by Jeff Meyer | June 24, 2008

The nominees for the 2008 Harvey Awards have been announced, with DC Comics ten creators and projects named in nine categories. DC thanks all those who took part in the nominating process, and congratulates all the nominees. DC’s 2008 Harvey Awards nominees are: BEST WRITER • Grant Morrison, ALL STAR SUPERMAN, DC Comics •...

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by Jeff Meyer | June 24, 2008

Marvel is pleased to announce that due to overwhelming demand for Incredible Hercules #118, which led to a quick sellout at Diamond, the issue will return with Incredible Hercules #118 Second Printing Variant! The critically-acclaimed series from the red-hot writing duo of Greg Pak & Fred Van Lente, along with rising star artist Rafa...

by Jeff Meyer | June 24, 2008

Following the announcement on June 17 of the consignment offer on the WATCHMEN TP (FEB058406), please note the following points: • Retailers will get the discount for the months in which they place orders. • Copies sold will count toward monthly totals for determining DC discount after returns are processed. • Copies returned must...

by Jeff Meyer | June 24, 2008

The latest Marvel podcast is now available for your listening pleasure as fan favorite host and Senior Art Director Jeff Suter sits down with the man bringing back the Squadron Supreme – Howard Chaykin! Here’s your chance to go behind-the-scenes and get a taste of things to come as Howard Chaykin talks about the...

by Jeff Meyer | June 24, 2008

Our friends at MangaCast write Intriguing week this one and one has my wallet crying. Seinen, josei and anthologies all in my wheelhouse and the success of each will help fortify the health of the manga industry. ANTARCTIC PRESS Fire & Brimstone #1 (of 3), $3.95 Gold Digger #97, $2.99

by Jeff Meyer | June 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2008) – The Hero Initiative is at booth #1050 at this year’s Wizard World Chicago with Mike Perkins and a ton of talent along with the official launch of the Ultimate Hulk #100 covers! BOOTH SCHEDULE Thursday, June 26 (con hours 4:00-7:00) 5:00-7:00: Mike Perkins [7:00-8:30: Hulk 100 party: Mike...

by Jeff Meyer | June 24, 2008

The Dabel Brothers are already well-known for their comic book and graphic novel adaptations of great paranormal thriller novels such as 2007's bestselling Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter in Guilty Pleasures and their eagerly anticipated May 2008 release, Dean Koontz's Frankenstein: Prodigal Son. But now that they've signed white-hot New York Times bestselling...

by Jeff Meyer | June 24, 2008

The countdown is on as this week as Dynamite heads to WizardWorld Chicago! While there, we'll be checking out Alex Ross' special appearance on Saturday and preparing a few surprises at our panel (11:00 AM CST on Saturday the 28th) as well! If you're in the area, come on by and check it all out:...

by Jeff Meyer | June 24, 2008

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote Universal Pictures' upcoming action-thriller "Death Race," the studio has announced a sweepstakes with a unique prize. The winner will have the chance to have his or her picture included on the DVD release of the film as a race participant who meets a grisly fate in...

by Jeff Meyer | June 23, 2008

Marvel is proud to unveil the sketch variant covers, from superstar artists Michael Turner and Terry Dodson, to the historic Uncanny X-Men #500! Featuring the debut of the series’ new writing team, Eisner-winner Ed Brubaker and Eisner-nominee Matt Fraction, and the series’ superstar art team, Greg Land and Dodson, this is the issue that...

by Jeff Meyer | June 23, 2008

ComicList: New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, June 25, 2008. A list of the comic books, graphic novels, and other products that should be available in your local or online comic book shop this week. Information provided by our friends at Things From Another World. Check out the Comiclist Message Board...

by Jeff Meyer | June 23, 2008

ComicList: New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, June 25, 2008. ComicList headquarters: http://www.comiclist.com PLEASE NOTE- Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. Let me know if any of the names or numbers are wrong. Items ending in "**" are possible releases unconfirmed by Diamond Distribution. "RELEASE DATE","PUBLISHER","TITLE","PRICE" 06/25/08,"ABSOLUTE TYRANT","Nearly...

by Jeff Meyer | June 23, 2008

ComicList: Marvel for 06/25/2008 Angel Revelations #2 (of 5), $3.99 Avengers Fairy Tales #3 (of 4), $2.99 Avengers Initiative #14 (Secret Invasion Tie-In), $2.99 Black Panther #37, $2.99 Captain America #39, $2.99 Captain America The Chosen Premiere HC (Book Market Edition), $24.99 Captain America The Chosen Premiere...

by Jeff Meyer | June 23, 2008

ComicList: DC for 06/25/2008 All Star Batman And Robin The Boy Wonder HC Vol 01, $24.99 Batman Gotham After Midnite #2 (of 12), $2.99 Batman Jekyll And Hyde TP, $14.99 Cartoon Network Block Party #46, $2.25 Crossing Midnight #19, $2.99 Dark Knight Batman Bust, $59.99 Dark Knight The Joker...

by Jeff Meyer | June 23, 2008

ComicList: Dark Horse for 06/25/2008 BPRD Ectoplasmic Man (One Shot), $2.99 Chronicles Of Conan TP Vol 15 Corridor Of Mullah Kajar, $16.95 Conan the Cimmerian #0, $0.99 Fear Agent #22 (1 Against 1 Part 1 Of 6), $2.99 Gantz TP Vol 01, $12.95 Indiana Jones Adventures TP Vol...

by Jeff Meyer | June 23, 2008

Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Reviews Transformers Spotlight: Cyclonus IDW Comics Furman, Su, Carter & Lowry This issue picks up many of the plot threads left when the Devastation arc concluded. The issue does an excellent job of recapping all the information that you’d need for this...

by Jeff Meyer | June 23, 2008

Yes, it’s another four-part tale of intrigue… and this time, Moose and Midge’s romance hangs in the balance! The action starts in PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #125’s “Break-up Blues.” First came Betty and Veronica’s “Bad Boy Trouble,” followed by Jughead dealing with a bunch of “Match Makers.” Now, the latest story to portray the famous Riverdale...

by Jeff Meyer | June 22, 2008

Friday, June 20, 2008 - Shadowline/Image gets the jump on Halloween with DEAR DRACULA, a square hardcover written by Joshua E. Williamson and illustrated by Vicente “Vinny” Navarrete, their first release under their new all-ages imprint, Silverline Books. “DEAR DRACULA is the charming story of Sam, a young boy who...

by Jeff Meyer | June 22, 2008

Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Reviews Star Wars Legacy #25 Dark Horse Comics Ostrander, Duursema & Parsons Another issue of Legacy brings more players, politics and deception in yet another excellent story. We have Jedi, Imperials and general scum. We have some old faces making an appearance...

by Jeff Meyer | June 22, 2008

Donna Barr of A FINE LINE PRESS forwarded copies of her comic and book covers. I've uploaded them to Flickr and thought you might like to see them as well. Per Donna, "Let folks know that they can get my books at my "Little Store" at http://www.donnabarr.blogspot.com ". And now you...