From the important figures in feminism like Judy Chicago and Barbara Kruger to the ever -
expanding world of comic book art, to the mixture of kitsch and pop of artist Jeff Koons and the legendary self - portraits of Cindy Sherman, modes of expression are endless.
Not exact matches
Both Thor and Thor: The Dark
World presented us with something drastically different than what was before it, including
expanding beyond the cosmos and accepting the God - like characters as normal, which really pushed the medium
of comic book films, while also blending humor and action in a way that made the character both interesting and viable.
At this stage the film's
comic invention gets stuck in a groove; the adolescent grandiosity
of both Max and Herman
expands only because it has nowhere else to go, warping the
world that contains them in the process.
But a decade into a
world full
of expanded comic - book cinematic universes, it's tough to introduce a new hero without hitting the same standard beats: moment
of personal crisis, discovery
of incredible powers, assumption
of heroic mantle, third - act crisis
of faith, climactic battle, and trampoline toward a sequel.
In its continuing efforts to leave no income stream untapped, especially if other people are already drinking from it, definite potential
comic book supervillain Amazon has found an entirely appropriate new means
of expanding its plans for
world domination: By itself printing the adventures
of comic book supervillains, with the launch
of its new
comic and graphic novel imprint Jet City Comics.
With no cohesive plan or desire to actively
expand that audience by advertising outside
of the
comic world (like perhaps an ad in women's magazines about female centric characters might reach, you know, women), an unwillingness to grow a new crop
of fans by maintaining a consistent product for kids and a host
of other issues like the economy and increasing competition form other areas
of entertainment, it's no wonder things are in such disarray.
With BlackBerry, we've
expanded the audience for our digital
comics to include users
of one
of the largest mobile platforms in the
world.»
«With content from 2012's Diamond Gem award - winning
Comic Book Publisher
of the Year and the work
of several best - selling authors, we're excited to
expand Kindle
Worlds and give writers even more options to be creative and earn royalties.»
Comixology has not yet revealed when the rest
of the
world might receive the service, although Comixology senior director
of communications Chip Mosher said in an email that the company was «excited to share our love
of comics worldwide and we plan to
expand Comixology Unlimited in other regions in the future.»
Even the VP and General Manager
of WildStorm (publishing imprint for DC Comics) says, «PROTOTYPE's back - story, visuals and gameplay are stunning, and we have every intention
of bringing those core pillars to our book because this is a great opportunity to
expand on the
world they've created, and build something new and interesting for
comic book fans.»
«It was a natural creative effort to offer Marvel Contest
of Champions, one
of the most popular mobile games in the
world, as a bold new
comic series and
expand that universe into one fluid entertainment experience.»
«The Tekken 7: The King
of the Iron Fist Tournament 2016 — North America series
of events
expands upon our tournament footprint that was set in motion earlier this year through our partnership with Wizard
World Comic Cons and Gaming Tour,» said Eric Hartness, Vice President
of Marketing at Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. «The added reach
of the Tekken 7: The King
of the Iron Fist Tournament 2016 — North America events will ensure that TEKKEN fans across the country will have an opportunity to experience the next chapter
of the storied TEKKEN videogame franchise and compete for cash and glory.»
The natural next step in storytelling is
expanding that
world to the entire DC
comic universe, but don't let the aptly - noted subtitle «DC Super Heroes» fool you: Lego Batman 2 is still all about the Dark Knight and his sidekick, only this time you get to fly around with Superman for half
of the game too.
To the theme tune
of an external hard drive processing fast — now pacing itself — now rushing at breakneck speed — the group
of seventeen paintings, produced between 2000 and 2011, each beautifully reproduced in the well - designed catalogue — featuring a sharp, in - depth and elegantly - written essay by Goldsmiths» Gilda Williams — reflect the inner workings
of a human brain constantly adjusting itself, adapting to each nuance
of the ever -
expanding, digital
world while simultaneously filing, absorbing and recording the less serious, more random aspects — graffiti, toys,
comic books, cartoon films —
of modern times.