This Friday (7pm central) on the CW Smallville will be a two hour JSA episode called “Absolute Justice” which was written by Geoff Johns. This episode will feature DC heroes Dr. Fate, Sandman, Star Girl, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, and Hawkman. To read more or listen to interviews with Geoff Johns click here or here. To see a trailer click here.

The Human Target has been reimagined on Fox. Originally on TV with Rick Springfield as Chrostopher Chance (1992), now Mark Valley is in the lead role, with Chi McBride and Jackie Earle Haley co-starring. It is based on characters created by comic greats Len Wein and Carmine Infantino. You can find out more about this show here.

The Green Lantern is headed to the big screen soon. You can see movie concept art here and  here!

This marks the 15th year since Calvin and Hobbes said goodbye to the comics pages. Creator Bill Watterson, who grew up in Chagrin Falls and still makes Greater Cleveland his home, recently answered some questions via e-mail from Plain Dealer reporter John Campanelli. It’s believed to be the first interview with the reclusive artist since 1989.  You can read the interview by clicking on Bill’s portrait below.

For many newspaper readers, flipping back to what used to be called the funny pages is bittersweet. It’s dependable amusement, yes, with Funky and Garfield and Beetle, but it’s also a daily reminder that someone’s missing.  Read the whole article at The Plain Dealer.

 

Greg pointed us to this article.

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Heard from my Bushi Tales comics partner Dave Beaty this week. He had some good news- he had just turned in his two weeks notice at his day

job so he could draw comics full time! For the past year or so he's been doing some side work for DC, Marvel, and Aspen, with Scott Clark

including last year's X-Men: Sword of the Braddocks and the DCU Holiday Special.

Here are a couple of his new projects that are coming out soon-

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #7 (OF 7)
On Sale FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Written by JAMES ROBINSON; Art by MAURO CASCIOLI with SCOTT CLARK & DAVE BEATY!
This is the big one! After the catastrophes seen in issues #5 and #6,
a hero loses control, leading to an unexpected ending that will
fundamentally change the lives of the World's Greatest Heroes forever.
This issue launches a major storyline in the DC Universe and is not to
be missed.

TITANS #23
On sale MARCH 17
Written by EDDIE BERGANZA
Art by ANGEL UNZUETA with SCOTT CLARK & DAVE BEATY!
Spotlight on Red Arrow! As Roy Harper lies in critical condition after
the events of JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #5, his fever dreams
show him the perfect future life he wants for the Titans.
Unfortunately for him, it’s a life the Titans will never see.

Be sure to stop by the Bushi Tales table at the Pheonix Cactuscon this May

to see what else Dave has been up to.

Hopefully he'll be able to announce what else he's got lined up soon.

Congrats, Dave!

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Lex Luthor For Sale

If you'd like one of my paintings now's your chance!



I originally did this to show at the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL a couple years ago, and ended up donating it to the HERO Initiative art auction at the Phoenix Cactuscon. Noel Neill (the ORIGINAL Lois Lane) was kind enough to sign it for me before the auction (she starred with Kevin Spacey in Superman Returns).

Well, it’s back up for auction- this time on ebay by Brandon Ladd Burkey, owner of Crossroads Entertainment Co., LLC. and the guy who bought it in Phoenix. Minimum bid is $200 and apparently you get one of my sketchbooks, too.
Best I remember this one is approx. 2′x3′ and it’s airbrush acrylic on canvas.

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PHOENIX OR BUST!
Speaking of PHX, it’s official- Dave and I have been listed as guests for this May’s Phoenix Cactuscon. We’ll be there with Micah and Nicki and are looking forward to checking out the new con digs!

Oh- Noel Neill will be there, too!
Hope to see you there-
Lin

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A thread has been open in our forums to share images with one another of our broke-down selves!  You know, bones, noses and such.  Not broken wallets…we can see that anytime!

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Hey, gang,
 
Time to go pirate a movie and set your VCR’s!  I’m kiddin’ about the first part.  Also, I’ve read HARPE and it is amazing.  Not for the children, but based on historic events…go get you one!
 
A painting I worked on is in the new Tennessee Williams movie “Loss of
a Teardrop Diamond”. The character of “Jimmy”, played by Chris Evans,
is looking up at the portrait in one of the first scenes. I’m
actually in the credits. The movie was directed by Memphian Jodie
Markell. It’s playing at the Malco Ridgeway.

Also on the 26th of January there is another signing for Harpe at
Davis Kidd at 6pm. Chad and I will be on Live at 9 that morning on
Channel 3.

Thank you.

-Adam

Also, Lin and I are looking for a copy of the screenplay to “London After Midnight,” so if you can direct us to it, please write to webmaster@midsouthcartoonists.com with details.

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