The Next Wave of Kung Fu Comics...

[@PLUGO]

Looks fairly interesting to me...

Shaolin robots who were stopped from returning Imperial rule by August General...The Socialist Red Guardsman who helped carry out the Cultural Revolution and now is forced to remain inside a containment suit...it sounds like they've worked out a pretty in-depth backstory. I'm guessing this is going to be it's own book, not a guest shot team, right? Otherwise, how would you ever work in the Mother of Champions and The Accomplished Perfect Physician...

well the Great 10 as they are called made their Comic Book appearance this week dusting it up In clasic comicbook style with another Superhero, Green Lanturn.

The comic they both appeared in is DC's new weekly series 52.

cover image here

uncolored artwork here

words from the artist here

[ZhuiQuan]

Ah... I was reading 52 but I stopped because I'm just not that into it. 52 tells the story of what happend during the year Infinite Crisis was happening (Infinite Crisis was a massive cross over that I didn't read... but heroes died and apparantly the major guys, Superman, Batman, Wonderwoman, Green Lantern and lots of others weren't on Earth).

I'm not so sure this "Great Ten" is meant to be a Kung Fu comic... I think it's more of an attempt to create a new superteam that started up while all the big name heroes were missing. They're trying to sell a new Outsiders or Teen Titans I guess.

Grant Morrison created the team... Grant Morrison wrote New X-Men, which was a big hit. He's a good writer. I think he'll be taking over a Batman title next month.

[Shaolinlueb]

the characters look cool, but uses solar power toi spawn the cultrual revolution or soemthing for the red socialist soldier? wtf lol shaolin robot! cxool design though

[@PLUGO]

the Big 10 will also appear in another new DC comic titled Checkmate. See preview here

ZhuiQuan, you prettymuch got it. 52 takes place after Infinate Crisis ends (I guess it's finite after all) but before the 1 year later time-line DC comics are currently set in.

[ZhuiQuan]

Well since we're already talking about comics... have you (or anyone who's reading) been following Civil War? I decided not to go crazy over every cross over issue, but I'm reading Civil War, Civil War: Frontline, Captain America, Wolverine (which I've been reading no matter what else is going on) and Amazing Spider-Man. I read lots of other titles from Marvel and other publishers, but as far as Civil War, those are the only ones I'm reading tied in to the cross over.

Also, ever hear of Shaolin Cowboy? If you're familiar with Geoff Darrow, you know what to expect. It's basically about a monk (I guess...) in cowboy garb riding a smart-ass donkey who never shuts up, as freaky people, crabs, giant crabs, and wierd demons try to kill him. Graphic violence ensues.

http://www.burlymanentertainment.com/ <---that's who publishes Shaolin Cowboy

"Shaolin Cowboy: He walks the PATH OF THREE ENEMIES. Those of the PAST, still pursuing him. Those of the FUTURE, waiting for him. Those of the PRESENT, learning it ain't so easy to kill him! Or his nagging BURRO! It's a "BUDDY PICTURE" with a BODY COUNT!"-From the website.

[@PLUGO]

we chatted about Shaolin Cowboy a bit in it's own thread.

Checked out the CIVIL WAR series myself. liking the artowork but haven;t bothered with any other title that I don't already check out. In this case New Avengers and X-factor.

[ZhuiQuan]

Civil War: Front Line is good. There's a few stories being told at once, but it goes into what's happening with Speedball. He was found then immediately arrested... now he gets his ass beat daily at prison, but he refuses to register because he feels it would be admitting that he was guilty.

Do you usually focus mainly on the art in comics? I mean, can you overlook poor art if it has a good script, or does bad art ruin it for you?

[@PLUGO]

Civil War: Front Line is good. There's a few stories being told at once, but it goes into what's happening with Speedball. He was found then immediately arrested... now he gets his ass beat daily at prison, but he refuses to register because he feels it would be admitting that he was guilty.

Do you usually focus mainly on the art in comics? I mean, can you overlook poor art if it has a good script, or does bad art ruin it for you?

Yeah I flipped through FRONTLINE, but I think I'll mainly stick with the Civil War series as it progresses. Maybe I'll pick up a frontline compilation later on. Besides I think I'm more hook on DC comic's 52 at the moment.

As for Art in comics, I'll admit I art it a major factor and can ruin a decent storyline or series for me. However if I'm a big fan of a given writer I'd certainly be more forgiving of por artwork. Alot has to do with the combination of the two... some series (or writers) need a specific artistic feel to succeed; some don't.

Take DC comic's All STAR SUPERMAN for instance . . . what a great combo of art & writing on a series I would otherwise not even bother with. Meanwhile ALL STAR BATMAN has popular fan favorates as writer & artist and I can't even bother to flip through the issues. Even though Superman comics usually don't appeal to me as much as Batman comics do.


and I still think Batman would beat Bruce Lee in a fight.

[The Xia]

Marvel's Shang-Chi is a notable American Kung Fu comic. It came around during the 70's Kung Fu craze. I hear they are making a Shang-Chi movie with Yuen Wo Ping directing and Ang Lee producing.

[The Xia]

The old Street Fighter movie with Sonny Chiba had those X-Ray shots.

[ZhuiQuan]

Don't forget Iron Fist! (Who seriously needs a new costume) Who is said to have his own movie directed by Steve Carr.

[GeneChing]

...or maybe not. Sherman's Lagoon just ran a series of strips on kung fu.

[GeneChing]

kung fu in gis again.

[GeneChing]

Mr. Magoo Returns in New DVD Feature
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
By: Thomas J. Mclean

The eyesight-challenged Mr. Magoo is back in Kung Fu Magoo, the first new Magoo production in more than 30 years.

The all-new animated feature will be released May 11 on DVD and through the iTunes store by Classic Media

Kung Fu Magoo sees Mr. Magoo compete against the world’s worst villains in an “Evil-lympics” tournament, with the help of his nephew Justin.

The film features the voices of Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Alyson Stoner, Kenny Mayne and Chris Parnell.

“We’re so excited to work with such a talented cast and crew to produce Mr. Magoo’s most recent action-packed mishaps and misadventures,” said Robert Mayo, senior VP and GM of home video for Classic Media.

Mr. Magoo first appeared as the star of UPA’s animated short film The Ragtime Bear in 1949. Voiced by Jim Backus, the character appeared in several TV series, specials and a live-action movie.

Zach and Cody..
Won't be the same without Mr. Howell.
Ever see Stanley Tong's Mr. Magoo (live action with Leslie Nielson)? Tong is another kung fu link.

[@PLUGO]

Here's a preview of the latest issue of DC comic's GREAT 10.