San Diego Comic-Con

Okay, I know this is later than I had planned, but here are the things that came out of Comic-Con that interested me:

* Ed Brubaker, whose comic work I like, is writing a series for Sony's Crackle.com entitled "Angel of Death." What I like even more about this series is that is staring Zoe Bell, who also starred in the "Death Proof" portion of Grindhouse and has done numerous stunts in film. She was my favorite part of "Death Proof". More info here and here.

* Kevin Smith, whose writing a like though I think his direction is lacking, will be writing a three-issue Batman miniseries called "Batman: Cacaphony". The best part about this news is that two of the three issues already have been written. This is important because it took forever for him to finish "Spider-Man and the Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do." He never finished "Daredevil/Bullseye: The Target." But his run on "Daredevil" reinvigorated the series. I'm really interested to see how he writes Batman.

* I really like Marvel's take on Stephen King's "The Dark Tower." And I'm super pumped about the upcoming series "The Stand." So, I have to admit that I'm excited as well about "N." It's an interesting way to present comics and story.

* An interesting panel took place about whether monthly comics were on the way out in favor of graphic novels and trades telling the stories. Personally, I love monthlies, but I just can't afford to buy all the issues I'd love to. So, sad to say, I wait for the trades. But I also love original graphic novels. What can I say, I'm torn.

* I love the products of DC Comics' Vertigo imprint. They are more adult oriented fare (not that kind of "adult" material, you perv). Titles like "Preacher," "Y: The Last Man," "Sandman," "V For Vendetta," "DMZ" and "Demo" ("Demo" was originally published by AiT/Planet Lar, but now makes its home at Vertigo) make for some very good reading. At the Con, they announced the creation of a Vertigo: Crime imprint. So, SO exciting. I love crime stories.

* Since I wasn't there, there were a few panels that I would have liked to have attended but couldn't. But thanks to YouTube and people who were there I was able to see much of them. They included:

Joss Whedon's Dr. Horrible


The Office Writer's Panel


RockNRolla


Pineapple Express


Zack and Miri Make a Porno


Entertainment Weekly's Visionaries: Filmmakers


All of these clips are the first parts. For more, visit YouTube.

That's it. Seemed like a good Con. I'd love to go next year, but might try my hand at a smaller-big one first, like Chicago or Charlotte. I am going to Mid-Ohio Con in October and I'll be sure to blog about all my geek-filled moments.