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One of the greatestDC Comicsseries of all time is getting a brand-new documentary, asThe Legend ofKingdom Comeaims to chronicle the making of a comic book masterpiece. With the feature-length documentary launching on Kickstarter in Fall 2024, the film will offer a one-of-a-kind look into artist Alex Ross’ groundbreaking process in creating the unforgettable miniseries,Kingdom Come, with writer Mark Waid.
Released byRossvia his YouTube channel,the trailer forThe Legend of Kingdom Comeoffers a substantive look at what fans can expect from the forthcoming documentary, featuring interviews with Waid and Ross about working on the landmark project as well as other comics luminaries talking about why the series was and remains so important.
Directed by Remsy Atassi and produced by Sal Abbinanti,The Legend of Kingdom Comegathers together the untold story of what is perhaps the seminal DC Comics work of the 1990s. With creators such as Paul Dini, Todd McFarlane, Amanda Conner and many more, the documentary should be the definitive statement onKingdom Come.
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Kingdom ComeWas Originally Released in Four Issues in the Summer of 1996
As a follow-up to the earlierMarvels,Kingdom ComegaveAlex Ross the opportunity to provide his ultimate statement on the DC superheroesafter making his mark on the Marvel Universe. Telling the story of an aged Superman coming out of retirement to deal with the more violent heroes operating in the present, the story acted as the perfect commentary on the“grim’n’gritty” trends of 1990s comics. A big part of why the series worked as well as it did was due to Ross’ intricately painted pages, making heroes like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman look more real than they ever had before.
The Legend of Kingdom Comewill be a must-see event for all comics fans.
The trailer also points out howRoss’ comics art has gone on to influencethe adaptations of these characters on the screen, displaying side-by-side comparisons of Ross’ work with posters and other promo imagery created for major films likeJustice LeagueandWonder Woman. Dini highlights this influence upon popular culture in a clip seen in the trailer, relating how he’ll see glimpses of Ross’ work in the wider world “on a bus ad or a poster.” With interviews with over thirty subjects,The Legend of Kingdom Comewill be a must-see event for all comics fans.
The Legend of Kingdom ComeHighlights the Impact of Alex Ross’ Art
Featured Art by Alex Ross
Kingdom Comehas stood the test of time as being one of the all-time greats, and considering that it’s been an influence on James Gunn’s upcomingSupermanfilm, its impact is still being felt to this day. Alex Ross’ timeless representations ofDC Comics’greatest superheroes have become the gold standard for all others to aspire to, so the chance to get a firsthand account of his process in the making ofKingdom Comewill be a rare treat for viewers everywhere.
Kingdom Comeis available digitally and in collected editions from DC Comics.
Source:Alex Ross
Kingdom Come
In the near future, the DC Universe is spinning out of control. The new generation of heroes have lost their moral compass, becoming as reckless and violent as the villains they fight. The previous regime of heroes—the Justice League—returns under dire circumstances, which sets up a battle of the old guard against these uncompromising protectors in a conflict that will define what heroism truly is.
