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  • PREVIEW: AAM/Markosia presents "Lazarus: Immortal Coils" - AAM/Markosia, publishers of King Kong, Starship Troopers, Eleventh Hour and the critically acclaimed The Boy Who Made Silence, are proud to announce their new title Lazarus: Immortal Coils. A story 1,974 years in the making, Lazarus: Immortal Coils reveals the definitive origin of the eternal warrior.
  • Bluewater Productions kicks it into "Gearz" - From the creator of the "10th Muse" comes the newest female group of unlikely heroes - Gearz!
  • NY Comic Con announces full schedule of film and TV previews and screenings - The full schedule of movie trailers and special sneak peek previews which will be featured in the IGN.com Theater at New York Comic Con has been announced and includes special events for "The Incredible Hulk," "Hellboy 2," " The Spirit" and more.
  • X-POSITION: X-Editors United - We're joined today by Axel Alonso and his team of X-editors to discuss "Divided We Stand" and premiere loads and loads of exclusive art including Simone Bianchi art from "Astonishing X-Men."
  • "Mr. T Versus Dracula" announced from Mohawk Media - Having recently launched their Mr. T: Limited Advance Edition Graphic Novel, publisher Mohawk Media have decided to celebrate April Fool’s Day with the announcement of "Mr. T Versus," a series of comic magazines which see Mr. T doing battle with other famous characters. The first confirmed title is "Mr. T Versus Dracula."
  • Scott Dunbier Named IDW Special Projects Editor - Starting today, former WildStorm Executive Editor Scott Dunbier joins IDW Publishing as Special Projects Editor. In this exclusive interview, CBR News spoke with the industry veteran about his plans.
  • I AM "IRON MAN": Robert Downey, Jr. - In this first of a series of interviews with the cast and crew of "Iron Man," the new film based on the classic Marvel Comics superhero, CBR News speaks with Robert Downey, Jr., who plays the titular role.
  • FIRST LOOK: "Hulk" #3 - Hulk gets hit with an A-bomb! Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you a first look at "Hulk" #3 by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness with a variant cover by David Finch.
  • SECRETS OF "NIM'S": Directors talk New Family Adventure Film - Directors Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett talk to CBR News about their new film, “Nim’s Island,” and what it’s like to work with Jodie Foster, and why “300” star Gerard Butler is so good that they had to cast him twice.
  • PREVIEW: Warren Ellis' "Anna Mercury" #1 - Courtesy of Avatar Press, CBR brings you an advance look at "Anna Mercury" #1 by Warren Ellis and Facundo Percio, on sale this week.
  • Incredible Hulk, Smallville, Speed Racer: April 1st Comic Reel Wrap - There ain't no jokes as we present an exclusive new rumor about trouble for Dr. Banner, season eight talk in Kansas, fast paced news plus much more.
  • Mayor of Portland declares April to be Portand Comics Month - The Stumptown Comics Foundation is delighted to announce that Mayor Tom Potter will declare this April Portland Comics Month. The proclamation officially recognizes both the cultural importance and creative influence of this vibrant art form on the entire city.
  • PREVIEW: "X-Force" #3 continues the search for Wolfsbane - The red-hot, sold-out hottest X-launch of the year continues as Wolverine’s new team searches for the kidnapped Wolfsbane and continues their merciless attacks on Purifier bases till they find her!
  • EARTH'S MOST WANTED: The Twos - Marvel editor Tom Brevoort helps CBR unveil The Twos in the Skrulls’ "Secret Invasion" poker deck, including a longtime Avenger, a veteran news man, and young members of the Kree and Skrull races.
  • PREVIEW: "Evil Dead" #4 - Courtesy of Dark Horse, CBR brings you an advance look at "Evil Dead" #4 by Mark Verheiden and John Bolton, on sale next week in finer comics stores everywhere.
  • Where Have All the Heroes Gone? Krueger talks “Project Superpowers” - Co-writer Jim Krueger brings you up to speed on what’s happened in the first issues of Dynamite's “Project Superpowers,” and drops a few hints about what’s still to come.
  • MYSPACING COMICS: Marvel Cries "Excelsior!" - Joe Quesada and Stan Lee are making noise on MySpace and so is Marvel Entertainment adding nearly 5,000 friends this month as the publisher prepares itself for a "Secret Invasion."
  • Heroes Initiative to publish Mike Wieringo's final Marvel Comics work as a benefit book - When artist Mike Wieringo passed away, he was in the middle of his latest Marvel Comics book, a What If? story. Mike had completed seven pages of what became a massive 27-page story. With Mike’s passing, Marvel Comics generously provided access to the script and Mike’s art to The Hero Initiative, and Mike’s friends stepped up to finish the story, and pay tribute to Mike.
  • "Secret Invasion" shines its spotlight on Black Bolt and The Inhumans - Whether he’s dead or missing, SECRET INVASION will make Black Bolt’s family truly Inhuman!
  • "Sam & Lilah" jumps from Zuda Comics competition to ACT-I-VATE webcomic lineup - Fresh off a commanding fourth-place finish in Zuda Comics' March 2008 Competition, SAM & LILAH will be making a move to its new home as part of the online comics collective ACT-I-VATE, beginning with new pages on May 1.



Comic Book Movie

  • J.J. Abrams Reveals Snippet Of STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS Deleted Scene On Conan - Click on the image below to watch. In Summer 2013, pioneering director J.J. Abrams will deliver an explosive action thriller that takes Star Trek Into Darkness. When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. Star Trek Into Darkness is out now, and you can check out my take on the movie HERE. Follow @RorMachine !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?http:https;if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js;fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, script, twitter-wjs);
  • COMICS: Ed McGuinness Charity Variant For X-MEN #1 Revealed - UK based comic store, Limited Edition Comix, has produced a variant cover with Marvel Comics in aid of The Sick Children’s Trust, a charity that the store and its customers support. The X-Men #1 variant cover, due to ship on the 27th May, is drawn by Ed McGuinness and features the X-Men’s stunning Psylocke and will have a print run of only 3500 copies worldwide with all profits going to the Sick Children’s Trust. Richard Emms, director of Limited Edition Comix in Stevenage, comments on the release of the X-Men #1 variant cover, its connection to the charity and what it means to the store’s customers who have supported the charity too. “We feel extremely privileged to be able to do something for The Sick Children’s Trust and on this scale. We can’t thank James (Viscardi at Marvel Comics) for all his help putting this together for us and getting Ed (Mcguinness) involved with
  • Van Damn! Universal Rebooting TIMECOP - I gotta admit, Timecop is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. Hell, Jean-Claude Van Dammes films from the early 90s are all guilty pleasure for me. Yes, I had no taste in films when I was hitting puberty, fuck you. Anyways, the 1994 film is set in the near future where time travel is regulated by a police force. One officer (Van Damme) runs afoul a crooked politician (played by Ron Silver) using time travel to further his political career. Its incredibly entertaining, with a strong supporting cast lead by Mia Sara (Ferris Buellers hot girlfriend) as Melissa Walker, Bruce McGill as Commander Eugene Matuzak and Gloria Reuben as Sarah Fielding. So, when todays news came out that Universal was remaking Timecop I was exactly happy, nor was I angry. I always thought the premise was interesting enough. If handled correctly a franchise could be cultivated. Fun Fact: The film and its
  • More From Ray Stevenson On THOR: THE DARK WORLD - Chatting recently with Speakeasy about playing a gay mobster in the Dexter Showtime drama series, Ray Stevenson offered new details about returning as Volstagg in Marvels upcoming sequel, Thor: The Dark World. Explaining how Asgard has changed since the first film, the British actor said: In the first “Thor,” Asgard had this tremendous peace among the 9 realms, he said. They were riding at the heights. Everything is working and looking as it should be. In this one, the realms are being whipped up into various rebellions. There is a darker malignant force out there and we are in the process of engaging in long protracted skirmishes and battles. The luster and shine of the city has been taken off and it all leads to a huge assault, an attack at the heart of Asgard, Stevenson reassured, adding that, It could be completely wiped out, the stakes are a lot higher. Regarding
  • Check Out A Cool Unused Poster For Tim Burtons BATMAN (1989) - Website Daybees ran an article featuring unused and alternative posters for lots of big movies, and in among them was this little gem below. Check out that odd tagline though! Makes the movie sound more like Judge Dredd than Batman. Anyway, this was the only real CBM related poster but click the link below to see some for the likes of A Clockwork Orange, The Exorcist, Pulp Fiction and more. Follow @RorMachine !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?http:https;if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js;fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, script, twitter-wjs);
  • Latest GODZILLA Behind-The-Scenes Still Teases An Evacuation - Legendary Pictures has been sharing some cool behind-the-scenes stills from the set of the anticipated reboot Godzilla, and now the studio has posted the following image on its Twitter account. As you can tell, it certainly isnt as surprising as others weve seen recently, as it only features a pile of documents. However, it might tease some intriguing info from the currently-shooting film, such as a possible evacuation of the Farallon Islands (which is approximately 30 miles from San Francisco, which will see an attack from the titular creature). So, not much, but what do you think? Godzilla stars Aaron Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen and Bryan Cranston. The film is set to hit theaters May 16th, 2014 in 3D. Documents from the set of #Godzilla. #Behindthescenes #onset twitter.com/Legendary/stat…mdash; Legendary (@Legendary) May 22, 2013
  • Research Study Finds That Comic Book Movies Are Perfect First Date Material - Got a hot date coming up? Well, you may want to consider taking him or her to see Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness or Man of Steel as a new research study has revealed that over 77% of women rated superhero movies as being their ideal first date. Over two thirds of men - 62% - agreed! Roy Gower, Head of Film at Cineworld, said: Superhero films are huge right now. The recent success of films like The Dark Knight, Iron Man and The Avengers has re-kindled our love for comic book heroes and whetted our appetites for the latest superhero instalment, Man of Steel, released on June 14. As part of their survey, the cinema chain also asked women which five superheroes they would most like to date. Iron Man came out on top, followed by Thor, Wolverine, Batman and Superman. It may just be time to start
  • Did You Spot The Fake Robert Downey Jr. In IRON MAN 3? - When Robert Downey Jr. suffered a serious injury and had to take 6 weeks to recover, Shane Black and co. obviously kept production going on Marvels Iron Man threequel..but they didnt only shoot scenes without Tony Stark in them. For that last scene with Tony overlooking the beach from the ruins of his mansion for example, a body double was used and Downey Jr.s face superimposed in much the same fashion as the Skinny Steve version of Chris Evans was created in Captain America: TFA. “Together with face replacement and full body doubles, somewhere there was a solution to the problem of not having Robert Downey Jnr on set for the time,” explains Iron Man 3s VFX supervisor Chris Townsend. We were able to reconstruct RDJ as Tony Stark on set, with the help of a body double and the facial captures wed collected afterwards. Ive seen the movie twice and
  • THE WOLVERINE Featured On The Cover Of This Weeks Entertainment Weekly - Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown world he faces his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality, emerging more powerful than we have ever seen him before. STARRING: Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine Hiroyuki Sanada as Shingen Yashida Hal Yamanouchi as Yashida Tao Okamoto as Mariko Yashida Rila Fukushima as Yukio Will Yun Lee as Kenuichio Harada Brian Tee as Noburo Mori Svetlana Khodchenkova as Viper RELEASE DATE: July 26th, 2013.
  • Previously-Seen MAN OF STEEL Images Now In Hi-Res - Image Credit: Oleg Gaiko Man Of Steel was directed by Zack Snyder, from a script written by David Goyer. The cast includes: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Ayelet Zurer, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Michael Shannon, Antje Traue, Christopher Meloni, Harry Lennix, Laurence Fishburne and Richard Schiff. In theaters June 14th, 2013!
  • STAR TREK Writers On Possibly Moving To STAR WARS; Josh Holloway Up For Han Solo Role - A few minor pieces Star Wars news for your reading pleasure. First up, in an interview with Wall Street Journal, screenwriter Alex Kurtzman plays down the possibility of his reteaming with Star Trek Into Darkness director J.J. Abrams (and frequent co-writer Roberto Orci) on a future Wars installment. I don’t think so. Obviously the God analogy applies there as well. But I think all of our slates are pretty full right now. I think we’re very happy with what we’ve done on “Star Trek” and our heads have been there, you know? They haven’t really gone past that point. I think right now we’re mostly excited to sit there in the theater and be fans of the next “Star Wars” movie. You don’t get that opportunity very often so I’m not sure we want to dilute it.) This is similar to what Abrams stated when first asked if he would be
  • UPDATE: Sony May Part With SPIDER-MAN Movie Rights; Will Peter Parker Join The MCU? - Comic Book Therapy points to a report which seemingly indicates that Sony are considering a proposal from investor Daniel Loeb and his hedge fund company Third Point. What proposal? Well, theyve been struggling financially for quite some time now and while theyre not exactly going to go bust anytime soon, they may be forced to sell some assets in order to both save and make some money. Loeb has suggested that they sell some of their entertainment properties, including the Resident Evil and Spider-Man franchises. Sony Chief executive Kazuo Hirai has confirmed to investors that they are indeed considering this proposal in order for them to focus on their electronics division. Third Point’s proposal involves the way we manage a core business of the Sony group and the direction of our management. So the Sony board will give it thorough consideration before replying to Mr Loeb. Whether this actually happens remains
  • Unused IRON MAN 3 Posters; Plus Pepper Potts Concept Art - Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man 3″ pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man? Iron Man 3 was directed by Shane Black, and will hit theaters May 3, 2013! The film stars: Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark), Gwyneth Paltrow (Virginia Potts), Don Cheadle (Col. James Rhodes), and Ben Kingsley as The Mandarin.
  • COMICS: Daredevils Mystery Antagonist Revealed In Todays Issue #26; Find Out Who It Is Here! - At the very edge of his tether, Daredevil finally snapped and seemingly killed Bullseye in cold blood. This would lead to him becoming possessed by one of the Hands demons (the Beast), but it has since been firmly established that he was in full control of himself when he took out his murderous archnemesis. Well, in a spoiler-filled interview with USA Today, writer Mark Waid has talked about Bullseyes return in the pages of todays Daredevil #26. Hes too good a villain to lay low forever, the writer told the site. Hes still putting the bulls-eye on Daredevils head but hes having to do it through pure force of will. Why only force of will? Well, the issue reveals that the villain is fully paralysed and that his only working sense is sight. I liked the idea of this master assassin now having to turn all that rage and anger into
  • Toby Jones Teases Return As ‘Arnim Zola’ In CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER - While speaking with ComingSoon.net in anticipation of his recent thriller, Berberian Sound Studio, Toby Jones talked a bit about reprising his Captain America: The First Avenger role, Arnim Zola, in Marvels upcoming sequel, The Winter Soldier. “All I can say about it is that I was pleased to be brought back,” he said. “I thought I might be--because youd know better than I do--but Zola finds a way to defeat time and you wont be disappointed with the way thats been treated in the film, thats what I would say.” With that said, its almost safe to assume Zola will appear not only in flashbacks, but also during the present time (likely) in his comic-accurate android-robotic form. Meanwhile, filming for Captain America: The Winter Soldier is very much underway now in Cleveland, Ohio. And while on set Monday, NBC News caught up with co-director Anthony Russo as he talked about shooting the
  • New GODZILLA Set Photos: Soldiers Seen Carrying A Nuclear Warhead - Image Credit: yvrshoots.com CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE IMAGES The video below is a hydraulic test from a week ago GODZILLA is being directed by Gareth Edwards (Monsters), from a screenplay by Max Borenstein, Frank Darabont and Dave Callaham. The cast includes: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, and Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins, David Strathairn and Bryan Cranston. The film will stomp into theaters May 16, 2014.
  • Christopher Nolan, Zack Snyder And David S. Goyer Discuss MAN OF STEEL - Earlier today, the NY Times released an interview with Man of Steel director Zack Snyder, producers Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder and screenwriter David S. Goyer. Below, youll find a rundown of the most tantalizing quotes from the piece written by the Times Dave Itzkoff. Director Zack Snyder discusses some of the more recent interpretations of the Superman suit seen in Action Comics #1 and on the television show, Smallville. Snyder: “When they try to dress him up, put him in jeans and a T-shirt or a leather jacket with an S on it, I go: ‘What? Guys, it’s O.K. It’s Superman. He’s the king daddy. You should all be bowing down to him. [Man of Steel will] respect the S. ” Snyder continues to discuss his interpretation of Superman - an approach he says really looks at the history of the character and seeks to embrace all the intrinsic aspects of
  • COMICS: Get A Better Look At WRATH - The Anti-Batman - Says Harras to DC: There’s no denying that Batman is one of the strongest superheroes in the DC Universe, and with access to state-of-the-art technology, the Dark Knight has incredibly resources at his disposal to aid in his efforts fighting crime. But what if Batman used his power for evil instead of good? Enter Wrath. He’s got all the same gadgets and vehicles as the Dark Knight – but his intentions for how they’re used couldn’t be more opposite. Mainly because they’re far more lethal... Follow @RorMachine !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?http:https;if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js;fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, script, twitter-wjs);
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Has Explosions on Cleveland Set - This morning in Downtown Cleveland onlookers were treated to a BOOM on the set of Captain America: The Winter Soldier! After a test run for a giant fireball happened very early on set, it took over two hours to prepare for the real deal. And when the cameras were rolling, observers were in for a treat as they witnessed the black SWAT van and police cars blow up, flip and engulf into flames. These are vehicles from the same scene that has been filming over the past few days where Nick Furys black SUV is surrounded by police and SWAT with heavy duty machine guns. Logic says someone has arrived to help Nick Fury. Maybe its the Black Widow or Captain America or even Sam Wilson (a.k.a. the Falcon). Whoever the hero is he or she is bound to show up at the East 6th and Rockwell set in the next few days
  • Edgar Wright Introduces The Full Theatrical Trailer For THE WORLDS END - 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hell bent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by mate Gary King, a 40-year old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their home town and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub, The World’s End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realize the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind’s. Reaching The World’s End is the least of their worries. The World’s End also stars Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, Eddie Marsan, and Rosamund Pike and will be released in the UK on 19th July, and in the US on August 23rd. Follow @RorMachine !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?http:https;if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js;fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, script, twitter-wjs);




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  • Hound Comics -

    Brimstone and LusciousWhenever I get the chance to attend a comic book convention, I'm always on the lookout for talent and things that are new to the comic book industry. New publishers, creators, companies, you name it, I love seeing new stuff. When I went to Wizard World: Portland, I ran into a group of guys from Hound Comics, a young comic book publisher that had a lot of different products and some interesting characters to boot. I spoke with CEO and ex professional wrestler Brimstone for a bit and took home some items from their booth.

    Hound Comics is the sort of place a lot of independent publishers should take note of as they embody the spirit of the entrepreneur like none I've seen recently. Not only do they have a line of comics based off of his wrestling persona, but also a other creator owned comic books, a food line, apparel, and a slate of other products. I got the chance to interview Hound Comics and got some insight into the mind behind the publishing company and was excited to peek behind the veil and see how things tick at Hound Comics. Check out the interview with Brimstone, CEO of Hound Entertainment Group.

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  • New Image Titles -

    Ten GrandIt would seem a lot of creators are turning to Image Comics to get their visions out into the hands of comic book fans. I have seen a bevy of high profile creator owned series coming out of Image and it is really great to see. Joe's Comics has restarted and their first comic book out is Ten Grand, written by Straczynski himself and illustrated by Ben Templesmith. The duo really hit the mark for me and I thoroughly enjoyed what looks to be the first in a good slate of comic books coming out of this new Image imprint. Another comic I got a chance to sink my teeth into was Chin Music by Steve Niles and Tony Harris. It was very interesting to see two comic books combining the whole occult/crime thing and the two took very divergent paths. I enjoyed them both and look forward to the comic books Image will be putting out.

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  • Kickstart Your Comic Book Creation -

    Did you know that the website Kickstarter.com is the second largest graphic novel publisher in the U.S. according to Publishers Weekly? It beats out DC in terms of revenue off of these graphic novels and is only just behind Marvel. The term "publisher" is a bit loose here in that the company isn't directly responsible for the final product, but the proof that so many comics are created now through Kickstarter is astounding and awesome!

    I've been able to talk to a couple of creators about the Kickstarting process in The Only Living Boy and Rumpus on the Run and the whole concept is exhilarating to think about the avenues that are open for creators to make comic books nowadays. Apparently the process isn't that new as according to Kickstarter, even the likes of Beethoven used a form of crowdsourcing to fund his works. Check out if Kickstarter is right for you and how you can take advantage of this great new concept.

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  • Jess Smart Smiley Kickstarter Interview - Rumpus On The Run -

    Rumpus On The RunKickstarter is such an interesting new avenue for creators. With the right idea, pitch, and networking you can fund just about anything. Order Of The Stick funded a republishing drive and raised over 1.5 million dollars. Penny Arcade raised funds to remove advertising from their website and received over 500 thousand dollars. Now most campaigns are much smaller and won't bring in this kind of money, but for a small press comic book, not a lot can be needed. I got a chance to sit with a creator that has been on the Kickstarting ride with his latest endeavor Rumpus On The Run and right now his project is funded for the softcover version of the book, but Jess Smart Smiley also has dreams to bring his book to hardcover status. There is just a few days to go so be sure to head over this his Kickstarter Campaign first, then over the interview I did with Smiley about the process, his latest work, and kicsktarting comics.

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  • Wizard World Portland Comic Con In Review -

    WWPDXI was really glad I got the chance to go to the Wizard World Portland Comic Con. It was the first time the con was conducted in Stumptown, my hometown of Portland, Oregon. That's Or-e-gun all smoothed together in one go and not Or-ee-gone as out of towners like to say. Although there were some things I found concerning, overall it was a smashing success that this town truly embraced. Take a look at a review of Wizard World Portland to see what was great and what could use some work on for next year. If you are interested in going next year, and I would recommend it, Wizard is doing a special promotion that will work until Monday Feb 25th at Noon. Use the code Portland2013 to get a special discount on next year's entrance to Wizard World Portland Comic Con.

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  • First Day Of Wizard World Portland Comic Con -

    Lou FerrignoThe Wizard World Portland Comic Con was in full effect today in Portland, Oregon and the convention floor was hopping with fans, creators, and celebrities. It is odd that this hasn't happened sooner as Portland is actually one of the largest comics town in the USA. Many creators such as Bendis and Busiek make their home in this area and there are many publishers like Dark Horse, Top Shelf, and Oni here as well. Don't forget that the statue company Bowen Designs resides were to!. This is a great place for comic books and has a great indy convention in the Stumptown Comics Fest, but Wizard World is going for a large scale feel and I think they have a good start. It was interesting that there was a lack of publishers showcasing here and it might be that the Emerald City Comic Con is next weekend in Seattle, WA. Either way I had a good time and met some new people. More to come.

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  • Heading to Wizard World Portland -

    Well it looks like I will be able to attend Wizard World Portland this year and will be heading down for a couple of days of fun at the Oregon Convention Center. I am curious to see what happens as there is something of a duel happening in Portland between Wizard World and Rose City Comic-Con. Wizard World has had something of a bad rap at times and Rose City is partnering with Emerald City Comic Con to partner in running their convention. I hope to see how they handle Portland and if the convention can be the kind of convention this city could use. I will report back with my findings and see just what it has in store.

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  • Superheroes For Hospice Interview -

    Comic book charities are a very cool thing in my mind as they merge something that we love with a good cause. There are many great comic book charities out there right now and one of them is Superheroes for Hospice. This event is a mini-convention where fans can come and get comic books on the cheap. All the profits go to the hospice and help those in need in the New Jersey area. This gives comic collectors another way to get rid of unwanted comic books as the donations they use to stock the event are tax deductible. I got a chance to interview the man behind the curtains, Spiro Ballas, who gave me the skinny on what the hospice does and how you can help others through comic books.

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  • Top Places To Sell Your Comic Books -

    For some, selling a comic book is something that is never considered. It is something tantamount to heresy for many comic book fans. There are some though that just luck into a stash of comics and want to get out quick. Where do you go to sell your comic books? Check out some of the best places to sell your comic books and then be ready to reap the rewards. You will need to make sure that you know the grade and value of your comics as this will give you an edge in the long run, but when you do, you will be able to figure out how much is the right price for your treasured collection.

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  • ComicLock Interview -

    ComicLockThe ComicLock comic book security display system is a new product on the comic book market and it is designed to safely display your comic books in an elegant manner. New ways to protect comic books always get my juices flowing as it takes the comic that is typically hidden away in the closet and showcases it for the piece of art that it really is. I got a chance to have an interview with Bill Zeuch, one of the minds behind this new security display system. Read the interview with ComicLock and find out about how others are using the system, the inspiration for the design, the hurdles they overcame, and more.

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  • Amp - Take one arrogant 19 year old, give him as many superpowers as the military can afford and stand back. Responsibility? Out of the window. Heroics? No, sir. Amp just wants to be loved, well adored really, perhaps even worshipped if he can just get his own chat show!

    However, the military has other ideas.

  • Bonds of Blood (Volume 1) - The first seven issues of Bonds of Blood all together in one nifty trade paperback!
  • Justice - After witnessing his wife's rapist avoid a prison sentence, Alan vows to bring the rapist to justice. In a world where superheroes dictate right and wrong, Alan dons a mask and cape to track the villain down.

    However, he soon learns that there's a lot more to being a superhero than an extravagant costume and a butch name...

  • Kincaid #1 - Kincaid #1 introduces us to the story of Elvis Kincaid, a heroin addicted punk rock musician, who finds himself thrown into a world of global conspiracy, political intrigue and super powered individuals. Far from normal super hero fare, Kincaid is a gritty title showing the darker side of life.

    As much as it focuses on the underbelly of the world, Kincaid is also a tale of one man's self-becoming and personal empowerment, creating a rich and original comic book experience.

  • Legend of The Winged Tiger - Full color version of Phil Yeh's bestselling Winged Tiger #1 comic.

    This new version features Lieve Jerger's brilliant coloring and a brand new cover.

  • Tugger / Burnt Out Comix Flipbook - Murphy Beach Studio presents a 2-fer flipbook with 2 stories, 2 covers & only 1 price!

    Cousin Joey is back and featured in the silly, surreal, underground of Tugger Comix and Burnt Out Comix where the world is a pressure cooker but there are ways to getting out of it. Weird. Funny. Silly.

  • Apocrypha #1, Anarchy's Birth - They wanted to break her, they wanted to to turn her into a tool of their religious tyranny, they failed.

    Violence shall begat violence.

    Mature readers (18+) only.

  • Cigarette Stories#2: Addicted to the Drama - Our story continues: What happened to Germ. Why can't Jerry remember anything? Who are "the guests" and why do they need an armed reception? Jeri and her friends make an appearance, too.
  • Cosmic Samaritan #1, The - In the first of a four part story arc, enter Joshua Price. A conflicted teenager who struggles between his faith and the worldly temptations he must face. Soon, Joshua is chosen to wield supernatural power. A power he cannot yet fully comprehend. Will Joshua use his new abilities for the good of mankind or continue to lead his own path towards darkness?

    Get ready for amazing superhero action and adventure as the premiere issue of THE COSMIC SAMARITAN takes flight!

  • Entombed Issue #0 - Kyle Burden, dedicated Egyptologist and brilliant inventor, is betrayed by a trusted mentor and sealed in an Egyptian sarcophagus for an entire year!

    After returning to the outside world, Kyle is overwhelmed by waves of crippling agoraphobia. Climbing into his greatest invention, Professor Burden himself becomes his most diabolical and twisted creation.