Japan’s #1 collector toy company Kotobukiya announces a massive San Diego Comic-Con event with prizes totaling over $25,000.00 in value.
Beginning on Thursday July 23rd at 11am, Koto will hold a special event every hour at their booth, such as behind-the-scenes presentations, new license announcements, live podcasts, and more. Accompanying each hourly event will be a chance for fans to compete in trivia challenges and walk away with great Kotobukiya collectible merchandise as prizes, with individual values up to $200.00. Each day’s prizes will include at least one sold-out Iron Man Movie Fine Art Statue, Bishoujo Statues, Star Wars Clone Wars goods, and many others.
Aside from the hourly events, there will be one daily Grand Prize awarded. The winner of the daily drawing will receive a one-of-a kind prototype used in the creation of a Kotobukiya toy. These unique prizes are worth thousands of dollars and will include:
Thursday Grand Prize:
IRON MAN MOVIE: MARK II FINE ART STATUE PROTOTYPE
Friday Grand Prize:
ROGUE BISHOUJO STATUE PROTOTYPE
Saturday Grand Prize:
STAR WARS COMMANDER REX ARTFX+ STATUE PROTOTYPE
Sunday Grand Prize:
MARVEL WOLVERINE FINE ART BUST PROTOTYPE
Additionally, many new goods will make their debut at the show and be available for fans to purchase for the first time, including
-STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS – CLONE TROOPERS- ARTFX+ STATUE SERIES
-X-MEN CLASSIC CHAPTER: FINE ART BUSTS – all Seven characters
-INFINITY GAUNTLET FINE ART THEATRE
-ROGUE & BLACK WIDOW BISHOUJO STATUES
-Seven other MARVEL Fine Art Statues & Busts, including CABLE, NOVA, CAPTAIN AMERICA, IRON MAN MARK II, and many others.
All of the above debuts are in addition to the previously announced SDCC Exclusives: YELENA BLEOVA BLACK WIDOW BISHOUJO STAUTE and X-FORCE WOLVERINE FINE ART BUST (each strictly limited to only 500 pieces).
To recap: every hour, Koto will have a special event. At every special event, fans will have a chance to win a prize. Every day of the convention, fans can enter to win a Grand Prize Prototype.
A full schedule of hourly events will be forthcoming. For full contest details, please visit www.KotoUS.com, or visit the Kotobukiya Booth #2601 during Comic-Con July 22~26 at the San Diego Convention Center.
The entire first issue of EXISTENCE 2.0 made available on Comic Book Resources!
After EXISTENCE 2.0’s first issue faced a complete distribution-level sell out Image Comics, writer Nick Spencer and illustrator Ronald Salas bring their noir crime thriller online thanks to a partnership with Comic Book Resources.
"EXISTENCE 2.0 is a very different book, combining crime noir with hard edge science fiction that’s an absolute must read for any fan of TRANSMETROPOLITAN and CRIMINAL," Image Comics Partner Jim Valentino said. “When the news of the sell out came in we knew we had to get the book in front of as many eyes as possible. Luckily the people at Comic Book Resources were very enthusiastic and gave our first issue a home."
EXISTENCE 2.0 is set in motion when less than ethical physicist, Sylvester Baladine, is assassinated and has his consciousness transferred into the body of his killer. Life isn’t all bad considering his new body is younger, better looking, and still possesses all of the talents of a life-long trained killer. That is, until he finds out that the same group of assasins that plotted his death have taken the one thing he held dear in his previous life – his daughter. Now Sylvester must return to his past to find out who ordered his assassination and what they want with his daughter. There’s only one problem – a lot of people wanted him dead!
EXISTENCE 2.0 #1 is online on Comic Book Resources today, July 8th, 2009. EXISTENCE 2.0 #2 (JUN090380), a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores August 5th, 2009.
Cartoon Network and Adult Swim announces a number of panels, fan events and signings at 2009 Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif., Thursday, July 23 - Sunday, July 26, 2009. All times, dates and locations subject to change.
CARTOON NETWORK AND ADULT SWIM PANELS
THURSDAY, JULY 23
ADULT SWIM: Robot Chicken w/ Titan Maximum 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Location: 6A Moderator: Keith Crofford, vice president of production Adult Swim
Seth Green (co-creator, Robot Chicken and Titan Maximum), Matthew Senreich (co-creator, Robot Chicken and Titan Maximum), Tom Root (head writer, Robot Chicken/co-creator, Titan Maximum) and Doug Goldstein (head writer, Robot Chicken) with Chris McKay, Breckin Meyer, Kevin Shinick, Mike Fasolo and Dan Milano discuss the popular Adult Swim series Robot Chicken. They also discuss the upcoming new stop-motion animated series Titan Maximum, slated to premiere on Adult Swim this fall.
CARTOON NETWORK COMEDY – ORIGINAL ANIMATION 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. Location: Room 6A Moderator: Brian Miller, senior vice president and general manager Cartoon Network Studios
Come join us for a panel celebrating three of the best comedies from Cartoon Network Studios. First up is a sweet treat with Chowder, including special guests C.H. Greenblatt (creator), Tara Strong (voice of Truffles) and Dana Snyder (voice of Gazpacho). Then set sail with The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack and creator Thurop Van Orman (voice of Flapjack) and Steve Little (writer, voice of fan favorite Dr. Barber). Finally, hold on to your seats for a sneak peak of the new series, Adventure Time with Finn and Jake, with creator Pendelton Ward.
FRIDAY, JULY 24
WB PANEL: BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Location: 6B Moderator: Sam Register, executive producer
Gotham takes over San Diego as Diedrich Bader (Surf's Up), the voice of Batman, returns to headline a panel alongside John DiMaggio (Futurama), the voice of Aquaman, executive producer Sam Register (Teen Titans), producer James Tucker (Justice League Unlimited), producer and story editor Michael Jelenic (The Batman) and voice director Andrea Romano (Superman Doomsday). Fans will enjoy a discussion and lively Q&A as this dynamic and creative team look back upon the show's incredible first season and provide an exclusive look at what season two holds for the Caped Crusader. From Warner Bros. Animation, Batman: The Brave and the Bold airs on Cartoon Network.
LUCASFILM PANEL: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Building the Universe 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: 7 AB
The Clone Wars expanded the scope of Star Wars beyond anything seen in the feature films – but Season One was just the beginning. Get a rare glimpse into the epic scale of the ongoing galactic conflict with supervising director Dave Filoni and key production staff from the series. Find out insider secrets about building the Star Wars galaxy, making the first season of the groundbreaking series and what’s to come in Season Two!
LUCASFILM PANEL: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Behind the mic 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Location: 7 AB
Season Two of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is coming in hot, and you can believe that the talented voice cast has something to say about it! Join supervising director Dave Filoni as he talks with the actors behind your favorite Clone Wars characters, and get an intimate look at the animated antics inside the recording studio - as well as some unique and exclusive insights into what's coming this Fall!
The BBC PANEL: THE MIGHTY BOOSH 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. Location: Room 6A
Cult comedy favorite and BAFTA-nominated, The Mighty Boosh, comes to Comic-Con for the first time to celebrate the airing of all three seasons on Adult Swim, and the BBC’s DVD release, just two days before the convention begins. Inspired by the Perrier Comedy Award-winning live comedy show, creators-stars Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding, along with actors Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher and Dave Brown. The hit UK comedy series follows crazy zookeepers Howard Moon and Vince Noir and was described by The San Jose Mercury News as “an acid-trip fantasy-comedy [that] is seriously deranged and seriously funny.” LUCASFILM PANEL: The Star Wars Spectacular 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Location: Hall H
Get all the latest news from the Star Wars universe – including some of Lucasfilm’s most tightly-guarded secrets! Join our galaxy of guests from The Clone Wars and beyond, including supervising director Dave Filoni, voice talent from the show and more!
SATURDAY, JULY 25
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION ADVENTURE ANIMATION: BEN 10 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Location: ROOM 6DE Moderator: Tramm Wigzell director of development, original series Cartoon Network
It’s all about Ben 10 at this panel featuring director Alex Winter and cast members Ryan Kelley (Ben), Galadriel Stineman (Gwen), Nathan Keyes (Kevin) and Alyssa Diaz (Elena) from the live-action movie Ben 10: Alien Swarm coming this fall on Cartoon Network. Also appearing are Ben 10 Alien Force producer Glenn Murakami, story editor Dwayne McDuffie and Yuri Lowenthal (voice of Ben). Make sure not to miss an exclusive look at what’s coming next with a sneak peak of Generator Rex and the first images from the upcoming series, Sym-Bionic Titan, by creator Genndy Tartakovsky (Samurai Jack, Dexter’s Laboratory).
ADULT SWIM: Series Development and The Venture Bros. 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Location: 6DE Moderator: Keith Crofford, vice president of production Adult Swim
Fans will get the chance to hear from the Adult Swim development team and get a first look at upcoming Adult Swim programming. Nick Weidenfeld, director of development for Adult Swim and Matt Harrigan, executive producer/series writer for Adult Swim will give highlights of what’s in the tube for fall 2009. Then, Jackson Publick (co-creator), Doc Hammer (co-creator), Jon Schnepp (co-director), James Urbaniak (voice of Dr. Venture) and Mike Sinterniklaas (voice of Dean Venture) discuss the hit animated Adult Swim series The Venture Bros. and give fans insight into the future of the series.
SUNDAY, JULY 26
MATTEL PANEL: Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 12:00-1:00 Location: 7AB
Hot Wheels Battle Force 5: World Premiere! - Be the first to see an episode of the all new CG-animated series, Hot Wheels Battle Force 5! The series starts this August on Cartoon Network and tells the story of a group of teen drivers and their 5 ultra-cool, ultra-fast vehicles. Their mission is to protect the Earth from The Sark, an army of evil robots, and The Vandals, a species of super-predators. After the screening, join producer Audu Paden (Spider-Man: The New Animated Series), director Johnny Darrell (Storm Hawks) and real-life Hot Wheels car designers for a behind-the-scenes peek at how the series was created. There will also be plenty of fun activities, trivia, and lots and lots of great prizes!
Come join everyone’s favorite Great Dane as Warner Premiere & Cartoon Network present Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins. The all-new, live-action/CGI film reveals the origins of the Mystery Inc. gang on their first mission together. Be the first to witness the film, then stay for a fun-filled panel featuring director Brian Levant (Beethoven, Snow Dogs), producer Brian Gilbert (Wrong Turn, Skinwalkers) and introducing the all-new live-action cast: Robbie Amell (Life With Derek, True Jackson VP) as Fred, Kate Melton as Daphne, Hayley Kiyoko as Velma and Nick Palatas as Shaggy. Also expected to attend is Frank Welker, a member of the original Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! voice-cast, who provides the voice of Scooby-Doo for Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins – which will premiere on Cartoon Network and be distributed by Warner Home Video in Fall 2009. .
ADULT SWIM SIGNINGS Adult Swim Booth: 3351
Friday, July 24 • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. The Mighty Boosh Signing – Adult Swim Booth #3351 Noel Fielding, Julian Barrett, Michael Fielding, Dave Brown, Richard Fulcher
Saturday, July 25 • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Robot Chicken Signing – Adult Swim Booth #3351 Seth Green, Matt Senreich, Doug Goldstein, Tom Root
• 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Venture Bros. Signing – Adult Swim Booth #3351 Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer
ADULT SWIM FAN EVENTS
TIM & ERIC AWESOME SHOW PERFORMANCE Friday, July 24, 7 p.m. Location: 4th and B, 345 B Street
Enjoy a live performance featuring Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim. Much like the television series on Adult Swim, the live show is a fast-paced, variety show, complete with short films, parodies, pranks and musical numbers.
The BBC AND ADULT SWIM PRESENT: THE MIGHTY BOOSH BASH (A full cast DJ Set) Friday, July 24, 11 p.m. Location: 4th and B, 345 B Street
A multi-media DJ set house party featuring the full cast of The Mighty Boosh, including Noel Fielding and Julian Barrett. The cast will spin records and perform bits. For more information, go to www.themightyboosh.co.uk
TIM AND ERIC AWESOME-CON 2009 Saturday, July 25, 12 -3 p.m. Location: Embarcadero Marina Park North
Picnic in the park hosted by Tim and Eric and other characters from the show with fan challenges (costume contest, karaoke contest, etc).
ROBOT CHICKEN FAN EVENT Saturday, July 25, 8 – 11p.m. Location: Skate San Diego, 700 East 24th Street, National City, CA 91950
Join Robot Chicken creators and executive producers Seth Green and Matt Senreich for a special preview party - Comic Con Style - kicking off their two week roller skating tour to promote the release of the Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II DVD. The free, all ages party is open to the public and will feature a guest DJ, special Robot Chicken guests, including the show’s writers and producers, celebrity guest stars, Robot Chicken-themed activities and games, and exclusive Adult Swim merchandise.
CARTOON NETWORK SIGNINGS
Thursday, July 23 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Chowder & The Misadventures of Flapjack Signing - Autograph Alley Chowder: C.H. Greenblatt, Tara Strong, Dana Snyder The Misadventures of Flapjack: Thurop Van Orman, Steve Little
Saturday, July 25 • 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Ben 10 Alien Force Signing – Autograph Alley Glen Murakami, Yuri Lowenthal, Dwight McDuffie • 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Ben 10: Alien Swarm Cast Signing – Autograph Alley Ryan Kelley (Ben), Galadriel Stineman (Gwen), Nathan Keyes (Kevin) Alyssa Diaz (Elena) Sunday, July 26 • 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Scooby Doo! The Mystery Begins Signing – WB Booth Robbie Amell (Fred), Kate Melton (Daphne), Hayley Kiyoko (Velma), Nick Palatas (Shaggy)
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) will be taking Comic-Con attendees to the final frontier and beyond for out-of-this-world fun celebrating some of the year’s hottest films.
At the PHE booth fans can be photographed at the helm of the Enterprise, fraternize with galactic green girls and enter to win a limited edition Captain’s chair to build anticipation for the DVD and Blu-ray debut of Star Trek. Visitors can get a 3D photo with B.O.B., the gelatinous hero from DreamWorks Animation’s smash hit Monsters vs. Aliens, who will also make a live appearance on family day (Sunday). Plus, the booth will feature loads of giveaways for other upcoming home entertainment releases, including the box office behemoth Transformers, and demos of new games including Star Trek PSN and Warriors XBLA.
The co-creators and stars of Comedy Central’s irreverent hit “Drawn Together” will be on an animated panel Thursday, July 23 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 6BCF. Foxxy Love, Cree Summer (Transformers: Animated) and Wooldoor Sockbat/The Jew Producer, James Arnold Taylor (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) will discuss their new film, The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie!, and also host a round table discussion on the politics of religion in the workplace, where to get a decent sandwich and more.
On Friday, July 24, PHE will host a happy hour to toast the DVD debut of Road Trip: Beer Pong on August 11. Featuring beer pong girls, games and beverages, the event will take place at Henry’s Irish Pub in the nearby Gaslamp district at 614 5th Ave from 4pm to 7pm.
PHE is also sponsoring prize packages for the ever-popular Masquerade Ball with loads of DVDs being awarded to the Best Hero or Villain and the Best Youth costume. Don’t miss the Ball on Saturday, July 25th starting at 8:30 pm in Ballroom 20. Read more...Read More
Attention horror fanatics, The Stand: American Nightmares #4 is on-sale now at your local comic book store
After the viral apocalypse ravaged the barren wasteland of the United States, the few survivors must now seek each others help. Follow along this grim tale by the acclaimed creative team of writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and artist Mike Perkins as they continue the carnage and mayhem of the Captain Trips virus. In this adaptation of Stephen King’s seminal novel The Stand, survivors Stu Redman and Glen Bateman reveal to each other their origins as they bond through the utter devastation around them. Don’t miss out on this horror masterpiece with The Stand: American Nightmares #4!
Critics and fans alike continue to praise Marvel’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand:
“The comic is damn fine-looking and extremely well-written.” -Kyle Posluszny, weeklycomicbookreview.com
“Aguirre-Sacasa and Perkins bring King's story to life wonderfully, capturing the atmosphere of the story perfectly.” – David Wallace, comicsbulletin.com
“Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has been brilliant in adapting Stephen King’s novel into the comic medium…taking all the emotion and horror from the classic horror novel and capturing it perfectly. A tremendous achievement.” – Paul Stotts, Bloodofthemuse.com
“Marvel's adaptation of The Stand continues to stir intrigue about as well as any book out there.” – Daniel Crown, IGN.com
Does the dark man Randall Flagg enlist a new soldier in his war of terror? While his motives remain axiomatic, the world’s fate lies uncertain! As the clock ticks down on humanity, do our protagonists survive the 11th hour? Find out in The Stand: American Nightmares #4 on-sale at your nearest comic book store, and don’t miss The Stand: Captain Trips Premiere HC!
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If you're a space princess getting ready to fight the biggest, baddest army this side of the outer rim, you're going to want to make sure you look good while hiding out on a freezing hunk of rock. So, what should you wear? Well, the House of Gentle Giant has prepared the Star Wars Princess Leia in Hoth Fatigues Mini Bust to give you a good idea! This amazing sculpture shows you more than just a head and torso, revealing her arms in their entirety. This terrific collectible also extends below her waist! Be sure to pre-order yours now!
Star Wars Princess Leia in Hoth Fatigues Mini Bust Description:
* Leia will warm up your Hoth collection! * Leia in Hoth outfit! * Limited edition!
From Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back and the Icy Battle of Hoth is Princess Leia Organa. This 6 1/2-inch mini-bust has been finely sculpted and accurately detailed. Leia is depicted here in a practical insulated snowsuit and vest in traditional Alderaanian white in memory of her home world. Cast in high quality poly-stone no detail was over looked. This strictly limited edition collectible is hand numbered, complete with a matching certificate of authenticity.
San Diego Comic-Con is just about here, and man, do I have an early show-stopper toy for you! You already know our DC Universe Classics Wonder Twins figure set includes Zan, Jayna, an eagle, and a water bucket with the face of Zan. Sweet, but that's not what I’m talking about… it’s the AMAZING package that features lights and sounds you gotta see to believe!
Kotobukiya’s second 2009 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive is X-FORCE: WOLVERINE FINE ART BUST.
During Marvel Comics’ Messiah Complex story arc, Wolverine became leader of the new X-Force team and got a wicked new costume as well. For the first time ever, the mutant hero’s fearsome black and gray outfit, accented with piercing red eyes, has been created in the form of a high-end collectible. This is not simply a repaint, but an entirely new, highly-detailed, original sculpture.
Posed as though daring an enemy to make the first move, Wolverine turns to the side with his right arm raised up and the left pointed down. His claws, 2 1/3 inches long and made of real metal, are extended on both hands. As part of The Kotobukiya Collection of Fine Art Busts, Wolverine stands 9 inches tall, and is constructed of cold cast porcelain. Logan is sculpted by master artist Junnosuke Abe and rests atop a specialized base decorated by a relief sculpture of Logan’s civilian face.
Limited to only 500 pieces and only available at Kotobukiya’s booth #2601, this bust’s base features an individually serial numbered metal plate. To try to ensure that fans attending on different days of the convention will all have an opportunity to obtain this incredible sculpture, each day’s sales will be limited as follows:
300pcs for Wednesday, July 22nd (preview night) 150pcs for Thursday, July 23rd 50pcs for Friday July 24th.
Purchases will be limited to only 2 busts per person, and is priced at only $80. With Wolverine’s popularity, striking costume design, and low edition size, this bust is sure to be a highly sought after collectible.
X-Force Wolverine joins the Shunya Yamashita designed BLACK WIDOW BISHOUJO STATUE as part of Kotobukiya’s SDCC exclusive line up. The company will also make additional announcements in the coming weeks regarding special events, prizes, and giveaways during each day of the convention. Please visit www.KotoUs.com for the most recent information, or stop by Booth #2601 during Comic-Con July 22~26 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Kotobukiya will bring master sculptor Mr. Junnosuke Abe to the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con to perform a live sculpting demonstration.
Beginning on Thursday July 23, Abe-sensei will start with raw materials, and by the end of the show on Sunday, he will have the first draft of a brand new sculpture completed. Fans will be able to see firsthand as Abe-sensei creates a work of art, and visit the Kotobukiya each day to see his progress.
Abe-sensei resume is filled with fan-favorite sculptures, including AVP Warrior Alien ARTFX Statue, Star Wars Zuckuss Bounty Hunter ARTFX Statue, and the intricate Pirates Of The Caribbean Captain Barbossa ARTFX Statue. He has been one of the main contributors to Kotobukiya’s Marvel Comics line, breathing life into Cable, Nova, Captain America, Winter Soldier, Storm, as well as this year’s SDCC Exclusive X-Force Wolverine Fine Art Bust.
Keeping in theme with the Marvel exclusive, Abe-san’s sculpture will be a full figure rendition of WOLVERINE as a 1/6th scale Fine Art Statue. Wolverine will be presented in his current yellow & blue costume, as designed by Astonishing X-Men’s John Cassaday. This it the first time ever Logan’s current costume has been realized as a full-sized statue.
Kotobukiya invites fans to come witness this historic sculpting exhibition in person at booth #2601. Kotobukiya respectfully requests for fans to allow Abe-sensei to work on the sculpture free from interruption. Abe-san will unveil the final sculpture to the crowd at 2pm on Sunday July 26, and will be available to answer fan questions at that time.
Kotobukiya will also make additional announcements in the coming weeks regarding special events, prizes, and giveaways during each day of the convention. Please visit www.KotoUs.com for the most recent information, or stop by Booth #2601 during Comic-Con July 22~26 at the San Diego Convention Center.
The fan-favorite undead meets the sold out cannibalistic clairvoyants in THE WALKING DEAD #63/CHEW #1 Flipbook!
CHEW’s sell-out sensations, writer John Layman and illustrator Rob Guillory, are teaming up with Image Comics veteran Robert Kirkman to bring their sold out first issue to the masses in a very special black and white full issue flipbook in the upcoming WALKING DEAD #63 at no additional charge!
"As a creator, there's nothing more satisfying than hearing that a lot of people are interested in reading your book. The flip side of this is there's nothing more frustrating than hearing how people can't get a hold of your book to read," Layman said. "So, Image and Robert Kirkman concocted this great plan to put CHEW in a lot of people hands-- and for the unbeatable low, low price of 'free'."
CHEW's star, Detective Tony Chu, is a cop with a secret. As a Cibopath, Detective Chu gets a psychic impression from whatever he eats. While it means he's a hell of a Detective if he can stomach the evidence, once his secret gets out the government makes plans for him, whether he likes it or not. CHEW blends horror, mystery and the strangest ability of them all in an ongoing series of horrific crimes solved in the most horrific way possible.
Layman added, "If you're remotely interested in seeing for yourself what all the CHEW buzz is about, this is your chance. Of course, the black & white preview does not do justice to Rob Guillory's magnificent colors in the regular book, so if you like what you read in THE WALKING DEAD, you'll have opportunity to buy third and second printings of issues #1 and #2 when #3 hits the stores on August 5th!"
WALKING DEAD #63 (MAY090359), a 48-page black and white comic book for $2.99 featuring the entireity of CHEW #1 at no additional charge, will be in-stores July 17th, 2009.
Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that “War of the Witchblades” will reach its conclusion in Witchblade #130. Who will emerge as the sole bearer of the Witchblade? Will it be Sara Pezzini or Dani Baptiste? Or will it be a completely new bearer? And who will become the new Angelus?
Witchblade #130 will be the landmark 50th issue of Witchblade written by Ron Marz, The issue is also the 22nd collaborative Witchblade comic with Ron Marz and Sjepan Sejic. Witchblade #130 is expected in comic book stores on Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
Ron Marz had this to say about the issue:
“The book has very much been a two-character drama since we introduced Dani. We might not have had both characters in every issue, but both characters were definitely a presence in the book. At the end of this storyline, we'll be back to focusing on one character and that character's life.”
“There are a lot of different plot threads going on in this arc – Sara, Dani, Sara's sister Julie, Dani's friend Finch, the Angelus. And while they might seem like disparate threads now, they'll all tie together.”
“I will say this: when I kill somebody in one of my books, they stay killed if I have anything to say about it. Death shouldn't be a revolving door, because it saps the drama out of a story. Sara's first partner, Jake, took a dirt nap, and it's gonna stay that way. If somebody is really dead, they're dead.”
“Somebody ends up with the Witchblade, somebody ends up as the Angelus. But I'm not telling who. That's why we solicited three different possible versions of the Sejic cover to #130. Obviously we're only going to press with one of them – but the question is, which one?”
Witchblade #130 will ship with three covers; one by regular artist Sejic revealing the identity of the new Angelus bearer, as well as two covers by classic Witchblade artist Adriana Melo (Ms. Marvel) featuring Sara and Dani respectively. The issue will carry a cover price of $2.99, maintaining Top Cow’s pledge to lock in a $2.99 cover price for all their normal comics in 2009.
The renegade angel Zadkiel finally conquered the celestial city of heaven and now the only obstacles in his way are the Ghost Riders!
Danny Ketch and Johnny Blaze, the two remaining Spirits of Vengeance, must team up to stop Zadkiel in Ghost Riders: Heaven’s on Fire #1! The Write Stuff acclaimed scribe Jason Aaron (Wolverine: Weapon X) joins with rising star artist Roland Boschi for an action packed supernatural epic! As the two wayward brothers join forces, their only hope to save the world may be… the antichrist? The race is on as Zadkiel and his obsequious minions act to thwart Biblical prophecy by killing the newly born antichrist! This is the perfect jumping on point for fans new and old who’ve been captivated by Aaron’s lauded Ghost Rider series! Plus, don’t miss two covers by superstar artist Jae Lee!
See what critics are saying about Jason Aaron’s thrilling run on Ghost Rider:
“Jason Aaron has been writing the best Ghost Rider comics in history over the past year and a half, and I want to see what he has planned for the epic conclusion.” – Timothy Callahan, ComicBookResources.com
“This is as good as it gets. You really need to pick this comic up. Hell, you need to go back and pick up Aaron's entire run. You won't be sorry.” – Paul Brian McCoy, Comicsbulletin.com
“Fantastic… Aaron continues to showcase his ability to keep a book consistently readable.” – Daniel Crown, IGN.com
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Ghost Riders: Heaven’s on Fire issues, as the series is highly anticipated by fans and critics alike. What can Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch do to bring down the ever powerful Zadkiel? Watch the thrills and twists unfold—and explode—in Ghost Riders: Heaven’s on Fire #1!
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Nick Fury and his Secret Warriors have launched their offensive against Norman Osborn’s H.A.M.M.E.R., but the foot on Fury’s throat might be a sign that things won’t end well!
Marvel’s most acclaimed new series of the year continues in Secret Warriors #6, as red-hot scribes Brian Michael Bendis (Dark Avengers) & Jonathan Hickman (upcoming Fantastic Four), team with Young Gun artist Stefano Caselli for the next shocking chapter in Nick Fury’s war against the Dark Reign! What role does HYDRA play in this battle? What are Stonewall’s powers? And just what does Fury have up his sleeve? Strap in for answers—and a shocking conclusion that rocks Marvel’s world of subterfuge to its core! Plus, don’t miss an exciting variant cover by Tomm Coker, celebrating the sexy 70s!
“It's non-stop panel-bursting mayhem…I really just can't get over how good this book looks”—Paul Brian McCoy, ComicsBulletin.Com
“Secret Warriors #5 again proves that this is a book that is unafraid to move the plot forward quickly and to change the status quo issue to issue”—Chad Nevett, ComicBookResources.Com
“There's no question it's one of the more unique and interesting superhero books Marvel has launched in recent years… Jonathan Hickman is offering up plenty for Marvel fans to love”—Jesse Schedeen, IGN.Com
This all leads up to next month’s confrontation between the Secret Warriors, the Thunderbolts…and the Dark Avengers! With critical acclaim from G4 to Entertainment Weekly, Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Secret Warriors. The time has come for war—and in Secret Warriors #6, Nick Fury’s gonna show his enemies that a Howling Commando never quits!
SECRET WARRIORS #6 (MAY090451) SECRET WARRIORS #6 70s DECADE VARIANT (MAY090452) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI Cover by JIM CHEUNG 70s DECADE VARIANT by TOMM COKER Rated T+ …$2.99 FOC—7/6/09, On-Sale—7/29/09
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