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Image Comics announces their plans for New York Comic Con 2009!
Image Comics will be returning to the New York Comic Con, February 6th to 7th, at booth #1403 and promises their biggest appearance in the Big Apple with exclusives, announcements and their largest roster of creators yet!
Throughout the convention the Image Comics booth will be home to signings galore, a convention exclusive cover of the superhero debut JERSEY GODS and an array of creators including Rob Liefeld (YOUNGBLOOD), Whilce Portacio (SPAWN), Frank Cho (LIBERTY MEADOWS), Richard Starkings (ELEPHANTMEN), Glen Brunswick (JERSEY GODS), Josh Williamson (JOHNNY MONSTER) and Vinny Navarette (DEAR DRACULA).
Special events will include Thursday's Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Welcome Party co-sponsored by Image Comics and Dark Horse, Saturday's Apes & Babes: The Frank Cho Spotlight & the iFanboy/ROLFThing/1Up/PopGun Meet-Up Party and Friday's The Image Comics Show: Breaking Into Comics on Friday, February 5th featuring Liefeld, Portacio, Joe Kelly (I KILL GIANTS), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS) and Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN, DARK IVORY) discussing the road they've taken to get to where they are now and where they're going from here! The Image Comics Show will also be the epicenter of announcements from Image Comics, including the big secret behind Robert Kirkman and Todd McFarlane's HAUNT!
Image Comics can be found at booth #1403 during the New York Comic Con, February 6-9th, 2009.
IMAGE COMICS NEW YORK COMIC CON 2009
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
SPECIAL EVENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4th
IMAGE COMICS AND DARK HORSE PRESENT THE COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND WELCOME PARTY!
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Side Bar
120 E. 15th Street (Near Union Square)
Enjoy drinks, free sliders for early arrivals, and door prizes! Admission will be $5 and up for CBLDF members, $10 and up for non-members. Attending artists will include: Colleen Doran, David Mack, Rantz Hoseley, Dean Haspiel, Mike Cavallero, Nikki Cook, Mahmud Asrar, Brahm Revel and many more!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th
NEW YORK COMIC CON MEETUP
Hosted by iFanboy, ROFLThing, 1UP and Popgun
7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m
Stitch Bar & Lounge
247 West 37th Street (Between 7th and 8th Avenue)
Revision3s weekly comic book show iFanboy, ROFLThing, 1UP and Image Comics' Harvey award-winning anthology Popgun invite you mix and mingle with fellow fans, internet celebrities and many of your favorite Image creators including Scott Kurtz (PVP), Jay Faerber (DYNAMO 5), Rantz Hoseley (COMIC BOOK TATTOO) and many, many more.
PANELS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th
IMAGE COMICS SHOW: BREAKING INTO COMICS
6:00 - 7:00 PM Room 1A06
It's the dream of nearly every comics' fan to break into the industry, but to most the task seems all too impossible! Sit down with some of your favorite Image Comics creators including Rob Liefeld (YOUNGBLOOD), Whilce Portacio (SPAWN), Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN, DARK IVORY), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS) and JOE KELLY (I KILL GIANTS) as they take a look at the road that turned them into superstars and what the future holds! Features announcements to rock the world of comics for the next year, including the secret behind Todd McFarlane and Robert Kirkman's HAUNT!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th
APES & BABES: THE FRANK CHO SPOTLIGHT!
5:30-6:30 PM Room 1A06
NYCC Special Guest Frank Cho, one of comics most celebrated comic book artists of the last decade, presents an unprecedented live retrospective on his entire career: from making his name on the Image Comics hit, LIBERTY MEADOWS, to taking superhero fandom by storm with SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL MIGHTY AVENGERS and the upcoming NEW ULTIMATES. Featuring rare art from April's APES & BABES: THE ART OF FRANK CHO BOOK ONE, published by Image Comics!
SIGNINGS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Jay Faerber (DYNAMO 5)
2:00 - 3:00 PM: COMIC BOOK TATTOO featuring Eric Canete, Jon Tsuei, Ryan Kelly, Colleen Doran, Ming Doyle, Mark Sable, Andre Szymanowicz, Elizabeth Genco, Ivan Brandon, Nikki Cook and Neil Kleid
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM)
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Ryan Bodeheim (RED MASS FOR MARS) & Harold Sipe (SCREAMLAND)
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Sara Bechko (HEATHENTOWN)
6:00 - 7:00 PM: Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th
10:00 - 11:00 AM: Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Sara Bechko (HEATHENTOWN)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Jay Faerber (DYNAMO 5) & Yildiray Cinar (NOBLE CAUSES)
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Ryan Bodeheim (RED MASS FOR MARS) & Harold Sipe (SCREAMLAND)
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Joe Kelly (BAD DOG, I KILL GIANTS), J.M Ken Niimura (I KILL GIANTS), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS)
2:00 - 3:00 PM: Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN) & Eva Hopkins (DARK IVORY)
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Joseph Weissman & Seth Lapeck (LILLIM)
4:00 - 5:00 PM: COMIC BOOK TATTOO featuring G. Willow Wilson, Eric Canete, Jon Tsuei, Ryan Kelly, Colleen Doran, Ming Doyle, Mark Sable, Mike May, Elizabeth Genco, Jonathan Hickman, Adisakdi Tantimedh, Derek McCulloch and Kelly Sue DeConnick
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8th
10:00 - 11:00 AM:Jamie McKelvie & Kieron Gillen (PHONOGRAM)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: COMIC BOOK TATTOO featuring Eric Canete, Jon Tsuei, Colleen Doranm Sonia Leongm Emma Vicellim Mark Sablem Elizabeth Genco Andre Szymanowicz and Neil Kleid
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Joe Kelly (I KILL GIANTS), J.M. Ken Niimura (I KILL GIANTS), Steve Seagle (SOUL KISS)
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Joseph Michael Linsner (DAWN) & Eva Hopkins (DARK IVORY)
2:00 - 3:00 PM: Ryan Bodeheim (A RED MASS FOR MARS) & Harold Sipe (SCREAMLAND)
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Jay Faerber & Mahmud Asar (DYNAMO 5)
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Sara Bechko (HEATHENTOWN)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
IMAGE COMICS ESCAPES TO NEW YORK!
Who Will Rule in War of Kings #1?
Get ready for a pivotal turning point in Marvel’s cosmic history! Fan favorite writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning team up with acclaimed artist Paul Pelletier to present War of Kings #1! Black Bolt and the Inhumans attempt to restore their strength and security only to find themselves in a face-to-face confrontation with the Shi’Ar Empire led by X-Men nemesis Vulcan. All your favorite sci-fi characters are on a collision course and the war starts NOW!
“It seems Abnett and Lanning are unbeatable when it comes to space tales,” says Mike Sims of MarvelNoise.com about the writing team behind War of Kings.
“Pelletier does an excellent job of capturing the differences in features between panels AND characters, and handles the sketching of all sorts of different characters with finesse. This is a very versatile and talented artist,” raves JC of ComicNerd.com about War of Kings artist Paul Pelletier.
Who will rule? Find out in War of Kings #1!
WAR OF KINGS #1 (of 6) (JAN092531)
WAR OF KINGS #1 YU VARIANT (JAN092532)
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
50/50 Variant Cover by RON LIM
Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 2/12, On-Sale – 3/4/2009
Marvel Congratulates YALSA Great Graphic Novels of 2008 Winners!
The American Library Association has released their prestigious list of 2008 Great Graphic Novel Award by the Young Adult Library Services Association, with Marvel garnering seven titles on the list, including the chart topping, blockbuster DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA and both Stephen King’s DARK TOWER collections!
As defined by YALSA, these books, recommended for those ages 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens. The Marvel titles that made the list are:
- Death of Captain America Volumes 1 & 2
- Runaways: Dead End Kids
- Silver Surfer Requiem
- Planet Hulk
- Dark Tower: A Gunslinger Born
- Dark Tower: The Long Road Home
Marvel congratulates The creative teams and editors behind these books and encourages readers everywhere to try these award-winning titles.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1 & 2 TPB
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art by Steve Epting, Mike Perkins, and Butch Guice
Covers by Alex Ross and Steve Epting
Rated T+…$14.99
Volume 1: 978-0-785124-23-8. $14.99.
Volume 2: 978-0-785124-24-5.
On Sale Now!
RUNAWAYS: DEAD END KIDS TPB
Written by Joss Whedon
Art by Michael Ryan
Cover by Jo Chen
Rated T+…$15.99
978-0-7851-2853-3
On Sale Now!
SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM
Written by J. Michael Straczynski
Art & Cover by Esad Ribic
Rated T+…$14.99
978-0-7851-2848-9
On Sale Now!
PLANET HULK TPB
Written by Greg Pak
Art by Carlo Pagulayan, Aaron Lopresti, Gary Frank, and Takeshi Miyazawa
Cover by Ladrönn
Rated A…$34.99
978-0-785120-12-4
On Sale Now!
Stephen King’s DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN HC
Written by Robin Furth & Peter David
Art & Cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove
Parental Advisory…$24.99
978-0-785121-44-2
On Sale Now!
Stephen King’s DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME HC
Written by Robin Furth & Peter David
Art & Cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove
Parental Advisory…$24.99
978-0-785127-09-3
On Sale Now!
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SEAN MCKEEVER TO WRITE TITANS #12
Sean McKeever, writer of both TEEN TITANS and the TERROR TITANS miniseries, will write TITANS #12 (JAN090217).
This issue features the kickoff of the “Deathtrap” 5-part crossover with VIGILANTE and TEEN TITANS, in which Jericho continues his assault upon his former teammates. As if that wasn't enough, he also draws the Teen Titans into his twisted plot. And the Vigilante makes it his mission to stop Jericho – permanently!
Because of this change, TITANS #12 will be made returnable at a later date.
TITANS #12 is solicited in the January Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on March 11.
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JAMES ROBINSON AND GREG RUCKA TO WRITE SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1
SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1 (JAN090192; variant edition JAN090193), the first issue of the 12-issue miniseries, will be written by the James Robinson and Greg Rucka, the title’s regular writing team
In this issue, following the events of the “New Krypton” crossover, the Man of Steel has had to embrace his past to ensure humanity's future. And while a devastating armed conflict with Earth may have been averted, keeping the peace will be Superman's greatest challenge yet.
Because of this change, SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1 will be made returnable at a later date.
SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1 is solicited in the January Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on March 11.
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Hot Toys Diorama Masterpiece Series - Terminator Salvation - Terminator Factory - T 700 Diorama
Hot Toys is proud to bring you the first item from our Terminator Salvation product lineup - Terminator Factory - T700 Diorama.
This diorama captures T700 in assembly line at the Terminator factory. It’s true to 1/6th scale and approximately stands 15 inches / 40 cm tall, featuring T700 light up eyes and light up button on manufacturing machine. Each diorama featuring a Terminator Salvation logo base. Collect more to build up the Terminator factory!
Release date: April, 2009
HOT TOYS - THE SPIRIT - 12 inches SILKEN FLOSS collectible figure
Hot Toys is proud to present - 1/6th scale SILKEN FLOSS figure from the classic action-adventure-romance movie -THE SPIRIT.
This sexy Silken Floss collectible figure features:
Hot Toys 1/6th scale female body with over 30 points of articulation
Approximately stands 31cm tall
Highly detailed implanted hair and head sculpture with authentic likeness of Scarlett Johansson as Silken Floss.
Dressed in her movie-accurate costume of military suit, shirt, jodhpurs and boots
A removable hat, pair of glasses, belt, necklace, armband and syringe, are among the accessories included
12-inch figure stand with Silken Floss nameplate
Artist info:
Head Sculpt - Hiroki Hayashi
Painting - JC.HONG
Clothes design - PEIPER
Release date: Q2, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Marvel Comics On-Sale 02/04/09
Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on February 4th, 2009. For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://marvel.com/catalog/?date=2009-02-04 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:
AGENTS OF ATLAS #1 (DR)
AGENTS OF ATLAS #1 VARIANT (DR)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583 OBAMA 4TH PRINTING VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #585
ANITA BLAKE: THE LAUGHING CORPSE - BOOK ONE #5
ASTONISHING TALES #1
ASTONISHING TALES #1 VARIANT
BLACK PANTHER #1 (DR)
BLACK PANTHER #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT (DR)
BLACK PANTHER #1 LASHLEY WRAPAROUND VARIANT (DR)
CABLE #11
DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #2
DEADPOOL #7 (DR)
ENDER'S GAME: BATTLE SCHOOL #3
FRANKLIN RICHARDS: IT'S DARK REIGNING CATS & DOGS
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #22
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #10 (DR)
KIDNAPPED! #4
MARVEL: YOUR UNIVERSE #1
MIGHTY AVENGERS #21 (DR)
OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #2
PUNISHER #2 (DR)
PUNISHER #2 MCKONE COVER (DR)
SECRET WARRIORS #1 (DR)
SECRET WARRIORS #1 PARENT VARIANT (DR)
SPIDER-MAN MAGAZINE #5
THE AGE OF THE SENTRY #5
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS. HULK #1 (ALL-NEW PRINTING)
WAR OF KINGS: DARKHAWK #1 (WOK)
WOLVERINE AND POWER PACK #4
X-MEN NOIR #3
X-MEN NOIR #3 CALERO VARIANT
X-MEN VS. HULK ONE-SHOT
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS FINALS #1
X-MEN: MAGNETO TESTAMENT #5
X-MEN: THE TIMES AND LIFE OF LUCAS BISHOP #1
YOUNG GUNS SKETCHBOOK 2009
Collections On-Sale:
AVENGERS: NIGHTS OF WUNDAGORE TPB
CAPTAIN AMERICA: TRUTH PREMIERE HC
ETERNALS: TO SLAY A GOD TPB
MARVEL EUROPE TPB
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1 TPB
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1 TPB VARIANT (DM ONLY)
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 2 HC (2ND EDITION, 2ND PRINT)
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 2 HC (VARIANT, 2ND EDITION, 2ND PRINT)
MINI MARVELS: SECRET INVASION DIGEST (DM ONLY)
PUNISHER MAX: GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES TPB
Posters On-Sale:
DEADPOOL BY GREG LAND POSTER
*DR= Dark Reign tie-in
*WOK = War of Kings tie-in 
HULK VS. Released on DVD Just In Time For Comic-Con NY
Twice The Action. Twice The Carnage. Double The Smash As Hulk Takes On Wolverine And Thor In The Most Highly Anticipated Marvel Animated Feature Yet!
Street Date: 1/27/09
Order Date: 12/30/08
DVD SRP: $19.98
Special Edition: $24.98
Blu-ray Disc SRP: $29.99
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Incredible Hulk’s recent live-action success grossing over $135 million in domestic box office has proven Hulk’s incredible staying power as a Marvel comic icon. On the heels of the successful theatrical and DVD release comes the next big chapter for The Incredible Hulk- Hulk Vs. This January, Marvel Animated Features and Lionsgate will release two of the most legendary chapters in Marvel’s comic book history with the eagerly awaited DVD release Hulk Vs. If Hulk alone weren’t enough, Hulk is now joined by the Super Heroes™ of the next 2 Marvel tentpole films – Wolverine and Thor in this newest addition to the Marvel Animated Features series.
Make way for the clash of Marvel’s mightiest heroes, as Bruce Banner’s alter-ego takes on fan favorites Wolverine and Thor in two epic, all new, action-packed animated films -- Hulk Vs. Wolverine and Hulk Vs. Thor. These dark and violent showdowns have been seen in various forms throughout Marvel comic book history, and the rematches have continued to thrill comic fans ever since. Now Marvel and Lionsgate have taken the two epic comic book battles and merged them into two heart pounding tales on one DVD release that stays true to its comic book roots.
Hulk Vs will be available on DVD, Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc on January 27, 2009 for the suggested retail prices of $19.98, $24.98 and $29.99, respectively. The Standard Edition DVD features collectible 3D lenticular packaging.
HULK VS. WOLVERINE SYNOPSIS
The Incredible Hulk has been tearing a line across the Canadian wilderness, leaving a swath of destruction in his wake. He has to be stopped, and there’s only one man up to the job. He’s the best at what he does, but what he does isn’t very nice. He’s Wolverine, an elite agent of Canada’s top secret Department H, and he’s been put on Hulk’s trail with a single objective: stop the green goliath…at all costs. Hulk and Wolverine are about to enter the fiercest battle of their lives.
HULK VS. THOR SYNOPSIS
It’s gods versus monsters in this epic forty-five minute movie. For ages, Loki the trickster has sought a way to bring defeat to his accursed stepbrother, Thor. But for all the battles Thor has fought, in all the nine realms, only one creature has ever been able to match his strength—a mortal beast of Midgard known as The Incredible Hulk. Now, with Odin the king of the gods deep in a regenerative sleep, and the forces protecting Asgard at their weakest, Loki is finally ready to spring his trap. In a classic battle that will test a hero’s limits more than ever before, only the mighty Thor can hope to prevail.
STANDARD EDITION DVD BONUS FEATURES: *
- Hulk Vs. Wolverine - Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
- Hulk Vs. Thor - Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
- “First Look – Wolverine and the X-Men” featurette
- “First Look – Thor Tales of Asgard” featurette
- Trailer Gallery
SPECIAL EDITION DVD AND BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES: *
Hulk Vs. Wolverine
- Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
- Audio Commentary by Supervising Director Frank Paur and Storyboard Artists Kevin Altieri and Butch Lukic
- “This is Gonna Hurt: The Making of Hulk Vs Wolverine” featurette
- “Fan Frenzy: Hulk Vs Wolverine at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con” featurette
- “First Look – Wolverine and the X-Men” featurette
- Trailer Gallery
Hulk Vs. Thor
- Audio Commentary by Supervising Producer/co-writer Craig Kyle and co-writer Chris Yost
- Audio Commentary by Supervising Director Frank Paur, Animation Director Sam Liu and Color Key Design James Peters
- “Of Gods and Monsters: The Making of Hulk Vs Thor” featurette
- “Jack Kirby and Thor” (original Thor comic illustrator) featurette
- “First Look – Thor Tales of Asgard” featurette
- Trailer Gallery
- *special features subject to change. Blu-ray special features in hi-def.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Invade NYCC to Shell-ebrate 25th Anniversary
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES TO BE "SHELL-EBRATED" AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
TMNT's 25 Years of Turtle Power Highlighted with Panels, Photo Opportunities and Prizes at East Coast's Largest Pop Culture Convention
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to their New York City home to "Shell-ebrate" as Mirage Studios, owners of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand, Playmates Toys, the Turtles' longtime master toy licensee, andTMNT licensing agent 4Kids Entertainment, mark the 25th Anniversary of the lean, green, crime fighting machines with a major fan-based commemoration at the New York Comic Con show (booth # 1057) February 6 to February 8, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York.
The Turtles will rise from the sewers and hit the streets and major landmarks in Manhattan prior to New York Comic Con, on Thursday, February 5 (Noon - 5 p.m.) and Friday, February 6 (8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.), to engage with fans, locals and NYC visitors about their TMNT memories and enthusiasm for the brand. Footage of the brothers taking Manhattan will be available at www.TMNT25.com. From there, the Turtles will play a starring role at Comic Con with exciting activities planned for fans including a TMNT photo station, a Ubisoft retro TMNT video game challenge where attendees can win a Nintendo Wii, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time arcade game tournament to win the title in the Guinness Book of Video Games Record for highest score in one credit, and onsite raffles to win an iPod touch from UCLICK, the Turtles' mobile content licensee.In addition, there will be signings and booth appearances by TMNT artists and Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, co-creators of the TMNT, over the course of the show.
Comic Con will be educational for TMNT fans, as well, with panels covering the artistic evolution of the TMNT over the past quarter century, led by Mirage artists on Friday February 6 (5:45 - 6:45 p.m.) in Panel Room 2 (1A07), and another focused on the animation of the TMNT hosted by the producers, directors, writers, and storyboard artists of the current 4Kids TMNT TV series, on Sunday, February 8 (12:15 -1:15 p.m.) in Panel Room 8 (1A23).
In addition, to bring their newer and younger fans some live TMNT magic, the Turtles will participate in New York Comic Con's Kids Day on Sunday, February 8. Activities will include martial arts demonstrations by the TMNT and the black belt instructors of Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts in the BattleZone located in the Galleria, a panel hosted by the Turtles' newscaster sidekick, April O'Neil, who'll host a tribute to the TMNT brand and pay tribute to the 25th Anniversary with an interactive skit. The panel will be from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., followed by the skit at 2:45 p.m. - both in the Galleria. Throughout the day, kids will have the chance to practice mixed martial arts moves, meet the TMNT, and win TMNT prizes from Playmates Toys, TMNT master toy licensee. A full schedule of TMNT events at the show can be found at TMNT25.com.
"New York is the home of the Turtles, and we are eager to get them back to their roots for our fans. A lot has changed since their debut in 1984, but the TMNT have never forgotten their comic origins or their fans, said Gary Richardson, CEO of Mirage Studios. "New York Comic Con is only the beginning of a very exciting year for the TMNT and we can't wait to leave our mark on NYC."
New York Comic Con is the first major event in the year-long Shell-ebration that began on January 1, when the TMNT launched a nostalgic, interactive Web site dedicated to their 25th Anniversary. The site includes an online sweepstakes, open until March 17, 2009, where one lucky prize winner will receive an original, limited edition TMNT bronze statue and a trip for two to New York City (including airfare, hotel and spending money).
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DARK HORSE SALUTES THE DARK ANGEL, BETTIE PAGE
In December 2008, the world bid a sad farewell to one of the most celebrated and imitated glamour icons in history. Throughout the 1950s, Bettie Page carved her own niche in the popular pinup photography industry by seamlessly melding her college-coed, southern-belle charm with some of the most risqué themes and poses of the day. Her trademark bangs became the unofficial badge of honor for girls in the rockabilly revival movement of the ‘80s and ‘90s, and her style still resonates throughout the world today.
Dark Horse Comics has paid homage to Bettie and her good-girl-gone-bad persona for the better part of the past decade, producing over one hundred licensed products for Bettie Page collectors to enjoy. Continuing the tradition, this spring will see the addition of two new items to their extensive list of collectibles for the Bettie Page fan. Dark Horse attempts to bring the same sense of fun that Bettie herself brought to her photo sessions with two new coffee mugs, both featuring a photograph taken by world-famous model-turned-photog Bunny Yeager. The first mug depicts Bettie looking sultry as ever in her infamous leopard bikini with a background of tan leopard spots. The second mug features a variant of the same photo, with a twist. Bettie is wearing a black bikini against a background of blue leopard spots; when filled with a hot beverage, the spots fade to a solid blue background as the bikini fades to reveal a topless Bettie Page!
“It has been a real thrill to work with Bettie over the years,” Product Development head David Scroggy recalled. “While we have always had fun with her image, as Bettie herself did, we have also always treated her with respect and affection. Everything we have done to date has been officially licensed as well, as are these new mugs. I hope everyone who winds up with one of these mugs likes their coffee extra hot!”
Both mugs will be available at retail stores in May, with a suggested price of $12.99 (non-changing) and $14.99 (heat-sensitive).
