Category: Comics

by Jeff Meyer | April 24, 2008

In a world experiencing superhuman powers for the first time, four heroes have risen—but now it’s time for chaos to erupt as more discover their abilities! The acclaimed newuniversal, from award-winning scribe Warren Ellis (Thunderbolts, upcoming Astonishing X-Men) and rising star Steve Kurth (Last Of The Mohicans) present newuniversal: shockfront #1 (of 6), a...

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by Jeff Meyer | April 24, 2008

French embassy hosts Christophe Blain; critics compare him to Vonnegut & Daumier “Christophe Blain is one of those super-creators in France that very few English-speaking people have heard of.” — Read About Comics “[Blain’s] styles of figuration and lighting marry Daumier and Munch.” — Booklist “Like Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut.” — School Library Journal...

by Jeff Meyer | April 24, 2008

April 23rd, 2008 (Los Angeles, CA) -- Critically acclaimed mystery novelist Gary Phillips (L.A. NOIR, BANGERS) and BOOM! Studios bring comic fans the new crime series HIGH ROLLERS, an inner-city spin on THE SOPRANOS, featuring stunning artwork from Sergio (AFTER THE CAPE II) Carrera with inspired covers by Brett (THE SURROGATES) Weldele. A...

by Jeff Meyer | April 24, 2008

Stan wanted to do a world tour of personal appearances, but due to his busy schedule, you can see him live on your own computer. Stan will lecture on each topic. The audience can ask questions throughout the lecture. There will be a chat room, where we will be fielding the best questions to Stan....

by Jeff Meyer | April 24, 2008

Our friends at MangaCast write Short lists make manga fans like me cry… Long lists make bookstores cry… Seriously who needs classic literature anyway?! Take some floor space from that section. And who can afford travel in this economic recession? Just go borrow last year’s Tokyo guide at the library, cause the stations are all...

by Jeff Meyer | April 23, 2008

23 April 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - Unknown to the general public, FRANK FRAZETTA'S SWAMP DEMON, RUNES OF RAGNAN, WILLOW CREEK, GI JOE and 30 DAYS OF NIGHT artist Josh Medors has been fighting cancer for the past several months. In his time of need, Image Comics and Frazetta Comics have stepped in organize an auction...

by Jeff Meyer | April 23, 2008

You asked for it X-Fans and now the series voted for on Marvel.Com is here! Enter the extra-sized GeNext #1 (of 5), from legendary X-Men scribe Chris Claremont and artist Patrick Scherberger, introducing you to the children of the X-Men—but who are they? And what’s happened to the original X-Men? Packed full of extras...

by Jeff Meyer | April 23, 2008

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund scored a victory last Friday when prosecutors dismissed all charges against Rome, GA retailer Gordon Lee. Neil Gaiman announced that Judge Larry Salmon signed off on the dismissal on Friday evening at New York Comic Con. "This is a victory for Gordon, and a victory for comics," says CBLDF...

by Jeff Meyer | April 23, 2008

Cancellations for May 2008 Previews’ (The Diamond Distribution catalogue) late policy strictly states that all merchandise which fails to ship within 30 days of its scheduled delivery date will be either resolicited or returnable. All orders for the following items have been canceled for the reasons listed. ABRAMS MAR084277 H FACEBOOK BOOK SC Cancelled...

by Jeff Meyer | April 23, 2008

VE SAYS: We survived the New York Comic Con! And we return bearing footage. First up, it's a special NYCC Variant Edition Tuesday with an exclusive Mice Templar #4 First Look. Plus Kevin with some con announcements and Eddie tells us all about Wanted, The Spirit,...