Comics News Post: July 30, 2007
Image has announced they're reviving the "Kirbyverse," a series of comics based on concepts by Jack Kirby. After the publisher reprints the entirety of Kirby's Captain Victory series, Image will produce new series based on that series as well as Silver Star. Also in the offing is a collection of completed-but-unpublished Silver Star mini-series by Kurt Busiek, along with the Busiek-written Teen Agents series.
"We thought it'd be easier to miss the point of Jack Kirby's legacy entirely rather than try to do anything new," Erik Larsen stated at the panel.
Ned Beauman has begun blogging about comics for The Guardian, one of England's most respected newspapers. In his inaugural post, Beauman discusses sexism in superhero comics (linking to several blogs) and spotlights creators like Joss Whedon and Brian K Vaughan, noting that their female casts are strong and well-written.
He then recommended Joe Matt's The Poor Bastard, wherein the autobiocomix creator discusses his porn addiction, strange masturbation procedures, and poor choice in women.
I think Beauman's trying to tell the readers something here...I can't quite put my finger on it...hmm.
We'll have to get back to you on that.
