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Preview; MYCROFT HOLMES: THE APOCALYPSE HANDBOOK #1, written by NBA All-star Kareem Abdul Jabbar!

8/6/2016

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Certainly one of the Titan Titles we are most excited for, especially after Kareem Abdul's first Mycroft novel. We reviewed the Audiobook here to show you what we mean.

(W) Kareem Abdul, Raymond Obstfeld (A) Joshua Cassara


Basketball legend, novelist, and superstar polymath Kareem Abdul-Jabbar brings his take on Sherlock Holmes' older brother to comics at last! An all-new adventure set in the world of the bestselling Mycroft Holmes novel, The Apocalypse Handbook, sees the diffident, brilliant Mycroft pulled into a globe-spanning adventure at the behest of Queen Victoria and a secret organization at the heart of the British government. A madman is on the loose with civilization-destroying weapons, each two hundred years in advance of the status quo. Can the smartest man in England set aside his idle, womanizing ways for long enough to track down the foe that may be his match?


Item Code (COVER A): JUN161803
On sale: August 3

Preview Pages and Variant Covers

·       Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook #1 covers (with order codes):
-       Cover A: Joshua Cassara & Luis Guerrero - JUN161803
-       Cover B: Rod Reis - JUN161804
-       Cover C: Typographic Variant - JUN161805
-       Cover D: Paul McCaffrey - JUN161806
-       Cover E: Blank - JUN161807
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More Variant Covers Revealed For Hanna-Barbera's Future Quest and Scooby Apocalypse Coming This May!

11/4/2016

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​In January, DC Entertainment announced the return of the beloved characters from Hanna-Barbera in all new stories—and this lineup wouldn’t be complete without Jonny Quest and Scooby and the gang! Here, DC Entertainment is officially adding more variant covers from some of DC’s favorite artists!

Future Quest, due out first on May 18, will ship with a total of four variant covers (in addition to the standard cover) and here they are:

DC revealed the standard cover by series artist Evan “Doc” Shaner, Steve Rude's fantastic interpretation of Jonny Quest and his pal Hadji, as well as Bill Sienkiewicz's awesome rendition of Space Ghost.

And now Aaron Lopresti’s epic depiction of the Herculoids and Joe Quinones' Action Heroes variants can be added to that lineup!
​Next up is Scooby Apocalypse, out on May 25, which will ship with a total of five variant covers (in addition to the standard cover) and here they are:

DC revealed the standard cover by veteran artist Jim Lee, a tech-savvy Scooby-Doo (complete with Scooby Snack) by Howard Porter, and the mystery hunter Fred Jones from artist Neal Adams.

And now, Dan Panosian delivers the dynamic-duo of Shaggy and Scooby, we see an eerie look at super-sleuth Daphne from Joelle Jones, and Ben Caldwell gives us the coolest techy girl around, Velma (complete with her own drone!)

Future Quest will feature stories by Jeff Parker (Batman '66, Justice League United) with art by Evan "Doc" Shaner (Justice League: Darkseid War:Green Lantern), and Scooby Apocalypse comes from co-writers Keith Giffen (Sugar & Spike, Legends of Tomorrow anthology) and JM DeMatteis. These tales will both thrill and chill the readers!
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Image Cover Gallery for the 18th of March 2015

14/3/2015

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To find out more go to the Image Comics website here

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Rocket Girl Issue 6 is winging its way back on the shelves in May

2/3/2015

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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ROCKET GIRL #6  PREVIEW PAGES REVEALED
An all-new story arc begins for the hit time-traveling series

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"Clever premise, charming scenario, kickass girl hero, snappy script, and luscious, expressive art. I need this. You need this. Everyone needs this.” --Gail Simone

“A time-travelling teen police force is the stuff my dreams are made of—thank you for making them come true, 
Rocket Girl." --Fiona Staples 

Bestselling writer Brandon Montclare (Halloween Eve) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Amy Reeder (Batwoman, Madame Xanadu) return with the eagerly anticipated new story arc of their bestselling time-traveling adventure series in ROCKET GIRL #6. Image Comics is pleased to reveal early preview pages from the forthcoming issue, which will hit stores on May 6th.

In ROCKET GIRL #6, time-travelling teen cop DaYoung Johannson thinks she's closed the case—and destroyed her own world in the process. Now all she has to do is sit back in 1986 and watch the future unfold how it's "supposed" to...but growing up ain't easy. Unbeknownst to her, she's not the only person from the hi-tech alternate 2014 stuck in the ‘80s. And with the keys to the future in their hands, Quintum Mechanics isn't content to simply let time take its course. 

ROCKET GIRL #6 arrives in stores this May 6th and will be available for $3.50. It can be pre-ordered using Diamond Code: MAR150510.

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To find out why this news has our excitement radar raised you can read our review of Rocket Girl, Vol. 1: Times Squared TP here

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First Look: Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, and Paolo Rivera Recruit...Everyone in THE VALIANT #3!

6/1/2015

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Jeff Lemire (Trillium) &Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT)
Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of THE VALIANT #3 (of 4) – the next colossal chapter of the VALIANT NEXT comic book event ten thousand years in the making by New York Times best-selling writers Jeff Lemire (BLOODSHOT REBORN, Green Arrow), Matt Kindt (RAI, Mind MGMT), and Eisner Award winning artist Paolo Rivera (Daredevil). On February 18th, the Eternal Warrior, Ninjak, and Geomancer come together to face down their worst nightmare in the Immortal Enemy, but even with the indestructible fury of Bloodshot to aid them...it won't be enough!
 
As the world teeters on the brink of a new Dark Age, each of Valiant’s most formidable heroes is going to find themselves recruited into the millennia-old battle for the fate of all mankind! X-O Manowar! Archer & Armstrong! The Harbinger Renegades! Doctor Mirage! H.A.R.D. Corps! And many more! Together, can they help Eternal Warrior succeed where he has failed so many times before? And, as the battle rages, might civilization’s best hope against the darkness lie in the unlikeliest of romances...?

On February 18th, the crusade against the mankind's oldest, darkest enemy reaches its boiling point in THE VALIANT #3 (of 4) – featuring covers by Paolo Rivera (Daredevil), Jeff Lemire (Trillium) &Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT), and Francesco Francavilla (Afterlife with Archie)!
Plus: don't miss THE VALIANT #1 (of 4) SECOND PRINTING and THE VALIANT #2 (of 4) – in storesJanuary 21st! Start reading here to out why fans and critics are heralding THE VALIANT by superstar creators Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, and Paolo Rivera as the ultimate jumping-on point for readers new to Valiant’s award-winning publishing line!
 
"The Valiant Comics universe might be experiencing its Big Bang moment." – The Washington Post
 
"An event book with a beating heart… A near-perfect introduction to an ascending cosmos, and more importantly, a damn fine comic." – Paste Magazine
 
"Kindt, Lemire, and Rivera are creating a must read comic together... The Valiant #1 is a striking introduction filled with action, humor, and some of the best storytelling in superhero comics. If you’re not reading Valiant comics, this is the place to start."– ComicBook.com
 
"If you're looking for a gateway into Valiant's growing comic book universe, you'll be hard-pressed to do better than The Valiant… [It's] one of the most visually stunning comics on the stands." – IGN
 
"[The Valiant] has the potential to become a true superhero epic." – The Onion/A.V. Club
 
"A very exciting start. Curious about Valiant? Go pick this up and see why so many of us have fallen in love with this universe." – Comic Vine
An all-new wave of ongoing series and prestige format projects from some of the premier creative talents in comics today, VALIANT NEXT continues with five blockbuster new series in 2015:
  • IVAR, TIMEWALKER #1 by Fred Van Lente and Clayton Henry in January
  • DIVINITY #1 (of 4) by Matt Kindt and Trevor Hairsine in February
  • IMPERIUM #1 by Joshua Dysart and Doug Braithwaite in February
  • NINJAK #1 by Matt Kindt, Clay Mann, and Butch Guice in March
  • BLOODSHOT REBORN #1 by Jeff Lemire and Mico Suayan in April
Featuring an exciting selection of new series starring Valiant’s biggest, most-demanded heroes alongside all-new, never before seen characters, VALIANT NEXT is the NEXT epic evolution of Valiant’s best-selling, fan-favorite publishing line.
For more information, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter, on Tumblr, and at ValiantUniverse.com.
 
For Valiant merchandise and more, visit ValiantStore.com.
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Valiant Preview: ETERNAL WARRIOR: DAYS OF STEEL #3 (of 3) – On Sale January 7th!

4/1/2015

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ETERNAL WARRIOR: DAYS OF STEEL #3 (of 3)
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art by CARY NORD
Cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE (NOV141699)
Variant Cover by AL BARRIONUEVO (NOV141700)

The Eternal Warrior’s gambit to save an oppressed people…has seemingly failed. Will he fall short of his mission on behalf of the Geomancer?

With steel sparking and axes clashing in battle, the hero of countless wars since time immemorial may yet find success…by laying down his weapons and yielding the fight. The field of battle will run red when this epic anthem of warfare and heroism by master storyteller Peter Milligan (Hellblazer) and Eisner Award winner Cary Nord (X-O Manowar) roars into its final chapter!

Preview

To catch up on the story so far click the link below but be warned there will be spoilers of earlier issues ahead


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MADAME FRANKENSTEIN COMING TO TRADE PAPERBACK IN FEBRUARY

4/1/2015

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Graphic novel by Jamie S. Rich and Megan Levens re-imagines classic story

Why this has Piqued our interest

When Paul first read Madame Frankenstein he was rather intrigued but had a few reservations (Read his full review here). However thanks to a email from the creator Jamie S. RIch his fears were put to rest and his enjoyment of the series grew. Now the series is coming to trade and we hope to review it before release but in terms of an intriguing twist on an old tale it is certainly worth your consideration come the 25th of February.
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Frankenstein meets Pygmalion in MADAME FRANKENSTEIN by Jamie S. Rich (12 Reasons Why I Love Her, You Have Killed Me) and Megan Levens, a graphic novel set in the dying days of the Jazz Age, coming in February from Image Comics.

In 1932, Vincent Krall, an impoverished medical student, sets out to create his perfect woman by reanimating the corpse of the woman he loved but could not possess. But in this dark tale of obsession, Vincent finds that a man cannot master life and death, and a woman is not so easily controlled.

MADAME FRANKENSTEIN began as a drawing in artist Levens’ sketchbook. After she met Rich, the two began trading ideas, and the idea became a fully-fleshed story. Rich is known for his romantic graphic novels, but MADAME FRANKENSTEIN is far from a love story, as the creators explained in an interview with Newsarama.
“Though we certainly are hoping readers will root for Gail to get her freedom, the story is more of a tragedy,” Rich said. “There are no heroes in a traditional sense. Rather, it's a tale of several people whose lives are hopelessly entangled, and the bad things this relationship causes.”

“Vincent believes he has a chance to create a woman who is completely within his control, reprogrammed and taught to think and behave how he thinks she should,” added Levens, whose evocative art captures the emotional subtleties of her and Rich’s characters and the story’s mounting dread in striking black-and-white. “As an artist I was very conscious and deliberate about showing, through the characters' expressions and body language when they interact, that their relationship is based on her fear and his desire for control.”

A graphic novel combining the horror of classic gothic fiction with the glittering tragedy of The Great Gatsby, MADAME FRANKENSTEIN will be in comic book stores on February 25 and in bookstores on March 10. It is available now for pre-order.
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Praise for MADAME FRANKENSTEIN

“The heart of this tale is the complex relationship between the creator and his creation…. Looming, expressionistic shadows ramp up the horror; and all the while, Levens’ bold lines and feel for scene-setting flourishes evoke the romance comics of the ’40s, all without feeling too derivative.... This is a re-interpretation of an old story that lives and breathes.” –Michelle White, Multiversity Comics

“Madame Frankenstein sees Rich twist the old tale into something even creepier, set against Levens’ cinematic, wide, black and white panels. For horror and sci-fi fans,Madame Frankenstein is a must read.” –Tim Midura, The Outhousers

“Madame Frankenstein is a fitting tribute to old-school Universal monster movies and Mary Shelley's classic novel. It's a comic that shows how human beings can be the real monsters, even in a world where the dead can return to life.” –James Ferguson,Horror Talk

“The craft is outstanding, with Jamie S. Rich’s dialogue revealing so much in just a few sentences, and Megan Levens’ art delineating the cast wonderfully.” –Johanna Draper Carlson, Comics Worth Reading

MADAME FRANKENSTEIN “breathes new life into the tale of Frankenstein’s monster.” –Sara Westrop, Geek Syndicate

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DARK HORSE TO RELEASE THE ART OF HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE™ LIMITED EDITION

22/12/2014

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Just in time for fans’ holiday wish lists, Dark Horse and Mattel announce that the biggest art book of 2015 - The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - will receive a limited edition release.

Restricted to 4,000 copies, The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Limited Edition comes packaged in a deluxe Castle Grayskull slipcase, with an exclusive foil embossed cover and portfolio print, coming in at just under 400 pages with commentary written by Tim & Steve Seeley.
In 1982, the world was introduced to He-Man® and Masters of the Universe®. What followed was a cultural sensation that changed the landscape of children’s entertainment forever! Join Mattel and Dark Horse in this comprehensive retrospective chronicling the decades-long epic journey of He-Man from toy, to television, to film, to a true pop culture phenomenon!

The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe includes rarely seen images of concept sketches, prototypes, and more from Mattel’s archives. Featuring beautifully restored art from master illustrator Earl Norem—celebrated artist of the most memorable He-Man images, interviews with Dolph Lundgren, Paul Dini, Erika Scheimer, and many more!
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The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Limited Edition is on sale in comic shops April 15th and April 28th in bookstores.  Pre-order your copy today from these fine retailers:

Think Geek
PopCultcha
Big Bad Toy Store
Forbidden Planet
TFAW
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New Alien-Apocalypse Horror World War X by Jerry Frissen and Peter Snejbjerg

4/11/2014

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“LEAVES YOU BREATHLESS... A BOOK THAT DESERVES A BIG AUDIENCE!” 
CHARLIE ADLARD (THE WALKING DEAD)

“SOPHISTICATED STORYTELLING AND DYNAMIC ARTWORK!”

JOHN ARCUDI (B.P.R.D.)

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WORLD WAR X VOL. 1
WRITER: Jerry Frissen    
ARTIST: Peter Snejbjerg 
FORMAT: 
56pp – HC – FC - 8” x 11.1”
VOLUMES IN SERIES: 1 (of 3)
PUBLISHER: Titan Comics
PRICE: $9.99/$11.99 CAN/£8.99 UK    

ISBN: 9781782761129
RELEASE DATE: March 11, 
2015

ILLUSTRATED BY ABE SAPIEN ARTIST PETER SNEJBJERG!

 
STRANGE MONSTERS AWAKENED FROM UNDERGROUND! 

HUMANITY PREPARES
FOR EXTINCTION!

The year 2017… On the moon and across the Earth, warnings from a long forgotten civilization have been discovered deep underground...

These strange and ancient cubes awaken monstrous creatures in preparation to annihilate all life that stands in their way. It is clear that humanity is not ready for this new type of world war...

This alien-apocalypse horror is by Jerry Frissen, writer of Lucha Libre, with stunning art by Peter Snejbjerg (Starman, The Light Brigade, The Books of Magic).

World War X Vol. 1 hits comic stores on March 11, 2015 and is available to pre-order now from your local comic store using Diamond order code: NOV141656

To pre-order via Amazon visit:
http://www.amazon.com/World-War-Volume-Jerry-Frissen/dp/1782761128/

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Jonboy Meyers sketching Spawn - NYCC 2014

16/10/2014

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By Matt Taylor
While checking out the artist alley at New York Comic Con, I stopped by the booth of Jonboy Meyers, who was about to start a quick sketch of Todd McFarlane's "Spawn"

See a glimpse of the future, as Jonboy will be taking over from current Spawn artist Simon Kudranski, with the 1 shot "Spawn Resurrection" in February 2015 before continuing on the main series.
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