Occupy Marvel

Jack Kirby either created or co-created much of Marvel, there is no doubt about this. There is also no doubt that his art set the house style for decades. Marvel has gotten filthy rich off the back of Jack and other artists and  writers over the years. It is time that they acknowledge this debt.

There are some calling for a boycott of Marvel of this summer’s Avengers movie. Writer/artist, and educator Steve Bissette feels that we should petition Marvel to give credit and royalties to Jack Kirby and his family. Others suggest that you don’t necessarily boycott Marvel films, but give a buck to the Jack Kirby Museum whenever you go see a film with Kirby characters in it.

We feel that whatever option you choose, you stand up to the corporate slugs at Marvel and demand that they give proper honor and respect to one of the men that not only helped found this entire industry, but who gave so much of his life to the company itself.

New Amazing Spider-man Trailer

Here you go kids...



I have to say that I still want to be excited about this film, but the Spider-Man footage looks too much like a videogame, and I'm hoping that it looks better on the big screen than it does here.

Spidey vs. Venom

Hey kids, here is a very cool piece of art by my good buddy Roy Cutting. I think his work is excellent, and believe him to be a great undiscovered talent. Someone should snap him up!

The Avengers - Extended Super Bowl Spot

Yes, I’m a Twit!

OK I did it, I’ve joined the Twitter Generation, you can follow me on Twitter @Funnybook_City.

I just set my account up today (with the help of my beautiful 17-Year-old Daughter Kayla Rose, and you all are invited to follow me!

The Death and return of Superman

I just watched this very cool short film by Max Landis (the son of famed Animal House director John Landis and screenwriter of Chronicle) that deconstructs has released The Death Superman story arc in an entertaining, whisky-fueled, foul-mouthed, 17-minute short detailing the 1990s storyline. It is great fun and (unfortunately) NSFW due to the very blue commentary of Max. Still it is entertainingly insightful for those of us who lived through that event.



Having watched this video, I have to agree, that this is essentially when comics started to really suck

Avengers Superbowl teaser

Just a little snippet of the upcoming Avengers film that will air during the Superbowl.



Wicked cool, eh?