| Comic creators are very cool, and though they may | | | | first really cool superhero movie, Superman back in |
| deserve to be, aren't necessarily famous. However | | | | the late 1970s. He also directed Lethal Weapon and |
| there are a number of very well known musicians, | | | | has been a part of many more movies as a producer. |
| actors, writers and TV Creators who love reading | | | | In 2006 he collaborated with comics' superstar Geoff |
| comics and have taken their love one step further | | | | Johns on the Superman comic, Action Comics. The |
| and actually created their own comics. Partnering with | | | | story arc known as Superman Last Son brings back |
| talented artists and comic publishing companies like | | | | the fan favourite villain, General Zod, from the |
| Marvel, DC and Dark Horse these stars have created | | | | second Superman movie. |
| knockout comics that appeal to fans who don't even | | | | Ultimate Wolverine Vs Hulk by Damon Laurence |
| read comics. | | | | Lindelof |
| Here are a few of the most famous crossover comic | | | | The co-creator of the TV series Lost wrote this long |
| events: | | | | awaited confrontation between Marvel's famous |
| Umbrella Academy by Gerard Way | | | | bad-goodguys Wolverine and Hulk. The beginning is |
| Gerard Way is lead singer of the band My Chemical | | | | infamous because it depicts The Hulk ripping |
| Romance but I probably didn't need to tell you that! | | | | Wolverine's body into two pieces. It's clear these two |
| What you may not know is that Gerard loves | | | | have a score to settle. |
| comics. He worked at a comic book store in his | | | | Also take time to read any comics by Brad Meltzer, |
| teens and once he achieved success with his band, | | | | he is one writer who has crossed over into comics |
| his mind once again turned to comics. | | | | and not lost any of his power and impact. Try |
| Umbrella Academy is an award winning story based | | | | Identity Crisis, JLA Vol 1 or the upcoming Buffy |
| around a disbanded group of super heroes that come | | | | Season 8 arc with Joss Whedon. Speaking of Joss, |
| back together again after the death of their adoptive | | | | his Season 8 of Buffy The Vampire Slayer is only |
| father. The group reunite and plan to carry on his | | | | available in comics and is well worth checking out. |
| dream to save the world. The book won an Eisner | | | | Comics are just another creative medium to tell a |
| (think Oscar for comics) for Best Limited Series. | | | | story and those storytellers who have already made |
| Superman by Richard Donner | | | | their mark in other formats, often make a significant |
| Richard Donner is best known as the director of the | | | | impact when they bring their skills to comics. |