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Jack Russell: Werewolf by Night, Marvel Comics
Jack Russell can transform himself into a werewolf, which is a human/wolf hybrid of supernatural origin, through sheer force of will, usually by meditating on the image of a full moon. While in that form, he retains his normal intellect, is capable of speech (with some difficulty), and looks more like the classic werewolf. During a full moon, however, he changes involuntarily, loses his cognitive abilities, and looks more like a wolf than a human.
Justice League, “Throne of Atlantis”, DC Comics
“Throne of Atlantis” is a 2012–2013 comic book storyline created and published by DC Comics. The story arc consists of six issues from DC’s Justice League and Aquaman publications, functioning in part as a larger buildup towards the “Trinity War” event. The plot was written by Geoff Johns, with art by Ivan Reis and Paul Pelletier.
In the story, believing Atlantis to be under attack, King Orm declares war on the surface world. Aquaman’s allegiances are torn between his brother and the Justice League, while the latter group finds itself overwhelmed as the East Coast of the United States is swallowed by the ocean and the Atlantean royal troops march against humankind.
Suyohara, “The Devil and S-13”
“The Devil and S-13 is a gay romantic serial digital comic following the comedy adventures of Dominique, the Devil, and Steen. Drawn by Suyohara, issues are available at Webtoon and further information can be found at the artist’s site : https://www.deviantart.com/suyohara
Class Comics “The Pack”, Issue One
“The Pack” #1 is written by Robert Fraser (The Initiation, Beautiful Dead, The Bromance) and breathtakingly illustrated by Class Comics illustrator , Nathan Sero. Using traditional illustration along with hand-painting water-color techniques in tandem with Photoshop coloring, Sero’s art is simply enchanting.
Class Comics is a publisher which issues several series of gay erotic comic books of high quality art, captivating characters, and exciting stories. Owned and operated by Canadian illustrator Patrick Fillion and writer Robert Fraser, Class Comics has been publishing their erotic comic books since 2000. In addition to the publishing of their own titles, the company has expanded their comic and art book collections to the French and German audiences through the European publishers Bruno Gmunder and H&O Editions.
Class Comics’ website is located at: https://www.classcomics.com
David Mack, “Abe Sapien #31”, Illustration for Variant Cover
David Mack is an American comic book artist and writer, known for his creator-owned series “Kabuki” and for co-creating with artist and writer Joe Quesada the deaf Marvel Comics superhero “Echo”. He graduated in 1995 with the Dean’s Scholarship for Academics and with a BFA in Graphic Design. His “Kabuki” was first published with Caliber Press in 1994 and is now released through Marvel Comics’ imprint Icon Comics.
Norman Has Something on His Mind
House of Mystery, DC Comics: #213 (April 1973; #301 (February 1982)
House of Mystery started out as a horror anthology, featuring tales of the supernatural as well as supernatural-themed mystery stories. With the growing backlash against horror comics in the mid-1950s, as well as the advent of the Comics Code Authority and its restrictions on horror-themed storylines (banning stories dealing with such supernatural fare as werewolves and vampires), the series quietly was revamped into dealing with science-fiction type monsters and other mystery-suspense type tales that were permitted by the comic code.
With issue #174, Entertaining Comics veteran Joe Orlando was hired by DC to take over as editor of House of Mystery. As the Comics Code Authority was now being challenged by both DC and Marvel over content restrictions, the series returned to its overt horror themes.
Dave Wachter, “Night of 1000 Wolves”, Ink Wash and Watercolors
Story by Bobby Curnow; Published by IDW
In the Dark Ages, the tranquil life of Harrick Benjyon and his family is shattered by unthinkable tragedy. Before they can react, the family find themselves under seige by hordes of wolves with one aim. Death. A race for survival becomes all the more impossible by the arrival of the supernatural… and the dark secrets that lie at the heart of the Benjyon family.
The Art Deco Style: Super Hero Posters
Design influences were many, from the modern art movements of Cubism, Futurism and Constructivism to ancient geometric design elements from the exotic cultures of Egypt, Assyria and Persia. In poster art, precursors of Art Deco were the German Plakatstil, the Viennese Secession, the Deutscher Werkbund, and the Parisian fashion design revolution which commenced in 1908.
The style received its name from the Decorative Arts Exposition of Paris in 1925.This exposition marked the mature phase of Art Deco design, a style that by that point had become very popular and widely recognized. Simplification and abstraction were always hallmarks of Art Deco, although the soft elegance and exoticism of its early days yielded to a more muscular and forceful style in the ‘30s.
Many of these posters are available in editions.
Nightwing/ Dick Grayson ( formerly know as Robin)
Nightwing Created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Jerry Robinson
DC Comics: Illustration by Jem Allman
The original Boy Wonder turned into quite the leading man. He has the nicest hair, the slickest costumes, and the best backside in comics, plus a weird propensity for accidental villainous bondage. Long before Noh-Varr, Nightwing was the male superhero who was written as sexy when most of the other guys were still boy scouts at a bikini convention. When it comes to sexy guys in comics, it always comes back to Robin.
Green Arrow, DC Comics
The House of Hammer, Issue 10, “The Curse of the Werewolf” Pages 37-38
“The Curse of the Werewolf” is a 1961 British horror film based on the novel “The Werewolf of Paris” by Guy Endore. The film was made by the British company Hammer Film Productions and was shot at Bray Studios. The leading part of the werewolf was Oliver Reed’s first starring role in a film. The film was heavily censored in the United Kingdom on its initial release and was first shown on the BBC in a restored version thirty-two years later in 1993.
The film was adapted into a 15-page comic strip for the January 1978 issue of the magazine “The House of Hammer” (volume 1, # 10, published by General Book Distribution). It was drawn by John Bolton from a script by Stephen Moore. The cover of the issue featured a painting by Brian Lewis as Leon in human and werewolf forms.
Bernie Wrightson, Illustration for “Swamp Thing”
Frank Hampson, “Dan Dare: The Mushroom”, Eagle and Boys’ World, Volume 15, Number 43, October 24, 1964
“Eagle” was a British children’s comics periodical, first published from 1950 to 1969, and then in a relaunched format from 1982 to 1994. It was founded by Marcus Morris, an Anglican vicar form Lancashire. Morris had edited a Southport parish magazine called “The Anvil”, but felt the church was not communicating its message effectively. Disillusioned with the current children’s literature, he and “The Anvil” artist Frank Hampson created a comic based on Christian values. Hulton Press agreed to publish it.
Following a huge publicity campaign, the first issue of “Eagle” was released in April 1950. Revolutionary in its presentation and content, it was enormously successful; the first issue sold about 900,000 copies. Featured in colour on the front cover was its most recognisable story,”Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future”, created by Hampson with meticulous attention to detail. Other popular stories included “Riders of the Range” and “P.C. 49”, a detective series. “Eagle” also contained news and sport sections, and educational cutaway diagrams of sophisticated machinery. A members club was created, and a range of related merchandise was licensed for sale.