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NYCC 11 – Review – American Terrorist Chapter 1 and 2

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Leading up to New York Comic Con, writer Tyler Chin-Tanner was nice enough to hook me up with the first seven issues if his debuting series, American Terrorist.  I’ve gotten through the first two and can’t wait to read the rest.

The comic follows a newspaper reporter whose life spirals out of control as the stories he follows gets him watched by the FBI and eventually branded a terrorist.  The comic isn’t exactly what I thought it’d be, which was a focus on a domestic terrorist and their motivation, instead it’s a comedy of errors that gets Owen Graham into trouble.

Much like thousands of Americans, he unjustly is identified and branded a person of interest.  All he’s been doing is his job, which is a reporter.  This leads to an overzealous FBI agent chasing him across the country and a conflict at the end of the second issue that is best to not give away.

But the main focus of the series, so far is how three innocent individuals are wrongly identified and branded as terrorists.  They all happen into this in their own way, two through their job, one through mental issues.  It’s a great statement as to where we as Americans are and a solid reminder that we’re all a simple mistake away from being watched and branded an enemy of the state.

Story: Tyler and Wendy Chin-Tanner Art: Andy MacDonald Publisher: Wave Blue World

Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Wave Blue World provided Graphic Policy a FREE copy for review

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New York Comic Con is here, yay!  Coverage will get ramped up of the show, but the best to do is follow us on Twitter to get real time updates.  While you wait for me to start twittering away, here’s the news you might have missed.

Around the Blogs:

Bleeding Cool – Ann Nocenti Takes On Green Arrow Beginning With Issue #7 – And DC brings in another female writer.

Kotaku – The Next Superman Video Game is Excellent – Wasn’t the last game supposed to be good?

Kotaku – Batman: Arkham City’s Single-player Catwoman Content Demands Buying New or Buying a ‘VIP Pass’ – Well, I was going to buy the game, guess I’ll have to buy it new….

Con Coverage:

MTV Geek – Hasbro NYCC Exclusive Compound Hulk Review

MTV Geek – Buy A Cool T-Shirt, Support The Fight Against Breast Cancer at NYCC

The Beat – NYCC 2011: Day One: Preview Day

The Mary Sue – Five Things to Remember About New York Comic Con

Comics Alliance – New York Comic-Con Preview: What To Do On Saturday

MTV Geek – Hasbro Unveils Avengers Movie Figures Pre-NYCC!

MTV Geek – The Gamer’s Guide to New York Comic Con

The Beat – NYCC 11 kicks off

Bleeding Cool – NYCC Debut: NOBODIES, Volume 1 by DRAWMORE INC.

Queens Chronicle – Library hosts Queens’ very first Comic-Con

MTV Geek – Mark Hamill Joins New-Gen as Creative Consultant… And There’s a Movie – NYCC News

Bleeding Cool – NYCC Debut: Buffalo Speedway by Yehudi Mercado

Around the Tubes Reviews:

CBR – Shade #1

CBR – Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #3

NYCC 11 – CBLDF News NYCC – Fear Itself #1 Original Art Raffle, Massive Manga Giveaway, Party & More!

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Be Counted At NYCC
Fear Itself #1 Original Art Raffle, Signings, Programs & More!

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund enters the fourth week of its Be Counted membership drive at New York Comic Con, where we’re bringing you some of our best incentives to join the Fund yet!

Kicking off with a Member Appreciation Party on Thursday night, a members only raffle that will award one lucky fan with Stuart Immonen’s original pencils for the Fear Itself 1 cover, an all new grab bag sponsored by HeroesCon, a massive manga giveaway at CBLDF’s Anime Artists Alley Table, three programs, and a wide array of incredible opportunities for time with top pros at the show!

If you’re attending NYCC, please visit CBLDF’s booth 1128 and Be Counted as a member. Check out our highlights below!

Stuart Immonen Fear Itself Original Art Raffle – For Members Only!

When you sign up or renew your CBLDF membership at New York Comic Con, we’ll enter you in a raffle to win the original pencils for the cover of Marvel Comics’ FEAR ITSELF 1, drawn by Fund supporter and superstar artist Stuart Immonen! This incredible piece was graciously donated by Mr. Immonen, and will be on display in the CBLDF booth throughout the weekend. If you’re already a member, just bring your current year Green Lantern Member Card and you can get a ticket for a donation of $20! This raffle runs all weekend at Booth 1128, and the winner will be drawn on Sunday at 4:00 PM! Winner need not be present to win.

Kick Off NYCC with CBLDF, IDW, and Dark Horse!

Join CBLDF, IDW and Dark Horse for CBLDF’s NYCC Kick-Off Member Appreciation Party on Thursday night! Start your convention weekend with talented creators from across the comics world and fellow CBLDF members! While supplies last, there will be a gift bag at the door featuring Liberty Trading Cards, CBLDF Liberty Annual 2011, and more! Free to members, $10 suggested donation for non-members. 8:00 – 10:00 PM; VIP Hour for professionals and Defender level ($250) members and higher. Featuring live art, free gifts and great times!

The party happens at Hudson Terrace, 621 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10026; (212)-315-9400; www.hudsonterracenyc.com

HeroesCon Sponsors CBLDF’s Fall Comics Grab Bag!

HeroesConis seeking to raise $10,000 for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund by sponsoring its Fall Comics Grab Bag! Debuting this weekend at New York Comic-Con, the CBLDF Fall Comics Grab Bag includes 10 comics for a $20 donation, with rare and signed comics guaranteed in every bag!

HeroesCon has contributed a vast array of rare comics from the silver, bronze, and modern age to support the Fund. Comics guaranteed to be included in the Fall Comics Grab Bag include Avengers 57 (1st Appearance of the Vision), X-Men 46, X-Men 48, Batman 185, Luke Cage 1, Nick Fury: Agent of Shield 3, Sub-Mariner 5, and dozens more. Signed comics were contributed directly from their artists, including Amanda Conner, Garth Ennis, Neil Gaiman, Jim Lee, Frank Miller, Jill Thompson, Gail Simone, and many more! On top of all the signed and rare books, every bag boasts great comics to read from the silver, bronze, and modern age! A coupon for $10 off a 3-day pass to HeroesCon 2012 is available in the CBLDF Fall Comics Grab Bag and can be redeemed at Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find’s NYCC booth, 1369. Come get your grab bag from CBLDF Booth 1128 all weekend at NYCC!

CBLDF’s Massive Manga Giveaway At NYCC!

Manga is not a crime! Right now an American citizen is facing a minimum sentence of one year in a Canadian prison because customs authorities wrongly allege that horror and fantasy manga on his computer are child pornography. The CBLDF is helping him by assisting in legal strategy and by raising money to offset his legal fees, which are expected to reach $150,000. Join the effort to defend this case by visiting the CBLDF’s table in Manga Artists Alley and signing up for membership! When you do, we’ll enter you into our Massive Manga Giveaway! The top publishers in the manga industry, including Viz, Seven Seas, Vertical, Yen, Dark Horse, DMP, Kodansha, and ALC/Yuricon have contributed prize packages for teen and adult readers for each day of the show. Come learn about the CBLDF’s efforts to protect your freedom to read manga, and take home amazing books!

CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2011 Debuts At NYCC!

CBLDF LIBERTY ANNUAL 2011 debuts in stores today and will be available at CBLDF Booth #1158 all weekend! This amazing new anthology includes original stories by superstars J. Michael Straczynski (Superman: Earth One), Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman), J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Judd Winick (Catwoman), Mark Waid (Daredevil) and Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth), and Carla Speed McNeil (Finder). Look for all-new tales featuring Grendel by Matt Wagner, Cowboy Ninja Viking by AJ Lieberman and Riley Rossmo, and Elephantmen by Richard Starkings and Shaky Kane. Plus: a massive and first-ever full-color story from independent comics master Craig Thompson (Blankets, Habibi)! Marvel and DC Comics have stepped up to show their support, with all-new pin-ups of Batman by Dustin Nguyen, X-Men by Greg Land, Green Lantern by Ivan Reis, and the Avengers by Greg Horn! It’s all topped off by incredible covers by John Cassaday, Matt Wagner, and two variant covers by Frank Quietly: a full-color, 1 in 25 cover, and a black and white, 1 in 50 cover!

Booth Signings And CBLDF Programs!

Come by CBLDF booth #1158 to see the full schedule of amazing creators offering signatures and sketches throughout the weekend! Folks signing in the CBLDF booth include:

Fernando Blanco – Marvel Zombies
Michael Bramley – Liberty Annual 2011
Thomas Chu – Liberty Annual 2011
J. Gonzo — Liberty Annual 2011
Michael Kupperman – Mark Twain’s Autobiography 1910 – 2010
Larry Marder – Beanworld
Brandon Montclare – Liberty Annual 2011
Francis Portela – Legion of Superheroes
Kevin Sacco – Liberty Annual 2011
Sara Veron – Bake Sale

CBLDF Programs!

Saturday

Dark Horse & CBLDF Present: Putting Your Best Work Forward — How To Break Into The Comics Industry, 5:00 PM, Room 1A03

Dark Horse and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund invite you to learn how you – yes, YOU – can showcase your work in the most effective way possible! Join Dark Horse senior managing editor Scott Allie (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hellboy, Serenity) as he gives a first-hand tutorial for artists, writers and aspiring comics professionals. You’ll learn not only what publishers are looking for, but how they’d like to see it presented. From portfolios to pitches, this is your chance to learn from one of the top editors in the industry. In addition, the CBLDF will be holding an auction for one-on-one portfolio reviews with Scott Allie himself to take place on Sunday the 16th at the convention. For more details visit www.cbldf.org!

CBLDF: Defending Manga, 7:30 PM, Room 1A23

Right now a manga fan is facing a mandatory minimum sentence of one year in prison and registering a sex offender because Canada Customs agent allege that horror and fantasy manga on his laptop are child pornography. The threat to manga has been growing in recent years, as North American authorities’ misunderstanding of the material leaves innocent readers in the crossfire. Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is fighting these cases, with a need to raise $150,000 to defend the Canada Customs case. Come listen to a discussion on the issues facing manga and what you can do to help.

Sunday

CBLDF: Censorship Then & Now, 2:45 PM, Room 1A02

Earlier this year the Comics Code Authority closed its doors forever, ending an era of self-censorship where comics were stigmatized in the general culture. Though the threats that brought about the Comics Code are the stuff of history books, real threats to comics are still present in the courts in the United States and abroad. CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein delivers a gripping history of comics censorship from the 50s to today, and talks about life after the Code.

See you at NYCC!

NYCC 11 – Marvel LIVE! – Watch Coverage Direct from New York Comic Con 2011

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Marvel LIVE! – Watch Coverage Direct from New York Comic Con 2011

Follow all things Marvel via Marvel.com/NYCC2011 and the Marvel Events App for iOS

Can’t make it to the most-exciting New York Comic Con yet, October 13-16 at the Javits Center in New York? Fear not, True Believers! Marvel LIVE! will be there for you showcasing extensive coverage of all things Marvel from start to finish each day of New York Comic Con at Marvel.com/NYCC2011 and the Marvel Events App (available at http://marvel.com/marveleventsapp)

Stay glued to Marvel LIVE! for interviews, coverage from the Marvel booth, visits to key Marvel exhibitors, and general Marvel mania straight from the convention floor! Plus, join in live blogs from every Marvel Panel and interact with the Marvel LIVE! hosts to pose your own questions!

Guests scheduled to appear on MARVEL LIVE! include*: Joe Quesada (Marvel Chief Creative Officer), Matt Fraction (Fear Itself, Uncanny X-Men), Jason Aaron (Wolverine & the X-Men, Incredible Hulk), very special guests from next May’s Marvel’s The Avengers and many more!

Download the Marvel Events App for iOS now (or visit events.marvel.com on your mobile device) for the on-the-go way to get exclusive videos, real-time announcements and up-to-the-minute panel news, in-booth, and signing schedules of all your favorite Marvel creators!

Visit Marvel.com/NYCC2011, follow us on Twitter @Marvel and like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Marvel for everything New York Comic Con 2011!

*All schedules subject to change without notice

NYCC 11 – Prism Comics Makes a Big Splash at New York Comic-Con October 13-16!

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Prism Comics

Prism Comics Makes a Big Splash at New York Comic-Con October 13-16

Prism’s “Gay Agenda” includes a “Women in Queer Comics” panel, more than a dozen creator signings, new releases from Outlines Press, Ignite Entertainment, Northwest Press, and more!

New York, NY—Prism Comics, the premier nonprofit supporting LGBT comics, will be “queer central” for both creators and fans at New York Comic-Con from October 13-16. Prism’s double booth (#1058) will host signings with top LGBT comic book creators all weekend. Prism is also proudly hosting the panel “XX: The Women of Queer Comics”, moderated by JD Glass and featuring Paige Braddock, Jennifer Camper, Joan Hilty, Abby Denson, Kris Dresen and Erica Friedman.

“We’re excited to provide a home for the ‘barbarian’ hordes of LGBT fans in the New York area” says David Stanley, Prism’s PR Chair. “We’ll be the only booth to feature a full line of LGBT comics, from best sellers to impossible-to-find favorites.”

Prism will be hosting six featured guests throughout the show: Tony Breed (Finn and Charlie are Hitched), Dylan “NDR” Edwards (Politically InQueerect, Transposes), Jeff Krell (Jayson), Eisner nominee Kris Dresen (She’s In The Trees, gone) and Lambda Literary Award Finalist J.D. Glass (CORE) from Outlines Press, and Charles “Zan” Christensen (The Power Within, The Mark of Aeacus) from Northwest Press. The booth will also host Jennifer Camper, Topher MacDonald, Ivan Velez, Jr., Erica Friedman, Sean McGrath, Sabin Calvert, and more.

“XX: The Women in Queer Comics” takes place on Friday, October 14th, from 7:45-8:45pm. LGBT women and their straight allies are a force to be reckoned with in the comics world. JD Glass moderates a dynamic panel exploring the specific challenges they face in the traditional comics world and the changing digital landscape, as well as the unique perspectives, storytelling aesthetics, and sense of community they bring to the table. Explore the past, present, and future of women in queer comics with Paige Braddock (Jane’s World), Jennifer Camper (Rude Girls and Dangerous Women), Joan Hilty (Bitter Girl), Kris Dresen, Abby Denson (Tough Love: High School Confidential), and Erica Friedman (Yuricon & ALC Publishing).

Kris Dresen’s gone will be making its debut at New York Comic Con, and introduces the first book-length use of Dresen’s lush pencil work. “I am really excited about this,” says Glass. “We’re taking stories and worlds, bringing them to life in new ways.” Adds Dresen, “This work really pushes the boundaries in terms of storytelling and visuals.”
JD Glass will have her new title CORE, which premiered at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, and is a bold marrying of prose and graphics. gone and CORE are are from the new publishing imprint, Outlines Press, which plans future releases by Golden Crown Finalist Susan Smith, Lambda Literary  Award winner Georgia Beers, Andi Marquette, and Susan X Meagher. The company will publish complete single books, serialized stories, and anthologies.
Jeff Krell will be bringing his new translation of Ralf König’s Down to the Bone, the sequel to the blockbuster Killer Condom. Dylan “NDR” Edwards will have preview copies of his forthcoming Transposes, and Tony Breed will have both volumes of his Finn and Charlie are Hitched collections.
Charles “Zan” Christensen will have copies of his anti-bullying comic, The Power Within, which was released this summer, and the latest full-length book from Northwest Press, Rick Worley’s A Waste of Time.

Drop by the Prism Booth for a copy of The Gay Agenda, which lists everything queer happening at New York Comic-Con, or download a copy ahead of time. For more information on Prism Comics, go to prismcomics.org.

New York Comic Con, the East Coast’s biggest popular culture convention, is held at the Javits Center at 655 West 34th Street at 11th Avenue. For more information, go to newyorkcomiccon.com.

Prism Comics is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that promotes LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) creators, characters, themes and readers in the comic book field. Along with convention appearances, Prism awards an annual Queer Press Grant, and maintains a website (prismcomics.org) with LGBT creator listings and features on all that’s queer in comics.

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Web Links:
Prism Comics: http://prismcomics.org
New York Comic-Con: http://newyorkcomiccon.com
Outlines Press: http://www.outlinespress.com
Prism Comics’ “Gay Agenda” PDF: http://www.prismcomics.org/files/NYCC_The_Gay_Agenda_NYCC_2011.pdf

Images:

Prism Comics’ The Gay Agenda for New York Comic Con 2011

Kris Dresen’s gone from Outlines Press

J.D. Glass’ CORE from Outlines Press

Down to the Bone from Ignite Entertainment

The Power Within from Northwest Press

A Waste of Time from Northwest Press

Transposes by Dylan “NDR” Edwards

I Love You, You Big Weirdo by Tony Breed

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New York Comic Con is almost here, yay!  While waiting for the convention to start, here’s news to keep you busy.

Around the Blogs:

ICv2 – Books-a-Million Joins Boycott of DC GNs – Will this also end in four months?

Hindustan Times – Muslim comic series seeks global audience – Nice puff piece about The 99.

Huffington Post – ’99’ Muslim Superhero Comics Gain Followers — And Controversy – Good coverage but where was the site a year ago when we defended the comic and petitioned The Hub to air the cartoon series?

Con Coverage:

Bleeding Cool – NYCC Debut: Killing Pickman

The Mary Sue – NYCC – After-Events

MTV Geek – 10 Awesome Things To Do And See At New York Comic Con

The Beat – First Look at NYCC: Photos from the set-up

Bleeding Cool – NYCC Debut: The Red Ten #1 by Tyler James and Cesar Feliciano

Bleeding Cool – NYCC Debut: The Gathering and Ever After

Bleeding Cool – Avatar Call For Open Submissions On Sunday At NYCC

Bleeding Cool – NYCC Debut: The Scam #1

Comics Alliance – New York Comic-Con Preview: What To Do On Thursday & Friday

Around the Tubes Reviews:

MTV Geek – X-Men Regenesis #1

CBR – X-Men Regenesis #1

NYCC 11 – Marvel Universe and Super Hero Squad Online New Content Unveiled at NYCC!

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Gazillion Entertainment Announces New Content and Characters for

Super Hero Squad Online and Marvel Universe at New York Comic-Con!

SAN MATEO, Calif. – Oct. 11, 2010 — Gazillion Entertainment, a leading developer, publisher and operator of premium browser-based games, today revealed that the action-packed Super Hero Squad Online will be showcased during New York Comic-Con at the Marvel Entertainment booth #654. This free-to-play browser-based MMO allows the player to play as dozens of different Marvel Heroes, including the Super Hero Squad versions of the day-walking vampire Blade and the master of mysticism, Dr. Strange.

Super Hero Squad Online has a huge host of game worlds and missions to explore and conquer! Traverse the city streets or jump down into the sewers of Villainville, discover The World Tree and other landmarks in Asgard, fly through the sky of the Daily Bugle or scale the walls while exploring Baxter Plaza.  Players can actively engage in daily combat missions, fighting foes such as the floating freak MODOK in “MODOK Mo’ Problems” or beating up the big green goober Abomination in “Abomination Obliteration”.

With Super Hero Squad Online’s collectible card system, players build their own personalized decks with iconic Marvel Super Heroes and powers; pit them against friends in the game world, and gain experience and coins to use in game.  Additionally, players earn more epic cards by completing quests and mini-games or purchasing limited-edition cards online. Choose from hundreds of different cards, create the ultimate deck and defeat any and all challengers.

Fans can play the game entirely for free or subscribe to unlock additional Super Heroes, missions and rooms for the HQ. Spin the Prize Wheel for additional in-game Gold, Silver and items. This free online kids game is instantly accessible from most browsers without lengthy downloads, so it’s fast and easy for families to jump in and start having fun.

During New York Comic-Con, fans can stop by the Marvel Booth to get a free code for a playable Psylocke while supplies last. By picking up a postcard and Psylocke code, players can also enter a contest to win Dr. Strange! Throughout the month of October Super Hero Squad Online will be hosting a number of promotions, Halloween themed activities, brand new missions, heroes, contests and challenges for fans to enjoy!

“With the amount of content, features and updates we are unleashing during the month of October, we are shouting to the world, we are all done with Beta! We are LIVE!” stated Jay Minn, VP, Studio Director of Gazillion’s Seattle-based studio, The Amazing Society.

New York Comic-Con highlights include:

  • Be your favorite Super Hero and get hands-on time with the first Marvel massive online browser based game for all ages.
  • Marvel Games Panel at 1:15pm on Saturday, 10/15:  Gain new insight into Super Hero Squad Online, hear Gazillion’s President David Brevik discuss Marvel Universe and find out what new character he unveils from the game!
  • Contest and Giveaways: Win t-shirts, exclusive in-game characters and more by stopping by the booth in your best Marvel super hero costume!

For more information about Super Hero Squad Online please visit www.heroup.com.

About Gazillion Entertainment

Gazillion Entertainment is a privately held developer and publisher of free-to-play online games for all ages. Gazillion’s games feature revered brands and original properties, superior production quality and unmatched gameplay. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Gazillion has development studios in California and Washington. For more information on Gazillion and its studios please visit www.gazillion.com.

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 seventy years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics).  Marvel’s strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online.  For more information visit www.marvel.com.  Super Hero(es) is a co-owned registered trademark.

NYCC 11 – Aspen Comics Heads to NYCC With Tons of Creators and Exclusives

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The Aspen Comics team will be attending this year’s New York Comic Con on October 13th – 16th, and will feature a host of exciting talent and NYCC exclusives for show attendees. Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro, Joe Benitez, David Wohl, Greg Pak, J.T. Krul, Chap Taylor, Jason Fabok, Micah Gunnell, Oliver Nome, Khary Randolph, Emilio Lopez and more guests will be on hand at the Aspen Comics Booth #1246 throughout the con weekend.

In association with legendary film producer Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Motion Pictures, Aspen will be launching an all-new series, Dead Man’s Run, at the show with the release of an exclusive Dead Man’s Run #0 New York Comic Con 2011 cover by series artist Tony Parker and Peter Steigerwald, limited to 500 copies. Dead Man’s Run takes readers into an entirely different vision of Hell from the mind of superstar comic book scribe Greg Pak with art by the talented Parker and Steigerwald.

Aspen and director McG’s Wonderland Sound and Vision have teamed up to launch an all new horror series, Haunted City, by writers Chap Taylor and Peter Johnson with art by Michael Ryan and Kelsey Shannon. Aspen will be celebrating the release with an exclusive Haunted City #1 New York Comic Con 2011 cover by Joe Benitez and Peter Steigerwald. Haunted City is Aspen’s latest foray into the horror genre as readers will see the Big Apple like they’ve never seen before, as it is truly the biggest haunted house in the world.

In addition to the launches of Dead Man’s Run and Haunted City, Aspen will also feature a special NYCC 2011 exclusive cover to their all new action sci-fi release Broken Pieces #1 by creator Mark Roslan and artist Micah Kaneshiro limited to 500 copies. Broken Pieces tells the tale of a future torn apart by a catastrophic virus while in the midst of this disaster, one man must rebuild not only his life, but everything he holds dear in order to save humanity.

Aspen will also be offering an exclusive Fathom #2 New York Comic Con 2011 by Jason Fabok and Peter Steigerwald, limited to 500 copies and only available at the Aspen Comics Booth #1246.

Each day of the Comic Con, Aspen will be releasing a different, all-new art print featuring Aspen’s most popular covers, with each daily print highly-limited to only 30 editions each. Aspen strongly encourages fans and collectors to arrive early at the Aspen Booth #1246 as quantities of the Aspen daily prints are expected to sell out. Aspen will also be releasing an all-new series of their industry-leading art prints, featuring popular art from Fathom, Soulfire, Lady Mechanika and more.

The official Aspen Comics Panel will take place on Saturday from 10:45am – 11:45am in room 1A23. Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro, Joe Benitez, Greg Pak, David Wohl, JT Krul, Chap Taylor, Jason Fabok, Khary Randolph, Emilio Lopez, Oliver Nome and Micah Gunnell will answer fans questions directly and preview Aspen’s exciting plans for 2012 including new titles Dead Man’s Run, Haunted City, Broken Pieces, Idolized, Shrugged Volume 2, Homecoming, Fathom: Kiani Volume 2 and more. All fans in attendance will receive a free gift courtesy of Aspen Comics.

For more information on the New York Comic Con, please check www.newyorkcomiccon.com and for more information on Aspen Comics please check www.aspencomics.com and www.aspenstore.com

Facebook.com/aspencomics

Twitter.com/aspencomics

NYCC 11 – Anchor Bay Entertainment at New York Comic Con 2011

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It’s Anchor Bay’s World at 2011 New York Comic Con!

WHAT:     Legendary producer Roger Corman and Corman’s World documentary preview highlight Anchor Bay Films Theatrical and Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD/Blu-ray™ Releases at the 2011 New York Comic Con show – the East Coast’s largest fan and genre gathering!

WHEN:    Thursday, October 13th through Sunday, October 16th

WHERE:  Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – Booth #430

655 W. 34th Street, New York, NY 10001

DETAILS: Oscar™-winning producer Roger Corman will be making a rare appearance at the 2011 New York Comic Con on Saturday, October 15th to sign posters from the upcoming ABF documentary Corman’s World. ABE will also showcase the latest previews and posters for their upcoming Blu-ray™ and DVD titles!

EVENTS: Saturday, October 15th

                5:30 – 6:30pm

                Roger Corman poster signing at ABE Booth #430

Mr. Corman will sign exclusive Corman’s World theatrical posters specially printed for NYCC. PLEASE NOTE: Autographs are limited to the Corman’s World poster and ONE other Roger Corman related item only!!!

In addition, watch the latest previews from upcoming Anchor Bay Entertainment Blu-ray™ and DVD releases, spanning every major genre including:

Television: “Camelot: The Complete First Season,” “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena,” “Spartacus: Vengeance,” “The Walking Dead S1 Special Edition,” and “The Walking Dead Season 2”

Horror/Sci-Fi: Apollo 18, The Divide, The Howling Reborn, Ice Quake, Metal Shifters, Scream 4 and The Wicker Tree

Action/Thrillers: 13, 5 Days of War, Battle Royale and Carjacked

Manga: First Squad, Redline

In what’s become a NYCC tradition, there will be daily (sometimes hourly!) giveaways of exclusive ABE DVDs, Blu-rays™, merchandise and premiums during all four days of the 2011 New York Comic-Con!

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And the days linger down for New York Comic Con which kicks off later in the week.  We’ll be there covering it all!  Until then, here’s the news you might have missed.

Around the Blogs:

The ComiChron – September 2011 comics sales estimates online; highest unit sales since 2008 – Business is a booming…

Con Coverage:

Comics Alliance – The ‘Ultimate Nerd Guide To New York City’ Maps Comic-Friendly Destinations

The Mary Sue – NYCC 2011 – The Panels Your Butt Will Go Numb Waiting For

MTV Geek – 10 Tips For Surviving New York Comic Con

The Beat – NYCC: Rock Comic Con 2011

The Beat – GeekGirl Con was a sellout

CBLDF – Kick Off NYCC with CBLDF, IDW, and Dark Horse!

Press of Atlantic City – Shore Mall brings superheroes to Atlantic City area at Comic Con

Around the Tubes Reviews:

CBR – Avengers 1959 #1

Primary Ignition – reMIND

Publishers Weekly – The Final 13: ‘PW Comics World’ Reviews DC’s ‘The New 52’ Week 4

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