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MOONSTONE MONDAY-See What Moonstone Has Comin’ in August!

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  • April 25, 2011

COMING FROM MOONSTONE IN AUGUST 2011!

MOONSTONE  AUGUST ’11  RELEASES:
JUSTICE MACHINE #1
OBJECT OF POWER #1 (of 3)

Story: Mark Ellis
Art: David Enebral, Mar Degano
Cover: Jeff Slemons
32pgs, color, $3.99

THE JUSTICE MACHINE IS BACK! The legendary super-team returns on the 30th anniversary of their 1981 debut!
The Justice Machine fought to destroy tyranny on two worlds–but nearly twenty years ago they vanished, never to be seen again.
Until now! The Machine’s explosive return plunges them into a nightmarish landscape of two realities warring for dominion! The team races to thwart a dark destiny awaiting all humanity if they fail to stop an unspeakable evil from gaining a foothold to the future!

The gears of justice roll on in a new miniseries by best-selling SF author Mark (Doc Savage, Outlanders) Ellis, David (Batman/Superman, Infinity, Inc,) Enebral and Mar (Atomik Mike) Dégano

**retailer incentive: buy 4 get one free!
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ROTTEN TPB vol.2: Revival of the Fittest
Mark Rahner, Robert Horton, Dan Dougherty
156pgs, squarebound, 7”x10”, color, $15.99
ISBN: 978-1-936814-08-4
ZOMBIES! SPIES! THE WILD WEST!
One of the most acclaimed independent comics of 2010, the ROTTEN saga continues with “Revival of the Fittest”: on assignment to investigate an undead outbreak in the Pacific Northwest of 1877, Agent Wade becomes the quarry in a grueling marathon chase; and in Chicago, Agent Flynn confronts dangerous anti-evolution protestors. In “Love the Sinner”/”Hate the Sin,”
the agents race to stop the infection that’s turning residents of a religious colony red-skinned, ravenous – and possessed, according to the
familiar-looking Father von Becker who’s seized control.
(collects issues #7-11)
 “A great new take on the zombie horror genre that is smart, grim and gritty.”
-Hypergeek
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ZOMBIES vs CHEERLEADERS #4
(W) Steven L Frank and pals (A) Various

Four awesome stories that are sure to make you laugh and cry! Easily the greatest 21 letter titled comic in history- that has zombies and cheerleaders! Featuring a Mandy cover by Dean Yeagle! Also, covers by Jeremy Dale, Rich Bonk and Jose Jaro.

-Jaro (50%) Yeagle (20%) Dale (20%) Bonk (10%)-

32pgs, color, $3.99

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CAPTAIN ACTION KING SIZE SPECIAL #2
Story: Steven Grant, Paul Kupperberg
Art: Manuel Martin, Fernando Peniche
Color: Jason Jensen
Covers: Mike Lilly, Ron Frenz
72pgs,color, $6.99

     THRICE the Action, as Captain Action’s Season 2 concludes with two new episodes of the new Captain Action & Action Boy plus a new Captain Action Classified spy thriller!
    

Though presumed dead, Captain Action’s actually in the secret city of Aggartha, getting a history lesson they don’t teach in schools in “Journey thru the Past” Then it’s an international catfight as the USA vs. the UK! Lady Action battles Liberty, of the sinister new super-team, Patriot Power! As the intrigue builds to a crescendo, everyone’s asking, “Where is Captain Action?”
    
And in this lost tale from the psychedelic sixties, the original Captain Action is embroiled in a CIA black op.
 (Covers : Lilly = 80%, Frenz = 20%)
**for every purchase of 3 or more, and you can buy one limited edition Mark Sparacio variant cover for a retail of $6.99**
**Retailer incentive: buy 3 copies or more, and get one free!
HEAP #3
Story: Charles Knauf
Art: Sami Kivela
Colors: Ken Wolak
Cover: Mark Maddox
32pgs, color, $3.99
The return of the original muck-monster concludes!
Join CHARLES (Iron Man) KNAUF as he takes the HEAP on a journey of self-discovery through Norse magics and mythology, while sorting through the horrors of Nazi mayhem!
It is time for Midgard’s last defender to arise, amidst the devastation and inhumanity of World War 2.
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 HONEY WEST calendar:  

8.5” x 11”, spiral bound , 12 month, b/w,
gorgeous photos of the incomparable Anne Francis, as well as the new Honey West: Hollis Mclachlan! $11.99
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BUCKAROO BANZAI calendar
8.5” x 11”, spiral bound, 12 month , color:
 Show your Blue Blazer pride letting Banzai and the Hong Kong Cavaliers brighten your wall!
 $16.99
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KOLCHAK calendar
 8.5” x 11”: spiral bound , 12 month ,color.
 The Night Stalker in 12 creepy situations!
 $16.99
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SHEENA calendar
 8.5” x 11”: spiral bound ,12 month ,
a gorgeous b/w  photo calendar of Irish McCalla, TV’s Sheena!
$11.99
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ROTTEN calendar:
8.5” x 11”: spiral bound , 12 month ,color.
-get your oozing zombies for 12 months in a row!
$16.99

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Batman Origin in marshmallow Peeps

A Special Easter Batman Story – The Dark Peep Rises

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  • April 24, 2011

Batman Origin in marshmallow Peeps

We got tired of Superman getting all the Christian metaphors, so we’re showing you a secular Easter story… the origin of Batman, re-enacted with marshmallow Peeps.

We could call it “You’re the Easter Batman, Brucie Wayne!”

The only thing missing is a Bob Kane signature, and don’t think Kane wouldn’t have tried to get it on there.

Hat tip: Geek Tyrant.

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Ben McKenzie, Bryan Cranston, Katee Sackhoff, and Eliza Dushku cast in animated ‘Batman: Year One’

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  • April 21, 2011

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The voice cast has been revealed for the animated version of Frank Miller’s [[[Batman: Year One]]], which premieres in July at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con. Heat Vision reports that Ben McKenzie (The O.C.) will provide the voice of Bruce Wayne/Batman, with [[[Breaking Bad]]] star Bryan Cranston portraying Lt. James Gordon. Katee Sackhoff ([[[Battlestar Galactica]]]) is voicing Detective Sarah Essen, and Eliza Dushku ([[[Dollhouse]]]) will voice Selina Kyle/Catwoman, and Alex Rocco (Moe Greene from The Godfather) will be the voice of Carmine Falcone.

 

Tab Murphy ([[[Superman/Batman:Apocalypse]]]) adapted the script, and Sam Liu and Lauren Montgomery ([[[Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths]]]) are directing. Miller’s original novel lends itself nicely to a film adaptation, and large hunks of the story were used in Christopher Nolan’s [[[Batman Begins]]]. Executive producer Bruce Timm points out:

“The source material is surprisingly cinematic; it’s a pretty straight forward literal retelling. [David] Mazzucchelli’s artwork is beautifully composed and we were able to refer to the comic for about 80 percent of the camera setups.”

Miller’s Year One storyline– along with Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, which is also being adapted into an animated version– were both pivotal in restoring a dark and gritty style to the Caped Crusader.

To refresh your memory on Miller’s original 1987 four-issue story arc, “Batman: Year One”:

A young Bruce Wayne spent his adolescence and early adulthood traveling the world so he could hone his body and mind into the perfect fighting and investigative machine. But now as he returns to Gotham City, he must find a way to focus his passion and bring justice to his city.

Retracing Batman’s first attempts to fight injustice as a costumed vigilante, we watch as he chooses the guise of a giant bat, creates an early bond with a young Lieutenant James Gordon, inadvertently plays a role in the birth of Catwoman, and helps to bring down a corrupt political system that infests Gotham.

Batman: Year One comes out on Blu-ray and DVD on September 27th.

Quote of the Day: George R.R. Martin on ‘The Case for Comic Books’

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  • April 18, 2011
George RR Martin at the Comicon

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As part of the coverage of [[[Game Of Thrones]]] debuting on HBO, the New York Times quoted author George R. R. Martin delivering a speech at Ambercon 3 in Wichita, Kan., on May 31, 1981.

Every would-be writer needs comic books. I certainly did. I can still vividly recall my discovery of comic books, followed closely by the revelation that this reading stuff was actually good for something. Because comic books had it all over Readers. Comic books had pictures, and so did Readers, but in comic-book pictures somebody was flying or punching somebody, while in my Reader little Sally was crying about her little red boat. Even in my prepubescent days I had this vague feeling that Wonder Woman had it all over Jane, although I couldn’t put my finger on the reason. I did know that watching Spot run was a real drag when I could watch Krypto the Superdog fly instead. And I knew that if they ever met, Krypto would bite Spot’s head off.

So I read every comic I could get my hands on, and my reading got better and better. My teachers soon began to marvel that I read with such “expression,” while the rest of my class read . . . like . . . this. I knew the reason. You need a lot more expression for, “Aha, Superman, now my red kryptonite will turn you into a BOILED EGG!” than you do for “See Spot. See Spot run. Run, Spot, run.” So if the schools don’t do it, remember comic books. Maybe your kid won’t be as quick as I was, and regular comic books won’t do, but even that’s no problem in this day and age. There’s always the undergrounds. “Tales of the Leather Nun” should do it every time.

Of course, anybody who’s ever read Wild Cards knows how much George loves his comics.

via NYTimes.com.

DC Comics July Releases – Covers & Solicitation Copy

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  • April 11, 2011

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We’ve received all the covers for DC Comics July solicitations, including the long awaited Games, the New Teen Titans graphic novel from Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. And when I say long awaited, I mean two decades long– which kinda ties in with all the DC Retroactive titles coming out, including our favorite, Green Lantern reuniting the team of ComicMix contributors Dennis O’Neil and Mike Grell.

Take a look.

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Twitter Updates for 2011-04-03

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  • April 3, 2011

DC Comics To Prosecute Tattoos

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  • April 1, 2011

Superman tattooIn a startling move to control images of their copyrighted characters, lawyers for Warner Bros Entertainment, parent company of DC Comics, have begun issuing cease and desist orders to fans sporting tattoos featuring DC characters. While walking the floor of last month’s C2E2 in Chicago, several fans were handed official looking documents citing that they were in violation of DC’s copyrights– over their tattoos.

“It is unlicensed artwork. And like any bootlegged material we are going to come down against it. We see it as no different from t-shirt or other paraphernalia” said one of the WB lawyers.

Many comic book conventions, including ReedExpo’s New York Comic Con and C2E2, feature tattoo pavilions showcasing tattooists and their art. Wizard’s Chicago Comic Con has also welcomed tattoo artists onto their floor, encouraging fans to show off their ink or get some at the show.

“I guess I’ll have to wear long-sleeved shirts when I go to cons now” said one fan after getting a c & d order. He is close to finishing a Justice League themed sleeve on his left arm. “I’m not going to stop or get it covered up. It’s how I chose to express myself as a fan!”

This comes at a time when tattoos have become almost accepted in mainstream culture and as comic book movies are big budget blockbusters. And it looks like Warner Brothers has spotted a money making opportunity.

“We will be unveiling a line of official DC Comics Tattoos at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Tattoo shop owners will be able to purchase these pages of tattoo flash for their shops and offer their clientele officially licensed DC Comics artwork.

WonderCon Friday Programming Cancelled; Relocation to Skywalker Ranch For Rest Of Weekend

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  • April 1, 2011
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Renovation work on the Moscone Center in San Francisco has forced WonderCon to close Friday, and possibly for the rest of the weekend. The move was a precaution after the discovery of asbestos on  the convention floor during routine testing. Follow up tests are planned before that part of the building can re-open.

This is a precautionary measure; should asbestos be found, it permeates newsprint, such as in most comics and bristol board. Any comics and original not slabbed or similarly protected could conceivably require disposal.

“It’s almost inconceivable this could happen,” said Jack Napier, spokesperson for the Moscone Center. “You expect disasters like this on Friday the 13th, not April Fool’s Day.”

The current backup plan is to take everybody to Skywalker Ranch in nearby Marin County, by force if necessary. “We were considering taking them to the Lucasfilm facility at the Presidio, which is closer… but we could get more fans motivated to move if we dangled the place that they’ve heard of in front of them. Besides, fanboys need the fresh air and sunshine.”

When asked if George Lucas had been consulted about the move, Napier said, “No, but he owes me and the fans a visit for what he did to us with The Phantom Menace, dammit.”

In recent years WonderCon has grown from a highly successful regional show to the first large national show of the comics convention season. Hollywood was supposed to have a major presence at WonderCon this year as well, with Green Lantern stars Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard; Cowboys And Aliens director Jon Favreau; Henry Cavill (until recently, the newest Superman); V‘s Elizabeth Mitchell, Priest‘s Paul Bettany, Super‘s Rainn Wilson, Human Target‘s Mark Valley, and Breaking In‘s Christian Slater. The guests are all being polled to see if any of them know George Lucas, and if so, can ask for a really big favor and have a few thousand friends over.

The updated WonderCon programming schedule is available at http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_prog.php.

 

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New Info Leaked on ‘Marvel Vs. DC 2′

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  • April 1, 2011

While at the C2E2 retailers summit a few weeks ago, a few details fans might be excited to find out about were accidentally leaked. At a DC Nation panel, the mid-western retailers were shown a few slides of “in-production” artwork, and DC’s Jim Lee and Dan DiDio were teleconferenced in with Marvel’s Axel Alonso to prime the pump for the 2011 summer event. While cameras and laptops were forced off before the event, a few local shop owners emerged from the panel with some juicy tidbits. Here’s the skinny:

• Current Marvel heavyweight Matt Fraction will be penning the five part mini-series with co-plotters J.T. Krul and Tony Bedard from DC. All that was said was “Access (from Marvel Vs. DC 1) returns a far more powerful man than when we left him.” Krul said. “He finds a way to tap into the power cosmic and gets his mitts on the White Lantern… but that’s really only the catalyst to it all.”

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Henry Cavill Forced Out of ‘Superman’… Guess Who’s Wearing the Cape Now

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  • April 1, 2011
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In a bizarre turn of events, Henry Cavill has been pushed out of Zack Snyder’s upcoming “Superman: Man of Steel.” Mr. Cavill’s name had first come up as a likely candidate for Superman when McG was slated to direct in 2002, however as fans remember, McG cancelled out to direct Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, and Bryan Singer was locked to replace him in 2004 to direct Superman Returns with Brandon Routh wearing the eminently recognizable red cape and blue tights.

When Henry Cavill was locked as Superman, he was seen as very appropriate and incredibly humble in casting as reported by MTV.com. Between his casting, Christopher Nolan producing and Zack Snyder directing, the “Superman: Man of Steel” movie was going to be what Batman Begins was for the Dark Knight. Further casting details like actors Diane Lane and Kevin Costner as Martha and Jonathan Kent shaped this revitalized Superman movie into a projected fan favorite, but all of that changed this ominous morning. Dallas Smith, Henry Cavill’s agent at United Agents, was unavailable for comment. Repeated calls and emails to producers Chris Nolan’s and Charles Roven’s offices have not been returned, however an anonymous source directly involved at Chris Nolan’s production company Syncopy said that a formal statement would be forthcoming about Mr. Cavill’s abrupt departure as well as something more odd– a new producer and who would be returning to wear the cape.

Excuse me? RETURNING?

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