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The Establishing Shot: Kapow! Comic Con Day 2:2/4 The Millarworld Panel
Last Sunday was Day 2 of Kapow! Comic Con. Day 1 was flashy and full of big names and announcements and it looked like day 2 was going to be just as good but I was hoping not as full - with all the fair weather comic aficionado having their full of flash on Day 1.I did feel a little regret about spending the day indoors as it was an absolutely beautiful day in London, as I made my way to the Angel Business Design Centre in Islington home of Kapow! Comic Con 2011.
As I made my way up the drive way to be greeted by a huge Green Lantern facade and if Kapow! had put this much thought and effort into the rest of the convention I knew I was in for a good day.
Kapow! Comic Con : Entrance Angel Business Design Centre, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.
Kapow! Comic Con : Main Hall, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.
While I was surveying the scene I noticed a young cosplay guy ironing out some wrinkles with his suit. I have to admire these Cosplay guys and the effort they make. They really do add to the atmosphere and it's just so cool to be in environment where people can show their passion so openly. I asked if he minded if I take a photo of him and he said of course yes but just wanted to get his suit ready first. I waited a little while but had to move on after a bit as time was ticking by.
I was keen to head down to the gaming set ups to demo some of the new games but one of the reasons I was at Kapow! Was about to start - The Millarworld Panel.
Kapow! Comic Con : Queue for The Millarworld Panel, a photo by Craig Grobler on Flickr. Kapow! Comic Con : Queue for The Millarworld Panel. Yes that is Super Ted, a photo by Craig Grobler on Flickr.
Millarworld is the creator owned publishing title that Mark Millar set up in 2004. And this was a unique opportunity to listen to some of the hottest talent in comics right now talk about what’s coming up soon in Millarworld. I joined the queue and after a short wait we headed into the Gallery Hall for the Millarworld panel.
Kapow! Comic Con : Surge for The Millarworld Panel seating, a photo by Craig Grobler on Flickr. Kapow! Comic Con : The Millarworld Panel chatting before the session kicks off. L-R: Frank Quietly, Andy Diggle, Jock, Mark Millar, Leinil Francis Yu , Ian Churchill, John Romita Jr, Dave Gibbons, a photo by Craig Grobler on Flickr.
Kapow! Comic Con : The Millarworld Panel - Frank Quietly, John Romita Jr, Dave Gibbons, Mark Millar, Andy Diggle, Jock, Leinil Francis Yu , Ian Churchill, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.
Ian ChurchillMillarworld’s 5 big announcements from Kapow! Comic Con
Amongst others: Supergirl, Uncanny X-Men, Deadpool, Cable, Coven, Lionheart, Titans, Hulk, Marineman, etc.
Leinil Francis Yu
Amongst others: Superior, Death of Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America
Jock
Amongst others: 2000 AD, Judge Dredd, The Losers, Green Arrow: Year One, Hellblazer, Batwoman, Batman
Andy Diggle
Amongst others: former editor of 2000 AD, Losers, Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, Adam Strange, Silent Dragon, Thunderbolts, Daredevil
Mark Millar
Amongst others: Kick Ass, Civil War, Wolverine Old Man Logan, Superman: Red Son
Dave Gibbons
Amongst others: Watchmen, Rogue Trooper, Green Lantern
John Romita Jr
Amongst others: Kick-Ass, Uncanny X-Men, Amazing Spiderman
Frank Quietly
Amongst others: New X-Men, WE3, All-Star Superman, Batman and Robin, The Authority
Millarworld Panel introductions and first 3 big a
nnouncements
After brief introductions Millar starts strong with a crowd pleaser and announces an upcoming spin off from Kick-Ass.
Kapow! Comic Con : The Millarworld Panel announces HIT-GIRL, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.
2. Supercrooks
The next announcement was Supercrooks from Mark Millar & Leinil Yu. A bunch of American super villains tired of getting busted by Super Heroes make their way to the relatively lawless Spanish Island of Tenerife.
Kapow! Comic Con : The Millarworld Panel announces Supercrooks, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.
Expected to be released towards the end of 2011.
3. EPIC super hero story for Image
Mark Millar & Frank Quietly are >working on a “big” title for Image which he couldn’t really discuss as yet.
Kapow! Comic Con : The Millarworld Panel announces Epic super hero story for Image, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.
Work begins at the beginning of 2012
4. Snapshot
The Losers team Andy Diggle and Jock are collaborating on a story called Snapshot that they have been talking about for 5 years. Diggle was originally going to do it as a screenplay but over some drinks in the pub Jock told him he would love to draw it so Snapshot was born.
Kapow! Comic Con : The Millarworld Panel announces Snapshot, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.
It will probably be published in Rebellion’s Judge Dredd Megazine first.
5. Real world spy tale
Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons are currently working on a real world take on the spy genre that would deconstruct the genre in the same way Kick-Ass had done to the Super hero genre. Kick-Ass Producer and Director Matthew Vaughn is also involved in the development of the concept. Which is interesting as Matthew Vaughn was vying to direct James Bond’s Casino Royale at one point and put considerable effort into developing a story so his efforts would not have gone to waste.
He couldn’t say much more as they still have to legally lock down the comics title. He said that he expects to be able to announce the title of the comic in the next few weeks.
The story aimed to be released at the end of the year, 2011.
Kapow! Comic Con : The Millarworld Panel - Frank Quietly, John Romita Jr, Dave Gibbons, Mark Millar, Andy Diggle, Jock, Leinil Francis Yu , Ian Churchill, a photo by Craig Grobler on Flickr. Kapow! Comic Con : The Millarworld Panel - Andy Diggle, Jock, Leinil Francis Yu , Ian Churchill, a photo by Craig Grobler on FlickrKapow! Comic Con : The Millarworld Panel - Frank Quietly, John Romita Jr, Dave Gibbons, Mark Millar, Andy Diggle, Jock, Leinil Francis Yu , Ian Churchill, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.
Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons on working together
Mark Millar on the possibility of his various Millarworld titles crossing over
Kapow! Comic Con : The Millarworld Panel - All 750 Seats taken + Standees, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.
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