Insane comic book facts

In this comic book, superman, batman, and spiderman visit india, where theyre vexed by a dwarf wizard from outer space and some spotty hinditoenglish translation. We might not all be so knowledgeable, however, and many of us will get a kick out of these interesting, strange, and sometimes just downright weird comic book facts. Dc comes in at second place and image comics the walking dead. Most of us grew up reading comic books and now religiously follow their movies. Youd kind of have to be, if you choose to oppose the average ultrapowerful superhero. The 31 most interesting comics of 2016 mental floss. The new 52 was an attempt by dc comics to reboot their continuity for a new generation. Pseudonymus, and towns that end in um, like aquarium. Apr 12, 20 throughout the golden age 1930s and 40s and the silver age 1950s and 60s of comic books, the industry had many critics. Welcome to this weeks edition of the pixel project. The cover of captain americas first issue showed cap punching hitler.

In practical terms, this translated to enforcing a hyperconservative worldview, to the extent that creators werent allowed to portray law enforcement and government officials negatively. You may call yourself a geek, but if you have not experienced these five insane and awesome graphic novels for yourself, in my opinion, you are only partially a geek. Whos the most insane literally character in comics. If youre new to the channel, this video is going to seem super weird. This comic is popularly known as the holy grail of comic book collectibles. Jan 16, 2014 what might be even more amazing is the insane story of how this classic of the comic book medium supposedly came to be. Easily buy and sell your comic books contribute to database and earn comichaus points add your comics to your online collections create wants lists. Jun 02, 20 asterix comics uses lots of puns, caricatures and other humour, as well as the phrase these romans are crazy. The real success of the comic book medium did not begin until 1937 with the publication of detective comics, followed by action comics a year later, which introduced superman, the first comic book superhero. Dec 15, 2014 some 60 years ago, during the era of mccarthyism, comic books became a threat, causing a panic that culminated in a senate hearing in 1954. Apr 01, 2014 64 completely true facts only nerds will appreciate. He is considered to be one of the most insane and complicated villains of the comic world who turns out to be batmans nemesis.

These films rake in huge bucks at the box office, and the stars in them have padded their bank accounts and become household names. Some readers took objection, and the publishers received threats and hate mail. Pokemon stimulates the same part of the brain in children as heroin. To see the full list of 70, youll need to scoot on over to their article but heres a selection of ten of the fun tidbits they posted. Because comics are a visual medium, an artist can put together a portfolio and companies can see the resu. Mar 24, 20 the greatest comic ever published is neither watchmen nor the annotated hi and lois. They dont appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age. Feb 08, 2018 10 insane facts you didnt know about venom. Its more trafficjammin, faceslammin, fistrammin fun than should be allowed between two comic covers. Find out how to use a comic book price guide, which is used to determine the monetary value of a comic book.

Comic book retailed selected 51 titles in total to be free this year, 12 from gold sponsors and 39 from silver sponsors. He is considered to be one of the most insane and complicated villains of the comic world who turns out to. The issue also hints that some of the symbiotes violent urges may stem from its time with deadpool. Dc comics once created a superhero called dog welder 8. While comic books have traditionally been considered for children, it is a known fact that they are aimed towards adolescents as well. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Stanley martin lieber lee was a leading figure in the comic book world for over 5 decades. They were heavily criticized by educators and librarians arguing that they were deteriorating the minds of young readers. Mar 26, 2018 weve rooted though the history books for fascinating marvel facts from its comic book history to intriguing trivia on the marvel cinematic universe 1. British series the beano comes in second with over 1 billion. We are not limited to any particular genre or universe. Although superheroes may have led to the creation of comic books, a superhero comic isnt actually the highestselling comic book of all time. His favorite bee was named michael and lived in red bees belt buckle. The man who voiced for optimus prime also gave voice to eeyore and nintendos mario.

It is later revealed that it was just an illusion created by the villain mysterio and all the people wolverine killed were, in fact, the rest of the xmen. Sometimes, its only madness that makes us what we are. Whoopsies in one of the comic book storylines, a team of bad guys attack the mansion and wolverine kills them all. If you thought that getting free stuff on halloween was only for trickortreaters, think again. Keep em flying was a slogan in world war 2, it was also the battle cry of wonder woman. They are a powerhouse when it comes to telling extraordinary tales of. Although superman remains the most wellknown superhero in the world, batman holds the title for most appearances, which currently stands at around 6250. I think the most insane comic book character is johnny c. The 1940s comic book superhero called red bee fought the nazis using trained bees. See how your favorites stack up with links to fan sites, lists of favorites, and comparisons of enemies.

Dec 08, 2016 abraham slam, golden gail, colonel weird, madame dragonfly, and barbalien are standins for a variety of recognizable comic book character types from the golden age through the modern age. Comic books and graphic novels combine two things every designer aspires to meld. Getting noticed as a comic book writer is more difficult than getting noticed as an artist. Comic book letterers avoid words like clint and flick because during printing the letters can run together, making the words look like profanity. The title character of roman dirges comic lenore the cute little dead girl is either ax crazy or a particularly dark and dangerous variation of a cloudcuckoolander, depending on how generous one feels in their evaluation of her although if one does consider her ax crazy, shes a very, very sympathetic portrayal of it. Oct 03, 2014 avid collectors of silver age comic books and golden age comic books probably knows scores of crazy trivia about their comic collections. May 28, 2015 sorry to say this, but comic books and graphic novels are as integral and important an aspect of geek culture as video games and sci fi movies or longwinded high fantasy books. Comic misconceptions nerdsync if youre new to the channel, this video is going to seem super. The magazines format followed in the tradition of mad, sick, cracked and national lampoon. Aug 26, 2005 insane facts here are some facts most sane people are unaware of. They did what silver and golden age comic book facts you. More and more people are getting into comic books and not just for fun, either.

Comic books and law after the ww ii, crime and horror comics became the most popular genres and garnered a lot of controversy for their depiction of larger than life criminals, revenge tales and gore. One such critic was fredric wertham, a child psychiatrist who believed that comic books were turning american youths into perverted juvenile delinquents. The price guide will help you do just that and is an indispensabl. Later on, dc comics acquired the character in 1956. The magazines format followed in the tradition of mad, sick, cracked and national lampoon many comic book artists and writers. D c yes, the majority of comic book villains are at least a little bit crazy.

Asterix comic book characters have their gaul names end in ix, like asterix, us for the romans names, eg. For most of their existence, comic books have been perceived as two things. His favorite bee was named michael and lived in red. The fantastic four were created by stan lee and artist jack kirby, but its wellknown that lees scripts which were pretty short to begin with got shorter and shorter with time until he ended up giving onesentence. Well youd be right were it not for some clever modifications. In true comic book fashion, however, a hero saved the day. The insane history of how american paranoia ruined and. Dc yes, the majority of comic book villains are at least a little bit crazy. The hulk is a superhero that appears in american comic books published by marvel comics. Oct, 2016 the ruler of the plant, the king randor, found her and the two developed feeling for each other and got married. In 2011, every comic book went back to issue number 1, and a new universe was unveiled, one where every character, including superman, had been around for only 5 years. The joker first appeared in batman comics april, 1940 published by dc. Mar 26, 2014 keep em flying was a slogan in world war 2, it was also the battle cry of wonder woman. There is no arguing that marvel is one of the biggest comic book publishers in the world.

This, of course, isnt to say that mccarthyism and the. Interesting comics and cartoons facts fun facts about. Im a fan of science fiction and even science fiction comic books, like iron man and fantastic four, but its the rare comic book which a. Find out about the steps the major comic book publishers go through in creating a comic book and how you can too. This fact was revealed by the makers in a masters of universe comic book so that heman might have a reason to recognize the then guest superstarthe man of steelthe superman. Creating a comic book is a much more complicated process than people expect. These facts are amazing, uncanny, ultimate, spectacular, friendly neighborhood, and every other adjective that has ever preceded a comic book. The role of batman in the 1989 batman blockbuster was actually offered to various other stars prior to michael keaton, including pierce brosnan who couldnt play the part due to his opinion of the hosieryclad hero. Actors who played more than one comic book character in their careers. This american comic book series which first introduced superman to the world made its debut in april 1938. These are 10 mindblowing facts about venom that any comic book fan needs to know. Nov 14, 2018 weve looked back at the companys roster and history since its first ideas and found 36 amazing dc comics facts we believe all superhero dorks should know 1. Aug 31, 2016 7 weird facts you didnt know about comic books.

Marvel still reigns as the bestselling comic book company, based on unit sales as of 2017. Apr 10, 2021 the final episode of wwes talking smack heading into wrestlemania 37 was dominated by a conversation between edge and paul heyman regarding the universal championship triple threat match on night. Whether youre into marvel or dc, discover information about your favorite characters original lore, nemesis, and alterego. Oct 08, 2019 the comics code was developed to ensure that comic book publishers couldnt be accused of peddling perverse material. Crazy things about superman that make no sense cbr. Jun 28, 2019 explore truemyths board superhero facts, followed by 143. Insane comics is an independent publisher of creator owned works of art. Landing a role in a comic book movie is a big deal in hollywood today. Over at the times online in honour of the 70th anniversary of the marvel comics, they put together a tremendous list of 70 littleknown facts about the comic company. How much do you know about the first comic books ever made. It was preceded by two standardformat comic books titled crazy. Get all stuff about your favorite superheros and comic books and if you want to be an admin, send us a msg. Muhammad ali defeated superman in a boxing match 9.

Apr 11, 2021 its something else to think about the fact that its been over a year since fans were in attendance of a live wwe event, but because of the pandemic that has sadly been the case. He inspired and moved us all with his incredible characters characters who stood for all that was right in the world. Crazy magazine is an illustrated satire and humor magazine that was published by marvel comics from 1973 to 1983 for a total of 94 regular issues and two super specials summer 1975, 1980. Youd be crazy to mess with the best criminally insane comic book villains. Jul 30, 2014 the 1940s comic book superhero called red bee fought the nazis using trained bees. Here we introduce 30 of the best ever tuts on using photoshop to create stunning comic book style art, along with 20 insane comic book style effects.

All the comics you can get today for free comic book day. Check out these 10 facts about comic books you should know. No one likes comic sans, the infamous typeface that anywhere outside a comic book looks quite childish. Were celebrating 100 episodes of comic misconceptions with you. Top 100 comic book heroes of all time, batman was only pipped to the top spot by costar superman. Heres what you should know to get started with comic book investing. Here are 30 kickass and interesting facts about marvel comics. Comic book storage boxes perfect for displaying and storing comic books.

Some comic books dont just have science in them, but actually go so far as to teach science concepts. As marvel comics former publisher, he helped create some of the worlds most iconic super heroes. Jan 28, 2016 here are 30 kickass and interesting dc comics facts. Free comic book day is today, may 4th, which also happens to be star wars day. Almost shocking, but the worlds largest comic book collection does not belong to any real comic enthusiast or dealer. Knowing how to use a price guide is a simple but important thing. The asylum serves as a psychiatric hospital for the gotham city area. The elizabeth arkham asylum for the criminally insane. This 1938 issue was the first comic book to feature a superhero of any kind his name was superman. Sep 26, 20 here are 30 kickass and interesting facts about marvel comics. Stan lee who worked for marvel as a writer for hire sued marvel in 2005 because he was hurt by marvel comics decision to keep profits from him over his 60 years with the company. Comic sans ms, the one font that is hated all over the internet, was based on. Hated by presidents, banned by dictators, loved by the world. Here are the 10 most popular comic book villains that have kept us hooked.

Weve looked back at the companys roster and history since its first ideas and found 36 amazing dc comics facts we believe all superhero dorks should know 1. You dont even have to wear a costume to get free comic books this year although its decidedly more fun if you do. Here are 30 kickass and interesting dc comics facts. Wwes live fans go crazy for drew mcintyre at wrestlemania 37. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. We never get to hear of his past and most often, he keeps changing his back story. Top 10 insane facts about dc comics posted by tayyab khalil, updated on january 20th, 2021 the year was 1934 when pulp magazine writer and entrepreneur malcolm wheelernicholson founded the company national allied publications with the aim of bringing a revolution in their field.