Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint
Documentary by Halina Dryschka
Year: 2019; Origin: Germany
Runtime: 93 mins; Color
Language: English, German, and Swedish
Subtitles: English
Studio: Zeitgeist Films
Release date: April 17, 2020

Vasily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian are credited with pioneering the European abstract art movement and their highly influential early 20th century works have long been integrated into our pop culture. But in recent years, it’s come to light that another artist — a woman, in fact — actually began creating abstract paintings before Kandinsky. That person was Hilma af Klint, the subject of a new documentary from Zeitgeist Films.

Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint, which opens virtually this weekend, explores the life and works of this truly pioneering Swedish artist, who took her first foray into abstract painting in 1906, several years before Kandinsky. She even died the same year as Kandinsky and Mondrian (1944). So why has this visionary never been credited until recently?

Through interviews with current artists, art and science historians and curators, and af Klint’s surviving relatives, along with up-close looks at and readings from journals entries, sketches, and paintings, director Halina Dryschka seeks to introduce the world to this little-known artist who broke gender boundaries of the time, created a new art style, and died in obscurity.

For a long time, at least since 2007, Dwayne Johnson has promised us that there would be a Black Adam movie, with him starring in the title role.

It’s not exactly clear what the delays were that prevented the film from being released earlier, but it is starting to look like it finally has a solid release date. More on the report below.

The fifth MondoCon has come to a close, and some of those weren’t able to attend the event in Austin, Texas, are anxious to get their hands on those highly sought-after pieces. While some pieces sell out quickly, even in an instant, there are times where fans have the opportunity to get them thanks to a timed release. Now the art company has given those who missed the event the chance to get a coveted piece. It was recently revealed that a new print of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse by Martin Ansin will be given a timed-release. Read on for details on out how you can get it.

If The Nightmare Before Christmas was unleashed onto the world of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer while on bath salts, you might get the imagery shown in Alan Robert’s latest gory and graphic adult coloring book, Beauty of Horror: Ghosts of Christmas, which releases on October 30, 2018.

Many might know Alan Robert as the bassist for New York hardcore band Life of Agony. His artistic nature turned to graphic novels and his Beauty of Horror series adult coloring book from IDW Publishing.

Marvel Studios has been entertaining their fans with incredible storytelling for the past ten years. In that time, we saw arcs building up to monumental superhero ensemble events like the Avengers films.

And now, Mondo will be celebrating all of that with “Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years” gallery show. Check out the first look at one of the pieces that will appear in the show below.

Over the past several months, Ghost Girl Greetings has built a niche market in pop culture and horror-themed greeting cards. Far from standard throwaway cards you’re used to getting, Ghost Girl Greetings feature original designs, artwork, and hilarious salutations. They sell online at their Etsy shop, as well as doing a variety of conventions and fairs. Earlier this year, they collaborated with Dana DeLorenzo, star of Ash vs Evil Dead, when they created a three-card collector’s set using DeLorenzo’s quote for her Kelly Maxwell character card. Basically if you’re a horror fan and plan on sending some greeting cards, Ghost Girls Greetings is perfect for you!

Now, the Ghost Girls, Laurie Necco and Toni Gabriele, are revving up start-up business as the calendar ticks closer towards Halloween and the holiday season. Here’s some of their upcoming New Jersey convention events…

It’s all about getting the exclusive stuff at San Diego Comic-Con, and 2018 is no different from any other year. And the people at Mondo will be selling some pretty cool prints. From Jurassic World to other exclusive items you cannot get anywhere else.

Now they’ve released a small preview of some of the other items they will sell, and if you are a fan of either Avengers: Infinity War or Drive, or both, you are in for a treat. Check out the posters that they will be selling celebrating both movies, below.

If you’re a fan of HBO’s Game of Thrones, chances are you’ve heard of the “Beautiful Death” series. For those of you who aren’t familiar, the series comes from artist Robert M. Ball and features images inspired by a significant death in each and every episode we’ve seen.

If you’re a fan of Ball’s excellent work, a collection of puzzles has now been released featuring some of the art. Six puzzles, to be exact, each including one thousand pieces to put together.

Continue below to read more about the puzzles, see images, and find out where to get them. If you’re not caught up with Game of Thrones, however, you might want to steer clear to avoid spoilers.

HBO’s Game of Thrones Coloring Book
Paperback
Illustrations by Allan Jefferson and Adriana Melo
Designed by Michael Morris
Front and back cover images colored by Terry Lancaster
Illustrations based on photography by Helen Sloan, Keith Bernstein, and Macall Polay
Publisher: Chronicle Books
60 pages | 11.5 x 0.2 x 11.6 inches
Release date: October 27, 2016

As you all know, adult coloring books are a thing. A truly awesome and therapeutic thing. And who knew that this medium could make HBO’s famously dark fantasy series Game Of Thrones feel so euphoric?

HBO’s Game of Thrones Coloring Book is the perfect way to wind down at the end of a long day, or sit back on a day off when you finally get some time to yourself. Each illustration, by Allan Jefferson and/or Adriana Melo, is meticulously and artfully outlined to mimic scenes from the beloved series.

Creepy Christmas: A Merry Macabre Coloring Book
Paperback
By Sam Shearon
Publisher: Vesuvian Books
166 pages | 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
Release date: October 18, 2016

It’s Christmas time, so I should be wrapping gifts and baking cookies, but instead, I’ve been coloring in my new Creepy Christmas coloring book!

That’s right, author and artist Sam Shearon has injected some terror into this holiday season with his adult coloring book Mister Sam Shearon’s Creepy Christmas: A Merry Macabre Coloring Book. Well, actually, as the book tells us, the creepy aspect has always been a part of the season, with tales of legendary creatures like Krampus, Wendigo, and the Abominable Snowman. For the traditionally innocuous elements, such as toys, snow globes, and even Rudolph, Shearon converts them into terrifying yet somehow still festive depictions just begging to be colorized.