The panel reviews DC’s The New Frontier Absolute Edition, The New Frontier DVD, and The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.
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DC Comics has announced some scheduling issues with Superman Confidential. First up is issue #6 that was supposed to be the final chapter of the Kryptonite storyline, written by Darwyn Cooke and illustrated by Tim Sale, will now appear in a future issue of Superman Confidential.
This also means the Kryptonite Hardcover has been canceled and will be resolicited at a later date.
Take the jump for a break down of the next four issues of Confidential.
From DC’s perspective every running series (Amazon’s Attack, Sinestro Corps., Countdown, and so on) is going to end with big suprises. Take the jump for other highlights from the panel including the announcement of new kids titles.
Behold! The most awesome comic is soon to be a direct-to-DVD animated feature! The gods of YouTube have posted the trailer, and here it be.
Rock
On
!!!!!
I can not wait until 2008. Now I only hope they release a high definition version of this thing.
Man, this is sucky news from Comic-Con. During the Darwyn Cooke Spotlight panel, Cooke say he and J. Bone would be leaving The Spirit with issue #12. The series will continue with other writers.
This sucks, because it is clear Cooke really understands how to tell a Spirit story. The few issues that have come out that he hasn’t penned have - how shall I say this - weren’t up to par with the Cooke authored tales.
Cooke did say he has two graphic novels planned for the next two years - an all ages fairy tale and a tale about a man who’s life is unraveling as he deals with modern life.
I…Can…Not…Wait!
The New Frontier animated movie is set for direct-to-DVD release in February, and the New York Times posted an image from the movie in an article about the film.
Mr. Cooke recalled another phone call, this time with Bruce Timm, a producer, writer and director on many of the animated cartoons featuring DC’s heroes. “Bruce said: ‘I told them not to make this! This is at least two DVDs!’ ” Mr. Cooke said.
The 2007 Joe Shuster Awards were handed out over the weekend with Darwyn Cooke sweeping the awards.
1. Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Writer
Darwyn Cooke
Superman Confidential #1, 2
2. Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Artist
Darwyn Cooke & J. Bone
Batman/The Spirit
3. Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Cartoonist
Darwyn Cooke
The Spirit #1
An interesting bit of info popping up around the comic blogosphere is the credit listing of Neil Patrick Harris over at IMDb.
In addition to his work on Harold and Kumar 2, Harris is listed as doing voice work for Justice League: The New Frontier. New Frontier is the animated direct to DVD movie from DC adapting the VERY excellent series from Darwyn Cooke. Even before seeing the listing, I knew Neil would be voicing the part of Barry Allen’s Flash.
Also joining the crew is David Boreanaz as Hal Jordan, Brooke Shields as Carol Ferris, Lucy Lawless as Wonder Woman, Kyle MacLachlan as Clark Kent, and Phil Morris as King Faraday.
After reading New Frontier for the second time, I really hope this movie pays off big time for DC and Warner Bros. And why wouldn’t it? With an awesome story by Cooke, and Bruce Timm attached to direct, this should be a slam dunk feature.
via IMDb.com (link)
DC Comics has slipped us a sneak peek of titles shipping next week including The Spirit #3 by Darwyn Cooke. I was hooked with issue #1 and can’t wait to see how long Cooke can keep up the great story and art. Take the jump for the previews of The Spirit, Superman, and the long delayed Wonder Woman #4.
Are you digging Darwyn Cooke’s The Spirit as much as we are? Issue #2 is just around the corner and DC Comics has released a sneak peek for you to check out. A sexy seductress is back, and it is up to The Spirit to stop her plans.
Here is how DC describes the issue:
Want a sneak peek at Darwyn Cooke’s Spirit #1 and Superman and Batman Vs Alien and Predator? Take the jump for all the goodness. I particularly excited about the new Spirit stories coming our way and think Cooke’s artwork is a unique take on Eisner’s work.
DC Comics has sent us a preview of titles scheduled to be in stores November 1, 2006. Jonah Hex #13 tells the origin of Hex. Looks like 13 really is his unlucky number. Superman Confidential should be one of those must have titles, especially since it is illustrated by Tim Sale and written by Darwyn Cooke. Don’t forget to click the thumbnails!
The Spirited Life website (Will Eisner: A Spirited Life Interview Series) has a fascinating interview with Darwyn Cooke on his upcoming DC The Spirit and the upcoming Spirit/Batman one-shot. If you haven’t seen Cooke’s work before then you are missing out. He worked on Batman the Animated Series, Justice League and more on the television side. His New Frontier series for DC will be the first direct to DVD movie produced. I’m super excited to see a new Spirit monthly title and looking forward to seeing how Batman and The Spirit interact in the one-shot.
Via A Spirited Life (link)
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