Archive for March, 2009

The Thunderbolts and Deadpool Duke It Out To A Sell-Out And Second Printing!

Marvel is pleased to announce that Thunderbolts #130, the second chapter of “Magnum Opus,” has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return soon with Thunderbolts #130 Second Printing Variant! From acclaimed writer Andy Diggle and red-hot artist Bong Dazo comes the More >

Obama Comics with a Twist from Devils Due

Straight from Barack Obama’s home city, Devil’s Due announces three Obama inspired items available this June.

DRAFTED: 100 DAYS: Devil’s Due’s original Sci-Fi hit returns with this double-sized one-shot featuring the President who could have been. Mark Powers offers a poignant look at a man the world never got to see More >

‘American Terror: Company Man’ Animated Short Selected for Two Film Festivals

American Terror: Company Man, an animated short based on the character Victor Sheppard created by Jeff McComsey and published by Alterna Comics, has received an invitation to two film festivals. The animated short is being well accepted by critics and audiences alike. McComsey’s graphic novel series, American Terror: Confession of More >

Independant Horror Series, GoreGoyles, Becomes a Comic Book

On June 10th 2009, 13 Publications will release the first issue of a brand new ongoing comic book series based on the independent horror anthology DVD series; GoreGoyles. This will mark the full conversion of the GoreGoyles series from film media to sequential art.

The debut issue will feature an original More >

A Look Back- Astonishing X-Men

A Look Back- Astonishing X-Men by Joshua N. Pierce, Columnist

We have all seen countless writers try to recreate the status quo for the X-Men, and many of them have failed miserably. So when Joss Whedon initially took over a brand new series which was set to be the flagship of More >

“Marvel Super Heroes: What The–?!” Premieres Today!

Marvel’s brand-new video series “Marvel Super Heroes: What The–?!” premieres on Marvel.com today! See it now: http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.7371

In today’s Giant-Size Premiere, find out what happens when Iceman loses his powers and decides to play his luck at being a late night talk-show host!

“Marvel Super Heroes: What The–?!” continues Marvel’s tradition of More >

Jason Pearson Collects BODY BAGS this June!

Jason Pearson’s long out of print high-octane action series with a paternal twist returns in a completely new collection just in time for Father’s Day!

This June Image Comics brings back Jason Pearson’s long out of print BODY BAGS: FATHER’S DAY mini-series in an all-new collection!

“I’m very happy to see the More >

Checking in With…..Jason M. Burns

Jason M. Burns is an outstanding writer known for his work on such titles as Curse of the Were-Woman, The Dummy’s Guide to Danger, The Underworld Railroad, The Expendable One, and Borderland as well as a host of others. In addition, he has an upcoming project which we can’t tell you More >

Comic Book Review: Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising #4

Comic Book Reviews: Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising #4 of 5 Created by Mark Long & Nick Sagan Written by M. Zachary Sherman Illustrated by Bagus Hutomo & Leos “Okita” Ng Published by Radical Publishing Reviewed by Richard Caldwell

As this Shrapnel series draws nearer to the conclusion, the sci-fi action definitely heats More >

The Sunday Stroll for March 29, 2009

Apologies for not providing last weeks edition of the Stroll. Tiny orange men in diapers invaded the depths of my secret laboratory and shut me down for the weekend. I fought them tooth and nail, you should have seen it, pushing back their onslaught with an angst that I have More >

comicsXP Works to Promote Your Series!

Times are tough for comic creators. Breaking into the industry can be an interesting adventure under the best of circumstances. Wouldn’t it be great to find a company that isn’t just interested in turning a profit for your series, but actually becomes personally invested in working with you to see More >

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Space Ghost – Revenge of the Spider Woman

Remember the good old days when Saturday mornings meant waking up to your favorite cartoons? Oh how times have changed. Although animated production is still present on most networks on Saturday mornings, there has been an evident reduction in quality cartoons. Where the networks fail us, we hope to deliver. More >

Comic Book Review: The Darkness #76

The Darkness #76 Written by: Phil Hester Penciled by: Michael Broussard Inked by: Ryan Winn Colored by: Benny Fuentes Lettered by: Troy Peteri Company: Top Cow / Image Page Count: 22 Cover Price: $2.99

Synopsis: Jackie’s face-off against his deadliest foe yet continues as the Legacy numbering of The Darkness goes into More >

Jeff Parker Chats Dark Reign: The Hood In The Newest Mighty Marvel Podcast!

It’s the historic 75th episode of the Mighty Marvel Podcast (http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.1622) and writer Jeff Parker joins in on the fun! Senior Art Director and host, Jeff Suter sits down with Parker and they’re talking all about Dark Reign: The Hood! Jeff Parker explains that the new head honcho of one More >

Should YOU be reading this? – SCALPED!

Should you be reading this? – SCALPED! by Joshua N. Pierce, Columnist

One of the biggest problems I face when reading comics is coming to the realization that these are made for money, and many of the creators out there use this as a proxy to make money, rather than for More >

Confessions of a Superhero

A few days ago, while doing a search on Hulu I came across a documentary titled Confessions of a Superhero. The story focuses on four real-life people who earn a living working as superheros on Hollywood Boulevard. The four actors portray Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, & The Incredible Hulk. Oh More >