Laurie Holden and Danai Gurira Joins Phoenix Comicon 2013

Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce Laurie Holden and Danai Gurira, from the cast of the hit TV show The Walking Dead will be attending Comicon 2013.

“The Walking Dead has become a cultural phenomenon.  Having Laurie Holden and Danai Gurira at Phoenix Comicon this year is very exciting.” Says Marketing Director Jullian Squires

Laurie Holden is an American-Canadian actress and portrays Andre on The Walking Dead. For her work on the show, Holden was nominated for a Saturn Award in 2011. Outside of The Walking Dead, she is known for numerous rolls in TV shows such as, The X-Files, The Shield, The Magnificent Seven, and movies Silent Hill and The Fantastic Four.

Danai Gurira  is an actress and an award winning playwright. She joined The Walking Dead as a regular for season three, playing the katana wielding Michonne.   She has also appeared in TV shows Law and Order, Life on Mars, Lie to Me, Law and Order CI and has a recurring role on HBO’s Treme.

We have many more guest announcements over the coming weeks. To get up to date information as it is released you can follow us at https://www.facebook.com/phoenixcomicon

Phoenix Comicon is the signature pop culture experience of the southwest. Comicon is presenting guests and programming for hobbyists by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, sci-fi, film, tv, and gaming industries. Entering its eleventh year, Phoenix Comicon is expected to draw over 40,000 attendees to its May 23-26, 2013 convention held at the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency in Downtown Phoenix.

For more information, please go to http://www.phoenixcomicon.com.

The King is Dead? Not Anymore,
as Anthony Head Returns to MERLIN

Arthur summons Uther from beyond
in all-new episode Jan. 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Syfy

Death is often just a temporary state in the magical world of MERLIN.

Such is the case when Anthony Head makes a dramatic, one-episode return to the popular Syfy series this Friday, Jan. 18, at 10 p.m. ET/PT in an all-new episode entitled “The Death Song of Uther Pendragon.”

When a stranger gives Arthur (Bradley James) the power to summon the dead, the King finds himself torn between head and heart. Unable to resist temptation, he seizes the chance to speak to the person he misses most: his father, Uther (Anthony Head). But the spirit world is a dark and dangerous place – for little does Arthur realize that his decision comes at a terrible price. Against all odds, Merlin must put right Arthur's mistake before Camelot and everything they have built is destroyed forever.

Over the first three-plus seasons of MERLIN, James and Head developed a strong bond not unlike their on-screen father-son relationship. James was particularly pleased to have Head back on set for this special episode.

“It was really nice to have Tony back for a bit,” James explained. “I think it seemed a bit weird for him, but he fit back in, and the father-son dynamic went right back. It was good to see him, good to work with him again. I know he missed people, and I think the novelty of coming back was something he was pleased to do.”

As relatively young actors when the series began, James and the rest of the core MERLIN cast were perfectly balanced with the veteran presence of the savvy and sage Head and Richard Wilson, who plays Gaius. James said the two seasoned actors were always present and available to James and his castmates.

“Tony didn’t have quite enough time during filming the episode to emanate any pearls of wisdom, but that’s the beauty of Tony and Richard – they would never force their words of wisdom on you,” recalls James. “Everybody’s got advice, everybody’s got opinions, and I think it’s a very respectable trait to only use them in necessary moments. Anthony and Richard are very experienced, especially from a professional, industry point of view, and they half-said things that helped me rather than going blindly into that abyss.

“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone into a situation and thought, ‘Ah, this is what Anthony and Richard were talking about.’ They are great resources, and I appreciate them both.”

MERLIN fans will rekindle their own relationship with Anthony Head when “The Death Song of Uther Pendragon” debuts Friday, Jan. 18, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, only on Syfy.

All four previous seasons of MERLIN are now available on DVD, on iTunes and on Netflix. Be sure to follow the latest news on MERLIN at the Official Merlin page on Facebook.

“… unique, original and enjoyable … a gorgeous and engrossing tale of the power of love and music.” - Shelagh M. Rowan-Legg, TwitchFilm.com

STRANGE FRAME

Tim Curry, Claudia Black, Ron Glass, Juliet Landau,

Tara Strong, and George Takei Lend their Voices to the First Animated Sci-Fi Lesbian Rock Musical Debuting on DVD March 19^th  

 

See It Early on Digital February 5^th

 

Bonus Features Include

Two Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes and a Deleted Scene

 

 

SAN JOSE, CALIF. (January 14, 2013) — Director G.B. Hajim’s critically-acclaimed animated lesbian science fiction rock musical STRANGE FRAME debuts on DVD March 19^th from Wolfe Video and will be available early across all digital platforms on February 5^th. The gorgeous animated sci-fi story explores the theme of the transformative power of love between two women. Dramatically rendered in rich, colorful animation, the film brings viewers into a world of space pirates, indentured slaves and genetic mutations — infused with music throughout, to create a dreamlike tale unlike anything they’ve ever seen.

The all-star voice cast includes Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Claudia Black (TV’s “Stargate SG-1,” “90210”), Ron Glass (TV’s “Firefly,” “Barney Miller”), Juliet Landau (TV’s “Green Lantern: The Animated Series”), Tara Strong (TV’s “Ultimate Spider-Man,” “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic”), George Takei (Star Trek franchise), Cree Summer (TV’s “The Spectacular Spider-Man,” “A Different World”), Claudia Christian (TV’s “Babylon 5”) and Dawnn Lewis (TV’s “Futurama,” “A Different World”). The VD comes loaded with bonus features, including two behind-the-scenes featurettes: “Claudia Black: On Strange Frame, Sex Scenes and Sci-Fi” and “In the Studio with Claudia Black, Tara Strong, Ron Glass, Cree Summer, Juliet Landau, Michael Dorn and George Takei,” as well as a deleted scene. 

After its world premiere at Sci-Fi London: The International Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film, it won the “Best Feature Film” award at the 2012 Dragon Con.

SYNOPSIS: Set at the end of the 28th century, the human race has long since abandoned a desolate earth. In order to survive, humanity has been using genetic engineering to adapt to otherworld environments, to the point where changing one's skin color or gender has become commonplace. On the moon Ganymede, saxophonist Parker (Claudia Black) and guitarist Naia (Tara Strong) develop a close relationship. The two embark on their new relationship and form a new band — but they also must fight for their freedom from the evil Mig (Tim Curry). 

Follow the STRANGE FRAME team on Twitter: @StrangeFrame, and be sure to follow Wolfe:  @WolfeVideo.  STRANGE FRAME has a runtime of 98 minutes and is not rated.

 

DVD Catalog #:   WOL5045D

DVD UPC Code:    754703763891

DVD ISBN:    978-1-935423-66-9

DVD Pre-book Date:  1/29/2012

DVD Street Date: 3/19/2013

DVD SRP: $24.95

 

 

ABOUT WOLFE

Serving customers since 1985, Wolfe is the largest exclusive distributor of LGBT films. Recent major Wolfe titles include the wildly popular Berlinale Teddy Award winner, Tomboy; 2012 Independent Spirit Award nominees Gayby and Mosquita y Mari; and Sundance Audience Award winner, Undertow (Peru’s submission for the Academy Awards). Wolfe is also well known for the DVD releases of such beloved classics as Desert Hearts, Big Eden, Were the World Mine and A Marine Story. Wolfe’s acclaimed motion picture library can be found at WolfeVideo.com as well as at national retailers such as Netflix, Barnes & Noble, Amazon and VOD destinations such as Comcast, Time Warner, YouTube Movies, Hulu, iTunes and, of course, WolfeOnDemand.com. Find more info online at http://www.wolfevideo.com

WWE® Superstar The Miz® To Appear At 2013 Wizard World Portland Comic Con

WWE Superstar and Reality Show Icon To Make First Wizard World Stop Feb. 22

NEW YORK and PORTLAND, Ore., January 15, 2013 – WWE® Superstar The Miz® will make his first Wizard World appearance at Portland Comic Con on Friday, Feb. 22, at the Oregon Convention Center.  The “Most Must See WWE Superstar” and reality TV star will be on site from 5-7:30 p.m.

First introduced to TV audiences as one of the seven strangers on The Real World: Back to New York, The Miz and his outspoken personality have helped him rise to Superstar status.

The Miz made his rounds on the reality TV circuit, including four seasons of the Real World/Road Rules Challenge Bravo’s Battle of the Network Reality Stars, and as a competitor on a special edition of Fear Factor. The Miz’s outgoing personality and charm made him a fan favorite.

"I'm looking forward to an 'Awesome' appearance next month at Portland Comic Con. It will be great to meet so many WWE and reality TV fans”, said The Miz.

John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO added, “Having The Miz continues our commitment to our fans to bring their favorite WWE Superstars to the Wizard World Tour. We are thrilled to have the ‘Most Must See WWE Superstar' in The Miz.”

The Miz joins comics legend Stan Lee, “Happy Days” star Henry Winkler, Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell, “Homeland” headliner Morena Baccarin and Norman Reedus of “The Walking Dead” at the top of the standout lineup of celebrities scheduled to attend the event, held from Feb. 22-24.  They will be joined by a top-drawer collection of well-known artists and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions in the first event on Wizard World's 2013 calendar and the first Wizard World event in the “City of Roses.”

The Miz competed on the fourth season of ‘Tough Enough’ in hopes of winning a contract to become a WWE Superstar. After finishing as the runner up, The Miz didn’t give up on his dream and continued to train once the ‘Tough Enough’ competition ended. He began his WWE career on Friday Night SmackDown.

Wizard World Portland Comic Con, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.  Admission is free for kids 10 and under, and Sunday, February 24, is “Kids Day,” an array of programming specially designed for children.

Event hours are Friday, Feb. 22, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more on the 2013 Wizard World Portland Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-portland.html.

About Wizard World:
Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.

The 2013 event schedule to date can be found at www.wizardworld.com.

HELLBOY IN HELL #2 SELLS OUT!

REPRINTS OF HELLBOY IN HELL #2 TO ARRIVE

AT RETAIL STORES ON FEBRUARY 6!

January 14, MILWAUKIE, OR—Following the same pattern as the series’ debut, Diamond Comics and retailers around the country are now sold out of the critically acclaimed second issue of Hellboy in Hell.

In response, Dark Horse is reprinting the second issue. The reprint is available for reorder now, with an on-sale date of February 6, the same week Hellboy in Hell #3 goes on sale. 

After saving the world in The Storm and The Fury, but sacrificing himself and Great Britain, Hellboy is dead, cast into Hell, where he finds many familiar faces, and a throne that awaits him. After several years away, Mike Mignola returns to both write and draw Hellboy’s ongoing story. It’s a tale only Mignola could tell, as more of Hellboy’s secrets are at last revealed, in the most bizarre depiction of Hell you’ve ever seen.

Praise for Hellboy in Hell #2:

“Mignola is challenging us. He is educating us. Hellboy in Hell is the kind of comic that makes you smarter after you read it.”—Comics Bulletin

“Hellboy’s tour through the underworld is enlightening and atmospheric. This issue is about the story as much as it is about how to tell it. Hellboy in Hell is shaping up to be something not soon forgotten by readers.”—Comic Book Resources 

“Mignola’s artwork brings the story to life in stunning detail, with his minimalist linework and his bold, heavy blacks. Every page is a joy to behold.”—Newsarama 

“Whether you’re looking for a comic that stimulates your entire brain or just a fun, spooky diversion, Hellboy in Hell is what you want. Put this on your ‘must have’ list immediately.”—IGN 

“This book is already turning heads and it’s only on its second issue. The story will no doubt increase in pace and scope as we journey alongside Hellboy through Hell.”—Bloody Disgusting 

Additionally, the second printing of Hellboy in Hell #1 will be arriving in stores on January 30. 

Retailers: The second printing of Hellboy in Hell #2 can be ordered with the code NOV128247. It is also featured in today’s edition of Diamond Daily.

1821 COMICS, STAN LEE AND POW! ENTERTAINMENT IGNITE STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE DAY ON FEBRUARY 2 TO UNVEIL DIGITAL E-BOOKS,BOOKS AND GAMES FROM THEIR NEW FAMILY-FRIENDLY IMPRINT--- STAN LEE’SKIDS UNIVERSE

CELEBRATION LAUNCH EVENT FOR KIDS SET TO TAKE PLACE IN LOS ANGELES

January 14, 2013--- 1821 Comics (www.1821comics.com), comic legend Stan Lee and

his company POW! Entertainment are teaming up for STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE

DAY, an event in Los Angeles on February 2 for kids celebrating the first properties

from 1821 Comics, Stan Lee and POW!’s new family-friendly publishing imprint STAN

LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE (SLKU) which include Digital E-Books, books and games for

multiple platforms. The children participating in STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE DAY

will get an exclusive sneak preview of the new line of family friendly properties and will

engage in a variety of fun activities. STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE DAY will take place

on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Giggles N’ Hugs (www.gigglesnhugs.com) in Century

City, and will include invited children and their parents. STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE

is a children's multimedia company specializing in graphic novels, picture books, digital

books, and games.

STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE DAY is scheduled to feature the following activities*:

● A book reading session for the kids with Stan Lee, where he will be giving out

signed copies of books from the new imprint.

● Lunch and games with characters from the Stan Lee’s Kids Universe.

● Playtime with rescued animals.

● Arts and craft sessions for the kids.

STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE is the brainchild of Paris Kasidokostas Latsis and Terry

Dougas, founders of the graphic novel and comic book company 1821 Comics, Comic

legend Stan Lee, Founder, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of POW! Entertainment

and his producing partner, President and CEO of POW! Entertainment Gill Champion.

STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE DAY marks the official unveiling of the properties, which

will be available for purchase at the end of this month.

1821 Comics co-founder Paris Kasidokostas Latsis commented, “It’s an exciting time for

1821 Comics, after the successful launch of our first book with Stan Lee Romeo & Juliet

The War, which was an instant NY Times Best-Seller, we get to officially unveil our new

label STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE. The brand at its core is a fun, creative and family

friendly imprint that we are hoping will change the game. We are looking forward to

STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE DAY on February 2."

“The day has come to officially unveil STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE and we

are excited to share the properties with kids and their parents during this special

celebration,” added 1821 Comics co-founder and CEO Terry Dougas. “It’s truly an

honor to continue working with POW! Entertainment and the legend himself Stan Lee---

we can’t wait to share these new projects with the world in the coming weeks.”

“STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE was created to provide children with big imaginations

an entirely new universe to explore, with the aim of telling stories that they haven’t read

before yet provide educational value as well,” said Stan Lee. “It’s a thrill to be able to

bring this new franchise and its colorful characters to life. I am excited to meet a new

generation of brigadiers.”

Get the latest news from STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE via:

Facebook at facebook.com/StanLeesKidsUniverse

Twitter at twitter.com/stanleeskidsu

* Activities at STAN LEE’S KIDS UNIVERSE DAY are subject to change.

About 1821 Comics

1821 Comics is a comic book/graphic novel company based out of Los Angeles,

California founded by entrepreneurs Paris Kasidokostas Latsis and Terry Dougas.

The company is devoted to bringing exciting eye popping new titles to the world of

comics. Along with its own titles 1821 is teaming up with some of the top publishers on

new cutting edge books. 1821 Comics will remain a diverse publisher with projects for

men, women, and children spawning all age groups. The company is highly devoted

to story, content, and artwork that will move readers from beginning to end. For further

information visit www.1821comics.com.

About POW! Entertainment, Inc.

POW! Entertainment, Inc. (OTCQB: POWN), a multi-media entertainment company,

was founded by noted comic book writer Stan Lee, together with award-winning

producer Gill Champion and the late intellectual property specialist Arthur Lieberman.

POW!’s principals have extensive backgrounds in the creation and production of original

intellectual properties, including some of the most successful entertainment franchises

of all time. POW! is utilizing Stan Lee’s historical background by perpetuating his

legacy while creating and developing all new live-action films, television, digital games,

merchandising, licensing and related ancillary markets, all of which contribute to global

expansion. POW! partners with third parties and strategic alliances, including studios

and networks, in the production and distribution of new POW! character franchises. For

further information visit www.powentertainment.com.

STAR WARS #1 SELLS OUT IN 24 HOURS!

REPRINT WILL ARRIVE FEBRUARY 6!

January 11, MILWAUKIE, OR—The critically acclaimed and highly anticipated Star Wars #1, written by Brian Wood, has officially sold out of its first printing and will be going for a second run next month!

Set in the classic era with classic characters, this all-new Star Wars features artist Carlos D’Anda (Batman: Arkham City) with covers by the legendary Alex Ross. The initial print run of this smash-hit issue came complete with a download code for a free digital issue of the comic through Dark Horse Digital.

This is Star Wars as you remember it . . . and as you have never seen it before! Dark Horse is taking you back to those heady, adventure-filled days following the destruction of the Death Star—when the Empire ruled, the Rebels were on the run, and the galaxy was a dangerous place where anything might happen!

While a second printing is in the works, hurry now to your local comics retailer and grab a copy from the first print run before they’re gone for good!

Praise for Star Wars #1:

“With the focus on our beloved characters rather than just space battles (although there will be some of those), not to mention art by Carlos D’Anda and a cover by Alex Ross, this is the most excited I’ve been for a new Star Wars title in any medium in years.”—Wired/Geek Mom

“Brian Wood and Carlos D’Anda truly have the making of a classic on their hands. If you ever wondered if Star Wars could ever recapture that childlike glee of those earliest of memories, wonder no more. Star Wars is back and it’s never been better.”—Newsarama

“As a progeny of the first trilogy and someone who still refers to Episode IV as Star Wars, this book is exactly what I didn’t realize I’ve been missing so very, very badly.”—Comic Book Resources

“It all just feels like Star Wars, and for a franchise that has been around for over 30 years, D’Anda somehow finds a way to inject new life into it.”—Complex

“If you’ve become jaded about the direction of Star Wars in the last couple of decades, this book might be just the thing you need to remember what appealed to you in the first place.”—IGN

Retailers: Order the second printing of Star Wars #1 with the code NOV128246. It is also featured in today’s edition of Diamond Daily.

About Dark Horse Comics

Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, and comics legend Will Eisner, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as the Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, its highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton, Trigun, Serenity, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of licensed comics material.

DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES A SERIES OF

FOUR EXTREMELY LIMITED PENCIL VARIANTS

FOR STAR WARS^TM!

JANUARY 11, MILWAUKIE, OR­–The year is off to a HUGE start, as this week saw the release of what is not only one of 2013’s most anticipated Star Wars comics, but also one of the most-talked-about comics launches of the year overall!

To add to the excitement, Dark Horse announces today that it will produce special variant covers for Star Wars #1–#4, which will be consecutively tied to issues #4–#7. These special variant comics will feature artist Alex Ross’s original cover sketches!

This all-new Star Wars series is set in the time period of the original trilogy, specifically directly following the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, and features the franchise’s best-loved characters, as told by Brian Wood (X-Men, DMZ, Conan the Barbarian, The Massive) with art from Carlos D’Anda (Batman: Arkham City). This is Star Wars as you remember it . . . and as you have never seen it before! Dark Horse is taking you back to those heady, adventure-filled days following the destruction of the Death Star—when the Empire ruled, the Rebels were on the run, and the galaxy was a dangerous place where anything might happen!

Retailers, look for specifics on how to order these soon to be highly sought-after issues in Diamond’s Previews catalog! Fans, make sure to tell your local retailers that you’re on board for this blockbuster series, and these exciting variant covers!

Look for Star Wars #1 on sale at finer comics shops everywhere now!

For an exclusive look at the special variant covers for Star Wars #4-7 head over to ComicBookResources.com!

RENEGADE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT TUNES INTO CHANNEL EVIL IN MARCH   Renegade Arts Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of CHANNEL EVIL TRADE PAPERBACK, collecting the four issues of Alan Grant’s (Judge Dredd, Batman) and Shane Oakley’s (Albion, Cthulhu Tales) horror miniseries. This deluxe paperback collection also includes a new, never-before-seen strip, An Evening with Ba’al, written by Grant and illustrated by D’Israeli (Neil Gaiman’s Sandman, Future Shocks).   Inspired by Alan’s encounter with something from the dark edges of consciousness, CHANNEL EVIL follows Jez Manson, a local TV chat show host ready to exploit everyone in a bid to make the big time.After watching a successful medium channel a benign spirit, Jez invites her on his show, ready to ridicule her for cheap laughs and a few headlines. But Jez is persuaded to try channelling himself.Full of scorn, Jez agrees, planning to fake it, but it turns out that Jez is a natural and finds himself channelling Ba’al, an ancient source of evil.   Trying to laugh the whole thing off, Jez is unaware that he has opened a door for Ba’al to exploit and return chaos and destruction to the world.Jez finds his dreams full of twisted nightmares that share too many details, matching the next day’s news reports.   However, the channelling show has made the national news and Jez could be moving on to the big time. Persuaded to channel Ba’al again on live TV, Jez knows deep down he's on the edge of the abyss, but the lure of fame and fortune is too strong.What will he unleash this time?   Alan Grant on the genesis of Channel Evil: 'The idea originally came to me while I was reading a book by a guy who had formed a "channelling" group to contact the spirits of the dead. I did some research and found that, although it's ignored by the mainstream media, channelling has a huge audience all over the world. I wondered what would happen if, instead of channelling one of the boring spirits who advocate peace and love, somebody managed to channel the spirit of some long-forgotten scion of evil.   I used to own a flotation tank, it was soundproof, and totally dark. Once, when I was in the tank, I was thinking about a Batman story I was working on, which featured a villain known as Cornelius Stirk. Stirk suffered from severe mental illness, which he "treated" by cutting the still-beating hearts out of his victims and then consuming them. The thought suddenly flashed through my mind: "This is what I do for a living...and it's evil!" Immediately, and to my terror, a disembodied voice said clearly: "You think that is evil? I can show you what evil really is!" Chills ran up and down my spine. I broke out in a cold sweat. I was out of that tank faster than a ferret up a drainpipe! When I'd calmed down and thought about it, I realised that - whatever the reality of what had happened - it was a brilliant base on which to build a story. I hope it frightens readers as much as it terrified me.'   Shane Oakley on Channel Evil: 'Working with Alan is another ‘dream box’ I’m ticking off.We’ve been trying to get together on a project for over ten years and I’m still buzzing that we’ve finally got there. Alan’s scripts are great to work with, they’re lean and mean, he gets on with the story, doesn’t arse about or waste space.I love the idea it’s set at the English seaside, like a lot of kids (and grown ups) I had many day trips/weekends away in Blackpool, the place has a very seductive glamour, a glittering feast for the senses.   But it’s also a little grubby and seedy, which suits the personality of Jez and his show perfectly. And obviously, drawing nightmare scenes of horror and a big bad ass demonic storm god is a plus.’   Channel Evil’ collected trade paperback.            Previews Code: JAN131257 By Alan Grant, Shane Oakley, D’Israeli.               136 pages, black & white strip Website: http://bit.ly/RAvDhD                                Color covers and sketches. Includes cover artwork from Frank Quitely, Mark Buckingham, D’Israeli and Wayne Nichols, plus Shane Oakley’s character design sketches.   ABOUT RENEGADE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT We are a creator owned comic book publisher based in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.From our secret Mountain Lair we create stories with experienced A-list writers and artists, and newer blood who pitched projects just too good to turn down. www.renegadeartsentertainment.com.   ABOUT ALAN GRANT Alan is without doubt one of the most successful and prolific comic book writers in the industry. Having written many stories for the UK's 2000ad including the man himself, Judge Dredd. His work then found an international audience at DC Comics, with Lobo, Batman and The Demon amongst his many successes.   ABOUT SHANE OAKLEY Shane distinctive style has been seen in stories that include Neil Gaiman’s Sandman, Alan Moore’s Albion, Steve Niles’ The Hiding Place, and Boom Studios Cthulhu and Zombie Tales.

A FORMER SUPERHERO EXPLORES A LIFE OF SEX

New Joe Casey series starts in March

Berkeley, CA - January 10, 2013 - When you're a retired superhero, adrift in the city that you were once sworn to protect, no longer bound by the code of the crimefighter, what do you do? If you're Simon Cooke you struggle to re-integrate yourself into regular society, and you become drawn to a world you've never known before – of pleasure, abandon, confusion and... SEX.

SEX, a new Image Comics series, takes a drastic turn from writer Joe Casey's previous work, like BUTCHER BAKER THE RIGHTEOUS MAKER and GØDLAND. In an interview at Comic Book Resources' Robot6, Casey described SEX as a comic that is "experimental in a different way … just not in an obvious way.”

Simon, formerly known as the Saint, Saturn City's greatest hero, discovers what it is like to live not as an icon, but as person.  After years of keeping himself at a distance from society, Simon finds himself ill-equipped for the tasks of a "normal” life, like running a business and navigating relationships – including with women, whom he'd stayed away from in his decade as a costumed vigilante.

And it's not just Simon who has to adjust to the new normalcy. His former enemies, now without a nemesis, have to re-adjust and re-evaluate their lives.

With moody, shadowy art by Polish artist Piotr Kowalksi (Malignant Man), SEX takes readers into the dark underbelly of a city without a hero. In choosing Kowalski to depict this world, Casey had specific criteria that he felt Kowalski fulfilled.

"I wanted to work with Piotr because everything about his art, his storytelling, his approach to comics is infused with a cool, European vibe... because he lives and works there," Casey related. "That vibe fits with how we want to present this story. He doesn't shy away from the sexual content contained in the book, but gives it to you in a very non-gratuitous manner."

Interviews with Casey about SEX have appeared on Comics Alliance and Comic Book Resources' Robot6, and another will be published at USA Today. SEX is a new on-going, full-color comic book series for mature readers. The first issue will be in stores and available digitally on March 6.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

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 five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound 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.

ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1
SELLS OUT
GOES TO SECOND PRINT

January 9th, 2013 - Los Angeles, CA - BOOM! Studios is proud to announce another debuting title sell-out with ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1, which has completely sold out at the distributor level and the publisher has rushed to a second printing.

ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1, the most recent debut from BOOM!’s successful all-ages imprint, KaBOOM! Studios, features the gender-swapped fan favorite ADVENTURE TIME characters in their very own limited series! Written and illustrated by none other than the characters’ creator and the ADVENTURE TIME cartoon storyboard artist Natasha Allegri. ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1 second print will be available from Diamond Comic Distributors the third week of January.

Comic book fans should keep in mind first printings of ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1 may still be found at the local comic shop nearest you. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use www.comicshoplocator.com to find one!

FAN-FAVORITE ADVENTURE TIME SENSATIONS FIONNA & CAKE ARRIVE TO THE HIT ADVENTURE TIME COMIC! Join Cake the Cat and Fionna the Human in this totally algebraic new adventure! When Fionna rescues a feral flame boy from a pack of wild fire lions, it starts her on a quest she'll never forget... Don't miss on your second chance to get in on the ground floor of this INSANELY popular new ADVENTURE TIME mini-series!

ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1 second print ships with a must-have all new cover by Stephanie Gonzaga and will be available for order under Diamond order code of NOV128197.

About BOOM! Studios
Founded by Ross Richie, 2009 and 2010's "Best Publisher" BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of bestselling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning comic books and graphic novels with the industry's top talent, including Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning’s HYPERNATURALS, new HELLRAISER comics written by Clive Barker, PLANET OF THE APES, and Sam Humphries’ HIGHER EARTH. BOOM!'s all ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz' PEANUTS, Jim Davis’ GARFIELD, Cartoon Network's ADVENTURE TIME, and 20th Century Fox’ ICE AGE. KaBOOM! recently won an Eisner Award for its first original series Roger Langridge's SNARKED. BOOM!'s lit comix-focused imprint, BOOM! Town, won an Eisner Award for its first book, Shannon Wheeler's I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER, and just released SPACE DUCKS, the first comic book from indie musician legend Daniel Johnston.

ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1
SELLS OUT
GOES TO SECOND PRINT

January 9th, 2013 - Los Angeles, CA - BOOM! Studios is proud to announce another debuting title sell-out with ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1, which has completely sold out at the distributor level and the publisher has rushed to a second printing.

ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1, the most recent debut from BOOM!’s successful all-ages imprint, KaBOOM! Studios, features the gender-swapped fan favorite ADVENTURE TIME characters in their very own limited series! Written and illustrated by none other than the characters’ creator and the ADVENTURE TIME cartoon storyboard artist Natasha Allegri. ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1 second print will be available from Diamond Comic Distributors the third week of January.

Comic book fans should keep in mind first printings of ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1 may still be found at the local comic shop nearest you. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use www.comicshoplocator.com to find one!

FAN-FAVORITE ADVENTURE TIME SENSATIONS FIONNA & CAKE ARRIVE TO THE HIT ADVENTURE TIME COMIC! Join Cake the Cat and Fionna the Human in this totally algebraic new adventure! When Fionna rescues a feral flame boy from a pack of wild fire lions, it starts her on a quest she'll never forget... Don't miss on your second chance to get in on the ground floor of this INSANELY popular new ADVENTURE TIME mini-series!

ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE #1 second print ships with a must-have all new cover by Stephanie Gonzaga and will be available for order under Diamond order code of NOV128197.

About BOOM! Studios
Founded by Ross Richie, 2009 and 2010's "Best Publisher" BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of bestselling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning comic books and graphic novels with the industry's top talent, including Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning’s HYPERNATURALS, new HELLRAISER comics written by Clive Barker, PLANET OF THE APES, and Sam Humphries’ HIGHER EARTH. BOOM!'s all ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz' PEANUTS, Jim Davis’ GARFIELD, Cartoon Network's ADVENTURE TIME, and 20th Century Fox’ ICE AGE. KaBOOM! recently won an Eisner Award for its first original series Roger Langridge's SNARKED. BOOM!'s lit comix-focused imprint, BOOM! Town, won an Eisner Award for its first book, Shannon Wheeler's I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE FUNNIER, and just released SPACE DUCKS, the first comic book from indie musician legend Daniel Johnston.