Posted by Richard Bashara, on September 10th, 2009
Rather than approach this with a PR friendly attitude, I’m just going to come right out and say it. This weeks Cup o’ Crap Joe was a deliberate homage to Disney. It was an attempt to put a happy smile on an otherwise dark day.
Faithful readers, I’m going to be picking on Joe Quesada. This is a huge deal and higher ups stand to make tons of money off of it, Quesada is no exception. It was completely in character for him to say what he said during that interview. What you have to remember is that above all,...
Posted by Matt Jackson, on September 4th, 2009
Unless you’ve been under a rock for the past few days, I’m sure you’ve heard about the major media merger of Disney and Marvel. It seems that the internets are ablaze with wild theories about how this will spell the end of Marvel as we know it and change the comics industry forever. But will it really be all bad? How will it hold up to the other ‘game changing’ moments of the comic industry?
Action Comics #1 (1939)
What?
Well really, if you’re talking gamechangers, you gotta start at...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on September 1st, 2009
It is war at the Comic Impact office as Sheldon, Dana, Butmac, Simon and long time listener Carlos team up for this special podcast.
The story of the year, the milestone in comics…Disney buys Marvel.
Will Dana go read Jonas Brothers vs Thunderbolts? Does Butmac love the idea of The Punisher and Goofy joining forces for a limited series? Does Simon think the Hulk Pooh bear is the best idea of all time? How does Sheldon feel about Ed Brubaker doing a Captain Mickey Reborn story line?
All this and more on this episode of...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 31st, 2009
So by now I am sure you know about Disney buying Marvel . We got your first look at a Disney / Marvel variant it is for Donald The Duck with a Mouth # 7.
I am sure you are asking your self how can I get my hands on this variant, Well your Comic Book store has to order 22 Jonas Brothers live from the Baxter Building and 50 the best of Hannah Montana Unplugged and a full set of Disney princess.
Here is the description of the story line.
Agent Mickey of the MMC (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse) is back!
it...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 31st, 2009
Here’s Disney President and CEO Robert Iger talking about the Disney/Marvel deal.
Let’s hope they keep fans happy because he does not look happy at all.
Simon Daoudi
Simon@comicimpact.com
Posted by Richard Bashara, on August 31st, 2009
The twitter gags have been going all morning:
@JoshGorfain: Xavier’s School for Gifted Students Musical 5: The Messiah Complex
@J2Metal: NEW PUNISHER LOGO! Could this be the new look for Frank Castle? #disneybuysmarvel http://tumblr.com/xrn2wzqu5
@warrenellis: so I got this phone call from Joe Quesada and it was just the sound of him rubbing himself with money and now I am confused
Believe me, the #disneybuysmarvel tag is full of poignant commentary on the whole situation. Even some of my followers are up in arms. Citing...
