George RR Martin to team up with Marvel for new comic book series

Game Of Thrones writer says opportunity to produce comics based on his superhero series Wild Cards is a ‘privilege’George RR Martin will team up with Marvel to produce a new series of comic books, it has been announced.The Game Of Thrones writer said working with the superhero franchise titan was a “privilege” and brought him “no end of joy”. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2022-02-19 12:39:49 UTC ]

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Upstart 50 Creative: Matt Oehrlein and Gui Cavalcanti, Co-founders at Megabots

For decades, the creators of movies, comic books and video games have dreamed up a future where giant robots engage in combat. Inspired by their childhood fandom and aided by extensive expertise in robotics, Matt Oehrlein and Gui Cavalcanti decided to make that fantasy a reality. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2017-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Tick review – a beacon of bizarreness in a relatively normal superhero universe

Dressed as a 6ft 4in blue insect, Peter Serafinowicz’s superhero is a throwback to the Golden Age of Comic Books – but with everything just a fraction offWhat is it? A superhero series, because Lord knows, we need another one of those at the moment.Why you’ll love it: As superhero series go,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Suspects leap from the board as classic game Cluedo turned into a comic book

When Paul Allor began writing Clue, a new comic book miniseries based on the popular board game from Hasbro, he had many versions of the game to look to for inspiration. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of June 26, 2017

A comic book by a French feminist blogger, and a novel by an Indian author about nine different peoples' relationship with one woman are among the books generating buzz this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The graphic novels retelling New Zealand's Land Wars

Could comic books be the way future Kiwi teens learn about their country's past? Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Read the First Six Pages of the New Issue of the Award-Winning Comic Pope Hats

I’ve raved before—to friends, to co-workers, and to Slate readers—about Ethan Rilly’s beautiful and subversive comic book Pope Hats. Issue No. 5, coming soon, is the longest and most fascinating installment yet. Returning to the friendship of neurotic law clerk Frances and actress-on-the-rise... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterfi Waterproofed Kindle Paperwhite review: A great e-reader that’s completely protected from water damage

If waterproof is high on your checklist of e-reader must-haves, we recommend that most people consider the Kobo Aura H20. It’s a capable ebook reader designed to stand up to the occasional poolside splash or even an extended soak in a hot tub. For anyone already invested in Amazon’s extensive... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2017-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Redrawing women: Tackling sexism in comic books

Women are fighting back against sexism in an industry steeped in a history of hyper-sexualised female characters. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2017-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gardena Serra rallies to beat Bishop Amat, 28-12

Pow! Bam! Boom! Sorry for borrowing terms from a comic book, but that pretty much describes Gardena Serra’s third-quarter performance on Friday night in La Puente. The Cavaliers turned loose their many athletes and scored touchdowns on three consecutive possessions against Bishop Amat while... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic books come to VR through an app

You may have felt immersed in a comic book before, but never quite so literally as this. Madefire has released a free Gear VR preview app that lets you read its Motion Books in virtual reality. As you might guess, it's all about depth. Pages now fill... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2016-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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L.A. Convention Center books 30 major gatherings for 2016, a 30% jump from last year

The Los Angeles Convention Center has booked 30 major conventions for 2016, a 30% increase over last year and a new record for big multi-day gatherings at the city facility. The conventions this year include a celebration of comic books and movies, a gathering of experts on allergies and a... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Great Graphic Novels About Video Games

While comic books based on video games are easy to find, comics about gaming are few and far between. Here are 10 great examples of comic books about gaming. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Recommended Reading: The Black Panther returns

The Return of the Black Panther Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Atlantic Ta-Nehisi Coates is one of the most important voices of our time, and he went to work on a new Black Panther series of comic books for Marvel. Coates previews the first issue in the se... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2016-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tristram Shandy: The Comic Book

Tristram Shandy has been adapted into other media a surprising number of times for a novel that would appear to be unadaptable. The composer Michael Nyman has released excerpts from an opera based on the novel, begun in 1981 and still apparently “in progress.” Michael Winterbottom’s 2005 film... Continue reading at Slate

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iPad buying guide: How to choose an iPad Pro, iPad Air, or iPad mini

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[ PC World | 2015-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Walking Dead' just cast a bad, bad character

Many "Walking Dead" fans have been moping about over the past few weeks due to an unexpected and violent character death. Now the recent casting news of actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan has readers of the comic books in a tizzy.  Hero Complex can confirm that Morgan has been officially cast in the role... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What's The Best Comic-Book Adaptation Ever?

The Avengers? The Dark Knight? Weird Science?! Picking a page-to-screen winner isn't easy. But then, neither is CGI.In Fast Company's September issue, we speak with Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman to hear how he took America's favorite flesh-eating zombies from the pages of comic books to... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2015-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Library app lets you check out 'The Walking Dead' and other digital comics

Before it was a TV show and video game, The Walking Dead was a comic book from publisher Image Comics. It's a great series and if you're interested in catching up on the source material for the TV show, you might be in luck. The public library app,... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2015-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spy The Unsung Psychedelic Pop-Art Landscapes Of Roy Lichtenstein

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[ Fast Company | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How comic books are combating extremism in Pakistan

The graphic novel 'The Guardian' represents a growing trend in which soft power and civil society initiatives are increasingly being leveraged to fight extremism. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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