OBAMA MEETS SHAMELESS HUCKSTERISM – FOR CHARITY
Licensable BearTM ponies up limited Barack Obama edition for Hero Initiative
Trying to squeeze a few more drops of sweet economic nectar from the well-squeezed stimulus package known as “Obama comics,” About Comics has created a special limited edition of Licensable BearTM #4 (Barack’s first comic book appearance) for the Hero Initiative. A mere 60 copies of the Obamaesque (is that an adjective already?) Shepard Fairley-inspired cover have been printed, with 50 copies hand-numbered and signed by Licensable BearTM creator Nat Gertler. The numbered copies are currently available via Hero’s eBay store.
“I’d like to take credit as President Barack Obama’s creator in comics as well,” said Gertler. “Four score and seven weeks ago (well, actually in the year score-zero-seven), it was Licensable Bear #4 that had Obama’s first comic appearance. If only I’d trademarked him!”
Detail-oriented collectors will want to note that this limited edition is getting more limited by the minute. “My seven-month-old baby got hold of one of these copies and chewed and/or gummed it up pretty good,” noted Hero Initiative President Jim McLauchlin. “We’re now down to a limited edition of 49. And I can attest that Licensable Bear #4 makes for a tasty baby snack; less the staples, of course.”
Staples and paper were provided by USA printer Ka-blam.com, whose comics print-on-demand service makes low runs such as these 50—wait, 49!—economically practical. “More money for me to waste on Peanuts books,” noted Gertler.
Copies are available at $25 per, with copies #1, #44 (the number of Obama’s presidency) and #50 being placed for auction via eBay. “I even circled #50 on that copy,” Gertler said. “It’s all part of my commitment to quality customer service.
The Limited Hero Initiative Edition Licensable BearTM #4 can be purchased and auctions found at:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZheroinitiativeQQhtZ-1
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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Three New Scripted Dramas to Premiere in the Fall, Along with Returning Favorites
And a Timeslot Flip on Monday Night
Midseason Premiere for New Drama “Life UneXpected”
(formerly “Parental Discretion Advised”)
The CW Network has set its fall premiere schedule, featuring the debut of three new series, returning favorites and a timeslot flip for the hit Monday night team of Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill.
The CW’s new schedule begins Tuesday, September 8 with the season premiere of sophomore drama 90210 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET), followed by the series premiere of the updated version of Melrose Place (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET). As they did once before, 90210 and Melrose Place will combine for a great night of television.
On Wednesday, September 9, Tyra Banks returns with a two-hour premiere of the new season of America’s Next Top Model (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET), featuring contestants who are petite by modeling standards ─ 5’ 7” and under. The regular Wednesday night lineup begins on September 16 with America’s Next Top Model in the 8:00-9:00 p.m. timeslot, followed by the series premiere of the glamorous new drama The Beautiful Life: TBL (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET). From executive producer Ashton Kutcher, The Beautiful Life: TBL focuses on the daily lives of young models living together in a models’ residence in New York, while struggling to deal with the cutthroat competition and fleeting fame of the fashion world.
On Thursday, September 10, the new lineup features the premiere of The Vampire Diaries (8:00-9:00p.m. ET) and the return of fan favorite Supernatural (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET). Based on the best-selling book series from Alloy Entertainment, The Vampire Diaries focuses on the battle between two Vampire brothers – one good, one evil – who compete for the love of the same young woman. The Vampire Diaries provides the perfect lead-in to the chilling Supernatural, in which the Winchester brothers battle the other-worldly forces that tore their family apart.
On Monday, September 14, the smash hit team that made The CW one of the top destinations for young women returns with a new twist: One Tree Hill will take over the 8:00-9:00 p.m. timeslot, while television’s most buzzed-about series, Gossip Girl, moves to the 9:00-10:00 p.m. slot.
Smallville relocates to its new home on Friday, September 25 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET), with the non-stop action and classic DC Comics characters viewers love. Smallville will be followed by encore episodes of America’s Next Top Model (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET).
The midseason premiere date for the drama “Life UneXpected,” which was formerly titled “Parental Discretion Advised,” will be announced at a later date.
Following is The CW’s fall premiere schedule:
Tuesday, Sept. 8
8:00-9:00 p.m. “90210” (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “MELROSE PLACE” (Series Premiere)
Wednesday, Sept. 9
8:00-10:00 p.m. “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL” (2-Hour Season Premiere)
Thursday, Sept. 10
8:00-9:00 p.m. “THE VAMPIRE DIARIES” (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “SUPERNATURAL” (Season Premiere)
Monday, Sept. 14
8:00-9:00 p.m. “ONE TREE HILL” (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “GOSSIP GIRL” (Season Premiere)
Wednesday, Sept. 16
8:00-9:00 p.m. “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL”
9:00-10:00 p.m. “THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE: TBL” (Series Premiere)
Friday, Sept. 25
8:00-9:00 p.m. “SMALLVILE” (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL” (Encore Episodes)
All Times ET
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TONNER reveals its Wizard World Philly show special releases, "CIRCE" and WONDER WOMAN is Athena's Champion available in TONNER booth number 700.
CIRCE, is 17" tall, limited to only 300 pieces (certificate of authenticity included) and will sell for $175.00 in TONNER booth number 700.
WONDER WOMAN is Athena's Champion, is 17" tall, limited to only 100 pieces (certificate of authenticity included) and will sell for $175.00 in TONNER booth number 700.
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GET CAUGHT UP!
MARK WAID’S IRREDEEMABLE
VOL. 1 JUST $9.99
ISSUE #5 JUST .99 CENTS!
BOTH SHIP ON THE SAME DAY!
$11 Bucks Gets You Caught Up!
NO EXCUSE TO MISS OUT ON THE SERIES OF THE YEAR!
IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 includes special afterword by Grant Morrison!
Issue #5 Ships with 3 covers in a 50/25/25 split with cover art by
Gene Ha, Dennis Calero, Dan Panosian
This August, BOOM! Studios makes sure you have no excuse to miss out on Mark Waid’s best-selling multiple sell-out IRREDEEMABLE! Get caught up on the first arc with IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 TPB, collecting the first four critically acclaimed issues, for only $9.99 and start the new arc with issue #5 for only .99 cents — both shipping on the same day!
That means you can get caught up on the whole series for just $11 bucks!
IRREDEEMABLE #5 will ship with three covers in a 50/25/25 split. IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 TPB features cover art by John Cassaday, and reprints the special afterword by Grant Morrison that appeared in issue #1.
“BOOM! has always been about getting comics into the hands of fans,” said BOOM! Studios Director of Marketing and Sales Chip Mosher. “IRREDEEMABLE has been a huge hit and this is our chance for fans to get caught up with the whole series for just 11 bucks. No one in their right mind will be missing out on this deal!”
IRREDEEMABLE #1 sold out the day of release, followed by a second print that quickly sold out soon after. IRREDEEMABLE #2 sold out before the issue even hit store shelves, also accompanied by a second printing that quickly sold out. Tremendous re-order activity for IRREDEEMABLE #3 has ensured another sell out in coming weeks. IRREDEEMABLE #4 arrives the first week of July.
Mark Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE has received near unanimous praise for all quarters:
"...one of the most intriguing, suspenseful, grab-you-by-the-throat comics I've ever read. I highly recommend picking it up." – Ain’t It Cool News
"Mark Waid has served up a powerful little story of love and betrayal... “irredeemable" may be the last thing you want to call this series." -- Newsarama
"...the visuals present are nearly tangible. Krause has brought his best work to this book, and Waid makes good use of Krause's talents...Yes, Mark Waid is evil. It makes me a little bit uneasy to say that I hope he continues to be evil, because I sure enjoyed reading it." – Comic Book Resources
"Not just another dismantling of the mythology, IRREDEEMABLE is a masterful tale of the fall of a great hero..." – Project Fanboy
"There really is a tremendous piece of fiction being unveiled here, with precision and fury." – Comic Book Jesus
"...this book wants me to just spout out superlatives like fantastic, great, page turner, stunning visuals, wonderful characterization, not a page or panel wasted, so I’m forced to try and find some other way to tell you 2009 best new series is at BOOM studios and it is called IRREDEEMABLE." – Comics And....
"...one of the strongest debuts of 2009... this is probably one series you won’t want to miss." – Paradox Comics Group
"My local comic shop displays a black shirt with bold white lettering proclaiming ‘Mark Waid is Evil.’ He’s proving it in this book with a devilish grin. Sometimes, as in this case, evil is good." – Jimmy in the Garden
"It's definitely worth a look, especially if you want something that isn't your straight traditional Marvel or DC title." – Comic Vine
"This is an amazing book! I cannot stress how much I truly enjoyed it. Mark Waid has crafted a tale that has captured my attention and left me wanting more... 5/5" – Comics Bulletin
"IRREDEMABLE is an enigmatically twisted tale which grasps your attention from the first page and refuses to let you go..." – Comics Waiting Room
"Anyone who’s read superhero comics for any length of time needs to read this..." – Extra Sequential
"When you see this on the shelf of your local comics store, when you see the tick box on your online order form. MAKE SURE YOU PICK THIS UP. ... unrelenting in its flow, its shocks, its power and its pure brilliance." – 32 Pages
IRREDEEMABLE Volume 1 TPB price at $9.99 features cover art by John Cassaday interior art by Peter Krause, and carries a Diamond Order Code of JUN090793 with ISBN: 1-934506-90-7 and ISBN13: 978-1-934506-90-5.
IRREDEEMABLE #5 priced at .99 cents features three covers in a 50/25/25 split with cover art by Gene Ha, Dennis Calero, Dan Panosian, and carries a Diamond Order Code: JUN090778.
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Supergirl: Now in NeonLooking for a slick room decoration? This Supergirl Mini Neon Sign might be just what your home needs! It will look great on your desk, on a shelf, or in the window. The world needs to know how awesome your place is! It's coming soon, so pre-order now!While you're at it, get a Supergirl Kotobukiya Statue, too! This Japanese import is one of the most incredible collectibles based on the blonde heroine!
Supergirl Mini Neon Sign
Description:
* Throw away that tacky lamp!
* Sit on a table or mount on the wall!
* Light up your life with Supergirl!
Decorate your home or store with this exciting, affordable neon sign featuring Supergirl's pink S-shield logo! The adjustable base unit can sit on a tabletop or be mounted to a wall. Powered by a plug-in, UL-adapter, the sign itself measures approximately 9-inches tall x 12-inches wide and has a base measuring approximately 5 1/2-inches in diameter. Packaged in a 4-color box.
Supergirl: Now in Neon
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Manufacturer Showcases 7 San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) Exclusives from Dexter™, The Big Lebowski™, and Flash Gordon™Comic-Con International celebrates its 40th anniversary, and Bif Bang Pow!'s booming line of collectibles from Dexter™, The Big Lebowski™, and Flash Gordon™ explodes at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2009 with the unveiling of seven brand-new, limited edition, SDCC Exclusive action figures… plus bobble head product debuts from The Twilight Zone™ that add to the buzz.
Available only at the Entertainment Earth® booth #2343. Prices include sales tax, and per-person limits may apply at the show.
• Dexter™ Based on season 2 of the hit series, this 7-inch tall SDCC Exclusive Dexter™ The Dark Defender Action Figure gives the good guy / bad guy a new look, complete with knife, cloth cloak, blood slide, and display base. His sculpt is personally approved by actor Michael C. Hall. ($22)
• The Big Lebowski™ From one of the most quoted films of all time, Bif Bang Pow! presents three new releases for achievers and Dude fans everywhere! Don't miss the SDCC Exclusive talking Jesus, The Stranger, and Donny figures that speak phrases from the film. Each stands about 8-inches tall and comes with an awesome array of personalized accessories and a bowling alley display base. Limited edition of 1,800 pieces (Jesus) and 1,200 pieces (The Stranger, Donny). ($25 each)
• Alex Ross / Flash Gordon™ These SDCC Exclusives stand about 7-inches tall and highlight designs by the famed Alex Ross. Choose from Ming's dead henchman Klytus with protruding eyes and tongue, Prince Barin after his battle with Flash, and Dale in a white gown that's sure to catch our hero's eye. Limited edition of 1,200 pieces each. ($20 each)
• The Twilight Zone™ Product Debut! "You're traveling through another dimension…" Based on memorable episodes from the iconic TV series, the authentically detailed Invader Bobble Head and Mystic Seer Bobble Head will transport you to the boundaries of imagination. The Invader stands 6 1/2-inches tall, while Mystic Seer measures 8-inches and includes fortune-telling cards. ($14 each)
"As Comic-Con International celebrates its 40th anniversary, Bif Bang Pow! is adding to the festivities by commemorating the 75th birthday of Flash Gordon™ and the 50th anniversary of The Twilight Zone™ with one-of-a-kind convention exclusives and first-look debuts based on these and other popular properties like Dexter™ and The Big Lebowski™," said Jason Lenzi, CEO of Bif Bang Pow! "We're proud to be a part of Comic-Con again this year and to make SDCC the venue for these electrifying new releases. Expect more of the unexpected from Bif Bang Pow!"
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Dark Horse Comics has announced that its forthcoming limited-edition statuette of Disney’s Uncle Scrooge character has sold out its edition.
The Oregon-based publisher is giving one of the comic book medium’s most revered casts of characters the Syroco-style treatment in a new series of sculpted statuettes based on Carl Bark’s Uncle Scrooge stories. There are six statuettes scheduled for the initial series.
Dark Horse has won countless accolades for this series of vintage-style statuettes featuring the best characters from comic books. Modeled after products that were popular in the 1930s and 1940s, these statuettes have been designed and manufactured to be consistent with earlier Syroco-style figures. These latest pieces, sculpted by Yoe! Studio, join the ever-growing collection of the world’s most famous characters from comic strips, books and, cartoons presented by Dark Horse in this unique style.
Described by Craig Yoe as “primitive but charming,” the initial figures are limited to only 950 hand-numbered pieces per character. Uncle Scrooge arrives in August 2009, with the others following monthly. The second statuette will be of Donald Duck, with Gyro Gearloose, Magica De Spell, Gladstone Gander, and one of the Beagle Boys rounding out the program. The edition size will be reduced to an even more limited number after Donald Duck.
The Classic Uncle Scrooge Character series depicts the characters as they were originally presented in the comics. They are also somewhat more rough-hewn than is common, with features including nonslick surface textures, visible seam lines, and other slightly “distressed” aspects, for a vintage look and feel.
“We are delighted with the support from the collector marketplace,” Dark Horse product development head David Scroggy stated, “although it comes as no surprise given the worldwide collector base for Uncle Scrooge. Many consider these to be among the best comics ever produced, and we hope to equal that high standard with these pieces.”
Each hand-numbered statuette comes carefully packaged in a custom-tooled, full-color, litho-printed tin box. Also included is a small booklet about each character and a vintage-style pin-back button of the character.
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Something might be happening in INVINCIBLE #63 and whatever it is will quite possibly be rather amazing!In an unprecedented move, writer Robert Kirkman and illustrator Ryan Ottley have made a cryptic, semi-confident promise that INVINCIBLE #63 might be kind of a big deal for reasons they wouldn't say and plan to back it up with a special Wednesday shipment direct to comic shops!
"All I'm saying is INVINCIBLE #63 reorders should be double or triple over all retailer's orders combined plus fifty thousand," Kirkman stated. "I even heard President Barack Obama might call a press conference to discuss the contents of this very special issue, because there may be something of national interest in there. Also, every newspaper ever could possibly make it a front page story. Who knows?! All I can say for sure is every single human being on the planet, regardless of whether they read comics or even know what they are, will definitely be extremely interested in this issue, maybe even enough to buy a copy!"
INVINCIBLE #63 might even possibly be the biggest comic book event of all time, up there with The Death of Superman, The Death of Captain America, The Entirety of the Early Nineties and Action Comics #1! The only certainty is everyone must place a ridiculously massive order for a non-returnable product they may or may not make a profit on sometime in the near future. Or never. Don't ask - just buy it! You trust us, right?
Added Image Comics Publisher ericstephenson, "There's a chance this could very possibly an event of undetermined importance, both for comics fans and people of all walks of life, with only the most passing familiarity with comic books, or even books, period. We can't really say what happens in this issue, but trust, something does happen. And it might even be something interesting. Best not to jinx it, though, so let's just go with, 'Something happens.' It's somewhat likely a number of people we have yet to identify will want one. "
INVINCIBLE #63 (APR090384), a 32-page full color comic book easily worth around $500, but costing only $2.99, will be in stores June 17th, 2009.
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It’s the comic story everyone’s talking about—Captain America Reborn—and it’s swept the mainstream media by storm!
The story broke in the New York Daily News and quickly news spread to other outlets such as CNN, New York Times, and USA Today! Across the country, over 50 news outlets ran stories detailing the biggest story of the year, as Eisner Award-winning scribe Ed Brubaker, superstar artist Bryan Hitch and acclaimed inker Butch Guice team up for the return of the original Captain America!
“We’re excited to see that the return of Steve Rogers has captured the attention of media all over the world,” said David Gabriel, Senior Vice President of Sales and Circulation. “Captain America #600 hit stores yesterday just as the mainstream media hit and I’m happy to report the issue has sold out at Diamond. Thanks to all the retailers for their support of this unprecedented on-sale for the issue.”
Here is a complete list of media outlets covering the story thus far:
o New York Daily News
o New York Times
o USA Today
o MTV
o MSN
o AOL
o CNN
o Forbes
o Associated Press
o WIS
o WTOP
o Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
o Seattle Post Intelligencer
o Town Hall
o Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
o Seattle Times
o Inside Bay Area
o Contra Costa Times
o Minneapolis Star Tribune
o Urbana Daily Citizen
o Monterey County Herald
o MyMotherLode.com
o Tri-Valley Herald
o Bradenton Herald
o The News Tribune
o Enterprise-Record
o The Southern Ledger
o Merced Sun-Star
o Reading Eagle
o NBC13.com
o KPIC
o KOMO News
o KATU
o Daily Mail
o Bakersfield Now
o Augusta Chronicle
o The Olympian
o The State
o Waco Tribune Herald
o Victoria Advocate
o San Luis Obispo Tribune
o Houma Courier
o News & Observer
o KSWT-TV
o Denver Post
o Anderson Herald Bulletin
o KTVQ-TV
o Modesto Bee
o CharlotteObserver.com
o Greenville Daily Reflector
o KTAR.com
o WBOC TV 16
o Washington Post
o Kansas City Star
o IdahoStatesman.com
o Fresno Bee
o The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
o Kentucky.com
o Belleville News Democrat
o Macon Telegraph
o Philadelphia Inquirer
o Kansas.com
o Deseret News
o MiamiHerald.com
o Sacramento Bee
o TheInsider.com
o KMPH Fox 26
o Myrtle Beach Sun News
o News 10NBC
Plus, don’t miss Marvel.Com’s official Captain America Reborn landing page at www.marvel.com/reborn
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #1 (of 5) (MAY090412)
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #1 (of 5) CASSADAY VARIANT (MAY090413)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by BRYAN HITCH
Inked by BUTCH GUICE
50/50 Covers by BRYAN HITCH & ALEX ROSS
Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—6/16/09, On-Sale—7/1/09
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #1 (of 5) QUESADA VARIANT (APR098376)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by BRYAN HITCH
Inked by BUTCH GUICE
Cover by JOE QUESADA
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—6/16/09, On-Sale—7/22/09
CAPTAIN AMERICA #50 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR098200)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils by LUKE ROSS, MARCOS MARTIN & FRED HEMBECK
Cover by MARCOS MARTIN
Rated T+ …$3.99
ON SALE NOW!
CAPTAIN AMERICA #600 (APR090492)
Written by ED BRUBAKER with MARK WAID, ROGER STERN & STAN LEE
Pencils by BUTCH GUICE, LUKE ROSS, DALE EAGLESHAM, AL AVISION, HOWARD CHAYKIN, DAVID AJA, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE & KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY
Cover by STEVE EPTING
50/50 Cover by ALEX ROSS
Rated T+ …$4.99
ON SALE NOW!
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Finally, Your Own Ecto-1 License PlateWhile you'll probably never own your own Ecto-1, the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 License Plate Replica gives you a shot at a very affordable piece of the classic vehicle. It's made of real metal and is modeled after a New York license plate from 1984! How swell is that? Very swell. Pre-order yours now!We also suggest you take a look at the Back to the Future Outatime License Plate Replica, as it's just as awesome.
Ghostbusters Ecto-1 License Plate Replica
Description:
* Personalized plates are cool! Replica of the one in the movie!
* Who ya' gonna call?
Get your proton pack charged and don't forget the ghost traps, because the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 License Plate Replica is ready for your collection! Re-creating the legendary Ecto-1's famous tags, this full-sized replica features window-box packaging perfect for display or wall mounting. Not for street use — unless by an accredited Ghostbusters franchisee.
Finally, Your Own Ecto-1 License Plate
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