An interesting-ish article on comic book films in today’s Times, but why is Dominic Wells’ piece headlined “Kapow! The new film superheroes.” The use of sound effects in the headline on an article in a national newspaper about comics is an inside joke. Either Wells and/or his sub-editor are unaware of this, or they are… Continue reading Roy Lichenstein and Adam West have a lot to answer for
Tag: 2000AD
Massimo Bellardinelli: 10-10 and never again
According to 2000AD this week, Massimo Bellardinelli has died. I’m sure this must be about the third time in the past decade that I’ve heard this, but this time it would appear to be official. A tribute from Pat Mills can be found on Down the Tubes. Bellardinelli had a real spark of creative genius.… Continue reading Massimo Bellardinelli: 10-10 and never again
Extreme Normalcy
I’m intrigued that the latest 2000AD Extreme Edition features a number of old Max Normal reprints, given that this somewhat obscure supporting character got his own little (acknowledged) homage in Saturday’s Doctor Who. Has the editor (and former DWM honcho) Alan Barnes been on the blower to Russell T? It’s all a conspiracy. UPDATE: As… Continue reading Extreme Normalcy