And we begin with The Authority.
Created in 1999 for DC/Wildstorm by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch, The Authority superhero comic changed everything It was a bold widescreen approach to superheroes that directly influenced the likes of New X-Men and The Ultimates And they would go on to inspire the Marvel Cinematic Universe style of storytelling[...]
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In a Twitter thread in which comic book folk gave their weakest claims to fame, artist Bryan Hitch revealed that "I'm related to the Nolan sisters." He elaborated "Through marriage My Uncle married one of their cousins There were probably about a thousand cousins If there were that many sisters, imagine the overall family lineage[...]
In the most recent issue of The Batman's Grave by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch, Alfred Pennyworth has to face an intruder into Wayne Manor One heart-eating Mister Stirk And Alfred without a Batarang to his name That's okay, he manages to produce a far older gadget used for fighting crime – or, indeed, committing[...]
The Batman's Grave #9 by Warren Ellis, Bryan Hitch and Alex Sinclair was published by DC Comics the other week And a few people had questions about one panel early on on the issue Basically… what happened to Batman's chin?
For The Batman's Grave #9, Bryan Hitch Takes It On The Chin
Bryan Hitch gave an explanation[...]
Bleeding Cool mentioned the other day that Bryan Hitch was working on a Death Metal one-shot Because he said he was Turns out it is Death Metal-adjacent, one of a new series of Tales From The Dark Multiverse series, taking a classic DC Comics story and flipping it as a darker, sicker, parody of its[...]
We know that Bryan Hitch is writing and drawing a 48-page one-shot for DC Comics' Death Metal yet to be announced – but which one? We have a few advance listings of some Death Metal collections that reveal a few unannounced titles that may provide some suggestions:
Dark Nights: Death Metal Infinite Hour Exxxtreme! #1
Dark Nights: Death[...]
British comic book creator who lives down the road from me, Bryan Hitch has tweeted the following news "so just to keep life interesting, as well as drawing the last two issues of Batman's Grave I'm writing and drawing a 48-page tie-in to the Death Metal series Good fun stuff."
The Batman's Grave is the 12-issue[...]
But also Watchmen (and Watchmensch) colourist John Higgins, artist Bryan Hitch, as well as Lee Sullivan and Simon Williams.
The queue snaked around the store, split in two, and caused minor pandemonium as the crew gained a larger crowd than the store had been expecting, still rather massive when I turned up half an hour later[...]
Warren Ellis, Bryan Hitch and Kevin Nowlan are halfway through their series The Batman's Grave, and are going to take a planned month's publishing break to get caught up But that break won't be reflected in the collection Because, it appears, rather that twp 6-issue series, DC Comics will be going for the full twelve-issue[...]
There is no Alfred in today's The Batman's Grave #5 by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch, which is a crying shame, as recent issues' highlights have revolved around just what insult, criticism or takedown Alfred Pennyworth is going to throw Bruce Wayne's way – and maybe even that he is a figment of Bruce's imagination,[...]
How Wonder Woman #750 Kicks Off The New DC Timeline With President Roosevelt and Bombshells Spoilers
We heard that it would be the strip from Scott Snyder and Bryan Hitch – and it is that – but there is more to come.
Because if everything matters, and everything happened – then does that mean that DC Bombshells are alos part of the new DC Tineline as well? They do show up in[...]
We also looked today at how the new DC timeline will make Wonder Woman the first superhero of the DC Universe.
Well it appears that Wonder Woman #750 is where it will all begin, in a story by Scott Snyder and Bryan Hitch And we should look for something similar in Flash #750.
Today, addressing comic book[...]
Because Bryan Hitch is using Sir David Niven as a model for Alfred Pennyworth You know David Niven?
That's the fellow English actor, memoirist and novelist, notable acting roles included Squadron Leader Peter Carter in A Matter of Life and Death, Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, Sir James Bond in Casino Royale[...]
Got any of that imaginary cocaine to share, imaginary Alfred?
THE BATMAN'S GRAVE #3 (OF 12)
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Kevin Nowland (A/CA) Bryan Hitch
A corrupt politico dies by his own hand, but James Gordon is convinced there's something more to it Now, it's time to ask for access to the Batman's resources And that is why,[...]
Which include Nicola Scott, Laura Braga, Scott Snyder, Bryan Hitch, Kami Garcia, Phil Hester, Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Riley Rossmo, and Amancay Nahuelpan as well as pin-up pages by Emanuela Lupacchino, Travis Moore, Liam Sharp, Ramona Fradon, Bilquis Evely and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
Here are how those creative teams break down:
Steve Orlando and Jesus Merino
Greg Rucka and[...]
Last month saw Warren Ellis, Bryan Hitch, Kevin Nolan and Alex Sinclair give us The Batman's Grave #1 from DC Comics, including an Alfred Pennyworth on the whisky who had some suggestions for Bruce Wayne.
Today, the UK left-wing political movement Momentum that supports Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party, echoed such sentiments in a political[...]
Take The Batman's Grave by Warren Ellis, Bryan Hitch, Kevin Nowlan and Alex Sinclair out this past week In digital, not an issue But in print…
As Alfred Pennyworth tends to the graves of the Wayne's and looks to Bruce Wayne's grave to come… knowing he will see it filled before his own passing.
And the very[...]
Today sees the publication of Year Of The Villain: Lex Luthor #1 from Jason Latour and Bryan Hitch, that sees the Apex Lex Luthor travelling the multiverse collecting other Lex Luthors along the way And one in particular, a young version of Lex Luthor in a Smallville-like environment, with a dead drunk father Who Apex[...]
Here's a look at some new comic book covers being revealed… just ahead of Final Order Cut-Off dates.
We have a Bryan Hitch combination cover for Legion of Super-Heroes: Millenium #1, with the joining cover planned for the second and final issue of the mini-mini-series.
We have the combination cover for Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy, two[...]
Anyway, in his latest newsletter, he revealed that PROJECT TRICOLR was his codename for the newly announced The Batman's Grave with Bryan Hitch from DC Comics.
But it's not like he's said much about it In January, he wrote
I need to get back on PROJECT TRICORNER in the coming week,
In July, he wrote,
Today I am bringing an episode[...]
DC Comics has revealed the name and launch date of the upcoming Batman project by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch DC's blog has the official press release, though of course you heard it here first at Bleeding Cool back in March (pip pip) Kevin Nowlan will ink the 12-issue maxi-series, which is called The Batman's Grave.
The[...]
Jason Latour, Bryan Hitch, and Andrew Currie will create a one-shot, Lex Luthor: Year of the Villain #1, in which Lex takes a travels the multiverse and meets interesting other Lex Luthors… and then destroys them?!
In an interview, appropriately enough, on Multiversity, where the one-shot was EX-X-XCLUSIVELY revealed, Latour explains the concept:
So as we begin[...]
An hour ago, Bleeding Cool ran an unaired clip from tomorrow night's The Jonathan Ross Show, in which Bryan Hitch got to meet Samuel L Jackson, the man he made Nick Fury in The Ultimates all of seventeen years ago Hell, we'll run it again below, it's a really cool clip, and Brie Larson seems[...]
He's written comics such as Turf, Revenge and America's Got Powers, the latter drawn by Bryan Hitch Oh, and his wife, Jane Goldman, is the screenwriter on Stardust, X-Men, Kick-Ass, Kingsman and showrunner of the Game Of Thrones prequel In the UK, he is the unchallenged Head Geek, like Kevin Smith, Steven Colbert and Patton[...]
If Carter is to make it to the mountain and discover more about his history, he will have to make it through this swarm.
Hawkman #3 cover by Bryan Hitch and Alex Sinclair
I'm not sure if Hawkman is necessarily my favorite currently-running comic series, but I can say with confidence it is the one that most[...]
While he's observing the artifact, he is suddenly pulled into the time of Prince Khufu and must battle his past self as Hawkman.
Hawkman #2 cover by Bryan Hitch and Alex Sinclair
Hawkman #2 further dives into the mystery of Carter Hall's past lives while still providing some epic Hawkman action.
The balance between Winged Warrior and intrepid[...]
What will win? What will lose? What will get people mad at me? Let's find out together!
Winners
Hawkman #1 cover by Bryan Hitch and Alex Sinclair
1 Hawkman #1
Hawkman #1 finally came out this week– and I may be a little biased on this one I love Hawkman, and Robert Venditti and Bryan Hitch put together a great first outing, returning to Carter's[...]
Even if he gets it, he cannot operate the artifact on his own.
Hawkman #1 cover by Bryan Hitch and Alex Sinclair
Hawkman is one of my favorite DC heroes, and it's pained me how little he's been seen since Savage Hawkman, Justice League of America under Geoff Johns and Jeff Lemire, and the first arc of[...]
Bryan Hitch and Alex Sinclair impress in the second installment, providing my favorite art of the book Kaare Andrews's work leaves a little to be desired detail-wise in the final story, but you get to see Atomic Skull in his pajamas — so that's awesome.
Superman Special #1 provides an endearing and enjoyable tale to see off[...]
It's better than say, The Drowned, The Merciless, and Batman Lost, but it's not as strong as The Dawnbreaker, The Red Death, or The Batman Who Laughs.
Hawkman Found #1 art by Bryan Hitch, Kevin Nowlan, Alex Sinclair, and Jeremiah Skipper
Bryan Hitch's artwork keeps the comic quite visually appealing It has a somewhat gritty style which[...]