GrowlersWorld - Growler on Superhero Comic Books

Storytelling Reborn! - Creating A NEW Superhero Universe...

These series of articles I've written give you the background of the comics industry from an avid, long time fan's point of view. Essential reading for preparing to create a brand new superhero universe! Click the links to get started!

Comic Book SuperFan expresses the passion that has developed since I've been reading and loving superhero comics for over twenty-five years. During that time I've seen loads of changes and lots of creators, characters and companies come and go. And you know what? I still love 'em! So much so that I've started on a journey to create my own, The GrowlersWorld Universe.

I'm in awe of the creativity, the innovation and the sheer artistry of writing stories with dynamic drawings. This column highlights the latest goings on in the superhero comic book and related industry and will be looking forward to what's coming up next. So buckle up and enjoy the ride, the future is superheroic!

Growler on Superhero Fiction explains why superhero fiction is one of the hottest storytelling genres out there! It is a hallmark of innovation and quality which is regularly seen in its content in comic books, films and other places. Here's where I comment on everything you need to know!

Learn About Comic Books celebrates the superhero fiction found in comic books and graphic novels, old and new, highlighting favourite characters, creators and showing you the beauty of the form! So here goes!

The State of the Superhero Comic Book Industry is where I let loose my views on the current direction of the business of superhero fiction found in comic books and graphic novels. Taking you behind the scenes of this exciting industry!

Breakfast & Comic Books! What’s the breakfast bit about? Well, it’s supposed to be the most important meal of the day and I’m aiming for this to be the equivalent in comic book comment. So come and get your all day breakfast!

Comic Books at the Gate shows how the superhero comic book is banging at the gate of popular entertainment. Too long kept out by self-doubt and historical misconceptions. A new vanguard of creative talent is forging a permanent legacy, soon to be embedded in everyday life. Are you ready for conquest?

Superhero fiction is often a combination of sci-fi, fantasy and supernatural elements. Perfectly blended into fantastic tales of action and adventure and constant jeopardy that eventually leads to triumphing against the odds. Featuring larger than life figures at peak physical shape that are created to be aspirational in the actions and the choices they make. Superhero fiction is found in many mediums, platforms and formats.

The formats that superhero storytelling can be found in are endless and includes comic books, graphic novels, movies, laptops and desktop computers, television, smart phones, tablets (e.g., iPad and Kindle), the internet, books, magazines, mobile phones and console video games (e.g., PlayStation and XBox).

Superhero fiction is created by successful, talented people in the form of spectacular stories and artwork.

"These shouldn't be your parents heroes; they should be YOUR heroes!" - Marv Wolfman on the formation of Image Comics in 1992. Representing the periodic change necessary to keep the comic industry vibrant and relevant throughout the ages.

Comic Book creators constantly achieve their goals and dreams by striving to provide quality entertainment.

Capable of sending you on an action packed, emotional roller coaster ride of amazement, by providing captivating stories that thrill your very senses!

Comic books are enjoyed throughout the world by people of all ages, sexes, cultures and nationalities. A truly diverse fanbase.

Uniting fans from as far afield as the United Kingdom, North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, East and South Asia and the Middle East to name a few.

Comic books and graphic novels inspired by the superhero genre are used as a canvas to tell great stories and entertain on many different levels.

Comic book stories can also fulfill that primal, emotional need for heroes, people who triumph over almost impossible odds. To inspire to greatness.

This comic book source material has led to the recent success of superhero movies, which started with Marvel Comics' Blade and led to Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four and Batman Begins from DC Comics.

These were quickly followed up by the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Batman: The Dark Knight, Thor, Captain America, Green Lantern, X-Men: First Class and The Avengers to name a few.

Stories from comic books are making the leap from the page to the big screen before our very eyes!

Not since the original Superman (Christopher Reeve) and Batman (Michael Keaton) movies have comic book based films had such an impact!

So try superhero comic books for a great read and feel that creative energy of innovation!