Comic News

Rotten – Named Best of 2010

Moonstone Entertainment, Inc. announces that the wildly eclectic, genre busting comic ‘ROTTEN’ from writers Mark Rahner and Robert Horton and Artist Dan Dougherty continues to receive accolades and notice, this time from writers at the Comic Book Bin (http://www.comicbookbin.com/).   Writers for the comic book centered site instituted their own awards this year.  Calling them ‘The Binnies’, writers established several comic book oriented categories and then chose the winners for each category.  ROTTEN was named as one of the six winners of Best New or Mini Series for 2010.  Comic Book Bin writer Pat Oliver selected the Moonstone title for this recognition and wrote-

Find Out Who Jake Ellis Is On His Signing Tour

I would love to show you the awesome poster they sent (Not that awesome), but it’s in pdf format making it trapped on my computer for only me to see. So enjoy the cover of the first issue and a whole lot of dead space due to the length of the article.

Nathan Edmondson takes JAKE ELLIS on tour, signing at a comic shop near you! Early reviews are already praising Nathan Edmondson (THE LIGHT, OLYMPUS) and Tonci Zonjic’s WHO IS JAKE ELLIS?, with Broken Frontier calling it “cooler than a George Clooney snowman” and “deliciously entertaining.”

Edmondson, the writer of this new hit from Image Comics, will be touring across the southern part of the country, starting in Los Angles on January 13, and making a U-turn in Pensacola, FL, to wrap up the JAKE ELLIS SEES EVERYTHING TOUR in Atlanta, GA, on January 26.

Batman, Etrigan, and David Finch

From David Finch’s Batman The Dark Knight series, David is building a supernatural Batman (he states). So this supernatural adventure is going to get a twist as Etrigan The Demon/Jason Blood join Batman in his new ongoing series! However, judging from David’s artwork, Etrigan doesn’t look like he’s going to be much help to the Dark Knight! Whatever is in store for this series, all we know is that David Finch is wowing the crowd with his writing and artwork!

Artifacts Volume 1 Trade Paperback

This series has constantly sold out and I highly suggest picking up this paperback.  If you’re still not convinced, read my reviews of Artifacts#2 and Artifacts #3.

Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that fans can catch up on 2010’s event series ARTIFACTS with the ARTIFACTS VOLUME 1 TRADE PAPERBACK, which collects the early issues as well as recently sold-out ARTIFACTS #4, out at the end of this month.

With an introductory price of $9.99, readers can discover the series that has everyone buzzing. The paperback collection’s release will coincide with the beginning of the second chapter of the yearlong event.

27 – Second Issue, Second Printing

Well it looks like the Image hype machine worked and the second issue has sold out for “27” as well. Of course when they’re magazine size comics and retailers only order ten and most of them then end up on ebay… it might not be that hard to sell the book out huh? At any rate, I was able to procure first prints at cover price so I don’t have the need of a second print. So far though the story is pretty good and definitely worth a read regardless of print number.

After spectacular sellout of first issue, 27 #2 also heads back to press for second printing

Boom! at ATA Mid-Winter Meeting

BOOM! Studios invades San Diego, California January 7 – 10 for the 2011 ALA Midwinter Meeting where it will be displaying it’s award-winning line of graphic novels for kids, teens and young adults! Stop by booth #926 to meet with  Michael Alan Nelson the writer behind the 28 DAYS LATER and ROBERT E. HOWARD’S HAWKS OF OUTREMER graphic novel series. He will be signing daily through the duration of the ALA Midwinter Meeting.

The 2011 ALA Midwinter Meeting will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101.

Action Comics 900 Anniversary Issue

David Finch and guest, join Action Comics #900. This isn’t just a 900^th issue; it’s the anniversary issue of Action Comics! The Milestone of Action Comics has finally been made, however this story isn’t just about Lex Luthor. With issue 900 being released in late March or early April, don’t miss out on what DC has in store for Action Comics!

Here’s David Finch’s Cover for Action Comics #900:

Shipping in March – Archaia Press

You know the deal people. These are books shipping in the month of March from Achaia Press. Fans of the French title “The Killer” should definitely check out “Cyclops”, because you know it’s from the people that made “The Killer.” The first issue of Cyclops released last week and we’ll definitely have a review up for it sometime soon. If you like what you see make sure that you pre-order the title with you’re local comic shop, unless you go to one of them fancy stores that orders everything like me.

Carbon Grey – Sisters of War… With Guns!

At the birth of the industrial age, a great war is raging. Sister hunts sister as gods are betrayed and enemies ascend to power…

In March, Image Comics enters the maelstrom with the release of CARBON GREY #1, a stunning foray into our world’s secret history. Hoang Nguyen (Punisher War Zone, Metal Militia), Khari Evans (Shanna the She-Devil), Paul Gardner, and Mike Kennedy (Aeon Flux, Lone Wolf and Cub 2100) pen the thrilling tale. The indescribably gorgeous artwork for the series is courtesy of Nguyen, Evans, and Kinsun Loh.

The Return of The Originals – Battle for L.A.!

No it’s not the Alien Sci-Fi movie coming out this year, it’s some more classic comic characters that Moonstone Books is busting out of obscurity and bringing to your local comic shop. Personally I’m loving the revival of classic characters that have been infused into the modern era and Moonstone and Dynamite truly seem to be the only companies will to explore this option.