A nerd's world
04. Feb 2013 | © FUNKO; |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Believe it or not. One of AMC's The Walking Dead zombie characters already has had its first "spinoff" - kind of. You who have read the comic book's first issue all have met her: A dead, half-eaten zombie girl right there on page 16! The Bicycle Girl, a.k.a. Hannah is one of the first zombies Rick G... more >
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FUNKO The Walking Dead Bicycle Girl ZOMBIE POP! VINYL FIGURE
FUNKO The Walking Dead Bicycle Girl ZOMBIE POP! VINYL FIGURE
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Tags: walking dead, toys
21. Mar 2013 | © WETA Workshops - Greg Broadmore (1-4); Dark Horse/WETA Workshops - Greg Broadmore (5-10); |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Greg Broadmore's idea of fun is kind of special and – well, direct. "Stunning", as the British might say. His Dr. Grordbort stories and sculptures mirror a large part of this exceptional artist's strange character who obviously is more of a relaxed type and not too concerned with himself. In 2011 Br... more >
Source: www.drgrordborts.com
Tags: steampunk
18. Jul 2012 | © bilderundworte |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Our first issue of Bilderundworte magazine also represents the beginning of a completely new turn our website took a year ago. After much discussion and the merry throwing about of countless ideas and possibilities the truth suddenly hit us: Life’s a bore! We wanted to do more stuff that was really ... more >
08. Nov 2012 | © Eric Powell / Dark Horse Comics; |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
"Eric Powell's comic book "The Goon" has thrilled readers around the globe with its fantastic world of mobsters, zombies, killer robots, giant fish-men, and every outrageous thing in between." Time to bring this great comic to theaters! The GOON is about to take on Hollywood! David Fincher, Eric Pow... more >
Tags: goon, fan funded
11. Nov 2012 | © Focus Home Interactive / Cyanide Studio |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Dedicated fans of George R. R. Martin’s fantasy saga "A Song of Ice and Fire" are probably already acquainted with this year's new comic book series "A Game of Thrones". But there’s more to the story than meets the eye! Fans who really want to get a go at the world of fearless warriors and machinati... more >
Source: www.gameofthrones-rpg.com
07. Oct 2012 | © Dick Tracy #1, Chester Gould (1); "Crime does not pay" #61, Charles Biro (2); Frank Miller (3); David Lapham (4); Azarello/Risso (5); Brubaker/Lank (6); Brubaker/Phillips (7); Chamberlain (8); image comics, McCann/Esquejo (9); |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
In the early years of the comic book the crime genre proved to be a popular source of inspiration. Characters first featured in the crime pulps of the 30s found their way into comics. In 1931 Chester Gould invented "Dick Tracy" for the first time depicting criminal characters and police work as well... more >
Tags: crime
01. Apr 2012 | © Jo Chen (1), Steve Morris (2,3), Phil Noto (4), Georges Jeanity (5) / Dark Horse |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Joss Whedon is taking Buffy back to basics. In a magic free world the Buffy universe pretty much becomes space-craft-steering-bug and witchcraft free. I'm relieved, though some of her friends don't really appreciate the sudden normal life Buffy has imposed on them with her latest lonesome I'm THE on... more >
24. Aug 2012 | © Kitchen Aid Brasil |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
That's what I'd call cool. Baking may never have been one of your favourite activities – until now. Unfortunately you will have to travel to Brasil to buy this gorgeous item: Kitchen Aid Brasil has developed this "phantastic" instrument. It has – among others – the power to turn anyone into the worl... more >
Source: enfimcasada.com.br
Tags: lifestyle
10. Aug 2012 | © Warner Bros. Entertainment, TT Games, DC Comics & LEGO Group; |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
LEGO is – without a doubt – the coolest producer of toys ever. Check. A while ago I visited an old friend and spent almost one hour with her 6 year old debating the Star Wars Universe. In the form of his rather impressionable LEGO collection. For years and years I have checked on the latest release ... more >
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LEGO Batman 2 - DC Super Heroes
LEGO Batman 2 - DC Super Heroes
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28. Jul 2012 | ©1-8:Kirby+Meskin, Kirby, Simon, Ditko, Ayers, Stone, Shores, Giacoia; Colan/Gutierrez (I); Garcia Lopez/Nowlan (I); McLeod/Rubinstein (I); Finch/Nowlan (I); Weeks/Janson (I); Buscema/Janson (I); Adams/Rubinstein (I); Bachalo/Townsend (I); Totleben (P/I) |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
The "Inker" in the US is often called "finisher", "embellisher" or "tracer". As one of the main artists working on a comic book it falls to him to "beautify" or "polish" the penciller's work. Or simply put: He's the one to add the crucial lines and textures. As a rule the famous black "India Ink" an... more >
Source: whatifkirby.com
Tags: golden age, silver age
17. Jul 2012 | © Marshall Rogers/Terry Austin (1-3); Marshall Rogers (4-6); 4: Marvel-Tales-#241 orginal batman art; 5: 1986 orginal batman art; |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
American comic book artist Marshall Rogers (January 22, 1950 – March 24, 2007) worked on one of the first graphic novels in 1979 – "Detectives Inc." – and today may be best known for his 1970s Marvel and DC series. His contribution to characters like Batman and the Silver Surfer stands out most and ... more >
Source: comicartfans.com
Tags: batman
12. Jul 2012 | © Jack Kamen/Marie Severin, Colours (1,2);Stephen Bissette/Tatjana Wood, Colorist (3-5); Frank Miller/Lynn Varley, Colours (6/7); Luke Ross/Richard Isanove, Colours (8); Rodin Esquejo/Sonia Oback, Colours (9); Kirkham/Batt/Ruffino,Colours (10); |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
When we talk about a specific comic book it is mostly the artist who gets the credit. In Germany only sometimes the writers will get the attention, too, while in the US they are generally treated with much more respect. Very often writers are Eisner Award winners and thereby honoured for the contin... more >
Source: comicartfans.com
Tags: comic art
27. Apr 2012 | © FUNKO |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Hopefully these standing 3 3/4' tall vinyl Avenger figures created by Funko are just a small part of the whole Avenger movie toys shock wave to come. Out since March and April 2012 they are a mix of Funko's "POP!" style figures and "Bobble Heads" and mostly inspired by designer toys. Captain Americ... more >
Source: funko.com
Tags: avengers
27. Apr 2012 | © FUNKO |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Funko created these 3.75" avenger plushies, just in time for the 2012 "Avengers" movie : Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Hulk and Nick Fury made for plush enthusiasts who love to give their favourite superhero a super hug once in a while. Also a great way to give your kids the right ideas about the... more >
27. Apr 2012 | Photos: © 2010 Trick or Treat Studios; Masks: Justin Mabry (1+3); Aaron Lewis/ Eric Pigors (2); Kelly Mann (4); |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Halloween is a tradition largely believed to be of American origin. Well, brace yourselves: this isn’t true. Halloween is derived from the 16th century Scottish term "All Hallows’ Eve" – meaning October 31 – the evening before All Saints Day. It was celebrated in most parts of Great Britain dating b... more >
Tags: horror
25. Apr 2012 | © DC Comics / Cover Art: Basil Wolverton (1); "The Gourmet" by Bernie Wrightson (2); Cover Art: Wally Wood (3, 4) |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Our find of the day: Plop!, "The New Magazine of Weird Humor!" is a 1970s comic book anthology published by DC Comics. It’s 24 issues ran September 1973 to December 1976, featuring a strange mix of horror and humor. Basil Wolverton created a new trademark on his 1973 Plop!-#1-cover when he invented ... more >
21. Apr 2012 | © HBO |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Vampire vs. Nosferatu. What’s the diff? Well, Vampires are trendy and sexy in a dark annoying kind of way. They sometimes have great taste in music as well as a few other glamorous qualities. Francis Ford Coppola may have been the first to establish a certain mondane citizen-of-the-world-air around ... more >
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True Blood - Die komplette vierte Staffel [6 DVDs]
True Blood - Die komplette vierte Staffel [6 DVDs]
19. Apr 2012 | © Topps / Wallace Wood, Norman Saunders; original set (1–4); IDW / John McCrea, New Universe (5–6); Topps / Jeff Zapata, Chris Mason, sketchcards (7); IDW (8); Funko (9); Mezco (10); gelaskins.com / Topps (11); |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
When Topps (under the name Bubbles Inc.) startet to release a series of trading cards in 1962 featuring artwork by science-fiction artist Wallace Wood and Norman Saunders – who painted the cards –, the story of the invasion of Earth by cruel, hideous Martians shocked and fascinated at the same time.... more >
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Mars Attacks
Mars Attacks
17. Apr 2012 | © TOY2R / DH Deluxe |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Toy2r is a Hong Kong based company responsible for the creation of a number of very successful designer toys and collectables. Founded in 1995 by Raymond Choy it soon turned into an internationally recognized company. Toy2r were pioneers of supporting the designer toy movement as we know it today. T... more >
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17. Apr 2012 | © Sam Gambino |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
"Tiki" is a funny word which in Polynesian mythology represents the first man or personification of a man and also the God of the artists. It stands for a phallic symbol and in Maori lore names "the procreative power of the god Tane" (and it’s quite clear what this means), who is responsible for cre... more >
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The Book of Tiki. The Cult of Polynesia Pop in Fifties America.
The Book of Tiki. The Cult of Polynesia Pop in Fifties America.
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Tags: art
06. Apr 2012 | © von Skunk Brothers GmbH |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
What about this sudden frenzy about a rare and almost extinct fringe group? Comic fans are going crazy, lining up for the latese issue of "Walking Dead", devouring AMC's TV series (sorry for being so graphic). Quite a number of i-phone apps help fans to create their own personal zombie either from a... more >
05. Apr 2012 | © MARVEL USA |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Marvel's "Avengers" hit cinemas May 4, 2012. The three hour raw cut of the film had been reduced to about 2 hrs, 15 min which makes it a worthy lenght to introduce the team of superheroes in an outstandingly cool storyline. Among others we will see Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man and Samuel L. Jackson... more >
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The avengers
The avengers
04. Apr 2012 | © Historical Emporium |
A nerd's world |
by robin |
Steampunk as a genre originates in the early to mid 80ies and has developed into a flourishing subculture over the years. Simply put it combines fiction, horror and fantasy with historic elements, mostly found throughout the Victorian Age. Anachronistic technology is a central element of steampunk. ... more >
Andrew Bell was born in England in 1978. His family moved to the U.S. in the mid 1980's. He has been working as an artist, illustrator, painter etc. in New York since 1996 and graduated from B.F.A. Sc... more >
He has always been much more terrifying than Dracula and he always had the more pointed teeth. He inspired Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau in 1922 to produce a silent movie that made film history and until t... more >
Growing up in the 80s it seemed kind of impossible to avoid Pink Floyd's "The Wall" – the song could be heard day in day out on the radio. Its ambguity was kind of unambiguous. And even today its esse... more >
A Roadmovie to Hell. The Journey Commences.
In his first volume of The Walking Dead series Robert Kirkman brilliantly introduced his characters setting the foundation for an enthralling story. Volum... more >
Everybody knows the word but few know what's behind it: "Manga". Looking at the legendary woodblock printings dating back to the the Edo period of Feudal Japan may offer an new perspective. Tsukioka Y... more >
I always envied people for their really cool stuff. Like everybody interesting has one of these designer lamps – what’s the name? “Lava Lamps”!!! And “Space Projectors”! MATHMOS, 1963 inventor of the ... more >
Jake Parker is an American based artist living in Utah. He works in the film industry and has collaborated on a number of animated pictures, one being "Ice Age". As a comic artist he has started a per... more >
Wow!!! It feels like about 5.000 liters of coffee and many sleepless nights were needed to get this project on line. We worked hard to the last minute – especially our one-man-programming-and-at-the-s... more >
There is a very short way to define a compelling mixture of excellent storytelling, exceptional comic art and the attractive presentation of historic facts and documentation: Joe Sacco. The Maltese-Am... more >
An dieser High-School ist nichts, wie es zunächst scheint. Im Mittelpunkt des üblen Geschehens von Resident Evil steht die Umbrella-Corporation, die mit dem T-Virus das Verderben der Menschheit herbei... more >
Last weekend American McGee’s Shanghai based team of Spicy Horse Games had a great excuse to celebrate: Their kickstarter campaign for a new F2P dark fantasy game “Akaneiro Demon Hunters” hit the mark... more >
Greg Broadmore's idea of fun is kind of special and – well, direct. "Stunning", as the British might say. His Dr. Grordbort stories and sculptures mirror a large part of this exceptional artist's stra... more >
In the mid-19th century the cultural development of comic books as an art form met with another famous social phenomenon: the California "Gold Rush". On January 24, 1848 James W. Marshall had found go... more >
A devastating war of the Gods has brought on the end of the creating deity. Civilization is on the edge of a precipice while demons and other forces of darkness are rising to plunge the world into ete... more >
If you can't change the world, change yourself! A number of comic book star artists were quite unhappy with the way publishers had been doing business up until the early 90s. Especially Marvel Comics ... more >
American comic artist David E. Petersen was born on July 4, 1977. He is best known for his comic series Mouse Guard – a Robin Hood inspired adventure story about – well – mice. He brought the idea to ... more >
Starting out in 1984, people at Zürich based comic magazine Strapazin have made it their mission to feature comic artists who don’t go along mainstream tastes. Vanguard imagery, topics, artists and st... more >
