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The Periodic Tables of DC + Marvel

The Periodic Tables of DC + Marvel
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This dynamic duo of books catalogs the greatest superheroes and most devious supervillains from DC and Marvel. Written by comic book expert Melanie Scott, each volume features profiles of more than 130 characters, classified by their powers, sources of energy, and other defining traits.

The League of Regrettable Comic Book Characters

The League of Regrettable Comic Book Characters
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Author Jon Morris wrote this series of comic book history books, including silly superheroes like Doctor Hormone, freakish villains like Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man, and stupid sidekicks like Frosting the Bear. The books are packed with vintage art, backstories on the characters, and amusing commentary.

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Funny Pages (Trailer)

Funny Pages (Trailer)

Actor Owen Kline’s directorial feature debut is a coming-of-age indie comedy that follows the story of a young man who wants to pursue a career as a comic book artist. While pursuing his dream, he encounters some truly colorful characters.

Slugfest (Trailer)

Slugfest (Trailer)

Marvel and DC Comics have been rivals for decades. Produced by the Russo Brothers, this documentary series explores the history of the two comic book juggernauts and their friendly and not-so-friendly competition over the years. Narrated by Kevin Smith and premiering on The Roku Channel on 12.24.21.

Super Crooks (Teaser)

Super Crooks (Teaser)

An anime adaptation of Mark Millar and Leinil Yu’s Super Crooks comic books is coming to Netflix. The story about a group of supervillains is like Oceans Eleven, but the heist crew has superpowers. Premieres 11.25.2021 spanning thirteen 30-minute episodes.

The Comic Book History of Shang-Chi

The Comic Book History of Shang-Chi

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings introduces the first new hero to Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But Shang-Chi has appeared in comic books since 1973. Alamo Drafthouse offers a retrospective on the character to give us a bit of background on the martial arts master before heading to the theater.

Sweet Tooth (Teaser)

Sweet Tooth (Teaser)

Based on the beloved graphic novel by Jeff Lemire, Sweet Tooth follows the story of a boy mysteriously born as a hybrid human/deer, and who must rise to the challenges of a world ravaged by a pandemic after being raised in isolation by his father. Coming to Netflix 6.4.2021.

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Jupiter’s Legacy (Trailer)

Jupiter’s Legacy (Trailer)

From Mark Millar, creator of Kingsman and Kick-Ass comes a Netflix series about the changing of the guard between the first generation of superheroes and their children. Will the young heroes maintain their parents’ ideals, or has the world changed too much to live up to their expectations? Premieres 5.7.2021.

How Marvelman Changed Superheroes

How Marvelman Changed Superheroes

We’ve all heard of Captain Marvel, but the character has a long and complicated history, mired in lawsuits that gave birth to oddities like the UK’s “Marvelman.” Nerdwriter explains how the long lost character was resurrected and became the forefather of today’s of dark and flawed anti-hero characters.

Invincible: First Look

Invincible: First Look

Based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book, this animated series follows the relationship between a young man (Steven Yeun) and his father (J.K. Simmons), the world’s most powerful superhero. As he inherits his father’s powers and learns of his origins, he struggles to accept his new role. Coming to Prime Video 3.26.2021.

The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains

The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains
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From the poison brick-slinging Brickbat to The Horrible Hand, author Jon Morris’ humorous reference book catalogs some of the weirdest and worst supervillains in the history of comic books. Can’t get enough? Round out your bookshelf with some equally unfortunate superheroes and their half-baked sidekicks.

Code 45: Issues 2 & 3

Code 45: Issues 2 & 3

After a great kickoff for the graphic novel Code 45, the second and third issues are now available for order. The story follows Vanessa, a subway driver in Montreal who hears rumors that there are ‘dragons’ in the tunnels. This mega-issue journeys into the night shift and closer to the monsters that dwell beneath the surface.

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The Tech of Into the Spider-Verse

The Tech of Into the Spider-Verse

Jampacked with amazing visuals, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a must watch for any fan of animation, comic books, superheroes, or just good movies. Movies with Mikey provides an in-depth look at some of the art and animation techniques used to bring this masterpiece together.

Alternate Versions of Captain Marvel

Alternate Versions of Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel is shaping up to be a blockbuster. Variant Comics jumps in on the movie’s hype by sharing the most notable versions of the hero/heroine. That includes the original version, one who defeated and then restored Death itself, and even a villain.

Inside Alex Ross’ Studio

Inside Alex Ross’ Studio

Comic book artist Alex Ross is known for his realistic and Silver Age style of painting characters. CBS This Morning visited Ross in his home to take a look at his toy collection, memorabilia, as well as to hear his perspective on his career.

The Origin of Bullseye

The Origin of Bullseye

The third season of Netflix’s Daredevil marks the small screen debut of one of Matt Murdock’s greatest enemies, Bullseye. Variant Comics explains the character’s origins, as told in the comic book miniseries Bullseye: Greatest Hits. Or so we think.

X-Men: Grand Design

X-Men: Grand Design
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From writer and artist Ed Piskor comes a three-part comic book miniseries that retells the story of the X-Men so far. Similar to what he did in Hip-Hop Family Tree, Piskor summed up over 50 years of X-Men stories in a retro and verbose style. More here and here.

Todd McFarlane: Business Serving Art

Todd McFarlane: Business Serving Art

Todd McFarlane reinvented Spider-Man, created Spawn, and helped revolutionize the comics industry by co-founding Image Comics. Now he has a toy empire. He sat down with Complex to share tons of practical tips for success based on his passion and experience.

Alternate Versions of Iron Man

Alternate Versions of Iron Man

VariantComics shares their favorite alternate comic book versions of Shellhead, including the zombie Iron Man, the Green Lantern-Iron Man hybrid and the Ghost Rider-Iron Man combo. The House of M Iron Man does look dope.

My Favorite Thing is Monsters

My Favorite Thing is Monsters
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Emil Ferris’ critically-acclaimed graphic novel is drawn and written as the diary and sketchbook of Karen Reyes, a monster-obsessed 10-year old living in 1960’s Chicago who tries to solve the murder of her upstairs neighbor.

Origins of the Comic Book Font

Origins of the Comic Book Font

Vox looks at the history and evolution of comic book lettering. The most well known style – all caps, italicized, and with consistent thickness – was developed to make text easier to read on cheap paper. But there are dozens of comic book fonts and lettering styles.

The Sandman: What Dreams Cost

The Sandman: What Dreams Cost

Nerdwriter1 talks about how Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman used Shakespeare to point out artists’ tendency to have a detached and sociopathic approach to life, and how popular art tends to obscure its sources instead of bringing them to light.

Fight Club 2

Fight Club 2

The unnamed narrator and Tyler Durden are coming back. Chuck Palahniuk and Cameron Stewart’s 10-issue comic book miniseries is set 10 years after the novel. Read the first issue’s first six pages on Playboy (NSFW).

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