La Planète des singes, known in English as Planet of the Apes in the US and Monkey Planet in the UK, is a 1963 science fiction novel by French author Pierre Boulle. The unsuspecting novel unleashed a franchise that still garnishes a fascination for the beloved book. There have been many variations of the main story. 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of the Pierre Boulle book, Marvel Entertainment is getting a head start with the announcement of acquiring the rights to Planet of the Apes.
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My Spidey senses are tingling with anticipation. Spider-Man is celebrating 60 years since he was created by Stan Lee and Steve Diko in 1961. Look out for A History and Celebration of the Web-Slinger, Decade by Decade by Matthew K. Manning, Robert Greenberger, Peter A. David. This promises to be one great book about your favorite friendly neighborhood web-slinger.
Man's best friend has always had a presence since the beginning of newspaper comic strips. Celebrate your favorite canine comic strip character as The Ohio State University Libraries presents The Dog Show: Two Centuries of Canine Cartoons.
July promises to be hotter this year with the release of Fourth World Omnibus by John Byrne by DC Comics. The giant omnibus collects all the Fourth stories by fan favourite writer/artist John Byrne. True to the Jack Kirby creation, this series is sure to entertain.
Justice League: 100 Greatest Moments: Highlights from the History of the World's Greatest Superheroes by Robert Greenberger examines the best that the league has to offer since its early inception.
On on July 31, 1968 Franklin made his debut in Peanuts. The origin of Franklin is attributed to Harriet Glickman who urged Schulz to create…
Looking at words in a different way. More phonetically defined words by John Atkinson from Wrong Hands. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought…
No problem. Want to make bagfuls of money? Send your cartoons to Chris Oliveros of Drawn and Quarterly. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought…
Marvel is taking a page from DC’s 52 by rebooting the whole Marvel line. New characters and all issues starting from scratch. This is basically…
The Avengers are tearing up movie receipts across the world. You would think superheroes are king right now. The major networks have some form of…
I am mechanically illiterate. All I know if I hear pings and pangs in my vehicle there is something wrong. The Invisible Plane has been…
Folks this is what happens when you eat too much spinach. I will attest to many years of reading Popeye that your body will contort…
I am not a car person but the Batmobile is the coolest thing on wheels. The “’63 Batmobile” is the earliest known car in existence…
Robert Crumb has come a long way since 1969. The underground comic artist is no longer underground. His art is long sought out by collectors. …
Batman is 75 years old. He has no super-powers, plenty of money and a cool car. He has information on all his friends and foes…
Vincent Van Gogh’s life might have been dark but his paintings were full of coloring underling his sadness. What a novel idea to learn about…
My spider senses are tingling with delight. This is perhaps the first true live appearance of Spider-Man on film. Yes Virginia, there were geeks in…
It’s OK to write down your feelings if you are a man. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made…
Waterloo, Quebec-based Turkey Hill Sugarbush Ltd (south east of Montreal) created a Captain Canuck-brand “100 % Approved Canadian Maple Syrup.” People take their syrup very…
Uglydolls is cross-promoting ideas with DC Comics. Behold the Wonder Woman Uglydoll. This doll includes lasso of truth and free private jet shown here. In…
Stan Lee is 91 years old today. Still the 20 year old at heart. Thank you Stan for marveling us for generations. Tony M.If this…
The irony of it all. Ironing Man! Tony Stark just found himself a new skill. Every man should iron their own clothes. Tony M.If this…
I never got the Lego super hero thing. If you enjoy “Lego-ized” interpretations of your favorite super heroes, Neil Adams has transformed his iconic comic…