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Tony Isabella Speaks About DC's 'Black Lightning' Paperback
Tony Isabella Speaks About DC's 'Black Lightning' Paperback
Tony Isabella Speaks About DC's 'Black Lightning' Paperback
If you're the kind of person who keeps an eye on Amazon to see what paperbacks and hardcovers are coming out before they get their official solicitations, then you might have noticed that DC has a collection of the original 1977 Black Lightning series on the schedule for next spring. And, if you're the kind of person who's been keeping up with Tony Isabella, the writer who originated Black Lightning (with artistic input from Trevor von Eden, Bob Rozakis and Joe Orlando), that might be a little surprising. Isabella has had a pretty rocky relationship with DC over the past twenty years, and a big sticking point has been the lack of a reprint for either the original series or Isabella's return to the character in the mid-'90s. Now it seems like things are starting to work out. In response to the announcement of the paperback, Isabella has written about recent interactions with DC, and refers to their discussions as "a good start."
REVIEW: Cinder And Ashe By José Luis García-López & Conway
REVIEW: Cinder And Ashe By José Luis García-López & Conway
REVIEW: Cinder And Ashe By José Luis García-López & Conway
Originally published by DC Comics in 1988, Cinder and Ashe is a comic by Gerry Conway, José Luis García-López, and Joe Orlando about two mercenary/detective friends who are unable to escape and reconcile with the horrors of their shared past in Vietnam -- a past which has become actualized with the returning of a mad killer who they both thought was long dead. The story takes place in New Orleans with flashbacks to Vietnam, and some stops in Washington, DC and Iowa. Now available in a collected edition, the book is a well preserved testament to the artistry of one of comics' best storytellers.
The Flash and Batgirl Co-Creator Carmine Infantino Passes Away At 87
The Flash and Batgirl Co-Creator Carmine Infantino Passes Away At 87
The Flash and Batgirl Co-Creator Carmine Infantino Passes Away At 87
Carmine Infantino, the legendary comic book creator who played an integral role in the American comic book business both as an artist and editor, passed away today. Regarded by many as one of the greatest pencillers the industry has ever known, he is perhaps most associated with his work in revitalizing the DC Comics character The Flash, a move that signaled a return of popularity for superheroes