Saturday, March 13, 2010

Dan DeCarlo’s Archie is Back
IDW to launch hardcover, first-ever collection entirely dedicated to

this seminal Archie artist

Beginning in May



San Diego, CA (March 12, 2010) – Starting in May 2010, a dean of Archie artists will be showcased in his very own series, kicking off an extraordinary series of important Archie collections from IDW Publishing. Archie: The Best of Dan DeCarlo Volume One offers the very best of this classic and influential artist, gathering strips from the mid 1950s through the early 1970s.

“As a long-time DeCarlo fan, I am very excited about this series, as well as the rest of IDW’s Archie books,” said IDW chief operating officer, Greg Goldstein. “This is an amazing property that has influenced generations of people around the world, and this is the first book to specifically showcase Dan’s amazing art.”



Coming of age in World War II era-America, Archie captured the hearts of young and old alike. Archie and his friends remain hugely popular today through an appealing blend of timeless, humorous stories and classic Americana.



Dan DeCarlo spent nearly 50 years with the characters of Riverdale High, drawing every character at one time or another. Archie: The Best of Dan DeCarlo Volume One contains dozens of stories handpicked by DeCarlo connoisseurs, all newly scanned from rare original art and recolored to capture the flavor of the original comics.



This is the first in IDW’s “Best Of” series, which will grow to include collections of Bob Montana, Harry Lucey, and Stan Goldberg, among others.



“It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I am a great fan of Dan DeCarlo’s work,” said IDW Special Projects Editor, Scott Dunbier. “His classic style inspired and influenced scores of artists and entertained countless fans.”





Archie: The Best of Dan DeCarlo, Volume One ($24.99, full color, hardcover, 156 pages) will be available in stores in May 2010. Diamond order code MAR10 1052. ISBN 973-1600106545.







About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: Hasbro's The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; the BBC's Doctor Who; and television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for ComicMix.



IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.





About Archie Comics

For more information about Archie Comics go to www.ArchieComics.com
Battle vs Chess Redefines the Classic Checkered Battle Field of the Mind


+++ Medieval Tabletop Game of Kings prepares for Leap into Modern Gaming +++



Las Vegas, March 10th 2010 – Chess, the unrivalled champion of strategy games has been attracting players of all ages for countless centuries. Battle vs. Chess takes up the mission of adapting the time honoured classic for the 21st century, seeking to breathe new life into the beloved game without abandoning the essential concepts that have made it so enduring. However simply digitalizing it is not nearly enough, as the progressive title aims at developing a unique fusion between vivid 3D environments & characters, professional chess software and upbeat combat visuals & mechanics.

Employing the framework of ChessBase’s world renowned Fritz! chess algorithm software, widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated chess engines in the world, even the most experienced chess experts will be presented with a daunting challenge. All these features paired with an atmospheric soundtrack, several distinct game board environments, special game modes, and a plethora of unlockable bonuses guarantee players long lasting fun with the timeless game of kings!

Battle vs Chess is currently being developed across multiple platforms, and is scheduled for release in May 2010.






For a glimpse into the game visit the teaser site at www.battlevschess.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TELLTALE ANNOUNCES SAM & MAX: THE DEVIL'S PLAYHOUSE
EPIC FIVE GAME COMEDY SAGA DEBUTING ON PLAYSTATION(R) NETWORK

Check out mind expanding trailer and pre-order special
at http://www.samandmaxgames.com/thedevilsplayhouse

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- March 11, 2010 -- A psychically empowered lagomorph battling unusual and fearsome villains can mean only one thing: Freelance Police Sam & Max are coming for a new series of monthly episodic games. Telltale Games' Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse premiere episode The Penal Zone will release April 15th. This series will be Telltale's first for the PlayStation(R) Network, exclusively for the PlayStation(R)3 (PS3 TM) computer entertainment system. The games will also release on PC and Macintosh.

As Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse opens, Max has been bestowed with a set of powerful psychic abilities from an unusual ancient source that he'll wield against the strongest and strangest foes the Freelance Police have ever faced. Join gaming's greatest dog and rabbit sleuths as they investigate the source of these powers, with manic Max exercising new and amazing abilities with each episode. Max's shape shifting, teleportation, mind reading and future sight powers prove particularly useful as intergalactic simians, eldritch gods, under-dwellers and an arcane scholar ruthlessly hunt down these powers for their own evil ends. The teaser trailer released today at www.samandmaxgames.com/thedevilsplayhouse gives a peek at the skewed humor of The Devil's Playhouse. The very first in-game screenshots and new concept art are also posted at the site.

"Telltale continues to excel at channeling Sam & Max's extremely peculiar sensibilities," said Sam & Max creator, Steve Purcell. "For each subsequent season they somehow manage to toss ever more mind-addling scenarios at the Freelance Police. The creative team inhabits these characters so well that if I were their parents I'd be worried about them."

The PC pre-order for the series which begins today at www.samandmaxgames.com/thedevilsplayhouse includes a FREE game episode from the Telltale library along with exclusive membership in the Freelance Police "Elite Forces" -- all for just $34.95. Freelance Police Elite Forces members will gain access to a private forum for scheduled chats with Sam & Max creator Steve Purcell and Telltale designers along with first look posts about upcoming episodes before they release. Additionally, these customers will get special deals at the Telltale Store over the course of the season, as well as custom forum avatars and desktop wallpaper downloads. The pre-order for PlayStation users is expected to begin March 18th on the PlayStation Network.

"With Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse, we're bringing PlayStation fans five months of exciting episodic content and continuing our commitment to deliver exclusive, innovative gaming experiences to the PlayStation Network," said Rob Dyer, senior vice president of publisher relations, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "The unhinged humor, unforgettable cast and irreverent undertone of this enduring franchise are aspects we expect will resonate with our audience, and both Telltale and SCEA can't wait to deliver."

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About Telltale, Inc.

Telltale is the first and only digital publisher to release interactive episodic content on a monthly schedule. Founded in 2004 by LucasArts veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader, establishing the model for downloadable game seasons and releasing more than 30 games to date. Telltale's titles have won numerous awards including "Adventure Game of the Year" accolades from publications such as IGN, PC Gamer, GameSpy, and Adventure Gamers, and have been recognized by mainstream outlets ranging from USA Today, to The New York Times to Variety. Telltale currently develops and publishes episodic series on PlayStation(R) 3, Mac, PC, Wii (TM), and Xbox 360 (TM).

About Sam & Max

Sam is a six-foot dog in a baggy suit sporting a trombone-sized .44 hand-cannon. Max is three feet of pure unleashed id with a saw blade grin and the impulsive nature of the average piranha. Together they patrol the sticky streets of a fantastical New York City, righting wrongs, pummeling perps, and ridding the urban landscape of the shifty legions of "self-propelled gutter trash" that litter their streets. Sam and Max got their start in comics in 1987, courtesy of cartoonist Steve Purcell. They have appeared in many formats over the years, including two seasons of an episodic graphic adventure game series; an award-winning animated series in 1998; an online web comic in 2006, for which Purcell was awarded an Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic; and The 20th Anniversary Edition of the Surfin' the Highway comic anthology which was nominated for a Eisner Award in 2009.
GUEST LIST HEATS UP WITH THE ADDITION OF FIREBREATHER CO-CREATOR

Comics Artist Andy Kuhn will be on the scene at the 2010 Phoenix ComiCon in May.





Phoenix, AZ March 9, 2010: Andy Kuhn has been a professional comics artist since 1994. He has worked for every major American publisher and many smaller ones as well. His titles have included Marvel Adventures, Spider-Man Unlimited and Marvel Team Up (Marvel Comics), Blue Beetle, The Flash, Young Justice, and The Joker: Last Laugh (DC Comics).



“When I heard the artist of such classics as Flash, Spider-Man and Blue Beetle was coming on board for the Phoenix ComiCon, I about hyperventilated! Have you seen this guy’s art?” Anabel Martinez, Marketing Director for the Phoenix Comicon, excitedly stated.



With writer Phil Hester he co-created Firebreather, the critically acclaimed succession of miniseries for Image Comics. Firebreather is currently being adapted into an hour and a half long CGI animated movie of the week for Cartoon Network which will act as a pilot for a potential animated series. Andy Kuhn is also currently at work on a new Firebreather mini-series for summer release.



Matt Solberg, Convention Director said, “I’ve had a burning need to discuss Firebreather with Mr. Kuhn. Get it? Burning!”



Other recent works by Kuhn include the crime drama Easy Way (IDW), Keith Giffen's violent opus 10 (Boom Studios), Robert Kirkman's high tech super-spy Brit (Image), and the short lived series Rex Mantooth: Kung Fu Gorilla with writer Matt Fraction.



In a 2008 interview with Newsarama, Mr. Kuhn said, “I have always loved making comics. It's all I've really ever wanted to do.”



His clients outside of comics have included RCA, GE, Blizzard Entertainment, Cartoon Network, and Upperdeck Entertainment.



Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture event of the southwest, presenting guests and programming for hobbyists and fans by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, TV, and gaming industries. Entering its ninth year, Phoenix Comicon is expected to draw over 10,000+ attendees to its May 27-30, 2010 convention held at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency located in downtown Phoenix.



For more information, please go to http://www.phoenixcomicon.com.
HACK/SLASH AND IMAGE COMICS MAKE IT EXCLUSIVE
Tim Seeley moves fan favorite HACK/SLASH to Image Comics

Berkeley, CA - 13 March 2010 - Tim Seeley and Image Comics announced today during Emerald City ComiCon that critically acclaimed cult horror hit HACK/SLASH is now exclusive to Image. HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC, an all-new four-issue miniseries written by Tim Seeley and illustrated by Daniel Leister, will be the inaugural launch for HACK/SLASH at Image.

"My little creator owned book is making the move to the biggest creator owned comic company!" exclaimed Hack/Slash creator Tim Seeley. "The move is sanctioned by Devil's Due Publishing, and Josh Blaylock has been helping me with the transition. June will see the release of the first issue of HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC, which is set in Cassie's past and is the perfect tale for new readers as well as those who've been following the book for several years. And, best of all, my crack creative team of artist Dan Leister, colorist Mark Englert, editor Jim Lowder and letterer Crank! are coming with me to Image-Land."

Adds Image Publisher Eric Stephenson, "After working with Tim on LOADED BIBLE, we welcomed the chance to collaborate with him again. We are delighted that Tim decided to move HACK/SLASH to Image!"

At the end of every horror movie, one girl always survives. In HACK/SLASH, Cassie Hack not only survives, she turns the tables by hunting and destroying the slashers that would harm the innocent! Alongside the gentle giant known as Vlad, the two cut a bloody path through those who deserve to be put down...hard!

HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC explores Cassie's first case. 16-year-old Cassie Hack has just been forced to kill her mother, the undead murderer known as the Lunch Lady. Now faced with overwhelming guilt, she must decide if she can make a life with her foster parents or use her new-found slasher killing skills to save other screaming teenagers. But does the apple fall far from the tree? A perfect jumping-on point for new readers and a previously untold tale for old fans!

HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC #1, a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores June 9, 2010. Also available on June 9 are HACK/SLASH OMNIBUS VOL. 1 (new printing) and HACK/SLASH, VOL. 3: FRIDAY THE 31ST (new printing).

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
THIS IS THE DOUBLE-SIZED END
The page count is increasing for THE SWORD's finale.

Berkeley, CA - 11 March 2010 - Image Comics announced today that critically acclaimed series THE SWORD by the Luna Brothers will get a double-sized send off. THE SWORD #24 is increasing its page count to 40 pages, with a cover price of $4.99.

"Like GIRLS #24, we absolutely needed more pages to tell the final issue of The Sword," said artist Jonathan Luna. "We were trying to fit it all in 22 pages, but there's just so much to tell. We hope everyone enjoys more story!"

Writer Joshua Luna added: "This is the ending we've been keeping a secret and dying to reveal since this series' conception, so we cannot wait until readers get their hands on it."

"We couldn't be more excited about the conclusion of the Luna's third miniseries at Image," stated Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson. "They've created yet another extraordinary series with THE SWORD and this double-sized final issue of THE SWORD is the send off the series and its fans deserve!"

THE SWORD tells the story of Dara Brighton, a young woman who witnesses the murder of her family at the hands of three very powerful elemental beings who are after a sword in her father's possession. In the aftermath, Dara attains the sword, which gives her incredible abilities beyond her wildest imagination. In THE SWORD #24, Dara Brighton's epic quest for revenge against the three elementals who murdered her family comes to its conclusion.

THE SWORD #24 (MAR100401), a 40-page full color comic book for $4.99, will be in stores May 12, 2010. Also available are THE SWORD: FIRE, collecting issues #1-6; THE SWORD: WATER, collecting issues #7-12; and THE SWORD: EARTH, collecting issues #13-18.

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

IDW and YOE Books Launch
The Complete Milt Gross Comic Books and Life Story


“An absolute must-have” – CartoonBrew.com

Large format retrospective showcases life and works of groundbreaking creator, available today




San Diego, CA (March 10, 2010) – “Milt Gross is ‘one of the best things to ever happen to comic strips,’ proclaims comics historian Bill Blackbeard.” With his most recent book, famed creator Craig Yoe (Secret Identity) and IDW Publishing prove just that. The Complete Milt Gross Comic Books and Life Story, which Yoe meticulously compiled from original art, rare and vintage comics, research and interviews, offers fans unique insight into this historic creator, topped off with an introduction by Gross’s son, Herb, and a FOLD-INtroduction by MAD Magazine’s Al Jaffe. IDW and Yoe are proud to offer this book just in time for Gross’s 115th birthday.

Available in comic stores today and book stores next week, The Complete Milt Gross Comic Books and Life Story is a testament to Gross’s influence on both comics and pop culture, as one of the first mainstream Jewish cartoonists and a pioneer of comic strips, graphic novels, animation and more. Throughout his incredible career, Gross created comic strips and cartoons, wrote screenplays and novels, and created fine art. Gross even crossed into Hollywood, working with Charlie Chaplin and Joan Crawford, and designing sets for movies featuring Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton and others.

“Milt Gross is the number one, most hilarious comic book artist,” said Yoe. “And his art style is as modern as tomorrow. It’s a thrill to present this wacky, bizarre, genius material.”

The beautifully designed book collects the complete comic book stories of this comic genius, culled from rare, impossible to track down comic books of the ‘40s, which have been painstakingly restored, plus an in-depth look at Gross’s life. At 354 pages, CartoonBrew.com called The Complete Milt Gross Comic Books and Life Story “massive” and “an absolute must-have.”

The Complete Milt Gross Comic Books and Life Story is the latest great book from the IDW imprint, YOE Books, edited, designed and written by Yoe, winner of both an Eisner Award and the Society of Illustrator's Gold Medal. Coming next from YOE Books is Krazy & Ignatz in Tiger Tea, presenting George Herriman at his best in his only full-length “Krazy & Ignatz” story, available in stores on March 17th. Vice Magazine has deemed Yoe “The Indiana Jones of Comics Historians.”




The Complete Milt Gross Comic Books and Life Story ($39.99, 386 pages, hardcover) is now available in stores. Diamond order code OCT09 0994. ISBN 978-1600105463.

Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books.



About IDW Publishing

IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro's The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; the BBC's Doctor Who; and television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; YOE Books, a partnership with YOE! Studios; and is the print publisher for ComicMix.

IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.
EVERYTHING COMES UP EMERALDS FOR IMAGE IN SEATTLE
Image Comics announces its lineup for Emerald City ComiCon 2010

Berkeley, CA – 10 March 2010 – You can join Image Comics at Emerald City ComiCon, March 13-14, 2010! We’ll have creators galore, convention exclusives and more at booth #306!

In addition to the abundance of artists and writers appearing at booth #306, Image is offering a convention exclusive version of the currently sold out CHOKER #1 by superstar Ben Templesmith and writer Ben McCool. On Saturday, Image will be making some big announcements during our ever-popular panel, THE IMAGE COMICS SHOW.

The following talented folks will be appearing at the Image Booth throughout the weekend: Nathan Edmondson (Olympus, The Light), Rob Liefeld (Image United, Youngblood), Jay Faerber (Dynamo 5), Kieron Gillen (Phonogram), Brandon Graham (King City), John Layman (Chew), Ben McCool (Choker), Jamie McKelvie (Phonogram), B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Nick Spencer (Forgetless,Shuddertown), Brett Weldele (The Light).

Other Image creators exhibiting at ECCC include: Mike & Laura Allred (Madman, Red Rocket 7), Eric Basaldua (The Darkness, Witchblade), Michael Broussard (The Darkness), Joe Casey (Godland), Joe Kelly (I Kill Giants), Scott Kurtz (PVP), Moritat (Elephantmen), Ron Marz (Angelus, Magdalena, Witchblade), Mike Oeming (Mice Templar, God Complex), Whilce Portacio (Image United, Spawn), Duncan Rouleau (Great Unknown), Jim Rugg (One Model Nation), Steven T. Seagle (Soul Kiss), Tim Seeley (Loaded Bible), Richard Starkings (Elephantmen), Jim Valentino (ShadowHawk).

Saturday, at 2:00 PM in the Arcane Comics Panel Room (4C3-4):

THE IMAGE COMICS SHOW: The world's greatest creator-owned comics publisher returns to Seattle with a flurry of announcements and a discussion on creating creator owned comics with panelists Ben Templesmith (Choker, Fell), John Layman (Chew), Jim Valentino (Shadowhawk) and Brandon Graham (King City). PLUS: You cannot miss the huge announcement coming from Loaded Bible's Tim Seeley! Will this be your chance to win some free exclusive comics? Oh, yes; it will!


Don't miss Image Comics at Emerald City ComiCon, booth #306!


Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
SUPER REAL GRAPHIC NOVEL OUT NOW

The long wait is over, the Super Real graphic novel is out this week (and the book looks FANTASTIC!!!)!!

My self published series comes to it's dramatic conclusion within this new book's 232 pages of story, which collects the previously published first five issues, and two new over-sized issues, all in one cover-to-cover genre bending, sensory offending, genetically enhanced reality TV tale!

Critically favored, and co-starring guest artists like Jim Mahfood, and Josh Howard, Super Real is the next big thing... to add to your bookshelf!!!


SUPER REAL graphic novel:
mature readers
254 high gloss, heavy gauge pages,
9x6" sleek and readable trim size,
all with an amazing $18.99 introductory price point!
ISBN: 978-0-9802498-2-8


Pick it up starting today, 3/10, in comic book shops via Diamond Order Code NOV090909
Or in the website store or via Amazon.com

And view more info HERE, and previews HERE
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SUPER REAL 6 & 7

For those looking to complete the series in single issue format, I’m releasing the 82 page finale in two parts:
- Issue 6, 56 pages, available now in PDF download for $1.99, and print for $6.99
- Issue 7, 28 pages, available now in PDF download for $.99, and later this month in print for $4.99

Again, just visit the website store
_____

PULP GIRLS

We debuted an over-sized deluxe preview book last con season, and now that Super Real is finished, work continues here...
no updates yet (but stay tuned!) PULP GIRLS will officially launch in 2010!!!

Twitter, Facebook, Deviantart, blog, comics...

You can still pick up copies of the 2009 convention book HERE









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SKETCH CARDS

After not working on any sets in 2009, I have a few sketch cards sets coming up…

Josh Howard’s Dead@17 - from 5finity, available 3/15
A sample of one of my cards is shown here, and you can contact me after the release date (or check my blog), regarding my return numbers and availability.

P'ups: Pin-ups & Puppies featuring Dean Yeagle's Mandy and Skoots - again from 5finity, available 5/15

I also have big sketch card news coming very soon, featuring one of my own concepts!!!
Stay tuned...





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COMMISSIONS

Are currently open, but I’m working on a rather large Lost commission, to be finished soon.
Please email for rates, or visit my Deviantart.com page
_____

CONVENTIONS

This weekend! – Emerald City Comiccon – Seattle WA
4/2-4/4 – Wondercon – San Francisco CA
4/16-4/18 – Wizard World: Anaheim Comic Con – Anaheim CA
5/27-5/30 – Phoenix Comicon – Phoenix AZ

More cons to likely be added.
At this point though, I’m unable to get into San Diego Comic-Con, if anyone has a line on space, I’m all ears ;)
And I’m also still waiting to here if I’m on the artist alley list for New York Comic-Con.
_____

Also, since my last update I had artwork featured in the 2010 Adult Swim calendar (which sold out), but can be seen HERE

And a pinup in the Dead@17 Afterbirth TPB from Image Comics.

With plenty more things in the works for 2010!!!
Soooo, keep tabs on my blog, Facebook, or Twitter for updates! :)


Thanks for your support,
Jason

SuperRealGraphics.com
superrealgraphics.com/blog.html
twitter.com/TSLblog
facebook.com/profile.php?id=1459426930&ref=name
jasinmartin.deviantart.com/
PulpGirls.com/
SUPER REAL GRAPHIC NOVEL OUT NOW

The long wait is over, the Super Real graphic novel is out this week (and the book looks FANTASTIC!!!)!!

My self published series comes to it's dramatic conclusion within this new book's 232 pages of story, which collects the previously published first five issues, and two new over-sized issues, all in one cover-to-cover genre bending, sensory offending, genetically enhanced reality TV tale!

Critically favored, and co-starring guest artists like Jim Mahfood, and Josh Howard, Super Real is the next big thing... to add to your bookshelf!!!


SUPER REAL graphic novel:
mature readers
254 high gloss, heavy gauge pages,
9x6" sleek and readable trim size,
all with an amazing $18.99 introductory price point!
ISBN: 978-0-9802498-2-8


Pick it up starting today, 3/10, in comic book shops via Diamond Order Code NOV090909
Or in the website store or via Amazon.com

And view more info HERE, and previews HERE
_____

SUPER REAL 6 & 7

For those looking to complete the series in single issue format, I’m releasing the 82 page finale in two parts:
- Issue 6, 56 pages, available now in PDF download for $1.99, and print for $6.99
- Issue 7, 28 pages, available now in PDF download for $.99, and later this month in print for $4.99

Again, just visit the website store
_____

PULP GIRLS

We debuted an over-sized deluxe preview book last con season, and now that Super Real is finished, work continues here...
no updates yet (but stay tuned!) PULP GIRLS will officially launch in 2010!!!

Twitter, Facebook, Deviantart, blog, comics...

You can still pick up copies of the 2009 convention book HERE









_____

SKETCH CARDS

After not working on any sets in 2009, I have a few sketch cards sets coming up…

Josh Howard’s Dead@17 - from 5finity, available 3/15
A sample of one of my cards is shown here, and you can contact me after the release date (or check my blog), regarding my return numbers and availability.

P'ups: Pin-ups & Puppies featuring Dean Yeagle's Mandy and Skoots - again from 5finity, available 5/15

I also have big sketch card news coming very soon, featuring one of my own concepts!!!
Stay tuned...





_____

COMMISSIONS

Are currently open, but I’m working on a rather large Lost commission, to be finished soon.
Please email for rates, or visit my Deviantart.com page
_____

CONVENTIONS

This weekend! – Emerald City Comiccon – Seattle WA
4/2-4/4 – Wondercon – San Francisco CA
4/16-4/18 – Wizard World: Anaheim Comic Con – Anaheim CA
5/27-5/30 – Phoenix Comicon – Phoenix AZ

More cons to likely be added.
At this point though, I’m unable to get into San Diego Comic-Con, if anyone has a line on space, I’m all ears ;)
And I’m also still waiting to here if I’m on the artist alley list for New York Comic-Con.
_____

Also, since my last update I had artwork featured in the 2010 Adult Swim calendar (which sold out), but can be seen HERE

And a pinup in the Dead@17 Afterbirth TPB from Image Comics.

With plenty more things in the works for 2010!!!
Soooo, keep tabs on my blog, Facebook, or Twitter for updates! :)


Thanks for your support,
Jason

SuperRealGraphics.com
superrealgraphics.com/blog.html
twitter.com/TSLblog
facebook.com/profile.php?id=1459426930&ref=name
jasinmartin.deviantart.com/
PulpGirls.com/

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Tha Hip Hop Doc is "In”... Chicago

Dr. Rani Whitfield, MD to tour the Windy City



(Baton Rouge, LA- March 9, 2010) Dr. Rani Whitfield, MD announced today the beginning of a series of events for his Chicago tour coming this March. Dr. Whitfield, better known as “Tha Hip Hop Doc” will be attending the March meeting for the American Stroke Association Advisory Board Members while taking the time out to chat with some important folks in Chitown. March 20th, 2010 he will be visiting the teen lounge at Children’s Memorial Hospital and will follow up with a comic book signing at Brainstorm Comics in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago.

“I am really excited to visit, “Whitfield explained. “There is nothing better then getting to cheer up kids in the hospital and this is my first comic book store signing ever!” Dr. Whitfield, MD will be at Children’s Memorial from 1:30 pm till approximately 4:30pm on March 20th. The comic book store signing will be at Brainstorm Comics from 6pm to 8pm on the same day. Brainstorm Comics is located at 1648 W. North Ave. Additional new events will be announced as soon as plans are finalized.

To learn more about the Hip Hop Doc go to www.h2doc.com or to learn more about the heroes in his comics check out www.legionofhealth.com. To join his mailing lists sign up at http://www.h2doc.com/main/inside.php?page=contact. To buy comics or cds visithttp://www.webgallerydisplay.com/h2doc/hip_hop_shop/.



About the Hip Hop Doc:

Rani G. Whitfield, M.D., a board certified family physician with a Certificate of Added Qualification in sports medicine, has become known as "Tha Hip Hop Doc" or "H2D" to many of the young adults in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he practices medicine. Dr. Whitfield is an impassioned advocate for increasing the awareness of health-related issues, including HIV/AIDS, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and substance abuse. By combining hip-hop culture and health messages, Dr. Whitfield empowers individuals to change unhealthy lifestyles. He is creating a solution to the health and social challenges young urban communities face by offering a forum and a voice for our youth to discover alternative solutions. This highly sought after lecturer delivers dynamic presentations on preventative medicine, teen pregnancy, physical fitness, drugs of sexual assault, HIV/AIDS, disparities in health care, and diabetes.



About Brainstorm Comics:


Since the day we opened on October 1st, 2003, we have done everything we can to break the mold of the traditional comic shop and DVD rental store. Brainstorm Movies, Comics and Gaming is a GEEK SAFE ZONE! By that I mean you can come in and you don't have to feel like anyone is looking at you weird. Those of you who have been with us can vouch for that...those of you who don't know us yet, come into the store and see for yourself. If you're a comic geek and you want to debate the long term effects of the latest comic event...great! If you're a film buff and you want to talk about the best of the 60's horror exploitation films, classic foreign films, the best zombie flick or which is better, Doctor Who or Battlestar Galactica...awesome! If you're a gamer and you get off on Magic the Gathering or Settlers of Catan or just getting another 20 sided dice
BAN2 A.K.A DELI167 Reps Concrete Immortalz

Long Island, NY -- March 9, 2010 - Elite Gudz only has two videos left in a
series starring graffiti's most iconic and prolific artists as they join the
ranks as official Concrete Immortalz. The second to last video features
BAN2, one of the old school pioneers of subway art.

Hailing from the Bronx county of New York City, BAN started writing graffiti
in 1976. Growing up next door to the legendary NOC 167, BAN would receive an
education in graffiti writing that would lead him to become a legend
himself, mainly known for his work on the 4 line and Broadway between
79'-80'. Check out what BAN had to say about the Concrete Immortalz as
another section of the mural gets destroyed.

Originally painted at Tuff City Tattoo by Phetus and Such, the Concrete
Immortalz mural was immediately destroyed by Cap, Cope2, T-Kid, Ban2, Indie
and Cheez as a tribute to the real life actions that go on within the
graffiti subculture.

View the video right here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6-8EUcpGAw

Get in the know- visit EliteGudz.com
To view the entire first issue of Concrete Immortalz online, visit
ConcreteImmortalz.com
For behind-the-scenes content, visit the Elite Gudz Facebook Fan Page @
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elite-Gudz/194289207940
BOOM! STUDIOS @ ECCC '10
BOOM! STUDIOS BOOTH #402
& BOOM KIDS! BOOTH #502


DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE
AT GETTING BOOM!'S
EXCLUSIVE EMERALD CITY COMIC CON VARIANTS




"GET-A-SKETCH" VARIANT COVERS
FOR CARS AND TOY STORY
RECEIVE A UNIQUE SKETCH FROM THE SERIES ARTISTS


BOOM! STUDIOS GUESTS INCLUDE:

IRREDEEMABLE/INCORRUPTIBLES's Mark Waid
28 DAYS LATER/DINGO's Michael Alan Nelson
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?: DUST TO DUST's
Chris Roberson
THE ANCHOR's Phil Hester & Brian Churilla
FARSCAPE's Keith R.A. DeCandido
THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK/MUPPET PETER PAN's
Amy Mebberson
MR. STUFFINS' Johanna Stokes
THE INCREDIBLES' Marcio Takara
CARS' Alan Gladfelter
TOY STORY 's Nathan Watson



SCHEDULED SIGNINGS & PANELS



Saturday, March 13, 2010 - Booth #402 & 502
All Day – Signing with Chris Roberson, Michael Alan Nelson, Phil Hester, Brian Churilla, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Amy Mebberson, Johanna Stokes, Alan Gladfelter, Nathan Watson.
12:00 – 1:00pm – Signing with Mark Waid & Marcio Takara.
1:00 – 2:00pm – BOOM! Studios/BOOM Kids! Panel (Room A 4C1-2)
4:00 – 5:00pm – BOOM! IRREDEEMABLE 1-Year Anniversary Panel w/ Mark Waid (Room 4C3-4)
5:00 – 6:00pm – Signing with Mark Waid & INCREDIBLES artist Marcio Takara

Sunday, March 14, 2010 - Booth #402 & 502
All Day – Signing with Chris Roberson, Michael Alan Nelson, Phil Hester, Brian Churilla, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Amy Mebberson, Johanna Stokes, Alan Gladfelter, Nathan Watson.
11:00am – 12:00pm – Signing with Mark Waid & INCREDIBLES artist Marcio Takara.
3:00 – 4:00pm – Signing with Mark Waid & INCREDIBLES artist Marcio Takara.

ECCC'10 marks the first stop on BOOM! Studios' LIGHT THE FUSE convention tour for 2010. Here are the full tour dates:



BOOM! STUDIOS

LIGHT THE FUSE TOUR 2010

Keep an eye out for us, we might be coming to a town near you!



March 25-27 - ComicsPro Meeting - Memphis, Tennessee
April 2-4 - WonderCon - San Francisico, California
April 14-15 - Diamond Retailer Summit - Chicago, Illinois
April 16-18 - C2E2 - Chicago, Illinois
April 24-25 - Calgary Entertainment Expo - Calgary Canada
April 24-25 - L.A. Times Festival of Books - L.A, California
May 22 - Summit City Comic Con - Fort Wayne, IN
May 27-30 - Phoenix Comicon - Phoenix, Arizona
May 25-27 - Book Expo America - New York, New York
June 4-6 - HeroesCon - Charlotte, North Carolina
June 25-28 - ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition - Washington DC
July 21-25 - Comic-Con International - San Diego, California
August 27-29 - Fan Expo Canada - Toronto,Canada
August 28-29 - Baltimore Comic-Con - Baltimore, MD
October 8-10 - New York Comic Con - New York, New York
October 29-31 - Long Beach Comic Con - L.A., California

About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (http://www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry’s biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick’s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company’s FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE. BOOM!’s children publishing imprint BOOM Kids! publishes titles such as Pixar’s THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney’s THE MUPPETS, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES.
NO CHOKER, NO CRY: CHOKER #1 SOLD OUT!
Second printing of Templesmith and McCool's CHOKER #1 on the way

Berkeley, CA - 9 March 2010 - CHOKER #1, the first of a six-issue detective noir series by industry superstar BEN TEMPLESMITH and writer BEN MCCOOL, is completely sold out at the distribution level. Image Comics is rushing a second printing to press, for release alongside CHOKER #2 on March 17.

"The response to CHOKER has been tremendous!" Templesmith exclaims. "Thanks to all the readers and everyone who has joined us at CHOKER events around the country. It's more than a couple of blokes could ask for!"

McCool adds, "This wouldn't be possible without the readers. So, big thanks for reading CHOKER. I hope you're having as absolute a blast with it as we are!"

"We are incredibly proud to be working with Templesmith and McCool on CHOKER, and we're as thrilled as they are about the phenomenal response to the first issue," says Image Publisher Eric Stephenson. "Their work on the series is unmatched, and I can't wait to see readers' response to the rest of the series."

CHOKER stars Johnny "Choker" Jackson, once one of Shotgun City's most promising police officers, is a bitter private detective with a terrible case of Alien Hand Syndrome. But he's unexpectedly been offered a job back on the force, provided he can nail a twisted drug dealer selling a very exclusive product, that is...

CHOKER #1 Second Printing, a 32-page full color comic book for $3.99, will be in stores March 17, 2010, the same day as CHOKER #2 (JAN100458).

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

Monday, March 08, 2010

Tabloia Mailer #23469$

Fans,

Chris Wisnia’s DORIS DANGER GIANT MONSTER ADVENTURES (SLG Publishing) is now available as an iPhone download …on Comixology and Panelfly! Go pick it up for half the old-school “printed” cover price!

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Once you download your copy, take it to Seattle’s EMERALD CITY COMIC-CON this weekend, March 13^th and 14^th , and have Chris Wisnia sign it! He’ll be at table H-04 (pronounced “Ho 4”) throughout the weekend, and making some appearances at the SLG booth 902 as well!

We haven’t hit the Seattle show since 2007, and are looking forward to seeing all our old friends! Oh do come say hi!

* * *

Our best friend EVAN DORKIN had some very kind words to say about “Doris Danger Giant Monster Adventures” a few months ago, which we neglected to share! You can read it at his blog: http://evandorkin.livejournal.com/tag/laziness

Then pop over to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/slgradio/2010/01/21/slg-presents-giant-monsters--plus-a-short-chat-wit and listen to a chat Chris did with SLG Publisher Dan Vado, and some after talk with our aforementioned best friend, Evan!

See you soon, fans!
-Rob Oder, Editor-in-Chief, Tabloia Weekly Magazine!
Proud supporters of Doris Danger Giant Monster Adventures!
www.tabloia.com
YOU CAN'T KEEP A DEAD MAN DOWN
Paul Johnstone returns to the helmet in SHADOWHAWK #1!

Berkeley, CA - 8 March 2010 - Paul Johnstone may have died, but not only is he better now, he's resumed the mantle of ShadowHawk in SHADOWHAWK, an all-new series arising from the pages of IMAGE UNITED written by DAN WICKLINE with art by TONE RODRIGUEZ.

"The return of the original SHADOWHAWK, Paul Johnstone, is electrifying. Dan and Tone have RESURRECTED the character of SHADOWHAWK, both literally and figuratively in a manner that, to the best of my knowledge, has never been done before," says Shadowline Publisher Jim Valentino. "Paul Johnstone is back to kick butt and take names."

SHADOWHAWK takes place 15 years after Paul Johnstone's stunning death and though he wears the ShadowHawk helmet once more, New York is a far more dangerous place than he remembers. A new evil festers in the city's shadows, but before Johnstone can deal with the ramifications of returning to life, he must first confront his past.

SHADOWHAWK #1 (MAR100390), a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores May 5, 2010.

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Here Comes The Son

Fantagraphics Starts A Manga Line

MARCH 8, 2010 – SEATTLE, WA — After years of development, Fantagraphics is unveiling a new line of manga. Kicking things off in September 2010 is a collection of short stories from the mother of shōjo (young girl) manga, Moto Hagio. Next, is a multi-volume series from the GLBT manga-ka Shimura Takako. Each book will be released in hardcover form, keeping the original “right to left” manga style for a deluxe, yet authentic reading experience.

The first book, entitled Drunken Dream, is a collection of short stories by Hagio falling into multiple genres created between 1971-2007. This tome travels through several of Hagio’s most revolutionary and poignant tales that span over the years of her lush career.

In December 2010, comes one of the defining transgendered-centric manga, Wandering Son. Shimura Takako’s ongoing series follows two young friends, Shuichi and Yoshino. These 5th graders struggle with only not puberty, but also severe identity issues; Shichi is a boy who wants to be a girl, and Yoshino is a girl who wants to be a boy. The two find solace in their mutual confusion and help each other cope with their gender frustration while embarking on the complicated journey of growing up.

To celebrate the launch of the new Fantagraphics manga, Moto Hagio is making her first ever visit to The United States to attend Comic-Con International 2010 as a special guest. More details on a speaking event and panel at The Con will be available soon.

Moto Hagio spearheaded the rebellious shōjo in the 1970’s. She, along with a few other women, formed an artist collective called the “Magnificent 24.” Influenced by radical youth culture of the 60’s, American and British rock ‘n’ roll, and European cinema, these women pioneered shōjo and helped develop the style that so most manga-ka emulated today. Winner of the Shogakukan Manga Award, Seiun Award, Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize, Nihon SF Taisho Award and many others, Hagio has earned respect as a Japanese artist superstar and won the hearts of manga fans for the last 40 years.

Shimura Takako is a female manga creator living in Tokyo. Her focus on GLBT issues places her work in a space that’s rocked out by The Gossip and on par with Alison Bechdel. Several of Takako books have been honored with recommendations from the prestigious Japan Media Arts Festival.
The Original Johnson, Vol 2 Coming in May
Conclusion of the “unflinching” graphic novel biography of
legendary heavyweight champion, Jack Johnson



San Diego, CA (March 8, 2010) — Coming to stores in May, IDW Publishing is proud to present the second and final volume of The Original Johnson, a bold graphic novel biography of Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxing champion and international celebrity. This gripping story brings the reader through Johnson’s life, including through his historic defeat of Tommy Burns to become champion. Long-time comics mainstay Trevor Von Eeden (Batman, Green Arrow) captures the essence of a nation’s struggle through the study of one of the best boxers of all time. Nominated for four Glyph Awards, including Story of the Year, The New York Times calls The Original Johnson “unflinching in its depiction of racism in America, the brutality of the boxing ring and the tragedies and triumphs of Johnson’s life.”

This two-volume series chronicles the gripping story of one man’s fight for equality. Volume Two picks up the story after the “Galveston Giant” had become a famous (and infamous) boxer. Pulling readers along with intense text and art, The Original Johnson showcases the barrier-shattering event in 1908, when Johnson beat a Burns for the heavyweight world championship, sparking racial clashes around the country. With his conquests across the color barrier both in and out of the boxing ring, this son of former slaves came to embody the struggle against racism that still plagues society today, and was an inspiration for generations of people fighting discrimination and inequality.

”The completion of Jack Johnson’s compelling saga is a story of uniquely American courage and perseverance,” editor Mike Gold stated. “Trevor’s storytelling and artwork is truly in the tradition of Jack Johnson, and marks the highpoint in this talented cartoonist’s career.”

Jack Johnson became a flash point in America’s racial evolution, not only for his repeated victories over white boxers, but also for his many relationships. During Johnson’s life, these were considered equal offenses, and The Original Johnson examines both with the same passion and graphic art.

”I can only begin to tell you how excited I am to see this entire story come out,” Von Eeden noted. “It marks the culmination of more than 15 years of work, and is my most important work to date. Jack Johnson is one of America’s greatest heroes, and I’m proud to bring his full story to life.”

A co-production from IDW Publishing and ComicMix, The Original Johnson will be a two-volume graphic novel totaling 240 pages of story, plus historical introductions. The Original Johnson contains some mature content.


The Original Johnson, Volume Two ($19.99, 136 pages) will be available in stores in May. An IDW/ComicMix co-production. ISBN 978-1-160010-664-4.



Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books.


About IDW Publishing 

IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount’s Star Trek; Fox’s Angel; the BBC’s Doctor Who; and television’s #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for ComicMix.

IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.
SECOND SEASON OF CLASSIC G.I. JOE CARTOON RETURNS ON DVD APRIL 2010





G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO SEASON 2.0



for the first time, the collectible complete second season

that has previously been unavailable on dvd in a single season set

will hit the dvd shelves nationwide april 27, 2010

from shout! factory



season 2.0 features fan favorite characters including

beach-head, leatherneck, low light, mainframe, zandar and zarna!



ARISE, SERPENTOR, ARISE! GENERAL HAWK, FLINT, SNAKE-EYES and the rest of the G.I. JOE team are ready for action in the explosive second season of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero. When the members of the G.I. JOE team are caught off guard after a vamped-up COBRA makes a surprise attack, they turn to SGT. SLAUGHTER and new recruits BEACHHEAD, BLOWTORCH and DIAL-TONE to help bring an end to COBRA and their new Emperor, SERPENTOR.



For the first time ever, the complete second season of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero is available in a stand-alone DVD collection from Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc. The box set contains 30 episodes of the epic G.I. JOE saga, beginning with the 5-part mini-series Arise, Serpentor, Arise!, and other exciting bonus content, including fan-favorite PSAs, archival Hasbro toy commercials and special featurette Greenshirt: The Legacy of G.I. JOE. A must-have for heroes of all ages, G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Season 2.0 4-DVD box set arrives in stores April 27, 2010 and is priced to own at $29.93.



G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO SEASON 2.0



Synopsis

After COBRA’s countless defeats by the heroic Special Forces unit known as G.I. JOE, the mad super genius Dr. MINDBENDER seeks to dethrone the maniacal COBRA COMMANDER by genetically combining the DNA of history’s most formidable conquerors. The result is a threat more menacing and power-hungry than COBRA COMMANDER can ever hope to challenge: the mighty SERPENTOR! Armed with a new master, a new army of Battle Android Troopers (B.A.T.s) and a new set of plans for world domination, COBRA seems unstoppable! That is, of course, unless GENRAL HAWK and his team of commandos have anything to say about it. Yo Joe!



Bonus Features Include:

Greenshirts: The Legacy of G.I. JOE
“Knowing Is Half The Battle” PSAs
Archival Hasbro Toy Commercials


Technical Information

Street Date: April 27, 2010

Packaging: The 4 DVDs are collected in thin packs with a deluxe foil board sleeve with embossed accents

Rating: Not Rated

Suggested Retail Price: $29.93

Running Time: approx. 8 hours

Discs: 4

Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Technical Info: English, Stereo.

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About HASBRO

Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as G.I. JOE, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.



About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit www.shoutfactory.com.