New Biracial Spider-Man Inspired, In Part, By President Obama
Posted on Aug 03, 2011 @ 04:45AM - 6 comments
Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Axel Alonso said Miles Morales, the half-Black, half-Hispanic heir apparent to the late Peter Parker in the timeless Spider-Man comic book series, was partially inspired by President Barack Obama.
Glee Stars Shine In Upcoming Comic Book
Posted on Aug 09, 2010 @ 06:29PM - Add a comment
Time and time again, comic book manufacturers Bluewater Productions have shown they have their finger on the pulse of pop culture with their Fame series, an array of comic journals detailing the road to the red carpet through the eyes of of today's top entertainers such as Lady Gaga, Robert Pattinson and Justin Bieber.
Hello, Norma Jean: 64 New Marilyn Monroe Drawings Featured In Collectible Comic Book
Posted on Jul 30, 2010 @ 01:04PM - Add a comment
Marilyn Monroe fans, listen up: Color Me Marilyn is a new coloring book from Classic Hollywood Moments and artist/author Emanuel Emanuele that tells the tale of Hollywood's Candle in the Wind in chronological order.
Each page of the book is printed only on one side, and perforated for easy framing and sharing, providing hours of activity, entertainment, creativity and fun for everyone from collectors to parents educating their little ones on the legends of Tinseltown past.
Exclusive First-Look at Justin Bieber Comic Book
Posted on Jul 15, 2010 @ 02:24PM - Add a comment
Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber's got it all: A booming music career, a dedicated fan base, a smile that makes young girls swoon and an innocence that makes parents smile. Now, the Baby singer is set to become a comic book hero, when Bluewater Productions details the adolescent heartthrob's life story in Fame: Justin Bieber.
David Beckham Immortalized In Comic Form
Posted on Jun 10, 2010 @ 07:31AM - Add a comment
David Beckham may not get to play hero in the upcoming World Cup, but he gets to be a hero on the pages of his very own comic book instead, as Bluewater Productions announced Wednesday that the soccer superstar will be profile Fame: David Beckham, that details his ascension up the ranks of soccer and beyond.
Taylor Lautner Comic Book Coming This Summer
“Working on the Beckham book was quite different from any other comic I've worked on to date,” comic writer Pete Rogers said. “Telling someone's real life story was quite a challenge, and I tried to find as many ways as possible to ensure that it was visually interesting and not just a case of 'He did this, and then he did that'.”
Check out more of the hunky soccer star
In a recent interview, Beckham said the "silver lining" to his injury is that he's spending more time with family. He said that while his three sons are big soccer fans, they're also avid baseball, football and basketball enthusiasts, as well -- we hope they like comic books, too!
Fame: David Beckham retails for $3.99 and goes on sale this September on Amazon.com or in comic book shops across the country; for more information, visit www.bluewaterprod.com.
Taylor Lautner Comic Coming This Summer!
Posted on May 18, 2010 @ 12:31PM - Add a comment
Move over Superman -- it's Taylor Lautner's turn!
A comic book biography of Lautner, who plays Jacob Black in the Twilight series, is set to hit stores this summer.
“The Twilight series has become a pop culture phenomenon,” Bluewater Productions president Darren Davis said. “It's transformed previously unknown actors into superstars. It seems that the same thing is happening with Taylor Lautner.
“We at Bluewater are happy to bring Taylor's story to his fans, and hope that his comic helps introduce these readers to the joys of graphic storytelling,” Davis said.
Bluewater Productions has carved out a niche for itself with its top-selling line of biography comics, with upcoming releases featuring Lautner’s Twilight castmate Robert Pattinson and Lady Gaga, as well.
The Lautner comic will retail at comic shops, Amazon.com and other online sites for $3.99.
For more info, check out http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/05/17/taylor-lautner-comic-book-preview/
My Big Fat Comic Wedding: Archie Finally Makes His Choice
Posted on Sep 16, 2009 @ 11:58AM - Add a comment
This ain't your father's Archie Andrews: a 50-year love triangle between Archie, Betty and Veronica has ended, as Archie and Veronica will tie the knot in the upcoming 601st edition of the long-running comic.
The comic's writer, Michael E. Uslan, addressed an uproar amongst fans that erupted with the announcement, as many Archie loyalists were peeved the rich girl Veronica won out over the girl next door, Betty.
“I’m sure that people have a lot of questions about the choice that Archie made, and all I can do is tell them to pick up the comic," Uslan said. "I guarantee that this story is not finished, and there are still some surprises left in the story to come.”
We're pulling for Betty to catch the bouquet.
Archie Comics #601 hits comic book stores Sept. 16, and book stores and newsstands a week later.
