Life Model Decoy, by DEAN HASPIEL and SEAN FRANCISCO YAU-SMITH
Dean Haspiel‘s a busy dude right now, what with his big project The Fox (with Mark Waid) due out in stores in two weeks. But he took time out to talk about superhero comics’ quest to be more realistic with an old buddy of his, Sean Francisco Yau-Smith. Dino wrote it up for us and it’s a funky read, so enjoy!
THE GOTHAM TRIBUNE: The Real Boy Wonder
Aw, hell, I’m just gonna throw this one out there: Burt Ward’s Robin the Boy Wonder is, upon great reflection and judgment, with all factors weighed, with pros and cons carefully calibrated, the Platonic ideal of the character.
Superman 75th Anniversary Animation Tribute
Bruce Timm producer (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League) and director Zack Snyder (Man of Steel, Watchmen) teamed up to honor the long history of the superhero who started it all: Superman.
How I Fumbled the Ball, by MARK WAID
This is a column that we hope gives you a real sense of what we’re aiming to do at 13th Dimension. At our site, you’ll find pieces written by the creators themselves that aim to both enlighten and provoke. Today, we bring you a missive from industry superstar Mark Waid — and it’s a surprising mea culpa. Read on because it’s fascinating stuff. — Dan
Danny Hellman’s Art for CBGB’s Festival and Other NY Stories
Comics artist and illustrator Danny Hellman has been a fixture in the NY Press and other weeklies for decades. This week his art adorns the CBGB Festival banners and ads all over NYC.
WHAT I’M READING: Corinna Bechko
Corinna Bechko is one of the most interesting writers in comics. Among her credits are Heathentown, Planet of the Apes and Star Wars Legacy. Here, she writes this week’s WHAT I’M READING column:
THE GOTHAM TRIBUNE: There is Only One Catwoman
Batman ’66 #4 comes out this week. What better time to trot out this Julie Newmar interview?
MIGHTY Q&A: PBS’ Superheroes Mavens
Tonight, PBS premieres its three-hour documentary “Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle” from director Michael Kantor and co-writer Laurence Maslon. The two also collaborated on a similarly named book now out from Random House. So after the show tonight (check local listings) come back here to see what these guys have to say:
HOT PICKS: On Sale This Week
The folks on the other side of the comic shop counter tell you what’s hot:
Comic Book Men Party
I had a great time at the Comic Book Men season 3 premiere party on Sunday night. After watching the premiere of Walking Dead, Judie and I walked around the block from our home in Red Bank, NJ to join friends to watch the premiere of Comic Book Men season 3.
PBS’ “Superheroes” is an Utter Delight
I gotta say that when I first heard about the new PBS documentary “Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle,” I was simultaneously excited and apprehensive.
AT THE COMIC SHOP: Collect These Stories – Now!
Dimitrios Fragiskatos is manager of Midtown Comics’ Grand Central location in New York City. Here, he tells us what stories should be collected in paperback or hardcover:
MIGHTY Q&A: Shawn Martinbrough
Shawn Martinbrough is the artist on Image’s Thief of Thieves. The latest issue, #17, comes out Wednesday. Here, he subjects himself to our grueling MIGHTY Q&A!