Monday, August 24, 2009

Comic Book Review: Cowboy Ninja Viking #1 (Image Comics) By Eddie R



(Not)Exactly what the doctor ordered...

Mental illness and Multiple Personality Disorders are serious issues. They are also topics which have been dealt within the confines of various outlets of fiction for many years. The first and best example which comes to my mind is “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”, by Robert Louis Stevenson.




Comic books are no exception, where people with mental illness have been portrayed as both heroes and villains for quite some time. There even seemed to be a period where showing a character as being mentally ill was considered taboo and not very Politically Correct. Of course I feel any story dealing with mental illness should treat the issue with the respect it deserves, but at the same time the illness shouldn’t be hidden away either by some half-hearted attempt, which makes both the topic and the story loose all meaning. Cowboy Ninja Viking #1 is such an attempt, but it’s far from being half-hearted.

The premise behind the book is pretty simple. A psychotherapist named Doctor Sebastian Ghislain selects various patients with Multiple Personality Disorders to create a group of anti- terror agent’s codenamed the Triplets. Problems arise when the Triplets start to go awry, and become assassins. That’s where the most deadly Triplet of all, Cowboy Ninja Viking, is called in to set things right.

The story is very cleverly written, and makes you think and laugh out loud at the same time. To me, the only new and weird concept introduced within this book, is the individual multiple personality training. This is something I see a secret agency actually doing, and I think that’s the hook. It’s a very believable premise in this day and age, and not something far-fetched.

I found the art to be quite calming for something which deals with this kind of subject matter. While there are mature themes and violence, there’s is no need to apologize for them being in the story. The book’s overall tone is not meant to be treated with kid gloves, but the addition of those two previously mentioned elements does allow for some very humorous moments, all the while not taking away anything from the seriousness of the situation.

I like a book which can have me thinking one moment and laughing the next, and Cowboy Ninja Viking does just that.

Writer: AJ Lieberman
Artist: Riley Rossmo

On sale August 26th

8/10

Eddie R
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Comic Review: Witchblade #129(Top Cow) By John H



When the Dark tides come…

Why does it feel as if something is about to go wrong, it most certainly will. For me, it sometimes seems predestined that when our lives are meant to go downhill, the hill seems to cave in on itself and bring us down with it. But why also does it seem when the odds of destiny look stacked against us, all we can do is try and fight it? Is our stubbornness intrinsically human? Could it be a strength born of constant challenge, or brought on by something more divine?




In Witchblade #129, this seems especially true for Dani, who wields the Angelus side of the fabled Witchblade, and her polar opposite Sarah, who is seemingly possessed by the Darkness version of the vaunted weapon. In this Fifth installment of “War of the Witchblades” arc, Dani, without the aid of the Angelus Warriors, wishes to talk to Sarah into giving up her side of the Witchblade. But Dani soon finds out she is way over her head, making her question whether she is unable to answer this call-of -duty, one which cannot be passed on to others, as she soon realizes the denizens of the Darkness have come to help Sarah defend what she sees as hers. And to make matters worse, Sarah is ready to do anything to make sure her side of the Witchblade does not leave her hand.

Overall, I found the art of this book to be exceptional and breathtaking, but unfortunately this causes the storyline, and more specifically the dialogue, to take a back seat. While I must admit the story is a great tale, I can’t help but to wonder now if the storyboards were not drawn up first, and a script was written (or rewritten) afterwards . I truly hope this isn’t the case because I would hate to see a great story arc like this, being so close to the end, to finish on a technicality like that.

Writer: Ron Marz
Artist: Stjepan Sejic

On sale August 26th.

8.0/10

John H
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Comic Review: Impaler #4 (Top Cow) By John H



Will the Sun Ever come up again?

Were you ever afraid of the dark? I know I was. As a child, be it the deep black of night or just the dusty dark of a shadowy hallway, I always felt terror. Even now as an adult, I can’t help but think twice about trekking into areas where I cannot see. Perhaps now it is even worse, for even though my minds logic tells me my fears are unwarranted, my imagination can’t help but run away with itself.




But If my nightmares were for some oddball reason to come true, they would probably end up looking like the somber portrayal illustrated in Impaler #4. To make the story a bit more concise, Vampires have invaded the continental US, with New York and Boston in ruins, and most of the eastern seaboard has been evacuated. With various military units attempting to secure what is left of their troops in Washington D.C., a few civilians attempt to outrun the coming tide of darkness. But when you reach the end of day and the night begins, is there anywhere safe from vampires? And of course there is The Impaler himself, who seems to be a vampire hunter of sorts with a bit of old magic up his sleeve. But does anyone know what his true intentions are?

I found the art to be quite surreal and fitting for this very dark tale. It is gory and filled with a somber color pallet, making use of a lot of grays and blues, which seem to allow for a sense of hopelessness to run rampant in the book.

While the story, albeit a typical one for the genre, might differ slightly in some aspects from other vampire tales, I will say it is good enough to keep you intrigued.

Writer: William Harms
Artist: Matt Timson

On sale August 26th.

7.5/10

John H
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Comic News: New Invincible Iron Man "Stark: Disassembled" Cover Revealed!



Marvel is pleased to unveil Patrick Zircher’s stunning wraparound cover to the extra-sized Invincible Iron Man #20, kicking off the hotly anticipated “Stark: Disassembled” storyline in November!


INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #20
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art and 50/50 Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
70th Anniversary Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated A...$3.99
ON SALE IN NOVEMBER!

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Toy News: Living Dead Dolls: Twisted Love



“Roses are red, Violets are blue…a single soul, slashed in two”.


This classic poem of love now personified with two newest editions to the Living Dead Doll’s family: Rose and Violet. Dressed in elaborate 1940’s period dresses with hair bows, each is a mirror image of the other. Rose, dressed in red, Violet in blue. Each doll is sold separately and includes a unique charm that can be worn; combine both charms to create a symbol of star-crossed love.

Packed in special edition coffins with death certificates.



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Comic News: DARK HORSE GETS DEADLOCKED



CHRISTOPHER KROVATIN’S VENOMOUS ARRIVES IN COMICS THIS FALL!


Dark Horse is partnering with 72 Productions to release Deadlocke, a special one-shot comic tie-in to Christopher Krovatin’s Venomous. Venomous, a Simon & Schuster young adult novel, is also currently in the works as a feature film produced by the Los Angeles–based company 72 Productions, run by Jen Chaiken and Sebastian Dungan.

Deadlocke mixes real life and young adult themes with escapist comic book fantasy to tell the story of a Manhattan teenager, Locke Vinetti, whose world is turned upside down when the dark alter ego who exists in his drawings threatens to take over his life. Locke must learn to control his newfound strength at the risk of losing Renee, the darkly beautiful girl of his dreams. This internal struggle eventually culminates in a brutal rooftop battle where the characters’ lives, and souls, hang in the balance.

Novel author and screenwriter Chris Krovatin’s other credits include 2005’s Heavy Metal and You. He is currently working on his first adult novel for Broadway Books, expected to be finished within the next year. This special comic tie-in is written by Rex Mundi writer Arvid Nelson and illustrated by Nick Stakal, artist on the recent Criminal Macabre series Cell Block 666.

“The film script for Deadlocke is just great,” says Nelson. “The dialogue crackles, and so does the plot. There's a fantastic tension between reality and fantasy. I think we really captured that in the comic, and I’m so excited for people to read it!”
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Comic News: Advanced Preview: THE ANCHOR #1 from Phil Hester & Brian Churilla



ADVANCED PREVIEW:
THE ANCHOR #1 - FIRST 10 PAGES!

Written By Phil Hester and Drawn By Brian Churilla

Shipping this October from BOOM! Studios

THE ANCHOR joins Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE
in BOOM!’s growing line-up of blockbuster original ongoing series!

Pre-Order at Your Local Comic Shop by August 25th, 2009!
Diamond Code: AUG090716



THE ANCHOR #1 (ONGOING)
Written by Phil Hester
Drawn by Brian Churilla
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: AUG090716
COVER A: Brian Churilla
COVER B: Rafael Albuquerque
INCENTIVE COVER C: Brian Churilla
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THE ANCHOR. Holy warrior, unholy war. Freak of nature, beast of burden, hulking outcast, medieval prize fighter, Viking raider... God's own leg-breaker.

One thousand years ago a hulking outcast sought refuge in the crumbling ruins of an ancient monastery and offered in return the one thing he had to give - his fists. Transformed into an immortal warrior monk standing at the gates of Hell itself to keep our world free from its invading armies, The Anchor is mysteriously tricked into centuries of slumber. But today, this holy warrior rises to battle all the unholy monsters unleashed during his slumber.

Cataclysmic action, quirky humor, and profound pathos for fans of HELLBOY and THE GOON. A new BOOM! ongoing series, brought to you by Eisner Award-nominated writer/artist Phil Hester (GREEN ARROW, SWAMP THING, THE COFFIN, FIREBREATHER, THE DARKNESS) and fan-favorite artist Brian Churilla (REX MUNDI, THE ENGINEER, CREEPY).

Pre-Order at Your Local Comic Shop by August 25th, 2009! Diamond Code: AUG090716






Character Designs by Brian Churilla.

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TV News: Cartoon Network to Premiere ALL NEW Season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars™, Lucasfilm’s Breakthrough Animated Series



Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Rise of the Bounty Hunters premieres Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)




Coming off of the record-setting first season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Cartoon Network announced today it will premiere a full slate of 22 all-new episodes for season two of the critically acclaimed and top-rated CG-animated series from creator George Lucas and Lucasfilm Animation. The special one-hour season two premiere event of Star Wars: The Clone Wars airs Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. (et/pt).

Star Wars: The Clone Wars has emerged as one of the preeminent animated series on television, combining the expansive scope of the Star Wars saga with exciting weekly adventures. During its first season, premiere episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Cartoon Network (Fridays at 9 p.m.) ranked #1 on all TV with boys 6-11. Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a thrilling, weekly 30-minute “mini-movie” created by the talented artists at Lucasfilm Animation.

Fierce battles, expanded storylines and ground-breaking animation raise the stakes in Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Rise of the Bounty Hunters. The lives of the Jedi become more complex as secret and forbidden relationships are revealed and a new breed of villain enters to take advantage of the wartime turmoil. Season two introduces these lawless rogues into the fray along with a host of new characters, locations and creatures. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Star Wars universe, The Clone Wars is bigger, bolder and more intense than ever before.
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Comic Books This Week - 8/26/09



PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases

Shipping This Week: 8/26/2009

Every 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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GAME TRADE MAGAZINE #115 PI
PREVIEWS #252 SEPTEMBER 2009 PI

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ST TNG DLX GOLD JUMPSUIT XS $60.00
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THOR DELUXE ADULT HELMET $105.00
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TRAVELLER RPG TRIPWIRE $24.95
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UPPY LITTLE UGLY 7IN PLUSH $10.00
WARHAMMER 40K SALAMANDER MMPB $7.99
WARHAMMER TIME OF LEGENDS EMPIRE MMPB $7.99
WATCHMEN MOVIE RORSCHACH COSTUME STD $65.00
WDCC RUNAWAY BRAIN MICKEY MOUSE FIGURINE $135.00
WOLVERINE ORIGINS BONE CLAWS PROP REPLICA $20.00
WOLVERINE ORIGINS DELUXE ADULT COSTUME $180.00
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Comic News: Marvel Comics On-Sale 08/26/09



Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on August 26th, 2009.


For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?date=2009-08-26 or contact your local comic book retailer at 1-888-comicbook. Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll never miss your favorite heroes in action!

Comics On-Sale:
ANITA BLAKE, THE LAUGHING CORPSE - NECROMANCER #4
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #27
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #27 70TH FRAME VARIANT
BETA RAY BILL: GODHUNTER #3
CAPTAIN AMERICA #601 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
DARK AVENGERS #7 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (DAX)
DARK AVENGERS #8 (DAX)
DARK AVENGERS #8 70TH FRAME VARIANT (DAX)
DARK AVENGERS #8 BIANCHI VARIANT (DAX)
DARK REIGN: ELEKTRA #5 (DR)
DARK REIGN: MADE MEN #5
DARK REIGN: THE SINISTER SPIDER-MAN #3
DARK TOWER: THE FALL OF GILEAD #4
DARK TOWER: THE FALL OF GILEAD #4 LAFUENTE VARIANT
DARK TOWER: THE FALL OF GILEAD #4 SKETCH VARIANT
DARK WOLVERINE #77
DARK WOLVERINE #77 70TH FRAME VARIANT
DARK WOLVERINE #77 YOUNG GUN VARIANT
DARK X-MEN: THE BEGINNING #3
DEADPOOL #14
FANTASTIC FOUR #570
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 EAGLESHAM MR. FANTASTIC VARIANT
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 70TH FRAME VARIANT
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 CASSADAY VARIANT
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 CASSADAY SKETCH VARIANT
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #17
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #17 70TH FRAME VARIANT
HALO: HELLJUMPER #2
HULK #14 CHURCHILL WRAPAROUND COVER
HULK #14 CHURCHILL VARIANT
HULK #14 MCGUINNESS VARIANT
HULK #14 DEADPOOL VARIANT
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #133
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #133 70TH FRAME VARIANT
INCREDIBLE HULK #601
INCREDIBLE HULK #601 70TH FRAME VARIANT
INCREDIBLE HULK #601 MCGUINNESS VARIANT
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #54
MARVEL PREVIEWS #73
MARY JANE AND FRIENDS POSTER BOOK
MS. MARVEL #44 (DR)
NEW AVENGERS #56
NEW AVENGERS #56 70TH FRAME VARIANT
NEW MUTANTS #4
NEW MUTANTS #4 70TH FRAME VARIANT
NEW MUTANTS #4 BENJAMIN VARIANT
NOVA #28
NOVA #28 70TH FRAME VARIANT
RIFTWAR #3
RUNAWAYS #13
RUNAWAYS #13 70TH FRAME VARIANT
SECRET WARRIORS #7
SECRET WARRIORS #7 70TH FRAME VARIANT
SKRULL KILL KREW #4 (DR)
SKRULL KILL KREW #4 BROUSSARD VARIANT (DR)
SON OF HULK #14
SON OF HULK #14 70TH FRAME VARIANT
SPIN ANGELS #1
SPIN ANGELS #1 VARIANT
TIMESTORM 2009/2099 #4
WOLVERINE FIRST CLASS #18
WOLVERINE FIRST CLASS #18 70TH FRAME VARIANT
WOLVERINE MAGAZINE #3
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #39
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #39 70TH FRAME VARIANT
X-FORCE #18
X-FORCE #18 70TH FRAME VARIANT
X-MEN FOREVER #6

Collections On-Sale:
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE - DISASSEMBLED PREMIERE HC
CABLE VOL. 2: WAITING FOR THE END OF THE WORLD TPB
GHOST RIDER: TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS TPB
IMMORTAL IRON FIST VOL. 5: ESCAPE FROM THE EIGHTH CITY PREMIERE HC
LORDS OF AVALON: KNIGHT OF DARKNESS HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 1 TPB
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 1 TPB VARIANT (DM ONLY)
UNCANNY X-MEN: THE SISTERHOOD TPB
X-FORCE VOL. 2: OLD GHOSTS TPB
X-FORCE/CABLE: MESSIAH WAR HC

*DAX= Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men:Utopia tie-in
*DR= Dark Reign tie-in



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Toy News: The Next Hot Toys MMS license is......Inglorious Basterds!!




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Toy News: Hot Toys - 1/6 scale Astro Boy collectible figure



Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma. Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Hot Toys proudly present the 1/6th scale Astro Boy Collectible Figure based on the upcoming movie in OCT 2009 - ASTRO BOY.


The Astro Boy Collectible figure features:

* Approximately 9 inches tall
* Over 22 points of articulation
* 2 sets of interchangeable posing hands
* Open chest with positive "blue" energy inside
* Battery-operated illuminated eyes for X-ray vision mode
* Interchangeable arm cannons
* Interchangeable rocket boots
* Figure display base featured with Astro Boy movie logo

Product shown is not final

Release date: Q4, 2009





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