Comics/Graphic Novels

Wednesday 28 October 2009

• Death Note: L, change the WorLd continues the tale

  

  VIZ Media expands the thrilling psychological suspense of Death Note with the release of Death Note: L, change the WorLd, a new novel featuring the master detective from the hit animated and manga series.

Friday 31 July 2009

• VIZ Media announces four new manga titles to debut on SigIkki.com

  

  VIZ Media will be debuting the opening chapters of 4 new manga titles – for free at www.sigIkki.com.

Saturday 25 July 2009

• Radical stars Gene Simmons, Darren Bousman signing this weekend at Comic-Con

  

  Saturday and Sunday Comic-Con booth signing information for Radical Publishing.

• IDW announces Legion Prequel, Legion: Prophets at Comic-Con

  

  Following on the Comic-Con footage of the upcoming Screen Gems film "Legion," IDW Publishing announces the movie prequel, co-written by the film’s director Scott Stewart and Tom Waltz: "Legion: Prophets," IDW's four-issue weekly miniseries, leads directly into the movie, setting the scene for an all-out war between Heaven and Earth.

Friday 24 July 2009

• 'Vitriol the Hunter' comic by Good Charlotte Guitarist, signing at Comic-Con

  

  Good Charlotte Guitarist Billy Martin will be at Comic-Con signing for fans.

• Radical Publishing Gene Simmons 'Incarnate' signing Friday at Comic Con

  

  Friday’s Comic-Con booth signing information for Radical Publishing.

Friday 03 April 2009

• What's with the Zombies?

  

  "Crossed" (Ennis, Burrows; Avatar Press), "The Walking Dead"(Kirkman, Moore; Image Comics), "Zombie Tales"(Various, Boom-Studios) “The Stand" (Aquirre-Sacassa, Perkins; Marvel)

Monday 22 October 2007

• Ron Lim's Anita Blake Zombie variant revealed!

  

  Marvel is proud to unveil fan favorite artist Ron Lim's exciting new Zombie variant cover to Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake: The First Death #2 (of 2). This not only marks the first time that Anita Blake has appeared with other Marvel characters, but also introduces the first piece of published Anita Blake art by Ron Lim!

• Blood runs again this January when Youngblood returns as an ongoing series

  

  Rob Liefeld's return to Image dominated the buzz this past summer and now you can finally see the results in this January's Youngblood #1!

• Captain Marvel returns to action

  

  Spinning straight out of his shocking return in Civil War, Captain Marvel's new life begins in Captain Marvel #1 (of 5)! He's been plucked out of time before his death, but can the Kree soldier known as Mar-Vell make a difference with the scant time he's got left?

• Ghost Rider and Lucifer battle to the death!

  

  The devil himself, Lucifer, has never quite been on good terms with the supernatural hero known as Ghost Rider, but does that mean he'll make a deal with a dangerous new player to take down the Spirit of Vengeance in Ghost Rider Annual #1?

• The Avengers Assemble in the House of M!

  

  The epic House of M limited series forever altered the Marvel Universe two years ago and fans have clamored for a look into the secrets of this world-and now they're here in House of M: Avengers #1 (of 5)!

• Marvel Comics on sale this week

  

  Hey there True Believers, here's your official list of comic books and collections arriving in comic stores on October 24th, 2007.

Friday 19 October 2007

• The Silver Surfer soars once more

  

  The Sentinel of the Spaceways soars once more in the all new Silver Surfer: In Thy Name #1 (of 4), as the Surfer finds himself embroiled in a conflict he may not be able to win!

• Zenescope LIVE on Fanboy Radio this Sunday!

  Grimm Fairy Tales writers and creators Ralph Tedesco and Joe Tyler will be live on Fanboy Radio this Sunday, October 21st at 8pm EST.

Thursday 18 October 2007

• Marvel unveils new Captain America costume by Alex Ross

  

  Six months after the death of Steve Rogers captured national attention, Marvel is proud to unveil the new Captain America as designed by renowned, award winning artist Alex Ross! 

• The X-Men prepare for war in Messiah Complex Chapter Two

  

  The hotly-anticipated Messiah Complex event continues with Chapter Two in Uncanny X-Men #492 as the next shots are fired in the war for mutantkind's future!

• The Ultimates return in Ultimates Saga!

  

  From the personal files of Tony Stark comes this never before seen look at the history of the Ultimates-and a sneak peek of their future-in Ultimates Saga!

• Tank Girl rolls back onto bookshelves this November

  She's stolen the tiara from Princess Diana's coiffed head. She's been an international bounty hunter and fugitive outlaw. She's traveled with a mutated kangaroo and owned a world-famous collection of novelty pencil sharpeners. And, oh yeah, she drives a bitchin' tank.

Monday 15 October 2007

• Jack is back!

  Paul Grist's acclaimed superhero series, Jack Staff, goes monthly starting with January's Jack Staff Special #1.

• Marvel Comics on sale this week

  

  Hey there True Believers, here's your official list of comics, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on October 17th.

Wednesday 03 October 2007

• IDW Publishing expands its line with the acclaimed Chiaruscuro

  Troy Little's critically acclaimed Chiaroscuro this month will spearhead IDW Publishing's expansion into more alternative, independent storytelling, with a deluxe hardcover collection of the breakout, self-published  seven-issue miniseries.

• The Foolkiller delivers his own brand of justice

  

  Your notion of justice is about to be turned on its head as one tortured man comes face-to-face with a new kind of vigilante in Foolkiller #1 (of 5).

• Wolf-Man astounds again

  Jason Howard and Robert Kirkman's Astounding Wolf-Man has once again sold out at the distributor level soon after its September 26th release and is returning with an all-new cover by Ryan Ottley and Kelsey Shannon.

Tuesday 02 October 2007

• Death Dealer rises again

  Frank Frazetta's return to comics with Death Dealer has been revered by fans old and new alike as evidenced by multiple sell-outs, including the recent issue four which is returning in a special gold-foil edition.

• Spider-Man - Agent Of S.H.I.E.L.D?

  

  You're falling behind in school thanks to the world's #1 espionage organization. Your not-so-happy ex-girlfriend is now your not-so-happy super hero partner. Oh, and everything you love is threatened by the newly escaped Green Goblin!

• The sold out Thor returns in Thor 1-3: Rebirth

  

  Marvel has announced that due to overwhelming demand, the first three sold-out issues of Thor, from the red-hot creative team of writer JMS and artist Olvier Coipel, will be collected in Thor 1-3: Rebirth.

Friday 28 September 2007

• Art Adams provides special variant to Fantastic Four

  

  Honoring the reunion of Marvel's First Family, Fantastic Four #551 now features a previously unannounced variant cover by industry legend Art Adams. 

• Moon Knight joins The Initiative!

  

  He's fought against the system, but now Moon Knight joins The Initiative in the special double-sized Moon Knight #13, by acclaimed novelist Charlie Huston and special guest artist Tomm Coker.

Tuesday 18 September 2007

• The Exiles and Excalibur meet in X-Men: Die By The Sword

  

  Legendary X-writer Chris Claremont (Exiles, New Excalibur) and newcomer Jaun Santacruz present X-Men: Die By The Sword #1 (of 5), an x-citing new limited series teaming up two of Marvel's popular X-teams.

• The Punisher enters World War Hulk!

  

  The epic World War Hulk has come to Manhattan and this doesn't make Frank Castle, AKA The Punisher, a very happy man!

• A death in the New Warriors?

  

  The nefarious cabal known as the Zodiac move in for the kill, and former New X-woman Sofia Mantega boldly enters the fray in New Warriors #5.

Friday 07 September 2007

• Viper Comics gets Sleepy in time for Halloween

  

  Strange things are afoot in the town of Sleepy Hollow, NY - a quaint suburban landscape that is as beautiful as its name is infamous. It's here that stories of the supernatural and otherworldly have been passed down for generations because it's here that they occur in every backyard and on every doorstep.

• Spider-Man: One More Day hits store shelves

  

  The most controversial storyline in Marvel history has begun, as Amazing Spider-Man #544 marks the first chapter of One More Day! As Aunt May lies in a coma, and Peter remains a fugitive from justice, the wall-crawler will face the hardest decision of his life. How far do you go to save the ones you love? What's the cost of doing the right thing?

• The master of Quack-Fu returns in Howard the Duck #1

  

  Imagine...a world without internet, television, or even radio...a dark, lonely, and terrible place.  Who is to blame for this desolate, media-free wasteland?  Why, none other than Marvel's furious fowl, Howard the Duck! 

• IDW Publishing announces Transformers: Devastation

  The Transformers' secret war on Earth continues in IDW Publishing's latest blockbuster, The Transformers: Devastation, the first issue of which hits comics shops in September.

• Stephen King’s Dark Tower gets graphic novel treatment

  

  On November 7, the year's biggest comic book event will be chronicled in graphic novel format for the first time as Marvel Comics launches an epic, 240-page hard cover edition of Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born, adapted from the master of modern horror Stephen King's magnum opus. 

Thursday 23 August 2007

• Comic Book Review: 20 Million Miles More

  

  Special effects master Ray Harryhausen has given his blessing to Blue Water Comics to continue on some of the films he’s worked on in comic book form.  This time the company has committed to go 20 million miles more in a sequel to 20 Million Miles to Earth. 

Tuesday 21 August 2007

• Comic Book Review: Wrath of the Titans #1 and #2

  

  Special effects master Ray Harryhausen has given his blessing to Blue Water Comics to continue on some of the films he’s worked on in comic book form.  I’d say this is a must-have if you’re a fan of the master or of the original film. 

• The X-Men return to X-Factor!

  

  X-Factor Investigations faces dangers from all sides and in X-Factor #23, it's about to get worse for this team of private investigators.

Monday 20 August 2007

• Evil faces medieval with the release of Dracula vs. King Arthur #5

  

  Comflix Studios has announced that episode #5 of the highly acclaimed comic book Dracula vs. King Arthur is now playing on Comflix.net.

• Who will be the new Captain America?

  

  It's time for the Punisher to pay the price for wearing the mask of Captain America in Punisher War Journal #11. Red hot scribe Matt Fraction and special guest artist Leandro Fernandez bring you the confrontation you demanded-Winter Soldier versus Frank Castle - whose Cap inspired threads have not gone unnoticed!

• Marvel Comics on sale this week

  

  Hey True Believers, here's your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on August 22nd.

Wednesday 15 August 2007

• Witchblade’s Christina Z writing new Jenna Jameson title for Virgin Comics

  

  Virgin Comics and JennaComix.com have announced noted comic book author Christina Z is writing Shadow Hunter - the new Virgin Comics series created by world-famous adult entertainment icon Jenna Jameson. 

• Creators of Transformers: Beast Wars: The Gathering are back

  

  Transformers: Beast Wars fans have a lot to celebrate this month. IDW Publishing will publish a follow-up to the first-ever Beast Wars miniseries, "The Gathering," by the same fan-favorite creators.

• Blue Dream Studios’ Pet Robots nabbed by Disney and Benderspink

  

  Scott Christian Sava’s Blue Dream Studios and film producers Chris Bender’s and JC Spink’s production company Benderspink have announced that Disney has acquired the feature film rights to Pet Robots.

Tuesday 14 August 2007

• Spider-Man/Red Sonja #1 sells out

  

  Marvel is pleased to announce that Spider-Man/Red Sonja #1 (of 5) has sold out at Diamond. This five-issue crossover event between Marvel Comics and Dynamite Entertainment marks the historic reunion of Spider-Man and Red Sonja

• Marvel and Dabel Brothers conclude publishing relationship

  Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and Dabel Brothers Productions, LLC have announced they are mutually ending their publishing relationship. 

• Marvel Comics on sale this week

  

  Hey True Believers, here's your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on August 15th.

Saturday 11 August 2007

• Thor #2 strikes like lightning and sells out

  

  Marvel is pleased to announce that Thor #2, from the electrifying creative team of JMS and Olivier Coipel, has sold out at Diamond.

• Triple-A Baseball join forces with Marvel Entertainment

  

  Triple-A Baseball and Marvel Entertainment have teamed up for an exclusive partnership that brings together two true forms of Americana- baseball and comic books. 

Friday 10 August 2007

• World War Hulk #1 sells out and goes back to press

  

  Marvel Comics has announced that World War Hulk #1 has sold out at Diamond. Fear not, if you haven't gotten your copy of this “incredible” summer blockbuster, Marvel is going back to press with a variant cover of superstar artist John Romita Jr.'s interior art.

Thursday 09 August 2007

• Frazetta returns in the pages of Image Comics

  

  Following the massive success of Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer, the artistic legend has approved a slate of new titles to hit stores in 2008.

• Experience the Eisner winning Life & Death of Captain America like never before

  

  Marvel Comics is set to treat fans with the mind-blowing Captain America by Ed Brubaker Omnibus Hardcover.

Tuesday 07 August 2007

• KISS's Gene Simmons whips up the heat this summer with 'Dominatrix'

  

  Starting in August, rock legend Gene Simmons introduces "Dominatrix," his leather-clad heroine with an attitude, to the world.

• David Petersen wins 2007 Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award

  

  Archaia Studios Press has announced that Mouse Guard creator David Petersen won the 2007 Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award presented this past Friday at the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ceremony held at Comic-Con International: San Diego.

• Silent Devil announces $5 sale at Wizard World Chicago

  Silent Devil will be with Zenescope Entertainment at booth #124 for Wizard World Chicago. All weekend long the indie publisher will be offering special $5 deals for fans.

• Comflix Studios premieres episodes of The Last Sin of Mark Grimm

  Comflix Studios, a Los Angeles and New York based multi-media company that presents a new way to enjoy comic books by adding visual effects, voice over, and sound design to the art and storylines of traditional print comic books is proud to premiere episodes 2 & 3 of their highly acclaimed Mark Grimm series.

• Marvel Comics on sale this week

  

  Hey True Believers, here's your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on August 8th, 2007.

Saturday 04 August 2007

• DisORDERly conduct in Iron Man's new team

  

  Everything was going smoothly for the television debut of California's super team, The Order, until a group of Soviet super-weapons showed up looking for blood! 

• Silver Surfer's last ride?

  

  Marvel Knights' critically acclaimed limited series, Silver Surfer: Requiem, soars the spaceways to its powerful conclusion!  The red hot creative team J. Michael Straczynski and Esad Ribic's bring fans a moving account of the Silver Surfer's final ride, which has shocked and thrilled fans and critics alike.

Thursday 02 August 2007

• Dr. Who, Transformers and Speed Racer part of IDW Publishing new titles

  IDW Publishing, the San Diego-based publisher of comic books and graphic novels, announced plans to expand their line of high-quality creator-owned and licensed titles with many new titles announced at this year’s Comic Con International.

• Exodus Film Group announce comic book deal with IDW Publishing

  Exodus Film Group has announced a comic book deal with IDW Publishing for Exodus' CG-animated feature film “Igor.” Long known for its exciting array of titles, including popular licenses “Transformers,” “24,” and “CSI,” IDW publishes some of today's most innovative and ground-breaking comic books.

• Iron Man: Struck By Lightning

  

  Being the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. means traveling to all sorts of exotic and exciting places, from Madripoor to the Savage Land to...Omaha, Nebraska?  That's right, True Believers, in Iron Man #21 the Golden Avenger is coming to Omaha, and not for the delicious steak but to seek out two, all-new superhumans! 

• Out of the dust of this year's Comic-Con comes The End League

  Dark Horse Comics has announced a new ongoing superhero event sure to have fans of the genre buzzing. For his return to the world of comics, renowned artist Mat Broome teams up with critically acclaimed writer Rick Remender in The End League.

• Wolverine must contain his berserker barrage!

  

  With the blood of Sabretooth still fresh on his claws and the mystery of Romulus still haunting his memory, the man known as Logan leaps into a new adventure in the double-sized Wolverine #56. 

• Samurai returns to Dark Horse

  

  Samurai: Heaven and Earth, Volume Three kicks off on the open sea, with star-crossed lovers, samurai Shiro and his love Yoshiko torn from each other’s arms after being reunited at the end of volume two.

• Zenescope's The Living Corpse optioned for film

  

  Zenescope Entertainment's newest comic book title, The Living Corpse, was optioned for film last week by Shoreline Entertainment. The film will begin development as a live action feature before it hits store shelves.

Wednesday 01 August 2007

• The groundbreaking Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born concludes

  

  Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #7 arrives in stores today, concluding the groundbreaking Marvel Comics adaptation of Roland's Deschain origin, from Stephen King's seminal Dark Tower novels!

• Does Iron Fist Have The Best Kung-Fu?

  

  After the harrowing conclusion to "The Last Iron Fist Story," Danny Rand has lost a friend and a mentor-but the worst is yet to come! In Immortal Iron Fist #8, a brand-new story arc begins as the titular hero must enter in the combat tournament to end all tournaments.

• Spider-Man: One More Day variant covers revealed

  

  The biggest event in Spider-Man's history begins this September, as Peter Parker must confront the greatest challenge of his life! To celebrate this groundbreaking story, kicking off in the can't-miss Amazing Spider-Man #544, all four chapters feature gorgeous variant covers by the red-hot Marko Djurdevic.

• Elephantmen #10 sells out

  

  Image Comics has announced that Elephantmen #10 (which hit stores less than a week ago on the opening day of San Diego) has already sold out. 

Monday 30 July 2007

• Director Ed Burns and Virgin Comics announce new series

  New York filmmaker and actor, Ed Burns (Brothers McMullen, Saving Private Ryan) is creating a new series of comic books for Virgin Comics.

• Jenna Jameson to star in new Virgin Comics series

  

  World-famous entrepreneur, adult entertainment icon and New York Times best-selling author Jenna Jameson is creating and staring in her own series of comic books,.

• Sci Fi Channel and Virgin Comics unveil groundbreaking new comic

  Sci Fi Channel, the television network that fuels the imagination, and Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Comics have announced the first original title under the Sci Fi/Virgin Comics banner.

• Marvel Comics on sale this week

  

  Hey True Believers, here's your official list of comic books and collections arriving in comic stores on August 1st, 2007.

• Fox Network Television options Nightwolf for series development

  

  Marty Adelstein and 20th Century Fox Television have struck a deal to develop the comic book series by VLE Comics' Stephen L. Antczak,published by Devil's Due, about a werewolf turned anti-hero as an ongoing television series.

• MySpace and Dark Horse Comics launch “MySpace Dark Horse Presents”

  MySpace, the nation’s most trafficked website, and Dark Horse Comics, pioneers of creator owned and licensed comics material, have announced a partnership to revive one of the most celebrated comic anthologies with the launch of a new online comic book, “MySpace Dark Horse Presents…”. 

• Director Joss Whedon raises $61,716 for Equality Now

  

  In conjunction with Dark Horse, eBay, and Auction Cause, five spots at a dinner table with Joss Whedon were offered on eBay.com/JossWhedon starting Monday, July 2nd, 2007. The ten-day auction proved to be a fierce bidding battle.

• Dark Horse announces the next stage in the life of Conan

  

  The world’s most famous barbarian will be going through some changes, starting with a re-launch of the Dark Horse comics series after issue #50. First, though, they’ll be tying up some loose ends: after Tim Truman and Cary Nord wrap up their adaptation of “Rogues in the House” in Conan #44.

• Monk creator Andy Breckman joins Peter Gross to bring Long Lost to Dark Horse

  USA’s hit show Monk lends Dark Horse their creator Andy Breckman. Paired with legendary artist Peter Gross, the team delivers Long Lost, a drama full of loss, suspense, and mystery. Andy Breckman has a long history in comedy, having been a stand-up comedian, movie writer, and television producer.

Thursday 26 July 2007

• Indiana Jones' adventures come to the pages of Dark Horse

  Lucasfilm's celebrated action/adventure hero, Indiana Jones, the forerunner of popular characters such as Lara Croft, will be making a triumphant return in 2008 with the yet-to-be-titled fourth installment of the Indiana Jones film series.

• Magic: The Gathering releases Tenth Edition

  

  Magic: The Gathering Trading Card Game’s Tenth Edition is the “greatest hits” of Magic - featuring some of the best and most popular cards of all time.

Tuesday 24 July 2007

• Artist Tim Sale is everywhere at San Diego

  

  The ubiquitous Tim Sale, whose work pioneered the look and feel of the NBC hit “Heroes,” will be highly visible at this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego (July 26-29).

• Blue Dream Studios hits San Diego with all-ages fare

  

  Scott Christian Sava’s Blue Dream Studios is, like everyone else, heading to Comic-Con International: San Diego (July 26-29). But not like everyone else, Blue Dream’s sole enterprise is for every age, from 1 to 100.

• The Image Comics of tomorrow revealed at Comic-Con

  This Friday The Image Comics Show hosted by Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan will be the home of Image's biggest announcements.

• Devil’s Due Publishing ready to rock San Diego Comic-Con

  

  Fans, prepare to be rocked…Skeptics, converted…Devil’s Due Publishing, Inc. (DDP) is packing its bags for Comic-Con International: San Diego (July 25 – 29).

Monday 23 July 2007

• IDW Publishing readies for a block-busting Comic-Con

  

  With the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con coming to town, IDW Publishing is ready to mix it up with the legions of comics fans, both celebrating existing titles, and announcing new projects that further build upon their benchmark of quality.

• Marvel announces plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2007

  Scientists have found that at any given time during San Diego Comic-Con, there are roughly 78,342 things going. What you should really concerned be about, though, is what's going on with Marvel.

• Marvel Comics on sale this week

  

  True Believers, here's your official list of comic books and collections arriving in comic stores on July 25th from Marvel Comics.

• Dark Horse Comics announces San Diego Comic-Con events

  Dark Horse Comics has announced its signing schedule, panels and events for the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con.

• Archaia Studios Press in full force at San Diego Comic Con

  In what has already been a crazy busy year, Archaia Studios Press (ASP) amps it up at this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego (July 26-29). Fans can come by the booth (#2049), meet the creators, visit the panels, and see what’s happening at ASP.

• 12 Gauge Comics blast into Comic-Con 2007

  12 Gauge Comics blasts into Comic-Con International, packin' more heat than ever before!  The stable of talent locked-and-loaded at booth #2547 includes 12 Gauge members Brian Stelfreeze, Jason Pearson, Cully Hamner, Doug Wagner and Keven Gardner - but that's just a start.

• Marvel’s newuniversal explodes into a premiere hardcover collection

  

  From the critically acclaimed team of Warren Ellis & Salvador Larroca came the first volume of newuniversal, an epic new story showing how very real people are affected by an event that grants superpowers to a handful of humans.

• Mouse Guard invades foreign lands

  

  Villard Books, an imprint of Random House Publishing Group, and Archaia Studios Press today announce that Mouse Guard has begun its invasion of foreign lands.

• Image Comics’ Wolf-Man #2 “astounds” fandom

  

  Over the last year Robert Kirkman and Jason Howard have put a lot of work into both developing and promoting their new title, The Astounding Wolf-Man, and if the book's release proves anything - it's a hit.

• Comic Book Review: Amazing Spider-Man #542 – “Back in Black” pt. 4 of 5

  

  Spidey is back in the black suit and his attitude and actions reflect his color. Following his public outing and break from Iron Man as part of the Civil War storyline, he is on the run with his family.

Sunday 22 July 2007

• Nova rockets out of stores once more!

  

  Marvel has announced that Nova #4, written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and drawn by Sean Chen, has sold out at Diamond. This sell-out marks the fourth straight time that Nova has rocketed out of stores immediately-and things are only getting more intense.

• Endangered Species rocks Uncanny X-Men & X-Factor to sell outs

  

  Marvel Comics has announce that Uncanny X-Men #488 and X-Factor #21 have both sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level), marking the fourth straight sell-out from the red-hot Endangered Species storyline.

• Comflix Studios launches its new website

  

  Comflix Studios, a Los Angeles and New York based multi-media company, launched its newly redesigned ad-supported website, Comflix.net, after a highly successful soft launch/preview for comic book fans.

Friday 20 July 2007

• The Avengers battle The Autobots!

  

  The pop culture collision of the summer continues in Marvel & IDW Publishing's New Avengers/Transformers #2 (of 4), as the Autobots and Avengers come to blows...with each other? 

• World War Hulk #2 hits stores

  

  World War Hulk #2 smashes into stores today, as this summer's biggest comic book epic continues! The Hulk has decimated Black Bolt and Iron Man-so who's next?

• The Master Chief wages war in Halo: Uprising #1

  

  The Eisner Award-winning team of writer Brian Bendis, artist Alex Maleev and colorist Matt Hollingsworth are back to bring you one of the most anticipated new series of the year - Halo: Uprising!

• Wolverine and Captain America: Brothers in Arms

  

  Captain America and Logan's history is finally revealed in the five part series "Our War!" Daniel Way and Steve Dillon bring us back to a time when America wasn't "officially" involved in WWII and Captain America was still a young soldier.

• Fear the Crawl Space from Image Comics

  

  Rick Remender and Kieron Dwyer return to the genre they helped reinvent with their all-new, full color ongoing horror series, Crawl Space.

• The Luna Brothers return to Image Comics with The Sword

  The Luna Brothers, creators behind Girls and Ultra, and artists of Marvel's Spider-Woman, return this October with an all-new modern-day fantasy series, The Sword.

• Virgin Comics and MySpace team for Coalition Comix

  Virgin Comics and MySpace have teamed up to launch Coalition Comix, a new online comic book platform, allowing thousands of participants to work with leading comic book creators in the development and creation of new characters and stories.

Thursday 28 December 2006

• Book Review: The Lost Colony Book One: The Snodgrass Conspiracy

  

  How does one even begin to describe a comic like Grady Klein’s “The Lost Colony”?  I suppose a few basics are in order: “The Snodgrass Conspiracy” is the first volume in a series of “Lost Colony” books, it is a colorful romp through early nineteenth-century America, and it is currently being published by First Second.

• Book Review: American Born Chinese

  

  There are certain things that make for a good piece of literature - such as the ability to make a person (when they finish a book) want to go back to the beginning and read it again.  The very same can be said for graphic novels. 

Sunday 03 December 2006

• Book Review: Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda

  

  Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda is a graphic novel that tells the fictional story of a young Rwandan, Deogratias, a Hutu, and his journey to madness and depravity during the mass genocide that occurred in the country in the early 1990’s.

Tuesday 21 November 2006

• Book Review: Kampung Boy

  
  
  

  Kampung Boy, by Lat, is a favorite of millions of readers in Southeast Asia.  And as the old saying goes, how can millions of Southeast Asians (or Elvis fans) be wrong?  Kampung Boy tells the story of Mat, a Muslim boy growing up in a kampung in the heart of the tin mining district in the Kinta Valley in Perak. 

• Book Review: Klezmer, Collector's Edition: Tales of the Wild East

  
  
  

  Klezmer is Hebrew for “instrument of song” and refers to a group of traveling musicians.  Noah Davidovich (aka the Baron of my Backside) is one such traveling musician, but finds himself the only survivor when other musicians murder all of the party traveling with him.

Monday 20 November 2006

• Book Review: Lost Girls

  
  
  

  Lost Girls, written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Melinda Gebbie, is the accumulation of approximately sixteen years of labor into three large volumes and sold as a boxed set through Top Shelf Productions.

Friday 17 November 2006

• Book Review: Vampire Loves

  
  
  

  Ferdinand is a vampire who appears to be unlucky in love.  He’s a somewhat kind vampire in that he only uses one fang to sup to make the victim think they’ve only gotten a mosquito bite.

Tuesday 14 November 2006

• Book Review: To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel

  
  
  

  To Dance, a Ballerina’s Graphic Novel, is a memoir written by Siena Cherson Siegel, with artwork by Mark Siegel. It is a delightfully written and depicts the story of a young girl’s coming of age in the world of ballet.

Sunday 05 November 2006

• Star Wars continues in the pages of Dark Horse Comics

  

  George Lucas may have finished his latest trip into the Star Wars universe, but the struggle between the Rebels and Empire continue each month in the pages of Dark Horse Comics - including three graphic novels In the Shadows of Their Fathers; Honor and Duty; and Jedi vs. Sith.

• Civil War implications lead to Black Panther #21 second printing

  

  Black Panther and Storm's decision to enter Civil War at the end of Black Panther #21 has sent shockwaves through comic book shops, leading the issue to sell out at Diamond.

Monday 02 October 2006

• Book Review: Grimm Fairy Tales, Vol. 1 (Trade Paperback)

  

  Grimm Fairy Tales, Vol. 1 collects the first six issues of the new hit comic from Zenescope Entertainment, and is well worth the money if you failed to catch the comic when it started or just want all of the first set of tales collected into one reading.

Friday 28 July 2006

• Civil War brings new Heroes for Hire and we have 5 pages of art

  

  Coming out of Civil War emerges a new team of heroes ... heroes looking for a paycheck.  In Heroes for Hire #1, writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray along with fan-favorite artist Billy Tucci (Shi) bring to you a new ongoing series filled to the brim with action, adventure, and kung fu.

• Witchblade co-creator and The Innocents writer David Wohl to attend Wizard World Chicago

  David Wohl, the co-creator of Witchblade and the writer on Top Cow/Spacedog's The Innocents, will be signing at the Top Cow booth #311 and at Artist Alley table #3111 during Wizard World Chicago.

Wednesday 19 July 2006

• Year ending storyline to change Ant forever!

  

  For the past year, readers of Ant have longed to know the truth behind Image's newest superhero. Now, in a series-altering storyline entitled "Nineteen Ninety-Two," all will be revealed.

Tuesday 18 July 2006

• Bendis and Brooks return for Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #2

  

  The team of Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Brooks are back again this year for Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #2, and they're packing this year's annual with action.

Friday 14 July 2006

• Civil War leaves Spidey unmasked in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #11

  

  Spider-Man revealed his identity to the world in the pages of Civil War.  Now it's time for bullies and enemies alike to come-a-calling looking for Peter Parker in Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #11, and Marvel Comics gave us a look at what to expect. 

Thursday 13 July 2006

• Marvel Comics wants YOU! Portfolio reviews to be held at San Diego Comic Con

  

  The San Diego Comic Con is being held from July 21-23 and Marvel will be there on the lookout for the next wave of talented creators. 

Wednesday 12 July 2006

• Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt gets premiere hardcover treatment

  

  One of the quintessential stories in Spider-Man's history is getting the Premiere HC treatment as Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt Premiere HC brings to readers the final grasp at revenge for Kraven the Hunter along with 20 extra pages of new material.

• Frank Frazetta’s legendary creation Death Dealer coming to Image Comics

  

  As announced in January, Frank Frazetta’s legendary creation Death Dealer will be coming to Image Comics courtesy of artists Nat Jones, and Jay Fotos.

Friday 07 July 2006

• Image Comics heads East for new noir series Samurai Detective

  

  There are a million stories in the naked city and they always start with a dame. So it is with Sam Noir: Samurai Detective, and we have a four page preview of what to expect.

Thursday 06 July 2006

• The worlds of film, television, comedy, and comics collide in new issues of The Goon

  

  A few of the more notable names in comedic film and television join forces with comics’ best and brightest to bring you a hilarious new perspective on the world of Eric Powell’s The Goon - in this new three-part, black-and-white anthology series.

• Silent Devil to release Runes of Ragnan collected edition this fall

  

  This Fall, Silent Devil will unleash the Viking epic Runes of Ragnan in a collected edition. Written by Ty Gorton, drawn in high action detail by Josh Medors, with colors by Jay Fotos, the collected edition will include a 5-page prequel, an exclusive short story with visuals by Bud Cook, contest winning artwork, and a behind the scenes feature. 

• Marvel announces Howard Chaykin as new Blade artist

  

  Fan-favorite artist Howard Chaykin has officially been announced as the artist on the launch of the upcoming Blade series alongside writer Marc Guggenheim. Chaykin, probably best known for his American Flagg series, is ready to take the vampire-hunter to new heights as he combines horror with super-heroics.  

Wednesday 05 July 2006

• East meets West with G.I. Joe Special Missions: Tokyo

  

  This September, Devil’s Due Publishing, Inc. delves into the missions of G.I. Joe reserves roster in G.I. Joe Special Missions: Tokyo - a 48 Page one shot featuring art of fan favorite Tim Seeley and stories by Robert Rodi and Mike O’Sullivan.

• Marvel reveals Gaiman’s Eternals #2 and #3 covers

  

  Neil Gaiman and John Romita Jr.'s Eternals #1 is out on shelves so Marvel is releasing Rick Berry's beautiful painted covers to Eternals #2 and #3.

• Spider-Girl series set to end with 100th issue celebration

  

  The long-running Spider-Girl series has finally reached its end, but not before going out with a bang in a 100th issue spectacular.  Spider-Girl #100 is a 104-page wrap-up of the adventures of the original Spider-Man's daughter in the MC2 Universe.

• Jack Kirby creation Galactic Bounty Hunters to be released on Marvel's Icon imprint

  

  Jack Kirby was always busy creating new characters and concepts. Now, Marvel Comics is proud to team up with his daughter Lisa Kirby, and publish a never before seen project - Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters.

• Civil War breakout as the 198 revolts in Civil War: X-Men #1

  

  Civil War has reached Professor Xavier's Institute for Gifted Youngsters and the 198 have decided to take up arms against the Sentinels keeping watch over the remaining mutants in Civil War: X-Men #1. Marvel has sent us a five page preview of what to expect.

Monday 03 July 2006

• Silent Devil presents new take on Greek classic

  

  Silent Devil will release a new take on a Greek classic when the company releases Antigone - a 32-page black and white one-shot by writer David Hopkins and artist Tom Kurzanski.

Wednesday 28 June 2006

• Wolverine: Origins #5 Two Covers Revealed

  

  Marvel has released the two covers to Wolverine: Origins #5 which will be released in a 50/50 split.  The first cover is by regular Wolverine: Origins cover artist Joe Quesada and the other cover is by Squadron Supreme's Gary Frank. 

• Devil’s Due to publish comic adaptation of Salvatore’s Crystal Shard

  

  This August, Devil’s Due Publishing, Inc. travels to Forgotten Realms to present The Legend of Drizzt Vol. IV: The Crystal Shard #1 (of 3).

Friday 23 June 2006

• Dark Horse unveils surprise variant Conan covers by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola

  

  In celebration of Mike Mignola’s special three issue Conan storyline, Dark Horse will be releasing three separate variant covers. In addition to the stunning covers drawn by artist Tony Harris, each issue will have one alternate cover drawn by Mignola himself.

• Comic Icon Joe Quesada Joins Marvel's Blog Brigade

  

  Marvel's Editor-in-Chief, CCO, and the human lightening rod for controversy Joe Quesada has started his very own blog on Marvel.com, appropriately titled Cup of Blog.

• Oeming and Brandon Bring the Bronx to comics

  

  A comatose girl. Supernatural criminals. Two cops on the edge. What do they all have in common? Welcome to the world of The Cross Bronx - a brand-new four-issue miniseries by Michael Avon Oeming (co-creator of Powers) and Ivan Brandon.

Friday 16 June 2006

• Blood and Roses returns and the girls are back

  

  The girls of time are back in this new on-going comic book series. Blood and Rose’s creator Robert Wayne Hickey is at the helm writing the latest adventure where Blood and Roses meet up with a few old friends that older fans will recognize and new fans will love.

Friday 09 June 2006

• Image Comic’s Afterworks 2 expands to 360 pages

  

  With the buzz around Afterworks 2 growing, so has the anthology itself as Image Comics has announced that Afterworks 2 is expanding to almost double its original proportions, from the originally solicited 200 pages to 360 pages.

• Spider-Man, Venom, Gravity and others go Beyond in a new series

  

  Marvel Comics has sent us five pages from the upcoming Beyond six issue mini-series featuring Spider-man, Venom and more in a new series launching this July.

• Brubaker and Tan take over Uncanny X-Men and we have a look at the art

  

  Ed Brubaker and Billy Tan are poised to take the X-Men to dazzling new heights as they take over Uncanny X-Men with issue #475 and Marvel Comics was nice enough to give us a look at the art.

Wednesday 07 June 2006

• Marvel launches a contest to kick-off Blade: The Series

  

  To mark the June 28th premiere of Blade: The Series, Marvel.com, New Line Television, and Spike TV are joining together to offer a fan a comic book opportunity of a  lifetime-and a trip for two to Comic-Con in San Diego

Monday 29 May 2006

• Silvestri Ghost Rider Variant revealed

  

  The Spirit of Vengeance makes his fiery return to an all-new ongoing series with Ghost Rider #1 featuring a hotter-than-hellfire variant by superstar artist Marc Silvestri. Marvel has provided us a look at what we can expect from Silvestri and Ghost Rider.

• New Avengers guest-star in Iron Man #9

  

  The dynamic father and son team of Daniel and Charlie Knauf continue their groundbreaking first story arc “Execute Program” in Iron Man #9 where a ruthless assassin is working his way down a list of targets.

• Planet Hulk, The Champions, and more Giant-Size Hulk #1

  

  What's bigger than a story featuring the Hulk?  Well, how about two new stories as well as a classic tale featuring the Jade Giant – and we have a look at some of the art!

Friday 28 April 2006

• Grace Slick’s White Rabbit Rides a Dark Horse

  

  After four decades of generating worldwide recognition as a rock music icon, Grace Slick has begun a new career as a fine artist, and this May will join with Dark Horse Deluxe for a "White Rabbit" stationery set and journal.

• Eclectic mix of artist take part in Image Comics’ Afterworks 2

  

  What do you get when the top names in the animation industry find some time after working their day jobs to express their creative passion for comics? Image Comics is proud to present an amazing anthology debuting this July - Afterworks 2.

• All-ages Avengers action in Marvel Adventures Avengers

  

  The successful Marvel Adventures line is expanding and now you'll get to read the tales of Earth's Mightiest Heroes in all-ages stories every month. Marvel was kind enough to provide us with a look at some of the art.

Wednesday 05 April 2006

• Zombies, Doom, and new Suydam variant headline Ultimate Fantastic Four #30

  

  Marvel announced the new Sudyam zombie cover, revealed on Marvel.com last week, will be a variant cover to Ultimate Fantastic Four #30 along with a second Sketch Variant of Greg Land's cover.

• Larry Hama returns to G.I. Joe fold in June

  

  This June, Devil’s Due launches the G.I. Joe franchise into the stratosphere with G.I. Joe: Declassified #1 (of 3), and the writer that started it all, Larry Hama (G.I. JOE, Wolverine), returns to the fold.

Tuesday 04 April 2006

• Spider-Man on the eve of Civil War in Amazing Spider-Man #531

  

  With the cloud of Civil War looming over the Marvel Universe, Peter Parker has to help Tony Stark defeat the Superhero Registration Act and as Spider-Man stop the new Titanium Man in Amazing Spider-Man #531 - and Marvel was kind enough to give us a look at the art.

• Super Frat Battles Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld on Spring Break

  

  Super Frat, the webcomic based after the adventures of Ryesmore University's fraternity Lambda Sigma Rho, has launched their second annual "Spring Break Special" online.

Saturday 25 March 2006

• Logan goes back to the past in Wolverine: Origins #1

  

  Spinning directly out of the "Origins and Endings" story arc, currently concluding in Wolverine, comes an all-new Wolverine monthly title - Wolverine: Origins. The comic arrives on stands in April, but Marvel passed along a five page look at the art!

Friday 10 March 2006

• Marvel shines some light on the Illuminati and Civil War

  

  The Eisner award-winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev reunite to tell the secret history of the Illuminati in New Avengers: Illuminati and we have a hint of what’s to expect in this comic that will help launch the epic Planet Hulk Event and pave the road to Civil War.

Thursday 09 March 2006

• Moon Knight rises again and we have a six-page preview

  

  In Moon Knight #1, the Egyptian god Khonshu who originally turned Spector into Moon Knight may just grant his wish and Marvel granted ours by sending us a six-page preview of the upcoming comic.

• Marvel gives a glimpse of X-Men: Deadly Genesis #5

  

  After last issue's shocking revelations, Vulcan takes the next step in his quest for revenge against the X-Men in X-Men: Deadly Genesis #5 and the House of Ideas gave us a glimpse of the comic.

• Captain America 65th Anniversary Special sneak peek

  

  Marvel Comics is getting ready to celebrate 65 years of Captain America, and provided us with an a peek of the extra-long special that weaves together Cap's modern stories with his fighting days in World War II!

Friday 24 February 2006

• Comic artist Dave Dorman to launch webcast & podcast on comics

  The man who can’t seem shake his “Mr. Star Wars” moniker, world-renowned comic book illustrator and creator, Dave Dorman, has decided to launch his own Webcast and Podcast.

• Thunderbolts reach 100 mark and someone is going to die

  

  The Thunderbolts can no longer call themselves "new" as they reach their milestone 100th issue and a T-bolt will make the ultimate sacrifice for redemption. Yes, one of our heroes will die. But who?   

• Image Comics & 12 Gauge to publish Rosario Dawson’s 'O.C.T.' in July

  

  Rosario Dawson, David Atchisonand Tony Shasteen announced today that their new comic book miniseries, the Occult Crimes Taskforce, would now be published through Image Comics starting this July.

• Spidey and Black Cat team up and we have a first look at the art

  

  Sensational Spider-Man #24 continues the "Feral" storyline where Spider-Man finds his more animalistic foes becoming more bestial, and Marvel has given us a look at some of the art from the upcoming comic.

Wednesday 22 February 2006

• Bianchi's variant Squadron Supreme #1 cover revealed

  

  Spinning out of the fan-favorite Supreme Power series is the new ongoing series Squadron Supreme. And in order to make Squadron Supreme #1 a "supreme" launch, Marvel is releasing a variant cover as well as a variant sketch cover by superstar artist Simone Bianchi.

Sunday 05 February 2006

• Uncanny X-Men Omnibus, Astonishing X-Men HC headline spring X-Men collections

  

  Coming this Spring, Marvel is offering collections of some of the greatest X-Men stories ever written, from the classics of Chris Claremont and John Byrne to the instant classics of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday.

• Furious Fist of the Drunken Monkey lands a punch this June from Silent Devil

  

  Furious Fist of the Drunken Monkey: Origin of the Species, a series about an alcoholic chimp named Chip and his toad sidekick, Al, will debut from Silent Devil in June in a three-issue full color mini-series by writer/artist/creator Rich Stahnke.

• Nextwave #1 Director's Cut on the way

  

  Marvel's Nextwave #1 Directors's Cut brings you behind the scenes of Stuart Immonen's art as well as bringing you farther into the mind of Warren Ellis than anyone should ever dare.

• Backbone and Image Comics give more life to Death, Jr.

  

  Backbone Entertainment and Image Comics today announced that Death, Jr. will return to comic book shelves later this year in a second 3-issue, full-color series.

• Turner's Ms. Marvel #1 Variants Revealed

  

  Ms. Marvel is getting her own ongoing series from The House of Ideas this March and none other than Michael Turner is providing variant covers to Ms. Marvel #1.

Tuesday 31 January 2006

• Finch Takes On Spidey in Spider-Man Unlimited #14 and Marvel gives us a peek

  

  David Finch - the man who disassembled the Avengers and put the "ultimate" in Ultimate X-Men - is taking a crack at Marvel's signature hero, Spider-Man and Marvel sent us a three page peek at what the art is going to look like.

• Marvel’s Nextwave #1 sells out quick

  

  Nextwave #1 has sold out at Diamond but don't worry about beating yourself up if you missed out; after all, Nextwave is all about healing America by beating people up.   

• Frazetta’s Death Dealer comes to Image Comics

  

  Considered by many to be the greatest fantasy painter in the history of the medium, Frank Frazetta has had a long and successful career painting a wide range of fantastic creatures and characters - none was more famous than Death Dealer. Now, Image Comics is proud to present a six-part Death Dealer mini-series, written by Steve Niles.

Monday 30 January 2006

• Spider-Man has become a new man with a new costume

  

  After the life-changing events of the Other, Spider-Man has become a new man and Tony Stark has decided to mark the occasion by giving Peter Parker a brand-new costume in Amazing Spider-Man #529.

Wednesday 25 January 2006

• Five page sneak peek at G.I. Joe Special Missions: Manhattan

  Devil’s Due has sent us a five page sneak peek at some of the art from their upcoming G.I. Joe: Special Missions: Manhattan that hits stands in February and features the return of Beach Head, Cover Girl and Tunnel Rat!

Monday 23 January 2006

• The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M officially a hit

  Desperado Publishing has been informed by Diamond Comic Distributors that all copies of the Image Comics-released title The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #1 that the distributor had on hand have been sold.

Thursday 19 January 2006

• New team of Aguirre-Sacasa and Medina make Spidey sensational

  Spider-Man will be sensationalized once again as Marvel Knights Spider-Man is undergoing a name change to Sensational Spider-Man starting with issue #23, and the folks at the House of Ideas have given us a special look at what to expect.

• IDW Publishing’s Transformers: Infiltration #2 fires on all cylinders

  The action heats up even more with IDW Publishing’s second issue of the hit series Transformers: Infiltration. Writer Simon Furman and artist E.J. Su offer an action-packed story that is sure to keep fans turning the page.

• Back with a vengeance: Valentino Returns to ShadowHawk

  After several years’ absence from creative duties, Image Comics co-founder Jim Valentino is taking the creative helm of the Image flagship title ShadowHawk and Image Comics has provided us with a peek at a few pages of the art from the upcoming comic storyline “Rise.”

• Jim Reaper Joins the Silent Devil Family

  Silent Devil Productions and creator Dwight L. MacPherson have announced that Jim Reaper will be joining the publisher's summer 2006 line-up.

Saturday 24 December 2005

• Runes of Ragnan art contest open to all artists

  In the upcoming origins issue #4 of Runes of Ragnan, the Viking god Odin will play a major role. The creative team of the comic has worked to create a new vision of this legendary figure, and they are inviting ALL artists to do the same in their "Essence of Odin" art contest.

• Monkey Pharmacy's Elsinore committed to Devil’s Due

  Monkey Pharmacy’s vision of madness and the Apocalypse moves to Devil’s Due! Elsinore # 4 (of 9) Dreams in The Madhouse, (JAN062998), begins in March.

Friday 23 December 2005

• Comic Book Review: Dracula Vs. King Arthur #3

  As the forces of Dracula continue their push to Camelot and a struggling King Arthur learns an awful truth, Silent Devil Production’s Dracula Vs. King Arthur #3 (of 4) takes the action established in the first two issues and cranks it up to a frenzied pitch.

Tuesday 20 December 2005

• Devil’s Due concludes the Legend of Drizzt Trilogy in March

  Devil’s Due Publishing delivers the final graphic novel chapter in R.A. Salvatore’s Forgotten Realms Legend of Drizzt Trilogy beginning with Forgotten Realms: Sojourn #1 (of 3) this March.

• Marvel shares a three-page look at Doc Samson

  Marvel Comics has sent us a three-page sneak peek of the first issue of the new Doc Samson series that hits comic stands on Jan. 4th and will retail for $2.99.

Friday 16 December 2005

• Five Page glimpse of Dracula Vs. King Arthur #3

  Silent Devil Productions has provided us with an early look at five pages from the third issue of the hit series Dracula Vs. King Arthur - which features a 40 page story by Adam and Christian Beranek and art by Chris Moreno.

Wednesday 14 December 2005

• A four-page early look at Marvel’s Ultimate Extinction

  Marvel Comics has sent us an early look at some of the art from the upcoming Ultimate Extinction #1 (of 5) featuring a story written by Warren Ellis with pencils and cover by Brandon Peterson.

Friday 09 December 2005

• Belle and Sebastian take different approach to Image Comics in February

  Scottish Indie pop sensations Belle & Sebastian make their first foray into the four-color world in a very different approach to the comics anthology in Image Comics’ Put the Book Back on the Shelf: A Belle & Sebastian Anthology GN scheduled to hit stands February 22.

• Iron Man: Inevitable sees the past come back to haunt Stark

  After his secret identity went public and then was subsequently restored, Iron Man had to expect retaliation from his oldest enemies, and in Iron Man: The Inevitable #1 he will get just that!

• Hellboy creator Mignola to write Conan special

  Dark Horse Comics has announced that Hellboy creator Mike Mignola will write a special adaptation of Hall of the Robert E. Howard’s Hall of the Dead for the Conan series, and that writer Timothy Truman will take over as the regular writer on the series following the departure of Kurt Busiek.

Wednesday 07 December 2005

• Writer Paul Jenkins is exclusive with the House of Ideas

  Award-winning writer Paul Jenkins has signed an exclusive contract with Marvel Comics and is set to tackle Generation M and The Pulse.

• Fear Agent #2 misprinted and going back to press

  Due to a printing error, Image Comics regrets to inform fans and retailers that Fear Agent #2 was incorrectly printed on the wrong paper stock, leading to widespread damages.

• Devil’s Due announces G.I. Joe: Special Missions: Manhattan

  Devil’s Due offers electrifying action, Big Apple style, in a special 48-page one-shot titled G.I. Joe: Special Missions: Manhattan that will hit stands in February 2006.

• Silent Devil Pits Cowboys vs. Dinosaurs in 2006

  Famous gunslingers will face off against dinosaurs in Tyrannosaurus West shipping fall 2006 from Silent Devil and co-written by Dracula vs. King Arthur co-creator Adam Beranek and screenwriter Dean Loftis.

Thursday 24 November 2005

• It's Kirkman-Mania at Marvel with zombies and the League of Losers

  Ten Terrific writer Robert Kirkman is bringing you two things that everyone can get behind in Marvel Team-Up #15 and Marvel Zombies #1: lovable losers and flesh-consuming killer zombies. 

• Marvel's Quicksilver falls further in Son of M #1

  All he wanted was to make the world a perfect place for mutantkind, but now Quicksilver finds he has lost it all in Son of M #1.

• Image Comics announces Bergting’s The Portent

  From the mind of acclaimed Swedish illustrator Peter Bergting comes The Portent - a sweeping fantasy epic launching in February from Image Comics.

• Silent Devil brings back Monkey vs. Lemur in April

  The battle for primate supremacy continues! The hit series Monkey in a Wagon vs. Lemur on a Big Wheel returns this April with an all-new 32 page special from publisher Silent Devil.

• Death comes to Dillinger goes to Silent Devil

  Come March, Silent Devil will be delivering one of the best books of 2006, Death Comes to Dillinger.

• Both covers of X-Men Deadly Genesis #1 sell out

  Both versions of X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1 have sold out at Diamond as Decimation continues to ravage the Marvel Universe.

• Its uncanny: fans to choose Claremont's next X-Project

  In a bold and exciting move, Marvel is giving its fans the chance to determine what legendary comic creator Chris Claremont's next X-project will be. 

• Generation M's Bachs Signs Marvel Exclusive

  Ramon Bachs, the upcoming artist on the Generation M mini-series, has recently signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, and his first assignment will be taking over the art chores on The Pulse alongside fellow Generation M creator Paul Jenkins.

• New Hellboy artist chosen for 2006’s Darkness Calls

  Dark Horse is pleased to announce that Duncan Fegredo will be the artist on the new 2006 Hellboy miniseries, Darkness Calls.

Tuesday 15 November 2005

• Dark Horse to publish original Scarface novel

  The early history of one of the most notorious and captivating characters in film – Tony Montana – is revealed in a series of new novels from Dark Horse’s prose imprint, DH Press.

Sunday 13 November 2005

• Smith and Dodson are back with Spider-Man/Black Cat: Evil That Men Do #4

  Kevin Smith and Terry Dodson's next chapter of Spider-Man/Black Cat: Evil That Men Do takes a surprising turn as the anti-hero Black Cat ends up behind bars.

Friday 11 November 2005

• Devil’s Due ups the ante for G.I. Joe Sigma 6

  G.I. Joe: Sigma 6, the all-new animated series that recently enjoyed its Saturday morning debut across America on 4Kids TV on FOX, has given life to its own comic book, G.I. JOE: SIGMA 6 #1 (of 6), from Devil’s Due Publishing.

• The traitor's master plan unfolds In Ultimates 2 #9

  The Ultimates have a traitor in their midst, the team has been systematically pulled apart, and now the traitor is readying to bring the hammer down in Ultimates 2 #9. 

• Marvel’s What If? returns for another Fifth Week event

  Thanks to the overwhelming success of last year's What If? event, Marvel is bringing it back this December with all new one-shots featuring some of The House of Ideas biggest heroes.

• Holidays come early for Marvel with two specials

  Marvel is getting in the Christmas spirit early with the release of two special, GLX-Mas Special and The Marvel Holiday Special 2005  and that will get comic fans in the holiday spirit.

• Marvel's two instant sell Outs mean variant versions coming

  In less than a day, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #2 and both the regular and variant version of New X-Men #20 have sold out at Diamond. As a result, Marvel has announced they are going back to press immediately on both with second printing variant covers.

• Viper Comics to offer Middle Man Vol. II #1 for only 99 cents

  This January Viper Comics will kick off the second volume of their critically acclaimed series The Middleman by selling the first issue for only 99 cents.

Wednesday 09 November 2005

• Dealing with decimation in Generation M #1

  The repercussions of the House of M have left an entire generation to cope with the horrifying future that now awaits them...a group known as Generation M. 

Monday 31 October 2005

• It's clobbering time and guest stars galore in The Thing #1

  After becoming a billionaire, the Thing busts out on his own to become a star in his very own on-going title The Thing #1. This new series will see the ever-loving blue-eyed Thing clobbering his way through the Marvel Universe.

• Devil’s Due to publish comic based on Capcom’s Killer 7

  Devil’s Due Publishing announced they will produce a 12-issue comic book in February, 2006, based on the hit Capcom video game Killer 7.

• Image Comics’ Godland #1 & #2 sold out

  With everyone from The Jack Kirby Collector to America's favorite pop culture magazine, Entertainment Weekly, raving about Godland, Image Comics is announced the complete sell out of both Godland #1 and #2 at Diamond

Friday 28 October 2005

• Master of horror Stephen King to bring the epic Dark Tower to Marvel Comics

  World Fantasy Award-winning writer Stephen King and Marvel Comics will join forces this spring to launch a ground-breaking new comic book series adapted from King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower.

Thursday 27 October 2005

• Image Comics has a new fan friendly website

  Image Comics has announced the launch of their brand new website which is designed to give fans easier access to their favorite comic titles, authors and artist.

• Interview: Runes of Ragnan writer Ty Gorton on the Viking epic

  Runes of Ragnan smashes into Image Comics this January, and writer Ty Gorton plans to make sure his two Viking brothers Eldjarn and Gunnarr characters spill enough blood to keep the comic’s fans happy with the move.

Wednesday 19 October 2005

• Devil’s Due’s G.I. Joe is Double Sized in November

  Writer Josh Blaylock is back, and he’s bringing Zartan with him! Along with Joe Casey’s ongoing story, a separate 2 part series will push its way into G.I. Joe: America’s Elite #5 and G.I. Joe: America’s Elite #6.

• Author Walter Mosley and Marvel Comics to present Maximum Fantastic Four #1

  Popular novelist Walter Mosley and Marvel Comics plan to maximize Marvel’s first family’s exposure through the first coffee table art book produced by the House of Ideas on its own.

• New X-Men #20 Features New Teams, Variant Cover, and X-23

  In the wake of House of M and amidst Decimation, the Academy is gone and the New X-Men are forming a brand new team of mutants including the deadly fan-favorite X-23 starting in New X-Men #20. 

• New Excalibur #1 Brings Back Britain's Premiere Superhero Team

  Spinning out of the pages of House of M and Uncanny X-Men, England once again has a team of heroes to call its own. Captain Britain and Excalibur return in New Excalibur #1

• Ghost Rider #3: The Most Demonic, Gruesome Fight You Will Read This Year

  Marvel Comics new Ghost Rider title finally gets his hands on some demon hide in Ghost Rider #3, and when he does, vengeance will undoubtedly be unleashed.

Tuesday 18 October 2005

• Devil’s Due Continues the Dungeons and Dragons Forgotten Realms Trilogy

  Devil’s Due Publishing is putting forth yet another chapter in R. A. Salvatore’s Forgotten Realms Legend of Drizzt Trilogy with Forgotten Realms: Exile#1 (of 3) this November.

• Savage Dragon coming back to comic shelves 2006

  To kick off 2006, Image Comics is proud to announce the return of co-founder Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon - back on to the shelves for the first time in eight months.

Thursday 13 October 2005

• House of M #7 Arrives and Marvel is Changed Forever

  The wait is finally over because House of M #7 is in stores now. The tension that has been building for six issues has finally erupted with titanic battles and epic revelations.

• McKeever and Udon's Sentinel Makes a Comeback

  The story of young boy and his giant government-built, mutant-hating robot returns as Eisner Award-winning writer Sean McKeever and UDON return for the next chapter.

• The Devil's Panties Signs With Silent Devil

  To celebrate the 4th anniversary of one of the most popular web comics on the net, Silent Devil is pleased to announce that Jennie Breeden's strip The Devil's Panties will be collected into graphic novel editions starting in February 2006.

• Indie comic character Invincible and Marvel’s flagship hero Spider-Man To Team-Up

  In one of the most surprising and coolest moves of the year, Marvel is welcoming Invincible into the Marvel Universe for one issue only to team-up with Spider-Man in Marvel Team-Up #14. 

• New Scorpion's Origin Revealed in Scorpion: Poison Tomorrow Digest

  Marvel Comics plans to shed light on the all-new, all-different Scorpion in the new collection Scorpion: Poison Tomorrow Digest.

• Evil Ernie #1 Bucks Industry Trend - Does Not Sell Out

  Chaos! Comics & Devil’s Due Publishing announced that Evil Ernie in Santa Fe #1, (JUL052787), released today, has NOT sold out.

• Image Comics’ Ant Sells Out of First Two Issues

  A fitting debut for the newest Image superhero, both issues #1 and #2 of Ant have sold out at Diamond! Additionally, each issue was overprinted and overshipped to retailers.

Friday 30 September 2005

• Marvel Comics upcoming release - Nick Fury's Howling Commandos, Runaways, Ultimate Fantastic Four, and more

  Just in time for Halloween, the House of Ideas is unleashing Nick Fury's Howling Commandos, Monster Agents of...S.H.I.E.L.D.?

• She-Hulk returns to practice law at Marvel Comics

  The surprise hit from last year is back with She-Hulk Vol.2 #1. She-Hulk has once again picked up her briefcase in an attempt to bring law and order to the Marvel Universe in one off-the-wall adventure after another.  

• eigoManga joins Devil’s Due Publishing in release of Rumble Pak

  eigoMANGA Ltd. and Devil's Due Publishing, Inc. have announced the release of RUMBLE PAK vol.1 (OCT052934 E) an on-going, 64 pgs, B&W comic book series, beginning this December.

• Book of Lost Souls Brings Dark Fantasy Element to Marvel Comics

  In a comics marketplace dominated by super-heroes, J. Michael Straczynski's new comic The Book of Lost Souls is looking to deliver a whole new world of fantasy and the supernatural.

Tuesday 27 September 2005

• Marvel’s Ghost Rider #1 Sells Out, Director's Cut to Follow

  Ghost Rider's return to the world of comics is an unqualified success as Ghost Rider #1 has sold out at Diamond. Luckily, Marvel is releasing Ghost Rider #1 Director's Cut filled with exclusive DVD-style extras.

• ShadowHawk to change artist as newcomer Ted Wing takes over all art duties

  Beginning with issue #7, (SEP051706), Jim Valentino’s SHADOWHAWK will be changing artists. Replacing penciler Carlos Rodriguez and team will be newcomer, Ted Wing, who will be assuming penciling, inking and coloring duties due to the unique way he works.

• Here Come 'The Intimidators' - Saving the World. Whether You Like It or Not.

  Blurring the line between heroism and nihilism; attacking evil where it lives – and kicking it while it's down! They are the Intimidators -- and they're arriving this December in a brand new monthly series from Shadowline and Image Comics.

• Death, Jr. Trade to feature Mignola Cover in November

  Backbone Entertainment and Image Comics announced the forthcoming publication of the Death, Jr. Trade Paperback. The paperback will include all three previously released and critically-acclaimed issues of Death, Jr. and comic legend Mike Mignola (Hellboy) has signed on to draw the cover of the trade.

• Spider-Man And His Spider-Friends Team-Up In Spider-Man Family One-Shot

  Spider-Man is going to get a little help from his extended family in Spider-Man Family One-Shot from writer Tom DeFalco and artist Ron Lim.

• Image Comics set for more new printings of Luna’s Girls #1 and #2

  With the momentum of the Luna Brothers' new series continuing to build and each issue out-selling the last, Image Comics announced the third printing of GIRLS #1 and the second printing of #2 have both officially sold out at Diamond.

Friday 23 September 2005

• Del Rey Manga launches preview sites

  

  Del Rey Manga has announced the launch of new title-specific websites, each of which allow manga readers to preview thirty pages from the first volume of a new manga title

Friday 16 September 2005

• Marvel taps Lost co-creator Lindelof to pen “Ultimate Wolverine Vs. Hulk”

  Damon Lindelof, co-creator and executive producer of the hit television series Lost, will bring his creative genius and storytelling talent to Marvel's "Ultimate" universe this December with Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk.

Thursday 15 September 2005

• New T-Bolts Throw Down With The New Avengers In New Thunderbolts #13

  Marvel Comics is telling fans to get ready for an all-out super-hero brawl as the New Thunderbolts stomp the New Avengers in New Thunderbolts #13 in October.

Wednesday 14 September 2005

• Devil’s Due to Publish Hack/Slash Limited Series

  This November Devil’s Due unleashes Hack/Slash: Land of Lost Toys. The comic will be a three-issue series with each issue featuring 32 pages – previous Hack/Slash titles have been limited double sized one-shot issues.

• Marvel Comics announces artist Mitchell Breitweiser signed to an exclusive contract

  Marvel Comics announced that small press artist Mitchell Breitweiser has signed an exclusive contract with the House of Ideas.

• Devil’s Due Overprinted Titles Still Selling Out Fast

  With the release of G.I.JOE: America’s Elite and Forgotten Realms: Homeland this summer, both new series are selling out fast for Devil’s Due Publishing.

• Image Comics headed back to press with Invincible Hardcover

  After being in stores for less than a month, the Invincible Ultimate Collection Hardcover Vol. 1 has sold out!The $34.95 oversized volume collects the first 13 issues of Invincible in one volume with extras and behind-the-scenes material.

• Archaia Studios Press to publish Mouse Guard

  Archaia Studios Press (ASP) announced it was adding to its growing schedule of creator-owned books with the addition of Mouse Guard by David Petersen.

Monday 12 September 2005

• The Lost Squad finds a home at Devil’s Due

  This September, Devil’s Due will publish The Lost Squad, a new 6 issue comic book series by Chris Kirby and Alan Robinson.

Friday 02 September 2005

• Ultimate X-Men Annual #1 Marks Third Consecutive Annual Sell-Out

  Ultimate X-Men Annual #1 has sold out at Diamond, joining the other Ultimate Annual sell-outs of Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #1 and Ultimates Annual #1. 

• Devil's Due Publishing announces Try Before You Buy

  Devil’s Due announces a new program designed to engage and hook readers on its new trade paperback and digest-sized (D3) releases: Try Before You Buy.

Monday 29 August 2005

• IDW Publishing Presents the Return of Mike W. Barr’s “Fair Play” Mysteries

  IDW Publishing has finally gotten to the bottom of the Case of the Missing Maze Agency, a case file that’s been open since the book’s mysterious disappearance in 1998.

• Fifth Member of the Fantastic Four Gets His Own Special One-Shot

  Springing from the pages of Fantastic Four and Power Pack comes Franklin Richards...in his very own one-shot special The Fantastic Four Presents Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius.

Sunday 28 August 2005

• Marvel’s Mary Jane: Homecoming Digest Prelude to New Mary Jane Ongoing

  Marvel Comics has announced that Mary Jane will be getting her own ongoing series this December, and tentatively titled Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane.

Sunday 21 August 2005

• Comic Book Review: Runes of Ragnan #1

  

  Runes of Ragnan #1, from Silent Devil Productions, is a comic that delivers every thing months of sneak peeks and tempting interviews have been teasing, and in true comic style leaves you not wanting to wait for issue #2.

Friday 19 August 2005

• Marvel Annuals' Triumphant Return: Ultimates Annual #1 Sells Out

  Faster than Quicksilver, Ultimates Annual #1 has sold out at Diamond, and returned a once popular tradition for all Marvel titles.
  

Thursday 18 August 2005

• Marvel Congratulates Wizard Fan Award Winners

  The 2004 Wizard Fan Awards were announced at Wizard World Chicago on August 5th, 2005 and Marvel would like to congratulate all the well-deserving winners of the event. 

• Marvel's NYX Sells Out Twice As Series Wraps Up

  NYX #6 and the Marvel Must Haves: NYX #1-3 have both sold out at Diamond, making this exceptional series a hit with fans. 

Wednesday 17 August 2005

• Captain Marvel Spotlighted in 50th Anniversary Volume of Marvel Masterworks

  Marvel is celebrating its 50th volume of Marvel Masterworks by placing the spotlight on the character with the company's namesake, Captain Marvel! 

Tuesday 16 August 2005

• Second Wave of House of M Tie-Ins Sell Out

  House of M tie-ins continue to lay a foundation of success for Marvel's biggest crossover event in a decade! Incredible Hulk #84, Spider-Man: House of M #2, New X-Men #16, and Pulse #10 have all sold out at Diamond.

• Dark Horse plans Sexy Chix anthology in December

  Don't let the title fool you-this isn't your average collection of comics featuring impossibly proportioned vixens in spandex. This time around the sexy chix in question are the writers and artists behind the comics..

• Hilarious Defenders #1 Sells Out

  Who says a comic featuring the Silver Surfer hanging out at the beach can't be a monster success? The smash-hit Defenders #1 has sold out at Diamond and critics are loving Marvel's most powerful non-team. 

• Two More Image Debuts Head Back To Press

  Continuing a string of debut-issue sellouts, Image Comics announced that both Bone Rest #1 and Grounded #1 have sold out at Diamond.

Thursday 11 August 2005

• Moonstone to release BUCKAROO BANZAI: The Preview in December

  The man is back! FINALLY, after all the talk, all the promises, all the possible scenarios, A new Buckaroo Banzai adventure is here!

• The long awaited IMAGE COMICS Hardcover will Ship in November

  Following a long delay, Image Comics has announced the IMAGE COMICS HC will finally ship this November.

• Marvel’s Whedon and Cassaday Close Out 'Astonishing' First Year

  The first year of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's Astonishing X-Men is coming to a close with this month's Astonishing X-Men #12.  And the super-star duo of Whedon and Cassaday are going to put everyone's favorite mutants through the wringer to round out their titanic first run.

• Devil’s Due journey to Gen Con announced book signings,exclusives,and freebies

  Devil’s Due is readying to amaze its fans and convert new ones by attending their first Gen Con in Indianapolis, IN (August 18 - 21).

• Silent Devil to feature National Lampoon’s Strip Poker co-star in new comic

  Leilene, who also wowed audiences as WWE Diva Alexis – is set to star in a new Silent Devil Comic graphic novel.

Wednesday 10 August 2005

• Avengers Take On Kang and the Crown in Avengers: The Serpent Crown

  The Avengers must fight a two-front war across space and time that they can't afford to lose in the classic Perez-drawn Avengers: The Serpent Crown TPB in September. 

Thursday 04 August 2005

• Josh Howard Signs with Devil’s Due and is set to debut new series Black Harvest

  This November, rising star Josh Howard’s latest creation Black Harvest, a four-issue miniseries, will be released from Devil’s Due Publishing.

• Captain Britain Story Released for First Time in US

  For the first time in the United States, a story featuring the original Captain Britain, Brian Braddock, will be released in Marvel Milestones: Captain Britain, Psylocke, and Golden Age Sub-Mariner.

• Marvel Congratulates 17th Annual Eisner Award Winners

  The 17th Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards were awarded on Friday, July 15th and some of Marvel's greatest creators were recognized at the award ceremony

• Marvel’s Annuals Return in Ultimate Style

  Annuals have made their way back to Marvel, and they have found their way to the Ultimate Universe. In August, all of the core Ultimate books will be offering annuals, including Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Fantastic Four, and the Ultimates.

• Silent Devil To Debut Runes of Ragnan #1 At Wizard World Chicago

  Silent Devil will be debuting two books at Wizard World Chicago: Dracula vs. King Arthur #2 and the long awaited, much anticipated Runes of Ragnan #1.

• It’s Doomed’s Day at IDW Publishing in October Ashley Wood and Others Present an Eerie, Illustrated Horror Magazine

  This October, you’re all Doomed. At least that’s what the macabre, man-hating hostess of IDW Publishing’s revival of the old b&w horror magazine tells you.

• IDW to Publish New Metal Gear Solid Adventures with Sons of Liberty

  Metal Gear Solid took the comic world by storm when it debuted last year, helped immensely by the awe-inspiring artwork from artist Ashley Wood. Now Wood is back for more, with the all-new MGS series, Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty.

• Dracula Rises with IDW’s Third Little Book of Horror Title in October

  The classic tale of horror that is Bram Stoker’s Dracula is resurrected in unique fashion through IDW Publishing’s Little Book of Horror series – by the team of Steve Niles and Richard Sala.

• Devil’s Due to publish Phil Hester’s Stronghold

  This August, Devil's Due will publish Stronghold, a new 3-issue comic book series by Eisner nominee Phil Hester.

Wednesday 03 August 2005

• Image Comics’ Zombie King #0 sells out

  Image Comics is happy to announce Zombie King #0 has sold out, making it another in a string of debut books that have sold out recently from Image Comics.

• Scott Kollins, Marvel Team-Up Artist, To Renew Exclusive Contract with the HOUSE OF IDEAS!

  Fleet-footed penciller Scott Kolins and Marvel Comics are happy to announce that they have once again entered into an exclusive deal between them.

• Sold Out House: House of M Tie-Ins Go Back To Press

  House of M is proving to be just as hot at the current real estate market! Iron Man: House of M #1, Fantastic Four: House of M #1, Mutopia X #1, Incredible Hulk #83, Uncanny X-Men #462, and Secrets of the House of M are certified hits.

• The House of B – Scribe Brian Michael Bendis Makes His Marvel in Exclusive Deal

  In a relatively short time, writer Brian Michael Bendis has conquered the universe...the Marvel Universe, that is. Now he's extended his exclusive arrangement with the House of Ideas and plans to conquer all time and space combined.

Thursday 28 July 2005

• Interview: Joe Quesada, Marvel’s Editor in Chief, talks past, present and what’s to come

  Since launching the Marvel Knights line in 1998 and becoming Marvel’s Editor in Chief in 2000, Joe Quesada has accomplished more than most could hope to do in a lifetime, but he still believes the best has yet to come.

• Shadowhawk’s Valentino announces incentive and new writer

  Hot on the heels of the San Diego Comic Con International, Jim Valentino is announcing big plans for his Shadowline imprint at Image Comics, starting with a new writer, Scott Wherle, for ShadowHawk, and a retailer incentive to celebrate the announcement.

• Body Bags: Father’s Day #1 set to sell out

  Image Comics announced Body Bags: Father’s Day #1, the reprint of Jason Pearson’s previously sold out mini-series, is on pace to sell out again! 

Wednesday 27 July 2005

• Image Comics and PCB Productions will Ascend in September

  Image Comics and PCB Productions announced the upcoming release of the Ascend: Special Edition scheduled to hit bookshelves September 2005.

Monday 25 July 2005

• Transformers Make a Return to Comics in October

  A new era for The Transformers begins now! Everyone’s favorite Robots in Disguise have been away from comics, but IDW Publishing is prepared to end that absence in a big way come this October.

• Klaus Janson, Famed German Comic Artist, Scores Exclusive Marvel Deal

  Born in Germany and having transplanted himself to the US in the late 50s, artist Klaus Janson the distinctive inker and penciller has sketched up an exclusive deal with the House of Ideas, Marvel Comics.

• Dark Horse Comics Awarded Seven Eisner Awards

  The winners of the 17th annual Eisner Awards, comics industry equivalent of the Academy Awards, were announced Friday at the San Diego Comic-Con, and Dark Horse learned five of its publications were recipients of the prestigious award

Thursday 21 July 2005

• Dead Dog Comics and Entertainment to unleash Frankenstein’s monster

  Dead Dog Comics and Entertainment is set to unleash its take on the Frankenstein legend this September thanks to writer R. D. Hall and artist Jerry Beck. Tony Bledsoe will ink the book with colors by Jay Fotos.

Tuesday 19 July 2005

• Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada Signs New Multi-year Contract Renewal

  Marvel Enterprises, Inc. announced today that it has extended its contract agreement with Joe Quesada, Editor-In-Chief of the company's Marvel Comics division

• Marvel Taps Novelist Charlie Huston for new Moon Knight series

  Moon Knight, the dark and mysterious Super Hero first introduced by Marvel in Werewolf by Night #32 in 1975, will be reintroduced in February 2006

Tuesday 12 July 2005

• Image Comics to print Vol. 3 of The Walking Dead Series

  Image Comics is going back to press on Volume 3 of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead series.

• Ultimate Fantastic Four #19 and #20 Sells Out

  The special two-part saga "Think Tank" running through Ultimate Fantastic Four #19-20 has sold out at both Marvel and Diamond Comics.

• Hawkeye Returns in House of M

  He's back! He's angry! He's out for blood! Hawkeye makes his long-awaited return in House of M #3 as Marvel's event of the summer kicks into high gear. 

• Interview: Runes of Ragnan writer Ty Gorton discusses Once An Hour Series 24 Hours of Beer and more

  When creators Ty Gorton and Josh Medors launched Runes of Ragnan: Once An Hour Series 24 Hours of Beer, Art, and Words, comic fans of the upcoming series were treated to a sneak peek

• Book Review: The Murder of Abraham Lincoln by Rick Geary

  Rick Geary’s latest true crime graphic novel has an abundance of bad guys, which is what makes it worth reading.

Saturday 09 July 2005

• Dark Horse has announced its schedule for the upcoming Comic-Con

  Dark Horse Comics has announced its scheduled events for this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego

Friday 08 July 2005

• Image Comics Plans for San Diego Comic Con

  With the San Diego Comic Con just around the corner, Image Comics has some big plans for the show.

Wednesday 06 July 2005

• Alex Ross Returns to Earth X

  Earth X is back, better than ever!  To accompany the release of the deluxe hardcover edition of Earth X, Alex Ross has painted a breathtaking new cover for its release.

• Luna Brothers’ Girls from Image goes into second printing

  The red-hot popularity of the Luna Brothers' Girls continues as both the 2nd printing of Girls #1 and the first printing of Girls #2 have both sold out at Diamond!

• IDW Sheds Light on Shadowplay

  The pairing of renowned artists Ashley Wood and Ben Templesmith inside the covers of the same comic book are the stuff of horror fans’s dark dreams. And now that dream becomes reality, with the September release of IDW Publishing’s new four-issue miniseries, Shadowplay.

• IDW Publishing and Clive Barker to Make Beautiful Horror Together

  IDW Publishing is proud to announce an extended partnership with author Clive Barker. IDW will serve as the exclusive publishing house for Barker’s comic-related projects to come over the next few years.

• Devil’s Due to amaze fans at Comic-Con International: San Diego

  Devil's Due is readying to amaze its fans and convert new ones this year at Comic-Con International: San Diego (July 14-17) with new covers for G.I. JOE: America's Elite and Forgotten Realms: Homeland.

Monday 04 July 2005

• Dark Horse to produce graphic novel prequel to Revolution Studio’s The Fog remake

  In conjunction with the upcoming release of Revolution Studios’ The Fog, a remake of the 1980 classic horror film by John Carpenter, Dark Horse Comics has teamed with Carpenter and the film’s director Rupert Wainwright (Stigmata) to bring fans an original graphic novel.

• Image’s Deadworld Sells Out as Saint Germaine: Shadows Fall approaches

  The first Image Comics’ issue of Deadworld has sold out!  Written by Gary Reed & illustrated by Vincent Locke, Deadworld was reborn under the Image banner when the first issue shipped in early May - the title had a previous run of over 50 issues from Caliber.

Sunday 03 July 2005

• Runes of Ragnan: Once An Hour Series 24 Hours of Beer, Art, and Words

  There are many ways to promote a comic book. Sane, logical, straight forward methods. Josh Medors and Ty Gorton, creators of the upcoming Viking epic "Runes of Ragnan" are not logical...and certainly not sane.

Friday 01 July 2005

• Gaydos re-teams with Bendis to give birth to The Pulse #11

  The Eisner-nominated team of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos are back together and just in time to celebrate the birth of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage's baby in The Pulse #11.

Thursday 30 June 2005

• IDW Publishing to offer new Metal Gear Solid comic

  IDW Publishing kicks off the second chapter of the Metal Gear Solid story with a special sourcebook and extras issue–Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty #0!

• TV Guide Offering Signed Copies of Ultimate Fantastic Four #21

  TV Guide is offering the chance to own signed copies of Ultimate Fantastic Four #21, just in time for the release of the major motion picture The Fantastic Four, hitting theaters July 8th. 

• F. Paul Wilson to Adapt His Novel The Keep for IDW Publishing

  Noted horror writer F. Paul Wilson is inviting readers into The Keep as the author adapts his novel into a five-issue comic mini-series for IDW Publishing this September.

• Heaven’s Devils wins Bram Stoker Award for Illustrated Narrative

  Image Comics has announced that its book Heaven’s Devils has won the prestigious Bram Stoker Award for Illustrated Narrative.

Tuesday 28 June 2005

• Image Comics to team with Raw Entertainment for Bad Planet comic

  This December, Raw Entertainment and Image Comics bring you a terrifying epic of alien invasion from acclaimed horror writer Steve Niles and comic fan-favorite actor Thomas Jane.

Friday 24 June 2005

• Marvel’s House of M continues to heat up the summer

  Continuing the tradition of Marvel's Director's Cuts comes the House of M #1 Director's Cut written by fan favorite Brian Michael Bendis, featuring pencils by Olivier Coipel, and cover by Esad Ribic.

• October is Goon month at Dark Horse

  Dark Horse is making October 2005 official Goon month, and kicking it off is the release of the hardcover title Fancy Pants.

• Ultimate Fantastic Four #21 offered in two covers to celebrate new team of Millar and Land

  Marvel Comics has announced it will offer two covers of Ultimate Fantastic Four #21 to kick off the beginning of fan-favorites Mark Millar and Greg Land's run on the title which hits shelves on July 13.

Tuesday 21 June 2005

• Devil’s Due To Adapt The Dragonlance Chronicles

  With the launch of R.A. Salvatore’s Dark Elf Trilogy adaptation coming in July, Devil's Due Publishing has announced its plans for an adaptation of Margaret Weis's and Tracy Hickman's classic Dragonlance® trilogy

Saturday 18 June 2005

• Interview: Creators of R.A. Salvatore’s Dark Elf Trilogy adaptation shed some light on the upcoming comic series

  Devil’s Due is getting ready to take their comics into the fantasy genre and the world of Forgotten Realms with an upcoming adaptation of R.A. Salvatore’s Dark Elf Trilogy.

Wednesday 15 June 2005

• Image Comics announces Fear Agent 's creative team

  Image Comics officially announced the Sci-Fi comic Fear Agent, and the secret of the creative team behind the book.

• Devil’s Due is bringing Chaos! back to the comic stands

  Devil’s Due and Chaos! Comics announced plans for the two companies to be partners in horror as Chaos! brings its world back to the stands with Evil Ernie in September.

Tuesday 14 June 2005

• Artesia Afire wins Silver in ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards

  Archaia Studios Press (ASP) third book in the acclaimed Artesia series, Artesia Afire, placed second in the ForeWord Magazine's 2004 Graphic Novel Book of the Year Awards and earned a Silver Medal.

Thursday 09 June 2005

• New “Marvel Adventures” Line gets national media attention

  The new Marvel Comics imprint Marvel Adventures, specifically designed for children 10 years of age and younger, has earned the attention of mass media publications such as Newsweek and USA Today.

• Devil’s Due G.I. JOE: America’s Elite 25¢ issue #0 sells out and gets 2nd life

  Devil's Due announced G.I. JOE: America’s Elite 25¢ issue #0 will receive a reprint, with a new cover, after selling out at the distributor level.

Wednesday 08 June 2005

• Image Comics to give Girls #1 new printing after sell-out

  Image Comics announced the sell-out and a new printing of Girls #1 by the Luna Brothers. The new printing features a brand-new cover by Jonathan Luna.

• Marvel to offer Gatefold Variant of House of M #1

  With House of M #1 sold out, Marvel will give fans one more chance to get their hands on one of the hottest releases of the year with the House of M #1 Gatefold Limited Edition.

Monday 06 June 2005

• Devil’s Due to declassify Snake Eyes origins in new GI-Joe series

  With the release of Snake Eyes: Declassified in August, Devil's Due Publishing will tear away the shroud of mystery that has long surrounded the origin of Snake Eyes - one of the most popular characters in the G.I. Joe universe.

• Interview: Writer Chris Bunting gives insight into new Mr.T comic and why it isn't a '80s gimmick

  Thanks to APComics and writer Chris Bunting, Mr. T, the tough talking ‘80s icon with a mohawk and plenty of gold chains, has returned to the comic shelves to deal out a dose of street justice to a world that needs a “real” hero.

Thursday 02 June 2005

• Dark Horse Comics to publish Harlequin Novels in manga format

  Harlequin Enterprises Limited announced Thursday a content licensing agreement Dark Horse Comics which will see the comics publisher release Harlequin books in the manga format in the United States, Canada, U.K. and Australia.

• Dark Horse’s Conan: The God in the Bowl and Other Stories coming in September

  Dark Horse is set to deliver Conan: The God in the Bowl and Other Stories - the second stunning Conan hardcover, in September.

• Dark Horse to launch explosive mystery in new Revelations mini-series

  From Paul Jenkins and Humberto Ramos, the best-selling creative team behind Marvel’s Spectacular Spider-Man, comes a sophisticated murder mystery set in the unlikeliest of places—The Vatican.
  

• Comic legend Will Eisner lives on in new biography coming from Dark Horse

  Dark Horse’s prose imprint M Press is proud to present a new biography on one of comics’ true legends, Will Eisner. Will Eisner: A Spirited Life is the only authorized and extensively researched biography of Eisner over three years in the making.

• Marvel announces Captain America #6 variant

  Thanks to the huge fan frenzy for Captain America #6, which featured the jaw-dropping answer to “Who Killed the Red Skull?”, Marvel has announced it will produce a “flip” variant edition.

• Silent Devil To Debut Super Frat At Wizard World Philly

  Silent Devil will officially debut the super-hero fraternity webcomic Super Frat, from creator Tony DiGerolamo, at Wizard World Philadelphia June 3 - 5.

• Dark Horse Comics make deal with Harlequin

  Harlequin Enterprises Limited announced today a content licensing agreement with Dark Horse Comics, which will see the comics publisher release Harlequin books in manga format in the United States, Canada, U.K. and Australia.

Thursday 26 May 2005

• Image Comics to go Indigo Vertigo with Dan Schaffer

  In August, Image Comics will introduce fans to Dan Schaffer’s new book Indigo Vertigo.

Wednesday 25 May 2005

• Image Comics announces a trailer for new Faceless series

  In support of the upcoming The Faceless: A Terry Sharp Story OGN, Image Comics announced that the team behind the book have debuted a new trailer at the official Terry Sharp website.

Tuesday 24 May 2005

• The Uncanny X-Men turn into a group of babies

  The Uncanny X-Men are showing comic fans what a bunch of babies they really are in issue #461 thanks to the return and meddling of everybody’s favorite inter-dimensional tub of mayhem – Mojo.

• Jae Lee’s Hellshock to be completed and collected in July

  Hellshock, Jae Lee’s classic saga, will finally be completed and collected this July when Image Comics and Dynamic Forces present Hellshock: The Definitive Edition.

• The Silencers blast back on the stands in July under the Image banner

  Image Comics announced the critically acclaimed title The Silencers, created by writer Fred Van Lente (Amazing Fantasy) and Steve Ellis (Iron Man) is set to launch with an all-new #1 in July.

Sunday 22 May 2005

• Mr. T Returns to the Comic Stands with new series from APComics

  American cult hero and iconic all-round entertainer Mr.T returns to pulp fiction - and to pulp bad guys - this May in an all-new comic book series published by APComics.

Thursday 19 May 2005

• Transformers return to comics in October under IDW Publishing

  Hasbro Properties Group and IDW Publishing announced the Transformers would be returning to the comic stands in October of this year with a new series featuring the classic G1 characters.

Wednesday 18 May 2005

• Marvel announces the return of Neal Adams on Giant-Size X-Men #3

  In celebration of the 30th anniversary of 1975’s Giant-Size X-Men #1 and #2, Marvel announced Giant-Size X-Men #3 would feature the legendary art of Neal Adams.

Monday 16 May 2005

• Marvel taps best-selling author Jonathan Lethem for new series

  The House of Ideas announced it has tapped Jonathan Lethem, another best-selling author to join Marvel, to pen the new series Omega The Unknown – a cult superhero from the 1970s.

Sunday 15 May 2005

• Interview: Runes of Ragnan creators talk about their upcoming Viking epic

  Silent Devil is set to get medieval on comic fans come September with the company’s new release Runes of Ragnan – a comic series that is steeped in the violent history of the Norsemen and the Viking mythology that ruled their lives.

Thursday 12 May 2005

• Image Comics to team with Beckett Entertainment

  Image Comics announced they have teamed up with Beckett Entertainment to publish their catalog of books and original graphic novels.

Saturday 07 May 2005

• ShadowHawk #1 and Sea of Red #2 sellout for Image

  Image Comics announced ShadowHawk #1 and Sea of Red #2 have sold out at Diamond even with a 25 percent over ship to comic retailers and the studio’s standard overprint run of their titles.

Thursday 05 May 2005

• Dark Horse to escape with Michael Chabon in July

  Dark Horse Comics announced Michael Chabon is set to write the entire issue of The Escapist!

Wednesday 04 May 2005

• Dark Horse Comics to get strange with the first Emily the Strange series

  Dark Horse Comics and the creative minds behind Cosmic Debris are thrilled to present the first-ever Emily comic books – set to be published as deluxe single issues with all-new stories and art.

• Dark Horse and Whedon bring Serenity to comic fans

  Dark Horse Comics and Joss Whedon plan to give fans a comic book mini-series that serves as a bridge between his television series Firefly and his upcoming Universal Pictures feature film Serenity.

Friday 29 April 2005

• House of M starts the summer and adds three spin-offs

  The House of Ideas is set to start rocking in June as the highly anticipated House of M miniseries begins, and its wake spills over into other flagship titles such as Fantastic Four, Spider-Man and Iron Man.

Thursday 28 April 2005

• Comic Review: Madrox: Multiple Choice (X-Men)

  Ever wish you could send a copy of yourself to work while you hit the snooze button and slept in?

• Jae Lee and Mike Carey to take on Ultimate Fantastic Four

  The House of Ideas announced that scribe Mike Carey and fan favorite artist Jae Lee will soon take control of Marvel’s First Family in issues #19 and #20 or the hit series Ultimate Fantastic Four.

Monday 25 April 2005

• Josh Medors has gone to the Devil to be Art Director

  Josh Medors has gone to the Devil to be the new Art Director for Silent Devil comics -makers of the upcoming Dracula Vs. King Arthur and Runes of Ragnan mini-series

• IDW Publishing investigating Bloody Murder with CSI:NY in July

  IDW Publishing is on the case with CSI: NY–Bloody Murder, which is set to hit the comic stands in July. The new miniseries finds the team of forensic detectives up against… werewolves?

• Image Comics and 12 Gauge Comics set to combine for a “Shotgun Summer” series

  Image Comics and 12 Gauge Comics plans to have a blast this summer as they launch “Shotgun Summer” beginning in July. The event isn’t a crossover, but a series of three comics featuring the creators associated with 12 Gauge Comics, the collective responsible for Image’s The Ride.

• Image Comics Hammer of the Gods set for statue and 2nd vol. trade paperback

  Image Comics and Dynamic Forces announced the first Michael Avon Oeming and Mark Obie Wheatley's HAMMER OF THE GODS statue, sculpted and painted by Andrew Wiernicki, would hit stores July 20.

Friday 22 April 2005

• King Arthur and Dracula set to throw down at Pittsburgh Comicon

  Silent Devil announced that its Evil Meets Medieval World Tour would be making a stop at the Pittsburgh Comicon this weekend (April 22-24), in Monroeville, PA.

Thursday 21 April 2005

• Television’s 24 Drama Headed for the Comic Pages of IDW

  Agent Jack Bauer is headed to IDW Publishing for 24: Midnight Sun in July for the company’s third one-shot comic based on the hit 24 television series.

• Smith and IDW collect entire Wynnonna Earp series

  Wynnonna Earp is set to ride again thanks to IDW Publishing’s massive 200 page collection of the entire Beau Smith series.

• Valentino & his creations emerges from the shadows again

  Jim Valentino, one of Image Comic’s founding members, is stepping out of the shadows with the return of his original creation ShadowHawk and a revival of his Shadowline –which will feature other monthly titles.

Wednesday 20 April 2005

• Marvel's House of M to have prelude in Excalibur

  Marvel’s massive House of M event, which will feature both the X-Men and New Avengers, kicks off in May in true style with comic legend Chris Claremont writing two prelude issues to the event that will be found in pages of EXCALIBUR #13 and #14.

Tuesday 19 April 2005

• Image to collect Noble Causes into fourth volume

  Image Comics will offer new readers and fans a chance catch up on any issues they might have missed on the hit series Noble Causes in the upcoming Noble Causes: Blood and Water trade collection.

• IDW Publishing set to enter dreams in new mini-series

  Blending horror, suspense, and mystery, IDW Publishing and Rick Remender are set to release a new mini-series in July called Night Mary.
  

Monday 18 April 2005

• Michael Kaluta variant set for Image’s Strange Girl #1

  Image has announced that its new ongoing monthly title Strange Girl, set to debut in June, has another reason to be anticipated thanks to a variant #1 cover painted by legendary illustrator Michael William Kaluta.

• War of the Worlds Graphic Novel to Have Own Trailer

  Hot on the heels of Sin City's success, the 'War of the Worlds' graphic novel will debut in bookstores across the US next month.

Sunday 17 April 2005

• Image Comics Sea Of Red and Invicible sell out

  Image Comics announced it is continuing to see success on the comic book shelves with the sellouts of Robert Kirkman's INVINCIBLE #20 and INVINCIBLE #21, and Image’s new series SEA OF RED #1

Friday 15 April 2005

• Dave Dorman New Rise of the Sith Print

  Dark Horse artist Dave Dorman is attending the SW Celebration in Indianapolis, April 21-24 and has a new Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith print for sale.

• Marvel Comics Signs Spanish Artist Manuel Garcia

  Marvel Comics has announced it is going international with the signing of new artist sensation Manuel Garcia, a native of Spain, to an exclusive contract.

• Eleven Nominations for Image Comics at Eisner Awards

  Image Comics have been nominated in 10 different categories for the 2005 Eisner Awards covering work published in 2004.

Thursday 14 April 2005

• Marvel Move Ahead with House of M

  Marvel, the self proclaimed The “House of Ideas,” has announced it will release a poster on May 18th for its upcoming House of  M “universe-wide” crossover that is set to be the event of the decade.

Wednesday 16 February 2005

• Book Review: Batman: Year One

  With the "Batman Begins" movie just around the corner we take a retrospective look at the graphic novel "Batman: Year One."