Masters Of The Universe #3
Star Comics (Marvel; September, 1986)
“The Garden Of Evil” WRITER: Mike Carlin PENCILER: Ron Wilson INKER: Dennis Janke COLORIST: Bob Sharen LETTERER: John Morelli EDITOR: Ralph MacchioMasters Of The Universe #3
Star Comics (Marvel; September, 1986)
“The Garden Of Evil” WRITER: Mike Carlin PENCILER: Ron Wilson INKER: Dennis Janke COLORIST: Bob Sharen LETTERER: John Morelli EDITOR: Ralph MacchioUPDATE: Owen Jollands answers the question I posed.
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As you’ve notice I’m taking part in the Art Soundoff event, where comic creators talk about what’s on their mind on the creative side of comics, where I usually discuss the finished product of various media. It’s something different and thus far has given me a chance to discuss things I’ve noticed as both creator and critic. However, I’m not the only one taking part. So tonight I thought I would show you some of the other creators taking part in this event.
First we have to start with the two creators behind this event. First off, Jerzy Drozd discusses what he hopes to do with the show as part of his recurring “micro artcast” from the Art & Story days, Thunder Punch Daily.
Rob Stenzinger has his own micro podcast, Polytechnicast, where he also discusses his other work as a video game designer. He puts down his goals for the challenge. You may have to turn up your speakers for this one.
There a podcasting service called Audioboom that I could have used for this but since this is probably the only time I would use it, I went to YouTube instead. Robin White decided to create a whole new show using the service by starting with the Art Soundoff Challenge.
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I need to apologize to our next Sounder. I can’t understand her name through the accent and looking at both her Twitter and webcomic didn’t come up with a name to spell. But here is her first episode anyway.
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Owen Jollands is a colorist by trade who also works on his own comics.
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Miko B. is planning to do this weekly only, so I don’t have an episode to link. I still though it should be noted. And of course you can see mine here at the Spotlight, so you should have already seen my first episode bundled with this week’s Jake & Leon. If you want to follow everyone there is the #artsoundoff tag on Twitter (make sure you switch to the live feed I linked to and not the top posts only). For more on the event check out the official website for the event or its own Twitter account. I’ll be posting more episodes all month and I’m going to record the next one as soon as I get some chores done so it will be up tomorrow morning.
Adventures Of The X-Men #1
Marvel (April, 1996)
“The Green Revolution” part 1: “Bring Us A Leader” WRITER: Ralph Macchio PENCILER: Ben Herrera INKER: Mike Christian COLORIST: Adam Wallenta LETTERER: Ul Higgins EDITOR: Mark PowersWolverine tries to get some time off, but the Hulk drops in…literally. Their fight is stopped by X-Factor members Havoc, Wildchild, and Polaris, who have been tasked to bring the Hulk to Hulkbuster base. However, something about the operation doesn’t sit well with Havok and he captures Wolverine as well, with Wildchild insisting he be allowed to kill the X-Man. At the base, Havok is proven right because General Ross is currently under the mental control of The Leader. Wolverine gets a message out the X-Men, but can they arrive in time?
What they got right: No more adaptation, and no I’m parodying a certain witch in red. This is original stories now, and Wolverine versus the Hulk is an obligatory tale.
What they got wrong: Which the show, and thus the previous X-Man Adventures this claims to be in continuity with, never had. Why not make this tale the first meeting of Wolverine and Hulk in this reality? Instead it’s “play it as close as we can to the main universe” time again, which always bugs me about the 90s tie-in comics. And congratulations, comic. As much as I hate Wolverine you made Wildchild even more annoying. I’m actually rooting for Wolverine against this cheap 90s knockoff! Speaking of 90s, why does Adventures Of Spider-Man get to look like the cartoon, and thus good, while this comic continues every problem 90s comic art had to offer?
Recommendation: I want to finish this arc before I give a final recommendation but as it stands it’s a typical X-book to me, and I have never been a fan of typical X-Men. That means you may enjoy it more than I do but it’s not for me, even with the Hulk stopping in.
Darkhawk #28
Marvel (June, 1993)
“Shattered Fates” part 3: “Time To Kill” WRITER: Danny Fingeroth PENCILER: Tod Smith INKER: Ian Akin COLORIST: Troy Sayers LETTERER: Bill Oakley EDITOR: Nel Yomtov