Leo Johnson | December 18, 2013
From writer Jeremy Holt and artist Francesca Ciregia comes Art Monster, the newest comic in MonkeyBrain’s apparent push to work with all the talented up-and-coming creators out there. From a recent interview Holt described Art Monster as such, “t its core, Art Monster is a modern re-imagining of Mary Shelley’s classic tale Frankenstein. What begins as one man’s desperate struggle to finally graduate […]
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Leo Johnson | December 13, 2013
MonkeyBrain Comics has been on a roll lately with all the announcements of new series from up and coming and also established comic creators. One of the latest comics to be announced was Art Monster from writer Jeremy Holt and artist Francesca Ciregia. With Art Monster hitting Comixology on Dec. 18th, Jeremy was kind enough to chat about the […]
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Ryan Morrissey-Smith | October 10, 2013
Hello, dear readers! Time for some more of what’s coming up in the world of film. We have a bit of something for everyone. This issue looks at The Past, I, Frankenstein, The Zero Theorem and American Hustle. Like always, click on the movie poster for the trailer! THE PAST Who: Asghar Farhadi, Bérénice Bejo, Tahar Rahim What: An […]
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Tags: Aaron Echkahrt, american hustle, Amy Adams, Asghar Farhadi, Bérénice Bejo, Bill Nighy, Christian Bale, Christoph Waltz, David O. Russell, Frankenstein, I Frankenstein, Melanie Thierry, Stuart Beattie, Tahar Rahim, Terry Gilliam, The past, trailers, Zero Theorem
Scott Stewart | August 14, 2013
At one point in time, wartime comic books were a big deal. One such book was Marvel’s The Invaders. Captain America, Namor and the original Human Torch comprised the core of the team, with sidekicks Bucky and Toro along for the ride in this series set during the Second World War. In issue 31, readers […]
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Tags: Captain America, Frankenstein, The Invaders, World War II
Phil Redbeard | June 25, 2013
Dr. Jekyll is mild mannered, intellectual, quiet, and known for his impeccable taste in wine. Mr. Hyde is short, loathsome, and thoroughly evil. So why does Jekyll’s will clearly state that Hyde is to inherit Jekyll’s entire estate upon his death…or disappearance?
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Phil Redbeard | May 28, 2013
Technology is as old as the first tool and stories are as old as speech, but the first science fiction novel is Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Written in 1818, it is the classic which spawned a Golden Age of science fiction literature and monster movies.
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Joe Grunenwald | April 10, 2013
Just two months ago, Batman & Robin was “in need of a direction.” Little did anyone know that events in Batman, Incorporated would serve as a springboard for that eventual mission. Following a stellar silent issue, Peter Tomasi and Pat Gleason’s Batman & Red Robin #19 kicks off an arc structured around the five stages […]
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Tags: Batman & Red Robin #19, Batman & Robin, Carrie Kelly, Damian Wayne, Frankenstein, Pat Gleason, Peter Tomasi, Red Robin, review, Robin, SHADE
Dave Howlett | March 8, 2013
In the wake of the popularity of zombies, ninjas, penguins, and monkeys, it would seem that vikings are the newest two-syllable pop-culture touchstone to excite the imagination of both storytellers and fans. Brian Wood’s Northlanders recently wrapped up a five-year run at Vertigo, Image has released both Viking and Cowboy Ninja Viking, and this past […]
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Tags: 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Army Of Darkness, Brian Wood, comics, Cowboy Ninja Viking, Cullen Bunn, Frankenstein, Game of Thrones, Helheim, horror, Joelle Jones, Mary Shelley, Medieval Adventure, Northlanders, Oni Press, The History Channel, The Sixth Gun, The Walking Dead, Venom, Viking, Vikings, Wolverine, You Have Killed Me
Joe Grunenwald | February 6, 2013
Five months ago, Animal Man and Swamp Thing were sent a year forward in time to find that the world had been taken over by the Rot, the elemental force of death on Earth. Under the control of Anton Arcane, the Rot consumed nearly all life on Earth, including most of the world’s greatest heroes. […]
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Tags: Andy Belanger, Animal Man, Finale, Frankenstein, Jeff Lemire, review, Rotworld, Scott Snyder, Steve Pugh, Swamp Thing, Timothy Green II
Josh Flynn | February 2, 2013
Guillermo Del Toro announced last month that he’s developing a Justice League Dark film. While a Del Toro helmed theatrical interpretation is exciting, it by no means should overshadow the fine work co-writers Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes have brought to DC’s team of mystical misfits. Since Lemire and Fawkes took over writing duties, the […]
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Tags: Black Orchid, Books of Magic, DC Comics, Deadman, Face Off, Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro, Infernal Core, Jeff Limire, Jeremy Cox, John Constantine, Justice League Dark, Madame Xanadu, Mikel Janin, Ray Fawkes, Tim Hunter, Zatanna
Dr. Travis Langley | February 9, 2012
Ghost Rider creator Gary Friedrich not only lost his lawsuit against Marvel Comics, having alleged the powerhouse comic book company failed to register the character properly upon first appearance, but now owes them money. For more on this sad situation, read Kiel Phegley’s report at Comic Book Resources. Gary Friedrich created the first two versions […]
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