David Bowie

Preview: 'The Official Handbook Of The Bowieverse'
Preview: 'The Official Handbook Of The Bowieverse'
Preview: 'The Official Handbook Of The Bowieverse'
Devastator Press is releasing The Official Handbook Of The Bowieverse, a minicomic that riffs on the numerous characters and personas that Bowie created, in a format that pays affectionate tribute to the classic Marvel Comics Official Handbook and DC Who's Who series of the 1980s. Check out an exclusive preview of its cosmic delights.
Comic Artists Cover David Bowie For 'Moonage Daydreams'
Comic Artists Cover David Bowie For 'Moonage Daydreams'
Comic Artists Cover David Bowie For 'Moonage Daydreams'
Moonage Daydream is an art exhibition that describes itself as an "illustrated tribute" to David Bowie. Twenty-one artists from comics and beyond have taken on 21 different albums or singles, creating new cover art inspired by the music. That includes Iain Laurie of And Then Emily Was Gone covering Scary Monsters, Marc Laming of Planet Hulk tackling Station to Station, and Jamie Coe of Art Schooled taking on Changes.
Eric Stephenson Talks About The Return Of 'Nowhere Men'
Eric Stephenson Talks About The Return Of 'Nowhere Men'
Eric Stephenson Talks About The Return Of 'Nowhere Men'
Image Comics' Nowhere Men is one of the most talked-about series of the last few years, but public opinion is fickle. A pop-sci fi tour de force by Eric Stephenson, Nate Bellegarde, Jordie Bellaire, and Fonografiks, it quickly gathered critical acclaim and a handful of Eisner nominations before --- just as quickly --- effectively disappearing. Now, more than two years since the last issue, the series is finally returning, with Nowhere Men #7 landing this Wednesday, January 20. In advance of the return, Eric Stephenson spoke with ComicsAlliance about the delay, the comeback, new artist Dave Taylor, and taking inspiration from David Bowie.
Farewell, Starman: Artists Pay Tribute to David Bowie
Farewell, Starman: Artists Pay Tribute to David Bowie
Farewell, Starman: Artists Pay Tribute to David Bowie
The world was stunned and saddened when news broke late Sunday night that iconic rock star David Bowie had passed away at the age of 69 after an 18 month secret battle with cancer. Coming just two days after his birthday, and the release of what would be his final album, Blackstar, the news of his passing seemed especially shocking. It has since been confirmed that the timing of the release was very intentional on Bowie’s part, with the album being his final parting gift to his fans. In admiration of David Bowie's boundless inspiration, we've showcased just a small sample of the countless creative works made in his honor.
'Wicked + Divine' Variant Cover Honors David Bowie Mugshot
'Wicked + Divine' Variant Cover Honors David Bowie Mugshot
'Wicked + Divine' Variant Cover Honors David Bowie Mugshot
Because you're young you may not realize the latest Wicked + Divine variant cover is a particularly cheeky reference to a 1976 mugshot of David Bowie, himself a major inspiration on the Kieron Gillen/Jamie McKelvie series about ancient gods reincarnated as glamorous pop stars. But hang on to yourself; the only way to get ahold of this conversation piece is to buy it from Beach Ball and Corner Store Comics in California.
David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ Recreated As Children’s Book [Read + Listen]
David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ Recreated As Children’s Book [Read + Listen]
David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ Recreated As Children’s Book [Read + Listen]
ComicsAlliance readers should by now be familiar with the work of Andrew Kolb. We've spotlighted the illustrator's work a couple of times before, first for his groovy representations of The Walking Dead and other beloved artifacts of pop culture, and most recently for his work with some of comics, film and television's most famous double-acts like The Muppets' Bunson and Beaker and Kevin Smith's J
Indie Roundup: David Bowie Tee for Haiti, Fantagraphics Manga, Scarlett ‘Too Pornographic’
Indie Roundup: David Bowie Tee for Haiti, Fantagraphics Manga, Scarlett ‘Too Pornographic’
Indie Roundup: David Bowie Tee for Haiti, Fantagraphics Manga, Scarlett ‘Too Pornographic’
Threads: A design from Sean T. Collins's sweet David Bowie comics sketchbook by "TV on the Radio" singer Tunde Adebimpe is now on sale as a t-shirt, with the proceeds to benefit disaster relief in Haiti. (via ADD) Too Hot: Barnes and Noble has reportedly refused to carry Molly Crabapple's lovely erotic graphic novel "Scarlett Takes Manhattan," calling it "too pornographic
What Do David Bowie and Shoujo Manga Have in Common?
What Do David Bowie and Shoujo Manga Have in Common?
What Do David Bowie and Shoujo Manga Have in Common?
The LA Times asks a question about the glamor and androgyny of male characters in manga -- and how much they seem to echo rock god David Bowie:"After developing something of an addiction to shojo manga, Japanese comics written specifically for a female audience, this past year I became consumed by a nagging thought: Why is it that the male characters, particularly those who serve some sort of