Yesterday, a Kickstarter campaign launched for The Legend of Kingdom Come, a new feature-length documentary about the creation of Mark Waid and Alex Ross’ iconic 1996 DC Comics series. The film delves into the origins of the project and examines why it has endured for nearly three decades. Today, The Beat is pleased to exclusively debut a clip from the film in which series artist Ross draws Kingdom Come’s future Superman.
Below is a trailer for the film and a summary of yesterday’s announcement.
Directed by Lemsi Atassi and produced by Sal Abinanti, Ross’ art dealer and longtime friend, The Legend of Kingdom Come not only celebrates Alex Ross’ groundbreaking work, but also traces the modern-day influence of comics and explores the roots of one of the most vibrant media in 21st century pop culture. 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 wide range of comic book luminaries through exclusive interviews and original footage, reflecting on the legacy of Kingdom Come and the rich history of comics as a cornerstone of modern pop culture that has captivated audiences around the world. Commentary is featured from people such as:
Todd McFarlane is the creator of Spawn and co-founder of Image Comics, known for revolutionizing creator-owned comics. Julie Benson and Shauna Benson are the acclaimed writing duo known for their work on Batgirl and the Birds of Prey and The Hundred, bringing a fresh perspective and dynamic storytelling to modern comics. Paul Dini is an acclaimed writer and producer, co-creator of Harley Quinn and the driving force behind Batman: The Animated Series.
Alex Ross’s illustrations for Kingdom Come are pivotal examples in the evolution of comic book art and visual storytelling. His vivid, painterly approach brought a new level of realism and gravitas to comics, influencing superhero depictions today.
Arguably one of the most influential comics of the last three decades, thanks in part to Ross’s groundbreaking pictorial work, Kingdom Come is both a critique of ’90s trends in superhero comics and a treatise on the nature of heroism. The book has been released in a variety of formats since its release, spawning a number of sequel and prequel projects from Ross and, more recently, Waid’s Batman/Superman: World’s Finest.
Check out the exclusive video of Ross painting Kingdom Come’s Superman below: The Kickstarter campaign for The Legend of Kingdom Come is live now and will run until Friday, October 25th.
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