Boom Studios released previews of their books coming out on August 5th.
IRREDEEMABLE #5
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $0.99
Diamond Code: JUN090778
NEW ARC! AND ONLY .99 CENTS! This is your chance to hop on board the superhero event of 2009 that dares to ask: What if the world’s greatest hero decided to become the world’s greatest villain? Buy issue #5 for .99 cents and get the trade of the first four issues for only $9.99 and experience what everyone has been talking about. A “twilight of the superheroes”-style story that examines super-villains from Mark Waid writer of KINGDOM COME and EMPIRE!
IRREDEEMABLE VOL. 1 TPB
Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Peter Krause
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $9.99
ISBN: 1-934506-90-7
ISBN13: 978-1-934506-90-5
Diamond Code: JUN090793
SPECIAL PRICE: $9.99. It’s a comic book industry event: the first four issues of the new original ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE dares to ask the question: what if the world’s greatest hero decided to become the world’s greatest villain? A “twilight of the superheroes”-style story that examines super-villains from the writer of KINGDOM COME and EMPIRE! Pick up IRREDEEMABLE VOL. 1 for $9.99 and buy the start of the next arc with issue #5 for an additional .99 cents. That’s 11 bucks for 5 issues of the best superhero comic you will read in 2009.
DEAD RUN #3
Written by Andrew Cosby, Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Francesco Biagini
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (3 of 4), SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: JUN090774
“All Speed. No Limits.” The end isn’t near… it’s here. America has become a wasteland, leaving the few cities that remain transformed into impenetrable fortresses. NICK MASTERS is a driver, the best there is. If you need something picked-up, delivered, or disposed of, Nick’s your man. But when he fails to deliver… all hell breaks loose. Part three of the epic saga that redefines the science fiction action genre. From the writer of HEXED and FALL OF CTHULHU, Michael Alan Nelson, collaborating for the first time with EUREKA creator Andrew Cosby!
FINDING NEMO: REEF RESCUE #2
Written by Marie Croall
Drawn by Erica Leigh Currey
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (2 of 4), SRP: $2.99
Diamond Code: APR090734
The biggest selling DVD of all time comes to comics! Nemo, Dory and Marlin embark on a journey to save their dying reef. Facing dangerous waters and incredible odds, Nemo travels the great blue sea to save the one thing that matters most of all—home. In this issue, Nemo’s old friend Gil lends a helping fin! Series ‘A’ covers by Amy Mebberson with ‘B’ covers by Erica Leigh Currey.
MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #3 (B)
Written by Tim Beedle
Drawn by Armand Villavert Jr.
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (3 of 4), SRP: $2.99
Diamond Code: APR090739
The Muppets tell the Robin Hood legend for laughs, and it’s the reader who will be merry! Robin Hood (Kermit the Frog) and his band of outlaws steal from the rich and give to the poor. But much to the Merry Men’s disbelief, Maid Marian (Miss Piggy) has stolen Robin’s most valuable possession—his heart! Series features “A” covers from David Petersen, the Eisner Award-winning creator of Mouse Guard!
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Marvel is pleased to provide your first look at the 70th Anniversary Frame Variant to Fantastic Four #570, by red hot artist Dale Eaglesham!
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 (JUN090532)
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 CASSADAY VARIANT (JUN090533)
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 CASSADAY SKETCH VARIANT (JUN098389)
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 70TH FRAME VARIANT (JUN090534)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by DALE EAGLESHAM
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
70th Frame Variant by DALE EAGLESHAM
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—8/4/09, On-Sale—8/26/09
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Bullets fly as the fight for Gilead begins in Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead #4!
Now that Farson’s men have entered the barony, will Steven Deschain’s gallant gunslingers be enough to stop them? The future of Gilead is decided by the all-star creative team of writers Peter David & Robin Furth, along with acclaimed artist Richard Isanove as they deliver the most shocking chapter of the epic Dark Tower series yet! You can set your watch and warrant on it; the fall of Gilead is at hand!
Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead has critics and fans raving!
“The Dark Tower series is comic book creating at its finest.” - Rob G, Weeklycomicbookreview.com
“Every passing issue of every passing Dark Tower series fills me with joy and sadness. Joy because it’s so freakin’ awesome and sadness because I know that we’re getting closer and closer to the point where the comics will end.” Chad Derdowski, Mania.com
“Dark Tower is one of the best series Marvel is putting on the stands.”- Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead issues, as the series continues to generate significant praise from all corners. At the nexus of Time, the nexus of Size, the Dark Tower beckons…With Roland confined to his prison cell, which surprising visitor comes to his aid? How does Gilead fall? Find out the answers to your Dark Tower queries in Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead #4!
Plus, don’t miss Dark Tower: Treachery Premiere HC, collecting the red-hot, acclaimed limited series from Peter David, Robin Furth, Jae Lee and Richard Isanove!
For more on Dark Tower, please visit StephenKing.com and Marvel.com's Dark Tower hub.
DARK TOWER THE FALL OF GILEAD #4 (OF 6) (JUN090443)
DARK TOWER THE FALL OF GILEAD #4 (OF 6) LAFUENTE VAR (JUN090444)
DARK TOWER THE FALL OF GILEAD #4 (OF 6) ISANOVE SKETCH VAR (JUN090445)
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Pencils & Cover by RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE
Sketch Variant Cover by RICHARD ISANOVE
Parental Advisory…$3.99
FOC 8/4/09, ON SALE – 8/26/09
DARK TOWER: TREACHERY PREMIERE HC (JAN092437)
Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID
Penciled JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Parental Advisory …$24.99
ON SALE NOW!
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Principal photography is under way on Dark Castle Entertainment’s action adventure “The Losers.” The film is based on the comic book series published under DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint, and is being directed by Sylvain White (“Stomp the Yard”).
“The Losers” features an ensemble cast that includes Jeffrey Dean Morgan (“The Watchmen”), Zoë Saldana (“Star Trek”), Chris Evans (“Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer”), Idris Elba (“Obsessed,” “RocknRolla”), Columbus Short (“Stomp the Yard,” upcoming “Whiteout”), Holt McCallany (“Vantage Point”), Óscar Jaenada (“Che: Part Two”) and Jason Patric (“In the Valley of Elah”).
An explosive tale of double cross and revenge, “The Losers” centers upon the members of an elite U.S. Special Forces unit sent into the Bolivian jungle on a search and destroy mission. The team—Clay (Morgan), Jensen (Evans), Roque (Elba), Pooch (Short) and Cougar (Jaenada)—find themselves the target of a lethal betrayal instigated from inside by a powerful enemy known only as Max (Patric). Presumed dead, the group makes plans to even the score when they’re joined by the mysterious Aisha (Saldana), a beautiful operative with her own agenda. Working together, they must remain deep undercover while tracking the heavily-guarded Max, a ruthless man bent on embroiling the world in a new high-tech global war.
Sylvain White directs “The Losers” from a screenplay by Peter Berg (“Friday Night Lights”) and James Vanderbilt (“Zodiac”), based upon comic books written by Andy Diggle and illustrated by Jock. The film is being produced by Joel Silver (“Orphan,” the “Matrix” trilogy) and Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman (“A Beautiful Mind,” “I Am Legend”).
The behind-the-scenes creative team includes White’s “Stomp the Yard” director of photography Scott Kevan and editor David Checel, as well as production designer Aaron Osborne (“Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang”), Oscar®-nominated visual effects supervisor Richard Yuricich (“Blade Runner,” “Mission: Impossible II”) and costume designer Magali Guidasci (“AVP: Alien vs. Predator”).
“The Losers” will shoot entirely on location in Puerto Rico.
The film is scheduled for an April 2010 release and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
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The famed creators of MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS and IT’S A BIRD… confirm they did not announce their new project at San Diego Comic Con International!
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS’ Mike Allred and SOUL KISS’ Steven T. Seagle confirmed they did not announce a new project at this year's Comic Con International during the Mike Allred spotlight panel, citing the sheer number of announcements made at the show this year as reason enough to withhold information.
"We would have been be lost in the shuffle," Allred said. “Especially since I was already announcing the new graphic novel I am co-editing, ONE MODEL NATION, by writer Courtney Taylor and illustrator Jim Rugg as well my all-new the Vertigo series, I, ZOMBIE. I thought it might be better to just wait until later, and Seagle just kept saying we shouldn't do it at all.”
While the duo had expressed concern that announcing a project at this time could be detrimental to all parties involved they did not deny that the book will be a co-production of Allred's AAA POP, Seagle's MAN OF ACTION STUDIOS and publisher Image Comics. Nonetheless, Allred and Seagle refused to confirm the five issue series was set for 2010.
Seagle and Allred have begun work on - but not completed - three previous series: LOOK for shuttered publisher Tundra, JAGUAR STORIES for shuttered publisher Comico, and BIG WORLD which was not approved years ago by Vertigo.
When asked what information he could provide about the project Seagle said he couldn't confirm the existence of a script, nor of almost a hundred pages of art already produced. When asked if the project would be announced at a later date Seagle reiterated his pre-con sentiment: “Some stories should not be told.”
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Marvel is pleased to provide your first look at the new logo making its debut on the cover of Fantastic Four #570 as a new era for Marvel’s First Family begins here!
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 (JUN090532)
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 CASSADAY VARIANT (JUN090533)
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 CASSADAY SKETCH VARIANT (JUN098389)
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 70TH FRAME VARIANT (JUN090534)
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by DALE EAGLESHAM
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
70th Frame Variant by DALE EAGLESHAM
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—8/4/09, On-Sale—8/26/09
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Animal Logic announced today that it has secured the rights to IDW Publishing’s graphic novel Night Mary, the mystery/horror graphic novel co-created by Rick Remender and Kieron Dwyer.
The deal reinforces Animal Logic’s progression into the development and production of a diverse slate of digital entertainment in animation, live action, hybrid films and games. IDW Publishing, the 3rd largest U.S. Comic Publisher, IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: Hasbro's The Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; the BBC's Doctor Who; and television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studios; and is the print publisher for ComicMix. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release.
Night Mary follows the adventures of Mary Specter, a misunderstood teenage girl trained to be a lucid dreamer. Mary's father runs a sleep disorder clinic where Mary enters the ghastly dreams of severely disturbed people in an attempt to help them. When a patient is revealed to be a serial killer, the nightmare world and the waking one become intertwined, putting Mary in real jeopardy.
Animal Logic CEO Zareh Nalbandian will produce with IDW’s Ted Adams and Circle of Confusion’s David Alpert and Rick Jacobs Executive Producing.
Nalbandian said “we’re very pleased to be working with IDW and Circle of Confusion and look forward to this being the beginning of a long-term relationship as Animal Logic moves into developing and producing a wider range of films, outside of its core digital animation slate. Night Mary is a fantastic property that will enable us to collaborate with innovative writers and directors to tell a great story and deliver ground breaking design.”Adams added "Rick and Kieron are two of my favourite creators and I'm thrilled that Animal Logic will be bringing their creation to an even bigger audience."
Animal Logic and IDW publishing are represented by CAA.
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Join the pistol-gripping adventures of gunslinger Roland Deschain in the Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead #3, before he chased the man in black, before his world moved on and in comic shops NOW!
The all-star creative team of writers Peter David & Robin Furth, along with acclaimed artist Richard Isanove, explore this coming of age tale as our hero Roland watches his world crumble at the hands of a sinister evil, Martin Broadcloak and the Crimson King! With their treacherous plan afoot, do Roland and his ka-tet enlist the help of another aspiring gunslinger to save the land of Gilead from Farson’s dark forces?
Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead has critics and fans in a frenzy!
“This comic rocks in and of itself…It is masterfully written and conceived. Many scenes are unforgettable.” - Rob G, Weeklycomicbookreview.com
“Every passing issue of every passing Dark Tower series fills me with joy and sadness. Joy because it’s so freakin’ awesome and sadness because I know that we’re getting closer and closer to the point where the comics will end.” Chad Derdowski, Mania.com
“Dark Tower is one of the best series Marvel is putting on the stands.”- Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all issues of Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead, as the series continues to generate significant praise from all outlets. Roland loses his mother, his teacher, and now his father Steven Deschain is ambushed. With Gilead in chaos, does Roland find hope in the heart of Aileen Cort? Dark schemes stir within the walls of Gilead, do ya ken-it? Find out the answers to your Dark Tower queries in Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead #3!
Plus, don’t miss Dark Tower: Treachery Premiere HC, collecting the red-hot, acclaimed limited series from Robin Furth, Peter David, Jae Lee and Richard Isanove!
For more on Dark Tower, please visit StephenKing.com and Marvel.com's Dark Tower hub.
DARK TOWER THE FALL OF GILEAD #3 (OF 6) (MAY090415)
DARK TOWER THE FALL OF GILEAD #3 (OF 6) BREITWEISER VAR (MAY090416)
DARK TOWER THE FALL OF GILEAD #3 (OF 6) SKETCH VAR (MAY090417)
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Pencils & Cover by RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by MITCH BREITWEISER
Sketch Variant by RICHARD ISANOVE
Parental Advisory…$3.99
ON SALE NOW!
DARK TOWER: TREACHERY PREMIERE HC (JAN092437)
Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID
Penciled JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Parental Advisory …$24.99
On-Sale NOW!
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With the imminent release of the 6” Ghostbusters classics line from Mattel, I thought that many fans may be interested in getting their Ghostbusters collections off to a head start by looking at the NECA Ghostbusters series 1 line that was released back in 2004. This particular line only saw 1 wave of figures released before it was canceled. And unfortunately, not all character likenesses were approved during that time, meaning that movie accurate action figures of the actual Ghostbusters themselves were never made. What we did get though, was an interesting selection of what many would consider to be the most memorable Ghost characters from the first film.
Looking at the Slimer figure that was released, it is easy to see that sculpting quality has been very high on the list of Necas priorities with this particular line. The “Green Ghost” appears to have numerous folds and creases sculpted into his surface and even has small warts in the area where his buttocks would be, if he had any. This all looks fantastic especially the folds and creases around his mouth which help to emphasize and extenuate his facial expression to give the character, his character.
The sculpting detail is further enhanced by the fact that a shade of darker green paint has been applied to the creases, which gives the effect of them seeming deeper. The added effect of this is that it gives the figure a very tangible sense of texture which was lacking in the original 1080s Kenner Parker “Green Ghost” release from the Real Ghostbusters line.
While on the subject of the vintage figure, Slimer also shares much of the same articulation as the vintage figure, although his has been up dated with a few more points to reflect current standards in action figure articulation. This in itself is quite remarkable given that it is essentially just a floating “Spud” with arms.
The NECA Slimer has a total of 7 points of articulation [as apposed to the 80’s Slimer toys 3 points of articulation]. They include a Cut Neck, Ball and hinged elbows, and cut wrists. And to be perfectly honest, this is everything that this character needs.
One small issue that some may encounter is the fact that the characters hands cannot actually reach his mouth. Personally I see this as a fair compromise, since the only way for that to be possible would have been to either make the characters arms longer, which would probably seem disproportionate in the context of this particular figure, or to radically alter the sculpt completely. So to be honest, I think that it is a far compromise, since the sculpt itself is so strong, and personally am very happy as it is.
In terms of overall quality, the figure is quite sturdy and well constructed. Given the size and nature of the character, it’s easy to see that he would be very robust; however, I have encountered some sensitive areas. For example, the pin joint at the wrist is quite fragile, and in my particular figure, the left hand seems to come out of the socket far too frequently when attempting to place some of the food accessories in his hand. I do see this as a slight quality problem, since this is not a figure with interchangeable hands, and therefore, I do not feel the hands should be falling out with such relative ease and frequency.
Slimer also comes with a variety of accessories which really complement the character. First of all he comes with a Green slime trail flight stand. And I must say that it is one of the best flight stands that I have seen, due to the fact that it looks as if it is an actual part of the character and also helps to create the illusion that he is floating in the air. It also has some nice sculpting detail and is made out of translucent green plastic which helps re-enforce the illusion.
Slimer's other accessories are a loaf of bread, bottle of wine, dinner plate and a roast chicken. Again, no expense has been spared here with the sculpting of these accessory items. The roast chicken even has removable legs, such a nice detail which again, shows the amount of care and attention that has been given to the character.
Overall, I would have to say that this really is an excellent figure. If you are a fan of the Ghostbusters and plan on building up a collection with the new figures from Mattel, you will probably want to track this version of Slimmer down. At the time of writing they can still be found on eBay, for a relatively good price. With the excellent sculpting job, convincing flight stand and wide range of food accessories, this would be a great addition to any Ghostbusters collection.
Dean
Staff Reviewer
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Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that Mark Waid, the writer behind Top Cow’s new and exciting crossover event, Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer, will be hosting two signings to mark the release of the first issue in this hotly anticipated series.
On Wednesday, July 29th, Waid will appear at two Los Angeles area retail stores to mark the premiere of Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer #1. From 11am to 1pm, Mark Waid will be signing comics at Collector’s Paradise, in Winnetka, CA. And from 5pm to 7pm, he will be signing at Brave New World Comics, in Newhall, CA. Collector’s Paradise is located at 7131 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka, CA and can be reached at 818-999-9455 and found on the web at www.comicsandcards.net. Brave New World Comics is located at 22722 Lyons Ave., Newhall, CA and can be reached at 661-259-4745 and found on the web at www.bravenewworldcomics.com.
As an added bonus for fans attending the signings, a limited quantity of copies of issue #1 will be available pre-signed by artist Kenneth Rocafort.
Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer is the deadly new mini-series with consequences brought to you by Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man, Irredeemable) and artist Kenneth Rocafort (Madame Mirage, Astonishing Tales). This is a series with non-stop action, intrigue, lies, and betrayal. Make sure to pick up the first issue of Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer and bring it to the Mark Waid signings on July 29th.
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Dark Reign The List brings the most dramatic changes ever to Punisher!
Dark Wolverine faces off against Frank Castle and the Punisher’s (after)life is altered forever! Beginning with Punisher #8, don’t miss four special Rest In Pieces Variants, all clues to the startling changes ahead for the Punisher!
PUNISHER #8 (JUN090558)
PUNISHER #8 70TH FRAME VARIANT (JUN090559)
PUNISHER #8 REST IN PIECES VARIANT (JUN098029)
Written by RICK REMENDER
Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT
Cover by MIKE MCKONE
70th Frame Variant by STEVE DILLON
Rest In Pieces Variant by TOM RANEY
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—7/28/09, On-Sale—8/19/09
PUNISHER #9 (JUL090548)
PUNISHER #9 REST IN PIECES VARIANT (JUN098030)
Written by RICK REMENDER
Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT
Cover by MIKE MCKONE
Rest In Pieces Variant by TOM RANEY
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—8/27/09, On-Sale—9/16/09
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