Author: Jeff Meyer

by Jeff Meyer | July 30, 2008

Longshot has returned—but he’s a Skrull! Join Jamie Madrox and the rest of X-Factor as they get caught up in the chaos of Secret Invasion in X-Factor #34! After last issue’s Skrull revelation, Darwin, the Evolving Boy, X-Factor and She-Hulk must battle their greatest threat yet! With fan favorite and Award-winning writer, Peter David...

by Jeff Meyer | July 30, 2008

Through study of album covers, television program title artwork, and common illustrations used in everything from health booklets to instruction manuals from the 1950s, author/designer Gary Scott Beatty created recent Xeric Foundation grant winner "Jazz: Cool Birth," a jazz club murder mystery. The comic will appear in September's Previews preorder magazine under Aazurn Publishing. ...

by Jeff Meyer | July 30, 2008

DC Comics projects and creators were honored on Friday, July 25, when the winners of the 2008 Eisner Awards were announced at Comic-Con International: San Diego, with winners in six categories. In addition, DC President & Publisher Paul Levitz was named the recipient of the 2008 Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award. “It’s a singular honor...

by Jeff Meyer | July 30, 2008

Our friends at MangaCast write A week late… Gomen!! I didn’t feel like lugging the lappy to the Convention Center and I really didn’t want to pay $13 for interweb access at the US Grant. My money was going to comics last week. Thank you! ANTARCTIC PRESS Gold Digger #98, $2.99 Gold Digger Sourcebook...

by Jeff Meyer | July 29, 2008

A villain civil war has erupted, a horseman of Apocalypse has returned and everyone’s favorite mutant dark-ops team is struggling to keep the lid on. Marvel is pleased announce that X-Force #5 has sold out at Diamond (although copies may still be available at a retail level). Everyone is clamoring for more Archangel, and to...

by Jeff Meyer | July 29, 2008

The blockbuster comic book event of year continues as fans, retailers and critics agree—Secret Invasion is a smash hit! Secret Invasion has everyone asking “Who do you trust?” and the fate of the Marvel Universe may be in the hands of the intergalactic threat known as the Skrulls. In order to fully understand the Skrulls’...

by Jeff Meyer | July 29, 2008

Hell hath no fury like the Spirit of Vengeance, Ghost Rider! After Johnny Blaze squared off with the merciless Deacon last issue, a familiar face is about to return from Ghost Rider’s past in Ghost Rider #26! This is one high octane, supernatural issue you’re not going to want to miss, True Believers! Prepare...

by Jeff Meyer | July 29, 2008

07/29/08 LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MashON, a next generation online software application company, announced today that Platinum Studios, Inc. (OTCBB:PDOS), an entertainment company that controls an international library of more than 5,600 comic book characters, has signed an agreement to license the MashON online platform to Platinum Studios Inc.’s Digital Properties, the first of which will be...

by Jeff Meyer | July 29, 2008

LIVONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fathead®, the number one brand in sports and entertainment wall graphics and the brand best-known for its officially licensed life-size products has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Comics, to add brand new images featuring the legendary Batman and the ultimate crime fighting vehicle, the Batmobile – nicknamed “The...

by Jeff Meyer | July 29, 2008

Well, the election results are in and the United States is about to have its first… oh wait, that’s that other election! This election is the one where you, the readers were asked to pick Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend… and the results are in! Four issues ago, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound...