Described as an “existential horror,” the slow-burn zombie series, Awakening from Archaia recently launched the Trade collecting the first few issues. I interviewed writer Nick Tapalansky and artist Alex Eckman-Lawn at Broken Frontier here. While you’re there check out the latest news about the creators’ tour in the States and your chance to get a [...]
The Darkness: Accursed Vol. 2 Preview
On sale Wednesday September 23 from Top Cow is the 160 page Trade collecting a few recent issues of The Darkness. This is how the Cow describe it, and underneath that are a few preview pages. The Darkness: Accursed Vol. 2 Trade Paperback (W) Phil Hester (A) Jorge Lucas, Michael Broussard, Joe Benitez, Dale Keown, [...]
This Week’s Ramblings
comiXology is giving away over 30 free comics for use of your iPhone, as part of its new comics by comiXology application. Go here to see what’s available. The new Batman and Robin team continue to entertain in the DCU. Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen are also a great pair on their Streets of Gotham series. [...]
Dan Brown’s “Best”
So Dan Brown of The Da Vinci Code fame has a new book out, called The Lost Symbol. Now I can honestly say I’ve never read any of his books, but I have read more than enough excerpts from critics. Having done that, I see no reason to pick up any of his novels, unless [...]
Lee Covers Liberty Comics #2
The recent first issue of Liberty Comics was a great anthology and raised funds for a worthy cause – the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Next month’s second issue has more great contributors and a variant cover by Jim Lee. Press release, and said cover, below, and if you want to see a few more [...]
See The Marvel Offices
There’s a short, but nifty video right here in which Marvel head honcho Joe Quesada gives a casual tour of the offices including their walls of covers, and licensed products, digital studio and a rather unimpressive kitchen. It’s one of the newest videos on Slate.com’s Cubez series.
Spider-Woman And Wonder Woman
The third episode of the popular original Spider-Woman motion comic from Marvel is now available on iTunes. Here’s what Marvel say about it: The chart-topping, ground breaking Marvel sensation is back– Spider-Woman Motion Comic continues with the debut of Episode 3 on iTunes today! The New York Times Best-Selling team of Brian Michael Bendis and [...]
Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths Pics
Two teaser images have been released for the next DC animated film arriving next year. The setup is this: a heroic Lex Luthor arrives from an alternate earth requesting the help of the Justice League in defeating their evil counterparts on good Lex’s home planet. Below are pics of hero Lex in gold armour surrounded [...]
comiXology Buys PopShopOnline
Popular comics site comiXology has not only helped bring comics to the digital landscape, including the iPhone, but have now also just acquired the online comics retailer resource, PopShopOnline. Details below. comiXology, makers of Comics by comiXology digital comic app for the iPhone, announces the acquisition of PopShopOnline, the leading provider of comic book retailing [...]
Halo 3: ODST Trailer
Remember when Halo 3 came out and they had those awesome live action trailers? Well, Bungie are doing it again, and this time there’s actual fighting, Brutes, and cool helmets. This should convince anyone how great a Halo film could be. Halo 3: ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers) is a stand-alone FPS and is released [...]
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Clips
The next DC Universe animated film is Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and it arrives on September 29. Below are two clips; one involving Supes meeting President Lex Luthor and fighting Metallo and another involving the titular superheroes fighting Major Force and Captain Atom. I’m excited about this film and it looks good.
Bluewater’s December Goodies
Bluewater Productions continue to create diverse products and their biographical comics seem to be garnering attention. Next up is J.K Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter. There’s also a George W. Bush one-shot with a cover that is kinda freaking me out. Perhaps the best new series though is Distortions Unlimited by Daniel Crosier, who [...]
Marvel Comics On Sale 16/9/09
Here’s 3 nice covers from the batch of new Marvel goodies being released this week. The full list is below the covers.
The Super Hero Squad
Marvel’s new animated series with kid-friendly versions of their characters has now debuted on the Cartoon Network. Below are the details, including the impressive voice talent involved. On Monday, September 14, The Super Hero Squad Show makes its Marvel-ous debut on the Cartoon Network with an action-packed sneak peak you can’t miss! Experience the adventures [...]
