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The Adventures of Superman: "Clan of The Fiery Cross" (16 of 16)

The Adventures of Superman: "Clan of The Fiery Cross" (15 of 16)

The Adventures of Superman: "Clan of The Fiery Cross" (14 of 16)

The Adventures of Superman: "Clan of The Fiery Cross" (13 of 16)

The Adventures of Superman: "Clan of The Fiery Cross" (12 of 16)

The Adventures of Superman: "Clan of The Fiery Cross" (11 of 16)

The Adventures of Superman: "Clan of The Fiery Cross" (10 of 16)

The Adventures of Superman: "Clan of The Fiery Cross" (9 of 16)

The Adventures of Superman: "Clan of The Fiery Cross" (8 of 16)

Many Moons: An Afrofuturist Epic

"How Janelle Monáe turned Harriet Tubman’s legacy into an Afrofuturist sci-fi epic... "

Fandom

Comic books have always generated a strong fandom. With the accessibility of new video production and editing tools, that fandom has grown more and more adept at producing content inspired by the characters they love. The scope and variety of fan produced content continues poses a challenge as fanfic starts to look and feel like professional productions. Where do we draw the line to protect intellectual property? At what point does a character woven into the cultural landscape through decades of storytelling become an object of public domain worthy of manipulation for creative purposes? The legal fight around fair use looms in the background, but the immediate answer is clear. Fan engagement is a byproduct that license holder wants, but they rightly prevent fan products from generating profits. This fan film inspired by Hawkeye fits neatly in the space created by contemporary circumstances. Recognizable characterization, good production values, and clear story inspiration from the awar...

We interrupt this broadcast for Wonder Woman!!!

Will Brooker at Rollins College

Marvel's Daredevil on Netflix

Drawing heavily on Frank Miller's interpretation, the first trailer from Marvel's Daredevil on Netflix strikes the right tone. The Marvel Cinematic Universe on television is growing in complexity and scope with Marvel's Agents of Shield and Agent Carter on ABC providing a very "mainstream" narrative. I say mainstream because its clear Netflix will be a space to introduce classic characters to a public without a lot of understanding. While fans are excited, not many people know Daredevil, Jessica Jones or Iron Fist.  Thanks to the success of the films, the world of SHIELD is very well known to the general public. As a result, ABC shows are extending an established narrative supported by billion dollar movie franchises while Netflix has comics with decades of stories, but not widely known. Will comics fans get Netflix to see this?  I think the answer might be yes.  Marvel wins.

Tim Beyers on CW's Flash and Arrow

Cosplay & U

  There has been a great deal of debate recently about the impact of cosplay on comics. This video hammers home the points made by Rob Salkowitz and Tim Beyers about the impact of cosplay.  Thousands of hours to design and construct these costume demands the fans go to conventions to interact with fellow geeks. The net result is a revenue engine driven by fans for fans.  Cosplay adds something to the conventions that corporation cannot control, but arguably benefit from...passion.

Comics are culture!

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