Wild Storm Oral History Project

Hey O&G fans, author Joseph Hedges is writing a book on the history on one of the great comic book studios. Started in 1992 Wild Storm began under Image comics and quickly became it's own brand. In 1998, DC Comics bought WildStorm -- both its characters, universe, and its staff contracts -- to join the fold of its DC Multiverse.

About The Project

This oral history project’s goal is to present a detailed account of the nineteen years that WildStorm Studios existed as its own independent studio, publishing under Image Comics, through its purchase and eventual closure by DC Comics.  WildStorm helped shape the comic book industry in many ways and deserves to have its story told through the very words of its creators and staff.  These men and women shepherded the creation of a universe of characters that resonated throughout a generation.  Please see the “Forms” section for interviewee details.

So lets show Joseph Hedges our support and spread the word. Below are links to the site and all social Media. Visit the WildStorm Oral History site for details on the project.

Site:

www.wildstormoralhistory.com

TUMBLR

http://wildstormoralhistory.tumblr.com/

FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/wildstormoralhistory

TWITTER

https://twitter.com/Jthuconn

More News to come on the project as it becomes available.

Inferno's Demonic DARKCHYLD and NIGHT CRAWLER Design

Hey O&G fan today we have a look at Inferno, one of the story lines from Secret Wars. Here is a look at the Darkchyld and Night crawler designs.   The designs, by Garron show Illyana Rasputin going back to an old style and Nightcrawler evolving into something pretty demonic.

The Inferno series is essentially a story asking "What If the original 'Inferno' crossover  never ended?" In this series, the X-Men lost and Darkchylde and her minions conquered Manhattan. Now, five years on, her brother Colossus is mounting a last-ditch effort to rescue his sister and the world. This will be a little different from the original Inferno story arc from 1989.

The Designs:

DARKCHYLD

NIGHT CRAWLER
 

CREDIT: Marvel Comic

Inferno #1 debuts May 27, 2015.

INFERNO #1
DENNIS HOPELESS (w) • JAVIER GARRON (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY ADI GRANOV
• Spinning out of the universe-shattering events of Secret Wars comes a new twist on the X-Men classic that’s a whole hell of a lot hotter than you remember
• 5 years ago a band of demons rose up out of the fiery depths and turned Manhattan into Hell on Earth. The X-Men fought to vanquish the demon horde and... The X-Men failed.
• Welcome back to the Inferno.
• On this the fifth anniversary of Manhattan’s fall, Piotr Rasputin is leading a small band of mutants back into the Inferno. Colossus doesn’t know what they’ll find on the other side of those flames but he knows for certain... They’re not coming back without his sister.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

Lenni Reviews: Kiss of the Rose Princess Vol. 1 by Aya Shouoto

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High school girl Anise Yamamoto gets chased through the school gates every morning. But not by rabid suitors or aliens, but by the dress code enforcer who takes issue with a rose choker Anise wears every day without fail. She is willing to endure this daily nonsense because her father told her when she was little if Anise were to ever remove the choker, a terrifying punishment will befall her. In true magical girl fashion, a small magical creature manages to knock it off and suddenly, Anise is the new owner of four magical cards she can use to summon attractive knights with a kiss.

This volume is a good start to what I can see being a very cute series. I was left wondering if the terrible fate that befalls Anise is to have the hottest bodyguards around (can we all share that "horrible fate," please?) but by the end of this volume it does seem like something is brewing behind the scenes.

However, if you've read any other magical girl, high school manga, you get the rhythm of everything. Hot guys, magical charms and kisses, wacky high school hi-jinks, and a cute, mischievous talking animal. Just another normal day in manga-land. Don't get me wrong, I like it, but unless some sort of curve ball comes in later volumes, shojo fans will know exactly what to expect here. The art is lovely and all the characters are interesting so far. I look forward to seeing what happens next.

Jared Leto's The Killing Joke Inspired Joker Photo

Suicide Squad is about to begin production soon. However that is not stopping director David Ayer of getting fans hype for the film. Today Ayer tweeted a picture of Jared Leto holding a camera. I know some of you're saying big deal. Actually it's a huge big deal. If The Killing Joke Joker is the one we might get for the film. Then all I have to say is this is going to be The Joker for ages. As you see from the pic below Leto hair appears to be green. He's holding the camera the same position as The Joker. The only thing missing now is the killer smile. Personally I hope Ayer will ease up on the teasing. I would love The Joker's reveal to be kept under wraps until the film comes out. 

Atlantic City Boardwalk Con Announces Celebrities that will Attend

AC * BC released the list of celebrities that will be in attendance.

Confirmed Talent

Stan Lee                   GUEST OF HONOR

 Actors/Actresses -

Adam West                Bruce Wayne/Batman 1966 Batman TV Series

Brian Tee                   Wolverine (Noburo), Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift (DK)

Bryan Johnson        AMC’s Comic Book Men

Burt Ward                  Dick Grayson/Robin 1966 Batman TV Series

Charles Fleischer    Voice of Roger Rabbit, Zodiac (Bob Vaughn), Nightmare on Elm Street (Dr. King)

Elizabeth Lail            ABC’s Once Upon A Time (Anna) – Exclusively appearing with Georgina Haig (Elsa) for the first time ever!

Georgina Haig          ABC’s Once Upon a Time (Elsa), Fringe (Henrietta Bishop) - Exclusively appearing with Elizabeth Lail (Anna) for the first time ever!

Gigi Edgley               Hashtag, Farscape (Chiana), Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge

Grant Imahara          Mythbusters

Gregg Henry Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (Grandpa)

Henry Simmons       Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Mac)

Jason Mewes           Clerks, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Mallrats

Jeremy Shada          Adventure Time (Finn), Band - Make Out Monday

Jess Harnell              Voice of Animaniacs (Wakko) and many more

Jim Cummings         Voice of Darkwing Duck and many more

Josh Keaton             Voice of Peter Parker/Spider-Man from Spectacular Spider-Man and many more

Julie Newmar           Catwoman 1966 Batman TV Series

Kevin Smith              Clerks, Jay & Slient Bob, Mallrats

Manu Bennett          Arrow (Slade Wilson/Deathstroke), The Hobbit Trilogy (Azog the Defiler), Spartacus (Crixus)

Maurice LaMarche   Voice of Animaniacs and Pinky ant The Brain  (The Brain) and many more

Michael Rooker        Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (Yondu), The Walking Dead (Merle)

Mike Zapcic               AMC's Comic Book Men

Ming Chen                AMC's Comic Book Men

Rebecca Mader        ABC’s Once Upon a Time (Wicked Witch of the West), Lost (Charlotte Lewis)

Rob Paulsen            Voice of Animaniacs (Pinky, Yakko), Pinky and the Brain (Pinky), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Raphael), TMNT (Donatello)

Sean Gunn               Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (Rocket Raccoon)

Sean Maguire           ABC's Once Upon A Time (Robin Hood)

Steve Cardenas       Saban's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Rocky the Red Ranger)

Tate Steinsiek           SyFy's Face Off, Amazing Spider-Man, Law & Order, SNL

Tress Macneille        Voice of Animaniacs (Dot), Tiny Toon Adventures (Babs Bunny), Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers (Chip, Gadget) and many more –

Verne Troyer             Austin Powers (Mini Me), Harry Potter (Griphook)

Willa Holland            Arrow (Thea Queen), Gossip Girl (Agnes Andrews)

Creators/Artist/Writers -

Bernard Chang

Bob Layton

Bryan Tillman

Camilla D’Errico

Charles Soule

CJ Draden

Clayton Henry

Dawn McTeigue

Dexter Vines

Drew Johnson

Edgar Delgado

Elias Chatzoudis

Elvin Hernandez

Frank Tieri

Georges Jeanty

Greg Horn

Humberto Ramos

Ink Fusion by Marc Draven

Jamie Tyndall

Jay Leisten

J Scott Campbell

Jeff Dekal

Jeffery Shultz

Joe Delbeato

John Tyler Christopher

Mark Brooks

Mark Morales

Matt BATT Banning

Nei Ruffino

Pepper Ink by Eric Maruscak

Peter Allen David

Phil Jimenez

Reilly Brown

Rich Arons

Sean Chen

Terry Naughton

Tyler Kirkham

ACBC Garage

Batman Collection - ’66 Batmobile, ’66 BatCycle, ‘89/’92 Batmobile (Batman/Batman Reutrns), ’95 Batmobile (Batman Forever), Tumbler (Nolan Trilogy), Batpod (Nolan Trilogy)

Delorean – Back to the Future (30th Annv.)

Ecto-1A (Ghostbusters I & II)

General Lee – Dukes of Hazard

Jurassic Park Jeep – Jurassic Park Trilogy

Guests

Alex Minsky              Veteran Spokesperson, Wounded Warrior Partner

Chris Gore                 G4

Jenna Busch                        Legion of Leia

Cosplayers

Abby Darkstar

Amanda Lynne Shafer

Bernadette Bentley

Bernie Bregman

Chris Burns

Chris Riley

Chrissy Lynn Kyle

Dave Turner

Dustin Dorough

Eric "The Smoke" Moran

Heather Harris

Ireland Reid

Ivy Doomkitty

Jay Justice

Keith Zen

Kit Quinn

Lauren Bregman

Michael “Knightmage” Wilson

Miracole Burns

Missyeru

Paul Charles

Riddle

Soni Aralynn

Steven Meissner

Tony Ray

Valerie Perez

Ben Hardy Confirmed as Angel in X-Men Apocalypes

Angel concept art from X-Men: Age of Apocalypse
CREDIT: 20th Century Fox

According to Empire, actor Ben Hardy has been confirmed as Angel in X-Men: Apocalypse by director Bryan Singer. Speaking to the UK mag, Singer had this to say, “Ben Hardy is Angel – I shall confirm it for you! But he’s not a very nice Angel! And that’s all I’ll say…”

This ends speculation as to Hardy's role. Images available with the announcement showed Angel with metallic wings, as in those given to the character by Apocalypse himself, which leads to speculation that the character will be or become the villainous Archangel in the film. But asusming he's Archangel, the question remains, who is Archangel?

X-Men: Apocalypse is set for a May 19, 2016 release