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Wizard World VIP Exclusive Limited Edition Comics At Five 2016 Shows

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Graphic Policy Team

Five upcoming 2016 Wizard World Comic Cons will be bonanzas for comic book fans when “Wizard World VIP” attendees receive six limited edition exclusive variant covers of three all-time favorite comics by three superstar artists at each event.

Only an extremely limited number of Wizard World VIPs at each event will receive the following highly collectible comics:

Justice League of America #1 Wizard World Presents Comic Con Box Exclusive Die-Cut Variant Cover by Tyler Kirkham
Justice League of America #1 Wizard World Presents Comic Con Box Exclusive Black & White Variant Cover by Tyler Kirkham
Star Wars: Vader Down #1 Wizard World Presents Comic Con Box Exclusive Variant Cover by Mike Mayhew
Star Wars: Vader Down #1 Wizard World Presents Comic Con Box Exclusive Black & White Variant Cover by Mike Mayhew
Captain America #7 75th Anniversary Wizard World Presents Comic Con Box Exclusive Variant Cover by Mahmud Asrar
Captain America #7 75th Anniversary Wizard World Presents Comic Con Box Exclusive Black & White Variant Cover by Mahmud Asrar

Note that the offer applies to “Wizard World VIPs” only; no celebrity VIPs include the comics, and only while supplies last. Dates of each show and quantities are as follows:

Columbus, Ohio (July 29-31), 100 VIPs
Richmond, Va. (Sept. 9-11), 100 VIPs
Austin, Texas (Sept. 23-25), 100 VIPs
Tulsa, Okla. (Oct. 21-23), 125 VIPs
Pittsburgh (Nov. 4-6), 100 VIPs

Unboxing: Nerd Block’s November Comic Block

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Brett

In April, Nerd Block announced their newest addition to their box offering, Comic Block! Created specifically for comic fans, the first one featured a t-shirt and numerous exclusive variants.

It’s the seventh month, and the question is, can it be as good as the first? Exclusive comics, a t-shirt, and more! It’s a good month, so find out what’s inside.

Check out everything you get in the latest box, and you can sign up now and purchase the next Comic Block.

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Around the Tubes

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Graphic Policy Team

It was new comic book day yesterday. What’d folks get and enjoy? What’d you get and dislike? Sound off in the comments below!

While you debate about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

Around the Tubes

Hollywood Reporter – Johnny Knoxville, NBC Adapting ‘Hawaiian Dick’ Comic Series – Is there a comic series not coming to television or movies at this point?

The Dallas Morning News – Two imprisoned for child porn face more time for obscene comics – A very interesting read.

Pacific Standard – The Social Justice League – This book sounds awesome!

CBLDF – Another Cartoonist Arrested in Iran – Sigh.

GamePolitics – Playing Politics: Stardock founder Brad Wardell on ‘Political Machine 2016’ – So want to play this game.

ICv2 – “The Originals” Showrunner Adapting Vertigo’s “Unfollow” – See above.

Women Write About Comics – Cartooning Disability: Hawkeye and Hearing Loss – Some interesting comic history and lots of questions.

Around the Tubes Reviews

Comic Vine – Batman: Europa #1

Comic Vine – Extraordinary X-Men #2

Comic Vine – Green Lantern: The Lost Army #5

Comic Vine – Huck #1

The Outhousers – I Hate Fairyland #2

The Rainbow Hub – Jem and the Holograms #9

CBR – Jughead #2

The Rainbow Hub – Jughead #2

CBR – The Lion of Rora

The Beat – The Mighty Thor #1

Comic Vine – The Mighty Thor #1

Comic Vine – Red Thorn #1

The Beat – Star Wars: Vader Down #1

Women Write About Comics – Toil and Trouble #3

CBR – Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #1

Around the Tubes

Around the Tubes

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Graphic Policy Team

It’s new comic book day! What’s everyone excited for this week? Anything that’s a must get? Let us know in the comments!

While you decide on that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

Around the Tubes

Black Girl Nerds – Monstress: Why Feminism is Best Served Diverse – Hells yes, and a very good read.

Panels – Body Representation in Comics – Some very good things to think about.

Fast Company – General Electric And Wattpad Combine Modern Science With Old School Sci-Fi Comics – This is really cool.

Al.com – UA students turn idle dreams into line of superhero comic books – Very nice. Great to see people create new comics to fill a gap!

The Outhousers – Hasbro Announces ‘Transformers: Micronauts’ (!) – Hells yes!

Autostraddle – The Complete History of Transgender Characters in American Comic Books – Some comic history.

ICv2 – Frank Miller Plans ‘Dark Knight IV’ – Yeah?

The Outhousers – CONFIRMED: Frank Miller Had Basically Nothing to Do With Dark Knight III Story – See above.

Around the Tubes Reviews

Nothing But Comics – Bob Non Union Psychic #0

The Rainbow Hub – Constantine the Hellblazer #6

CBR – The Mighty Thor #1

CBR – Spider-Woman #1

Comic Vine – Star Wars: Vader Down #1

CBR – Star Wars: Vader Down #1

Bleeding Cool – Symmetry #1

Talking Comics – The Ultimates #1

The Outhousers – Usagi Yojimbo #150

Knight News – Roundtable Reviews: Comic Books Released Nov. 11

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Review: Star Wars: Vader Down #1

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Brett

Vader’s TIE Fighter has been shot down. Seeing this as their one, best chance to take him down once and for all, the Rebellion is ready to throw everything they have at him. Alone, outnumbered and outgunned, Darth Vader must now face the entire might of the Rebel Fleet. But the Rebels are about to learn the true unrestrained power of the Dark Side of the Force.

To defeat their greatest enemy, the Rebel Alliance will risk it all. Yet with it all on the line, could this risky gambit cripple their forces in the fight against the Empire?

Marvel‘s relaunch of the Star Wars line of comics has been a solid one with consistently entertaining comics delivered each month (and feels like each week at times). They’ve not only had miniseries focus on individual characters, shedding more light on them, but also three ongoing series that have expanded the Star Wars story. One in particular that has been really fascinating to read is the series focused on Darth Vader who we’ve seen for twelve issues is on a mission of his own, especially when it comes to a certain farmboy who destroyed the Death Star.

That drive to find Luke is what brings us to Star Wars: Vader Down #1, the first issue that kicks off a crossover between Star Wars and Star Wars: Darth Vader. Like the title (and the solicit text above states) this is Vader on his own after being shot down by the Rebellion. The comic is a hell of a kick-off full of action and in a deft way catching up new readers. Pulling off that balance is writer Jason Aaron, who shows off why he’s one of the best comic writers out there right now. Aaron also has no problem piling on the body count, helping to reiterate just how powerful Vader is with some awesome moments that really utilize his abilities.

Mike Deodato brings all of that action to life with scenes that perfectly capture the chaos. Of particular note is the space battle which feels so chaotic due to Deodato’s art and Aaron’s dialogue. You really feel the fear and confusion being felt by the Rebel pilots. His art is just so great for the Star Wars universe and characters.

If you’ve enjoyed Marvel’s Star Wars comics, or want to see what the fuss is about, this is a comic to absolutely check out. It kicks off with tons of entertaining action and shows why Vader is one of the biggest badasses in the galaxy.

Story: Jason Aaron Art: Mike Deodato
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Graphic Policy Team

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in!

We’re bringing back something we haven’t done for a while, what the team thinks. Our contributors are choosing up to five books each week and why they’re choosing the books.

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this Wednesday.

Alex

Top Pick: Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior #1 (Valiant) – The Eternal Warrior has become one of my favourite comic book characters recently, and with this new series being the first released when my ear is turned toward Valiant has really got me excited.

Hero Hourly #1 (21 Pulp) – What if your day job was to be a superhero? What if instead of asking “you want fries with that?” you were punching people just waiting for the clock to tick own? Yeah, I can’t wait to get my hands on this inaugural offering from 21 Pulp.

The Paybacks #3 (Dark Horse) – Probably one of the funniest series on my pull list, the idea of a superhero repo squad is hillarious. If you can’t tell, I seem to have a hankering for non-traditional superhero fare this week.

Red Thorn #1 (Vertigo) – After talking with David Baillie and Meghan Hetrick about this comic (the writer and artist, respectively), I’m really pumped to check this out on Wednesday. That it’s chock full of Scottish mythology is also very interesting, as I know very little about that, and I’m looking forward to read some more.

Brett

Top Pick: Hero Hourly #1 (21 Pulp) – You think your job sucks? 21 Pulp kicks off their publishing slate with this new series which sees an average joe who can’t get the work he wants after college taking on a low paying gig as a superhero. Yes, superheroes are hired out as hourly security guards

Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven (Lion Forge/IDW Publishing) – I remember watching WWE/WWF when I was a kid in the 80s, and one of the rockstars of that time was Andre the Giant, the mountain of a man. This graphic novel, working with his daughter, presents us the life of this legend. There’s already been one graphic novel released on Andre, and I loved that, and am looking forward to seeing how this one compares.

The Paybacks #3 (Dark Horse) – One of the funniest comics out there right now. It’s a superhero repo team. If that idea alone doesn’t put a smile on your face…

Star Wars: Vader Down #1 (Marvel) – I’ve read the first issue and if you’re a fan of Marvel’s Star Wars comics, you’ll love this start of their first crossover event. So good.

Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #1 (Valiant) – When I think of Valiant, I think quality. The event Book of Death really shook up the Eternal Warrior setting him upon this new path. When it says Valiant, I know I’m going to be entertained and this kicking off a new series is a great place to start and find out yourself.

Elana

Top Pick: Phonogram: The Immaterial Girl #4 (Image Comics) – Phonogram is the best new comic around. I wrote an essay on why. A must for all music lovers and comics fans alike.

Jughead #2 (Archie Comics) – It’s a new world — one in which people who mostly read super heroes or read creator-owned comics are won over by the quirky humor and art of Chip Zardski and Erica Henderson. A world where people like me actually read an Archie comic. I truly enjoyed this new take on the world of Archie. From what I know of Jughead (ok, not much) Erica and Chip are channeling Jughead’s spirit for a new age. Really fun.

The Mighty Thor #1 (Marvel) – Thor is still Doctor Jane Foster, therefore I’m still interested.

Pretty Deadly #6 (Image Comics) – Pretty Deadly is about Death’s Daughter. But the real focus is the comic’s atmosphere — like a psychedelic Western movie, and the unusual poetic rhythm of its prose. This new arc takes place many years after issue 5. It starts like a psychedelic western too but it ends like…. you’ll just have to read it.

ComicConBox To Include Exclusive Star Wars: Vader Down #1 Variant

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Graphic Policy Team

Wizard World, Inc. and Marvel have announced that the Star Wars: Vader Down #1 Mike Mayhew ComicConBox Variant Covers will pay tribute to the iconic original Star Wars Episode VI: Revenge Of The Jedi Movie Poster (the name of the film was later changed to Return of the Jedi).

There are actually three versions of the cover; the first is a regular edition, the second version is a Black & White Sketch cover version, and a third – Subscription Only Variant, is a Virgin cover, so the original art can be seen in its entirety.

The extremely limited Virgin Variant Cover will be available to 3-month subscribers only.

You can order your ComicConBox now.

Star Wars: Vader Down #1 – Your First Look at the Epic Crossover!

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Graphic Policy Team

Two of the biggest comics in the world collide this November as Star Wars and Darth Vader cross over for the first time! And it all starts right here! Today, Marvel has released a first look at Star Wars: Vader Down #1 – the kickoff to the blockbuster six-part crossover. Chartbusting writers Jason Aaron and Kieron Gillen join forces with fan-favorite artists Mike Deodato and Salvador Larroca to combine both titles in the mighty Marvel manner!

To defeat their greatest enemy, the Rebel Alliance will risk it all. Yet with it all on the line, could this risky gambit cripple their forces in the fight against the Empire? Find out at this can’t miss crossover event begins on November 18^th in the oversized Star Wars: Vader Down #1 and continues in the pages of Star Wars and Darth Vader!

STAR WARS: VADER DOWN #1 (SEP150827)
Written by JASON AARON
Art by MIKE DEODATO
Cover by MARK BROOKS
Variant Cover by JOELLE JONES (SEP150829)
Connecting Variant A by CLAY MANN (SEP150828)
FOC – 10/26/15, On-Sale – 11/18/15

DARTH VADER #13 (SEP150830)
Part 2 of VADER DOWN
Written by KIERON GILLEN
Art by SALVADOR LARROCA
Cover by MARK BROOKS
Connecting Variant B by CLAY MANN (SEP150831)
FOC – 11/02/15, On-Sale – 11/25/15

STAR WARS #13 (SEP150832)
Part 3 of VADER DOWN
Written by JASON AARON
Art by MIKE DEODATO
Cover by MARK BROOKS
Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (SEP150834)
Connecting Variant C by CLAY MANN (SEP150833)
FOC – 11/09/15, On-Sale – 12/02/15