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Will Simpson (comics)
William "Will" Simpson is a Northern Irish comics artist and film and television storyboard and concept artist. Born in Prehen, County Londonderry,James Meredith"The Art of William Simpson" Culture Northern Ireland, 13 March 2013 he began his career in British comics in the 1980s, drawing "Big Ben" for ''Warrior'' magazine in 1984, ''Transformers'' for Marvel UK, work for '' 2000 AD'', including "Judge Dredd" and "Rogue Trooper", in 1987-91, and "Sex Warrior" for '' Toxic!'' in 1991. This led to work in American comics in the 1990s, including ''Hellblazer'' and '' Vamps'' and '' Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight'' for DC Comics. In the 2000s he moved into film and television, providing storyboards and concept art for films like '' 24 Hours in London'' (2000), '' Reign of Fire'' (2002), '' Breakfast on Pluto'' (2005) and '' City of Ember'' (2008). From 2011 until 2019 he was a storyboard and concept artist for the HBO TV series ''Game of Thrones'', for which he designed the W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People Of Northern Ireland
The people of Northern Ireland are all people born in Northern Ireland and having, at the time of their birth, at least one parent who is a British citizen, an Irish citizen or is otherwise entitled to reside in Northern Ireland without any restriction on their period of residence, under the Belfast Agreement. Under the agreement, people of Northern Ireland have the right to identify either as Irish or British, or both, and their entitlement to Irish citizenship and British citizenship is recognised by the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom.The Good Friday Agreement guarantees the "recognition of the birthright of all the people of Northern Ireland to identify themselves and may identify as Irish or British, However people born in Northern Ireland are automatically British citizens if their parents are British citizens or settled in the United Kingdom,no matter what they identify as, also people in Northern Ireland are entitled to Irish citiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Comics
DC Comics (originally DC Comics, Inc., and also known simply as DC) is an American comic book publisher owned by DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective Comics", an American comic book series first published in 1937. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, the first comic under the DC banner being published in 1937. The majority of its published stories are set in the fictional DC Universe and feature numerous List of DC Comics characters, culturally iconic heroic characters, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash (DC Comics character), Flash; as well as famous fictional teams, including the Justice League, the Teen Titans, the Suicide Squad, and the Legion of Superheroes. The universe contains an assortment of well-known supervillains, such as Lex Luthor, the Joker (character), Joker, Darkseid, and the antihero Catwoman. The company has published non-DC Universe-related mater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 In Comics
Notable events of 1988 in comics. Events and publications January * January 16: The first episode of David Sutherland's gag comic '' Totally Gross Germs'' is published in ''The Beano''. February * February 1: ** The first episode of Bud Grace's '' Piranha Club'' appears in print. The series will run until 2018. ** The first episode of Rick Detorie's newspaper comic '' One Big Happy'' is published. * February 12: Belgian comic artist François Craenhals is knighted in the Order of the Belgian Crown. * February 19: ** The Dutch comics magazine '' Eppo Wordt Vervolgd'' changed its name to ''Sjors en Sjimmie Weekblad'', based on the popularity of their signature series '' Sjors en Sjimmie''. It continued until 1994, after which it was renamed as ''Sjosji''. ** In the first issue, Hanco Kolk and Peter de Wit's photo comic ''Mannetje en Mannetje'' makes its debut. March * March 14: **''Time'' features cover and interior art for Superman's 50th anniversary by John Byrne and J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 In Comics
Notable events of 1987 in comics. Events and publications Year overall * Independent publishers continue to enter the comics arena including Amazing (publisher), Amazing, CFW Enterprises, Imperial Comics, Matrix Graphic Series, and New Comics Group. Conversely, ACE Comics, Mad Dog Graphics, Silverwolf Comics, Solson Publications, Spotlight Comics, and Wonder Comics all cease publishing. * Formation of the Independent Comic Publishers Association (ICPA), to promote excellence in and further public awareness of this growing segment of the comic book industry. The appearance of the ICPA logo on a comic is meant as a symbol of quality in the small press, black-and-white market. * DC Comics reboots three of its core characters and titles, with the introduction of ''The Flash (comic book), The Flash'' vol. 2, ''Superman (vol. 2), Superman'' vol. 2, and ''Wonder Woman (comic book), Wonder Woman'' vol. 2. * The "British Invasion (comics), British Invasion" begins. Following the succes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Hebden
Alan may refer to: People *Alan (surname), an English and Kurdish surname *Alan (given name), an English given name **List of people with given name Alan ''Following are people commonly referred to solely by "Alan" or by a homonymous name.'' *Alan (Chinese singer) (born 1987), female Chinese singer of Tibetan ethnicity, active in both China and Japan *Alan (Mexican singer) (born 1973), Mexican singer and actor *Alan (wrestler) (born 1975), a.k.a. Gato Eveready, who wrestles in Asistencia Asesoría y Administración *Alan (footballer, born 1979) (Alan Osório da Costa Silva), Brazilian footballer *Alan (footballer, born 1998) (Alan Cardoso de Andrade), Brazilian footballer *Alan I, King of Brittany (died 907), "the Great" * Alan II, Duke of Brittany (c. 900–952) *Alan III, Duke of Brittany(997–1040) *Alan IV, Duke of Brittany (c. 1063–1119), a.k.a. Alan Fergant ("the Younger" in Breton language) * Alan of Tewkesbury, 12th century abbott *Alan of Lynn (c. 1348–1423), 15th ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Milligan
Peter Milligan (born 24 June 1961) is a British comic book writer who has written extensively for both British and American comic book industries. In the UK, Milligan has contributed to numerous anthology titles including '' 2000 AD'', ''Revolver'', ''Eagle'' and '' A1'', and helped launch the magazine '' Deadline''. In the US, he is best known for his frequent contributions to DC Comics' Vertigo imprint, which include the revamped DC properties ''Shade, the Changing Man'' and '' Human Target'', a four-year run on the imprint's premier title ''Hellblazer'', and original series '' Enigma'', '' The Extremist'', ''Egypt'' and ''Greek Street'', as well as the Marvel series '' X-Statix'', co-created by Milligan and artist Mike Allred. Career Milligan started his comic career with ''Sounds'' music paper's comic strip ''The Electric Hoax'', with Brendan McCarthy, with whom he went to art school. Milligan later moved to write short stories for '' 2000 AD'' in the early 1980s. By 1986 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Future Shocks
''Tharg's Future Shocks'' is a long-running series of short strips appearing in the British weekly comic '' 2000 AD'' since 1977. The name originates from the fictional editor of 2000 AD and the book titled ''Future Shock'', written by Alvin Toffler, published in 1970. Publishing history The series began in issue 25 of ''2000 AD'' titled "Tharg's Future Shocks" in a single short story written by Steve Moore, who also created the format. This established the pattern of the series which would be two- or three-page short stories, which were normally self-contained. These stories would be a testing ground for new artists and writers and creators resulting in the stories having a very mixed level of quality. Authors such as Peter Milligan, Alan Davis, Alan Moore, and Grant Morrison found some of their earliest work published as ''Future Shocks''. Spin-offs Some characters proved popular enough to either appear in their own stories, or have multiple appearances in ''Future Shoc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 In Comics
Notable events of 1984 in comics. Events Year overall * The independent publishing boom continues, as Antarctic Press, Continuity Comics, Deluxe Comics, Matrix Graphic Series, and Renegade Press all enter the arena. *Small press publisher Americomics changes its name to AC Comics. * Terry Nantier teams up with Chris Beall and Marc Minoustchine to form Nantier, Beall, Minoustchine ( NBM Publishing). * The ups-and-downs of the marketplace take their toll, as Gold Key Comics (also known as Whitman Comics), Capital Comics, JC Comics, Pacific Comics, and Spectrum Comics all cease publishing. * The Marvel Comics imprint Epic Comics releases four new limited series ('' Six from Sirius'', '' Timespirits'', '' Crash Ryan'', and '' The Sisterhood of Steel''), solidifying the new publishing trend. * Marvel Comics introduces its Star Comics imprint, licensed titles intended for young readers, with the three-issue limited series ''The Muppets Take Manhattan''. * Opening of the San Franci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dez Skinn
Derek Graham "Dez" Skinn (born 4 February 1951) Miller, John Jackson"Comics Industry Birthdays" ''Comics Buyer's Guide'', 10 June 2005. Accessed 14 August 2010WebCitation archive is a British comic and magazine editor, and author of a number of books on comics. As head of Marvel Comics' operations in England in the late 1970s, Skinn reformatted existing titles, launched new ones, and acquired the BBC license for '' Doctor Who Weekly''. After leaving Marvel UK, Skinn founded and edited ''Warrior'', which featured key works by Alan Moore. Called by some the "British Stan Lee," Skinn is one of British comics' most influential figures. He has caused controversy in his career, specifically related to legal issues regarding his publishing new adventures of the 1950s character Marvelman, as well as charges of plagiarism about Skinn's 2004 book ''Comix: The Underground Revolution''. Fandom Skinn first came to prominence in the world of British comics fandom. As a teenager he contribu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Walker
White Walkers are humanoid creatures from the HBO television series ''Game of Thrones'', and the George R. R. Martin novel series ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' on which it is based. Primarily referred to as the Others in the novels, White Walkers are a supernatural threat to mankind who dwell north of The Wall in Westeros. ''The Verge'' named them among "the most visually iconic creatures on the show". White Walkers are also featured in the show's merchandising. Description Martin introduces the Others in the prologue of ''A Game of Thrones'' (1996), describing them as "Tall ... and gaunt and hard as old bones, with flesh pale as milk" with eyes "deeper and bluer than any human eyes, a blue that burned like ice". Accompanied by intense cold, they wear armor that "seemed to change color as it moved", and wield thin crystal swords capable of shattering steel. The Others move silently, and they speak their own language; Martin writes that their voices are "like the cracking of ice on a w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derry Journal
The ''Derry Journal'' is a newspaper based in Derry, Northern Ireland, serving Derry as well as County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. It is operated by National World. The paper is published on Tuesday and Friday and is a sister paper of the '' Sunday Journal'', the only local newspaper published in Ireland on a Sunday. Founded 3 June 1772, it is the second oldest newspaper still in existence in Ireland. History Establishment The ''Derry Journal and General Advertiser'' was a four-page paper that cost one penny and was initially published on Wednesday and Saturday. In October of the same year as its launch, the paper's publication days were changed to Tuesday and Friday, and 1877 it became a daily paper for a brief time, however, this lasted just three months and the paper became a tri-weekly publication after three months (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). In its early days, the paper's editorial policy was that of the Protestant community who would become known as ' Unio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City Of Ember
''City of Ember'' is a 2008 American science fantasy adventure film based on the 2003 novel ''The City of Ember'' by Jeanne DuPrau. Directed by Gil Kenan in his live-action directorial debut, the film stars Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, Mackenzie Crook, Martin Landau, Mary Kay Place, Toby Jones, and Tim Robbins. Produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman's Playtone and Walden Media, ''City of Ember'' was theatrically released on October 10, 2008, by 20th Century Fox under the "Fox-Walden" joint-venture, two months after the release of the final book in the series, '' The Diamond of Darkhold''. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a box-office bomb, grossing just $17.9 million against a budget of $55 million. Plot When an unspecified global catastrophe looms, an underground city known as Ember is constructed to shelter a large group of survivors. In addition, a small metal box intended for a future generation of Emberites is timed to open after 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
