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World's First Comics for the Nintendo DSi!
Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2009
Posted By: Kevin Powers
World's First Comics for the Nintendo DSi!
Watch a video of our comics in action on the Nintendo DSi here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnRe6H83NKM
For more information visit http://www.robotcomics.net/2009/07/worlds-comics-nintendo-dsi/#more-831 or read the rest below:
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Through DSComics.com, Nintendo DSi users will we able to read comics specifically designed and formatted for this console. The service is completely free and doesn’t require to download or install third-party components. Users just need to open the Nintendo DSi Browser and navigate to dscomics.com to start reading comics.
The launch includes 3 free titles (Thunder Road, Anda’s Game and Misery Depot), of which two are Creative Commons licensed, that in this case allows fans to share and remix the comics at their leisure.
“Our goal is proximity in the broadest sense of the word. We don’t want anything -distribution, hardware, even money and copyright-, to get in the way between comics and their potential readers. By releasing free comics for popular hand-helds we are reaching a brand new audience that was largely ignored by the comics industry.”, states Hermes Pique, Robot Comics’s Director.
Below is a rundown of the first titles that are already available in DSComics.com.
Thunder Road #1
A high-action, wide-sweeping episodic pulp adventure by writer Sean Demory and illustrator Steven Sanders (Five Fists of Science).
SYNOPSIS: The bomb-ravaged American Heartland has been largely left out of the equation, falling prey to unchecked corporate land-barons and motorcycle-riding, nazidope-smoking MEF veterans ravaging the wastes. Some small towns have become fortresses, while others have followed the Soviet model and taken to the road, with clans roaming from one corp-compound to the next. Route 66, Interstate 70 and a dozen other superhighways have become the new frontier, where fortunes can be made with grit, cunning and a steady hand.
Welcome to the Thunder Road.
Anda’s Game #1
An adaptation by Dara Naraghi (Terminator Salvation movie prequel) and Esteve Polls (Mega-City Noir) of the short story by Cory Doctorow (Boing Boing editor, Little Brother).
“[A] riff on the way that property-rights are coming to games, and on the bizarre spectacle of sweat-shops in which children are paid to play the game all day in order to generate eBay-able game-wealth. When I was a kid, there were arcade kings who would play up Gauntlet characters to maximum health and weapons and then sell their games to nearby players for a dollar or two — netting them about $0.02 an hour — but this is a very different proposition indeed.” -Cory Doctorow
Originally published in the Creative Commons comic Cory Doctorow’s Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now by IDW Publishing, Anda’s Game is remixed by Robot Comics to create a new version specifically designed for mobile devices.
Misery Depot
A mystery/science fiction one-shot drawn by Juan Romera (Zombie Highway: Directionless) and written by Hermes Pique, intended for mature audiences.
SYNOPSIS: An anomaly causes an elderly mother to awake undressed inside a humid capsule. The voice of her daughter echoes in her memory, the intent of her words forgotten. Was she sharing the completeness of their unity, or hatefully wishing her mother’s demise?
A seemingly infinite corridor of capsules hosts hundreds of persons, calmly sleeping, miserable underneath. Yet, an old man shares the mother’s awareness, and is even certain of the nature of the place: a high-technology concentration camp; the second one for him to escape…
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Complete DAYS MISSING Creative Team Announced
Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2009
Posted By: Kevin Powers
Complete DAYS MISSING Creative Team Announced
Exemplifying their commitment to produce sophisticated, intelligent and entertaining science fiction, Archaia and Roddenberry Productions announced the remaining creative teams on Days Missing, a highly anticipated, five-issue, comic book mini-series debuting in August.
The talent line-up includes a buzz-worthy mix of industry veterans and notable up-and-comers who will each add their unique interpretation to the Days Missing universe. The previously announced creative team of writer Phil Hester and artist Frazer Irving on issue #1 will return to work on the last issue of the mini-series to provide a fitting bookend to the project.
Based on a concept by Roddenberry executive Trevor Roth, Days Missing tells the stories of a mysterious being known only as “The Steward.” His ability to literally “fold” days of time has allowed him to secretly remove critical days from our shared history that have forever changed the course of mankind.
“In the Roddenberry tradition of producing stories of a cerebral and substantive nature, our hero ‘The Steward’ goes on a legendary voyage that shapes the history of humanity,” said Roth. “We are thrilled to collaborate with a team of immensely talented artists and creators that will enliven this character and his historic adventures with their unique adaptations.”
“The scripts and artwork that have been produced for Days Missing have simply been amazing,” said Stephen Christy, Archaia’s Director of Development. “The fact that Archaia has been able to deliver such a great product for Days Missing excites us to no end.”
The complete list of teams is as follows:
Issue #1
Writer: Phil Hester (The Darkness)
Artist: Frazer Irving (Batman and Robin)
Issue #2
Writer: David Hine (Batman: Battle for the Cowl)
Artist: Chris Burnham (X-Men: Divided We Stand)
Issue #3
Writer: Ian Edginton (Stormwatch)
Artist: Lee Moder (Legion of Super-Heroes)
Issue #4
Writer: Matz (The Killer)
Artist: Hugo Petrus (Wolverine: First Class)
Issue #5
Writer: Phil Hester (Firebreather)
Artist: Frazer Irving (Azrael: Death’s Dark Knight)
Dale Keown (Pitt) will provide the key cover art for each issue. In addition, Irving and the interior artist of each issue will provide limited-edition covers.
In an effort to give as many readers an opportunity to discover this exciting new mini-series, the full-length, full-color issue #1 will be available for just 99 cents when it arrives in stores this August. Also, an exclusive, limited-edition Keown cover version for issue #1 will be on sale for $5 at the Archaia (#2635) and Roddenberry Productions (#2734) booths at San Diego Comic-Con (July 23-26).
A panel presentation featuring key members of the Days Missing team and a sneak peek of art and upcoming stories will be held on Thursday, July 23, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 3 at San Diego Comic-Con. For the latest information on Days Missing, please visit DaysMissing.com and Archaia.com.
Days Missing Ordering Information
Diamond Item Code
JUN090692 Days Missing #1 Dale Keown Cover___________________$0.99
JUN090693 Days Missing #1 Frazer Irving Limited-Edition Cover_____$3.99
Available exclusively on DaysMissing.com
Days Missing #1 Phil Hester Limited-Edition Cover___________________________$2.99
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Asian American ComiCon Announces Complete Featured Guest List and Final Schedule of Events!
Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2009
Posted By: Kevin Powers
Asian American ComiCon Announces Complete Featured Guest List and Final Schedule of Events!
The organizers of the First Annual Asian American ComiCon (AACC) have announced the complete Featured Guest list and final Schedule of Events for this celebration of the unique contemporary role and historical legacy of Asians and Asian Americans in the world of graphic fiction, which will take place Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Museum of Chinese in America (215 Centre Street in New York).
Confirmed Special Guests Include:
• Larry Hama (writer, G.I. Joe)
• Bernard Chang (artist, Wonder Woman)
• Cliff Chiang (artist, Green Arrow)
• Derek Kirk Kim (artist, The Eternal Smile)
• Greg Pak (writer, Incredible Hulk)
• Khoi Pham (artist, Mighty Avengers)
• Sean Chen (artist, Iron Man)
• Christina Strain (colorist, Runaways)
• Fred Chao (writer/artist, Johnny Hiro)
• Christine Norrie (artist, Breaking Up)
• Tak Toyoshima (writer/artist, Secret Asian Man)
• Misako Rocks! (writer/artist, Biker Girl)
• Kuo-Yu Liang (VP Sales & Marketing, Diamond Book Distributors)
• Sharad Devarajan (CEO, Liquid Comics)
• William F. Wu (writer, Hong on the Range)
• The Editors of Secret Identities (www.secretidentities.org)
Other special guests of the con will include: Ben Nugent, author, American Nerd; Hua Hsu, professor, Vassar College; Ed Lin, author of Waylaid and This Is a Bust; Monica Ferrell, author, The Answer Is Always Yes; Monica Youn, author, Ignatz (forthcoming); Vyshali Manivannan, author, Invictus; Paolo Javier, author, 60 lv Bo(e)mbs; Jennifer Lee, former editor, Marvel Comics and DC Comics; Kai-Ming Cha, comics and manga reporter, Publishers Weekly; Aimee Bahng, assistant professor, English, Dartmouth College; Ken Okabayashi, founder of Piggy Back Studios; Tyler Chin-Tanner, artist/writer, American Terrorist; Daniel Ketchum, editor, Marvel Comics; Karl Taro Greenfield, author, Speed Tribes; and Arune Singh, sales coordinator, Marvel Comics.
In addition, the following creators will be participating in the AACC's Artists Alley, and will conduct signing and sketch sessions throughout the day. Each artist will also donate an original sketch for AACC's silent auction, proceeds to benefit the nonprofit Museum of Chinese in America.
• Jimmy J. Aquino (writer, "Sampler," SECRET IDENTITIES)
• Jeremy Arambulo (writer/artist, ROGUE SOUP & BUG)
• Bernard Chang (artist, WONDER WOMAN)
• Sean Chen (artist, IRON MAN)
• Tyler Chin-Tanner (writer/artist, AMERICAN TERRORIST)
• Robin Ha (writer/artist, THE MAGIC 8-BALL)
• Dongyun Lee (writer/artist, ZOOM)
• Yali Lin (writer/artist, SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO & JULIET)
• Jerry Ma (art director, SECRET IDENTITIES)
• Allan Norico (writer/artist, THINGS I'VE SEEN AT SHOWS)
• Khoi Pham (artist, MIGHTY AVENGERS)
• Misako Rocks! (writer/artist, BIKER GIRL)
• Sarah Sapang (artist, "16 Miles," SECRET IDENTITIES)
• Christina Strain (colorist, RUNAWAYS)
• Alex Tarampi (artist, "Gaman," SECRET IDENTITIES)
• Tak Toyoshima (writer/artist, SECRET ASIAN MAN)
• Paul Wei (writer/artist, THE ADVENTURES OF MAXWELL & GRANDMA)
• Ken Wong (writer/artist, SCHRODINGER'S CAT)
COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The event will be divided into three tracks: Reading Comics, Making Comics, and Creator Spotlight. Each track includes a diverse range of interactive and immersive panels and workshops, featuring leading Asian and Asian American figures from comics, literature and academia.
Reading Comics
How do we read comic books today? This track answers this question by putting comic book artists at the same table with novelists, professors and industry professionals. A mash-up of fan convention, Asian American studies conference and literary festival, this one-of-a-kind series of panels and readings confronts pressing issues, such as the globalization of pop culture, the representation of Asian Americans in comics, and, of course, the nature of nerdiness.
Sessions Include:
· Nerdpop: The Rise of the Nerds!: Asian Americans have long been stereotyped as “nerds,” but nerdiness has become something to celebrate. With the rise of digital culture and the mainstreaming of comic books and other once nerdy genres, nerds have gone from persecuted minority to masters of the universe. This panel examines the historical development of nerd identity, particularly among Asian Americans, and the aesthetics of nerd pride. Moderated by Hua Hsu, professor, English, Vassar College, featuring panelists Ben Nugent, author, American Nerd; Derek Kirk Kim, artist/writer, Same Difference & Other Stories; and Keith Chow, senior editor, Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology
· Every Comic Is Asian American: The most prominent Asian American comic characters have typically been slanty-eyed sidekicks and supervillains, speaking in broken English and colored the shade of school buses. This panel starts with an all-star line-up of novelists and poets re-imagining their favorite comic book characters as Asian American and continues with a panel of professors, artists, and journalists discussing how Asian Americans have been represented in graphic novels. Moderated by Ken Chen, executive director of The Asian American Writers’ Workshop, featuring panelists like Ed Lin, author, Waylaid and This Is a Bust; Monica Ferrell, author, The Answer Is Always Yes; Monica Youn, author, Ignatz (forthcoming); Vyshali Manivannan, author, Invictus; Paolo Javier, author, 60 lv Bo(e)mbs; and Karl Taro Greenfeld, author, Speed Tribes
· The Asianization of Pop Culture: The rise of the graphic novel could really be described as the Asianization of American pop culture. In fact, the graphic novel renaissance has in many ways been powered by the popularity of manga, Japanese comics that still account for half of the new comics released in the America today. Panelists discuss the influence of manga, manhwa, and anime on American comics and American pop culture more generally. Moderated by Kai-Ming Cha, comics and manga reporter, Publishers Weekly, featuring panelists Aimee Bahng, assistant professor, English, Dartmouth College; Kuo-Yu Liang, VP, Sales & Marketing, Diamond Book Distributors; Ken Okabayashi, founder of Piggy Back Studios; and Misako Rocks!, artist/writer, Biker Girl
· The New Villains: Muslim insurgents. Chinese spies. North Korean dictators. Is it just us, or are Asians increasingly being cast in the role of the global evildoer? What's the history of the portrayal of villainous Asians in comics and cartoon art, how does that history shape what we're seeing in those fields today, and what does this mean for Asians and Asian Americans in the real world? Moderated by Jeff Yang, editor-in-chief, Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology, featuring panelists Larry Hama, creator, G.I. Joe mythology; William F. Wu, author, Hong on the Range and The Yellow Peril; Tyler Chin-Tanner, artist/writer, American Terrorist; and Sharad Devarajan, CEO, Liquid Comics
Track Two: Making Comics
This track focuses on the art and business of making comics— from alt-comics and literary graphic fiction to mainstream superhero books and syndicated strips. Featured workshops will include a hands-on demonstration by leading creators; explorations of the business side of comics; and other sessions highlighting comics as a profession, a discipline, an art form and a commercial landscape.
Sessions include:
· Writers' Bloc: Writers of indie and superhero comics and a syndicated comic strip discuss the craft of scripting sequential art and their strategies for tackling everyday creative challenges. Moderated by Greg Pak, writer, The Incredible Hulk and War Machine, featuring panelists Fred Chao, artist/writer, Johnny Hiro; Larry Hama, creator, G.I. Joe mythology; Christine Norrie, artist/writer, Cheat; and Tak Toyoshima, artist/writer, Secret Asian Man
· Visual Storytelling—The Art of Collaboration: Top graphical storytellers share their experiences and tips for making the most of the challenges and opportunities of collaboration between pencillers, inkers, colorists, and writers. Moderated by Greg Pak, writer, The Incredible Hulk and War Machine, featuring panelists Sean Chen, artist, Iron Man; Daniel Ketchum, editor, Marvel Comics; Derek Kirk Kim, artist/writer, Same Difference & Other Stories; Khoi Pham, artist, Mighty Avengers; and Christina Strain, colorist, Runaways
· Visual Storytelling—Hands On: A diverse group of acclaimed artists sketch in real time as they discuss their different approaches in making creative choices. Moderated by Greg Pak, writer, The Incredible Hulk and War Machine, featuring panelists Bernard Chang, artist, Wonder Woman; Fred Chao, artist/writer, Johnny Hiro; Cliff Chiang, artist, Green Arrow/Black Canary; and Misako Rocks!, artist/writer, Biker Girl
· The Business of Comics: For anyone who's ever dreamed of joining the comics world, here's your chance to get an insider's look at the commercial side of graphical storytelling. Comic book pros from every corner of the biz introduce their fields and discuss breaking in, maintaining a career, and keeping up with what the future has in store. Moderated by Jennifer Lee, former editor, Marvel and DC Comics, featuring panelists Bernard Chang, artist, Wonder Woman; Fletcher Chu-Fong, manager, Events & Retail, DC Comics; Kuo-Yu Liang, VP, Sales & Marketing, Diamond Book Distributors; Arune Singh, sales coordinator, Marvel Comics; Tak Toyoshima, artist/writer, Secret Asian Man; and Sharad Devarajan, CEO, Liquid Comics
Track Three: CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Sessions
In this track top comics creators paired with interesting counterparts (outside of comics) for one-on-one discussions covering craft, inspirations and influences, shared themes and future collaborations.
Sessions Include:
· Similar Differences—SPOTLIGHT on Derek Kirk Kim: A candid discussion with the brilliant author and artist of Same Difference and Other Stories and co-creator, with Gene Yang, of the new graphic novel The Eternal Smile. Moderated by Jeff Yang, editor-in-chief, Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology
· From Chop-Chop to Silver Samurai—SPOTLIGHT ON: William F. Wu: A guided tour with science fiction legend William F. Wu, as he shares samples from his collection of thousands of comics depicting Asian images...good, bad, and definitely ugly. Moderated by Jeff Yang, editor-in-chief, Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology
· Hama Time!—SPOTLIGHT on Larry Hama: Catching up with comics pioneer Larry Hama, creator of the G.I. Joe universe and winner of this year's KIYAMA AWARD! Moderated by Keith Chow, senior editor, Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology
All tracks are open to all AACC registrants; however, to manage traffic flow and seating, we will ask registrants to tentatively identify which sessions they intend to join upon receiving confirmation of their attendance. Space for some sessions is limited, and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with VIP Pass holders receiving priority.
Tickets for the nonprofit Asian American ComiCon are $15 for students, $25 for adults (18 and older), and $75 for a special VIP Pass, entitling the bearer to priority reserved seating at all panels and workshops, a complimentary Asian American graphic novel, signed by its creators, and an original sketch from one of the artists participating in the event's Artists Alley. Registration will be limited to 250 attendees, and is available in advance through the following link: https://www.nycharities.org/event/event.asp?CE_ID=4187
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Marvel Exclusive Preview: X-Men Legacy #226
Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2009
Posted By: Keith Dallas/Paul Brian McCoy
Marvel Comics has graciously provided ComicsBulletin.com with an exclusive early preview of next week's X-Men Legacy #226:
WRITER: Mike Carey
PENCILS: Dustin Weaver
THE STORY: UTOPIA TIE-IN. Rogue, Gambit and Danger go to join the X-Men in San Francisco, only to find it in flames. The Dark Avengers have come into town and are taking no prisoners. Wait, the whole problem is that they ARE taking prisoners. Norman Osborn has the city of San Francisco in the palm of his hands and mutants are being forced to take sides. Will they side with Cyclops and the X-Men? Or go to Osborn and his Dark X-Men? What side will the returning mutants and one of the X-Men's most powerful foes take? Part 1 (of 2).
PRICE: 2.99
IN STORES: July 8, 2009
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Radical Publishing Offers Bigger Books for a Bigger Value
Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Posted By: Kevin Powers
Radical Publishing Offers Bigger Books for a Bigger Value
In striving to provide audiences with the highest quality at the best possible value, Radical Publishing is introducing a revolutionary new book format to our readers.
Radical has made it a company mandate to set trends—not follow them—and while we fulfill our goal to produce cutting-edge stories with gorgeous artwork, we also believe in keeping our products at an affordable price.
Radical is proud to announce our new “Bigger Books! Bigger Value!” campaign. Starting in August, we will be doubling, even tripling, our page count to bring you more story, more art, more pages…all for less money. For only $4.99 (just a dollar more than what the other publishers often charge for only 22 story pages), you are getting more than two issues worth of story. Whether it’s a 56-page Incarnate from Nick Simmons (A&E’s Gene Simmons Family Jewels), a 64-page October debut of FVZA: Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency from David Hine (Civil War: X-Men) or a 72-page Earp: Saints for Sinners, our modern reinvention of the Wyatt Earp legend, from Matt Cirulnick and M. Zachary Sherman (Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising) the price will be the same for every single one of these issues: $4.99—and they’ll all have the top-notch quality and production values you’ve come to expect from the Radical name brand.
Be a part of the revolution: Bigger Books! Bigger Value! Only $4.99! Now that’s Radical.
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Get Your First Look At THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 HERE!
Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Posted By: Kevin Powers
Marvel is pleased to unveil your first look at the hotly anticipated The Marvels Project #1, from the Captain America Eisner-winning team of Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting. Discover the hidden connections that bring together Marvel’s earliest super heroes as the world stands on the brink of war! Who will create the first super soldier? And how does this affect the Marvel Universe today?
How Do You Create Tomorrow? Find out as the race for the super human begins in The Marvels Project #1.
THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 (of 8) (JUN090440)
THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 (of 8) PAREL VARIANT (JUN090441)
THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 (of 8) 70TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY VARIANT (JUN090442)
THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 (of 8) MCNIVEN VARIANT (MAY098010)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING
Variant Cover by GERALD PAREL
Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
70th Anniversary Party Variant by PHIL JIMENEZ
Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC--7/14/09, On-Sale—8/12/09
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Captain America Reborn #1 On Sale Now!
Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Posted By: Kevin Powers
The comic book event of 2009 is here as the legendary Captain America is given new life in Captain America Reborn #1, ON SALE NOW! The man who chronicled the life and shocking death of Steve Rogers – two time Eisner Award winner Ed Brubaker – teams with superstar artist Bryan Hitch and presents the Sentinel of Liberty’s return to the Marvel Universe! The Red Skull’s maniacal plot reaches its apex as heroes race to stop him, but will the prodigious talents of Steve Rogers’ greatest enemy prevail? Plus, be sure to catch the dynamic covers by acclaimed artists Bryan Hitch, John Cassaday, Alex Ross, and Joe Quesada!
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Captain America Reborn, as the series continues to generate significant buzz from mainstream media. What is the true scale of the Red Skull’s plan? How does Captain America return from the grave? Now’s your chance to witness the resurrection of this iconic hero in Captain America: Reborn #1, ON SALE NOW!
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #1 (of 5) (MAY090412)
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #1 (of 5) CASSADAY VARIANT (MAY090413)
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #1 (of 5) CASSADAY SKETCH VARIANT (MAY098044
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by BRYAN HITCH
50/50 Covers by BRYAN HITCH & ALEX ROSS
Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Rated T+ …$3.99
ON SALE NOW!
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #1 (of 5) QUESADA VARIANT (APR098376)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by BRYAN HITCH
Cover by JOE QUESADA
Rated T+ …$3.99
On-Sale—7/22/09
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Marvel Kicks Off the Summer With Red-Hot New Printings!
Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Posted By: Kevin Powers
Bored just sitting around at the beach and getting a tan? Infuse your summer with a little super hero action as Marvel spices up the season with new printings of their hottest series! Marvel is pleased to announce that Thor #602, X-Men Legacy #225, Amazing Spider-Man #598, New Avengers #54, and X-Men Forever #2 have sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with second printing variants!
The catastrophic events of Thor #600 are still being felt throughout Asgard, and things only heat up in Thor #602 Second Printing Variant! Superstar Eisner award winning writer J. Michael Straczynski & acclaimed artist Marko Djurdjevic deliver the Asgardian Thunder God in this time of peril and chaos! What is Loki’s next sinister scheme? Be sure to catch the stunning interior art of Djurdjevic on the cover!
Professor Xavier answers the mysterious call of Exodus and his deadly Acolytes in X-Men Legacy #225 Second Printing Variant! The fan favorite team of Mike Carey and artist Philippe Briones weave the tale of Xavier’s treacherous odyssey! As his journey comes to an end, will Professor X survive his encounter with the Acolytes? This second printing variant features an all new Black and White version of Acuna’s cover!
The thrilling “American Son” arc rages toward a conclusion in Amazing Spider-Man #598 Second Printing Variant! Famed writer Joe Kelly and lauded artist Paulo Siqueira present an intricate tale of treachery as Spider-Man faces off against true evil! Like psychotic father like psychotic son, what do Norman and Harry Osborn have planned for the web crawler? This new printing features the vibrant art of Siqueira on the cover!
The deadly struggle to prevent the evil Hood from gaining absolute power continues in New Avengers #54 Second Printing Variant! All-star Eisner award winning scribe Brian Michael Bendis and rising star artist Chris Bachalo present Dr.Strange and his quest to find the New Sorcerer Supreme! What mysterious figure takes up the mantle and the power? Don’t miss the exciting Black and White stylized version of Bachalo’s cover on this new second printing!
The search for the last remaining Acolyte takes a deadly turn in X-Men Forever #2 Second Printing Variant! Legendary scribe Chris Claremont & talented artist Tom Grummett portray the aftermath of Magneto’s shocking death! How does the suspenseful hunt for Fabien Cortez end? The powerful art of Grummett is featured on the cover of this new printing!
Marvel urges retailers to check orders on all of these hot summer hits, as these action-packed second printings will ensure that this summer will be one to remember!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #598 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY098088)
Written by Joe Kelly
Pencils by PAULO SIQUEIRA
Cover by PAULO SIQUEIRA
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—7/9/09, On-Sale—7/29/09
NEW AVENGERS #54 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY098089)
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Penciled by Chris Bachalo
Cover by Chris Bachalo
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—7/9/09, On-Sale—7/29/09
THOR #602 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY098090)
Written by J.MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Art & Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—7/9/09, On-Sale—7/29/09
X-MEN FOREVER #2 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY098091)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils & Covers by TOM GRUMMETT
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—7/9/09, On-Sale—7/29/09
X-MEN LEGACY #225 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY098087)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Art by Philippe Briones
Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—7/9/09, On-Sale—7/29/09
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Green Lantern: First Flight to Premiere at Comic Con
Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Posted By: Kevin Powers
Green Lantern: First Flight, the highly-anticipated fifth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies, will have its world premiere at Comic-Con in San Diego on Thursday, July 23, 2009.
More than 4,000 fans will have the opportunity to see Green Lantern: First Flight on the big screen five days before the latest DC Universe film is distributed on DVD and Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def. The film will premiere in the San Diego Convention Center’s Ballroom 20 at 8:00 p.m.
A panel comprised of filmmakers and voice cast will be presented on the following day, Friday, July 24. Details on that panel and its participants will be announced next week.
Acclaimed actor Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) fills the lead voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. Meloni is joined by fellow Emmy Award nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic) as the villainous Sinestro, Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) as the voice of Boodikka, and Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs) as Kilowog. The cast also includes Juliet Landau (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), John Larroquette (Night Court), Kurtwood Smith (That ‘70s Show), and David Lander (Laverne & Shirley).
Produced by animation legend Bruce Timm, Green Lantern: First Flight is helmed by heralded director Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman, Superman Doomsday) and scripted by four-time Emmy Award-winning writer Alan Burnett (The Batman).
Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the illuminated hero’s first-ever full-length animated film is set for release by Warner Home Video on July 28, 2009. Green Lantern: First Flight will be available as a special edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def, as well as single disc DVD.
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Marvel True Believer Tuesday (June 30, 2009)
Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Posted By: Keith Dallas/Paul Brian McCoy
Today's "True Believer Tuesday" reviews 8 Marvel titles coming out tomorrow, including Marvel Divas #1, Fantastic Four #568, Invincible Iron Man #15 and Uncanny X-Men #513!
Paul Brian McCoy's latest Mondo Marvel column reviews Marvel's cover date November 1962 titles: Fantastic Four #8, The Incredible Hulk #4, Strange Tales #102, Journey into Mystery #86 and Tales to Astonish #37!
Finally, Dave Wallace presents his monthly installment of Marvel Month in (P)Review, featuring preview art from Captain America: Reborn #1 and Amazing Spider-Man #600!
Dave Wallace's Marvel Month in (P)Review: June/July 2009
Paul Brian McCoy's Mondo Marvel #6 (November 1962)
Advance Review of Daredevil: Noir #4
Advance Review of Fantastic Four #568
Advance Review of Invincible Iron Man #15
Advance Review of Uncanny X-Men #513
Advance Review of War of Kings #5
Advance Review of Agents of Atlas #7
Advance Review of Exiles #4
Advance Review of Marvel Divas #1
Review of Thunderbolts #133
Log on to ComicsBulletin on Thursday for an exclusive early preview of next week's X-Men Legacy #226, the next chapter in the "X-Men Utopia" story arc!
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