Tag: Amanda Conner

Behind The Panels Issue 150 – Before, During, and After Watchmen

Behind The Panels 150 - Before, During, and After Watchmen

Welcome to BEHIND THE PANELS Issue 150, the comic book show that knows how to go out on a party. We’re coming to you live from Good Games Hurstville. In this 150th and final issue for Volume 1, Sydney breaks the record for the number of Spider-Men in one place. Great, now I have to …

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Graphic Bits Reviews: Batman #41, All-Star Section 8 #1, Constantine: The Hellblazer #1, Earth 2: Society #1, Red Hood/Arsenal #1 and Starfire #1 (New DC Universe/DC You Week 2)

New DC Universe (2015) - Week Two

Don’t have time for long reviews of comics? Then check out these bite sized chunks of comic book goodness designed to get behind the panels and into your hearts. This is Graphic Bits. DC Comics launched its second week of the New DC Universe with no less than two new Batmen! There’s the brand new mainstream design in the highly-anticipated …

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Cover Story: Best Comic Book Covers of May 2015

Bravest Warriors: Tales from the Holo John #1 (Boom! Studios) - Artist: Artyom Trakhanov

Each month, hundreds of comics are released to stores for the hungry masses of fans around the world. To stand out on the shelves, you have to put the great art up front. You can judge a book by its cover.  Welcome back to our continuing monthly column. With almost 40 covers this month, it’s fair to say it’s …

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The (r)evolution of Harley Quinn: from jester to sex symbol

The (r)evolution of Harley Quinn: from jester to sex symbol

Following the release this week of a photo of Harley Quinn and some other guys from the forthcoming Suicide Squad film, two things were incredibly evident. Firstly, in just over two decades, Harley Quinn has gone from a fan favourite character to one of the more recognisable figures in the DC Universe. More importantly, that popularity …

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Behind The Panels Issue 120 – Terra

Behind The Panels Issue 120 – Terra

Welcome to Behind the Panels Issue 120, the comic book show that’s one nerd short of a barbershop quartet. In this is issue, Oprah Winfrey may be leading the Suicide Squad. Look inside your skulls, because you get a bomb, you get a bomb and YOU get a bomb. ALSO Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast as …

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Cover Story: Best Comic Book Covers of September 2014

Low #3 (Image Comics) - Artist: Greg Tocchini

Each month, hundreds of comics are released to stores for the hungry masses of fans around the world. To stand out on the shelves, you have to put the great art up front. You can judge a book by its cover.  Welcome back to our continuing monthly column. Except for shamefully missing last month due to our live show …

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Cover Story: Best Comic Book Covers of July 2014

Bodies #1 (DC/Vertigo) - Artist: Fiona Stephenson

Each month, hundreds of comics are released to stores for the hungry masses of fans around the world. To stand out on the shelves, you have to put the great art up front. You can judge a book by its cover.  Welcome back to our continuing monthly column. We can say again because we’re back on schedule. Why …

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Cover Story: Best Comic Book Covers of December 2013

Each month, hundreds of comics are released to stores for the hungry masses of fans around the world. To stand out on the shelves, you have to put the great art up front. You can judge a book by its cover. Welcome back to our continuing monthly column, where the covers tell a story of their own. It’s …

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Behind the Panels Issue 81 – Power Girl

In this issue, Warner casts the new Wonder Woman. Sorry fans, it’s not Nathan Fillion. Meanwhile, Fox announces X-Men: Apocalypse. We predict all the characters will be Wolverine. THEN its the first trailer for The Amazing Spider-man 2. PLUS our Kick Ass Pick of the Week, Power Girl by Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray and Amanda Conner. Next …

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Cover Story: Best Comic Book Covers of November 2013

Mighty Avengers #3 (Marvel) - Artist: Ron Wimberly

Each month, hundreds of comics are released to stores for the hungry masses of fans around the world. To stand out on the shelves, you have to put the great art up front. You can judge a book by its cover. Welcome back to our continuing monthly column, where the covers tell a story of their own. This …

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Cover Story: Best Comic Book Covers of July 2013

Batman Annual #2 (DC Comics) - Artist: Jock

Each month, hundreds of comics are released to stores for the hungry masses of fans around the world. To stand out on the shelves, you have to put the great art up front. You can judge a book by its cover. Welcome back to our continuing monthly column, where the covers tell a story of their …

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