It’s new comic book day, what’s everyone getting?
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Bleeding Cool – A Very Gay Orbital Party For Astonishing X-Men #51 – Awesome to see.
CBLDF – Artistic Censorship Continues to Plague Post-Revolutionary Tunisia – Sad to see.
MTV Geek – ‘Before Watchmen: Comedian’ Rewrites History In Controversial First Issue…But Did It Go Too Far? – Very bad taste.
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The weekend is almost here…. so happy!
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Bleeding Cool – Thirteen Gay Weddings In Four Comic Stores For Astonishing X-Men #51 – Mazel Tov!
The Beat – The Kindle app updates to carry comics and kids books — and DC is there – Interesting….
Bleeding Cool – Archie Comics Reprints Gay Marriage Issue As A San Diego Comic Con Exclusive – Awesome to see this.
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CBR – Batman #10
Tuscon Citizen – Batman, Inc. #1
CBR – X-Men #30
Hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day and after a day off, back to work!
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Wallstreet Journal – Worst Comic Book Ever! – An absolute must read that rightly condemns the comic book industry for it’s own failures.
Mashable – Nokia to Launch Batman-Themed Lumia 900 – Interesting product tie-in.
GayStarNews – Will Green Lantern be gay? – Some outside coverage of DC’s news.
Bleeding Cool – Keeping Your ComiXology Comics (UPDATE) – Shocked this didn’t happen sooner.
Bleeding Cool – An Alternate Storyline For The Walking Dead? – Pretty interesting stuff here.
Refinery29 – Mazel Tov! Marriage Equality Comes To Comic Books – Some outside coverage of Marvel’s news.
Bleeding Cool – Could We Get A New Justice League Of America? – Can’t tell if this is a plan or throwing shit against the wall to see what sticks.
Bleeding Cool – Iron Man From Gillen And Land To Follow Avengers Vs X-Men? – Can’t wait to see what Marvel does.
Bleeding Cool – Yes, America, It’s Alan Scott – Bleeding Cool says it knows who the DC gay icon is.
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Talking Comics – Clint Magazine #1
Bleeding Cool – G.I. Joe: Cobra #13
CBR – Secret Avengers #27
The Founding Fields – Watchmen
Not a whole lot of news, but two interesting articles.
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The Times of India – Comics on rent no longer hold charm – An interesting article giving some insight into the comic industry of India.
CBS Denver – Gay Storyline Latest Controversial Move By Comic Books – Only controversial to bigots.
In stark contrast to bigots here in the United States, Scottish Labour Party member representing West Scotland Mary Fee filed the following motion which is supported by eight other members:
That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Marvel comic, X-Men, will feature its first same-sex marriage, which will feature Northstar, believed to be the first openly gay comic superhero; understands that, in 1992, Marvel was the first comic publisher to reveal a gay superhero; notes that Northstar is not the first gay character to have had a same-sex marriage in the comic book world, and agrees that same-sex marriage should not be restricted to the world of literature and fantasy.
Great to see the progressive efforts of comic book companies being acknowledged and that equality is being championed.
Marvel Unveils Marko Djurdjevic’s ASTONISHING X-MEN #51 Variant!
Marvel is pleased to present your first look at superstar artist, Marko Djurdjevic’s stunning variant cover to Astonishing X-Men #51! This June, get ready for the wedding of the year as Djurdjevic masterfully captures one of the happiest moments in X-Men history. It’s the story that has everyone talking, and this June – witness the landmark marriage of Northstar and Kyle, in style, with the Astonishing X-Men #51 Djurdjevic Variant!
ASTONISHING X-MEN #51 (APR120665)
ASTONISHING X-MEN #51 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT (APR120666
Written by MARJORIE LIU
Art by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Create Your Own Wedding Variant also available
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/28/12, On-Sale—6/20/12
The long weekend is almost here. Yay!
Around the Blogs:
Grantland – Northstar’s Same-Sex Wedding and Comic Books’ Uncomfortable History With Gay Heroes – A really good read.
CBR – Mat Johnson On Race, The Right Wing & “Right State” – I can’t wait to read this.
Around the Tubes Reviews:
ERS Ink – Animal Man Volume 1: The Hunt
CBR – Batman Incorporated #1
Flames Rising – Dear Creature
Booke Sake – Green Lantern Vol. 1: Sinestro
Poisoned Rationality – Superman Earth One Vol 1
Complex – Review: “Batman Incorporated” Returns To DC’s “New 52” Universe In Excellent Fashion
Paste Magazine – Comic Book & Graphic Novel Round-Up (5/23/12)
Marvel announced the same-sex wedding of Northstar and his boyfriend Kyle on The View today. But, again the television spot was interrupted with talk about DC comic characters.
Joy Behar – Do you think Batman and Robin can come out of the closet now?
Whoopi Goldberg – I think Bruce Wayne is quite happy. Batman, I’m not too sure..
This is the second time this has happened to Marvel. The first being The Chew in which a plug for Avengers Vs. X-Men there was also a lot of talk about DC Comic characters.
There was general praise for the progressive nature of the storyline and Whoopi gave hints she used to read comics growing up.
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Save The Date—Marvel Announces Landmark X-Men Marriage
Northstar Proposes To His Longtime Boyfriend In Astonishing X-Men #50, on-sale tomorrow
New York NY—May 22nd, 2012— The X-Men, one of the world’s most popular super hero teams, have always been at the forefront of the biggest stories in comic history; and today is no different as Marvel is proud to announce the wedding that has everyone talking! Today, fans worldwide learned on ABC’s The View, that Jean-Paul Beaubier, AKA Northstar and a popular member of the X-Men, proposes to his boyfriend Kyle Jinadu in Astonishing X-Men #50, on-sale tomorrow in comic stores, on the Marvel Comics app and at the Marvel Digital Comics Shop. The creative team of New York Times best-sellers Marjorie Liu (X-23¸ the urban fantasy Hunter Kiss series and the Dirk & Steele paranormal romances) and Mike Perkins (Stephen King’s The Stand) have put Northstar and Kyle’s relationship to the test—and now they’re about to take their biggest step yet. But will their path to wedded matrimony in New York City be smooth or are there hidden dangers around the corner?
“The Marvel Universe has always reflected the world outside your window, so we strive to make sure our characters, relationships and stories are grounded in that reality,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor in Chief. “We’ve been working on this story for over a year to ensure Northstar and Kyle’s wedding reflects Marvel’s “world outside your window” tradition.”
Then, on June 20th, don’t miss the wedding of Northstar and Kyle in the pages of Astonishing X-Men #51! This unforgettable issue features covers by Dustin Weaver and Marko Djurdjevic, along with a special “Create Your Own Wedding” blank variant cover! Select comic book retailers nationwide will host wedding parties at their stores to celebrate this joyous occasion, with special items exclusively available at participating stores!
“The story of Northstar and Kyle is universal, and at the core of everything I write: a powerful love between two people who have to fight for it against all odds,” said Liu. “This is the quintessential Marvel story, one that blends the modern world with the fantasy of super heroes in order to tell an exciting story that begins with a wedding—and continues in ways you can’t imagine.”
Northstar was first introduced to comic fans in the pages of 1979’s Uncanny X-Men #120, a member of the super hero team Alpha Flight and antagonist to the popular super heroes. A gold medal winning Olympian and successful businessman, the French-Canadian super hero quickly became one of the most popular members of Alpha Flight when its ongoing series launched in 1983. In 1992’s historic Alpha Flight #106, Northstar became the first openly gay super hero when he announced his sexual identity through national media. Since then, Northstar has not only joined the X-Men but become one of their most popular new members. Northstar and Kyle have been a couple since 2009, garnering a large fan following since their first appearance together.
“As a long-time fan of the X-Men, it’s not only a true honor to be part of such a historically significant story but also a complete joy,” explained Perkins.
Don’t miss the proposal everyone’s talking in Astonishing X-Men #50, available tomorrow in comic stores, on the Marvel Comics app and at the Marvel Digital Comics Shop. And then save the date for June 20, as Northstar and Kyle tie the knot in Astonishing X-Men #51
ASTONISHING X-MEN #50 (MAR120623)
Written by MARJORIE LIU
Art by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Sketch Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Rated T+ …$3.99
ON SALE 5/23/12
ASTONISHING X-MEN #51 (APR120665)
Written by MARJORIE LIU
Art by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Create Your Own Wedding Variant also available
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/28/12, On-Sale—6/20/12
It’s new comic book day! What’s everyone getting?
Around the Blogs:
Bleeding Cool – Marvel Plans A Gay Marriage Media Furore For Astonishing X-Men – Mazel Tov!
Comicvine – DC Should Stop Shelving Their Women, But Fans Should Read Before Passing Judgement – How about people stop judging any comic before reading it….
Comics Alliance – Parting Shot: Rorschach Meets Ron Swanson of ‘Parks and Rec’ on ‘Ronsworschach’ Tumblr – Pretty awesome.
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Publishers Weekly – Comics Reviews: April 2012
