Notable events of 2005 in comics. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events February February 6: Marvel Enterprises and Electronic Arts announce a multi-year agreement in which EA Events January January 1 2006: Newsweek offer a look back at 2005 through editorial cartoons See also List of years in comics. This page indexes the individual year in Comics pages Each year is annotated with significant events as reference points
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Contents
- 1 Events
- 2 First issues by title
- 3 Publications by release date
- 3.1 Released January 26, 2005
- 3.2 Released February 9, 2005
- 3.3 Released March 16, 2005
- 3.4 Released March 17, 2005
- 3.5 Released April 6, 2005
- 3.6 Released April 20, 2005
- 3.7 Released April 27, 2005
- 3.8 Released May 4, 2005
- 3.9 Released May 11, 2005
- 3.10 Released May 18, 2005
- 3.11 Released May 25, 2005
- 3.12 Released June 1, 2005
- 3.13 Released June 8, 2005
- 3.14 Released June 15, 2005
- 3.15 Released June 22, 2005
- 3.16 Released June 29, 2005
- 3.17 Released July 6, 2005
- 3.18 Released July 20, 2005
- 3.19 Released July 27, 2005
- 3.20 Released August 3, 2005
- 3.21 Released August 10, 2005
- 3.22 Released August 24, 2005
- 3.23 Released September 7, 2005
- 3.24 Released September 14, 2005
- 3.25 Released September 21, 2005
- 3.26 Released September 28, 2005
- 3.27 Released October 5, 2005
- 3.28 Released October 12, 2005
- 3.29 Released October 19, 2005
- 3.30 Released October 26, 2005
- 4 Footnotes
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Events
April
- April 13:
- DC Comics announces the discontinuation of its Humanoids and 2000 A.D. titles. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company The publishing house Les Humanoïdes Associés was founded in Europe in 1974 by Jean-Pierre Dionnet, Philippe Druillet, Bernard Farkas and Moebius
- Powerade and DC Comics show the first of four new online comics (at http://www.flava23.com) starring LeBron James as superhero "King James". POWERade is a Sports drink manufactured by The Coca-Cola Company. LeBron Raymone James (born December 30 1984 in Akron Ohio) is an American professional Basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of Written by Ron Perazza with art by Rick Leonardi (Batgirl). Rick Leonardi is an American Comic book illustrator Biography Leonardi was born in Philadelphia in 1957 and grew up in Haverhill Batgirl is the name of several Fictional characters appearing in Comic books published by DC Comics, depicted as female counterparts to the Superhero
- April 20: DC Comics launches the new DC Direct website (at http://www.dcdirectonline.com). Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- April 26: Artist Ed Benes (Superman) extends his exclusive agreement with DC Comics for an additional three years. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. José Edilbenes Bezerra (born in 1972 in Alto Santo Ceara Brazil) is a Brazilian comic book artist better known his his pen name of Ed Benes. Superman is a fictional Comic book Superhero widely considered to be one of the most recognized of such characters and an American Cultural icon
- April 28:
- Marvel Enterprises and Paramount Pictures announce an agreement under which Paramount will distribute up to ten films over an eight-year period to be produced by Marvel. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American motion picture production and Distribution company, based in Hollywood California. The first titles will include Captain America and Nick Fury with budgets ranging from $45 million to $180 million; release expected in 2007 or 2008. Colonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury is a fictional World War II army hero and present-day super-spy in the Marvel Comics 2007 saw major releases such as The Simpsons Movie, National Treasure Book of Secrets,
- Marvel Enterprises announces settlement of all pending litigation with Stan Lee over claims for participation in profits from various sources. Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber; December 28, 1922) is an American Writer, editor, creator of comic book characters
- Marvel Comics announces the creation of a custom comic book written by Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, The New Avengers) and featuring superheroes such as Spider-Man, Captain America and the Fantastic Four in a military-themed storyline. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Brian Michael Bendis (born 1967 is an American Comic book writer and erstwhile artist Ultimate Spider-Man is a Superhero Comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Spider-Man is a Fictional character appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Fantastic Four is a fictional Superhero team appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. More than one million copies of the “Salute Our Troops” comic book were to be distributed to the troops and their families in May.
May
- May 5: Artist George Pérez (The New Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, Justice League of America) signs a 5-year exclusive agreement with DC Comics. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John George Pérez (born June 9, 1954) is an illustrator and writer of Comic books born of Latin-American (Puerto-Rican descent For the animated TV series based on this comic see Teen Titans (TV series. The Justice League sometimes called the Justice League of America or JLA for short is a Fictional DC Comics superhero team. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company
- May 19: Artist J. G. Jones (Villains United, Wonder Woman) signs a 2-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and J G Jones is an American Comic book artist. He is best known for his work as cover artist on various Comic book series including a stint on Brian K Villains United is a six-issue Comic book Limited series, written by Gail Simone with art by Dale Eaglesham and Wade von Grawbadger
- May 31: Artist Bart Sears (Captain America and the Falcon) signs a 2-year exclusive agreement with DC Comics. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Bart Sears is an American comic book artist, originally from Upstate New York.
June
- June 6: Artists Adam Kubert (Ultimate Fantastic Four, Ultimate X-Men) and Andy Kubert (Marvel 1602, Origin, Ultimate Iron Man, Ultimate X-Men) sign 3-year exclusive agreements with DC Comics. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Adam Kubert (born October 6, 1959 in Boonton New Jersey) is an American Comic book Artist whose work has been published Ultimate Fantastic Four is a Superhero Comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Ultimate X-Men is a Superhero Comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Andrew "Andy" Kubert is an American Comic book Artist, son of Joe Kubert, and brother of Adam Kubert, both of whom are also Marvel 1602 is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series published from November 2003 to June 2004 by Marvel Comics See also Alternate versions of Iron Man#Ultimate Iron Man Ultimate Iron Man is the name of two comic book miniseries written by Orson Scott Card Ultimate X-Men is a Superhero Comic book series published by Marvel Comics. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company
- June 11: Harvey Awards winners announced. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. The Harvey Awards, named for writer-artist Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993 and coordinated by the publisher Fantagraphics are given for achievement in Comic books
- June 28: Artist Justiniano (Day of Vengeance, The Human Race) signs a 2-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Justiniano is an American comic book artist His current work includes the Doctor Fate feature in the 8-issue Countdown Day of Vengeance is a six-issue Comic book Limited series written by Bill Willingham, with art by Justiniano and Walden Wong Human beings, humans or man (Origin 1590–1600 L homō man OL hemō the earthly one (see Humus
July
- July 12: Writer Bill Willingham (Fables) renews his exclusive contract with DC Comics for an additional two years. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Bill Willingham (born December 1956 in Fort Belvoir Virginia) is an American Writer and Artist of Comics. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company
- July 13:
- DC Online launches a new website for kids (at http://www.dccomics.com/dckids/) featuring Johnny DC. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Johnny DC is a character that DC Comics has used at various times as a mascot for its lines of comic books and occasionally as Metafictional character who comments
- DC Comics' DC Direct announces the new Looney Tunes Golden Collection action figure series. Looney Tunes is a Warner Bros Animated cartoon series which ran in many movie theatres from 1930 to 1969 An action figure is a posable character Figurine, made of Plastic or other materials and often based upon a movie, Comic book, Video game The sculptures would be officially unveiled later in the week at San Diego's Comic-Con.
- July 15: Eisner Awards ceremony is held at the Comic-Con International convention in San Diego, California. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final The Will Eisner Comic Industry Award is a prize given for creative achievement in American Comic books It is named in honor of the pioneering writer and artist Will Eisner Comic-Con International San Diego, commonly known as Comic-Con or the San Diego Comic-Con, is an annual multigenre Fan convention founded as the Golden
- July 19: Joe Quesada extends his contract agreement with Marvel Comics, and in addition to his current role as Editor-in-Chief, he will take on the added role as the Chief Creative Officer, Publishing. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Joseph "Joe" Quesada (born December 1 1962) is an American Comic book editor writer and artist Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc
- July 26: Writer Mark Waid (Legion of Super-Heroes, Empire) signs a 2-year exclusive agreement with DC Comics. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Mark Waid (born March 21 1962 in Hueytown Alabama) is an American Comic book Writer. This is about the DC Comics superhero team For the animated television series based on this see Legion of Super Heroes (TV series. Empire is a Comic book Limited series produced by DC Comics, created by Mark Waid and Barry Kitson Overview
August
- August 2: Artist Tony Daniel (Teen Titans, Spawn, X-Force) signs a 2-year exclusive agreement with DC Comics. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Tony Daniel is an American Comic book penciller and artist Biography After working with Image Comics and Marvel Comics, he gained status For the animated TV series based on this comic see Teen Titans (TV series. Spawn is a fictional Comic book character created by Todd McFarlane. X-Force is a Fictional Marvel Comics Superhero team one of several Spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company
September
- September 6:
- The New York Times is to carry a comic strip by Chris Ware within its pages. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Franklin Christenson Ware (born December 28, 1967) is an American Comic book artist and Cartoonist, best-known Editor and Media magazine
- Marvel has changed its corporate name to Marvel Entertainment, Inc and is to produce its own movies based upon comics characters such as Captain America, Nick Fury and the Avengers. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Colonel Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury is a fictional World War II army hero and present-day super-spy in the Marvel Comics The Avengers is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Newsarama
- September 8: Contributors have been announced for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's annual SPX anthology. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a United States Non-profit organization created in 1986 to protect the First Amendment rights of Comics The Small Press Expo (SPX is an Alternative comics convention that takes place every September or October in Bethesda Maryland. Scott Morse and Jordan Crane are amongst the forty creators. Scott Morse (sometimes known as C Scott Morse or C S Morse) is an animator filmmaker and comic book artist/writer Jordan Crane (born 8 September 1973) is an American comics creator, and is noted for well observed narratives that focus on the vulnerability Newsarama
- September 12: Doonesbury is dropped and then promptly reinstated by The Guardian. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Doonesbury is a Comic strip by G B Trudeau that chronicles the adventures and lives of a vast array of different characters of different ages professions The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. The Comics reporter
- September 13:
- The Ignatz Awards nominees are announced, with Gilbert Hernandez receiving three nominations. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September The Ignatz Awards are intended to recognize outstanding achievements in Comics and cartooning by small press creators or creator-owned projects published by larger Gilberto Hernandez, (first name pronounced /heel-bear-toe/ born February 1, 1957, in Oxnard, California, usually credited as Gilbert The Comics Reporter
- Dynamic Forces acquire license to print comics based on the Highlander films and television series. The verb license or grant license means to give permission The noun license is the document demonstrating that permission Highlander is a 1986 fantasy Action film directed by Russell Mulcahy and based on a story by Gregory Widen. Highlander The Series is an English language Fantasy / Sci-fi Television series featuring Duncan MacLeod ( Adrian Paul Newsarama
- Raymond Chiavarino dies. "Maric" redirects here For the Yu-Gi-Oh! character see Marik Ishtar. The Comics Reporter
- September 19: Joe Ferrara is elected to the Board of Directors of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a United States Non-profit organization created in 1986 to protect the First Amendment rights of Comics newsarama
- September 20: Marvel Comics announce Neil Gaiman's next project as being related to The Eternals. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Neil Richard Gaiman (ˈgeɪmən (born November 10, 1960) is an English author of Science fiction and Fantasy short stories and The Eternals are a fictional race of Superhumans in the Marvel Comics universe. newsarama
- September 21: Art Spiegelman's next project, Portrait of the Artist as a Young %@?*!, is to be serialised in the Virginia Quarterly Review, commencing in the Fall 2005 issue. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Art Spiegelman (born February 15, 1948) is an American Comics artist editor and advocate for the medium of comics best known for his The Comics Reporter
- September 22: Bill Watterson answers fifteen selected questions from fans around the world to publicise the upcoming release of The Complete Calvin and Hobbes. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians William B "Bill" Watterson II (born July 5, 1958) an American Cartoonist, is the author of the Comic strip Calvin and Hobbes Andrews McMeel press release
- September 23:The two day Small Press Expo opens with Harvey Pekar as special guest. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English The Small Press Expo (SPX is an Alternative comics convention that takes place every September or October in Bethesda Maryland. Harvey Lawrence Pekar (born October 8 1939 in Cleveland Ohio; ˈpiːkɑr is an American underground comic book writer best known for his
- September 25: The 2005 Ignatz Awards are announced at the Small Press Expo. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Ignatz Awards are intended to recognize outstanding achievements in Comics and cartooning by small press creators or creator-owned projects published by larger The Small Press Expo (SPX is an Alternative comics convention that takes place every September or October in Bethesda Maryland. Amongst the winners were David B, voted the Outstanding Artist and Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return, voted Outstanding Graphic Novel. David Beauchard (born February 9, 1959) who uses the pen name David B Persepolis (ISBN 0-224-08039-3 is a French-language autobiographical Graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi depicting her childhood in The Beat The Comics Reporter
October
- October 1: Lea Hernandez steps down as editor of Girlamatic.com, to be replaced by Lisa Jonté. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Lea Hernandez (born 11 March 1964) is an American Comic book and Webcomic creator who usually draws in a Japanese-influenced style Girlamatic, published by Joey Manley, is a member of the Modern Tales family of subscription-based webcomics anthology sites comixpedia
- October 3: Jay Stephens launches his own blog [1]. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's A blog (a contraction of the term " Web log " is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary descriptions of The Comics Reporter
- October 4: The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is released. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas The Comics Reporter
- October 5: Matt Madden is interviewed by Bookslut. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Matt Madden (born 1968 in New York City) is a US Comic book writer and artist Bookslut
- October 8: Art Spiegelman is one of 196 inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Art Spiegelman (born February 15, 1948) is an American Comics artist editor and advocate for the medium of comics best known for his The American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS is an organization dedicated to scholarship and the advancement of learning Boston.com
- October 10:
- Dark Horse license the rights to reprint a number of manga titles, including Juon. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated This article describes dark horse candidates For other uses see Dark Horse. ICv2.com
- Peter Schjeldahl of The New Yorker analyses graphic novels. The New Yorker is an American Magazine that publishes reportage commentary criticism essays fiction satire cartoons and poetry A The New Yorker
- October 11: Marvel 1602 wins the inaugural graphic novel Quill Award. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Marvel 1602 is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series published from November 2003 to June 2004 by Marvel Comics The Quill Awards were " Consumer -driven awards created to inspire reading while promoting Literacy. The Comics Reporter
- October 13: The tenth annual International Comic Arts Festival begins in Washington, D.C.. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees The International Comics and Animation Festival (ICAF is an academic conference and international comic convention held every Autumn in Washington D Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D ICAF
- October 14:
- Lynd Ward is profiled by In These Times. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Lynd Kendall Ward ( 26 June 1905 &ndash 28 June 1985) was an American Artist and storyteller and son of Methodist In These Times is a politically progressive monthly magazine of news and opinion published by the Institute for Public Affairs in Chicago. InTheseTimes
- The Oberlin Review profiles Marjane Satrapi. Marjane Satrapi ( Persian: مرجان ساتراپی) (born November 22, 1969 in Rasht, Iran) is an Iranian ref Oberlin Review
- Maus and Beyond, an exhibition looking at comic book and graphic novel portrayals of the Shoah, opens at the Centennial College, Toronto. The Holocaust (from the Greek el ''ὁλόκαυστον'' (el-Latn holókauston holos, "completely" and kaustos, "burnt" also known as Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology is the oldest Community college in Ontario, founded in 1966. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario It runs until November 30. newsarama
- October 16: Bob Andelman, biographer of Will Eisner, picks 10 graphic novels for a beginner to start with. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western William Erwin Eisner ( March 6, 1917 – January 3, 2005) was an acclaimed American Comics Writer, Artist and A Detroit News
- October 17:
- Charles Burns is interviewed by The Book Standard. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Charles Burns may refer to Charles Burns (cartoonist, cartoonist/illustrator Montgomery Burns, full name Charles Montgomery Burns fictional The Book Standard
- The Melvin Gelman Library of George Washington University is to add 300 graphic novels to its collection. The George Washington University ( GW or GWU) is a private coeducational university located in Washington D A GWHatchet
- The New York Times profile Little Nemo in Slumberland: So Many Splendid Sundays!, a collection of Little Nemo strips publishing them as originally printed. Little Nemo is the main Fictional character in a series of weekly Comic strips by Winsor McCay (1871-1934 that appeared in the New York Herald New York Times
- Hunt Emerson has adapted John Ruskin's Unto This Last into comics format, retitling the work How To Be Rich. Hunt Emerson (born 1952 is a Cartoonist living and working in Birmingham, England. John Ruskin (8 February 1819 &ndash 20 January 1900 is best known for his work as an Art critic, sage writer, and Social critic, but is remembered Unto This Last is an essay on Economy by John Ruskin, first published in December 1860 in the monthly journal Cornhill Magazine in Two thirds of the 15 000 print run will be distributed to secondary schools in the United Kingdom. Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located New Statesman
- Tom Gill, former Lone Ranger artist, dies. Tom Gill (born May 1913 Brooklyn, New York City New York; died October 17, 2005, Croton-on-Hudson, New York is an American The Lone Ranger is an American, long-running Old-time radio and early Television show created by George W The Comics Reporter
- October 18:
- Dale Eaglesham signs a two year exclusive contract with DC Comics. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Dale Eaglesham is a veteran Comic book Illustrator who has been working in the industry since 1986 DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company newsarama
- Watchmen is named as one of Time magazine's top 100 English language novels published since 1923. Watchmen is a twelve-issue Comic book Limited series written by Alan Moore, and illustrated by Dave Gibbons and John Higgins Time (trademarked in capitals as TIME) is a weekly American Newsmagazine, similar to Newsweek and Time
- Carla Speed McNeil launches the online serialisation [2] of Finder. Carla Speed McNeil is a Sci-fi writer cartoonist and illustrator of Comics. Finder is a Science fiction Comic book series written drawn and published by Carla Speed McNeil since 1996, currently appearing McNeil has suspended the publication of the work in comic book format, although serials will still be collected and published as graphic novels. The Comics Reporter
- October 19: Yuki Suetsugu has had her work pulled by publisher Kodansha after accusations of plagiarism were levelled at the Mangaka. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. is a Japanese manga artist. Her career was put on hiatus after she was discovered of being accountable for plagiarism including tracing is the largest Japanese publisher headquartered in ( Bunkyo) Tokyo. is the Japanese word for a comic artist or Cartoonist. Outside of Japan, Manga usually refers to a Japanese Comic book and mangaka Manga Jouhou
- October 20: Dave Sim and Al Nickerson have placed a DC Comics contract, as annotated by Sim, [3] and a precursor to the Creator's Bill of Rights [4] on the web. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony David Victor Sim (born May 17 1956 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a Canadian Comic book Writer and Artist, best known as the DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company In 1988 a number of Comic book artists and writers began a discussion on a Creator's Bill of Rights. The Comics Reporter
- October 23: Joe Sacco is profiled by The Oregonian. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Joe Sacco (born October 2, 1960) is a Maltese -American Comics artist and Journalist. The Oregonian is the major daily Newspaper in Portland Oregon, owned by Advance Publications. The Oregonian
- October 24: Roger Stern is interviewed by newsarama. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Roger Stern (born September 17 1950) is an American Comic book Author and Novelist. newsarama
- October 26: Stephen King is to launch a comic book series with Marvel Comics based upon his Dark Tower series. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American Author, Screenwriter, Musician, Columnist, Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc The Dark Tower is a series of seven books written by American author Stephen King between 1970 and 2004 newsarama
- October 27:
- The latest Xeric grants are announced. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. newsarama
- Image Comics launches a new website. Image Comics is an American Comic book publisher It was founded in 1992 by seven high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their newsarama
- Thomas N. Thornton, CEO of Andrews McMeel Publishing, responds to perceived criticisms of the company's new Calvin and Hobbes collection. A chief executive officer ( CEO) or chief executive is typically the highest-ranking corporate officer ( executive) or administrator Andrews McMeel Publishing LLC (formerly Andrews McMeel and Parker (1975-1986 and Andrews and McMeel (1986-1997 is a company which publishes books calendars Calvin and Hobbes is a Comic strip written and illustrated by Bill Watterson, following the humorous antics of Calvin, an imaginative Editor & Publisher
- Michael Kilian, current writer of the Dick Tracy comic strip, dies. Michael Kilian ( 16 July 1939 - 26 October 2005) was a journalist and author Dick Tracy is a long-running Comic strip featuring a popular and familiar character in American Pop culture. A comic strip is a sequence of drawings that tells a story Currently in the Western world, most comic strips are written and drawn by a Comics artist Chicago Tribune
- Todd McFarlane is to be guest of honor at February 2006's inaugural New York Comic-con. Todd McFarlane (born March 16, 1961) is a Canadian Comic book artist writer toy manufacturer/designer and media Entrepreneur who is best known The Beat
- October 31:
- Carly Berwick laments the lack of great female comic book artists. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse A comic book creator is any one of a number of people working to create a Comic book or Graphic novel. Art News Online
- The Guardian profiles Chris Ware. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. Franklin Christenson Ware (born December 28, 1967) is an American Comic book artist and Cartoonist, best-known The Guardian
November
- November 2:
- Scott Morse announces he is to launch his own imprint, Red Window. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Scott Morse (sometimes known as C Scott Morse or C S Morse) is an animator filmmaker and comic book artist/writer He has established a distribution deal for his imprint with AdHouse Books. AdHouse Books is an independent Comic book publisher based in Richmond Virginia. ICv2.com
- November 3: Mark Millar announces he is to take a six month sabbatical from comics for health reasons. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Mark Millar (born December 24 1969 is an award-winning Scottish Graphic novelist born in Coatbridge. newsarama
- November 4:
- The Harvey Awards have ended their ties with New York’s Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art and are now to be presented at the Baltimore Comic-Con, with the 19th awards to be presented on Saturday, September 9, 2006. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani The Harvey Awards, named for writer-artist Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993 and coordinated by the publisher Fantagraphics are given for achievement in Comic books The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA is an American Not-for-profit arts organization, founded in October 2001 and devoted to the production history and relevance The Baltimore Comic-Con ( comic convention) is a comic book-oriented Fan convention held in the fall of every year since its inception in 2000 newsarama
- Don Bluth donates over a million pieces of artwork to the Savannah College of Art and Design. Donald Virgil Bluth (born September 13, 1937 in El Paso Texas) is an American Animator and independent studio owner The Savannah College of Art and Design ( SCAD) is a private college with campuses located in Savannah and Atlanta, GA The donation consists of animation cels, preliminary sketches and associated drawings. newsarama
- Alan Moore is interviewed in The Independent. Alan Moore (born November 18 1953 in Northampton) is an English Writer most famous for his influential work in Comics, including the acclaimed The Independent is a British compact Newspaper published by Tony O'Reilly 's Independent News & Media. The Independent
- November 6: It is reported that Thomas Hayden Church is to play Sandman in the Spider-Man 3 movie. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Thomas Haden Church (born June 17, 1960) was born Thomas McMillen in Sandman ( William Baker, aka Flint Marko) is a Fictional Character who appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics For the video game based on the film see Spider-Man 3 (video game. newsarama
- November 7:
- Slate present a slide show essay on Calvin and Hobbes. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Slate is an English-language online current affairs and culture Magazine created in 1996 by former New Republic editor Michael Calvin and Hobbes is a Comic strip written and illustrated by Bill Watterson, following the humorous antics of Calvin, an imaginative Slate
- Newspapers in the United States are reported to be considering carrying manga strips from January 2006. A newspaper is a written Publication containing News, information and Advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called Newsprint. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly The two strips reportedly up for inclusion are Van Von Hunter and Peach Fuzz. Van Von Hunter is a weekly hand drawn parody-manga begun in 2002 by Cleveland Ohio -based artists Mike Schwark and Ron Kaulfersch of Pseudomé Studio Peach Fuzz, is an Original English-language manga made by Lindsay Cibos and Jared Hodges, and originally published in January 11 Seattle Post Intelligencer
- November 8: Alan Moore is profiled by Publishers Weekly. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Alan Moore (born November 18 1953 in Northampton) is an English Writer most famous for his influential work in Comics, including the acclaimed Publishers Weekly, aka PW, is an American weekly trade News magazine targeted at Publishers Librarians Publishers Weekly
- November 9:
- Marvel releases its third quarter financial statement. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc newsarama
- IDT Entertainment announce an animated Hellboy project. Starz Media (formerly IDT Entertainment) is the Motion picture, Animation, Television, and Home video division of Starz Hellboy is a Fictional character, created by writer-artist Mike Mignola, that first appeared in Comic books published by Dark Horse Comics newsarama
- November 10: Paramount has optioned the movie rights to Charles Burns' recently completed graphic novel, Black Hole. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American motion picture production and Distribution company, based in Hollywood California. Charles Burns (born September 27, 1955 in Washington DC) is an award-winning U A Black Hole is a Limited series written and illustrated by Charles Burns. Fantagraphics
- November 11:
- Arnold Drake is interviewed by newsarama. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Arnold Drake ( March 1, 1924 &ndash March 12, 2007) was an American Comic book Writer and Screenwriter Newsarama is an American Website that publishes News, Interviews and Essays about the American comic book newsarama
- Pulitzer prize winner Michael Ramirez discusses the L.A. Times decision to let him go. The Pulitzer Prize, ˈpʊlɨtsɚ PULL-it-sər is an American award regarded as the highest national honor in Newspaper journalism, Michael Patrick Ramirez (born May 11, 1961) is a two-time American Pulitzer Prize -winning Editorial cartoonist. The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed Editor and Publisher
- David Simpson is fired by Tulsa World amid allegations of plagiarism. David Simpson may refer to Dave Simpson (ice hockey (born 1962 Canadian ice hockey player Plagiarism is the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work Associated Press
- November 12: The L.A. Times profiles selected artists featured in the "Masters of American Comics" exhibition, which opens at Los Angeles' Hammer Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art on Nov. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed For The Hammer Museum in Haines Alaska see Hammer Museum (Haines AK The Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Culture Center or the Hammer Museum as it is 20. L.A. Times
- November 14: Chris Morgan, (The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift) is hired to draft a script for Universal's adaptation of DC Comics The Psycho, by James Hudnall and Dan Brereton. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca The Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift ( Wild Speed X3 Tokyo Drift in Japan is a 2006 film directed by Justin Lin and the third Universal Studios (sometimes called Universal Pictures or Universal City Studios) a subsidiary of NBC Universal, is a major Global American DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company James David Hudnall (born April 10, 1957 in Santa Rosa California) is an American Writer who Dan Brereton is a professional artist and illustrator who has produced notable work in the comic book field newsarama
- November 15: Daniel Acuña signs an exclusive contract with DC Comics. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Daniel Acuña is a Spanish Comic book artist. Biography In college, Acuña studied in Painting and graduated DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company nesarama
- November 16:
- Kevin "KAL" Kallaugher, editorial cartoonist of the Baltimore Sun, has been offered a buyout along with other members of the paper's staff. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Kevin Kallaugher (born March 23, 1955, Norwalk Connecticut) is a Political cartoonist for The Economist and the former Editor & Publisher
- Harvey Pekar takes his American Splendor series to Vertigo, with a mini-series slated for 2006 with Dean Haspiel handling some of the art chores. Harvey Lawrence Pekar (born October 8 1939 in Cleveland Ohio; ˈpiːkɑr is an American underground comic book writer best known for his American Splendor is a series of Autobiographical Comic books and Graphic novels written by Harvey Pekar and drawn by a variety of Vertigo is an Imprint of the American Comic-book publisher DC Comics. Dean Edmund Haspiel (b 1967 is a Comic book Artist living in Brooklyn New York. newsarama
- November 17:
- Steve Lafler moves to self publishing his next works. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Self-publishing is the Publishing of Books and other media by the Authors of those works rather than by established Third-party Lafler's blog
- Doug Harvey writes of 10 Comics That Shook The World in L.A. Weekly LA Weekly
- November 18: The Trailer for Superman Returns is released. For the article on the baseball umpire see Doug Harvey (umpire Douglas Norman Harvey ( December 19, 1924 in Montreal LA Weekly is a free weekly Tabloid -sized Newspaper (a so-called " Alternative weekly " in Los Angeles California Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Superman Returns is a 2006 Academy Award -nominated Superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character newsarama
- November 19: Nominees for the second Grand Prix RTL de la BD are announced. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land ActuaBD
- November 20:
- Cartoonist Lou Myers dies. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, This article is about Lou Myers the cartoonist For the actor see Lou Myers (actor. New York Times
- The New York Times reviews Absolute Watchmen, an expanded collection of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' comic book series of the 1980s. Watchmen is a twelve-issue Comic book Limited series written by Alan Moore, and illustrated by Dave Gibbons and John Higgins Alan Moore (born November 18 1953 in Northampton) is an English Writer most famous for his influential work in Comics, including the acclaimed Dave Gibbons (born April 14, 1949) is a British Comic book Artist, writer and sometime letterer A comic book (often shortened to simply comic and sometimes called a comic paper or comic magazine) is a Magazine or Book of narrative New York Times
- It is reported that Posy Simmonds and Raymond Briggs are to be featured on the cover of the 2006 edition of the Royal Society of Literature's annual magazine, having been made fellows of the society earlier this year. Rosemary Elizabeth "Posy" Simmonds MBE (born 9 August 1945) is a British Newspaper Cartoonist and Writer Raymond Redvers Briggs (born 18 January 1934 is an English Illustrator, Cartoonist, Graphic novelist, and Author who has achieved The Royal Society of Literature is the "senior literary organisation in Britain " A fellow in the broadest sense is someone who is an equal or a comrade The Observer
- November 21:
- The Guardian cartoonist David Austin dies. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing Cartoons Traditionally much of this work was and still is humorous and is intended primarily for entertainment purposes David Austin ( March 29 1935 — November 19 2005) was a British Cartoonist He was best known for his pocket cartoons in BBC
- Time magazine has archived its articles related to comics - Time archive. Comics (via Latin from the Greek "" kōmikos, of or pertaining to "comedy" from kōmos "revel" The Comics Reporter
- November 22: The United Kingdom's Press Gazette names its 40 most influential journalists, and includes three cartoonists, Gerald Scarfe, Carl Giles, and Matt Pritchett. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Press Gazette, formerly known as UK Press Gazette (UKPG is a British media trade magazine dedicated to journalism and the press A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends Gerald Anthony Scarfe, CBE (born 1 June, 1936 in St John's Wood, London) is an English Cartoonist and Illustrator Ronald "Carl" Giles ( September 29, 1916 – August 28, 1995) often referred to simply as Giles, was a cartoonist most famous Matt Pritchett MBE (born 1964 has been the pocket Cartoonist on the Daily Telegraph newspaper since 1988 Media Bulletin
- November 23:
- Duncan Fegredo is to provide art for the 2006 Hellboy miniseries, Darkness Calls. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Duncan Fegredo is a Comic book artist born in Leicester in 1968 Hellboy is a Fictional character, created by writer-artist Mike Mignola, that first appeared in Comic books published by Dark Horse Comics newsarama
- Marvel Comics allows fans to vote on writer Chris Claremont's next project via its website. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men newsarama
- Marvel also launch the podcasting of company press conferences via its website. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc A podcast is a series of audio or Video digital-media files which is distributed over the Internet by syndicated Download newsarama
- November 26: Berenstain Bears author Stan Berenstain dies. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" The Berenstain Bears are a Fictional family of Anthropomorphic Bears created by Stan and Jan Berenstain in a series of very popular Children's Stan and Jan Berenstain were United States writers and Illustrators best known for creating the children's book series The Comics Reporter
- November 27: Claypool Comics asks for consumer help to ensure Diamond Comics Distributors continue to carry their products. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Claypool Comics is an American Comic book publishing company created in 1993 known for publishing such titles as Peter David 's Soulsearchers Diamond Comic Distributors Inc (often called Diamond Comics, DCD, or casually Diamond) is the largest Comic book distributor newsarama
- November 28:
- The Association des Critiques de Bande Dessinee announces the fifteen works it is considering for its Prix de la Critique . For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Joe Kubert's Yossel: 19 Avril 1943 is amongst those in the running for the award, won in 2004 by the French edition of Blankets by Craig Thompson. Joe Kubert (born September 18, 1926) is a Jewish - American Comic book Artist who went on to found the Joe Kubert School "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Blankets is a 600-page Black-and-white Graphic novel by Craig Thompson, published in 2003 by Top Shelf Productions. Craig Matthew Thompson (b September 21, 1975 in Traverse City, Michigan) is a Graphic novelist best known for his 2003 work The Comics Reporter
- Malaysian cartoonist Lat is awarded a Special Jury Award at the 2004 Malaysian Press Institute (MPI)-Petronas Journalism Awards. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Mohammad Nor Khalid or Datuk Mohd Nor Khalid (born 5 March, 1951) is a well known cartoonist in Malaysia. New Straits Times
- Archie Comics and The Veronicas settle their dispute over the rights to the name The Veronicas. Archie Comics is an American Comic book publisher known for its many series featuring the fictional teenage Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper The Veronicas are a pop-rock band based in Australia. The band was formed in 2005 in Brisbane Australia, by twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso Business Wire
- The New York Times explores the use the two biggest American comic book publishers have made of the epic storyline in their releases this year. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An epic is a lengthy Narrative poem, ordinarily concerning a serious subject containing details of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation New York Times
- RK Laxman's Brushing Up the Years: A Cartoonist's History of India 1947-2004 is published. NDTV.Com
- November 29:
- Christian Lax wins the second Grand Prix RTL de la BD. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe ToutenBD
- According to reports, the Cartoon Network will not be commissioning a sixth series of the animated Teen Titans series. Teen Titans is an American animated television series created by Sam Register and Glen Murakami, developed by David Slack newsarama
- November 30, 2005:
- Slate magazine re-evaluate Watchmen in the wake of the release of the Absolute Watchmen edition. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Slate is an English-language online current affairs and culture Magazine created in 1996 by former New Republic editor Michael Watchmen is a twelve-issue Comic book Limited series written by Alan Moore, and illustrated by Dave Gibbons and John Higgins Slate
- Jim Sasseville dies, aged 78. James Frederick Sasseville ( August 28, 1927 - November 30, 2005) was an American cartoonist and graphic artist best known for his work with Sasseville was a former collaborator with and colleague of Charles Schulz. Charles Monroe Schulz (November 26 1922 &ndash February 12 2000 was an American Cartoonist best known worldwide for his Peanuts Comic strip The Comics Reporter
December
- December 1, 2005:
- Lorenzo Mattotti is awarded the Grand Prix by the jury at the Blois comics festival. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Lorenzo Mattotti (born 24 January 1954) is an Italian Comics and graphical artist as well as an illustrator Blois is a city and commune in France, the Préfecture (capital of the Loir-et-Cher département, situated The Comics Reporter
- Selected DC Comics superheroes are to appear on United States postal stamps in 2006. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a Fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Comics Reporter
- Four of the seven charges against comics retailer Gordon Lee have been dropped. Gordon Lee is a Comic book store owner from Rome Georgia who is most famous for having been charged with distributing obscene material to a minor in connection Lee still faces three misdemeanor counts of Distribution of Harmful to Minors Material charges. The Comics Reporter
- December 3, 2005:
- The That's Life panel, by Mike Twohy, ends. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Comics Reporter
- Marvel Comics: The line of comics based upon Stephen King's Dark Tower series is to be pushed back until February 2007. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American Author, Screenwriter, Musician, Columnist, newsarama
- December 4, 2005: Pakisatini based group Jamaat-e-Islami, have placed a price of around €7,000 upon the head of what it believes to be one cartoonist of 12 cartoons. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and Jamaat-e-Islami ( Urdu: جماعتِ اسلامی, " Islamic Block " Jamaat, JI) is an Islamist Please update other articles as well to avoid contradiction within Wikipedia e The cartoons were actually drawn by separate illustrators, and were solicited by Denmark newspaper Jyllands-Posten as part of an editorial point regarding commentary on public figures. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe ˈjylænsˌ pʰʌsd̥n̩ ( English: The Morning Newspaper "The Jutland Post") commonly shortened to Jyllands-Posten or JP The Comics Reporter
- December 5, 2005:
- It is reported that Fox are to make a sequel to this year's Fantastic Four movie, with a proposed release date of July 4 2007. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Fantastic Four is a 2005 Superhero film based on the Marvel Comics comic Fantastic Four. newsarama
- The Webcomics Examiner announces its Web comics of 2005. Webcomics, online comics, or Internet comics are Comics Published on a Website, often exclusively providing easy access to an Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Web Comics Examiner
- Les Mauvaises Gens, by Etienne Davodeau, wins Grand Prix de la Critique for 2005. The prize is awarded by L'Association des Critique et Journalistes de Bandes Dessinees. BdZoom
- The trailer for X3 is launched online. newsarama
- December 6, 2005:
- ICv2 announces it is to host a Graphic Novel Conference at the New York Comic-Con. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A ICv2
- Chris Batista signs an exclusive agreement with DC Comics. Chris Batista is a Comic book Artist and Penciller. Titles he has contributed to include Steel DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company newsarama
- It is reported Stephen King's role in the line of comics based on his Dark Tower series will be "Executive Editor and Creative Director". Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American Author, Screenwriter, Musician, Columnist, The Dark Tower is a series of seven books written by American author Stephen King between 1970 and 2004 newsarama
- Bill Jemas announces plans to launch a comic book line. Bill Jemas (born 1958 in Princeton New Jersey) is an American media entrepreneur and writer ICv2
- December 7, 2005:
- The death of Bill Fraccio is announced as having occurred "about three weeks ago". Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. William Fraccio ( July 9, 1920 - October 24, 2005) was an American Comic book Artist whose career stretched from Fraccio, who got his start in the Golden Age, worked for EC, Hillman Publications, Dell Comics, and others, and at Charlton Comics from 1956-79. The Golden Age of Comic Books was a period in the history of American comic books generally thought as lasting from the 1930s until late 1940s during which Comic books Entertaining Comics, more commonly known as EC Comics, was an American Publisher of Comic books specializing in Crime fiction, Dell Comics was the Comic book publishing arm of Dell Publishing, which got its start in Pulp magazines. Charlton Comics was an American Comic book publishing company that existed from 1946 to 1986 having begun under a different name in 1944 News From Me
- The Angoulême Festival announces the nominees under consideration for awards at the 2006 festival. Angoulême International Comics Festival ( French: Festival International de la Bande Dessinée d'Angoulême) is the main comics festival in Europe Charles Schulz, Jeff Smith, Chris Ware and Jaime Hernandez are amongst the many contenders. Charles Monroe Schulz (November 26 1922 &ndash February 12 2000 was an American Cartoonist best known worldwide for his Peanuts Comic strip Jeff Smith (born 1960 is an American Cartoonist, best known as the creator of the self-published Comic book series Bone Franklin Christenson Ware (born December 28, 1967) is an American Comic book artist and Cartoonist, best-known Jaime (sometimes spelled Xaime, pronounced /high-may/ Hernandez (born 1959 is the co-creator of the black & white independent comic Love and The Comics Reporter
- Italian cartoonist Gipi wins the Prix Goscinny, an annual prize awarded by jury and named in honour of Rene Goscinny. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Gianni Pacinotti, better known by the pseudonym of Gipi, is an Italian Cartoonist, filmmaker and author René Goscinny ( August 14, 1926 &ndash November 5, 1977) was a French author editor and humorist who is best known for the The Comics Reporter
- December 8, 2005:
- Pierre Wazem wins the Swiss Prix International de la Ville de Geneve. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Papiers-gras.com
- Warren Ellis is to revamp Marvel's New Universe line, originally launched in 1986 by Jim Shooter. Warren Ellis (born February 16, 1968) is a British author of Comics Novels and Television, well known for sociocultural Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc The New Universe is a Comic book Imprint from Marvel Comics that was published in its original incarnation from 1986 to 1989 Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) James Shooter (born September 27 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American Writer, occasional fill-in artist editor, and newsarama
- Jonathan Shapiro, cartoonist for the Cape Times under the pen name Zapiro, wins the Principal Prince Claus Award. Zapiro is the Nom de plume of South African political cartoonist Jonathan The Cape Times is an English language morning Newspaper owned by Independent News and Media and published in Cape Town, South Prince Claus of the Netherlands Jonkheer of Amsberg ( September 6 1926 – October 6 2002) was a German-born aristocrat who became IOL
- Canada's Doug Wright Awards are to become an annual affair. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Doug Wright Awards are literary awards handed out annually to Canadian Cartoonists The awards are named for Canadian cartoonist Doug Wright, and honour The Comics Reporter
- December 9, 2005: Bill Griffith and James Sturm are interviewed by Washington Post Comics page editor Suzanne Tobin online. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Bill Griffith (born William Henry Jackson Griffith, 20 January 1944) is an American Cartoonist. James Sturm (b 1965 in New York City) is an American Cartoonist, Xeric Award -winner and co-founder of the Center for Cartoon Studies The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D Washington Post
- December 11, 2005: Roger Sabin reviews recent graphic novels in The Observer. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Roger Sabin is a comics writer and lecturer at Central St Martins in London, England. A The Observer is a British Newspaper published on Sundays In about the same place on the political spectrum as its daily sister paper The The Observer
- December 12, 2005:
- American cartoonists participate in "Black Ink Monday", producing cartoons for publication based upon the decline in the number of newspapers which keep an editorial cartoonist on staff. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Comics Reporter
- Tom Spurgeon interviews Comic Book Legal Defence Fund Executive Director Charles Brownstein. Tom Spurgeon is a US Writer and Editor in the field of Comics He the was an editor of The Comics Journal from 1994 to The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a United States Non-profit organization created in 1986 to protect the First Amendment rights of Comics The Comics Reporter
- December 13, 2005: The Village Voice nominates three graphic novels within its favorite 25 books of the year. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about a New York newspaper For the Ottawa Hills Ohio magazine see The Village Voice of Ottawa Hills. A Village Voice
- December 14, 2005: Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson's run on the Flash Gordon strip is to be collected by Image Comics and Eva Ink Publishing. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Archie Goodwin ( September 8, 1937 &ndash March 1, 1998) was an American Comic book writer editor and artist Al Williamson (born March 21 1931) is an American cartoonist comic book artist and illustrator of partly Colombian descent best known for his science-fiction Flash Gordon is the hero of a Science fiction adventure Comic strip originally drawn by Alex Raymond, which was first published on January 7, Image Comics is an American Comic book publisher It was founded in 1992 by seven high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their [5]
- December 15, 2005:
- Marvel Comics settles its lawsuit with City of Heroes over trademark and copyright issues. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc City of Heroes (CoH is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game based on the Superhero Comic book Genre, developed by Out-Law.com
- The judges for the 2006 Eisner Awards are announced. The Will Eisner Comic Industry Award is a prize given for creative achievement in American Comic books It is named in honor of the pioneering writer and artist Will Eisner The Comics Reporter
- December 17, 2005:
- Jacques Faizant, cartoonist on Le Figaro, retires. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Le Figaro is one of the leading French morning daily Newspapers Its editorial line is conservative and has generally been supportive of The Times
- Andrew Arnold of Time opinion on the ten best comics works released in 2005. Time (trademarked in capitals as TIME) is a weekly American Newsmagazine, similar to Newsweek and Time
- December 18, 2005: Cuban cartoonist Rafael Fornes Collado dies. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Comics Reporter
- December 19, 2005: It is reported that cartoonist Joe Martin is to launch his own syndicate to better promote his own work. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Joe Martin is an American cartoonist Martin is the creator of comic strips " Mister Boffo " " Porterfield " " Willy 'N Ethel He was previously syndicated by Tribune Media Services. Tribune Media Services ("TMS" is a syndication company owned by the Tribune Company. Editor & Publisher
- December 20, 2005:
- Ben Katchor's new strip is to be debuted in The Forward. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ben Katchor (born 1951 in Brooklyn NY) is an American Cartoonist. The Forward (פֿאָרווערטס Forverts) is a Jewish-American weekly Newspaper published in New York City. Open Public Relations
- Comixpedia names its 25 People in Webcomics for 2005. ComixTalk (formerly Comixpedia) was founded on February 3, 2003. Comixpedia
- December 26, 2005:
- Bud Blake dies aged 87 years old. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Julian "Bud" Blake ( February 13, 1918, Nutley New Jersey, United States - December 26, 2005, Maine Medical The Comics Reporter
- Marvel Comics is to produce custom sized comic book inserts featuring Spider-Man for distribution via newspapers. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Spider-Man is a Fictional character appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Comics Reporter
- December 28, 2005:
- Cartoonists Mike Luckovich and Mike Peters nominate some of their favorite editorial cartoons of the year. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Michael Edward Luckovich (born January 28, 1960, is an Editorial cartoonist who has worked for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution npr
- Audrey Puente reports on A New Golden Age of Comics for CBS. Audrey Puente (born March 3, 1970) is a Puerto Rican American Meteorologist for WWOR-TV (MY 9 CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. CBS
- Kurt Busiek signs an exclusive two year agreement with DC Comics. Kurt Busiek (born September 16, 1960) is a Comic book Writer. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company newsarama
- It is reported that Robert Crumb has filed suit against Amazon regarding usage of his Keep on Truckin' image. Robert Dennis Crumb (born August 30, 1943) often credited simply as R Amazoncom Inc ( is an American electronic commerce ( E-commerce) company in Seattle Washington. The Comics Reporter
- December 29, 2005: A sale of cartoon art opens in London, with artwork of Dan Dare strips by Frank Hampson amongst the work offered for sale. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Dan Dare is a classic British Science fiction comic hero created by illustrator Frank Hampson. Frank Hampson ( 21 December 1918 &ndash 8 July 1985) was an Illustrator and is best known for being the creator and artist BBC
- December 30, 2005:
- Scott McCloud is planning to tour the United States in support of his forthcoming book, Making Comics. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Scott McCloud (born Scott McLeod on June 10 1960 is an American Cartoonist and theorist on comics as a distinct literary and artistic medium The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Comics Reporter, China Daily
- A Turkish court of appeal has overturned a decision which saw the newspaper Evrensel fined $8000 because of a cartoon by Sefer Selvi which caused Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to sue for defamation. Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches "Erdoğan" redirects here For the Turkish Helicopter Erdoğan see Kamov Ka-50. The Comics Reporter
- December 31, 2005:
- Maurice Dodd, writer of The Perishers strip since the late 1950s, dies. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Maurice Dodd ( October 25 1922 - December 31 2005) was a writer and cartoonist most notable for his years spent working on The Perishers comic The Perishers was a British Comic strip about a group of urban children and a dog BBC
- Modern Tales announces it is to expand its operations and launch free webcomic strips, supported by advertising. Modern Tales is a website featuring many free and subscription-based comics created especially for the web Webcomics, online comics, or Internet comics are Comics Published on a Website, often exclusively providing easy access to an Advertising is a form of Communication that typically attempts to persuade potential Customers to Purchase or to consume more of a particular Brand Talk About Comics blog
- December 31, 2005: Jean Ollivier, French comic book creator and the writer behind Vaillant, dies. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Comics Reporter
First issues by title
These comic books were the first issued in each series.
- Batman: Dark Detective #1 (of 6)
- Released: May 4, 2005 by DC Comics. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company Written by: Steve Englehart. Steve Englehart (born April 22, 1947, Indianapolis Indiana) is an American Comic book writer best known for his work for Marvel Covers and artwork by: Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin. Marshall Rogers ( January 22, 1950 – March 25, 2007) was an American Comic-book artist best-known for his work at Terry Austin (b August 23, 1952) is an American Comic book Artist, working primarily as an Inker. Summary: This semi-monthly 6-issue limited series pits Batman against the Joker as the Joker enters a gubernatorial election using the campaign slogan "Vote for me or I'll kill you!" From the same creative team of the acclaimed run on Detective Comics in the late 1970s. Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a fictional Comic book Superhero co-created The Joker is a fictional character appearing in Comic books published by DC Comics. Detective Comics is an American comic book published monthly by DC Comics since 1937 best-known for introducing the iconic Superhero Batman
- Daredevil vs. Punisher #1 (of 6)
- Release: July 6, 2005 by Marvel Comics (Marvel Knights imprint). Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Marvel Knights is an Imprint of Marvel Comics. Dealing with more mature themes than the regular imprint it is not intended for Children However it does Story and artwork by: David Lapham (Stray Bullets). David Lapham (born 1970 is an Eisner Award winning American Comic book Writer, Artist, and Cartoonist, best known for Stray Bullets is an American independent Comic book published in black and white (with color covers by El Capitan Books. Summary: Following Wilson Fisk's fall from power as the Kingpin of crime, the city descends into chaos. The Kingpin is a Fictional character that appears in the Comic books published by Marvel Comics. This 6-issue limited series by Eisner Award winner Dave Lapham brings together Daredevil and the Punisher in a competition for the soul of Hell's Kitchen as each seek to restore order in their own unique way. The Will Eisner Comic Industry Award is a prize given for creative achievement in American Comic books It is named in honor of the pioneering writer and artist Will Eisner Daredevil is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Punisher ( Frank Castle) is a fictional Antihero that appears in the Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Marvel villains featured include Hammerhead and the Jackal. Hammerhead is a Fictional character, a Supervillain that has appeared in various Comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The Jackal is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Rating1: PSR+/Parental Advisory
- Fantastic Four: House of M #1 (of 3)
- Release: July 6, 2005 by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Written by: John Layman (Gambit). John Declan Layman (born August 2, 1969) is an American Comic book writer and letterer Gambit ( Remy LeBeau) is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Cover and pencils by: Scot Eaton (Captain America). Scot Eaton is a comic book artist, best known for his work on Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, X-Men Endangered Species, and Inks by: Don Hillsman (Gambit). Gambit ( Remy LeBeau) is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Summary: A 3-issue limited series tie-in to House of M. House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Rating: T+
- G.L.A. #1 (of 4)
- Release: April 6, 2005 by Marvel Comics. The Great Lakes Avengers are a Superhero group team that appear in the Fictional Marvel Universe. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Written by: Dan Slott. Dan Slott is an American Comic book writer best known for Avengers The Initiative and She-Hulk. Cover and pencils by: Paul Pelletier. Inks by: Rick Magyar. Summary: With the real Avengers disassembled, the Great Lake Avengers step in to try to deal with one of their most powerful villains in this 4-issue limited series. Avengers Disassembled, referred to in some participating series as Disassembled, is a crossover event between several Marvel Comics This first issue includes special appearances by Captain America, Thor, the Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Hawkeye. Thor is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Vision is the name of three Fictional characters that appear in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Scarlet Witch ( Wanda Maximoff) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Hawkeye ( Clint Barton) also known as Ronin and Goliath, is a Fictional character that appears in the Comic books Rating: PSR
- House of M #1 (of 8)
- Release: June 1, 2005 by Marvel Comics. House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Written by: Brian Michael Bendis. Brian Michael Bendis (born 1967 is an American Comic book writer and erstwhile artist Covers by: Esad Ribic (Loki mini-series). Loki is a Supervillain that appears in the fictional Marvel Universe and is based on the being of the same name from Norse mythology. Pencils by: Olivier Coipel. Olivier Coipel is a French Comic book artist. He came to prominence as the artist of the American DC Comics book Legion of Super-Heroes Inks by: Tim Townsend. Summary: It is the Avengers and X-Men versus an out of control Scarlet Witch, and Magneto, in an 8-issue limited series billed as the 'Marvel event of the decade'. The Avengers is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Scarlet Witch ( Wanda Maximoff) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Magneto (alias Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, born Max Eisenhardt) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Each issue has a special variant cover. Rating: T+
- Hunter-Killer #1
- Release: March 17, 2005 by Top Cow Productions. Hunter-Killer is a Comic book series from Top Cow Productions, written by Mark Waid and penciled by Marc Silvestri for the first story Top Cow Productions ( TCP) is an American comics publisher a partner studio of Image Comics founded by Marc Silvestri in 1992. Written by: Mark Waid. Mark Waid (born March 21 1962 in Hueytown Alabama) is an American Comic book Writer. Cover and pencils by: Marc Silvestri. Marc Silvestri (born March 29, 1958) is an American Comic book artist, creator and publisher Inks by: Joe Weems and Eric Basaldua. Eric Basaldua (born August 28, 1980 and sometimes credited as Ebas) is an American Comic book artist working exclusively for Summary: The genetic super-race of humans living in secret must be constantly monitored and policed to ensure the safety of the planet. When one of them goes rogue, upsetting the balance of world power, only the group known as the Hunter-Killers can stand up to them. This issue follows the 16-page prequel (issue #0) released December 8, 2004. Events February February 6: Marvel Enterprises and Electronic Arts announce a multi-year agreement in which EA
- Young Avengers #1
- Release: February 9, 2005 by Marvel Comics. Young Avengers is an American Comic book published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Written by: Allan Heinberg (television's The O.C., Sex and the City, and Party of Five). Allan Heinberg (b June 29, 1967) is an American Film Scriptwriter, who currently writes Young Avengers for This article is about the FOX television series For the location from which the series derives its name see Orange County California. Sex and the City was an American Cable television program The original run of the show was broadcast on HBO from 1998 until 2004 for a Party of Five is an American Drama Television series that aired on FOX for six seasons from September 12 1994 Cover and pencils by: Jim Cheung. Jim Cheung (born 1972 is a British Comic book artist. He is currently exclusive with Marvel Comics, and his best known work has been on the ongoing series Inks by: John Dell. Summary: Following the events of Avengers Disassembled, it is the story of a group of teenage superheroes, each of whom pattern themselves after a member of the Avengers. Avengers Disassembled, referred to in some participating series as Disassembled, is a crossover event between several Marvel Comics Marvel's editor-in-chief Joe Quesada said, “I think that fans will see on the very last page of issue #1, how the entire Marvel Universe will end up somehow revolving around the events that happen in Young Avengers. Joseph "Joe" Quesada (born December 1 1962) is an American Comic book editor writer and artist The Marvel Universe is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by Marvel Comics take place ” Rating: PSR
- Young Avengers #1 "Director's Cut"
- Release: March 16, 2005 by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Summary: This reprint of Young Avengers #1 includes DVD-style extras. 48 pages. Rating: PSR
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- Loki — Marvel Knights (Rating: PSR+)
- This book collects the 4-issue limited series Loki from 2004. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Loki is a Supervillain that appears in the fictional Marvel Universe and is based on the being of the same name from Norse mythology. Marvel Knights is an Imprint of Marvel Comics. Dealing with more mature themes than the regular imprint it is not intended for Children However it does Events February February 6: Marvel Enterprises and Electronic Arts announce a multi-year agreement in which EA
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- Young Avengers (2005 series) #1 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
- A new ongoing series by TV writer and producer Allan Heinberg with artwork by up-and-coming artist Jim Cheung. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Young Avengers is an American Comic book published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Allan Heinberg (b June 29, 1967) is an American Film Scriptwriter, who currently writes Young Avengers for Jim Cheung (born 1972 is a British Comic book artist. He is currently exclusive with Marvel Comics, and his best known work has been on the ongoing series
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- Young Avengers (2005 series) #1 "Director's Cut" — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
- This 48-page reprint of the original Young Avengers #1 includes DVD-style extras. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Young Avengers is an American Comic book published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc
- Young Avengers (2005 series) #2 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
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- Hunter-Killer (2005 series) #1 — Top Cow Productions
- A new ongoing series by Mark Waid with artwork by Marc Silvestri and Joe Weems. Young Avengers is an American Comic book published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Hunter-Killer is a Comic book series from Top Cow Productions, written by Mark Waid and penciled by Marc Silvestri for the first story Top Cow Productions ( TCP) is an American comics publisher a partner studio of Image Comics founded by Marc Silvestri in 1992. Mark Waid (born March 21 1962 in Hueytown Alabama) is an American Comic book Writer. Marc Silvestri (born March 29, 1958) is an American Comic book artist, creator and publisher
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- Amazing Fantasy (2004 series) #7 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
- Beginning a new 6-part story featuring the Scorpion, written by Fred Van Lente with art by Leonard Kirk and Jonathan Glapion. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Amazing Fantasy was a Comic book Anthology series published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Scorpion, in comics, may refer to Marvel Comics comics characters Mac Gargan, a supervillian and frequent enemy of Spider-Man Fred Van Lente (born February 14, 1972 in Tacoma, WA is a Dutch-American writer primarily of Comic books and Graphic novels Leonard Kirk is an American born Comic book artist living in Canada.
- G.L.A. #1 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
- A new limited series by Dan Slott with artwork by Paul Pelletier and Rick Magyar. The Great Lakes Avengers are a Superhero group team that appear in the Fictional Marvel Universe. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Dan Slott is an American Comic book writer best known for Avengers The Initiative and She-Hulk.
- Incredible Hulk #80 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
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- Amazing Fantasy (2004 series) #8 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
- Batman: Dark Detective #1 (of 6) — DC Comics
- A new limited series written by Steve Englehart with artwork by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (all of late 1970s Detective Comics fame). This article is about the comic book character and series For all other media appearances see Hulk in other media. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Young Avengers is an American Comic book published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Hunter-Killer is a Comic book series from Top Cow Productions, written by Mark Waid and penciled by Marc Silvestri for the first story Top Cow Productions ( TCP) is an American comics publisher a partner studio of Image Comics founded by Marc Silvestri in 1992. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Amazing Fantasy was a Comic book Anthology series published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company Steve Englehart (born April 22, 1947, Indianapolis Indiana) is an American Comic book writer best known for his work for Marvel Marshall Rogers ( January 22, 1950 – March 25, 2007) was an American Comic-book artist best-known for his work at Terry Austin (b August 23, 1952) is an American Comic book Artist, working primarily as an Inker. Detective Comics is an American comic book published monthly by DC Comics since 1937 best-known for introducing the iconic Superhero Batman
- G.L.A. #2 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
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- Amazing Fantasy (2004 series) #9 — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- Aquaman #31 — DC Comics
- Exiles #65 — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- House of M #1 (of 8) — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- A new limited series written by Brian Michael Bendis with covers by Esad Ribic. The Great Lakes Avengers are a Superhero group team that appear in the Fictional Marvel Universe. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company Young Avengers is an American Comic book published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company Batman Gotham Knights was a monthly Comic book series published by DC Comics. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about the comic book character and series For all other media appearances see Hulk in other media. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Amazing Fantasy was a Comic book Anthology series published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Brian Michael Bendis (born 1967 is an American Comic book writer and erstwhile artist
- Incredible Hulk #82 — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- Stand-alone story by Peter David with cover and artwork by Jae Lee. This article is about the comic book character and series For all other media appearances see Hulk in other media. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc For the Grenadian politician see Peter David (politician. Peter Allen David (often abbreviated PAD) (born September 23 Jae Lee (born June 22, 1972) is a Korean-American Eisner Award -winning Comic book Artist known for his dark gothic style of work
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- Batman: Dark Detective #3 (of 6) — DC Comics
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #192 — DC Comics
- The origin of Mr. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company Freeze is told from a new perspective in this 5-part story by J.H. Williams III and Dan Curtis Johnson (Chase) with art by Seth Fisher (Green Lantern: Willworld). JH "Jim" Williams III is a Comic book Artist and Penciller. Dan Curtis Johnson (also DC Johnson, D Curtis Johnson) is a Programmer and Comic book Writer, known primarily for his creation (with For the character from Planetary see Ambrose Chase. Chase was a comic book series published by DC Comics. Seth Fisher ( July 22, 1972 - January 30, 2006) was an American Comic book Artist and Penciller.
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- Amazing Fantasy (2004 series) #10 — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- Aquaman #32 — DC Comics
- Batman: Dark Detective #5 (of 6) — DC Comics
- Batman: Gotham Knights #67 — DC Comics
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #193 — DC Comics
- Daredevil vs. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company Batman Gotham Knights was a monthly Comic book series published by DC Comics. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company The Great Lakes Avengers are a Superhero group team that appear in the Fictional Marvel Universe. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Young Avengers is an American Comic book published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Amazing Fantasy was a Comic book Anthology series published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company Batman Gotham Knights was a monthly Comic book series published by DC Comics. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company Punisher #1 (of 6) — Marvel Knights (Rating: PSR+)
- A new limited series with story and artwork by Eisner Award winner David Lapham. Marvel Knights is an Imprint of Marvel Comics. Dealing with more mature themes than the regular imprint it is not intended for Children However it does The Will Eisner Comic Industry Award is a prize given for creative achievement in American Comic books It is named in honor of the pioneering writer and artist Will Eisner David Lapham (born 1970 is an Eisner Award winning American Comic book Writer, Artist, and Cartoonist, best known for
- Exiles #66 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
- Fantastic Four: House of M #1 (of 3) — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- A new limited series tie-in to House of M. This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Written by John Layman with art by Scot Eaton. John Declan Layman (born August 2, 1969) is an American Comic book writer and letterer Scot Eaton is a comic book artist, best known for his work on Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, X-Men Endangered Species, and
- G.L.A. #4 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- House of M #3 (of 8) — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- Hunter-Killer (2005 series) #3 — Top Cow Productions
- Incredible Hulk #83 — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- Begins a 4-part House of M tie-in with artwork by Jorge Lucas and cover by Andy Brase. The Great Lakes Avengers are a Superhero group team that appear in the Fictional Marvel Universe. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Hunter-Killer is a Comic book series from Top Cow Productions, written by Mark Waid and penciled by Marc Silvestri for the first story Top Cow Productions ( TCP) is an American comics publisher a partner studio of Image Comics founded by Marc Silvestri in 1992. This article is about the comic book character and series For all other media appearances see Hulk in other media. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Jorge Lucas is an Argentinan Comic book Artist and Penciller.
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- Daredevil vs. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Young Avengers is an American Comic book published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc This article is about the comic book character and series For all other media appearances see Hulk in other media. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Punisher #2 (of 6) — Marvel Knights (Rating: PSR+)
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- Exiles #68 — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- House of M #5 (of 8) — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
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- Andrea Di Vito takes over on pencils. Marvel Knights is an Imprint of Marvel Comics. Dealing with more mature themes than the regular imprint it is not intended for Children However it does Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Amazing Fantasy was a Comic book Anthology series published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Young Avengers is an American Comic book published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Andrea Di Vito (born May 28, 1971) is an Italian Comic book artist. Cover by Jim Cheung. Jim Cheung (born 1972 is a British Comic book artist. He is currently exclusive with Marvel Comics, and his best known work has been on the ongoing series
- Incredible Hulk #85 — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
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- Amazing Fantasy (2004 series) #12 — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
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- Begins a new 3-part House of M story. Marvel Knights is an Imprint of Marvel Comics. Dealing with more mature themes than the regular imprint it is not intended for Children However it does Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Amazing Fantasy was a Comic book Anthology series published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Cover and pencils by new artist Paul Pelletier.
- Fantastic Four: House of M #3 (of 3) — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- Incredible Hulk #86 — Marvel Comics (Rating: Parental Advisory)
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- Exiles Vol. 11: Time Breakers — Marvel Comics (Rating T+)
- This 168-page book collects Exiles #62–68. Marvel Knights is an Imprint of Marvel Comics. Dealing with more mature themes than the regular imprint it is not intended for Children However it does Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Story by Tony Bedard with a cover by Mike Mckone. Antony "Tony" J L Bedard is a writer and editor who has worked in the Comic book industry from the early 90's up until the present
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- Amazing Fantasy (2004 series) #13 — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- Incredible Hulk #87 — Marvel Comics (Rating: T+)
- Cover and pencils by Adam Kubert. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Amazing Fantasy was a Comic book Anthology series published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc This article is about the comic book character and series For all other media appearances see Hulk in other media. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Adam Kubert (born October 6, 1959 in Boonton New Jersey) is an American Comic book Artist whose work has been published
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- The Quitter — Vertigo (Rating: Mature Readers)
- In this 104-page, black-and-white graphic novel, author Harvey Pekar (American Book Award-winning series American Splendor) tells the story of his troubled teen years for the first time. Vertigo is an Imprint of the American Comic-book publisher DC Comics. Harvey Lawrence Pekar (born October 8 1939 in Cleveland Ohio; ˈpiːkɑr is an American underground comic book writer best known for his The American Book Award was established in 1978 by the Before Columbus Foundation. American Splendor is a series of Autobiographical Comic books and Graphic novels written by Harvey Pekar and drawn by a variety of It is the universal tale of a young man's search for himself through the frustrations, redemptions and complexities of ordinary life. With artwork and cover by Dean Haspiel (American Splendor, Opposable Thumbs). Dean Edmund Haspiel (b 1967 is a Comic book Artist living in Brooklyn New York. Hardcover, ISBN 1-4012-0399-X.
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- 1 Ratings are provided by the publisher: Marvel Comics ratings. Marvel Knights is an Imprint of Marvel Comics. Dealing with more mature themes than the regular imprint it is not intended for Children However it does Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc
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