The Company Men. Creators that are associated with one company even if they have done work in other places. These artists, writers, editors and publishers have left an undeniable imprint on the icons of the companies they've worked for. Join Chis, Sal, Tom and guest Ian Levenstein as they take a trip through comics history to find The Company Men. Make sure not to miss the special Jack Kirby Crash Course history lesson by Bruce Rosenberger! Plus Wire2Wire news, listener emails, Top of the Stack and more.
We catch up with co-founder and former EiC Dan Wickline
It is Previews week, plus a Bwah Ha Ha Defenders hardcover, How To Self-Publish Comics, a Frank Cho art book, Marvel Masterworks X-Men featuring Neal Adams, Astonishing X-Men, New Avengers Annual, Solo, Thing, and Savage Dragon.
Product Placement. Whether it's Coke, Nike or Chevrolet, Madison Avenue has taken notice of the marketing potential of comic books and the purchasing power of the core demographic. In response, The Big Two have opened the doors for companies to advertise not only in comics, but in the art of the stories themselves. Hold on, true believer, product placement is coming to a comic book near and dear to your heart. Join Chis, Sal, Dave and Tom as they discuss the pros and cons of this new advertising initiative. Plus Wire2Wire news, listener emails, Top of the Stack and more.
No top ten list, but I will still mention Batman Thrillkillers, Conan, Ex Machina, Daredevil, Sable and Fortune, Nextwave, and Queen and Country. And more.
