Comics

Infinite Vacation – Another Image Sellout

Image Comics is pleased to announce yet another sell-out first issue today. A second printing of Nick Spencer and Christian Ward’s Shadowline title, THE INFINITE VACATION #1, has been scheduled to satisfy the demand of readers who missed out on Spencer’s latest hit.

“It’s so great to get all this support from the fans right from the start!” exclaimed Nick Spencer, writer, “I also feel very lucky to have Christian Ward working with me as a co-creator on this project. THE INFINITE VACATION is simultaneously the story of an everyman but also vibrant and surreal — like a visual representation of the subconscious in a technologically-driven world. Christian’s art just hits the mark exactly, and it’s clear that the fans feel the same way!”

You Missed That Issue! – Haunt #2

Hey readers, this is another addition to the “You Missed That Issue!”. For those who may not know, this type of feature is dedicated to showing you what we believe are the new “classics” that have arisen in the past decade. There is a hitch however, as the comics we talk about are ones we believe were overlooked. We will talk about everything that happens in the comic trying to convince you why it is a “modern classic”, but it will be full of spoilers. So spoiler alert from now on guys.

Quick mention of what’s happened; Daniel Kilgore is a troubled priest whose brother (Kurt) has been killed (turns out he was a secret agent). Daniel can see and speak to the ghost of his brother and when two men are sent to kill Kurt’s wife Daniel combines with Kurt’s ghost to create Haunt, who later kills the assassins. Now this is only a second issue of the new series by Robert Kirkman and co-creator Todd McFarlane, with art by Ryan Ottley (Invincible), but I believe it is one that truly kicked off the series. Another issue that is a great example of mixing action (or violence) with drama.

Armory Wars Dollar Edition

If you have a dollar in your pocket then you can’t miss the chance to dive into the sensational sci-fi epic from BOOM! Studios and Coheed & Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez with THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #1 $1 EDITION. That’s right, for only $1 you can experience all the thrilling action and excitement that makes THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 a stunning space saga like none other in comics today!

“There’s no reason you should not pick up THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #1 $1 EDITION!,” said BOOM! Studios Marketing Director Chip Mosher. “Shake those piggy banks and scour the couch for loose change, do not pass up the chance to explore the rich and expansive story that only creative masterminds Claudio Sanchez and Peter David can bring. This could very well be the best $1 you’ll ever spend!” 

Grave Doug Freshly Premiers on Graphic.ly

As part of its ongoing commitment to integrate a comprehensive digital strategy into its publishing plan, Archaia announced that all five chapters of the full-color, original graphic novel THE GRAVE DOUG FRESHLEY are now available for download exclusively on the Graphicly digital comics platform. The first issue is being offered for free for readers to sample while subsequent issues retail for $1.99 each. A print edition collecting all five chapters plus extras and bonus material will debut in the fall.
 
Written by Josh Hechinger (Comic Book Tattoo, Bear Beater Bunyan, Okita and the Cat) and illustrated by mpMann (various titles for Malibu, Fantagraphics, Archaia and IDW), THE GRAVE DOUG FRESHLEY is a supernatural Western buddy comedy about a recently deceased farm hand and his rambunctious young companion seeking revenge on a family of cattle rustlers. 

DC Comics Drops the Comic Code

As of April, DC Comics will not support the “Comic Authority” seal anymore? What does that mean DC Comics will be having a different comic rating system for their comics. No longer will readers see an “Approved by the Comic Authority” badge anymore, but a video game rating – Wait what?

Co-publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio state that ALL DC Comics will have a different rating system on the cover instead of the Comic Authority badge. This will have the similar “game ratings” that you see on the front and back of video games. E for everyone, T for Teen, T for Teen Plus, and finally M for Mature. DC will be publishing these ratings on their covers on April of this year.

Iron Man’s Greatest Villains Plus Norman Osborn

Iron Man has had a lot of villains over the years. While most readers (and non-readers) think that Tony’s greatest enemy is himself, Stark and Iron Man have had numerous villains. While not as famous as Spider-Man’s Green Goblin or as legendary as the Fantastic Four’s Doctor Doom, Iron Man and Tony Stark have a small but excellent rogues gallery. This is also celebrating Invincible Iron Man #500, which is the anniversary issue and also the reason why this feature is posted!

Heroes For Hire Free With Avengers #10

For $3.99, Marvel lets you have a two for one special: Avengers #10 and Heroes for Hire #1, one of Marvel’s most popular new series priced separately at $2.99.  The tenth issue of Avengers will have a complete reprint of Heroes for Hire #1 included with no additional charge to the usual cover price of $3.99.  The tenth issue of Avengers is written by Brian Michael Bendis (5 time Eisner winner and writer of Ultimate Spider-man).  Heroes for Hire stars characters like Ghost Rider and the Punisher and is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, who worked together on such titles as Guardians of the Galaxy and The Authority.  This double issue is on sale February 23^rd.  You can also pick up the Heroes for Hire #2 Variant a week before this double issue’s release.