Comic Book and Movie Reviews

FOUR FILM LOCATIONS FEATURED IN ROCKY

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000

In 1976, United Artists released a fantastic film about a struggling boxer who gets the chance to fight the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. Directed by John G. Avildsen, the film's called 'Rocky' and it stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. Today, we're going to take a look at some of the locations featured in the aforementioned film, which includes an interactive map for each one. Please enjoy.

KEVIN FEIGE - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was a relatively smart man, who had a plan to appease any comic-book fan. He intended to devise a cinematic universe, along with a rather convoluted multiverse, containing characters who'd kill for a cheese-and-ham flan. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

KELLY CLARKSON - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was a singer called Kelly, known for her entertaining performances on the telly. She soon fronted her own show, for folks with a fresh morning glow, and a need to eat good food from the deli. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF LAUGHTER WITH THE LAUREL AND HARDY EXHIBIT AT THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Fans of the classic comedy double act, Laurel and Hardy, may like to know that the Hollywood Museum is hosting an ongoing exhibit celebrating their joint cinematic legacy. The exhibit premiered on April 9, 2026, and it was attended by many notable figures, including Stan Laurel's great-granddaughter, Cassidy Cook; the president of the Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan; and several well-known actors, such as Michele Lee, Kathy Garver, and Rico E. Anderson.

TIDALWAVE TRIVIA: A SPOTLIGHT ON KEVIN FEIGE

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000

On May 27, 2026, TidalWave Comics released a new biographical comic book devoted to the life and career of Kevin Feige, the American producer and current president of Marvel Studios. Aptly titled, 'Fame: Kevin Feige: Mastermind Behind the MCU', the aforementioned comic book was written by me, David Lee Andrews, and illustrated by Roe Mêsquita. Today, I will present a selection of tantalizing trivia I wasn't able to include, along with a few images from the comic. Please enjoy.

CLINT EASTWOOD - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 29 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was an actor called Clint, who was known for his distinctive squint. It could be caused by the glare of the sun, or the shot of a gun, but never a fragment of flint. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

SONGS REIMAGINED AS FILM POSTERS

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 27 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Ever since he was a kid, Mark Reynolds has had a passion for drawing. Even when his artistic abilities were dismissed by some of the people around him, he'd still invent creative scenarios and then illustrate characters and scenes based on those ideas. But as time ticked on, Mark's priorities gradually changed, and for a short while, he studied filmmaking at university before begrudgingly accepting a mundane job in a mundane office. That was until his older brother, an author, asked him to design a cover for one of his books. This led Mark to reignite his skills and pick up from where he left off. Today, Mark has a website devoted to his artistic work and has been hired to design album covers for a number of notable musicians, such as Frank Black and Susanna Hoffs. What now follows is a selection of reimagined film posters he's designed, each inspired by a song and preceded by the original design. Please enjoy.

SHAKE THE LAKE (PREVIEW)

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Last week, I published an article about a book edited by Zach Block that chronicles the real-life historical adventures of his paternal grandparents (click here for further information). But years before Zach edited that book, he and a few like-minded individuals created another book. Or to be more specific about it, a three-issue comic-book series they've since collected into a fantastic graphic novel. Their fictional story is called 'Shake The Lake', and it follows a group of young friends who go on a summer trip to Lake Victoria, Arizona, only to face emotional turmoil and bigotry at every turn. Want to know more? Then please dive into the subsequent sneak peek I was kindly allowed to share.

DR. SEUSS - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 22 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was a doctor called Seuss, whose grammar was far from abstruse. But he wasn't a real clinician, just a writer with a mission, crafting stories that no one else could produce. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

CLIVE BARKER - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was a creator called Clive, who crafted stories about the need to survive. His tales were thrilling to follow, occasionally hard to swallow, yet famed for bringing the dead back alive. Want to know more? Then please check out the ensuing comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

TRAIL CREEK: A NORTH FORK SAGA

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 18 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000

One day, while clearing out his garage, Zach Block came across an unmarked manila envelope tucked into a large box of childhood mementos. Intrigued, he opened it up and found an old memoir written by his paternal grandfather, Dan Block. Zach didn't know how these pages ended up in a box of his own belongings, nor could he ask Dan, who died in 2016 at the age of 96. So, spurred on by curiosity, he decided to sit down and read his grandfather's memoir, eager to discover what it was all about.

ZENDAYA - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was an American actress, who was as sharp as a gold-plated cactus. She could sing, she could dance. She was famous in France, and slept on an overpriced mattress. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

TIDALWAVE TRIVIA: A SPOTLIGHT ON CLINT EASTWOOD

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 13 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000

On May 27, 2026, TidalWave Comics will be releasing a new biographical comic book devoted to the life and career of Clint Eastwood, the iconic American actor, musician, and filmmaker. Aptly titled, 'Fame: Clint Eastwood', the aforementioned comic book was written by me, David Lee Andrews, and illustrated by Diego Magno. Today, I will present a selection of tantalizing trivia I wasn't able to include, along with a few images from the comic. Please enjoy.

EXPLORING THE CREATIVE WORLD OF CLIVE BARKER

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

On May 20, 2026, TidalWave Comics will be releasing a new biographical comic book devoted to the life and career of Clive Barker, the acclaimed British writer, filmmaker, and visual artist. To celebrate this upcoming release, I thought it would be a jolly good idea to present a selection of books he has either written or contributed to. Each book features a cover illustrated by Clive and is accompanied by a brief explanation. Here 👇, check this out.

NICOLAS CAGE - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was an actor named Nicolas, whose style was anything but ridiculous. His instincts were tenacious, occasionally outrageous, yet his range was rather meticulous. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

BANTERING BALLYHOO! SELLING W. C. FIELDS TO 20TH CENTURY AMERICA

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 06 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

From 1898 to 1946, W. C. Fields delighted people all over the world with his unique brand of entertainment. He was a funny fellow on the stage, on the radio, and on the silver screen, starring in such films as 'Tillie and Gus' and 'The Bank Dick'. To celebrate his legendary career, Richard S. Greene has written an informative book that explores how Fields was sold to American audiences. His book, 'Bantering Ballyhoo! Selling W. C. Fields to 20th Century America', also includes more than seven hundred and seventy-five rare and compelling images of newspaper advertisements, film posters, lobby cards, magazine covers, and other forms of promotional material that highlight Fields's time in the spotlight. What now follows is a selection of these images I was kindly allowed to share. Please enjoy.

DARK HORSE PREVIEW: ARCHIE VS. MINOR THREATS

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 04 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

'Archie vs. Minor Threats' is a 120-page graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics that collects a fun four-issue comic book series of the same name. As the title suggests, the adventure features Archie and his friends coming into conflict with the Minor Threats crew, but only after being drafted into a supernatural war. Want to know more? Then please check out the following excerpt from the aforementioned graphic novel, which Dark Horse Comics kindly allowed me to share. Please enjoy.

JARED LETO - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was an avant-garde guy, who could turn the truth into a beautiful lie. He'd sing like a bird, he'd act like a turd, but behind the scenes, he was painfully shy. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

HAYAO MIYAZAKI - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was a man from Japan, who had a plan to be a creative artisan. So he got a job in animation, became the voice of a new generation, and co-founded a studio within his own lifespan. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

BRUCE WILLIS - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

There once was an actor named Bruce, who had a head of hair that was relatively loose. But then, one day, his hair drifted away, only to be replaced by a polished caboose. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

EXPLORING THE ARTISTIC WORLD OF HAYAO MIYAZAKI

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

On the 1st of April, 2026, TidalWave Comics will publish their biographical comic book devoted to the life and times of Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary Japanese animator, filmmaker, and manga artist who co-founded Studio Ghibli. To celebrate its upcoming release, I thought it would be a jolly good idea to present a selection of artwork from Hayao's past projects, each accompanied by a brief explanation. Here 👇, check this out.

DMX - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

There once was a rapper from the hood, who unfortunately had a troubling childhood. He eventually picked himself up, like a champ lifting a gold cup, by crafting songs that everyone understood. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

VINTAGE CELEBRITY DRIVER'S LICENSES

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

For the 1976 film, 'Taxi Driver', Robert De Niro trained as a real New York City cabby by working 12‑hour shifts for several weeks to fully immerse himself in the role of Travis Bickle. Just before he did this, he obtained a hack license and even consciously observed how cabbies behaved whenever he hired one to drive him around. What now follows is a selection of vintage celebrity driver's licenses, along with some related trivia. Please enjoy.

THE STRANGE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE GOLDEN AGE HAWKMAN AND AN OLD HAROLD LLOYD FILM

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Many Golden Age comic-book creators have often admitted that they've sometimes drawn inspiration from the silver screen. In fact, it has been suggested that the origins of a certain winged hero can be traced back to an old black-and-white comedy starring a bespectacled daredevil. Want to know more? Then please check this out 👇.

TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE: A LOVE STORY - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

There once were two shining stars, who both bonded over their emotional scars. One was named Taylor, the other looked like a butch sailor, and together they gleamed like overpriced cars. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...