Toy News: Wolfman Mez-Itz Howling Good Fun!

Lawrence Talbot transformed into The Wolfman, and Mezco has transformed him into a Mez-It! Universal's classic monster returns with "The Wolfman", a new big budget film starring Academy Award winners Anthony Hopkins and Benicio Del Toro - opening February 10th, 2010. Mezco’s Wolfman Mez-It transforms Universal’s snarling terror of the moors into a fun designer-vinyl figure. Standing six inches tall, with six points of articulation and based on the new movie’s creature design from Academy Award winner Rick Baker, this Mez-It captures the essence of The Wolfman. From his terrifying fangs and pointed ears, to his clawed hind paws, this Mez-It is sure to please Wolfman fans everywhere!
Ship mid-January 2010.

For info on the film visit:
http://www.thewolfmanmovie.com/


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Toy News: Living Dead Dolls Presents: Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland

Living Dead Dolls Presents: Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland


“We're all mad here.” –The Cheshire Cat

Join the Living Dead Dolls as they journey down the rabbit hole into Wonderland.
Four of the most popular Living Dead Doll characters have gone through the looking glass and been reimagined as characters from Wonderland:
Sadie as Alice
Sybil as The Mad Hatter
Eggzorcist as The white Rabbit
Inferno as The Red Queen

Each comes packed in their own window box are are expected in stores in February 2010.



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Toy News: Zombie Mez-Itz

Zombie Mez-Itz B&W Limited Edition Variant


The popular Mez-Itz line continues with a new original Zombie. This festering, undead terror stands 6 inches tall and features 5 points of articulation including a ball jointed neck and individually rooted “hairs”. He pays homage to the classic horror films of yore with his old school black and white color scheme. Together you can reenact your favorite zombie stories, or create new adventures of your own while feasting on the entrails of the unsuspecting!
Ultra Limited Edition of 108 pieces worldwide!
Ships in mid-October 2009.

Mezco is also producing a full color edition which will be exclusive to Think Geek http://www.thinkgeek.com/


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Comic News: Strange Tales Presents The Marvel Universe Like Never Before!

The red-hot, sold out Marvel Comics phenomenon continues in Strange Tales #2, on-sale October 7th.


Marvel’s greatest characters are brought to life by the hottest independent creators including Peter Bagge, Max Cannon, Jacob Chabot, Jonathan Hickman, R. Kikuo Johnson, Matt Kindt, Tony Millionaire, Jim Rugg and Jhonen Vasquez! The second issue of this landmark Marvel Knights series features two covers—one starring the green Hulk and one starring the red Hulk, both by the iconic Peter Bagge! And did we mention it’s 48 pages with no ads?

“All in all, these are Marvel characters seen in creative way you have never seen before… these stories embrace and love the characters as much as we all do. This is the bravest miniseries Marvel has put out this year”—Ambush Big, AintItCoolNews.Com

“Trust me when I say that there is something in this comic that will please everyone”—Chad Nevett, ComicBookResources.Com

“This is an anthology book done right.”—Jesse Schedeen, IGN.Com

Now’s your chance to experience the Marvel Universe through the eyes of the best and brightest indie talents! Don’t miss Strange Tales #2 this October!

STRANGE TALES #2 (of 3) (AUG090509)
STRANGE TALES #2 (of 3) RED HULK VARIANT (AUG090510)
Stories and Art by PETER BAGGE, MAX CANNON, JACOB CHABOT, JONATHAN HICKMAN, R. KIKUO JOHNSON, MATT KINDT, TONY MILLIONAIRE, JIM RUGG and JHONEN VASQUEZ
Cover by PETER BAGGE
Red Hulk Variant Cover by PETER BAGGE
Explicit Content …$4.99
ON SALE 10/7/09






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Comic News: IDW Presents Sherlock Holmes Volume 1

Illustrated hard cover available in November


Just in time for the new blockbuster movie, catch up with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective Sherlock Holmes with IDW Publishing’s new hardcover collection. The Sherlock Holmes collection will present every classic short story and novel in the order Holmes lived it, beautifully accented with all-new, full-color illustrations by celebrated artist Kelley Jones.

“Sherlock Holmes is such an iconic character and there’s a real appeal to him and to Watson even now,” said IDW co-founder and CEO, Ted Adams. “We decided to publish the stories in chronological order and I think both old and new Holmes fans will enjoy it.”

Sherlock Holmes Volume 1 features such classic stories as “The ‘Gloria Sott’,” “The Musgrave Ritual,” A Study in Scarlet, “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” “The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet,” “The Resident Patient,” and “The Reigate Squires.” Artist Kelley Jones creates insightful illustrations that capture the essence of each story.

Chronologically the first story of Holmes’s life, “The Gloria Scott” begins Sherlock Holmes Volume 1 with a narration of the nascent detective’s first true case. In “The Musgrave Ritual,” another one of the few stories told by Holmes, the detective describes a case that involved the Crown of England. A Study in Scarlet is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s first novel about Holmes, and details Watson’s introduction to Holmes, who follows the detective on two investigations. Holmes and Watson again solve complex murder cases in “The Speckled Band” and “The Resident Patient.” In “The Beryl Coronet,” the duo help avoid a national scandal by deducing the real criminals behind an attempted burglary, while “The Reigate Squires” adds blackmail to the mix.

Sherlock Holmes Volume 1 will be available in stores in November. Diamond order code SEP09 0908.


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Comic News: Deadpool #900 Makes Comic Book History!

Deadpool here with a super duper announcement that will rock the very foundation of your house and quite possibly your neighbor’s – Deadpool #900 is almost upon us!


Say it with me guys and gals: Nine. Hundred. Issues. That means that people have printed this perfect figure in at least nine hundred different comic books (That’s like 1,099,561 kills!)! Never before have so many acclaimed creators risked life and limb to portray one (Just One!) character in such a mega-magnacious story! Star creators like: Joe Kelly, Rob Liefeld, Jason Aaron, Kyle Baker, Mike Benson, Shawn Crystal, Fred Van Lente, Damian Scott, Charlie Huston, Sanford Greene, Duane Swierczynski, and Dalibor Talijic all chomped at the bit to handle yours truly (I have like fifty fruit baskets sitting at home). So if you crave (hunger, desire?) 104 pages of pure unadulterated Deadly Deadpool Dynamite, go buy this book!

Marvel urges every single retailer that sells any kind of literature to check their orders on Deadpool #900, as it promises to be the single greatest comic book ever created in the history of everything! The Dawn of Deadpool is upon you ladies and gentleman: embrace the Wade!

No animals were harmed during the making of Deadpool #900!

DEADPOOL #900 (AUG090527)
DEADPOOL #900 VARIANT COVER (JUL098089)
Written by JASON AARON, MIKE BENSON, VICTOR GISCHLER, CHARLIE HUSTON, JOE KELLY, DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI, AND FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by KYLE BAKER, SHAWN CRYSTAL, SANFORD GREENE, ROB LIEFELD, DAMIAN SCOTT, RICK STAGGS & DALIBOR TALIJIC
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
Variant Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
FOC –9/24/09, On Sale – 10/14/09




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DVD Review: Superman/Batman: Enemies - 2 Disc Special Edition by Brian

They Are Truly The World's Finest!

On September 29, Warner Home Video with DC Comics will be releasing their latest DC Universe DVD:

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

I was fortunate be able to get a chance to review it before it his the stores.



The DVD is based on the Public Enemies storyline that was in Superman/Batman #1-6. Writen by Jeph Loeb and art by Ed McGuinness. This was a popular storyline among fans, so it seemed a natural to bring it to DVD.



The plot goes like this:

A desperate solution for a troubled country: Lex Luthor for President with the Justice League in the service of the government. Only Batman and Superman stand against the new regime – and their disloyalty proves to be exactly what Luthor intended. Using their outcast status to instigate a scandal against Superman, Luthor finally tastes a victory in his vendetta against The Man of Steel. From Executive Producer Bruce Timm and voiced by the cast from both hit Batman and Superman animated TV series including Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly and Clancy Brown, this DC Universe Original Animated Movie of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness’s popular graphic novel seethes with political intrigue and action-packed battles between heroes all believing they’re on the right side of the law.



Stan Berkowitz does an amazing job adapting Loeb's story for the small screen. Very little from the books are left out. Though some prior knowledge of some of the supporting characters like Power Girl and Captain Atom would help a little. But other than that, the story is just plain great.

Once again, Andrea Romano does an excellent job on casting the voices. Kevin Conroy and Clancy Brown reprise their roles of Batman and Lex Luthor. Also returning, Tim Daly as Superman. Other voices are LeVar Burton (Black Lightning), Ricardo Chavira (Major Force), Xander Berkeley (Captain Atom) and Allison Mack (Power Girl). These actors really bring the characters to life.



Bruce Timm oversaw the animation and decided to use a style very similar to Ed McGuinness. At times I did feel that this didn't work in the film, but for the most part, it was just amazing.

The overall pacing is a quick build-up and then full speed, right to the finish. An amazing ride, that just has you gripping your chair, whether you've read the book or not.



Simply put, Warner and DC have once again done an amazing job on Public Enemies.

The 2 Disc Special Edition is also packed with a lot great extras:

A look at Blacknest Night, which is currently running through the DC comics as we speak.

A look at the dynamics between Superman & Batman.

A dinner with DC Comic and Kevin Conroy. Just a candid view of DC comics.

2 fan favorite Superman: The Animated Series cartoon, picked out by Bruce Timm.

And finally, a sneak peak at the next DC Universe animated film: Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. That just looks amazing.

I highly recommend this DVD for just about anyone.

It'll be availible on DVD & Blu-Ray on Tuesday, September 29.

Brian Isaacs
Executive Editor/Owner

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