I was a big Spawn fan. I began collecting the comicbook starting from the premiere issue. I think Todd McFarlane is an awesome artist. Unfortunately, his writing leaves much to be desired.
Despite that I supported him when his Spawn movie came out. It wasn’t a good movie mainly because the story was just too weak. Even though it made $87.8 million worldwide I didn’t want them to make a sequel anymore.
But apparently Hollywood still has faith in the Spawn character. Todd McFarlane has started writing the screenplay for a new Spawn movie. The new movie will reportedly not be a recap or a continuation but a completely stand-alone story. McFarlane said that the new movie will cater to an older audience, “just like The Departed.”
Good to see that McFarlane still hasn’t lost his arrogance.
First Superman comic will probably sell for US$400k
Would you purchase this unrestored Superman comic book for US$400,000? I don’t know any who would make the purchase, specially with worldwide recession BUT for the ultra-rich-collector he doesn’t see it as an expense. No, no, no… he would probably see this as US$1 Million in say 2-3 years time. It’s risky… but some are born to jab risk over and over again.
CNN reports that “After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original “Superman and Friends” comic book will make a comeback — at a price of about $400,000, a comic expert said Thursday.” It’s Comics No. 1, said Stephen Fishler, owner of Comic Connect, and thru a bidding process comic colectors will surely, surely take a bite.
And did you know that someone was actually willing to trade in his Ferrari to get Comic #1? Just how important is comic 1. It’s the one that started it all. And sad to say there are a few of it going around. Or this may probably be… the only ONE! The ONE.
How Comics can Benefit Kids
Cartoons or what is commonly referred to as anime these days has always had a huge impact on kids. Owing to their vibrant colors, unique characters and interesting storylines, they appeal to small children and even teens. It is not a surprise at all why they have attracted and continue to attract millions of kids from all over the globe.
But while the anime may have become more popular today, the traditional comics continue to have its own share of fans, young and old alike. The print version is still being published amid the existence of the digital version. Online, the Kickstarter comics can be purchased on the Forevergeek site.
Parents who own print comics should find time to expose their kids to such form of entertainment. What they have may already be collectibles and no longer available in the market. In fact, studies have shown that comic books benefit children’s learning. Researchers have confirmed that comics can be used as a good reading material for children even though teachers and parents may not totally agree with it and critics downplay it as not real books due to the absence of pictures and dense column of words. [Read more…]