The warriors 1979 comic book

I was already a fan of the film so it came as a bit of a shock at first to find the many changes to detail. Characters say strange things that no one in real life would ever utter. The bluray release of the warriors only contains the new cut and the original theatrical cut of the film is only available on dvd. Some new short comic book style transitions seconds inserted between some scenes, and a new short intro comparing the adventure to the classic greek story it was based upon. It became the inspiration for the cult classic movie the warriors. Or you could conceivably blame this entire exercise on this comic book now, work with me here the year is 1979, and i, an avid reader of science fiction and brainy books happen to be hanging out with my muchcooler cousin elwood more than likely under the auspices of my aunt sherry. Some new short comicbookstyle transitions seconds inserted between some scenes, and a new short intro comparing the adventure to the classic greek story it was based upon. The script for the warriors was adapted from sol yuricks graphic novel of the same name, which in turn quotes and borrows elements from anabasis, a sevenbook adventure by the ancient greek. Moreover, comic book flicks have become so rampant since 1979, accounting for damn near all of the bogbudget money to be made in hollywood. Still, director walter hill treats its world with total seriousness.

The look and feel of the movie predates the current trend of movies based on graphic novels and comic books and perhaps thats another reason for its low profile. The warriors is a novel written by sol yurick and illustrated by frank modell in 1965. The movie uses a 1965 novel by sol yurick about new york youths gangs as a jumping off place, a. Id say that losing the slow reveal of the baseball furies was a much bigger sin. Jailbreak, a fourissue series that picks up where the movie left off. At times this is played subtly, and in other scenes hill makes this readily apparent by pausing certain frames on screen to make them look like boxes from a comic book. Some really good documentaries and interviews, pure gold to warriors fans. In 2009 dabel brothers publishing launched a new comic book line based on the warriors. Waxwork records is excited to announce their long the warriors the original motion picture soundtrack best of wallpapers for andriod and ios shop the warriors lp vinyl at best buy. The first of these warriors, raydeen, battled and thought he had defeated the colossal rokkorr. But its initial release in 1979 was surrounded by controversy. The shogun warriors were licensed by marvel comics to create a comic book series written by doug moench and drawn by herb trimpe. The story centers on a new york city gang who must make an urban journey of 30 miles 48 km, from the north end of the bronx to their home turf in coney island in southern brooklyn, after they are framed for the. Created in the 1990s as marvels answer to dc comics teen titans, they were at first, like the titans, composed mostly of teenage superheroes who had already.

The warriors come out and play for new comic book series. New york citys toughest gang returns in this thrilling sequel to the 1979 cultfavorite film. The warriors is a 1979 film directed by walter hill about a gang fighting their way back home after being framed for the assassination of a gang leader. There were real colorful gangs in new york at the time. The response on the warriors movie adaptation has been fantastic. This is a movie that wants you to know where its coming from, and what it is. The warriors come out to play, turning 70s action cinema on. Two brave men and a woman have been recruited to pilot the giant robots known as the shogun warriors. The warriors 1979 theatrical or ultimate directors. The warriors come out to play, turning 70s action cinema. I consulted two dealers i know for their opinions on grading. Polish up that leather vest and start heading for the ftrain, because walter hills 1979 cult classic the. The first set of comics chart the events of the movie.

The warriors ultimate directors cutcomic scene 1 youtube. Marvel brought these warriors into the marvel universe and even had them joined up with the fantastic four. The warriors is an gang from new york, reigning over the coney island area. The warriors 1979 1080p hd theatrical cut original trilogy. Through hardships and gang battles, theyve earned a reputation as one of. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The warriors is a comic book morality tale, westside story crossed with a clockwork orange. A pity because the warriors is stylish, exciting, and imaginative with a striking visual design that transforms new york city into a nocturnal fantasy world of the near future. The warriors makes a few lucasian cosmetic changes to the 1979. Jailbreak is a 2009, 4part comic book series, written by erik henriksen, taking place a few months after the events of the movie. The warriors is a 1979 american action film directed by walter hill.

The new cut, dubbed as ultimate directors cut, integrated a new intro and comic book intercuts between scenes. In the comic book series, the shogun warriors were created by a mysterious group called the followers of the light and human operators were chosen from all around the world to operate the massive robots in order to battle evil. Through hardships and gang battles, theyve earned a reputation as one of the most courageous and toughest gangs the. A street gang named the warriors are falsely and unfairly blamed for a charismatic rival gang leaders assassination after he gathers all of new york cities street gangs in an effort to unite them. The warriors 1979 theatrical or ultimate directors cut. The warriors 2 x black vinyl lp waxwork records out of print rare soundtrack the warriors deluxe vinyl lp. Inspired by the toyline of shogun warriors licensed by matel. As part of the festivities the 1979 cult classic the warriors will be screened. In 2005 writerdirector walter hill released a new version of the warriors on dvd. The warriors, comic book art possibly warrior movie, hulk comic. What the ramones and the 1979 cult film the warriors have. It is based on the 1965 novel the warriors by sol yurick. The shogun warriors series composed of 20 issues was published from february 1979 to september 1980. Keep track of your comic book collection online with full comic details, cover images, and current market values.

Aug 08, 2019 as part of the festivities the 1979 cult classic the warriors will be screened. What the ramones and the 1979 cult film the warriors. The movie uses a 1965 novel by sol yurick about new york youths gangs as a. Compared to the movie, the novel takes a closer look at the concepts of sexuality, reputation, family, and survival. Greater reference to the graphic novel are made with links between some scenes done via a comic book style fade ins and outs. The new warriors is a team of young superheroes published by the marvel comics company. The warriors is a 1979 film with a 2005 home rerelease that adds comic book transitions between scenes that takes place in new york city that is full of peculiar gangs. It is based on sol yuricks 1965 novel of the same name, which was, in turn, based on xenophons anabasis. Mar 04, 2014 21 street gangs featured in the warriors. At last, the three mighty shogun warriors stand reunited, and just in time to face the diabolical moon menace. The warriors are a gang from coney island who along with all the big gangs in newyork are attending a meeting lead by the leader of the largest gang in the city.

The warriors come out to play, turning 70s action cinema on its ear. In an introduction to the ultimate directors cut hill states. If you are looking for a rehash of the 1979 cult film, youve come to the wrong place. This issue contains a 1page add for the action figure rom the spaceknight from parker brothers, the toy that inspired the epic comic book series.

The setting was, as of the time it was made, clearly intended to be in the near future, with the city having become practically a hellscape of gang violence. The boppers the guys in the purple suits and hats were what the warriors were wearing in the book. Between february 1979 and july 1979, marvel had the comic book rights to both godzilla and the shogun warriors. It is worthy of note that the warriors movie was a stylised comic book account of the ny gang culture, whilst the book deals with a much darker and indeed real life view of growing up on the wrong side of town. The first thing that springs out about the warriors is the comic book styling of the whole affair. May 16, 2016 in 2005 writerdirector walter hill released a new version of the warriors on dvd. Alternate versions showing all 6 items the ultimate directors cut runs around 1 minute longer, adding a voiceover introduction from director walter hill i describing a legendary greek armys attempt to fight its way home, and comic book freeze frame shots bridging various scenes in the film. Brandon schaefer for spoke arts screening of the warriors. This 1979 action thriller features the warriors as a minor player street gang who must make an urban journey of 30 miles 48 km, from a meeting in the bronx to their home turf in brooklyn, after they are framed for the murder of cyrus. Apr 10, 2015 this pin was discovered by chris cruz. The movie much more closely resembles a comic book. Now, dabel brothers publishing presents the eagerly anticipated the warriors. I actually read the book that the movie is based off which has a very different tone then the movie.

The original version of the scene builds those guys up to be scary as hell and makes the warriors look like they should run, while the dc version just uses the lame comic book transition to drop you in the action too fast, ruining the tension that was present before. The ultimate directors cut runs around 1 minute longer, adding a voiceover introduction from director walter hill i describing a legendary greek armys attempt to fight its way home, and comicbook freeze frame shots bridging various scenes in the film. When he is killed, the warriors are falsely blamed and now must. Moreover, comic book flicks have become so rampant since 1979, accounting for damn near all of the bogbudget money to be made in hollywood, that watching the warriors now feels like a. The comic book was hills movie, shot in about 60 days on various new york locations with virtually unknown actors and. In some highlyintriguing fashion, the warriors is not merely a comic book fantasy about heroes on a desperate, forced march but a subversive commentary on its postcounterculture times, on the crisisinconfidence america of the 1970s. A comic book continuation of the 1979 cult classic the warriors.

Read 172 galleries with parody dynasty warriors on nhentai, a hentai doujinshi and manga reader. The warriors come out and play for new comic book series brian jacks 07252008. In 1979 a charismatic leader summons the street gangs of new york city in a bid to take it over. Aug 27, 2018 the script for the warriors was adapted from sol yuricks graphic novel of the same name, which in turn quotes and borrows elements from anabasis, a sevenbook adventure by the ancient greek. The warriors is walter hills original 1979 notorious cult classic, without the comic book segways between scenes as in his directors cut. It is set primarily in new york city with a final scene taking place in coney island. Prima scena del film ottimizzato da walter hill nel 2005, con laggiunta di alcune scene a fumetti che traggono spunto dallanabasi. Rough, smart, funny, and actionpacked, theres a reason why the warriors is still a fanfavorite, 20 years after its controversial debut. Understanding the difference to repeat the caveat i gave on the main.