Comics

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.

11 Characters We Could All Do Without in 2011

It’s a new year and it got me thinking about which characters I could really do without seeing for a while in 2011. These are characters that for lack of better words… had too much screen time in 2010 and deserve a vacation. In some cases it may be that they over saturated comics, while in others it could just be that they weren’t very well used and need a breather. I think you’ll find a mixture of the “Big Two” along with some “Indies” to spice up the list, so enjoy.

Character Affinity: Catwoman

First appearing as a cat-burglar known as the Catwoman in Batman #1 who has had a relationship with Batman, Selina Kyle is currently trying to reform. Selina may only be reformed because of Zatanna’s mind swipe of her in Identity Crisis.

In her original origin story, Selina was the daughter of Brian and Maria Kyle, who was frequently abused by her drunkard husband. To get away from their fighting, Selina practiced gymnastics, the reason for her stealthy abilities used in both robberies and crime-fighting. Her mother committed suicide one day by slitting her wrists and her father died of alcohol poisoning. Selena then became a runaway and a prostitute while masquerading as a thief by night. On a heist her valuable item was taken from her by a ninja. She followed the ninja and after witnessing her fighting abilities she was accepted into a martial arts school. Then when she saw Batman fighting in Robinson park she thought she could be a costumed fighter too and became Catwoman.

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.

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.