If you’re a West Australian like me, then this launch of Gestalt’s Changing Ways OGN by writer/artist Justin Randall will be of interest. I may even be there myself, but don’t let that stop you from going. Changing Ways Graphic Novel Launch THURSDAY OCTOBER 7 AT 7PM CURTIN UNIVERSITY Gestalt Publishing and Curtin University invite you [...]
Okko: The Cycle of Air #3 Preview
Inspired by my podcast co-host Mladen’s love of non-American comics, I present to you, courtesy of Archaia an elegant preview of this week’s issue of Okko. OKKO: THE CYCLE OF AIR #3 Retail Price: $3.95 U.S. Page Count: 32 pages Format: 6.875” x 10.25”, full color On-sale Date: September 29, 2010 Written, illustrated and cover [...]
Chaykin And Clones In Star Wars Mags
Two new press releases regarding Star Wars magazines below. STAR WARS INSIDER ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE HOWARD CHAYKIN COVER AND POSTER! To mark the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, Titan’s December edition of Star Wars Insider magazine includes an exclusive limited edition collector’s cover and large size pull-out poster drawn by original Star Wars comic [...]
Facebook Creator Gets A Bio Comic
Bluewater’s timely biographical comics have run the gamut from politicians to entertainers to anyone who’s in the pop culture spotlight. Mark Zuckerberg falls into the latter category, especially with David Fincher’s film on the founding of Facebook, The Social Network opening late next month. Here’s the press release on Zuckerberg’s comic book tale. “MARK ZUCKERBERG: [...]
Extra Sequential Episode Eight
The eighth episode of our podcast is now online. Myself and my co-host Mladen chat about Spider-Man bedsheets and all manner of comic book-ery goodness. Hear it below, download it here or find us on iTunes or Mixcloud. 2:18 NEWS The big shake ups at DC Comics, the outrageous prices of floppies at Borders, the [...]
Read Zuda First Issues For Free
Yes, Zuda may be closing down, at least for the moment, though the unpublished issues will see life under DC’s main umbrella at some point. If you want to see a few first issues from DC’s digital initiative however, go here. You can check out 10 premieres on Comixology including the Australian series Deadly, Dean [...]
Sonny Liew Interview
My interview with the editor of the second Liquid City anthology is up now at Broken Frontier right here. Sonny Liew is the man behind Image’s anthology which is an original collection of short tales from talented Southeast Asian creators. While you’re there, check out BF’s latest issue of The Frontiersman magazine. It’s free and [...]
Stan Lee’s The Traveler #1 Preview
Legendary creator Stan Lee has a few new series coming out from BOOM! Studios, starting with The Traveler. Below is a preview, official info and some of the covers from the November releasing title. STAN LEE’S THE TRAVELER #1, currently available for Comic Book Retailers to order from Diamond Comic Distributors and Haven Distributors, is [...]
Chaos War: Chaos King #1 Preview
November sees artist Michael Kaluta return to comics, and he’s bringing Silver Surfer with him. Good news. Details and text-free preview below. Your First Look At CHAOS WAR: CHAOS KING #1 Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Chaos War: Chaos King #1, from writer Brandon Montclare and legendary artist Michael W.M. Kaluta! [...]
All Star Superman Animated Film Trailer
DC’s All Star line of comic books was intended to be their version of Marvel’s Ultimate series, ie, top creators approaching big name characters with a more accessible approach. The All Star line’s only two titles centered on Batman by Frank Miller and Jim Lee that was way over the top and became a joke. [...]
Grant Morrison Doco Out on October 25
The documentary on writer Grant Morrison (who relaunched JLA, killed Batman, rejuvenated X-Men and much more) is now available for pre-order at Amazon. This should be one interesting film. The cover below is not the final version, but here’s the official lowdown. Sequart Research & Literacy Organization (producer) is proud to announce that its first documentary, [...]
Cursed Pirate Girl on Kickstarter
I was only vaguely aware of this series from creator Jeremy Bastian and Olympian Publishing. All I knew was that it was a critical darling and made with much care and detail. Then a friend at work today was looking at Kickstarter (a site where support and financial contributions are encouraged to see unique projects [...]
New Avengers #5 Preview
Thanks to Marvel, here’s a text-free preview of next month’s ish of the relaunched Avengers title. Official description and perty pics below. Your First Look At NEW AVENGERS #5! Marvel is pleased to present your first look at New Avengers #5, from the superstar creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen! The Earth has [...]
Pilot Season: 39 Minutes Review
Top Cow hit upon a grand idea when they unleashed Pilot Season in 2007. This year’s offerings are six new one-shots released in six weeks. A winner from that selection is chosen by readers’ votes, and then goes on to receive its own mini-series, so if you like what you read, vote for it so [...]
