Comic News

Whilce Portacio Takes Over Artifacts #5

Top Cow Productions, Inc. is proud to announce Whilce Portacio as the new artist for the second ARTIFACTS story arc. Portacio is best known for his work on The Punisher and Uncanny X-Men, helping co-found Image Comics and creating Wetworks.  Most recently, he’s been attached to Uncanny X-Men for Marvel Comics.

ARTIFACTS recently made news as the publisher’s first title to ever sell out at the distributor level and go back for a third printing to meet demand.  The limited series weaves together story lines from a number of Top Cow titles, including Witchblade, The Darkness, Angelus and Broken Trinity: Pandora’s Box.  The first arc, written by writer Ron Marz (Witchblade) and art by Michael Broussard (The Darkness, Unholy Union), kicked off with a mysterious figure seeking to put Armageddon into motion by bringing together all 13 artifacts.

Top Cow – Dec Releases

Some one might ask, “Dustin, why did you choose a hat for the thumbnail when you have all those beautifully drawn pictures to choose from?” to which I will reply, “Because it’s funny… and a hat.” The sad part is that I strangely want that hat. It seems like the perfect item to just have sitting somewhere to personify your comic nerddom. At any rate we have a huge solicitation from Top Cow for December that included that hat!

Return of the Dapper Men Trailer

Check out the very cool trailer from Archaia Press for their new original graphic novel: The Return of the Dappermen

Imagine a land where Time itself has ceased to exist. Where children have played so long it’s almost become work, machines have worked so long they have begun to play and all the clocks have stopped at the same time. A land that’s about to change when 314 identical-looking dapper men rain down from the sky, bringing time back with them.

12 Gauge Comics – Dec Releases

Coming from 12 Gauge Comics in December is a brand new title called Magus. Just the tag line of “Where were you when magic returned?” has me looking forward to this title. Then add on the fact that DV8 Gods and Monsters artist Rebekah Isaacs is doing the art, pretty much means a purchase. Also Mick Foley’s R.P.M. continues with it’s second issue. It may be surprising having Mick Foley writing a comic, but the man can write! Be sure to inquire at your local comic shop if you’re interested in these titles. Remember pre-orders help independent titles sell better.

Mark Waid Wants You to be a Hero

Mark Waid and The Hero Initiative want comic fans to rise up and be a hero! If you live in California, Nevada, Illinois, and Indiana, sign up your Ralphs, Food4Less, Cala Foods or Bell Markets rewards card with the “Community Contributions” program and the next time you shop using your rewards card you’ll be helping comic book creators in need of emergency medical aid, financial support, and other necessities. It’s never been easier to be a hero!

New Lady Death Launches at 50,000 Copies!

New publishing company Boundless Comics wishes to thank the retail community for lending their overwhelming support to the upcoming LADY DEATH ongoing series. With retailers’ combined investment in over fifty thousand giveaway comic books, added to numerous thousands handed out by the publisher at nationwide conventions, Boundless Comics proudly announces that over 70,000 copies of LADY DEATH PREMIERE, a special lead-in comic book, will be freely given to dedicated fans and curious newcomers.

AMC Walking Dead NYCC Panel

During New York Comic Con, AMC will premiere the first full scenes from the network’s highly anticipated series, “The Walking Dead.” In addition to the exclusive preview, the stars and producers of the drama, based on the comic book written by Robert Kirkman, will be present for a panel scheduled for Sunday, October 10 at 2:15pm in the IGN Theater. The event will include series stars Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually), Jon Bernthal (“The Pacific”), Sarah Wayne Callies (“Prison Break”), Laurie Holden (The Mist), and Steven Yeun (“The Big Bang Theory”). Joining the cast are writer, director, executive producer and three-time Academy Award nominee Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) and executive producers, Robert Kirkman and Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator, Aliens, Armageddon). “The Walking Dead” will premiere on Halloween at 10pm EST on AMC.

Proof Relaunches – Now Endangered

Sasquatch John “Proof” Prufrock has always wondered about where he came from. He will get some answers this December with the release of PROOF: ENDANGERED #1. Proof may also find himself in the greatest danger of his life!

Written by Alex Grecian and drawn by Riley Rossmo (COWBOY NINJA VIKING), PROOF has been a cult hit over its recently completed 28-issue run. PROOF: ENDANGERED marks a new ongoing chapter in the series.

Stan Lee’s The Traveler Preview

Moonstone Books – Jan Releases

 Today we received Moonstone Books January solicitations which seems to be a very solid line up. It impresses me who many books the publisher releases each month. Honey West continues her journey with another issue, The Spider begins his journey while the Green Hornet makes a guest appearance in the winter special of Captain Action. The all Canadian team continues with Northern Guard and finally the Black Bat mixes it up with it’s pulp goodness.