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Image Comics announces their plans for New York Comic Con 2009!
Image Comics will be returning to the New York Comic Con, February 6th to 7th, at booth #1403 and promises their biggest appearance in the Big Apple with exclusives, announcements and their largest roster of creators yet!
Throughout the convention the Image Comics booth will be home to signings galore, a convention exclusive cover of the superhero debut JERSEY GODS and an array of creators including Rob Liefeld (YOUNGBLOOD), Whilce Portacio (SPAWN), Frank Cho (LIBERTY MEADOWS), Richard Starkings (ELEPHANTMEN), Glen Brunswick (JERSEY GODS), Josh Williamson (JOHNNY MONSTER) and Vinny Navarette (DEAR DRACULA).
Special events will include Thursday's Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Welcome Party co-sponsored by Image Comics and Dark Horse, Saturday's Apes & Babes: The Frank Cho Spotlight & the iFanboy/ROLFThing/1Up/PopGun Meet-Up Party and Friday's The Image Comics Show: Breaking Into Comics on Friday, February 5th featuring Liefeld, Portacio, Joe Kelly (I KILL GIANTS), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS) and Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN, DARK IVORY) discussing the road they've taken to get to where they are now and where they're going from here! The Image Comics Show will also be the epicenter of announcements from Image Comics, including the big secret behind Robert Kirkman and Todd McFarlane's HAUNT!
Image Comics can be found at booth #1403 during the New York Comic Con, February 6-9th, 2009.
IMAGE COMICS NEW YORK COMIC CON 2009
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
SPECIAL EVENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4th
IMAGE COMICS AND DARK HORSE PRESENT THE COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND WELCOME PARTY!
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Side Bar
120 E. 15th Street (Near Union Square)
Enjoy drinks, free sliders for early arrivals, and door prizes! Admission will be $5 and up for CBLDF members, $10 and up for non-members. Attending artists will include: Colleen Doran, David Mack, Rantz Hoseley, Dean Haspiel, Mike Cavallero, Nikki Cook, Mahmud Asrar, Brahm Revel and many more!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th
NEW YORK COMIC CON MEETUP
Hosted by iFanboy, ROFLThing, 1UP and Popgun
7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m
Stitch Bar & Lounge
247 West 37th Street (Between 7th and 8th Avenue)
Revision3s weekly comic book show iFanboy, ROFLThing, 1UP and Image Comics' Harvey award-winning anthology Popgun invite you mix and mingle with fellow fans, internet celebrities and many of your favorite Image creators including Scott Kurtz (PVP), Jay Faerber (DYNAMO 5), Rantz Hoseley (COMIC BOOK TATTOO) and many, many more.
PANELS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th
IMAGE COMICS SHOW: BREAKING INTO COMICS
6:00 - 7:00 PM Room 1A06
It's the dream of nearly every comics' fan to break into the industry, but to most the task seems all too impossible! Sit down with some of your favorite Image Comics creators including Rob Liefeld (YOUNGBLOOD), Whilce Portacio (SPAWN), Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN, DARK IVORY), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS) and JOE KELLY (I KILL GIANTS) as they take a look at the road that turned them into superstars and what the future holds! Features announcements to rock the world of comics for the next year, including the secret behind Todd McFarlane and Robert Kirkman's HAUNT!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th
APES & BABES: THE FRANK CHO SPOTLIGHT!
5:30-6:30 PM Room 1A06
NYCC Special Guest Frank Cho, one of comics most celebrated comic book artists of the last decade, presents an unprecedented live retrospective on his entire career: from making his name on the Image Comics hit, LIBERTY MEADOWS, to taking superhero fandom by storm with SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL MIGHTY AVENGERS and the upcoming NEW ULTIMATES. Featuring rare art from April's APES & BABES: THE ART OF FRANK CHO BOOK ONE, published by Image Comics!
SIGNINGS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Jay Faerber (DYNAMO 5)
2:00 - 3:00 PM: COMIC BOOK TATTOO featuring Eric Canete, Jon Tsuei, Ryan Kelly, Colleen Doran, Ming Doyle, Mark Sable, Andre Szymanowicz, Elizabeth Genco, Ivan Brandon, Nikki Cook and Neil Kleid
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM)
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Ryan Bodeheim (RED MASS FOR MARS) & Harold Sipe (SCREAMLAND)
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Sara Bechko (HEATHENTOWN)
6:00 - 7:00 PM: Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th
10:00 - 11:00 AM: Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Sara Bechko (HEATHENTOWN)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Jay Faerber (DYNAMO 5) & Yildiray Cinar (NOBLE CAUSES)
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Ryan Bodeheim (RED MASS FOR MARS) & Harold Sipe (SCREAMLAND)
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Joe Kelly (BAD DOG, I KILL GIANTS), J.M Ken Niimura (I KILL GIANTS), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS)
2:00 - 3:00 PM: Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN) & Eva Hopkins (DARK IVORY)
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Joseph Weissman & Seth Lapeck (LILLIM)
4:00 - 5:00 PM: COMIC BOOK TATTOO featuring G. Willow Wilson, Eric Canete, Jon Tsuei, Ryan Kelly, Colleen Doran, Ming Doyle, Mark Sable, Mike May, Elizabeth Genco, Jonathan Hickman, Adisakdi Tantimedh, Derek McCulloch and Kelly Sue DeConnick
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8th
10:00 - 11:00 AM:Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: COMIC BOOK TATTOO featuring Eric Canete, Jon Tsuei, Colleen Doranm Sonia Leongm Emma Vicellim Mark Sablem Elizabeth Genco Andre Szymanowicz and Neil Kleid
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Joe Kelly (I KILL GIANTS), J.M. Ken Niimura (I KILL GIANTS), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS)
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN) & Eva Hopkins (DARK IVORY)
2:00 - 3:00 PM: Ryan Bodeheim (A RED MASS FOR MARS) & Harold Sipe (SCREAMLAND)
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Jay Faerber & Mahmud Asar (DYNAMO 5)
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Sara Bechko (HEATHENTOWN)
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
IMAGE COMICS ESCAPES TO NEW YORK!
Who Will Rule in War of Kings #1?
Get ready for a pivotal turning point in Marvel’s cosmic history! Fan favorite writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning team up with acclaimed artist Paul Pelletier to present War of Kings #1! Black Bolt and the Inhumans attempt to restore their strength and security only to find themselves in a face-to-face confrontation with the Shi’Ar Empire led by X-Men nemesis Vulcan. All your favorite sci-fi characters are on a collision course and the war starts NOW!
“It seems Abnett and Lanning are unbeatable when it comes to space tales,” says Mike Sims of MarvelNoise.com about the writing team behind War of Kings.
“Pelletier does an excellent job of capturing the differences in features between panels AND characters, and handles the sketching of all sorts of different characters with finesse. This is a very versatile and talented artist,” raves JC of ComicNerd.com about War of Kings artist Paul Pelletier.
Who will rule? Find out in War of Kings #1!
WAR OF KINGS #1 (of 6) (JAN092531)
WAR OF KINGS #1 YU VARIANT (JAN092532)
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
50/50 Variant Cover by RON LIM
Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 2/12, On-Sale – 3/4/2009
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Marvel Congratulates YALSA Great Graphic Novels of 2008 Winners!
The American Library Association has released their prestigious list of 2008 Great Graphic Novel Award by the Young Adult Library Services Association, with Marvel garnering seven titles on the list, including the chart topping, blockbuster DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA and both Stephen King’s DARK TOWER collections!
As defined by YALSA, these books, recommended for those ages 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens. The Marvel titles that made the list are:
- Death of Captain America Volumes 1 & 2
- Runaways: Dead End Kids
- Silver Surfer Requiem
- Planet Hulk
- Dark Tower: A Gunslinger Born
- Dark Tower: The Long Road Home
Marvel congratulates The creative teams and editors behind these books and encourages readers everywhere to try these award-winning titles.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1 & 2 TPB
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art by Steve Epting, Mike Perkins, and Butch Guice
Covers by Alex Ross and Steve Epting
Rated T+…$14.99
Volume 1: 978-0-785124-23-8. $14.99.
Volume 2: 978-0-785124-24-5.
On Sale Now!
RUNAWAYS: DEAD END KIDS TPB
Written by Joss Whedon
Art by Michael Ryan
Cover by Jo Chen
Rated T+…$15.99
978-0-7851-2853-3
On Sale Now!
SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM
Written by J. Michael Straczynski
Art & Cover by Esad Ribic
Rated T+…$14.99
978-0-7851-2848-9
On Sale Now!
PLANET HULK TPB
Written by Greg Pak
Art by Carlo Pagulayan, Aaron Lopresti, Gary Frank, and Takeshi Miyazawa
Cover by Ladrönn
Rated A…$34.99
978-0-785120-12-4
On Sale Now!
Stephen King’s DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN HC
Written by Robin Furth & Peter David
Art & Cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove
Parental Advisory…$24.99
978-0-785121-44-2
On Sale Now!
Stephen King’s DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME HC
Written by Robin Furth & Peter David
Art & Cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove
Parental Advisory…$24.99
978-0-785127-09-3
On Sale Now!
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SEAN MCKEEVER TO WRITE TITANS #12
Sean McKeever, writer of both TEEN TITANS and the TERROR TITANS miniseries, will write TITANS #12 (JAN090217).
This issue features the kickoff of the “Deathtrap” 5-part crossover with VIGILANTE and TEEN TITANS, in which Jericho continues his assault upon his former teammates. As if that wasn't enough, he also draws the Teen Titans into his twisted plot. And the Vigilante makes it his mission to stop Jericho – permanently!
Because of this change, TITANS #12 will be made returnable at a later date.
TITANS #12 is solicited in the January Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on March 11.
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JAMES ROBINSON AND GREG RUCKA TO WRITE SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1
SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1 (JAN090192; variant edition JAN090193), the first issue of the 12-issue miniseries, will be written by the James Robinson and Greg Rucka, the title’s regular writing team
In this issue, following the events of the “New Krypton” crossover, the Man of Steel has had to embrace his past to ensure humanity's future. And while a devastating armed conflict with Earth may have been averted, keeping the peace will be Superman's greatest challenge yet.
Because of this change, SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1 will be made returnable at a later date.
SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1 is solicited in the January Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on March 11.
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Hot Toys Diorama Masterpiece Series - Terminator Salvation - Terminator Factory - T 700 Diorama
Hot Toys is proud to bring you the first item from our Terminator Salvation product lineup - Terminator Factory - T700 Diorama.
This diorama captures T700 in assembly line at the Terminator factory. It’s true to 1/6th scale and approximately stands 15 inches / 40 cm tall, featuring T700 light up eyes and light up button on manufacturing machine. Each diorama featuring a Terminator Salvation logo base. Collect more to build up the Terminator factory!
Release date: April, 2009
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HOT TOYS - THE SPIRIT - 12 inches SILKEN FLOSS collectible figure
Hot Toys is proud to present - 1/6th scale SILKEN FLOSS figure from the classic action-adventure-romance movie -THE SPIRIT.
This sexy Silken Floss collectible figure features:
Hot Toys 1/6th scale female body with over 30 points of articulation
Approximately stands 31cm tall
Highly detailed implanted hair and head sculpture with authentic likeness of Scarlett Johansson as Silken Floss.
Dressed in her movie-accurate costume of military suit, shirt, jodhpurs and boots
A removable hat, pair of glasses, belt, necklace, armband and syringe, are among the accessories included
12-inch figure stand with Silken Floss nameplate
Artist info:
Head Sculpt - Hiroki Hayashi
Painting - JC.HONG
Clothes design - PEIPER
Release date: Q2, 2009
