About Me  | Archive - November 2007 Johnny Depp and Neil Gaiman on Sweeney Todd... and this week's comic booksPosted Nov-07-07 11:45:15 PST Updated Nov-09-07 18:08:57 PST  What is it about Johnny Depp that attracts him to such strange characters? He has made a career of playing some truly eccentric oddballs (Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Captain Jack, Willy Wonka, and now Sweeney Todd). And he plays them so well... Is it because he's such a good actor or is it because playing an eccentric doesn't require much acting from him? Hummm? Something to think about...
Anyways, Sweeney Todd looks really interesting. I've never thought I'd ever be dragged to the movie theater to see a musical. But I have to admit, I've seen and enjoyed Chicago on DVD several times. And I think I'll give Sweeney Todd a chance.
Besides, the image from the poster released at Comic-Con is WAY cool!
But I'm The Comic Book Junkie, and you may be asking yourself, "What does any of this have to do with comic books? Well... nothing really. But this movie makes me long for the Sweeney Todd comic book adaptation started (but never completed) over 15 years ago in the anthology comic book, Taboo.
The adaptation was by Author Neil Gaiman and Artist Michael Zulli (Anyone familiar with "The Wake" storyline from The Sandman series knows when these two collaborate, they create magic ). The first chapter was released, and then the book was put on the back burner. In an old interview I found here, Gaiman briefly mentions the project:
Unfortunately the adaptation hasn't been heard from since the first chapter. Probably because it was not financially feasable for the artist.
Maybe if this movie is a success, the duo will be prompted to start working on the book again...
COMIC BOOKS I'M BUYING THIS WEEK…
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #8
HELLBOY DARKNESS CALLS #6- BTW- Hellboy II, the movie, is in production! Check out the website. I can't wait! STAR WARS LEGACY #17 FREDDY VS JASON VS ASH #1- Reading this book is like watching a soap opera. I know its formulaic and kinda silly, but it's just so enjoyable! I can't help myself!!! MIDNIGHTER #13 IMMORTAL IRON FIST #10 My one listing from last week went unsold but if you're interested in this Comic-Con exclusive, Star Wars t-shirt and souvenir book, make me an offer.
WHAT I’M SELLING… Sweeney Todd poster -This image is just too cool! Beowulf t-shirt, pin & comic book - Nice promo items for the upcoming movie staring Angelina Jolie and a bunch of other people who aren't nearly as HOT as Angelina!
…THANKS FOR READING! FEEL FREE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS & COMMENTS AND BE SURE TO COME BACK FOR MORE! Halloween is over... :-(Posted Nov-01-07 16:49:19 PDT ...But I forgot to share my jack-o-lantern from yesterday!   Can you make out the design? The kids seemed to dig it!
Ah, well... on to Thanksgiving!
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