ITEM! Meanwhile, Marvel is developing a Wonder Man TV series.
ITEM! J.R.R. Tolkien explains why the Fellowship of the Ring did just hightail it on eagles to get out of Morder.
ITEM! Actor Kit Harington will reprise his role as Jon Snow in a new "Game of Thrones" spin-off series.
ITEM! Joel Whitburn, who wrote numerous books focused on the American record charts, is dead at age 82.
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Here's a news release from DC Comics:
DC is deeply saddened by the loss of Tim Sale, a wonderfully gifted artist and kind soul.
“The entire DC family is heartbroken at the news of Tim’s passing,” said Jim Lee, DC Chief Creative Officer and Publisher. “Tim was an extraordinary artist, who was masterful at storytelling and panel layouts and his compositions were second to none. I was always so impressed and inspired by his use of lighting and shadows which infused his work with foreboding gravitas and dramatic noir sensibilities.”
Tim was born in Ithaca, New York, in 1956. He attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City and started his comics career in 1983, working for independent publishers. At DC he teamed up with writer Jeph Loeb on a revival of The Challengers of the Unknown. The pair formed a long-lasting partnership and created a memorable series of Batman stories, including Batman: Long Halloween, an era and character defining arc. Tim’s dynamic and highly stylized artwork quickly made him a fan favorite.
Tim and Jeph went on to create some of DC’s top-selling series, including Batman: Dark Victory, and Superman For All Seasons. For Marvel, they created successful comics series featuring the Hulk, Spider-Man, and Daredevil.
“Tim contributed innovative ideas to every project he worked on,” said DC Editor in Chief Marie Javins. “His work always surprised with artful compositions and graphic use of contrast and negative space. I especially loved his Batman villains, whose attributes Tim sometimes highlighted through exaggeration and caricature. We will miss Tim, and we consider ourselves lucky to be a partner in his legacy.”
Our deepest condolences go to Tim’s family, friends and loved ones.
Super7 is unleashing a whole wave of Toho ReAction Figures ready to invade your collection, featuring Mechagodzilla, Jet Jaguar, Rodan, Mothra, and two versions of the King of the Monsters! Celebrate the Godzilla universe with all the memorable movie monsters in this first wave of Toho ReAction Figures!
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Details:
Remastered from newly discovered analog session reels, the album features seven previously unreleased alternate takes, new liner notes by PEANUTS historian Derrick Bang, with contributions by the family of Lee Mendelson,co-creator of the PEANUTS animated specials. Additionally, a note by Mendelson from the 2018 edition of the album rounds out the release.
The album is being reissued in several formats, including multiple LP options. A 45-RPM pressing on black vinyl, housed in a standard jacket and accompanied by a four-page insert, as well as a 33 1/3-RPM pressing on pumpkin-shaped translucent orange vinyl, housed in a clear sleeve. Available exclusively at CraftRecordings.com is a collectable edition 45-RPM pressing (limited to 500 copies) in a pumpkin patch splatter design. The album will also be available on CD and digital platforms.
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ITEM! A change in rules regarding older songs may help Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" top the British charts this week.
ITEM! Rod Stewart and Elvis Costello engaged in an amusing Twitter feud.
ITEM! Lady Gaga may play Harley Quinn in a musical sequel to "The Joker."
ITEM! In praise of Daffy Duck.
ITEM! Neil Patrick Harris is set to appear on the 60th anniversary season of "Doctor Who."
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