CBR - Dynamic Duos

Death Strikes Creators Bring a WW2-Era Opera to Life

Sam Stone — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 19:12:40 GMT

Times of extreme adversity can sometimes produce the most poignant and beautifully bittersweet art. Peter Kien and Viktor Ullmann's 1943 opera Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis, created while they were imprisoned in a Czech concentration camp during the Holocaust, has certainly stood the test of time. 80 years after the opera's creation, comic book creators Dave Maass and Patrick Lay have adapted the opera into an original graphic novel, retaining the original narrative and its darkly quirky sense of humor, introducing it to new audiences in a new medium. Due out this January from Dark Horse Comics, Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis is set in a world where Atlantis has become a technologically advanced dictatorship, full of escalating strife as Death takes a holiday.

Eric Powell and Becky Cloonan Tease Four Gathered on Christmas Eve

Brian Cronin — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:04:05 GMT

Despite the fact that one of the most famous Christmas stories of all-time, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, is a ghost story, the Victorian tradition of telling scary ghost stories at Christmastime has gone out of style (making the line, "There'll be scary ghost stories" seem really out of place in Andy Williams' "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"), but Dark Horse Comics is bringing that tradition back this year with its new graphic novel, Four Gathered on Christmas Eve. Four comic book superstars (Eric Powell, Becky Cloonan, Mike Mignola, and James Harren) come together to tell scary stories for the holidays with a framing sequence by Powell that needs to be seen to be believed.

Taskmaster's Greg Davies and Alex Horne Interview Each Other

Brittany Frederick — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:13 GMT

Greg Davies and Alex Horne have made the UK's Taskmaster into an addictive cultural phenomenon. The Avalon TV series features a new lineup of comedians every season, but the mission is always the same: complete hilarious and ambitious tasks with the goal of impressing the Taskmaster and earning the most points. TV viewers have never seen anything like this show, which has run the gamut from "perform the greatest safety demonstration" to "score a goal with a steamroller."

Ed Piskor & Jim Rugg Celebrate Five Years of Cartoonist Kayfabe

Sam Stone — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:00:23 GMT

Prolific comic book creators Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg love the comic medium, plain and simple, and when they're not making new comics, they're busy talking about them together in their popular podcast series Cartoonist Kayfabe. Updated with new episodes daily and available on all major podcast streaming platforms, Piskor and Rugg break down some of the most iconic and overlooked comic book storytelling across the medium's history and interview the creators that helped shape it. Along the way, Piskor and Rugg share their personal connections and influences.

Wonder Woman Historia Artist Interviews Wag Writer

Dustin Holland — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:18:54 GMT

Fans know Phil Jimenez for his work on Wonder Woman, The Invisibles, Infinite Crisis, Wonder Woman: Historia, and countless other classic comics. In addition to writing and drawing, the iconic creator also works as an educator and mentor to help other artists develop their skills. Writer Scott Hoffman, co-founder of the Scissor Sisters, has made the most of Jimenez's guidance. This week, Hoffman and artist Juan Bobillo's new series, Wag, is debuting on ComiXology.

Marc Bernardin & Ariela Kristantina Discuss Their Careers in Comics

Dustin Holland — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:01:57 GMT

Later this month, ComiXology's cofounder and former Head of Content, David Steinberger and Chip Mosher's new publisher, DSTLRY, will be releasing its first publication. The Devil's Cut is an exciting anthology featuring stories from fan-favorite creators like Jock, James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder, Marc Bernardin, and Ariela Kristantina. Eight of the stories featured in the anthology will spin off into their own series.

Lee Bermejo & Mattson Tomlin Interview Each Other About A Vicious Circle

Dustin Holland — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:36:24 GMT

BOOM! Studios' A Vicious Circle has captivated fans and critics alike thanks to author Mattson Tomlin's careful, compelling plotting and artist Lee Bermejo's breathtaking, ever-evolving artwork. The Eisner Award-nominated first issue introduced readers to Shawn Thacker and Ferris, two assassins who travel through time every time one of them kills someone. The recently released Issue #2 reveals the origin of their time-traveling dilemma and plunges the two men even further into their high-stakes adventure.

Kaya and Starstorm Creators Discuss the Origins of Their Series

Dustin Holland — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:48:24 GMT

The latest episode of CBR's Dynamic Duos podcast features brothers Wes Craig and Drew Craig interviewing each other about their lifelong love of comics, the artists that inspire them, and the origins of both of their creator-owned Image Comics series. Readers will recognize Wes' work from he and Rick Remender's fan-favorite Deadly Class and his new series, Kaya, which he is writing and drawing. Drew made his comic debut earlier this year with The Savage Strength of Starstorm.

Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum Celebrate Minor Threats Vol. 1

Dustin Holland — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:17:14 GMT

Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum are the featured creators on Episode 7 of CBR's Dynamic Duos podcast. Audiences know Oswalt as a comedian and prolific actor, and Blum has written for fan-favorite shows like Community and American Dad. The two have worked together on Hulu's M.O.D.O.K., and they recently co-wrote Dark Horse Comics' Minor Threats.

The Black Eyed Peas' Taboo and B. Earl Discuss Comics, Toys, and More

Dustin Holland — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:42:33 GMT

Episode 6 of CBR's Dynamic Duos Podcast features the writing team of Taboo and B. Earl. Fans might recognize Taboo from his time performing with the Black Eyed Peas, but in recent years, he and B. Earl have also written several Marvel Comics. Last year, they worked with artist Juan Ferreyra to take Peter Parker on an otherworldly journey in Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and they're currently collaborating with Phil Noto on Daredevil & Echo.