Comic Book and Movie Reviews

J.K. SIMMONS - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

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

There once was a man named J.K., whose creativity was more than okay. He could act and sing. He rarely wore bling, and possessed a voice that made people obey. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

ROBIN HOOD'S DATING PROFILE

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0000

In June 2026, A24 released across America a cinematic adaptation of the 17th-century ballad, 'Robin Hood's Death'. Aptly titled, 'The Death of Robin Hood', the film is set in 13th-century England and focuses on Nottingham's legendary hero as he grapples with his violent past. It was directed by Michael Sarnoski and stars Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, and Bill Skarsgård. So, following its summer run, I thought it would be a jolly good idea to celebrate the film's recent UK release by taking a look at the dating profile for the titular character. Here 👇, check this out.

VINTAGE CELEBRITY COMIC BOOKS: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO COMICS #40

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

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were an American comedy double act who starred in thirty-six feature-length films throughout their joint career, starting with 'One Night in the Tropics' in 1940 and ending with 'Dance with Me, Henry' in 1956. They were also among the first double acts to appear in their own comic-book series.

ROBIN WILLIAMS - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

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

There once was a very funny man, whose humor was far from deadpan. From an alien named Mork, to a notable dork, he acted in roles more varied than a flan. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

THE SHADOW LOOMING OVER BATMAN'S DEBUT

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Did you know that Batman's first comic-book adventure has many similarities with an earlier adventure featuring the pulp hero, The Shadow? Not only do both stories contain almost identical plot points, but they also include similar character roles and visual layouts. Want to know more? Then please check this out 👇.

NAOTO OHSHIMA - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was a video game designer, with a huge vision that could please any minor. He imagined a character who'd run fast, possessing the ability to last, yet refrained from sitting in a recliner. Want to know more? Then check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

JON BERNTHAL - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was a young man from D.C., who wanted to pursue an acting degree. He soon leapt into the creative arts, equipped with dreams and smelly farts, only to end up punishing criminals on the TV. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

A QUICK LOOK AT THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM’S EPIC DC COMICS COLLECTION

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0000

The Hollywood Museum first opened its doors in 2003, and since then, the museum has amassed a collection of over eleven thousand items that celebrate more than one hundred years of show business history. This includes Laurel and Hardy memorabilia, a set from 'The Silence of the Lambs', and, for the purposes of this article, costumes, props, and other items associated with the heroes and villains of DC Comics. Want to know more? Then please check out the following selection of images from their extraordinary archives.

HOLLYWOOD KITCHEN - MY INTERVIEW WITH KARIE BIBLE

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Karie Bible is a prominent American film historian, author, and tour guide for the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Renowned for her deep expertise in cinema's Golden Age, she leads her acclaimed historical tours dressed in authentic vintage gowns ranging from the 1920s through to the 1950s. Beyond her work at the cemetery grounds, Karie is also an active preservationist who has her own YouTube channel dedicated to celebrity recipes. Want to know more? Then please check out the following Q and A with Karie Bible.

MATT GROENING - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was an animator named Matt, who created a cartoon with an art style that seemed flat. The cartoon featured a dad and a mom, a group of kids and a bum, but never a confident cat. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

FOUR COMIC-BOOK LEGENDS WHO STUDIED AT DEWITT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Did you know that some of the guys who helped create the most popular comic-book characters in history, ranging from Batman to Spider-Man, all attended the same high school in the Bronx? Specifically, DeWitt Clinton High School. Throughout the 1930s, this academic institution nurtured the minds of four teenagers who went on to shape the modern comic-book industry. Want to know more? Then please check this out 👇.

VINTAGE CELEBRITY COMIC BOOKS: WILL ROGERS WESTERN #2

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Will Rogers was an American actor, social commentator, author, and vaudevillian who appeared in seventy-one films throughout his illustrious career, starting with 'Laughing Bill Hyde' in 1918 and ending with 'In Old Kentucky' in 1935. Will was also one of the few celebrities from the silent era who starred in his own series of comic-book adventures.

CHANNING TATUM - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was an actor called Channing, who never considered working in town planning. He was very athletic, far from pathetic, and known for his habitual tanning. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

MARX MADVERTISING - SELLING THE MARX BROTHERS TO 20TH CENTURY AMERICA - BOOK ONE: THE PARAMOUNT ERA

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Chico, Harpo, Groucho, and Zeppo Marx, collectively known as the Marx Brothers, were a comedy team who achieved massive success on stage and on screen. To celebrate their legacy, which ran from 1905 to 1959, Richard S. Greene has written a heartwarming book that explores the many ways they were marketed to American audiences. His book, 'Marx Madvertising - Selling The Marx Brothers to 20th Century America - Book One: The Paramount Era', also contains more than seven hundred and fifty rare and compelling images of newspaper advertisements, film posters, lobby cards, and other forms of promotional material that highlight the Marx Brothers' time at Paramount Pictures and their later years after leaving MGM. What now follows is a selection of these images I was kindly allowed to share. Please enjoy.

THE MAFIA VS THE KLAN (PREVIEW)

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

Last week, I had the good fortune of interviewing C.E. Massari about his 120-page graphic novel, 'The Mafia vs The Klan'. But if you missed it, don't worry, because you can check out our conversation by clicking here. Otherwise, you can just go with the flow and dive into the following excerpt from the aforementioned graphic novel, which C.E. Massari kindly allowed me to share. Please enjoy.

SIGOURNEY WEAVER - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

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

There once was an actress called Sigourney, who some deemed unconventionally horny. But she denied such a claim, saying it was meant to defame, when in truth, she was just a little bit corny. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

THE MAFIA VS THE KLAN - MY INTERVIEW WITH C.E. MASSARI

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

'The Mafia vs The Klan' is a 120-page graphic novel set in America during the 1920s about one man's quest for revenge after a botched KKK assassination attempt claims the life of his young daughter. Based on real-life events, this story was written by C.E. Massari and illustrated by Martin Gimenez. Want to know more? Then please check out the following Q and A with the writer of the aforementioned graphic novel, C.E. Massari.

KEVIN SMITH - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

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

There once was a really nerdy guy, who loved watching films while getting a bit high. He soon made a film of his own, featuring clerks prone to moan, along with two stoners some folks would crucify. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

OSCAR ISAAC - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was a rather charming guy, who wanted to show the world that he wasn't shy. So he started to study acting, which he found terribly taxing, even though it allowed him to flex his third eye. 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 TOM CRUISE

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

On July 1, 2026, TidalWave Comics released a new biographical comic book devoted to the life and career of Tom Cruise, the American actor and film producer. Aptly titled, 'Fame: Tom Cruise', 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.

FUSAJIRO YAMAUCHI - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0000

There once was a Japanese man, who had a plan to appease any gaming fan. He began by selling playing cards, made from fibrous wooden shards, before his company expanded beyond Japan. 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 STEVEN SPIELBERG

noreply@blogger.com (David Andrews) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0000

On June 24, 2026, TidalWave Comics released a new biographical comic book devoted to the life and career of Steven Spielberg, the multi-award-winning American filmmaker. Aptly titled, 'Fame: Steven Spielberg', the aforementioned comic book was written by me, David Lee Andrews, and illustrated by Elmo Rocko. 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.

AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON - A FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW

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

There once was an actor from Britain, who read scripts he thought were expertly written. He loved dramatic stories, along with tales of old glories, but hated anything depicting the death of a cute kitten. Want to know more? Then please check out the following comic book now in store. Or to be more specific about it...

GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN - PATSY KELLY: THE QUEEN OF WISECRACKS

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

Since the advent of cinema, many well-known actors have faded from the public eye due to the changes reflected in popular culture and the passing of time. Today, we are going to take a look at the life and career of one of these actors, Patsy Kelly, by chronicling her journey through the entertainment industry. Please enjoy.

CLASSIC COMIC-BOOK COVERS REIMAGINED WITH THE BEATLES

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

Alex Robinson is a multi-award-winning American writer and artist who has a wife, a few pets, and several graphic novels under his belt, including 'Box Office Poison' and 'Tricked'. He's also such a huge fan of the Beatles that he's illustrated a series of covers depicting certain events in their lives, each inspired by a classic DC or Marvel comic-book cover. Want to know more? Then please check this out 👇.