Suspended Animation Review Hand of The Morningstar, volumes 1 and 2, published by Zondervan, in conjunction with Lamp Post, Inc., 160 pages, $9.99. It had been a while since I’d read a comic series about a superhero team that I was really invested in as a...
April 24th, 2008 (Los Angeles, CA) -- Two hundred and twenty miles doesn't seem that far unless you're looking down. Five nations have come together to build the crowning achievement in space travel, but now one astronaut is dead. Is it sabotage? An accident? Or murder? Find out in BOOM!'s new mini-series, STATION! A...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL) has appointed Ira Rubenstein to the position of Executive Vice President of Marvel’s newly launched Global Digital Media Group. In this newly created position, Mr. Rubenstein will oversee Marvel’s digital distribution strategy across all media and platforms. Mr. Rubenstein will relocate to Marvel’s New York headquarters and report...
Marvel is pleased to unveil the new Jim Cheung covers to the hotly-anticipated Marvel: 1985 #1. With one cover featuring the Marvel’s greatest heroes, and another featuring Marvel’s greatest villains, these two covers connect to form a powerful vision of the Marvel Universe! The superstar team of award-winning scribe Mark Millar (Civil War, Fantastic...
The kind folks at BOOM! Studios have supplied ComicList with their solicitations for comics and other products featured in the April 2008 Previews, scheduled to ship June 2008. BLOOD BOWL: KILLER CONTRACT #3 (Cover A)f="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=8908&userID=167587&productID=459652949">BLOOD BOWL: KILLER CONTRACT #3 (Cover B)
April 26 and 27 at the Stumptown Comics Fest in Portland (www.stumptowncomics.com), Dark Horse editor Scott Allie be reviewing portfolios specifically to fill the "newbie" slot for the next two months in MySpace Dark Horse Presents. Every month MDHP features the professional debut of a creator whose work was found on MySpace.com. For...
One of the year’s most anticipated projects, Avengers/Invaders, is almost here, but now you can go behind the scenes with the free Avengers/Invaders Sketchbook, in stores tomorrow! The award winning team behind Project Superpowers, Justice and Earth X—legendary writer/artist Alex Ross and acclaimed scribe Jim Krueger—team with fan-favorite artist Steve Sadowski for a twelve-issue Marvel...
April 22nd, 2008, LOS ANGELES – Radical Publishing is proud to announce that legendary, award winning artist Jim Steranko has provided covers for issue #1 and #2 of Hercules: The Thracian Wars. Steranko also designed the Hercules character and created the logo that is being used on all issues of Radical's Hercules. For
Because you demanded it! Due to overwhelming demand for the sold-out Captain Marvel #4-5 and Ms. Marvel #25, crucial tie-ins to the red-hot Secret Invasion event, Marvel is going back to press with a special one-shot collecting these three acclaimed issues! Captain Marvel/Ms. Marvel: Secret Invasion The Infiltration One-Shot brings you face...
In 2007, Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born topped sales charts with the release of its first groundbreaking issue, inspired by Stephen King’s renowned Dark Tower novels. Helmed by an all-star creative team including Peter David, Robin Furth, Jae Lee, Richard Isanove and Chris Eliopoulos, Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1 ushered in midnight comic...
