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December 20, 2005: Ben Katchor's new strip is to be debuted in The Forward; Comixpedia names its 25 People in Webcomics for 2005; December 26, 2005: Marvel Comics is to produce custom sized comic book inserts featuring Spider-Man for distribution via newspapers; December 28, 2005:
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- Overview
- Events
- First issues by title
- Publications by release date Released January 26, 2005
- Footnotes
- References
Notable events of 2005 in comics. See also List of years in comics.
January
•January 3: Will Eisner, creator of The Spirit, dies at age 87.
April
•April 13: •DC Comics announces the discontinuation of its Humanoids and 2000 A.D. titles. •Powerade and DC Comics show the first of four new online comics (at http://www.flava23.com) starring LeBron James as superhero "King James". Written by Ron Perazza with art by Rick Leonardi (Batgirl). •April 20: DC Comics launches the new DC Direct website (at http://www.dcdirectonline.com). •April 26: Artist Ed Benes (Superman) extends his exclusive agreement with DC Comics for an additional three years. •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. 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. •Marvel Enterprises announces settlement of all pending litigation with Stan Lee over claims for participation in profits from various sources. •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. 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. •May 19: Artist J. G. Jones (Villains United, Wonder Woman) signs a 2-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. •May 23: John Albano, co-creator of Jonah Hex, dies at age 82. •May 31: Artist Bart Sears (Captain America and the Falcon) signs a 2-year exclusive agreement with DC Comics.
These comic books were the first issued in each series.
#1 (of 6)\tReleased: May 4, 2005 by DC Comics. Written by: Steve Englehart. Covers and artwork by: Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin. 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. #1 (of 6)\tRelease: July 6, 2005 by Marvel Comics (Marvel Knights imprint). Story and artwork by: David Lapham (Stray Bullets). Summary: Following Wilson Fisk's fall from power as the Kingpin of crime, the city descends into chaos. 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. Marvel villains featured include Hammerhead and the Jackal. Rating1: PSR+/Parental Advisory #1 (of 3)\tRelease: July 6, 2005 by Marvel Comics. Written by: John Layman (Gambit). Cover and pencils by: Scot Eaton (Captain America). Inks by: Don Hillsman (Gambit). Summary: A 3-issue limited series tie-in to House of M. Rating: T+ #1 (of 4)\tRelease: April 6, 2005 by Marvel Comics. Written by: Dan Slott. 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. This first issue includes special appearances by Captain America, Thor, the Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Hawkeye. Rating: PSR #1 (of 8)\tRelease: June 1, 2005 by Marvel Comics. Written by: Brian Michael Bendis. Covers by: Esad Ribic (Loki mini-series). Pencils by: Olivier Coipel. 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'. Each issue has a special variant cover. Rating: T+ #1\tRelease: March 17, 2005 by Top Cow Productions. Written by: Mark Waid. Cover and pencils by: Marc Silvestri. Inks by: Joe Weems and Eric Basaldua. 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. #1\tRelease: February 9, 2005 by Marvel Comics. Written by: Allan Heinberg (television's The O.C., Sex and the City, and Party of Five). Cover and pencils by: Jim Cheung. 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. 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.” Rating: PSR #1 "Director's Cut"\tRelease: March 16, 2005 by Marvel Comics. Summary: This reprint of Young Avengers #1 includes DVD-style extras. 48 pages. Rating: PSR
Released January 26, 2005
Hardcovers •Loki — Marvel Knights (Rating: PSR+) •This book collects the 4-issue limited series Loki from 2004.
Released February 9, 2005
Comic books •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.
Released March 16, 2005
Comic books •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. •Young Avengers (2005 series) #2 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)
1 Ratings are provided by the publisher: Marvel Comics ratings.
Events. Awards. Webcomics started. Webcomics ended. References. 2005 in webcomics. Notable events of 2005 in webcomics . Events [ edit] Randall Munroe 's stick-figure webcomic xkcd has grown in popularity since its launch in 2005. [1] Clickburg, the first webcomic exhibition, was held in the Netherlands.
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