Comics

Boom! Releases Out Of Print Mickey Mouse Comic

Back in print for the first time in the U.S. since 1948, this April BOOM! Studios brings you a lost Mickey classic no Disney fan can miss, MICKEY MOUSE: THE ATOMBRELLA AND THE RHYMING MAN! Beautifully presented in a squarebound prestige edition, this one-shot features the incomparable talents of premier Mickey writer Bill Walsh and uncontested artistic legend Floyd Gottfredson! This fantastic one-shot will not be collected in the future, so Mickey Mouse fans, be sure reserve your copy today of MICKEY MOUSE: THE ATOMBRELLA AND THE RHYMING MAN!

Return of the Dapper Men… Returns Again!

A recent spike in sales of Archaia’s critically acclaimed original graphic novel RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN has proven that the book has become increasingly popular since it was first published in November 2010, and with the second printing of the book now healthily in stock, retailers and readers can re-order the book with confidence. As an example, during the weekend of February 5-6, 2011, sales of RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN on Amazon.com soared to its highest volume yet, ranking at #7 in the Graphic Novels category (#2 in the Fantasy sub-category), and breaking the top 1,000 of books overall, thanks in part to a review of the book on “The Totally Rad Show,” which can be seen at this link: http://revision3.com/trs/dapperman.

NBM Publishing Presents ‘The Sky Over The Louvre’

French screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière (The Tin Drum, The Discrete Charm of the Bourgeoisie) teams up with leading French comic artist Bernar Yslaire on this next volume in the highly successful series of graphic novels NBM ComicsLit is co-publishing with the Louvre museum.

Taking a turn into history this time, the authors bring us back to the very early chaotic days of the French revolution and a signal point in time for the Louvre: when it went from royal palace to public museum. The artwork collected by kings was to become the property of and be enjoyed by the people.

Artifacts #5 – Review

After four issues of the long-awaited cross-over event Artifacts, this issue leaves a lot to be desired but still manages to deliver a great deal. Just not as much as the last couple issues to satisfy.

Previously, in the first issue of Artifacts, Sara’s daughter was kidnapped and her sister killed by Aphrodite IV. Then she was told of the coming apocalypse involving the bearers’ of the thirteen artifacts. The teams were finally assembled and established in the last issue which then left off with a cliffhanger – the curator of a shop exploding with some of our heroes still inside at the time. This issue picks up directly afterwards and introduces even more characters from the Top Cow Universe – Cyberforce and Hunter-Killer.

Northern Guard # 2 – Review

The action and adventure continues right where the last issue left off as Nanook rescues her counterpart’s boyfriend Johnny Canuck. Afterwards Johnny and the rest of the Guardians race the clock to stop the Red Rogue before he finishes his plans that rendered the world without electricity.

The beginning of the issue really is used to wrap up things from the first issue as Nanook quickly saves the injured Johnny. He wakes up in a hospital with Commander Steele standing over his bed chewing him out. Johnny is a national treasure as he may be the only person to be able to reverse the effects of the black out (The event that left the world without electricity). After a while Anne (Nanook) and Johnny are left alone to share a personal moment. Johnny’s brain never turns off though and they quickly return to talking about the case. He can’t help but wonder who the man in red they saw was. Luckily for them Anne’s other half Nanook can see everyone’s spirit selves and knows the man to be the Red Rogue aka Dimitri Tomkin. Tomkin is responsible for the black out and was believed to be dead.

Epic Mickey Creator to Write Duck Tales Ongoing Series

Strap in for adventure as BOOM! Studios flies you back to Duckburg to join Uncle Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, Louie, and all your favorite feathered friends in the all-new, original ongoing DUCKTALES comic series! A beloved classic of The Disney Afternoon, DUCKTALES returns with writing by Epic Mickey video game creator Warren Spector and spectacular art by fan-favorite Disney Duck artist Miquel Pujol! Don’t miss out as The Disney Afternoon Revolution continues in a big way this May with DUCKTALES!

Top Ten Greatest (Neglected) Comic Book Couples

As a special belated Valentine’s Day treat, read about the top ten best couples in comics, but the ones that are more obscure and far less apparent than the ever so popular Superman and Lois Lane or Batman and Catwoman. Enjoy these lesser known couples whose love could stand the test of time!

10. Klarion and Batgirl: This isn’t really too much of a relationship since these two have only been in one issue together (Batgirl #18). They may not appear together again, but I think they made the cutest couple in this issue – even if they don’t think so!