#Steve Lieber Artist

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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #9 (2020) 1st Appearance of Splitter/Arm-Fall-Off-Boy (Floyd Belkin)

#Superman's Pal #JimmyOlsen #9 (2020) #SteveLieber Art, #MattFraction Writer, 1st Appearance of Splitter/Arm-Fall-Off-Boy (#FloydBelkin) "Untitled" Jimmy and Jix are on the run, pursued by an intergalactic death force that wants to break up their marriage by any means necessary. SAVE ON SHIPPING COST - NOW AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PICK UP IN DELTONA, FLORIDA https://www.rarecomicbooks.fashionablewebs.com/Supermans%20Pal%20Jimmy%20Olsen%202020.html#9  #KeyComicBooks #DCComics #DCU #DCUniverse #KeyIssue

[stevelieber]

Tips for Non-Artists on Writing Your First Comic, part 1.

Learning to write prose is tough, and it can take years of struggle to grasp the basics. You have to understand construction, character, theme, pacing, the effects of word choice, the specifics of your subject and so much more.  Learning to write a collaborative form like comics just adds new troubles and traps as you run into the difficulties inherent in the medium, or specific to the people you're working with.

I've been the first collaborator for a number of writers on their first comic, and it's gone pretty well.  (I'll brag here: One project got an Eisner Award nomination, another got four Einser noms, and another made it into a Year's Best anthology and helped the writer land a movie deal.) And I've also watched as artists I know worked with first-time writers on collaborations that didn't turn out too well. So I thought I'd share some observations and suggestions that might be useful to writers new to the medium. I've got ten of these tips. Here are the first three:

1. Read a bunch of comics.

This is primary. You're telling a story in a complicated medium with its own rules, rhythms, and quirks. You should have a sense for what other people have done with it. Read triumphs, near-successes and outright failures. Read well beyond the genre you intend to write. There are valuable lessons everywhere. (I've noted before that one of the biggest influences on an adult crime comic I drew was John Stanley's Little Lulu.)

You can find plenty of best-of and must-read lists online. Librarians and comic shop owners will have good suggestions, too.

Read analytically. Look at what works and what doesn't and try to take the successes apart to see how they function. Like this.

2. Ask yourself: Why is this story a comic?

There are so many writers with an unsold screenplay who have decided that they could just "turn it into a comic." They're not aware of the contempt they're communicating for both their own work and for the medium they expect to work in. It's obvious when someone is treating a comic as a movie pitch, or trying to shoehorn filmic action and dialogue into panels. Respect for a medium means building your story around things the medium can do well.

3. If you aren't working with an established publisher, finding an artist will be tough.

The most common question I hear from first time writers is "How do I find an artist?" One answer is money. If you can pay a competitive rate, you can always hire a skilled artist to be your collaborator. This isn't cheap. If you've established yourself in some other medium, your clout from that can help you find someone who wants to work with you. If you don't have money, or a rep from outside comics, you'll need to network like crazy, in person and online, using every means available to make connections with artists, or people who could introduce you to artists. It will be slow and difficult.

Here's Part 2.

And Part 3.

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I really hope this doesn’t come across as rude, but why did you decide to make Lex Luthor, whose motivation is basically racism and xenophobia from my understanding, a person of color? This isn’t like, a criticism, more just, I really like your JL remix stuff and you usually have cool reasons for the stuff you change, so I was surprised by this one

I understand the curiosity! But I have to point out that "you usually have cool reasons for the stuff you change, so I was surprised by this one" made me laugh, haha. Long answer coming because I have a lot of feelings- but the point in the very end is worth it, trust me.

So for one, Lex is Afro-Greek in my version. This comes from the popular headcanon that STAS/DCAU Lex is Black (and his design is based on a Greek man). His character design, skin tone, and Clancy Brown's enigmatic performance became unintentional perceived representation for Black fans (and even DC writers). And now in the Harley Quinn show, that's become canonized! For why they like it, that's not my place to say as a non-Black person- so I listen!

I don't agree that Lex's motivation is "basically racism and xenophobia"- his themes are much broader than that. It's the desire to be the Man of Tomorrow, his jealousy of Superman, the way his intellect alone is a match against Superman's strength. Sometimes that jealousy is expressed through bigotry, but it's all a means to an end for Lex. My approach is: if Lex being Black is something we want to integrate more into his character, what opportunities does that open up narratively? Because there's rich potential for him and the characters connected to him.

When discussing MAWS I talk a lot about how when you're writing a bigoted marginalized character, there needs to be specifity with where that internalized bigotry is coming from. So a change like that for Lex Luthor could, for example; discuss how privileges like wealth can assimilate otherwise marginalized people into the kind of power that harms others in their community.

The ripple affect this has on a character like Superboy/Conner is that we get to see how -even though they're both Luthors- Conner is profiled, othered and further marginalized as a Kryptonian and a Black homeless teen because he doesn't get to benefit from any of Lex's privileges. This is just part of the many reasons why I think Conner would be infinitely more interesting if he didn't look like Kal El despite being a clone. You get to see a new intersection of how the Kryptonian identity intersects with Blackness on Earth. The potential ripple effect for a character like Lena is also really fun! What if she's struggling with her own model minority pressure when she's making up for her brother's crimes? It's all very compelling!

And MOST importantly, in a 3 trillion IQ Lex Luthor-style move-making Lex Luthor Black means that some version of Matt Fraction & Steve Lieber's Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen arc exists in my au. Which famously hinges on the twist that LEX LUTHOR AND JIMMY OLSEN ARE DISTANTLY RELATED. THEREFORE!!! We have now found a convoluted way to have Wacky Renaissance Artist Jimmy Olsen connected to The Manifestation Of Black Excellence Evil Edition Lex Luthor in this au.

[graphicpolicy]

Reclaim the past with Backflash, a new graphic novel from Mat Johnson, Steve Lieber, Berger Books, and Dark Horse

Reclaim the past with Backflash, a new graphic novel from Mat Johnson, Steve Lieber, Berger Books, and Dark Horse #comics #comicbooks #graphicnovel

Presented by acclaimed and award-winning creators, writer Mat Johnson and artist Steve Lieber, Backflash tells the story of Devin, whose life is spiraling out of control, until he discovers the impossible: by touching an article of family memorabilia, he can travel back in time, mentally reliving the best moments of his past while escaping his problems of the present. But the more Devin…

[disneytva]

Dynamite Comics and Disney Comics Sets "Negaduck" Spin-Off Series For September

Dynamite Entertainment continues their Disney line of comic books with a Darkwing Duck spinoff by Jeff Parker and Ciro Cangialos, Negaduck, coming to comic stores in September 2023.

NEGADUCK #1 Writer: Jeff Parker Artist: Ciro Cangialosi

"I am the screeching fingernail on the chalkboard of justice. I am the sour ball in the candy jar of goodness. I am NEGADUCK!" He's the exact opposite of DD in every way… evil, nefarious, dedicated to stealing lollipops from kids and not helping grandmas across the street! And now, he's ready to begin a reign of crime and terror the likes of which St. Canard has never seen — except… dang it, all of the other villains are ripping off his ideas! What's a criminal mastermind to do when the city's thick with other criminals, stealing his shine? Why, take his villainy on the road, of course! Written with fiendish glee by arch-author JEFF PARKER and illustrated by the suspiciously talented CIRO CANGIALOSI, Negaduck features a regular rogues' gallery of cover artists, including JOSHUA MIDDLETON, JAE LEE, TRISH FORSTNER, and a special Whiteout homage cover by that series' co-creator, STEVE LIEBER!

Covers: Joshua Middleton , Jae Lee, Trish Forstner, Steve Lieber, Jeff Parker – Action Figure 32 Pages $3.99 In Stores September 13

[deathfuture3000]

An original awesome John Constantine Hellblazer sketch I got from artist Steve Lieber years ago. 🤟🏼🖤😈

[helioscopepdx]

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY SCHEDULE

Here's where you can find Helioscope's cartoonists on FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, Saturday May 4, 2024.

I Like Comics. Vancouver, WA 10am to 1pm- Ron Randall and Karl Kesel 1pm to 3pm- Jeff Parker, Steve Lieber, and Ibrahim Moustafa 3pm to 5pm- James Asmus I Like Comics

Cosmic Monkey. Portland, OR. John Burkett 10:00 AM Cosmic Monkey Comics

Excalibur. Portland, OR. Aaron McConnell, Jeremy Colwell.

Things from Another World - Milwaukie, OR Paul Tobin and Mark Russell

Things from Another World - Beaverton, OR. Eryk Donovan and Casey Gilly

[grotesquehydra]

“Boomerang and some of Spidey’s deadliest baddies prove that with terrible powers come terrible responsibilities!”

The Superior Foes of Spider-Man (2013) written by Nick Spencer and artist Steve Lieber

[tepkunset]

oh wow you werent joking abt old guard comic art being ugly as shit

THE STRUGGLE IS REAL.

The writing is *chefs kiss* but the art is some of the worst I've ever put up with for the sake of great characters. It's just. Really not my vibe.

That's one of the reasons why I really adored Tales Through Time - because I loved seeing the characters drawn by different artists.

My personal favourite art from Tales Through Time are by Jacopo Camagni ("Zanzibar and Other Harbors"), and Steve Lieber ("How to Make a Ghost Town"):

[dccomicsnews]

"A Good Fantasy" Writer: Chip Zdarsky Artists: Michele Bandini & Steve Lieber Color Artist: Nick Filardi Letterer: Clayton Cowles Review by Max Byrne After the bombast and action of the previous issue, Batman #149 takes a more measured approach with its storytelling. Chip Zdarsky takes his time showing what comes next, detailing the fate of Zur's twisted clone of Bruce Wayne. As with all tales Frankenstein's monster-style tales, this issue certainly has a tragic quality to it that's heavy on sentiment and at times could even bring a tear to a glass eye. Such creations are never built to endure and this one's no exception. As a result of Failsafe's coding, this wretched clone is not long for this world, despite Bruce's best efforts to stem the tide and find a way to win. We as readers are so used to always witnessing Batman ultimately prevail, that seeing him come up short of answers in the requisite time really does hit hard. Indeed, one lingering panel towards the end of this tragic tale highlights everything that Bruce has done in his life up to that point, especially the way in which he's made a positive impact on the lives of those he loves. Also, I felt that he'd also made more peace with his own mortality and acknowledged that the passage of time cannot be avoided. We all get too old one day and need to prepare the next generation to do better than we did, not prolong our own time at the helm. This issue has a clear dividing line running through it. After the sad chain of events in the first half of the issue, the second half's all about starting again, and is also certainly about the options one has when reclaiming $3.1 billion dollars of your lost fortune! [gallery type="single-slider" columns="5" size="medium" ids="191057,191058,191059,191060,191055"] The sense of optimism is tangible, particularly as it's enhanced by changing the artist at this point. Hats off to both Michele Bandini and Steve Leiber for their stellar work here, as the line in the proverbial sand is made more distinctive. The more cartoonish quality on offer makes the lighter tone work even more, by giving a slightly less serious air to the pages. Securing a new residence for himself and his family, at least until Vandal Savage is expelled from the city, gives Bruce et al a new sense of direction and unity. When reading this section, I found myself subconsciously smiling all the way through it. This matches every character on the page too. For a hero who's always embraced the darkness, this iteration of Bruce has one eye on a bright future. Indeed, a tantalizing reunion with a certain Selina Kyle helps to hint at more happiness to come. However, this is Batman we're talking about, so heartbreak's always lurking just around the corner.... Conclusion Batman #149 is a pivotal issue. It brings down the curtain on the epic struggle with Zur/Failsafe and then sets the table for a new era of optimism in Gotham City. How long this will last remains to be seen, but the Bat Family are more unified than ever. I've got a feeling this unity is going to be needed more than ever very soon. Images Courtesy of DC Entertainment (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

[stevelieber]

There's some nifty original art of mine available in the @helioscopepdx store! Here's an original page from Alabaster, a horror/fantasy series written by Caitlin R Kiernan that won the Bram Stoker Award for Best Graphic Novel.

(God I loved drawing that bird.)

[doctorofmagic]

May 2023 Solicitations: Doctor Strange confirmed appearances

DOCTOR STRANGE #4

Jed MacKay (W) • ANDY MACDONALD (A) • Cover by Alex Ross

Clea Variant Cover by DERRICK CHEW • VARIANT COVER BY CHRISTIAN WARD

MEET WONG…AGENT OF W.A.N.D.!

Wong and magic super-spy Pandora Peters are reforming S.H.I.E.L.D.’s covert mystical organization. Their first mission? Find a supernatural serial killer who not only destroys magic but eats it! Who is this horrifying monster? And what future danger does it spell for Doctor Strange?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

WARLOCK: REBIRTH #3 (OF 5)

RON MARZ (W) • RON LIM (A/C)

Variant Cover by MIKE HAWTHORNE

Adam Warlock and Doctor Strange must escape Soul World! But in order to do that, Adam will have to fight Eve head on! Without the Soul Gem, does Adam stand a chance?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

ULTIMATE INVASION #1 (OF 4)

JONATHAN HICKMAN (W) • BRYAN HITCH (A/C) • FOIL VARIANT COVER BY BRYAN HITCH ALSO AVAILABLE

NEGATIVE SPACE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER

VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO

VARIANT COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS • VARIANT COVER BY RON LIM

VARIANT COVER BY SARA PICHELLI • VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

BLANK VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE

THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE BEGINS!

Superstar creators Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch team up!

The Illuminati must form once again to stop the Maker from his plans to destroy – or perhaps rebuild – the universe, with Miles Morales at the center of it all! Bryan’s work on THE ULTIMATES helped redefine super hero comics for the 2000s - wait until you see what he and Jonathan have in store for this decade! Including new data pages by Jonathan Hickman - plus exclusive behind-the-scenes material on the world-building that has gone into this project!

56 PGS./Rated T+ …$8.99

SON OF ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS: MARVEL TALES #1 (reprint)

Written by STAN LEE & LARRY LIEBER

Penciled by JACK KIRBY, DON HECK, STEVE DITKO & BILL EVERETT

Cover by NICK BRADSHAW

VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO • DOG VARIANT COVER BY CHRISSIE ZULLO

VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY NICK BRADSHAW

Relive the debut appearances of even more pop-culture icons as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! In INCREDIBLE HULK (1962) #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby unveil perhaps their most tragic hero of all. Is the Hulk man, is he monster…or is he both? In JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #83, Larry Lieber joins Lee and Kirby to bring the mighty Thor from Norse myth to the Marvel Universe! In TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #39, Lee, Lieber and artist Don Heck introduce Tony Stark – and show how, to save his own life, he must build the invincible armor of Iron Man! In STRANGE TALES (1951) #110-111, Lee and Steve Ditko present the psychedelic world of Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts! And in DAREDEVIL (1964) #1, Bill Everett teams with Lee to show how blind youth Matt Murdock becomes the fearless adventurer known as Daredevil!

104 PGS./Rated All Ages …$7.99

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Despite the many solicitations, I don’t think it will be a busy for Stephen (at least, on the confirmed appearances) because, well, Ults will be confused on Miles Morales, not the Illuminati. And the other one is just a reprint. Stephen will be certainly more featured in Warlock, which is nice to see again since they share a history. And that’s it!

(also furry!Stephen sos)

[popculturelib]

Happy Barbenheimer Day!

In celebration of both films being released, we thought we'd bring to you one of our books about J. Robert Oppenheimer: Fallout: J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leo Szilard, and the Political Science of the Atomic Bomb (2001) by Jim Ottaviani, Janine Johnston, Steve Lieber, Vince Locke, Bernie Mireault, and Jeff Parker. Fallout is illustrated by several artists, with a sample of their different styles shown here.

The Browne Popular Culture Library (BPCL), founded in 1969, is the most comprehensive archive of its kind in the United States.  Our focus and mission is to acquire and preserve research materials on American Popular Culture (post 1876) for curricular and research use. Visit our website at https://www.bgsu.edu/library/pcl.html.

[disneytva]

NEGADUCK #3

(W) Jeff Parker (A) Ciro Cangialosi (CA) Jae Lee

After using his bad-boy charm on the sorceress Morgana, our proud arch-villain Negaduck has learned the location of Agony Island, where King Midas' vault hides the Gauntlet of Gold! Only one problem: Once he gets there, he discovers that everything on the island is trying to destroy him! Co-conspirators JEFF PARKER and CIRO CANGIALOSI are joined by cover artists JAE LEE, TRISH FORSTNER, and STEVE LIEBER for this dream vacation to a nightmare destination!

In Shops: Nov 08, 2023

SRP: 3.99

[dailyjsa]

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #1

The JSA returns in this monthly series by writer Geoff Johns and artist Mikel Janín with “Justice Society of America: The New Golden Age Part One”! The world’s first and greatest superheroes return! Or do they? A long-lost hero from the JSA crashes into our era with a grave warning… but it’s too late. A mysterious and malevolent enemy has invaded the entire history of the JSA, and an all-new team must come together to defeat it. But what deadly secret does this messenger from beyond keep? Where are they from? And why is all of this happening now? Only the Time Masters know…

Written by Geoff Johns

Art and cover by Mikel Janín

Available at your local comic shop and online TODAY

Variant covers:

Yanick Paquette variant

Jerry Ordway variant (1:25)

Steve Lieber variant (1:50)

Joe Quinones variant

Rose Besch variant

Nathan Szerdy variants

Full preview from this issue is below the cut:

[fuscorooni]

For the ask game, number 29. Fave comic artist?

Oh man, this used to be such an easier question to answer. Tastes evolve over time, it’s so hard to pick a favorite.

If you’ve ever watched Jim Lee draw, he has such an understanding of form and shadow. He’s a really good teacher, his tutorials are very clear and educational. Same for David Finch, though his style is not exactly my cup of tea.

The classics: Jack Kirby for the energy and motion on the page. Neal Adams for that heightened realism.

Ed McGuinness and Amanda Connor for comic book-y goodness.

Doc Shaner and Dan Mora because their stuff is so crisp. Mikel Janin’s stuff strikes me the right way. Steve Lieber is one of the best comedy artists out there.

So hard to pick one!