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Notable events of 2011 in comics. See also List of years in comics.
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Events
January
- January 4: Axel Alonso is named editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, replacing Joe Quesada.[1][2]
August
- As part of their The New 52 publishing scheme, DC Comics cancels all their ongoing titles.
September
- During the month, DC Comics releases 52 brand-new titles as part of their The New 52 publishing scheme.
Deaths
December
- December 7: Jerry Robinson, creator of the Joker, died on December 7 at age 89.[3]
- December 14: Joe Simon, co-creator with Jack Kirby of Captain America, dies at age 98 after a brief illness. [4]
Conventions
- July 2–3 - Armageddon Christchurch Expo Addington Raceway - Christchurch[5]
- October 28–31 Armageddon Auckland Expo ASB Showgrounds[6]
First issues by title
- Annihilators
- Release: March by Marvel Comics. Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning Artist: Tan Eng Huat
- Avenging Spider-Man
- Release: November by Marvel Comics. Writer: Zeb Wells Artist: Joe Madureira[7][8]
- Fear Itself
- Release: March by Marvel Comics. Writer: Matt Fraction Artist: Stuart Immonen[9][10][11][12]
- Graveyard of Empires
- Release: June by Image Comics. Writer: Mark Sable Artist: Paul Azaceta[13]
- The Last of the Greats
- Release: October by Image Comics. Writer: Joshua Hale Fialkov Artist: Brent Peeples
- Near Death
- Release: September by Image Comics. Writer: Jay Faerber Artist: Simone Guglielmini
- Spaceman
- Release: October by Vertigo. Writer: Brian Azzarello Artist: Eduardo Risso[14]
- Super Dinosaur
- Release: April by Image Comics (Skybound imprint). Writer: Robert Kirkman Artist: Jason Howard[15]
- Wolverine and the X-Men
- Release: October by Marvel Comics. Writer: Jason Aaron Artist: Chris Bachalo
- Bad Island
- Release: August by Grafix. Writer: Doug TenNapel Artist: Doug TenNapel
References
- ^ Moore, Matt. "Marvel Promotes Axel Alonso to Editor-in-Chief", ABC News, January 4, 2011
- ^ "Marvel Promotes Axel Alonso to Editor-in-chief", CBS News, January 4, 2011
- ^ Boucher, Geoff. "Jerry Robinson, key creator behind the Joker and Robin, dead at 89". Los Angeles Times. December 8, 2011
- ^ Dobuzinskis, Alex (2011-12-15). "Captain America co-creator Joe Simon dies at 98". Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/15/us-joesimon-captainamerica-idUSTRE7BE2CJ20111215. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ "Christchurch Expo Details". Armageddon Expo 2011. accessed September 6, 2011.
- ^ "Auckland Ticketing Info. Armageddon Expo 2011. accessed September 6, 2011.
- ^ ""Avenging Spider-Man" Series Announced by Marvel!". 13 June 2011. http://comicbook.com/blog/2011/06/13/avenging-spider-man-series-announced-by-marvel/. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
- ^ "Marvel.com "Avenging Spider-Man" #1 solicitation". http://marvel.com/comic_books/issue/39259/avenging_spider-man_2011_1. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
- ^ "Watch the FULL Marvel Press Conference!", Marvel Comics, December 21, 2010
- ^ Sacks, Ethan. "Marvel Comics launches 'Fear Itself'; Miniseries has superheroes threatened by God of Fear", The New York Daily News, December 21, 2010
- ^ Truitt, Brian. "Be afraid: Marvel's heroes gear up for 'Fear Itself'", USA Today, December 21, 2010
- ^ Manning, Shaun. "Marvel Announces 'Fear Itself'", Comic Book Resources, December 21, 2010
- ^ http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=8134
- ^ "New 'Spaceman' comic features superhuman astronaut who lives on Mars". Mother Nature Network. http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/stories/new-spaceman-comic-features-superhuman-astronaut-who-lives-on-mars#. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ^ Truitt, Brian. "Super Dinosaur ready for a dino-mite debut, USA Today, February 3, 2011
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