Tag: Andy Kubert

‘Dark Knight III’ Variants Unveiled By DC Comics

by Bigyanks

DC Comics has released more retail variant covers for ‘Dark Knight III: The Master Race‘ #1 by artists Lee Bermejo, Rafael Albuquerque, Tyler Kirkham, Klaus Janson and Eduardo Risso. The retailer-specific covers will also feature the logo of the participating comic shop offering the cover for sale.

The sequel to the seminal ‘Dark Knight Returns’ and its follow-up ‘The Dark Knight Strikes Again’. ‘Dark Knight III: The Master Race’ is written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello, with art primarily from Kubert and Janson.

‘The Dark Knight III: The Master Race‘ #1 is scheduled for release on Nov. 25.

Sneak Peek at Issue #1 of DC’s ‘Dark Knight III: The Master Race’

by Bigyanks

ReedPOP today revealed the exclusive cover for this year’s program guide for NYCC, created by DC and designed by Andy Kubert. The cover is a sneak peek at Issue #1 of DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE that comes out later this year.

Frank Miller’s THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS is one of the most important and recognized works in comic book history. In recognition of its 30th Anniversary, DC Entertainment returns to New York to celebrate the book that defined a generation. Joining in the festivities will be the amazing cast of top-notch talent, including Brian Azzarello, Klaus Janson, Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and maybe even a surprise guest or two, who are working on the final chapter of the saga 30 years in the making. Be here for reveals, revelations and exclusive artwork!  This is the once-in-a-lifetime panel you CANNOT miss!

The Dark Knight III

‘Wolverine: Origin’ Is Coming To DVD! Watch The Opening Sequence!

by Derek Kraneveldt

It’s almost here!

The anticipated Marvel Knights Animation release of Wolverine: Origin is fast approaching, and Shout Factory has just unveiled the film’s opening sequence.

Based on the miniseries from 2001, Wolverine: Origins tells the story of Logan’s early days, right from the character’s childhood. It was the first time that the character’s entire origin had ever been revealed, and the transition to an animated feature should open the story to an entirely new audience.

Wolverine: Origin hits DVD on July 9th, and is available for preorder now. Take a look at the opening sequence below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the adaptation!

Wolverine is the best there is at what he does – although of course, what he does isn’t very nice. But long before he was a member of the X-Men, a tormented experiment of the Weapon-X project, or even a savage bar brawler known as Logan – he was simply a young boy.
 
What incredible forces created this man, the world’s greatest killing machine? For years, Wolverine has searched desperately for answers from his past, from the wilds of the Canadian Wilderness to the teeming cities of Japan and beyond. And despite his perseverance and longing for the truth, he remains an enigma to himself and those around him. But, in this landmark event, Marvel reveals all: the birth and childhood of young James Howlett…the intriguing secrets of his family history…and the tragedy that changed everything.
 
Welcome to the greatest story never told.

Legendary Comic Artist Joe Kubert Passes Away.

by Scott Alminiana

I am sad to report that legendary comics artist Joe Kubert has passed away. Joe was 85 years young. He was a innovator in the comics industry and drew some amazing pieces of art.

During the golden age of DC comics Joe worked on Hawkman and Sgt. Rock among others.  In 1976, he founded The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon & Graphic Art (now known as The Kubert School). Two of the school’s most well-known graduates were Joe’s own sons Adam and Andy, both of whom have gone on to their own success. 

Joe Kubert has forever left a lasting impression on the comics industry and he will never be forgotten. Vaya con Dios sir, rest in piece.

 RIP Joe Kubert
September 18, 1926 – August 12, 2012

Geekscape Comics: ‘Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #1’ Review

by Shawn Madden

So far the ‘Before Watchmen’ books have been nothing exciting to me. And ‘Nite Owl’ was supposed to be the one that changed that…but sadly didn’t.

The book focuses on Daniel Dreiberg and how he became the second Nite Owl. And that’s where the problems begin. We don’t learn much about his past and while Straczynski does touch on his abusive father it feels rushed. Actually as a whole the book feels rushed in order to cram too much in. Being that this was an origin story you wouldn’t expect him to be suited up until MAYBE at the end but two thirds into the book he has already become the second Nite Owl and is teamed up with Rorschach. And there starts issue number two with me. Their relationship just seemed like a joke and there for laughs. Every situation in the story seems to span one or maybe two pages rather than actually fleshing anything out.

I really did enjoy Andy Kubert’s art even though he seemed to just recycle some scenes from the original Watchmen series without adding much to them. But the overall art is great and Joe Kubert’s inking really gives the book a classic feel that works well due to the 1960’s setting.

Overall while the art in the book is good…the story lacks. I wanted to like this book. I really did. It just feels like a rushed book and I can’t see why. It’s a four issue series and we are done with origin story two thirds into the first issue. Did I like it better than the other books? Sure. Is that saying much? No.

I’ll say pick up the issue if you’re on the fence about it and make your own opinion but if you have zero interest at all? Leave this one on the shelves. I’m really hoping Ozymandias and Rorschach aren’t going to leave me with this same unsatisfied feeling I have had so far with the rest of the titles.