PENDRAGON'S POST: Apr 15, 2009

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

First Look - DST Marvel Minimates Series 25 Packaging

Diamond Select Toy & Art Asylum has released pictures of the packaging for Marvel Minimates Series 25

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Episodes Of Highly Anticipated Series To Air Online Leading Up To Broadcast Finale On Adult Swim

Hasbro announced today that G.I. Joe: Resolute, an adult fan oriented animated mini-series, will be broadcast via Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim on television as well as online. Based on the classic G.I. JOE brand, Hasbro created 60 minutes of total content for this new story which will be presented as 11 episodes.

Beginning on April 17, fans will be able to see the first five minutes of the brand new, stand-alone animated mini-series on AdultSwim.com. These episodes are broken down to ten 5-minute episodes and one 10-minute finale. Following the first episode on April 17, subsequent installments will be posted on the Adult Swim website leading up to a full presentation of the entire series. This finale will be broadcast on Adult Swim April 25 at midnight. This televised event will not only feature all episodes seen online, but will be the first time fans can watch the final 10 minutes of the G.I. Joe: Resolute saga. All episodes, including the finale, will be available to view online after this airing.

Intended for the adult fan that grew up with the brand in the 80’s, G.I. Joe: Resolute received standing ovations at both the G.I. JOE Convention, “JoeCon,” and San Diego Comic-Con in 2008 where sample clips were previewed. Since then, fans have eagerly been awaiting the announcement of air-dates for the series.

“In a very exciting year for the G.I. JOE brand, we’re thrilled to be able to bring the G.I. Joe: Resolute animated series to the adult G.I. JOE fan,” said Michael Verrecchia, Director of G.I. JOE Entertainment Marketing. “Adult Swim is the perfect broadcast platform to deliver the series, which features a more sophisticated animation style and story than prior animation.”

Hasbro developed the animation with executive producer Sam Register as well as a powerhouse creative team at Titmouse Studios including Joaquim Dos Santos, a veteran animation director, who worked closely with award-winning comic writer Warren Ellis, who penned the entire series. This highly regarded team brings an edgy, intense feel to the series, which will feature the most popular characters in the G.I. JOE vs. COBRA canon. Iconic characters such Duke, Snake Eyes, Scarlett and Roadblock will do battle with Cobra Commander, Destro, Baroness and Storm Shadow.

Fans can learn more about G.I. Joe: Resolute by visiting www.gijoeresolute.com.
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PLANET SKAAR PROLOGUE (MAR092571)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by DAN PANOSIAN
Cover by ALEX GARNER
Parental Advisory…$3.99
FOC—4/23/09, On-Sale—5/13/09

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American Son Part 1
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #595 (MAR092529)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #595 GRANOV VARIANT (MAR092530)
Written by JOE KELLY
Pencils & Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
Variant Cover by ADI GRANOV
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—5/7/09, On-Sale—5/27/09

American Son Part 2
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #596 (APR090449)
Written by JOE KELLY
Pencils by PAULO SIQUEIRA
Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—5/14/09, On-Sale—6/3/09

American Son Part 3
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #597 (APR090450)
Written by JOE KELLY
Pencils by MARCO CHECHETTO
Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—5/21/09, On-Sale—6/10/09

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Cory Walker to illustrate an upcoming two-issue arc setting the stage for the future of INVINCIBLE!

Yesterday afternoon during G4 TV series Attack of the Show's Fresh Ink segment, Blair Butler announced acclaimed artist and INVINCIBLE co-creator Cory Walker will return to illustrating INVINCIBLE in a two-part story setting the stage for the upcoming 'Viltrumite War'!

"While Cory has been working behind the scenes in the INVINCIBLE crew, it's great to have him back for these two very special issues," INVINCIBLE co-creator and writer Robert Kirkman said. "They're going to be pretty damn momentous in the grand scheme of INVINCIBLE as we place the spotlight on INVINCIBLE's dad, Nolan, and his new partner, Allen the Alien, while they seek the only weapons capable of taking down the Viltrumite empire. It's gonna be awesome!"

Walker and Kirkman's newest creative collaboration takes place after the fan-favorite issue in which Invincible's father, Nolan, broke free from Viltrumite prison with the assistance of Allen the Alien. Their successful escape led to Nolan joining forces with Allen and the Coalition of Planets in their efforts taking down the Viltrumite empire. Walker's new action-packed two-part shocker will have ramifications leading up to the major confrontation the entire series has been building towards as the 'Vitrumite War' begins in INVINCIBLE #75.

INVINCIBLE #66, a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in stores September, 2009.

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Marvel is pleased to unveil Marko Djurdjevic’s stunning cover to the hotly-anticipated The Marvel Art of Marko Djurdjevic HC. Djurdjevic has quickly established himself as one of the most powerful and compelling creative forces in the industry, earning universal praise and acclaim for his work. Now, for the first time, go behind the scenes with a veritable treasure trove of art from Djurdjevic, plus sketches and insight into his creative process. Loaded with over 200 pieces of gorgeous, jaw dropping art, commentary and more, this deluxe landscape art book is a must for any Marvel fan, new or old!

“A friend of [Marvel Editor-in-Chief] Joe Quesada sent me some of the designs Marko posted online and I was blown away,” said Editorial Talent Coordinator Chris Allo of how Djurdjevic came to Marvel. “He jumped at the opportunity to work in comics and even though his digital painting process was new to many in the industry, he won over anyone on the fence once they saw his X-Men: First Class covers. The rest, as they say, is history!”

From Daredevil to Thor to the X-Men, Djurdjevic’s brought Marvel’s greatest characters to life and now you can bring home a hardcover collection of it all with The Marvel Art of Marko Djurdjevic HC!

THE MARVEL ART OF MARKO DJURDJEVIC HC (FEB092604)
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$49.99
On-Sale—7/1/09

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Suit up and get ready for the battle that’ll decide the fate of universe in Halo ® Uprising #4, on-sale today! From the Eisner-winning team of writer Brian Bendis and artist Alex Maleev, witness the stunning conclusion to the acclaimed limited series exploring the important events bridging the blockbuster Halo 2 and Halo 3 video games! This is the Halo you know and love—right down the smallest details— gorgeously rendered by Maleev! As the Covenant closes in on a mystical key that may turn the war in their favor, it’s up to everyone’s favorite Master Chief to keep that from happening!

“Comics like this are important,” gushed Brendan McGuirk of PopCultureShock.Com. “This issue is an accomplishment. The insanely talented creative team of Bendis and Maleev deliver a thoughtful, beautiful, action-driven story for hardcore Halo fans and n00bs alike.”

Don’t miss Halo Uprising #4, in stores today! For more on Halo graphic fiction adaptations, please visit http://marvel.com/comics/Halo

HALO: UPRISING #4 (of 4) (AUG072194)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by ALEX MALEEV
17 and Up/$3.99
ON SALE NOW!

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Randal Flagg strikes again! On sale now, The Stand: American Nightmares #2 (of 5), the cross-country journey of the maniacal magician sets sparks across the dying American countryside. The masterful adaptation of Stephen King’s seminal novel continues as writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and artist Mike Perkins ramp it up a notch with each issue. Not only is Randall Flagg causing trouble, but also a delirious pyromaniac, the Trashcan Man, is coping the only way he knows how… by blowing things up! Things aren’t looking too good for our survivors and in The Stand: American Nightmares #2 (of 5), on sale now, you’ll find out why!

And don’t forget about critically-acclaimed The Stand: Captain Trips Premiere HC, exclusively at comic shops and online comics retailers, to make sure you’re all caught up for this epic story!

Rita and Larry Underwood are planning to leave New York and that cannot be good for anyone! The bad guys are on the rise and any survivors don’t stand a chance. So head on over to your comic shop TODAY and see just how it all pans out in The Stand: American Nightmares #2 (of 5)!

For more on The Stand, please visit www.marvel.com/thestand or www.stephenking.com.

THE STAND: AMERICAN NIGHTMARES #2 (of 5) (FEB092457)
THE STAND: AMERICAN NIGHTMARES #2 (of 5) PERKINS VARIANT (FEB092458)
THE STAND: AMERICAN NIGHTMARES #2 (of 5) SKETCH VARIANT (FEB092459)
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Parental Advisory …$3.99
ON SALE NOW!

THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS PREMIERE HC (DEC082308)
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS PREMIERE HC LIMITED EDITION VARIANT (DEC082309)
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS
Covers by MIKE PERKINS & LEE BERMEJO
Parental Advisory SLC …$24.99
ON SALE NOW!

Published by arrangement with The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.This graphic novel is produced under license from The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group and Stephen King.

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Dabel Brothers Publishing is pleased provide the first 10 finished story and art pages plus cover to "Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time #0: Dragonmount".

The book features art by Chase Conley and is adapted to comics by Chuck Dixon.

Look for the book to hit stores everywhere May 13th.