I finally got a chance to check out the Tintin movie the other day and in light of my previous column on the source material I thought I would share some thoughts. As the Vulcans say “only Nixon can go to China”. First I need to add my voice to the every rising chorus of film...
Comic Culture Jan 18th
posted by Walter Durajlija
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This week join our hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija as they cover this week’s new comic releases and discuss a wide variety of topics including the Powers TV series, a James Bond reunion, Abe Lincoln fighting Vampires, Tintin winning a Golden Globe Award, Toronto’s Dragon Lady...
I hate Tintin
posted by Anthony Falcone
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Like any other artistic medium comic books have their seminal works. The works that have won award after award, received critical acclaim, and maintained popularity decade after decade. Hergé’s The Adventures of Tintin is one of those works. It has proven immensely popular since its 1929...
Web Arted Nov 18th
posted by Scott VanderPloeg
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A gathering of wonderful art spotted by yours truly these last seven days. Classic X-Men page by John Bolton. Source. Batman by Rafael Albuquerque. Source. Tintin by Noel Tuazon. Source. Darkseid by Jim Lee. Source. Amazing Adventures cover by John Byrne. Source. Usagi...
Comic Culture Nov 2nd
posted by Walter Durajlija
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This week hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija welcomed Lethargic Lad creator Greg Hyland to the show. Greg and the boys shot the breeze for an hour discussing the new Tintin movie, Wizard World Toronto’s change of venue, Dark Horse’s new Dawn of the Jedi, the continued success of...
Blistering Barnacles!
posted by Daniel Champion
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Georges Prosper Remi – probably better known under pen name – Hergé, was a Belgian comics writer and artist renowned for his creation ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ – which he wrote and illustrated between 1929 and 1983 – when he sadly passed on. His ‘Euro...
Comic Culture Oct. 26th
posted by Walter Durajlija
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Another fun show this week as local TV celebrity Marty Birthelmer joins hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija for an hour of comic world insights. The gang discuss the Superman memorabilia auction coming up at ComicConnect, the Tintin movies opening weekend in Europe, comic shops and their own...
New Tintin Trailer
posted by Scott VanderPloeg
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Another trailer for Tintin was released yesterday. After viewing my skepticism has evaporated: it looks great. We’re introduced to the film’s nemesis and see a ton of great action scenes, comedic episodes and overall...
Comic Culture July 13th
posted by Walter Durajlija
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Great show this week as hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija discuss Batman Live scoops dug out by Daniel Campion, Comic Culture’s own intrepid London report, TinTin movie news, troubles at Archie Comics and much more. Our regular features include a sampling of this week’s...
Comic Culture May 18th
posted by Walter Durajlija
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It’s a fun filled show this week as hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija are joined by Comic Culture regulars Marty Birthelmer and James Harris. DC’s Flashpoint #5 and the DC wide relaunch are discussed. The guys also touch on the success of the Thor movie, the new Tintin trailer,...
First Tintin Movie Trailer
posted by Scott VanderPloeg
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Coming to a big screen near you December 23rd is Tintin by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson. The first official movie trailer has been released showcasing the animation of the film but not much else; I did enjoy the theatrical mood...
Happy Star Wars Day! (Art ...
posted by Peter DeCourcy
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It's May 4th, which means it's Star Wars Day! (As in "May the 4th be with you"? get it, get it?) Here's a pic dump of a whole lot of Star Wars inspired art! Enjoy!
Suddenly/Meanwhile | ...
posted by Peter DeCourcy
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Wherein Pete talks up Bryan Lee O'Malley, Jason Armstrong's Ferro City, the gang at ComicTwart and links you to a cool old Alex Toth story. Warning: Contains a Moebius gif that will destroy your mind and leave you feeling awesome.
Welcome to the Uncanny Val...
posted by Peter DeCourcy
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For those of you who are unfamiliar with the theory of the Uncanny Valley, it is that strange place in digital graphics where a human looks so almost real that it’s almost unsettling. Here’s how 30 Rock explains it: Tracy: Tell it to me in Star Wars. Frank: Alright. We like...
The Adventures of Tintin U...
posted by Comic Book Daily Staff
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According to Box Office Mojo the official release date for Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn in North America is December 23rd 2011, which also happens to be my birthday. Tintin will be released in countries such as Sweden, Netherlands and Germany in...
Just A Thought: European C...
posted by Brent Chittenden
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Just a Thought is a weekly column where writer Brent Chittenden muses about comic book news, views and opinions. Brent’s views and opinions are not necessarily those of Comic Book Daily, it’s editors, writers or staff. Well no sooner had my last column been posted then I found I...
I Love Comics: Tintin
posted by Peter DeCourcy
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I Love Comics is a Monday to Friday examination of the many reasons why we here at Comicbookdaily.com love comics. Not all of them might be to your tastes, but hey – isn’t that the whole point of Comics? I went to a French elementary school, so my exposure to comics growing up were...



