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Episode 95 - Image Comics

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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 - running time 00:28:46

Image Comics, the company famously born from an artists revolt, is now the place to find some of the best writers in comic books!

In 1992, seven of the biggest artists in the business - Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Erik Larsen, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, While Portacio - left Marvel Comics to form Image Comics, and nothing would be the same again.

More than 25 years later, Image Comics has grown from a place where flashy art ruled the day to a haven for some of the best and most innovative writers in comic books. This new emphasis on writer and story is personified by the newest partner at Image Comics, Robert Kirkman.

This week iFanboy takes a look at just some of the offerings from this "new" Image. Here are the books that they are most interested in:

From Robert Kirkman: The Walking Dead, Invincible, The Astounding WOlf-Man, and Brit

From Jay Faerber: Dynamo 5, Noble Causes, and Gemini

From Joe Casey: Godland, Nixon's Pals, Charltan Ball

From Joe Kelly: Four Eyes, I Kill Giants

From B. Clay Moore: Hawaiian Dick

From Jonathan Hickman: The Nightly News, Pax Romana, Red Mass For Mars, and Transhuman

From Alexander Grecian and Riley Rossmo: Proof

From Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie: Phonogram

From Jamie McKelvie: Suburban Glamour

And finally, the massive tome that is Comic Book Tattoo

As you might be able to tell from the above works, Image Comics is one company that defies classification.

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iFanboy » Episode 95 - Image Comics [Discussion]

Re: Episode 95 - Image Comics [Discussion]

Posted by SunnyvaleTrash on 11/10/2008 at 10:18:08 am in iFanboy

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I remember you guys mentioning it on your show, but haven't seen Remender mention it anywhere or talk about it in an interview (such as the Talksplode).

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Re: Episode 95 - Image Comics [Discussion]

Posted by SimonD on 11/07/2008 at 07:48:34 pm in iFanboy

I miss the old Image days but I love what's going on right now.

I think Robert Kirkman save image. I think his books are some of the best comics in the history of comics. I know people that are reading The walking dead and HATE zombies and horror movies.

I am still on trades when it comes to The walking dead I need to get my but on issues soon.

Re: Episode 95 - Image Comics [Discussion]

Posted by Crippler on 11/07/2008 at 05:59:55 pm in iFanboy

I Kill Giants has been great. You just know it's going to punch you in the guts when it's done too. There'll be no joy in Mudville, for Coveleskie had struck out.

Re: Episode 95 - Image Comics [Discussion]

Posted by dierect current on 11/07/2008 at 02:35:13 pm in iFanboy

Image are just getting better and better. I remember the early days. Heck I even bought Spawn, Wildcats and Savage Dragon in the begining. You can't compare those books with what Image is puttong out today though. Walking Dead, Invincible, Proof et al. are great on goings but i think that where Image is excelling is in the OGN's and ltd series such as the Roberts, Savage, Guerillas and I Kill Giants. these are just a cut above. Image is building a rep for being the new house of ideas.

*link*

Re: Episode 95 - Image Comics [Discussion]

Posted by Chris Neseman on 11/07/2008 at 01:37:41 pm in iFanboy

Yes, Crawlspace will be a series of ongoing minis.

Re: Episode 95 - Image Comics [Discussion]

Posted by SunnyvaleTrash on 11/07/2008 at 07:59:35 am in iFanboy

Crawl Space was sitting on the table, but didn't get any mention. Book was so much fun. Is it getting another mini-series?

Re: Episode 95 - Image Comics [Discussion]

Posted by roadcrew1 on 11/06/2008 at 07:53:27 pm in iFanboy

ok I'm glad it wasn't just me. I kept pulling my earphones off and checking the cords. Even thought it might be my IPod.

Re: Episode 95 - Image Comics [Discussion]

Posted by JasonB35 on 11/06/2008 at 06:33:15 pm in iFanboy

I am addicted to the podcasts but everytime I watch or listen I add at least 2 or 3 things to my list of trades I need to get. I hadn't looked at Image in a long time because I spent quite a bit of money on total garbage in the 90's. I was blissfully ignorant and had more money whilst stewing in my bitterness. But thanks for the heads up on some great reads. I am trying to find my way away from superhero books so thanks for all the great suggestions.

Re: Episode 95 - Image Comics [Discussion]

Posted by JAFlanagan on 11/06/2008 at 06:18:31 pm in iFanboy

Yes, we're aware that there's an audio problem, and we will try to fix it. Sorry for the invconvenience.

Also yes, that was a crack at Spawn, but McFarlane can take it because Spawn made him rich, and we can laugh, but whom is the joke really on?

Re: Episode 95 - Image Comics [Discussion]

Posted by rzr on 11/06/2008 at 03:16:05 pm in iFanboy

Was the intro a crack at Spawn? You bastards. :(

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