Around the world of comics
§ Jewish Week examines how Batman embodies Jewish values as explained by Rabbi Cary Freidman:
Friedman argues that Batman instills in his audience some of Judaismâs most important moral values, using supporting examples from Torah,...
Wonder Woman Day this weekend
A cool charity event in Portland this weekend organized by Andy Mangels spotlights Wonder Woman and raises money for a women and children's shelter. Could any hero do more? Anne Timmons, Terry Dodson and...
New graphic novel due from Mina
Denise Mina, the mystery writer who turned to comics with a stint on HELLBLAZER is the latest book author to write a graphic novel, according to an interview in CBR. Vertigo will publisher A...
Short random items
§ The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal rounds up the grueling life of the daily strip cartoonist, and looks at notorious drop-outs like Watterson, Larson and now McGruder.
§ The Detroit News updates the William Messner-Loebs story,...
Crisis on Infinite Good or Wednesdays
Do you want it good, or do you want it Wednesday? We're not entirely qualified to comment on this, since our knowledge of DC continuity post-Crisis I is spotty at best, but here goes:
One...
Stardust site, Gaiman vs Brazil
A coupla Neil Gaiman notes. The teaser site for the STARDUST movie is live.
In addition, Bookslut has an unusually fun interview with the author:
Have you ever shut down an event, where there...
Linkies 10/11
The new all-video issue of Comic Foundry is up, a little late but tapping into that video-loving zeitgiest.
DC Comics launches a cool .pdf guide to the world of Brian Wood's DMZ.
Slate examines SCOTT PILGRIM,...
Linkage 10/9
§ This story from the New York Times on the diminishing appeal of animated films has been getting a lot of links, but it actually came out last week -- hurry up and read...
Industry watch: WATCHMEN, Who wants to renew a reality show?
Director Zack Snyder talks about his planned WATCHMEN movie at Empire:
And despite widespread assumptions, Snyder isnât planning to update it from its Cold War setting to the present day, despite both eras sharing a...
SUPERMAN in EW
We ran out of room to post this link yesterday, but EW.com is offering a First Look! Richard Donner's new Superman comic preview of the new comic by Richard Donner, Geoff Johns and Adam...
News notes: MAD, Heroes, Weird Al on FBR
§ The November issue of MAD features a bunch of top comicy types in a "LESSER KNOWN SUPER-VILLAINS" ISSUE
Mike Mignola, Kevin Nowlan, Humberto Ramos, Chris Bachalo, John Cassaday, Terry Dodson, Glenn Fabry and Sam...
Wiki Wacky Woo — UPDATE
Steve Wacker SPEAKS OUT!
First of all, thanks to Matt Brady for letting me TENURE this little essay. I'll try and continue to be as unprofessional as possible.
Second, don't be fooled by his...
