Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Elseworlds, or imaginary stories are tales where a fresh concept or idea is tried on an existing character or storyline. Lee is perhaps best known for his creation of the wildstorm universe and for being the visual architect of dc comics new 52 reboot. Writerartist john byrne explores what would have happened if those events had truly occurred in the golden age and how the world would have changed as a result. Comic book creators search for ways to combat the rise of illegal digital sharing of their work. If the comic books you want arent here today, check again tomorrow, because it may be among the 1,000 new comic books that arrive tomorrow.
Joker is being labeled as a dc elseworlds film, meaning the possibilities are endless when it comes to future dc films that want to tell an original story. Its dcs first, fullscale mangastyle comic book featuring elseworlds versions of dcus classic titans. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Aug 05, 20 how to create a comic strip with your kids in 7 easy steps. Kara wouldve been reluctant and embarrassed at first, but in the face of kal s enthusiasm and lexs support, it gets published anyway. Jun 05, 2016 unlike magazines and newspapers, print comic books are thriving even as publishers push digital comics and allyoucaneat download subscriptions. Elseworlds is the name of the fifth annual arrowverse crossover event between the flash, arrow, and supergirl. Sep 22, 2015 the next dc comics original animated movie is coming out on july 28th and will be a little different than the usual fanfare.
If youre familiar with comic books, then you know whenever you see that elseworlds stamp on the front of a dc title, anything is possible. The comic book is based on the concept of an amalgamation of superman and. It served as a setup for the television series batwoman and revealed that cbs the flash was canon in the arrowverse. Created by jerry siegel and joe shuster, superman is possibly the most recognizable comic book character to this day. With the arrival of the monitor in the cws forthcoming elseworlds crossover event, fans have been wondering how long until the other shoe drops and we get a hint that crisis on infinite earths. The next dc comics original animated movie is coming out on july 28th and will be a little different than the usual fanfare. Gotham by gaslight 1989, by brian augustyn and mike mignola, and edited by mark waid, which featured a victorian age version of the superhero batman hunting jack the ripper, who has come to gotham city. Home of the 3 page sagas, hyper epics is a bold anthology series that offers diverse and exciting comic book adventures for readers of all ages. Jack rowandthe cw villains aside, the new elseworlds trailer is just so full of. Gibbons scribes a masterpiece of fantasy, a gem of the nineties. Precataclysmic atlantis was a powerful surface kingdom, 20,000. This artwork was provided by jim lee a legendary comic book artist, writer and editor who is currently employed as dc comics chief creative officer. Elseworlds was the publication imprint for american comic books produced by dc comics for stories that took place outside the dc universe canon.
Its not so much that things like chrome covers, variant covers, intercompany crossovers or image style artists were or are a bad thing, it was the sheer fact that they were completely overdone and over used. Elseworlds was almost named after a different dc comics crossover. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This often leads to a new and fresh take on existing characters. Graphic books present informational text in a visually engaging and entertaining format, while the comic and humor books use the comic strip format and photos with humorous. Each title was originally released as a oneshot comic book unless otherwise noted. Another renowned comic book collector is comic book artist jerry robinson. In other words, they held no consequence over the main dc universe story. If you would like to read along at home you might be able to find a copy at your local comic book shop but the easiest option would just be to get it from comixology here for 1. There are horror, fantasy, scifi, crime, realistic etc.
The hitchhikers guide to the galaxy by douglas adams, bossypants by tina fey, one for the money by janet evanovich, me talk pr. Dcs elseworlds titles have offered readers alternative looks at the dc universe and their related characters. Comic book tutorials for those staying at home during coronavirus. Elseworlds is a publication imprint from dc comics that focuses on stories outside of dcs canon. Elseworlds are comic stories of the dc universe which are not connected with the main comics continuity, and who examine alternate histories and versions of the dc characters, such as superman.
Superman screenshots, images and pictures comic vine. Mark millar says that some of his biggest hits as a comicbook writer have come from the simplest of his ideas. Todays installment of elseworlds well be discussing 1998s elseworlds finest. Supergirl and batgirl is an elseworlds superman batman crossover written in 1998 by barbara kesel, tom simmons and matt haley and penciled by matt haley. Course corrections dc comics auelseworlds round robin. Instead of being a movie based on classic story arc from the comic books, this film will be a completely original property from bruce timm the man who created the look of batman. Kal examines the idea of what would happen if supermans spaceship crashlanded in medieval england. Each title was originally released as a oneshot book unless otherwise noted. The comic book collection newspaper and current periodical. The comicpop team brings a bunch of unique points of view to every single discussion about a comic book, graphic novel, character or. Why not change some things around or broaden your search. The new ray makes superman act strangely, forcing him to always wear a hat while performing super deeds. His collection consists of numerous works from the golden age of comic books, including his own. Observations, book, essay, and material from various works, is a cosmopolitan journal or a compendium of thought.
Notable comic book collectors and collections actor nicolas cage is a well known comic book collector, boasting the most impressive celebrityowned collection of comic books. If you didnt yet travel to themyscira to take in the aweinspiring triumph of patty jenkins wonder woman, jump in your invisible jet and zoom to the theater nowwell wait. Diamond comics is the exclusive shipping and distribution source for all weekly comic books. Chivalry is impersonated in kal, his deeds and adventures coded beautifully by garcia lopez. Comic books buck trend as print and digital sales flourish cnbc. Comicpop is a few friends talking about comic books. All the stories released under this imprint were stand alone. Elseworlds comics explore alternate takes on famous dc characters and teams, in what is essentially a prestige format version of marvels what if. Could the arrowverse be introducing one of dcs most. What if kal els ship crashed at wayne manor instead of a kansas farm. The best elseworlds stories posted on august 10, 2015 by mariana ruiz 0 comments when you think about batman and superman, some scenarios instantly come to mind. It was a given wed see this mashup once the elseworlds series got rolling. This is a list of elseworlds publications from dc comics, grouped by main character, and in alphabetical order by title. Aw yeah comics comic book store, publisher and podcast.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Way back in 1989, dc comics started the elseworlds imprint. Its also possibly the first supergirl kara zorel and batgirl barbara gordon teamup written after the crisis on infinite earths. This is an attempt to outline the process of comic book creation, explaining each of the creators credited in todays typical comic and what they do. Written and pencilled by dirty pair sensation adam warren, scissors, paper, stone is a decidedly different vision of the dc universe by a cutting edge artist. We specialize in backissue comic books, but in the months to come. When we talk about the best dc comics storylines, were not grading on a curve. This is a list of elseworlds publications from dc comics, separated by main character, and in alphabetical order by title. Reading comic books can improve brain health quartz. Supergirl and batgirl is an elseworlds supermanbatman crossover written in 1998 by barbara kesel, tom simmons and matt haley and penciled by matt haley. In elseworlds, heroes are taken from their usual settings and put into strange times and placessome that have existed, or might have existed, and others that cant, couldnt or shouldnt exist.
Dc elseworlds films present endless possibilities for the. The final panels of the comic book depict the landing of kalls timeship in a ukrainian collective in 1938, effectively causing a predestination paradox and, thus. Comic books today cover a wide variety of subjects. Soon, their heroes were involved in stories that forever changed the way we looked at comic books and, more often than not, our own world. The 10 best dc comics elseworlds stories as the gotham by gaslight movie arrives, we look at the greatest altreality tales to feature batman, superman and the rest. Superman was born on the planet krypton and was given the name kalel at. Comic based on characters in the bob bob newhart television sitcom. Adopted by two childless farming peasants, it is apparent from an early age that kal has super abilities. Do you want to share your kids masterpieces with the world or at least with grandma.
From a baby kal l landing in soviet russia to the dark knight becoming the worlds first green lantern to the amazonian princess wonder woman arriving during the victorian era, anything is possible in elseworlds. Just about every superhero has a love interest, but thats not always a good thing. There was the golden age, back when comic strips were one of the dominant forms of entertainment in the united states and thus, comic books got similar treatment at first. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics. The latest elseworlds trailer teases new arrowverse. Aw yeah comics comic book store, publisher and podcast founded by franco aureliani, art baltazar, and marc hammond, aw yeah comics celebrates and promotes everything that is wonderful about comics, toys, artwork, and the joy they bring to people. Join cbr as we look at 15 screwed up relationships in comic books. The result is a story with fantastic artwork that reuses some of the classic characters with variations in spellings. Kal imagines a world where kalel aka superman crash lands in the dark ages of europe instead of 20th century america. Its the imprint dc used to tell outofcontinuity stories during the postcrisis years of its comic book line, acting as the modern successor to the silver age imaginary. Each week, sal from comicpop and a guest discuss a single comics related topic for about an hour. Theres a good chance that the comic books may arrive. Dc comics elseworlds superman kal graphic novel the toys.
Daggers drawn, 35 years of kal cartoons in the economist. As effects of the coronavirus are rippling through the economy, including at bricks and mortar stores, comic book writers and artists are rallying. Comicbook superheroes are used to finding themselves in lifeordeath situations and fighting back against seemingly impossible odds. List of elseworlds publications hey kids comics wiki.
If dc decided to make elseworlds movies, here are five films that we would love to see. Debuting a oneshot sequel to the popular thrillkiller miniseries by the team of writer howard chaykin and artist dan brereton. The first book to officially bear the elseworlds logo and mantra was batman. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If youre about to experience elseworlds for the first time, then youd better know the proper viewing order.
If the comic books you want are out of stock, drop by again in the next few days. Comic books hyper epics hyper epics free web comics. The comic book era of the 90s gets crapped on a lot. The elseworlds name was trademarked in 1989, the same year as the first elseworlds publication. Holy terror, written by tv writer and novelist alan brennert and illustrated by detective comics stalwart norm. Ive sorted by date of publication, and the full reference to the comic book series e. Elseworlds is the publication imprint for a group of comic books. Eventually, dc and other comic publishers would begin to explore the creative capabilities of comic book storytelling. According to psychologists, the human brain is actually structured more like the visual layout of comic books than traditional written language. When i really started reading and collecting comics back in the 90s, the elseworlds imprint had just started and i remember the concept really appealed to me. Unlike its marvel comics counterpart what if, which bases its stories on a single point of divergence from the regular continuity, most elseworlds stories. Having been taken in by farmers who saw the crash, kal went on to in this reality. Braniac travels to earth to steal some aluminum and also to test his new ray on superman, a ray which is combined red and green kryptonite.
Elseworlds are published by dc comics and have been since the late 80s, before that they were known as imaginary stories where a fresh idea or alternate histories were tried out. The doom that came to gotham 2000 bruce wayne is a 1920s pulp fiction adventurer fighting lovecraftinspired monsters. I can see that as ending up as the world of krypton coffee table book. Comic is a flip book with one side being marvelstyle adventures and the other being animatedstyle adventures as done by the fictional bob mckay. Excellent edges and corners with only a little very light cover wear. Will the arrowverses elseworlds crossover introduce the. Supplemented with photos from her quiet places data banks. Typically a comic book is produced by many creators. Examples of elseworlds stories for a fuller list, see category. Baby kalel crashes onto earth, where he is discovered by thomas and. Excellent spine with only a couple of tiny stress creases.
Batgirl barbara gordon, still reeling from dick graysons fate, has teamed up with renegade police detective bruce wayne, now known as batman. Home comic books comics books dc comics dc comics elseworlds superman kal graphic novel. Elseworlds is the publication imprint for a group of comic books produced by dc comics that take place outside the companys canon. Kala and the other residents of the netherworld are descendants of the people of atlantis.
Comic shops enter zip code indie bookstores enter zip code in these reimagined versions of superman, the man of tomorrow becomes a medieval knight, a grizzled loner fighting to save the planet, a dark knight, and much more. The crossover aired over three nights from december 9 to december 11, 2018. Think of the elseworlds comics as alternate realities that deviate from the established continuity of dcs regular comics. Then there was the comic book speculator boom of the 1990s, where comic book stores were suddenly on seemingly every other corner in every town. Short and sweet, this book transposes superman to middle ages england to great effect, and makes a.