As the dust from Comic Con settles, don't forget to place your orders for The Bloom County Library, coming in October.
This five volume collection will feature every daily and Sunday strip in chronological order, and is the first time that many of these famous strips have been republished. The books will be part of IDW's Library of American Comics imprint, and designed by Eisner Award-winner Dean Mullaney.
Berkeley Breathed's Bloom County is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed newspaper strips of modern times. Premiering on December 8th, 1980 - a month after the election of Ronald Reagan as President - the strip brought to the comics pages a unique amalgam of contemporary politics and fantasy, all told with hilarious humor and wit.
In addition to the stripes themselves, The Bloom County Library will also contain a series of "Context Pages" sprinkled throughout the volumes, providing perspective for the reader and presenting a variety of real-life events and personalities that were contemporary at the time of original publication.
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PREVIEWSworld.com New ReleasesShipping This Week: 8/5/2009Every Monday, PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics, graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise arriving this week to your local comic shop.Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.
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The enemy of my enemy is my friend?How would you deal with betrayal? Not the “I gave you bad stock tips” type of betrayal, not even “I slept with your best friend” type of betrayal. I mean the type of betrayal so deep that you can never see yourself redeeming that person: ever. Now imagine if that person had been a herald of good intentions before their fall became responsible for the death of millions, could we find it in our hearts to forgive them?
As you should know by now, that is exactly the premise of Irredeemable #5. Here, the beloved hero the Plutonian has gone rogue and in the end no one is safe, not even his old allies from the superhero team known as the Paradigm.
As the various members of the Paradigm search desperately for any weakness the Plutonian might have, Qubit, the intellectual of the Paradigm, tries to go a different route. Just as Sherlock Holmes had Professor Moriarty for a nemesis, the only Super villain that ever made the Plutonian feel fear was that of Modeus, a cyborg of unknown origin.
Having constructed various androids over time programmed with Modeus's brain patterns, Qubit seeks to find the displaced nemesis, in hopes of gaining help from the one place he never thought possible. The rest of the Paradigm cannot believe Qubit would sink to this level, but what else can they do against the even greater unstoppable evil the Plutonian has now become? But perhaps the world’s only salvation lies within a member of the Paradigm itself, and the secret they are keeping from everyone else.
This comic gets better and better, I hope they try and keep this one going as long as they can! The art, story, and dialogue all are A+.
Do not miss out this series guys, because it is well worth the ink on the page!
Writer: Mark Waid
Artist: Peter Krause
On Sale August 5th.
9.0/10
John H
Senior Reviewer
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AUGUST 12th AT MELTDOWN COMICS IN L.A.!Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter KIM KRIZAN will be on hand to sign copies of her new comic ZOMBIE TALES 2061!Don't forget, Kim will be happy to sign your copies of her films BEFORE SUNRISE & BEFORE SUNSET, too!
Come meet KIM KRIZAN, best known for writing the generation defining romance films BEFORE SUNRISE and BEFORE SUNSET. Krizan jumped into the horror genre with both feet, delivering a unique new vision of the zombie apocalypse for ZOMBIE TALES: THE SERIES #1. Critics and fans spotlighted Krizan's freshman horror venture and clamored for a sequel. Krizan immediately expanded her Zombie universe into a triptych, which is finally collected in one easy reading volume with ZOMBIE TALES 2061.
ZOMBIE TALES 2061 features interior art by hot newcomer Jon Reed, with cover art by Patrick McEvoy.
To celebrate the release, KIM KRIZAN will be signing at MELTDOWN August 12th from 8PM to ????.
Libations to be provided by Asahi, Pearl Vodka and Tibetan Tea.
Where:
Meltdown Comics & Collectibles
7522 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 851-7283
When:
August 12th, 8PM to ????
Map: Google Maps
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Revenge is a dish best served at night, and Moon Knight has a fresh serving for Norman Osborn in the extra-sized Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1!
The red hot team of writer Gregg Hurwitz and artist Jerome Opeña unleash an all new Moon Knight on the streets of New York City with a flurry of high tech weaponry in his vengeful arsenal! Exiled by Osborn’s rise to power, how does Moon Knight bring law and order to Norman’s Dark Reign? From whom did he acquire his stunning new armor? And does he still kill criminals? One thing’s for sure, there’s something very different about this Moon Knight! Don’t miss covers by Leinil Francis Yu, Alex Ross and Tim Sale!
Marvel urges retailers to check all orders of Vengeance of the Moon Knight as it continues to garner significant buzz from all corners before its release! Marc Spector might be gone, but Jake Lockely is back in town, and he has a bone to pick with Norman Osborn. With new weapons, a new vehicle, and a new attitude, the extra-sized Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1 is a must read!
VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT #1 (JUL090555)
VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT #1 TIM SALE VARIANT (JUL090556)
Written by GREGG HURWITZ
Penciled by JEROME OPEÑA
50/50 cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
50/50 cover by ALEX ROSS
Variant Cover by TIM SALE
Parental Advisory…$3.99
FOC--8/13/09, On-Sale—09/02/09
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Speed Dating event, Hero Comics, Hero Initiative panel and an amazing lineup at the booth!
Hero Initiative travels with one of America’s most influential and popular comic book artists, George Pérez, to the Chicago Comic-Con August 6th-9th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Known for his amazing work on The Avengers, New Teen Titans and more, George will be the anchor at the Hero Initiative booth, #1340-#1342.
George will also be the congenial host at the best (or possibily first!) speed dating event in comics history! Who'da thunk it? There's now (J.J.) Sachs and (Ernie "Violens") Schulz perfume oil for ladies and men, based on the great Sachs and Violens comic by Peter David and George Pérez! To kick off this sweet-smellin' product, we're having a speed dating event limited to only 40 lucky fans! Really! You could meet the geek of your dreams!
The event is strictly limited to 20 men and 20 women only! Admission is $35.00 and gets you:
• Access to the speed dating party
• Corresponding ladies or men’s Sachs and Violens perfume oil or cologne oil (a $25 value all by itself!)
• A velveteen bag for the scent with foil-stamped logo
• This great, exclusive postcard featuring NEW George Pérez art
• One drink ticket to lubricate the gears of conversation (ID required for alcohol; non-alcoholic drinks also available; further drinks cash bar)
Think about it: You'll get to meet 20 like-minded, comic-lovin' members of the opposite sex in a relaxed, cool environment—and smell great, too! This could be the night that changes your life! Get your tickets NOW at http://qurls.com?i=47988 and http://qurls.com?i=47989.
Hero Initiative’s exclusive Hero Comics is now available and not in stores until August 12th! You can purchase the gem at the Hero Initiative Booth ( #1340-#1342) and have it signed by both cover artists Matt Wagner and J. Scott Campbell starting at 5pm, Friday, August 7th!
Don’t forget to attend the Hero Initiative panel with special guests Chris Klamer, Jim McLauchlin, George Pérez, Brian Pulido and Jim Valentino , Saturday, August 8th at 2pm in Room C, the Jack Kirby Room.
And Hero’s booth signing schedule is as follows:
THUR., 06 AUG (HOURS 400-800 PM)
430-630: George Pérez
630-800: Skottie Young
[830-1000: Sachs and Violens Speed Dating with George Perez]
FRI., 07 AUG (HOURS 1000 AM-700 PM)
1030-1230: Gordon Purcell
1230-230: George Pérez
230-430: Chris Samnee
500-600: J. Scott Campbell + Matt Wagner in a special Hero Comics signing
SAT., 08 AUG (HOURS 1000 AM-700 PM)
1030-1230: George Pérez
1230-230: Bill Reinhold
[200-300: Hero panel in Room E, the Mike Wieringo Room]
230-430: Gene Ha
330-430: George Pérez
430-630: Tim Seeley
SUN., 09 AUG (HOURS 1000 AM-500 PM)
1030-1230: George Pérez
About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $400,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.
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Beginning Saturday, August 29, boys’ favorite die-cast car – Hot Wheels – will be racing on to TV screens across the country with the debut of the new high-octane animated series Hot Wheels Battle Force 5.
This eye-catching CGI animated show follows an elite team of teenage drivers - the Battle Force 5 - and their super-cool, ultra-fast vehicles as they hit hyper speeds to break into inter-dimensional battle zones. Here, their rides become armored machines designed to help them defeat the barbaric predators, The Vandals, and the sinister robotic armies of The Sark. These enemies will stop at nothing to capture the battle zones and break through the portals that lead to Earth!
To bring the extreme action, speed and excitement to life, Hot Wheels has created a line of products based on the Battle Force 5 series. Ultra-cool action-figures and transforming battle vehicles allow kids to recreate the show’s crash-and-bash scenes, just like their favorite Battle Force 5 characters. At an affordable price point ($2.99 to $24.99), these products are sure to keep boys entertained throughout the fall while inspiring their imagination.
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Finding Nemo Reef Rescue #2 (BOOM! Kids)
I’m starting to like it...
Every one has seen Finding Nemo (The best selling DVD of all time). And it’s only right to make toys, games, clothing, and comics related to it. I’m sure we are all hoping for a sequel, but until then we have Finding Nemo Reef Rescue!
In #1 of Reef Rescue Marlin and his son Nemo discover that the coral is changing colour and dying so along with Dory they volunteer to find out what is happening. In Reef Rescue #2 they meet up with Nemos old friend Gil, who gives them some advice. They discover what is happening to the coral but they still don’t know how to stop it.
Like most, this is a beautifully drawn comic. Nemo's small fin, Gil’s scars, and everything else you saw in the movie, is also in the comic. Not one thing is left out. It’s full of colours! Red orange yellow green and blue are everywhere. You learn about the characters right from the start, and their facial expressions keep coming.
When I read #1 I was a bit skeptical. As I read about aliens and superheroes I’m constantly reading and looking at the pictures. I take no breaks, I never stop to think about the hard work that was put into it, and I never put it down half way. When I was reading Reef Rescue #1, I stopped. I had a coffee, maybe thought a bit about it. When I read #2 I didn’t stop I didn’t hesitate. I read the whole thing from start to finish as I would with another comic. I really like this one. Maybe #1 was a slow start because now I can’t wait to read #3.
I was not one bit disappointment with this comic book either. If I could change one thing it would be to make it longer. At one point in the comic I doubted what had happened, “Pfft ya right!” but I think back on it now and remember that it’s made mainly for the children.
If you want to introduce your children to comics I recommend you buy this for them, read it to them. It’s totally rated G. It's cute and funny, and easy to read and understand.
This is a great comic. I’d purchase 1-4 in a heartbeat. If you’re a fan of Finding Nemo, I recommend you buy this. If you have children, or if you just want to read this, I recommend it. Its fun, easy to read, and exciting! I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it, and you could be too. Great book!
8.5 Out of 10
Review By: Oliver Copeland
Staff Reviewer
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Concluding the look at the NECA series of Ghostbusters is the Gozer the traveler figure. And I must say that this is a figure that I had really been looking forward to due to the fact that she is such an important character in the Ghostbusters story. For a start, the Gozer sculpt matches up perfectly to the Slimer and the Terror Dogs. The figure stands at approximately 7 inches tall. It is an excellent likeness of Slavitza Jovan, the actress who played the part in the film. As a child I always wondered if Gozer was supposed to look as if she was wearing a costume, or if the look she had was supposed to represent her skin. Looking at the figure I can now see that what I once thought was a costume does actually appear to be the characters skin. Gozers body is covered with numerous warts and pustules that maker her look quite grotesque, without actually compromising the femininity. This is a great balance, and the warts are also painted in a different silver colour in places to make them stand out. It’s a great effect and helps to give numerous points of visual interest to what could have easily become quite a lack luster figure, in comparison to the other figures in the line. Gozer features several points of articulation, which included a ball socket neck, cut joint shoulders, wrists and hips. This seems to meet the average level of articulation that I have come to expect from Neca releases, which unfortunately is minimal. Personally, I am a huge fan of articulation, and I do feel that the inclusion of a waist cut would have given a little bit more life to the figure, and made it considerably more dynamic. And even though the arms and legs are movable the figure always has a very static feel to her. Gozer also comes with a few accessories. These include a display stand, an extra head and an extra set of hands. The additional head is a very welcome addition since this allows the figure to show 2 very different emotions. Both heads are sculpted and painted to a very high quality. She even has the painted mole over her left eyebrow which is clearly visible on both heads. The heads themselves are easy to remove, but yet sit in place securely enough so that they will not fall off too easily. It’s a great accessory, and provides some diversity to the way you may end up choosing to display the figure in you collection. The second accessory is a set of extra hands, which have Lightning effects sculpted onto them, to simulate the movie effects. Now this is where I have encountered a problem with the figure. The extra hands themselves are great, and the lightning effect does look fantastic. However, the small pin joint that connects the hand to the lower arm is extremely fragile, and believe it or not, the left had pin actually broke off completely in my first attempt to remove it. The Pin broke off inside the arm socket, which is extremely annoying, due to the fact that without delicate repair work, I would not be able to place the other hand in at all. And the only other option would have been for me to glue the broken hand back into place. The result of which would have been a permanent static hand, with no future options for swapping them over. Her final accessory is a display stand. The stand itself is not very exciting and is just a simple black disc. But it is a stand and it does what it is supposed to, so I can’t really fault the figure for this. So, while I was initially full of praise for the figure, this unfortunate hand swapping incident has made it slightly difficult to recommend it as much as I would like. To sum up this is a great sculpt, of a great character. The interchangeable heads are fantastic and very welcome. If you are very careful when changing the hands, you shouldn’t have a problem, so long as you exercise extreme caution in removing them. I would certainly recommend this for serious Ghostbusters fans, but casual buyers may be advised to seek out some of the other figures in the Neca line first.
Dean René Middleton
Staff Reviewer
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After the shocking conclusion to Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia, Norman Osborn decides it’s time to reveal his endgame—and the entire Marvel Universe must pay!
There’ll be a new Marvel Universe in 2010 and it all starts with The List. This eight-issue limited series, comprised of eight double-sized specials, leads Marvel fans to the changes in store for the world’s most popular super heroes! The Iron Patriot decides there are things wrong with the world, things that need to be handled and when he’s done, the stage is set for the biggest comic book event of the next decade! It all begins in September with the first three The List issues—Avengers, Daredevil and X-Men! True Believers, we’re not kidding: this is where the future of the Marvel U begins as we tee up the events of 2010 that’ll knock off your socks, leave your jaws on the floor and have you screaming for more!
In The List—Avengers, writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mark Djurdjevic assemble for a startling confrontation between members of the New Avengers and the Dark Avengers.
Then, in The List—Daredevil, Write Stuff writer Andy Diggle make his Daredevil debut with artist Billy Tan! Bullseye’s sent to kill Daredevil—‘nuff said!
Finally, in The List—X-Men, writer Matt Fraction and legendary artist Alan Davis present the beginning of the most controversial X-Men team ever!
This September, the Iron Patriot acts and his end game leaves the Marvel Universe irrevocably changed! No Marvel fan can afford to miss a single chapter of The List!
Retailers, please check this week’s Marvel Mailer & Diamond Daily for special ordering incentives on The List.
DARK REIGN: THE LIST PART ONE- AVENGERS (JUL090493)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—8/13/09, On-Sale—9/2/09
DARK REIGN: THE LIST PART TWO- DAREDEVIL (JUL090494)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Pencils & Cover by BILLY TAN
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—8/20/09, On-Sale—9/9/09
DARK REIGN: THE LIST PART THREE- X-MEN (JUL090495)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—8/27/09, On-Sale—9/16/09
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