Looks like Minimates are about to enter a War Zone of their very own! Based on this year's Marvel sequel, the Punisher returns to the Marvel Minimates line with this Punisher: War Zone Minimates Box Set!
Due out on December 5, Punisher: War Zone reunites us with Frank Castle - this time played by Rome's Ray Stevenson - as he embarks on a war of his own against his new nemesis, Jigsaw. Up against the Punisher is mob boss Jigsaw and a literal army of hired goons, thugs and mercenaries dedicated to wiping out the Punisher once and for all!
This set contains Frank Castle, Jigsaw, Assault Punisher and a Mob Thug as well as a wide array of damage-dealing high-powered weaponry perfect for those pesky Minimate mob wars. Each of the two-inch Minimates were sculpted and designed by Art Asylum and feature 14 points of articulation as well as accessories from the upcoming film.
Look for this set in the October issue of Previews at your local comic book store!
Compelling Original Storylines, Created Exclusively for the Web Under the Guidance of Marvel Studios, Present New Adventures Based in the
Blockbuster Feature Film Universes
New York, NY (September 17, 2008) – For the first time ever, Marvel Entertainment is creating comic book series exclusively for the web as it launches all-new Iron Man and TheIncredible Hulk series this Fall that will only be available via its online subscription service, Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited at www.marvel.com/digitalcomics.
Already featuring more than 5,000 comic books from Marvel’s illustrious archives, Marvel Digital Comics Unlimitedwill now enable fans to enjoy two digitally-exclusive tales featuring the untold stories of Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk, which tie directly into movie continuity. The series are being produced under the guidance of Marvel Studios, the creative force behind this summer’s blockbuster feature films that grossed more than $800 million combined at the global box office.
Iron Man: Fast Friends brings insight into the bond between Tony Stark/Iron Man and his best friend, Jim “Rhodey” Rhodes. Weaving in and out of the events in the feature film, the digital comic series explores the kinship of the two through the eyes of Rhodey. Featuring original storylines by Paul Tobin, with art by Ronan Cliquet and covers by Dave Bullock, the weekly series launches September 17, 2008, in advance of the September 30 DVD release of the Iron Man feature film. Read it now!
Incredible Hulk: The Fury Files follows S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury as he finds out why it's a bad idea to make Bruce Banner angry. Written by Frank Tieri, with art by Salva Espin and covers by Steve Lieber, the weekly series will launch on October 8, leading up to the October 21 release of TheIncredible Hulk on DVD. The seriespicks up when Nick Fury receives intel that Thunderbolt Ross's Super Soldier program has finally produced an unstoppable warrior. A hands-on guy, Fury wants see this "hulk" for himself. So he does...and that's when stuff starts breaking.
“We are incredibly excited to launch these compelling new comic book series exclusively for Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited,” said Dan Buckley, President, Marvel Publishing. “Spinning out of two of this summer’s biggest blockbuster films, the new Iron Man and Incredible Hulk series feature original, untold stories presented in a unique digital format. The series will serve as a terrific complement to continuity of the films, and will undoubtedly engage all the new Iron Man and Hulk fans out there who want more of Iron Man and Hulk. I can think of no better way to get more people involved with Marvel Comics.”
In addition, these exclusive Iron Man and Incredible Hulk comics represent the premier releases in a continuing slate of comics available only to subscribers of Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited. Digital-only exclusives will be published regularly on Wednesdays at the pace of three or more comics per month. Upcoming titles include top Marvel characters and creative teams, fan-favorite holiday-themed specials, explorations into science fiction, martial arts and Westerns genres and so much more.
Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited subscribers already gain access to an ever-growing library of Marvel comics featuring an enormous array of titles from every era of Marvel’s celebrated publishing history. Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited is curated by Marvel editors, and serves as an ultimate digital comic Internet destination, allowing unparalleled access to thousands of titles from Marvel’s historic comic book archives. From the first issues of Amazing Spider-Man, The X-Men, Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four and other favorites, to unforgettable recent storylines, mini-series and special issues. The Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited site presents each digital comic in the highest-resolution available.
After the successful releases of the first and second generation of Revoltech’s figures Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Kaiyodo proudly introduces its new FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH for the U.S. market, Fraülein Revoltech #011 – Haruka Hasegawa.
● The new line of “REVOLTECH” (also known as “FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH”) comes equipped with another innovative newly developed joint & body system known as “E.L.F” that allows the figure(s) to demonstrate a large variety of realistic pose unlike any other PVC action figure.
● The five innovations of "E.L.F" ("FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH") are as follow:
The ball & socket joints are hidden inside the torso, imparting an elegant shoulder shape.
The shoulders rotate on all axes, allowing poses never before possible, including folded arms.
The special concealed custom Kaiyodo's Revolver joints maintain the natural leg shape and posture.
The curved lower pelvis flows smoothly into the leg and creates a natural bikini line.
The ankle Revolver joint clicks comfortably into position for graceful poses.
● Not only can advanced “figure modelers” demonstrate “cool” and almost real poses for each “FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH” figure but also the consumers as well.
● "FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH" was created to revolutionize the world of female action figures by bringing you the best in super-poseability, high quality, liveliness and high detailed action figures.
● Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with Kaiyodo will release every month, one new character figures as part of the “FRAÜLEIN REVOLTECH Series.”
-Fraülein Revoltech Haruka Hasegawa a postgraduate student, is based Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa known as "Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture." The series follows the life of "Tadayasu Sawaki," a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has the unique ability to see and communicate with micro-organisms and bacteria. The figure is 6" tall and has 19 articulation points with 11 joint parts. "Fraülein Revoltech Haruka" comes equipped with interchangeable accessories/parts (such as 1 sake glass, 1 wine glass, 1 laboratory plate, 2 optional head, 11 optional hands, 1 display base and more).
“Fraülein Revoltech Haruka” is set to be released in November with a SRP of $26.00.
To all of Earth, we are the alien race you know as Skrulls. We wish to offer a few words to you about recent events. You have so much potential. You have so much to offer. Your future can be bright and without war, poverty, and fear. All you have to do is let us help. We come not as an alien armada. We are not invading your lands as conquerors. We are here to help you. We can cure all that is wasting this world. We bring with us a message, one that can be easily translated into any language. Please share this with your brothers and sisters, for it is a simple message that can help us all in the days to come: EMBRACE CHANGE.
To learn more about our message, please visit http://www.embracechange.org. There you will find the tools to help create a better tomorrow. You will find the path to Embrace Change.
With those simple words, and the actions that they entail, all can be resolved-- we can finally put an end to aggression, violence, and strife. Remember, He loves you all so very much.
The Skrulls are a displaced race of aliens, whose homeworld has been destroyed, and have come to Earth as part of their prophecy that the Earth is their planet by divine right. With the ability to mimic any human, language, or power, these shape-changers have resources of over 5,000 characteristics, and are focused on utilizing these to bring forward a message of change to those around the world. Areas of emphasis include containing disease, disarmament of all countries, elimination of international debts and poverty, food and shelter for all citizens, and cessation of bigotry and violence. Rooted in their scriptures, theirs is a belief of change and the knowledge that “He” loves you. Their current advances into Earth have been chronicled by Eisner Award-Winning writer Brian Michael Bendis, and rendered by artists Leinil Yu, Mark Morales, and Laura Martin and published by Marvel Comics. Although their actions seem skewed through these Earthling’s lenses, the Skrulls’ strategy is to leverage its message of change in a growing array of opportunities around the world. For additional information visit http://www.embracechange.org.
Long before he joined the ranks of the X-Men, Gambit spent the earlier half of his life as a thief and roamed the world. Now, before Weapon X: First Class #1 bursts into comic shops, X-fans everywhere are in for a special treat! Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited is proud to present an all-new EXCLUSIVE story, shining a new light on the relationship between Gambit and Wolverine, right here!
Get ready to travel back down the dark halls of the Weapon X program, where mutants are held against their will and experiment on and anyone can be turned into the next living weapon!
Subscribers to Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited get to read Weapon X: First Class first and exclusively in a “Sneak Week” peek starting today through Monday, September 22nd after which it will be available for public viewing, for free!
Join Professor Xavier as he ventures deep into the mind of Wolverine, revisiting the first time the ragin’ Cajun ever crossed paths with Logan! True Believers, you can’t dare to miss this exciting new tale exclusively on Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited right now!
WEAPON X: FIRST CLASS #1 (of 3) (SEP082403) WEAPON X: FIRST CLASS #1 (of 3) RYAN VARIANT (SEP082404) Written by MARC SUMERAK Penciled by MARK ROBINSON & TIM SEELEY Cover and Variant by MICHAEL RYAN Rated A …$3.99 FOC – 10/16/08, On-Sale – 11/05/08
From the team that’s won EVERY MAJOR AWARD in comics comes the most insane and evil comic you’ll ever read!
The man who killed Captain America was just getting started. As superstar creators Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Daredevil, Uncanny X-Men) and Sean Phillips’ (Marvel Zombies) previous genre-twisting series Sleeper heads for the big screen with Sam Raimi and Tom Cruise attached, the team takes a short break from their multiple Eisner Award-winning comic Criminal to launch INCOGNITO, a twisted mash-up of noir and super-heroics.
What if you were an ex-super-villain hiding out in Witness Protection… but all you could think about were the days when the rules didn’t apply to you? Could you stand the toil of an average life after years of leaving destruction in your wake? And what if you couldn’t stand it? What would you do then?
“Incognito is a project that I’ve been waiting to do for some time now,” said Brubaker. “Where Sean and I previously explored a good guy pretending to be bad and losing sight of the difference, Incognito is the flipside. The story of a bad guy forced to be good, and what happens when he starts to go stir-crazy from the monotony of normal life. It’s a dark look at good and evil and pulp and noir all in one hard-hitting package.”
INCOGNITO launches in December from Marvel Comics’ Icon line, and will continue the tradition begun in Criminal of special features and articles that will only be available in the individual issues.
INCOGNITO #1 Written by ED BRUBAKER Art & Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS Mature Content/No Ads …$3.50 FOC—11/21/08, On-Sale—12/10/08
It’s the comic book event that has everyone from Entertainment Weekly to The Wall Street Journal buzzing and now the years top-selling comic, Secret Invasion, makes its television debut on ESPN2 tonight! During tonight’s telecast of the Bricktown Showdown, the minor league baseball championship, beginning at 8pm EST, an ad for the Skrulls’ “Embrace Change” cause will run multiple times. As part of this partnership with MiLB, fans attending the game will also receive Thunder Stix promoting the upcoming Iron Man DVD & Blu-Ray discs (on-sale 9/30); Skrull Masks promoting Secret Invasion; and copies of Marvel Adventures: Iron Man #11and Marvel: Your Universe Saga.
This promotion follows Marvel’s successful partnership with Triple-A Baseball earlier this year, which resulted in a special “Free Comic Book Day” for fans at select baseball games. Fans in attendance received a copy of the limited edition Triple- A Baseball Heroes, featuring Marvel’s most popular heroes and Tiple-A Baseball’s most popular mascots!
So, tonight, no True Believer can afford to miss Minor League Baseball’s Bricktown Showdown, as Marvel’s brand new television commercial makes its television debut on ESPN2!
Prepare for more web-stunning Spider-Girl action than ever before in the double-sized Amazing Spider-Girl #25! After the shocking explosion in New York City that concluded to last issue, Mayday Parker’s life has been stolen by the mysterious Brand New May and her father is in the hands of Fury, the Goblin Queen! Now, join legendary scribe, Tom DeFalco and Marvelous mainstay Ron Frenz, as a devastated Spider-Girl must start a new life as friends become foes and the most unlikely of enemies come to her aid! Then, discover more on how this new May came to be as Tom DeFalco and Todd Nauck (American Dream, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) go back in time and join the Spider-clone Kaine as he rescues a baby May from the cult of the Goblin – but was it the real May? And finally, what about Pete and MJ’s other kid, Benjy Parker? Tom and indie sensation Colleen Coover (X-Men: First Class, Age of the Sentry) bring you the adventures of LI’L BENJY, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-BABY! This 25th issue extravaganza also features variant covers from rising star Stephanie Buscema, niece of the Spider-Girl’s own Sal Buscema, and a spooky Zombie variant by fan favorite Pat Oliffe! This is the perfect jumping on point for new readers, as Spider-Girl embarks on the most jaw-dropping chapter of her life!
“This comic book has it all,” raves Ariel Carmona Jr. of ComicsBulletin.com
“Like always a lot of things are going on in this book and it always finds a way to balance itself,” said Ryan Read of Comixtreme.com
What happened to Spider-Girl after the blast in New York City? Who will stand by her side when all is said and done? True Believers, you cannot dare to miss this exciting new tale in Amazing Spider-Girl #25!
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #25 (AUG082324) AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #25 BUSCEMA VARIANT (JUL088066) AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #25 OLLIFE ZOMBIE VARIANT (AUG082325) Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils by RON FRENZ, TODD NAUCK & COLLEEN COOVER Cover by RON FRENZ Variant Cover by STEPHANIE BUSCEMA Zombie Variant by PAT OLLIFE Rated A …$3.99 FOC—9/18/08, On-Sale—10/08/08
Critics and fans agree—Dark Tower: Treachery #1 is a triumph! In stores now, the first issue of the latest Dark Tower collaboration between Stephen King and Marvel Comics has proven a hit with fans & critics alike! The all-star Dark Tower: The Long Road Home team of writers Robin Furth & Peter David, artists Jae Lee & Richard Isanove, joined by special guest variant cover artist Gabriele Dell’Otto, present Roland Deschain and his ka-tet after they’ve safely returned back to Gilead…but all is not as it seems!
“Lee and Isanove continue to put out the best art of their careers here”—Lucas Siegel, Newsarama.Com
“There's no doubt it'll be one of the strongest books of the week”—Jesse Schedeen, IGN.Com
“Treachery #1 is another checkmark in the win column for…Marvel”—Erik Norris, ComicsBulletin.Com
It’s the next exciting chapter in the Dark Tower epic and no comic fan can afford to miss Dark Tower: Treachery #1 (of 6), in stores now! And be sure to check out Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born Premiere HC, collecting the best-selling, critically acclaimed Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1-7, in stores now, and the upcoming Dark Tower: The Long Road Home Premiere HC!
For more on Dark Tower, please visit http://www.stephenking.com and http://www.marvel.com/ DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #1 (JUL082248) DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #1 DELL’OTTO VARIANT (JUL082249) DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #1 LEE SKETCH VARIANT (JUL082250) Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID Pencils & Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE Variant Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE Parental Advisory…$3.99 On-Sale—NOW!
DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #2 (of 5) (AUG082302) DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #2 (of 5) CHEUNG VARIANT (AUG082303) DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #2 (of 5) LEE SKETCH VARIANT (AUG082304) Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH Penciled by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE Parental Advisory…$3.99 FOC—9/18/08, On-Sale—10/8/08
Please be advised of the following information regarding DC Direct’s ALL STAR SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES:
The ALL STAR SERIES 1 BATMAN ACTION FIGURE (FEB080323) and SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE (FEB080324) will be delayed one week, and will ship to customers on September 24.
The WEIGHTED INNER CASE ASSORTMENT (FEB080322) will be allocated by approximately 50%. The balance of customers’ orders will ship on September 24.Read more...
David Lloyd, the renowned illustrator of V FOR VENDETTA and many other comics, has been awarded the first-ever “Comic Bookshops Career Prize” by the Association of Italian Comics Bookshops. DC Comics thanks the Association for its acknowledgement of Lloyd’s work.Read more...
The second part of consignment sale of the WATCHMEN TP is about to begin, allowing retailers to order copies of this classic title at no up-front cost.
From September 17 through December 1, Diamond retailers whose accounts are in good standing may reorder the WATCHMEN TP (FEB058406) via phone, fax or email only with no up-front charge. Please reference code PROMO 832 to ensure that your copies appear on your invoice at $0.00 cost.
Written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons, WATCHMEN is the most acclaimed and bestselling graphic novel of all time, and was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best English-language novels from 1923 to today.
As with all reorders, retailers may elect to have their consignments direct-shipped to their stores, or have them reshipped via their Diamond Distribution Centers with their shipments the following week.
Consignment titles must be kept on sale until December 1. After December 1, retailers will have until December 30 to return unsold quantities of their consignment reorder.
This offer is good in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada only, and applies only to the WATCHMEN TP. Please note that U.K. consignment orders will be filled with the WATCHMEN INTERNATIONAL EDITION TP.
For further information on this special consignment offer, please see the July 2 Diamond Dateline.
Watch for an announcement on the WATCHMEN TP 12-COPY FLOOR DISPLAY, coming soon. (This item is not a part of the consignment sale.)Read more...
Hasbro took some time out to answer some questions: Can we expect to see other figures from Planet Sakaar such as Korg, Axeman Bones or the Red King to go along with the King Hulk, Skaar and Silver Savage? We have no immediate plans for additional Planet Hulk figures. Will the new Marvel 3 3/4 inch figures be constructed like the "no-ring" Joes (ex: torso joint, ball joint hips), or like the the SW/Indy figures (ex: peg waist, t-cut hips)? The articulation will vary depending on the character, but in general, you can expect articulation similar to the 25th anniversary Joes. What is the street date for the Marvel 3 3/4? You can expect this line to hit retail on March 1st of 2009 (orpossibly a little before)! What are the street dates of the Ares & the Nemsis lines? Will they be available at the Hasbro on-line store? These waves are exclusive to Walmart and will not be available onHasbroToyShop. The Ares wave is targeted for Sept. / Oct. shelf date andthe Nemsis wave should hit by mid December.Read more...
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