By Staff Reports VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers to domestic readers today one of the most popular new manga (graphic novel) series currently sweeping Japan – ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM. This high school alien-teacher in the classroom action comedy by creator Yusei Matsui is rated ‘T+’ for Older […]
By Staff Reports (MILWAUKIE, OR)—After an amazing six-issue run, the graphic novel collection of Serenity: Leaves on the Wind has soared to the top of the New York Times bestseller list! In the film Serenity, outlaw Malcolm Reynolds and his crew revealed to the entire ’verse the crimes against humanity undertaken by the sinister Alliance government. This official follow-up from […]
By Staff Reports As VALIANT NEXT readies for the launch of six epic new ongoing series and prestige format projects beginning with the release of THE VALIANT #1 (of 4) on December 10th, Valiant is proud to reveal the first look inside the all-new VALIANT PRESTIGE format – a new form of deluxe packaging for Valiant’s most important standalone limited […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Writer and Artist: Naoki Urasawa Publisher: Viz Signature Rating: T+ for Older Teens (Victor Valley)—Monsters adorn the pages of comic books and manga titles across the globe; horrifying, death defying monsters that battle the forces of good right out in the open. But in real life, the monsters out there don’t wear masks and make […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Writer: Yu Sasuga Artist: Ken-Ichi Tachibana Publisher: Viz Signature Rating: M for Mature (Victor Valley)—I hate bugs. I am almost certain most readers will agree with me in their dislike for insects as well. So, what if you take one of the most annoying, disgusting bugs (the cockroach) and turn it into a super strong, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Television shows come and go, am I right? Some, we wish would never end, like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, King of the Hill, and the George Lopez show to name a few. Then, some, well, some are rightfully given the axe before we are subjected to any more nonsense (The Cape, anyone?). But one of […]
By Staff Reports Valiant is proud to present your first look inside DIVINITY #1 (of 4) – the new, prestige format VALIANT NEXT limited series from New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (THE VALIANT, Mind MGMT) and blockbuster artist Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! On February 11th, don’t miss the first appearance of Valiant’s first major new character as […]
By Nolan P. Smith The awesome group over at Valiant Entertainment sent over a piece of Thanksgiving artwork, which makes us thankful for comic book artists, writers, colorists, letterers, and the amazing characters that populate the four color pages we all love so much. Especially Valiant Entertainment, who boasts characters like X-O Manowar, Ninjak, Bloodshot, Eternal Warrior, and more! On […]
By Staff Reports Eisner-nominated writer and Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson (NOWHERE MEN) collaborates with red-hot artist Simon Gane for the all-new ongoing thriller series THEY’RE NOT LIKE US, coming to Image Comics on December 24. We all have advantages over one another, but what if the next generation of youth were capable of things most of us could only […]
By Staff Reports Do you hear that? It’s the sound of one million nerds on Facebook! That’s right, Nerdist Industries has hit one million Facebook likes and we couldn’t be more excited! To show how much we love our fellow nerds, the team at Nerdist Industries put together this awesome tribute to some of our favorite Facebook comments. “Reaching 1M […]
By Staff Reports VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, prepares to delight the young and young-at-heart this holiday season with a diverse selection of All-Ages manga, original graphic novels, and collectible books available from the company’s Perfect Square imprint. Got a Bravest Warriors fan on your list? Perfect Square […]
By Staff Reports You’ve seen Alex Ross’ spectacular promo image. You’ve seen the teasers. You’ve learned the first secrets of Battleworld, the strange, patchwork realm playing host to countless separate realities. Now, Marvel is pleased to present the first cover to next year’s game-changing SECRET WARS #1! From the chart-topping creative team of Jonathan Hickman (Avengers, New Avengers) and Esad […]
By Staff Reports In desperation, alchemists on a cracked and ruined Earth—where dead men’s ashes rain down and a plague of spore-beasts terrorize the living—create Sym. She is their last hope, their Savior. The mysterious figure at the heart of the Image Comics graphic novel DARK ENGINE by Ryan Burton and John Bivens is a primal force. Her story begins […]
By Staff Reports This January – the small hero with the big time heroics is ready for his shot in ANT-MAN #1, the new ongoing series from critically acclaimed creators Nick Spencer (Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Avengers World) and Ramon Rosanas (Night of the Living Deadpool). But first, Marvel is proud to present your first look at the exclusive Ant-Man […]
By Staff Reports This February, star-studded creators from all corners of comics and entertainment unite for three thunderous stories in THOR ANNUAL #1! Uniting wrestler CM Punk, blockbuster writer Jason Aaron (Thor, Original Sin), rising star Noelle Stevenson (Lumberjanes), Rob Guillory (Chew) and more, this can’t miss lineup brings you three stories featuring three Thors of three eras! First, wrestling […]
By Staff Reports November 11th is here, and that means… Halo! Halo: The Master Chief Collection is in stores today for the X-Box One! Below is artwork exclusive to the launch event of Halo: The Master Chief Collection by Artist Hydro74. Hydro74 created four different designs celebrating the launch of each of the previous Halo titles – Halo CE, Halo […]
By Staff Reports Kichiro is an outsider in feudal Japan — shipwrecked after marauders killed his parents, he is found and raised by a samurai who teaches him to live by bushido, the samurai code. Though he can never be recognized as a samurai because of his blood, in BUSHIDO, the new Image Comics/Top Cow graphic novel out in December, […]
By Nolan P. Smith Marvel is back again with another teaser for Summer 2015, and this time it shows Spider-Man, his ex Mary Jane…and their kid??? It will be interesting to see what exactly Summer 2015 holds for the house of ideas! To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook. About Marvel: Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a […]
By Staff Reports The buzz continues to grow from all corners of the comic book industry and beyond for Gwen Stacy: The Sensational Spider Woman! Before she swings again in her new ongoing series this February – fans will get another chance to experience her very first adventure! Today, Marvel is pleased to announce that due to overwhelming demand, EDGE […]
By Staff Reports VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, takes readers on an exciting journey to explore the history and legacy of VOLTRON®, the legendary giant robot anime series that marks the 30th Anniversary of its original North American broadcast premiere. VOLTRON: FROM DAYS OF LONG AGO, A 30th […]
By Staff Reports The Pander Brothers are back and bloodthirsty with Girlfiend, their new vampire crime thriller. The brothers’ first major work in comics in a decade, this meaty graphic novel finds them going back to what they do best: Taking comics to the edge. Known for their groundbreaking art in Grendel: Devil’s Legacy, their terrifying Exquisite Corpse series, and […]
By Staff Reports Following the critically acclaimed first series, The Witcher House of Glass, Dark Horse Comics and CD PROJEKT RED are set to bring fans a new adventure of Geralt of Rivia, the legendary monster hunter from the hit video game franchise The Witcher. From Eisner-winning writer Paul Tobin (Bandette, Colder) with art by Joe Querio (Lobster Johnson, B.P.R.D.), […]
By Staff Reports Created by Eisner Award winner Eric Powell (Billy the Kid’s Old Timey Oddities, Chimichanga), The Goon is set to take 2015 by storm! Once upon a Hard Time is a climactic miniseries that has major consequences for the Goon and his supporting cast. If you’re a Goon fan, you can’t miss this. After the tragic events of […]
By Staff Reports Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce they are teaming up with Macrocosm Entertainment to publish Lantern City, a yearlong 12-issue maxi-series from the Archaia imprint that dives headfirst into the Steampunk genre. This will be the first single issue maxi-series published by Archaia since it first started publishing The Secret History in 2007. Lantern City […]
By Staff Reports We are pleased to announce that this year at New York Comic Con 2014, Multiversity and Image Comics will once again be teaming up to host their third annual NYCC Party to raise money for the Hero Initiative. This year’s NYCC Party will be held Friday, October 10th at the Stitch Bar & Lounge located at 247 […]
By Staff Reports A universe of terror drawn to one world. As the Perses begins her long journey home, a deadly stowaway forces the crew into a savage conflict! While the crew defend themselves against this unseen predator, the hunter itself stalks a much more substantial game! • Dark Horse’s Prometheus event sharpens its claws! * Joshua Williamson (Ghosted, Nailbiter) […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to reveal preview pages for the new THE LI’L DEPRESSED BOY series by Shaun Struble and Sina Grace, SUPPOSED TO BE THERE TOO #1 and announce a special ComiXology sale on digital editions. The LI’L DEPRESSED BOY sale on ComiXology starts at 9 p.m. PST 9/26 and ends on 9/29 at 11 p.m. […]
By Nolan P. Smith I love coming across projects that are just so different, so eye catching, that you just have to give them a look. Union Street Choir is one of these projects. With an art style that grabs you by the throat for attention and a story set in the 1930’s, this looks like a book to back! […]
By Staff Reports (San Diego)– To those to that know Milt Gross and his work, he is a legend among legends. For those that don’t, in 1930, Gross wrote and drew one of the very first graphic novels, the acclaimed He Done Her Wrong. Gross was also a popular comic-strip creator (with hilarious cartoon-style Yiddish-isms), novelist, produced animation (for Disney […]
By Staff Reports The Christian Comic Arts Society announced today the Alpha Omega Con; a family friendly, Christian Comics and Pop Culture Convention taking place in the Los Angeles area. With more than 50 special guests and industry professionals conducting panels and workshops, and an extensive exhibitor hall, Alpha Omega Con is a unique experience where the faith audience can […]