Dynamite entertainment has revealed the latest installment in its kiss comic book series. Oct 25, 2016 far fewer references are made to the band s music than in most past comic adaptations, and those that are made are done so in a selfparodying manner. It also stands out as one of the earliest works from superstar artist john romita jr. If there were ever a kiss comic made for an audience who hates kiss, this would probably be it. Meet comic book artist and author paul rivoche youtube. Gene simmons is best known as the frontman for kiss, the rock band he cofounded in the early 1970s, as well as for his tv show gene simmons family jewels. Marvel kiss comic used band memebers real blood in ink. Aug 24, 2016 gene simmons on the epic return of kiss to comic books. The conclusion of the latest installment fittingly titled the end introduced a zombie apocalypse decades in the future, in which humans have become an. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. May 23, 2010 in 1977 marvel comics published super special kiss fullcolor comic book presenting the band as superheroes. Kiss signed revenge era batman comic book number 481 all four members. Aug 07, 2012 seine band kiss gestaltete er wie comicfiguren, au. Jan 24, 2019 as kiss prepares for its end of the road world tour, dynamite entertainment has announced a new comic book series titled kiss.
Angel medina i got in touch with angel medina comic book art when i was around 10 years old and was reading a spawn comic. You can see more of angels artwroks at his website. Gene simmons and kiss are finally retiring good riddance. For the first time ever, both classic marvel super specials are collected in one in trade paperback, with story and art from stan lee, john buscema, john romita jr. The band s commercial fortunes also waned considerably by that point. Since the mid80s, stanley and simmons have required their hiredguns to dress in the same costumes that frehley and criss when the band. Well known for its members face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the midtolate 1970s with their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, bloodspitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits, and pyrotechnics. Apr 6, 2015 i got in touch with angel medina comic book art when i was around 10 years old and was reading a spawn comic. It was created by marvel legend stan lee and was the beginning of a hugely successful kiss comic book franchise. Kiss 2016 comic read kiss 2016 comic online in high. I was stoked with all the details, shading effects and colors.
Kiss 19771980 band photos kiss concert photos for sale. Blood from each band member was drawn by a registered nurse, witnessed by a notary public, and poured into the vats of red ink used for printing the comic at marvels borden ink plant in depew, new york. Writer bryan edward hill detective comics, postal and artist rodney buchemi death of hawkman crank the volume high as they bring you the kiss series we have all been waiting for this. They also began experimenting with their makeup and outfits, and welcomed frehley into the band in 1973. In 1977 marvel comics published a magazineformat fullcolor comic book, titled a marvel comics super special kiss presenting the band kiss as superheroes. Kiss kompendium is an eyepopping compilation of the previously outofprint stan lee marvel comic book adventures of the legendary heavy metal band, as well as the famed psycho circus and dark horse editions and kisss own kisstory. Our comic book history has been long and proud and has spanned decades, and now with dynamite entertainment, we intend to go even further, says gene simmons. Listen, babe, if i wanted to draw your eyesi wouldnt have become a comicbook artist. Featuring artwork by todd mcfarlane and other acclaimed graphic artists and fully authorized by gene simmons and paul stanley, kiss kompendium coincides with the. Nov 18, 2019 kiss zombies is entertaining and gruesome, with just enough references to kiss to keep it interesting for fans of all ages. The origins of kiss comic books date almost as far back as the inception as the band itself, having been an integral part of comics culture since their 1977 appearance in. Gene simmons on the epic return of kiss to comic books. Blood and stardust sometimes resurrecting the band. Hes also done a wonderful book of his own comic book stories with blurb called 4 story.
College student pam doesnt have time for a social life, but football hero rick offers to trade her lessons in fun for help in chemistry. Zombies, in which the iconic rock band will have to contend against the living dead. See more ideas about kiss band, hot band and kiss rock bands. The bands commercial fortunes also waned considerably by that point. As kiss prepares for its end of the road world tour, dynamite entertainment has announced a new comic book series titled kiss. Kiss is an american hard rock band formed in new york city in january 1973 by paul stanley, gene simmons, peter criss and ace frehley. When we get a great writer and artist team, we know better than to.
The resulting kiss aliveworldwidelost citiesreunion tour was the topgrossing act of 1996 and 1997. Kiss comics return with blood and stardust in october dynamite is thrilled to announce a new comic book series featuring the hottest band in the land, kiss. Jun 16, 2018 unauthorized documentary kiss often stylized as kiss is an american rock band formed in new york city in january 1973 by paul stanley, gene simmons, peter criss, and ace frehley. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Zombies pits the legendary rock band against the undead.
Zombies, the iconic rockers find themselves in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, and only their iconic tunes can help fight the hordes of undead decades after the fall of civilization, humans are on the endangered species list and are being held in. Kiss returns to comic books comic book news, tv, movies. This is 1 trade paper back that has the 2 highly valued marvel comics super special magazine size comics on 1 place, for a very cheap price. With makeup and costumes, paul stanley, gene simmons, peter criss, and ace. The end, which will celebrate the band s 45 years of recording and performing while also telling an original story that will incorporate pieces of the band s history and. To me looking at sterankos art work of various comic book covers is like watching a 1960 and 1970 political thriller. Dynamite is thrilled to announce a new comic book series featuring the hottest band in the land, kiss. Get the best deals on kiss signed memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Kiss is a group of characters based of the kiss band members. Comic book creator scott serklands weekly update where he reveals the process of his fourpage story for the 100 days of making comics anthology 2. Comic book artist paul rivoche has drawn some pretty impressive characters including batman and ironman. Shop for kiss band art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands.
In 2007, he premiered the first installments of his limited series the umbrella. In the 1970s, marvel comics released two topselling comic books featuring kiss. When we get a great writer and artist team, we know better than to micromanage. In a world without sun and a world without heroes, four young friends embark on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth about the mysterious council of elders and their underground home, the city of blackwell.
Blood and stardust sometimes resurrecting the band is. Kiss zombies is entertaining and gruesome, with just enough references to kiss to keep it interesting for fans of all ages. Kiss end of the road tour to receive comic book tiein. In 1977 marvel comics published a magazineformat fullcolor comic book, titled a marvel comics. Since then, i remember angels artwork whenever i think on a had comic book style. Comic book artists comic artist comic books art spawn comics marvel comics kiss world angel artwork band wallpapers comic art community comic book artist. Steranko ranked 4th because he was one of the most influential comic book artist that push away the comic books code restrictions. The good thing about this book is that you dont have to be a fan of the band to enjoy this book, i truly believe this has something for everyone as its a good foundation of a zombie story, even though at times, it seems like weve read this before. Well known for its members face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the midtolate 1970s with their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, bloodspitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits. Allowing a george romero uberfan to pen a book about the undead is like waving slivers of brain in front of an actual zombie. Dynamite is thrilled to announce a new comic book series featuring the hottest band in.
Larger than life unauthorized kiss documentary youtube. The last time kiss hit comics, it was entitled the end. If kiss were to continue without stanley or bassist gene simmons, it would be doing so on a precedent set by the latter two. Steranko is featured in the will eisner comic book hall of fame and became a comic book historian. Unauthorized documentary kiss often stylized as kiss is an american rock band formed in new york city in january 1973 by paul stanley, gene. Buoyed by a wave of kiss nostalgia in the 1990s, the band announced a reunion of the original lineup with makeup in 1996. Online shopping for highquality kiss band home decor by independent artists and designers from around the world. Kiss kompendium is an eyepopping compilation of the previously outofprint stan lee marvel comic book adventures of the legendary heavy metal band,as well as the famed psycho circus and dark horseeditions and kisss own kisstory. Kiss rose to meteoric prominence with their extravagant live performances featuring firebreathing, blood spitting, guitars bursting into flames, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits, and pyrotechnic showpieces. Never shy about seeking publicity, word spread about their concert antics, but their first album, kiss, sold only 75,000 copies. So, all these years later, i jumped at the chance to write a kiss comic. Zombies, in which the iconic rock band will have to contend against the living dead the conclusion of the latest installment fittingly titled the end introduced a zombie apocalypse decades in the future, in which humans have become an endangered species living in isolation. In 2007, a new comic book series featuring the band was released by the kiss comics group in association with platinum studios. Paul stanley says kiss could continue without him iheartradio.
Decorate your house with pillows, tapestries, mugs, blankets, clocks and more. Blood and startdust by bryan edward hill and rodney buchemi finds the band in an unusual situation theyre dead and trying to negotiate with a demon their for their souls while an immortal cabal is operating back on earth. In a world without sun and a world without heroes, four young friends embark on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth about the mysterious council of elders and their underground home. Over the years, many toys and comic books featuring the rock band have been produced. It has some background into the original 1977 issues i just mentioned. The people in charge have banned music, as the undead are attracted to sound, and have tried to rid the world of evidence that the greatest band in history have ever existed. Some people think rick is just using her, but their love is real. It was the first in the marvel comics super special series which featured other musicians such as the beatles. In 1977, kiss was not only the biggest band in the world, they were the biggest comicbook stars around. The end, which will celebrate the bands 45 years of recording and performing while also telling an original story that will incorporate pieces of the bands history and elements from the actual tour, reports drew mollo of cbr. Customize your kiss band print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Morrison hotel gallery is thrilled to present this amazing selection of kiss band photos from 19771980. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Aug 23, 2019 dynamite entertainment has revealed the latest installment in its kiss comic book series. Since the mid80s, stanley and simmons have required their hiredguns to dress in the same costumes that frehley and criss when the band initially donned its comic book like stage personas. It was written by brian holguin and illustrated by various artists, including pencillers angel medina and clayton crain with inker kevin conrad. Then my editor, kevin ketner, went and threw in zombies, too. Kiss 2016 comic read kiss 2016 comic online in high quality. What is the next logical step for the greatest rock band. In 77, blood from each member of the rock band kiss was drawn by a registered nurse and poured into vats of red ink used for printing the band s first comic book. Image comics would bring back kiss in print form in the 1990s. Writer bryan edward hill detective comics, postal and artist rodney buchemi death of hawkman crank the volume high as they bring you the kiss series we have all been waiting for this october. The book sees the four musicians gene simmons, ace frehley, paul stanley, and peter criss facing off with the likes of mephisto and doctor doom and also features cameos from the likes of the avengers, the fantastic four, and the defenders, but leave it to a band like kiss to make that possibly the least interesting aspect of this story. In 1977 marvel comics published super special kiss fullcolor comic book presenting the band as superheroes. Kiss psycho circus is a comic book series published by american companies image comics and todd mcfarlane productions. Kiss dolls featuring each hardrock artist were originally released by mego toys in the 1970s. Psycho circus, the comic series that began around angel medina born march 25 1964 is an american comic book artist known for his work for various comic book companies including megaton comics first comic.
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