Marv, Gayle & Miho by Frank Miller!
Marv from Frank Miller’s Sin City is one of my all-time favorite characters. I love seeing artists do their “take” on the big lug. Today we have Marv, Gayle & Miho by the legend his own bad self Frank Miller.
Category: Crime
Catwoman by Lee Weeks!
I love this drawing of Catwoman hiding from police in a museum. It’s by Lee Weeks who can draw anything well. Oh, and did you notice the Batman: Year One cover art hanging in the gallery background?
Source: Heroic Haven.
“Hollywood Grit” starring Max Martini, Tyrese Gibson, Linda Purl and Patrick Duffy – The Poster & Trailer are Here!
Here’s the poster and trailer for Hollywood Grit starring Max Martini, Tyrese Gibson, Linda Purl and Patrick Duffy. It’ll hit selected theaters on August 22nd.
Deal me in.
When his daughter vanishes from a scandalous Hollywood jazz club, a disgraced detective must battle mobsters, starlets, and his own demons to unearth the sinister truth lurking behind LA’s neon lights.
Starring Max Martini, Tyrese Gibson, Linda Purl, Patrick Duffy, Nikki Howard, Linc Hand, David B. Meadows, Caylee Cowan, and Benito Martinez.
“Red Eye” – One Poster & Two Trailers are Here!
One poster and two trailers for Red Eye have me interested in watching the new series. They’re already working on season 2.
Deal me in.
A red eye flight from London to Beijing becomes a thrilling journey after Dr. Matthew Nolan (Richard Armitage) is arrested and accused of murdering a woman. Despite protesting his innocence, London Police Officer, DC Hana Li (Jing Lusi), is tasked with escorting Dr. Nolan back to Beijing to face charges — but after an incident occurs on-board, she finds herself embroiled in an escalating conspiracy.
All episodes are streaming July 22 on Hulu.
There’s no escape at 35,000ft.
Marv & Nancy by Dalibor Talajic!
Marv from Frank Miller’s Sin City is one of my all-time favorite characters. I love seeing artists do their “take” on the big lug. Today we have Marv & Nancy by Dalibor Talajic.
Source: John Bamber.
THE CONCRETE SMILE: A GRIFTER’S SONG 1 by Frank Zafiro / Z-View
THE CONCRETE SMILE: A GRIFTER’S SONG 1 by Frank Zafiro
First sentences…
“Jack-a-reno!”
Sam hated that. Even if Jack had been his real name, he would have hated it…”
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
Sam and Rachel are lovers. On the run. That’s because they’re also grifters who conned the wrong folks. Mafia folks. Now Sam and Rachel have to keep moving. And they have to keep scamming to pay the cost of a life on the run.
Their latest mark is Jacobson. He owns a concrete company. Jacobson thinks some folks want to buy his business. Jacobson has done his due diligence. The folks buying have an opportunity to make millions, but their timeline is running thin. And they need Jacobson’s company to make it happen.
So Jacobson thinks he has the upper hand. He’ll buy THEIR BUSINESS and he’ll make the millions. One of the first rule of a con — make the mark want to give you their money. Sam and Rachel have the hook in. They just need a few more days.
Then the pair discover that they’ve been discovered. They need to blow town before the mob’s hitman zeroes in on them. Sadly, they need the score more.
The clock is ticking… tick… tick… tick…
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THE CONCRETE SMILE: A GRIFTER’S SONG 1 is a fast, fun read. Clocking in at just 71 pages, Zafiro has laid the foundation for a fun crime series. I look forward to more Grifter Songs.
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Riggs and Murtaugh by Ethan Pro!
“If these two can learn to stand each other… the bad guys don’t have a chance.”
Riggs and Murtaugh by Ethan Pro!
“Night of the Hunter” (1955) directed by Charles Laughton; starring Robert Mitchum, Lillian Gish, Shelley Winters, Billy Chapin and Sally Jane Bruce / Z-View
Night of the Hunter alt poster by Laurent Carbonelle
Night of the Hunter (1955)
Director: Charles Laughton
Screenplay: James Agee; based on THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER by Davis Grubb
Stars: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, James Gleason, Evelyn Varden, Don Beddoe, Billy Chapin, Sally Jane Bruce, Gloria Castillo, Corey Allen, Paul Bryar and Peter Graves.
Tagline: The scenes…the story…The stars BUT ABOVE ALL – THE SUSPENSE!
The Plot…
The Great Depression has a stranglehold on the country.
Harry Powell is the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing. Powell claims to be a traveling preacher. In truth Powell is a psychotic serial killer.
Powell’s hatred for women consumes him. He says to himself, “There are things you do hate, Lord. Perfume-smellin’ things, lacy things, things with curly hair…There’s too many of them. I can’t kill the world.” Powell travels the countryside taking advantage of the weak. He steals and kills without regret. Then moves on to find the next victim.
Powell is caught in a stolen car. Sent to prison, he is celled with Ben Harper. Harper and a friend, unable to find jobs become desperate enough to rob a bank. Two men and Harper’s friend were killed in the theft. Harper made it home to hid the bank’s $10,000. As the police came to arrest him, he told his two small children where the money was hidden, and made them swear to never tell.
Harry Powell learns of the $10,000 robbery and attempts to get Harper to tell where he hid the loot. Harper takes the secret to his grave when he is hanged for his crimes. When Powell is released from prison he decides to call on Harper’s widow.
Powell plans to woo and wed widow Harper. Once he finds the hidden cash, he’ll kill the woman and her little children too.
“It’s a hard world for little things.”
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Night of the Hunter is based on Davis Grubb’s novel THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER.
Night of the Hunter is sadly the only film ever directed by Charles Laughton.
When Mitchum’s character is seen in silhouette in the distance riding a horse, it is actually a dwarf on a pony. The scene was filmed in forced perspective.
Robert Mitchum said that Charles Laughton was his favorite director and Night of the Hunter was the favorite film that he starred in.
The Harry Powell character was based on a real serial killer named Harry Powers. Powers found his victims through “lonely hearts” advertisements. Powers killed women and their children then stole their money and valuables. When Powers was caught, police found many letters from women wanting to meet him. Powers was convicted and hung for his crimes.
There’s a shot of Winters that is haunting. It will stay with you forever.
Stephen King has called Night of the Hunter the scariest film of all time.
Night of the Hunter is a classic. Everyone should watch it at least once.
Night of the Hunter (1955) rates 5 of 5 stars
“Caught Stealing” starring Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoe Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schrieber, Vincent D’Onofrio & Benito Martinez Ocasio – The Poster is Here!
Check out the poster for Caught Stealing. If the movie is as good as the novel, we’re in for a great ride… and maybe a trilogy!
“Untamed” starring Eric Bana – The Poster and Trailer are Here!
I like the looks of Untamed starring Eric Bana. The fact that it’s on Netflix makes giving it a shot a no-brainer.
Eric Bana stars as a special agent for the National Parks Service whose murder investigation sends him on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past.
Coming to Netflix July 17.
Marv by John Bivens!
Marv from Frank Miller’s Sin City is one of my all-time favorite characters. I love seeing artists do their “take” on the big lug. Today we have Marv by John Bivens.
Source: Jacob Pickthall.
The Strong Arm of the Law by Andrew Charipar!
Andrew Charipar is a Florida artist that I met going to conventions throughout the state. Andrew was always friendly. In addition to his work as an artist, Andrew owns and manages Misfit Corner Comics in Jacksonville, Florida.
Andrew’s take on Sly Stallone as Cobra was the first sketch I got from him.
THE BOUNCER by David Gordon / Z-View
THE BOUNCER by David Gordon
First sentence…
When the drunken football player went berserk and tried to steal a stripper, everyone yelled to get the bouncer.
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
Joe Brody was expelled from Harvard. So he joined the military. Joe was calm under pressure and had brains. So it’s not surprising his path led to Special Forces. Once out of the service, Joe got into contact with his childhood friend, Gio Caprisi. Caprisi gave Joe a job bouncing at one of his strip joints.
On the surface, Caprisi is a family man who runs a few clubs. Dig deep enough and you’ll find Caprisi is the crime boss of one of the New York families. Dig deeper and you’ll find Caprisi has even darker secrets.
When the FBI raids one of Caprisi’s strip clubs, Joe is brought in for questioning. Joe’s arresting officer is Agent Donna Zamora. No denying there’s chemistry between the two. Joe is released in short order. Still the club is going to be shut down until the feds finish their investigation.
So when Joe is offered good money to drive on an arms deal, he accepts. Things go sideways almost from the start. Joe is able to make it out taking a thug named Clarence with him. Clarence is impressed with Joe’s coolness under pressure.
Clarence offers Joe the opportunity to come in on a job that’s about to kick off. If Joe joins in, five guys will split a million bucks. All they have to do is steal a vial… of perfume. A very special well guarded vial indeed. Joe decides to join in. The payoff is worth the risk.
Meanwhile Caprisi is dealing with the feds and problems with other crime families. Thinking he’s a step or two ahead Caprisi makes a secret deal.
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THE BOUNCER is the first in the series. I enjoyed the ride and look forward to more.
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THE PUNISHER: CIRCLE OF BLOOD Art by Mike Zeck & John Beatty!
There have been many great artists who’ve drawn the Punisher. I like many of their interpretations. But for me, the Punisher by Mike Zeck and John Beatty always comes to mind first.
The splash page above is from Punisher: Circle of Blood (Vol.1 #2 page 2). If you click over to The Bristol Board, you can see a much larger version of the page, plus a copy of Mike’s original pencils and John’s inks. It is definitely worth a look.
“She Rides Shotgun” (2025) starring Taron Egerton & Ana Sophia Heger – The Poster and Trailer are Here!
The poster and trailer are here for She Rides Shotgun starring Taron Egerton and Ana Sophia Heger. The film is based on Jordan Harper’s novel. I’ve read the book. It gets my highest recommendation. I cannot wait for the movie.
Deal me in.
She Rides Shotgun – Watch the trailer now! In Theaters August 1.
Starring Taron Egerton, Ana Sophia Heger, Rob Yang, and John Carroll Lynch.
Where can you run when there’s nowhere to hide? Taron Egerton stars as newly released ex-con Nate in this gritty, explosive action-thriller. Marked for death by unrelenting enemies, Nate must now protect his estranged 11-year-old daughter, Polly (Ana Sophia Heger) at all costs.
Shy, precocious, and wary of her father, Polly is swept up in Nate’s dangerous plight as they flee to evade the corrupt sheriff and brutal leader of a gang who will stop at nothing to protect his criminal interests. With scant resources and no one to trust, Nate and Polly form a bond forged under fire as he shows her how to fight and survive — and she teaches him what unconditional love truly means in this intense, moving story about loyalty, strength, and redemption.
