It's opening in the most North American theaters ever! From The Hollywood Reporter:
The film's more than 4,366 domestic playdates is a record, surpassing the 4,362 theaters for May 2007's bow of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End." Double- and triple-screening at many venues means "Dark Knight" will play on 9,200 screens in the U.S. and Canada.
Its engagements include 94 Imax venues -- Nolan shot long segments using Imax-format cameras -- and most of those giant-screen auditoriums were sold out by midweek. A Warners exec estimated that Imax presales totaled $3.5 million, with advance ticketing for other venues adding considerably to that total.
"Dark Knight" also bows in more than a dozen foreign markets this weekend and several more the following frame, but some of the bigger territories won't get the film until August because of calendar-driven marketing considerations in some countries. "Dark Knight" rung up a big first-day estimate of almost $2.3 million Wednesday in Australia, where the territory's usual Thursday bow was moved up one day to take advantage of a final week of school holidays.
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The SNAKED comic series, which IDW Publishing considers its most controversial comic series to date, is being collected in a new graphic novel with plenty of extras. A cleverly concocted political thriller, SNAKED tells the story of Bill Timmons, who is born with scales and a latent ability for bloody outburst... but when Timmons makes it to the high-profile political scene, he finds out who the *real* snakes are.
Conceived by author Clifford Meth and artist Rufus Dayglo, with cover art by Ashley Wood, the SNAKED graphic novel includes all three issues of the reality-based political thriller as well as the original short stories that inspired the series with illustrations from Dave "X-Men" Cockrum. In addition to never-before-seen art, there's also a new introduction by Gene Colan, the creator of "Blade."
SNAKED has been optioned by Elysium Films with Meth scripting.
TPB * FC * 104 pages * 6.625" x 10.187" * $17.99 * ISBN: 978-1-60010-304-9
About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW's original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.
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Prism Comics, which promotes LGBT comics and creators, is excited to announce its biggest slate of programming ever at this year's San Diego Comic-Con International (July 23-27, 2008), featuring Perry Moore (Lambda Literary Award winner for Hero, executive producer of Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia series), Ariel Schrag (Awkward and Definition, Showtime's L Word), and Phil Jimenez (The Amazing Spider-Man, Infinite Crisis) among many others. Along with four panels, the Gays in Comics Mixer, an expanded booth, and a Superhero Dance Party, Prism is also proud to offer, for the first time ever, portfolio review for up-and-coming creators!
"We're in our sixth year of exhibiting at Comic-Con, presenting a larger booth and more panels and events than ever before," said Ted Abenheim, Event Chair of Prism Comics. "It's exciting to see how Prism has grown and how diversity is accepted at Comic-Con."
The Prism Comics booth (#2146 and 2148)--the official LGBT epicenter of Comic-Con--expands into two booths this year, partnering with creators including Charles "Zan" Christensen, Dave Davenport, Steve MacIsaac, Ron McFee, Joe Phillips, Sean Platter, Tommy Roddy, Sam Saturday, and Sean-Z. Featured guests scheduled to appear include Perry Moore, Ariel Schrag, Phil Jimenez, Lynx Delirium, Tony Lawrence, and everyone's favorite superhero group, Lucky Legendary! Fans can also pick up a free copy of "The Gay Agenda", Prism's guide to all things LGBT at Comic-Con.
Prism is very proud this year to offer Portfolio Review--exclusively for those interested in applying for this year's Queer Press Grant (established by Prism to encourage new LGBT talent). Phil Jimenez (New X-Men, Otherworld) will be one of the industry professionals offering advice and critique, appearing on Thursday, July 24 from 4-6pm, at the Prism booth. A second session will held on Friday, July 25 from 4-6pm, with a third session on Sunday, July 27, 2-4pm. Before attending the sessions, applicants are required to read through the application guidelines at http://prismcomics.org/grant.php.
Perry Moore (Hero, Director/Writer of the upcoming Lake City) is featured in Prism's first panel, "LGBT Portrayals in Comics", on Thursday, July 24, from 11am-12pm, Room 10. Moderator Patricia Jeres (Prism Board Member and Talent and Industry Relations Chair) hosts this insightful discussion on the state of LGBT characters in comics today, with panelists Moore, Gail Simone (Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey), Judd Winick (Titans, Pedro and Me, Green Lantern), Marc Andreyko (Manhunter), and Bob Schreck (Group Editor, DC Comics).
Legion fans rejoice! Roger Klorese (President, Prism Comics) moderates Prism's second panel, "50 Years of Gay Legion Fandom" on Friday, July 25, 12:00-1:00pm, Room 3, celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Legion of Super-Heroes with Chris Companik (Interlac APA central mailer and HIV + ME cartoonist), Denise Sudell (Sequential Tart), Tom & Mary Bierbaum (writers, Legion of Super-Heroes), and more. Find out which male Legionnaire coveted the name "Light Lass", how Matter Eater Lad consumed planets without gaining an ounce, plus what's up with Element Lad.
Ariel Schrag (currently serialized on OurChart.com, an L Word website) is featured in the third panel, "Emerging LGBT Voices", Saturday, July 26, from 10:00-11:00am in Room 10, which showcases tomorrow's LGBT superstars in the comics industry. Joining Schrag will be Tommy Roddy (winner of the 2008 Prism grant for Pride High), Brian Andersen (So Super Duper), Joveth Gonzalez (Editor, PinkKryptonite.com), Mari Morimoto (Naruto), and Rex Ogle (writer and DC Comics staff member).
Beginning his third decade moderating this ground-breaking and popular panel, Andy Mangels (best-selling author of Star Trek novels and Iron Man: Beneath The Armor) presents the "Gays in Comics Panel: 21 and Legal!" on Saturday, July 26, 5:45-7:15pm, in Room 6A, which takes a thrilling look at the diversity in the comics world today with an all-star panel of GLBT creators (and one straight one) including Roger Klorese, Ariel Schrag, Greg Rucka (Countdown to Infinite Crisis, Queen and Country), Jeff Krell (Jayson Goes to Hollywood), Jack Mahan (Executive Director - Editorial Administration for DC Comics), and maybe a surprise panelist!
The "Gays in Comics Mixer and Silent Auction" hosted by Prism takes place directly after the "Gays in Comics Panel" in Room 6A on Saturday, July 26, from 7:15-8:15pm. Mingle with LGBT comics fans and creators plus stay for the special drawing of a "Comics Gift Basket" and the silent auction of hot comics items including The DC Encyclopedia signed by Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman) and a host of DC creators; a 13" DC Collector's Flash figure signed by TV's Flash, John Wesley Shipp and the complete Flash series on DVD; a specially-signed book from Neil Gaiman; a Superman Returns poster signed by Brandon Routh; Heroes autographed memorabilia; and more!
Party with Prism Comics as Comic-Con Board Member, Ned Cato, presents "Heroes vs. Villains Comic-Con Night" at Rich's, one of San Diego's most popular queer dance clubs, on Friday, July 25, from 10pm-2am. Compete for great prizes in the Costume Contest, get free face and body painting, enjoy drink specials, and meet comic creators such as Joe Phillips (Adventures of a Joe Boy) among many others! Come in costume or bring your Comic-Con badge and get a discount on the door charge! Rich's is located at 1051 University Avenue, San Diego, CA (619) 295-2195, richssandiego.com.
For expanded information on all panels and events described above, go to prismcomics.org.
Via Blog@Newsarama:
Dogmatic Films is putting together a documentary about Comic-Con and is looking for young artists who plan to share their portfolio or comic with publishers in San Diego next week. Here are the details:
Throughout Comic-Con in San Diego next week, Dogmatic Films is filming a documentary about the experience from the perspective of several attendees. In addition to showcasing the cultural phenomenon that Comic-Con has become through interviews with celebrities, industry executives, comic book store owners, costumed veterans, first timers, and so on, we will be following several attendees throughout the convention. Like many Comic-Con attendees, our main subjects are either looking to be discovered or are hoping to discover something new for themselves.
We have lined up most of our participants, but are actively looking for a young artist who is bringing his/her portfolio to be reviewed by DC Comics, Marvel, etc, in hopes of getting a job as an artist. Secondly, we are also looking for someone with an independent comic book hoping to get it picked up by a bigger publisher or attract a wider audience.
In addition, if you’re an industry executive, comic book store owner, professional artist, and so on, we’d love to interview you. One of our cameras will be dedicated for these interviews, so we can accomodate your schedule at the convention.
If you or someone you know would be interested in this exciting project, please email us at: dogmaticfilms@gmail.com and we will arrange to meet at the convention. Thank you!
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World-renowned fantasy artist Frank Frazetta filed a complaint today with the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, against publisher J. David Spurlock and Vanguard Productions. The complaint alleges that in publishing the book FRAZETTA DEFINITIVE REFERENCE, featuring Frazetta's artwork and prominently displaying his unique signature, Spurlock and Vanguard used the artist's name for advertizing and trade purposes without obtaining prior approval, thus committing a violation of Section 50 of the Civil Rights Law of the State of New York.
The complaint further alleges that, during the period beginning on or about April 8, 2008, Spurlock and Vanguard knowingly, willfully, and in bad faith released in New York State and elsewhere literature prominently using Frazetta's name in advertizing the book, including solicitation materials clearly stating, "endorsed by the artist," despite possessing knowledge that such statement was contrary to fact and made without the artist's consent. No agreement exists, oral or written, between Spurlock or Vanguard and Frank Frazetta.
Section 50 of the Civil Rights Law of the State of New York guarantees the right of privacy, and states that, "A person, firm or corporation that uses for advertising purposes, or for the purposes of trade, the name, portrait or picture of any living person without having first obtained the written consent of such person, or if a minor of his or her parent or guardian, is guilty of a misdemeanor."
Section 51 states, "Any person whose name, portrait, picture or voice is used within this state for advertising purposes or for the purposes of trade without the written consent first obtained ... may maintain an equitable action in the supreme court of this state against the person, firm or corporation so using his name, portrait, picture or voice, to prevent and restrain the use thereof; and may also sue and recover damages for any injuries sustained by reason of such use ..."
Stating in the complaint that Spurlock and Vanguard have been "unjustly enriched by unlawful use of the plaintiff's name and reputation as an artist," Frazetta demands that Spurlock and Vanguard be enjoined and restrained from using his name, image, or likeness in distribution, promotion, or sale of the book.
Based on Section 51 of the Civil Rights Law of the State of New York, Frazetta has further asked for compensatory damages of $2,000,000 and exemplary damages of $500,000, while requiring that Spurlock and Vanguard provide an account of all proceeds received from sales of the book. Frazetta is represented by The Law Office of Tedd Kessler, PC, located in New York, NY. Vanguard Productions is located in Clinton, NJ and is represented by Penino & Moynihan, LLP, White Plains, NY.
About Frank Frazetta
Born and raised in Brooklyn New York, Frank Frazetta began his career as an illustrator at the age of 16. In the 1950s he illustrated comic books and comic strips, then in the 1960s began painting covers for magazines, record albums, and movie posters. Those, along with his award-winning paperback book covers propelled him to fame, establishing him as one of the most popular and influential artists of the 2nd half of the 20th Century. In 2003 the artist was the subject of the documentary film Frazetta: Painting with Fire.
Variety is reporting that Justin Theroux has been tapped by Marvel Studios to write the screenplay for "Iron Man 2." Theroux, an actor known for his work on HBO’s "Six Feet Under," recently wrote the screenplay for the upcoming comedy "Tropic Thunder."
Marvel is currently is negotiations with star Robert Downey, Jr. and director Jon Favreau to return to the sequel. The studio plans to release "Iron Man 2″ in April of 2010.
"Iron Man," released in May, has earned more than $314 million at the domestic box office and collected another $252 million overseas.
The trailer for Watchmen, set in a world where costumed crime fighting heroes have been outlawed, was posted on Empire earlier. Since then the trailer was taken down (for legal reasons or site issues I don't know) but Cinema Blend has it up if you can't wait. The trailer will also be shown in US cinemas before "The Dark Knight."
Watchmen, starring Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Matthew Goode, Stephen McHattie and Carla Gugino will be released March 6, 2009.
update: You can also find the new trailer on the Apple site!
Beginning with with October's issue #34, Sterling Gates, Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne will become the new creative team on Supergirl. I can't wait! Hopefully with this team working on Kara, her personality will be fleshed out more, as well as giving her a decent supporting cast and her own enemies. Well that, and tighter integration with the other "Super" titles of course.
The New York Times reports that "Invincible: The Series," an animated version of Image Comics’ hugely popular superhero title created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker will be developed by MTV New Media and available July 22 on iTunes, Xbox Live, MTV.com, MTV2 and MTV Mobile.
The show uses actual pages of Kirkman and Walker’s comic book and animates them through a process called Bomb-X. The stories are filled with motion, music and vocal performances similar to those of a traditionally produced cartoon. MTV2 will air an “Invincible” special at 10 p.m. on Friday, June 25.
You can watch the trailer by clicking here!
Yahoo Movies has the first teaser trailer for Terminator Salvation. The film is set in 2018, focusing on the original war between humanity and Skynet.
Terminator Salvation, starring Christian Bale is set for release on May 22, 2009.
HBO's First Look special for "The Dark Knight" has made its way online. You can watch it below:
She was lost to us in MESSIAH COMPLEX, now see Layla Miller in her very own extra-sized one-shot! That's right, the girl "who knows stuff" triumphantly returns this August in...X-Factor Special: Layla Miller! After sacrificing herself in the pages of X-Men: Messiah Complex, Layla Miller has been stuck in a dystopian future. Join fan favorite and Award-winning writer, Peter David (X-Factor, She-Hulk, The Dark Tower: The Long Road Home), as he picks up right where Messiah Complex left off with Layla Miller incarcerated in a mutant prison camp. With beautifully stunning interiors from artist Valentine De Landro (X-Factor, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane), Layla Miller is going to find herself smack dab in the midst of the Summers Rebellion! With the help of some old and new faces, the liberation of mutants rests on the shoulders of Layla Miller! Plus, a devastating truth is revealed, drastically impacting the future of the Marvel Universe! And check out the special variant cover from new rising star artist Boo Cook!
The fans and critics alike couldn't agree more on Peter David's X-Factor:
"Peter David is consistently one of the best writers to handle the X-Men universe each month." - Jesse Schedeen of IGN.com
"There's a lot of interesting concepts that David weaves into his writing, and the amazing thing is how fluidly he makes it not only work, but work magnificently." - Adam Chapman of Comixtreme.com
"Peter David could write just about anything, and does just about every month with X-Factor. " - Michael Colbert of Comicsbulletin.com
Since her departure from X-Factor, Jamie Madrox, the Multpile Man, has imagined seeing Layla Miller in his head. Now see her for real in X-Factor Special: Layla Miller, a must have for all X-Factor fans!
X-FACTOR SPECIAL: LAYLA MILLER (JUN082396)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO
Cover by BOO COOK
Rated T+ ...$3.99
FOC--7/31/08, On-Sale--8/20/08
To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook
Marvel Comics is a division of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of more than 5,000 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years. Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel Studios supports the development of feature films, DVD/video products and TV series. Marvel's creative team also supports the development of video games and toy lines based on its characters as well as for a broad and growing range of consumer products and services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel's comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. Marvel's Toy Biz division is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales and marketing, developing and overseeing both licensee and in-house toy lines. For additional information visit http://www.marvel.com.
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Graphic novel aficionados rejoice! Now for the first time since its original publication in 1984, the black and white comics from Scott McCloud's classic series Zot! are being reprised in their entirety. This commemorative compilation marks the first time that these comics are being offered together in one volume. In Zot! The Complete Black and White Collection: 1987-1991 (Harper; Trade Paperback Original; On Sale July 22, 2008; $24.95), McCloud not only includes never-seen-before art, but he also provides extensive commentary about his creative process, his evolution as an artist and the state of the comics industry during this incredibly pivotal period.
McCloud first created Zot! at the age of 23, when both he and the comics world were poised on the threshold of adulthood. In fact, it was this series and its frenetic and innovative exploration of comics' potential that ultimately helped shape McCloud's views and set the stage for his ground breaking theoretical works, Understanding Comics, Reinventing Comics, and Making Comics.
Hailed by Samuel R. Delaney, author of Dark Reflections, as ". . .refreshing, lively, and truly entertaining," this collection of McCloud's stories combines the best ideas from Manga, alternative comics and superheroes and in many ways serves as a formal precursor to the wave of American Manga that was to come.
The series follows the adventures of Zachary T. Paleozogt, A.K.A. "Zot", who lives in "the far-flung future of 1965," a utopian Earth of world peace, robot butlers and flying cars. When Zot's travels take him to a world of disappointment and broken promises--the Earth we live in--his one consolation is meeting the lovely Jenny Weaver. Stepping across portals to each other's world, Zot's and Jenny's lives are forever changed.
Celebrated by comics fans throughout the world, McCloud's books have been published in more than 16 languages. Among his many honors, Scott is the recipient of the Quill Award for Best Graphic Novel in 2007 for Making Comics. The legendary Will Eisner, has called McCloud's work "a landmark dissection and intellectual consideration of comics as a valid medium."
In so far as Zot! is the fictional series that made all subsequent McCloud books on comics theory possible, this commemorative edition deserves a special place on every comic collector's bookshelf.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Scott McCloud is a widely acclaimed illustrator, and the author of Understanding Comics, Reinventing Comics, and Making Comics. He lives in California.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Zot! The Complete Black and White Collection: 1987-1991
By Scott McCloud
Harper; Trade Paperback Original
ISBN: 9780061537271
Price: $24.95/576 pages
On Sale: July 22, 2008
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HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1 and YOUNG LIARS #1, two new debut issues from Vertigo, have both sold out and are being sent back to press for a special, flip book. This 48-page flip book will reprint both stories and will arrive in stores with a cover price of just $2.99 U.S.
"We're thrilled to see that two of our new monthly series are in such demand," says Karen Berger, Senior VP - Executive Editor, Vertigo. "Now you can get the first issue of two Vertigo staples for the price of one: the gritty crime fiction of YOUNG LIARS and HOUSE OF MYSTERY's modern horror."
The HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1/YOUNG LIARS #1 Flip Book (MAY088310) has a Final Order Cutoff date of Thursday, July 17 and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.
The HOUSE OF MYSTERY side will feature the original cover art by Sam Weber with a recolored logo; the YOUNG LIARS side will feature the original cover art by David Lapham with the white frame recolored orange.
Retailers may order this item by contacting their Diamond Customer Service Representative or DC Sales Representative, or by email at reorders@diamondcomics.com.
Other issues of HOUSE OF MYSTERY are available as follows:
* HOUSE OF MYSTERY #2 (APR080274) is available for reorder.
* HOUSE OF MYSTERY #3 (MAY080268) is available for reorder, but please note that quantities are very limited.
* HOUSE OF MYSTERY #4 (JUN080297) has a final order cutoff date of July 17 and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 6.
* HOUSE OF MYSTERY #5 (JUL080213) is solicited in the July Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 3.
Other issues of YOUNG LIARS are available as follows:
* YOUNG LIARS #2 (FEB080305) is available for reorder.
* YOUNG LIARS #3 (MAR080239) is available for reorder.
* YOUNG LIARS #4 (APR080283) is available for reorder.
* YOUNG LIARS #5 (MAY080273) is available for reorder.
* YOUNG LIARS #6 (JUN080307) has a final order cutoff date of July 24 and is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 13.
* YOUNG LIARS #7 (JUL080226) is solicited in the July Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 10.
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Marvel is proud to announce that Captain Britain & The MI: 13 is now three-for-three, as the third issue of 2008's most critically acclaimed new ongoing series has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). To meet this overwhelming demand, Marvel is going back to press with Captain Britain & The MI: 13 #3 Second Printing Variant, with a new cover featuring the stunning interior art of Leonard Kirk...and the return of a fallen hero! With everyone from the BBC to Fox News talking about this series, it's time to learn just why acclaimed scribe Paul Cornell (television's Doctor Who, upcoming Fantastic Four: True Story) and artist Kirk have received acclaim from all corners for this Secret Invasion spin-off!
"I cannot recommend this series highly enough," said Christopher Power of ComicsBulletin.Com. "The art is gorgeous throughout the book."
With mainstream media attention and ties to Secret Invasion, this year's biggest comic book event, Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Captain Britain & The MI: 13. Now that Captain Britain has returned, will the tide turn against the Skrulls...or do the invaders have another trick up their sleeves? Find out in Captain Britain & The MI: 13!
CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI 13 #3 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY088309)
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by LEONARD KIRK
Rated T+ ...$2.99
FOC--07/24/08, On-Sale--08/13/08
To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook
Marvel Comics is a division of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of more than 5,000 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years. Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel Studios supports the development of feature films, DVD/video products and TV series. Marvel's creative team also supports the development of video games and toy lines based on its characters as well as for a broad and growing range of consumer products and services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel's comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. Marvel's Toy Biz division is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales and marketing, developing and overseeing both licensee and in-house toy lines. For additional information visit http://www.marvel.com.
UNCANNY X-MEN #500
Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION
Penciled by GREG LAND & TERRY DODSON
50/50 Wraparound Cover by ALEX ROSS
50/50 Wraparound Cover by GREG LAND
Variant Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON
“SFX”, PART 1!
Sentinels? What? And Magneto? And is that the Master Mold? What the hell is going on in San Francisco now that the Uncanny X-Men have relocated there? They’ve got a new Headquarters and a new status quo as the gauntlet is thrown for a new era of mutantkind. It’s all here in the double-sized anniversary issue that sets up the plotlines that will be developed over the next year in UNCANNY. And it’s all brought to you by the hot writing team of Ed Brubaker & Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist) and fan favorite artists Greg Land (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY) and Terry Dodson (SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT, Wonder Woman). New creators, new home. The future begins now.
48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
On-Sale — 7/23/08 
Cant' wait for the new season of Heroes to begin? NBC may be able to help with that.
Beginning today, NBC.com is debuting the three-part webseries ”Going Postal” which can only be watched online. Part one, “A Nifty Trick”, intros Echo De Mille, a seemingly ordinary mailman with an extraordinary ability and new episodes will continue to be released each following Monday. "Heroes" season 3 will begin on September 22nd.
The biggest comic book event of the year, Secret Invasion, is red-hot (or is that "green-hot"?) and, to meet the overwhelming demand, Marvel is going back to press with Secret Invasion #2 Third Printing Variant. Award-winning scribe Brian Michael Bendis and superstar artist Leinil Yu present the second chapter of this universe spanning epic, now with a new cover featuring the pencils to Yu's second issue variant.
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Secret Invasion and tie-in issues, as they continue to sell out quickly at Diamond, with demand continuing to grow! It's the series you've read about everywhere from Entertainment Weekly to The Wall Street Journal--don't miss Secret Invasion!
SECRET INVASION #2 THIRD PRINTING VARIANT (MAY088298)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by LEINIL YU
Cover by LEINIL YU
Rated T+ ...$3.99
FOC--7/31/08, On-Sale--8/20/08
To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook
Marvel Comics is a division of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of more than 5,000 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years. Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel Studios supports the development of feature films, DVD/video products and TV series. Marvel's creative team also supports the development of video games and toy lines based on its characters as well as for a broad and growing range of consumer products and services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel's comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. Marvel's Toy Biz division is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales and marketing, developing and overseeing both licensee and in-house toy lines. For additional information visit http://www.marvel.com.
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Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and popular arts event in the United States, is proud to announce that Archie Goodwin and Larry Lieber have been selected to receive the 2008 Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing. The choice was made unanimously by a blue-ribbon committee chaired by writer and historian Mark Evanier.
The Bill Finger Award was instituted in 2005 under the supervision of comic book legend Jerry Robinson. The awards committee is charged each year with selecting two recipients, one living and one deceased.
"With all the writers who seem worthy of this award, you'd think it would be an impossible decision," Evanier explains. "But this year, two names just jumped off the list of candidates. Much like the late Bill Finger, Larry Lieber and Archie Goodwin did important, groundbreaking work in our field that has not received the recognition it deserves. We're hoping to rectify that a little with these awards."
Archie Goodwin did his first work in comics (mystery stories for Harvey, along with assisting Leonard Starr with the newspaper strip On Stage) in the late 1950s. From 1964 to 1967, he produced a body of acclaimed work as writer/editor of Creepy and Eerie, then moved on to work as both a writer and editor for DC Comics and Marvel, writing memorable scripts for Batman, Iron Man, Star Wars, Manhunter, and many others. He also wrote several newspaper strips, including Star Wars, Secret Agent X-9, and Captain Kate. Goodwin passed away in 1998.
Larry Lieber began working in 1950 at the company now known as Marvel, doing artwork under the editorship of his brother, Stan Lee. In the late 1950s, he and Stan comprised the entire writing staff for the company, and Larry's work on monster comics (including the acclaimed "Fin Fang Foom") helped lay the groundwork for the Marvel superhero line of the sixties. For that line, Larry scripted the first stories of Thor and Iron Man and many early tales of The Human Torch. He is currently the illustrator of the Spider-Man newspaper strip.
The Bill Finger Award honors the memory of William Finger (1914"1974), who was the first and, some say, most important writer of Batman. Many have called him the "unsung hero" of the character and have hailed his work not only on that iconic figure but on dozens of others, primarily for DC Comics.
In addition to Evanier, the selection committee consists of Charles Kochman (executive editor at Harry N. Abrams), comics and animation writer Paul Dini, writer Tony Isabella, and writer/editor Marv Wolfman.
The 2008 awards are part of Comic-Con International with DC Comics as the major sponsor, along with supporting sponsors Comics Buyer’s Guide (CBG) and Heritage Auctions.
The Bill Finger Award will be presented during the 2008 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ceremony at this summer's Comic-Con on Friday, July 25.
Additional information on the Finger Award can be found at www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_finger.shtml
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Marvel is pleased to announce that Invincible Iron Man #3, from the critically-acclaimed team of writer Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist, Uncanny X-Men) and artist Salvador Larroca (Amazing Spider-Man), has sold out at Diamond. To meet the overwhelming demand for this issue, Marvel is going back to press with Invincible Iron Man #3 Second Printing Variant, featuring another homage to a different classic and time-honored Iron Man armor by Larroca on a new cover!
Critics and fans agree--this is one Marvel series you must read! Bryan Joel of IGN.com exclaims, "...for three months running, Invincible Iron Man is one of my favorite Marvel books on the stands" and Erik Norris of Comicsbulletin.com says "Matt Fraction is three for three with his work on Invincible Iron Man."
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Invincible Iron Man, as the series continues to astound all readers and fly off store shelves! Is Zeke Stane smarter than Tony Stark? Combine his wits with his new armor; Stane has become an exponentially greater threat to Iron Man and humanity. Be sure to tune in and experience an epic armor showdown in Invincible Iron Man!
Please note that Invincible Iron Man #3 may still be available at the retail level.
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #3 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY088284)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated A ...$2.99
FOC--07/24/08, On-Sale--08/13/08
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #2 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088295)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated A ...$2.99
ON SALE NOW!
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 SECOND PRINTING LARROCA VARIANT (MAR088276)
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 SECOND PRINTING MOVIE VARIANT (MAR088277)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & 50/50 Variant Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Variant Cover by RYAN MEINERDING
Rated A ...$2.99
ON SALE NOW!
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