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BOOM! Studios Announces Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Omnibus

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BOOM! Studios and Electric Shepherd Productions are pleased to announce they will collect BOOM!’s entire 24-issue Eisner Award-nominated comic adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s groundbreaking science-fiction novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? into a complete softcover omnibus for the first time. The comic series, as realized by artist Tony Parker, was published by BOOM! from 2009-2011. The new collection features a new cover by Mondo artist Jay Shaw and essays from popular industry professionals, including Ed Brubaker, Warren Ellis, and Matt Fraction.

Dick’s novels revolutionized the science fiction genre and influenced many well-known sci-fi films such as Minority Report, Total Recall, and the 1982 Ridley Scott film Blade Runner, which was based directly on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. His novel The Man in the High Castle was recently adapted as a pilot and subsequently ordered to series through Amazon Studios.

In Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, San Francisco lies under a cloud of radioactive dust. The World War has killed millions, driving entire species to extinction and sending mankind off-planet. Those who remain covet any living creature, and for people who can’t afford one, companies build incredibly realistic fakes: horses, birds, cats, sheep—even humans. Rick Deckard is an officially sanctioned bounty hunter tasked to find six rogue androids. They’re machines, but look, sound, and think like humans—and infinitely more dangerous.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Omnibus will arrive in comic shops and bookstores this December.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Omnibus Cover by Jay Shaw

Review: This Damned Band #1

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This Damned Band #1Spinal Tap Meets Ghostbusters

1974: the world’s most famous rock band thought they were “worshiping Satan,” only to find they were actually . . . worshiping Satan.

Comics about musicians have gotten a bad rap from critics and readers for years, as comics about musicians like Kiss to comics where they have fascinating characters that take on features of say someone like Prince as in The Wicked and The Divine, have proven that comics about musicians can not only be fun but interesting. So When I heard about This Damned Band, I was definitely intrigued, as the press release from Dark Horse, indicates, they are a rock band who actually unbeknownst to them, were very much worshipping the devil.

As many of us have heard through the years, the connection between the devil and rock music, have some long known legends in rock and roll history, which the writer, Paul Cornell takes full advantage of. The band is called Motherfather, which is hilarious in and of itself while the front man, Alex, looks very much like, Roger Daltrey, which I am pretty sure, was intentional. The dialogue itself is a thing of beauty as he possesses panache for settings and mood, and lives very much in the vein of these rock stars, so much so, you feel as though you were watching a better version of Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park. The band gets into all the debauchery you would expect forma rock band, unknowingly they are creating a debt only they can pay the devil. While on tour in Tokyo, one night they take mushrooms, and either are hallucinating off of what they ate or have encountered all of what hell brings.

The art by Tony Parker is reminiscent of John Romita Sr., and very much compliments this story.

Overall, a solid beginning to what seems to be a very interesting concept.

Story: Paul Cornell Art: Tony Parker
Story: 9 Art: 9 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

Dark Horse Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Cornell and Parker Take Center Stage in This Damned Band

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From Eagle Award–winning, New York Times number-one best-selling author Paul Cornell and artist Tony Parker comes a darkly hilarious adventure of black magic and classic rock!

1974: the world’s most famous rock band thought they were “worshiping Satan,” only to find out they were actually…worshiping Satan.

This Spinal Tap meets Ghostbusters miniseries presents a documentary-style thrill ride combining the dark arts and legendary musicians. This is The Exorcist…turned up to eleven!

This Damned Band #1 is on sale August 5 in comic shops everywhere!

Fans eager to hear more about the series can catch Paul Cornell and Tony Parker at Phoenix Comicon, May 28–31, at Dark Horse Comics’ signings and panels!

This Damned Band

Preview: Executive Assistant: Iris Annual #1

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS ANNUAL #1

Vince Hernandez, David Wohl, Heather FInley — Story
Michael Shelfer, Randy Green, Tony Parker — Art
Stéphan Lemineur, Beth Sotelo, JUANCHOo — Colors

Aspen’s first Executive Assistant Annual ever is jam packed with three brand new stories featuring the most popular Executive Assistants!

The EA that started it all, Iris, returns for a thrilling new adventure that explores her new life beyond the conflict of her past! Also, explore fan favorite EA Rose’s tumultuous history with her overbearing master, plus a brutal prison tale featuring the popular EA Orchid!

Don’t miss out on the debut of the first ever EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS ANNUAL #1 in this thrilling oversized issue featuring a re-mastered EA IRIS cover by original series designer Joe Benitez and colorist Peter Steigerwald!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS ANNUAL #1 is in stores April 15th, 2015!

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Preview: Dead Man’s Run #6

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DEAD MAN’S RUN #6

Greg Pak ­ Writer / Tony Parker ­ Art / Wes Hartman – Colors

From acclaimed “Hulk” writer Greg Pak, legendary “Walking Dead” producer Gale Anne Hurd, and Tony Parker, artist of the Eisner-nominated “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep², comes the biggest blockbuster series of the year ­ DEAD MAN’S RUN!

The finale to the critically revered journey through hell ushers Sam Tinker and his allies straight into the heart of darkness! As the Warden finally makes her true intentions known to the shocked group, they must decide whether they can trust their fate to her actions‹as it might be their only option to remain alive. However, their present comes brutally crashing down on them in the City of Corruption, as the Captain also makes his purpose devastatingly clear to the group, at the cost of several of their lives! Don’t miss the mind-blowing conclusion to this year’s most depraved action adventure series!

DEAD MAN’S RUN #6 is in stores July 10th, 2013!

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Preview: Dead Man’s Run #5

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DEAD MAN’S RUN #5

Greg Pak ­ Writer / Tony Parker ­ Art / David Curiel – Colors

From acclaimed “Hulk” writer Greg Pak, legendary “Walking Dead” producer Gale Anne Hurd, and Tony Parker, artist of the Eisner-nominated “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep², comes the biggest blockbuster series of the new year ­ DEAD MAN’S RUN!

The price of a true innocent in the land of the condemned becomes terrifying clear as the Captain mercilessly absconds with Juniper, and Sam Tinker and crew must survive their way through the horrors he releases upon them in order to save her from the City of Corruption. Yet, the true nature of evil manifests itself when Sam reveals the last bits of the map needed to break out, only to discover a more sinister surprise than he ever could have possibly imagined‹even in Hell!

DEAD MAN’S RUN #5 is in stores May 29th, 2013!

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Aspen Comics Kicks Off Their 2013 and their “10 for 10” Initiative at Amazing Arizona Con

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Aspen Comics is looking forward to attending their first convention of the new year, the upcoming Amazing Arizona Con 2013 on January 25th-27th, and the publisher is launching their all new “10 for 10” initiative over a week early at the show with the release of Legend of the Shadow Clan #1 and an appearance by series creator and writer David Wohl.

Starting on February 6th, Aspen will be launching their “10 for 10” initiative featuring an all new series release for ten consecutive months, with each debut #1 issue offered for only $1. Legend of the Shadow Clan #1 will be the first offering for Aspen’s “10 for 10”, and is created by Wohl and Brad Foxhoven with art by Cory Smith and John Starr.

Legend of the Shadow Clan #1 will be released nearly a week prior to its release date, featuring an exclusive cover by Soulfire artist Mike DeBalfo and colorist Peter Steigerwald, the Legend of the Shadow Clan #1 Amazing Arizona Con 2013 will be available at the Aspen Comics Booth all weekend long and is limited to 200 copies.

The Aspen Comics Booth will see a host of Aspen’s creators and artists all weekend long including Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Dellec), Peter Steigerwald (Soulfire, Fathom), David Wohl (Legend of the Shadow Clan, EA: Iris), Mike DeBalfo (Soulfire), Nei Ruffino (Soulfire), Tony Parker (Dead Man’s Run) and Vince Hernandez (Charismagic, Executive Assistant: Assassins)

Aspen will also be featuring all new editions of their industry-leading art prints available at the Aspen Booth all weekend long, including the year’s first edition of their anniversary flashback Aspen Tour Print 2013, featuring Aspen Matthews by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, limited to 100 editions. The publisher will also be offering a new Fathom print by Mike DeBalfo and Peter Steigerwald (Limited to 75), and two new Executive Assistant: Iris prints by Elizabeth Torque (Limited to 50).

Aspen encourages fans to check out the release of Legend of the Shadow Clan #1 for only $1 on February 6th.

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Preview – R.I.P.D.: City of the Damned #1

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R.I.P.D.: City of the Damned #1

Roy Pulsipher and Nick Walker are dead, but that doesn’t mean their time in law enforcement is over. Both Roy and Nick are officers in the Rest in Peace Department, sworn to serve the Almighty and protect the living from evil’s foul corruption. Their current case has them chasing a ghostly fanatic determined to undo all of creation—a threat with very personal connections to Roy’s past, stretching back a hundred years into a weird, Wild West and Roy’s first day on the job. It’s a twisted history that Nick is only starting to uncover, and one that could have him reconsidering ever joining the R.I.P.D.!

  • Prequel to the upcoming feature film starring Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges!
  • Cowboys versus demons in the Wild West!
  • The return of the hit series by Peter M. Lenkov (HawaiiFive-O, Demolition Man).
  • Written by Jeremy Barlow (Dethklok) and drawn by Tony Parker (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?)

Preview – Soulfire Vol. 4 #2

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SOULFIRE VOL. 4 #2

J.T. Krul-Story/ Mike Debalfo – Pencils/ Nei Ruffino – Colors/ Josh Reed – Letters
Covers by Mike DeBalfo and Nei Ruffino (A), Tony Parker and Peter Steigerwald (B), Mike DeBalfo (C ), and Mike DeBalfo and Nei Ruffino (D)

Whilst the city of Anantia is in the midst of war with itself and under the malicious rule of the new King Sarin,  evil things are afoot!

Can the dragons be save from their horrible fate, and will Grace succumb to the corrupted fury of Chaos that has invaded her mind? Will the Sethoru and Rathumi ever reconcile their differences?

Find out in the latest issue of Soulfire #2, in stores September 26th, 2012!

Preview – Dead Man’s Run #3

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DEAD MAN’S RUN ISSUE 3

Writer: Greg Pak
Illustration: Tony Parker
Colors: David Curiel
Covers by Tony Parker and Peter Steigerwald (cover A), and Corey Smith and Peter Steigerwald (cover B).

We once again rejoin the young cartographer, Sam Tinker, in his perilous quest to save his sister and escape the many layers of Hell alive. Will he find Juniper? Can he escape to the next level, and will he ever pass back through the gates to the world above?

DEAD MAN’S RUN #3 is in stores September 19th, 2012!

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