http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:06:22 -0700 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:45:16 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Looking-back-at-Wednesday-Comics-Flash?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Karl Kerschl, Brenden Fletcher and company's contribution to DC's Wednesday Comics works as a blast to read that brought pure fun to DC's successful weekly newsprint experiment. Karl Kerschl's art style is perfection for Flash/Barry Allen and Ir... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:45:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Looking-back-at-Wednesday-Comics-Flash?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Comics-news-items-for-week-of-Sept-711?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by Leinel Francis YuYes, Disney bought Marvel, DC restructured into DC Entertainment, and Batman: Arkham Asylum became the first good video game for the character in forever, but don't let the big stories cause you to miss out on these items arou... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:26:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Comics-news-items-for-week-of-Sept-711?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Comics-creator-blogs-not-to-miss?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by Lee BermejoThe recent Daredevil #500 with it's pin-up gallery reminded me that we don't see quite as much bonus art in comics these days.  A big reason for that is the amount of art sites on the web showing off commissions, convention ske... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:30:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Comics-creator-blogs-not-to-miss?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Daredevil-no-500-looking-special?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by Marko DjurdjevicOf the various Marvel big-issue-number-special comics hitting lately, Daredevil #500, out August 19, looks to be the best. Several superb covers including another gorgeous Marko Djurdjevic wraparound and incredible pin-ups from... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:18:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Daredevil-no-500-looking-special?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Spectacular-SpiderMan-Complete-First-Season-DVD-review?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Character design by Sean GallowayPeter Parker's fans have a new source of consistently well told Spider-Man stories and the first truly great animated effort in the character's history with The Spectacular Spider-Man currently airing on Disney XD.&nb... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:30:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Spectacular-SpiderMan-Complete-First-Season-DVD-review?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Spectacular-SpiderMan-Growing-Pains?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by Sean GallowayThe Spectacular Spider-Man continues to achieve something that not long ago seemed so elusive for Marvel by providing fans with a quality animated series.  DC's animated output  has resulted in volumes of solid seasons a... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:13:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Spectacular-SpiderMan-Growing-Pains?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Marvels-original-Torch-returns?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by Adi GranovThe Torch will be returning to prominence in an eight-issue miniseries beginning in September from Marvel.  Jim Hammond recently starred in a one-shot (pictured)containing a new tale and a reprinted classic.  That new story... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:53:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Marvels-original-Torch-returns?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Dark-Reign-event-still-has-some-tricks?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Iron Fist in Thunderbolts #136Among all the news pouring out of conventions this weekend, two of the most interesting stories would be a slew of one shots coming under the Dark Reign: The List umbrella and a new mission for old friends Danny Rand and... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:30:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Dark-Reign-event-still-has-some-tricks?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Yojimbo-Mifune-and-the-rabbit?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by Paul PopeArtist Paul Pope has updated his blog with a spectacular piece based on the film Yojimbo.  The art is for a limited run of prints you can find here.And continuing that theme, Newsarama recently posted an excellent inter... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:14:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Yojimbo-Mifune-and-the-rabbit?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Holiday-week-dont-miss-list?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by Steve McNivenA quick heads up given that Memorial Day bumps new comics to Thursday in the U.S. and may have you feeling a little off in your week's schedule.  There are several items you don't want to miss.First, shipping shenanigans have... Tue, 26 May 2009 17:07:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Holiday-week-dont-miss-list?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Week-in-comics-May-1115?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Several items of note:Green Hornet was already known to be on the way from Dynamite, but now the news is out that Kevin Smith will be writing with a yet to be announced interior artist and the usual all star cover artists in the publisher's stable.Ul... Wed, 13 May 2009 21:24:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Week-in-comics-May-1115?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Week-in-comics-April-27May-2?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Computer problems mean I'll be keeping this update brief, but there were some welcome news items this week.First up, DC has posted a preview of The Flash: Rebirth #2 on their blog, The Source.  I know the regular cover is an homage to Barry Alle... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:42:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Week-in-comics-April-27May-2?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Wolverine-Noir-no-1?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by C.P. SmithWriter Stuart Moore and artist C.P. Smith's previous work with Logan resulted in one of my favorite one shot's ever, Wolverine #41 (reviewed here).  This meant my expectations for their return to the character, albeit in a noir ... Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:08:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Wolverine-Noir-no-1?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m4d13-Yasuhiro-Nightows-Trigun-Maximum-finale?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by Yasuhiro NightowDark Horse's translation of Yasuhiro Nightow's epic manga, Trigun Maximum, concluded this week with the release of Vol. 14: Mind Games.  My first exposure to Trigun goes back to the anime airing on Cartoon Network's Adult ... Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:59:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Yasuhiro-Nightows-Trigun-Maximum-finale?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m3d28-Run-the-race-again-Barry-Allen?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by Ethan Van SciverApril Fool's day sees the release of a book Barry Allen fans are grateful isn't a prank, Flash: Rebirth #1.  Many readers view this mini series as the return of the iconic Flash.  He wasn't the first speedster but bec... Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:36:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m3d28-Run-the-race-again-Barry-Allen?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m3d15-Week-in-Comics-Mar-913?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by Ed McGuinness (DC, why is this not a poster?)For comics buyers in the Brevard area, Islander Comics has moved to a new location inside Merritt Square Mall (777 E. Merritt Island Cswy) on Merritt Island.  Congratulations on the beautiful s... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:42:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m3d15-Week-in-Comics-Mar-913?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m3d4-Pull-List-Sherlock-Holmes?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art of Sherlock Holmes Everyone's trimming their list of regular books to save cash and planning ahead before making purchases, so here's one to keep an eye out for in May: Sherlock Holmes from Dynamite Entertainment.  Literary adaptations ... Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:50:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m3d4-Pull-List-Sherlock-Holmes?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m2d17-Marvel-vs-Capcom-vs-DC-dreaming?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Sagat should meet Nick FuryWith Street Fighter IV ready to become the ultimate free time vacuum this week, comic fans can't help but continue to wonder if we'll ever see the dream game: Marvel vs. Capcom vs. DC.  It's been much too long since ge... Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:01:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m2d17-Marvel-vs-Capcom-vs-DC-dreaming?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m2d8-New-beginning-for-Ultimate-SpiderMan?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Art by Stuart ImmonenPlenty of news coming out of the New York Comic Con this weekend, but the story I've been preoccupied by since hearing it is the fate of Ultimate Spider-Man.  While the film franchise and the regular universe's Amazing Spide... Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:05:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m2d8-New-beginning-for-Ultimate-SpiderMan?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m1d28-Daredevil-no-115-review?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner Daredevil #115 cover art by Marko DjurdjevicDD #115 concludes the introductory arc for Lady Bullseye and though the cover's playing cards hint at Mr. (or is it Sir?) Bullseye appearing, it's only an admittedly cool touch for another terrific Marko Dj... Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:06:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-995-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m1d28-Daredevil-no-115-review?cid=exrss-Orlando-Comic-Books-Examiner