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Mary Jane Watson Turns 60, and Marvel Makes it a Marquee Moment

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Mary Jane Watson has long been one of Marvel’s most recognizable supporting characters, but over the years she has grown far beyond that label. Since her full debut in Amazing Spider-Man #42, the character created by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. has evolved from Peter Parker’s love interest into a figure with her own distinct identity, moving through storylines as a model, a hero, and even a symbiote host. Now, on the occasion of her 60th anniversary, Marvel is spotlighting that evolution with Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1, a giant-sized one-shot designed to revisit key moments from her past while pointing toward what comes next. Continue reading Mary Jane Watson Turns 60, and Marvel Makes it a Marquee Moment

Paul and Linda McCartney Meet Magneto By Jack Kirby

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In 1976, comic book artist Jack Kirby and his wife Roz presented Paul and Linda McCartney with a gift of this original drawing while  backstage at the Los Angeles Forum, when the couple were touring with their band Wings. The pencil drawing is inscribed:

To Paul & Linda

Best Wishes

Jack Kirby

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Stan Lee to Speak About Blood Red Dragon at San Diego Comic-Con Panel

Blood Red Dragon Sketch Progression
Blood Red Dragon Sketch Progression

The legendary Stan Lee has created a brand new super-hero, Blood Red Dragon, based on rock icon Yoshiki, leader of the Japanese heavy metal band X Japan. The Blood Red Dragon comic book series will feature a surprise, first-of-its kind publishing innovation. The series debut issue will premiere at Comic-Con 2011 in San Diego, which runs from July 21 – 24 and is already completely sold out. As part of Comic-Con, Lee, world-renowned comic book artist Todd McFarlane (whose Todd McFarlane Productions is publishing BRD) Yoshiki and book writer Jon Goff will take part in a panel discussion about the comic, scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. If you’re already registered to attend Comic-Con, you should add this panel to your daily agenda, because it sounds awesome. Continue reading Stan Lee to Speak About Blood Red Dragon at San Diego Comic-Con Panel