Comic Book and Movie Reviews

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...

PROMOTIONAL PANDEMONIUM! - SELLING STAN LAUREL AND OLIVER HARDY TO DEPRESSION-ERA AMERICA: BOOK ONE - THE HAL ROACH STUDIOS FEATURES

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Even though they were born on different sides of the Atlantic, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were magically drawn together to form one of the most memorable comedy double acts to ever grace the silver screen. To celebrate their joint legacy, which ran from 1927 to 1955, Richard S. Greene has written a heartwarming book that explores the many ways they were sold to American audiences. His book, 'Promotional Pandemonium! - Selling Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy to Depression-Era America: Book One - The Hal Roach Studios Features', also contains more than seven hundred and fifty rare and compelling images of newspaper advertisements, film posters, lobby cards, publicity stills, magazines, and other forms of promotional material that showcase Laurel and Hardy's time with Hal Roach. What now follows is a selection of these images I was kindly allowed to share. Please enjoy.

DARK HORSE PREVIEW: TEXARCANUM

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Last week, I had the good fortune of interviewing Christopher Monfette about his upcoming graphic novel for Dark Horse Comics, 'TexArcanum'. But if you missed it, don't worry, because you can check out our Q and A by clicking here. Otherwise, you can just go with the flow and dive into the following curated selection of pages from the aforementioned graphic novel, which Dark Horse Comics kindly allowed me to share. Please enjoy.

TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

There once was an actor named Timothée, who was as smooth and as French as a parfait. One fateful night, to his utter delight, his career rose like a perfectly baked soufflé. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

SPOTLIGHT ON THE COMIC-BOOK COVER ARTIST, NATHAN SZERDY

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Nathan Szerdy is a professional comic-book cover artist and illustrator known for his highly detailed work for both independent and major comic-book publishers, including DC Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, and Marvel Comics. He was born in Twinsburg, Ohio, and moved with his family to Florida at the age of six. During his childhood, Nathan started drawing and even enrolled in high-school art classes in the third grade. By the age of sixteen, he began working part-time as a caricature artist before attending college and earning a degree in 3D Animation. After completing his studies, he spent several years working for E2i Creative Studio as an art director, until Nathan got his big break at Dragon Con, where he was selected to illustrate his first major comic-book cover, 'Danger Girl: Twenty Years', thanks to Vault Collectibles. Since then, he's created cover art for a variety of popular comic-book titles, such as 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and 'Superman', to name but a few. What now follows is a selection of his favorite covers, along with some of mine. Please enjoy.

TEXARCANUM - MY INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTOPHER MONFETTE

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

'TexArcanum' is an upcoming 104-page graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics that collects a four-issue comic book series of the same name, written by Christopher Monfette and illustrated by Miguel Martos. The story chronicles the adventures of Avery Belle, a cowboy arcanist who becomes entangled in a centuries-old land feud between two warring families. What now follows is my Q and A with the writer of the aforementioned story, Christopher Monfette. Please enjoy.

WALT DISNEY - A FIVE PAGE PREVIEW

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

There once was a lad from Illinois, who drew pictures for everyone to enjoy. He eventually emerged as an animator, then a rather prolific innovator, before becoming an icon no cynic could destroy. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

COMIC BOOK COVERS THAT REFLECT THE CLASSIC COVER FOR ADVENTURE COMICS 247

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

In 1958, the Legion of Super-Heroes made their comic book debut within the pages of the two hundred and forty-seventh issue of 'Adventure Comics'. The issue was published by DC Comics and sports a very memorable cover illustrated by the artist, Curt Swan, which depicts three members of the team, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Boy, and Saturn Girl, all sitting behind the same desk and judging Superboy, who's standing in front of them. In fact, since its release, the aforementioned cover has become so memorable that many other artists have drawn similar comic book covers to match its visual veracity. Here 👇, check out the following image gallery to see a selection of these covers.

AUDREY HEPBURN (PREVIEW)

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Fans of the Belgian-born British actress, Audrey Hepburn, may like to know that a 176-page graphic novel chronicling her life and career has been published by NBM Graphic Novels. Simply titled, 'Audrey Hepburn', the book recounts her experiences during the Second World War and her rise in the entertainment industry. It also explores her numerous relationships and how Audrey's love of children led her to become a highly effective UNICEF ambassador. Her story was written by Michele Botton, illustrated by Dorilys Giacchetto, and includes a preface penned by Audrey's son, Luca Dotti. What now follows is an excerpt from the aforementioned graphic novel that I was kindly allowed to share. Please enjoy.

OZZY OSBOURNE - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

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

There once was a musician named Ozzy, who loved women, music, and black coffee. He was the lead singer of a band, a band that was never ever bland, and known for being as flamboyant as Bob Fosse. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

COMIC BOOK COVERS FOR SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1 AND SPIDER-MAN/SUPERMAN #1

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000

In 1976, DC and Marvel Comics joined forces to publish their first-ever superhero comic book. Even though they had previously collaborated on a comic book adaptation of the 1939 cinematic classic, 'The Wizard of Oz', this was the first time they produced a comic starring their own iconic characters. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Ross Andru, 'Superman vs The Amazing Spider-Man' #1 chronicles an adventure in which their flagship heroes band together to defend the world from their greatest foes. It was the first of its kind and would be followed by numerous other crossovers in the years to come.

DARK HORSE PREVIEW: JOHN LE CARRÉ'S: THE CIRCUS--LOSING CONTROL #1

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

Last week, I had the good fortune of interviewing the American comic-book creator, Matt Kindt, about his new three-issue comic-book series for Dark Horse Comics, 'John le Carré's: The Circus--Losing Control'. But if you missed it, don't worry, because you can check out our Q and A by clicking here. Otherwise, you can just go with the flow and dive into the following excerpt from the first issue, which Dark Horse Comics kindly allowed me to share. Please enjoy.

CHUCK NORRIS - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

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

There once was an action star named Chuck, whose martial arts skills clearly didn't suck. He was quick with his shtick, faster than an airborne brick, and known for never giving a f*ck. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

MARKETING MAYHEM!: SELLING DEAN MARTIN JOHN LE CARRÉ'MARKETING MAYHEM!: SELLING DEAN MARTIN S: THE CIRCUS--LOSING CONTROL - MY INTERVIEW WITH MATT KINDT& JERRY LEWIS TO POST-WAR AMERICA (IN COLOR!)

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000

From 1961 to 2017, the English author, John le Carré, wrote nine novels - generally referred to as the Circus/George Smiley novels - which explore the shadowy world of espionage, including 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold', 'The Looking Glass War', and 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'. John sadly passed away at the end of 2020, but thanks to Dark Horse Comics, his shadowy world lives on within the pages of their three-issue comic-book series, 'John le Carré's: The Circus--Losing Control'. What now follows is my Q and A with the writer of the aforementioned series, Matt Kindt. Please enjoy.

MARKETING MAYHEM!: SELLING DEAN MARTIN JOHN LE CARRÉ'MARKETING MAYHEM!: SELLING DEAN MARTIN S: THE CIRCUS--LOSING CONTROL - MY INTERVIEW WITH MATT KINDT& JERRY LEWIS TO POST-WAR AMERICA (IN COLOR!)

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000

When they first met, Dean Martin was a charming crooner from Steubenville, Ohio, while Jerry Lewis was an energetic young comic from Newark, New Jersey. But before long, their lives dramatically changed as they were thrown together to form a double act who went on to star in films, TV shows, and other forms of media. To celebrate their partnership, which ran from 1946 to 1956, Richard S. Greene has written a book that explores the impact they had on the entertainment industry. His book, 'Marketing Mayhem!: Selling Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis to Post-War America (in color!)', also includes over one thousand images of film posters, newspaper ads, lobby cards, record jackets, publicity photos, and other marketing materials that showcase Dean and Jerry's time in the spotlight. What now follows is a selection of these images I was kindly allowed to share. Please enjoy.

HARRISON FORD - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

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

There once was an actor from Illinois, who traveled to Hollywood to spread a little joy. He was eventually cast as Han Solo, a role that didn't involve playing polo, yet it allowed him to avoid acting coy. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

THE BRITISH INVASION!

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Hervé Bourhis is a French comic book creator who has written and illustrated a coffee table book that chronicles the history of British popular culture. His visual exploration spans from 1962 to 2022, with each year represented by artistically crafted snippets of information that catalog the most influential people, events, and forms of entertainment associated with Great Britain during that specific period. This includes music (punk and glam rock), fashion designers (Zandra Rhodes and Alexander McQueen), cinematic icons (James Bond and Harry Potter), and much, much more. Hervé's book, 'The British Invasion!', is 272 pages and has been published by NBM Graphic Novels. What now follows is a curated selection of pages from the aforementioned book that I was kindly allowed to share. Please enjoy.

MR. T - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000

There once was a really tough guy, known as an actor too honest to lie. He hit it big on the small screen, playing a character who was part of a team, but didn't like it when he had to fly. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...