Dan Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 According to the piece, the goal of the new "Archie" series is to "return Archie to a modern audience." By hiring a 52 year old man to write teenagers. MARK WAID CAN WRITE WHATEVER HE WANTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 NO ONE MAN SHOULD HAVE ALL THAT POWER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 If there's one man who could -- and should -- have all that power, I suspect he'd look like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 .....welp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donomark Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 According to the piece, the goal of the new "Archie" series is to "return Archie to a modern audience." By hiring a 52 year old man to write teenagers. MARK WAID CAN WRITE WHATEVER HE WANTS Except Spider-Man, as he proved during BND and after Spider Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I never read Spider-Island, but I thought his BND stuff was decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donomark Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 His whole overwrought "PETER PARKER GETS FIRED!!!" storyline made me drop ASM for the third time after OMD, and his Black Cat/Daredevil crossover after Spider-Island was utterly deplorable. I'm not a fan of bitching out Spider-Man to make other characters look good, especially if those characters are supposed to be his friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Norm Breyfogle had a stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donomark Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Horrible news. One of the best artists of the last 30 years and one of the greatest Batman co-creators of all time. Hope he gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Yeah, hard to top Breyfogle's output on Batman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Spider-Woman has a new costume, the reaction has been exactly what you would expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 It looks a lot like the new Batgirl costume but ay least there isn't an arrow pointing to her lady parts anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I like it. Modernisation of costumes is a really mixed bag but actually going with a little bit more practical fashionable look is a good way to go with this. Also, amazing how much smaller comic book boobs have gotten in the last 5-10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I've actually heard a lady friend on twitter say that she got a forced breast reduction and desexualization with this costume change. Uhm. Guys. Smaller boobs =/= younger character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donomark Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I'm not crazy about the mask, but it's a step in the right direction. Like this and Batgirl have taken cues from the animated Static costumes where regular clothes found around the house could pass as costumes, which is a concept I've always liked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I'm trying to find the balance between "that actually looks pretty good" and "this is clearly a move based on the positive reaction to Cameron Stewart's Batgirl redesign". I think when I'm feeling less cynical I'll be more on board with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Apparently Anka was approached back in July (prior to the Batgirl announcement) over the redesign for the second arc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Hey, as long as Greg Land's not tracing Spider-Woman from porn anymore, let's take this as a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 IDW Publishing Acquires Top Shelf ProductionsTwo Industry Leaders Combine ForcesSan Diego, CA (January 6, 2015) – Leading comic book and graphic novel publisher IDW Publishing announced today that it has acquired Top Shelf Productions, the award-winning independent publisher of graphic novels, including the #1 New York Times and Washington Post bestseller March by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell, Alan Moore’s League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (with Kevin O'Neill) and From Hell (with Eddie Campbell), Craig Thompson’s Blankets, Nate Powell’s Swallow Me Whole, and Jeff Lemire’s Essex County.“The acquisition of Top Shelf is a milestone for IDW,” said Ted Adams, IDW CEO and publisher. “We looked a very long time for a company that would complement our own publishing line-up, and in Top Shelf we found the ideal match. The addition of Top Shelf’s library further positions IDW’s leadership role among the top powerhouses in comics.”Top Shelf will remain a distinct imprint within IDW and co-founder Chris Staros will join the company as Editor-in-Chief, Top Shelf Productions. Top Shelf’s fans can expect the same independent editorial approach that has garnered industry-wide awards and made it an envy among its peers.“IDW is committed to preserving and growing the Top Shelf brand, which we’ve long admired” said IDW president and COO Greg Goldstein. “Chris and his team have built a great working relationship with creators, fans, and retailers alike, and IDW will work diligently to expand Top Shelf’s publishing capabilities and market reach while further developing those relationships.”Founded in 1997, Top Shelf Productions offers a broad library of comic books and graphic novels from dozens of the industry’s top independent creators. Following the acquisition, Top Shelf’s headquarters will remain in Marietta, GA.“Top Shelf and IDW complement each other perfectly,” said Top Shelf Productions co-founder and publisher Chris Staros. “We both started around the same time, and when I would watch IDW over the years, as a fellow publisher, I’d see them making smart move after smart move. Now I’m extremely excited to combine their talents and resources with Top Shelf’s award-winning literary approach to comics. And believe it or not, the idea to join forces hit us both at exactly the same time. Last year, as I was about to pitch Ted and Greg this ‘crazy’ idea, they approached me to suggest the same thing! How’s that for a good omen? Together, we’re going to be able to publish some incredible work. I’m really looking forward to this.”Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.FAQsWill Top Shelf retain its own brand identity?Absolutely. It will remain a distinct imprint within the IDW family of books.How will IDW Publishing’s new ownership role directly impact Top Shelf?IDW’s main role will be the support and management of Top Shelf’s infrastructure --- production, sales, marketing and promotional initiatives. IDW will also provide additional funding to secure new breakout projects so that Top Shelf can direct their full attention to producing fan-favorite award-winning books.IDW will use its 15 years of publishing experience to further enhance Top Shelf’s incredible line-up and ensure that the backlist is always available to an expanded retailer and consumer base.What role will Chris Staros have going forward at Top Shelf?Chris Staros will join the company as Editor-in-Chief of Top Shelf Productions and will expand his role as one of the most innovative editors, marketers and new talent scouts in the industry. Therefore, Top Shelf’s fans can expect the same independent editorial approach that has yielded first-rate books and garnered industry-wide awards.What about the rest of The Top Shelf staff?While Chris’ long-time friend and business partner, Brett Warnock, has decided to retire from the world of comics and explore business opportunities through his newly launched food and nature blog, the rest of the Top Shelf staff will remain in place to continue Top Shelf’s indy-focused operations: Leigh Walton as Top Shelf’s Publicist & Marketing Director; Chris Ross as Lead Designer & Digital Director; and Zac Boone as Warehouse Manager.How does this acquisition affect Top Shelf’s independent creators?Top Shelf publishing agreements will be honored in full, with all creator rights and deal points continuing as they are currently written. IDW will also be able to ensure that Top Shelf’s extensive catalog stays in print, and all creators receive royalties on the solid schedule IDW is known for.How will this transition affect retailers?We anticipate a very smooth transition, as both IDW and Top Shelf use Diamond Comic Distributors and Diamond Book Distributors as their exclusive distribution partners for both the comic book specialty market and book market. The entire Top Shelf inventory is already being warehoused by Diamond in the same location as the IDW inventory.How did the transaction come about?IDW has been interested in pursuing an acquisition(s) for some time and earlier in 2014 retained industry veteran Bill Schanes (former VP of purchasing for Diamond) as a consultant to thoroughly investigate acquisition opportunities. Top Shelf, as it turned out, was by far the best of these and Bill facilitated the “matchmaking” early on. Once the companies got to know each other better, the rest was, as they say, history. 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dc20willsave Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hey, if they can make it work, it actually feels like it might be a win-win. I'd be more apprehensive if it was Marvel or DC buying Top Shelf but IDW seems to do pretty alright for its creators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donomark Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Noah Berlatsky, chief editor of the comics blog The Hooded Utilitarian, has a book about the William Moultan Marston/Harry Peter era of Wonder Woman comics. He talks about it in this CBR interview here: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=58353 I've been reading a lot of his essays on the run at the blog, and I think a lot of what he says makes sense. It really can illuminate why Wonder Woman has never really been as successful or interesting as Batman and Superman, and why a lot of what's been done with her recently really kind of fucking sucks. I pre-ordered the book and look forward to dig through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I think his point of view is interesting, but I also think that to some degree, he really doesn't get it. He's basically saying that no version of Wonder Woman aside from the original sex fantasy version has ever been good (or "correct" at least), and that it's wrong to treat her as a superhero. He even says he doesn't like Wonder Woman and isn't even interested in the character. I mean, clearly there have been creative problems with Wonder Woman for her entire history, but what Berlatsky says is basically throwing the baby out with the bathwater, then keeping a bit of the bathwater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Heads up - Image is doing a Humble Bundle, and there's a day and a half left on it. Almost $400 worth of comics for as little as $18. Do the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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