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Preview: The Best of Tharg’s Terror Tales

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The Best of Tharg’s Terror Tales

(W) Mark Millar, Al Ewing, Simon Spurrier, John Smith, Alec Worley, Kek-W, Eric Bradbury, Alan McKenzie, Keith Richardson (A) Arthur Wyatt, Laura Bailey, Edmund Bagwell, Tom Foster, Henry Flint, Alan McKenzie, Dom Reardon, P. J. Holden, Mick Austin, Greg Staples (CA) Simon Coleby
In Shops: Oct 11, 2023
SRP: $24.00

From the deepest, darkest recesses of the Nerve Centre vaults, the eerie alien editor of 2000 AD known as Tharg the Mighty presents the creepiest tales to ever grace the pages of the galaxy’s greatest comic! This fear-filled anthology introduces one-off stories full of ghosts, demons, mutants, and killers and is thick with atmosphere, dark humor. and mind-blowing twists. Written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in the comic book industry, this collection features strips by Mark Millar, Al Ewing, Simon Spurrier, Chris Weston, Richard Elson, and Eric Bradbury among others.

The Best of Tharg's Terror Tales

Explore the backstories of Critical Role’s Mighty Nein in Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition

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Dark Horse Books and Critical Role present Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition Volume 1! This first of two oversized volumes collects the whimsical, tragic, and sometimes haunting backstories of Jester Lavorre, Caleb Widogast, Yasha Nydoorin, and Nott the Brave. These stories are each available as a standalone graphic novel, but now, this Library Edition collects them all together in one oversized volume. Like the Mighty Nein, these stories are better together, including an expanded sketchbook section and all-new cover art by Robynn Frauhn.

The first story in this library collection features Jester Lavorre. Dive into the mystery of Jester’s early years as the daughter of the famed Ruby of the Sea, witness her first meeting with the Traveler, and watch the fateful events unfold that set her on a path to eventually join the Mighty Nein. Written by Sam Maggs, with art by Hunter Severn Bonyun, colors by Cathy Le, and letters by Ariana Maher, in consultation with Laura Bailey and Matthew Mercer of Critical Role.

In the second collected story, written by Jody Houser, with art by Selina Espiritu, colors by Diana Sousa, and returning letterer Ariana Maher, with consultation from Critical Role’s Liam O’Brien and Matthew Mercer, explore the troubled past of Bren Aldric Eremund of the Soltryce Academy and witness his transformation into Caleb Widogast of the Mighty Nein.

The third story in this collection – the revelation of Yasha Nydoorin’s tumultuous past – features the work of writer Cecil Castellucci, artist William Kirkby, colorist Diana Sousa, and letterer Ariana Maher, with consultation from Critical Role’s Ashley Johnson and Matthew Mercer. For Yasha, there has always been a storm on the horizon. Maybe it formed with her adoption by the Dolorov people in the harsh lands of Xhorhas. Or perhaps when she fell for her first love, Zuala. Or still later, when grief and madness drove her from her village and out into––somewhere else. Maybe, on the other hand, Yasha IS the storm.

Finally, writer Sam Maggs, artist William Kirkby, Eren Angiolini, and letterer Ariana Maher, with consultation from Matthew Mercer and Sam Riegel of Critical Role, detail Veth Brenatto’s tragic tale of transformation. When the comfortable life with the family she loves is turned upside down by a goblin raid, Veth discovers a new side of herself…and is doomed to become the goblin Nott the Brave of the Mighty Nein.

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition will be available in bookstores September 12, 2023 and in comic shops September 13, 2023. It is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore.

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins Library Edition

Discover the Origins of Critical Role’s The Mighty Nein

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Dark Horse Comics and Critical Role have announced Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins—a brand new line of hardcover graphic novels focusing on Jester, Caleb, Fjord, Mollymauk, Yasha, Beauregard, Nott, and Caduceus. Following newly revealed stories about the heroes who would become the Mighty Nein, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins will be launching with volumes about Jester Lavorre and Caleb Widogast!

Jester Lavorre had an unconventional upbringing, even for one born in cosmopolitan Nicodranas. Daughter of the famed Ruby of the Sea, she had many opportunities for mischief as a small child, of which she took full advantage! Dive into the mystery of Jester’s early years, her first meeting with the Traveler, and the fateful events that set her on a path to eventually join the Mighty Nein.

Written by Sam Maggs, line art by well-known Critter Hunter Severn Bonyun, colored by Cathy Le, and developed in direct consultation with Critical Role cast members Laura Bailey and Matthew Mercer, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Jester Lavorre will be available everywhere books are sold June 16, 2021. It is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop.

In Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast, Bren Aldric Ermendrud is chosen to attend the exclusive Soltryce Academy, preparing for an important future in service to the Empire. But nobody––least of all Bren himself––can foresee the cruelty he will endure, and the ways in which it will break and remake him. Witness the events that transform Bren into the Mighty Nein’s Caleb Widogast, and how they inform the path he’ll take in the future.

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast features Critical Role alum writer Jody Houser, illustrated by Selina Espiritu and colors by Diana Sousa, with direction from Critical Role cast members Matthew Mercer and Liam O’Brien. This graphic novel will be available everywhere books are sold on July 14, 2021. It is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at your local comic shop. 

The Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins line is presented in hardcover format and volumes will retail for $17.99 each.

NYCC 2018: LEGO Marvel Spider-Man: Vexed by Venom Swings on to Television Screens in 2019

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Marvel Entertainment announced at New York Comic Con, a new animated LEGO special titled LEGO Marvel Spider-Man: Vexed by Venom, slated to premiere later next year.

The voice cast includes: Robbie Daymond (“Marvel’s Spider-Man”) as Spider-Man/Peter Parker, Ben Pronsky (“Aldnoah.Zero”) as Venom, Josh Keaton (“Voltron”) as Green Goblin, Laura Bailey (“Marvel’s Avengers Assemble”) as Gwen Stacy/Ghost-Spider, and Tara Strong (“My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic”) as Mary Jane.

In the special, tech theft is now at an all-time high thanks to Green Goblin & Venom– can our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man put an end to their mysterious villainous scheme before all of New York City is destroyed?

This special follows the previous collaborations between Marvel & The LEGO Group: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Avengers Reassembled, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Guardians of the Galaxy: The Thanos Threat, and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Black Panther: Trouble in Wakanda.

First Otakon 2015 Guests Announced

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LauraBaileyOtakorp, Inc., has announced the first Otakon 2015 guests: voice actors Laura Bailey, known for her work on Dragon Ball Z, and Travis Willingham, known from Fullmetal Alchemist and Mushishi.

Bailey, who got her start at a young age as Trunks on Dragon Ball Z, the little boy with the big attitude, has since gone on to become one of the most prolific voice actresses in the industry
today, having worked on over 400 titles in video games, cartoons and anime. Her major game
roles include: Fetch in Infamous Second Son, which earned her an industry chosen D.I.C.E.
Award nomination; Fiona in Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Game Series; Wonder
Woman in LEGO Batman 2 & 3; Ioreth in Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor; Bianca and Dagna
in Dragon Age: Inquisition; Rise in Persona 4; Serah in Final Fantasy XIII & XIII-2; Helena
Harper in Resident Evil 6; Chun-Li in Street Fighter 4; Jaina Proudmoore in World of
Warcraft; Akali  in League of Legends, among many other roles.

Her major animated roles include: Black Widow in Marvel’s Avengers Assemble; Lagoona Blue
and Headmistress Bloodgood in Monster High; Tohru Honda in Fruits Basket; Maka in Soul
Eater; Kushina in Naruto; Lust in Full Metal Alchemist; Halibel in Bleach; Shin in Shin
Chan; Sana in Kodocha; Schrodinger in Hellsing and many more.

TravisWillinghamWillingham’s work on Mushishi ties into this year’s mythology and fairy tales theme, since his character, Ginko, helps people with supernatural issues caused by primeval creatures known as
“Mushi.” He is perhaps best known as Roy Mustang on Fullmetal Alchemist, and also played
roles in the anime shows Naruto, Bleach, Tiger & Bunny, D.Gray-Man, Ouran Host Club,
and One Piece.

In other animated roles, he provided the voice of Thor in Marvel’s hit original series, Ultimate
Spider-Man, Avenger’s Assemble, HULK and the Agents of SMASH, and the new animated
series, Guardians of the Galaxy. You can hear his singing voice as King Roland II in Disney
Jr.’s series Sofia the First and is the voice of Knuckles the Echidna in both the Sonic Boom
television series and video game. He starred in some of the biggest video game titles of 2014,
including FarCry 4, Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Halo: The Master Chief Collection,
InFamous: Second Son, GTA V, Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes, KNACK, Lego
Batman 3: Beyond Gotham and Skylanders: Trap Team.

Otakon 2015 will be held July 24-26 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD. Otakon
2015 is celebrating fairy tales, folk stories, myths, and legends. Keep your eyes out for content,
artwork, and guests with connections to their theme.

VIZ Media Heads to Anime Expo 2012 This Weekend

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VIZ Media is also heading to Anime Expo 2012 this weekend, taking place in Los Angeles. They’re bringing an array of booth attractions, product giveaways, special guest appearances, and panel discussions scheduled to take place throughout the unique 4-day Southern California event.  They’ll be located at booth 1401.

They’re welcoming Tiger & Bunny Executive Producer Masayuki Ozaki as its guest for a panel discussion to be held on Saturday, June 30th at 12PM in Room LP1.  Joining the panel will be voice actors Yuri Lowenthall (Barnaby Brooks Jr. / Bunny), Travis Willingham (Rock Bison), Laura Bailey (Dragon Kid), Patrick Seitz (Sky High), John Eric Bentley (Fire Emblem) and Tara Platt (Agnes). After the panel there’ll be a special signing session at the South Hall Autograph Area, at 3:30PM.

You can also join company executives on Friday, June 29th at 2:00PM in Petree Hall (Hall CD) for the “Super Secret VIZ Media Anime Project” panel.

Sneak peeks at other upcoming anime and manga series, as well as news on newly licensed properties, will be a major focus of the VIZ Media Panel, scheduled for Sunday July 1st at 1:30PM in Room 515A.

Readers that sign-up at the booth for an annual membership of Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha during Anime Expo will be treated to a special free Yu-Gi-Oh! Shock Master collectable trading card. There’s limited quantities available, so get there early.

Fans are also invited to a fun Shonen Jump Alpha Fan Meet-Up scheduled for Sunday July 1st, at 5PM in Room 515A. Gift bags filled with a variety of fun collectables will be given away, while supplies last. Attendees can meet the Shonen Jump Alpha staff and other readers, and learn all about what the digital manga magazine has in-store for future issues.