Marty Pasko was kind enough to visit the site and posted this on the DC Retro-Active post from a couple of months ago.
FYI, Supergirl appears in the '70s Retro-Active Superman title written by yours truly and drawn by Eduardo Barreto (with help from Christian Duce).
Martin Pasko
While I am thrilled to hear that Supergirl will be in the retro-active book (that most likely means the hot pants costume), I am floored that Marty Pasko came here! I loved Pasko's work growing up and look forward to this 70's flashback issue. Over on the DC Bloodlines blog, I recently reviewed a Dr. Fate story he did. Here is that link if interested: http://dcbloodlines.blogspot.com/2011/06/review-1st-issue-special-9-dr-fate.html
Here is the official DC solicit.
DC Retroactive is an exciting event honoring the defining eras of DC's core heroes, featuring an original story by the legendary writers and artists who helped mold the characters! Martin Pasko revisits the Metropolis of the 1970s, telling an epic lost tale as Mr. Mxyzptlk returns for another go at The Man of Steel. Will he succeed this time around?
Supergirl writer James Peaty's new project 'The Ballad of Frank Sartre' is now up and running on the web. Here is the link: http://www.franksartre.com/index.html
I asked Peaty if he could give us some info about the book and this is what he wrote back:
The story's about Frank Sartre, a singer/performer in a version of reality somewhat different from our own. Frank's having a bit of a career renaissance, but parallel to this he's embroiled in a number of overlapping mysteries. Firstly, who is the mysterious woman that haunts his dreams? Secondly, what's his connection to a mysterious killer stalking the streets of his hometown, Cosmopolis. And, thirdly, what happened in his past that caused his band The 400 Blows to split up. Throw in some flying cars, a mind-altering super-narcotic, hot dames, evil doctors, cab-driving gorillas, gangster pussy cats and a bloodhound crime reporter and you have - I think - a pretty fun comic book. Here's hoping other people agree!
Every Friday - around midday GMT - we'll be uploading at least four pages to the site, sometimes more, and the cost to the reader is absolutely nil.
I have read the first pages of the book and it looks like a great mash-up of film noir, Blade Runner, and Kirby's anthropomorphic animals. I also like that music plays an important role in the book. That seems to click. And what is better than free entertainment. Well worth checking out ... a much different and darker feel than the Supergirl stuff Peaty wrote.
Lastly, I wanted to again plug blog friend Valerie's Querl and Kara deviant art page. That site's latest coup is an article by Landry Walker about what the Kara/Querl relationship would have been like had Cosmic Adventures continued (maybe 'when Cosmic continues?'). Here is that link:
http://querl-and-kara.
The whole article is fantastic and Walker clearly gets the character of Supergirl, right down to the relationships she has. Here is a quote to whet the appetite:
Supergirl writer James Peaty's new project 'The Ballad of Frank Sartre' is now up and running on the web. Here is the link: http://www.franksartre.com/index.html
I asked Peaty if he could give us some info about the book and this is what he wrote back:
The story's about Frank Sartre, a singer/performer in a version of reality somewhat different from our own. Frank's having a bit of a career renaissance, but parallel to this he's embroiled in a number of overlapping mysteries. Firstly, who is the mysterious woman that haunts his dreams? Secondly, what's his connection to a mysterious killer stalking the streets of his hometown, Cosmopolis. And, thirdly, what happened in his past that caused his band The 400 Blows to split up. Throw in some flying cars, a mind-altering super-narcotic, hot dames, evil doctors, cab-driving gorillas, gangster pussy cats and a bloodhound crime reporter and you have - I think - a pretty fun comic book. Here's hoping other people agree!
Every Friday - around midday GMT - we'll be uploading at least four pages to the site, sometimes more, and the cost to the reader is absolutely nil.
I have read the first pages of the book and it looks like a great mash-up of film noir, Blade Runner, and Kirby's anthropomorphic animals. I also like that music plays an important role in the book. That seems to click. And what is better than free entertainment. Well worth checking out ... a much different and darker feel than the Supergirl stuff Peaty wrote.
Lastly, I wanted to again plug blog friend Valerie's Querl and Kara deviant art page. That site's latest coup is an article by Landry Walker about what the Kara/Querl relationship would have been like had Cosmic Adventures continued (maybe 'when Cosmic continues?'). Here is that link:
http://querl-and-kara.
The whole article is fantastic and Walker clearly gets the character of Supergirl, right down to the relationships she has. Here is a quote to whet the appetite:
Come Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 9th Grade, she and Brainiac 5 will meet face to face for the first time (when looking at the time line in the proper order). Their relationship through the series is contentious and acerbic in many ways, as their ideologies conflict. But it’s this tension in the face of adversity that creates a bond between them. A bond that is cemented home when Brainiac 5 illogically chooses to sacrifice…
It is definitely worth reading in its entirety. So go visit!
It is definitely worth reading in its entirety. So go visit!
7 comments:
I hope we get to see an 80's red skirt costume or 90's matrix costume in the retro books.
I'd prefer the blue dress from earlier in the 70's too, but I suppose the hotpants look will be used there.
Newsarama just put up an interview with the new supergirl team. It sounds good to me. This sounds like its going to work on Supergirl's backstory more, give her her own personality, and will be more enjoyable to those of us who don't like the lighthearted, simplistic, black and white stuff. I couldn't get into the book much during 20-59. I just found it boring (and her appearance unfortunately over policed.) This new direction sounds like it will get her back on the right track. Glad DC os showing more concern for quality stories and less for pleasing yellers and screamers.
Newsarama just put up an interview with the new supergirl team. It sounds good to me. This sounds like its going to work on Supergirl's backstory more, give her her own personality, and will be more enjoyable to those of us who don't like the lighthearted, simplistic, black and white stuff. I couldn't get into the book much during 20-59. I just found it boring (and her appearance unfortunately over policed.) This new direction sounds like it will get her back on the right track. Glad DC os showing more concern for quality stories and less for pleasing yellers and screamers.
I am not surprised you feel that way. We have disagreed all along about this topic. And we need to agree to disagree here. You do seem to have a strong opinion about books you admit you never read though. And I don't know if you lump me in with the 'yellers and screamers'.
I read that interview and was concerned. And I will talk about it tomorrow.
Hi:
Oh, God! Here we go again...-
I read the interview and sounds better than I feared, given the alternatives. We go back into 2004: "Is she more powerful then her cousin??" "Does she want to be a heroine...?? (yes: D-UH!")
Xx
We go back into 2004 in this INTERMEDIATE ALTERNATE TIMELINE (about 12 months)until by mid 2012 we get the REAL thing back...
Relax! This time she doesn`t get found naked at sea by Batman and is sent to her worst enemy ( Diane: the face of Lucifer on Earth) to be traine as an assassin.-
And everyone is getting perforated twice a month by Desperate DC Temple of Isis unveiles & Unashamed...see the JLA this month.- Don`t take it personally for her... they hate everyone now...their world (Like Murdoch`s) is fast! ENDING.-
Greetings
DAVID
Lets hope somebody asks DC about Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 9th Grade in San Diego this week.
Gene
I hope that happens, too, Gene! Great series!-ealperin
Thanks for mentioning the Q-n-K club again. I hope this helps Landry get the Supergirl in 9th Grade published.
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