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Legend of Zelda: Hyrule's Most Wanted Villains It's good to be bad. Although I love the Legend of Zelda series for many reasons, the boss fights are easily some of my favorite game experiences. To commemorate Zelda's 25th anniversary, as well as the impending release of Ocarina of Time 3D and Skyward Sword, I searched far and wide to find great artists who love this iconic Nintendo franchise as much as I do. We’ve collected 80 pieces of original art, which we’ll be unveiling daily in groups of 20. Keep it cool, Koopalings.Richard GeorgeExecutive Editor, IGN.com

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE Namor had been created for an unreleased comic book entitled "Motion Picture Funnies Weekly" and an expanded version of that first, unpublished story appeared in this comic. The book was renamed "Marvel Mystery Comics", although the "mystery" aspect of its title was rather obscured. Joe Simon*, the editor of Marvel Mystery Comics #8, went on to team up with Jack Kirby and create Captain America Comics in 1941. This comic was the first to show its hero bashing Hitler on the premier cover. During WWII, Sgt. In 1945 Captain America was frozen in ice and his teenage sidekick Bucky was killed. The original Captain America, as well as his arch-enemy the Red Skull, would be revived in the modern era. At the end of the war, it is later discovered that a young man by the name of Magnus was in Auschwitz with his future wife Magda. After the war, most of the Invaders remained active as the All-Winners Squad. The Atomic Age/Parenthetical Age/Age of Atlas During the Cold War, a joint U.S. BRIAN G.

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8 Deadly Works of Art After Ai Weiwei’s Tate exhibition was effectively quarantined for its impact on visitors’ health and well-being, we thought we’d investigate the art world for a few other pieces and exhibitions that ended up being a little more than curators and artists bargained for. From the Tate Modern’s numerous Turbine Hall offenses to falling sculptures, environmental devastation, and out of control Richard Serras, here are a few works we’d only want to admire from a safe distance. Richard Serra’s “Sculpture No. 3” Richard Serra, "One Ton Prop (House of Cards)" (1969) (from Arttattler.com) In November 1971, Richard Serra’s “Sculpture No. 3” was installed at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A sculpture formed from two 5-ton steel plates balanced against each other much like “One Ton Prop” above, the installation turned deadly when rigger Raymond Johnson was trapped underneath a plate that slipped its support and fell. The Met’s Falling “Saint Michael the Archangel”

Stan Lee, the man who invented Spider-Man Superhuman speed … jaw-dropping agility … genius-level intellect … and, of course, those unique spidey-senses … There's no doubt that Spider-Man is one of the best superheroes ever created. And that this definitely isn't him. The person we have to thank for Spider-Man's existence is this guy: American comic-book writer, editor and publisher Stan Lee. And Spider-Man's not the only hero Stan brought to life. Back in the 1930s and 40s, when these iconic characters were nothing more than a twinkle in young Stan's eye, it wasn't the big screens that captivated superhero fans. In 1939, Stan began his career as an assistant with a very small publisher called Timely Comics. In the 60s, Marvel characters were brought to life as live action and animated heroes in movies and on TV screens. Today, it's a multimedia giant owned by Disney and it's worth billions of dollars … … pumping out slickly produced blockbusters full of recognisable faces. Those fans say it's really sad to say bye to Stan.

The 10 greatest comic book artists of all time | Comics Putting pencil to paper is how it all starts. Since that fateful day in 1938 when Superman bounded into life in the first issue of Action Comics, artists and illustrators have found themselves pre-occupied with the burning desire to create superheroes. Designing these characters, the worlds they protect and how they can live in synergy with words on a page is an art in itself - and comic book artists have a huge and worldwide following. These gods amongst geeks range from British trailblazer Dave Gibbons to American legend Jack Kirby. Comics are often derided as a 'low' art form, but they boast a massive influence on pop culture, with this summer's three biggest blockbusters all based on panels in print. Here, we choose a collection of comic book artists who've excelled in painting pictures on our mindscape... John Romita Jr John Romita Jr was born on 17 August 1956 in New York City. Did you know? Brian Bolland Will Eisner Jim Steranko Osamu Tezuka Steve Ditko Frank Miller Dave Gibbons Jack Kirby

21 Best Comic Book Artists from Comic-Con: A Designer Guide The world’s largest comic book convention has some secrets that are practically unknown to lovers of graphic design and illustration. San Diego Comic-Con International is famous, as well as feared and loathed, for its lengthy lines of lemmings endlessly waiting to get into mammoth show biz hype-fests that are usually available to the whole world on YouTube within hours. But what gets all the press is just a piddling part of the Con experience, quality-wise. The truth is, you can easily spend most of your time in the company of like-minded creative spirits and comic book artists who share your passions, whether it’s cartooning and illustration, storyboards and animation, product and poster design, or whatever. So here are some suggestions on how to indulge and immerse yourself in visual culture, free of Hollywood hassle: 1. 1b. 2. 3. Stray Toasters © 2015 Bill Sienkiewicz p.s.: As of this year, the percentage of female attendees has now grown to 50%. All photos © M Dooley Frank Forte Ed Luce

Pie Corbett’s superhero resource What will the children learn? • to create new ideas; • to write an imaginative set of instructions; • to create a simple list poem; • to write a non-chronological report. 1. Playing quick fire language games at the start of a lesson will develop creativity and help children think of imaginative words and ideas, e.g. Invent new superheroes With the children’s help, make a list of well-known superheroes and their attributes, e.g. • Superman – can fly, has superstrength, has x-ray and laser vision. Invent new superheroes. • Catgirl – has night vision, can leap vast distances, her purr can destroy buildings. • Hawkboy – flies at speed of sound, hovers, x-ray vision, can talk with birds, supersonic hearing. Find their weakness Take the new superheroes and plan how to defeat them. Catgirl – is only scared of water, which makes her powerless till she is dry. Which would you be? Everyone has to select a superhero (well-known or invented) and explain why they would be that hero. 2. How to make Hawkboy

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