Comics And Film
Comic Creator Credit: Duck, Duck, Gerber
Steve Gerber was one of the most creative minds of 1970s. But when he tried to claim the copyright to one of his most famous creations, everything got fowled up. [click for more]
Articles by William Gatevackes
Movie News
Comic Creator Credit: Why Not Unionize?
Unions have been protecting the rights of workers for decades. Why hasn’t one sprung up in comic books yet? A 1978 attempt to unionize shows us why. [click for more]
Comics And Film
Comic Creator Credit: Reach for a Star*
Before Image, there was a company that allowed top-name creators create and own their own characters. That company was Star*Reach. [click for more]
Featured Stories
Comic Creator Credit: Super Squeaky Wheels
Do you want to know why comic creators wait until their characters hit other media before fighting for their rights? It’s because it works. And Siegel and Shuster set precedent for it. [click for more]
Featured Stories
Comic Creator Credit: The Mark of Kane
Do you know who Bill Finger is? He is one of the most important writers in comic books and the reason why you don’t know his name is because Bob Kane didn’t want you to. [click for more]
Comics And Film
Comic Creator Credit: Tarnished Gold
In a new series, comic book movie editor William Gatevackes does a deep dive into the issue of comic creators getting the credit and payment they deserve for their creations. This week, we start at the beginning, the Golden Age of Comcis. [click for more]
Film Reviews
Alternate Take Review: THE SUICIDE SQUAD
We know what FBOL Head Honcho Rich Drees thought of the film, but what did Comic Book Movie Editor emeritus William Gatevackes think of THE SUICIDE SQUAD. [click for more]
Featured Stories
FBOL’s Comic-Con Guide 2021
As comic cons comeback after being in pandemic related exile, FBOL feels like it is a good time revisit and update our comic con guide! [click for more]
Featured Stories
Giving Credit Where It Is Due: Comic Creators In The Age Of The Comic Book Film
A recent Hollywood Reporter article calls for comic creators to receive proper credit when their characters are adapted for the screen. But the article fails to recognize the complexity in the creation of these characters. [click for more]
Featured Stories
Has The Marvel Cinematic Universe Jumped the Shark?
Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken more criticism than usual from fans. Is this a sign that the honeymoon is over? Or just more examples of haters going to hate? [click for more]