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‘American Vampire Anthology’ Includes Stories From Snyder, Rucka, Lemire, & More

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Posted by Lonmonster on May 11, 2013 @ 12:40pm
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Scott Snyder’s “American Vampire” has been on hiatus for the past couple of months, but Vertigo has some special plans for the book this summer. HeroComplex reports that Vertigo is planning to release “American Vampire Anthology” this August. The 80-page comic will feature eigth stories from DC all stars, including Greg Rucka, Gail Simone, Becky Cloonan, Jeff Lemire, Ray Fawkes, Francesco Francavilla, Declan Shalvey, Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon and more. The anthology follows up the release of the “American Vampire: The Long Road to Hell” one-shot issue from Snyder and Albuquerque in June. READ MORE

DC Kicks Off ‘Trinity War’ In July, Crossing Over ‘JLD’, ‘JLA’, & ‘JL’

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Posted by Lonmonster on April 08, 2013 @ 7:44pm
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DC just released a first look at their upcoming Justice League crossover event, Trinity War, that will unite “Justice League Dark”, “Justice League of America”, and “Justice League”. The event is written by Geoff Johns and Jeff Lemire, marking the first time the two have collaborated as writers. The event will see the death of a hero, which ignites “a violent war among the Justice Leagues! It’s League vs. League vs. League as an impending darkness approaches the DC Universe.” Check out the first look and solicitations below. READ MORE

Review: ‘Constantine’ #1

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Posted by Lonmonster on March 20, 2013 @ 5:17pm
Category: Comics / Reviews

An exciting new chapter, Constantine #1 begins a new supernatural adventure for the occult con artist. Not too hard to follow, this new series doesn’t start off where the “Hellblazer” run ended. The chain-smoking British anti-hero has set his sights on New York City, where he can continue playing his particular brand of black magic and crooked deals. READ MORE

[Editorial] Who Will Constantine Be In The DCU?

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Posted by Lonmonster on March 19, 2013 @ 3:57pm
Category: Comics / Editorials

With the release of the new Constantine series tomorrow, this the perfect opportunity to look back at how it all started. Introduced in “The Saga of The Swamp Thing” #39, Alan Moore presented readers with John Constantine, the foul-mouthed, chain-smoking British occult detective. Since then, Constantine has had a long journey dealing with the dark arts, magic, and sorcery. With the concluding issue of “Hellblazer”, Johnny boy is about to enter a new chapter in his life in the DC Universe. So, who will the infamous Constantine be this time around? READ MORE

Review: ‘Green Arrow’ #18

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Posted by BigJ on March 07, 2013 @ 1:34pm
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Last month, writer Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino were tasked with trying to mold Green Arrow into something worth the paper it was printed on. To say that the book has been sub-par since the New 52 re-launch is an understatement, as its been plagued with countless creative changes and was a shining example of a book that wasn’t working.

For their first issue, Lemire and Sorrentino simply swept everything that had come before under the rug and started the book with a clean slate. The first issue showed a lot of promise and gave reader’s hope that something could be done to help bail out the sinking ship that “Green Arrow” had become. Now with issue #18 we’re starting to get ease into the deep end of the run where Lemire and Sorrentino will either sink or swim on the strength of their work. READ MORE

[ECCC '13] DC Comics: The New 52 Panel

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Posted by Lonmonster on March 02, 2013 @ 6:07pm
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The DC Comics: New 52 panel was jam packed with creators including David Finch, Scott Snyder, Jeff Lemire, James Tynion, Ray Fawkes, Ethan Van Sciver, Gail Simone, Matt Kindt, and James Robinson. They dove into the books quickly, chatting about all things in the New 52. The biggest news to come is that Ray Fawkes will be penning a brand new series starring the mysterious Pandora, who has been appearing throughout the DCU since the relaunch.

Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes also spoke at length about the new Constantine and what his story will be about in New York City. For you Batman hounds, Gail Simone is bringing The Ventriloquist back into Gotham in “Batgirl”. For a whole load of other details coming up at DC, head inside. READ MORE

Robert Venditti Off ‘Constantine’ Already, Lemire And Fawkes Swoop In

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Posted by Lonmonster on January 14, 2013 @ 2:27pm
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Before the first issue even hits the shops, DC has announced new creator changes for a few of their books. Venditti, who was penning “Constantine”, has been taken off the book, to be replaced by Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes. Jim Zubkavich has been taken off “Birds Of Prey”, and Christy Marx will be taking over. READ MORE

So Long, ‘Sweet Tooth’

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Posted by Lonmonster on January 08, 2013 @ 11:15am
Category: Comics / Editorials

When Jeff Lemire’s Sweet Tooth first started in 2009 from Vertigo Comics, it was easy to draw parallels between it and titles like “The Walking Dead” and “Y: The Last Man”. It offered another post-apocalyptic settings with a strong character driven narrative. But once Lemire established his premise, it was clear he was telling a different type of end-of-the-world story. After setting up the desolate American landscape and exposing the central characters, “Sweet Tooth” became more than a story of survival and morality. It transformed into a bona fide mystery laced with themes of family, loss, and fatherhood. “Sweet Tooth” comes to an end on January 9th with issue #40, and it marks the end of one of the most charmingly original series of the past decade. READ MORE

What’s Jeff Lemire Cooking Up Now?

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Posted by Lonmonster on January 07, 2013 @ 10:06am
Category: Comics / News

Over the past few days Jeff Lemire has been tweeting various classic comics without any further word. Could he be slyly telling us, he’s working on a new series? He tweeted pictures of “Red Tornado”, “Kamandi”, “Jemm Son Of Saturn”, and “Spectre” (I’d probably die if he wrote a “Spectre” book). Or perhaps he’s planning to bring some of them into “Justice League Dark” or “Green Arrow”? Hopefully we’ll here some news soon. READ MORE

[BEST & WORST '12] George Shunick’s List of the Best Comics 2012!

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 26, 2012 @ 1:02pm
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So, I’m ashamed to say 2012 was not a terribly adventurous year for me when it comes to comics. For better or worse, I ended up sticking with relatively mainstream comics. That said, there were a number of excellent offerings from both DC and Marvel, and these comics are absolutely capable of competing with more creator-friendly work, as long as they’re in the right hands. At any rate, there was some serious competition this year for the number one spot, but ultimately there can only be one! Curious to find out if what you’ve been reading is the epitome of the medium or crap not worth even a momentary glance? Read on, and see for yourself… READ MORE

[BEST & WORST '12] Big J’s List of the Best Comics 2012!

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Posted by BigJ on December 24, 2012 @ 1:58pm
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2012 was another great year for comics and we saw the trend of strong storytelling continue. I picked my top 5 books for the year (not all horror), my favorite graphic novel, and some honorable mentions that stood out in my mind. 2012 was a real solid year for indie publishers, as my Best of 2012 List shows. READ MORE

Vertigo Revives ‘Time Warp’ Sci-Fi Anthology

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Posted by Lonmonster on December 03, 2012 @ 9:57am
Category: Comics / News

DC and Vertigo have been testing the waters recently by bringing back several anthologies for one-and-done issues, including “Strange Adventures”, “Ghosts”, and “Young Romance”. The publisher announced through MTV Geek that they will also be reviving Time Warp, a less well-known sci-fi anthology. Hit the jump for the list of contributors. There are some big names on board for this one. READ MORE

Preview: ‘Justice Leage Dark’ #14

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Posted by Lonmonster on November 28, 2012 @ 10:58am
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Despite all the controversy over the end of “Hellblazer”, truth is Constantine has been part of the new DCU from the moment it started in the pages of Justice League Dark. Jeff Lemire’s taken a team of paranormal misfits and brought them together as one of the stronger teams at DC right now, with good old British Johnny as their leader. Below you can take a swallow of the preview for issue #14, which drops today. READ MORE

Review: ‘Ghosts’ #1

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Posted by Lonmonster on November 01, 2012 @ 10:32am
Category: Comics / Reviews

Ghosts #1 is a highly enjoyable horror anthology that brings in together a creative nine memorable tales. By playing around with themes of the supernatural and the paranormal, readers have a collection of ghost tales that focus on the fear of the dark. This roundup of bone-chilling tales features a space heist on a ghost ship, a ghost-for-hire haunting agency, and a pair of ghost private detectives. Just reading one of these tales will put you right back in the Halloween spirit. The book also includes Joe Kubert’s last story, which alone makes it worth a purchase. READ MORE

[NYCC '12] Jeff Lemire’s ‘Trillium’ From Vertigo!

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Posted by Lonmonster on October 12, 2012 @ 8:56pm
Category: Comics / News

As we told earlier today, Jeff Lemire is working on his second project with Vertigo called “Trillium”. The book takes place in the distant future and works within the sci-fi genre. All details inside with art. READ MORE

Valiant Reveals Jeff Lemire Variant Cover For ‘Harbinger’ #8

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Posted by BigJ on October 04, 2012 @ 4:02pm
Category: Comics / News

We’ve been very vocal about our love of Jeff Lemiere’s work. His run on “Animal man” is one of the best things to come out of the DC New 52, he’s killing it on “Justice League Dark”, and his new OGN, “The Underwater Welder”, will be remembered as one of the most critically acclaimed graphic novels of the year.

The folks over at Valiant Comics have been putting out loads of new books since their re-launch earlier this year. Leading the pack is writer Joshua Dysart and artist Khari Evans with their work on “Harbinger”. Every month the creative team have been knocking this book out of the park.

How are these two topics related? It’s really just a match made in heaven, as Valiant recruited Jeff Lemiere to create a variant cover for “Harbinger” #8. Check it below. READ MORE

10 Comics To Feast On: September 26 2012

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Posted by Lonmonster on September 25, 2012 @ 6:00pm
Category: Comics / Editorials

With the final run for DC #0 month comes two of their most popular Dark titles, I, Vampire and Justice League Dark. The end of September also ushers in the first issue of Grant Morrison’s Happy and the second to last issue of The New Deadwardians. Get ready, next week starts the Halloween countdown!

With the ever-increasing number of books coming out between the tie-ins, the crossovers, and the new series, we’ve all got to limit our reading list somehow. We present you with our ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these! Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, we’re here to help you decide which books to pick up. If I’ve missed something you’re stoked about or if you’ve got any questions, list it in the comments. READ MORE

Review: Jeff Lemire’s ‘The Underwater Welder’

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Posted by BigJ on September 19, 2012 @ 8:56am
Category: Comics / Reviews

Jeff Lemire has made the transition from critical darling on the independent scene to one of the top writers leading the pack of DC’s New 52. Very few writers can make that transition from the Indie world to mainstream superheroes, but Lemire consistently turns out top notch writing, “Animal Man” and “Justice League Dark” being two of the best things DC is publishing today.

Despite having some of the biggest success of his comic book career at DC Comics, Lemire has remained committed to producing creator owned work. Lemire continues to write and draw “Sweet Tooth”, his long running Vertigo series, as it builds towards its epic conclusion in the coming months. Recently Lemire brought Matt Kindt on board for a three issue stint on “Sweet Tooth” to handle the art duties while he concentrated on finishing his new original graphic novel The Underwater Welder. “The Underwater Welder” is perhaps Lemire’s best work to date with stunning artwork and masterful storytelling. I smell awards coming his way. READ MORE

A Year In Review: Celebrating DC’s New 52

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Posted by Lonmonster on August 30, 2012 @ 7:27pm
Category: Comics / Editorials

One year ago today, DC Comics officially rebooted their entire Universe with the release of “Justice League” #1. The risky move split comic book readers right down the middle. Some fans celebrated the monumental move, while others cringed at the loss of continuity. All the old DC titles ended, in some way or another, and new books started to fill the shelves of local comic shops. Now that we’ve had a year to reflect on the reboot, let’s talk about the ups and downs, the successes and failures, and imagine what the future holds for the no-longer-New 52. READ MORE

[Random Cool] The Artwork Of Jeff Lemire

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Posted by Lonmonster on July 05, 2012 @ 9:45am
Category: Comics / Images

Jeff Lemire is one of the hottest young talents at DC Comics right now, with his incredible work on titles such as “Animal Man”, “Justice League Dark”, and “Frankenstein”. Although he’s a forerunner in the superhero genre, he’s received much praise for his more dramatic works such as “Essex County”, “The Nobody”, and his Vertigo ongoing series, “Sweet Tooth”. Lemire is known for his deeply character driven stories, and his instantly recognizable, uniquely sketchy art style. Lemire is a busy man over at DC Comics, but he somehow finds the time to frequent comic cons, and as a result he’s up built a portfolio of incredible charter sketches. We’ve put together a small collection of Lemire’s illustrations, showcasing horror comic book icons. READ MORE

‘Justice League Dark’ #9 Trailer From DC!

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Posted by Lonmonster on May 23, 2012 @ 8:34am
Category: Comics / Videos

As you may know, Jeff Lemire is taking over as writer on Justice League Dark starting today! As a promo for the book, DC released an official trailer showcasing the brand new team of “Dark” heroes.

10 Comics To Feast On: May 23 2012

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Posted by Lonmonster on May 21, 2012 @ 7:11pm
Category: Comics / Editorials

The comic gods are kind to us this week, with an insane pile of new horror books set for release. This week we see Grant Morrison kick off Batman Incorporated, Jeff Lemire takes over Justice League Dark, IDW launches their new Godzilla ongoing series, and loads more.

New Graphic Novel From Jeff Lemire Hits This Summer

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Posted by Lonmonster on April 12, 2012 @ 9:38am
Category: Comics / News

Jeff Lemire has solidified his status as a premiere writer over the past year with his work for DC on books like “Animal Man”, “Sweet Tooth”, and “Frankenstein Agent of SHADE”. Despite his awe-inducing capabilities to write ongoing series, he’s always had a knack for graphic novels. He continuously receives praise for his heartfelt, bizarre tales and his unique art style, which you may recognize from the pages of “Sweet Tooth”. It was announced today on Lemire’s blog that his brand new original graphic novel, The Underwater Welder, is set for release just in time for San Diego Comic Con in July. The graphic novel is described as a “mind-bending science fiction epic” that will tell the tale of Jack Joseph and his strange encounter under the sea. You can pre-order it now from Top Shelf, and it’s really in your best interest to do so. More details after the jump. READ MORE

DC Kicks Off ‘National Comics’ With Lemire And Hamner

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Posted by Lonmonster on April 09, 2012 @ 12:08pm
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Earlier today, Wired’s Geek Dad blog, announced that DC would be launching a new anthology series titled National Comics. The series will function in a similar way to “DC Universe Presents”, but rather than having story arcs, it will be only one-and-done stand alone issues. DC hopes to introduce readers to various aspects of their universe which they might not otherwise get the chance to explore. The first issue will be written by Jeff Lemire with art by Cully Hamner, focuses on Kid Eternity and his ability to bring back the dead. See more details below. READ MORE

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