Comics
A diverse compilation of hand-drawn comics from all over the world
My Little Pony Comicfolio – Pre-order
IDW My Little Pony Comicfolio
IDW has released two new My Little Pony Comicfolios featuring Rarity and Fluttershy for pre-order. The collectible My Little Pony Micro-Series comics features an exclusive variant cover, special collector’s lithograph, in a die-cut hardcover portfolio handbuilt for this special release. You can pre-order the entire collection which features Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, and the newest Fluttershy and Rarity through IDW now for $25.00USD each. Check out the video below to see the comicfolio in its entirety.
Kevin McShane aka Cartoon Kevin
Artist/Cartoonist/Actor Kevin McShane also known as “Cartoon Kevin” has portrayed himself in 100 different variations inspired by famous cartoon characters and their respectable artist styles. This collection of caricatures took McShane, two years in the making. It was had for me to choose my favorites but I did like the Bill Plympton, John Kricfalusi, Ralph Bakshi and Terry Gilliam, ones only because I love them as artist so the homage to their art is pretty cool. You will have to visit Cartoon Kevin’s site to pick out your own.
Since the dawn of animation, few characters have proved more enduring than Cartoon Kevin. Based on real-world cartoonist and animator Kevin McShane (right), Cartoon Kevin has found his way into the work of almost every significant animator and animation studio from Windsor McCay to Walt Disney, from Osamu Tekuza to Pixar. With his signature black t-shirt, blue jeans, and Chuck Taylor sneakers, Cartoon Kevin has delighted audiences from movie to television screens worldwide for over 100 years.
GoComics Free App
Universal Uclick’s GoComics has debuted a free app that enables you to read comics on your mobile phone or tablet. Featuring such favorites as Doonesbury, Peanuts, Pearls Before Swine, The Boondocks and Calvin and Hobbes. The GoComics free app gives users access to 20 years’ worth of back issues. Download GoComics Free App links now!
The Batman: Court of Owls Book & Mask Set
Ok I have to admit I really want The Batman: Court of Owls Book & Mask Set. Which includes the best-selling epic The Court of Owls Batman #1-7, and a PVC Owl mask with white elastic band. I really was trying to snag a free one at one of the past convention last years but never managed to get my paws on one, so now I have to debate if I really want to invest $24.99 for the set, what do you think worth it? Batman: The Court of Owls Mask and Book Set (The New 52)
Ralph Bakshi’s The Last Days of Coney Island
Animator Ralph Bakshi is back with an all-new animated “horror” short called The Last Days of Coney Island a story that takes place back in the 1960’s when Coney Island, New York was crowded with crooked cops, broken hearts, jaded strippers, and singers. Bakshi has reached out through Kickstarter to raise money to fund The Last Days of Coney Island. The project has a $165,000 goal with hopes to make its debut in December 2013. It’s also rumored that Matthew Modine, Jack Nicholson, Abel Ferrara, and Quentin Tarantino has shown interest in the project as well.
Now be forewarned Bakshi doesn’t make animation for kids examples Fritz the Cat and Heavy Traffic were initially X-rated in their day. While Bakshi believes that an animation could be treated just as seriously as any adult drama, which you can see through his like Wizards, the animated version of Lord of the Rings, American Pop, and Fire and Ice. Bakshi last movie he produced was 1992′s Cool World with Brad Pitt. I am very excited to see what The Last Days of Coney Island as in store considering I live down the street from CI.
I have posted a few rough storyboard panels, random character designs, original backgrounds along with clips from The Last Days of Coney Island straight off the desk of Ralph Bakshi below. Oh also if you pledge through Kickstater to found this project Bakshi will send you sketch!
Calvin & Hobbes Themed Bedroom
I wish I had a Calvin & Hobbes themed bedroom as a kid! I love the relaxing color theme all this room needs is a hammock and a real life Hobbes and I would be set. I wonder what lucky kid has this room? great inspirations for those who are decorating!
Adam Brown Calvin and Hobbes Animation
Brining Calvin and Hobbes to life (animation life that is), Animator Adam Brown known for his work on the animated series Ugly Americans on Comedy Central, gives us a snippet of what an animated Calvin and Hobbes would look like! Check out the inspired orignal strip and the animation below which looks pretty decent, what do you think?
Kick-Ass 2 Trailer Featuring Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz
Check out the trailer for Kick-Ass 2 it looks bad ass! Hit-Girl has grown up along with Red Mist the two return for the follow-up to 2010′s live-action superhero movie by the same name. When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world’s first superhero team with Mindy. Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire-leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Kick-Ass 2 kick-ass in theaters on August 16, 2013. Starring Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jim Carrey, and John Leguizamo.
Batman Incorporated #8: Batman Family Reacting To The Loss of Robin – Variant Covers
The highly publicized issue of Batman Incorporated #8
MAC Archie’s Girls Collection
So I know a lot of middle aged woman will be going gaga over the new MAC Archie’s Girls Collection, maybe only for the nostalgic artwork on the packaging. This collection has been a longtime coming I posted it back in July 2012 now it is finally here!
The collection features colors inspired by girl-net-door Betty and vivacious, spoiled rich-girl, brunette Veronica and will be available online through MAC online store starting January 30, 2013.
