IDW PUBLISHING JULY 2010 RELEASES

IDW Publishing has released their solicits for July 2010


True Blood #1
Alan Ball, David Tischman & Mariah Huehner (w) • David Messina (a) • J. Scott Campbell, Joe Corroney, Andrew Currie, David Messina (c)
Alan Ball’s hit HBO series, the sensually sizzling story of the lives and loves of vampires, mind readers, and all manner of creatures, comes to IDW!

Blood and sex mix on a hot rainy night at Merlotte's, when Sookie and her friends are trapped by a vengeful spirit who feeds on shame. People die and dirty secrets are revealed as Sookie, Bill, Eric, Sam, Tara, Jason, and Lafayette and are all coerced to dig deep and tell painful memories from their past—those things we all have locked within us that we never tell another living soul! Bon Temps, Louisiana has never been stranger, or more twisted, in a story co-plotted by TRUE BLOOD series creator Alan Ball, with a script by David Tischman (Bite Club) and Mariah Huehner, and lush art by David Messina (Star Trek: Countdown). First Issue special: an exclusive pullout gatefold poster by David Messina!

• HBO’s most-watched show!
• True Blood has won Emmy, Golden Globe, Scream, and People’ Choice Awards!
• True Blood was the only TV show in the top-selling DVDs of 2009!
* 4 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
© 2010 Official HBO Licensed Product © 2010 Home Box Office, Inc. All Right Reserved. HBO and related trademarks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.

Famous Monsters of Filmland #251
Various (w) Various (a) Richard Corben (c)
IT'S ALIVE! The triumphant return of the #1 filmmonster magazine, now in full color and packed with more features than you can shake a death rattle at! Go behind the scenes of upcoming features Predators and Resident Evil: Afterlife, as well as the third season of True Blood! Explore horror cinema's history with our look at the career of cinematographer/director, Karl Freund! Chat with one of the all-time literary greats in our exclusive interview with Ray Bradbury… and enjoy a new, never-before-published Bradbury short story! Celebrate the life of FM's beloved Forrest J Ackerman in a very special memorial! All of this and more wrapped up in a phenomenal cover by Richard Corben. Ask your retailer how to get the ultra-rare variant cover by the legendary William Stout!

• The ORIGINAL horror magazine, with a publishing legacy spanning more than 50 years!
• For fans of Classic and Modern Horror— on the screen and off!
• Featuring a tribute to the late, great FORREST J ACKERMAN!

FC • 128 pages • $12.95
© 2010 Famous Monsters of Filmland


Transformers #9
Mike Costa (w) • Guido Guidi (a) • Don Figueroa, Guidi (c)
“International Incident,” Part 1: After MEGATRON left Earth three years ago, DECEPTICONS all over the globe were left stranded and leaderless. It was only a matter of time before an insane international despot assembled a bunch of them together to serve as a living Weapon of Mass Destruction, setting off the most action-packed TRANSFORMERS storyline in years, with art by fan-favorite Guido Guidi.

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FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Transformers: Ironhide #3
Mike Costa (w) • Casey Coller (a) • Marcelo Matere, Coller (c)
He's been stranded on a deserted Cybertron, but IRONHIDE is about to meet the only two other functioning AUTOBOTS on the planet. One is an old friend in dire need of help, and the other is a legendary character making his IDW debut. Mike Costa and Casey Coller reveal why exactly IRONHIDE—and his death—were so important to the future of Cybertron.

* 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Transformers: Nefarious #5
Simon Furman (w) • Carlos Magno (a) • Brian Rood, Magno (c)
The full scope and scale of The Initiative’s grand plan—some eighty years in the making—is revealed, and the pooling of AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON forces may just be too little too late. Armed with his very own Allspark, Carter Newell has nothing less than total annihilation on his mind!
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Classic Transformers, Vol. 6
Simon Furman, Bob Budiansky, Ralph Macchio (w) • Andrew Wildman, Geoff Senior, Frank Springer, Don Perlin (a)
This volume of Classic Transformers concludes the original continuity, with issues #75–80! Also included is the four-part Headmasters story written by Bob Budiansky, and the original three-part Transformers Movie Adaptation written by Ralph Macchio.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 364 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-672-9


Transformers: Bumblebee
Zander Cannon (w) • Chee (a) • Chee (c)
IDW presents the first-ever BUMBLEBEE solo tale, written by Zander Cannon (Top Ten). BUMBLEBEE finds himself leading a group that believes him to be unprepared for the job. An opportunity to radically improve the AUTOBOTS reputation arises and he accepts, despite his reservations, embarking on a clandestine mission for the human military to find and disable all remaining rogue robots.
TPB • FC • 17.99 • 112 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-702-3


G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #156
Larry Hama (w) • Agustin Padilla (a) • Padilla, Rod Whigham (c)
The ‘80s live on in this all-new series that spins out of the Free Comic Book Day issue 155-1/2 and hearkens back to the beloved JOE comics from your childhood! Larry Hama returns to script Real American Hero even as COBRA wins the bid to provide internal security for a terrorist-beleaguered USA. First order of business: put out a secret assassination order on the disbanded G.I. Joes. SNAKE EYES isn’t taking it lying down and overreacts maybe just a tiny bit...
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99


G.I. Joe: Hearts and Minds #3
Max Brooks (w) • Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso (a) • Chaykin, Fuso (c)
From Max Brooks, New York Times best-selling author of WORLD WAR Z and masterful artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso comes the next generation of G.I. JOE and COBRA.

"Torture is an ugly word. I prefer to call it ‘collecting first-rate intelligence.’"—INTERROGATOR

"At the bottom of the ocean, there's no shortage of ways to die."—DEEP SIX

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FC • 32 pages • $3.99


G.I. Joe: Cobra #6
Mike Costa, Christos N. Gage (w) • Sergia Carrera, J.K. Woodward (a) • Ben Templesmith, Antonio Fuso (c)
Arise, Serpentor... ARISE! In our last issue, you met the charismatic, fearsome, magnetic cult leader known as Serpentor. Now learn how he came to be what he is today... both the fantastic story his followers subscribe to, and the not-quite-as-godlike, yet no less terrifying, truth. The critically acclaimed series delivers its boldest, most shocking story yet!
* 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


G.I. Joe #20
Chuck Dixon (w) • Alex Cal (a) • Kelsey Shannon, Robert Atkins (c)
Ripcord joins the series as he leads Scarlett and a team of Fobbits on a jump to a faraway tropical island. But it’s no day at the beach because COBRA owns this little slice of paradise and means to keep it. Also, Shipwreck and his crew of pirates in action against the Dreadnaught; COBRA’s gigantic submarine-cruiser. It’s a perfect storm of action and suspense!
* 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


G.I. Joe: Origins #17
Chuck Dixon (w) • Alex Cal(a) • Tom Feister, Cal (c)
The Origin of Zartan, Part 2: The twisted origin of COBRA’s man of a thousand identities continues as Zartan is trained in the ways of death and disguise by his COBRA masters. But perhaps he knows far more than they. A deadly game begins; a game where only Zartan knows the rules. A glimpse inside COBRA and their evil schemes to manipulate world events from the shadows.
2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


G.I. Joe, Vol. 3
Chuck Dixon (w) • Robert Atkins, Joe Suitor (a) • Atkins (c)
Lost in an Incan ruin, Beach Head and Tripwire have only their wits to help them survive the ruin itself and the mercenaries chasing them. Snake Eyes reunites with an old master to begin healing up after his fight with COBRA, and Destro finally brings the M.A.S.S. Device fully online—and that spells DOOM for the G.I. JOE team! Includes the HELIX one-shot.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 152 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-692-7


Angel #35
Bill Willingham, Bill Williams (w) • Elena Casagrande, David Messina (a) • Jenny Frison, David Messina (c)
Sometimes being a “chosen” one really sucks. Which is something Connor is about to find out when his little band of merry demon warrior women decide L.A. really needs to clean up its act. No human or supernatural thingie is safe from their swords. And not even Angel knows how to get them out of this mess.
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Angel: Immortality for Dummies HC
Bill Willingham, Bill Williams (w) • Brian Denham, David Messina (a) • Jenny Frison (c)
Eisner Award-winning writer Bill Willingham's (Fables) first storyline on Angel: Immortality For Dummies takes us down the dark path of fame, testing old allegiances, and new friendships. When Angel goes missing, Connor steps in, and learns pretty quickly that being a hero is a lot harder than his dad makes it look.
HC • FC • $24.99 • 132 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-689-7


Spike: The Devil You Know #2
Bill Williams (w) • Chris Cross (a) • Franco Urru (c)
Spike and Eddie continue to butt heads, sometimes literally, as they try to figure out what to do about some baby Hellmouths, blood manufacturing, and oh yeah…world destruction.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Killing the Cobra: Chinatown Trollop #3
Mario Acevedo (w) • Alberto Dose (a) • Pinturero (c)
Bestselling novelist Mario Acevedo gets ready to rock-and-roll when his characters, detective-vampire Felix Gomez and his lover, the beautiful Qian Ning, escape the mean streets of Hong Kong and return to San Francisco. But the ruthless gangster Jiang Chow strikes back and even an undead war vet like Felix is astonished by the bloodbath.
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Witch & Wizard: The Battle for Shadowland #3
Dara Naraghi (w) • Victor Santos (a) Fabio Moon (c)
Spinning out of James Patterson’s #1 novel! In Shadowland, Wisty and the ghosts fight the New Order troops but are losing ground. Using her magic, she inadvertently redirects various portals away from Freeland, and towards other realms and winds up in some sort of a time loop! Meanwhile, The One explains to Whit that he wants control of Shadowland, and why!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


The Murder of King Tut #2
James Patterson & Martin Dugard, Alexander Irvine (w) • Christopher Mitten, Ron Randall (a) • Darwyn Cooke (c)
In chapter two of this adaptation of best-selling author James Pattersons’ hit, explore exotic Egyptian landscapes in the time of the Boy King, as we discover that as Queen Nefertiti fails to produce a son, her Pharaoh, Akhenaten sires one with a lowly concubine. We also follow a young Howard Carter, the 19th century discoverer, as he learns the archeology ropes which will eventually bring him to the greatest find of the 20th century: The Tomb of Tutankhamen and the clues to his mysterious death!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Richard Stark’s Parker: The Man With the Getaway Face—A Prelude to The Outfit
Richard Stark and Darwyn Cooke (w) • Darwyn Cooke (a & c)
Darwyn Cooke’s adaptation of The Hunter was one of the best-received and most popular graphic novels of 2009. A New York Times best-seller, it has appeared on over 50 “best of the year” lists.
The second book, The Outfit, will debut in the fall, but IDW and Darwyn are presenting the first chapter here as a stand-alone preview comic. Priced at only $2.00, this is a full, 24-page story that offers new readers a perfect introduction to Richard Stark’s classic crime novel anti-hero, as well as a great story that stands alone. As an added bonus to readers, this preview is a whopping 8” x 12.”
PC • 24 pages • $2.00 • 8” x 12”


Strange Science Fantasy #1
Scott Morse (w & a & c)
This tongue-in-cheek commentary is written and illustrated by award-winning creator Scott Morse. Each chapter is a seemingly stand-alone tale, grounded by insane landscapes and surprising characters. Take, for instance, this first installment’s “Dawn of the Gearheads!,” where hip hot-rodders take over a world gone crazy, DaddyO! Or the cinema-minded noir throw-back "The Projectionist.” Strange Science Fantasy harkens back to the inspired pre-hero comics of the Golden Age! Issue 1 offers a full 28 pages of story and art plus a bonus 1-page Paul Pope strip!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
© 2010 Scott Morse.


Jurassic Park #2
Bob Schreck (w) • Nate Van Dyke (a) • Tom Yeates, Arthur Adams (c)
Lex and Tim Murphy, the well-to-do grandchildren of dearly departed John Hammond, are all grown up and carrying on Hammond’s legacy. While Lex is quelling a public outcry to re-open Jurassic Park, Tim is secretly helping create a new batch of kinder, gentler dinosaurs that are currently hatching in a secret location... until one leaves the nest and begins tearing up a small Texas town!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Doctor Who Annual 2010
Jonathan Davis, Al Davison, Matthew Dow Smith, Tony Lee (w) Kelly Yates, Davison, Smith (a) Yates (c)
IDW’s final Tenth Doctor story starts here! The TARDIS takes center stage in this oversized issue with stories by screenwriter Jonathan Davis and artist Kelly Yates, and writer/artists Al Davison and Matthew Dow Smith. Also included is a prelude to Final Sacrifice by series writer Tony Lee and artist Smith, continued in Doctor Who #13!
FC • 48 pages • $7.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-819-8


Doctor Who #13
Tony Lee (w) Matthew Dow Smith (a) Paul Grist, Smith (c)
Final Sacrifice, Part 1 of 4: On a war-ravaged alien world, the Doctor and Emily fight to save Matthew from the Advocate, while avoiding a planetwide civil war and a space-and-time misplaced Edwardian Torchwood, still hunting the Doctor since The Time Machination! Everything leads to this point—but who will die?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Doctor Who Classics III #5
Alan McKenzie (w) • John Ridgway (a) • Robert Hack (c)
IDW’s newly recolored reprints of classic Doctor Who tales from years past continues in this all-new series, featuring the Sixth Doctor! Alan McKenzie and John Ridgway present the conclusion to “War Game” along with “Funhouse,” featuring an all-new cover by Robert Hack and new colors by Charlie Kirchoff.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Star Trek Movie Adaptation #5
Alex Kurtzman, Robert Orci, Mike Johnson, Tim Jones, (w) • David Messina (a & c)
J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman present the official comics adaptation of their blockbuster film STAR TREK! The creative team behind the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN returns to continue the epic adventure as Kirk comes face to face with an older, wiser Spock... and meets a certain Scottish engineer for the first time. Includes scenes not in the original film!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Star Trek: Burden of Knowledge #2
Scott & David Tipton (w) • Federica Manfredi (a) Joe Corroney (c)
When the Enterprise crew embarks on a mission of planetary First Contact, Captain Kirk finds a peaceful, idyllic society, one happily linked together by a global thought network—or so it appeared. When he discovers a bitter rebellion simmering beneath the surface, will he be able to follow the Prime Directive, or find himself compelled to get involved?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Star Trek: Leonard McCoy, Frontier Doctor #4
John Byrne (w & a) • Byrne x 2 (c)
Our visit with the Doctor comes to an end with two titanic tales—first, Dr. McCoy must find a way to deal with a virus that just may be smarter than he is… and then a visit to an old friend finds Bones wrestling with a dilemma that cuts across the very heart of his Hippocratic Oath.
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Fool’s Gold
Scott and David Tipton (w) • Fabio Montovani, The Sharp Bros. (a) • Sharp Bros. (c)
Captain Sisko and the crew of Deep Space Nine make their triumphant return to comics! When the station begins to be overrun by thieves, treasure-seekers, bounty-hunters, and other assorted ne’er-do-wells, Major Kira and Constable Odo must find out why. Can they get to the bottom of it before the station’s new visitors bring things to a boiling point?!
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-699-6


MGM Drive-In Theater: It, The Terror From Beyond Space #1
Dara Naraghi (w) • Mark Dos Santos (a) • Steve Mannion (c)
MGM Drive-In Theater launches with the first of three special series updating classic sci-fi flicks! Here, It, the Terror From Beyond Space is retooled as a retro-1950s alien adventure. Returning from a rescue mission to Mars, the spaceship Challenge 142 carries the only survivor of the first expedition who is now suspected of killing his crew for their lifesaving rations. Until something starts moving in the cargo bay…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
™ & © 1958 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.


Mystery Society #2
Steve Niles (w) • Fiona Staples (a & c)
Created by Steve Niles and Ashley Wood!
The Mystery Society are the husband and wife quasi-celebrity team, Nick Hammond and Anastasia Collins, who spend their time, and substantial cash flow, exacting justice and starting trouble in the darkest recesses of the world’s least favorite places to be—where everything seems to go bump in the night! This issue, the Mystery Society grows to five with the addition of Secret Skull, but the celebrity spotlight fades quickly for the team when the rescue of Atomic-Age sisters from Area 51 takes a deadly turn.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper #2
Robert Bloch, Joe R. Lansdale & John L. Lansdale (w) • Kevin Colden (a & c)
In part two of the three-issue retelling of Robert Bloch’s classic tale of terror, Hollis and Jenny close in on their search for the Ripper even as he draws them into his own horrific web of murders. By award-winning writer Joe R. Lansdale and John L. Lansdale and Eisner-nominated artist Kevin Colden.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows HC
Joe Hill (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c)
The third storyline in the Eisner-nominated series by Joe Hill (Horns) and Gabriel Rodriguez. The dead plot against the living, the darkness closes in on Keyhouse, and a woman is shattered beyond repair, in the third storyline of the Eisner-nominated series. Dodge continues his relentless quest to find the key to the black door, and raises an army of shadows to wipe out anyone who might get in his way. Surrounded and outnumbered, the Locke children find themselves fighting a desperate battle, all alone, in a world where the night itself has become their enemy.
HC • FC • $24.99 • 152 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-695-8


Wire Hangers #3
Alan Robert (w & a) • Robert, Nelson (c)
Hard-rockin' musician, Alan Robert (of the metal-crossover band, Life of Agony), gets down and dirty in issue #3 of his Wire Hangers miniseries! Evidence is piling up against Cypra, and the NYPD are close to locking up the Suicide King Killer for good. But, do they have the wrong man in their sights?
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FC • 32 ad-free pages • $3.99


Bram Stoker’s Death Ship #3
Gary Gerani (w) • Stuart Sayger (a) • Cliff Nielsen (c)
As her captain struggles with the horrible reality unfolding before him, the crew of the Russian sea vessel—the Demeter—is slowly and methodically being taken from her decks in wee hours of the night by a terrifying stowaway! Expanding on the greatest vampire story ever written, Bram Stoker’s Death Ship chronicles the frightening ocean voyage from Transylvania to England as the Demeter unknowingly transport the most evil of evils.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Pantheon #4
Michale Chiklis, Marc Andreyko (w) • Stephen Molnar (a) • The Sharp Brothers (c)
While the Titans gather their forces, Zeus and his band of heroes, both Olympian and human, must face off against some of the most feared creatures in history: Medusa and the Gorgons! And, what, exactly, is Prometheus up to? Better yet, is he even sane?!
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Eternal Descent #3
Llexi Leon (w) • Jason Metcalf (a) Metcalf, Santi Casas (c)
In a city where the music never stops, the show must go on... even when the frontman has been driven insane. Loki has turned his fell designs to new prey. With the help of guitar hero Gus G, Lyra and Sirian must race against time to save Apollo—and the rest of the band—from the dissonant call of the Damned. Guest starring Firewind.
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Dragon Age #3
Orson Scott Card, Aaron Johnston (w) • Mark Robinson (a) • Humberto Ramos (c)
Their family dead, Gleam and her brothers Agmo and Datlin strike out on the road to find the killers. But after magically healing her brother Agmo during a fight Gleam draws some unwanted attention, from the dwarf Minderel as well as a group of murderous blood demon disciples of the Man of Light!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Pilgrim #3
Mark Ryan (w) • Mike Grell (a & c)
A ComicMix Production! The target: General Kilij Arzlan, wanted by the Hague on 47 counts of crimes against humanity. The method: Rudolf Hess’s “Secret Magical Order” that, if completed, would have taken out Winston Churchill. The weapon: Helen, an entity created of pure mental energy! A story of espionage ripped from today’s headlines!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Jon Sable, Freelance Omnibus
Mike Grell (w & a & c)
The original stories of Mike Grell's Jon Sable, Freelance are re-presented in Omnibus format for a whole generation of new readers! Follow Sable as his for-hire exploits take him from New York City to the plains of Africa as his nose for intrigue, espionage and beautiful females entertains. Collects the first 16 issues of the classic series.
TPB • FC • $29.99 • 452 Pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-694-1


Starstruck #11
Elaine Lee (w) • Michael Wm. Kaluta, Charles Vess (a) • Kaluta (c)
Bru and Galatia’s escape from the Rec Station is impeded by the instant fame accorded them by the Rec Station News Service. Meanwhile, Ronnie’s throwing a party to bring together the movers and shakers who have become a part of her private obsession, several of whom would like to see the gals dead. Shots are fired, bullets dodged, but who is kidnapping Galactic Girl Guides?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Weekly World News, Volume 1
Chris Ryall (w) •Alan Robinson (a & c)
Bat Boy! Ph.D. Ape! Manigator! UFO Alien! Ed Anger, the columnist who sits to the far right of the far right! These and many other tabloid newspaper staples from the Weekly World News are featured in their first-ever series, where they have to contend with the threat of… Chaos Cloud (as well as too many pop-culture gags to mention, but we try in the form of annotations in the back, anyway)! Also features an art gallery and original articles from the Weekly World News as additional bonus items!
TPB • FC • $17.99 Price • 104 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-703-0


Jennifer Love Hewitt’s Music Box, Vol. 1
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Scott Lobdell (w) • Michael Gaydos, Casey Maloney, Adam Archer, Renae DeLiz, Dan Duncan • (a) • Brian Miller (c)
In this exciting new horror anthology in the vein of Twilight Zone and Outer Limits, series creator and megastar Jennifer Love Hewitt (Ghost Whisperer) has enlisted two-time Wizard award-winning writer Scott Lobdell to help her tell pulse-pounding, fear inducing stories about a haunted music box and those it possesses!
TPB • FC • 19.99 • 120 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-693-4


Kill Shakespeare #3
Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col (w) • Andy Belanger (a) • Kagan McLeod (c)
It's never too late to join a classic! Dying is easy; comedy is hard… Hamlet’s quest to track down the wizard Shakespeare takes an interesting turn with the entrance of the witty—yet mysterious—fool Falstaff. Together they flee from the relentless assassins unleashed by Iago while Richard attempts to wrestle control from his rival Macbeth with the support of the alluring Lady Macbeth. As Falstaff himself would declare, this issue features fights, frivolities, femme fatales, faeries, and fakeries, all forming one fantastic fable.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99


Dreamland Chronicles Book 4
Scott Christian Sava (w & a & c)
In what has to be the most exciting chapter in the Award-Winning Dreamland Chronicles series... Book 4 brings us full circle as Nicole and Daniel are drawn into the magic and adventure of Dreamland for the first time. As millions of fans continue to read the Dreamland Chronicles online, Book 4 showcases the beautiful compilation of this gloriously illustrated series in stunning
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 300 Pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-599-9


Deadworld Classic, Vol. 1
Stu Kerr, more (w) • Vince Locke (a & c)
At long last, the book that zombie fans have been clamoring for—the original Deadworld series as illustrated by Vince Locke. Out of print for over a decade, the early Deadworld helped to launch the zombie craze. In addition to the first seven issues of the original series, this first volume will be a collection of Vince Locke artwork including pinups, covers, design elements as well as the original eight-page Deadworld story drawn by Vince! See why Deadworld has become known as the “grand-daddy” of all zombie comics. With Deadworld signed for a feature film, with scripting by X-Men and Watchmen’s David Hayter, now is your chance to get to the “meat of the story.”
TPB • B&W • $24.99 • 288 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-817-4
© 2010 and ™ Gary Reed


The Art of Dave Dorman: Rolling Thunder
Davd Dorman (w & a & c)
Desperado is proud to present a retrospective volume devoted to the entire career of one of today’s most popular science-fiction and comic artists, Dave Dorman. This book offers readers and fans a chance to witness his immense and phenomenal career from the early days to the present, offering glimpses of previously never-before-seen material from his files and sketchbooks, his enormously popular comic and science-fiction work, magazine and book illustrations, as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites with insights into his life and creative process. Also available as a numbered edition signed by Dorman!
HC • FC • $49.99 • 256 Pages • 9” x 12” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-673-6
© 2010 Dave Dorman


Drink and Draw Social Club, Vol. 2
Dave Johnson, Dan Panosian, Jeff Johnson, and Brad Vancata (a) • Dan Panosian (c)
Following up on the popularity of the ever-growing phenomenon known as Drink and Draw Social Club™, Vol. 2 contains even more scribblings and scratchings. Featuring illustrations done strictly in bars and restaurants—the pints and pencil shavings make for good times and even better art. Established in Los Angeles in 2005, DDSC™ have now multiplied to over 1,600 participants.
HC • FC • $29.99 • 112 Pages • 12” x 12” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-690-3
© 2010 Dave Johnson, Dan Panosian, Jeff Johnson, and Brad Vancata. All rights reserved.


Drink and Draw Social Club, Vol. 2 Limited Edition
Dave Johnson, Dan Panosian, Jeff Johnson, and Brad Vancata (a) • Dave Johnson (c)
The beautiful Drink and Draw book with a different insert cover image by Dave Johnson, and a bound in signature plate signed by all four Drink and Drawers—Dave Johnson, Dan Panosian, Jeff Johnson, and Brad Vancata—and limited to only 300 numbered copies.
HC • FC • $49.99 • 112 Pages • 12” x 12” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-820-4
© 2010 Dave Johnson, Dan Panosian, Jeff Johnson, and Brad Vancata. All rights reserved.


Sam Kieth Sketchbook #2
Sam Kieth (w & a & c)
The second installment of the Sam Kieth Sketchbook series includes 48 more pages of never-before-seen art. Working in materials and mediums of all variety, see this look at Kieth's work culled from 25 years worth of notepads.
TPB • FC • $9.99 • 48 Pages • 8.5” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-681-1


X-9: Secret Agent Corrigan, Vol. 1
Archie Goodwin (w) • Al Williamson (a)
Al Williamson’s run on Secret Agent Corrigan from 1967 to 1979 stands as one of the artistic highlights in the history of the American comic strip. Williamson’s illustrious career included stints at EC Comics on their legendary science fiction titles, Star Wars, Flash Gordon, and Blade Runner.

Archie Goodwin was one of the most acclaimed writers and editors to work in comics. He edited the groundbreaking Blazing Combat series for Warren Publications, as well as scores of other titles. His writing credits included Batman and the Eisner Award-winning Manhunter series.
HC • BW • $49.99 • 288 Pages • 11” x 10” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-697-2
© 2010 King Features Syndicate and ™ Hearst Holdings, Inc.


Archie: Pureheart the Powerful
Frank Doyle, Various (w) • Bill Vigoda, Various (a & c)
Archie: Pureheart the Powerful collects, at long last, the short-lived yet much-loved Archie superhero parody stories that first appeared during the “camp craze” of the mid 1960s. With the upcoming Archie Comics new Pureheart the Powerful series, IDW’s reprint collection is the perfect way for fans to rediscover the original characters. This collection includes the original Archie as Pureheart comic books, as well as the early adventures that originally appeared in Life With Archie.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 144 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-688-0


Barney Google
Billy DeBeck (w & a)
“Barney Google should stand beside Little Nemo, Krazy Kat and Pogo as one of the outstanding creations in comic strip history”—Brian Walker.
Before there was Google the search engine there was Barney Google, with the goo-goo-googly eyes! This lovable comic strip character was brilliantly drawn in absorbing and hilarious stories by master draftsman Billy DeBeck. Barney gambled, hung with high-toned women and hillbillies, and played the horses! This strikingly designed hardbound book collects the most famous acclaimed adventures of Barney Google.
HC • PC • $39.99 • 224 Pages • 9.8” x 9.8” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-670-5
© 2010 Gussoni-Yoe Studios. All Rights Reserved.


Fritzi Ritz
Ernie Bushmiller (w & a)
The surreal and sweet Nancy comic strip character had an Aunt Fritzi—who in her heyday was very... Sexy! Fritzi Ritz leads off the exciting series, "The Good Girl Art Library,” with a bang! Fritzi was famed for assuming pin-up type poses to delight both her fictional beaus and her avid real-life comic strip followers. But, the hotness drew the reader in for the gags, as each Fritzi Ritz strip is also a laugh riot. The revealing introduction has rare Bushmiller artwork and photos by Craig Yoe.
HC • FC • $21.99 • 112 Pages • 8.5” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-60010-691-0
© 2010 Gussoni-Yoe Studios. All Rights Reserved.
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COMIC NEWS: Iron Man: Extremis Motion Comic Is A Hit!

Fans and critics agree—the Iron Man: Extremis motion comic is a hit! Now you can experience the groundbreaking motion comic, adapting the critically-acclaimed storyline by superstars Warren Ellis and Adi Granov, on iTunes, Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Zune and PlayStation®Network with an extra-sized, nearly 20 minute long debut episode!


“The first episode of Iron Man: Extremis The Motion Comic is a good one... I encourage you to check out Iron Man: Extremis The Motion Comic which allows you to experience that memorable story in an all new way.”—AintItCoolNews.Com

“If you're a fan of the first Iron Man film and curious about the comics heritage of Tony Stark, this is a great leaping-off point and an easy one to access.”—Geoff Boucher, LA Times/HeroComplex

”Impressive Work”—Rich Sands, TV Guide.Com

“Extremis is the strongest outing in motion comics yet in overall production quality, with its nuanced CGI sequences and a powerful musical score, and rivals a lot of dedicated, full-on animation.”—Brian Truitt, USAToday.Com

“Iron Man: Extremis is Marvel’s fourth motion comic outing to date and the company’s most impressive offering by far. Purely from a visual perspective, Extremis is worth watching. Using complex CGI technology, Extremis enhances the already stunning artwork of the original comic book, literally allowing Granov’s characters to pop off the page with bright and richly textured colors.”—Rob Frappier, ScreenRant.Com

Don’t miss the first episode of Iron Man: Extremis, on-sale now through iTunes, Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Zune and PlayStation®Network! And don’t miss the thrilling second episode, available for sale on Wednesday, April 28th!

For more information, and a first look at the groundbreaking motion comic, head over to http://www.marvel.com/extremis

Please note that Iron Man: Extremis is intended for mature audiences only.



Marvel Entertainment, LLC. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics). Marvel's strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online. For more information visit www.marvel.com. Read more...

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COMIC NEWS: THE LAST ISSUE OF BUCK ROGERS LIFTS OFF IN MAY!

Scott Beatty's acclaimed series' epic last issue!


All good things must come to an end. Dynamite Entertainment's adventures of Buck Rogers reaches its conclusion in May with issue #12! In the concluding chapter of "Moonfall," written by Scott Beatty and drawn by Carlos Rafael, Buck and his allies discover that the greatest threat to Earth is neither aliens nor warring city-states, but from a Lunar "separatist" colony that has the most dangerous (and simplest) weapon ever devised! This ending will rock as the grand finale to the series!

Buck Rogers made his first newspaper appearance January 7, 1929, published by the John F. Dille Company. Rogers also appeared in a serial film, a television series as well and other formats. The idea for the comic strip originated with Dille, president of the National Newspaper Syndicate of America. Dille then enlisted editorial cartoonist Dick Calkins to co-author and illustrate. Honoring the past grandiose history of Buck Rogers, Dynamite is proud to celebrate the iconic Buck Rogers with issue #12 this May!

What can I say? BUCK ROGERS #12 is the grand finale to "Season One" of the Dynamite series," says writer Scott Beatty. "And as befitting a season capper for this series, it's chock full of action, double-crosses, and sci-fi intrigue on the Moon! There's an ending, a beginning, and a close encounter that Buck NEVER imagined as the past finally catches up with him in the 25th century!

BUCK ROGERS #12
http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C725130144461

Written by SCOTT BEATTY
Art by CARLOS RAFAEL
Covers by CARLOS RAFAEL (75%) & JOHN WATSON (25%)
32 pages $3.50



ABOUT DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT:

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT, the publishing division of DYNAMIC FORCES, INC., was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including Red Sonja, Project Superpowers, The Boys, Army of Darkness, Battlestar Galactica, The Lone Ranger, Zorro and more!

In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and best selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Michael Turner, Jim Lee, Michael Avon Oeming, Brian Reed, Mel Rubi, Marc Guggenheim, Stephen Sadowski, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner and a host of up and coming new talent and fan favorite creators!

DYNAMITE is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their more recent launches - including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's PROJECT SUPERPOWERS - have debuted in the Top Ten lists produced by Diamond Comics Distributors. In 2005 Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%). The company has also been nominated for several industry awards, including the prestigious Eisner Award.

Aside from their monthly periodical comic book series, DYNAMITE also produces new and classic material, including Tim Truman's SCOUT, Carlos Trillo and Eduardo Risso's BORDERLINE and TALES OF TERROR, Jim Starlin's DREADSTAR, as well as well as reprint editions of classic RED SONJA material. Read more...

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TV NEWS: BREAKING NEWS FROM CARTOON NETWORK, WARNER BROS. ANIMATION AND DC ENTERTAINMENT

Two new cartoons from DC Entertainment.

Have you heard the news? Today Cartoon Network announced not one, but two new shows sure to bring a smile to regular readers of THE SOURCE. Here’s the skinny:

MAD MAGAZINE is an animated sketch-comedy series produced by Warner Bros. Animation that uses the iconic MAD Magazine, published by DC Comics, as inspiration. Expect a chaotic mix of animation styles and twisted humor to pull back the curtain and expose the truth behind movies, TV shows, games, pop culture and, of course, curtains.

“You can expect to see some familiar faces on screen and big names behind the scenes,” said Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment. “The show will unleash MAD’s irreverent take on pop culture and today’s headlines, and feature classic characters including Alfred E. Neuman and Spy Vs. Spy. Our partners at Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network are helping DC Entertainment revitalize the cherished MAD brand across all media.”

Behind the scenes, animation buffs will find some distinguished names. Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold) is the executive producer. Kevin Shinick (Robot Chicken) and Mark Marek (KaBlam!, The Andy Milonakis Show) are the producers.

Pretty fantastic news, right? But, wait, we promised there would be more and, yes, there’s more…



YOUNG JUSTICE is an all-new series produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based upon the characters from DC Comics. In YOUNG JUSTICE, being a teenager means proving yourself over and over – to peers, parents, teachers, mentors and, ultimately, to yourself. But what if you’re not just a normal teenager? What if you’re a teenage super hero? How much harder will it be to prove yourself in a world of super powers, super villains and super secrets? Are you ready to come of age in such a world? Are you ready for life or death rites of passage? Are you ready to join the ranks of the great heroes and prove you’re worthy of the Justice League? The members of Young Justice—Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis—are about to find out.

“There’s much more to come from DC Entertainment,” said Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer. “This is just the beginning.”

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TV NEWS: Cartoon Network Broadens its Audience with Programming “Firsts” and Unique Primetime Strategy

First-Ever Kids Sports Awards Event Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game to Debut 2011

Network Unveils 25 New Series/Movies/Specials and 13 Returning Series


Cartoon Network unveiled a substantial new line-up of content today at its annual Advertising Upfront presentation at New York’s Time Warner Center. Delivering on its promise to launch a diverse slate of programming that young audiences cannot find anywhere else, new Cartoon Network shows will incorporate a number of genres and formats that include an unrivaled, one-hour scripted action-mystery series, matchless animated and live-action comedies and an entirely new way of programming primetime for a young audience.

The network also announced its first foray into the broadcast awards arena with Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game. Premiering in early 2011, this high-energy, multi-platform experience will let viewers decide who’s got game from the world of sports. Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game will feature professional and amateur athletes as well as top-notch entertainment. This first-of-its-kind sports award event for kids is created and produced by global sports and entertainment company IMG Media. The Sports Illustrated Group will serve as the official promotional partner and also will introduce the SI KIDS' “Sports Kid of the Year Award.”

Exclusive sneak peeks at two highly anticipated scripted, live-action one-hour series—Unnatural History (Warner Horizon Television), premiering Sunday, June 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT; and Tower Prep—were revealed; as well as the upcoming CGI movie event Firebreather. Positioned as part of a unique quarter-hour comedy programming block, new animated series will include MAD, Regular Show, Robotomy and Secret Mountain Fort Awesome. The network also announced that coming later in the year would be an all-new re-imagined version of the Warner Bros animated classic shorts, Looney Tunes.

Among Cartoon Network’s Upfront celebrity guests—including a special appearance by Destroy Build Destroy host, musician Andrew W.K., and the “dudes” from Dude, What Would Happen—Atlanta Falcons tight-end Tony Gonzalez was on hand to announce the return of the successful short-form series My Dad’s A Pro which will star his nine-year-old son Nikko.

“Last spring we talked about how ‘our voice was changing’ and announced an ambitious slate of diverse and compelling content,” said Stuart Snyder, president and chief operating officer of Turner Broadcasting’s Animation, Young Adults and Kids Media division. “This year we’re delivering and adding great brands and beloved franchises that represent the breadth and scope of Cartoon Network’s ongoing evolution.”

“Today we announced some bold new content as we continue to provide advertisers with an extensive array of high profile opportunities,” said John O’Hara, executive vice president and general manager, Cartoon Network Ad Sales & Marketing. “We’ll continue to develop innovative ideas for our partners that will extend the reach of their message across our linear and digital platforms and will deliver measurable returns for their investment.”

“We’re expanding beyond the boundaries of traditional kid’s content,” said Rob Sorcher, chief content officer for Cartoon Network. “This new programming lineup brings event-quality entertainment to our prime time.”

Highlights of Cartoon Network’s new content strategy to launch across the 2010-2011 season include the following:

New Series
• MAD: Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and using the iconic MAD magazine, published by DC Comics, as inspiration, MAD is an animated sketch-comedy series utilizing a chaotic mix of animation styles and twisted humor to pull back the curtain and expose the truth behind movies, TV shows, games, pop culture and, of course, curtains! Classic MAD magazine characters and features such as Alfred E. Neuman and Spy vs. Spy pop up, and no subject matter or individual will be safe from MAD’s barrage of parodies and sketches. In the end, viewers won’t get even, they’ll just get MAD! Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold) is the executive producer. Kevin Shinick (Robot Chicken) and Mark Marek (KaBlam! The Andy Milonakis Show) are the producers.

• Robotomy: The animated Robotomy tells the story of Thrasher and Blastus, two outsider teenage droids who are only slightly less horrific than the ultra-powerful robots that populate their planet, Killglobe. Now they face their greatest challenge yet: high school. Armed with a desire to fit in (and little else), Thrasher and Blastus navigate their lives with varying degrees of success. Created by Michael Buckley (The Sisters Grimm) and Joe Deasy and co-executive produced by Christy Karacas (Superjail), Robotomy, a quarter-hour series, will be produced in New York.

• Secret Mountain Fort Awesome: When a portal to the world opened and unleashes underground monsters, so goes the premise for Secret Mountain Fort Awesome. The human world had everything these creatures could ever want. The only problem is, humans hate monsters, and they treat them like second class citizens. How unfair! This is their world too. Created by Chowder writer and artist Pete Browngardt, Secret Mountain Fort Awesome follows this clan in their dim-witted efforts to break free of human oppression. The animated series is being produced at Cartoon Network Studios.

• The Looney Tunes Show: A new half-hour animated comedy series starring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. No longer confined to 7-minute shorts, Bugs and Daffy are out of the woods and living in the suburbs among such colorful neighbors as Yosemite Sam, Granny, Tweety and Sylvester. In addition to each episode’s main story, The Looney Tunes Show also features “cartoons within a cartoon.” The Tasmanian Devil, Speedy Gonzales, Marvin the Martian and other classic characters sing original songs in two-minute music videos called Merrie Melodies and the Road Runner and Coyote are featured in 2-1/2 minute CG shorts. This all new series is produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold) is the executive producer. Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone (both Duck Dodgers, Back at the Barnyard, Space Jam) are the supervising producers.


• Young Justice: In Young Justice, being a teenager means proving yourself over and over—to peers, parents, teachers, mentors and, ultimately, to yourself. But what if you’re not just a normal teenager? What if you’re a teenage super hero? Are you ready to join the ranks of the great heroes and prove you’re worthy of the Justice League? That’s exactly what the members of Young Justice—Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis—will found out, whether they have what it takes to be a proven hero. This all-new series is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based upon characters from DC Comics. Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold) is the executive producer. Brandon Vietti (Batman: Under the Red Hood, Superman Doomsday, The Batman) and Greg Weisman (Gargoyles, The Spectacular Spider-Man, W.I.T.C.H.) are the producers.


• Run It Back Sunday: Cartoon Network takes The NBA on TNT’s game of the week and remixes it for basketball fans of all ages. Run It Back Sunday is a full NBA game in one power hour, complete with fun facts, amazing highlights and explosive special effects. From jams, passes and steals to fun facts and unique analysis, Run It Back Sunday presents an all new way to catch the game of the week.

New Special Events/Movies:
• Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game: Cartoon Network’s first foray into the broadcast awards arena, Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game will premiere in early 2011. This high-energy, multi-platform experience will let viewers decide who’s got game, by honoring their favorite sports stars and sports moments of the year. From the red carpet, to the never-before-seen stunts and surprises on stage, this unconventional celebration will be led by a celebrity host and feature icons from television, film, music and sports, as kids experience an evening of humor and fun at the most raucous and biggest sports awards show ever presented on television. This first-of-its-kind, sports award event for kids, is created and produced by IMG Media. Sports Illustrated will be serving as the official promotional partner and will also introduce the SportsKid of the Year Award.

• KROG (working title): KROG is a half-hour scripted live-action comedy pilot from Cartoon Network Studios. To their fans, KROG is an awesome monster costume band sent from Middle Earth to conquer and enslave the human "surface dwellers.” Their fans love them! In reality, however, the members of KROG are indeed monsters sent to conquer mankind. For the life of them, KROG can't understand why people aren't more afraid of them. Luckily, they're a much better band than invasion force and their missions always manage to go afoul. KROG only succeeds in rocking out. KROG is created by Mark Rivers (Metalocolypse, TV Funhouse).

• Lords Of Bad Axe (working title): Created and written by Derek Guiley and David Schneiderman (both credited for Chasing Liberty, The Parent Trap 2), Lords Of Bad Axe, a 90-minute original movie, is a fantastical comedy for the videogame age. When a glitch in the system releases the baddies from an online game into the real world, three high school gamers must join forces and tap their skills to combat evil. Lords Of Bad Axe is directed by Peter Lauer (Sons Of Tuscon, Chuck).

• My Dad’s A Pro: Cartoon Network and the NFL today announced that 10-time NFL Pro Bowler and Atlanta Falcons Tight-End Tony Gonzalez and his 8-year-old son Nikko will appear in the next installment of the short-form series, My Dad’s A Pro. My Dad’s A Pro had its successful first run in 2009 and featured NBA Champion Boston Celtics guard Eddie House and his son Jaelen. The live-action series follows a professional athlete’s son and his father, offering a unique perspective on what day-to-day life is like with a father in professional sports. My Dad’s A Pro, featuring Tony Gonzalez and his son Nikko, is part of Cartoon Network’s ongoing relationship with the NFL. My Dad’s A Pro is being produced for Cartoon Network by Left/Right.

Soon To Debut Series
• Unnatural History: Cartoon Network’s first live-action mystery series delivers a new case of cinematic, action-packed comedic adventure each week. Unnatural History centers on Henry Griffin (Kevin G. Schmidt), a teenager with exceptional skills acquired through years of globetrotting with his anthropologist parents. When his parents think it’s time for him to lead a normal high school life, they pack him off to live with his Uncle Bryan (Martin Donovan) and cousin Jasper (Jordan Gavaris) in Washington D.C. But this isn’t just any high school; it’s located on the grounds of The National Museum Complex. And as Henry, Jasper and their friend Maggie (Italia Ricci) soon learn, this museum is chock full of mysteries that will put Henry’s worldly skills to the test. Created and written by Mike Werb (Face/Off, The Mask), the pilot episode is directed by Emmy® Award winner Mikael Salomon (Band of Brothers, The Andromeda Strain, The Company). Thania St. John (Eureka, Drop Dead Diva) serves as executive producer for the series produced by Warner Horizon Television. Unnatural History will air Sunday Nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network beginning June 13, 2010.

• Generator Rex: From the creators of Ben 10 comes Generator Rex, a new half-hour animated series that takes viewers on an adventure full of fun, action, wish fulfillment and teenage drama. Generator Rex is a young super agent who, with his incredible ability to create mechanical weapons and vehicles from his own body, must balance his adrenaline-fueled adventures with the everyday ups and downs of being a teenager. Generator Rex revolves around 15-year-old Rex, as he attempts to balance his duty as a soldier in a super-spy team with just being a teenager. Generator Rex was created by Man of Action (Joe Casey, Joe Kelley, Duncan Rouleau, and Steven T. Seagle) with supervising producer John Fang (Ben 10: Alien Force, The Batman) and is produced at Cartoon Network Studios. Generator Rex will air Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network beginning April 23, 2010.


• Ben 10: Ultimate Alien: The series follows 16-year-old Ben Tennyson as his secret identity has been revealed to the world and he’s now an international mega-star super hero, loved by kids the world over but distrusted by many adults. Armed with a mysterious new Omnitrix, Ben is able to transform into hyper-evolved versions of his aliens and will see action in places he’s never been. Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, a 30-minute animated series, was created by Man of Action (Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, Steve Seagle) with Glen Murakami (Teen Titans) as the supervising producer and story editor Dwayne McDuffie. The series is produced at Cartoon Network Studios.

• Tower Prep: A one-hour, live-action scripted series premiering this fall, Tower Prep tells the story of a rebellious teen, Ian (Drew Van Acker), who wakes up one morning to find himself trapped at a mysterious prep school that offers no escape. He forms a secret group with CJ (Elise Gatien), Gabe (Ryan Pinkston) and Suki (Dyana Liu), intent on discovering what they’re being trained for and how to escape. Tower Prep is produced by Cartoon Network Studios in association with Dolphin Entertainment. The series is executive-produced and created by Paul Dini (Lost, Batman Beyond). Glen Morgan (Bionic Woman) and Bill O’Dowd (Zoey 101) serve as executive producers.

• Sym-Bionic Titan: From creator Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack) comes an exciting hybrid of giant robot battles and high school comedy. Sym-Bionic Titan follows the lives of three alien teenagers who crash-land on Earth and must protect their new home from alien invaders while navigating the perils of high school life. Sym-Bionic Titan is being produced at Cartoon Network Studios and will premiere on Cartoon Network this summer.


• Regular Show: Created by J. G. Quintel, Regular Show was developed as an animated short for Cartoon Network’s Cartoonstitute. Two groundskeepers, Mordecai (a six-foot-tall blue jay) and Rigby (a hyperactive raccoon) are best friends who spend their days trying to entertain themselves by any means necessary, much to the displeasure of Benson (their boss, who is a gumball machine) and to the delight of Pops (an older, lollipop-headed gentleman). Their everyday pursuits often lead to things spiraling out of control and into the surreal: they open portals to other dimensions, summon demons via an ‘80s arcade game and accidentally use choreographed dance moves to send co-workers to the moon. All in a typical day’s work on Regular Show. J.G. Quintel served as creative director of The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack for two seasons and was a storyboard artist on the Emmy-winning animated series Camp Lazlo. Regular Show, a 15-minute animated series, is produced at Cartoon Network Studios.

• Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated: With the animated Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and their talking dog Scooby-Doo are back, solving mysteries in the spooky town of Crystal Cove, a sleepy coastal village that boasts a long history of ghostly sightings, werewolves and glowing deep sea divers. From Warner Bros. Animation, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated features the voices of Frank Welker (What’s New, Scooby-Doo?) as Fred/Scooby-Doo, Mindy Cohn (The Facts of Life) as Velma, Grey DeLisle (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) as Daphne and Matthew Lillard (the Scooby-Doo films) as Shaggy. Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold) is the executive producer. Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone (both credited for Duck Dodgers, Back at the Barnyard, Space Jam) are the supervising producers.

Soon to Debut Movies
• Firebreather: Cartoon Network’s first original all-CG animation adventure presents Duncan Rosenblatt, a rather typical, awkward high school kid, except that his dad is a fire-breathing monster who tells Duncan that he is destined to protect the earth. Firebreather is created and co-executive-produced by Phil Hester (The Wretch), co-executive-produced by Andy Kuhn (Freedom Ring) and executive-produced by Julia Pistor (Lemony Snicket). Jim Krieg (Ben 10: Alien Force) joins as writer with Peter Chung (Aeon Flux) directing.

• Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster: Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster continues the Mystery Inc. gang’s adventures from the 2009 live-action hit Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins, which premiered as the most-watched telecast in Cartoon Network history. Director Brian Levant, producer Brian Gilbert and writers the Altiere Brothers return in this Warner Premiere production. The Atlas Entertainment production also has the live-action cast returning with Robbie Amell (True Jackson, VP) as Fred, Kate Melton as Daphne, Hayley Kiyoko as Velma and Nick Palatas as Shaggy. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will distribute the film on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand and For Download. Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster will premiere on Cartoon Network in fourth quarter 2010.

• Totally Spies! The Movie: In the animated Totally Spies! The Movie, Sam, Clover and Alex, three clueless Beverly Hills teens, are recruited to become international spies for WOOHP: The World Organization of Human Protection. Their mission is to locate Peppy Wolfman, a missing pet motivational speaker from Beverly Hills. The girls quickly discover that Peppy, as well as many of their classmates, were abducted after being "Fabulized." With some clever thinking and girly gadgets, will the girls be able to save Beverly Hills and the world? A film directed by Pascal Jardin, Totally Spies! The Movie, a Marathon Media and Studio 37 production, premieres Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network.

Additional Series Debuts
• Total Drama World Tour: From the creators of Total Drama Island and Total Drama Action, Cartoon Network brings Total Drama World Tour. All the best moments of reality TV shows are back with exciting larger-than-life elimination competition, stomach curdling challenges, scheming and sabotage, death-defying stunts, romances and friendships. In this season, 17 lucky contestants are in for one more round of drama, and this time, it’s worldwide! That’s right, we’re taking the drama global. Total Drama World Tour is a 30-minute animated reality series created by FreshTV Inc. Tom McGillis and Jennifer Pertsch serve as executive producers.

• BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion: Boys action phenomenon, BEYBLADE, is making a much anticipated return after taking the world by storm with its enormous global success in the early 2000s. BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion features new 30-minute episodes from Nelvana and d-rights offering a fresh take on the original series with new characters competing for dominance with their spinning BEYBLADE tops, battling against an evil organization, The Dark Nebula.

• The Amazing Spiez: Lee, Megan, Marc and Tony Clark are tightly knit siblings who juggle their family life with intense international spy missions in the half-hour animated series The Amazing Spiez! Outfitted with next generation gadgets and super cool vehicles, the young Spiez! secretly travel around the world and confront the most outrageous villains ever. With a unique comic book graphic style, The Amazing Spiez is a Marathon Media, Canal J, Image Entertainment co-production, in association with TF1 and Teletoon Canada. The series premieres on Cartoon Network Monday, April 26, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT.

• Metajets: Metajets fuels the need for speed and sport in the skies with high-flying competition and combat. In a world where aviation is paramount, young flying aces compete on the Aeronautical Racing Circuit while secretly waging a high stakes battle for air supremacy. Metajets if from Cookie Jar Entertainment and Sunwoo Entertainment.

Recently Premiered
• Adventure Time: The animated comedy series premiered earlier this month as the #1 show on all television among boys. The series introduced viewers to unlikely heroes Finn & Jake, buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo and encounter its colorful inhabitants. From the mind of creator Pendleton Ward, Ooo is a land built for adventure. Whether it’s saving Princess Bubblegum, defeating zombie candy, mocking the “oxy-moronic” Ice King or rocking out with undead music wiz Marceline the Vampire Queen, for Finn & Jake it’s always Adventure Time. The half-hour Cartoon Network series, which airs Monday Nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT, is executive produced by cable and animated television veteran Fred Seibert (The Fairly OddParents, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!).

Returning Cartoon Network Series
Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Dude, What Would Happen

Destroy Build Destroy

Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Flapjack

Johnny Test

6teen

Stoked

Bakugan

Pokémon

Battle Force 5

Pink Panther & Pal

Totally Spies

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 97 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families. Nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. Read more...

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TV NEWS: Cartoon Network Goes Big with Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game

90-Minute Broadcast Event to Feature Pro and Amateur Athletes and Top-Notch Entertainment

Renowned Sports, Entertainment and Media Company, IMG to Produce Event

Sports Illustrated Group’s SI KIDS to Serve as Media Partner


Cartoon Network is announcing its first foray into the broadcast awards arena with Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game. Premiering in early 2011, this high-energy, multi-platform experience will let viewers decide who’s got game, by honoring their favorite sports stars and sports moments of the year. This first-of-its-kind, sports award event for kids, is created and produced by IMG Media, the production arm of global sports, entertainment and media company, IMG. The Sports Illustrated Group’s SI KIDS franchise will be serving as the official media partner and the show will also feature SI KIDS’ SportsKid of the Year Award.

From the red carpet, to the never-before-seen stunts and surprises on stage, this unconventional celebration will be led by a celebrity host and feature icons from television, film, music and sports, as kids experience an evening of humor and fun at the most raucous and biggest sports awards show ever presented on television.

“This type of event is part of Cartoon Network’s DNA and continues our mission to give kids the type of programming that they can’t find anywhere else,” said Stu Snyder, president and chief operating officer of Turner Broadcasting Inc.’s Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media. “Working with IMG, Sports Illustrated and Turner Sports, who have some of the strongest partnerships in the sports arena, will help us produce an exciting, action-packed and star-filled event.”

Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game will also be supported by a long-lead, robust marketing and promotional campaign executed across all media platforms, including on-air, digital, radio, wireless, print, social media, VOD and gaming.

About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 97 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

About IMG Media
IMG Media operates from over 30 offices worldwide and distributes content across all forms of media including TV, Audio, Fixed Media, Inflight and Closed Circuit, Broadband and Mobile. IMG Media Production generates 6000 hours of programming, over 200 projects in locations around the world. These include coverage of: New York City Marathon, Masters, PGA Championship, ATP and WTA Tennis, Professional Bull Riding, television and digital production for both Wimbledon and the R and A, Premier League Soccer Productions, Total Rugby for the IRB, Transworld Sport, FIFA Futbol Mondial and FIFA World Cup Preview Series. IMG Media also has produced entertainment specials such as: Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials, World’s and Year’s Funniest Commercials for TBS, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, and Boston Pops 4th of July Spectacular. IMG Media also maintains the world’s largest sports archive with more than 250,000 hours of footage.

About the Sports Illustrated Group’s SI KIDS Franchise
The SI KIDS franchise is anchored by the flagship monthly and includes the website (www.SIkids.com), books, events, licensed products and the annual “SportsKid of the Year” platform. For 21 years SI KIDS has helped young fans (8 and up) learn about positive values, good sportsmanship and healthy lifestyle through sports. The franchise delivers SI’s in-depth reporting, action photography, first-person athlete accounts and features to a monthly audience of 4.9mm. Today, more than 60% of current Sports Illustrated readers have subscribed to SI Kids. Read more...

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DVD NEWS: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (2004): SEASON 4.0 / BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (2004): SEASON 4.5 VALUE PACK

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CONVENTION NEWS: Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention Presents Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables, The Punisher) May 2, 2010

The Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention presents Actor Dolph Lundgren for an on stage interview and screening of two of his movies on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Dolph discusses his current movies such as Command Performance, Icarus, and this summer's major action movie The Expendables that reunites him with Sylvester Stallone (Rocky IV), and featuring a cast that includes Jason Statham, Jet Li, and Mickey Rourke.


Dolph Lundgren's breakthrough role came as the Russian Boxer Ivan Drago in Rocky IV and starring roles followed in Masters of the Universe (as He-Man), The Punisher (as Frank Castle and based on the Marvel Comic Book), Universal Soldier, Red Scorpion, Men of War, Showdown in Little Tokyo, Dark Angel, Johnny Mnemonic, and many others.

Dolph Lundgren is writing and directing in addition to starring in his current movies such as Command Performance, Missionary Man, The Russian Specialist, The Defender and Icarus. There will be a screening of two of Dolph Lundgren's movies at the Convention: Command Performance at 11:00 A.M. and Direct Action at 3:30 P.M. The Dolph Lundgren stage interview takes place at 1:00 P.M. For fans of action movies this is an event not to be missed.

The Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention will be held at the historic landmark the Shrine Auditorium Expo Center, 700 West 32nd Street, in Los Angeles and across the street from USC College. Also featured is a large Dealer's Room full of Old and New Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Toys, Action Figures, Movie Memorabilia, Trading Cards, DVD's and many other Collectibles will be available for purchase at over one hundred tables. Show hours are 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Admission is $8.00, five years and under are free. Check http://www.comicbookscifi.com or call (818) 954-8432 for more information. Read more...

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TOY NEWS: OTACOOL 2: ULTIMATE COSPLAYERS WORLDWIDE!!

Kotobukiya x Dannychoo.com x Cure


Kotobukiya is pleased to announce the arrival of OTACOOL 2: WORLDWIDE COSPLAYERS in June 2010! In collaboration with the world famous Otaku website Dannychoo.com and the Internet’s largest cosplay destination Cure, OTACOOL 2 promises even more stimulating and groundbreaking content. In keeping with the same concept of “OTAKU is COOL”, the next volume of OTACOOL will focus on cosplayers from around the world!

In November 2009, Kotobukiya released the milestone publication OTACOOL: WORLDWIDE OTAKU ROOMS in collaboration with Danny Choo. Gathering international media attention, this publication received critical acclaim for its CGM (Consumer Generated Media) approach, where content is created through the Internet in collaboration with numerous fans and readers.

Now we’re back with OTACOOL 2: WORLDWIDE COSPLAYERS. The question is “How well do you know cosplay?” If you’re not familiar with the world of cosplay, this meticulously compiled book is sure to spark your interest! In collaboration with Dannychoo.com and Cure, Kotobukiya brings you photographs of over 150 cosplayers worldwide, with participants from over 24 countries all carefully selected from over 500 submissions. We also held an online “OTACOOL Original Mascot Contest”, with more then 30 illustrators participating. French illustrator Vinhnyu’s character “Oda Kurumi” has been selected as Kotobukiya’s official Otacool mascot.

Oda Kurumi
Illustration by Vinhnyu

With plans to feature Vinhnyu’s illustrations in future OTACOOL promotions and publications we look forward to seeing more work from this up and coming artist. Written in both English and Japanese, OTACOOL 2: WORLDWIDE COSPLAYERS is energetic, innovative and simply fun!

Not only does OTACOOL 2: WORLDWIDE COSPLAYERS feature numerous cosplayers, it also explores the various aspects of this culture through extensive interviews with the companies, websites, and individuals connected with this worldwide phenomenon. Additionally, the fundamentals, rules, and etiquette of cosplay are explained in full detail for people who want to get involved right away!

Features:
 Cosplay Theory of Evolution by Tatsumi Inui (Cure – World’s Largest Cosplay Community Site)
 Interviews with Wada Yosuke (COSPA – Japan’s #1 Cosplay Goods Company), Danny Choo (World’s Most Famous Otaku) and Kaname (World Famous Cosplayer)
 World Wide Cosplayers including Alodia Gosiengfiao / Francesca Dani / Yaya Han + more!
 Japanese Cosplayers Ai Amano / -aira- / Aoichi Akira + more!
 Introduction to Cosplay
 Guide on Cosplay Name Cards
 The Premier of the Official Otacool Mascot Character – Oda Kurumi!




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OTACOOL 2: Worldwide Cosplayers
Publisher: Kotobukiya
Release date: April 2010 (Japan) June (International)
Price: 1,575 yen.
Speck: A5 size・128pages・full color
ISBN: 978-4-7753-0807-3
IEN# YK042
© Kotobukiya 2010

For more information please visit the following sites:

Kotobukiya official website: http://www.kotous.com/

OTACOOL official website: http://www.figure.fm/feature/en/otacool/

Danny Choo’s official website: http://www.dannychoo.com/

Cure official website: http://en.curecos.com/
Vinhnyu at deviantart:
http://vinhnyu.deviantart.com/

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The first English/Japanese language book that introduces readers to over 108 cool and stylish Otaku rooms worldwide. Capturing the Otaku culture from a totally new angle, OTACOOL showcases a diverse range of incredible Otaku rooms with plenty of in-depth spotlights and special guests.

Featuring internationally recognized Otaku enthusiasts such as Danny Choo and Steve Sansweet of Lucasfilm, the one and only OTACOOL WORLDWIDE OTAKU ROOMS features famous collectors, idols and sculptors with tons of photos collected from around the world!

In stores now!
SRP $29.99
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MOVIES NEWS: New Clips From The Losers

Warner Brothers Pictures presents 2 new clips from The Losers, which will be in theaters April 23rd.






The Losers “Pick –up” Clip


The Losers WonderCon Video
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TOY NEWS: Darkchylde 'Ariel' Statue from Pop Culture Shock Collectibles

POP CULTURE SHOCK COLLECTIBLES ANNOUNCES DARKCHYLDE 'ARIEL' STATUE


Pop Culture Shock Collectibles is proud to announce the Darkchylde 'Ariel' Statue based on Randy Queens hit comic Darkchylde.

The Ariel Statue is 10” tall , will be limited to 500 pcs worldwide and is scheduled to ship Fall 2010 with an MSRP of $200.00.

It will be available for pre-order on April 22th through Sideshow ( http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=14515 ) , Diamond Distribution Previews, as well as specialty stores.

Also available strictly through SideshowToy.com is an extremely limited version (150 pieces) featuring a light-up base with an MSRP of $225.00.

May is Darkchylde Month

With the triumphant release of the highly anticipated crossover with Top Cow's The Darkness, and her first ever statue release through Jerry Macaluso's PopCutureShock, fans of Randy Queen's nightmare haunted beauty Ariel Chylde will be in for some happy surprises this May. And Darkchylde excitement should hit a fever pitch when test footage for a Darkchylde film created by the Academy award winning Weta Workshop hits the net around the same time.

"The tale of a beautiful, but cursed southern teen who can become any of the creatures from her many recurring nightmares was a bonafide late 90's sensation, seeing the character realized in comics, trading cards, action figures, skateboards, apparel, mini busts, and more" says creator and writer, Randy Queen, "and it is with great joy that all these exciting new elements are congealing at this time, with the Top Cow Crossover, the Statue from PopCultureShock Collectibles, and the release of the Weta Test Footage. This is a concept fans have have shown they love, and there's just not that many comic characters not introduced in the 60's or prior with any real staying power. I'm delighted the plight of Ariel Chylde has endured and proved so memorable for fans around the world, and it'll be terrific to see where her wings carry her from here."








About POP CULTURE SHOCK COLLECTIBLES
Pop Culture Shock Collectibles was founded in 2006 by Jerry Macaluso , the former owner of SOTA Toys , SOTA Sculpture and Design and Plastic Fantasy, to manufacture high-end resin collectibles.

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COMIC NEWS: TEASER - MORNING GLORIES: JUN

An all-new series from Nick Spencer, writer of the critically acclaimed titles FORGETLESS, EXISTENCE 2.0, EXISTENCE 3.0, and SHUDDERTOWN.


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COMIC NEWS: Brian Bendis & Michael Oeming's POWERS Goes Digital!

The superstar, award-winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming bring their landmark Powers series to your favorite mobile device!


The groundbreaking first six issues of Powers, presenting the now-classic “Who Killed Retro Girl?” storyline, are now available for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch users through the Comixology, Iverse and Panelfly applications, while PSP users can download directly to their device as of April 22nd!

“This is a big day for team Powers!” said writer and series co-creator Brian Bendis. ”We're over the moon proud of these characters and stories and now that you can carry them with you everywhere you go? This is too exciting! To our new digital partners and audience- I salute you!”

Michael Oeming, series artist and co-creator, said, “I'm very excited at the potential to drive a digital audience towards comics that otherwise would have never been exposed to comics...especially Powers!”

Discover today just why Powers remains one of the most acclaimed series of the century! Download Powers via Comixology, Iverse and Panelfly right now or on your PSP soon!



Marvel Entertainment, LLC. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics). Marvel's strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online. For more information visit www.marvel.com. Read more...

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DVD NEWS: IRON MAN: COMPLETE ANIMATED SERIES and X-MEN Vol. 5 on DVD 5/4!

On Tuesday May 4th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will release IRON MAN: THE COMPLETE 1994 ANIMATED TELEVISION SERIES and X-MEN: Vol. 5 on DVD! From Stan Lee comes Marvel’s complete 1994 animated television series, Iron Man. Experience every thrilling moment – from the very first episode, to the final climactic battle – in this 3-disc collector’s edition. The action doesn’t end there! The original tales of Marvel comic books come to life in Volume 5 of the X-men collection. Relive the action of the popular animated series in this collectible compilation of the X-men adventures.


IRON MAN
The Complete 1994 Animated Television Series
3-Disc DVD Set - FACT SHEET

Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Story: From Stan Lee comes Marvel’s complete 1994 animated television series, Iron Man. Experience every thrilling moment – from the very first episode, to the final climactic battle – in this 3-disc collector’s edition. Witness the action-packed adventure from the very beginning as billionaire inventor Tony Stark dons his invincible suit of iron to battle the villainous Mandarin and the power of his ten deadly rings.
With fellow super heroes Nick Fury, War Machine, Scarlet Witch, Spider Woman and Hawkeye at his side, Iron Man faces off against a band of evil foes, including Whiplash…and confronts his own demons, as well.
Go behind the armor and get to know the man under the powered suit. This complete Iron Man collection is a must-have for fans of all ages !
“Iron Man” stars voice talent Robert Hays (Superhero Movie), John Reilly (TV’s “General Hospital: Night Shift”), Jennifer Hale (Ariel’s Beginning – Voice) and is executive produced by Stan Lee (Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Fantastic Four, The Ultimate Avengers II), Avi Arad (Spider-Man 4, Fantastic Four, X-Men: The Last Stand) and Larry Leiber (Iron Man, Iron Man 2).

EPISODE LIST:
Disc 1:
1. And The Sea Shall Give Up It's Dead
2. Rejoice! I Am Ultimo Thy Deliverer
3. Data In - Chaos Out
4. Silence My Companion, Death My Destination
5. The Grim Reaper Wears A Teflon Coat
6. Enemy Within, Enemy Without
7. Origin Of The Mandarin
8. Defection Of The Hawkeye
Disc 2:
9. Iron Man To The Second Power (Part 1)
10. Iron Man To The Second Power (Part 2)
11. Origin Of Iron Man (Part 1)
12. Origin Of Iron Man (Part 2)
13. Wedding Of Iron Man!
14. The Beast Within
15. Fire And Rain
16. Cell Of Iron
17. Not Far From The Tree
Disc 3:
18. Beauty Knows No Pain
19. On The Inside
20. Distant Boundaries
21. The Armor Wars (Part 1)
22. The Armor Wars (Part 2)
23. Hulkbuster
24. Empowered
25. Hands Of The Mandarin (Part 1)
26. Hands Of The Mandarin (Part 2)
STREET DATE: May 4, 2010
Suggested retail price: $29.99 US; $35.99 Canada
Rated: TV – Y7
Run time: 572 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 4:3
Sound: Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Spanish and French Language
Tracks & Subtitles
© MARVEL, IRON-MAN and all related characters and their distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries and are used with permission.
© 2010 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. © Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc.
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X-MEN: Volume 5
2-Disc DVD FACT SHEET
COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION WITH THE FINAL VOLUME !

Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Synopsis: The original tales of Marvel comic books come to life in Volume 5 of the X-men collection.
Relive the action of the popular animated series in this collectible compilation of the X-men adventures. The X-men must turn to their arch-nemesis, Magneto, in an effort to save the life of Professor Xavier! Watch the action unfold in the final episode, “Graduation Day, “and don’t miss a moment of X-men excitement in this 2-disc set, complete with 14 riveting episodes. Complete your X-men collection with this must-own final installment of this great animated series.
X-men stars voice talents Iona Morris (Law and Order, Spider-man, Fantastic Four, The
Wayans Bros), Lenore Zann (Law and Order, Dragon Tales) and Alison Seasly-Smith
(Honey, Degrassi: The Next Generation, M.V.P: The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives) and is executive produced by Stan Lee (Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Fantastic Four, The Ultimate Avengers II), Scott Thomas (Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles) and Will Meugniot (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men: Evolution, Silver Surfer).

EPISODE LIST:
Disc 1
Episode 63 The Phalanx Covenant (Part 1)
Episode 64 The Phalanx Covenant (Part 2)
Episode 65 A Deal With The Devil
Episode 66 No Mutant Is An Island
Episode 67 Longshot
Episode 68 Bloodlines
Disc 2
Episode 69 Storm Front (Part 1)
Episode 70 Storm Front (Part 2)
Episode 71 Jubilee's Fairy Tale Theatre
Episode 72 The Fifth Horseman
Episode 73 Old Soldiers
Episode 74 Descent
Episode 75 Hidden Agendas
Episode 76 Graduation Day
STREET DATE: May 4, 2010
Suggested retail price: $23.99 US; $29.99 Canada
Rated: TV – Y7
Run time: 308 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 4:3
Sound: Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Spanish and French Language
Tracks & Subtitles
© MARVEL, X-MEN, and all related characters and their distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries and are used with permission.
© 2010 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. © Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc.
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MOVIE NEWS: New Jonah Hex Image

Warner has released a new picture from the upcoming Jonah Hex film.


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TOY NEWS: Shocked Again

NECA Shines Light on New BioShock Figures and Replicas!


Hot on the heels of our Big Daddy Bouncer plush replica and the EVE Hypo Syringe, we've got a whole new wave of BioShock items due this summer!

Based on the 2k Games smash hit, BioShock 2, our latest wave of BioShock items are bigger and more detailed than ever before -- and in the case of the Subject Delta plush, also more adorable.

At over seven inches tall, Subject Delta is the sequel to the Big Daddy Bouncer plush replica. It perfectly captures the look of Little Sister's doll from the game. Comes complete with a baseball head, corkscrew drill arm and a wristwatch face.



For those looking for a little more action (figures), we've got our Series 2 assortment, which features an Eleanor Lamb and Little Sister two pack and a 7" Ladysmith Splicer that comes with a tommy gun, rolling pin and a removable mask. The Little Sister and Eleanor Lamb stand 3 3/4” and are fully articulated. Accessories include ADAM syringes and two small Big Daddy dolls for the girls to hold.



And then it's time to get deluxe. Big Daddy Rosie is loaded with articulation and tanks that plug into the back. This enormous figure also comes with the Rivet Gun accessory that she can hold in her right hand. This is the biggest and baddest Big Daddy yet!



All these new BioShock items will hit stores late June or July and will also be featured on our Amazon storefront.

Keep it tuned to necaonline.com for more info on BioShock and other lines from your favorite games and movies.

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