Colin Smith
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The account for the forthcoming book "Shameless? The Comics Of Mark Millar" by @colinsmith.bsky.social. Neither a hagiography or a hit-job.
Only fair to add: in no way affiliated to Mr Millar.
Only fair to add: in no way affiliated to Mr Millar.
Out this month in 1993, Sonic The Comic #15, with its cover by Ferran Rodriguez & a story inside by Mark Millar, Mike Hadley
& Elitta Fell entitled "The Green Eater".
& Elitta Fell entitled "The Green Eater".
December 17, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Out this month in 1993, Sonic The Comic #15, with its cover by Ferran Rodriguez & a story inside by Mark Millar, Mike Hadley
& Elitta Fell entitled "The Green Eater".
& Elitta Fell entitled "The Green Eater".
Released this very day in 2015, a mere 9 years ago, Huck #2 by Mark Millar & Rafael Albuquerque with Dave McCaig & Nate Piekos.
December 16, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Released this very day in 2015, a mere 9 years ago, Huck #2 by Mark Millar & Rafael Albuquerque with Dave McCaig & Nate Piekos.
Still on sale in 1992, with just a few more days left before Christmas to go, the 2000ad yearbook 1993, with its cover by Dermot Power. It contained the Robo-Hunter story "The Succubus" by Mark Millar & Simon Jacob.
December 15, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Still on sale in 1992, with just a few more days left before Christmas to go, the 2000ad yearbook 1993, with its cover by Dermot Power. It contained the Robo-Hunter story "The Succubus" by Mark Millar & Simon Jacob.
Today in 1978, Superman The Movie was released. The movie would soon have a profound effect on Mark Millar, who'd soon see it in Glasgow and emerge absolutely - and permanently - spellbound.
December 14, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Today in 1978, Superman The Movie was released. The movie would soon have a profound effect on Mark Millar, who'd soon see it in Glasgow and emerge absolutely - and permanently - spellbound.
The 2000AD Yearbook, with its cover by Sean Phillips, featuring Robo-Hunter: Killer Grannies by Mark Millar & Graham Higgins.
December 13, 2024 at 4:37 PM
The 2000AD Yearbook, with its cover by Sean Phillips, featuring Robo-Hunter: Killer Grannies by Mark Millar & Graham Higgins.
Released this very day in 2018, The Magic Order #5 by Mark Millar, Olivier Coipel & Dave Stewart.
December 12, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Released this very day in 2018, The Magic Order #5 by Mark Millar, Olivier Coipel & Dave Stewart.
Released this very day in 2019, a mere 5 years ago, Sharkey The Bounty Hunter Book One, by Mark Millar & Simone Bianchi.
December 11, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Released this very day in 2019, a mere 5 years ago, Sharkey The Bounty Hunter Book One, by Mark Millar & Simone Bianchi.
Released this very day in 2003, Wanted #1, as written by Mark Millar with art by co-creator J. G. Jones et al. An absolute game-changer for Millar, in that he co-owned the rights. It didn't just sell and sell and sell, but the money & the control over the property stayed in MM & JGJ's back pocket.
December 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Released this very day in 2003, Wanted #1, as written by Mark Millar with art by co-creator J. G. Jones et al. An absolute game-changer for Millar, in that he co-owned the rights. It didn't just sell and sell and sell, but the money & the control over the property stayed in MM & JGJ's back pocket.
Released this very day in 1997, Vampirella:The New Monthly #1, with story by Mark Millar & Grant Morrison and art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti et al. It was all a mere 27 years ago.
December 10, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Released this very day in 1997, Vampirella:The New Monthly #1, with story by Mark Millar & Grant Morrison and art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti et al. It was all a mere 27 years ago.
Released this very day in 1998, Superman Adventures #28, by Mark Millar, Mike Manley, Terry Austin, Marie Severin, Zylonol Studio & Lois Buhalis.
December 9, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Released this very day in 1998, Superman Adventures #28, by Mark Millar, Mike Manley, Terry Austin, Marie Severin, Zylonol Studio & Lois Buhalis.
Cover dated this very day in 1994, a mere 30 years ago, 2000AD # 917, with the final episode of Mark Millar's "Hunt For Red Razors" as illustrated by Nigel Dobbyn. The cover by Mick Austin featured the same strip.
December 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Cover dated this very day in 1994, a mere 30 years ago, 2000AD # 917, with the final episode of Mark Millar's "Hunt For Red Razors" as illustrated by Nigel Dobbyn. The cover by Mick Austin featured the same strip.
Released today in 1995, a mere 29 years ago, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #79 by Mark Millar, Steve Yeowell & Dick Giordano et al. MM had sold the script to Archie Goodwin, the comic's editor, several years earlier, but it had lain in a drawer until Christmas '95.
December 7, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Released today in 1995, a mere 29 years ago, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #79 by Mark Millar, Steve Yeowell & Dick Giordano et al. MM had sold the script to Archie Goodwin, the comic's editor, several years earlier, but it had lain in a drawer until Christmas '95.
Released on this very day in 2005, a mere 19 years ago, and written by Mark Millar, with its cover & interior art by Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, & Laura Martin.
December 7, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Released on this very day in 2005, a mere 19 years ago, and written by Mark Millar, with its cover & interior art by Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, & Laura Martin.
There aren't many days in the year when a Mark Millar comic hasn't appeared. But I'm yet to find one for today, the 6th December. However, we know that Millar loved the Frank Miller covers for 1984's Superman The Secret Years. So here's the second issue of STSY, which was out 40 years ago today.
December 6, 2024 at 9:35 AM
There aren't many days in the year when a Mark Millar comic hasn't appeared. But I'm yet to find one for today, the 6th December. However, we know that Millar loved the Frank Miller covers for 1984's Superman The Secret Years. So here's the second issue of STSY, which was out 40 years ago today.
Dated this very day in 1993, 2000AD #864, with two features written, or co-written, by MM. Firstly, the fourth chapter of Canon Fodder, with artist Chris Weston. (The character was also this week's cover feature as depicted by Gary Erskine.) (1/2)
December 4, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Dated this very day in 1993, 2000AD #864, with two features written, or co-written, by MM. Firstly, the fourth chapter of Canon Fodder, with artist Chris Weston. (The character was also this week's cover feature as depicted by Gary Erskine.) (1/2)
Out this very day in 2003, the final issue of the first run of The Ultimates, by Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, Paul Mounts, and Chris Eliopoulos .
December 4, 2024 at 12:04 AM
Out this very day in 2003, the final issue of the first run of The Ultimates, by Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, Paul Mounts, and Chris Eliopoulos .
It's worth adding it's an issue that was adored by Millar when it first appeared, & it still appears on his lists of favourite comics. The list of artists on its back cover is a remarkable one, and writer Gerry Conway was producing some fine League tales during the period.
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On sale this very day in 1981, a mere 43 years ago, Justice League Of America # 200, with its wraparound anniversary cover by George Pérez, Anthony Tollin & Gaspar Saladino.
December 3, 2024 at 4:38 PM
It's worth adding it's an issue that was adored by Millar when it first appeared, & it still appears on his lists of favourite comics. The list of artists on its back cover is a remarkable one, and writer Gerry Conway was producing some fine League tales during the period.
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On release today in 1997, Mark Millar's first issue of Superman Adventures - #16 - with collaborators Aluir Amâncio, Terry Austin, Rick Taylor & Lois Buhalis. On its very last page, there's a lovely nod towards "Bates and Maggin", Millar's favourite Supes writers when he was a lad.
December 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM
On release today in 1997, Mark Millar's first issue of Superman Adventures - #16 - with collaborators Aluir Amâncio, Terry Austin, Rick Taylor & Lois Buhalis. On its very last page, there's a lovely nod towards "Bates and Maggin", Millar's favourite Supes writers when he was a lad.
Dated this very day in 1994, a mere 30 years ago, 2000AD #916, which featured the penultimate chapter of "Hunt For Red Razors" by Mark Millar & Nigel Dobbyn. (Cover featuring Judge Dredd by Mick Austin, whose covers for Warrior in the early 80s have often been praised by MM.)
December 2, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Dated this very day in 1994, a mere 30 years ago, 2000AD #916, which featured the penultimate chapter of "Hunt For Red Razors" by Mark Millar & Nigel Dobbyn. (Cover featuring Judge Dredd by Mick Austin, whose covers for Warrior in the early 80s have often been praised by MM.)
Released this very day in 2004, The Ultimates 2 #1, by the storytelling team of Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, Laura Martin & Chris Eliopoulos. It was a mere 20 years ago.
December 1, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Released this very day in 2004, The Ultimates 2 #1, by the storytelling team of Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, Laura Martin & Chris Eliopoulos. It was a mere 20 years ago.
Released this very day, the final issue of Skrull Kill Krew, as written by Grant Morrison & Mark Millar and illustrated by Steve Yeowell & Chris Ivy et al.
November 30, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Released this very day, the final issue of Skrull Kill Krew, as written by Grant Morrison & Mark Millar and illustrated by Steve Yeowell & Chris Ivy et al.
Released this very day in 1994, by Mark Millar, Phil Hester, Kim DeMulder et al, Swamp Thing #150, with its cover by John Mueller.
November 29, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Released this very day in 1994, by Mark Millar, Phil Hester, Kim DeMulder et al, Swamp Thing #150, with its cover by John Mueller.
For shame. Mea culpa. 1990's 2000ad Winter Special was released on this day in that year, and not, as I posted yesterday, er, yesterday.
On sale this very month in 1990, a mere 34 yrs ago, 1990's 2000AD Winter Special, with its Simon Bisley cover. It features a very early printed Millar tale. A text story nominally set in an alt-Earth of the Zenith multiverse, it focuses on the last human being left in a world of super-people.
November 28, 2024 at 9:09 AM
For shame. Mea culpa. 1990's 2000ad Winter Special was released on this day in that year, and not, as I posted yesterday, er, yesterday.
On sale this very month in 1990, a mere 34 yrs ago, 1990's 2000AD Winter Special, with its Simon Bisley cover. It features a very early printed Millar tale. A text story nominally set in an alt-Earth of the Zenith multiverse, it focuses on the last human being left in a world of super-people.
November 27, 2024 at 9:51 AM
On sale this very month in 1990, a mere 34 yrs ago, 1990's 2000AD Winter Special, with its Simon Bisley cover. It features a very early printed Millar tale. A text story nominally set in an alt-Earth of the Zenith multiverse, it focuses on the last human being left in a world of super-people.
Out this very month in this very year, by Mark Millar, Valerio Giangiordano & Lee Loughridge et al, Nemesis: Rogues Gallery #4.
November 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Out this very month in this very year, by Mark Millar, Valerio Giangiordano & Lee Loughridge et al, Nemesis: Rogues Gallery #4.