Ron goulartthe ghostwriter of the tek bookswrites the comic which covers the start oftekwar, the first book in the series. William shatner has notched up an impressive 50plus years in front of the camera, displaying heady comedic. Having already mastered the stage, television, film, and music, william shatner has decided to shift his focus to the realm of comic books, teaming up. According to him, the reason why its still so beloved isnt because of the show itself or the actors. He holds a masters degree in folklore and mythology. In 1989, william shatner authored along with ron goulart an original scifi novel called tekwar, which became a cottage industry in its own right, spawning a total of nine books, two comic book. Oct 17, 2017 william shatner is a man full of ideas. Allow the portly proprietor of the androids dungeon and baseball card shop to guide you through the ins and outs, the fast food takeouts, online dates, things he hates, wonder woman dreams, internet schemes, chick flicks, kung fu kicks, gaming. One of the most famous bits of trivia in the world of horror is the fact that a william shatner star trek mask was modified to create the visage of the killer michael myers in the 1978 halloween.
After a successful run of movies centered on the star trek. Tek world, william shatners the comic book price guide for. No william shatner appearance in star trek beyond screen. He holds a masters degree in folklore and mythology he translated the lord of the rings into klingon as part of his thesis. William shatner, 88, says hes done with playing iconic. Kirk, shatner addressed the notion of star trek approaching the big 50. The next generation to be moderated by william shatner. William shatner born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, author, producer, and director. He is voiced by hank azaria and first appeared in the secondseason episode three men and a comic book, which originally aired on may 9, 1991.
A william shatner star trek discovery cameo is in the worksin william shatners mind. The phaser that comic book guy owns in the simpsons was fired, he quipped, only once, to stop william shatner from making another album. Kirk on the small and silver screens for over five decades and even wrote a series of novels about him, so he knows what hes talking about, and although kirk officially died in star trek. Jul 24, 2010 theres even a phone number to call 888 comic book to find out the comic shop closest to you. Abrams reboot of the star trek franchise was crafted in a way to both bring fans back to the era of the original uss enterprise and its crew led by captain james t. Star trek star william shatner says hes good to go on another mission as captain james t. Now shatner has released a new book that may reveal another reason why. Sweets and sour marge leonard nimoys autobiographies with titles referencing the show appear. Kirk of the uss enterprise in the star trek franchise. William shatner s science fiction novel tekwar, originally published in 1989, is the first in a series of nine tek books. It also gave rise to a comic book series, a video game, and a television series.
He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences playing captain kirk and being a part of star trek, and has co. Kirk while also taking place in the same continuity. The actor, who originated the role of captain kirk on the 1960s star trek series and went on to reprise. Kirk of the starship enterprise, is the star attraction at this weekends wizard world comic con cleveland. Jun 02, 2019 star trek star william shatner has opted to undergo a relatively new medical treatment in an attempt to rejuvenate his body. William shatner doesnt know if hes in star trek 3 plus, the original captain kirk does a live read of the iconic characters autobiography. William shatner reveals if hed return for a new star trek. William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times bestsellers the ashes of eden and the return. William shatner says he had no say in the decision to kill off captain james t. Jeff albertson, better known as comic book guy, is a fictional character in the animated series the simpsons, voiced by hank azaria. Jul 10, 2015 during a panel thursday to promote the upcoming book an autobiography of james t. William shatner is launching his own comic book imprint.
He is obese, socially incompetent, unshaven, and perhaps best known for his sarcastic quips. Jul 20, 2018 when fans see william shatner out pretty much anywhere they should just leave him alone. A quarter of a century later, its easy to laugh at shatner and his tek books but they were something of a cultural phenomenon with nine books, a tv series, comics, trading cards and a video game. To bridge the gap between generations, the film cast william shatner for one final. This artist reimagined your favorite superheroes as sexy pinups, and its everything buzzfeed. Best known as an actor, defined by his role as captain kirk. In the episode treehouse of horror x 1999, the comic book guy as the supervillain the collector uses the only working phaser ever built which was fired only once to keep william shatner from making another album. He exhibits geeky behavior to an extraordinary and deliberately unrealistic degree, and often also makes references to obscure subjects or. And it took advantage of its timetravel plot device to ensure its authenticity by bringing back one important familiar face in leonard nimoys original vulcan. With adam west, burt ward, william shatner, julie newmar.
Comic book guys book of pop culture is an allnew book from the ongoing series. William shatner, 88, says hes done with playing iconic star. Mayored to the mob vinas theme from the cage is heard when comic book guy is entranced by a nerdy young comic book gal. William shatner defends quentin tarantinos rrated star trek movie star trek mark hamill and william shatner have hilarious debate about star trek symbol on mars. William shatner defends antiautograph policy amid star trek. Not to worry, said bell, it probably wont be like the comic book guy s store from the simpsons. But when nimoy died in 2015, shatner was criticized by fans because he didnt go to the funeral. With patrick stewart set to reprise his role as jeanluc picard in a new star trek series, many fans have been wondering if star trek. Its apt, because although shatner is often wry and self. New william shatner doc explores star treks influence on. Selected issues in fn, vf or vfnm may not exist in some titles. Comic book guy and edna krabappel participate in a klingon wedding.
In a recent twitter rant, as san diego comiccon was getting underway, the iconic star trek actor. William shatner, whilst dressed as captain kirk, auditioned for the role of mr. In the book, he describes how they met, their struggling relationship, and the bonds they shared. Shatner was born in cote saintluc, montreal, quebec. William shatners science fiction novel tekwar, originally published in 1989, is the first in a series of nine tek books. Gotham city district attorney harvey dent is mutilated in a laboratory accident. Apr 23, 2009 william shatner has teamed with bluewater comics for a series of comic books based on several of his nonstar trek novels as reported by, according to shatner, it wasnt. Syfy william shatner has another idea how kirk could appear. William shatner announced for new york comic con 2017. The episode also features references to actor william shatner with comic book guy wearing a corset and says he is captain kirk from star trek i then as the. The original series star william shatner might just also find a way to return as captain james t. Jeffrey jeff albertson, better known as comic book guy, is the morbidly. May 12, 2014 denver prweb may 12, 2014 denver comic con and literary conference dcc, a program of comic book classroom cbc designed to help promote literacy through pop culture, today announced it will host a reunion of six of the cast members of star trek.
Comic book guy holds bart and lisa at bay with the only working phaser ever built which was fired once to keep william shatner from releasing another. A comic book series william shatner presents debuted in summer 2009. Thats a key word, shatner told when that site asked him. William shatner s tekworld or tek world was a comic book series published by epic comicsmarvel, from 1992 to 1995. Tek war, william shatners detective noir science fiction novel serves as the foundation of this new comic book series. Im goin to praiseland comic book guy has a fantasy where he portrays mr. William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor has lived in the us most of his life but as recently as 20 said he wasnt a us citizen. William shatner has teamed with bluewater comics for a series of comic books based on several of his nonstar trek novels as reported by, according to shatner, it wasnt.
Theres even a phone number to call 888comicbook to find out the comic shop closest to you. Tek war, man o war, and quest for tomorrow, along with a brand new title. Star trek star william shatner has opted to undergo a relatively new medical treatment in an attempt to rejuvenate his body. Maestro and magician jim lee, is a worldrenowned comic book artist, writer, editor and publisher. On the anniversary of nimoys death, shatner released leonard. Join master fanboy kevin smith and the charismatic men of jay and silent bobs secret stash as they geekout over rare pop culture memorabilia and welcome new friends to the red bank, nj comic store. Shatner has been successful in another area horse breeding.
Star treks william shatner speaks out against police who. A shocking video made its way online this week wherein a star wars day celebration on may the 4th nearly became deadly. Kirk, captain of the uss enterprise, in the star trek franchise. The first round of guests for new york comic con 2017 were just announced, and trekkies will be thrilled to know that william shatner the original, and still the best, captain james t.
The license plate on his amc gremlin is ncc1701, the registry number of star treks uss enterprise. William shatner and his colleagues discuss highlights of. In a star is burns, william shatner is one of the actors auditioning for the role of. Feb 16, 2019 with patrick stewart set to reprise his role as jeanluc picard in a new star trek series, many fans have been wondering if star trek. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including get a life. A cosplayer and employee at the coco vanilla galactic cantina in lethbridge. The comic book guy is here to assist you in your nerdific needs. That is a rare photo of sean connery signed by roger moore.
The book, cowritten with david fisher, details nimoys life and shatners relationship with nimoy. From s21e19, and comic book guy has bought himself a blowhole corset. He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences playing captain kirk, being a part of star trek. Not to worry, said bell, it probably wont be like the comic book guys store from the simpsons. Known for his incredibly detailed and dynamic artistic style, lee is one of the most revered and respected artists in american comics. He would be a scifi icon who would create tek war and would also write a star trek. Oct 23, 2015 a pair of geek icons meet up on this sundays episode of amcs comic book men when filmmakerubernerd kevin smith sits down with captain kirk himself, william shatner. William shatner books list of books by author william. When fans see william shatner out pretty much anywhere they should just leave him alone. A a set in the 22nd century, the storyline will loosely follow the original tale set out in the first novel of the series. William shatner has notched up an impressive 50plus years in front of the camera, displaying heady comedic talent and being instantly recognizable to several generations of cult television fans as the squarejawed captain james t. Comic book men full seasons available now for amc premiere subscribers. Much of this success, of course, is due to its authors preexisting fame.
William shatner examines space exploration, imagination, and immortality in new doc. When the duplicitous twoface embarks on a crime spree, batman and robin must solve the mystery of his identity while facing off against several other foes. Appropriate to his name, comic book guy is obsessed with comic books, pop culture and science fiction. Ugh, you may purchase this charming hamburglar adventure, a child has already solved the jumble using crayons. Comic book guy is the common, popular name for jeffrey jeff albertson, a recurring fictional character in the animated television series the simpsons. William shatner reveals if hed return for a new star. Yes, thank you for talking to one of us like we just tuned in. In his seven decades of television, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of james t. William shatner joins free comic book day lineup cbr.
In his seven decades of acting, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of captain james t. Comic book guy has a bumper sticker that reads my other car is the millennium falcon, given to him by a harrison ford lookalike. Weve been covering the entertainment industry since 1998. William shatner defends antiautograph policy amid star. Generations, the actor believes theres still some life left in the character so to speak worth exploring. Tos cast, paramount made the move in 1994 to build a new franchise around the cast of star trek. A jake cardigan is a police officer wrongly convicted of a crime and suddenly released from prison to. At the time, shatner insisted he had a prior engagement. Comic book guy is an obese and socially incompetent man who is perhaps best known for his sarcastic quips. William shatner stars in new pedego electric bikes commercials shatner is a reallife pedego customer who is passionate about electric cycling fountain valley, calif. William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, and singer. Syfy william shatner has another idea how kirk could.
The 88yearold actor tweeted that hes received restorative stem. Comic book men season 7, episode and cast information amc. Davids an artist from portland, oregon, and has been working at a local game art studio since 2011 as a 2d artist doing character design. Denver prweb may 12, 2014 denver comic con and literary conference dcc, a program of comic book classroom cbc designed to help promote literacy through pop culture, today announced it will host a reunion of six of the cast members of star trek. William shatner has 214 books on goodreads with 83156 ratings. William shatner discusses star trek 50 years popularity. Generations, the actor believes theres still some life left in the character so to speak. Earlier in the panel, shatner spruced up a reading from an upcoming autobiography of the star trek captain by pretending the familyfriendly book was full of euphemisms for sex. Aug 20, 2019 shatner and nimoy developed a close friendship that lasted decades. He is based on every comic book store guy in america and represents a stereotypical middleaged comicbook collector. He is well known for his distinctive accent, disagreeable personality and his catchphrase, worst blank ever.