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New York Comicon is this weekend February 6-8th, so be sure to stop by Marvel's booth (Booth #1141) for all the singings and giveaways happening all weekend long. And here's the schedule for all the Marvel madness this weekend at NYCC:
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
MARVEL'S NEW YORK COMICON SCHEDULE
MATTEL SET TO LAUNCH COLLECTIBLE LINE FOR CLASSIC COMEDY BLOCKBUSTER "GHOSTBUSTERS"
Favorite Ghosts and Ghostbusters Included to Celebrate Classic Film's 25th Anniversary
Sony Pictures Consumer Products and Mattel, Inc. announced today the development of a new collectible line of toys based on the world's favorite poltergeist fighting team, the Ghostbusters, including an extensive cast of ghosts and ghostbusters - celebrating the 25th anniversary of the frightfully funny classic film "Ghostbusters."
Mattel's "Ghostbusters" collectible line, debuts with 12-inch figures in June 2009, and will be available exclusively at MattyCollector.com. Each figure will feature window box packaging and include authentic Ghostbuster equipment unique to each character. For the first time, Mattel's line will include talent likeness of Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, Peter Venkman and Winston Zeddemore. Select prototype figures will be on display February 6-8 at New York Comic Con and February 15 at Mattel's New York Toy Fair Collector Preview Night (by invitation only.).
"We have assembled a quality group of licensing partners to support and celebrate the anniversary for one of Columbia Pictures most cherished properties. Mattel's line-up of collector toys is the perfect complement to what will be a great selection of 25th anniversary product," said Juli Boylan, Senior Vice President, Sony Pictures Consumer Products Worldwide.
"Ghostbusters" collectors can also look forward to 6-inch figures, with one debuting at San Diego Comic Con in July 2009. Sculpted by Four Horsemen Studios, the team currently working on Mattel's popular DC Universe™ Classics and Masters of the Universe® Classics collectible lines, the 6-inch line will come complete with authentic "Ghostbusters" equipment and ghost.
"There haven't been many comedic blockbusters over the past quarter century as memorable and loved as 'Ghostbusters,'" said Tim Kilpin, GM for Boys, Girls & Games, Mattel, Inc. "We are honored to participate in the celebration of the film's 25th anniversary by creating the most extensive line of 'Ghostbusters' collectibles ever."
Mattel will also create characters and ghosts from the classic animated series, "The Real Ghostbusters," to go along with the classic "Ghostbusters" film.
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The Past of Wolverine's Son Revealed in Wolverine: Origins #33
After Daken reveals himself to the world as a member of Norman Osborn’s Dark Avengers, Nick Fury and Wolverine uncover the secret past of Wolverine’s son in Wolverine: Origins #33! After reuniting Logan with his son, writer Daniel Way and artist Doug Braithwaite dig deep into the dark corners of the Marvel Universe and how they connect to Daken. And when Nick Fury makes Wolverine an offer he can’t refuse, it sets Logan on a path of no return!
Critics and fans can’t stop raving about Wolverine: Origins:
“Wolverine: Origins #32 is thrilling and satisfying,” says Steven Bari, ComicsBulletin.com
“One of those [comics] that makes my brain work overtime with enjoyment and fascination,” says ifanboy.com
“Daniel Way is fast becoming my favorite writer. I love how he’s able to not only get into Wolverine’s head but get the reader there as well,” says GraphiteAndInk.com
Marvel urges readers to check their orders on Wolverine: Origins #33 and all Dark Reign tie-ins, as they continue to generate buzz! Don’t miss the beginning of an all-new storyline in Wolverine: Origins #33!
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #33 (DEC082324)
Written by DANIEL WAY
Pencils & Cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC – 2/5, On-Sale - 2/25
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Black Panther #1 and 70th Anniversary Variant On-Sale Today
Head on down to your local comic book store as the latest 70th Anniversary Variant is here, adorning the cover of the all-new Black Panther #1! The 70th Anniversary Variant drawn by acclaimed artist Marko Djurdjevic features the Sub-Mariner and is the second variant in a series of 12 celebrating Marvel's 70th birthday all 2009 long!
All-star creative team Reginald Hudlin and Ken Lashley breathe life back into the Black Panther storyline with something BIG. The Black Panther returns, but who is she? What happened to T’Challa? Find out in Black Panther #1!
See what people are saying about this powerhouse creative team:
“I can’t help but get a kick of excitement each time I see Ken Lashley’s art.” Phillip Hayes, PaperBackReader.com
“This book has a tremendous amount of potential.” Doug Zawisza, ComicBookResources.com
“Marko Djurdjevic first caught my eye with some of the amazing cover work he did for Marvel's short-lived Blade series, and he's continued to impress with his cover work on a wide variety of Marvel titles.” Rick Marshall, ComicMix.com
Black Panther is back, but this isn't the Black Panther you rememeber! Pick up Black Panther #1 and find out why the female is the deadliest of the species. And don't forget to pick up March's 70th Anniversary for Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1!
BLACK PANTHER #1 (DEC082327)
BLACK PANTHER #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by KEN LASHLEY
Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
50/50 Cover by KEN LASHLEY
70th Anniversary Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$3.99
On-sale—2/4/09
DARK REIGN: FANTASTIC FOUR #1 (JAN092472)
DARK REIGN: FANTASTIC FOUR #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT (JAN092443)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by SEAN CHEN
Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
70th Anniversary Variant by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—2/12/09, On-Sale—3/4/09
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Gotham's White Knight
NECA Releases Dark Knight Series 2 Head Knockers
Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, makes his debut as a Head Knocker in series 2 of the extremely popular Dark Knight line. Harvey stands over his iconic “I Believe in Harvey Dent” campaign slogan, while holding his double-headed coin of chance. Accompanied by brand new sculpts of the highly requested Batman and Joker, NECA’s series 2 is set to be released this February in stores. Head over to the Dark Knight License Home Page, and check out our full line of wall hangings, mini-alarm clocks, keychains, Head Knockers, and more!
Currently back in theaters, The Dark Knight was recently nominated for several Academy Awards, including a Best Supporting Actor nod for the late Heath Ledger for his role as the Joker. The Dark Knight reunites director Christopher Nolan with star Christian Bale, who returns to continue Batman's war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Heath Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.
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