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Simon and Kirby Reveals Comics’ American Revolution
“Joe Simon and Jack Kirby were like The Beatles before World War II … and before the The Beatles, too,” boasts the opening pages of Titan Books’ historical tome The Best of Simon and Kirby. And whether...
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Eye-Popping Blog Remixes Memorable Comic Book Covers
<< previous image | next image >> Classic comic book covers get reinterpreted by modern artists on Covered, a fascinating blog that puts a graphic spin on a musical tradition. “It’s like a...
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Giveaway: Thor: Tales of Asgard Animates Superhero’s Mythic Origins
Thor: Tales of Asgard uses a vivid animation style to translate the Norse god's mythic milieu and explain how the superhero became such a badass. Watch an exclusive bonus clip from the straight-to-disc...
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5 Great Books for Read Comics in Public Day
Too embarrassed to read the latest copy of Grant Morrison’s Batman en route to work? Brian Heater understands, and so does Sarah Morean. That’s why they created Read Comics in Public Day. Despite...
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Exclusive: Paul Cornell’s Demon Knights Gets Medieval on DC’s New 52
Etrigan, hell's coolest demon, gets resuscitated by sci-fi and fantasy wizard Paul Cornell as part of DC Comics' ongoing reboot campaign. Get an exclusive peek inside Issue No. 1.
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Leaping Tall Buildings Shines Light on Comics’ Legendary Creators
Superheroes might hog the spotlight in comic books, but new photobook Leaping Tall Buildings: The Origins of American Comics gives the writers and artists who create them a chance to shine. Arresting...
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This Is What You’re Reading on Read Comics in Public Day
Even though we should all be reading comics all day, everyday and everywhere, sometimes it doesn't hurt to set aside a special day to make sure we all get out and do it. Here are some Wired readers...
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Jack Kirby’s Art for the Fake Movie in Argo Goes Up for Auction
Back when the CIA used a fake sci-fi movie called Argo to help exfiltrate six Americans from Tehran, the concept art for the film was drawn by comics legend Jack Kirby. Now some of that art is up for...
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Half a Century of Saving the World: X-Men and the Avengers Turn 50
Today marks the golden birthday of two classic Marvel teams — the X-Men and the Avengers, both of whom made their comics debut on September 10, 1963. Here's a look back at the iconic super groups.
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Catch Up on 50 Years of the X-Men With These 10 Key Stories
Want to catch up with the adventures of the X-Men now that they've hit their 50th birthday? Here's a quick guide to their greatest moments of the last half-century.
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