Marv by Paolo Minopoli!
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 Paolo Minopoli.
Category: Comics
Cyber Ronin by Dana Black
The Cyber Ronin art above was created by Dana Black. I’ve commissioned Dana to do a few Stallone pieces and could not believe the extra mile he went on each. If you’re an art collector, Dana is easy to deal with and is very reasonable with his prices.
“Judge Dredd” (1995) starring Sylvester Stallone, Armand Assante & Diane Lane / Z-View
Judge Dredd (1995)
Director: Danny Cannon
Screenplay: William Wisher, Jr., Steven E. de Souza, story by Michael De Luca, William Wisher, Jr., based on Judge Dredd by John Wagner & Carlos Ezquerra
Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Armand Assante, Rob Schneider, Jürgen Prochnow, Max von Sydow, Diane Lane, Joanna Miles, Joan Chen, Balthazar Getty, Maurice Roëves, Ian Dury, Christopher Adamson, Ewen Bremner, Peter Marinker, Angus MacInnes, Adrienne Barbeau (voice), Mitchell Ryan, James Remar, Scott Wilson and James Earl Jones (voice).
Tagline: In the future, one man is the law.
The Plot…
In the future the world has become a wasteland. Most of humanity survives in megacities. The rich live well and far above the riffraff below. The justice system changed to meet the challenges of an overtaxed judicial system. Now there are Judges who serve as police officers, judges and executioners.
Judge Dredd (Stallone) is legendary. Although Dredd trains new recruits, and is respected by the Chief Justice, Dredd prefers to be a street Judge.
Judge Dredd is framed when a reporter is killed and Dredd’s DNA is found on the murder weapon. He’s arrested and sentenced to life in prison. Unaware of the depths of the conspiracy (by those close to him) Dredd must prove his innocence. The clock is ticking…
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Sly and the director had different visions for the film. Sly wanted an action/comedy while the director wanted a darker, more serious approach. This didn’t make for a smooth running set.
In the comics, Dredd was never seen without his helmet on. There was no way that the producers were going to pay Stallone’s salary and not have audiences see his face. This upset many comic “purists”.
The scene where Fergie (Schneider) imitates Dredd (Stallone) was improvised.
John Wagner, the co-creator of Judge Dredd, said, “the story (movie) had nothing to do with Judge Dredd, and Judge Dredd wasn’t really Judge Dredd even though Stallone was perfect for the part.”
This was the second time Sly Stallone and Armand Assante played brothers. The first time was in Paradise Alley.
Both Adrienne Barbeau and James Earl Jones voices are heard in the film. James Remar and Scott Wilson appear in the film. None of these four actors are listed in the film’s credits.
It’s unfortunate that Sly, the director and the screenwriters weren’t on the same page in regard to the tone of the film. There wasn’t enough comedy for it to be seen as an action/comedy. The comedy that was there made sure it wasn’t seen as a serious/dark action film.
I’ve enjoyed each new viewing of Judge Dredd a little better as the years go by.
Judge Dredd (1995) rates 3 of 5 stars.
Batman by Michael Cho!
I’m a huge fan of Michael Cho’s art. I’d love to see a book full of Batman stories by Cho.
Marv and Nancy by RM Guera!
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 and Nancy by RM Guera. This piece is exceptional. Truly a thing of beauty.
Source: Adam Tomlin.
Chandler by Steranko!
Chandler by Steranko. This is a piece that was touted as part of the Steranko re-colored, remastered edition that sadly never came out. At least I still have my original, autographed copy. ; )
Source: Paul Chadwick.
“The Watchmen Chapter 1 & II” Teaser Trailer is Here!
The Watchmen Chapter 1 & II Teaser Trailer is Here!
Check out the Official Teaser Trailer for Watchmen Chapters 1 & 2 starring Adam Driver!
Creepy Archives Volume 8 is Coming! Featuring Tom Sutton, Steve Skeates, Wally Wood, T. Casey Brennan, Ernie Colón & More!
Creepy Archives Volume 8 is set to drop on September 24, 2024. It collects Creepy issues 37–41. Here’s some of what to expect…
Now available in a value-priced paperback edition, Creepy Archives Volume 8 features the best in gruesomely gore-geous tales of horror, fantasy, and science fiction from a capable cadre of celebrated storytellers including Tom Sutton, Steve Skeates, Wally Wood, T. Casey Brennan, Ernie Colón, and many more.
Also featured is a foreword by longtime Creepy scribe Nicola Cuti and a story starring none other than Uncle Creepy himself! Take a break from the mausoleum, hang up your mourning coat, and bury yourself in Creepy Archives!
Creepy Archives Volume 7 is Coming! Featuring Frank Frazetta, Tom Sutton, Nicola Cuti, Syd Shores, Ernie Colón, Richard Corben, Ken Kelly & More!
Creepy Archives Volume 7 is set to release on July 23, 2024. It collects Creepy issues 33–36. Here’s some of what to expect…
Now available in a value-priced paperback edition, Creepy Archives Volume 7 features the finest in fiendish fiction from a skilled swarm of comics luminaries, including Tom Sutton, Nicola Cuti, Syd Shores, Ernie Colón, and the inaugural Creepy contributions by industry legends Richard Corben and Ken Kelly!
Also presents a lengthy interview with master illustrator Frank Frazetta. After a hard day at the boneyard, take a nice bloodbath, pour yourself a glass of hemlock, and curl up with Creepy Archives!
Blacking Out by by Chip Mosher, Peter Krause, Giulia Brusco & Ed Dukeshire is Coming!
Blacking Out by by Chip Mosher (writer), Peter Krause (pencils/inks), Giulia Brusco (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) is going to hit all the sweet spots for lovers of crime fiction, mysteries and graphic novels. Here’s the goods…
Bad people doing bad things in a tale of fire and murder in Southern California.
A disgraced ex-cop, Conrad, seeks redemption by unraveling an unsolved murder during Southern California’s fire season. Conrad follows a lone clue—a discarded crucifix—to unravel the death of Karen Littleton, whose body was found amid a blaze that scorched 10,000 acres. The search leads him to clash with the victim’s father and prime suspect, Robert Littleton, as well as hostile former colleagues on the local police force. All the while, Conrad combats his consuming alcoholism and fading faculties.
Will his “questionable” methods net him a murderer, or will the grizzled detective be brought to his knees by heartbreak and addiction? Find out, in this all-new edition of Blacking Out, a scorching crime noir comic set in a small town in the dry California desert.
From the minds of comics industry veteran and writer Chip Mosher (Left On Mission) and legendary artist Peter Krause (The Power of Shazam!, Irredeemable) with colors by the amazing Giulia Brusco (Scalped, Django Unchained), and letterers from Ed Dukeshire (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Basilisk)
Blacking Out hits on October 1, 2024.
Marv by Adam Gorham!
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 Adam Gorham.
When Death Came for Frank Miller by Anthony Breznican for Vanity Fair!
Anthony Breznican at Vanity Fair recently sat down with Frank Miller for an no-holds-barred interview. Miller, the comics genius behind Sin City, Dark Knight Returns, Batman Year One, 300, Ronin, and so much more openly discussed his addiction, recovery as well as upcoming projects. This interview, When Death Came for Frank Miller is not to be missed.
Congratulations to Frank Miller for his health comeback. The Sin City western is music to my ears.
The Blood Brothers Mother #1 by Brian Azzarello & Eduardo Risso / Z-View
That’s one of the covers to The Blood Brothers Mother #1 by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso. I say one of the covers, because there are variants available. I selected the Eduardo Risso cover, since I’m a huge Risso fan and he did the art for the series.
Anything Azzarello and Risso team to create is worth more than a glance. Best known for the award-winning series 100 Bullets, Azzarello and Risso should clear out more space on their mantles. The Blood Brothers Mother is off to that great of a start.
Carter Cain is an outlaw. Recently released after a five year stint in a Mexican prison, Carter has one thing on his mind.
Anna.
Carter’s gang is there to meet him when he’s released. They’re ready to take up their old ways. Easy money to be had by robbin’ and killin’. But Carter has other plans. They’ll get Anna and then return to the life.
The fact that Anna’s married with three young boys means nothing to Carter. She’s his and he’ll have her.
Issue one of The Blood Brothers Mother starts as Carter Cain’s story. But it’s not. If anything it is the prologue to Anna’s boys’ story.
Azzarello and Risso’s first issue perfectly sets up a story of adventure and revenge. The oversize format is justified by Risso’s stunning watercolors.
The Blood Brothers Mother #1 by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso rates 5 of 5 stars.
