comic book series The “Golden Age of comic books” is said to be the 1930s and 1940s. As the world faced the Great Depression and world wars, the American public needed more than just political satire or “Little Orphan Annie” cartoons; they needed a hero. DC Comics had been around since the 1920s but saw [...]
The DC Comics History
May 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
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Taking A Look At Marvel Comics History
April 26th, 2009 · No Comments
Marvel Comic This year, Marvel Comics battled for supremacy with DC, with “Iron Man” versus “Batman, The Dark Knight.” Suffice to say, the classic Batman franchise won all the box office glory, becoming the second-highest grossing film of all time, after Titanic. However, Iron Man’s success was hardly something to scoff at, seeing as it [...]
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Helping You Become A Comic Book Artist
April 20th, 2009 · No Comments
graphic novels Before you become an original comic book artist, take a look at some of the greats and study their styles. Also, be sure to read some of the biographical accounts of these iconoclasts’ formative years. Will Eisner, Jack Kirby and many of the greats can recall times of financial struggle and turmoil. You’ll [...]
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