Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign launched yesterday Legend of heavenA new feature-length documentary about the making of the iconic 1996 DC Comics series Mark Wade and Alex Ross. The film delves into the origins of the program and explores why it continued for nearly three decades. today beat is pleased to offer an exclusive premiere of a clip from the film featuring series artist Ross depicting the future Superman Kingdom Come.
Here’s the movie’s trailer and synopsis, which was released yesterday:
Directed by Remsy Atassi and produced by Sal Abbinanti, Rose’s art dealer and longtime friend, The legend of heaven comes Not only does it celebrate Alex Ross’s groundbreaking work, it also traces comics’ impact today, exploring the roots of 21st century pop culture’s most dynamic medium. For the first time, fans will have the opportunity to hear directly from the creative team of Mark Waid and Alex Ross, as well as a host of comics luminaries, as they reflect on the legacy and rich history of Kingdom Come through exclusive interviews and original footage. A cornerstone of modern pop culture, captivating audiences around the world. The following and more commented:
- Todd McFarlane, creator of “Spawn” and co-founder of Image Comics, known for revolutionizing creator-owned comics)
- Julie Benson and Shawna Benson, the acclaimed writing duo known for Batgirl and Birds of Prey and The 100, bring a fresh take on modern comics Perspectives and Vibrant Storytelling
- Paul Dini, famous writer and producer, co-creator of “Harley Quinn” and the driving force behind “Batman: The Animated Series.”
Alex Ross’s rendering of KINGDOM COME is a key example of the evolution of comic book art and visual storytelling. His lifelike drawing style took comics to a new level of realism and seriousness, influencing the way superheroes are depicted today.
Arguably one of the most influential comics of the past thirty years, thanks in large part to Roth’s groundbreaking drawing artistry, Kingdom Come It’s a critique of the superhero comics trend in the ’90s and a treatise on the nature of heroism. Since its publication, the book has been released in multiple formats over the years and spawned many sequel and prequel projects from Roth and, most recently, Wade. Batman/Superman: World’s Best.
Watch an exclusive clip of Ross painting Superman Kingdom Come the following. Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign Legend of heaven Now online and running until Friday 25th October.
