Reed Gunther At Image

Now we know what those two mysterious Reed Promo teaser images were for. Details below.

REED GUNTHER LASSOS A NEW HOME

Shane and Chris Houghton Bring Their Grizzly-Riding Cowboy to Image Comics in June

REED GUNTHER, the fun all-ages western adventure created by brothers Shane and Chris Houghton will soon be available in full color for the first time through Image Comics, beginning this June. The creators’ originally self-published five-issue miniseries will then be followed by an all-new series chock full of the same wild antics fans expect from their favorite hapless cowboy.

Whether battling supernatural monsters, tracking down slimy villains, or catching a runaway train, REED GUNTHER has already won many fans over with its good-natured wit and rambunctious style. Comic Book Resources gave an enthusiastic recommendation: “If you truly want to read a comic that is good, clean fun, completely unhinged from continuity, crossovers or company agendas, then do yourself a favor and pick this book up.”

“Chris and I were physically carrying new issues of REED GUNTHER to our local comic shops to be sold,” said writer Shane Houghton of the brothers’ decision to move to Image Comics. “We are incredibly excited to be working with Image, who can help us spread our goofy, wild adventures of cowboys and monsters to a wider audience.”

“Publishing through Image allows us to release our original series in color, something we had always wanted to do,” added illustrator Chris Houghton. “Watching Reed ride Sterling into the sunset is going to be that much more spectacular now in color!”

REED GUNTHER #1, a 32-page full-color all-ages western comedy for $2.99, will come galloping full speed into a comic store near you on June 1, 2011. For more information on Reed Gunther, Sterling, and all their unruly friends and foes, visit www.reedgunther.com.

Project Rooftop Aquaman Winners

I just saw some new Young Justice toys based on the cartoon, and thought how logical it is that Aquaman’s costume would have bare feet, and then I ran across Aquaman costume variations at design site Project Rooftop. Some faves below.

Go here to check them all out and see some updated looks of ’90s toon hero Captain Planet while you’re there too.

 

Free Oni Press Mixtape

Nerdcore rapper Adam Warrock has teamed up with indie publisher Oni Press to create some funky new tunes. What a grand idea. Official info and track list below, and if you want more geek centred music, check out the excellent Kirby Krackle.

The internet’s foremost comic book nerdcore rapper and the comic industries creator-owned publishing powerhouse unveil twenty tracks inspired by Oni Press creators and their work.

The ONI PRESS MIXTAPE features master lyricist Adam WarRock giving his spin to Oni comics including: Queen & Country, Super Pro KO, Possessions, The Sixth Gun, Hopeless Savages, Wasteland, Salt Water Taffy, Guerillas, The Crogan Adventures, and Stumptown. The album also features interlude tracks with creators Antony Jonston, Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, Greg Rucka, Jarrett Williams, and Jen Van Meter!

The best part about it? It’s F. R. E. E. So go grab yourself the ONI PRESS MIXTAPE at his website!

http://www.adamwarrock.com/

Tracklist and credits:

1. “Intro”
Beat used: RJD2 “Things Go Better”
Samples: Grosse Point Blank, Henry Rollins interview

2. “Japanese Demons”
Beat used: David Byrne & Brian Eno “Strange Overtones”

3. “Super Pro K.O.”
Beat Used: The Last Emperor “Here We Are”

4. Jarrett Williams Interlude

5. “Guerillas”
Beat used: PJ Harvey “Meet Ze Monsta”

6. “Queen & Country” featuring Tribe One
Beat used: Soul Position “Run”

7. “The Sixth Gun”
Beat Used: Julian Casablancas “The Tourist”

8. Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt Interlude

9. “Crogan’s Vengeance” by Tribe One
Beat used: The Zutons “Pressure”

10. “Salt Water Taffy”
Beat Used; The Bees “Who Cares What the Question Is”

11. Jen Van Meter Interlude

12. “Hopeless Savages”
Beat Used: The Thermals “Now We Can See”

13. “The Damned”
Beat used: Squirrel Nut Zippers “Hell”

14. Greg Rucka Interlude

15. “Stumptown”
Beat Used: Infamous MC “Y’all Not Ready”

16. “Possessions”
Beat used: Mountain Goats “Romans 10:9″

17. Antony Johnston Interlude

18. “Wasteland”
Beat Used: Passion Pit “Swimming In the Flood”

19. “D.I.Y” (Outro)
Beat Used: Spoon “Don’t You Evah”

20. “Stumptown (Portlandia Remix)”
Beat Used: Washed Out “Feel It All Around”

Skaar: King of the Savage Land #1 Preview

Text-free preview of the latest mini-series exploring what Hulk’s son is up to next.
Skaar Invades The Savage Land!
Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Skaar: King Of The Savage Land #1 (of 5) from rising star writer Rob Williams and artist Brian Ching! For decades, Ka-Zar’s rule over the Savage Land went uncontested – until now. This March, Skaar attempts to usurp Ka-Zar’s rule using his favorite form of conflict management – tearing through any one or thing in his way! Except in order to do so, he’ll go up against Dinosaurs, robots and an ancient evil entity first! Witness Skaar’s rise to sovereignty this April, in Skaar: King Of The Savage Land #1 (of 5)!
SKAAR: KING OF THE SAVAGE LAND #1 (of 5) (FEB110561)
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Pencils by BRIAN CHING
Cover by MICHAEL KOMARCK
Variant Cover by BILLY TAN
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 3/14/11, ON SALE – 4/16/11

Undying Love From Image

Image Comics are on quite the winning streak lately, with a bunch of new series gaining favour from readers and critics alike, such as Chew, Skullkickers, Morning Glories and Who Is Jake Ellis?. Maybe this is the latest one, from long time artist and first time writer Tomm Coker, though he did co-write and direct the 2007 horror film Catacombs, which featured singer Pink. Slightly censored press release for Undying Love below.

IS LOVE STRONGER THAN DEATH?

A Man Fights For His Life and His Love in Undying Love

Image Comics is proud to present UNDYING LOVE, an all-new eight-issue miniseries from the creative collaboration of Tomm Coker and Daniel Freedman. Set in an expertly mood-evoking and cinematic Hong Kong, UNDYING LOVE presents a simple concept: hardened American ex-soldier, John Sargent, has fallen in love with a beautiful Chinese woman named Mei. The only thing keeping these star-crossed lovers apart? Mei is a vampire.
Determined to ensure the possibility of a future together, Sargent sets out with Mei on a journey to free her from this curse and make her human once more. Unfortunately, that means destroying the vampire that first made her, and Sargent soon learns Mei was bitten by one of the most powerful vampires in history! Further complicating their desperate situation, their unlikely human/vampire dynamic has piqued the unfathomable interests of other strange beings drawn from Chinese folklore.
“Being able to create a world, populate it with interesting characters and then realize that story through my own art is fantastic,” Coker said of his work on the serires. “It was the most fun I’ve had in years and I think that comes across when you read the book.”

Co-creator Daniel Freedman added, “With UNDYING LOVE, we tried to create something really special, bringing together different elements of the West and the East and letting them run wild in this violent love story. To say things get a little messy would be like asking a bear to eat with a knife and fork.”

UNDYING LOVE is already receiving advance praise from other well-respected creators:

“A work of stunning and staggering beauty, by one of the most talented, consistently awesome artists in comics. Helluva story, great setting and fantastic action to boot!” – John Layman (CHEW)

“Holy s***!!! This book looks f****** great!!!” – Robert Kirkman (INVINCIBLE, THE WALKING DEAD)

“So, you’d think Tomm would be satisfied with being one of the finest artists working in the comics medium, but no, he had to go and team up with Daniel and get me hooked on the writing, as well.  Well, okay, smart guys, where’s the second issue?  Because I want it.  Now!” – JG Jones (WANTED, Marvel Boy)

“I always feel two steps behind Tomm Coker, but UNDYING LOVE reminds me I’m probably further back than just two. With razor sharp line work and atmosphere you can cut with a knife, Tomm and Daniel Freedman have crafted a taught, spellbinding mixed genre tale that has the makings of something truly epic.” — Lee Bermejo (Superman, Hellblazer)

UNDYING LOVE #1 (FEB110389), a 32-page full-color action tale of fantasy, horror and unlikely romance, equal parts vampire mythology and Chinese folklore, will be on sale March 30, 2011 for $2.99.

For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com and www.corvxstudios.com.

Yes, you may be sick of vampires too, but this sounds like it’s worth a purchase.