or Immediate Release:
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF SIGNIFICANT OBJECTS STORY COLLECTION
SEATTLE, WA, JUNE 14, 2010 --- Since its debut, Significant Objects [ http://www.significantobjects.com ], the bold online inquiry into the relationship between narrative and the value of everyday objects, has been the subject of speculation by everyone from NPR to litbloggers to The New York Times’ Freakonomics crew. Some theorized about the project’s hypothesis, others about its methods and results.
Some just wanted to know: Will there be a book?
This last question can now be answered: Yes!
A collection of one hundred Significant Objects stories, seductively illustrated by top artists, will be published in 2011 by Fantagraphics Books.
This represents the most pleasing plot twist yet to the story of a very unlikely project that began as an experiment, turned into an experimental literary magazine secretly published on eBay, and currently raises money for youth tutoring nonprofits.
Founded by Joshua Glenn and Rob Walker, SignificantObjects.com appeared out of nowhere last summer, and has published an extraordinary series of 200 stories and counting – by William Gibson, Curtis Sittenfeld, Sheila Heti, Colson Whitehead, Nicholson Baker, Meg Cabot, Lydia Millet, Jonathan Lethem, and other talented writers – about ordinary stuff like novelty items, discarded souvenirs, and tasteless kitchenware picked up cheap at thrift stores and yard sales. The goal: To see if commissioning great stories about these insignificant things would increase their value – as measured in actual eBay auctions.
The LA Times’s Jacket Copy blog summarized the project’s questions: “Can a good story make something more valuable? What if it’s entirely untrue?”
Significant Objects and its contributing writers sold piles of flea-market flotsam for thousands of dollars and, as The Economist’s More Intelligent Life blog put it, “proved Walker and Glenn’s theory that stories add immeasurable value to objects.”
The New York Times’s Freakonomics blog gaped at the “supersonic premium” which Significant Objects managed to create. “Is it the intrinsic utility and beauty of a commodity that creates its value,” the Boston Globe’s Brainiac blog queried, “or the stories we tell ourselves about them?”
Some observers suggested the Significant Objects experiment had invented a new business model: “This is just one (fun) example of many of content creators smartly using infinite goods (the stories) to make a scarce good (the trinket) more valuable, and putting in place a business model to profit from it,” according to Techdirt. Cool Hunting speculated that the project had created “the first pay scale for writers based on emotional impact.”
Of course, Significant Objects was never just about the marketplace. Most importantly, it was about writers “finding magic in unexpected things,” as NPR’s All Things Considered put it. The project has published first-rate fictions by best-selling novelists and pathbreaking up-and-comers, by literary stars and experimentalists, writers for The Daily Show and other TV programs, innovative improv comics, cartoonists, journalists, and writers of young-adult fiction, mysteries, thrillers, sci fi and much more.
“The roster of authors is beyond impressive.” — the blog BookSlut
“It’s a heck of a great idea and Walker and Glenn have assembled a really terrific collection of writers to participate” — Media Bistro’s UnBeige blog
“Like a Salvation Army staffed by brilliant writers, Significant Objects has created a new kind of online journal — publishing and selling on eBay” — the blog GalleyCat
“If this is a cynical marketeer’s scam,” a columnist for The Independent (UK) suggested, “then consider me conned. Significant Objects combines one of the oldest of all media — the near-improvised short story — with the reinvigorated writer-reader relationship afforded by Web 2.0.”
The experiment, in short, was a smash hit. With enthusiastic reader/buyers from Texas to Alaska, from New York to California, and everywhere in between, Significant Objects decided to funnel auction proceeds from its second and third volumes of stories to the tutoring programs 826 National and Girls Write Now.
Does the project point the way towards a new business model for literary publishing? Are we 21st-century skeptics in thrall to talismans and totems? Once the auction sales figures have been correlated with, say, narrative exposition strategy, will Significant Objects reveal the key to the relationship between narrative and value?
All of these questions and more will be addressed (and some answered) by the Significant Objects book, which will not only feature one hundred moving, absurd, surprising, and always entertaining stories from the project's three volumes. Thanks to Fantagraphics, it will also feature new illustrations by artists from the worlds of comics, skate graphics, rock posters, children’s books, and the commercial and gallery arts.
The Significant Objects book will change the way you look at things, forever.
About the Editors of SIGNIFICANT OBJECTS
Joshua Glenn is a Boston-based journalist, editor, and cultural semiotics analyst. He cofounded the website HiLobrow.com; he’s been a columnist for the Boston Globe’s Ideas section and a contributing editor to other publications. He edited the nonfiction collection Taking Things Seriously (2007) and coauthored, with Mark Kingwell, The Idler’s Glossary (2008). In the 1990s he published the critical-culture zine Hermenaut.
Rob Walker writes Consumed, a column that mixes business and anthropology, for The New York Times Magazine. He is the author of Buying In: The Secret Dialogue Between What We Buy and Who We Are, named by Salon as one of the best nonfiction books of 2008. His work has appeared in many media outlets, from The Wall Street Journal to The New Republic, from GQ to public radio program Marketplace. He is often called on as an expert on consumer culture, most notably in the recent Gary Hustwit documentary Objectified.
About FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
Fantagraphics Books ( www.fantagraphics.com ) has been the world’s leading publisher of comics and graphic novels since 1976, with titles by Robert Crumb, Charles M. Schulz, Joe Sacco, Daniel Clowes, Chris Ware and many others. In 2007, the company launched its prose division, which includes books by Alexander Theroux (Laura Warholic), Stephen Dixon (What Is All This?), Monte Schulz (This Side of Jordan), and now Significant Objects.
For more information about Significant Objects or arrange an interview with the editors, contact Eric Reynolds at Fantagraphics Books: 206.524.1967 x218 or reynolds@fantagraphics.com. For information on all subsidiary rights, contact Gary Groth, President & Co-Publisher, Fantagraphics Books: 206.524.1967 x 217 or groth@fantagraphics.com.
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
ELLTALE’S SAM & MAX: THE DEVIL’S PLAYHOUSE FOR PS3
ON SALE THIS JUNE!
FOR A LIMITED TIME, THE ENTIRE NEW SAM & MAX SEASON IS AVAILABLE ON THE PLAYSTATION NETWORK FOR $24.99
Hey PS3 owners. Like to fight Giant Space Apes? Burning to help our little buddy Max locate his brain? Have yet to pick up the latest Sam & Max season, The Devil’s Playhouse on PS3? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, well it is your lucky day!
PlayStation Network and Telltale Games will be offering a limited time special on the entire The Devil's Playhouse season in North America -- the full five-episode season will be available for the low price of $24.99 (regularly $34.99).
That's just $5 per episode!
This limited time promotion begins today (June 8) and is scheduled to run only through June 29! So get on over to the PlayStation Store while you can and grab yourself a fistful of Sam & Max at a special price!
For more info, be sure to visit: www.samandmaxgames.com/thedevilsplayhouse
ON SALE THIS JUNE!
FOR A LIMITED TIME, THE ENTIRE NEW SAM & MAX SEASON IS AVAILABLE ON THE PLAYSTATION NETWORK FOR $24.99
Hey PS3 owners. Like to fight Giant Space Apes? Burning to help our little buddy Max locate his brain? Have yet to pick up the latest Sam & Max season, The Devil’s Playhouse on PS3? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, well it is your lucky day!
PlayStation Network and Telltale Games will be offering a limited time special on the entire The Devil's Playhouse season in North America -- the full five-episode season will be available for the low price of $24.99 (regularly $34.99).
That's just $5 per episode!
This limited time promotion begins today (June 8) and is scheduled to run only through June 29! So get on over to the PlayStation Store while you can and grab yourself a fistful of Sam & Max at a special price!
For more info, be sure to visit: www.samandmaxgames.com/thedevilsplayhouse
IF BARACK OBAMA WERE A GUARDIAN OF THE GLOBE...
Chris Giarrusso tells the story of the "real" GUARDIANS in backups to the miniseries
Berkeley, CA - 8 June 2010 - In August, we'll know more about the new GUARDIANS OF THE GLOBE: Brit, Outrun, Kaboomerang, Yeti and Bulletproof. But what about the GUARDIANS OF THE GLOBE that never were: Invincible, Spawn, Rick Grimes, Barack Obama and Gary Popper? Chris Giarrusso, creator of G-MAN, will tell their tale in a series of one-page backup stories that will run with each issue of GUARDIANS OF THE GLOBE.
"The response to the Guardians of the Globe teasers was astounding," says GUARDIANS co-writer Robert Kirkman. "So many people wanted to see a Guardians team made up of Invincible, Spawn, Rick Grimes, Barack Obama, and Gary Popper. Ask, and you will receive!"
Giarrusso states, "I'll be featuring President Barack Obama in a comic. As far as I know, this is something that has never been done before. A move like this is bound to stir up a lot of heated controversy, but I have the opportunity to do something historically groundbreaking in these strips."
As the Viltrumite War rages on within the pages of INVINCIBLE, the ranks of the Guardians of the Globe are suddenly depleted. The world is in danger and the team is in search of new blood. It's the biggest recruitment drive since Omni-Man slaughtered the original members. But will it be in time to stop The Order? This series is a can't-miss action extravaganza, with one-page backups featuring the Guardians of the Globe that never were: Invincible, Spawn, Rick Grimes, Barack Obama, and Gary Popper!
GUARDIANS OF THE GLOBE #1 (of 6) -- a 32-page full-color comic written by Robert Kirkman and Benito Cereno, illustrated by Ransom Getty, and featuring a backup story by Chris Giarrusso -- will be on sale for $3.50 on August 25, 2010. Giarusso's G-MAN, VOL. 1: LEARNING TO FLY, a 96-page full-color trade paperback for $9.99, and G-MAN, VOL. 2: CAPE CRISIS, a 128-page full-color trade paperback, will both be in stores September 29, 2010.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Chris Giarrusso tells the story of the "real" GUARDIANS in backups to the miniseries
Berkeley, CA - 8 June 2010 - In August, we'll know more about the new GUARDIANS OF THE GLOBE: Brit, Outrun, Kaboomerang, Yeti and Bulletproof. But what about the GUARDIANS OF THE GLOBE that never were: Invincible, Spawn, Rick Grimes, Barack Obama and Gary Popper? Chris Giarrusso, creator of G-MAN, will tell their tale in a series of one-page backup stories that will run with each issue of GUARDIANS OF THE GLOBE.
"The response to the Guardians of the Globe teasers was astounding," says GUARDIANS co-writer Robert Kirkman. "So many people wanted to see a Guardians team made up of Invincible, Spawn, Rick Grimes, Barack Obama, and Gary Popper. Ask, and you will receive!"
Giarrusso states, "I'll be featuring President Barack Obama in a comic. As far as I know, this is something that has never been done before. A move like this is bound to stir up a lot of heated controversy, but I have the opportunity to do something historically groundbreaking in these strips."
As the Viltrumite War rages on within the pages of INVINCIBLE, the ranks of the Guardians of the Globe are suddenly depleted. The world is in danger and the team is in search of new blood. It's the biggest recruitment drive since Omni-Man slaughtered the original members. But will it be in time to stop The Order? This series is a can't-miss action extravaganza, with one-page backups featuring the Guardians of the Globe that never were: Invincible, Spawn, Rick Grimes, Barack Obama, and Gary Popper!
GUARDIANS OF THE GLOBE #1 (of 6) -- a 32-page full-color comic written by Robert Kirkman and Benito Cereno, illustrated by Ransom Getty, and featuring a backup story by Chris Giarrusso -- will be on sale for $3.50 on August 25, 2010. Giarusso's G-MAN, VOL. 1: LEARNING TO FLY, a 96-page full-color trade paperback for $9.99, and G-MAN, VOL. 2: CAPE CRISIS, a 128-page full-color trade paperback, will both be in stores September 29, 2010.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Monday, June 07, 2010
PRESS RELEASE:
For immediate release: June 5, 2010
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 2010 EAGLE AWARDS
VOTING in the 2010 Eagle Awards is now open. After compiling votes from around the world including not just the UK and the USA but also more than 40 other countries including Finland, Israel, Russia, Taiwan, Ghana, Costa Rica, Croatia and Chile, the top five nominees in each of 29 categories have been chosen by the thousands of participants. To cast your vote for your 2009 favourites, log on to http://www.eagleawards.co.uk/vote.aspx
Voting is to close at midnight (British Summer Time) on Sunday July 4, 2010. The winners will be announced later this year at a venue yet to be determined.
For press enquiries and further details on the Eagle Awards, contact Cassandra Conroy: eagleawards@gmail.com.
2010 EAGLE AWARDS NOMINEES
Favourite Newcomer Writer
Al Ewing
Jonathan Hickman
Kathryn Immonen
Kieron Gillen
Mike Lynch
Favourite Newcomer Artist
David Lafuente
Declan Shalvey
Jamie McKelvie
John Cullen
Matt Timson
Favourite Writer
Alan Moore
Geoff Johns
John Wagner
Tony Lee
Warren Ellis
Favourite Writer/Artist
Bryan Lee O'Malley
Darwyn Cooke
David Mazzucchelli
John Byrne (nomination withdrawn at Mr Byrne’s request)
Paul Grist
Favourite Artist: Pencils
Frank Quitely
Guy Davis
Ivan Reis
J.H. Williams III
Stuart Immonen
Favourite Artist: Inks
Butch Guice
Charlie Adlard
Gary Erskine
Kevin O'Neil
Mark Farmer
Favourite Artist: Fully-Painted Artwork
Adi Granov
Alex Ross
Ben Templesmith
J.H. Williams III
James Jean
Favourite Colourist
Ben Templesmith
Christina Strain
Dave Stewart
Laura Martin
Len O'Grady
Favourite Letterer
Annie Parkhouse
Chris Eliopoulos
Nate Piekos (Blambot)
Richard Starkings (Comiccraft)
Simon Bowland
Todd Klein
Favourite Editor
Axel Alonso
Matt smith
Nick Lowe
Stephen Wacker
Tom Brevoort
Favourite Publisher
DC/Vertigo/WildStorm
IDW
Image Comics
Marvel
Rebellion/2000AD
Favourite American Colour Comicbook
B.P.R.D.
Batman and Robin
Captain Britain and MI13
Chew
Doctor Who
Phonogram - The Singles Club
Scalped
Favourite British Colour Comicbook
2000AD
Spandex
The Beano
The Dead: Kingdom Of Flies
The DFC
Favourite American Black and White Comicbook
I Kill Giants
Scott Pilgrim
The Venger: Dead Man Rising
Usagi Yojimbo
Walking Dead
Favourite British Black and White Comicbook
Chloe Noonan
Dragon Heir
Futurequake
Space Babe 113
Whatever Happened To The World's Fastest Man?
Favourite New Comicbook
Batman and Robin
Chew
Doctor Who
Rí Rá
Unwritten
Favourite Manga
Fullmetal Alchemist
GoGo Monster
Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service
Pluto
Reya
Favourite European Comicbook
Chimpanzee Complex
Largo Winch
L'Histoire Secrete
Requiem Chevalier Vampire
Rí Rá
Favourite Single Story Published During 2009
Doctor Who : The Time Machination
Doctor Who: Black Death White Life
From the Pages of Bram Stoker's Dracula: Harker
Phonogram The Singles Club 4 : Konichiwa Bitches
R.E.B.E.L.S. Annual #1: Starro the Conqueror
Favourite Continued Story Published During 2009
Doctor Who: The Forgotten
Judge Dredd: Tour of Duty
Phonogram: The Singles Club
Scalped #19-24: The Gravel in your Gut
Walking Dead #61 - 65: Fear The Hunters
Favourite Cover Published During 2009
2000AD #1631 (D'Israeli/Dirty Frank)
Batgirl #2
Batman & Robin #4 (Frank Quitely)
Batman and Robin #3
Doctor Who: The Forgotten #6
Favourite Original Graphic Novel Published During 2009
Asterios Polyp
Grandville
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century
Mouse Guard: Winter 1152
The Hunter
Favourite Reprint Compilation
Captain Britain by Alan Moore & Alan Davis Omnibus
Charley's War: Underground and Over the Top
Doctor Who: The Forgotten
Saga of the Swamp Thing
The Rocketeer: The Complete Adventures
Favourite Magazine about Comics
Back Issue
Comics International
Comics Journal
Tripwire
Wizard
Favourite Comics-Related Book
Comic Book Design (Gary Millidge)
Peter and Max
The Insider's Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels - Andy Schmidt
The Marvel Art of Marko Djurdjevic
War Stories (Mike Conroy)
Favourite Comics-Related Movie or TV Show
Heroes
Smallville
Surrogates
The Big Bang Theory
Watchmen
Favourite Comics Related Website
2000ad online
Bleedingcool.com
comicbookresources.com
Forbidden Planet International Blog
Newsarama
Favourite Web-Based Comic
Freak Angels
Order of the Stick
PVP
Sin Titulo
xkcd.com
Roll of Honour
Brian Bolland
Dick Giordano
Joe Kubert
John Hicklenton
Peter David
ABOUT THE EAGLE AWARDS:
Introduced in 1976, the Eagles are the comics industry's longest established awards. Unique in that they reflect the people's choice, they are awarded by fans who vote for their favourite in each category of the awards. They are named after the fondly remembered 1950's British comic anthology Eagle, and were originated by two British fans, Mike Conroy and Richard Burton. The awards proved to be successful, with American publishers such as Marvel Comics announcing their victories with pride. They have relaunched in 2010 with a new look, a new mandate and a new vision for the future.
ABOUT CASSANDRA CONROY:
Cassandra Conroy has been a regular presence on the UK convention scene for several years. In 2008, her father Mike Conroy handed over the running of the Eagle Awards to Cassandra, who has worked on Eaglemoss’s Classic Marvel Figurine Collection and DC Comics Super Hero Collection.
ABOUT MIKE CONROY:
Formerly editor of Comics International, Europe's trade paper, veteran comics journalist and historian Mike Conroy is the founder of the Eagle Awards. Established in 1976, they are one of the comics industry’s earliest established and most coveted international prizes. Sought after to talk about comics and movies on TV and radio, Mike has written extensively on those subjects for various publishers and magazines. He is the author of 500 Great Comic Book Action Heroes its sequel 500 Comic Book Villains and War Stories: A Graphic History as well as a major contributor to Comix: The Underground Revolution. His former position on CI followed his 10-year reign as the magazine's news editor. For over 12 years, his monthly Frame to Frame – the comics industry’s longest-running column discussing the interaction between movies and comics – had been a feature in CI, which he had been associated with since the magazine's very beginnings in 1991. Contact him at: demigod@btconnect.com.
For immediate release: June 5, 2010
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 2010 EAGLE AWARDS
VOTING in the 2010 Eagle Awards is now open. After compiling votes from around the world including not just the UK and the USA but also more than 40 other countries including Finland, Israel, Russia, Taiwan, Ghana, Costa Rica, Croatia and Chile, the top five nominees in each of 29 categories have been chosen by the thousands of participants. To cast your vote for your 2009 favourites, log on to http://www.eagleawards.co.uk/vote.aspx
Voting is to close at midnight (British Summer Time) on Sunday July 4, 2010. The winners will be announced later this year at a venue yet to be determined.
For press enquiries and further details on the Eagle Awards, contact Cassandra Conroy: eagleawards@gmail.com.
2010 EAGLE AWARDS NOMINEES
Favourite Newcomer Writer
Al Ewing
Jonathan Hickman
Kathryn Immonen
Kieron Gillen
Mike Lynch
Favourite Newcomer Artist
David Lafuente
Declan Shalvey
Jamie McKelvie
John Cullen
Matt Timson
Favourite Writer
Alan Moore
Geoff Johns
John Wagner
Tony Lee
Warren Ellis
Favourite Writer/Artist
Bryan Lee O'Malley
Darwyn Cooke
David Mazzucchelli
John Byrne (nomination withdrawn at Mr Byrne’s request)
Paul Grist
Favourite Artist: Pencils
Frank Quitely
Guy Davis
Ivan Reis
J.H. Williams III
Stuart Immonen
Favourite Artist: Inks
Butch Guice
Charlie Adlard
Gary Erskine
Kevin O'Neil
Mark Farmer
Favourite Artist: Fully-Painted Artwork
Adi Granov
Alex Ross
Ben Templesmith
J.H. Williams III
James Jean
Favourite Colourist
Ben Templesmith
Christina Strain
Dave Stewart
Laura Martin
Len O'Grady
Favourite Letterer
Annie Parkhouse
Chris Eliopoulos
Nate Piekos (Blambot)
Richard Starkings (Comiccraft)
Simon Bowland
Todd Klein
Favourite Editor
Axel Alonso
Matt smith
Nick Lowe
Stephen Wacker
Tom Brevoort
Favourite Publisher
DC/Vertigo/WildStorm
IDW
Image Comics
Marvel
Rebellion/2000AD
Favourite American Colour Comicbook
B.P.R.D.
Batman and Robin
Captain Britain and MI13
Chew
Doctor Who
Phonogram - The Singles Club
Scalped
Favourite British Colour Comicbook
2000AD
Spandex
The Beano
The Dead: Kingdom Of Flies
The DFC
Favourite American Black and White Comicbook
I Kill Giants
Scott Pilgrim
The Venger: Dead Man Rising
Usagi Yojimbo
Walking Dead
Favourite British Black and White Comicbook
Chloe Noonan
Dragon Heir
Futurequake
Space Babe 113
Whatever Happened To The World's Fastest Man?
Favourite New Comicbook
Batman and Robin
Chew
Doctor Who
Rí Rá
Unwritten
Favourite Manga
Fullmetal Alchemist
GoGo Monster
Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service
Pluto
Reya
Favourite European Comicbook
Chimpanzee Complex
Largo Winch
L'Histoire Secrete
Requiem Chevalier Vampire
Rí Rá
Favourite Single Story Published During 2009
Doctor Who : The Time Machination
Doctor Who: Black Death White Life
From the Pages of Bram Stoker's Dracula: Harker
Phonogram The Singles Club 4 : Konichiwa Bitches
R.E.B.E.L.S. Annual #1: Starro the Conqueror
Favourite Continued Story Published During 2009
Doctor Who: The Forgotten
Judge Dredd: Tour of Duty
Phonogram: The Singles Club
Scalped #19-24: The Gravel in your Gut
Walking Dead #61 - 65: Fear The Hunters
Favourite Cover Published During 2009
2000AD #1631 (D'Israeli/Dirty Frank)
Batgirl #2
Batman & Robin #4 (Frank Quitely)
Batman and Robin #3
Doctor Who: The Forgotten #6
Favourite Original Graphic Novel Published During 2009
Asterios Polyp
Grandville
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century
Mouse Guard: Winter 1152
The Hunter
Favourite Reprint Compilation
Captain Britain by Alan Moore & Alan Davis Omnibus
Charley's War: Underground and Over the Top
Doctor Who: The Forgotten
Saga of the Swamp Thing
The Rocketeer: The Complete Adventures
Favourite Magazine about Comics
Back Issue
Comics International
Comics Journal
Tripwire
Wizard
Favourite Comics-Related Book
Comic Book Design (Gary Millidge)
Peter and Max
The Insider's Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels - Andy Schmidt
The Marvel Art of Marko Djurdjevic
War Stories (Mike Conroy)
Favourite Comics-Related Movie or TV Show
Heroes
Smallville
Surrogates
The Big Bang Theory
Watchmen
Favourite Comics Related Website
2000ad online
Bleedingcool.com
comicbookresources.com
Forbidden Planet International Blog
Newsarama
Favourite Web-Based Comic
Freak Angels
Order of the Stick
PVP
Sin Titulo
xkcd.com
Roll of Honour
Brian Bolland
Dick Giordano
Joe Kubert
John Hicklenton
Peter David
ABOUT THE EAGLE AWARDS:
Introduced in 1976, the Eagles are the comics industry's longest established awards. Unique in that they reflect the people's choice, they are awarded by fans who vote for their favourite in each category of the awards. They are named after the fondly remembered 1950's British comic anthology Eagle, and were originated by two British fans, Mike Conroy and Richard Burton. The awards proved to be successful, with American publishers such as Marvel Comics announcing their victories with pride. They have relaunched in 2010 with a new look, a new mandate and a new vision for the future.
ABOUT CASSANDRA CONROY:
Cassandra Conroy has been a regular presence on the UK convention scene for several years. In 2008, her father Mike Conroy handed over the running of the Eagle Awards to Cassandra, who has worked on Eaglemoss’s Classic Marvel Figurine Collection and DC Comics Super Hero Collection.
ABOUT MIKE CONROY:
Formerly editor of Comics International, Europe's trade paper, veteran comics journalist and historian Mike Conroy is the founder of the Eagle Awards. Established in 1976, they are one of the comics industry’s earliest established and most coveted international prizes. Sought after to talk about comics and movies on TV and radio, Mike has written extensively on those subjects for various publishers and magazines. He is the author of 500 Great Comic Book Action Heroes its sequel 500 Comic Book Villains and War Stories: A Graphic History as well as a major contributor to Comix: The Underground Revolution. His former position on CI followed his 10-year reign as the magazine's news editor. For over 12 years, his monthly Frame to Frame – the comics industry’s longest-running column discussing the interaction between movies and comics – had been a feature in CI, which he had been associated with since the magazine's very beginnings in 1991. Contact him at: demigod@btconnect.com.
Hey gang,
After much waiting, TUMOR will be available from your local comic book shop this coming Wednesday the 9th. To find your nearest comic shop visit http://comicshoplocator.com/ and ask them for TUMOR from Archaia Comics. if they didn't already order it, they should be able to order it from Diamond, no problem.
Also, to celebrate, I'm doing a couple of events on Wednesday. First off, at Collector's Paradise in Winnetka. I'll be there from 12 till 2pm, and you can find out more info here: http://comicsandcards.net/wordpress/2010/06/tumor-hc-release-signing-this-wednesday/
Then, at 7pm, come and join me at Meltdown Comics in Hollywood for a release party and signing. There will be beer, food, and much celebrating. More info on that event here: http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/06/01/store-signing-josh-fialkov-thursday-june-3rd-7pm-8pm/
If you run a shop in L.A. and would like me to swing by and sign copies, just drop me a line, and I'll see what to do. If you're a journo interested in promoting the book, same thing.
And please, if you're a fan of what Noel and I do, let people know about the book and the events. Independent comics rely entirely on word of mouth and recommendations, so, every good word helps.
Over the next few weeks, I'll be slowly disappearing as Christina and I will be welcoming our first child into the world, so, in case I don't get to say it, thank you all for the support and love the past year.
See you next week!
j.
www.thefialkov.com
After much waiting, TUMOR will be available from your local comic book shop this coming Wednesday the 9th. To find your nearest comic shop visit http://comicshoplocator.com/ and ask them for TUMOR from Archaia Comics. if they didn't already order it, they should be able to order it from Diamond, no problem.
Also, to celebrate, I'm doing a couple of events on Wednesday. First off, at Collector's Paradise in Winnetka. I'll be there from 12 till 2pm, and you can find out more info here: http://comicsandcards.net/wordpress/2010/06/tumor-hc-release-signing-this-wednesday/
Then, at 7pm, come and join me at Meltdown Comics in Hollywood for a release party and signing. There will be beer, food, and much celebrating. More info on that event here: http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2010/06/01/store-signing-josh-fialkov-thursday-june-3rd-7pm-8pm/
If you run a shop in L.A. and would like me to swing by and sign copies, just drop me a line, and I'll see what to do. If you're a journo interested in promoting the book, same thing.
And please, if you're a fan of what Noel and I do, let people know about the book and the events. Independent comics rely entirely on word of mouth and recommendations, so, every good word helps.
Over the next few weeks, I'll be slowly disappearing as Christina and I will be welcoming our first child into the world, so, in case I don't get to say it, thank you all for the support and love the past year.
See you next week!
j.
www.thefialkov.com
Friday, June 04, 2010
CHEW
ON SOMETHING SWEET
CHEW #11 features exclusive sneak peek of Kody Chamberlain's SWEETS
Berkeley, CA - 2 June 2010 - Fans who pick up a copy of John Layman and Rob Guillory's CHEW #11 on June 9, 2010, are in for a treat: an exclusive sneak peek of Kody Chamberlain's SWEETS! A Lousisiana native, Chamberlain makes his writing debut with this five-issue miniseries.
"I've been a fan of CHEW from the very beginning," says Chamberlain. "So, when John and Rob offered up some valuable real estate inside their comic, I decided to give them more than just a preview -- I gave them an exclusive! I hope CHEW readers enjoy the peek at four unseen pages of SWEETS."
In SWEETS, a spree killer terrorizes New Orleans days before Hurricane Katrina makes landfall. Detective Curt Delatte just buried his only daughter, and he's in no condition to work. But when the bodies pile up, he masks his grief and joins the hunt through the bowels of the Big Easy. It won't be long until his city -- and his evidence -- gets washed away.
CHEW #11 (MAR100423), a 32-page full-color comic book for $2.99, features a four-page exclusive preview of SWEETS #1 and will be in stores on June 9, 2010. SWEETS #1 (of 5) (MAY100427), a 32-page full-color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores on July 14, 2010.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
ON SOMETHING SWEETCHEW #11 features exclusive sneak peek of Kody Chamberlain's SWEETS
Berkeley, CA - 2 June 2010 - Fans who pick up a copy of John Layman and Rob Guillory's CHEW #11 on June 9, 2010, are in for a treat: an exclusive sneak peek of Kody Chamberlain's SWEETS! A Lousisiana native, Chamberlain makes his writing debut with this five-issue miniseries.
"I've been a fan of CHEW from the very beginning," says Chamberlain. "So, when John and Rob offered up some valuable real estate inside their comic, I decided to give them more than just a preview -- I gave them an exclusive! I hope CHEW readers enjoy the peek at four unseen pages of SWEETS."
In SWEETS, a spree killer terrorizes New Orleans days before Hurricane Katrina makes landfall. Detective Curt Delatte just buried his only daughter, and he's in no condition to work. But when the bodies pile up, he masks his grief and joins the hunt through the bowels of the Big Easy. It won't be long until his city -- and his evidence -- gets washed away.
CHEW #11 (MAR100423), a 32-page full-color comic book for $2.99, features a four-page exclusive preview of SWEETS #1 and will be in stores on June 9, 2010. SWEETS #1 (of 5) (MAY100427), a 32-page full-color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores on July 14, 2010.
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Thursday, June 03, 2010
SHOCK VALUE
Image Comics reprints first issue of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK?
after sellout
Berkeley, CA - 2 June 2010 - Less than a week after its initial release, entertainment impresario Rob Zombie's WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK? #1 has sold out at the distribution level.
Image Comics is releasing a second printing of the first issue of Zombie's sordid study of the rise and fall of a minor celebrity, illustrated by Donny Hadiwidjaja and Val Staples, and it will be in stores on June 30, 2010, the same day as the second issue hits.
"What can I say?" asks Zombie. "It's awesome to hear that Baron Von Shock flew off the shelves. I love this book and I'm glad to hear that everyone else does, too."
In WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK?, Rob Zombie returns to comics with a dark dramedy that outlines the fantastic rise and spiraling decent of celebrity. Being in the right place at the right time isn't always a good thing, as Baron Von Shock finds out first hand. His sudden rise to fame as a television horror host meets with unexpected results. Baron Von Shock delivers a roller coaster ride of emotion that Rob Zombie can deliver.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK? #1 Second Printing (MAR108131), a 32-page full-color comic book for $3.99, will be on sale June 30, 2010, the same day as WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK? #2 (APR100476).
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Image Comics reprints first issue of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK?
after selloutBerkeley, CA - 2 June 2010 - Less than a week after its initial release, entertainment impresario Rob Zombie's WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK? #1 has sold out at the distribution level.
Image Comics is releasing a second printing of the first issue of Zombie's sordid study of the rise and fall of a minor celebrity, illustrated by Donny Hadiwidjaja and Val Staples, and it will be in stores on June 30, 2010, the same day as the second issue hits.
"What can I say?" asks Zombie. "It's awesome to hear that Baron Von Shock flew off the shelves. I love this book and I'm glad to hear that everyone else does, too."
In WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK?, Rob Zombie returns to comics with a dark dramedy that outlines the fantastic rise and spiraling decent of celebrity. Being in the right place at the right time isn't always a good thing, as Baron Von Shock finds out first hand. His sudden rise to fame as a television horror host meets with unexpected results. Baron Von Shock delivers a roller coaster ride of emotion that Rob Zombie can deliver.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK? #1 Second Printing (MAR108131), a 32-page full-color comic book for $3.99, will be on sale June 30, 2010, the same day as WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BARON VON SHOCK? #2 (APR100476).
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
BOOM! STUDIOS
@ HEROESCON '10
BOOM! STUDIOS BOOTHS # 514, 516 & 613
BOOM KIDS! BOOTHS # 413, 513 & 515
SIGNING TOGETHER
FOR THE FIRST TIME!
EISNER AWARD-NOMINATED
IRREDEEMABLE'S
MARK WAID & PETER KRAUSE
GET YOUR OWN "GET-A-SKETCH" COVER
EXCLUSIVE FOR HEROESCON!
BOOM! STUDIOS GUESTS ALSO INCLUDE:
THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK's Amy Mebberson
TOY STORY's Travis Hill
CARS' Allen Gladfelter
DO ANDROID DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?: DUST TO DUST's
Chris Roberson
28 DAYS LATER's Michael Alan Nelson & Declan Shalvey
FARSCAPE's Keith R.A. DeCandido & Will Sliney
MR. STUFFINS & SAVAGE BROTHERS' Johanna Stokes
ALSO ATTENDING:
Eisner Award-Nominated
THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK's Roger Langridge
SCHEDULED SIGNINGS & PANELS
BOOM! Studios Booths #514, 516 & 613
BOOM Kids Booths #414, 513 & 515
Friday, June 4, 2010
All Day Signings – Keith R.A. DeCandido, Michael Alan Nelson, Will Sliney, Declan Shalvey, Johana Stokes, Travis Hill, Allen Gladfelter & Amy Mebberson
11:30am – 12:30pm – Mark Waid Signing at BOOM! Booths
2:00 – 3:00pm – Chris Roberson signing at BOOM! Tables
3:00pm – The New Horror Comics Panel with Michael Alan Nelson
- ROOM 208AB
5:00 – 6:00pm – Mark Waid & Peter Krause Signing at BOOM! Booths
Saturday, June 5, 2010
All Day Signings – Keith R.A. DeCandido, Michael Alan Nelson, Will Sliney, Declan Shalvey, Johana Stokes, Travis Hill, Allen Gladfelter & Amy Mebberson
11:30am – 12:30pm – Mark Waid & Peter Krause Signing at BOOM! Booths
2:00 – 3:00pm – Chris Roberson signing at BOOM! Tables
4:00 – 5:00pm – Mark Waid & Peter Krause Signing at BOOM! Booths
Saturday, June 6, 2010
All Day Signings – Keith R.A. DeCandido, Michael Alan Nelson, Will Sliney, Declan Shalvey, Johana Stokes, Travis Hill, Allen Gladfelter & Amy Mebberson
11:00am – 12:00pm – Mark Waid & Peter Krause Signing at BOOM! Booths
12:00 – 1:00pm – Family Friendly Comics Panel with Mark Waid
& Roger Langridge - ROOM 208AB
2:00 – 3:00pm – Mark Waid & Peter Krause Signing at BOOM! Booths
4:00 – 5:00pm – Chris Roberson signing at BOOM! Tables
The 2010 BOOM! Studios' LIGHT THE FUSE convention tour continues at HEROESCON 2010. Here are the full tour dates:
BOOM! STUDIOS
LIGHT THE FUSE TOUR 2010
Keep an eye out for us, we might be coming to a town near you!
June 25-28 - ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition - Washington DC
July 21-25 - Comic-Con International - San Diego, California
August 27-29 - Fan Expo Canada - Toronto,Canada
August 28-29 - Baltimore Comic-Con - Baltimore, MD
October 6-10 - Frankfurt Book Fair - Frankfurt, Germany
October 8-10 - New York Comic Con - New York, New York
October 29-31 - Long Beach Comic Con - L.A., California
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.
@ HEROESCON '10
BOOM! STUDIOS BOOTHS # 514, 516 & 613
BOOM KIDS! BOOTHS # 413, 513 & 515
SIGNING TOGETHER
FOR THE FIRST TIME!
EISNER AWARD-NOMINATED
IRREDEEMABLE'S
MARK WAID & PETER KRAUSE
GET YOUR OWN "GET-A-SKETCH" COVER
EXCLUSIVE FOR HEROESCON!
BOOM! STUDIOS GUESTS ALSO INCLUDE:
THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK's Amy Mebberson
TOY STORY's Travis Hill
CARS' Allen Gladfelter
DO ANDROID DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?: DUST TO DUST's
Chris Roberson
28 DAYS LATER's Michael Alan Nelson & Declan Shalvey
FARSCAPE's Keith R.A. DeCandido & Will Sliney
MR. STUFFINS & SAVAGE BROTHERS' Johanna Stokes
ALSO ATTENDING:
Eisner Award-Nominated
THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK's Roger Langridge
SCHEDULED SIGNINGS & PANELS
BOOM! Studios Booths #514, 516 & 613
BOOM Kids Booths #414, 513 & 515
Friday, June 4, 2010
All Day Signings – Keith R.A. DeCandido, Michael Alan Nelson, Will Sliney, Declan Shalvey, Johana Stokes, Travis Hill, Allen Gladfelter & Amy Mebberson
11:30am – 12:30pm – Mark Waid Signing at BOOM! Booths
2:00 – 3:00pm – Chris Roberson signing at BOOM! Tables
3:00pm – The New Horror Comics Panel with Michael Alan Nelson
- ROOM 208AB
5:00 – 6:00pm – Mark Waid & Peter Krause Signing at BOOM! Booths
Saturday, June 5, 2010
All Day Signings – Keith R.A. DeCandido, Michael Alan Nelson, Will Sliney, Declan Shalvey, Johana Stokes, Travis Hill, Allen Gladfelter & Amy Mebberson
11:30am – 12:30pm – Mark Waid & Peter Krause Signing at BOOM! Booths
2:00 – 3:00pm – Chris Roberson signing at BOOM! Tables
4:00 – 5:00pm – Mark Waid & Peter Krause Signing at BOOM! Booths
Saturday, June 6, 2010
All Day Signings – Keith R.A. DeCandido, Michael Alan Nelson, Will Sliney, Declan Shalvey, Johana Stokes, Travis Hill, Allen Gladfelter & Amy Mebberson
11:00am – 12:00pm – Mark Waid & Peter Krause Signing at BOOM! Booths
12:00 – 1:00pm – Family Friendly Comics Panel with Mark Waid
& Roger Langridge - ROOM 208AB
2:00 – 3:00pm – Mark Waid & Peter Krause Signing at BOOM! Booths
4:00 – 5:00pm – Chris Roberson signing at BOOM! Tables
The 2010 BOOM! Studios' LIGHT THE FUSE convention tour continues at HEROESCON 2010. Here are the full tour dates:
BOOM! STUDIOS
LIGHT THE FUSE TOUR 2010
Keep an eye out for us, we might be coming to a town near you!
June 25-28 - ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition - Washington DC
July 21-25 - Comic-Con International - San Diego, California
August 27-29 - Fan Expo Canada - Toronto,Canada
August 28-29 - Baltimore Comic-Con - Baltimore, MD
October 6-10 - Frankfurt Book Fair - Frankfurt, Germany
October 8-10 - New York Comic Con - New York, New York
October 29-31 - Long Beach Comic Con - L.A., California
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios (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, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.
EAGLES INITIATIVE ATTRACTS EXTENSIVE SUPPORT FROM TOP NAME CREATORS
HAVING recently announced the Eagles Initiative, Barry Renshaw and Cassandra Conroy are delighted to announce that the initial line-up of judges for their global talent search includes a wide range of major names from across the world and from all quarters of the comics industry.
Those writers and artists already committed to the project are: Gabriel Bá, Peter Bagge, Riccardo Burchielli, Mike Carey, Howard Chaykin, Chris Claremont, Becky Cloonan, Alex De Campi, Mike Deodato Jr, Steve Epting, Dave Gibbons, Geoff Johns, Fabio Moon, Terry Moore, Denny O’Neil, Guiseppe Palumbo, Trina Robbins, Gilbert Shelton, Gail Simone, Jeff Smith, Bryan Talbot, Roy Thomas, Jim Valentino, Ethan Van Sciver, Mark Waid and Brian Wood. In addition other aspects of the industry are represented by Ellen Abramowitz, Scott Allie, Karen Berger, Dan Berry, Tom Brevoort, Steve Brezzo, Olivier Cadic, David Campbell, Shane Chebsey, Scott Dunbier, Jay Eales, Alex Fitch, Paul Gravett, Milton Griepp, Nick Landau, Selina Locke, Jim McLauchlin, Bob Shreck, Diana Schutz, Matt Smith, Eric Stephenson, Vicky Stonebridge, Kev F Sutherland and Sean Michael Wilson.
“The name echoes the noble name of one of the great British comics papers... and the awards seek to honour new talent and good work,” stated Roy Thomas, declaring his support for the project. “So what's not to like? I'm honoured to be aboard!”
For his part, Tom Brevoort said, “It’s a chance to give a leg up to the next generation of talent, and possibly pave the way in some small manner for great works yet to come.”
Full details of all participants are attached.
The Initiative is an offshoot of the long-running Eagle Awards to which their founder Mike Conroy is serving as a consultant and publicist. Discussing the initial reaction to the project, he said, “I’m elated that so many of comicdom’s top professionals have got behind what Barry and my daughter are trying to achieve.
“They’ve already got writers, artists, editors, academics, convention organisers and UK small press publishers on board but want to expand the panel beyond America and Great Britain,” he continued. “Before judging commences next year, I know they plan to add European, African and Asian judges, including many who have worked outside the US/UK establishment so that the entries can be evaluated from a truly worldwide perspective.
“Sequential art is an international language. It’s only fitting that we should try to incorporate as many points of view as possible. The Initiative is ultimately a showcase for the entrant’s storytelling abilities and not every country approaches narrative in the same way,” he concluded.
For further details on the Initiative, a full list of judges and complete submission guidelines, go to http://www.eaglesinitiative.com/. For press enquiries, contact director Barry Renshaw: editor@enginecomics.co.uk. For further details on the Eagle Awards, contact Cassandra Conroy: eagleawards@gmail.com.
ABOUT THE EAGLES INITIATIVE:
Launched in May 2010, the Eagles Initiative provides a unique platform from which the next generation of writers and artists can promote their storytelling ability in an increasingly competitive market. The brainchild of Barry Renshaw, the Initiative is an unprecedented global talent search, entrants will be asked to submit an original self-contained illustrated story. The winner will be awarded a £1,000 cash prize; the runner up will win £500 with the third place submission being given £250. All three stories are to be included in the Initiative Anthology, which will be released as a print publication and in multiple languages across the digital media.
ABOUT THE EAGLE AWARDS:
Introduced in 1976, the Eagles are the comics industry's longest established awards. Unique in that they reflect the people's choice, they are awarded by fans who vote for their favourite in each category of the awards. They are named after the fondly remembered 1950's British comic anthology Eagle, and were originated by two British fans, Mike Conroy and Richard Burton. The awards proved to be successful, with American publishers such as Marvel Comics announcing their victories with pride. They have relaunched in 2010 with a new look, a new mandate and a new vision for the future.
ABOUT BARRY RENSHAW:
Barry Renshaw has been an active creator in the UK independent comics industry for over a decade, as publisher of his own Engine Comics imprint, the award winning Redeye Magazine, and the popular How to Self Publish - A Rough Guide, as well as running or appearing at various workshops, seminars and panels over the years. He was asked to join the Eagle Awards committee in 2009 to help reinvent the brand, and saw an opportunity for the Awards to play a more progressive and proactive role in the comics industry. The Initiative is the first part of that expanded role.
ABOUT CASSANDRA CONROY:
Cassandra Conroy has been a regular presence on the UK convention scene for several years. In 2008, her father Mike Conroy handed over the running of the Eagle Awards to Cassandra, who has worked on Eaglemoss’s Classic Marvel Figurine Collection and DC Comics Super Hero Collection.
ABOUT MIKE CONROY:
Formerly editor of Comics International, Europe's trade paper, veteran comics journalist and historian Mike Conroy is the founder of the Eagle Awards. Established in 1976, they are one of the comics industry’s earliest established and most coveted international prizes. Sought after to talk about comics and movies on TV and radio, Mike has written extensively on those subjects for various publishers and magazines. He is the author of 500 Great Comic Book Action Heroes its sequel 500 Comic Book Villains and War Stories: A Graphic History as well as a major contributor to Comix: The Underground Revolution. His former position on CI followed his 10-year reign as the magazine's news editor. For over 12 years, his monthly Frame to Frame – the comics industry’s longest-running column discussing the interaction between movies and comics – had been a feature in CI, which he had been associated with since the magazine's very beginnings in 1991. Contact him at: demigod@btconnect.com.
HAVING recently announced the Eagles Initiative, Barry Renshaw and Cassandra Conroy are delighted to announce that the initial line-up of judges for their global talent search includes a wide range of major names from across the world and from all quarters of the comics industry.
Those writers and artists already committed to the project are: Gabriel Bá, Peter Bagge, Riccardo Burchielli, Mike Carey, Howard Chaykin, Chris Claremont, Becky Cloonan, Alex De Campi, Mike Deodato Jr, Steve Epting, Dave Gibbons, Geoff Johns, Fabio Moon, Terry Moore, Denny O’Neil, Guiseppe Palumbo, Trina Robbins, Gilbert Shelton, Gail Simone, Jeff Smith, Bryan Talbot, Roy Thomas, Jim Valentino, Ethan Van Sciver, Mark Waid and Brian Wood. In addition other aspects of the industry are represented by Ellen Abramowitz, Scott Allie, Karen Berger, Dan Berry, Tom Brevoort, Steve Brezzo, Olivier Cadic, David Campbell, Shane Chebsey, Scott Dunbier, Jay Eales, Alex Fitch, Paul Gravett, Milton Griepp, Nick Landau, Selina Locke, Jim McLauchlin, Bob Shreck, Diana Schutz, Matt Smith, Eric Stephenson, Vicky Stonebridge, Kev F Sutherland and Sean Michael Wilson.
“The name echoes the noble name of one of the great British comics papers... and the awards seek to honour new talent and good work,” stated Roy Thomas, declaring his support for the project. “So what's not to like? I'm honoured to be aboard!”
For his part, Tom Brevoort said, “It’s a chance to give a leg up to the next generation of talent, and possibly pave the way in some small manner for great works yet to come.”
Full details of all participants are attached.
The Initiative is an offshoot of the long-running Eagle Awards to which their founder Mike Conroy is serving as a consultant and publicist. Discussing the initial reaction to the project, he said, “I’m elated that so many of comicdom’s top professionals have got behind what Barry and my daughter are trying to achieve.
“They’ve already got writers, artists, editors, academics, convention organisers and UK small press publishers on board but want to expand the panel beyond America and Great Britain,” he continued. “Before judging commences next year, I know they plan to add European, African and Asian judges, including many who have worked outside the US/UK establishment so that the entries can be evaluated from a truly worldwide perspective.
“Sequential art is an international language. It’s only fitting that we should try to incorporate as many points of view as possible. The Initiative is ultimately a showcase for the entrant’s storytelling abilities and not every country approaches narrative in the same way,” he concluded.
For further details on the Initiative, a full list of judges and complete submission guidelines, go to http://www.eaglesinitiative.com/. For press enquiries, contact director Barry Renshaw: editor@enginecomics.co.uk. For further details on the Eagle Awards, contact Cassandra Conroy: eagleawards@gmail.com.
ABOUT THE EAGLES INITIATIVE:
Launched in May 2010, the Eagles Initiative provides a unique platform from which the next generation of writers and artists can promote their storytelling ability in an increasingly competitive market. The brainchild of Barry Renshaw, the Initiative is an unprecedented global talent search, entrants will be asked to submit an original self-contained illustrated story. The winner will be awarded a £1,000 cash prize; the runner up will win £500 with the third place submission being given £250. All three stories are to be included in the Initiative Anthology, which will be released as a print publication and in multiple languages across the digital media.
ABOUT THE EAGLE AWARDS:
Introduced in 1976, the Eagles are the comics industry's longest established awards. Unique in that they reflect the people's choice, they are awarded by fans who vote for their favourite in each category of the awards. They are named after the fondly remembered 1950's British comic anthology Eagle, and were originated by two British fans, Mike Conroy and Richard Burton. The awards proved to be successful, with American publishers such as Marvel Comics announcing their victories with pride. They have relaunched in 2010 with a new look, a new mandate and a new vision for the future.
ABOUT BARRY RENSHAW:
Barry Renshaw has been an active creator in the UK independent comics industry for over a decade, as publisher of his own Engine Comics imprint, the award winning Redeye Magazine, and the popular How to Self Publish - A Rough Guide, as well as running or appearing at various workshops, seminars and panels over the years. He was asked to join the Eagle Awards committee in 2009 to help reinvent the brand, and saw an opportunity for the Awards to play a more progressive and proactive role in the comics industry. The Initiative is the first part of that expanded role.
ABOUT CASSANDRA CONROY:
Cassandra Conroy has been a regular presence on the UK convention scene for several years. In 2008, her father Mike Conroy handed over the running of the Eagle Awards to Cassandra, who has worked on Eaglemoss’s Classic Marvel Figurine Collection and DC Comics Super Hero Collection.
ABOUT MIKE CONROY:
Formerly editor of Comics International, Europe's trade paper, veteran comics journalist and historian Mike Conroy is the founder of the Eagle Awards. Established in 1976, they are one of the comics industry’s earliest established and most coveted international prizes. Sought after to talk about comics and movies on TV and radio, Mike has written extensively on those subjects for various publishers and magazines. He is the author of 500 Great Comic Book Action Heroes its sequel 500 Comic Book Villains and War Stories: A Graphic History as well as a major contributor to Comix: The Underground Revolution. His former position on CI followed his 10-year reign as the magazine's news editor. For over 12 years, his monthly Frame to Frame – the comics industry’s longest-running column discussing the interaction between movies and comics – had been a feature in CI, which he had been associated with since the magazine's very beginnings in 1991. Contact him at: demigod@btconnect.com.
DUSTIN LANCE BLACK TO HELM 3 STORY 
FOR WARNER BROS.
DIRECTOR WILL ADAPT MATT KINDT’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DARK HORSE GRAPHIC NOVEL
JUNE 2, HOLLYWOOD, CA—Warner Bros. Pictures has announced today that the Academy Award–winning writer Dustin Lance Black will both write and direct the movie adaptation of Matt Kindt’s groundbreaking graphic novel, 3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man.
3 Story is a modern fable that explores the life of a giant man, Craig Pressgang, whose strange medical condition causes continuous growth. Told by the three women who knew him best, 3 Story follows Craig’s amazing journey from birth to his eventual three-story height.
Dark Horse’s Mike Richardson will produce the film, with Keith Goldberg as executive producer. Dark Horse Entertainment is currently developing R.I.P.D. at Universal, with Ryan Reynolds attached to star. Dark Horse is also developing The Umbrella Academy, The Secret, and Criminal Macabre at Universal, and Damn Nation at Paramount.
“Both Lance and Matt are very special talents,” said Richardson. “We couldn’t be happier about bringing them together on this unique project.”
Dark Horse Entertainment is represented by Endeavor and Gotham Group, with legal representation by attorney Keith Fleer.
FOR WARNER BROS.DIRECTOR WILL ADAPT MATT KINDT’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DARK HORSE GRAPHIC NOVEL
JUNE 2, HOLLYWOOD, CA—Warner Bros. Pictures has announced today that the Academy Award–winning writer Dustin Lance Black will both write and direct the movie adaptation of Matt Kindt’s groundbreaking graphic novel, 3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man.
3 Story is a modern fable that explores the life of a giant man, Craig Pressgang, whose strange medical condition causes continuous growth. Told by the three women who knew him best, 3 Story follows Craig’s amazing journey from birth to his eventual three-story height.
Dark Horse’s Mike Richardson will produce the film, with Keith Goldberg as executive producer. Dark Horse Entertainment is currently developing R.I.P.D. at Universal, with Ryan Reynolds attached to star. Dark Horse is also developing The Umbrella Academy, The Secret, and Criminal Macabre at Universal, and Damn Nation at Paramount.
“Both Lance and Matt are very special talents,” said Richardson. “We couldn’t be happier about bringing them together on this unique project.”
Dark Horse Entertainment is represented by Endeavor and Gotham Group, with legal representation by attorney Keith Fleer.
To whet your appetite for this tale of the living and the undead, AMC is pleased to present this exclusive first look photo of "The Walkers" -- the series' titular flesh-eating creatures.
CAPULLO'S DEBUT SENDS HAUNT BACK TO PRESS
Image Comics to reprint HAUNT #7
after same-day sellout
Berkeley, CA - 2 June 2010 - GREG CAPULLO
was warmly welcomed as the full-time penciler on HAUNT during a same-day distributor-level sellout of HAUNT #7! Image Comics is rushing a second printing of this first issue of an all-new story arc, written by ROBERT KIRKMAN and inked by series co-creator TODD McFARLANE.
Due to his unique ability to bond with his brother Kurt's ghost, priest Daniel Kilgore joins forces with an undercover agency. In the second story arc of HAUNT, Daniel Kilgore is now firmly entrenched in his brother's life of espionage and intrigue... but is he ready for it? Just as Daniel begins to get his life in order, it appears it might suddenly end.
HAUNT #7 Second Printing (APR108137), a 32-page full-color comic book, will be available June 16, 2010. Retailers still have time to increase orders of HAUNT #8 (MAR100380) and HAUNT #9 (APR100460).
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Image Comics to reprint HAUNT #7
after same-day selloutBerkeley, CA - 2 June 2010 - GREG CAPULLO
was warmly welcomed as the full-time penciler on HAUNT during a same-day distributor-level sellout of HAUNT #7! Image Comics is rushing a second printing of this first issue of an all-new story arc, written by ROBERT KIRKMAN and inked by series co-creator TODD McFARLANE.Due to his unique ability to bond with his brother Kurt's ghost, priest Daniel Kilgore joins forces with an undercover agency. In the second story arc of HAUNT, Daniel Kilgore is now firmly entrenched in his brother's life of espionage and intrigue... but is he ready for it? Just as Daniel begins to get his life in order, it appears it might suddenly end.
HAUNT #7 Second Printing (APR108137), a 32-page full-color comic book, will be available June 16, 2010. Retailers still have time to increase orders of HAUNT #8 (MAR100380) and HAUNT #9 (APR100460).
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
MoCCA EDUCATION'S SUMMER SESSIONS BEGIN JUNE 19TH WITH COURSES IN WRITING AND ART FOR KIDS AND ADULTS, WITH MOTLEY, BERNSTEIN, AND FINGEROTH
NEW YORK (June 1, 2010) - The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art - MoCCA - is proud to announce three new offerings-including its first classes for kids- from its Education Department. Organized and headed by Senior Vice-President of Education, DANNY FINGEROTH, the sensational new classes will be:
For kids:
(1) COMIC ART FOR KIDS
with TOM MOTLEY
For adults:
(2) HOW TO WRITE ANIMATION
with ANNE D. BERNSTEIN
and
(3) HOW TO WRITE COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
with DANNY FINGEROTH
Course details:
(1) COMIC ART FOR KIDS (AGES 8-12)
Parts 1 and 2
Instructor: TOM MOTLEY
6 sessions, SATURDAY MORNINGS June 19 & 26; July 10, 17, 24 & 31
10:00 - 11:30 am
PART 1 (3 sessions): INTRODUCTION TO COMICS DRAWING
[June 19 & 26; July 10]
PART 2 (3 sessions): INTRODUCTION TO COMICS STORYTELLING
[July 17, 24, & 31]
[The two parts can be taken separately, or together as a six-session class.]
$245 tuition | $225 for MoCCA members' kids [FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS]
$130 tuition | $120 for MoCCA members' kids [Part 1]
$130 tuition | $120 for MoCCA members' kids [Part 2]
Tuition for this class includes all art materials.
Anybody-including kids!-can make a comic book, and these classes will show you how! This course is presented in two parts of three weeks each. Students may enroll in either part or take the entire six-week course at a discount.
TOM MOTLEY teaches CARTOONING BASICS to grown ups at The School of Visual Arts. He has also been teaching his easy-to-learn drawing methods to children for over 20 years. Samples of his instructional handouts, comics, and illustrations can be seen on his website www.tmotley.com
(2) HOW TO WRITE ANIMATION
Instructor: ANNE D. BERNSTEIN
6 sessions, TUESDAYS June 22 & 29; July 13, 20, 27; August 3
6:30-9:00 pm
$385 tuition | $360 for MoCCA members
Although animation is unbound by reality or gravity, successful cartoon writing is grounded in classic storytelling skills, thoughtful character development, and clever dialogue. This class is an opportunity to explore the particular challenges and rewards of writing for animation. Just bring your imagination. [Note: while this course will focus on TV animation, shortform and feature length animation will be discussed, as well.]
ANNE D. BERNSTEIN is an animation writer and story editor whose credits include Daria, MTV Downtown, Private Eye Princess, Hey Monie!, Backyardigans, Tutenstein, Viva Pinata, Angelo Rules and Monster High. She served as Head Writer for MTV Animation Development for three years. Before that she was Senior Editor and Comic Book Editor at Nickelodeon Magazine.
HOW TO WRITE COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Instructor: DANNY FINGEROTH
6 sessions, WEDNESDAYS June 23 & 30; July 14, 21, 28; August 4
6:30-9:00 pm
$385 tuition | $360 for MoCCA members
DANNY FINGEROTH will lead a hands-on workshop in writing comics and graphic novels, suitable for novices as well as experienced writers. Combining lectures, assignments in class and at home, and roundtable critiquing, the class will cover writing for all kinds of comics, including autobiographical, historical, “indy” and superheroes.
DANNY FINGEROTH was the longtime group editor of Marvel's Spider-Man line and the writer of comics including Darkhawk and Deadly Foes of Spider-Man. He has taught comics writing at NYU, The New School, and Media Bistro. Danny created and edited Write Now magazine, the only how-to publication dedicated to comics writing and writers. He is the author of The Rough Guide to Graphic Novels and co-author (with artist Mike Manley) of How to Create Comics from Script to Print. He's also written the books Superman on the Couch and Disguised as Clark Kent. Danny serves on MoCCA's board of advisors and on the board of directors of the Institute for Comics Studies.
For more information and to register, call 212-254-3511 or go to www.moccany.org.
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art - MoCCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to the preservation, study and display of all forms of comic and cartoon art. The museum promotes greater understanding and appreciation of the artistic, cultural and historical significance of comic and cartoon art through a variety of events, exhibitions, and educational programs. The museum is located at 594 Broadway (between Houston and Prince Streets) in New York City. MoCCA is open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm. Suggested donation to the museum is $5 but free for MoCCA Members as well as for children 12 and under (when accompanied by a paying adult). For more information about the museum and MoCCA events, exhibitions and programs, visit the museum's Website (www.moccany.org).
NEW YORK (June 1, 2010) - The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art - MoCCA - is proud to announce three new offerings-including its first classes for kids- from its Education Department. Organized and headed by Senior Vice-President of Education, DANNY FINGEROTH, the sensational new classes will be:
For kids:
(1) COMIC ART FOR KIDS
with TOM MOTLEY
For adults:
(2) HOW TO WRITE ANIMATION
with ANNE D. BERNSTEIN
and
(3) HOW TO WRITE COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
with DANNY FINGEROTH
Course details:
(1) COMIC ART FOR KIDS (AGES 8-12)
Parts 1 and 2
Instructor: TOM MOTLEY
6 sessions, SATURDAY MORNINGS June 19 & 26; July 10, 17, 24 & 31
10:00 - 11:30 am
PART 1 (3 sessions): INTRODUCTION TO COMICS DRAWING
[June 19 & 26; July 10]
PART 2 (3 sessions): INTRODUCTION TO COMICS STORYTELLING
[July 17, 24, & 31]
[The two parts can be taken separately, or together as a six-session class.]
$245 tuition | $225 for MoCCA members' kids [FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS]
$130 tuition | $120 for MoCCA members' kids [Part 1]
$130 tuition | $120 for MoCCA members' kids [Part 2]
Tuition for this class includes all art materials.
Anybody-including kids!-can make a comic book, and these classes will show you how! This course is presented in two parts of three weeks each. Students may enroll in either part or take the entire six-week course at a discount.
TOM MOTLEY teaches CARTOONING BASICS to grown ups at The School of Visual Arts. He has also been teaching his easy-to-learn drawing methods to children for over 20 years. Samples of his instructional handouts, comics, and illustrations can be seen on his website www.tmotley.com
(2) HOW TO WRITE ANIMATION
Instructor: ANNE D. BERNSTEIN
6 sessions, TUESDAYS June 22 & 29; July 13, 20, 27; August 3
6:30-9:00 pm
$385 tuition | $360 for MoCCA members
Although animation is unbound by reality or gravity, successful cartoon writing is grounded in classic storytelling skills, thoughtful character development, and clever dialogue. This class is an opportunity to explore the particular challenges and rewards of writing for animation. Just bring your imagination. [Note: while this course will focus on TV animation, shortform and feature length animation will be discussed, as well.]
ANNE D. BERNSTEIN is an animation writer and story editor whose credits include Daria, MTV Downtown, Private Eye Princess, Hey Monie!, Backyardigans, Tutenstein, Viva Pinata, Angelo Rules and Monster High. She served as Head Writer for MTV Animation Development for three years. Before that she was Senior Editor and Comic Book Editor at Nickelodeon Magazine.
HOW TO WRITE COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Instructor: DANNY FINGEROTH
6 sessions, WEDNESDAYS June 23 & 30; July 14, 21, 28; August 4
6:30-9:00 pm
$385 tuition | $360 for MoCCA members
DANNY FINGEROTH will lead a hands-on workshop in writing comics and graphic novels, suitable for novices as well as experienced writers. Combining lectures, assignments in class and at home, and roundtable critiquing, the class will cover writing for all kinds of comics, including autobiographical, historical, “indy” and superheroes.
DANNY FINGEROTH was the longtime group editor of Marvel's Spider-Man line and the writer of comics including Darkhawk and Deadly Foes of Spider-Man. He has taught comics writing at NYU, The New School, and Media Bistro. Danny created and edited Write Now magazine, the only how-to publication dedicated to comics writing and writers. He is the author of The Rough Guide to Graphic Novels and co-author (with artist Mike Manley) of How to Create Comics from Script to Print. He's also written the books Superman on the Couch and Disguised as Clark Kent. Danny serves on MoCCA's board of advisors and on the board of directors of the Institute for Comics Studies.
For more information and to register, call 212-254-3511 or go to www.moccany.org.
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art - MoCCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to the preservation, study and display of all forms of comic and cartoon art. The museum promotes greater understanding and appreciation of the artistic, cultural and historical significance of comic and cartoon art through a variety of events, exhibitions, and educational programs. The museum is located at 594 Broadway (between Houston and Prince Streets) in New York City. MoCCA is open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm. Suggested donation to the museum is $5 but free for MoCCA Members as well as for children 12 and under (when accompanied by a paying adult). For more information about the museum and MoCCA events, exhibitions and programs, visit the museum's Website (www.moccany.org).
Friday, May 28, 2010
Join the Mystery Society Today
All-new sexy skullduggery from Steve Niles and Fiona Staples
goes to 2nd printing
Steve Niles signing tour today through June
See a preview here!
San Diego, CA (May 26, 2010) – Starting today, IDW Publishing, famed horror creator Steve Niles and renowned artist Fiona Staples invite fans to join the Mystery Society. The all-new, five-issue series introduces Nick Hammond and Anastasia Collins, who are the Mystery Society and bring new meaning to “underground cult” status. IDW has already sold out of the first run of this sexy, new adventure and will rush a second printing to stores.
Each issue of Mystery Society features a fun new adventure for this skullduggery duo, as they stealthily avoid the authorities while righting the wrongs committed in the dark recesses of the world’s underbellies. To celebrate the launch of this miniseries, Niles will be hosted by comic stores across the country, starting today. A complete list is below and can be found here.
“This book is a conspiracy theorist cum monster fan’s dream!” IDW Senior Editor Bob Schreck commented. “Steve and Ashley’s concept ‘Brundle-Flies’ Nick and Nora from The Thin Man with a sort of Scully and Mulder from the X-Files as this well-to-do duo run the gamut exposing the truth behind ‘real life’ conspiracies and all things that go bump in the night. And Fiona’s contribution is amazing as anyone who has seen her work will tell you. Best thing for us is… she’s bringing it to a whole new level with this series.”
Created by Niles and the legendary Ashley Wood, Mystery Society is a fast-paced, take-no-prisoners adventure series that is sure to delight fans from cover to cover. The series starts off with a bang, as Ana defends the Mystery Society’s secret headquarters, while Nick goes on a rescue mission that has him breaking into Area 51 for a bounty readers will have to see to believe! This first issue also features a cover by Wood, as well as a variant cover by Staples.
Mystery Society #1 (of 5, $3.99, 32 pages, full color) is now available in stores.
Mystery Society #1, 2nd printing ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores on June 16th. Diamond order code APR10 8136.
Visit IDWPublishing.com to sign up for updates and learn more about the company and its top-selling books.
Steve Niles Signing Tour
Friday, May 28
Larry’s Comics
Lowell, MA
978-459-5323
http://larryscomics.net/
Saturday, May 29
Midtown Comics
New York, NY
646-421-2021
http://www.midtowncomics.com/
Wednesday, June 2
SSALEFISH Comics
Winston Salem, NC
336-499-3910
http://www.ssalefish.com/
Friday-Sunday, June 4 - 6
Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find (Heroes Con)
Charlotte, NC
http://www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/
Tuesday, June 8
Hometown Comics
Edwardsville, IL
618-655-0707
http://www.hometowncomics.com/
Wednesday, June 9
Lone Star Comics #1
Arlington, TX
(817) 265-049
Lone Star Comics #3
Mesquite, TX
(972) 681-2040
Thursday, June 10
Madness Games & Comics
Plano, TX
972-943-8135
http://www.madnessgames.com/Madness.html
Friday, June 11
Bedrock City Comics
Houston, TX
(713) 780-0675
http://www.bedrockcity.com/
Saturday, June 12
Hastings
Amarillo, TX
(806) 352-0654
http://www.gohastings.com
Hastings
Waco,TX
254-772-6687
http://www.gohastings.com
Thursday, June 17
New Dimension Comics
Cranberry Twp, PA
(724)-776-0433
http://www.ndcomics.com/ ;
Friday, June 18
New Dimension Comics
West Mifflin, PA
(412)-655-8661
http://www.ndcomics.com/ ;
Saturday, June 19
Coliseum Of Comics
Kissimmee, FL
407-870-5322
http://www.coliseumofcomics.com/
Coliseum Of Comics
Orlando, FL
407-228-1210
http://www.coliseumofcomics.com/
Saturday, October 30
Harrison’s Comics and Collectibles
Salem, MA
978.741.0786
http://www.harrisonscomicsltd.com/
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro's The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; the BBC's Doctor Who; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for EA Comics and ComicMix.
IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.
All-new sexy skullduggery from Steve Niles and Fiona Staples
goes to 2nd printing
Steve Niles signing tour today through June
See a preview here!
San Diego, CA (May 26, 2010) – Starting today, IDW Publishing, famed horror creator Steve Niles and renowned artist Fiona Staples invite fans to join the Mystery Society. The all-new, five-issue series introduces Nick Hammond and Anastasia Collins, who are the Mystery Society and bring new meaning to “underground cult” status. IDW has already sold out of the first run of this sexy, new adventure and will rush a second printing to stores.
Each issue of Mystery Society features a fun new adventure for this skullduggery duo, as they stealthily avoid the authorities while righting the wrongs committed in the dark recesses of the world’s underbellies. To celebrate the launch of this miniseries, Niles will be hosted by comic stores across the country, starting today. A complete list is below and can be found here.
“This book is a conspiracy theorist cum monster fan’s dream!” IDW Senior Editor Bob Schreck commented. “Steve and Ashley’s concept ‘Brundle-Flies’ Nick and Nora from The Thin Man with a sort of Scully and Mulder from the X-Files as this well-to-do duo run the gamut exposing the truth behind ‘real life’ conspiracies and all things that go bump in the night. And Fiona’s contribution is amazing as anyone who has seen her work will tell you. Best thing for us is… she’s bringing it to a whole new level with this series.”
Created by Niles and the legendary Ashley Wood, Mystery Society is a fast-paced, take-no-prisoners adventure series that is sure to delight fans from cover to cover. The series starts off with a bang, as Ana defends the Mystery Society’s secret headquarters, while Nick goes on a rescue mission that has him breaking into Area 51 for a bounty readers will have to see to believe! This first issue also features a cover by Wood, as well as a variant cover by Staples.
Mystery Society #1 (of 5, $3.99, 32 pages, full color) is now available in stores.
Mystery Society #1, 2nd printing ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores on June 16th. Diamond order code APR10 8136.
Visit IDWPublishing.com to sign up for updates and learn more about the company and its top-selling books.
Steve Niles Signing Tour
Friday, May 28
Larry’s Comics
Lowell, MA
978-459-5323
http://larryscomics.net/
Saturday, May 29
Midtown Comics
New York, NY
646-421-2021
http://www.midtowncomics.com/
Wednesday, June 2
SSALEFISH Comics
Winston Salem, NC
336-499-3910
http://www.ssalefish.com/
Friday-Sunday, June 4 - 6
Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find (Heroes Con)
Charlotte, NC
http://www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/
Tuesday, June 8
Hometown Comics
Edwardsville, IL
618-655-0707
http://www.hometowncomics.com/
Wednesday, June 9
Lone Star Comics #1
Arlington, TX
(817) 265-049
Lone Star Comics #3
Mesquite, TX
(972) 681-2040
Thursday, June 10
Madness Games & Comics
Plano, TX
972-943-8135
http://www.madnessgames.com/Madness.html
Friday, June 11
Bedrock City Comics
Houston, TX
(713) 780-0675
http://www.bedrockcity.com/
Saturday, June 12
Hastings
Amarillo, TX
(806) 352-0654
http://www.gohastings.com
Hastings
Waco,TX
254-772-6687
http://www.gohastings.com
Thursday, June 17
New Dimension Comics
Cranberry Twp, PA
(724)-776-0433
http://www.ndcomics.com/ ;
Friday, June 18
New Dimension Comics
West Mifflin, PA
(412)-655-8661
http://www.ndcomics.com/ ;
Saturday, June 19
Coliseum Of Comics
Kissimmee, FL
407-870-5322
http://www.coliseumofcomics.com/
Coliseum Of Comics
Orlando, FL
407-228-1210
http://www.coliseumofcomics.com/
Saturday, October 30
Harrison’s Comics and Collectibles
Salem, MA
978.741.0786
http://www.harrisonscomicsltd.com/
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro's The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; the BBC's Doctor Who; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for EA Comics and ComicMix.
IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.
LONGRUNNING COMICBOOK AWARDS LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE TALENT SEARCH
THE EAGLE Awards committee is to offer untried talent a chance to demonstrate their abilities before a global audience.
Unveiled at last weekend’s Bristol International Comics and Small Press Expo, the Eagles Initiative provides a unique platform from which the next generation of writers and artists can promote their storytelling ability in an increasingly competitive market.
"I've always thought the Eagles could take a far more progressive and proactive role in the comics industry, especially within the UK which has such an untapped and unsupported pool of talent," explains Initiative director Barry Renshaw. "When I was asked to rebrand the Eagle Awards themselves last year, I pitched the idea of the Initiative to the committee and it soon snowballed into something far more expansive."
Eagle Awards chair Cassandra Conroy commented, "When Barry came to me with the idea I thought it was the best way to expand and relaunch the Eagles brand; considering the Eagles receive global recognition I believed this would help the industry discover new talent not just from here and the USA, but from places we wouldn't perhaps expect."
In what is an unprecedented global talent search, entrants will be asked to submit an original self-contained illustrated story. The thousands of projected entries will be assessed by a hand-picked jury of comics readers, which will present a final dozen to the panel of judges comprising many of the comics industry's top talents. Among those who have already agreed to participate are Peter Bagge, Karen Berger, Chris Claremont, David Finch, Dave Gibbons, Geoff Johns, Gilbert Shelton, Jeff Smith, Bryan Talbot, Ethan Van Sciver, Mark Waid and Brian Wood.
The judges will select a top three from the final 12 with the winner be awarded a £1,000 cash prize. The runner up will win £500 with the third place submission being given £250. All three stories are to be included in the Initiative Anthology, which will be released as a print publication and in multiple languages across the digital media.
"The Initiative is the first stage in a several year plan to reform the Eagles into a tool for developing new talent, for educating young people about the potential in the medium, and to help connect the many disparate elements of the comics industry together," added Renshaw. "As an example, we have creators, editors, publishers, journalists, festival organisers, distributors and academics from across the world among our judges.”
Established as an annual event and with the emphasis very much on storytelling, the inaugural competition aspect gets underway on July 1, 2010, when the Initiative will open for submissions.
Expressing his support for the Eagle Initiative, BOOM! Studios editor-in-chief Mark Waid said, “This medium is nothing without new talent, young blood, and fresh perspectives.
“It's our responsibility to nurture the next generation of creators and share what we've learned – and, in return, learn from and be energised by them. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and get into this,” added Waid whose numerous writing credits include Kingdom Come, The Flash, Impulse, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Irredeemable.
A fellow judge, former Wonder Woman and Avengers artist Mike Deodato Jr said, “Getting a foot in the door of any business, in addition to talent and skills, is often a matter of ‘who you know’ – or, more important, who knows you. Some people do it through attending art schools. Others are lucky enough to land savvy agents who teach as well as trawl for jobs. Many don't get such opportunities. If the Eagles Initiative can get more fresh talent into the sights of editors and fans, that's a great thing – for the talent in particular and for our industry in general.”
For further details on the Initiative, a full list of judges and complete submission guidelines, go to http://www.eaglesinitiative.com/. For press enquiries, contact director Barry Renshaw: editor@enginecomics.co.uk. For further details on the Eagle Awards, contact Cassandra Conroy: eagleawards@gmail.com.
ABOUT THE EAGLE AWARDS:
Introduced in 1976, the Eagles are the comics industry's longest established awards. Unique in that they reflect the people's choice, they are awarded by fans who vote for their favourite in each category of the awards. They are named after the fondly remembered 1950's British comic anthology Eagle, and were originated by two British fans, Mike Conroy and Richard Burton. The awards proved to be successful, with American publishers such as Marvel Comics announcing their victories with pride. They have relaunched in 2010 with a new look, a new mandate and a new vision for the future.
ABOUT BARRY RENSHAW:
Barry Renshaw has been an active creator in the UK independent comics industry for over a decade, as publisher of his own Engine Comics imprint, the award winning Redeye Magazine, and the popular How to Self Publish - A Rough Guide, as well as running or appearing at various workshops, seminars and panels over the years. He was asked to join the Eagle Awards committee in 2009 to help reinvent the brand, and saw an opportunity for the Awards to play a more progressive and proactive role in the comics industry. The Initiative is the first part of that expanded role.
ABOUT CASSANDRA CONROY:
Cassandra Conroy has been a regular presence on the UK convention scene for several years. In 2008, her father Mike Conroy handed over the running of the Eagle Awards to Cassandra, who has worked on Eaglemoss’s Classic Marvel Figurine Collection and DC Comics Super Hero Collection.
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THE EAGLE Awards committee is to offer untried talent a chance to demonstrate their abilities before a global audience.
Unveiled at last weekend’s Bristol International Comics and Small Press Expo, the Eagles Initiative provides a unique platform from which the next generation of writers and artists can promote their storytelling ability in an increasingly competitive market.
"I've always thought the Eagles could take a far more progressive and proactive role in the comics industry, especially within the UK which has such an untapped and unsupported pool of talent," explains Initiative director Barry Renshaw. "When I was asked to rebrand the Eagle Awards themselves last year, I pitched the idea of the Initiative to the committee and it soon snowballed into something far more expansive."
Eagle Awards chair Cassandra Conroy commented, "When Barry came to me with the idea I thought it was the best way to expand and relaunch the Eagles brand; considering the Eagles receive global recognition I believed this would help the industry discover new talent not just from here and the USA, but from places we wouldn't perhaps expect."
In what is an unprecedented global talent search, entrants will be asked to submit an original self-contained illustrated story. The thousands of projected entries will be assessed by a hand-picked jury of comics readers, which will present a final dozen to the panel of judges comprising many of the comics industry's top talents. Among those who have already agreed to participate are Peter Bagge, Karen Berger, Chris Claremont, David Finch, Dave Gibbons, Geoff Johns, Gilbert Shelton, Jeff Smith, Bryan Talbot, Ethan Van Sciver, Mark Waid and Brian Wood.
The judges will select a top three from the final 12 with the winner be awarded a £1,000 cash prize. The runner up will win £500 with the third place submission being given £250. All three stories are to be included in the Initiative Anthology, which will be released as a print publication and in multiple languages across the digital media.
"The Initiative is the first stage in a several year plan to reform the Eagles into a tool for developing new talent, for educating young people about the potential in the medium, and to help connect the many disparate elements of the comics industry together," added Renshaw. "As an example, we have creators, editors, publishers, journalists, festival organisers, distributors and academics from across the world among our judges.”
Established as an annual event and with the emphasis very much on storytelling, the inaugural competition aspect gets underway on July 1, 2010, when the Initiative will open for submissions.
Expressing his support for the Eagle Initiative, BOOM! Studios editor-in-chief Mark Waid said, “This medium is nothing without new talent, young blood, and fresh perspectives.
“It's our responsibility to nurture the next generation of creators and share what we've learned – and, in return, learn from and be energised by them. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and get into this,” added Waid whose numerous writing credits include Kingdom Come, The Flash, Impulse, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Irredeemable.
A fellow judge, former Wonder Woman and Avengers artist Mike Deodato Jr said, “Getting a foot in the door of any business, in addition to talent and skills, is often a matter of ‘who you know’ – or, more important, who knows you. Some people do it through attending art schools. Others are lucky enough to land savvy agents who teach as well as trawl for jobs. Many don't get such opportunities. If the Eagles Initiative can get more fresh talent into the sights of editors and fans, that's a great thing – for the talent in particular and for our industry in general.”
For further details on the Initiative, a full list of judges and complete submission guidelines, go to http://www.eaglesinitiative.com/. For press enquiries, contact director Barry Renshaw: editor@enginecomics.co.uk. For further details on the Eagle Awards, contact Cassandra Conroy: eagleawards@gmail.com.
ABOUT THE EAGLE AWARDS:
Introduced in 1976, the Eagles are the comics industry's longest established awards. Unique in that they reflect the people's choice, they are awarded by fans who vote for their favourite in each category of the awards. They are named after the fondly remembered 1950's British comic anthology Eagle, and were originated by two British fans, Mike Conroy and Richard Burton. The awards proved to be successful, with American publishers such as Marvel Comics announcing their victories with pride. They have relaunched in 2010 with a new look, a new mandate and a new vision for the future.
ABOUT BARRY RENSHAW:
Barry Renshaw has been an active creator in the UK independent comics industry for over a decade, as publisher of his own Engine Comics imprint, the award winning Redeye Magazine, and the popular How to Self Publish - A Rough Guide, as well as running or appearing at various workshops, seminars and panels over the years. He was asked to join the Eagle Awards committee in 2009 to help reinvent the brand, and saw an opportunity for the Awards to play a more progressive and proactive role in the comics industry. The Initiative is the first part of that expanded role.
ABOUT CASSANDRA CONROY:
Cassandra Conroy has been a regular presence on the UK convention scene for several years. In 2008, her father Mike Conroy handed over the running of the Eagle Awards to Cassandra, who has worked on Eaglemoss’s Classic Marvel Figurine Collection and DC Comics Super Hero Collection.
END
ALADDIN: LEGACY OF THE LOST
TRADE PAPERBACK AVAILABLE IN JULY
For Immediate Release
May 27th, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – Outside the mystical city of Shambhalla, an evil sorcerer plots to steal an artifact from a legendary cave. The only one who can help him is Shambhalla’s most nortorious thief: Ala ad-Din, better known as Aladdin. But when the sorcerer crosses Aladdin, it sparks an adventure that spans from Shambhalla’s borders to the ends of the Earth in a tale filled with magic, romance, courage and adventure.
Radical Publishing is proud to announce that for the first time ever, Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost, the fresh new take on the classic adventure tale, is now available for order in Diamond Previews in one complete trade paperback. Written by multi-Eisner nominated Ian Edginton (Victorian Undead) with gorgeous interior art by fan-favorite artist Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade) and rising star Patrick Reilly, Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost takes readers on a journey to the world of the Arabian Nights and beyond with the travels of the notorious rogue, Aladdin.
This new deluxe trade paperback collects the full miniseries with a number of extras, including an in-depth interview with critically acclaimed writer Ian Edginton, never-before-seen production renderings and a gallery featuring the internationally acclaimed artwork of Luis Royo (Heavy Metal), Marko Djurdjevic (Thor), Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies), Clayton Crain (X-Force) and many more.
Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost Trade Paperback is available to order now in the May 2010 edition of Diamond Previews, shipping July 2010.
The critics agree – Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost is a hit!
“In fact, Aladdin is yet another title that makes a strong case for Radical being the future of comics and the company that will continually raise fans' expectations of what they can expect from the medium.” Jerome Maida, Philadelphia Daily News
“Radical's interpretation of this well-known tale combines dazzling heroism in a rich fantasy realm.” Kris Bather, Broken Frontier
“Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost is a great reinterpretation of a classic tale, which brings the story up to date for a modern audience.” Edward Kaye, Hypergeek
“Fans of the Aladdin legend should really enjoy the way that Edginton keeps things familiar while still taking ownership with his intriguing changes and strong character work.” Ryan Schrodt, The Weekly Crisis
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by Barry Levine (producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion, The Last Days of American Crime and executive producer for the in-development Rex Mundi movie for Warner Bros., written by Jim Uhls and starring Johnny Depp) and entrepreneur Jesse Berger (executive producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion and The Last Days of American Crime).
For their quality and excellence in 2008, Radical Publishing was granted the Gem Award for “Best New Publisher of the Year” from Diamond Comic Distributors. Radical brings the best writing, storytelling, and fully painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from prominent international talents such as Yoshitaka Amano, Rain Beredo, John Bolton, Matt Cirulnick, Tomm Coker, Clayton Crain, Flint Dille, Marko Djurdjevic, Ian Edginton, Warren Ellis, E. Max Frye, Antoine Fuqua, Justin Gray, Paul Gulacy, David Hine, Joseph Kosinski, Clint Langley, Richard Lee, Alex Maleev, Leonardo Manco, David Manpearl, Stephan Martinière, Francesco "Matt" Mattina, Peter Milligan, Steve Moore, Arvid Nelson, Wayne Nichols, Steve Niles, Jimmy Palmiotti, Nick Percival, Vincent Proce, Steve Pugh, Patrick Reilly, Rick Remender, Luis Royo, Nick Sagan, Sam Sarkar, Stjepan Sejic, M. Zachary Sherman, Bill Sienkiewicz, Wesley Snipes, Jim Steranko, Arthur Suydam, J.P. Targete, Greg Tocchini, Andree Wallin, Dave Wilkins, Concept Art House, Haberlin Studios, Meduzarts Digital Environment Studio, Weta Workshop, Zombie Studios, and many more.
Currently, Radical Publishing has production deals with Spyglass Entertainment and Peter Berg’s Film 44 for Hercules, with Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil for Caliber, and with New Regency and Bryan Singer’s Bad Hat Harry Productions for Freedom Formula.
TRADE PAPERBACK AVAILABLE IN JULY
For Immediate Release
May 27th, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – Outside the mystical city of Shambhalla, an evil sorcerer plots to steal an artifact from a legendary cave. The only one who can help him is Shambhalla’s most nortorious thief: Ala ad-Din, better known as Aladdin. But when the sorcerer crosses Aladdin, it sparks an adventure that spans from Shambhalla’s borders to the ends of the Earth in a tale filled with magic, romance, courage and adventure.
Radical Publishing is proud to announce that for the first time ever, Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost, the fresh new take on the classic adventure tale, is now available for order in Diamond Previews in one complete trade paperback. Written by multi-Eisner nominated Ian Edginton (Victorian Undead) with gorgeous interior art by fan-favorite artist Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade) and rising star Patrick Reilly, Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost takes readers on a journey to the world of the Arabian Nights and beyond with the travels of the notorious rogue, Aladdin.
This new deluxe trade paperback collects the full miniseries with a number of extras, including an in-depth interview with critically acclaimed writer Ian Edginton, never-before-seen production renderings and a gallery featuring the internationally acclaimed artwork of Luis Royo (Heavy Metal), Marko Djurdjevic (Thor), Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies), Clayton Crain (X-Force) and many more.
Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost Trade Paperback is available to order now in the May 2010 edition of Diamond Previews, shipping July 2010.
The critics agree – Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost is a hit!
“In fact, Aladdin is yet another title that makes a strong case for Radical being the future of comics and the company that will continually raise fans' expectations of what they can expect from the medium.” Jerome Maida, Philadelphia Daily News
“Radical's interpretation of this well-known tale combines dazzling heroism in a rich fantasy realm.” Kris Bather, Broken Frontier
“Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost is a great reinterpretation of a classic tale, which brings the story up to date for a modern audience.” Edward Kaye, Hypergeek
“Fans of the Aladdin legend should really enjoy the way that Edginton keeps things familiar while still taking ownership with his intriguing changes and strong character work.” Ryan Schrodt, The Weekly Crisis
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by Barry Levine (producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion, The Last Days of American Crime and executive producer for the in-development Rex Mundi movie for Warner Bros., written by Jim Uhls and starring Johnny Depp) and entrepreneur Jesse Berger (executive producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion and The Last Days of American Crime).
For their quality and excellence in 2008, Radical Publishing was granted the Gem Award for “Best New Publisher of the Year” from Diamond Comic Distributors. Radical brings the best writing, storytelling, and fully painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from prominent international talents such as Yoshitaka Amano, Rain Beredo, John Bolton, Matt Cirulnick, Tomm Coker, Clayton Crain, Flint Dille, Marko Djurdjevic, Ian Edginton, Warren Ellis, E. Max Frye, Antoine Fuqua, Justin Gray, Paul Gulacy, David Hine, Joseph Kosinski, Clint Langley, Richard Lee, Alex Maleev, Leonardo Manco, David Manpearl, Stephan Martinière, Francesco "Matt" Mattina, Peter Milligan, Steve Moore, Arvid Nelson, Wayne Nichols, Steve Niles, Jimmy Palmiotti, Nick Percival, Vincent Proce, Steve Pugh, Patrick Reilly, Rick Remender, Luis Royo, Nick Sagan, Sam Sarkar, Stjepan Sejic, M. Zachary Sherman, Bill Sienkiewicz, Wesley Snipes, Jim Steranko, Arthur Suydam, J.P. Targete, Greg Tocchini, Andree Wallin, Dave Wilkins, Concept Art House, Haberlin Studios, Meduzarts Digital Environment Studio, Weta Workshop, Zombie Studios, and many more.
Currently, Radical Publishing has production deals with Spyglass Entertainment and Peter Berg’s Film 44 for Hercules, with Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil for Caliber, and with New Regency and Bryan Singer’s Bad Hat Harry Productions for Freedom Formula.
Hey folks,
I'll be appearing this weekend at the Pasadena Rockin' Comic Con with copies of Tumor for sale. I'll be set up in Artist Alley, either on my own or with Tony Fleecs.
Also appearing are cool folk like Batton Lash, Bernie Wrightson, and Stan Lee. So, you may be asking yourself, what makes this show "Rockin'"? Well, that would be that its also a music festival, headlined by those princes of New Wave Flock of Seagulls.
It's a truly weird weekend, so, go check out their site, and make sure you come by and say Hullo!
http://rockincomiccon.com/
See you there!
j.
www.thefialkov.com
I'll be appearing this weekend at the Pasadena Rockin' Comic Con with copies of Tumor for sale. I'll be set up in Artist Alley, either on my own or with Tony Fleecs.
Also appearing are cool folk like Batton Lash, Bernie Wrightson, and Stan Lee. So, you may be asking yourself, what makes this show "Rockin'"? Well, that would be that its also a music festival, headlined by those princes of New Wave Flock of Seagulls.
It's a truly weird weekend, so, go check out their site, and make sure you come by and say Hullo!
http://rockincomiccon.com/
See you there!
j.
www.thefialkov.com
For Immediate Release
Megan Kelso’s ARTICHOKE TALES
at Fantagraphics Bookstore on June 12
May 26, 2010 – Seattle, WA. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery hosts an art exhibition and book launch party for Seattle-based cartoonist Megan Kelso’s new graphic novel ARTICHOKE TALES on Saturday, June 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
A graduate of alternative cartoonist breeding ground The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, Megan Kelso burst onto the comics scene in the early 90s with her provocative self-published zine Girlhero. She has since proved herself a master of the cartoon short story with Queen of the Black Black (1998) and The Squirrel Mother (2006), in addition to the weekly serial “Watergate Sue” published in the New York Times Magazine (2007).
ARTICHOKE TALES is a coming of age story about a young girl whose family is caught between the two warring sides of a civil war. Kelso’s visual storytelling, combining delicate line work with rhythmic page compositions, creates a dramatic tension between intimate character studies and the unflinching depiction of the consequences of war, lending cohesion and resonance to a generational epic. The widespread critical acclaim afforded Kelso’s previous work makes Artichoke Tales one of the most eagerly anticipated graphic novels of 2010.
The reception on Saturday, June 12 coincides with the colorful Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack featuring visual and performing arts presentations throughout the historic industrial arts district. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is located at 1201 S. Vale Street at Airport Way S. in the heart of Georgetown. Open daily 11:30 to 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM. Phone 206.658.0110. Please join us on June 12 to celebrate the work is this remarkable artist.
Listing Information
MEGAN KELSO: ARTICHOKE TALES
Artist reception and Book signing Saturday, June 12, 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Exhibition continues through July 7, 2010
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
1201 S. Vale St. (at Airport Way S.)
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone 206.658.0110
Open Daily 11:30 – 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM
www.fantagraphics.com
Megan Kelso’s ARTICHOKE TALES
at Fantagraphics Bookstore on June 12May 26, 2010 – Seattle, WA. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery hosts an art exhibition and book launch party for Seattle-based cartoonist Megan Kelso’s new graphic novel ARTICHOKE TALES on Saturday, June 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
A graduate of alternative cartoonist breeding ground The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, Megan Kelso burst onto the comics scene in the early 90s with her provocative self-published zine Girlhero. She has since proved herself a master of the cartoon short story with Queen of the Black Black (1998) and The Squirrel Mother (2006), in addition to the weekly serial “Watergate Sue” published in the New York Times Magazine (2007).
ARTICHOKE TALES is a coming of age story about a young girl whose family is caught between the two warring sides of a civil war. Kelso’s visual storytelling, combining delicate line work with rhythmic page compositions, creates a dramatic tension between intimate character studies and the unflinching depiction of the consequences of war, lending cohesion and resonance to a generational epic. The widespread critical acclaim afforded Kelso’s previous work makes Artichoke Tales one of the most eagerly anticipated graphic novels of 2010.
The reception on Saturday, June 12 coincides with the colorful Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack featuring visual and performing arts presentations throughout the historic industrial arts district. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is located at 1201 S. Vale Street at Airport Way S. in the heart of Georgetown. Open daily 11:30 to 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM. Phone 206.658.0110. Please join us on June 12 to celebrate the work is this remarkable artist.
Listing Information
MEGAN KELSO: ARTICHOKE TALES
Artist reception and Book signing Saturday, June 12, 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Exhibition continues through July 7, 2010
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
1201 S. Vale St. (at Airport Way S.)
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone 206.658.0110
Open Daily 11:30 – 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM
www.fantagraphics.com
Thursday, May 27, 2010
RETURN TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY…
WITH THE ACTION-PACKED ANIMATED ADVENTURES OF
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS
ON DVD AND BLU-RAY!
The Complete Season Two
From Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner Home Video, Four-Disc Set Includes
All 22 Action-Packed Episodes, Extensive Behind-The-Scenes Materials
and a Blu-ray Exclusive - Jedi Temple Archives
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (May 27, 2010) – The Force is back and better than ever – in Star Wars: The Clone Wars™ The Complete Season Two, coming to DVD and high-definition Blu-ray Disc October 26 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner Home Video. Featuring cutting-edge animation and a host of special bonus materials, the comprehensive collection explores the farthest reaches of “a galaxy far, far away” with all-new adventures set against the spectacular backdrop of the Star Wars universe.
Relive all 22 Season Two episodes – featuring bounty hunters, space pirates, giant monsters, mind-controlling brain worms and the return of Boba Fett! – and then dig deeper with the ultimate look behind the scenes of the hit TV series. Bonus features include a look inside the Lucasfilm vaults, with featurette interviews along with Director and Artist commentaries on each disc. In addition, The Complete Season Two will include a 64-page production journal with concept designs, original sketches and notes from Supervising Director Dave Filoni. And exclusive to the Blu-ray disc, The Jedi Temple Archives provides in-depth access to an extensive database of creative materials.
“Everything’s improved since the first season – the stories, the animation, everything,” said Filoni. “It’s bigger and better, and it’s going to look great in high-definition. We’re all just so proud of the series, and I think it shows; we’re bursting to share our production secrets, so the features are just full of fun insights from behind the scenes. As a fan, this is what I’d want.”
Created and executive produced by George Lucas, the first-ever TV production from Lucasfilm Animation explores the tumultuous time between Episodes II and III, expanding the scope of Star Wars beyond anything seen in the feature films. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, the heroes of the Republic – including the valiant Jedi Knights and their loyal clone troopers – fight bravely to repel the attacks of the evil Separatists and their droid army. With fierce battles, expanded storylines and ground-breaking animation, this is a Star Wars adventure that is bigger, bolder, and more intense than ever before!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Two will be available October 26 for the suggested retail price of $44.98 for DVD and $59.99 for Blu-ray.
Special Features:
Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Two is presented in widescreen with English, Spanish and French 5.1 DTS audio and English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include:
· Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes on each disc
Attack of the Zillo Beast
Magic of the Holocron
Return to Geonosis
Creating Mandalore
· 64 page production journal that includes early sketches, artist notes and concept art from Season Two of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
· Blu-ray Exclusive – The Jedi Temple Archives
An extensive database exploring special effects footage, early concept art, 3-D character and object turnarounds and early animation. The Archives is a rare look at the assets in various stages of creation for The Clone Wars, with a wealth of surprises and never-before seen moments sprinkled throughout
Synopsis
As the fight for peace plunges further into the galaxy, the heroic Jedi are faced with all new dangers! Never-before-seen creatures pose new threats and create further chaos during the intensifying Clone Wars. Adding to the turmoil, bounty hunter Cad Bane steals valuable Jedi secrets, a mind-controlling queen creates an indestructible army, the giant Zillo beast terrorizes Coruscant and a young Boba Fett seeks out revenge!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars features the voices of Matt Lanter (“90210”) as Anakin Skywalker, Ashley Eckstein (“That’s So Raven”) as Ahsoka Tano, James Arnold Taylor (“The Spectacular Spider-Man”) as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Tom Kane (“Wolverine and the X-Men”) as Yoda.
Lucasfilm, Star Wars: The Clone Wars™, Lucasfilm Animation and related character names, vehicle names and properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
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STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS THE COMPLETE SEASON TWO
Street Date: October 26, 2010
SRP: DVD $44.98, Blu-ray $59.99
Total Episode Run Time: 550 Minutes
MPAA Rating: TV-PG
Closed Captioned: Yes
WITH THE ACTION-PACKED ANIMATED ADVENTURES OF
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS
ON DVD AND BLU-RAY!The Complete Season Two
From Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner Home Video, Four-Disc Set Includes
All 22 Action-Packed Episodes, Extensive Behind-The-Scenes Materials
and a Blu-ray Exclusive - Jedi Temple Archives
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (May 27, 2010) – The Force is back and better than ever – in Star Wars: The Clone Wars™ The Complete Season Two, coming to DVD and high-definition Blu-ray Disc October 26 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner Home Video. Featuring cutting-edge animation and a host of special bonus materials, the comprehensive collection explores the farthest reaches of “a galaxy far, far away” with all-new adventures set against the spectacular backdrop of the Star Wars universe.
Relive all 22 Season Two episodes – featuring bounty hunters, space pirates, giant monsters, mind-controlling brain worms and the return of Boba Fett! – and then dig deeper with the ultimate look behind the scenes of the hit TV series. Bonus features include a look inside the Lucasfilm vaults, with featurette interviews along with Director and Artist commentaries on each disc. In addition, The Complete Season Two will include a 64-page production journal with concept designs, original sketches and notes from Supervising Director Dave Filoni. And exclusive to the Blu-ray disc, The Jedi Temple Archives provides in-depth access to an extensive database of creative materials.
“Everything’s improved since the first season – the stories, the animation, everything,” said Filoni. “It’s bigger and better, and it’s going to look great in high-definition. We’re all just so proud of the series, and I think it shows; we’re bursting to share our production secrets, so the features are just full of fun insights from behind the scenes. As a fan, this is what I’d want.”
Created and executive produced by George Lucas, the first-ever TV production from Lucasfilm Animation explores the tumultuous time between Episodes II and III, expanding the scope of Star Wars beyond anything seen in the feature films. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, the heroes of the Republic – including the valiant Jedi Knights and their loyal clone troopers – fight bravely to repel the attacks of the evil Separatists and their droid army. With fierce battles, expanded storylines and ground-breaking animation, this is a Star Wars adventure that is bigger, bolder, and more intense than ever before!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Two will be available October 26 for the suggested retail price of $44.98 for DVD and $59.99 for Blu-ray.
Special Features:
Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Complete Season Two is presented in widescreen with English, Spanish and French 5.1 DTS audio and English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus features include:
· Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes on each disc
Attack of the Zillo Beast
Magic of the Holocron
Return to Geonosis
Creating Mandalore
· 64 page production journal that includes early sketches, artist notes and concept art from Season Two of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
· Blu-ray Exclusive – The Jedi Temple Archives
An extensive database exploring special effects footage, early concept art, 3-D character and object turnarounds and early animation. The Archives is a rare look at the assets in various stages of creation for The Clone Wars, with a wealth of surprises and never-before seen moments sprinkled throughout
Synopsis
As the fight for peace plunges further into the galaxy, the heroic Jedi are faced with all new dangers! Never-before-seen creatures pose new threats and create further chaos during the intensifying Clone Wars. Adding to the turmoil, bounty hunter Cad Bane steals valuable Jedi secrets, a mind-controlling queen creates an indestructible army, the giant Zillo beast terrorizes Coruscant and a young Boba Fett seeks out revenge!
Star Wars: The Clone Wars features the voices of Matt Lanter (“90210”) as Anakin Skywalker, Ashley Eckstein (“That’s So Raven”) as Ahsoka Tano, James Arnold Taylor (“The Spectacular Spider-Man”) as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Tom Kane (“Wolverine and the X-Men”) as Yoda.
Lucasfilm, Star Wars: The Clone Wars™, Lucasfilm Animation and related character names, vehicle names and properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
# # #
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS THE COMPLETE SEASON TWO
Street Date: October 26, 2010
SRP: DVD $44.98, Blu-ray $59.99
Total Episode Run Time: 550 Minutes
MPAA Rating: TV-PG
Closed Captioned: Yes
SEEING THE LIGHT
The first two issues of Nathan Edmondson and Brett Weldele's THE LIGHT sold out at the distribution level
Berkeley, CA - 27 May 2010 - Image Comics announces the distribution-level sell out of THE LIGHT #1 and #2, written by Nathan Edmondson
(OLYMPUS) and illustrated by Brett Weldele 
(SOUTHLAND TALES, THE SURROGATES). The two sold out issues will be collected under an all-new cover. Release of THE LIGHT Bumper Edition will coincide with the release of THE LIGHT #3 on June 9, 2010.
"We're excited to see that THE LIGHT is burning brightly out there," exclaims Edmondson. "This is an opportunity to let this story glow in the hands of more readers -- and we're ecstatic about that!"
THE LIGHT: In Oregon, a mysterious virus infects anyone that looks into an electric light. An abusive father blindfolds his daughter and together they escape town as people are burning alive from the inside out. A fierce, action-packed and gritty tale of survival, THE LIGHT is 28 DAYS LATER meets 30 DAYS OF NIGHT.
THE LIGHT bumper edition (APR108074), a full-color 48-page comic book collecting THE LIGHT #1 and #2, will be on sale June 9, 2010, for $4.99. THE LIGHT #3 (APR100463), a 32-page full-color comic book for $2.99 will arrive in stores the same day.
Some praise for THE LIGHT:
"One new Image series that shouldn't be overlooked." -- The A.V. Club
"...many critics are calling for Nathan Edmondson's (OLYMPUS) newest horror laced offering THE LIGHT to be nominated for an Eisner Award" -- Bloody Disgusting
"THE LIGHT #1 is a great opening to an exceptionally spooky horror series that gets you right into the greatest scares that you can get." -- Comics Should Be Good
"The Light #1 is magic, a gripping, chilling tale that is ambitious and promises to be complex." -- Comic Book Bin
"Edmondson and Weldele have created a fascinating meditation on the warp speed with which we now exchange and ingest information." -- Pop Matters
"When you've read this book, there's no way you won't be curious about what happens next." -- Broken Frontier
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
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The first two issues of Nathan Edmondson and Brett Weldele's THE LIGHT sold out at the distribution level
Berkeley, CA - 27 May 2010 - Image Comics announces the distribution-level sell out of THE LIGHT #1 and #2, written by Nathan Edmondson
(OLYMPUS) and illustrated by Brett Weldele (SOUTHLAND TALES, THE SURROGATES). The two sold out issues will be collected under an all-new cover. Release of THE LIGHT Bumper Edition will coincide with the release of THE LIGHT #3 on June 9, 2010."We're excited to see that THE LIGHT is burning brightly out there," exclaims Edmondson. "This is an opportunity to let this story glow in the hands of more readers -- and we're ecstatic about that!"
THE LIGHT: In Oregon, a mysterious virus infects anyone that looks into an electric light. An abusive father blindfolds his daughter and together they escape town as people are burning alive from the inside out. A fierce, action-packed and gritty tale of survival, THE LIGHT is 28 DAYS LATER meets 30 DAYS OF NIGHT.
THE LIGHT bumper edition (APR108074), a full-color 48-page comic book collecting THE LIGHT #1 and #2, will be on sale June 9, 2010, for $4.99. THE LIGHT #3 (APR100463), a 32-page full-color comic book for $2.99 will arrive in stores the same day.
Some praise for THE LIGHT:
"One new Image series that shouldn't be overlooked." -- The A.V. Club
"...many critics are calling for Nathan Edmondson's (OLYMPUS) newest horror laced offering THE LIGHT to be nominated for an Eisner Award" -- Bloody Disgusting
"THE LIGHT #1 is a great opening to an exceptionally spooky horror series that gets you right into the greatest scares that you can get." -- Comics Should Be Good
"The Light #1 is magic, a gripping, chilling tale that is ambitious and promises to be complex." -- Comic Book Bin
"Edmondson and Weldele have created a fascinating meditation on the warp speed with which we now exchange and ingest information." -- Pop Matters
"When you've read this book, there's no way you won't be curious about what happens next." -- Broken Frontier
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
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FROM THE MIND OF KURT BUSIEK
HE’S BACK FROM THE DEAD!
BOOM! STUDIOS
PRESENTS
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS
A GRIPPING NEW ONGOING HORROR SERIES
OUT THIS AUGUST!
They bought him as a powerful asset,
but he’ll become their most powerful adversary!
May 27, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – This August, BOOM! Studios debuts a new ongoing horror series sure to make your blood run cold, DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS. Kurt Busiek, along with acclaimed writer Daryl Gregory and sensational artist Scott Godlewski, take you through the dark corridors of the corporate American boardroom and show you vampires aren’t the only kinds of bloodsuckers!
“Dracula's a character who's always fascinated me,” says series creator Kurt Busiek, “and getting a chance to build something firmly rooted in Dracula's real-world (and Stoker-novel) history, but with a very modern edge, is the kind of creative challenge I love. It's the world's greatest vampire against the corporate world -- and there's no easy way to tell who's the real villain, and who's the hero. I'm thrilled to be working with Daryl, Scott and BOOM! on this. Putting it together feels like the early days of working on CONAN, and I think the results are going to be a real treat for readers.”
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS tells the story of a powerful, predatory corporation that acquires a valuable asset…Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. There's a monster in their midst that puts Hannibal Lecter to shame--and he plans to gain his freedom in blood.
It's bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. Joining Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregory (PANDEMONIUM) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS). The epic journey starts here, so don't miss the debut issue of DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS, the next breakout ongoing series from BOOM! Studios! Featuring covers by fan-favorite THE NOCTURNALS artist Dan Brereton, and Ron Salas!
"The collective raw storytelling talent between Kurt and Daryl is boundless," said BOOM! Studios Managing Editor Matt Gagnon. "Readers should be prepared for a cracking horror story that's intense, arresting, and explores the nuances between good and evil. Dracula is back from the dead, and in very good hands!"
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS is written by Kurt Busiek (SUPERMAN, AVENGERS, IRON MAN) and Daryl Gregory (PANDEMONIUM) with art by red-hot artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS). Issue one ships with two covers by Dan Brereton and Ron Salas in a 50/50 split and a 1-in-10 incentive cover. This title ships in August and caries a Diamond code of JUN100841.
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, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.
HE’S BACK FROM THE DEAD!
BOOM! STUDIOS
PRESENTS
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS
A GRIPPING NEW ONGOING HORROR SERIES
OUT THIS AUGUST!
They bought him as a powerful asset,
but he’ll become their most powerful adversary!
May 27, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – This August, BOOM! Studios debuts a new ongoing horror series sure to make your blood run cold, DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS. Kurt Busiek, along with acclaimed writer Daryl Gregory and sensational artist Scott Godlewski, take you through the dark corridors of the corporate American boardroom and show you vampires aren’t the only kinds of bloodsuckers!
“Dracula's a character who's always fascinated me,” says series creator Kurt Busiek, “and getting a chance to build something firmly rooted in Dracula's real-world (and Stoker-novel) history, but with a very modern edge, is the kind of creative challenge I love. It's the world's greatest vampire against the corporate world -- and there's no easy way to tell who's the real villain, and who's the hero. I'm thrilled to be working with Daryl, Scott and BOOM! on this. Putting it together feels like the early days of working on CONAN, and I think the results are going to be a real treat for readers.”
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS tells the story of a powerful, predatory corporation that acquires a valuable asset…Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. There's a monster in their midst that puts Hannibal Lecter to shame--and he plans to gain his freedom in blood.
It's bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. Joining Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregory (PANDEMONIUM) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS). The epic journey starts here, so don't miss the debut issue of DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS, the next breakout ongoing series from BOOM! Studios! Featuring covers by fan-favorite THE NOCTURNALS artist Dan Brereton, and Ron Salas!
"The collective raw storytelling talent between Kurt and Daryl is boundless," said BOOM! Studios Managing Editor Matt Gagnon. "Readers should be prepared for a cracking horror story that's intense, arresting, and explores the nuances between good and evil. Dracula is back from the dead, and in very good hands!"
DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS is written by Kurt Busiek (SUPERMAN, AVENGERS, IRON MAN) and Daryl Gregory (PANDEMONIUM) with art by red-hot artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS). Issue one ships with two covers by Dan Brereton and Ron Salas in a 50/50 split and a 1-in-10 incentive cover. This title ships in August and caries a Diamond code of JUN100841.
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, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
BRIGHT LIGHTS, BEA
Image Comics takes it on the road to New York for Book Expo America
New York, NY - 25 May 2010 - Image Comics will be exhibiting with Diamond Distribution during Book Expo America, May 26-27, 2010, at the Javits Center in New York. Image will exhibit with Diamond at booth #4558, where Image will be giving away a variety of single issues and trades.
In addition to give-aways, Image is hosting signings by SPAWN creator Todd McFarlane, Ron Marz (ARTIFACTS, WITCHBLADE), and Ben McCool (CHOKER).
Image is also co-sponsoring a BEA welcome party benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. The party takes place at Hudson Terrace (621 West 46th Street, New York, NY), starting at 7:00 p.m. CBLDF members attend for free while other attendees will be asked for a sliding scale donation. The first 150 attendees will receive an exclusive gift bag.
IMAGE COMICS BEA SIGNING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 26
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. RON MARZ, signing copies of ARTIFACTS #0
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. TODD McFARLANE, signing copies of HAUNT TP #1
Thursday, May 27
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BEN McCOOL, signing copies of CHOKER #1
Don't miss Image Comics at BEA, exhibiting with Diamond Distribution, booth #4558, for a variety of free books, signings, and more!
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Image Comics takes it on the road to New York for Book Expo America
New York, NY - 25 May 2010 - Image Comics will be exhibiting with Diamond Distribution during Book Expo America, May 26-27, 2010, at the Javits Center in New York. Image will exhibit with Diamond at booth #4558, where Image will be giving away a variety of single issues and trades.
In addition to give-aways, Image is hosting signings by SPAWN creator Todd McFarlane, Ron Marz (ARTIFACTS, WITCHBLADE), and Ben McCool (CHOKER).
Image is also co-sponsoring a BEA welcome party benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. The party takes place at Hudson Terrace (621 West 46th Street, New York, NY), starting at 7:00 p.m. CBLDF members attend for free while other attendees will be asked for a sliding scale donation. The first 150 attendees will receive an exclusive gift bag.
IMAGE COMICS BEA SIGNING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 26
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. RON MARZ, signing copies of ARTIFACTS #0
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. TODD McFARLANE, signing copies of HAUNT TP #1
Thursday, May 27
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. BEN McCOOL, signing copies of CHOKER #1
Don't miss Image Comics at BEA, exhibiting with Diamond Distribution, booth #4558, for a variety of free books, signings, and more!
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
Our favorite demon turned mortal - Anya is coming!
Actress Emma Caulfield will be at Phoenix Comicon, Sunday, May 30th 2010.
PHOENIX, AZ MAY 18TH 2010: Actress Emma Caulfield will be appearing at Phoenix Comicon later this month, joining editor Christian Beranek for a talk about Emma's Contropussy webcomic and then speaking at a Q&A session where the floor will be open for questions about all of her work. Emma Caufield is best known for her role as Anya, on the critically acclaimed hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
“I absolutely loved her in Buffy,” said Jared Arthur, Phoenix Comicon's Operations Director.
After spending time on TV, Emma landed the starring role as "Caitlin Green" in the Revolution Studios thriller Darkness Falls. Caulfield then went on to produce and star in the film Bandwagon. Some of Caulfield's other work includes numerous television movies and the short film Hollow, an official selection in over 30 festival. She won the best actress award at the Beverly Hills Film Festival and the Sydney International Film Festival (A Night of Horrors). Most recently Caulfield starred in the romantic comedy/sci-fi hybrid film Timer. Emma has also re-teamed with Marti Noxon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) recurring on her new television series Gigantic.
“Emma is great, so many fans will be very excited she’s coming!” said Convention Center Director Matt Solberg.
Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture event of the southwest, presenting guests and programming for hobbyists and fans by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, TV, and gaming industries. Entering its ninth year, Phoenix Comicon is expected to draw over 10,000+ attendees to its May 27-30, 2010 convention held at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency located in downtown Phoenix.
For more information, please go to http://www.phoenixcomicon.com
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Eureka! We’ve Got Him!
Eureka co-creator Jaime Paglia will be at Phoenix Comicon over Memorial Day Weekend
PHOENIX, AZ MAY 19TH: Eureka co-creator Jaime Paglia will join Kevin Grazier, John Scalzi (consultants for Battlestar Galactica, Eureka, and Stargate Universe) and science fiction movie consultant Seth Shostak to discuss science fiction in TV & Film. Jaime Paglia will also talk about his hit series, Eureka. The series has become a science fiction centerpiece hit for the SyFy channel and will air its 4th season in July. Fans of Eureka are encouraged to mark Paglia’s appearances in the Conquest Scheduler at www.phoenixcomicon.com.
"I can't wait to hear Jaime speak!" Said Anabel Martinez, Director of Marketing for Phoenix Comicon.
Jaime Paglia is the co-creator and Executive Producer of the Syfy Channel record-setting series, Eureka, which is currently in production on its fourth season of 20 episodes. Paglia started his career in feature films before creating Eureka with Andrew Cosby for the SyFy Channel and NBC Universal Television Studios. Eureka is not just a fan favorite, but also a critical success. Eureka was nominated in 2007 for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Visual Effects for a Series. The series did win the Leo Award for Best Visual Effects in a Dramatic Series.
Convention Center Director Matt Solberg commented, "Maybe we'll get some clues on what to expect in the 4th season."
Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture event of the southwest, presenting guests and programming for hobbyists and fans by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, TV, and gaming industries. Entering its ninth year, Phoenix Comicon is expected to draw over 10,000+ attendees to its May 27-30, 2010 convention held at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency located in downtown Phoenix.
For more information, please go to http://www.phoenixcomicon.com
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The Green Lantern and The Flash and A Keyboard, Oh My!
Ethan Van Scriver talks about life, theories and plans at Phoenix Comicon
MAY 5th 2010, PHOENIX, AZ: Ethan Van Sciver will be back at Phoenix Comicon this May for numerous events, discussing his life, music, and of course comic books! Van Sciver is an American comic book artist, best known for illustrating a number of titles including Green Lantern, Superman/Batman, New X-Men, and currently, The Flash: Rebirth. His work is noted for its consistently detailed rendering.
"This guy does it all!" Said Anabel Martinez, Director of Marketing for Phoenix Comicon.
Many of Van Sciver's most notable works have been produced in collaboration with writer Geoff Johns on the superhero-horror one-shot The Flash: Iron Heights. In 2008, Van Sciver was the guest artist on an issue of Justice League of America(#20). Van Sciver has also done the six-issue mini-series The Flash: Rebirth, and variant covers for the Green Lantern and DC Comics event, The Blackest Night.
Fans of Ethan Van Scriver who are attending Phoenix Comicon this year are now able mark on their personal calendars where Ethan will be at the convention by using the new ConQuest Convention Scheduler at PhoenixComicon.com.
"Can't wait to have him back, it's always a fun time when Ethan is here." Said Matt Solberg, Convention Center Director.
Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture event of the southwest, presenting guests and programming for hobbyists and fans by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, TV, and gaming industries. Entering its ninth year, Phoenix Comicon is expected to draw over 10,000+ attendees to its May 27-30, 2010 convention held at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency located in downtown Phoenix.
For more information, please go to http://www.phoenixcomicon.com
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It’s the Mastermind of Sci-Fi Himself!
Michael A. Stackpole shares his wisdom at Phoenix Comicon
Phoenix, AZ May 12th 2010: New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole will be at Phoenix Comicon, to describe digital publishing and writing. The spotlight will also be on Stackpole when he presents his three week program on preparing future writers on writing novels. Of course, Michael Stackpole will also discuss Star Wars, Star Trek, and other fictional universes he has written in. Specific days of Michael A. Stackpole’s events at Phoenix Comicon are listed in the new Conquest Scheduler at phoenixcomicon.com.
Convention Center Director Matt Solberg commented, “We’re very excited to have such a natural share his wisdom.”
Michael A. Stackpole is a science fiction and fantasy author best known for his Star Wars ( Several from the Star Wars: X-wing series and two from The New Jedi Order series) and Battletech books. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1979 with a BA in History. He sold his first gaming project to Flying Buffalo Inc. in 1977, and then headed for Arizona.
Stackpole’s Writing Workshop, “21 Days to a Novel,” is a three week program for preparing future writers to write a novel. This set of 21 exercises is broken down to give everything from character creation to world building, practical plotting devices, dialogue development and character voice creation tools. Additional cost is $20.
“It's exciting to hear such a master speak!” said Anabel Martinez, Phoenix Comicon's Marketing Director.
Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture event of the southwest, presenting guests and programming for hobbyists and fans by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, TV, and gaming industries. Entering its ninth year, Phoenix Comicon is expected to draw over 10,000+ attendees to its May 27-30, 2010 convention held at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency located in downtown Phoenix.
For more information, please go to http://www.phoenixcomicon.com
Actress Emma Caulfield will be at Phoenix Comicon, Sunday, May 30th 2010.
PHOENIX, AZ MAY 18TH 2010: Actress Emma Caulfield will be appearing at Phoenix Comicon later this month, joining editor Christian Beranek for a talk about Emma's Contropussy webcomic and then speaking at a Q&A session where the floor will be open for questions about all of her work. Emma Caufield is best known for her role as Anya, on the critically acclaimed hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
“I absolutely loved her in Buffy,” said Jared Arthur, Phoenix Comicon's Operations Director.
After spending time on TV, Emma landed the starring role as "Caitlin Green" in the Revolution Studios thriller Darkness Falls. Caulfield then went on to produce and star in the film Bandwagon. Some of Caulfield's other work includes numerous television movies and the short film Hollow, an official selection in over 30 festival. She won the best actress award at the Beverly Hills Film Festival and the Sydney International Film Festival (A Night of Horrors). Most recently Caulfield starred in the romantic comedy/sci-fi hybrid film Timer. Emma has also re-teamed with Marti Noxon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) recurring on her new television series Gigantic.
“Emma is great, so many fans will be very excited she’s coming!” said Convention Center Director Matt Solberg.
Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture event of the southwest, presenting guests and programming for hobbyists and fans by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, TV, and gaming industries. Entering its ninth year, Phoenix Comicon is expected to draw over 10,000+ attendees to its May 27-30, 2010 convention held at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency located in downtown Phoenix.
For more information, please go to http://www.phoenixcomicon.com
###
Eureka! We’ve Got Him!
Eureka co-creator Jaime Paglia will be at Phoenix Comicon over Memorial Day Weekend
PHOENIX, AZ MAY 19TH: Eureka co-creator Jaime Paglia will join Kevin Grazier, John Scalzi (consultants for Battlestar Galactica, Eureka, and Stargate Universe) and science fiction movie consultant Seth Shostak to discuss science fiction in TV & Film. Jaime Paglia will also talk about his hit series, Eureka. The series has become a science fiction centerpiece hit for the SyFy channel and will air its 4th season in July. Fans of Eureka are encouraged to mark Paglia’s appearances in the Conquest Scheduler at www.phoenixcomicon.com.
"I can't wait to hear Jaime speak!" Said Anabel Martinez, Director of Marketing for Phoenix Comicon.
Jaime Paglia is the co-creator and Executive Producer of the Syfy Channel record-setting series, Eureka, which is currently in production on its fourth season of 20 episodes. Paglia started his career in feature films before creating Eureka with Andrew Cosby for the SyFy Channel and NBC Universal Television Studios. Eureka is not just a fan favorite, but also a critical success. Eureka was nominated in 2007 for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Visual Effects for a Series. The series did win the Leo Award for Best Visual Effects in a Dramatic Series.
Convention Center Director Matt Solberg commented, "Maybe we'll get some clues on what to expect in the 4th season."
Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture event of the southwest, presenting guests and programming for hobbyists and fans by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, TV, and gaming industries. Entering its ninth year, Phoenix Comicon is expected to draw over 10,000+ attendees to its May 27-30, 2010 convention held at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency located in downtown Phoenix.
For more information, please go to http://www.phoenixcomicon.com
###
The Green Lantern and The Flash and A Keyboard, Oh My!
Ethan Van Scriver talks about life, theories and plans at Phoenix Comicon
MAY 5th 2010, PHOENIX, AZ: Ethan Van Sciver will be back at Phoenix Comicon this May for numerous events, discussing his life, music, and of course comic books! Van Sciver is an American comic book artist, best known for illustrating a number of titles including Green Lantern, Superman/Batman, New X-Men, and currently, The Flash: Rebirth. His work is noted for its consistently detailed rendering.
"This guy does it all!" Said Anabel Martinez, Director of Marketing for Phoenix Comicon.
Many of Van Sciver's most notable works have been produced in collaboration with writer Geoff Johns on the superhero-horror one-shot The Flash: Iron Heights. In 2008, Van Sciver was the guest artist on an issue of Justice League of America(#20). Van Sciver has also done the six-issue mini-series The Flash: Rebirth, and variant covers for the Green Lantern and DC Comics event, The Blackest Night.
Fans of Ethan Van Scriver who are attending Phoenix Comicon this year are now able mark on their personal calendars where Ethan will be at the convention by using the new ConQuest Convention Scheduler at PhoenixComicon.com.
"Can't wait to have him back, it's always a fun time when Ethan is here." Said Matt Solberg, Convention Center Director.
Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture event of the southwest, presenting guests and programming for hobbyists and fans by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, TV, and gaming industries. Entering its ninth year, Phoenix Comicon is expected to draw over 10,000+ attendees to its May 27-30, 2010 convention held at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency located in downtown Phoenix.
For more information, please go to http://www.phoenixcomicon.com
###
It’s the Mastermind of Sci-Fi Himself!
Michael A. Stackpole shares his wisdom at Phoenix Comicon
Phoenix, AZ May 12th 2010: New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole will be at Phoenix Comicon, to describe digital publishing and writing. The spotlight will also be on Stackpole when he presents his three week program on preparing future writers on writing novels. Of course, Michael Stackpole will also discuss Star Wars, Star Trek, and other fictional universes he has written in. Specific days of Michael A. Stackpole’s events at Phoenix Comicon are listed in the new Conquest Scheduler at phoenixcomicon.com.
Convention Center Director Matt Solberg commented, “We’re very excited to have such a natural share his wisdom.”
Michael A. Stackpole is a science fiction and fantasy author best known for his Star Wars ( Several from the Star Wars: X-wing series and two from The New Jedi Order series) and Battletech books. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1979 with a BA in History. He sold his first gaming project to Flying Buffalo Inc. in 1977, and then headed for Arizona.
Stackpole’s Writing Workshop, “21 Days to a Novel,” is a three week program for preparing future writers to write a novel. This set of 21 exercises is broken down to give everything from character creation to world building, practical plotting devices, dialogue development and character voice creation tools. Additional cost is $20.
“It's exciting to hear such a master speak!” said Anabel Martinez, Phoenix Comicon's Marketing Director.
Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture event of the southwest, presenting guests and programming for hobbyists and fans by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, TV, and gaming industries. Entering its ninth year, Phoenix Comicon is expected to draw over 10,000+ attendees to its May 27-30, 2010 convention held at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency located in downtown Phoenix.
For more information, please go to http://www.phoenixcomicon.com
Monday, May 24, 2010
BOOM! Town announces R. CRUMB'S DEVIL GIRL™ CANDY TINS in stores this July.
May 24, 2010 - Los Angeles - BOOM! Town, an imprint of BOOM! Studios, announced today R. CRUMB'S DEVIL GIRL™ HOT KISSES are coming to the direct market this July.
Here’s something that’s really different! Everyone knows who Robert Crumb is, especially with his Biblical graphic novel Genesis topping best-seller lists. But what other cartoonist has his own candy? What’s really cool is that DEVIL GIRL™ HOT KISSES comes in the neatest imaginable round tin with Crumb graphics on all sides. The candy itself is cinnamon flavored hearts. Each tin is priced at just $3.99, and if you’re a serious collector, you can get an entire P.O.P. (point-of-purchase display box) designed by Crumb: a dozen tins in a super-cool die-cut box adorned with long-tongued and long legged Devil Girl imagery that will make visiting collectors drool with envy. Ships in July and carries a Diamond code of MAY100868.REPUGLICANS.
“These Crumb tins were Kitchen Sink Press’s best seller during its final year of existence, which is why Robert and I brought them back again with minor changes,” notes publisher Denis Kitchen. “Whether or not you even like the hot candy, the tin is a throwback to the sturdy and beautifully designed product containers from eons ago. You can of course put it in your display case, but some use an extra Devil Girl tin as a special ‘stash’ box. And younger male friends tell me in all sincerity that offering Devil Girl hearts never fails to impress women.”
R. CRUMB'S DEVIL GIRL™ HOT KISSES is presented to you by BOOM! Town through an arrangement with Denis Kitchen and Denis Kitchen Publishing.
About BOOM! Town
Announced in 2010, BOOM! Town is an imprint of BOOM! Studios specializing in publishing high quality, lit-oriented comix. This year, BOOM! Town will be releasing merchandise by TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN's Shannon Wheeler and, in association with Denis Kitchen, R. Crumb. BOOM! Town will also see the release of books such as Wheeler's I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER and Pete Von Sholly's REPUGLICANS among many others.
May 24, 2010 - Los Angeles - BOOM! Town, an imprint of BOOM! Studios, announced today R. CRUMB'S DEVIL GIRL™ HOT KISSES are coming to the direct market this July.
Here’s something that’s really different! Everyone knows who Robert Crumb is, especially with his Biblical graphic novel Genesis topping best-seller lists. But what other cartoonist has his own candy? What’s really cool is that DEVIL GIRL™ HOT KISSES comes in the neatest imaginable round tin with Crumb graphics on all sides. The candy itself is cinnamon flavored hearts. Each tin is priced at just $3.99, and if you’re a serious collector, you can get an entire P.O.P. (point-of-purchase display box) designed by Crumb: a dozen tins in a super-cool die-cut box adorned with long-tongued and long legged Devil Girl imagery that will make visiting collectors drool with envy. Ships in July and carries a Diamond code of MAY100868.REPUGLICANS.
“These Crumb tins were Kitchen Sink Press’s best seller during its final year of existence, which is why Robert and I brought them back again with minor changes,” notes publisher Denis Kitchen. “Whether or not you even like the hot candy, the tin is a throwback to the sturdy and beautifully designed product containers from eons ago. You can of course put it in your display case, but some use an extra Devil Girl tin as a special ‘stash’ box. And younger male friends tell me in all sincerity that offering Devil Girl hearts never fails to impress women.”
R. CRUMB'S DEVIL GIRL™ HOT KISSES is presented to you by BOOM! Town through an arrangement with Denis Kitchen and Denis Kitchen Publishing.
About BOOM! Town
Announced in 2010, BOOM! Town is an imprint of BOOM! Studios specializing in publishing high quality, lit-oriented comix. This year, BOOM! Town will be releasing merchandise by TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN's Shannon Wheeler and, in association with Denis Kitchen, R. Crumb. BOOM! Town will also see the release of books such as Wheeler's I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER and Pete Von Sholly's REPUGLICANS among many others.
WAR HAS ARRIVED!
THE AMORY WARS:
IN KEEPING SECRETS OF
SILENT EARTH: 3,
HITS STORES THIS WEEK
MAY 26, 2010!
The 12-issue maxi-series begins here!
Don't miss the series that reveals the sensational story behind
Coheed & Cambria's biggest-selling epic album:
In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3
May 24th, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA - Join Coheed & Cambria frontman, Claudio Sanchez, and acclaimed writer Peter David as the next chapter of the epic sci-fi saga, THE AMORY WARS, arrives in stores this week May 26, 2010, only from Evil Ink & BOOM! Studios!
THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 starts where the SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE saga ended. Now fans can experience a new chapter in the ever-expanding universe created from the albums and works of musical mastermind Claudio Sanchez.
“I know fans have been waiting for this story for years,” said Sanchez. “Since teaming up with Peter David and Boom, I think fans are really going to get what they are looking for with this series."
THE AMORY WARS is the story of Claudio Kilgannon, son of Coheed and Cambria, the subjects of a privately developed anti-terrorist unit. The insidious Supreme Tri-mage Wilhelm Ryan, self-proclaimed ruler of Heaven’s Fence, a network of 78 planets, sets forth to decimate those that could stand in his way, including Coheed, Cambria and their children. Claudio must discover his role in this galactic turmoil and come to terms with his own growth in worlds that are always changing. THE AMORY WARS is the story behind the band Coheed and Cambria’s music, and fans have tried to unlock the true course of events encrypted in the lyrics since the band first debuted.
THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #1 hits shelves May 26, 2010, featuring covers by Tim Bradstreet and Chris Burnham, and a 1-in-10 incentive cover by Scott keating with interior art also by Chris Burnham. THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #1 is $3.99 and carries a Diamond code of MAR100782.
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, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.
About Evil Ink Comics
Evil Ink Comics is the independent publishing company of Claudio Sanchez, the lead singer of progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, and also the creator and author of Evil Ink’s current projects, Kill Audio & The Amory Wars
THE AMORY WARS:
IN KEEPING SECRETS OF
SILENT EARTH: 3,
HITS STORES THIS WEEK
MAY 26, 2010!
The 12-issue maxi-series begins here!
Don't miss the series that reveals the sensational story behind
Coheed & Cambria's biggest-selling epic album:
In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3
May 24th, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA - Join Coheed & Cambria frontman, Claudio Sanchez, and acclaimed writer Peter David as the next chapter of the epic sci-fi saga, THE AMORY WARS, arrives in stores this week May 26, 2010, only from Evil Ink & BOOM! Studios!
THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 starts where the SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE saga ended. Now fans can experience a new chapter in the ever-expanding universe created from the albums and works of musical mastermind Claudio Sanchez.
“I know fans have been waiting for this story for years,” said Sanchez. “Since teaming up with Peter David and Boom, I think fans are really going to get what they are looking for with this series."
THE AMORY WARS is the story of Claudio Kilgannon, son of Coheed and Cambria, the subjects of a privately developed anti-terrorist unit. The insidious Supreme Tri-mage Wilhelm Ryan, self-proclaimed ruler of Heaven’s Fence, a network of 78 planets, sets forth to decimate those that could stand in his way, including Coheed, Cambria and their children. Claudio must discover his role in this galactic turmoil and come to terms with his own growth in worlds that are always changing. THE AMORY WARS is the story behind the band Coheed and Cambria’s music, and fans have tried to unlock the true course of events encrypted in the lyrics since the band first debuted.
THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #1 hits shelves May 26, 2010, featuring covers by Tim Bradstreet and Chris Burnham, and a 1-in-10 incentive cover by Scott keating with interior art also by Chris Burnham. THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #1 is $3.99 and carries a Diamond code of MAR100782.
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, DONALD DUCK, UNCLE SCROOGE and WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES. This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fifth anniversary.
About Evil Ink Comics
Evil Ink Comics is the independent publishing company of Claudio Sanchez, the lead singer of progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, and also the creator and author of Evil Ink’s current projects, Kill Audio & The Amory Wars
PALMIOTTI & GRAY TO IGNITE TIME BOMB #1 IN JULY
For Immediate Release
May 20th, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – Radical Publishing proudly presents Time Bomb, the newest Sci-Fi/Action thriller from acclaimed creators Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (Jonah Hex, Power Girl), now available to order in the May 2010 edition of Diamond Previews. Featuring interior art by award-winning industry favorite Paul Gulacy, Time Bomb takes the action and adventure of science fiction and throws it back into the explosive era of wartime Germany.
Time Bomb begins beneath the streets of modern day Berlin, where archeologists accidently activate the Omega Bomb, Hitler’s ultimate doomsday weapon designed to wipe out the human race. Now, equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and equipment, a group of specialists must travel one day back through time to stop the bomb from ever going off. However, they quickly discover that rather than going back as intended, they’ve been sent back into the heart of Germany, in the midst of World War II. Now it’s up to them to save the human race on a ticking clock before the bomb is even set and in the backdrop of war.
“Having Jimmy and Justin onboard for Time Bomb is a real pleasure,” said Radical President and Publisher Barry Levine. “They’ve got a great reputation in the industry for delivering a great mix of action, adventure and tongue-in-cheek humor, no matter what genre they are working on. Radical Publishing is proud to feature Time Bomb in our catalog.”
Time Bomb #1 is the first of a three-issue miniseries and is listed in the May 2010 edition of Diamond Previews, shipping July 2010. Time Bomb #1 is 56-page comic retailing for $4.99.
Fans are encouraged to visit the Radical Publishing website at www.radicalpublishing.com for more information.
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by Barry Levine (producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion, The Last Days of American Crime and executive producer for the in-development Rex Mundi movie for Warner Bros., written by Jim Uhls and starring Johnny Depp) and entrepreneur Jesse Berger (executive producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion and The Last Days of American Crime).
For their quality and excellence in 2008, Radical Publishing was granted the Gem Award for “Best New Publisher of the Year” from Diamond Comic Distributors. Radical brings the best writing, storytelling, and fully painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from prominent international talents such as Yoshitaka Amano, Rain Beredo, John Bolton, Matt Cirulnick, Tomm Coker, Clayton Crain, Flint Dille, Marko Djurdjevic, Ian Edginton, Warren Ellis, E. Max Frye, Antoine Fuqua, Justin Gray, Paul Gulacy, David Hine, Joseph Kosinski, Clint Langley, Richard Lee, Alex Maleev, Leonardo Manco, David Manpearl, Stephan Martinière, Francesco "Matt" Mattina, Peter Milligan, Steve Moore, Arvid Nelson, Wayne Nichols, Steve Niles, Jimmy Palmiotti, Nick Percival, Vincent Proce, Steve Pugh, Patrick Reilly, Rick Remender, Luis Royo, Nick Sagan, Sam Sarkar, Stjepan Sejic, M. Zachary Sherman, Bill Sienkiewicz, Wesley Snipes, Jim Steranko, Arthur Suydam, J.P. Targete, Greg Tocchini, Andree Wallin, Dave Wilkins, Concept Art House, Haberlin Studios, Meduzarts Digital Environment Studio, Weta Workshop, Zombie Studios, and many more.
Currently, Radical Publishing has production deals with Spyglass Entertainment and Peter Berg’s Film 44 for Hercules, with Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil for Caliber, and with New Regency and Bryan Singer’s Bad Hat Harry Productions for Freedom Formula.
For Immediate Release
May 20th, 2010, Los Angeles, CA – Radical Publishing proudly presents Time Bomb, the newest Sci-Fi/Action thriller from acclaimed creators Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (Jonah Hex, Power Girl), now available to order in the May 2010 edition of Diamond Previews. Featuring interior art by award-winning industry favorite Paul Gulacy, Time Bomb takes the action and adventure of science fiction and throws it back into the explosive era of wartime Germany.
Time Bomb begins beneath the streets of modern day Berlin, where archeologists accidently activate the Omega Bomb, Hitler’s ultimate doomsday weapon designed to wipe out the human race. Now, equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and equipment, a group of specialists must travel one day back through time to stop the bomb from ever going off. However, they quickly discover that rather than going back as intended, they’ve been sent back into the heart of Germany, in the midst of World War II. Now it’s up to them to save the human race on a ticking clock before the bomb is even set and in the backdrop of war.
“Having Jimmy and Justin onboard for Time Bomb is a real pleasure,” said Radical President and Publisher Barry Levine. “They’ve got a great reputation in the industry for delivering a great mix of action, adventure and tongue-in-cheek humor, no matter what genre they are working on. Radical Publishing is proud to feature Time Bomb in our catalog.”
Time Bomb #1 is the first of a three-issue miniseries and is listed in the May 2010 edition of Diamond Previews, shipping July 2010. Time Bomb #1 is 56-page comic retailing for $4.99.
Fans are encouraged to visit the Radical Publishing website at www.radicalpublishing.com for more information.
About Radical Publishing
Radical Publishing is founded by Barry Levine (producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion, The Last Days of American Crime and executive producer for the in-development Rex Mundi movie for Warner Bros., written by Jim Uhls and starring Johnny Depp) and entrepreneur Jesse Berger (executive producer for Hercules, Caliber, Freedom Formula, Shrapnel, Abattoir, Oblivion and The Last Days of American Crime).
For their quality and excellence in 2008, Radical Publishing was granted the Gem Award for “Best New Publisher of the Year” from Diamond Comic Distributors. Radical brings the best writing, storytelling, and fully painted cover and interior art to the global comic book market, from prominent international talents such as Yoshitaka Amano, Rain Beredo, John Bolton, Matt Cirulnick, Tomm Coker, Clayton Crain, Flint Dille, Marko Djurdjevic, Ian Edginton, Warren Ellis, E. Max Frye, Antoine Fuqua, Justin Gray, Paul Gulacy, David Hine, Joseph Kosinski, Clint Langley, Richard Lee, Alex Maleev, Leonardo Manco, David Manpearl, Stephan Martinière, Francesco "Matt" Mattina, Peter Milligan, Steve Moore, Arvid Nelson, Wayne Nichols, Steve Niles, Jimmy Palmiotti, Nick Percival, Vincent Proce, Steve Pugh, Patrick Reilly, Rick Remender, Luis Royo, Nick Sagan, Sam Sarkar, Stjepan Sejic, M. Zachary Sherman, Bill Sienkiewicz, Wesley Snipes, Jim Steranko, Arthur Suydam, J.P. Targete, Greg Tocchini, Andree Wallin, Dave Wilkins, Concept Art House, Haberlin Studios, Meduzarts Digital Environment Studio, Weta Workshop, Zombie Studios, and many more.
Currently, Radical Publishing has production deals with Spyglass Entertainment and Peter Berg’s Film 44 for Hercules, with Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil for Caliber, and with New Regency and Bryan Singer’s Bad Hat Harry Productions for Freedom Formula.
Bloom County 
Vol 2 Debuts on
NY Times Best Seller List
Second installment of acclaimed series features Ted Koppel introduction
San Diego, CA (May 21, 2010) – The wildly successful return of Opus, Binkley, Bill the Cat and the entire cast of Bloom County continues with the debut of Bloom County: The Complete Library
, Volume Two at fourth on the New York Times Best Seller list. In Volume Two, creator Berkeley Breathed offers even more funny and insightful commentary than in the first volume, while context pages help fans recapture the glory of the 1980s.
“Ha, fooled them again!” exclaimed Breathed. “Seriously, I'm happy people still enjoy this stuff. Surprised, but happy.”
Beginning with September 27, 1982, Bloom County: The Complete Library, Volume Two offers every daily and Sunday through July 1, 1984, most reproduced from Breathed’s personal archives of original art. Kicking off this second installment, renowned journalist Ted Koppel takes readers on a brief journey back to the Reagan years and reflects on the strips he shared with Opus in his introduction.
“What’s really astounding to me is the freshness of this material after so many years” said editor Scott Dunbier. “The events in these pages are right out of today’s headlines—the economy, politics, even Michael Jackson! But, most importantly, we see them all through Breathed’s own unique perspective, which is the true joy of Bloom County.”
Bloom County: The Complete Library Volume Two features the introduction of Binkley’s anxiety closet and boy genius Oliver Wendell Jones, as well as the fondly remembered death of the Bill the Cat storyline.
Bloom County: The Complete Library Volume Two is published by IDW under its imprint Eisner award-winning imprint, the Library of American Comics. Bloom County: The Complete Library series is edited by Dunbier and designed by Dean Mullaney.
Bloom County: The Complete Library Volume Two ($39.99; 304 pages; hardcover) is now available in stores. Diamond order code FEB10 1005; ISBN 978-160010-583-8.
Visit IDWPublishing.com to sign up for updates and learn more about the company and its top-selling books.
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro's The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; the BBC's Doctor Who; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for EA Comics and ComicMix.
IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.
About The Library of American Comics
The Library of American Comics, an imprint of IDW Publishing, was established in 2007 to preserve the long and jubilantly creative history of the American newspaper comic strip in archival, hardcover editions. To date, every LoAC release has been nominated for an Eisner or Harvey Award and the imprint's inaugural series, Terry and the Pirates, won the Eisner in 2008. Creative and Editorial Director Dean Mullaney has been an influential force in the comics field since 1978, when he published the first graphic novel for the comics specialty market (Sabre by Don McGregor and Paul Gulacy). His pioneering efforts, as founder and publisher of Eclipse Comics, brought about many milestones to the field, including creator copyright ownership, the first line of Japanese manga in English translation in 1988, and the first digitally-colored comic book. More information about The Library of American Comics can be found on IDW's website— www.idwpublishing.com—and that of the imprint itself—www.libraryofamericancomics.com.
Vol 2 Debuts on NY Times Best Seller List
Second installment of acclaimed series features Ted Koppel introduction
San Diego, CA (May 21, 2010) – The wildly successful return of Opus, Binkley, Bill the Cat and the entire cast of Bloom County continues with the debut of Bloom County: The Complete Library
, Volume Two at fourth on the New York Times Best Seller list. In Volume Two, creator Berkeley Breathed offers even more funny and insightful commentary than in the first volume, while context pages help fans recapture the glory of the 1980s. “Ha, fooled them again!” exclaimed Breathed. “Seriously, I'm happy people still enjoy this stuff. Surprised, but happy.”
Beginning with September 27, 1982, Bloom County: The Complete Library, Volume Two offers every daily and Sunday through July 1, 1984, most reproduced from Breathed’s personal archives of original art. Kicking off this second installment, renowned journalist Ted Koppel takes readers on a brief journey back to the Reagan years and reflects on the strips he shared with Opus in his introduction.
“What’s really astounding to me is the freshness of this material after so many years” said editor Scott Dunbier. “The events in these pages are right out of today’s headlines—the economy, politics, even Michael Jackson! But, most importantly, we see them all through Breathed’s own unique perspective, which is the true joy of Bloom County.”
Bloom County: The Complete Library Volume Two features the introduction of Binkley’s anxiety closet and boy genius Oliver Wendell Jones, as well as the fondly remembered death of the Bill the Cat storyline.
Bloom County: The Complete Library Volume Two is published by IDW under its imprint Eisner award-winning imprint, the Library of American Comics. Bloom County: The Complete Library series is edited by Dunbier and designed by Dean Mullaney.
Bloom County: The Complete Library Volume Two ($39.99; 304 pages; hardcover) is now available in stores. Diamond order code FEB10 1005; ISBN 978-160010-583-8.
Visit IDWPublishing.com to sign up for updates and learn more about the company and its top-selling books.
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro's The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; the BBC's Doctor Who; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for EA Comics and ComicMix.
IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.
About The Library of American Comics
The Library of American Comics, an imprint of IDW Publishing, was established in 2007 to preserve the long and jubilantly creative history of the American newspaper comic strip in archival, hardcover editions. To date, every LoAC release has been nominated for an Eisner or Harvey Award and the imprint's inaugural series, Terry and the Pirates, won the Eisner in 2008. Creative and Editorial Director Dean Mullaney has been an influential force in the comics field since 1978, when he published the first graphic novel for the comics specialty market (Sabre by Don McGregor and Paul Gulacy). His pioneering efforts, as founder and publisher of Eclipse Comics, brought about many milestones to the field, including creator copyright ownership, the first line of Japanese manga in English translation in 1988, and the first digitally-colored comic book. More information about The Library of American Comics can be found on IDW's website— www.idwpublishing.com—and that of the imprint itself—www.libraryofamericancomics.com.
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