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This piece by Will Harris for a marketing discussion site goes in a few different directions but the essence is looking at storytelling then versus now and how marketing can use storytelling to their benefit. Except for network marketing who will screw up any story for the sake of the ad, but that’s another discussion.
I had this in the media library. I hope I haven’t already reviewed this comic.
Superman #1
National Comics/DC Comics (Summer 1939)
Millennium Edition reprint (December, 2000)
WRITER/CO-CREATOR: Jerome (Jerry) Siegel ARTIST/CO-CREATOR: Joe Shuster
I’ve decided to go through all the old DC Comics and this is the next one in the longbox. While Superman had already appeared in Action Comics #1 (and I want a reprint of that, including any non-Superman material, like the Detective Comics reprint last week) this was his first solo comic. Every story features Superman, but it’s still done in the style of the other comics of the day, as in they’re a series of stories, including a text one, that just happens to all feature Superman.
The Millennium Edition reprint gives titles to each story and I’ll be using those here. Each story is written by Jerry Siegel (credited as “Jerome” in the original comic) and drawn by Joe Shuster, so I won’t be writing that each time.
I’ve been wanting this up for a long time.
And here we are, the new set for Jake & Leon. I’ve been wanting something ever since I formalized the concept for the comic, that of a “skit” based commentary “show”. I was never really sure what to do. Then my friend and fellow Reviewers Unknown contributor The Comic Strip Critic unveiled his new set for his show, which included an area for news, and it finally clicked into place. You can see I have a news desk as well. Next week I’ll give you the tour of the new set and then we can get back to business.
Actually, I see something I may want to change, but it should work for now.
Next week will feature two new comics (unless I get something Wednesday) and the two comics I picked up at Brass City, The Descendants and issue #1 of I Love Trouble. In the meantime, what do you think of the new set?
Catching up with convention promo interviews continues. This time, it’s the Brass City Comic Convention (and I need a better image for that). This was a bit more balanced between adult and all-ages material. Want to find some new comics to enjoy? Also, a DC Comics inker makes a cameo. Who is it? Watch the video.
“Looks like the Mythbusters are at it again!”
Centurions #3
DC Comics (August, 1987)
“Sound-Off” WRITER: Bob Rozakis ARTIST: Don Heck & Al Vey COLORIST: Nancy Hollahan LETTERER: Carrie Spiegle EDITOR: Jonathan Peterson
Earlier this week we took a look at the entirety of Detective Comics #27, but the only thing folks care about with that comic is the debut of Batman, or as he’s called in the story, the “Bat-Man”. And the biggest difference between Batman and the “Bat-Man” is he has no concerns about life when it comes to the villains. I guess it was a different time but it’s still interesting. Interesting enough that my “no-killing” fights rule is suspended because seeing is believing.
Doc Terror misuses his 3D printer to bootleg Centurion toys.
The Centurions #2
DC Comics (July, 1987)
“Seeing Is NOT Believing!” WRITER: Bob Rozakis ARTIST: Don Heck & Al Vey COLORIST: Nansi Hollahan LETTERER: Agustin Mas EDITOR: Jonathan Peterson
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