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“I won’t wear one of those damnfool spandex body-condom things. I don’t have the bust for it”: Superhero Costume in the WildStorm Comics of Warren Ellis, Part 2

David Sweeney — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 14:21:07 +0000

The Authority’s ‘sister’ title, Planetary was also launched in 1999, following a preview story included in the WildStorm titles Gen-13 and C-23 in September of the previous year. Conceived as a series in which Ellis… [more]

“I won’t wear one of those damnfool spandex body-condom things. I don’t have the bust for it”: Superhero Costume in the WildStorm Comics of Warren Ellis, Part 1

David Sweeney — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 22:45:58 +0000

The title of this essay comes from lines spoken by the character Jenny Sparks in Warren Ellis’s first issue as writer on the WildStorm title Stormwatch (#37, July 1996), after she is recruited to the… [more]

Brian’s Comic Book Grab Bag: Gen13 Annual 2000

Stuart Warren — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:00:50 +0000

Gen13 Annual 2000" title="Brian’s Comic Book Grab Bag: Gen13 Annual 2000" style="float:left;" />Last Christmas my brother gave me a booster pack of random, non-sequential issues from a variety of popular comic book titles that syndicated in the late eighties to mid nineties. The nineties was a time… [more]

Warren Ellis, Revisionism, and Reconstructionism

Julian Darius — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:00:34 +0000

Last time, we discussed how Warren Ellis is a realist, and we contrasted this with the views of Grant Morrison. These two modes correlate strongly with two different modes of super-hero stories. Revisionism, most frequently… [more]

On Alan Moore’s WildC.A.T.s

Colin Smith — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:00:31 +0000

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A Closer Look at DC’s Line-Wide Relaunch: The Rest of the Super-Heroes

Julian Darius — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:00:20 +0000

In addition to its more obvious “big guns,” DC’s relaunch includes a bunch of other super-hero offerings, including a promising new Aquaman series, new WildStorm-based titles such as Stormwatch, and many more. We’ll examine each here. The… [more]

Grant Morrison’s Wildstorm Universe, Part 2: The Authority

Cody Walker — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:00:19 +0000

The Authority" title="Grant Morrison’s Wildstorm Universe, Part 2: The Authority" style="float:left;" />While Grant Morrison reimagined the WildStorm Universe’s first team with his WildCats relaunch, the writer also tackled the most popular team with his run on The Authority. Both titles were launched at the same time, and they… [more]

Grant Morrison’s Wildstorm Universe, Part 1: Wildcats

Cody Walker — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:00:58 +0000

Wildcats" title="Grant Morrison’s Wildstorm Universe, Part 1: Wildcats" style="float:left;" />After Mark Millar left The Authority and Warren Ellis’s Planetary had gone to a more erratic schedule, the WildStorm Universe needed a big name to come in and turn the whole line of comics around. Enter Grant… [more]

Grifter & Midnighter #1 and 2

Jonathan Stopek — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 14:44:42 +0000

Grifter & Midnighter #1 and 2" title="Grifter & Midnighter #1 and 2" style="float:left;" />An Imaginary Conversation Between Chuck Dixon and Ryan Benjamin: Chuck Dixon: Hey, isn’t one of those Wildstorm characters gay? Ryan Benjamin: Yeah, I think you’re right, there is one! CD: Hey, I’ve got a ton… [more]

Stormwatch, Part 4: Issues #8-9, 25, 10

Joseph Throssel — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:21:12 +0000

Stormwatch, Part 4: Issues #8-9, 25, 10" title="Stormwatch, Part 4: Issues #8-9, 25, 10" style="float:left;" />This article examines issues #8-10 of Stormwatch as well issue #25. Confused yet? Well, in 1994, Image decided to make a statement that they were going to be in the market for the long run.… [more]

Stormwatch, Part 3: Issues #6-7

Joseph Throssel — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:16:27 +0000

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Stormwatch, Part 1: Issues #1-3

Joseph Throssel — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:01:35 +0000

Stormwatch, Part 1: Issues #1-3" title="Stormwatch, Part 1: Issues #1-3" style="float:left;" />This article will look at the first story arc of Jim Lee’s Stormwatch, giving details on the story and introducing the characters. Stormwatch is a United Nations peacekeeping team based on the satellite station Skywatch,… [more]

Looks Like Rain

Joseph Throssel — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:53:20 +0000

Welcome to the series “Looks Like Rain,” which will end up being a detailed exploration of the Wildstorm Universe from its origins in Image through to its current position as part of DC. First of… [more]

Your Weekly Blotter Fix

Mike Phillips — Fri, 09 Jul 2004 14:53:53 +0000

Dabel Brothers and Devil’s Due Having a Bit of a TiffThe comic book industry is just a reality show waiting to happen. CrossGen can breathe a momentary sigh of relief as Dabel Bros. and Devil’s… [more]

The New Blotter

Mike Phillips — Fri, 28 May 2004 14:08:33 +0000

Hello. My name is Mike Phillips. I’m the new Blotter guy and I am very excited to Blot. No kidding. As I finished reading the e-mail from Julian saying, “Welcome aboard,” I caught myself pumping… [more]

Marvel’s April, American Flagg!, and More Cancellations

Julian Darius — Wed, 28 Jan 2004 17:34:24 +0000

Marvel’s New SolicitationsApril looks like Marvel’s month (Jim Lee’s debut on Superman notwithstanding). Major projects or launches include the following: The debut of Mark Millar’s Spider-Man, an ongoing through Marvel Knights. Millar’s plans for the… [more]