PENDRAGON'S POST: Sep 17, 2008

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

MARVEL LAUNCHES NEW IRON MAN AND THE INCREDIBLE HULK MOVIE TIE-IN COMIC SERIES EXCLUSIVELY FOR ITS MARVEL DIGITAL COMICS UNLIMITED SERVICE

Compelling Original Storylines, Created Exclusively for the Web Under the Guidance of Marvel Studios, Present New Adventures Based in the

Blockbuster Feature Film Universes

New York, NY (September 17, 2008) – For the first time ever, Marvel Entertainment is creating comic book series exclusively for the web as it launches all-new Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk series this Fall that will only be available via its online subscription service, Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited at www.marvel.com/digitalcomics.

Already featuring more than 5,000 comic books from Marvel’s illustrious archives, Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited will now enable fans to enjoy two digitally-exclusive tales featuring the untold stories of Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk, which tie directly into movie continuity. The series are being produced under the guidance of Marvel Studios, the creative force behind this summer’s blockbuster feature films that grossed more than $800 million combined at the global box office.

Iron Man: Fast Friends brings insight into the bond between Tony Stark/Iron Man and his best friend, Jim “Rhodey” Rhodes. Weaving in and out of the events in the feature film, the digital comic series explores the kinship of the two through the eyes of Rhodey. Featuring original storylines by Paul Tobin, with art by Ronan Cliquet and covers by Dave Bullock, the weekly series launches September 17, 2008, in advance of the September 30 DVD release of the Iron Man feature film. Read it now!

Incredible Hulk: The Fury Files follows S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury as he finds out why it's a bad idea to make Bruce Banner angry. Written by Frank Tieri, with art by Salva Espin and covers by Steve Lieber, the weekly series will launch on October 8, leading up to the October 21 release of The Incredible Hulk on DVD. The series picks up when Nick Fury receives intel that Thunderbolt Ross's Super Soldier program has finally produced an unstoppable warrior. A hands-on guy, Fury wants see this "hulk" for himself. So he does...and that's when stuff starts breaking.

“We are incredibly excited to launch these compelling new comic book series exclusively for Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited,” said Dan Buckley, President, Marvel Publishing. “Spinning out of two of this summer’s biggest blockbuster films, the new Iron Man and Incredible Hulk series feature original, untold stories presented in a unique digital format. The series will serve as a terrific complement to continuity of the films, and will undoubtedly engage all the new Iron Man and Hulk fans out there who want more of Iron Man and Hulk. I can think of no better way to get more people involved with Marvel Comics.”

In addition, these exclusive Iron Man and Incredible Hulk comics represent the premier releases in a continuing slate of comics available only to subscribers of Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited. Digital-only exclusives will be published regularly on Wednesdays at the pace of three or more comics per month. Upcoming titles include top Marvel characters and creative teams, fan-favorite holiday-themed specials, explorations into science fiction, martial arts and Westerns genres and so much more.

Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited subscribers already gain access to an ever-growing library of Marvel comics featuring an enormous array of titles from every era of Marvel’s celebrated publishing history. Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited is curated by Marvel editors, and serves as an ultimate digital comic Internet destination, allowing unparalleled access to thousands of titles from Marvel’s historic comic book archives. From the first issues of Amazing Spider-Man, The X-Men, Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four and other favorites, to unforgettable recent storylines, mini-series and special issues. The Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited site presents each digital comic in the highest-resolution available.

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Organic Hobby, Inc releases the eleventh character/figure as a part of Kaiyodo’s “FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH,” “Haruka Hasegawa”

After the successful releases of the first and second generation of Revoltech’s figures Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Kaiyodo proudly introduces its new FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH for the U.S. market, Fraülein Revoltech #011 – Haruka Hasegawa.

● The new line of “REVOLTECH” (also known as “FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH”) comes equipped with another innovative newly developed joint & body system known as “E.L.F” that allows the figure(s) to demonstrate a large variety of realistic pose unlike any other PVC action figure.

● The five innovations of "E.L.F" ("FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH") are as follow:

The ball & socket joints are hidden inside the torso, imparting an elegant shoulder shape.
The shoulders rotate on all axes, allowing poses never before possible, including folded arms.
The special concealed custom Kaiyodo's Revolver joints maintain the natural leg shape and posture.
The curved lower pelvis flows smoothly into the leg and creates a natural bikini line.
The ankle Revolver joint clicks comfortably into position for graceful poses.

● Not only can advanced “figure modelers” demonstrate “cool” and almost real poses for each “FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH” figure but also the consumers as well.

● "FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH" was created to revolutionize the world of female action figures by bringing you the best in super-poseability, high quality, liveliness and high detailed action figures.

● Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Kaiyodo will release every month, one new character figures as part of the “FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH Series.”

- Fraülein Revoltech Haruka Hasegawa a postgraduate student, is based Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa known as "Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture." The series follows the life of "Tadayasu Sawaki," a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has the unique ability to see and communicate with micro-organisms and bacteria. The figure is 6" tall and has 19 articulation points with 11 joint parts. "Fraülein Revoltech Haruka" comes equipped with interchangeable accessories/parts (such as 1 sake glass, 1 wine glass, 1 laboratory plate, 2 optional head, 11 optional hands, 1 display base and more).

“Fraülein Revoltech Haruka” is set to be released in November with a SRP of $26.00.

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EMBRACE CHANGE

To all of Earth, we are the alien race you know as Skrulls. We wish to offer a few words to you about recent events. You have so much potential. You have so much to offer. Your future can be bright and without war, poverty, and fear. All you have to do is let us help. We come not as an alien armada. We are not invading your lands as conquerors. We are here to help you. We can cure all that is wasting this world. We bring with us a message, one that can be easily translated into any language. Please share this with your brothers and sisters, for it is a simple message that can help us all in the days to come: EMBRACE CHANGE.

Last night we made our appeal to you on ESPN2. Today, MTV embraces the change that we offer and have chosen to re-air our groundbreaking television commercial. You can find it at http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/09/17/exclusive-check-out-marvels-mutant-friendly-tv-spots-for-embrace-change-and-the-stand/.

To learn more about our message, please visit http://www.embracechange.org. There you will find the tools to help create a better tomorrow. You will find the path to Embrace Change.

With those simple words, and the actions that they entail, all can be resolved-- we can finally put an end to aggression, violence, and strife. Remember, He loves you all so very much.

The Skrulls are a displaced race of aliens, whose homeworld has been destroyed, and have come to Earth as part of their prophecy that the Earth is their planet by divine right. With the ability to mimic any human, language, or power, these shape-changers have resources of over 5,000 characteristics, and are focused on utilizing these to bring forward a message of change to those around the world. Areas of emphasis include containing disease, disarmament of all countries, elimination of international debts and poverty, food and shelter for all citizens, and cessation of bigotry and violence. Rooted in their scriptures, theirs is a belief of change and the knowledge that “He” loves you. Their current advances into Earth have been chronicled by Eisner Award-Winning writer Brian Michael Bendis, and rendered by artists Leinil Yu, Mark Morales, and Laura Martin and published by Marvel Comics. Although their actions seem skewed through these Earthling’s lenses, the Skrulls’ strategy is to leverage its message of change in a growing array of opportunities around the world. For additional information visit http://www.embracechange.org.