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Preview – Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World Vol. 2 Color Hardcover

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SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD VOL. 2 COLOR HARDCOVER

Writer/Artist: Bryan Lee O’Malley
Colorist: Nathan Fairbairn

Format: 6×9, Full-Color, Hardcover
Page Count: 216
Genre: Comedy / Romance / Action
Age Rating: Teen+
Diamond Code: AUG121234

Presented in full color for the first time, this gorgeous package includes new bonus materials, as well as remastered artwork and lettering! The second volume in Bryan Lee O’Malley’s epic, SCOTT PILGRIM vs. THE WORLD sees Mr. Pilgrim face off against another of Ramona’s exes–Hollywood icon and skate board enthusiast Lucas Lee!

NYCC 2012 – Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Vol. 2 Collector’s Edition on Sale

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Round 2 is go for launch, people! This time Lucas Lee has joined the fight!

Today, October 11th, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Oni Press will release the Evil Edition and Collector’s Edition versions of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Volume 2.

Both editions will be available only from Oni Press, debuting at their booth, #1221, at New York Comic-Con 2012. After the convention, they will then be available for order only at OniPress.com on November 7th, 2012.

The Scott Pilgrim Vol. 2 Evil Edition features Lucas Lee. The evil edition will be on sale for $40 US.

Like V1, the limited-to-1000 Collector’s Edition provides fans a deluxe package with a ton of exclusive goodies.

So what comes in Scott Pilgrim Vol. 2 Collector’s Edition?

  • EVIL EDITION Book (Lucas Lee Cover)
  • A numbered book plate signed by Bryan Lee O’Malley
  • Five art prints, measuring 9×12, including both versions of the cover
  • Ten vinyl stickers featuring some of O’Malley’s favorite panels from the book
  • Two scout-style embroidered badges featuring Knives and Lucas Lee
  • A crew pass and lanyard from the set of Lucas Lee’s movie, “You Just Don’t Exist”
  • A code for the digital edition of SCOTT PILGRIM VOLUME 2 COLOR EDITION from ComiXology

This strictly limited package is $100 US.

The Regular Retail Edition of the book is $24.99 and will feature Knives Chau on the cover. This item will go on sale November 7th at local comics shops, bookstores, ComiXology, and OniPress.com.

Preview – Scott Pilgrim Hardcover Vol. 1: Precious Little Life

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SCOTT PILGRIM COLOR HARDCOVER VOL. 1: PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE

Writer/Artist: Bryan Lee O’Malley
Colorist: Nathan Fairbairn
Format: 6”x9” Hardcover, Full Color
Genre: Comedy / Action / Romance
Age Rating: Teen
ISBN: 978-1-62010-000-4
Diamond Code: MAY121234

Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about Scott Pilgrim comes Scott Pilgrim Color Hardcover vol. 1: Precious Little Life! The first in a series of brand new hardcover editions, this FULL COLOR, remastered, 6”x9” hardcover presents Scott’s first “evil ex” battle as you’ve never seen it before! Plus, previously unpublished extras and bonus materials make this mighty tome one that’s required reading for Scottaholics everywhere!

Scott Pilgrim Levels Up To A Deluxe Full-Color, Hardcover Edition

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SCOTT PILGRIM LEVELS UP TO A DELUXE FULL-COLOR, HARDCOVER EDITION

This August, Oni Press and Bryan Lee O’Malley will be bringing the uber-popular Scott Pilgrim series back to store shelves, but this time as an ultra-swank, 6 X 9, full-color hardcover edition. Scott Pilgrim Color Hardcover, Volume 1 reprints the Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life for the first time in full color. The digital coloring is by the Shuster Award-nominated artist Nathan Fairbairn, the colorist for Batman Incorporated and Swamp Thing, and the whole thing is capped with a new cover from O’Malley.

“Everybody loves Bryan’s black-and-white artwork,” series editor James Lucas Jones explained, “but after seeing the few color stories he did with Scott and the gang, it was hard to avoid imagining a ‘what if?’ scenario. Now those wild dreams have come true. And to have one of the best colorists in the industry at the helm, that just seals the deal.”

“It’s been eight years since the first Scott Pilgrim book was published,” Oni marketing director Cory  Casoni added. “Since then, the series has seen over twenty first reprints of the original format, with over a million copies of the first volumes sold. Scott Pilgrim Color Hardcover, Volume 1 takes the familiar story from the original Scott Pilgrim series and gives it a new look. Plus it includes previously unpublished extras and bonus materials making this mighty tome one that’s required reading for Scottaholics everywhere!”

Scott Pilgrim Color Hardcover, Volume 1 will be the first of six hardcover reprints to be published bi-annually.  Scott Pilgrim Color Hardcover, Volume 2 is currently scheduled for an October 2012 release.

Each volume will be sized at 6” x 9”, making it bigger than the original versions, as well. “We’re upgrading the presentation in every way,” Jones said. “The traditional black-and-white versions will be there for those who still prefer that option, but now everyone can have a choice. One, the other, or both!”

Scheduled for a August 8th, 2012 publication date,  Scott Pilgrim Color Hardcover, Volume 1 will retail for $24.99.

Oni Press at Emerald City Comicon 2012!

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Join comic industry darling Oni Press at this years Emerald City Comicon, featuring the con premier of THE AVALON CHRONICLES, SHARKNIFE ZZ, and THE SECRET HISTORY OF DB COOPER. Be sure to stop by Oni Press Booth #802 and say ‘hi’ to: Brian Churrila, Christina Weir & Nunzio DeFilippis, Joshua Williamson & Vinny Navarrete, Brenday Hay, Lars Brown, Jarrett Williams, and special guest Bryan Lee O’Malley!

On Friday night at 7pm in Room 2AB, check out the all late night talk show turned comicon panel: The Not So Late Late Show with Oni Press. Hosted by Oni Press marketing director, Cory Casoni, the shows guests include: Scott Pilgrim creators Bryan Lee O’Malley, the team behind Tiny Kitten Teeth Becky and Frank, with Joelle Jones giving lessons in fake baking, and musical guest Delta!Bravo.

And don’t miss Saturday afternoon’s panel at 3pm in Room 3AB, Oni Press: Revolutionizing Comics, where we’ll run through the upcoming books for 2012 and beyond with creators Corey “The Reyyy” Lewis, Brian Churilla, and writing team Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir. It’s guaranteed by our totally biased staff to be the second best time you’ve ever had at a panel, right behind the Not So Late Late Show with Oni Press ;)

Signing Schedule & Panel info Below:

 

Friday

3:00 – 3:45

Brian Churilla

Josh & Vinny

Jarrett Williams

4:00 – 4:45

Bryan Lee O’Malley

5:00 – 5:45

Brian Churilla

Nunzio & Christina

Josh & Vinny

Lars Brown

6:00 – 6:45

Brian Churilla

Nunzio & Christina

Josh & Vinny

Brendan Hay

7:00 – 7:45

Saturday

11:00 – 11:45

Brian Churilla

Nunzio & Christina

Josh & Vinny

Lars Brown

Josh & Vinny

12:00 – 12:45

Brian Churilla

Nunzio & Christina

Brendan Hay

1:00 – 1:45

Bryan Lee O’Malley

2:00 – 2:45

Brian Churilla

Nunzio & Christina

Josh & Vinny

Jarrett Williams45

4:00 – 4:45

Brian Churilla

Nunzio & Christina

Josh & Vinny

Brendan Hay

5:00 – 5:45

Bryan Lee O’Malley

6:00 – 6:45

Brian Churilla

Nunzio & Christina

Josh & Vinny

Jarrett Williams

 

Sunday

11:00 – 11:45

Brian Churilla

Nunzio & Christina

Josh & Vinny

Jarrett Williams

12:00 – 12:45

Brian Churilla

Nunzio & Christina

Josh & Vinny

Lars Brown

1:00 – 1:45

Brian Churilla

Nunzio & Christina

Josh & Vinny

Lars Brown

2:00 – 2:45

Brian Churilla

Nunzio & Christina

Josh & Vinny

Lars Brown

3:00 – 3:45

Bryan Lee O’Malley

4:00 – 4:45

Brian Churilla

Josh & Vinny

Jarrett Williams


Panel Info

The Not So Late Late Show with Oni Press
Room: 2AB
Time: Friday, 7:00 – 8:00

Join Oni Press’ marketing guru Cory Casoni for an exciting new adventure in comicon programming: a live comic book talk show! It’s just like the gabfests you see on TV, but with people talking about nerdy stuff you actually love! Cory’s guests at this inaugural event include Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O’Malley and the creative team behind Tiny Kitten Teeth, Becky and Frank. Featuring fake baking with House of Night artist Joëlle Jones, special musical guestDelta!Bravo, and a whole lot of comedy… some of it intentional.

 

Oni Press: Revolutionizing Comics
Room: 3AB
Time: Saturday 3:00 – 4:00

There’s a revolution going on over at Oni Press and you can get in on the action. Stop by and get the scoop on all the awesome new projects coming down the pipeline from comics’ leading independent publisher. Participate in the industry’s only interactive panel with the creators themselves: Brian Churilla (The Secret History of D.B. Cooper), Corey “The Reyyyy” Lewis (Sharknife), Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir (Avalon Chronicles, Bad Medicine). Hear the latest news, see sneak previews, chat with your favorite creators, and grab yourself some free comics!

Comic Professionals Honor Peers at 2011 Harvey Awards

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Comic Professionals Honor Peers at 2011 Harvey Awards

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – September 1, 2011 – Comic professionals came together Saturday night, August 20, 2011 to honor their peers during the presentation of the 2011 Harvey Awards, sponsored by DC Comics, comiXology, Insight Studios, IDW, and Painted Visions Comics, Cards & Games. The banquette to honor those nominated and the winners in more than 20 categories was hosted by the Baltimore Comic-Con and Cards, Comics & Collectibles.Harvey Award Recipient Logo

Named in honor of Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the field of comics and is the only industry award both nominated and selected by comic professionals. First awarded in 1988, it is one of the industry’s oldest and most respected awards.

Scott Kurtz, who is best known for his webstrip, PvP, served as Master of Ceremonies for the third year in a row, bringing his great sense of humor and charisma to the stage.

Special thanks go to the sponsors who generously donated to the 2011 Harvey Gift Bags, including: Abrams Books; Adhouse Books; BOOM! Studios; DC Comics; IDW; Lasermach; Legendary Comics; Top Cow; and Popfun Merchandising.

This year’s winners include:

Best Letterer: John Workman, Thor, Marvel Comics

Best Colorist: Jose Villarrubia, Cuba: My Revolution, Vertigo/DC Comics

Best Syndicated Strip or Panel: Doonesbury, Gary Trudeau, Universal Press Syndicate

Best Online Comics Work: Hark! A Vagrant, Kate Beaton, http://harkvagrant.com/

Best American Edition of Foreign Material: Blacksad, Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido, Dark Horse Comics

Best Inker: Mark Morales, Thor, Marvel Comics

Best New Series: American Vampire, Scott Snyder, Stephen King and Rafeal Albuquerque, Vertigo/DC Comics

Most Promising New Talent: Chris Samnee, Thor: The Mighty Avenger, Marvel Comics

Special Award for Humor in Comics: Roger Langridge, The Muppet Show, BOOM! Studios

Best Original Graphic Publication for Younger Readers: Tiny Titans, Art Baltazar and Franko Aureliana, DC Comics

Best Graphic Album Previously Published: Beasts of Burden, Even Dornkin and Jill Thompson

Best Anthology: Popgun #4, edited by DJ Kirkbride, Anthony Wu and Adam P. Knave, Image Comics

Best Domestic Reprint Project: Dave Steven’s The Rocketeer: Artists Edition, design by Randall Dahlk and edited by Scott Dunbier, IDW

Best Cover Artist: Mike Mignola, Hellboy, Dark Horse Comics

Best Biographical, Historical or Journalistic Presentation: The Art of Jaime Hernandez: The Secrets of Life and Death, Todd Hignite, Abrams ComicArts

Special Award for Excellence in Presentation: Dave Steven’s The Rocketeer: Artists Edition, design by Randall Dahlk and edited by Scott Dunbier, IDW

Best Original Graphic Album: Scott Pilgrim Volume 6: Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour, Bryan Lee O’Malley, Oni Press

Best Continuing or Limited Series: Love and Rockets: Volume 3, Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez, Fantagraphics

Best Writer: Roger Langridge, Thor: The Mighty Avenger, Marvel Comics

Best Artist: Darwyn Cooke, Richard Stark’s Parker: The Outfit, IDW

Best Cartoonist: Darwyn Cooke, Richard Stark’s Parker: The Outfit, IDW

Best Single Issue or Story: Daytripper, Fabio Moon and Gabiel Ba, Vertigo/DC Comics

Dick Giordano Humanitarian of the Year Hero Award: Mike Gold

Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award: Stan Lee

Paul McSpadden, Harvey Awards Administrator, was also honored with an award commemorating his 24 years of service.

The Baltimore Comic will host the Harvey Awards for the seventh year during the 13th annual show, taking place September 8-9, 2012.

Save the Date! Baltimore Comic-Con 2012!

That’s right! Mark your calendars now for next year’s Baltimore Comic-Con, which will take place the weekend of September 8-9, 2012 at the Baltimore Convention Center, and we’ll see YOU in Baltimore!

About The Baltimore Comic-Con

The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 12th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held August 20-21, 2011. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry’s oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 6 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.

1 Million Copies Of Scott Pilgrim

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SIX YEARS, 1200 PAGES, AND 1 MILLION COPIES OF SCOTT PILGRIM

There are now over one million copies of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim series in print, and that’s only counting the North American Oni Press edition. The series has also achieved international success being translated into thirteen different languages worldwide with more to come!

“A million copies in print is a stunning achievement,” said Kuo-Yu Liang, head of Diamond Book Distributors. “It’s great watching Scott Pilgrim and Oni Press grow over the years.” The Scott Pilgrim series first hit shelves in 2004 and has since gone from an indie sensation to a New York Times bestseller and most recently adapted by Universal Studios into a major motion picture, directed by Edgar Wright and starring Michael Cera.

“All this for a little black & white book,” said O’Malley upon hearing the good news. “it’s an amazing success story for indie comics and I can’t thank the fans enough.” Creator Bryan Lee O’Malley and the Scott Pilgrim series have both been honored with multiple awards including the Eisner, Harvey, Doug Wright, Joe Shuster, and National Cartoonists Society Reuben awards, in addition to being named Entertainment Weekly and Wizard Magazine’s Independent Comic of the Year.

Oni Press Publisher Joe Nozemack said about the works, “I’m convinced that Scott Pilgrim will go down as one of those series that changed comics forever. When I’m out and see someone wearing a Scott Pilgrim t-shirt or sitting in a cafe reading one of the books, I get so excited about comics entering the mainstream and to know that Oni Press’ books are helping lead the way, it’s an indescribable feeling.” Nozemack founded Oni Press, Inc. in 1997 with the goal of publishing a varied line of comics and graphic novels that were missing from the market. Twelve years later, Oni is still fighting for diversity in comics by publishing one of the most eclectic catalogs in the industry.

For more information about the SCOTT PILGRIM series and ONI PRESS please visit:
www.onipress.com

One Theory on the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Take

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the WorldMuch is going around about why Scott Pilgrim vs. The World did so poorly this weekend at the box office, coming in fifth place and behind two movies who had been in the theaters already.  The Examiner points the finger at Michael Cera, and claims he’s not a box office draw.  That may be the case, but what we’ve seen lately is that not many people are any more.

I have a different theory on the $10.6 million dollar opening that actually received good reviews from viewers.  Bleeding Cool reported that tracking was down for the movie among female audiences.  With both Eat, Pray, Love and the Expendables tracking better.  But the stats I’d like to see is where the $10.6 million came from?

My theory goes that it’s mostly concentrated in major metropolitan areas, with very little brought in from fly-over Red states.  Lets face it, the audience for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is anime, video game and comic book geeks.  The type of individuals shunned in smaller towns.  On the flip side, the Expendables is the type of movie testosterone driven he-men love throughout the country, especially in smaller towns and suburbs.  It’s an easy pick as to which would do better in a head to head match up.

The Expendables, I’m positive killed in those “red” areas and drew tough guys in metropolitan areas.  Eat, Pray, Love dragged the “date audience.”  That left the core audience too see Pilgrim.

Now, anyone have data to prove if I’m right or wrong?

Scott Pilgrim vs. The Box Office Returns

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the WorldIt wasn’t a good weekend for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.  The film which generated good reviews from those that actually saw the film failed at being a draw at the box office.

Entertainment Weekly (and most other sources) are predicting the film brought in $10.5 million for the weekend, much lower than the studio and those involved had hoped.

That amount would put the film in fifth place behind the other two new films for the week The Expendables and Eat, Pray, Love as well as The Other Guys and Inception.

Review – Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the WorldScott Pilgrim vs. the World is based of the graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O’Malley and published by Oni Press.  Directed by Edgar Wright and staring Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead the movie isn’t a Twilight for boys as some moronic reviewers have suggested, but instead is the first real movie for the Nintendo generation.  Throughout the kinetic action sequences and fight scenes and rapid fire banter are references through sounds and visuals that’ll appeal to Generation X.

When boiled down, Scott Pilgrim’s journey is the Legend of Zelda done in comic book form.  The less than confident hero must go through levels and defeat bosses to save the girl he likes.  Wright knows this and plays off of it perfectly with sounds familiar to 8-bit jockeys including musical cues from Zelda and visual cues from that and more including Super Mario Bros.  This is a movie for video game geeks and comic geeks alike.  A mish-mash love poem to pop culture for the ADD set.

The downside to the movie is actually the two main members of the cast.  Cera is his usual self, the character we’ve seen him play a million times.  At moments there’s great line delivery, but for the most part it’s the same old character.  Winstead also plays Ramona Flowers a bit aloof, and instead of a confident, strong woman, as I though she was in the comic, we instead get a broken, weak female lead.  The rest of the cast is dead on and fit their characters perfectly.

Overall, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is the best comic movie adaptation of the year.  But, I’m realistic, and if you don’t appreciate 8-bit music or see 1-ups pop up on screen this movie is definitely not for you.  As always, the source material is better, but this is a pretty damn good adaptation and one that should be seen on the big screen.

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