DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES
THE APPOINTMENT OF DIRK WOOD AS
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
SEPTEMBER 14, MILWAUKIE, OR—It was announced today that Dirk Wood will now serve as the new director of communications for Dark Horse Comics. In his new role, Wood will continue to coordinate all trade-show efforts for Dark Horse, as well as key presentations that the company makes externally. He will continue to serve as the primary contact for all direct-market retailers, as well as helping to oversee programs through Diamond, including, but not limited to, Final Order Cutoff and Free Comic Book Day. While maintaining these previous responsibilities, as well as taking on new challenges, Wood will continue to play a key role in establishing and maintaining the company’s image and message.
Dirk Wood has served the company for over fifteen years, with roots in the direct market through Dark Horse’s sister company, Things From Another World. Eight years ago, Wood moved over to Dark Horse’s in-house sales team and successfully opened many of the company’s larger accounts in the gift and specialty market. He then moved to coordinating all of the company’s trade shows in 2003, and has helped to increase the company’s visibility throughout the industry. After moving to the director level four years ago, Wood helped to redefine the company’s image in the direct market, while assisting the outreach to all new markets and platforms. In his time at Dark Horse, Wood has proven himself to be one of the most versatile faces in the company and an asset to the company’s continuing growth in all areas.
“In a market that keeps changing, it remains a source of pride that I work for and represent one of the constants, Dark Horse Comics,” says Wood. “I look forward to these new challenges, and to continue working to further cement and grow our status as the largest independent comic-book publisher in the world.”
Please join us in congratulating Dirk for his past accomplishments and wishing him well in his future endeavors.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
PRESS RELEASE:
Our Sentence is Up: Seeing Grant Morrison's The Invisibles, a non-fiction look at the landmark series, is in this month's Previews catalog (order code SEP091084). The book, authored by Patrick Meaney, is published by Sequart Research & Literacy Organization.
Our Sentence is Up offers an accessible look at Grant Morrison's complicated and ambitious comics masterpiece, paying attention to its themes, philosophy, and how it changes with each reading.
The Invisibles has been hailed as a seminal comic, called the key to Morrison's overall body of work, and seen as the inspiration for The Matrix and its successors. But it's also frequently written off as incomprehensible or just too out there.
Written in a conversational, personal style, Our Sentence is Up opens up The Invisibles through an in-depth, issue-by-issue analysis of the series, making sense of its complex ideas, fractured chronology, and delirious blend of fiction and reality. The book also explores the real-world relevance of the comic, particularly how its fictional conspiracy theories became reality in the 2000s.
The book also features a wide-ranging interview with Grant Morrison, covering how his formative childhood experiences found their way into The Invisibles and how his life and the comic became intertwined in the '90s. Morrison also explores the series in retrospect, how it holds up to the War on Terror and the Obama presidency, and what he currently thinks will happen in 2012.
The book sports a foreword by Morrison expert Timothy Callahan (CBR), author of Sequart's Grant Morrison: The Early Years. The book also sports an original cover by award-winning artist Kevin Colden (Fishtown, I Rule the Night).
Our Sentence is Up (softcover, 6"x9", 372 pages, B&W, $26.95 MSRP) is available exclusively through comic book stores. See the books section of the September 2009 Previews catalog (bottom of page 315), where the book is a spotlighted item. Please be sure to ask your store to order a copy (order code SEP091084), as you cannot be assured your store will order any copies.
About the Publisher: Sequart Research & Literacy Organization is a non-profit devoted to the study and promotion of comic books as a legitimate art. It publishes a line of books aimed at making comics scholarship accessible. For more information and to check out the revamped website, click here.
Legal Disclaimer: the Invisibles and related characters are © and TM Grant Morrison. This book is not endorsed by DC Comics or Vertigo.
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Our Sentence is Up: Seeing Grant Morrison's The Invisibles, a non-fiction look at the landmark series, is in this month's Previews catalog (order code SEP091084). The book, authored by Patrick Meaney, is published by Sequart Research & Literacy Organization.
Our Sentence is Up offers an accessible look at Grant Morrison's complicated and ambitious comics masterpiece, paying attention to its themes, philosophy, and how it changes with each reading.
The Invisibles has been hailed as a seminal comic, called the key to Morrison's overall body of work, and seen as the inspiration for The Matrix and its successors. But it's also frequently written off as incomprehensible or just too out there.
Written in a conversational, personal style, Our Sentence is Up opens up The Invisibles through an in-depth, issue-by-issue analysis of the series, making sense of its complex ideas, fractured chronology, and delirious blend of fiction and reality. The book also explores the real-world relevance of the comic, particularly how its fictional conspiracy theories became reality in the 2000s.
The book also features a wide-ranging interview with Grant Morrison, covering how his formative childhood experiences found their way into The Invisibles and how his life and the comic became intertwined in the '90s. Morrison also explores the series in retrospect, how it holds up to the War on Terror and the Obama presidency, and what he currently thinks will happen in 2012.
The book sports a foreword by Morrison expert Timothy Callahan (CBR), author of Sequart's Grant Morrison: The Early Years. The book also sports an original cover by award-winning artist Kevin Colden (Fishtown, I Rule the Night).
Our Sentence is Up (softcover, 6"x9", 372 pages, B&W, $26.95 MSRP) is available exclusively through comic book stores. See the books section of the September 2009 Previews catalog (bottom of page 315), where the book is a spotlighted item. Please be sure to ask your store to order a copy (order code SEP091084), as you cannot be assured your store will order any copies.
About the Publisher: Sequart Research & Literacy Organization is a non-profit devoted to the study and promotion of comic books as a legitimate art. It publishes a line of books aimed at making comics scholarship accessible. For more information and to check out the revamped website, click here.
Legal Disclaimer: the Invisibles and related characters are © and TM Grant Morrison. This book is not endorsed by DC Comics or Vertigo.
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CLAUDIO SANCHEZ
SETS THE WORLD OF KILL AUDIO LOOSE
ON PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON !!!
IN STORE APPEARENCE!
LIMITED EDITION
KILL AUDIO ACTION FIGURE
Free SDCC Exclusive
KILL AUDIO Preview Book
from BOOM! Studios
with Every Purchase!
In-Store Appearance!
Wednesday, September 16th
4:30-6 pm
LOS ANGELES- September 15th, 2009 - Come meet Claudio Sanchez, frontman of the acclaimed rock band Coheed and Cambria and comic book author, at the official signing for his toy, KILL AUDIO, and THE AMORY WARS comic.
FREE SDCC EXCLUSIVE KILL AUDIO preview comic with toy purchase!
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th, 4:30-6 pm
WHERE: Comic Evolution
206 S. Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
253-770-6464
www.comic-evolution.com
KILL AUDIO follows the adventures of an immortal little troll who struggles to find purpose in a land where creativity is a controlled substance. When musical creativity spirals into chaos, KILL AUDIO discovers his life mission.
Supported by a wildly eccentric posse and a nemesis hell-bent on proving his mortality, KILL AUDIO takes on non-sensical musical sub-genres while traipsing across a vivid landscape, all of which could only come from the intense mind of Claudio Sanchez.
About BOOM! Studios:
BOOM! Studios (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! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
SETS THE WORLD OF KILL AUDIO LOOSE
ON PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON !!!
IN STORE APPEARENCE!
LIMITED EDITION
KILL AUDIO ACTION FIGURE
Free SDCC Exclusive
KILL AUDIO Preview Book
from BOOM! Studios
with Every Purchase!
In-Store Appearance!
Wednesday, September 16th
4:30-6 pm
LOS ANGELES- September 15th, 2009 - Come meet Claudio Sanchez, frontman of the acclaimed rock band Coheed and Cambria and comic book author, at the official signing for his toy, KILL AUDIO, and THE AMORY WARS comic.
FREE SDCC EXCLUSIVE KILL AUDIO preview comic with toy purchase!
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th, 4:30-6 pm
WHERE: Comic Evolution
206 S. Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
253-770-6464
www.comic-evolution.com
KILL AUDIO follows the adventures of an immortal little troll who struggles to find purpose in a land where creativity is a controlled substance. When musical creativity spirals into chaos, KILL AUDIO discovers his life mission.
Supported by a wildly eccentric posse and a nemesis hell-bent on proving his mortality, KILL AUDIO takes on non-sensical musical sub-genres while traipsing across a vivid landscape, all of which could only come from the intense mind of Claudio Sanchez.
About BOOM! Studios:
BOOM! Studios (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! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Friends-
Issue 42 of Comics Waiting Room in now live! Here’s what we’ve got!
The Marvel and DC Changes: What They Mean to You! Marc Mason examines the recent moves by the Big Two and tells you exactly what effect it will have on the traditional comics buyer.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason42.html
Talking About Comics! Avril Brown breaks down her love of talking about the art form, both with fans and with those who have never picked up a comic before.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/avril38.html
Eye on the Stormbringers! Vince Moore returns to the CWR roost with an in-depth review of this recent miniseries.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vince41.html
Paul Levitz and the Direct Market! Matt Maxwell offers up food for thought on what the exit of DC’s publisher means to the direct market itself.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed49.html
Titanic vs. Empire! Elliott Serrano rebuts a fellow writer’s assertion that TITANIC is a better movie than THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ccw34.html
Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
Issue 42 of Comics Waiting Room in now live! Here’s what we’ve got!
The Marvel and DC Changes: What They Mean to You! Marc Mason examines the recent moves by the Big Two and tells you exactly what effect it will have on the traditional comics buyer.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason42.html
Talking About Comics! Avril Brown breaks down her love of talking about the art form, both with fans and with those who have never picked up a comic before.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/avril38.html
Eye on the Stormbringers! Vince Moore returns to the CWR roost with an in-depth review of this recent miniseries.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/vince41.html
Paul Levitz and the Direct Market! Matt Maxwell offers up food for thought on what the exit of DC’s publisher means to the direct market itself.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed49.html
Titanic vs. Empire! Elliott Serrano rebuts a fellow writer’s assertion that TITANIC is a better movie than THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ccw34.html
Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
Hey folks,
After much delay, you can now check out Chapter Three of Tumor for Kindle and the Kindle App on iPhone/iPod Touch for just a buck right here:
http://www.amazon.com/Tumor-Chapter-3-ebook/dp/B002OFVPA8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=digital-text&qid=1252773973&sr=1-4
As always, we'll put it up for free in a few weeks.
Talking of free, another of my short stories that was previously only on Kindle is available over on Feedbooks.com You can check it out in a variety of formats for free right here:
http://feedbooks.com/userbook/7465
Thanks for reading, and keep on checking http://www.tumorthecomic.com for more behind the scenes special features!
j.
www.thefialkov.com
After much delay, you can now check out Chapter Three of Tumor for Kindle and the Kindle App on iPhone/iPod Touch for just a buck right here:
http://www.amazon.com/Tumor-Chapter-3-ebook/dp/B002OFVPA8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=digital-text&qid=1252773973&sr=1-4
As always, we'll put it up for free in a few weeks.
Talking of free, another of my short stories that was previously only on Kindle is available over on Feedbooks.com You can check it out in a variety of formats for free right here:
http://feedbooks.com/userbook/7465
Thanks for reading, and keep on checking http://www.tumorthecomic.com for more behind the scenes special features!
j.
www.thefialkov.com
THE 2009 TOP SHELF MASSIVE $3 SALE
CELEBRATING THE SURROGATES DEBUT AT ITUNES
AND ITS THEATRICAL RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 25TH
*******************************************************
Top Shelf's MASSIVE $3 SALE kicks off today to celebrate the debut of
THE SURROGATES on iTunes, as well as the theatrical release of the
SURROGATES on September 25th.
Just in time for the theatrical release of SURROGATES starring Bruce Willis,
fans can now read the original graphic novel that inspired the upcoming blockbuster
on their iPhone and iPod touch. THE SURROGATES App for the iPhone -- developed
for the iPhone by iVerse Media (www.iversemedia.com) -- features two full
issues of the original comic book mini-series formatted for the iPhone screen
for only $0.99. The remaining three issues of the series can be downloaded
inside the Application as an "In App Purchase" for only $0.99 per
issue. Or, if you prefer, you can simply download "THE SURROGATES #1"
for FREE in the iTunes App Store.
So, to celebrate THE SURROGATES, for the next ten
days -- thru Friday September 25th (the opening day of the film!) -- Top Shelf
is having a giant $3 graphic novel web sale. When you visit the site, you'll
find over 100 graphic novels and comics on sale -- with 55+ titles marked down
to just $3 (!) and 45 key titles slashed!
To go directly to the list of items on sale at the
Top Shelf website, just click here:
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/specialdeals
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/specialdeals
But here are a few sample sale items:
-- $3 Books: The Barefoot Serpent, The Country Nurse, Sulk, After the Snooter, That Salty Air, and more!
-- $3 Books: Please Release, Tales of Woodsman Pete, Less Than Heroes, Fox Bunny Funny, The King, and more!
-- $3 Books: Regards from Serbia, Comic Book Artist, Hutch Owen, Delayed Replays, Micrographica, and more!
-- Slashed Prices: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Lost Girls, From Hell, Blankets, Carnet De Voyage, and more!
-- Slashed Prices: The Surrogates, Essex County, Swallow Me Whole, Clumsy, Veeps, and more!
-- Slashed Prices: Far Arden, Super Spy, Owly, Korgi, Johnny Boo, and more!
-- Freebies with every order: The 2009 Top Shelf Sampler and the 2009 Owly & Friends!
Please note that Top Shelf now accept PayPal (as well as Visa, MasterCard, Amex,
and Discover -- all secure), and that this sale is good for retailers as well
(and comic book shops will get their wholesale discount on top of these sale prices).
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/specialdeals
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/specialdeals
Your friend thru comics,
Chris Staros
Top Shelf Productions
CELEBRATING THE SURROGATES DEBUT AT ITUNES
AND ITS THEATRICAL RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 25TH
*******************************************************
Top Shelf's MASSIVE $3 SALE kicks off today to celebrate the debut of
THE SURROGATES on iTunes, as well as the theatrical release of the
SURROGATES on September 25th.
Just in time for the theatrical release of SURROGATES starring Bruce Willis,
fans can now read the original graphic novel that inspired the upcoming blockbuster
on their iPhone and iPod touch. THE SURROGATES App for the iPhone -- developed
for the iPhone by iVerse Media (www.iversemedia.com) -- features two full
issues of the original comic book mini-series formatted for the iPhone screen
for only $0.99. The remaining three issues of the series can be downloaded
inside the Application as an "In App Purchase" for only $0.99 per
issue. Or, if you prefer, you can simply download "THE SURROGATES #1"
for FREE in the iTunes App Store.
So, to celebrate THE SURROGATES, for the next ten
days -- thru Friday September 25th (the opening day of the film!) -- Top Shelf
is having a giant $3 graphic novel web sale. When you visit the site, you'll
find over 100 graphic novels and comics on sale -- with 55+ titles marked down
to just $3 (!) and 45 key titles slashed!
To go directly to the list of items on sale at the
Top Shelf website, just click here:
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/specialdeals
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/specialdeals
But here are a few sample sale items:
-- $3 Books: The Barefoot Serpent, The Country Nurse, Sulk, After the Snooter, That Salty Air, and more!
-- $3 Books: Please Release, Tales of Woodsman Pete, Less Than Heroes, Fox Bunny Funny, The King, and more!
-- $3 Books: Regards from Serbia, Comic Book Artist, Hutch Owen, Delayed Replays, Micrographica, and more!
-- Slashed Prices: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Lost Girls, From Hell, Blankets, Carnet De Voyage, and more!
-- Slashed Prices: The Surrogates, Essex County, Swallow Me Whole, Clumsy, Veeps, and more!
-- Slashed Prices: Far Arden, Super Spy, Owly, Korgi, Johnny Boo, and more!
-- Freebies with every order: The 2009 Top Shelf Sampler and the 2009 Owly & Friends!
Please note that Top Shelf now accept PayPal (as well as Visa, MasterCard, Amex,
and Discover -- all secure), and that this sale is good for retailers as well
(and comic book shops will get their wholesale discount on top of these sale prices).
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/specialdeals
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/specialdeals
Your friend thru comics,
Chris Staros
Top Shelf Productions
Sci-Fi Meets Fantasy in Dragons Vs Robots, a New Transmedia Property
Announced Today by Massiverse, Inc.
Free online game and manga series for children
debuts today at www.dragonsvsrobots.com, with feature film and more to come
NEW YORK, September 14, 2009 - An epic battle between science and nature has begun! Massiverse, Inc., a new media development company that creates original and interactive transmedia properties, is announcing their exciting first property: Dragons Vs Robots. Sci-fi meets fantasy in this unique world designed for kids ages 9 to 14, where futuristic robots and mythical dragons battle for control over the planet Earth. Today Massiverse gives a first look at the vast Dragons Vs Robots universe at http://www.dragonsvsrobots.com, where a free battle game and manga series have been unveiled.
Dragons Vs Robots was conceived by entertainment writer and producer M. Raven Metzner, whose credits include the prime time television series Six Degrees for Touchstone/ABC, and seasoned media and technology executive Jesse Soleil. Spanning over 200 years and three generations of future history, the Dragons Vs Robots narrative involves a devastating energy crisis that leads to the rise of powerful robots and the reawakening of ancient dragons. The source of their conflict is Protium, a rare energy resource that serves as a life force for both dragons and robots. Humans, who also need this precious substance to resolve the energy crisis, must choose their allegiance- and so the battle lines are drawn.
Massiverse defines transmedia as integrated narrative storytelling that uses traditional and emerging mediums to develop a long-term personal relationship between customers and a brand. Dragons Vs Robots is the first of several original transmedia properties planned by the company. In addition to the battle game and manga series launching today, the Dragons Vs Robots saga will also be told through a trading card game, novels, animated webisodes, and a full-length feature film, providing multiple entry points for engagement and revenue. Plans are also in the works for a toy line.
"The future of media lies in building compelling, recognizable entertainment that works across platforms seamlessly," says Massiverse CEO and Dragons Vs Robots co-creator Jesse Soleil. "By telling the Dragons Vs Robots story in so many different ways, we are setting up an engaging and immersive universe for our customers, as well as a lucrative business proposition for our investors."
Starting today, all are invited to visit http://www.dragonsvsrobots.com and choose a side in the epic fight. Use the Dragons Vs Robots character creator to become a majestic dragon or a futuristic robot. Then send your personalized character into battle! The simple yet addictive Dragons Vs Robots online battle game is a free, safe way for children to become part of this dynamic universe, with each win driving up the player's ranking and tipping the balance in the power struggle. The outcome online will ultimately shape the overall Dragons Vs Robots story.
The Dragons Vs Robots: Blade Guardian manga series, also available for free on the website, puts another spin on the narrative. Authored by Metzner and illustrated by artist Jo Tokutora, Blade Guardian follows the journey of 14-year-old adventurer Sid Oda as he treks across the territories formerly known as China and Japan to find his missing family. As the series unfolds, Massiverse plans to offer customized print-on-demand services for players of the online game. The company is also pursuing release of the Blade Guardian series through traditional publishing channels.
"We aren't just releasing a game, manga series, book series, trading card game, or movie," says Dragons Vs Robots editorial director and co-creator M. Raven Metzner. "It's a complete universe with interlocking narratives. Dragons Vs Robots provides educational entertainment, with our young protagonists' heroic adventures set against a backdrop of real-world science and mythology, but more importantly, this is a world, a history, and an experience that kids will want to get lost in."
The team developing Dragons Vs Robots has years of experience creating quality children's entertainment products for companies that include Scholastic, The Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Disney, and is dedicated to maintaining a similarly high level of quality with the Dragons Vs Robots franchise. Although the world may seem very different from our reality, the characters and situations are recognizable and relatable for kids and families, and all Dragons Vs Robots content is age appropriate and kid-friendly. The free battle game and COPPA-compliant website have been carefully designed to maintain visitors' online safety and reinforce responsible browsing behavior. The transmedia structure encourages kids to combine the online and offline components, to enable play and reading both online and offline.
Other Dragons Vs Robots components currently under development or in the planning stages include a trilogy of tween novels, a live action feature film (in collaboration with Jinks/Cohen Productions), toy and trading card lines, and a series of animated webisodes. Enhancements to the online battle game will also roll out over time, with the possibility of expansion onto next-gen consoles. These projects represent a rich transmedia experience with multiple revenue streams, and Massiverse is actively seeking partners and investors to collaborate on Dragons Vs Robots projects and help bring the universe to life. To learn more about Massiverse and inquire about business opportunities, visit http://www.massiverse.com.
About Dragons Vs Robots
Dragons Vs Robots is a cross-media property built upon real-world science, mythology, and literacy. The series brings together science fiction and fantasy in an epic storyline pitting futuristic robots against mythical dragons. Designed for kids ages 9 to 14, Dragons Vs Robots includes manga, books, an animated webisode series, a feature film, and a trading card game, all linked through a rich online experience. Each component stands on its own as entertainment, but when combined with other pieces creates a rich and engaging world that encourages fans to immerse themselves in the Dragons Vs Robots narrative. To choose your side and enter the world of Dragons Vs Robots, visit http://www.dragonsvsrobots.com.
About Massiverse, Inc.
Massiverse is a 21st-century new media development company that creates original, interactive transmedia properties, integrating traditional and emerging communication mediums, gaming, and powerful narrative storytelling. Massiverse specializes in developing complex interactive systems that work across multiple mediums, including: massively multiplayer online games, virtual worlds, alternate reality games, television, webisodes, mobisodes, feature films, gaming platforms, mobile, and print (both traditional and digital). The Massiverse team is made up of industry veterans whose significant experience creating quality entertainment includes projects with Scholastic, The Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney, and other prominent studios. To learn more, visit http://www.massiverse.com.
Announced Today by Massiverse, Inc.
Free online game and manga series for children
debuts today at www.dragonsvsrobots.com, with feature film and more to come
NEW YORK, September 14, 2009 - An epic battle between science and nature has begun! Massiverse, Inc., a new media development company that creates original and interactive transmedia properties, is announcing their exciting first property: Dragons Vs Robots. Sci-fi meets fantasy in this unique world designed for kids ages 9 to 14, where futuristic robots and mythical dragons battle for control over the planet Earth. Today Massiverse gives a first look at the vast Dragons Vs Robots universe at http://www.dragonsvsrobots.com, where a free battle game and manga series have been unveiled.
Dragons Vs Robots was conceived by entertainment writer and producer M. Raven Metzner, whose credits include the prime time television series Six Degrees for Touchstone/ABC, and seasoned media and technology executive Jesse Soleil. Spanning over 200 years and three generations of future history, the Dragons Vs Robots narrative involves a devastating energy crisis that leads to the rise of powerful robots and the reawakening of ancient dragons. The source of their conflict is Protium, a rare energy resource that serves as a life force for both dragons and robots. Humans, who also need this precious substance to resolve the energy crisis, must choose their allegiance- and so the battle lines are drawn.
Massiverse defines transmedia as integrated narrative storytelling that uses traditional and emerging mediums to develop a long-term personal relationship between customers and a brand. Dragons Vs Robots is the first of several original transmedia properties planned by the company. In addition to the battle game and manga series launching today, the Dragons Vs Robots saga will also be told through a trading card game, novels, animated webisodes, and a full-length feature film, providing multiple entry points for engagement and revenue. Plans are also in the works for a toy line.
"The future of media lies in building compelling, recognizable entertainment that works across platforms seamlessly," says Massiverse CEO and Dragons Vs Robots co-creator Jesse Soleil. "By telling the Dragons Vs Robots story in so many different ways, we are setting up an engaging and immersive universe for our customers, as well as a lucrative business proposition for our investors."
Starting today, all are invited to visit http://www.dragonsvsrobots.com and choose a side in the epic fight. Use the Dragons Vs Robots character creator to become a majestic dragon or a futuristic robot. Then send your personalized character into battle! The simple yet addictive Dragons Vs Robots online battle game is a free, safe way for children to become part of this dynamic universe, with each win driving up the player's ranking and tipping the balance in the power struggle. The outcome online will ultimately shape the overall Dragons Vs Robots story.
The Dragons Vs Robots: Blade Guardian manga series, also available for free on the website, puts another spin on the narrative. Authored by Metzner and illustrated by artist Jo Tokutora, Blade Guardian follows the journey of 14-year-old adventurer Sid Oda as he treks across the territories formerly known as China and Japan to find his missing family. As the series unfolds, Massiverse plans to offer customized print-on-demand services for players of the online game. The company is also pursuing release of the Blade Guardian series through traditional publishing channels.
"We aren't just releasing a game, manga series, book series, trading card game, or movie," says Dragons Vs Robots editorial director and co-creator M. Raven Metzner. "It's a complete universe with interlocking narratives. Dragons Vs Robots provides educational entertainment, with our young protagonists' heroic adventures set against a backdrop of real-world science and mythology, but more importantly, this is a world, a history, and an experience that kids will want to get lost in."
The team developing Dragons Vs Robots has years of experience creating quality children's entertainment products for companies that include Scholastic, The Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Disney, and is dedicated to maintaining a similarly high level of quality with the Dragons Vs Robots franchise. Although the world may seem very different from our reality, the characters and situations are recognizable and relatable for kids and families, and all Dragons Vs Robots content is age appropriate and kid-friendly. The free battle game and COPPA-compliant website have been carefully designed to maintain visitors' online safety and reinforce responsible browsing behavior. The transmedia structure encourages kids to combine the online and offline components, to enable play and reading both online and offline.
Other Dragons Vs Robots components currently under development or in the planning stages include a trilogy of tween novels, a live action feature film (in collaboration with Jinks/Cohen Productions), toy and trading card lines, and a series of animated webisodes. Enhancements to the online battle game will also roll out over time, with the possibility of expansion onto next-gen consoles. These projects represent a rich transmedia experience with multiple revenue streams, and Massiverse is actively seeking partners and investors to collaborate on Dragons Vs Robots projects and help bring the universe to life. To learn more about Massiverse and inquire about business opportunities, visit http://www.massiverse.com.
About Dragons Vs Robots
Dragons Vs Robots is a cross-media property built upon real-world science, mythology, and literacy. The series brings together science fiction and fantasy in an epic storyline pitting futuristic robots against mythical dragons. Designed for kids ages 9 to 14, Dragons Vs Robots includes manga, books, an animated webisode series, a feature film, and a trading card game, all linked through a rich online experience. Each component stands on its own as entertainment, but when combined with other pieces creates a rich and engaging world that encourages fans to immerse themselves in the Dragons Vs Robots narrative. To choose your side and enter the world of Dragons Vs Robots, visit http://www.dragonsvsrobots.com.
About Massiverse, Inc.
Massiverse is a 21st-century new media development company that creates original, interactive transmedia properties, integrating traditional and emerging communication mediums, gaming, and powerful narrative storytelling. Massiverse specializes in developing complex interactive systems that work across multiple mediums, including: massively multiplayer online games, virtual worlds, alternate reality games, television, webisodes, mobisodes, feature films, gaming platforms, mobile, and print (both traditional and digital). The Massiverse team is made up of industry veterans whose significant experience creating quality entertainment includes projects with Scholastic, The Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney, and other prominent studios. To learn more, visit http://www.massiverse.com.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Our Sentence is Up: Seeing Grant Morrison's The Invisibles, a non-fiction look at the landmark series, is in this month's Previews catalog (order code SEP091084). The book, authored by Patrick Meaney, is published by Sequart Research & Literacy Organization.
Our Sentence is Up offers an accessible look at Grant Morrison's complicated and ambitious comics masterpiece, paying attention to its themes, philosophy, and how it changes with each reading.
The Invisibles has been hailed as a seminal comic, called the key to Morrison's overall body of work, and seen as the inspiration for The Matrix and its successors. But it's also frequently written off as incomprehensible or just too out there.
Written in a conversational, personal style, Our Sentence is Up opens up The Invisibles through an in-depth, issue-by-issue analysis of the series, making sense of its complex ideas, fractured chronology, and delirious blend of fiction and reality. The book also explores the real-world relevance of the comic, particularly how its fictional conspiracy theories became reality in the 2000s.
The book also features a wide-ranging interview with Grant Morrison, covering how his formative childhood experiences found their way into The Invisibles and how his life and the comic became intertwined in the '90s. Morrison also explores the series in retrospect, how it holds up to the War on Terror and the Obama presidency, and what he currently thinks will happen in 2012.
The book sports an afterword by Morrison expert Timothy Callahan (CBR), author of Sequart's Grant Morrison: The Early Years. The book also sports an original cover by award-winning artist Kevin Colden (Fishtown, I Rule the Night).
Our Sentence is Up (softcover, 6"x9", 372 pages, B&W, $26.95 MSRP) is available exclusively through comic book stores. See the books section of the September 2009 Previews catalog (bottom of page 315), where the book is a spotlighted item. Please be sure to ask your store to order a copy (order code SEP091084), as you cannot be assured your store will order any copies.
About the Publisher: Sequart Research & Literacy Organization is a non-profit devoted to the study and promotion of comic books as a legitimate art. It publishes a line of books aimed at making comics scholarship accessible. For more information and to check out the revamped website, click here.
Legal Disclaimer: the Invisibles and related characters are © and TM Grant Morrison. This book is not endorsed by DC Comics or Vertigo.
Our Sentence is Up offers an accessible look at Grant Morrison's complicated and ambitious comics masterpiece, paying attention to its themes, philosophy, and how it changes with each reading.
The Invisibles has been hailed as a seminal comic, called the key to Morrison's overall body of work, and seen as the inspiration for The Matrix and its successors. But it's also frequently written off as incomprehensible or just too out there.
Written in a conversational, personal style, Our Sentence is Up opens up The Invisibles through an in-depth, issue-by-issue analysis of the series, making sense of its complex ideas, fractured chronology, and delirious blend of fiction and reality. The book also explores the real-world relevance of the comic, particularly how its fictional conspiracy theories became reality in the 2000s.
The book also features a wide-ranging interview with Grant Morrison, covering how his formative childhood experiences found their way into The Invisibles and how his life and the comic became intertwined in the '90s. Morrison also explores the series in retrospect, how it holds up to the War on Terror and the Obama presidency, and what he currently thinks will happen in 2012.
The book sports an afterword by Morrison expert Timothy Callahan (CBR), author of Sequart's Grant Morrison: The Early Years. The book also sports an original cover by award-winning artist Kevin Colden (Fishtown, I Rule the Night).
Our Sentence is Up (softcover, 6"x9", 372 pages, B&W, $26.95 MSRP) is available exclusively through comic book stores. See the books section of the September 2009 Previews catalog (bottom of page 315), where the book is a spotlighted item. Please be sure to ask your store to order a copy (order code SEP091084), as you cannot be assured your store will order any copies.
About the Publisher: Sequart Research & Literacy Organization is a non-profit devoted to the study and promotion of comic books as a legitimate art. It publishes a line of books aimed at making comics scholarship accessible. For more information and to check out the revamped website, click here.
Legal Disclaimer: the Invisibles and related characters are © and TM Grant Morrison. This book is not endorsed by DC Comics or Vertigo.
Hey gang,
We're still waiting on Amazon to post up the third chapter of Tumor, but, in the meantime, I wanted to direct you to a brand new short story by yours truly for Kindle and the iPhone/iPod Touch Kindle App. It's called Belly Button Reset, and I'm very proud of it. It's sort of a Vonnegut-y sci-fi romance drama thing, and it's only a buck, so, why not? You can purchase it here: http://tinyurl.com/ltxpmm
But, what's that? You don't have a Kindle or iPhone? Well, you're in luck. You can check out a non-Kindle version over here at http://feedbooks.com/userbook/7446
But, I do ask that if you download it over on Feedbooks, PLEASE, post a brief review over on the site or over on Amazon. Reviews get people to try books out, especially with low price points, so it'd be a huge help.
Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy the story!
j.
www.thefialkov.com
We're still waiting on Amazon to post up the third chapter of Tumor, but, in the meantime, I wanted to direct you to a brand new short story by yours truly for Kindle and the iPhone/iPod Touch Kindle App. It's called Belly Button Reset, and I'm very proud of it. It's sort of a Vonnegut-y sci-fi romance drama thing, and it's only a buck, so, why not? You can purchase it here: http://tinyurl.com/ltxpmm
But, what's that? You don't have a Kindle or iPhone? Well, you're in luck. You can check out a non-Kindle version over here at http://feedbooks.com/userbook/7446
But, I do ask that if you download it over on Feedbooks, PLEASE, post a brief review over on the site or over on Amazon. Reviews get people to try books out, especially with low price points, so it'd be a huge help.
Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy the story!
j.
www.thefialkov.com
FILMS BY TEN FINALISTS POSTED FOR ONLINE VOTING IN
‘HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS-CHILLER SCARY GOOD FILM COMPETITION’
AS CHILLER AND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
SEARCH FOR THE BEST NEW ‘SHORT SCARE’
Universal City, CA-—Ten films, selected by industry judges from well over a hundred eligible entries, have been posted for online public voting in the “Halloween Horror Nights-Chiller Scary Good Film Competition,” offering filmmakers an opportunity to have their scariest short film rewarded with a broadcast on Chiller of their work, a $1,000 cash prize and a trip for two to the October 2 opening night of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Voting is open to all members of the public at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com/Chiller. Only one vote per person may be cast.
Prospective filmmakers were invited to submit short films of 90 seconds to three minutes in length. Selected films were first judged by a panel of horror industry professionals with storytelling skill, originality and the degree of the “good scare” used as criteria. Finalists were selected by three industry judges: "Saw VI" Director Kevin Greutert, Syfy’s Executive Vice President of Programming and Original Movies, Thomas P. Vitale and Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Creative Director John Murdy. Entries were received from every part of the United States and the ten finalists represent five states, contrasting styles and varying degrees of experience and technical skill.
The winning “Scary Good” film will be announced on September 25. In addition to the prize and the Chiller broadcast of the film, the winning filmmaker will be honored in front of celebrities, studio executives and media at the October 2 Chiller-Eyegore Awards ceremony, which will kick off this year’s all-new Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Finalists in the “Halloween Horror Nights-Chiller Scary Good Film Competition” are: “Appetence” (Director, Brian H. Robbins), “Bedfellows” (Director, Drew Daywalt), “Chinese Chiller” (Director, Christopher Baker), “Do No Harm” (Director, John Gehrke), “Lamaze of the Dead” (Whitney Baltz), “Mockingbird” (Director, Marichelle Daywalt), “The Nightmare” (Director, Jeff M. Breyer), “Samaritan” (Director, Charles C. Wills), “Shadow Puppets” (Director, David Schneider), and “Stranger Danger” (Director, Luke Nelson).
This year’s all-new Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood will feature new maze experiences including “Saw: Game Over,” “Halloween: The Life and Crimes of Michael Myers,” “My Bloody Valentine: Be Mine 4 Ever,” and “Chucky’s Funhouse.” Six new “scare zones,” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute.” The re-imagined “Halloween Horror Nights” for 2009 will be the most intense and terrifying “live” horror event ever to be presented in a theme park environment. “Halloween Horror Nights” will continue on consecutive weekends and selected weekday nights beginning on Friday, October 2 through Halloween, Saturday, October 31. Event dates are: October 2-3, 9-11, 15-18, 23-25, 28-31. The event will begin nightly at 7:00 p.m.; closing hours vary by night throughout the event. Tickets are now on sale at http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn including limited-time advance purchase discounts.
Chiller, the recently-launched channel from NBC Universal, is the only network devoted to delivering viewers round-the-clock scares. Chiller’s eclectic slate of adrenaline-fueled, soul-stirring entertainment includes classic drama and anthology series (Tales from the Darkside, Twin Peaks, Nightmare Cafe), international programming (Spine Chillers, Strange) and a broad offering of films, including feature-length premieres on the first Friday of each month. Chiller is currently available in nearly 34 million homes. To learn more, visit: www.chillertv.com. To learn more, visit: www.chillertv.com.
Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of Universal Parks & Resorts, a division of NBC Universal.
NBC Universal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May of 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi.
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‘HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS-CHILLER SCARY GOOD FILM COMPETITION’
AS CHILLER AND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
SEARCH FOR THE BEST NEW ‘SHORT SCARE’
Universal City, CA-—Ten films, selected by industry judges from well over a hundred eligible entries, have been posted for online public voting in the “Halloween Horror Nights-Chiller Scary Good Film Competition,” offering filmmakers an opportunity to have their scariest short film rewarded with a broadcast on Chiller of their work, a $1,000 cash prize and a trip for two to the October 2 opening night of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Voting is open to all members of the public at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com/Chiller. Only one vote per person may be cast.
Prospective filmmakers were invited to submit short films of 90 seconds to three minutes in length. Selected films were first judged by a panel of horror industry professionals with storytelling skill, originality and the degree of the “good scare” used as criteria. Finalists were selected by three industry judges: "Saw VI" Director Kevin Greutert, Syfy’s Executive Vice President of Programming and Original Movies, Thomas P. Vitale and Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights Creative Director John Murdy. Entries were received from every part of the United States and the ten finalists represent five states, contrasting styles and varying degrees of experience and technical skill.
The winning “Scary Good” film will be announced on September 25. In addition to the prize and the Chiller broadcast of the film, the winning filmmaker will be honored in front of celebrities, studio executives and media at the October 2 Chiller-Eyegore Awards ceremony, which will kick off this year’s all-new Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Finalists in the “Halloween Horror Nights-Chiller Scary Good Film Competition” are: “Appetence” (Director, Brian H. Robbins), “Bedfellows” (Director, Drew Daywalt), “Chinese Chiller” (Director, Christopher Baker), “Do No Harm” (Director, John Gehrke), “Lamaze of the Dead” (Whitney Baltz), “Mockingbird” (Director, Marichelle Daywalt), “The Nightmare” (Director, Jeff M. Breyer), “Samaritan” (Director, Charles C. Wills), “Shadow Puppets” (Director, David Schneider), and “Stranger Danger” (Director, Luke Nelson).
This year’s all-new Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood will feature new maze experiences including “Saw: Game Over,” “Halloween: The Life and Crimes of Michael Myers,” “My Bloody Valentine: Be Mine 4 Ever,” and “Chucky’s Funhouse.” Six new “scare zones,” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute.” The re-imagined “Halloween Horror Nights” for 2009 will be the most intense and terrifying “live” horror event ever to be presented in a theme park environment. “Halloween Horror Nights” will continue on consecutive weekends and selected weekday nights beginning on Friday, October 2 through Halloween, Saturday, October 31. Event dates are: October 2-3, 9-11, 15-18, 23-25, 28-31. The event will begin nightly at 7:00 p.m.; closing hours vary by night throughout the event. Tickets are now on sale at http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn including limited-time advance purchase discounts.
Chiller, the recently-launched channel from NBC Universal, is the only network devoted to delivering viewers round-the-clock scares. Chiller’s eclectic slate of adrenaline-fueled, soul-stirring entertainment includes classic drama and anthology series (Tales from the Darkside, Twin Peaks, Nightmare Cafe), international programming (Spine Chillers, Strange) and a broad offering of films, including feature-length premieres on the first Friday of each month. Chiller is currently available in nearly 34 million homes. To learn more, visit: www.chillertv.com. To learn more, visit: www.chillertv.com.
Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of Universal Parks & Resorts, a division of NBC Universal.
NBC Universal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May of 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi.
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Wednesday, September 09, 2009
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL COMICS GETS AN ENCORE AS GRAPHIC NOVELS THROUGH BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS
Throughout the 90’s, “Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics”, was a popular staple on the newsstands. Now the title will be receiving an encore as newly-packaged graphic novels through Bluewater Productions in partnership with the original creators Revolutionary Comics.
More than seventy biographies of notable bands and rock legends will be published in ten bi-monthly volumes starting in December 2009. They include The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who and dozens of others.
"Great ideas, like the marriage of rock 'n' roll and comics, have the half-life of uranium and will always be popular," says Jay Allen Sanford of Revolutionary Comics. "The folks at Bluewater clearly have their fingers on the same pop culture pulse that enabled the original Rock 'N' Roll Comics to become one of the top-selling indie comics of the '90s. Truth is often stranger than fiction...and certainly much more interesting!"
According to Bluewater the issues will be packaged into ten graphic novels ranging from 150 to 300 pages. Each graphic novel, which covers a particular band, era, or style, will sport new covers. Bluewater who is known best for their biographical comics, such as Female Force and Political Power, will create forewords and epilogues written by music journalists, and industry insiders.
“In some cases we will add an epilogue for groups that experienced notable milestones after the issues original publishing,” Bluewater president Darren Davis said. “Like Pink Floyd’s reunion concert at Live8, or the passing of the Who’s John Entwistle or even the release of the long delayed Guns N’ Roses album ‘Chinese Democracy.’”
Volume 1: Hard Rock Heroes
Guns N’ Roses; Metallica; AC/DC; Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne; Motley Crue; Poison; Van Halen; Black Crowes; Motorhead; Pantera; Megadeth; Sammy Hagar; Anthrax; Joan Jett/Lita Ford; Skid Row (unpublished RnR Comics #8)
Volume 2: The Beatles (8 issues)
Volume 3: The Spirit of the '60s
Doors; Grateful Dead; Bob Dylan; Jimi Hendrix; Spirit; Janis Joplin; 60s San Francisco Scene (Bill Graham, Jefferson Airplane, etc); British Invasion (Herman’s Hermits, the Animals, Yardbirds, Zombies, Small Faces, etc.)
Volume 4: Led Zeppelin Experience (5 issues)
Volume 5: A Rock Pantheon
Eric Clapton; Rolling Stones; Elton John; Bruce Springsteen; Aerosmith, Alice Cooper; ZZ Top; The Jackson 5; Rod Stewart; Def Leppard
Volume 6: Pink Floyd Experience (5 issues)
Volume 7: The Art of Rock
The Who; Queen; Rush; Genesis; David Bowie, Frank Zappa; Kate Bush; ELO; The Cure
Volume 8: The King: Elvis Presley (7 issues)
Volume 9: SMASH! A Punk/Alternative Retrospective
Sex Pistols; REM; Jane’s Addiction; Nirvana; Red Hot Chili Peppers; Soundgarden; Alice in Chains; Pearl Jam; Dead Kennedys; Ramones; The Runaways; Iggy Pop/Stooges; MC5; New York Dolls; U2
Volume 10: Hip-Hop and Funk Heroes
Public Enemy, 2 Live Crew, NWA. Ice Cube, Ice-T, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, MC Hammer, Janet Jackson
The original series published by Revolutionary Comics ran from 1989 to 1994. At it’s height in the early 1990’s sources report that Revolutionary Comics was the largest independent comic publisher in the industry. Circulation for each issue regularly surpassed 50,000. During its run, the company won several high profile First Amendment cases securing the right to publish the unauthorized biographies as “illustrated articles.”
The suggested retail price (SRP) for each upcoming graphic novel release is $17.99.
Throughout the 90’s, “Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics”, was a popular staple on the newsstands. Now the title will be receiving an encore as newly-packaged graphic novels through Bluewater Productions in partnership with the original creators Revolutionary Comics.
More than seventy biographies of notable bands and rock legends will be published in ten bi-monthly volumes starting in December 2009. They include The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who and dozens of others.
"Great ideas, like the marriage of rock 'n' roll and comics, have the half-life of uranium and will always be popular," says Jay Allen Sanford of Revolutionary Comics. "The folks at Bluewater clearly have their fingers on the same pop culture pulse that enabled the original Rock 'N' Roll Comics to become one of the top-selling indie comics of the '90s. Truth is often stranger than fiction...and certainly much more interesting!"
According to Bluewater the issues will be packaged into ten graphic novels ranging from 150 to 300 pages. Each graphic novel, which covers a particular band, era, or style, will sport new covers. Bluewater who is known best for their biographical comics, such as Female Force and Political Power, will create forewords and epilogues written by music journalists, and industry insiders.
“In some cases we will add an epilogue for groups that experienced notable milestones after the issues original publishing,” Bluewater president Darren Davis said. “Like Pink Floyd’s reunion concert at Live8, or the passing of the Who’s John Entwistle or even the release of the long delayed Guns N’ Roses album ‘Chinese Democracy.’”
Volume 1: Hard Rock Heroes
Guns N’ Roses; Metallica; AC/DC; Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne; Motley Crue; Poison; Van Halen; Black Crowes; Motorhead; Pantera; Megadeth; Sammy Hagar; Anthrax; Joan Jett/Lita Ford; Skid Row (unpublished RnR Comics #8)
Volume 2: The Beatles (8 issues)
Volume 3: The Spirit of the '60s
Doors; Grateful Dead; Bob Dylan; Jimi Hendrix; Spirit; Janis Joplin; 60s San Francisco Scene (Bill Graham, Jefferson Airplane, etc); British Invasion (Herman’s Hermits, the Animals, Yardbirds, Zombies, Small Faces, etc.)
Volume 4: Led Zeppelin Experience (5 issues)
Volume 5: A Rock Pantheon
Eric Clapton; Rolling Stones; Elton John; Bruce Springsteen; Aerosmith, Alice Cooper; ZZ Top; The Jackson 5; Rod Stewart; Def Leppard
Volume 6: Pink Floyd Experience (5 issues)
Volume 7: The Art of Rock
The Who; Queen; Rush; Genesis; David Bowie, Frank Zappa; Kate Bush; ELO; The Cure
Volume 8: The King: Elvis Presley (7 issues)
Volume 9: SMASH! A Punk/Alternative Retrospective
Sex Pistols; REM; Jane’s Addiction; Nirvana; Red Hot Chili Peppers; Soundgarden; Alice in Chains; Pearl Jam; Dead Kennedys; Ramones; The Runaways; Iggy Pop/Stooges; MC5; New York Dolls; U2
Volume 10: Hip-Hop and Funk Heroes
Public Enemy, 2 Live Crew, NWA. Ice Cube, Ice-T, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, MC Hammer, Janet Jackson
The original series published by Revolutionary Comics ran from 1989 to 1994. At it’s height in the early 1990’s sources report that Revolutionary Comics was the largest independent comic publisher in the industry. Circulation for each issue regularly surpassed 50,000. During its run, the company won several high profile First Amendment cases securing the right to publish the unauthorized biographies as “illustrated articles.”
The suggested retail price (SRP) for each upcoming graphic novel release is $17.99.
Terry O’Quinn Is
THE STEPFATHER
AVAILABLE FOR FIRST TIME ON DVD
FEATURING NEW HIGH-DEFINITION MASTER AND
ALL-NEW BONUS FEATURES
REMAKE STARRING DYLAN WALSH (NIP/TUCK) IN THEATERS OCT. 16
DVD Available On Shout! Factory October 13
He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn’t measure up —
Neither could the others . . .
Los Angeles, CA - 80’s cult classic horror flick The Stepfather is set for DVD release for the first time ever, remastered and featuring all-new bonus features. Available on Shout! Factory on October 13, the film stars Terry O’Quinn (Lost),in a role that won him a nomination for Best Actor at the 1988 Independent Spirit Awards and the Saturn Awards. The Stepfather was selected as one of the year’s Top 10 movies by Vanity Fair, Village Voice and LA Weekly and featured on Bravo’s 100 Scariest Movie Moments special. A remake of the film starring Dylan Walsh (Nip/Tuck) will be in theaters October 16.
Jerry Blake (Terry O’Quinn) is a man obsessed with having the perfect “American Dream” life — including the house with the white picket fence in the suburbs, an adoring wife and loving children. He believes he’s found it when he marries Susan Maine (Shelley Hack) and becomes the stepfather to Susan’s 16-year-old daughter, Stephanie (Jill Schoelen). But Stephanie gets an uneasy feeling when she is around Jerry with his “Father Knows Best” attitude — she can see that there is a darker side behind his cheerful exterior. Could he be the same man who brutally murdered his family just one year earlier?
Inspired in part by a gruesome true story and written by Donald E. Westlake (The Grifters, The Hunter, later made as Point Blank), and Brian Garfield (Death Wish, Hopscotch, Death Sentence) the script was picked up by ITC Entertainment, and Joseph Ruben (Sleeping With The Enemy, The Good Son, The Forgotten) was chosen to direct the film.
Special features include an audio commentary with director Joseph Ruben, and The Stepfather Chronicles – an all-new retrospective featuring interviews with director Joseph Ruben, producer Jay Benson, actress Jill Schoelen, author Brian Garfield and others on the making of the film and its enduring legacy.
“ . . . The Stepfather is one of the great horror movies of the ’80s.” —Michael J. Weldon,
The Psychotronic Video Guide
“For a horror fan who’s missed this brilliant independent production, it’s required viewing.”
—Mike Mayo, Videohound’s Horror Show
“Engrossing thriller . . . Thoughtful screenplay by Donald E. Westlake and taut direction by Joseph Ruben highlight this sleeper.” —Leonard Maltin’s 2007 Movie Guide
Special Features:
- Audio commentary with director Joseph Ruben
- The Stepfather Chronicles – An all-new retrospective featuring interviews with director Joseph Ruben, producer Jay Benson, actress Jill Schoelen, author Brian Garfield and others on the making of the film and its enduring legacy.
THE STEPFATHER
AVAILABLE FOR FIRST TIME ON DVD
FEATURING NEW HIGH-DEFINITION MASTER AND
ALL-NEW BONUS FEATURES
REMAKE STARRING DYLAN WALSH (NIP/TUCK) IN THEATERS OCT. 16
DVD Available On Shout! Factory October 13
He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn’t measure up —
Neither could the others . . .
Los Angeles, CA - 80’s cult classic horror flick The Stepfather is set for DVD release for the first time ever, remastered and featuring all-new bonus features. Available on Shout! Factory on October 13, the film stars Terry O’Quinn (Lost),in a role that won him a nomination for Best Actor at the 1988 Independent Spirit Awards and the Saturn Awards. The Stepfather was selected as one of the year’s Top 10 movies by Vanity Fair, Village Voice and LA Weekly and featured on Bravo’s 100 Scariest Movie Moments special. A remake of the film starring Dylan Walsh (Nip/Tuck) will be in theaters October 16.
Jerry Blake (Terry O’Quinn) is a man obsessed with having the perfect “American Dream” life — including the house with the white picket fence in the suburbs, an adoring wife and loving children. He believes he’s found it when he marries Susan Maine (Shelley Hack) and becomes the stepfather to Susan’s 16-year-old daughter, Stephanie (Jill Schoelen). But Stephanie gets an uneasy feeling when she is around Jerry with his “Father Knows Best” attitude — she can see that there is a darker side behind his cheerful exterior. Could he be the same man who brutally murdered his family just one year earlier?
Inspired in part by a gruesome true story and written by Donald E. Westlake (The Grifters, The Hunter, later made as Point Blank), and Brian Garfield (Death Wish, Hopscotch, Death Sentence) the script was picked up by ITC Entertainment, and Joseph Ruben (Sleeping With The Enemy, The Good Son, The Forgotten) was chosen to direct the film.
Special features include an audio commentary with director Joseph Ruben, and The Stepfather Chronicles – an all-new retrospective featuring interviews with director Joseph Ruben, producer Jay Benson, actress Jill Schoelen, author Brian Garfield and others on the making of the film and its enduring legacy.
“ . . . The Stepfather is one of the great horror movies of the ’80s.” —Michael J. Weldon,
The Psychotronic Video Guide
“For a horror fan who’s missed this brilliant independent production, it’s required viewing.”
—Mike Mayo, Videohound’s Horror Show
“Engrossing thriller . . . Thoughtful screenplay by Donald E. Westlake and taut direction by Joseph Ruben highlight this sleeper.” —Leonard Maltin’s 2007 Movie Guide
Special Features:
- Audio commentary with director Joseph Ruben
- The Stepfather Chronicles – An all-new retrospective featuring interviews with director Joseph Ruben, producer Jay Benson, actress Jill Schoelen, author Brian Garfield and others on the making of the film and its enduring legacy.
ABC's HIT TV SHOW "LOST"-THE AUCTION
AT DISNEY'S D23 IN ANAHEIM SEPTEMBER 10-13, 2009
Come See Original Props And Costumes From The Show And Meet Cast Members
Who Will Be Signing Autographs
Calabasas, CA, September 8, 2009- If you are a fan of all things LOST, then Disney's D23, taking place September 10-13, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center, is definitely the place to be. Profiles in History, the world's largest Hollywood memorabilia auctioneer, will offer fans of the hit ABC television series, LOST a special preview of their Summer, 2010 auction, with a display of authentic props, costumes and set pieces including Kate's toy plane, Hurley's winning lottery ticket, Locke's hunting knife, Sawyer's letter and many other surprises! This four-day sneak preview will be at booth 1930 and runs from 9:00am-5:00pm each day.
ABC is pleased to announce the "LOST" Auction will take place after the series finale in May 2010. "In celebration of our fans around the world, Profiles in History has been selected to auction a selection of original props, set pieces, costumes and collectors' artifacts from the entire series in order to give our fans a chance to own a piece of one of the greatest, most iconic shows in history.
Profiles in History President, Joseph Maddalena: "Profiles in History is thrilled to be holding the LOST Auction. LOST is one of the most iconic TV shows ever created, and we are working in conjunction with ABC to offer fans from around the world an opportunity to own a memento of this amazing show. This is a once in a lifetime auction event that will celebrate one of the most beloved shows in television history."
For more information about Profiles in History and to download complete catalogs from previous auctions, please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.profilesinhistory.com/" \o "http://www.profilesinhistory.com/\"www.profilesinhistory.com.
About Profiles in History:
Founded in 1985 by Joseph Maddalena, Profiles in History is the world's leading auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia. Profiles in History has held some of the most prestigious and successful auctions of Hollywood memorabilia. Their auctions include costumes, props and set pieces from both vintage and contemporary film, television, and rock 'n roll. Profiles in History's location in Calabasas Hills, CA- virtually a stone's throw away from every major Hollywood studio - ensures a constant flow of fantastic and rare artifacts. With an extensive network of dealers, collectors, and public & private institutions, they are proud to play an important role in the preservation of motion picture history.
Prior Profiles in History Hollywood auctions highlights include the "Cowardly Lion" costume from The Wizard of Oz ($805,000); a full-scale model T-800 Endoskeleton from Terminator 2: Judgment Day ($488,750); a T.I.E. Fighter filming miniature from Star Wars ($402,500); a King Kong six-sheet movie poster ($345,000); the Command Chair from the "U.S.S. Enterprise" ($304,750); Harrison Ford's hero blaster from Blade Runner ($258,750); the original "Robot" from Lost in Space ($264,500); Luke Skywalker's lightsaber ($240,000); a Frankenstein one-sheet movie poster ($212,400); the Black Beauty car from The Green Hornet ($192,000); George Reeves' Superman costume from The Adventures of Superman ($126,500); the H.R. Giger designed Alien creature suit from Alien ($126,500); a full-scale T-Rex head from Jurassic Park ($126,500), the Leaping Alien Warrior figure from Aliens ($126,500), Christopher Reeve's 'Superman' costume from Superman: The Movie ($115,000), C-3PO's helmet ($120,000), The Wizard of Oz 'Winkie' Guard Costume ($115,000); a "Ming the Merciless" cape from Flash Gordon ($115,000) and the Hydraulic screen-used Velociraptor from The Lost World: Jurassic Park II. ($115,000).
AT DISNEY'S D23 IN ANAHEIM SEPTEMBER 10-13, 2009
Come See Original Props And Costumes From The Show And Meet Cast Members
Who Will Be Signing Autographs
Calabasas, CA, September 8, 2009- If you are a fan of all things LOST, then Disney's D23, taking place September 10-13, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center, is definitely the place to be. Profiles in History, the world's largest Hollywood memorabilia auctioneer, will offer fans of the hit ABC television series, LOST a special preview of their Summer, 2010 auction, with a display of authentic props, costumes and set pieces including Kate's toy plane, Hurley's winning lottery ticket, Locke's hunting knife, Sawyer's letter and many other surprises! This four-day sneak preview will be at booth 1930 and runs from 9:00am-5:00pm each day.
ABC is pleased to announce the "LOST" Auction will take place after the series finale in May 2010. "In celebration of our fans around the world, Profiles in History has been selected to auction a selection of original props, set pieces, costumes and collectors' artifacts from the entire series in order to give our fans a chance to own a piece of one of the greatest, most iconic shows in history.
Profiles in History President, Joseph Maddalena: "Profiles in History is thrilled to be holding the LOST Auction. LOST is one of the most iconic TV shows ever created, and we are working in conjunction with ABC to offer fans from around the world an opportunity to own a memento of this amazing show. This is a once in a lifetime auction event that will celebrate one of the most beloved shows in television history."
For more information about Profiles in History and to download complete catalogs from previous auctions, please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.profilesinhistory.com/" \o "http://www.profilesinhistory.com/\"www.profilesinhistory.com.
About Profiles in History:
Founded in 1985 by Joseph Maddalena, Profiles in History is the world's leading auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia. Profiles in History has held some of the most prestigious and successful auctions of Hollywood memorabilia. Their auctions include costumes, props and set pieces from both vintage and contemporary film, television, and rock 'n roll. Profiles in History's location in Calabasas Hills, CA- virtually a stone's throw away from every major Hollywood studio - ensures a constant flow of fantastic and rare artifacts. With an extensive network of dealers, collectors, and public & private institutions, they are proud to play an important role in the preservation of motion picture history.
Prior Profiles in History Hollywood auctions highlights include the "Cowardly Lion" costume from The Wizard of Oz ($805,000); a full-scale model T-800 Endoskeleton from Terminator 2: Judgment Day ($488,750); a T.I.E. Fighter filming miniature from Star Wars ($402,500); a King Kong six-sheet movie poster ($345,000); the Command Chair from the "U.S.S. Enterprise" ($304,750); Harrison Ford's hero blaster from Blade Runner ($258,750); the original "Robot" from Lost in Space ($264,500); Luke Skywalker's lightsaber ($240,000); a Frankenstein one-sheet movie poster ($212,400); the Black Beauty car from The Green Hornet ($192,000); George Reeves' Superman costume from The Adventures of Superman ($126,500); the H.R. Giger designed Alien creature suit from Alien ($126,500); a full-scale T-Rex head from Jurassic Park ($126,500), the Leaping Alien Warrior figure from Aliens ($126,500), Christopher Reeve's 'Superman' costume from Superman: The Movie ($115,000), C-3PO's helmet ($120,000), The Wizard of Oz 'Winkie' Guard Costume ($115,000); a "Ming the Merciless" cape from Flash Gordon ($115,000) and the Hydraulic screen-used Velociraptor from The Lost World: Jurassic Park II. ($115,000).
HARPE:
AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS
SHOOTS UP STORE SHELVES THIS NOVEMBER!
Advanced Reviews are in: HARPE is the book to get in November
Gritty Western Realism for fans of JONAH HEX and DEAD IRONS
Nashville, TN – Sept 8th, 2009 - A gutted corpse! That was the calling card of Wiley and Micajah Harpe, America's First Serial Killers! Shipping this November to a local comic shop near you, HARPE: AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS reveals the little known true story as seen through the eyes of Wiley himself and will leave you scarred for life!
At the true beginning of the Old West, the brothers Harpe began a murderous spree that could only end badly. A blood-curdling true-crime tale for fans of DEAD IRONS and JONAH HEX!
An original graphic novel written by award-winning writer Chad Kinkle and illustrated by Adam Shaw (Image's BLOOD STREAM), HARPE is sure to grab readers by the throat and not let go!
Advance praise is in, making HARPE: AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS the book to read this November:
"...for those that like gritty Western movies..." - Fangoria
"...entertaining... well worth the read." - Comics Bulletin
Published by Cave in Rock, HARPE: AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS is an original graphic novel written by Chad Kinkle, illustrated in black and white by Adam Shaw and is 96 pages in length. HARPE: AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS carries a Diamond Code of SEP090728 and ships this November.
More information can be found at the website : www.harpegraphicnovel.com
AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS
SHOOTS UP STORE SHELVES THIS NOVEMBER!
Advanced Reviews are in: HARPE is the book to get in November
Gritty Western Realism for fans of JONAH HEX and DEAD IRONS
Nashville, TN – Sept 8th, 2009 - A gutted corpse! That was the calling card of Wiley and Micajah Harpe, America's First Serial Killers! Shipping this November to a local comic shop near you, HARPE: AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS reveals the little known true story as seen through the eyes of Wiley himself and will leave you scarred for life!
At the true beginning of the Old West, the brothers Harpe began a murderous spree that could only end badly. A blood-curdling true-crime tale for fans of DEAD IRONS and JONAH HEX!
An original graphic novel written by award-winning writer Chad Kinkle and illustrated by Adam Shaw (Image's BLOOD STREAM), HARPE is sure to grab readers by the throat and not let go!
Advance praise is in, making HARPE: AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS the book to read this November:
"...for those that like gritty Western movies..." - Fangoria
"...entertaining... well worth the read." - Comics Bulletin
Published by Cave in Rock, HARPE: AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS is an original graphic novel written by Chad Kinkle, illustrated in black and white by Adam Shaw and is 96 pages in length. HARPE: AMERICA'S FIRST SERIAL KILLERS carries a Diamond Code of SEP090728 and ships this November.
More information can be found at the website : www.harpegraphicnovel.com
Reserve Your Hotel Room Now!
Contract Deadline is TODAY, September 9th.
My name is Brad Tree and I am one of the people that help to organize and run the Baltimore Comic-Con. Thank you for your past and future support of the Baltimore Comic-Con.
Today is Wednesday, September 9th, and it is deadline day for reserving a room within a Baltimore Comic-Con block, and your likely deadline for getting those great rates. We have contracted special convention rates at key city hotels, all located near and around the Baltimore Convention Center, and all at rates below those listed on common Internet sites. The hotels may be willing to extend the deadline, but there is no guarantee, and they have no obligation. Help us show the power of the Baltimore Comic-Con by making a reservation TODAY!
We are celebrating 10 years, and this will be our best show ever. We will have more guests, more publishers, more retailers, more artist alley tables, and more exhibitors than ever. You can help us to grow the show and increase our standing with the city of Baltimore by reserving your hotel room for the show through our website and the City of Baltimore. You can reach this directly from http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/hotels.htm.
If you would prefer to register for your room over the phone, please contact our reservations center at 410-837-466 or 1-800-282-6632.
By reserving these hotel rooms, using the links provided here and on the show site, you will help to reinforce the reputation of the Baltimore Comic-Con as a thriving contributor to the community, which will enhance our position and reputation with the city of Baltimore. This will allow us to grow the show in future years!
If you have reserved a room through this link already, THANK YOU!
If you have a room reserved already, please check our rates (and hotel quality) against what you have.
If you have not reserved a room already, please do so NOW!
We are in October this year, so we do not have to compete with the Orioles, but the Ravens will be in town. Reserve now, and beat the opposing NFL fans to those key downtown hotel rooms.
If you have questions, please let me know. If you have worked with me in the past to gain a hotel room, please feel free to contact me again. I look forward to seeing all of you in Baltimore October 10-11, 2009.
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
Contract Deadline is TODAY, September 9th.
My name is Brad Tree and I am one of the people that help to organize and run the Baltimore Comic-Con. Thank you for your past and future support of the Baltimore Comic-Con.
Today is Wednesday, September 9th, and it is deadline day for reserving a room within a Baltimore Comic-Con block, and your likely deadline for getting those great rates. We have contracted special convention rates at key city hotels, all located near and around the Baltimore Convention Center, and all at rates below those listed on common Internet sites. The hotels may be willing to extend the deadline, but there is no guarantee, and they have no obligation. Help us show the power of the Baltimore Comic-Con by making a reservation TODAY!
We are celebrating 10 years, and this will be our best show ever. We will have more guests, more publishers, more retailers, more artist alley tables, and more exhibitors than ever. You can help us to grow the show and increase our standing with the city of Baltimore by reserving your hotel room for the show through our website and the City of Baltimore. You can reach this directly from http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/hotels.htm.
If you would prefer to register for your room over the phone, please contact our reservations center at 410-837-466 or 1-800-282-6632.
By reserving these hotel rooms, using the links provided here and on the show site, you will help to reinforce the reputation of the Baltimore Comic-Con as a thriving contributor to the community, which will enhance our position and reputation with the city of Baltimore. This will allow us to grow the show in future years!
If you have reserved a room through this link already, THANK YOU!
If you have a room reserved already, please check our rates (and hotel quality) against what you have.
If you have not reserved a room already, please do so NOW!
We are in October this year, so we do not have to compete with the Orioles, but the Ravens will be in town. Reserve now, and beat the opposing NFL fans to those key downtown hotel rooms.
If you have questions, please let me know. If you have worked with me in the past to gain a hotel room, please feel free to contact me again. I look forward to seeing all of you in Baltimore October 10-11, 2009.
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
PRESS RELEASE - ELEPHANTMEN OVERSHIPS ITS ULTIMATE JUMPING ON POINT THIS THURSDAY!
ELEPHANTMEN #21 comes to participating retailers this week with a very special overship!
8 September 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - This Thursday, the acclaimed sci-fi series, ELEPHANTMEN, will give readers a chance to jump on board as participating stores receive a special 25% overship.
"I'm so glad we're overshipping this particular issue, because I want it to get into as many people's hands as possible," Starkings said. "We've sold out of EVERY issue since #16 – the Marian Churchland issues were a huge hit – and our numbers have been holding very steady since we returned to our regular monthly schedule with our series of standalone stories, DANGEROUS LIAISONS. I envision ten hefty ELEPHANTMEN collections by the time we're done, so readers have a lot to look forward to."
ELEPHANTMEN #21 is an action-packed, pulls-no-punches story with Totally Kick Ass artwork by regular cover artist Boo Cook, and acts as a direct sequel to the series' first issue as it picks up on the stories of Elephantman Ebony Hide and his human friend, Savannah. This issue also sows the seeds for the next big storyline, QUESTIONABLE THINGS. Image's overship will ensure participating stores have the chance to bring new readers onboard along with the fans of the collections looking for an entry point to the ongoing series!
Starkings added, "In addition, original series artist Moritat returns with issue #23 as Hip Flask and Ebony are forced to deal with a MAPPO sleeper cell which seeks to reactivate the Elephantmen as the weapons of mass destruction they intended them to be! We also have knockout covers by J Scott Campbell and Steve Skroce, and a couple other big surprises in the months to come. Watch this space!"
ELEPHANTMEN #21 (JUL090393), a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in-stores September 10th, 2009. For more information, please see http://www.hipflask.com/issues/elephantmen21/.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
ELEPHANTMEN #21 comes to participating retailers this week with a very special overship!
8 September 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - This Thursday, the acclaimed sci-fi series, ELEPHANTMEN, will give readers a chance to jump on board as participating stores receive a special 25% overship.
"I'm so glad we're overshipping this particular issue, because I want it to get into as many people's hands as possible," Starkings said. "We've sold out of EVERY issue since #16 – the Marian Churchland issues were a huge hit – and our numbers have been holding very steady since we returned to our regular monthly schedule with our series of standalone stories, DANGEROUS LIAISONS. I envision ten hefty ELEPHANTMEN collections by the time we're done, so readers have a lot to look forward to."
ELEPHANTMEN #21 is an action-packed, pulls-no-punches story with Totally Kick Ass artwork by regular cover artist Boo Cook, and acts as a direct sequel to the series' first issue as it picks up on the stories of Elephantman Ebony Hide and his human friend, Savannah. This issue also sows the seeds for the next big storyline, QUESTIONABLE THINGS. Image's overship will ensure participating stores have the chance to bring new readers onboard along with the fans of the collections looking for an entry point to the ongoing series!
Starkings added, "In addition, original series artist Moritat returns with issue #23 as Hip Flask and Ebony are forced to deal with a MAPPO sleeper cell which seeks to reactivate the Elephantmen as the weapons of mass destruction they intended them to be! We also have knockout covers by J Scott Campbell and Steve Skroce, and a couple other big surprises in the months to come. Watch this space!"
ELEPHANTMEN #21 (JUL090393), a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in-stores September 10th, 2009. For more information, please see http://www.hipflask.com/issues/elephantmen21/.
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Kids Love Comics Character Carnival at Baltimore Comic-Con
Baltimore, Maryland - August 31, 2009 - Come one, come all to the Comics Character Carnival at Baltimore Comic-Con.
The Baltimore Comic-Con, one of the best and biggest comic book shows around, is always a family-friendly show, offering a multitude of activities, comics, DVDs, and Manga for kids young and old. Once again, the fine folks in Baltimore are partnering with Kids Love Comics to present the KLC Character Carnival at Baltimore Comic-Con.
Top kids creators will be in attendance to sign their kid-friendly comics, give tips on comics creation, and help guide the future graphic novelists of tomorrow. Creators attending include Franco (Tiny Titans), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules), Scott Sava (Dreamland Chronicles), Rich Faber (Roboy Red), Steve Conley (Astounding Space Thrills), John Gallagher (Buzzboy), Mike Manley (Batman: Brave and the Bold), and others. This year also introduces a KLC "Artist-In-Residence" program, in which the KLC Cartoonists will set up in the KLC Big Top area, working on a drawing board and giving drawing and storytelling lessons to everyone and anyone. Also on hand will be caricature artists, a KidzDraw area, and a special KLC Giveaway Print, courtesy of Ka-Blam Printing.
"Organizer Marc Nathan and the Baltimore Comic-Con always put on a great show," said John Gallagher, the ringleader of this year's KLC Carnival, "and we are so happy to be back in Baltimore to help meet young fans and future creators of cool comics."
Kids Love Comics is an organization of professionals and patrons of the comic book, publishing, and children's book industries, dedicated to promoting literacy and fun(!) through comics and graphic novels. For more information on Kids Love Comics, visit their website at http://www.kidslovecomics.com/.
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10th.
As we continue to get ready for this year's show, we would like to remind you to mark your calendar for next year's Baltimore Comic-Con dates: August 28-29, 2010.
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held Oct 10-11, 2009. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 4 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
Baltimore, Maryland - August 31, 2009 - Come one, come all to the Comics Character Carnival at Baltimore Comic-Con.
The Baltimore Comic-Con, one of the best and biggest comic book shows around, is always a family-friendly show, offering a multitude of activities, comics, DVDs, and Manga for kids young and old. Once again, the fine folks in Baltimore are partnering with Kids Love Comics to present the KLC Character Carnival at Baltimore Comic-Con.
Top kids creators will be in attendance to sign their kid-friendly comics, give tips on comics creation, and help guide the future graphic novelists of tomorrow. Creators attending include Franco (Tiny Titans), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules), Scott Sava (Dreamland Chronicles), Rich Faber (Roboy Red), Steve Conley (Astounding Space Thrills), John Gallagher (Buzzboy), Mike Manley (Batman: Brave and the Bold), and others. This year also introduces a KLC "Artist-In-Residence" program, in which the KLC Cartoonists will set up in the KLC Big Top area, working on a drawing board and giving drawing and storytelling lessons to everyone and anyone. Also on hand will be caricature artists, a KidzDraw area, and a special KLC Giveaway Print, courtesy of Ka-Blam Printing.
"Organizer Marc Nathan and the Baltimore Comic-Con always put on a great show," said John Gallagher, the ringleader of this year's KLC Carnival, "and we are so happy to be back in Baltimore to help meet young fans and future creators of cool comics."
Kids Love Comics is an organization of professionals and patrons of the comic book, publishing, and children's book industries, dedicated to promoting literacy and fun(!) through comics and graphic novels. For more information on Kids Love Comics, visit their website at http://www.kidslovecomics.com/.
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10th.
As we continue to get ready for this year's show, we would like to remind you to mark your calendar for next year's Baltimore Comic-Con dates: August 28-29, 2010.
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held Oct 10-11, 2009. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 4 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
TABLOIA MAILER #98-830
Highlights:
1. Chris Wisnia’s DORIS DANGER (SLG) NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER!
2. SAN JOSE APPEARANCE!
5. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON-COMICS READERS!
6. DORIS’S PLEA TO HER ESTABLISHED FANS!
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1. DORIS DANGER (SLG) NOW LISTED IN PREVIEWS!
WOW, Fans! Chris Wisnia’s DORIS DANGER GIANT MONSTER ADVENTURES, published by SLG (!!!), order number SEP090572, is now available for pre-order at your local comics shop!
Call 1-888-COMIC-BOOK! Or click here to find your nearest comics shop and PRE-ORDER IT…NOW! http://www.comicshoplocator.com
Diamond Previews code: SEP090572
or…Buy it at AMAZON.COM… RIGHT NOW!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593621809?ie=UTF8&tag=skepticcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1593621809
Featuring a cover by SHAG, inks by DICK AYERS, and pin-ups by ARTHUR ADAMS, MIKE ALLRED, GENE COLAN, PETER BAGGE, RAMONA FRADON, DAVE GIBBONS, RUSS HEATH, LOS BROS HERNANDEZ, MIKE MIGNOLA, TONY MILLIONAIRE, JOHN SEVERIN, and BILL SIENKIEWICZ!
96 Pages / B&W / Digest-Sized 5”x7.5” / Young Adult / $9.95
IN STORES NOVEMBER 2009!
Diamond Previews code: SEP090572
ISBN-13: 9781593621803
See a product description at her official website page!:
http://tabloia.com/doris_slg.shtml
and a sneak peek at SLG:
http://www.slgcomic.com/Doris-Danger-Giant-Monster-Adventures-vol-1_df_476.html
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2. SAN JOSE APPEARANCE!
Mark your calendars, book your hotels, and buy your airline tickets! On September 19, artistic hack Chris Wisnia will be at:
“SLG Presents Week Three Comics Fest - One day mini-convention celebrating indie comics creators.”
577 S. Market Street (at Reed Street)
San Jose CA 95113
Get the details, including guests, time, and map, on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139502017541
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3. FUN AND EXCITING ON-LINE DORIS DANGER STUFF!
Myspace isn’t just for child predators and porn-sites! You can now become FRIENDS WITH DORIS DANGER at Myspace: www.myspace.com/dorisdanger
Or if myspace is too 2006 … Be a FACEBOOK FAN OF DORIS DANGER!:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Doris-Danger-Giant-Monster-Adventures/261846675636?ref=ts
What fun!
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4. INTERVIEWS AND REVIEWS ALREADY??!
Mark Allen at 4 Color Commentary gave a very kind advance review here:
http://fourcolorcommentary.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-weeks-suspended-animation-doris.html
The Big Bad Wolf at ComicMonsters.com gave this kind interview:
http://www.comicmonsters.com/features-1049-Danger__Giant_Monster_Adventures_interview_with_Chris_Wisnia.html
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5. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON-COMICS READERS!
Dear non-comics readers, how can you help our struggling comics industry?
BUY DORIS DANGER GIANT MONSTER ADVENTURES…RIGHT NOW!
In the comic business (or “biz”), the book’s success or cancellation is determined by pre-orders! If stores don’t know fans want “DORIS DANGER by SLG, SEP090572” … THEY WON’T ORDER IT, and then their shop won’t carry it, and then millions of potential fans will miss out! This is no laughing matter!
Get frantic! Call 1-888-COMIC-BOOK or go to http://www.comicshoplocator.com to find where your nearest comics shop is, rush in or call them, and demand that they order you at least one copy! Tell them: “It’s so fantastic, you should order extras for your shop!” Neatly print and bring this important information for reference: “Doris Danger Giant Monster Adventures by SLG, Previews code: SEP090572!”
OR… if comics shops aren’t your thing…pre-order it at AMAZON.COM… RIGHT NOW, RIGHT HERE!:
http://www.amazon.com/Doris-Danger-One-Monster-Stories/dp/1593621809/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251400920&sr=8-3
Thanks for your support, future comics f.ans!
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6. DORIS’S PLEA TO HER ESTABLISHED FANS!
This issue collects most everything from Doris's previous adventures! But SMALLER THAN EVER (digest-sized 5"x7 1/2")! It's a "MUST-HAVE!"
“But we own it all already, we’ve read it all!” TRUE, fans, true! However, so long as this book doesn’t lose money, a second volume of ALL-NEW MATERIAL will follow it! This is our only chance! PLEASE support it any way you can! Buy multiple copies and tell your friends to do the same! Write to your local newspaper, or on all the comics message boards, or to the President of the United States! Boldly spread word of how entertaining, humorous, realistic or frightening the stories are! Dear, dear fans… the fate of… THE FUTURE … is now in your hands!
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UNSUBSCRIBE? You’ve had enough? So simple…just reply to this email with the heading, “thanks but no thanks”!
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See you next time, fans! Thanks for reading,
Rob Oder, Editor-in-Chief!
Proud Publisher of Doris Danger
www.tabloia.com
http://www.slgcomic.com/Doris-Danger-Giant-Monster-Adventures-vol-1_df_476.html
Highlights:
1. Chris Wisnia’s DORIS DANGER (SLG) NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER!
2. SAN JOSE APPEARANCE!
5. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON-COMICS READERS!
6. DORIS’S PLEA TO HER ESTABLISHED FANS!
* * *
1. DORIS DANGER (SLG) NOW LISTED IN PREVIEWS!
WOW, Fans! Chris Wisnia’s DORIS DANGER GIANT MONSTER ADVENTURES, published by SLG (!!!), order number SEP090572, is now available for pre-order at your local comics shop!
Call 1-888-COMIC-BOOK! Or click here to find your nearest comics shop and PRE-ORDER IT…NOW! http://www.comicshoplocator.com
Diamond Previews code: SEP090572
or…Buy it at AMAZON.COM… RIGHT NOW!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593621809?ie=UTF8&tag=skepticcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1593621809
Featuring a cover by SHAG, inks by DICK AYERS, and pin-ups by ARTHUR ADAMS, MIKE ALLRED, GENE COLAN, PETER BAGGE, RAMONA FRADON, DAVE GIBBONS, RUSS HEATH, LOS BROS HERNANDEZ, MIKE MIGNOLA, TONY MILLIONAIRE, JOHN SEVERIN, and BILL SIENKIEWICZ!
96 Pages / B&W / Digest-Sized 5”x7.5” / Young Adult / $9.95
IN STORES NOVEMBER 2009!
Diamond Previews code: SEP090572
ISBN-13: 9781593621803
See a product description at her official website page!:
http://tabloia.com/doris_slg.shtml
and a sneak peek at SLG:
http://www.slgcomic.com/Doris-Danger-Giant-Monster-Adventures-vol-1_df_476.html
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2. SAN JOSE APPEARANCE!
Mark your calendars, book your hotels, and buy your airline tickets! On September 19, artistic hack Chris Wisnia will be at:
“SLG Presents Week Three Comics Fest - One day mini-convention celebrating indie comics creators.”
577 S. Market Street (at Reed Street)
San Jose CA 95113
Get the details, including guests, time, and map, on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139502017541
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3. FUN AND EXCITING ON-LINE DORIS DANGER STUFF!
Myspace isn’t just for child predators and porn-sites! You can now become FRIENDS WITH DORIS DANGER at Myspace: www.myspace.com/dorisdanger
Or if myspace is too 2006 … Be a FACEBOOK FAN OF DORIS DANGER!:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Doris-Danger-Giant-Monster-Adventures/261846675636?ref=ts
What fun!
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4. INTERVIEWS AND REVIEWS ALREADY??!
Mark Allen at 4 Color Commentary gave a very kind advance review here:
http://fourcolorcommentary.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-weeks-suspended-animation-doris.html
The Big Bad Wolf at ComicMonsters.com gave this kind interview:
http://www.comicmonsters.com/features-1049-Danger__Giant_Monster_Adventures_interview_with_Chris_Wisnia.html
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5. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON-COMICS READERS!
Dear non-comics readers, how can you help our struggling comics industry?
BUY DORIS DANGER GIANT MONSTER ADVENTURES…RIGHT NOW!
In the comic business (or “biz”), the book’s success or cancellation is determined by pre-orders! If stores don’t know fans want “DORIS DANGER by SLG, SEP090572” … THEY WON’T ORDER IT, and then their shop won’t carry it, and then millions of potential fans will miss out! This is no laughing matter!
Get frantic! Call 1-888-COMIC-BOOK or go to http://www.comicshoplocator.com to find where your nearest comics shop is, rush in or call them, and demand that they order you at least one copy! Tell them: “It’s so fantastic, you should order extras for your shop!” Neatly print and bring this important information for reference: “Doris Danger Giant Monster Adventures by SLG, Previews code: SEP090572!”
OR… if comics shops aren’t your thing…pre-order it at AMAZON.COM… RIGHT NOW, RIGHT HERE!:
http://www.amazon.com/Doris-Danger-One-Monster-Stories/dp/1593621809/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251400920&sr=8-3
Thanks for your support, future comics f.ans!
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6. DORIS’S PLEA TO HER ESTABLISHED FANS!
This issue collects most everything from Doris's previous adventures! But SMALLER THAN EVER (digest-sized 5"x7 1/2")! It's a "MUST-HAVE!"
“But we own it all already, we’ve read it all!” TRUE, fans, true! However, so long as this book doesn’t lose money, a second volume of ALL-NEW MATERIAL will follow it! This is our only chance! PLEASE support it any way you can! Buy multiple copies and tell your friends to do the same! Write to your local newspaper, or on all the comics message boards, or to the President of the United States! Boldly spread word of how entertaining, humorous, realistic or frightening the stories are! Dear, dear fans… the fate of… THE FUTURE … is now in your hands!
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UNSUBSCRIBE? You’ve had enough? So simple…just reply to this email with the heading, “thanks but no thanks”!
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See you next time, fans! Thanks for reading,
Rob Oder, Editor-in-Chief!
Proud Publisher of Doris Danger
www.tabloia.com
http://www.slgcomic.com/Doris-Danger-Giant-Monster-Adventures-vol-1_df_476.html
Thursday, September 03, 2009
ASYLUM PRESS SIGNS WITH COMIXOLOGY FOR DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ON THE IPHONE
In the first week of release Steve Mannion’s Fearless Dawn #1 races to #3 in sales on the Comixology App.
Asylum Press announced today that it has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Comixology for distribution of its comics on the iPhone. Among the titles to be released first if Steve Mannion’s Fearless dawn mini-series and Elizabeth J. Musgrave’s Farmhouse.
"I am very excited to work with Comixology on delivering Asylum Press’ comics to the iPhone. There are millions of iPhone users and it opens up our reader base quite significantly," says publisher Frank Forte, “The comics market has needed to get to new fans for over a decade and this seems to be the best way to do it. We hope it will drive readers to their local comics shops.”
The first Fearless Dawn 4-issue mini-series sub-titled “The Belly of the Beast” is an action packed thrill-rid. Jet riding good girl FEARLESS DAWN battles her arch nemesis Helga Von Krause in this mini-series from Steve Mannion. Fearless Dawn infiltrates the vaunted "Manitoba Sector" to discover the secret behind Helga's chemically induced NAZI MONSTERS. Meanwhile, all is not well back at home base when Fearless Dawn's boss discovers our hero has broken probation and flown the coop
Farmhouse is a dark character drama set in a mental institution set in the town of Paintsville in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. In this tale, Sam Corneile, A drifter, returns home to take a job at a local mental institution where he discovers a group of patients being exploited under an art therapy regimen. While there, he falls for Helen, a feisty but troubled female who dares him to confront his past. Farmhouse is written by Elizabeth J. Musgrave and Illustrated by Szymon Kudranski.
In the coming months Asylum Press will release Asylum of Horrors, Undead Evil, Zombie Terrors, Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat Kid, The Vampire Verses and other upcoming titles for Comixology’s iPhone app comic store.
Here’s the link to Comixology’s iPhone store:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=303491945&mt=8
The Comics by ComiXology App is a digital comic store, library and reader for iPhone and iPod touch that is launching with over 100 titles available from twenty popular comic publishers and many independent comic writers.“The stunning display and innovative multi-touch user interface of iPhone and iPod touch have finally made comics appealing in a digital format,” said David Steinberger, CEO of Iconology, Inc. “By combining great comics with iPhone OS 3.0’s In-App Purchasing and location awareness features we are creating a revolution in the way comics are sold and read which could only happen with iPhone and iPod touch.”
The Comics by ComiXology App heralds an entirely new comic book publishing and connected commerce model. With the Comics by ComiXology app, comic book enthusiasts can not only read their comics in a format designed to preserve the comic book experience on an iPhone or iPod touch, but also locate and connect with local retailers to purchase the printed version of the titles. Through relationships with comic book retailers, Comics by ComiXology will increase both digital and print sales of comics and deliver a powerful mobile marketing tool for comic book publishers and retailers. Comics by ComiXology offers a “guided view” that keeps the entire page of a comic intact, unlike other solutions where the page is cut into individual pictures the user browses like a photo application. Comics by ComiXology is a reader app that contains all a user’s comics and offers its own digital comics store that supports multiple publishers.
About ICONOLOGY, INC:
Since 2007 Iconology, Inc. has been working to expose more people to the world of comics, through comiXology.com and related applications. ComiXology.com, brick-and-mortar comic book retailer tools, iPhone and Blackberry apps and digital comics are all connected through the ComiXology platform.
In the first week of release Steve Mannion’s Fearless Dawn #1 races to #3 in sales on the Comixology App.
Asylum Press announced today that it has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Comixology for distribution of its comics on the iPhone. Among the titles to be released first if Steve Mannion’s Fearless dawn mini-series and Elizabeth J. Musgrave’s Farmhouse.
"I am very excited to work with Comixology on delivering Asylum Press’ comics to the iPhone. There are millions of iPhone users and it opens up our reader base quite significantly," says publisher Frank Forte, “The comics market has needed to get to new fans for over a decade and this seems to be the best way to do it. We hope it will drive readers to their local comics shops.”
The first Fearless Dawn 4-issue mini-series sub-titled “The Belly of the Beast” is an action packed thrill-rid. Jet riding good girl FEARLESS DAWN battles her arch nemesis Helga Von Krause in this mini-series from Steve Mannion. Fearless Dawn infiltrates the vaunted "Manitoba Sector" to discover the secret behind Helga's chemically induced NAZI MONSTERS. Meanwhile, all is not well back at home base when Fearless Dawn's boss discovers our hero has broken probation and flown the coop
Farmhouse is a dark character drama set in a mental institution set in the town of Paintsville in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. In this tale, Sam Corneile, A drifter, returns home to take a job at a local mental institution where he discovers a group of patients being exploited under an art therapy regimen. While there, he falls for Helen, a feisty but troubled female who dares him to confront his past. Farmhouse is written by Elizabeth J. Musgrave and Illustrated by Szymon Kudranski.
In the coming months Asylum Press will release Asylum of Horrors, Undead Evil, Zombie Terrors, Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat Kid, The Vampire Verses and other upcoming titles for Comixology’s iPhone app comic store.
Here’s the link to Comixology’s iPhone store:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=303491945&mt=8
The Comics by ComiXology App is a digital comic store, library and reader for iPhone and iPod touch that is launching with over 100 titles available from twenty popular comic publishers and many independent comic writers.“The stunning display and innovative multi-touch user interface of iPhone and iPod touch have finally made comics appealing in a digital format,” said David Steinberger, CEO of Iconology, Inc. “By combining great comics with iPhone OS 3.0’s In-App Purchasing and location awareness features we are creating a revolution in the way comics are sold and read which could only happen with iPhone and iPod touch.”
The Comics by ComiXology App heralds an entirely new comic book publishing and connected commerce model. With the Comics by ComiXology app, comic book enthusiasts can not only read their comics in a format designed to preserve the comic book experience on an iPhone or iPod touch, but also locate and connect with local retailers to purchase the printed version of the titles. Through relationships with comic book retailers, Comics by ComiXology will increase both digital and print sales of comics and deliver a powerful mobile marketing tool for comic book publishers and retailers. Comics by ComiXology offers a “guided view” that keeps the entire page of a comic intact, unlike other solutions where the page is cut into individual pictures the user browses like a photo application. Comics by ComiXology is a reader app that contains all a user’s comics and offers its own digital comics store that supports multiple publishers.
About ICONOLOGY, INC:
Since 2007 Iconology, Inc. has been working to expose more people to the world of comics, through comiXology.com and related applications. ComiXology.com, brick-and-mortar comic book retailer tools, iPhone and Blackberry apps and digital comics are all connected through the ComiXology platform.
IRREDEEMABLE #6 SELLS OUT
IN ONE DAY
SECOND PRINTING
TO BE IN STORES SOON
TOP 10 INDIE COMIC CONTINUES TO GAIN IN POPULARITY
Los Angeles - September 3rd , 2009 - BOOM! Studios proudly announced today that IRREDEEMABLE #6 has completely sold out — after only one day.
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comic Distributors is completely sold out of IRREDEEMABLE #6, the first printing may still be available from retailers across the country.
Diamond Comic Distributors is making the second printing of IRREDEEMABLE #6 available for retailers to order immediately with the item code of JUL098277.
Continuing an upward trajectory, IRREDEEMABLE #6 garnered more orders than even the first issue. Even so, demand for the latest issue has outpaced expectations. BOOM! Studios most recently released the IRREDEEMABLE Vol. 1 trade paperback for the special price of $9.99 on the same day as IRREDEEMABLE #5 hit store shelves for the introductory price of 99 cents.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
IN ONE DAY
SECOND PRINTING
TO BE IN STORES SOON
TOP 10 INDIE COMIC CONTINUES TO GAIN IN POPULARITY
Los Angeles - September 3rd , 2009 - BOOM! Studios proudly announced today that IRREDEEMABLE #6 has completely sold out — after only one day.
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comic Distributors is completely sold out of IRREDEEMABLE #6, the first printing may still be available from retailers across the country.
Diamond Comic Distributors is making the second printing of IRREDEEMABLE #6 available for retailers to order immediately with the item code of JUL098277.
Continuing an upward trajectory, IRREDEEMABLE #6 garnered more orders than even the first issue. Even so, demand for the latest issue has outpaced expectations. BOOM! Studios most recently released the IRREDEEMABLE Vol. 1 trade paperback for the special price of $9.99 on the same day as IRREDEEMABLE #5 hit store shelves for the introductory price of 99 cents.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
PopCult Launches Apparel Line for the Comic Community
New Designs Released Weekly
Chicago (Sept 3, 2009) - PopCult launches PopCult Gear, a customizable t-shirt and apparrel line of comicCulture inspired apparel with Formula Werks, a veteran in the street fashion, skateboard, tattoo and graffiti communities.
Every Friday PopCult Gear will release a new design, and it's kicking off with three, as well as licensed apparel from Devil's Due Publishing.
Designed for and by comic aficionados, t-shirt selections will include various cult-driven graphics, such as "Wednesday Warrior" and homages to "Lee&Ditko&Kirby&Adams."
"It's nice to come full circle, having started in the apparel world over ten years ago,' said PopCult's Josh Blaylock. "We're doing hip designs for both men and women in league with modern streetwear boutiques. Really cool, niche stuff that is obvious to any true comic fan, but if you're an outsider it'll likely fly right over your head."
Every design is customizable for size, body style, garment color and art color, so that everyone can represent their PopCult nerd pride however they so choose. Each design is also available for a limited time to ensure its uniqueness and that it's not flooded in the market.
PopCult Gear is available at www.PopCultGear.com.
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For more about PopCult visit: www.PopCultivator.com
twitter.com/PopCultivator
New Designs Released Weekly
Chicago (Sept 3, 2009) - PopCult launches PopCult Gear, a customizable t-shirt and apparrel line of comicCulture inspired apparel with Formula Werks, a veteran in the street fashion, skateboard, tattoo and graffiti communities.
Every Friday PopCult Gear will release a new design, and it's kicking off with three, as well as licensed apparel from Devil's Due Publishing.
Designed for and by comic aficionados, t-shirt selections will include various cult-driven graphics, such as "Wednesday Warrior" and homages to "Lee&Ditko&Kirby&Adams."
"It's nice to come full circle, having started in the apparel world over ten years ago,' said PopCult's Josh Blaylock. "We're doing hip designs for both men and women in league with modern streetwear boutiques. Really cool, niche stuff that is obvious to any true comic fan, but if you're an outsider it'll likely fly right over your head."
Every design is customizable for size, body style, garment color and art color, so that everyone can represent their PopCult nerd pride however they so choose. Each design is also available for a limited time to ensure its uniqueness and that it's not flooded in the market.
PopCult Gear is available at www.PopCultGear.com.
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For more about PopCult visit: www.PopCultivator.com
twitter.com/PopCultivator
PRESS RELEASE - LIVE THE COMIC EVEN MORE IN THE SECOND ALL-NEW G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS VIDEO GAME!
Mini-Marvels cartoonist Chris Giarrusso brings his superhero hit G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS to the interactive computer screen... again!
3 September 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - Barely a month after Chris Giarrusso released the revolutionary G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS video game, he's at it again with SUNTROOPER SQUADRON, the newest G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS video game!
"The original G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS video game had a game engine which allowed players to move both left and right," Giarrusso said. "With G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS: SUNTROOPER SQUADRON, players can now also move up and down, literally exploring every square inch of the screen. This radical shift in gameplay may be shocking at first, but that's what the evolution of classic old-school 8-bit style video gaming is all about."
G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS: SUNTROOPER SQUADRON recreates the opening events of G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS #2, wherein G-Man's legendary ally, Suntrooper, faces an asteroid on a collision course with Earth. Players will virtually don the Suntrooper's amazing solar suit and be initiated into the Suntrooper Squadron's elite space force as they, too, will battle not only asteroids, but enemy spacecraft as well! It's like the movies "Armageddon" and "Independence Day" combined into a single game. Except good.
G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS #2 (JUL090395), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores September, 9th 2009. The video game may be played online at http://chrisgcomics.com/ccgame2.html
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
Mini-Marvels cartoonist Chris Giarrusso brings his superhero hit G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS to the interactive computer screen... again!
3 September 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - Barely a month after Chris Giarrusso released the revolutionary G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS video game, he's at it again with SUNTROOPER SQUADRON, the newest G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS video game!
"The original G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS video game had a game engine which allowed players to move both left and right," Giarrusso said. "With G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS: SUNTROOPER SQUADRON, players can now also move up and down, literally exploring every square inch of the screen. This radical shift in gameplay may be shocking at first, but that's what the evolution of classic old-school 8-bit style video gaming is all about."
G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS: SUNTROOPER SQUADRON recreates the opening events of G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS #2, wherein G-Man's legendary ally, Suntrooper, faces an asteroid on a collision course with Earth. Players will virtually don the Suntrooper's amazing solar suit and be initiated into the Suntrooper Squadron's elite space force as they, too, will battle not only asteroids, but enemy spacecraft as well! It's like the movies "Armageddon" and "Independence Day" combined into a single game. Except good.
G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS #2 (JUL090395), a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores September, 9th 2009. The video game may be played online at http://chrisgcomics.com/ccgame2.html
Image Comics is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Since that time, Image has gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. There are currently five partners in Image Comics (Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino), and Image is currently divided into four major houses (Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, and Image Central). Image comics and graphic novels cover nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable, offering science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor, and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. Visit www.imagecomics.com.
SELL OUT SENDS
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF
ELECTRIC SHEEP? #2
BACK TO PRESS!
SECOND PRINTING OF ISSUE #2
TO BE IN STORES SOON!
Los Angeles - September 2nd , 2009 - BOOM! Studios announced today that DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #2, one of the premiere titles from BOOM! Studios, has completely sold out!
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comic Distributors is completely sold out of DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP #2, the first printing may still be available from retailers across the country.
Diamond Comic Distributors is making the second printing of DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP #2 available for retailers to order immediately and the second printing will be featured in the Septemper 9th issue of Previews Plus in Diamond Dateline.
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #2 second print (JUL098193) features a negative version of the iconic Bill Sienkiewicz cover that graced the first print and will be in stores at the end of September. DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #3 hit store shelves today.
Critics across the globe have lauded BOOM!'s graphic novel version of DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?:
"...impressively, it works... it's a great job." -- io9.com
"Best bet" -- MTV Splash Page
"...what a wonderful idea and fantastic way to introduce the work of Philip K. Dick to new readers... a great package, ideal for newcomers and fans alike."
-- Comic Book Resources
"...it works incredibly well ...." -- Fanboy Planet
"...it's going to be a treat. 4 out of 5. Check this out, especially if you're a fan of the novel, the movie, or Philip K. Dick." -- Comicvine.com
The first printing of issue #2 is written by Philp K. Dick with interior art by Tony Parker, colors by Blond, and includes backmatter by Matt Fraction and ships with two covers in a 50/50 split by Bill Sienkiewicz and Moritat.
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? takes place in a world where San Francisco lies under a cloud of radioactive dust. The World War has killed millions, driving entire species to extinction and sending mankind off-planet. Those who remained coveted any living creature, and for people who couldn't afford one, companies built incredibly realistic fakes: horses, birds, cats, sheep... even humans. Rick Deckard is an officially sanctioned bounty hunter tasked to find six rogue androids -- they're machines, that not only look, sound, and think like humans, but are clever, and most of all, as dangerous as any human.
The original novel DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? was recently picked as one of "49 Books To Read" by Newsweek Magazine.
About BOOM! Studios:
BOOM! Studios (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! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF
ELECTRIC SHEEP? #2
BACK TO PRESS!
SECOND PRINTING OF ISSUE #2
TO BE IN STORES SOON!
Los Angeles - September 2nd , 2009 - BOOM! Studios announced today that DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #2, one of the premiere titles from BOOM! Studios, has completely sold out!
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comic Distributors is completely sold out of DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP #2, the first printing may still be available from retailers across the country.
Diamond Comic Distributors is making the second printing of DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP #2 available for retailers to order immediately and the second printing will be featured in the Septemper 9th issue of Previews Plus in Diamond Dateline.
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #2 second print (JUL098193) features a negative version of the iconic Bill Sienkiewicz cover that graced the first print and will be in stores at the end of September. DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #3 hit store shelves today.
Critics across the globe have lauded BOOM!'s graphic novel version of DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?:
"...impressively, it works... it's a great job." -- io9.com
"Best bet" -- MTV Splash Page
"...what a wonderful idea and fantastic way to introduce the work of Philip K. Dick to new readers... a great package, ideal for newcomers and fans alike."
-- Comic Book Resources
"...it works incredibly well ...." -- Fanboy Planet
"...it's going to be a treat. 4 out of 5. Check this out, especially if you're a fan of the novel, the movie, or Philip K. Dick." -- Comicvine.com
The first printing of issue #2 is written by Philp K. Dick with interior art by Tony Parker, colors by Blond, and includes backmatter by Matt Fraction and ships with two covers in a 50/50 split by Bill Sienkiewicz and Moritat.
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? takes place in a world where San Francisco lies under a cloud of radioactive dust. The World War has killed millions, driving entire species to extinction and sending mankind off-planet. Those who remained coveted any living creature, and for people who couldn't afford one, companies built incredibly realistic fakes: horses, birds, cats, sheep... even humans. Rick Deckard is an officially sanctioned bounty hunter tasked to find six rogue androids -- they're machines, that not only look, sound, and think like humans, but are clever, and most of all, as dangerous as any human.
The original novel DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? was recently picked as one of "49 Books To Read" by Newsweek Magazine.
About BOOM! Studios:
BOOM! Studios (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! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
Joe Kubert Comies to the 2009 Baltimore Comic-Con!
Baltimore, Maryland - August 19, 2009 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is proud to announce the addition of Joe Kubert as a guest at our 10th Anniversary show on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, 2009.
A returning guest, Joe Kubert is one of the living legends in the comics field today. With over 60 years of experience working in the industry, Joe has seen it all! He been a writer, artist, editor, and teacher, working in both comics and comic strip syndication. His work is well-regarded and noteworthy both in and outside of comic book circles, having worked on everything from DC Comics' Sgt. Rock and Hawkman to Dark Horse's Fax from Sarajevo and iBooks' Yossel: April 19, 1943. You can currently find his art in DC Comics' weekly Wednesday Comics project, where he is drawing the Sgt. Rock strip. His school, The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, has produced and continues to teach a new generation of comics professionals.
"We are thrilled and honored that Joe is coming back to our show," said Baltimore Comic-Con promoter Marc Nathan. "He represents everything that's right about comics, having spent a lifetime both working at his own career and helping others to be the future of comics with his school."
Other Guests
In addition to Joe Kubert, the Baltimore Comic-Con is pleased to announce the following guests: Tommy Castillo (Kong: King of Skull Island), Chris Ivy (Beast Boy), Jack Purcell (Gotham Underground), and Brian Reber (Captain Britain and MI13).
Already announced guests, new and returning, include: Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Mike and Laura Allred (Madman), Dick Ayers (Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos), Paul Azaceta (Amazing Spider-Man), Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers), Ryan Bodenheim (Red Mass for Mars), Doug Braithwaite (Wolverine: Origins), Pat Broderick (Vincent Price Presents), Buzz (Atomika), Jim Calafiore (Batgirl), Eric Canete (Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin), Nick Cardy (Aquaman), Jerry Carr (Cryptozoo Crew), Mike Cavallaro (ACT-I-VATE)Bernard Chang (Wonder Woman), Jo Chen (New Avengers: The Reunion), Sean Chen (Dark Reign: Fantastic Four), Jimmy Cheung (New Avengers: Illuminati), Cliff Chiang (Green Arrow & Black Canary), Frank Cho (Ultimates 4), Chris Claremont (X-Men Forever), Steve Conley (Star Trek: Year Four), Amanda Conner (Power Girl), J.M. DeMatteis (Metal Men), Todd Dezago (Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man), Michael Dolce (Descendant), Evan Dorkin (Beasts of Burden), Jim Dougan (ACT-I-VATE), Jan Duursema (Star Wars: Legacy), Sarah Dyer (Superman Adventures), Steve Englehart (Avengers), Jay Faerber (Noble Causes), Michel Fiffe (ACT-I-VATE), David Finch (Ultimatum), Bob Fingerman (Recess Pieces), Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men), Simon Fraser (ACT-I-VATE), John Gallagher (Buzzboy), Ron Garney (Wolverine: Weapon X), Bryan J.L. Glass (Mice Templar), Michael Golden (Spider-Man 1602), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules), Sanford Greene (Marvel Adventures Spider-Man), Tim Hamilton (ACT-I-VATE), Cully Hamner (Detective Comics), Tony Harris (Ex Machina), Dean Haspiel (ACT-I-VATE), Jennifer Hayden (ACT-I-VATE), Mark Hempel (Absolute Sandman), Greg Horn (Cover Stories: The Art of Greg Horn), Adam Hughes (Power Girl), Jamal Igle (Supergirl), Kathryn Immonen (Runaways), Stuart Immonen (New Avengers), Joe Infurnari (ACT-I-VATE), Georges Jeanty (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Van Jensen (Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer), J.G. Jones (Final Crisis), Joe Jusko (Kolchak: Tales of the Night Stalker), Karl Kesel (Marvel Apes), Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man), Scott Koblish (Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds), Scott Kurtz (PvP), Michael Lark (Daredevil), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), Greg LaRocque (Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man), Jerry "The King" Lawler(Headlocked), Norman Lee (GeNext), Steve Lieber (Underground), Luna Brothers (The Sword), Andy MacDonald (NYC Mech), David Mack (Kabuki), Tom Mandrake (The Outsiders), Larry Marder (Beanworld), Laura Martin (Thor), Ron Marz (Witchblade), Sean McKeever (Teen Titans), Mark McKenna (BananaTail), Mike McKone (Amazing Spider-Man), Bob McLeod (New Mutants), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Pop Mhan (World of Warcraft), Mark Morales (Secret Invasion), Doug Murray (Jungle Girl Season 2), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Phil Noto (Batgirl), Kevin Nowlan (The Spirit), Mike Oeming (Mice Templar), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex), Jeff Parker (Agents of ATLAS), Dan Parsons (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Guest of Honor George Perez (Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Brandon Peterson (Ultimate Comics Armor Wars), Khoi Pham (Mighty Avengers), Whilce Portacio (Spawn), Eric Powell (The Goon), Buddy Prince (Night), Brian Pulido (Lady Death), Mike Raicht (Army of Darkness), Tom Raney (Dark Reign: Hawkeye), Kat Roberts (ACT-I-VATE), Alex Robinson (Too Cool to be Forgotten), James Robinson (Superman), Budd Root (Cavewoman), Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge), Craig Rousseau (Iron Man & The Armor Wars), Stephane Roux (Amazing Spider-Man), Andy Runton (Owly), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Tim Sale (Heroes), Ian Sattler (Final Crisis: Aftermath), Scott Christian Sava (Dreamland Chronicles), Alex Saviuk (The Phantom Generations), Marc Silvestri (Witchblade), Walt Simonson (Thor), Andy Smith (Dean Koontz's Nevermore), John K. Snyder III (Doctor Mid-Nite), Allison Sohn (Star Wars trading card artist), Taki Soma (Rapture), Richard Starkings (Elephentmen), Jim Starlin (Strange Adventures), Brian Stelfreeze (Final Crisis Aftermath: Ink), Paul Storrie (Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons), Karl Story (Batman: Streets of Gotham), Mark Texeira (Punisher), Robert Tinnell (EZ Street), Peter Tomasi (Blackest Night: Batman), Herb Trimpe (Hulk), Billy Tucci (Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion), Jim Valentino (Shadowline Comics), Rob Venditti (The Surrogates), Dexter Vines (Wolverine), Neil Vokes (The Black Forest), Doug Wagner (The Ride), Matt Wagner (Grendel), Mark Waid (The Incredibles), Len Wein (Justice League of America), Mark Whealey (Lone Justice), Renee Witterstaetter (Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira -- The Artist's Great Escape), Brian Wood (sponsored by Laughing Ogre Comics, Northlanders), Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing), Kelly Yates (Amber Atoms), and Thom Zahler (Love & Capes).
Tickets
As a reminder, we encourage you to buy your ticket in advance via http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets.htm to avoid the ticket line at the show.
Hotel Room Deadline
September 9, 2009 is the final day of the discount hotel room guarantee via http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/hotels.htm. The show has negotiated special, limited-time rates on a limited number of rooms at hotels around the Baltimore Convention Center -- please take advantage of this opportunity while it exists!
In coming weeks, look for ongoing announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to adding yet more guests and providing details on the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found at our website, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and ComicSpace pages.
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10th.
As we continue to get ready for this year's show, we would like to remind you to mark your calendar for next year's Baltimore Comic-Con dates: August 28-29, 2010.
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held Oct 10-11, 2009. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 4 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
Baltimore, Maryland - August 19, 2009 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is proud to announce the addition of Joe Kubert as a guest at our 10th Anniversary show on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, 2009.
A returning guest, Joe Kubert is one of the living legends in the comics field today. With over 60 years of experience working in the industry, Joe has seen it all! He been a writer, artist, editor, and teacher, working in both comics and comic strip syndication. His work is well-regarded and noteworthy both in and outside of comic book circles, having worked on everything from DC Comics' Sgt. Rock and Hawkman to Dark Horse's Fax from Sarajevo and iBooks' Yossel: April 19, 1943. You can currently find his art in DC Comics' weekly Wednesday Comics project, where he is drawing the Sgt. Rock strip. His school, The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, has produced and continues to teach a new generation of comics professionals.
"We are thrilled and honored that Joe is coming back to our show," said Baltimore Comic-Con promoter Marc Nathan. "He represents everything that's right about comics, having spent a lifetime both working at his own career and helping others to be the future of comics with his school."
Other Guests
In addition to Joe Kubert, the Baltimore Comic-Con is pleased to announce the following guests: Tommy Castillo (Kong: King of Skull Island), Chris Ivy (Beast Boy), Jack Purcell (Gotham Underground), and Brian Reber (Captain Britain and MI13).
Already announced guests, new and returning, include: Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Mike and Laura Allred (Madman), Dick Ayers (Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos), Paul Azaceta (Amazing Spider-Man), Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers), Ryan Bodenheim (Red Mass for Mars), Doug Braithwaite (Wolverine: Origins), Pat Broderick (Vincent Price Presents), Buzz (Atomika), Jim Calafiore (Batgirl), Eric Canete (Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin), Nick Cardy (Aquaman), Jerry Carr (Cryptozoo Crew), Mike Cavallaro (ACT-I-VATE)Bernard Chang (Wonder Woman), Jo Chen (New Avengers: The Reunion), Sean Chen (Dark Reign: Fantastic Four), Jimmy Cheung (New Avengers: Illuminati), Cliff Chiang (Green Arrow & Black Canary), Frank Cho (Ultimates 4), Chris Claremont (X-Men Forever), Steve Conley (Star Trek: Year Four), Amanda Conner (Power Girl), J.M. DeMatteis (Metal Men), Todd Dezago (Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man), Michael Dolce (Descendant), Evan Dorkin (Beasts of Burden), Jim Dougan (ACT-I-VATE), Jan Duursema (Star Wars: Legacy), Sarah Dyer (Superman Adventures), Steve Englehart (Avengers), Jay Faerber (Noble Causes), Michel Fiffe (ACT-I-VATE), David Finch (Ultimatum), Bob Fingerman (Recess Pieces), Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men), Simon Fraser (ACT-I-VATE), John Gallagher (Buzzboy), Ron Garney (Wolverine: Weapon X), Bryan J.L. Glass (Mice Templar), Michael Golden (Spider-Man 1602), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules), Sanford Greene (Marvel Adventures Spider-Man), Tim Hamilton (ACT-I-VATE), Cully Hamner (Detective Comics), Tony Harris (Ex Machina), Dean Haspiel (ACT-I-VATE), Jennifer Hayden (ACT-I-VATE), Mark Hempel (Absolute Sandman), Greg Horn (Cover Stories: The Art of Greg Horn), Adam Hughes (Power Girl), Jamal Igle (Supergirl), Kathryn Immonen (Runaways), Stuart Immonen (New Avengers), Joe Infurnari (ACT-I-VATE), Georges Jeanty (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Van Jensen (Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer), J.G. Jones (Final Crisis), Joe Jusko (Kolchak: Tales of the Night Stalker), Karl Kesel (Marvel Apes), Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man), Scott Koblish (Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds), Scott Kurtz (PvP), Michael Lark (Daredevil), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), Greg LaRocque (Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man), Jerry "The King" Lawler(Headlocked), Norman Lee (GeNext), Steve Lieber (Underground), Luna Brothers (The Sword), Andy MacDonald (NYC Mech), David Mack (Kabuki), Tom Mandrake (The Outsiders), Larry Marder (Beanworld), Laura Martin (Thor), Ron Marz (Witchblade), Sean McKeever (Teen Titans), Mark McKenna (BananaTail), Mike McKone (Amazing Spider-Man), Bob McLeod (New Mutants), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Pop Mhan (World of Warcraft), Mark Morales (Secret Invasion), Doug Murray (Jungle Girl Season 2), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Phil Noto (Batgirl), Kevin Nowlan (The Spirit), Mike Oeming (Mice Templar), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex), Jeff Parker (Agents of ATLAS), Dan Parsons (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Guest of Honor George Perez (Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Brandon Peterson (Ultimate Comics Armor Wars), Khoi Pham (Mighty Avengers), Whilce Portacio (Spawn), Eric Powell (The Goon), Buddy Prince (Night), Brian Pulido (Lady Death), Mike Raicht (Army of Darkness), Tom Raney (Dark Reign: Hawkeye), Kat Roberts (ACT-I-VATE), Alex Robinson (Too Cool to be Forgotten), James Robinson (Superman), Budd Root (Cavewoman), Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge), Craig Rousseau (Iron Man & The Armor Wars), Stephane Roux (Amazing Spider-Man), Andy Runton (Owly), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Tim Sale (Heroes), Ian Sattler (Final Crisis: Aftermath), Scott Christian Sava (Dreamland Chronicles), Alex Saviuk (The Phantom Generations), Marc Silvestri (Witchblade), Walt Simonson (Thor), Andy Smith (Dean Koontz's Nevermore), John K. Snyder III (Doctor Mid-Nite), Allison Sohn (Star Wars trading card artist), Taki Soma (Rapture), Richard Starkings (Elephentmen), Jim Starlin (Strange Adventures), Brian Stelfreeze (Final Crisis Aftermath: Ink), Paul Storrie (Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons), Karl Story (Batman: Streets of Gotham), Mark Texeira (Punisher), Robert Tinnell (EZ Street), Peter Tomasi (Blackest Night: Batman), Herb Trimpe (Hulk), Billy Tucci (Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion), Jim Valentino (Shadowline Comics), Rob Venditti (The Surrogates), Dexter Vines (Wolverine), Neil Vokes (The Black Forest), Doug Wagner (The Ride), Matt Wagner (Grendel), Mark Waid (The Incredibles), Len Wein (Justice League of America), Mark Whealey (Lone Justice), Renee Witterstaetter (Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira -- The Artist's Great Escape), Brian Wood (sponsored by Laughing Ogre Comics, Northlanders), Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing), Kelly Yates (Amber Atoms), and Thom Zahler (Love & Capes).
Tickets
As a reminder, we encourage you to buy your ticket in advance via http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets.htm to avoid the ticket line at the show.
Hotel Room Deadline
September 9, 2009 is the final day of the discount hotel room guarantee via http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/hotels.htm. The show has negotiated special, limited-time rates on a limited number of rooms at hotels around the Baltimore Convention Center -- please take advantage of this opportunity while it exists!
In coming weeks, look for ongoing announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to adding yet more guests and providing details on the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found at our website, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and ComicSpace pages.
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10th.
As we continue to get ready for this year's show, we would like to remind you to mark your calendar for next year's Baltimore Comic-Con dates: August 28-29, 2010.
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held Oct 10-11, 2009. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 4 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
The ACT-I-VATE PRIMER Debuts at Baltimore Comic-Con
Baltimore, Maryland - August 30, 2009 - Members of the premier webcomix collective, ACT-I-VATE, will debut their very first print anthology THE ACT-I-VATE PRIMER, at the Baltimore Comic-Con, October 10th & 11th.
There will be an ACT-I-VATE panel discussion featuring Dean Haspiel, Mike Cavallaro, Tim Hamilton, Joe Infurnari, Simon Fraser, Michel Fiffe, Kat Roberts, Jim Dougan, and Jennifer Hayden. For more information on ACT-I-VATE, please visit:
http://www.act-i-vate.com/
"I'm excited that the ACT-I-VATE crew chose our show to debut their book," said Baltimore Comic-Con promoter, Marc Nathan. "Their web-comics have garnered a great deal of attention, so I am anxious to get to see fans' first look at the printed works."
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10th.
As we continue to get ready for this year's show, we would like to remind you to mark your calendar for next year's Baltimore Comic-Con dates: August 28-29, 2010.
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held Oct 10-11, 2009. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 4 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
Baltimore, Maryland - August 30, 2009 - Members of the premier webcomix collective, ACT-I-VATE, will debut their very first print anthology THE ACT-I-VATE PRIMER, at the Baltimore Comic-Con, October 10th & 11th.
There will be an ACT-I-VATE panel discussion featuring Dean Haspiel, Mike Cavallaro, Tim Hamilton, Joe Infurnari, Simon Fraser, Michel Fiffe, Kat Roberts, Jim Dougan, and Jennifer Hayden. For more information on ACT-I-VATE, please visit:
http://www.act-i-vate.com/
"I'm excited that the ACT-I-VATE crew chose our show to debut their book," said Baltimore Comic-Con promoter, Marc Nathan. "Their web-comics have garnered a great deal of attention, so I am anxious to get to see fans' first look at the printed works."
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10th.
As we continue to get ready for this year's show, we would like to remind you to mark your calendar for next year's Baltimore Comic-Con dates: August 28-29, 2010.
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held Oct 10-11, 2009. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 4 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
28 DAYS LATER #1
SELLS OUT!
GOES TO SECOND PRINTING
First Issue Sells Out Immediately After Release
Series Artist and Irish native Declan Shalvey
reports sell outs in Dublin and Belfast!
Los Angeles - September 1st, 2009 - BOOM! Studios announced today that 28 DAYS LATER #1 has sold out almost immediately after release.
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comic Distributors is completely sold out, first printings of 28 DAYS LATER #1 may still be found at a direct market retailer near you.
Diamond Comic Distributors is making the second printing of 28 DAYS LATER #1 available for retailers to order immediately and the second printing will be featured in the Septemper 16th issue of Previews Plus in Diamond Dateline.
28 DAYS LATER #1 second print (JUL098219) features a "Blood Red" variant of the Sean Phillips wraparound cover and will hit store shelves by early October.
28 DAYS LATER #1 has garnered accolades from critics across the globe:
"...expect to be quickly hooked by it." - Comic Book Resources
"....off to a good start." - Newsarama
"Great comic, great story..." - OmniComic
"... fast-paced and engaging... Thumbs up." - Popdecay
"This is the first comic I think I have read by Michael Alan Nelson, and I was pretty impressed!... Shavley’s art in this book is absolutely amazing... essential reading. Highly recommended!" - Hypergeek
"... Shalvey doesn’t disappoint." - Major Spoilers
28 DAYS LATER #1 is written by Michael Alan Nelson with interior art by Declan Shalvey and colors by Nick Filardi, with the first print shipping with three covers in a 50/25/25 split by Tim Bradstreet, Sean Phillips and Brett Weldele. A fourth cover by DNA Films was offered as a 1 in 25 incentive.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
SELLS OUT!
GOES TO SECOND PRINTING
First Issue Sells Out Immediately After Release
Series Artist and Irish native Declan Shalvey
reports sell outs in Dublin and Belfast!
Los Angeles - September 1st, 2009 - BOOM! Studios announced today that 28 DAYS LATER #1 has sold out almost immediately after release.
Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comic Distributors is completely sold out, first printings of 28 DAYS LATER #1 may still be found at a direct market retailer near you.
Diamond Comic Distributors is making the second printing of 28 DAYS LATER #1 available for retailers to order immediately and the second printing will be featured in the Septemper 16th issue of Previews Plus in Diamond Dateline.
28 DAYS LATER #1 second print (JUL098219) features a "Blood Red" variant of the Sean Phillips wraparound cover and will hit store shelves by early October.
28 DAYS LATER #1 has garnered accolades from critics across the globe:
"...expect to be quickly hooked by it." - Comic Book Resources
"....off to a good start." - Newsarama
"Great comic, great story..." - OmniComic
"... fast-paced and engaging... Thumbs up." - Popdecay
"This is the first comic I think I have read by Michael Alan Nelson, and I was pretty impressed!... Shavley’s art in this book is absolutely amazing... essential reading. Highly recommended!" - Hypergeek
"... Shalvey doesn’t disappoint." - Major Spoilers
28 DAYS LATER #1 is written by Michael Alan Nelson with interior art by Declan Shalvey and colors by Nick Filardi, with the first print shipping with three covers in a 50/25/25 split by Tim Bradstreet, Sean Phillips and Brett Weldele. A fourth cover by DNA Films was offered as a 1 in 25 incentive.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
ASYLUM PRESS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF STEVE MANNION'S FEARLESS DAWN AS ITS NEW FOUR ISSUE MINI-SERIES, LAUNCHES WEBSITE, PRODUCTION BLOG, AND PREVIEWS.
(Los Angeles) Frank Forte, publisher of Asylum Press, has announced that the first issue of Fearless Dawn, By Steve Mannion, will be released Nov. 2009.
The synopsis of issue #1 can be desribed as this: Jet riding good girl FEARLESS DAWN battles her arch nemesis Helga Von Krause in this mini-series from Steve Mannion. Fearless Dawn infiltrates the vaunted "Manitoba Sector" to discover the secret behind Helga's chemically-induced NAZI MONSTERS. Meanwhile, all is not well back at home base when Fearless Dawn's boss discovers our hero has broken probation and flown the coop! Join us now as Steve Mannion's beautifully rendered comic book tale unfolds in full-color glory! Fan's of Steve Mannion's The Bomb will love this new action-packed series.
“Back in February's PREVIEWS there was a book from Asylum Press called Fearless Dawn that went largely unnoticed by fans and retailers. The entire industry went on rolling without giving it a second glance, and like many small press books it nearly slipped into obscurity without reaching the core readers in our hobby. But when a copy of it made its way across my desk, I knew from first glance it was something special that people needed to see.” Says Jim Kuhoric of Diamond Comics Distributors.
"I am excited to bring Fearless dawn to a full-color series," says creator Steve Mannion," this is a dream project and I'm having a blast." “We’ll be updating the website and blog on a regular basis so fans can see pencil to ink pages, colors, thumbnails and interact with Steve,” says publisher Frank Forte
The Publication schedule is as follows. Fearless Dawn:Special Edition #1 (ships Nov. 2009), Fearless Dawn #2 (Ships Dec. 2009), Fearless Dawn #3 (Ships Feb. 2010), and Fearless Dawn #4 (Ships Mar. 2010),
Fearless Dawn website: www.fearlessdawn.com
Fearless Dawn production blog: http://fearlessdawn.blogspot.com/
Fearless Dawn preview: http://www.fearlessdawn.com/FDSE_1_preview.html
Title:Fearless Dawn #1 (of 4)
Publisher:Asylum Press
Format/Price: SC, color $2.95, 32 pages
Item Code: SEP090625 FEARLESS DAWN #1 (OF 4) SP ED
Still available from Asylum Press is Steve Mannion's The Bomb TPB.
Title:The Bomb TPB
Publisher:Asylum Press
Format/Price: SC, b&w 176 pgs. (16-page color section) $14.95
Item Code: SEP090626 BOMB TP
for a preview of The Bomb go here: http:///www.asylumpress.com/thebomb.html
ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS:
Founded in 1999 by Frank Forte, Asylum Press is a unique publishing house specializing in high profile projects from some of the industry's biggest names. Publishing superhero comics with Warlash: Zombie Mutant Genesis, continuing their tradition of horror with Undead Evil, Satan’s 3-Ring Circus of Hell, the upcoming Asylum of Horrors and Beyond Lovecraft, venturing into dark humor with Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat Kid and The Cletus and Floyd Show, Asylum Press continues to be on the cutting edge of comic and graphic novel publishing. Asylum Press is distributed by Diamond Comics, Haven Distributors and Tony Shenton and Partners Publishers Group.
ASYLUM PRESS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF STEVE MANNION'S FEARLESS DAWN AS ITS NEW FOUR ISSUE MINI-SERIES, LAUNCHES WEBSITE, PRODUCTION BLOG, AND PREVIEWS.
(Los Angeles) Frank Forte, publisher of Asylum Press, has announced that the first issue of Fearless Dawn, By Steve Mannion, will be released Nov. 2009.
The synopsis of issue #1 can be desribed as this: Jet riding good girl FEARLESS DAWN battles her arch nemesis Helga Von Krause in this mini-series from Steve Mannion. Fearless Dawn infiltrates the vaunted "Manitoba Sector" to discover the secret behind Helga's chemically-induced NAZI MONSTERS. Meanwhile, all is not well back at home base when Fearless Dawn's boss discovers our hero has broken probation and flown the coop! Join us now as Steve Mannion's beautifully rendered comic book tale unfolds in full-color glory! Fan's of Steve Mannion's The Bomb will love this new action-packed series.
“Back in February's PREVIEWS there was a book from Asylum Press called Fearless Dawn that went largely unnoticed by fans and retailers. The entire industry went on rolling without giving it a second glance, and like many small press books it nearly slipped into obscurity without reaching the core readers in our hobby. But when a copy of it made its way across my desk, I knew from first glance it was something special that people needed to see.” Says Jim Kuhoric of Diamond Comics Distributors.
"I am excited to bring Fearless dawn to a full-color series," says creator Steve Mannion," this is a dream project and I'm having a blast." “We’ll be updating the website and blog on a regular basis so fans can see pencil to ink pages, colors, thumbnails and interact with Steve,” says publisher Frank Forte
The Publication schedule is as follows. Fearless Dawn:Special Edition #1 (ships Nov. 2009), Fearless Dawn #2 (Ships Dec. 2009), Fearless Dawn #3 (Ships Feb. 2010), and Fearless Dawn #4 (Ships Mar. 2010),
Fearless Dawn website: www.fearlessdawn.com
Fearless Dawn production blog: http://fearlessdawn.blogspot.com/
Fearless Dawn preview: http://www.fearlessdawn.com/FDSE_1_preview.html
Title:Fearless Dawn #1 (of 4)
Publisher:Asylum Press
Format/Price: SC, color $2.95, 32 pages
Item Code: SEP090625 FEARLESS DAWN #1 (OF 4) SP ED
Still available from Asylum Press is Steve Mannion's The Bomb TPB.
Title:The Bomb TPB
Publisher:Asylum Press
Format/Price: SC, b&w 176 pgs. (16-page color section) $14.95
Item Code: SEP090626 BOMB TP
for a preview of The Bomb go here: http:///www.asylumpress.com/thebomb.html
ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS:
Founded in 1999 by Frank Forte, Asylum Press is a unique publishing house specializing in high profile projects from some of the industry's biggest names. Publishing superhero comics with Warlash: Zombie Mutant Genesis, continuing their tradition of horror with Undead Evil, Satan’s 3-Ring Circus of Hell, the upcoming Asylum of Horrors and Beyond Lovecraft, venturing into dark humor with Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat Kid and The Cletus and Floyd Show, Asylum Press continues to be on the cutting edge of comic and graphic novel publishing. Asylum Press is distributed by Diamond Comics, Haven Distributors and Tony Shenton and Partners Publishers Group.
SPIKE TV ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR “SCREAM 2009”-
“STAR TREK” TOPS LIST WITH 17 NOMINATIONS
4th Annual Global Event Honoring The Blockbuster, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror and Comic Book Genres of the Year
Tapes Saturday, October 17 At The Greek Theater In Los Angeles
“SCREAM 2009” Nominees Chosen By Advisory Board of Hollywood And Genre Leaders Including
Tim Burton, Wes Craven, Roland Emmerich, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, Eli Roth,
Zack Snyder And Many More
Two-Hour Event To Reveal Exclusive World Premiere Footage Of The Most Anticipated Releases of 2010
Voting Begins Today Only At Scream.Spike.com
New York, NY, August 31, 2009 – “Resistance is futile” this October as Spike TV presents the fourth annual “SCREAM,” the first and only global event of its kind to honor the best in sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic genres. Taping on Saturday, October 17 at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA, “SCREAM 2009” celebrates the hottest films, tv shows, comics, actors, creators, icons and pioneers who have influenced and shaped the industry. This year’s show will also continue the tradition of featuring exclusive World Premieres from some of the most anticipated movies of 2010. The two-hour extravaganza will premiere on Spike TV on Tuesday, October 27 (10:00 PM-Midnight, ET/PT). Presenters and musical performers will be announced shortly.
“Eight out of the 10 highest grossing films of all time are in the ‘SCREAM’ genres, which is due to the incredible passion and loyalty of these fans,” said Casey Patterson, executive producer of “SCREAM 2009” and senior vice president of event production, talent development and studio relations for Spike TV. “We’re thrilled to once again to present the only global event honoring their heroes.”
Some of the nominees’ reactions include:
“Without all of the fans, the claws would have been sheathed a long time ago! Thank you so much,” said Hugh Jackman after hearing he was nominated for two “SCREAM” awards and “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” was nominated for 13.
“Everyone knows it's the VILLAINS who have the most fun. Thanks to the ‘SCREAM’ team and congrats to everyone at ‘True Blood.’ This is very exciting for the whole show,” said Best Villain nominee and star of HBO’s “True Blood” Alexander Skarsgard.
"Thank you for the nomination and thank you for letting me frighten you. I look forward to doing it again sometime soon,” said Ryan Kwanten after hearing he was nominated for Best Horror Actor for his role as Jason Stackhouse on “True Blood.”
"Getting nominated for kissing a Vulcan is a better fate than logic," said “Star Trek’s” Zoe Saldana after getting word she received two “SCREAM” Awards nominations for Best Breakout Performance: Female and Best Science Fiction Actress.
J.J. Abrams’ Sci-Fi action-adventure “Star Trek” tops the list with 17 nominations including The Ultimate Scream, Best Science Fiction Movie, Best Director, Best Ensemble, Holy Sh*t Scene of the Year and a nod in the all-new Fight-to-the-Death Scene of the Year category. Comic book-inspired blockbusters “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” and “Watchmen” each nabbed 13 nominations, while HBO’s vampire-themed television series “True Blood” garnered nine nominations. A full list of categories and nominations are included below.
Ballots were sent out to Spike TV’s “SCREAM 2009” advisory board, consisting of some of the most respected and well-known members of the horror, sci-fi, fantasy and comic book worlds who were responsible for advising on categories and determining nominees in each category. All films, television shows and comic books were deemed eligible for inclusion if they were released between August 9, 2008 and July 15, 2009 and were representative of the genres listed. Winners will be determined by online voting at scream.spike.com.
Esteemed members of this year’s advisory board* include:
*A full list of Spike TV’s 2009 Advisory Board members can be found on spike.com.
Tim Burton, (writer/director/producer “Edward Scissorhands”)
Wes Craven (writer/director “A Nightmare on Elm Street”)
Roland Emmerich (writer/producer/director, “Independence Day,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” “2012”)
Neil Gaiman (writer/producer “Beowulf,” “Stardust,” “Mirrormask”)
Frank Miller (writer/producer/director “Sin City,” “300,” writer/producer “The Spirit”)
Eli Roth (writer/producer/director, “Hostel,” “Cell”, “Cabin Fever”)
Zack Snyder (director, “300,” “Watchmen”)
Beginning today, Monday, August 31 and continuing until Saturday, October 17 fans can vote for their favorites, as well as view exclusive red carpet and backstage coverage of the event, by visiting scream.spike.com.
The official sponsors of Spike TV’s “SCREAM 2009” are Subaru and Taco Bell.
Following are several of the categories and nominees for Spike TV’s “SCREAM 2009:” For the full list fans can go to scream.spike.com.
THE ULTIMATE SCREAM BEST FANTASY MOVIE
-“Drag Me to Hell” -“Coraline”
-“Let the Right One In” -“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”
-“Star Trek” -“Twilight”
-“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” -“Up”
-“Twilight” -“Watchmen”
-“Up” -“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”
BEST HORROR MOVIE BEST SCIENCE FICTION MOVIE
-“Dead Snow” -“Knowing”
-“Drag Me to Hell” -“Moon”
-“Friday the 13th” -“Outlander”
-“Let the Right One In” -“Star Trek”
-“My Bloody Valentine 3D” -“Terminator Salvation”
-“Splinter” -“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”
BEST ACTOR IN A FANTASY MOVIE OR TV SHOW BEST ACTOR IN A HORROR MOVIE OR TV SHOW
-Ed Asner; “Up” -Bruce Campbell; “My Name is Bruce”
-Hugh Jackman; “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” -Michael C. Hall; “Dexter”
-Robert Pattinson; “Twilight” -Kåre Hedebrant; “Let the Right One In”
-Brad Pitt; “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” -Justin Long; “Drag Me to Hell”
-Daniel Radcliffe; “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” -Ryan Kwanten; “True Blood”
-Michael Sheen; “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” -Stephen Moyer; “True Blood”
BEST ACTRESS IN A HORROR MOVIE OR TV SHOW BEST ACTRESS IN A FANTASY MOVIE OR TV SHOW
- Jennifer Carpenter; “Quarantine” -Scarlett Johansson; “The Spirit”
- Jaime King; “My Bloody Valentine 3D” -Jaime King; “The Spirit”
-Lina Leandersson; “Let the Right One In” -Rhona Mitra; “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans”
-Alison Lohman; “Drag Me to Hell” -Kristen Stewart; “Twilight”
-Anna Paquin; “True Blood” -Emma Watson; “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”
-Monica Potter; “The Last House on the Left”
BEST COMIC BOOK BEST COMIC BOOK MOVIE
-Green Lantern -“Dragonball Evolution”
-Hack/Slash -“Punisher: War Zone”
-Kick-Ass -“The Spirit”
-Thor -“Watchmen”
-The Walking Dead -“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”
-Wolverine: Old Man Logan
BEST DIRECTOR BEST VILLAIN
-J.J. Abrams; “Star Trek” -Eric Bana as Nero; “Star Trek”
-Tomas Alfredson; “Let the Right One In” -Cam Gigandet as James; “Twilight”
-Michael Bay; “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” -Lorna Raver as Mrs. Ganush; :Drag Me to Hell”
-Pete Doctor & Bob Peterson; “Up” -Liev Schrieber as Victor Creed/Sabretooth; “X-Men”
-Duncan Jones; “Moon” -Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman; “True Blood”
-Sam Raimi; “Drag Me to Hell”
THE HOLY SHIT! SCENE OF THE YEAR MOST MEMORABLE MUTILATION
-The Death Eaters Attack London; “Harry Potter and the -The Arm Removal Surgery; “Splinter”
Half-Blood Prince” -Arms Cut Off by Rotary Saw; “Watchmen”
-The Destruction of Manhattan; “Watchmen” -The Eyeball Cake; “Drag Me to Hell”
-Space Dive onto Orbital Drill; “Star Trek” -Head Ripped Apart by Nazi Zombies; “Dead Snow”
-The Séance; “Drag Me to Hell” -The Pendulum; “Saw V”
-The Subway Crash; “Knowing” -The Swimming Pool Scene; “Let the Right One In”
-The Swimming Pool Scene; “Let the Right One In”
BEST ACTOR IN A SCIENCE FICTION MOVIE BEST ACTRESS IN A SCIENCE FICTION MOVIE
OR TV SHOW OR TV SHOW
-Nicolas Cage; “Knowing” -Moon Bloodgood; “Terminator Salvation”
-Josh Holloway; “Lost” -Eliza Dushku; “dollhouse”
-Shia LaBeouf; “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” -Megan Fox; “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”
-Chris Pine; “Star Trek” -Lena Headey; “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”
-Zachary Quinto; “Star Trek” -Katee Sackhoff; “Battlestar Galactica”
-Sam Rockwell; “Moon” -Zoe Saldana; “Star Trek”
Casey Patterson, Michael Levitt, and Cindy Levitt serve as executive producers for “SCREAM 2009.” Greg Sills is supervising producer, Gary Tellalian and Austin Reading are producers and Hamish Hamilton will direct.
Spike TV is available in 98 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press.
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“STAR TREK” TOPS LIST WITH 17 NOMINATIONS
4th Annual Global Event Honoring The Blockbuster, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror and Comic Book Genres of the Year
Tapes Saturday, October 17 At The Greek Theater In Los Angeles
“SCREAM 2009” Nominees Chosen By Advisory Board of Hollywood And Genre Leaders Including
Tim Burton, Wes Craven, Roland Emmerich, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, Eli Roth,
Zack Snyder And Many More
Two-Hour Event To Reveal Exclusive World Premiere Footage Of The Most Anticipated Releases of 2010
Voting Begins Today Only At Scream.Spike.com
New York, NY, August 31, 2009 – “Resistance is futile” this October as Spike TV presents the fourth annual “SCREAM,” the first and only global event of its kind to honor the best in sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic genres. Taping on Saturday, October 17 at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA, “SCREAM 2009” celebrates the hottest films, tv shows, comics, actors, creators, icons and pioneers who have influenced and shaped the industry. This year’s show will also continue the tradition of featuring exclusive World Premieres from some of the most anticipated movies of 2010. The two-hour extravaganza will premiere on Spike TV on Tuesday, October 27 (10:00 PM-Midnight, ET/PT). Presenters and musical performers will be announced shortly.
“Eight out of the 10 highest grossing films of all time are in the ‘SCREAM’ genres, which is due to the incredible passion and loyalty of these fans,” said Casey Patterson, executive producer of “SCREAM 2009” and senior vice president of event production, talent development and studio relations for Spike TV. “We’re thrilled to once again to present the only global event honoring their heroes.”
Some of the nominees’ reactions include:
“Without all of the fans, the claws would have been sheathed a long time ago! Thank you so much,” said Hugh Jackman after hearing he was nominated for two “SCREAM” awards and “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” was nominated for 13.
“Everyone knows it's the VILLAINS who have the most fun. Thanks to the ‘SCREAM’ team and congrats to everyone at ‘True Blood.’ This is very exciting for the whole show,” said Best Villain nominee and star of HBO’s “True Blood” Alexander Skarsgard.
"Thank you for the nomination and thank you for letting me frighten you. I look forward to doing it again sometime soon,” said Ryan Kwanten after hearing he was nominated for Best Horror Actor for his role as Jason Stackhouse on “True Blood.”
"Getting nominated for kissing a Vulcan is a better fate than logic," said “Star Trek’s” Zoe Saldana after getting word she received two “SCREAM” Awards nominations for Best Breakout Performance: Female and Best Science Fiction Actress.
J.J. Abrams’ Sci-Fi action-adventure “Star Trek” tops the list with 17 nominations including The Ultimate Scream, Best Science Fiction Movie, Best Director, Best Ensemble, Holy Sh*t Scene of the Year and a nod in the all-new Fight-to-the-Death Scene of the Year category. Comic book-inspired blockbusters “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” and “Watchmen” each nabbed 13 nominations, while HBO’s vampire-themed television series “True Blood” garnered nine nominations. A full list of categories and nominations are included below.
Ballots were sent out to Spike TV’s “SCREAM 2009” advisory board, consisting of some of the most respected and well-known members of the horror, sci-fi, fantasy and comic book worlds who were responsible for advising on categories and determining nominees in each category. All films, television shows and comic books were deemed eligible for inclusion if they were released between August 9, 2008 and July 15, 2009 and were representative of the genres listed. Winners will be determined by online voting at scream.spike.com.
Esteemed members of this year’s advisory board* include:
*A full list of Spike TV’s 2009 Advisory Board members can be found on spike.com.
Tim Burton, (writer/director/producer “Edward Scissorhands”)
Wes Craven (writer/director “A Nightmare on Elm Street”)
Roland Emmerich (writer/producer/director, “Independence Day,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” “2012”)
Neil Gaiman (writer/producer “Beowulf,” “Stardust,” “Mirrormask”)
Frank Miller (writer/producer/director “Sin City,” “300,” writer/producer “The Spirit”)
Eli Roth (writer/producer/director, “Hostel,” “Cell”, “Cabin Fever”)
Zack Snyder (director, “300,” “Watchmen”)
Beginning today, Monday, August 31 and continuing until Saturday, October 17 fans can vote for their favorites, as well as view exclusive red carpet and backstage coverage of the event, by visiting scream.spike.com.
The official sponsors of Spike TV’s “SCREAM 2009” are Subaru and Taco Bell.
Following are several of the categories and nominees for Spike TV’s “SCREAM 2009:” For the full list fans can go to scream.spike.com.
THE ULTIMATE SCREAM BEST FANTASY MOVIE
-“Drag Me to Hell” -“Coraline”
-“Let the Right One In” -“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”
-“Star Trek” -“Twilight”
-“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” -“Up”
-“Twilight” -“Watchmen”
-“Up” -“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”
BEST HORROR MOVIE BEST SCIENCE FICTION MOVIE
-“Dead Snow” -“Knowing”
-“Drag Me to Hell” -“Moon”
-“Friday the 13th” -“Outlander”
-“Let the Right One In” -“Star Trek”
-“My Bloody Valentine 3D” -“Terminator Salvation”
-“Splinter” -“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”
BEST ACTOR IN A FANTASY MOVIE OR TV SHOW BEST ACTOR IN A HORROR MOVIE OR TV SHOW
-Ed Asner; “Up” -Bruce Campbell; “My Name is Bruce”
-Hugh Jackman; “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” -Michael C. Hall; “Dexter”
-Robert Pattinson; “Twilight” -Kåre Hedebrant; “Let the Right One In”
-Brad Pitt; “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” -Justin Long; “Drag Me to Hell”
-Daniel Radcliffe; “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” -Ryan Kwanten; “True Blood”
-Michael Sheen; “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” -Stephen Moyer; “True Blood”
BEST ACTRESS IN A HORROR MOVIE OR TV SHOW BEST ACTRESS IN A FANTASY MOVIE OR TV SHOW
- Jennifer Carpenter; “Quarantine” -Scarlett Johansson; “The Spirit”
- Jaime King; “My Bloody Valentine 3D” -Jaime King; “The Spirit”
-Lina Leandersson; “Let the Right One In” -Rhona Mitra; “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans”
-Alison Lohman; “Drag Me to Hell” -Kristen Stewart; “Twilight”
-Anna Paquin; “True Blood” -Emma Watson; “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”
-Monica Potter; “The Last House on the Left”
BEST COMIC BOOK BEST COMIC BOOK MOVIE
-Green Lantern -“Dragonball Evolution”
-Hack/Slash -“Punisher: War Zone”
-Kick-Ass -“The Spirit”
-Thor -“Watchmen”
-The Walking Dead -“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”
-Wolverine: Old Man Logan
BEST DIRECTOR BEST VILLAIN
-J.J. Abrams; “Star Trek” -Eric Bana as Nero; “Star Trek”
-Tomas Alfredson; “Let the Right One In” -Cam Gigandet as James; “Twilight”
-Michael Bay; “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” -Lorna Raver as Mrs. Ganush; :Drag Me to Hell”
-Pete Doctor & Bob Peterson; “Up” -Liev Schrieber as Victor Creed/Sabretooth; “X-Men”
-Duncan Jones; “Moon” -Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman; “True Blood”
-Sam Raimi; “Drag Me to Hell”
THE HOLY SHIT! SCENE OF THE YEAR MOST MEMORABLE MUTILATION
-The Death Eaters Attack London; “Harry Potter and the -The Arm Removal Surgery; “Splinter”
Half-Blood Prince” -Arms Cut Off by Rotary Saw; “Watchmen”
-The Destruction of Manhattan; “Watchmen” -The Eyeball Cake; “Drag Me to Hell”
-Space Dive onto Orbital Drill; “Star Trek” -Head Ripped Apart by Nazi Zombies; “Dead Snow”
-The Séance; “Drag Me to Hell” -The Pendulum; “Saw V”
-The Subway Crash; “Knowing” -The Swimming Pool Scene; “Let the Right One In”
-The Swimming Pool Scene; “Let the Right One In”
BEST ACTOR IN A SCIENCE FICTION MOVIE BEST ACTRESS IN A SCIENCE FICTION MOVIE
OR TV SHOW OR TV SHOW
-Nicolas Cage; “Knowing” -Moon Bloodgood; “Terminator Salvation”
-Josh Holloway; “Lost” -Eliza Dushku; “dollhouse”
-Shia LaBeouf; “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” -Megan Fox; “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”
-Chris Pine; “Star Trek” -Lena Headey; “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”
-Zachary Quinto; “Star Trek” -Katee Sackhoff; “Battlestar Galactica”
-Sam Rockwell; “Moon” -Zoe Saldana; “Star Trek”
Casey Patterson, Michael Levitt, and Cindy Levitt serve as executive producers for “SCREAM 2009.” Greg Sills is supervising producer, Gary Tellalian and Austin Reading are producers and Hamish Hamilton will direct.
Spike TV is available in 98 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Friends-
Issue 41 of Comics Waiting Room in now ready to read! Here’s what we’ve got!
The CWR Interview! Shane Acker, the animation maestro behind “9” chats with Marc Mason about developing the short into a feature film, his artistic background and more!
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/shaneacker.html
Ode De Fanfic! Avril Brown discusses her love of fanfic and offers a primer on the concept!
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/avril37.html
Comics In Your Will! Marc Mason ponders what will happen to his collection after he’s gone and discusses the need to deal with your books from a legal standpoint.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason41.html
The ESSENTIAL GODZILLA and Other Guilty Pleasures! Matt Maxwell talks about the books no one likes to admit they love and shares one of his own.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed48.html
Crossing the Finish Line! Elliott Serrano discusses the hurdles a writer faces when it gets down to finishing the last two pages of a story.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ccw33.html
Brandon’s INFERNO! Brandon Jerwa makes his DC Universe debut with INFERNO, and he talks about the long and winding road he took to getting the gig.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jerwa22.html
Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
Issue 41 of Comics Waiting Room in now ready to read! Here’s what we’ve got!
The CWR Interview! Shane Acker, the animation maestro behind “9” chats with Marc Mason about developing the short into a feature film, his artistic background and more!
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/shaneacker.html
Ode De Fanfic! Avril Brown discusses her love of fanfic and offers a primer on the concept!
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/avril37.html
Comics In Your Will! Marc Mason ponders what will happen to his collection after he’s gone and discusses the need to deal with your books from a legal standpoint.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/mason41.html
The ESSENTIAL GODZILLA and Other Guilty Pleasures! Matt Maxwell talks about the books no one likes to admit they love and shares one of his own.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/fullbleed48.html
Crossing the Finish Line! Elliott Serrano discusses the hurdles a writer faces when it gets down to finishing the last two pages of a story.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/ccw33.html
Brandon’s INFERNO! Brandon Jerwa makes his DC Universe debut with INFERNO, and he talks about the long and winding road he took to getting the gig.
http://www.comicswaitingroom.com/jerwa22.html
Enjoy the reading!
Marc Mason
Editor-in-Chief
Comics Waiting Room
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