Greenflame
Jottings on science, religion, technology, pop culture, photography and faith from the Aotearoa New Zealand
Category: Comics
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I enjoy seeing the different ways that libraries use to promote reading – the recent NZ libraries ‘Inspire me!’ campaign using some well-known faces is a good example. Here’s one from the American Library Association that uses Alex Ross comic book watercolor artwork (and a couple of others) to promote reading. See Comics Should Be…
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The Comics Show, which was a really enjoyable and informative documentary on the history of New Zealand comics is now available on DVD. More details at: Dylan’s Blog – The Comics Show – DVD now out!. Related link: Greenflame · The Comics Show – documentary on NZ comics.
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On the way to work yesterday say a handmade/handwritten sign on the side of the road for the next ‘Underpants on the Outside’ event. Apparently it’s a “comic book and sci-fi swap meet of anything that you would find in a comic store, this includes recent and back issue comics, sci-fi memorabilia, figurines & collectibles…
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I have a real soft spot for Dan Dare (along with the old black and white Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon TV programmes). When I was a boy I remember my Dad finding some old Eagle annuals from somewhere and introducing us to the Dan Dare he grew up with in the UK. And then…
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A new comic book on the religion in comic books radar, Some New Kind Of Slaughter, or Lost In The Flood (And How We Found Home Again): Diluvian Myths From Around The World from Archaia Studios Press, which juxtaposes several ancient flood stories (e.g Noah, Atrahasis) with contemporary narratives of global warming and rising sea…
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Looks like Warner Bros. might actually be getting a Green Lantern movie off the ground at some point in the near future. See E! News – Warners Rings Up Green Lantern. You always want to see your favourite superhero on the big screen, but you know that to appeal to more than just the fanboys…
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Tyndale have produced a new graphical Bible version entitled Manga Messiah, joining the growing throng of different graphical representations of all or part of the Bible. This time the art is Japanese, though it is colourised and includes more text than would be usual in more authentic manga. And it’s focused on the Gospels, with…
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Auckland City Libraries: A comics evening at the library on Friday October 19. Looks like a good selection of people and presentations. Hat tip to Comics Fest at the Auckland City Library – Dylan’s blog.
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If you’re interested in the history of New Zealand comics then tune into TV One Sunday night (2 Sep) at 10:40pm for the broadcast of The Comics Show – documentary by Point of View Productions. Hat tip to New Zealand comics on TV – Dylan’s blog Related link: Artsville | TV ONE PROGRAMMES | TV…
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A couple of blogs that explore science fiction and popular culture from a religious perspective that I’ve come across recently. The Sci Fi Catholic SF Gospel