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by Wayne Markley
Since the extremely early days of comic books, in truth nearly going back to their beginnings, there has been a connection between comic books as well as movies, as well as later, TV. originally it was adaptations of films from the huge screen. later it ended up being new stories about popular television characters. There was whatever from motion picture Comics (that was the name of the comic) to comics featuring huge stars in new adventures such as John Wayne as well as Roy Rogers. Dell Comics, as well as later Gold Key, almost, however not exclusively, published motion picture as well as TV comics. DC likewise joined the act with Bob hope Comics, Martin as well as Lewis Comics (Later Jerry Lewis Comics) as well as Sgt. Bilko among others. There were likewise all the comics based on cartoons, with the most popular ones being the Disney Comics Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney’s Comics as well as Stories, as well as lots of others. throughout the years even marvel got in the act, with such titles as world of the Apes (which were excellent by the method as well as long out of print unfortunately), guy from Atlantis (best forgotten), Alf, as well as lots of others. To be fair Marvel, for the most part, got into the Movie/TV adaptations/continuations much later than Dell or DC (or even Charlton for the mater). So what is the point of this short history lesson? Today, in 2013, there are still a number of extremely great books being published by a number of different publishers that are adaptations or new stories based on present or past television shows.
Also, I discover it fascinating that comic books are generally a hybrid between prose stories as well as movies. A comic guides the eye with narration as well as art filling out the areas between the panels whereas in a book you see whatever in your mind’s eye as well as in a motion picture almost whatever is spelled out for you. I keep in mind in a film class lots of years back the professor telling us exactly how the mind’s eye fills in what goes on in a film between scenes or even frames. The exact same is true for comics as well as even a lot more so in books. So I discover it fascinating that comics (which are a step back from films in storytelling) are based on films as well as television shows. as well as a few of these books are very, extremely good. right here are some recent examples of comics based on the television shows that I believe are worth reading.
Grimm #2
Grimm is based on the hit NBC show about a Portland authorities detective who finds he is descended from a long line of Grimm’s as well as decides to comply with his heritage as well as fight evil, both in our world (crime) as well as the mystical world of the Grimm’s. The story is by two of the writers of the show as well as is adapted by Marc Gaffen as well as Kyle McVey. The art is by Jose Malaga. as well as the cover, considering that it is published by Dynamite, is by Alex Ross. as for the book itself, if you like the TV show you will take pleasure in the comic. If you are not a fan of the show then this book is absolutely is not for you.
Battlestar Galactica #1
Battlestar Galactica is a new series that just started when once again from Dynamite. It is written by two of the very best science fiction writers (at least for comic books) out there, Dan Abnett as well as Andy Lanning. These are all new stories based on the original series from the 70s starring the late Lorne Green. The book features all of your preferred characters, Starbuck as well as the gang, as well as the traditional villains, the Cylons. just like Grimm, only the very first problem is out so far, however as an opening chapter this is a extremely great book. The characters checked out as if you were watching the television show as well as the art (by Cezar Razek) is decent. The primary covers are, again, by Alex Ross. While I would only suggest Grimm for fans of the that show I believe this book would have a wider charm to science fiction fans in addition to fans of the TV show.
Doctor who Classics
IDW is maybe the second largest publisher of comics based on permit properties behind Dynamite even though Dark equine provides them both a run for their money. one of IDW’s a lot more prominent licenses is physician Who. IDW does a number of different versions of physician Who. They do all new stories with the present doctor, Matt Smith, as well as there have been four different series of stories featuring physician Smith. They likewise publish traditional physician Who. These are color reprints from the physician who magazine. So far they have reprinted the stories featuring the physicians three with six as well as the stories featuring the seventh physician are coming soon. Personally, I like the traditional physician the best, however the new stories with the present physician are extremely great in that they catch the feel of the Doctor, Amy as well as Rory. The innovative team seem to modifications quite on a regular basis so it can be a bit hit or miss, however general if you like the show, then you will take pleasure in the comic.
Dark shadows #10
Dark shadows was one of my preferred shows as a kid. Admittedly, even then I understood it was poorly done as well as hokey, however a soap opera about vampires, werewolves, witches, etc. was as well much to pass up. While the technical elements of the show were lacking, it established a complying with that to this day is still loyally dedicated to the original show. I would prevent the new Dark shadows TV show or the motion picture of the exact same name. The comic really truly captures the feel as well as aura of the original TV series as well as it is like you are watching Jonathan Fried as well as company. This book is quickly one of my preferred Dynamite books as well as I would extremely suggest it to fans of the show.
Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes from BOOM! is maybe the very best of all the titles I am discussing this time around out. BOOM! published 16 problems of a title called world of the Apes, all which have been collected, as well as are currently publishing a series called world of the Apes: Cataclysm. This present story is both exceptional in terms of story as well as art. The premise of this book is the stories take location eight years before the guy named Taylor came back to earth (see the world of the Apes motion picture from 1968) as well as the moon has just been destroyed. This story is incredibly enjoyable with all kind of familiar characters as well as excellent art by Gabriel Hardman. Plus, there are covers by Alex Ross. I would suggest this book to anyone, fans of the movies or not.
Castle: A Calm before the Storm
Marvel is not one to be left out, so they publish Castle. There are two original graphic novels based on the hit television show as well as a five problem mini-series. marvel is doing this a bit in a different way than the other titles discussed which are based on the characters from TV shows. What marvel has done is produce graphic novels based on the fictional novels that the fictional character Castle composes in the TV show. An fascinating technique that assists broaden the Castle mythos in a fictional way, all of these books are extremely well done as well as are extremely enjoyable, regardless of if you enjoy the television show or not. I believe it is worth your time to try one of these graphic novels if you are trying to find a break from the world of super-heroes. The Castle graphic novels are of the action/adventure genre in situation you are interested.
To be honest, none of these books offer all that well. There are likewise other titles that are based on television shows as well as movies that I have not mentioned. The titles I have discussed are the ones I discover to be great additions to the cannon of the properties they are based on. I would extremely suggest you try one of these titles if you like the shows they are based upon. as well as all of these books should have a wider audience.
In closing, I would like to suggest the Denver Comic con which is happening the weekend of may 31-June 2. On Saturday, June 1, the Denver Public library is having a panel talk on the history of gays/transgender in comic books at the convention. I suggest this since I believe it is an fascinating topic that has altered considerably in recent years as well as since I believe it is a major step ahead that a comic book convention reached out to a Public library to present a panel. I hope this is the very first step in the comic service reaching out to wider public markets to broaden their audience. I do hope that if you are in the Denver area you will go to this convention as well as this panel specifically. (To be honest, the moderator is an old good friend of mine as well as Westfield has contributed prizes for the panel.) As always, whatever I have writtenare my opinions as well as they do not in any type of method show the thoughts of Westfield as well as their employees. any type of believed or comments or evaluation copies can be sent to MFBWAY@AOL.COM.
Thank you.