THE ANCHOR joins Waid’s IRREDEEMABLE in BOOM!’s growing line-up of blockbuster original ongoing series!
Five page stand-alone preview available online and in the back of IRREDEEMABLE #5
AIN'T IT COOL NEWS lauds THE ANCHOR as "...fantastic..."
Retailers — be sure to clear racks on either side of THE ANCHOR for the safety of lesser books
Freak of nature! Hulking outcast! God’s own leg-breaker! This October, BOOM! expands their line-up of original ongoing series with the debut of THE ANCHOR — written by Eisner Award-nominated Phil Hester (GREEN ARROW, SWAMP THING, THE COFFIN, FIREBREATHER, THE DARKNESS) and drawn by red hot artist Brian Churilla (REX MUNDI, THE ENGINEER, CREEPY).
THE ANCHOR tells the story of “God’s own leg-breaker” — the one man standing between heaven and hell who can keep evil in its place… and told only the way Hester and Churilla know how to tell it.
To celebrate, BOOM! has eschewed doing a ritual sacrifice, and has instead launched www.theanchorcomic.com, which includes a 5 page stand-alone preview and has released a trailer for THE ANCHOR on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIQTBnfp1mQ.
BOOM! has also placed the 5 page stand-alone preview in the back of IRREDEEMABLE #5, available on stands now for 99 cents!
Pre-release buzz from the preview has been tremendous, leading AIN’T IT COOL NEWS to comment: “The action is amplified by the fantastic pencils of newcomer Brian Churilla, who reminds me of a mix between Mike Mignola and Eric Powell. Speaking of Powell, fans of his monster stomping THE GOON comic will definitely want to check out this book when it hits the shelves.”
“I'm thrilled to bring THE ANCHOR to BOOM!” said THE ANCHOR writer Phil Hester. “I've never had such enthusiastic support and savvy promotion for any of my creator owned properties.”
“THE ANCHOR’s not your average crossover of the month stuff,” said writer Phil Hester. “It's quirky, dark, violent, and most importantly unique. It’s for the discerning reader who wants something more than spandex and zombies from their comics. I hope by this time next year THE ANCHOR will be in the comic book dictionary under 'hit'.”
"Brian's artwork alone will make this project a winner. He's a superstar on the rise and we were lucky to nab him," Hester continued. "It's like Kirby, Wood, Kelly, and Mignola had this monstrous love child capable of producing comics with an equal inspiration from each. Mind blowing."
“We’re bringing in the best at BOOM!,” said BOOM! Studios Marketing Director Chip Mosher. “I love comics and I love seeing great comics get made. THE ANCHOR is an awesome series that combines supernatural thrills with traditional action kills, making THE ANCHOR the perfect choice for even the most picky of pull lists.”
THE ANCHOR #1 will ship with two covers by Brian Churilla and Rafael Albuquerque with a 50/50 split, and features a 1 in 10 incentive cover by Brian Churilla, carrying a Diamond Order Code of AUG090716.
THIS SUMMER’S BIGGEST ACTION MOVIE HERO PARACHUTES INTO KANSAS CITY 16th Annual International G.I. JOE Convention features Action Figure Parachute Drop, Special Guests from the Movie, and Thousands of Rare and Vintage G.I. JOE Figures
Over 300 12-inch, parachute-equipped, G.I. JOE action figures will be taking a plunge off a 42-story Kansas City hotel roof and soar over 500 feet to the ground as an army of G.I. JOE enthusiasts cheer at the incredible spectacle.
The parachute jump, at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 14, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center, marks the official opening of the 16th annual Hasbro International G.I. JOE Collectors’ Convention hosted by the G.I. JOE Collectors’ Club and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). Attendees should arrive at the convention around 10:00 AM to ensure they don’t miss this amazing aerial stunt. For three days, thousands of G.I. JOE fans will meet at the Hyatt Regency to participate in events and activities that celebrate the brand’s 45-year history — with a special emphasis on the G.I. JOE vs. COBRA saga, the premise of this summer’s live action movie, G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra, from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment, in association with Hasbro.
“We are excited to bring the fan convention and rich history of G.I. JOE to Kansas City during such a monumental year for the brand,” said Michael Ritchie, Global Brand Strategy and Marketing Director, G.I. JOE. “Attendees are going to participate in a weekend packed with G.I. JOE fandom as well as the latest and greatest from the G.I. JOE brand including activities and guests related to the live-action movie and new toy line.”
This year’s convention will feature a very special guest from G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra: actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, known for his television roles including Mr. Eko in LOST, who plays HEAVY DUTY. Also in attendance will be some of the original G.I. JOE creators from the 1960s and 1980s, industry guests, artists and, of course, the Hasbro G.I. JOE brand and design team. Additionally, the first 100 children, 12 years old and younger, through the doors on Saturday morning will be given a free G.I. Joe toy.
“With all of the excitement surrounding the movie, this convention is an event that all G.I. JOE fans should not miss,” said Brian Savage, Director of the G.I. JOE Collectors’ Club. “We invite families, kids, and kids-at-heart from the Kansas City area to join us at the convention on Saturday and Sunday alongside the die-hard G.I. JOE fans who will travel from all over the world to attend.”
The convention is being held at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center located at 2345 McGee Street in Kansas City, Missouri. General admission tickets are available at the door, $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 5-12 (free child’s admission with a paid adult), and is always free for those 4 and under. General Admission tickets provide access to the showroom on Saturday, August 15th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or on Sunday, August 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional details and pre-registration information can be found at gijoecon.com, or by calling (817) 448-9863.
Hasbro inaugurated the G.I. JOE Collectors’ Convention in 1994 to bring collectors, fans and the G.I. JOE team together to share in the history of the brand. The annual event attracts thousands of people for G.I. JOE-related presentations and activities, along with buying, selling and trading rare and vintage G.I. JOE action figures. Read more...Read More
Disney/Pixar’s Animated Classic Available For the First Time in Blu-ray High Definition!
On 2-Disc Disney Blu-ray Hi Def + DisneyFile Digital Copy November 10, 2009,
Available for the SRP of $39.99
ALL NEW BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES
Filmmakers Round Table
o Filmmakers Pete Docter, Lee Unkrich, Darla Anderson, and Bob Peterson reflect on the creation of the film, and share their most memorable anecdotes.
MONSTERS, INC. RIDE AND GO SEEK: BUILDING MONSTROPOLIS IN TOKYO
o A sneak peak of the newest Monsters attraction in Tokyo Disneyland, with exclusive interviews of the artists and engineers behind the ride.
ROZ’S 100 DOOR CHALLENGE (INTERACTIVE GAME)
o Think you have what it takes to be a Monsters, Inc. employee? Roz will be the judge of that with her 100 Door Challenge. Deal with whatever is behind each new door. It could be a puzzle, a trivia question, a mini-game . . . it could be crazy! Do your best. Your future employment at Monsters, Inc. hangs in the balance.
BD-LIVE FEATURES DISNEY FILE DIGITAL COPY FOR iTUNES AND WINDOW MEDIA PLAYER
PLUS ORIGINAL DVD BONUS FEATURES: · Academy Award® nominated short film “Mike’s New Car“ (With Audio Commentary By Directors) · Academy Award® winning short film “For the Birds” (With Audio Commentary By Director) · Banished Concepts · Storyboard To Film Comparison · Monster file · Animation Gag Reel 1: Sulley/Boo/Waternoose · Animation Gag Reel 2: Giraffe Gag · Animation Gag Reel 3: Sulley Bowling Boo
MONSTERS, INC. BLU-RAY DISC PRODUCT DETAILS:
STREET DATE: November 10, 2009
Direct pre-book: 9/15/09 Distributor pre-book: 9/29/09
Suggested Retail Price: $45.99; $52.99 Canada Feature run time: 95 minutes Rated: G The following technical specifications may only apply to feature: Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 Video: 1080p, Widescreen Sound: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, 5.1 Dolby Digital English, French, Spanish Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Marvel is proud to unveil the cover to The List—X-Men Hero Variant by superstar artist Frank Cho!
Don’t forget, every issue of the The List features a stunning new variant cover by Frank Cho spotlighting the major players in the event no Marvel fan can miss! The Marvel Universe as you know it will be no more after The List begins in September!
DARK REIGN: THE LIST PART ONE- AVENGERS (JUL090493) DARK REIGN: THE LIST PART ONE- AVENGERS HERO VARIANT (JUN098441) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Variant Cover by FRANK CHO Rated A …$3.99 FOC—8/13/09, On-Sale—9/2/09
DARK REIGN: THE LIST PART TWO- DAREDEVIL (JUL090494) DARK REIGN: THE LIST PART TWO- DAREDEVIL HERO VARIANT (JUN098442) Written by ANDY DIGGLE Pencils & Cover by BILLY TAN Variant Cover by FRANK CHO Rated T+ …$3.99 FOC—8/20/09, On-Sale—9/9/09
DARK REIGN: THE LIST PART THREE- X-MEN (JUL090495) DARK REIGN: THE LIST PART THREE- X-MEN HERO VARIANT (JUN098443) Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS Variant Cover by TBA Rated T+ …$3.99 FOC—8/27/09, On-Sale—9/16/09
The #1 Animated Film of the Year! From the Creators of Finding Nemo and Monsters, Inc. comes the Hilarious and Unforgettable Adventure
Disney•Pixar’s Up
Coming to Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def and DVD with Disneyfile Digital Copy on November 10, 2009
An exhilarating, hilarious and heartfelt animated adventure comes home when Disney•Pixar’s Up arrives on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD on November 10, 2009 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Blending inspired whimsy with powerful emotion, the hugely successful feature film is an artistic and entertaining tour de force for the entire family. Up is available in a four-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack, and a two-disc DVD, which both include DisneyFile, a digital copy of the movie that can be viewed on an array of electronic devices, as well as enough bonus features that keep the fun coming.
Academy Award®-nominee Pete Docter (2008, Best Original Screenplay, WALL•E; 2001, Best Animated Feature Film, Monsters, Inc.) directs one of the funniest fantasy- adventures of all time featuring a gifted voice cast that includes Ed Asner (Elf), Christopher Plummer (Inside Man), Up co-director and writer Bob Peterson (Monsters, Inc.), Delroy Lindo (This Christmas) and John Ratzenberger (who has lent his voice to every Disney•Pixar feature film).
Up is the tenth in an unprecedented streak of critical and box office triumphs for Disney•Pixar that includes four Academy Award® winners for Best Animated Feature— WALL•E (2008), Ratatouille (2007), The Incredibles (2004) and Finding Nemo (2003)— as well as Cars, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story 2, A Bug’s Life and Toy Story. Up joined each of its predecessors in ranking #1 at the box office on its opening weekend.
BONUS FEATURES FOR UP • Commentary by director Pete Docter and co-director Bob Peterson. • Dug’s Special Mission – An all new original short film that follows the misadventures of Dug as he attempts to complete his “special mission.” The short is directed by Up Story Supervisor, Ronnie Del Carmen. • The Many Endings of Muntz – Many ideas were hatched about how to dispose of the film’s arch villain, Muntz, and now viewers can see the many alternate endings proposed during story development. • Partly Cloudy –The hilarious short film that preceded screenings of Up. Everyone knows that the stork delivers babies, but where do the storks get the babies? The answer lies up in the stratosphere where the cloud Gus is a master at creating “dangerous” babies, which prove to be more than a handful for his loval delivery stork Peck. Directed by Pixar story artist, animator and voice actor Peter Sohn. • Adventure is Out There – This action-packed documentary tells the story of the filmmakers’ own trek to the tepuis mountains of South America to research the design and story of the film.
And, only on Blu-ray Hi-Def, hours of features, and behind-the scenes bonus features, including: • Cine-Explore – A visual montage of concept art, clips and documentary coverage that illustrates the directors’ commentary. • Geriatric Hero – A character study of Carl, from research to realization including art and design, rigging, animation and story. It focuses on the issues of aging, “simplexity”, shape-language and compelling character arcs. • Canine Companions – For anyone who ever wondered where CG puppies come from, an introduction to the design, behavior and language of dogs. • Russell: Wilderness Explorer – A character study of Russell from inspiration and design to finding the character arc and authentic voice for this wilderness ranger. • Our Giant Flightless Friend, Kevin – Find out how avian research and development at Pixar helped bring a mythical, 13-foot tall iridescent bird to life. • Homemakers of Pixar – Carl and Ellie’s house is an important “character” in the film. Fans follow the development of the house from story to art to its ultimate realization in the computer. • Balloons and Flight – Carl’s house and Muntz's dirigible presented the filmmakers with two different problems—how could they make a physical impossibility possible? And, in the case of the dirigible, how would they unearth a fallen giant and let it soar? • Composing for Characters – Composer Michael Giacchino returns to score his third Disney•Pixar feature film. See how the Up filmmakers collaborated with Giacchino to create the memorable score and compelling musical themes. • Married Life – The original story concept that became the powerful “Married Life” scene, showing Carl and Ellie’s love story. • Global Guardian Badge Game – Players try to locate countries, states and capitals around the globe in a multi-layered BD-Exclusive geography game enhanced by BD-Live.
Synopsis: Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios take moviegoers up, up and away on one of the funniest adventures of all time with their latest comedy-fantasy. Up follows the uplifting tale of 78-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen, who finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America. But he discovers all too late that his biggest nightmare has stowed away on the trip: an overly optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. Their journey to a lost world, where they encounter some strange, exotic and surprising characters, is filled with hilarity, emotion and wildly imaginative adventure.
Up has a suggested retail price of $39.99 SRP (US) or $44.99 SRP (Canada) for the 2- Disc DVD, and $45.99 SRP (US) or $52.99 SRP (Canada) for the 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo pack. A 1-Disc DVD is also available at SRP $29.99 (US), $35.99 (Canada)
STREET DATE: 11/10 Direct prebook: 9/1 Distributor prebook: 9/15 Pricing: 2-Disc DVD: $39.99, 4-Disc Bluy-ray Combo: $45.99 Feature run time: 96 minutes Rated: PG Bonus Materials Not Rated in US Technical specifications may only apply to feature. Aspect ratio: DVD: Widescreen 16x9 Sound: SD: 5.1 Dolby Digital, BD: Dolby Digital EX 1080P Languages: English, Canadian French, Spanish
Every Monday, PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics, graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise arriving this week to your local comic shop.
Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.
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Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on August 12th, 2009.
For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?date=2009-08-12 or contact your local comic book retailer at 1-888-comicbook. Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll never miss your favorite heroes in action!
Comics On-Sale: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #602 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #602 70TH FRAME VARIANT CABLE #17 CABLE #17 70TH FRAME VARIANT CAPTAIN AMERICA THEATER OF WAR: TO SOLDIER ON ONE-SHOT DARK X-MEN: THE BEGINNING #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT DEADPOOL #13 DEADPOOL #13 70TH FRAME VARIANT DOMINIC FORTUNE #1 INCREDIBLE HERCULES #132 INCREDIBLE HERCULES #132 DJURDJEVIC 70TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT KABUKI REFLECTIONS #14 LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS #4 LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS #4 HENRICHON VARIANT MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #14 MARVEL DIVAS #2 MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: SUMMER EVENTS MS. MARVEL #43 (DR) MS. MARVEL #43 70TH FRAME VARIANT (DR) PRIDE & PREJUDICE #5 SOLEIL: SCOURGE OF THE GODS - THE FALL #2 THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 PAREL VARIANT THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 MCNIVEN VARIANT THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 MCNIVEN SKETCH VARIANT THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY VARIANT THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 BLANK COVER VARIANT THOR: TALES OF ASGARD BY STAN LEE & JACK KIRBY #4 ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS #1 ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS #1 YU VARIANT ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS #1 SPECIAL VARIANT ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1 ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1 SPECIAL VARIANT ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1 BLACK AND WHITE VARIANT UNCANNY X-MEN #514 (DAX) UNCANNY X-MEN #514 BIANCHI VARIANT (DAX) UNCANNY X-MEN #514 70TH FRAME VARIANT (DAX) UNCANNY X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #2 X-MEN FOREVER #5 X-MEN FOREVER #5 70TH FRAME VARIANT
Collections On-Sale: MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 13: ANIMAL ATTACK! DIGEST PUNISHER: WAR ZONE TPB RUNAWAYS: PRIDE & JOY TPB SOLEIL: UNIVERSAL WAR ONE - REVELATIONS PREMIERE HC SUPREME POWER: HYPERION PREMIERE HC THOR BY J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI VOL. 2 TPB ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 6 HC ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 9 HC WOLVERINE FIRST CLASS: NINJAS, GODS AND DIVAS TPB WOLVERINE: FLIES TO A SPIDER TPB X-MEN: FIRST CLASS FINALS GN-TPB
*DAX= Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men:Utopia tie-in *DR= Dark Reign tie-in
Hot Toys proudly present the third MMS Vinyl collectible – Alien Big Chap, which is a crossover project between Hot Toys and the famous Hong Kong comic artist - Khoo Fuk-Lung, James. Designed by James Khoo, this vinyl collectible captures all characteristics of the original Big Chap Alien but reformed in 8 inches high.
Product Description:
* This unique designed vinyl collectible approximately stands 8 inches/ 25 cm high in fine and detailed sculpture * Special feature: allows limited movements
Release date: Q4, 2009
Artists info:
* Original concept art and designed by Khoo Fuk-Lung, James * Sculpted and painted by Joseph Tsang
Ever since the introduction of comics, there has been a version of the Greek hero Hercules in some forms or fashion. Either based on the myth, or modified to fit with the times, the Greek Demigod has had a constant presence in the comic world for well over 70 years. Different writers and artists have taken this classical character and placed him in some very unique situations. But for some reason, it seemed that unless the character was being used as a fantasy element, most of what was being written was very far away from where the son of Zeus originated, in classical Greek literature. This time around however, this is not the case.
Hercules: The Knives of Kush #1 opens with Hercules and his shipmates being attacked by Lycian pirates just off the shores of their true destination, Egypt. After a short, but decisive sea battle, they must abandon ship and swim to shore. Once there, they encounter a fierce battle taking place between Bandits and some rich Egyptian nobility. Seeing an opportunity, Hercules and his fellow crew mates dive into the action to help the Nobles, offering their services as mercenaries hopefully allowing them to gain safe passage through Egypt. But if the fates have their way, it may look like this meeting of two cultures is much more than what either side had bargained for.
As I read this book, I could see how the attention to detail, both in the art and the story, were being very true to the time period from where this story is taking place. I feel as if this story could be an untold chapter of the ancient tales of Hercules, with the way the characters have been portrayed here. But unfortunately, this incarnation of Hercules seems to be more of a man than a Demigod, which is refreshing to say the least, but it’s also a bit boring. I mean I am glad to see the character being portrayed as having brains and brawn, not just one or the other. But there seems to be something magical lacking which I feel I have grown very accustomed to (damn pop culture). I guess you could say I am used to this character being based more on myth, and to be surrounded by the mystical, not the literal.
The art for the book though is very rich. I have always enjoyed painted comics, and this one does not disappoint. The color pallet suits the time period for which the story takes place quite well, and the use of shadow and form only help enhance the experience, especially through the very graphic battle scenes.
If you would like to see a new take on an old character, and then by all means please give this series a try, but if you’re looking for more myth than man, I would suggest sticking with the version of Hercules you’re already familiar with.
What makes each of us unique? What driving force comes into play if you ask what qualities of the human race are the ones which make each of us stand out? Is it our experiences, faith, emotions, goals, or our determination? Scholars have been asking those exact same questions for centuries, and so has one noted alien within the Star trek Universe: the ever enigmatic Q.
In Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Q, We join Picard, and the crew of the Enterprise E, just after finishing with an encounter with Borg, which has left Captain Picard a bit uneasy to say the least. On their way to the Vastak System for a diplomatic mission, a certain “friend” decides to pay Picard a visit. And his news (or revelation) is one which comes as no surprise to any Star trek Fan: Q still does not truly understand humanity.
Q has come to realize that for every attempt he has made thus far in understanding what makes us tick, it has been skewed in some way but the fact that everyone knew it was him, becoming a case of the observer being observed. But not this time around. And the lessons both Q and Picard get from this new experience will have both of them thinking twice about their views of each other, even if they won’t admit it.
The story feels like a typical episode from the final 2 seasons of ST: TNG. And to me that’s good. Many times I have felt out of sorts when reading comics dealing with the Next Gen crew, due to either the storyline or the art feeling out of place. I am glad to say both are matched here perfectly this time around.
My only complaint about the book though is it wrapped up too quickly for my taste. I would have liked to have seen more of a serious development with Q’s newest experiment on humanity. Kind of like a cause and effect scenario, where ones actions would lead to great consequences. Perhaps Q should have stuck it out more before ending it? Or perhaps Picard should have been less involved as an adviser to Q when dealing with the issues at hand, and let the chips fall where they may? Either way, the book was still an enjoyable read, and one worth picking up.
Writer (s): Scott Tipton & David Tipton Artist: Elena Casagrande
The world famous Geppi's Entertainment Museum has a new edition to its collection; Mezco’s Toys”R”Us exclusive Hellboy Mez-Itz figure.
Mezco, one of the first US companies to produce urban vinyl toys, unveiled its new line of six inch tall Mez-Itz figures at the International Toy Fair in New York in February and they are now available in stores. The first series, or “seriesOne” as Mezco is calling it, is exclusive to toy retailing superstar Toys”R”Us and consists of Hellboy and Abe Sapien as seen in the recent film Hellboy 2: Hellboy And The Golden Army.
Mezco Toyz has long been a fan of preserving and displaying prototypes whenever possible. Several of Mezco’s King Kong, Hellboy, Family Guy, South Park, and Cinema Of Fear prototypes and concept sketches are displayed at The Museum Of The Moving Image as well at at the Museum Of Comic Art. So why Geppi’s Entertainment Museum? Its all thanks to the persistence of the museum’s Registar says Mezco’s Director Of Special Projects, Mike Drake. “Andy Hershberger from Geppi’s is very persistent. He had seen our product displayed at other institutions and was very eager to display a bit of Mezco at Geppi’s Entertainment Museum. Once we learned more about the museum it became apparent that Geppi’s and Mezco would be a perfect fit!” says Drake.
Mezco has given the museum both a prototype “test shot” of the Hellboy Mez-Itz figure as well as a finished piece. They will be displayed together in the museum along with concept sketches of the design. “This is our first donation to Geppi’s, but given the positive reaction we have received, it will not be the last!” said Drake.
Geppi's Entertainment Museum (GEM) is a journey through 250 years of American pop culture, located in historic Camden Station at Camden Yards in Baltimore Maryland, just a few blocks from the city's famed Inner Harbor. The museum exhibits nearly 6,000 pop culture artifacts including comics, toys, dolls, games and memorabilia of every conceivable category. For more information on the museum visit: http://www.geppismuseum.com/
The 80's Cartoon Classic bursts onto the big screen.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is an origin story telling how Duke (Channing Tatum) and Ripcord (Marlon Wayans) join the organization. Duke and Ripcord are entrusted to guard and deliver nanobite warheads for NATO until their unit is attacked by The Baroness, who nearly escapes with the warheads until the Joes arrive. Duke refuses to give the warheads over to the Joes until General Hawk (Dennis Quaid) agrees to allow him to deliver the weapons to their base aka The Pit. Once there, General Hawk thanks Duke and Ripcord for the delivery but says they aren't needed anymore and begins to ask the Joes who were in battle if they knew who was trying to steal the warheads; which they don't but Duke uses his past with the Baroness to allow himself and Ripcord onto the team.As this is happening, weapons dealer James McCullen is preparing for a way to regain the warheads he's sold to NATO and use them to spark a war. He uses a tracking device to allow the Baroness and Storm Shadow to find the Pit and recover the warheads. With the weapons back in Cobra's hands, can G.I. Joe rise to the challenge and stop them in time?
As a child of the 80's G.I. Joe was one of my favorite cartoons as a kid. I had the figures and saw the animated movie so when I heard there was a live action movie coming out I was all about seeing it opening night. The story was solid enough, this being the first in a franchise they have to establish who's who, back stories etc; but my only problem came from the some of the CGI. I'm aware that the vehicles shown aren't real but it shouldn't be obvious. Ray Park (X-Men, StarWars: The Phantom Menace) turned out a great performance as G.I. Joe's mute ninja Snake Eyes, never overshadowing the other actors but commanding the screen during his action packed battles. Director Stephen Sommers (The Mummy) strength showed most while filming the flashback scenes of Duke in a war zone and if kept in that vein would be good for the sequel. All in all, a good summer popcorn movie.
Directed by: Stephen Sommers Starring: Channing Tatum, Dennis Quaid, Marlon Wayans, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Nick Fury’s waging a war on Norman Osborn’s Dark Reign and now it’s Norman’s turn to fight back in Secret Warriors and Thunderbolts!
The wrath of Osborn crosses over into both series, as the Dark Avengers and Thunderbolts target Fury’s greatest assets in Secret Warriors #7-8 and Thunderbolts #135-136.
In Secret Warriors #7, from red-hot scribe Jonathan Hickman and guest artist Alessandro Vitti, Osborn, the Dark Avengers and Thunderbolts join with Baron Strucker to defeat Fury. And what does Ares, the God of War, want with his son Phobos, the God of Fear?
Then, in Thunderbolts #135, the acclaimed team of Andy Diggle and Miguel Sepulveda send Black Widow and Songbird on a quest to find Nick Fury—but will they survive?
Editor Bill Rosemann explained, “Nick Fury vs. Norman Osborn? The Secret Warriors vs. the Thunderbolts? Andy Diggle and Jonathan Hickman trying to one-up one another? Miguel Sepulveda and Alessandro Vitti out for blood? Something tells me this is going to get messy”
As two of Marvel’s most acclaimed series cross paths, Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Secret Warriors and Thunderbolts. The Secret Warriors versus The Thunderbolts—and the Marvel Universe wil be rocked to its core!
SECRET WARRIORS #7 (JUN090560) SECRET WARRIORS #7 70TH FRAME VARIANT (JUN090561) Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by ALESSANDRO VITTI Cover by JIM CHEUNG 70th Frame Variant by ADI GRANOV Rated T+ …$2.99 ON-SALE 8/26/09
THUNDERBOLTS #135 (JUN090500) THUNDERBOLTS #135 70TH FRAME VARIANT (JUN090501) Written by ANDY DIGGLE Penciled by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA 70th Frame Variant by PAUL RENAUD Rated T+ …$2.99 ON-SALE 8/26/09
The best buds of the Marvel Universe come together in the explosive Marvel Super Hero Team-Up collection featuring an all new cover by Jorge Molina as featured on MTV!
An all-star list of creators including the likes of Stan Lee and Chris Claremont deliver the mighty men of Marvel uniting to battle evil, save the day and…win some bets?! Captain America, Iron Man, Jim Rhodes, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Deadpool, Cable, Nightcrawler and more get the spotlight as their friendships are put to the test!
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Marvel Super Hero Team-Up, as the collection generates mainstream press and significant buzz. Which guys get along best in the Marvel U? How do super heroes really hang out when not fighting crime? Check out all the answers in the testosterone-filled Marvel Super Hero Team-Up!
MARVEL SUPER HERO TEAM-UP TPB (JUN090651) Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT, J.M. DEMATTEIS, MARY JO DUFFY, STAN LEE, BOB LAYTON, DAVID MICHELINIE, FABIAN NICIEZA, CHRISTOPHER PRIEST, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, ROGER STERN, LEN WEIN Penciled by MARK BAGLEY, JOHN BOLTON, MARK BRIGHT, JOHN BUSCEMA, GENE COLAN, KERRY GAMMILL, JACK KIRBY, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, SAL VELLUTO, PATRICK ZIRCHER Cover by JORGE MOLINA 224 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 On Sale – 9/9/09
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