Preview – Soulfire (Vol. 3) #7

February 3, 2012 by

SOULFIRE (vol 3) #7

J.T. Krul – Writer / Jason Fabok – Art / John Starr – Colors

The magic has returned! But, this time…the light has grown dark.

While all-out war rages on in the Everlands, Onyx hopes to call it something else – genocide!  If she has her way, Grace and the rest of the Rahtumi will be massacred. Luckily, Malikai arrives just in time to help, but will he save the day or ensure doom comes to all?

New adversaries, exotic locations, and a fresh cast of exciting characters, including some from the Soulfire Universe’s long forgotten past, reign supreme in this epic third SOULFIRE volume!

SOULFIRE (VOL 3) #7 is in stores February 15th , 2012!

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Delisle Wins The Gold Medal at Angouleme; Jerusalem in stores in April

February 3, 2012 by

Official Press Release

GUY DELISLE WINS THE GOLD MEDAL AT ANGOULEME
JERUSALEM: CHRONICLES FROM THE HOLY CITY IN STORES THIS APRIL—60,000 SOLD IN FRANCE IN TWO MONTHS

This past Sunday at the International Comics Festival in Angoulême, France, Drawn & Quarterly cartoonist Guy Delisle walked away with the world’s most prestigious award for the comic book medium, the festival’s Fauve d’Or for best graphic album for CHRONIQUES DE JÉRUSALEM, beating out 60 other titles. JERUSALEM: CHRONICLES FROM THE HOLY CITY will be published in English and in stores this April. Delisle will be on a ten-city tour for the first time in North America, dates and venues to come. Excerpt and marketing information are available here.

Guy Delisle expertly lays the groundwork for a cultural road map of contemporary Jerusalem, utilizing the classic stranger in a strange land point of view that made his other books, PYONGYANG, SHENZHEN, and BURMA CHRONICLES required reading for understanding what daily life is like in cities few are able to travel to. In JERUSALEM: CHRONICLES FROM THE HOLY CITY, Delisle explores the complexities of a city that represents so much to so many. He eloquently examines the impact of the conflict on the lives of people on both sides of the wall while drolly recounting the quotidian: checkpoints, traffic jams, and holidays.

When observing the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim populations that call Jerusalem home, Delisle’s drawn line is both sensitive and fair, assuming nothing and drawing everything. JERUSALEM: CHRONICLES FROM THE HOLY CITY showcases once more Delisle’s mastery of the travelogue.

Delisle lives in Montpelier, France, with his wife and children. He is from Quebec City and will be on tour in North America from April 24-May 8th. UK rights have been sold to Jonathan Cape.

978-177046-071-3 | 320 PGS | FULL COLOR | $24.95 | IN STORES APRIL 24th 2012

PREVIOUS PRAISE FOR GUY DELISLE:
“[Delisle’s books are] some of the most effective and fully realized travel-writing out there.”—NPR

“Guy Delisle has entered the comics scene like a breath of fresh air.”–Joe Sacco, THE NATIONAL

“Great stuff—and proof that the comics panel can be another kind of window on the world.”
—THE GUARDIAN

“[Delisle] puts everyone’s triumphs, tragedies and (especially) foibles on full display. It’s
journalism the way journalism should be: readable, educational and, hopefully, transformative.”
—CHICAGO SUN TIMES

“Delisle’s reportage is appealingly brisk and casual.”—ONION AV CLUB

“Delisle navigates politics and culture shock with a keen eye and gentle humor.”—MOTHER JONES

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CBLDF News: Cartoonist Arrested in Oakland & Books Banned In Arizona

February 3, 2012 by

Cartoonist Susie Cagle Arrested, Released During Weekend Occupy Oakland Protests

Last weekend, more than 400 people were taken in during a mass arrest in response to the latest Occupy Oakland protests. Cartoonist Susie Cagle, who was arrested during protests in November, was one of several credential journalists taken in during the mass arrest despite Oakland Police Department policy that members of the media never be targeted because of their status as journalists. This time, Cagle was released on site, when an officer recognized Cagle from her last arrest. Cagle was told that they were doing her a “favor” upon her release.

The Daily Cartoonist has a rundown of Cagle’s tweets during the arrest and release here. Cagle wrote an article for AlterNet a few days before the latest protests, outlining OPD’s new policies regarding protests. Gavin Aronsen with Mother Jones, another journalist arrested during the protests, details his experience — which seems to contravene the policy OPD laid out for Cagle — here.  Read More…

Big Easy Turns Out Big Time For CBLDF!

Last week, the CBLDF launched the first Member Appreciation events of 2012 in New Orleans with a party at Crescent City Comics and a booth at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, raising a total of $2,600 and meeting dozens of loyal supporters from all over the south. CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein looks back on the trip and the CBLDF supporters he met.  Read More…

CBLDF Condemns Arizona School Censorship

In response to an Arizona state law banning the teaching of ethnic studies courses, the Tucson Unified School District released a list of books that have been banned from the classroom. Popular textbooks, novels, and collections by revered Mexican American and Native American authors were among the titles removed from classrooms. CBLDF has joined a coalition of organizations — including the ACLU of Arizona, ABFFE, ALA’s Freedom to Read Coalition, and many more — in a joint statement decrying this censorship.  Read More…

Comics Should Be Good: Why Joining the CBLDF Matters

CBLDF Deputy Director Alex Cox and co-founder of the Comics Should Be Good blog at Comic Book Resources took a moment to explain why people should join the CBLDF on today’s CSBG blog. Head over to CBR to get the low down on CBLDF, comic book censorship, and how CBLDF protects your right to make, sell, buy, and read comics!

Vietnam Censorship Fuels Interest in Banned Comics

Early comic book censorship in the United States was fueled by fears many adults had over a burgeoning youth culture that they could not understand and that they perceived as violent. Even today, would-be censors continually — and incorrectly — argue that comic books and other media are bad for children, something that has yet to be proven by valid scientific study.

The fear of youth culture as a driver for censorship isn’t unique to the United States, as a recent AFP article over at The Raw Story makes clear. The article relates how the banning of books in Vietnam, in particular books and comics aimed at youth culture, has actually driven sales of the books rather than keeping them out of readers’ hands. Read More…

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Super Hero Squad Show: The Infinity Gauntlet! Season 2 Volume 3 on DVD April 17th from Shout! Factory

February 3, 2012 by

Official Press Release

HERO UP!

The Second Season of Marvel’s Megahit Continues!

THE SUPER HERO SQUAD SHOW:

THE INFINITY GAUNTLET!  SEASON 2, VOLUME 3 

DVD HITS HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHELVES NATIONWIDE 

OWN IT APRIL 17, 2012 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

The fate of the universe rests in the hands — or should we say on the hand — of whoever wears the Infinity Gauntlet, a mystical glove that gives its owner all the power of the cosmos! And if Thanos has his way, he’ll be wearing the Infinity Gauntlet very soon! But first he has to acquire each of the gems required to power the gauntlet, and the only thing standing in his way is the teamwork of the exciting and lovable Super Hero Squad — Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Wolverine, Falcon and Scarlet Witch! The second uproariously funny and adventure-filled season of The Super Hero Squad Show nears its conclusion!

>On April 17, 2012, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Marvel Animation, will release The Super Hero Squad Show: The Infinity Gauntlet! Season 2, Volume 3 DVD, which features seven subsequent episodes from the second season of this highly rated animated series. Packed inside each DVD is a unique code that offers a free one week trial subscription to play Super Hero Squad: Online at HeroUp.com, plus coins to play with and a Silver Card Booster Pack. A must-have for loyal fans and collectors, this DVD is priced to own at US$14.93 SRP.

Marvel Animation’s popular hit series The Super Hero Squad Show currently airs Mondays – Fridays at 4pm EST/ 1pm PST on The Hub TV Network.

Season 2 features a stellar ensemble of voice talent, including: Ty Burrell (Modern Family), Michael Dorn (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Mark Hamill (Star Wars), John O’Hurley (Seinfeld), Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park), Jane Lynch (Glee), James Marsters (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica) and George Takei (Star Trek)!

EPISODES:

Fate of Destiny!

The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill!

Days, Nights, and Weekends of Future Past!

This Man-Thing, This Monster!

The Devil Dinosaur You Say!

Planet Hulk!

1602!

 

Total Program Running Time: +/- 2.5 hours

 

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over 70 years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.  For more information visit www.marvel.com.

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He’ll Go To The Ends Of The Earth To Save You In Amazing Spider-Man!

February 3, 2012 by

He’ll Go To The Ends Of The Earth To Save You In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN!

The next big Spider-Man epic begins in Amazing Spider-Man #682, part one of Ends Of The Earth, by Dan Slott and Stefano Caselli! The Sinister Six, led by the vengeful Doctor Octopus, is back and they’re looking for revenge! Can Spider-Man & Earth’s Mightiest save the world before Doc Ock’s explosive endgame is revealed? Find in Amazing Spider-Man #682 hitting comic shops and the Marvel Comics app this March!

Join the conversation on Twitter with #SpiderMan.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #682 (JAN120658)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Pencils & Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
Colors by FRANK MARTIN JR.
FOC – 2/27/12, ON SALE – 3/21/12

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Scam’s Mulvey Pays Tribute to Creator-Owned Comics

February 3, 2012 by

Official Press Release

It’s No SCAM, Mulvey Pays Tribute to Creator Owned Comics

February 2, 2012 — New York, NY — Joe Mulvey is creating a series of homage first printing sketch covers variants for his hit debut comic SCAM #1, based on many of his favorite creator-owned comics.

“I want to bring more attention to the amazing contributions of the independent comics scene,” said Mulvey. “The books I’m referencing are those I’ve enjoyed and that have affected my storytelling and enjoyment of comics in one way or another. I hope that everyone who picks up a sketch cover copy of SCAM #1 or even just sees one, will be curious enough about the image to go search out the original inspiration. There’s too much talent within the comics industry for the Big Two to contain.”

So far, Mulvey has done homage covers to popular creator owned titles such as Blair Butler and Kevin Mellon’s Heart, Nathon Edmonson and Tonci Zonjic’s Who Is Jake Ellis, and Justin Jordan and Tradd Moore’s The Strange Talent of Luther Strode, from Image comics. Mulvey (@joemulv) has been Tweeting images of these sketch cover variants daily, and posting the collection on the SCAM website.

SCAM #1, the double-sized first installment of a five-issue mini-series, is the latest release from creator-owned publisher ComixTribe (The Red Ten, The Standard.) Releasing in just a few dozen comic shops with a first printing of 777 last week, SCAM has garned critical praise.

 “SCAM is packed with exciting moments and offers up enough of a twist on the genre that readers will find it enjoyable and fresh. It’s a genuine treat and I’m optimistic it’ll continue to deliver as the series progresses.”  ~ Miguel Perez,  IGN 

Get a Joe Mulvey SCAM #1 first printing sketch cover variant!

It’s still possible to get a copy of SCAM #1 Artist Edition!  Here’s How:

1.) Call ahead to reserve from any of the retailers listed below.  Retailers who took a strong position in SCAM were rewarded with a Sketch Cover variant.  The stores listed below MAY still have theirs unclaimed.    

2.)  If your retailer is not carrying SCAM #1, Artist Edition Sketch Cover Variants are available from the ComixTribe Shop.  Signed, number, limited to 100, and with an original sketch by creator Joe Mulvey on the cover, these rare variants are going to be hot collectors items.  These are already 75% sold out.   Pre-order now directly from Shop.ComixTribe.com. http://shop.comixtribe.com/

3.) Attend the SCAM NECRA TOUR! Mulvey will also be doing a New England tour in partnership with the New England Comics Retailers Alliance (NECRA), which starts at Friendly Neighborhood Comics in Bellingham, MA Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:00 am, and continues on to Jetpack Comics in Rochester, NH, at 3:30 pm.

SCAM Signing  Tour

New England Comics Retailers Alliance (NECRA) store tour:

Saturday February 4th, 2012 @ 11:oo am- 1:30 pm –  Friendly Neighborhood Comics in Bellingham, MA

Saturday February 4th, 2012 @ 3:oo -5:30 pm - Jetpack Comics in Rochester, NH
Retailers: Interested in Getting in on the SCAM?

ComixTribe is now taking orders for the February 15 second printing of SCAM #1.  This will be another limited run, so DO NOT WAIT to put in your orders.  Books will be filled first-come, first-serve, so if you are a progressive retailer looking to support quality creator-owned books, contact tyler.james@comixtribe.com (or DM @tylerjamescomic at Twitter) immediately.

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Marvel’s The Avengers Prelude Debuts For FREE On Sunday

February 3, 2012 by

Marvel’s The Avengers Prelude Debuts For FREE On Sunday

Lead-In To Hotly Anticipated Blockbuster Film Available on Marvel Comics app

Get your first look at the events leading up the biggest movie of the year—Marvel’s The Avengers—this Sunday in Marvel’s The Avengers Prelude: Fury’s Big Week #1 (of 8), free on the Marvel Comics app! That’s right—not only is Marvel giving you the first look at new footage from The Avengers in a special commercial during the big game, but the Marvel Comics app will feature the first issue of this action packed series for FREE! Subsequent issues of Marvel’s The Avengers Prelude: Fury’s Big Week will arrive every Tuesday beginning February 14th for 99 cents per issue.

“We’ve worked hand-in-hand with Marvel Studios to create an exciting story set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that sets the stage perfectly for the most anticipated film of the summer,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor in Chief. “Now, for the first time. you’ll find out just what happened to some of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes on the road to Marvel’s The Avengers.”

What is the Avengers Initiative? And what are the secrets of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury? The answers arrive in Marvel’s The Avengers Prelude: Fury’s Big Week and the first issue is free this Sunday only on the Marvel Comics app!

Want to know more about Marvel Studios The Avengers blockbuster film? Follow us on Twitter at @Avengers and tweet with hashtag #Avengers! And then “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/avengers for access to more exclusive Avengers content!

Check out http://avengers.marvel.com for more news on the biggest film of 2012!

MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS PRELUDE: FURY’S BIG WEEK #1 (of 8)
Story by Chris Yost & Eric Pearson
Written by Eric Pearson
Art by Luke Ross
Rated T+ …FREE ON MARVEL COMICS APP

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IDW Publishing Previews – 2/1/11

February 3, 2012 by

Doctor Who #14

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Eternal Descent #3

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G.I. Joe: Real American Hero #175

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G.I. Joe #10

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Infestation 2: Transformers #1

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Magic the Gathering #1

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Anne Rice’s Servant of the Bones #6

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Lego Ultrabuild Marvel Super Heroes

February 3, 2012 by

Pics of Lego‘s upcoming Marvel sets are beginning to hit the tubes.  Below are the three Ultrabuild sets of Iron Man, Hulk and Captain America.  I can’t wait!

(via Brick Heroes)

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Around the Tubes

February 3, 2012 by

It’s Friday!!!!!

Around the Blogs:

Marvel – Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark App Arrives – It’s an interactive app.  You get injured while walking around and not paying attention.

Bleeding Cool – The Ethics Of Before Watchmen – An interesting read.

 

Around the Tubes Reviews:

CBR – Animal Man #6

CBR – Swamp Thing #6

MTV Geek – Yo Joe, and Geronimo! Advance Reviews Of IDW’s G.I. Joe and Doctor Who Comics

IGN – Comic Book Reviews for 2/1/12

Unleash the Fanboy – Weekly Comic Reviews: 2/1

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