Amc announced today that they have teamed up with kevin smith to create a new reality television series set in the directors stonerwide famous new jersey comic book shop. These films rake in huge bucks at the box office, and the stars in them have padded their bank accounts and become household names. Amc dives into the comic book culture with this unscripted series that follows the antics of the fanboys in and around jay and silent bobs secret stash, a new jersey comic shop owned by writerdirector kevin smith. Theyre not just for comic book fans, but lovers of. Find out about the steps the major comic book publishers go through in creating a comic book and how you can too. Seduction of the innocent learn how one psychiatrist used his perceptions of sexual deviance in wonder woman and batman to derail the comic book industry. Exclusive interview with the stars of secret history of. Comic book men is an american reality television series which aired on the amc network from 2012 to 2018. To help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. There are a couple ways to accomplish this, but if you are looking for title specific searches, this is what you would do.
Robert kirkmans secret history of comics teaser from the creator of the walking dead, get the stories behind your favorite comic books in a brandnew documentary series. As comic books became popular and male superheroes rose to stardom, one man created a feminist superhero inspired by both his wife and his mistress. Dec 06, 2017 amc announced today that amc visionaries. Sep 01, 2011 the secret stash is a one hour series that captures the world of the local comic book store.
Amc goes inside kevin smiths comic book shop the new york. The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic comic book series created by writer robert kirkman and artist tony moore who was the artist on the first six issues and cover artist for the first twentyfour with art on the remainder of the series by charlie adlard. Sep 01, 2011 the secret stash will capture both of these aspects of comic store life. Each episode of this sixpart series presents comics related stories told through the filters of pop culture, politics, race, gender and sexualityextending the appeal of the series beyond just comic book fans. The secret stash will capture both of these aspects of comic store life. Im a fan of science fiction and even science fiction comic books, like iron man and fantastic four, but its the rare comic book which a. Amcs the walking dead makes some changes to negans comic. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics amc page 2. Stan lee discusses the origins of his worldfamous comic book series, xmen. Comic book movies are ready to dominate in 2021 amc theatres. The ultimate guide to the amazon princess, talks about incorporating the heroines comic legacy into new work, how wonder woman has changed since her creation, and what the new hit film might mean for her character. Jun 25, 2018 comic book men our series that has been on amc for seven seasons, 96 episodes, shot at jay and silent bobs secret stash in red bank, new jersey, starring walter, bryan, ming, and mike, and.
Feb 05, 2012 comic book men, which will be shown on amc following its hit comic book adaptation, the walking dead, offers a mixture of these daytoday interactions. Kevin smith is producing a reality series for amc set in his red bank, new jersey, store the secret stash. Feb 26, 2021 amc s the walking dead makes some changes to negans comic book origin story. According to the hollywood reporter, smith will serve as executive producer word of the series broke at, which spotted the casting call on facebook for real people who live and. Clandestine, a comic book series by alan davis published by marvel comics. Etpt, followed by a second episode on monday, november th at 10. The comic book landscape is as diverse as any other medium when it comes to subject matter, narrative, and artistry often times the easiest way. Apr 11, 2016 his role in comic book men, which documents the daily happenings at a comic shop in red bank, came out of left field, he says. Members of the destine family are being hunted by monsters in search of the gryphon in family reunion part 1. The walking dead, better call saul, killing eve, fear the walking dead, mad men and more. Described as pawn stars for fanboys, the show will revolve around the two guys who operate the shop. Not only does flanagan know more about comics than almost anyone, but hes also an accomplished artist. Kevin smith announces comic book men has been cancelled by amc. Comic book men is an american reality television series airing on the amc network that is set at kevin smiths comic book shop jay and silent bobs secret stash in red bank, new jersey.
The walking dead showrunner angela kang says season 10cs adaptation of the heres negan comic is faithful in some ways, but takes certain liberties. Wade griffith getty images it seems that many people want to sell their comic book collections. An unscripted series set in smiths iconic comic shop jay and silent bobs secret stash and captures the world of the neighborhood comic book store and fanboy culture. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics amc they covered it in about three minutes for the image comics episode, but i was hoping an entire episode would get devoted to the speculator implosion of the early 1990s. Join kevin smith, walt, bryan, mike, and ming as they banter behind the counter of their red bank, new jersey comic store, reminisce about exciting adventures and stories during their hilarious podcast, and geekout over iconic celebrities and the rare pop culture memorabilia that customers bring through the doors.
Today, amc revealed the new poster for season 5 of comic book men, which features kevin smith and the rest of the gang from the secret stash locked in a phone booth. The comic book movie that taught an industry how to treat comic book movies with respect. Phil jimenez, comic book writer and artist, including on a longrunning wonder woman arc, and coauthor of the essential wonder woman encyclopedia. Watch the latest full episodes and video extras for amc shows.
Amc greenlights secret stash the series, set in kevin smiths iconic comic shop jay and silent bobs secret stash, will premiere in the first quarter of next year. Amc greenlights secret stash, kevin smiths comic shop. Amc greenlights kevin smiths secret stash superherohype. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics series amc. Clandestine industries fashion, a merchandise line by pete wentz of fall out boy. From robert kirkmans secret history of comics weeknights 6pm amc. Amcs joel stillerman, senior vice president of original programming, production and digital content, mary conlon, vice president of non. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics videos amc.
Beginning in 2003 and published by image comics, the series ran for 193 issues, with kirkman unexpectedly ending the. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics amc dvd talk. Cameras capture the banter of the shops employees and its customers as they collectively discover the treasures of the comic collecting world, and the staff defacto leader. Some comic books dont just have science in them, but actually go so far as to teach science concepts. Wutang clan founder method man discusses his favourite comic books and what they mean to him. Actually, a lot about comic book men, as the very first audience question was about whether smith expected there to be a season two, which amc announced yesterday will premiere sun. Nov 14, 2017 phil jimenez, comic book writer and artist, including on a longrunning wonder woman arc, and coauthor of the essential wonder woman encyclopedia. Amc s comic book men are back for an all new season of antics and fun. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics amc dvd talk forum. Sep 07, 2017 the series is based on the happenings at jay and silent bobs secret stash comic book store, which is owned by director and actor kevin smith.
Amc is the premiere destination for any storyteller looking to. These are some of the best stores to scratch your comic book itch year round. After the first season, the show was reduced from an hour to 30 minutes, and that got people talking about its cancelation. These cute designs are easy 346 8 1 these cute designs are easy nail polishdotting tooltoothpick apply a coat of nail polishthe color has to be bright like orang or yellow to get the comic feeladd designs with a dotting to. You can catch blaine anderson and brendan taylor as joe shuster and jerry siegel in the nov. Clandestine band, a celtic music band from texas, u.
Funko pop comic book men checklist, set info, gallery. Jan 31, 2012 kevin smith, the director of such sacred geek scripture as clerks, mallrats and jay and silent bob strike back, is invading the small screen with comic book men, an amc series debuting feb. But james mangolds logan is the somber, reflective, meditative and vicious conclusion to the mutants story, which follows the beloved old man logan comic book saga, but adds sweet tweaks. Kevin smiths comic book store to get amc reality series.
Fill the comic book sized hole in your heart with nos4a2, amc s newest show based on the joe hill book with the same name. Actors who played more than one comic book character in their careers. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics amc studios. In 2012, the owner of jay and silent bobs secret stash took over the biggest room massive hall h on the biggest night sat. Walt flanagan was appointed store manager of the secret stash upon its inception in 1997 by his highschool friend and store owner, kevin smith. Landing a role in a comic book movie is a big deal in hollywood today. May 17, 2016 the value of the comics industry grows even more when you consider that comics based films now make up a multibilliondollar segment of the film industry as well. Any kid whos ever devoured a title like anyas ghostor invisible emmieor a wrinkle in time. This more recent work showcases smiths love for comics in amc s comic book men. Clandestine is a name for the parasitic plant lathraea clandestina. Comics can be thoughtprovoking, boundarybreaking, emotionally complex, and all the things that books without pictures can be.
Script and pencils by alan davis, inks by mark farmer. Way before comic book culture went mainstream, the comic store has not only been a place for people to. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics will premiere in a twonight event starting sunday, nov. Read more method man and his favourite comics posted on 11102019 11102019. Feb 12, 2012 with kevin smith, walter flanagan, mike zapcic, bryan johnson. The first season ran for six onehour episodes, the premiere of which aired on february 12, 2012, following the return of the walking deads second season. Feb 12, 2016 comic book men, the hit reality series set at jay and silent bobs secret stash, filmmaker kevin smiths iconic red bank comic book shop, returns to amc to kick of the second half of its. The series is based on the happenings at jay and silent bobs secret stash comic book store, which is owned by director and actor kevin smith. Boulder, colorado somerville, massachusetts clearwater, florida chicago, illinois norfolk, virginia denton, texas mesa, arizona goodyear, arizona. Jul 15, 2012 in 2012, the owner of jay and silent bobs secret stash took over the biggest room massive hall h on the biggest night sat. Amc orders kevin smith comic book store reality series ign.
Some would have you believe that there is superhero fatigue at the multiplex, or that the era of the comic book movie is drawing to a close. Based upon the acclaimed comic book and directed by matthew vaughn kick ass, xmen first class, the film tells the story of a suave, oldschool british superspy who recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into his agencys ultracompetitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted american entrepreneur. Bryan johnson, mike zapcic and ming chen take you behind the scenes of what its really like to film the series. Dark secrets about kevin smiths comic book men cbr. Deadline notes amc is happy with the news and will now turn its attention to the similar lawsuit filed by the walking dead season 1 showrunner frank darabont in 20. Make the most money when you sell your comic book collection and do it right. Amc orders history of comic books documentary miniseries. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics amc central europe. Ever since 1995 when he accepted employment as the view askew receptionist, bryan johnson has worn as many hats as longtime friend kevin smith has tossed his way. Clandestine trading, is trade with countries prohibited by law. It is set at kevin smith s comic book shop, jay and silent bobs secret stash, in red bank, new jersey. Michael zapcic michael helps walt run the secret stash, where hes worked since 2000. Todays decision is a total victory for amc, the networks chief attorney orin snyder told deadline. Kevin smith producing amc reality show set in his comic store.
Amc releases comic book men season five key art on national comic book day the fifth season of the unscripted series premieres with backtoback episodes on sunday, october 18 at midnight etpt. The way amc officially phrases it, secret stash captures the world of the neighborhood comic book store and fanboy culture. Creating a comic book is a much more complicated process than people expect. Bryan johnson although not a secret stash employee, bryan holds court behind the front counter. Clandestine, a short film included with the special limited edition of the album sing the sorrow by afi. It will document the daily banter of the secret stash and its employees and devoted customers. Kevin smith writerdirector kevin smith is the owner of jay and silent bobs secret stash. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics will premiere as a twonight television event starting on sunday, november 12th at 11.
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