it was in comics, spawning not one but two shows throughout the years, both animated (from 1994 through 1996) and live-action (2001′s sole season).
The animated incarnation was far more popular than the live-action (Three seasons versus nine episodes), but both introduced audiences to Edlund’s hilariously skewed version of the superhero genre and sent people in search of the original comics.
Yes, Sabrina: That unusual thing, a successful comics-to-television translation that lasted seven years despite a network shift in between (the first four years of the show aired on ABC, the final three on the WB), at one point bringing in 17 million viewers per episode and spawning all manner of merchandise along the way.
Wanna see the others? READ MORE HERE
http://www.newsarama.com/tv/10-tv-shows-based-on-indie-comics.html
The effects of Hurricane Sandy are still being felt by many, and multiple efforts are being made within the comic book industry to help those in need.
Rich Ginter, a former Marvel employee who currently works as a designer for Disney in Glendale, Calif., has organized “Art for Sandy Relief,” an online auction of original comic book art and commissioned sketches to raise money for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a New York City-based charitable organization.
Currently, Art for Sandy Relief has five auctions listed (including an Amazing Spider-Man page donated by Paolo Rivera), which can be seen here.
If buying original art isn’t your thing and you still want to help, you can also donate, via Paypal.
Artist J.K. Woodward, of Fallen Angel and IDW’s Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who crossover, has been especially affected by Hurricane Sandy — in his own words, “Our home was lost along with almost everything we own.” He’s selling pages from his comic book work here, plus prints of past commissions to help him and his wife get back on their feet.
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http://www.newsarama.com/comics/art-for-sandy-relief-superstorm.html
Instead of a “best of”, how about a “worst of” animated series that ever existed? There are plenty to choose from, but Newsarama.com picked these above all others.
Geez, I kinda liked Fred and Barney Meet The Thing…
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/10-worst-comic-book-animated-series-ever-111019.html
For writer/actor Kevin Shinick, comic book heroes and humor make a natural combination. After years of working on parody shows like MAD and Robot Chicken, he’s often utilized costumed heroes to get a laugh.
“Everybody knows these characters,” Shinick said. “Like, everybody understands a Batman joke. You don’t need time to establish their personalities and then make fun of them. It’s like poking fun at your mom or your dad or your uncle. It’s just such an easy fit.”
On Sunday night, the Robot Chicken DC Comics Special will showcase Shinick’s love of superheroes and laughter by poking fun at DCU characters through stop-motion animation. Airing on Cartoon Network September 9th at midnight (ET/PT), the 22-minute special will utilize the stop-motion comedy skits that has made the Adult Swim series so popular.
READ MORE, SEE CLIP!
http://www.newsarama.com/tv/robot-chicken-dc-comics-special-interview.html
Their mutual attraction is ‘forbidden’. What, are the Superhero Romance Police gonna bust ‘em up? Bizarre love quadrangle complications with Lois Lane and Steve? Who the hell knows?
The idea of pairing Superman and Wonder Woman feels like a somewhat natural one on a basic level: He’s the world’s greatest superhero, she’s the world’s greatest super heroine, so why shouldn’t they be a couple? But, for the most part, it’s an idea that was left untouched for the first few decades of each character’s history, “imaginary stories” aside (The two actually married in a dream sequence that appeared in 1983′s Wonder Woman #300).
Plus, these were comics and characters aimed squarely at a kid demographic, what kid wants to read about romantic mushy stuff? But the issue World’s Finest excuse that the two shouldn’t be together ‘just because’ started to fall by the wayside in more recent years, as audiences became less willing to put up with the status quo and creators more happy to push and pull at accepted ideas in the name of a good story – or, at least, a shocking hook to make you pay attention and pick up the book.
A year after DC demonstrated a willingness – one could even say a desire - to shake up expectations of its most familiar characters with the whole New 52 relaunch, playing matchmaker with these two characters without an immediate reversal or get-out clause is definitely a good way to remind people that this is a DC Universe where anything can happen – even if it’s not something that everyone wants to see.
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/superman-wonder-woman-romance-through-the-years.html
The IDW comic series that started last year, has been retelling the classic TV episodes within the new movie continuity. Next comes the Tribbles, and this time around they invade Earth.
Written by Mike Johnson with assistance by Roberto Orci (co-writer and producer of the new Star Trek films), the comic is canon in the movie universe. Mixing old storylines with new, original stories, the Star Trek comic bridges the gap between the first Star Trek movie in 2009 and its upcoming sequel, set to release next year.
The Star Trek sequel will continue the “rebooted” universe, taking Kirk, Spock and the original crew into a new timeline of adventures. The title of second Star Trek film remains unnamed, and its villain (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) is unknown, although rumored to be Khan.
Johnson, who also co-writes DC’s Supergirl, has been tasked by IDW and Orci to set things up for the Star Trek movie sequel as he writes the new Star Trek comic.
Newsarama recently talked to the writer to find out more about the Tribbles and what else readers can expect from IDW’s Star Trek universe. Here’s an excerpt from the interview.
Newsarama: Yeah, let’s talk about the Tribble story, which starts in this month’s issue #11 and continues in August’s #12, retelling the episode, “The Trouble with Tribbles.” What can you reveal about the story, which you’ve titled “The Truth About Tribbles?”
Johnson: We’ll get to see the Tribble homeworld, meet the Tribbles’ natural predators, and witness the Tribble invasion of Earth. It’s equal parts fuzzy and epic.
Newsarama: Is there anything else you want to tell fans about the Star Trek comic book?
Johnson: If you like it, tell your friends! I’ve met readers who were surprised to find out there was a series tied into the movie universe, and who were not huge comics fans before this. Hopefully we can get some cross-pollination going. Get comics fans into Trek, and Trekfans into comics!
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/star-trek-mike-johnson-truth-about-tribbles.html
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