Coming up: "The Life & Art of Dave Cockrum"
Out in June from TwoMorrows Publishing.
Details:
From the letters pages of Silver Age comics to his 2021 induction into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame, the career of Dave Cockrum started at the bottom and then rose to the top of the comic book industry.
Beginning with his childhood obsession with comics and continuing through his years in the Navy, The Life and Art of Dave Cockrum follows the rising star from fandom (where he was one of the “Big Three” fanzine artists) to pro-dom, where he helped revive two struggling comic book franchises: the Legion of Super-Heroes and the X-Men.
A prolific costume designer and character creator, his redesigns of the Legion and his introduction of X-Men characters Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Thunderbird (plus his design of Wolverine’s alter ego, Logan) laid the foundation for both titles to become best-sellers. His later work on his own property, The Futurians, as well as childhood favorite Blackhawk and T.H.U.N.D.E.R Agents, plus his five years on Soulsearchers and Company, cemented his position as an industry giant.
Featuring artwork from fanzines, unused character designs, and other rare material, this is the comprehensive biography of the legendary comic book artist, whose influence is still felt on the industry today! Written by Glen Cadigan (The Legion Companion, The Titans Companion Volumes 1 and 2, Best of the Legion Outpost) with an introduction by Alex Ross.
Video: Take a look at the 1970s Batman Wayne Foundation playset from Mego!
I really wanted this as a kid...
Hot Trax '72: Billy Preston, Melanie, The Osmonds and more!
New singles on the charts on Jan. 22, 1972!
Billy Preston - I Wrote a Simple Song
The Osmonds - Down a Lazy River
The English Congregation - Softly Whispering I Love You
The Addrisi Brothers - We've Got to Get it On Again
Delaney and Bonnie - Move 'Em Out
Melanie - The Nickel Song
Joe Tex - I Gotcha
Laura Lee - Love and Liberty
Donnie Elbert - Sweet Baby
Gayle McCormick - You Really Got a Hold On Me
War - Slippin' Into Darkness
Pop Culture Roundup: The Archies, Doctor Who's Peri, Bill Murray sings and more!
ITEM! The origin of The Archies!
ITEM! Former "Doctor Who" David Tennant is voicing a part on a new Dungeons & Dragons-related animated series.
ITEM! Speaking of The Doctor, whatever happened to his companion, Peri? Looks like we may find out.
ITEM! Bill Murray sings in Washington Square Park.
ITEM! Listen to music from "The Batman" by Michael Giacchino.
ITEM! A live-action Godzilla series is coming to Apple TV+.
Coming up: "Aquaman: 80 Years of the King of the Seven Seas - The Deluxe Edition"
Out in November. Pre-order now from Amazon.
Details:
DC celebrates the 80-year history of the King of the Seven Seas, Aquaman!
This new hardcover includes Aquaman's most memorable appearances, from his 1940's debut in the pages of More Fun Comics #73 to recent classics from top creators including Geoff Johns and more! Discover the stories that shaped the hero of the seas!
Collects stories from Aquaman #0-37, JLA: Our Worlds at War #1, Aquaman #17, Outsiders: Five of a Kind - Metamorpho/Aquaman #1, Adventure Comics #120-137, 232-266, 269-475, More Fun Comics #73, Aquaman #11-35, 46-62, Aquaman #1; Aquaman #1; Aquaman Special #1 and Aquaman #25
Pop Culture Roundup: Bowie, Kirby, Big Jim, and Wallace and Gromit!
ITEM! The beloved Wallace and Gromit will be back in a new animated film in 2024.
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