Author: Jeff Meyer

by Jeff Meyer | January 14, 2009

(San Francisco, CA) -- eigoMANGA LLC and Visionary Comics Studio proudly announce the forthcoming publication of "The Frog Princess" (Diamond Order Code JAN094212), an original hardcover graphic novel from writer Jeff Loew (finalist in the "Be a Visionary" contest co-sponsored by VCS and AAM/Markosia) and artist Rie Ikaza (aka "Fitri," one of Indonesia's hottest...

by Jeff Meyer | January 13, 2009

When Barack Obama released a list of 10 little-known facts about himself, who knew that his comic book collection would take center stage? After naming Spider-Man and Batman as his favorite heroes, Marvel Comics decided to...

by Jeff Meyer | January 13, 2009

(San Diego, CA; January 13, 2009) – This month IDW Publishing debuts the singularly titled G.I. JOE, the first of three initial comic book series in which the elite military force G.I. JOE and COBRA are fully revitalized and re-established for a new generation of fans. IDW set the stage with a kick-off issue,...

by Jeff Meyer | January 13, 2009

Marvel is pleased to announce that Secret Invasion: War of Kings has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return with Secret Invasion: War of Kings Second Printing Variant. From the fan favorite creative team of writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (better known as DnA) and...

by Jeff Meyer | January 13, 2009

Marvel is proud to announce the highly-anticipated The Stand: Captain Trips Premiere Hardcover, collecting the first critically-acclaimed graphic fiction adaptation of Stephen King’s seminal novel, will be released EXCLUSIVELY to direct market retailers on March 10th at a special Stand Advance Release Opening at 9pm local time. This hardcover collects the entire The Stand:...

by Jeff Meyer | January 13, 2009

Image Comics reports that, after a number of hiccups in the scheduling of ELEPHANTMEN in 2008, the book is back on track for 2009. "I'd really like to thank retailers, podcasters and online reviewers for continuing to give our book so much incredible support," says Richard Starkings, ELEPHANTMEN writer and creator, "We're very proud of...

by Jeff Meyer | January 13, 2009

To accomodate expected demand, Marvel Comics has announced that it's already heading back to press for an Amazing Spider-Man #583 Obama Variant Second Printing (NOV08 8096), featuring a recolored version of the original variant cover and scheduled to reach stores the following week, on January 21.

by Jeff Meyer | January 13, 2009

LOS ANGELES - January 12th, 2009 - Always wanted Mark Waid to ring up your weekly comics purchase so you can pry industry gossip out of him? Well, come to Meltdown Comics and Collectibles for the remaining Wednesdays in January and you just might get your wish. This past week, BOOM! Studios surprised the...