Tag Archives: van jensen

DC Reveals its Fifth Week of DC Digital First Releases

DC’s expanded DC Digital Firsts continues strong into its fifth week! Its your chance to discover some great stories by a variety of writers and artists—there’s something new every day of the week!

Check out what’s coming this upcoming week!

Metropolis Monday

Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #5

“What Makes a City – Part 1” by Rob Venditti, Paul Pelletier, Drew Hennessy, Adriano Lucas, and Clayton Cowles
Purchase

Lex Luthor’s gone Big Brother in Metropolis after placing new hi-tech security cameras around the city to put an end to crime, and Superman with it!

Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #5
Batman Tuesday

Batman: Gotham Nights #5

“Concrete Jungle” by Mark Russell, Ryan Benjamin, Richard Friend, Alex Sinclair, and Troy Peteri
Purchase

When Commissioner Gordon suspects there’s a mole in his precinct, it’s up to Batman to keep a witness safe until he can testify. But this particular witness is a crooked lawyer with ties to every criminal operation in Gotham City, and Batman finds himself under attack from both sides of the law!

Batman: Gotham Nights #5
Wonder Women Wednesday

Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #5

Purchase

“Sure Shot” by Van Jensen, Jheremy Raapack, Hi-Fi and Travis Lanham

Deadshot has his sights set on a corrupt government official, and it’sup to the Amazon Princess to protect him from the legendary assassin—but does this particular target actually deserve to be saved? 

“Couldn’t Live” by Scott Kolins, Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Travis Lanham

Steve Trevor finds himself in over his head while trying to help Wonder Woman on a mission—but is he doing it for the right reasons, or just trying to prove something to himself?

Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #5
Tidal Thursday

Aquaman: Deep Dives #5

“Stinging Tide – Part 1” by Steve Orlando, V. Ken Marion, Sandu Florea, Andrew Dalhouse and Wes Abbott
Purchase

In order to rescue King Noble, Aquaman and the Sea Devils must take on…the Trench!

Aquaman: Deep Dives #5
Flash Friday

The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #5

“Around the Day in Eighty Worlds” by Gail Simone, Clayton Henry, Marcelo Maiolo, and Rob Leigh
Purchase

It’s a race through all of time as the Flash tries to get the upper hand against Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash! Thawne is faster and more ruthless than Barry, but if Barry can stay just a step ahead of him, maybe the Flash can stop his terrible reign. Will time be on the Scarlet Speedster’s side?!

The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #5
Saturday Morning Cartoons

DC Super Hero Girls: Infinite Frenemies #5

Purchase

“Honey, I Shrunk My Friends” by Derek Fridolfs, Agnes Garbowska, Silvana Brys and Gabriela Downie

Bumblebee is tired of always being tiny! Karen sets her mind to creating a device that will make her big instead of small, but when things don’t go as she planned, the other girls will get a crash course in seeing the world through Bumblee’s eyes!

“Fan Favorites” by Ivan Cohen, Sarah Leuver and Gabriela Downie

When Beast Boy is voted “Most Popular Titan” by Jump City’s fourth-largest free magazine, Robin knows there must be something evil behind it…because, really, Beast Boy?!

DC Super Hero Girls: Infinite Frenemies #5
Supernatural Sunday

Swamp Thing: New Roots #5

“The Flower King” by Mark Russell, Marco Santucci, John Kalisz and Dave Sharpe
Purchase

A murderous cult making human sacrifices in Swamp Thing’s honor wants nothing less than to start the world over, destroying civilization and rebuilding a more natural life with Swamp Thing as their king…and Swamp Thing wants nothing to do with them. But even more horrifying, the Sunderland Corporation has used his DNA to create self-harvesting clones—and Swamp Thing must use all the weapons in his arsenal to save them.

Swamp Thing: New Roots #5

This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a percentage of the sale. Graphic Policy does purchase items from this site. Making purchases through these links helps support the site

Preview: Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #5

Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #5

Purchase

“Sure Shot”
by Van Jensen, Jheremy Raapack, Hi-Fi, and Travis Lanham

Deadshot has his sights set on a corrupt government official, and it’sup to the Amazon Princess to protect him from the legendary assassin—but does this particular target actually deserve to be saved? 

“Couldn’t Live”
by Scott Kolins, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Travis Lanham

Steve Trevor finds himself in over his head while trying to help Wonder Woman on a mission—but is he doing it for the right reasons, or just trying to prove something to himself?

Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #5

Preview: James Bond: Live & Let Die HC

James Bond: Live & Let Die HC

writers: Van Jensen, Ian Fleming
artist: Kewber Baal
cover: Fay Dalton
FC | 168 pages | Action/Adventure | Standard Edition: $24.99 | Teen +

In this second adaptation of the Fleming novels… Bond is sent to New York City to investigate “Mr. Big”, an agent of SMERSH and a criminal voodoo leader. With no time for superstition — and with the help of his colleague in the CIA, Felix Leiter, Bond tracks “Mr. Big” through the jazz joints of Harlem, to the everglades and on to the Caribbean, knowing that this criminal heavy hitter is a real threat. No one, not even the mysterious Solitaire, can be sure how their battle of wills is going to end…

James Bond: Live & Let Die HC

Preview: James Bond: Casino Royale Signed Edition HC

James Bond: Casino Royale Signed Edition HC

writers: Ian Fleming, Van Jensen
artist: Dennis Calero
cover: Fay Dalton
FC | 176 pages | $49.99 | Teen +

Featuring a tip-in sheet signed by writer Van Jensen!

Ian Fleming’s literary debut of British Secret Service agent 007 is stylishly adapted to the sequential art medium by Van Jensen and Dennis Calero in the official James Bond: Casino Royal graphic novel. Sent to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux, Bond aims to eliminate the threat of the deadly Le Chiffreby bankrupting the ruthless SMERSH operative at the baccarat table. However, when the luck of the draw favors his enemy, 007 becomes the target of assassins and torturers in a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse.

James Bond: Casino Royale Signed & Remarked Edition HC

writers: Ian Fleming, Van Jensen
artist: Dennis Calero
cover: Fay Dalton
FC | 176 pages | $75.00 | Teen +

Featuring a tip-in sheet signed and remarked with a James Bond head sketch by artist Dennis Calero!

Van Jensen Named Publisher of ArtsATL

Comic creator Van Jensen has been named by ArtsATL as its publisher to oversee the website’s day-to-day operations. He begins the role next month. He is the first publisher of ArtstATL.

Jensen was the director of publications for the Georgia Tech Alumni Association from 2008 until 2014 and edited the school’s alumni magazine. He’s also written numerous comics including The Flash, Green Lantern, Green Lantern Corps, Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer, James Bond: Casino Royale and so much more. He’s worked for DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Chapterhouse Comics, and more and served as a United States Comic Book Ambassador under a US State Department program.

ArtsATL is a non-profit organization that promotes a healthy and vibrant arts community in metro Atlanta. We do this by providing a combination of thoughtful, critical analysis, news resources, commentary, programming and in-depth features of the city’s vibrant arts scene across all disciplines – visual art, design, music, dance, theater, books and film.

Preview: James Bond: Casino Royale HC

James Bond: Casino Royale HC

writers: Ian Fleming, Van Jensen
artist: Dennis Calero
cover: Fay Dalton
FC | 160 pages | $24.99 | Teen+

AN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL!

Ian Fleming’s literary debut of British Secret Service agent 007 is stylishly adapted to the sequential art medium by Van Jensen and Dennis Calero in the official James Bond: Casino Royale graphic novel. Sent to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux, Bond aims to eliminate the threat of the deadly Le Chiffre by bankrupting the ruthless SMERSH operative at the baccarat table. However, when the luck of the draw favors his enemy, 007 becomes the target of assassins and torturers in a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse.

Van Jensen and Dennis Calero take on James Bond’s Casino Royale

Award-winning writer Van Jansen and artist Dennis Calero have been selected as the creative team to bring the very first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, to the pages of comics for the first time in the series’ history. Set for release in October, the 160-page graphic novel will transport 007 fans back to the 1950’s with its stylish artwork and classic story!

Ian Fleming’s literary debut of British Secret Service agent 007 is stylishly adapted to the sequential art medium by Van Jensen and Dennis Calero in the official James Bond: Casino Royale graphic novel. Sent to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux, Bond aims to eliminate the threat of the deadly Le Chiffre by bankrupting the ruthless SMERSH operative at the baccarat table. However, when the luck of the draw favors his enemy, 007 becomes the target of assassins and torturers in a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse.

Gallery 13 to Publish Nate Powell and Van Jensen’s Two Dead

Gallery 13 will publish Two Dead written by Van Jensen and artwork by National Book Award winner Nate Powell.

A roman a clef inspired by real historical events, Two Dead is a meditation on violence and police work wrapped in an atmospheric crime noir set in post-World War II Deep South.

Set in post-WWII Little Rock, Arkansas, Two Dead explores the simmering tension in a city run by organized crime, where the world of vice is one of the only realms crossing the racial divide. Told from the point-of-view of a diverse cast of characters, Two Dead’s story provides an inclusive perspective and multiple viewpoints of a town being torn apart: a brand new police lieutenant fresh out of service and haunted by his actions during the war; an old-school, gun-happy detective gradually descending further into the depths of schizophrenia;  a violent, disturbing figure feared as the city’s top mafia don; and two African-American brothers on opposite ends of the law—one who fully embraces his corruption, and the other as the leader of a local militia desperately attempting to see justice served.

Van Jensen, well known as the writer for Dark Horse’s Cryptocracy and DC’s The Flash, discovered the true story that inspired TWO DEAD while working as a crime reporter at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Nate Powell is the only cartoonist to ever win the National Book Award. His very successful work includes March, the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel autobiography of Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis.

TWO DEAD will be published by Gallery 13 in Fall 2018.

Preview: Six Million Dollar Man: Fall of Man TP

Six Million Dollar Man: Fall of Man TP

writer: Van Jensen
artist | cover: Ron Salas
FC • 128+ pages • $19.99 • Teen+
COLLECTS ISSUES 1-5!

The year is 1979. Iran has seized American hostages. Columbian drug cartels run rampant. Amid this deeply troubled world, Steve Austin – the legendary Six Million Dollar Man – is America’s best hope in its fight against innumerable enemies. When Steve discovers disturbing secrets in OSI’s past, he uses his cybernetic upgrades to rebel against the agency… but he’ll face plenty of threats, like an enemy cyborg, lasers, and ninjas!

Review: Cryptocracy #6

cryptocracy-6The Mars family base is under attack, besieged by Hum and his army of deadly cryptids. To save his people in this epic battle, Grahame must step forward as a leader, putting everything he cares about on the line to salvage the broken remains of the cryptocracy.

Things hit a stalemate in Cryptocracy #6 as the epic battle ends, with casualties on both sides. Yet something tells me this is far from the end of this series overall and that writer Van Jensen has more to come. The ending is a clear indication that more is to come, as questions still remain unanswered. Hopefully, the wait won’t be long for more issues.

The art by Pete Woods brings the brutality of battle to the forefront. The issue brings a cornucopia of cryptids on both sides, as they wage war on each other. While the explosive firefights are well done, the ending scene is a curious sight. It manages to tell one main thing, more is to come.

Story: Van Jensen Art: Pete Woods
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

Dark Horse Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

« Older Entries Recent Entries »