As discussed in a recent interview with MTV:Geek, Dark Horse announced that it would be collecting the critically acclaimed self-published series Chimichanga, from The Goon creator Eric Powell. The three-issue series, released in 2010, recounts a traveling-circus adventure that could only come from the mind of comics’ favorite southern lord!
A lot of publishers are scared of releasing their newer issues in digital format because they don’t want to hurt their partnership with comic retailers. That’s why you rarely get a new issue of a Marvel book in digital. Well Dark Horse seems to understand the digital market better and how their stock moves in comic shops, because they are already releasing Dark Horse Presents #1 digitally. Pretty bold considering the second issue is due to drop within a couple of weeks, but possibly the right move considering retailers have more than likely sold all the issues they will at this point. What do you guys think?
Attention all manga enthusiasts, this summer¹s most anticipated anime, AM2, manga and music convention this coming 4th of July weekend will be hosting a liquidation sale for the world-famous manga giant, TokyoPop, in its exhibit hall with special discounts made only to Passport holders. More info can be found at www.am2con.org. Some of the most popular TokyoPop titles will be made available. Titles will include both English and Japanese mangas, posters, toys, anime and more! Special discounts will be provided for 3-Day Passport holders.
The original writer of Dark Horse’s widely acclaimed Buffy the Vampire Slayer series returns with an all-new story, Skeleton Key! Andi Watson, one of the most acclaimed cartoonists in Britain—known for such titles as Love Fights, Breakfast After Noon, and Glister—brings his latest work to Dark Horse’s premier anthology!
I think that this is a clever idea from DC in terms of creativity and bringing something different to comics
In
terms of business, and making money it is probably not the soundest
because selling just one book vs Marvel who is just pumping out as many
books as they can in a month might be bad, but I applaud DC for trying something
new and giving their book the attention it deserves.
I found this news article from the Marvel web site and I could not wait
to post this one to Player Affinity. What would you say of Iron Man
traveling through time to try and save the earth from one of the Marvel
Universe most dangerous characters in Dark Phoenix. I say heck yeah!
Bring it. This article Rob Williams talks about his idea. I for one
will get this book. Iron Man baby!
TV scribe Zack Whedon has been brought on to adapt the graphic novel “Talent” for Universal. Marc Platt is onboard to produce via his Marc Platt Prods. along with Ross Richie and Andrew Cosby.
The story follows a professor who, after surviving a plane crash,
finds he has inherited the abilities of the passengers who have died. A
secret group hunts him down when he begins to use those abilities. Talent is
a miniseries/graphic novel written by Christopher Golden and novelist
Tom Sniegoski, illustrated by Paul Azaceta, and published by BOOM!
Studios.
I read this news article and I thought. Does this really work? Does the Flash need another color of Flash? I am sure that Geoff Johns will try and make this concept work, but for me it doesn’t seem like a really good idea. This may have worked great in Green Lantern since there powers are based of emotions, but Flash power is not based on will or emotions, there just a really cool power that he inherited. Lets see if Johns can capture ligthing in a bottle again with this idea. Below are some pages that elude to what might be a different color of Flash.
It’s official now unlike before when we talked about it at c2e2 or when we asked Phil Hester about it. Today, Dynamite Entertainment announced that they will be adapting Kevin Smith’s The Bionic Man script into a comic much like their adaption of the Green Hornet. Guess who’s at the forefront of this? Phil Hester of course! I think it goes without saying that if you enjoyed Green Hornet (We did!) then you’ll probably enjoy this book from the same creative team. There doesn’t seem to be an official release date, but there are tons of covers like this one from Alex Ross.
We’ve got a little preview for you today from Aspen Comics. They’ll be continuing Chrismagic in July, but also launching the second volume of Personal Assistant Iris along with several other Personal Assisstant’s. I’m sure we’ll have some reviews for at least a few of these titles when they’re released so keep an eye on the site. Until enjoy this preview from Aspen.
