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Obama Family Embraces Graphic Novels and read Jellaby

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I saw this cross my Twitter feed, but looks like our newly re-elected Commander in Geek, President Obama, is passing his love for the comic form on to his daughters. Check out the picture below, that’d be Kean Soo‘s Jellaby in the hands of the first family. The photo is from 2008, but was recently posted at the source I found it.

How long before we finally see the President at one of our local Washington, DC comic shops!?

(photo via Buzzfeed)

Michelle Obama and Daughters See Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

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Spider-man Turn Off the DarkFirst Lady Michelle Obama took her daughters this weekend to Broadway to catch some shows, one of which was Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on Sunday afternoon.

According to ArtsBeat there was a bomb scare, believed to be unrelated to the Obamas’ visit. This led to the questioning of a theatergoer and a search of his bags by the police and Secret Service agents. A spokesman for the production said; nothing suspicious was found.

Mrs. Obama had the prime aisle seat that’s often set aside for celebrities because Spider-Man lands a few feet away during the show. Actor Christopher Tierney was Spider-Man for the show and he dropped down and saluted the First Lady who laughed and waved back.

Barack, Meet Miles

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Ultimate Comics Fallout #4 Preview2Third grade students from The Sumner Elementary school are on their way to Washington, DC for the planting of the White House Kitchen Garden with first lady Michelle Obama.  Local comic book store Acme Comics decided to use the opportunity to pass along comic books to President Obama, a self admitted comic book fan.

Acme Comics staff gave the students copies of Ultimate Fallout #4, the first appearance of the Miles Morales Spider-Man, as well as G-Man: Cape Crisis #2 set in Greensboro, North Carolina where the store is located.  The hope is the first lady will pass along the comic books to her husband.

I wonder what the President’s thoughts are on the new Spider-Man?

(via Bleeding Cool)

“Female Force” Graphic Novel Featuring Clinton, Palin, Obama & Kennedy Bios In Stores This Wednesday

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Female Force Volume I, a trade paperback containing the first four issues of the popular biography comic book series will be available at comic shops and newsstands on October 14.

The collection includes the unabridged issues featuring Hillary Clinton, Sarah Plain, Michelle Obama, and Caroline Kennedy.  Additionally, the 96-page anthology contains an updated version of the Sarah Palin issue that addresses her resignation announcement as Alaska’s governor in July. The issue originally was published in February 2009.

“Each of these women has a powerful life story to share,” said Bluewater president Darren Davis. “And each has made a significant contribution to the political and cultural landscape.”

A new cover by artist Vinnie Tartamella, who has been responsible for many of the individual issue cover likenesses, features all four women.

Female Force offers a broad examination of strong and influential women who are shaping modern history and culture. Each woman featured in the trade paperback will include alternate cover drawings.

“We are thrilled with the reception of these bio comics. We know that this trade paperback anthology is only the first of many volumes to come,” Davis added.

The comic book series, launched earlier this year, has drawn considerable media attention, including features on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and “Live with Regis and Kelly.” It has also been featured in such periodicals as People Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today and thousands of blogs and other media outlets.

The suggested retail price (SRP) for the upcoming trade paperback is $15.99.

First Family To “Flip” With Release Of Special Edition Biography Comic Book

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They’re the ultimate power couple. He’s the President of the United States. She’s the First Lady. And together their life stories have been “coupled” in a special edition flip comic book from Bluewater Productions.

“First Family: The Obamas”, scheduled for release October 28th, includes the unabridged issues from Bluewater’s biography comic series “Political Power: Barack Obama” and “Female Force: Michelle Obama”. A special wraparound cover by Vinnie Tartamella will combine both issues.

“Their stories are intertwined, so we thought it proper to unite their biographies into one giant 48-page issue,” said Bluewater president Darren Davis. “You read all about President Obama’s life and when you finish, you just flip the book over and you can dive into the biography of Michelle Obama.”

The respective books were penned by Neal Bailey and Chris Ward. Joshua Labello and Azim provided the pencils and inks. According to Bluewater, there will be some new artwork that wasn’t included in the original books.

“Female Force: Michelle Obama”, which was released in April, is currently in its second printing and is one of the more successful titles of the series. “Political Power: Barack Obama” will be released later this month to very positive reviews.

“Female Force” and “Political Power” offer broad examinations of strong and influential people who are shaping modern history and culture.

The comic book biography series, launched earlier this year, has drawn considerable media attention, including features on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and “Live with Regis and Kelly.” It has also been featured in such periodicals as People Magazine, Los Angeles Times, OK Magazine, Chicago Tribune, USA Today and thousands of blogs and other media outlets.

The suggested retail price (SRP) for the upcoming one-shot is $6.99.

Pre-ordering is currently available at several outlets and bookstores using the ISBN #: 978-1-4276-4124-3

“Female Force” individual issues are also available on Amazon.com, where they have been ranked among the site’s top 300 books.

And One More Political Comic from Bluewater

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THE OBAMAS TO “FLIP” WITH RELEASE OF SPECIAL EDITION BIO COMIC

Combination comic book featuring Barack and Michelle Obama.
They’re the ultimate power couple. He’s the President of the United States. She’s the First Lady. And together their life stories have been “coupled” in a special edition flip comic book from Bluewater Productions.

First Family: The Obamas, scheduled for release October 28th, includes the unabridged issues from Bluewater’s biography comic series Political Power: Barack Obama and Female Force: Michelle Obama. A special wraparound cover by Vinnie Tartamella will combine both issues.

“Their stories are intertwined, so we thought it proper to unite their biographies into one giant 48-page issue,” said Bluewater president Darren Davis. “You read all about President Obama’s life and when you finish, you just flip the book over and you can dive into the biography of Michelle Obama.”

The respective books were penned by Neal Bailey and Chris Ward. Joshua Labello and Azim provided the pencils and inks. According to Bluewater, there will be some new artwork that wasn’t included in the original books.

Female Force: Michelle Obama, which was released in April, is currently in its third printing and is one of the more successful titles of the series. Political Power: Barack Obama was released in August to very positive reviews.

Female Force and Political Power offer broad examinations of strong and influential people who are shaping modern history and culture.

The comic book biography series, launched earlier this year, has drawn considerable media attention, including features on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and “Live with Regis and Kelly.” It has also been featured in such periodicals as People Magazine, Los Angeles Times, OK Magazine, Chicago Tribune, USA Today and thousands of blogs and other media outlets.

The suggested retail price (SRP) for the upcoming trade paperback is $6.99.

Pre-ordering is currently available at several outlets and bookstores using the ISBN #: 978-1-4276-4124-3

Female Force individual issues are also available on Amazon.com, where they have been ranked among the site’s top 300 books.