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Poison Elves
''Poison Elves'' is a black-and-white comic book by the late artist/writer Drew Hayes, concerning the life and times of an elf named Lusiphur. Origins and influences Drew Hayes' work was influenced by '' Dungeons & Dragons'', '' Elfquest'', and '' Cerebus''.From the forward to "Poison Elves: The Mulehide Years" trade. Lusiphur was originally one of Hayes' Dungeons & Dragons characters. The book version of the character was based on Lux Interior of The Cramps, Glenn Danzig of The Misfits, and Nivek Ogre of Skinny Puppy. Publication history ''I, Lusiphur'' (December 1991 – December 1992) – ''Poison Elves'' (February 1993 – February 1995) Hayes originally self-published the series during the early 90s under his company Mulehide Graphics under the title of ''I, Lusiphur''. The title was changed to ''Poison Elves'' because the similarity of Lusiphur to Lucifer led to the misconception that the series was Satanic in nature. Sales were reported to have increased signif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Fantasy
Dark fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy literary, artistic, and cinematic works that incorporate disturbing and frightening themes of fantasy. It often combines fantasy with elements of horror or has a gloomy dark tone or a sense of horror and dread.Stableford, Brian, "Dark Fantasy", in ''The A to Z of Fantasy Literature'',(p. 97), Scarecrow Press,Plymouth. 2005. Definition A strict definition for dark fantasy is difficult to pin down. Gertrude Barrows Bennett has been called "the woman who invented dark fantasy". Both Charles L. Grant''The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Themes, Works, and Wonders'', Volume 1, edited by Gary Westfahl, Greenwood Publishing Group, 2005. and Karl Edward Wagner are credited with having coined the term "dark fantasy"—although both authors were describing different styles of fiction. Brian Stableford argues "dark fantasy" can be usefully defined as subgenre of stories that attempt to "incorporate elements of horror fictio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satanism
Satanism is a group of Ideology, ideological and Philosophy, philosophical beliefs based on Satan. Contemporary religious practice of Satanism began with the founding of the atheistic Church of Satan by Anton LaVey in the United States in 1966, although a few historical precedents exist. Prior to the public practice, Satanism existed primarily as an accusation by various Christianity, Christian groups toward perceived ideological opponents, rather than a self-identity. Satanism, and the Devil in popular culture, concept of Satan, has also been used by artists and entertainers for symbolic expression. Accusations that various groups have been practicing Satanism have been made throughout much of Christian history. During the Middle Ages, the Inquisition attached to the Catholic Church alleged that various heretical Christian sects and groups, such as the Knights Templar and the Cathars, performed secret Satanic rituals. In the subsequent Early Modern period, belief in a widesp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Shawn Alexander
Jason Shawn Alexander or J. Alexander (born c. 1975) is a painter, illustrator and draftsman from Portland, Tennessee. Alexander has produced illustrations for Dark Horse Comics, Warner Brothers, DC Comics, Hasbro, White Wolf, Inc, and Dalmatian Press. His creator-owned ''Empty Zone'' was published for years by Sirius Entertainment. He also contributed to '' Poison Elves: Lusiphur and Linlith'', also for Sirius Entertainment. Brad Martin, a contributing writer with '' Juxtapoz'' magazine, describes Alexander's fine art pieces thus: "His gritty, drippy, and dark style lends an ominous air, like a fresh grave, and the subject's poses humanize the whole thing." Alexander's work can be seen at Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles and 101/exhibit in Miami and New York. Comics Dark Horse Comics *'' Abe Sapien: The Drowning'' *''Damnation'' *''The Escapists'' *'' The Secret'' *''Tales of the Vampires'' *''Dark Horse: Twenty Years'' *'' Conan and the Midnight God'' (Covers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fillbach Brothers
The Fillbach Brothers (Matt Fillbach and Shawn Fillbach) are comic book artists, known for penciling the Dark Horse Comics ''Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures'' series. Career Matt Fillbach and Shawn Fillbach started out by producing creator-owned projects such as ''Captain Freebird'' (Broken Heroes) and, after their run on ''Clone Wars Adventures'', ''Maxwell Strangewell'' and '' Roadkill: A Jim Kowalksi Adventure''. They have also contributed three volumes to a ''Clone Wars'' series of graphic novellas from Dark Horse. Additionally, the Fillbach Brothers did an anthology webcomic, ''Roninspoon Theater'', that was updated weekly. The Fillbach Brothers are currently co-writing with Dave Land and handling the art chores for the monthly title '' Werewolves on the Moon: Versus Vampires?'' from Dark Horse Comics. Bibliography *''Captain Freebird'' (Broken Heroes), Sirius Entertainment, 1998, * "Smuggler's Blues" in ''Star Wars Tales'' #14, Dark Horse Comics, 1999 *''Star Wars: Clone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Smylie
Mark Smylie is an American comics creator, writer and illustrator. He is best known for his '' Artesia'' epic fantasy comic series.Cornog, Martha (July 1, 2011). "Graphic Novels: Archaia's A-List", '' Library Journal'' 136 (12). Biography Born in Florida in 1967, he studied political science, philosophy, art history, and English literature at Columbia University for four years. Besides ''Artesia'', Smylie has also done numerous illustrations for role-playing games and other media. He has done interior illustrations for ''Dungeons & Dragons'' manuals, including '' Faiths and Pantheons'', ''Epic Level Handbook'', and '' Complete Warrior''. After first working with Sirius Entertainment, he founded Archaia Studios Press in 2002 to publish ''Artesia'' and eventually comics from other creators. The setting of Smylie's novel ''The Barrow'' is the same as his ''Artesia'' series.(December 23, 2013). "Fiction Reviews: The Barrow", ''Publishers Weekly'' 260 (51). Smylie was nominated for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off (or spinoff) is a radio program, television program, film, video game or any narrative work, derived from already existing works that focus on more details and different aspects from the original work (e.g. particular topics, characters or events). One of the earliest spin-offs of the modern media era, if not the first, happened in 1941 when the supporting character Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve from the old time radio comedy show '' Fibber McGee and Molly'' became the star of his own program '' The Great Gildersleeve'' (1941–1957). In genre fiction, the term parallels its usage in television; it is usually meant to indicate a substantial ''change in narrative viewpoint and activity'' from that (previous) storyline based on the activities of the series' principal protagonist and so is a shift to that action and overall narrative thread of some other protagonist, which now becomes the central or main thread (storyline) of the new sub-series. The ''new pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Shawn Alexander (Comics Artist)
Jason Shawn Alexander or J. Alexander (born c. 1975) is a painter, illustrator and draftsman from Portland, Tennessee. Alexander has produced illustrations for Dark Horse Comics, Warner Brothers, DC Comics, Hasbro, White Wolf, Inc, and Dalmatian Press. His creator-owned ''Empty Zone'' was published for years by Sirius Entertainment. He also contributed to ''Poison Elves: Lusiphur and Linlith'', also for Sirius Entertainment. Brad Martin, a contributing writer with ''Juxtapoz'' magazine, describes Alexander's fine art pieces thus: "His gritty, drippy, and dark style lends an ominous air, like a fresh grave, and the subject's poses humanize the whole thing." Alexander's work can be seen at Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles and 101/exhibit in Miami and New York. Comics Dark Horse Comics *''Abe Sapien: The Drowning'' *''Damnation'' *''The Escapists'' *'' The Secret'' *''Tales of the Vampires'' *''Dark Horse: Twenty Years'' *'' Conan and the Midnight God'' (Covers) Other *' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stand And Deliver (Adam And The Ants Song)
"Stand and Deliver" is a song by British new wave band Adam and the Ants, released as the lead single from their third studio album, ''Prince Charming'' (1981). It was the band's first No. 1 hit in the UK. The phrase "stand and deliver — your money or your life", used in the lyrics, is commonly associated with highwaymen in 18th century England. Release Adam and the Ants' previous single, "Antmusic", debuted on the UK Singles Chart on 6 December 1980. It spent nine weeks in the top 10, peaking at No. 2, but was denied the No. 1 position by the re-release of John Lennon's " Imagine" after his murder in New York City on 8 December 1980. "Stand and Deliver" became the band's first No. 1 when it debuted at the top spot on 3 May 1981, and remained there for five weeks. Listed as the third best-selling single of 1981, it has sold 1.03 million copies in the UK. On the US Dance chart, "Stand and Deliver" peaked at #38. Copies of the single "Stand and Deliver" b/w "Beat My Guest" we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam And The Ants
Adam and the Ants were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. The group existed in two incarnations, both fronted by Adam Ant, over the period 1977 to 1982. The first, founded in May 1977 and known simply as The Ants until November of that year, transitioned from the punk rock to the post-punk and new wave era and released one album. The final line-up of this incarnation—Dave Barbarossa, Matthew Ashman, and Leigh Gorman—left the band in January 1980 at the suggestion of manager Malcolm McLaren to form Bow Wow Wow. The second incarnation of Adam and the Ants featured guitarist Marco Pirroni and drummer/producer Chris Hughes, and was noted for its use of Burundi drums. This group lasted from February 1980 to March 1982, achieving major commercial success in the UK. With their music videos receiving airplay on MTV and Ant appearing as a guest VJ on the station, they were associated with the Second British Invasion. History Formation Prior to Adam and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle-earth
Middle-earth is the fictional setting of much of the English writer J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy. The term is equivalent to the '' Miðgarðr'' of Norse mythology and ''Middangeard'' in Old English works, including ''Beowulf''. Middle-earth is the human-inhabited world, that is, the central continent of the Earth, in Tolkien's imagined mythological past. Tolkien's most widely read works, ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Lord of the Rings'', are set entirely in Middle-earth. "Middle-earth" has also become a short-hand term for Tolkien's legendarium, his large body of fantasy writings, and for the entirety of his fictional world. Middle-earth is the main continent of Earth (Arda) in an imaginary period of the Earth's past, ending with Tolkien's Third Age, about 6,000 years ago. Tolkien's tales of Middle-earth mostly focus on the north-west of the continent. This part of Middle-earth is suggestive of Europe, the north-west of the Old World, with the environs of the Shire reminisce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IDW Publishing
IDW Publishing is an American publisher of comic books, graphic novels, art books, and comic strip collections. It was founded in 1999 as the publishing division of Idea and Design Works, LLC (IDW), itself formed in 1999, and is regularly recognized as the fifth-largest comic book publisher in the United States, behind Marvel, DC, Dark Horse and Image Comics, ahead of other major comic book publishers such as Archie, Boom!, Dynamite, Valiant and Oni Press. The company is perhaps best known for its licensed comic book adaptations of movies, television shows, video games, and cartoons. History Origin in 1999 Idea and Design Works (IDW) was formed in 1999 by a group of comic book managers and artists that met at Wildstorm Productions included Ted Adams, Robbie Robbins, Alex Garner, and Kris Oprisko for an outsource art and graphic design firm. Each of the four was equal partners, owning 25%. With Wildstorm owner Jim Lee selling to DC Comics in 1999, Lee turned that compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
