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What do you make with your flagship character after you’ve married him off — twice! — even if it was an imaginary story?

You hook him up with a rock’n’roller! Josie as well as the Pussycats — one more Archie brand they’re working on getting a lot more interest for with TV show proposals — excursions with the Archies, as well as Archie gets hectic with Valerie. Archie #608 will be in stores in April.

I’m happy they didn’t pick Josie, considering that that would be predictable, as well as she’s type of got a guy, while Melody’s as well hectic battling the people off with her drumsticks. I’m even a lot more happy that no one’s making a huge offer out of this cover featuring an interracial kiss. I suspect, however, it will be a while before we see a same-sex kiss in Archie comics. One taboo at a time.

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Archie satisfies Kiss — as well Retro?Archie Comics has revealed that Archie #627, due in November, will be the very first part of a four-part storyline guest-starring the 70s rock band Kiss. It’s written by “Archie’s own executive director of Publicity as well as advertising Alex Segura”; art is by mainstay Dan Parent. The story includes Sabrina the Teenage…

Archie gets Political With occupy RiverdaleSeveral sites have covered this short Archie Comics blog publish (no longer available) about an upcoming “Occupy Riverdale” story to appear in Archie #635 due in July 2012. It’s normal of Archie lately to pick storylines based on what will get them complimentary press coverage, particularly if it’s a hot-button…

Preview Archie #627, Where Archie satisfies KISSAs revealed this summer, tomorrow’s Archie #627 is part one of the “Archie satisfies KISS” storyline, “Riverdale rock City”. The publisher has supplied the complying with preview story pages. As you can see, we don’t truly satisfy KISS yet, although the circumstance is set up: Sabrina as well as the “Riverdale Monster Society”…

Media release — BOOM! Studios revealed that it has hired Arune Singh as Vice President, Marketing. In this recently produced role, Singh will report to Filip Sablik, president of publishing as well as Marketing, while overseeing all daily elements of marketing, communications, as well as social media, in addition to brand advancement as well as new business initiatives. The BOOM! Studios advertising team includes Mel Caylo, advertising Manager, as well as Stephanie Hocutt, social network Coordinator.
Singh began his career in the entertainment market in 2001 as a columnist for IGN as well as soon joined ComicBookResources.com as a personnel writer. In 2007, Singh joined marvel Entertainment’s publishing team where he led the communications team with major introduces including the introduction of Miles Morales, the landmark super hero marriage in Astonishing X-Men as well as record-breaking events like Avengers vs X-Men. In 2013, he was promoted to executive Director, TV communications as well as led the publicity introduce of marvel television with series including “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Marvel’s Daredevil,” as well as more. In 2015, he transferred to Syfy in the function of Vice President, Publicity before just recently joining BOOM! Studios.

“Since I was a kid, there’s no medium I’ve liked as much as graphic fiction as well as I’m thrilled to re-enter the market with BOOM! Studios,” stated Singh. “From titles like LUMBERJANES to KLAUS to mouse GUARD to MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, BOOM! is producing premiere storytelling that truly brings new voices as well as visitors to comic shops, with an unparalleled team of people behind the scenes who represent the future of the entertainment industry.”

This new hire complies with other key workers moves for BOOM! Studios in a record-setting sales year which saw the business introduce one of the biggest new series of the year (MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS) with over one million units sold; celebrating LUMBERJANES selling over 500,000 copies; as well as providing the top-selling comic book in October (BIG difficulty IN bit CHINA/ESCAPE FROM new YORK #1):

Kate Henning has been hired as Operations Manager. Henning began her career at diamond Comic Distributors as a brand manager in the buying department. Over her 5 years there, she established a sterling reputation of working with publishers. In 2013, Henning was hired by IDW, where she served as the publisher’s Sales & Operations Manager. In her new role, Henning will oversee BOOM!’s publishing logistics together with printer as well as supplier relationships.

Dafna Pleban has been promoted to Editor, skill Development. Pleban has been with BOOM! since 2009 as well as has been instrumental in finding as well as establishing high-performing skill for many years. This new designation shows her continued success in determining singular talents including Russ Manning award nominee Vanesa R. Del Rey (THE empty MAN, Black Widow) as well as Russ Manning award champion Dan Mora (KLAUS, WWE: THEN. NOW. FOREVER.).

Alex Galer has been promoted to partner Editor. Galer started at BOOM! in 2012 as well as has been a passionate ambassador for titles such as huge difficulty IN bit CHINA, expense & TED as well as POWER RANGERS. He likewise shepherded the Harvey Award-winning PEANUTS: A TRIBUTE TO CHARLES M. SCHULZ HC, a book that was years in the making.

Cameron Chittock has been promoted to partner Editor. Chittock joined BOOM! in 2013 as part of the publisher’s purchase of Archaia. He has played a considerable function in continuing as well as establishing the Archaia imprint, in addition to working on the Eisner award nominated maxi-series, THE SPIRE. Chittock has likewise been an instrumental part of the mouse GUARD team with David Petersen as it celebrated its 10-year anniversary.

Stephanie Hocutt has been promoted to social network Coordinator. Hocutt joined BOOM! in 2013 as a pr assistant before her title altered to advertising assistant in 2015 to show her wider function in the department. In 2016, she spearheaded the growth in the publisher’s social network channels including introducing devoted Tumblrs for BOOM! Box as well as KaBOOM!. Hocutt has likewise significantly increased BOOM!’s reach as well as interaction on established platforms including Twitter, Instagram, as well as Facebook.

Michelle Ankley has been promoted to production Designer. After interning with the company, Ankley started with BOOM! in late 2013 in the Operations department as well as transferred to the production team in early 2015. Her style work has included the IRREDEEMABLE PREMIER HC, THE BAKER street PECULIARS, as well as LUMBERJANES/GOTHAM ACADEMY.

Added Sablik, “This was the biggest year for BOOM! Studios in our history. We’re excited to reveal the addition as well as advancement of key workers who will all play crucial functions in providing what we believenull

brand-new adventures of the Twelfth doctor starring Peter Capaldi! The astounding year two team of George Mann, Rachael Stott and Mariano Laclaustra returns!

TWELFTH doctor YEAR three #3
Writer George Mann
Artist Mariano Laclaustra
FC • 32pp • $3.99
On Sale may 17, 2017

COVER A: WELLINGTON ALVES
COVER B: PHOTO
COVER C: SIMON MYERS
COVER D: mark WHEATLEY

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ComicList Preview: doctor who THE TWELFTH doctor YEAR three #1Media release — The astounding Year two team of George Mann, Rachael Stott and Mariano Laclaustra returns! The doctor is ready for a brand new set of thrilling adventures in time and space… A super-accessible jumping on point for new readers, Year…
April 11, 2017In “Comics”

ComicList Preview: doctor who THE TWELFTH doctor YEAR three #4The conclusion to the Twelfth Doctor’s “BENEATH THE WAVES” arc! doctor WHO: TWELFTH doctor YEAR 3 #4 writer George Mann artist Mariano Laclaustra Publisher: Titan Comics FC • 32pp • $3.99 – On Sale: June 21 Cover A: Simon Myers Co…
June 23, 2017In “Comics”

ComicList Preview: doctor who THE TWELFTH doctor YEAR two #9Media release — Rachael Stott is back on interior art as the doctor receives a strange summons from an impossible source, and finds himself trapped inside a house of infinite dimensions! What is the Doctor’s connection to the family that brought him th…
September 27, 2016In “Comics”

Appetite for Destruction=One of the 10 best albums of all time, and still relevant….

It’s So Easy-Local H

Nighttrain-God Johnson

Mr. Brownstone-Brock Butler
Paradise City (as part of a medley by Tenacious D)

Think about You-God Johnson
Sweet child o Mine-Umphrey’s McGee

Media release — Abnett and Lanning do cosmic HYPERNATURALS at BOOM! Studios!

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Investing On A Budget: NovaHello everyone, and welcome to the next installment of investing On A Budget!  The goal of this article series is to supply investors and speculators with affordable ways to invest in hot properties within the comic book community.  The focus of this article: Nova!! Nova Vol. 4 #1 There is…
September 19, 2022In “Comics”

First look at THE HYPERNATURALSOn Saturday may 5th, fan-favorite scribes Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning bring their cosmic brand of superheroes to BOOM! Studios with an all-new, all-original 16-page story featuring their new series THE HYPERNATURALS. This original story serves as a prel…
April 27, 2012In “Comics”

Collecting & investing In High quality Storytelling, part 3There are a lot of different ways to approach comic book investing and speculation.  Some people tend to focus on covers, others on print runs, and others still on first appearances.  With so lots of different ways to engage with the hobby and the boundless creativity that the medium affords, trying…
June 27, 2022In “Comics”

Media release — After over three years of anticipation by fans, from designer Kentaro Miura (Giganto Maxia, Japan, King of Wolves) comes Berserk volume 38, a sprawling adult fantasy legendary of fierce imagination!
On July 5, digestive tracts the Black Swordsman as well as business will reach the isle of Skellig in really hopes that elven magic can remedy the afflicted Casca, however the remedy might come at a deadly cost. Meanwhile, Guts’s Band of the Hawk comrade Rickert journeys to the city of Falconia, the seat of power for Griffith, the resurrected former Hawks commander. however the glittering towers of Falconia cast the darkest of shadows, as well as a legion of demonic monstrosities dwell in the darkness!

This is one of the most prominent as well as longest-running seinen manga series ever published in North America. Berserk has likewise just recently reemerged on the new York Times very popular manga list!

Berserk volume 38 is now offered for preorder on Amazon.com

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BERSERK official guidebook to be owner’s handbook for Kentaro Miura’s legendary taleMedia release — No Guts, no glory! Dark equine Manga is ecstatic to reveal the essential owner’s handbook for Berserk visitors with the Berserk official Guidebook! Still going strong after over twenty-five years in Japan, Berserk is one of the most po…
October 17, 2017In “Comics”

Miura’s new original work GIGANTO MAXIA introduces in 2016Media release — From the immense creativity of Berserk designer Kentaro Miura comes Giganto Maxia, a science-fiction/fantasy manga of titanic proportions! 100 million years after the fantastic Destruction, life hangs on in the wastelands, with humans, d…
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Dark equine obtains digital rights to the total BERSERK libraryMedia release — celebrating the release of Berserk volume 38, Dark equine is ecstatic to reveal the purchase of digital rights to for the full Berserk manga library (Volumes 1–38). Still going strong after over twenty-five years in Japan, Be…
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by Roger Ash

Roger Ash with the legendary Nick Cardy. Baltimore Comic-Con

A few weeks back, I asked the question “Are comic books mainstream?” My answer was (and remains) no, but they can be. but there are advantages to not being mainstream as well. one of those is the comic convention.

The relationship between fans and comic creators is unique among fandom. I think part of that comes from the fact that comic books aren’t mainstream so fans have banded together to discuss what they love. It started with comic book clubs and continues today with online fan sites. but whether meeting in person or online, the talk is about favorite comics, favorite characters, and favorite creators.

In the early days of fandom, the main communication with creators was the letter column where folks could write in with their thoughts on what was happening in the comic book. It’s fun to go through older letter columns and see how many fans eventually ended up becoming comic professionals. The contact between fans and professionals grew with the advent of comic conventions where they could meet face to face. That’s special. I could possibly meet members of a favorite band if I go to a concert. I could maybe meet a favorite athlete or two if I go to sports convention. but I can meet a substantial roomful of my favorite creators simply by going to a comic convention.

And there are so many of them as well, from industry giants like San Diego and new York to regional shows like Seattle, Baltimore, and Heroes to local shows that aren’t much more than boxes of back issues on card tables. The number of opportunities for fans and creators to interact in person is really quite amazing.

Roger Ash & Walter Simonson. Baltimore Comic-Con.

Of course, with this close interaction there are plenty of bad fan/bad creator stories out there. If you want a primer on bad fan stories, I suggest you find a copy of Stuart Immonen’s 50 reasons to stop sketching at Conventions (which I think is unfortunately out of print). The bottom line is if fans treat the professionals with courtesy, it can lead to memories that you’ll never forget.

For example, the first convention I attended was the Chicago Comic-Con back when it was held in a few rooms at the Rosemont, Illinois Ramada. At one of those early shows (possibly the first, I don’t recall), I had the opportunity to meet artist P. Craig Russell. I had long been a fan of his work, so getting him to sign a few books and talk with him was a treat. I asked if he was doing sketches. He was, but I was only there for one day and his list for the day was already full. I did get to watch him work though, and it was amazing. I’m not sure what the final piece ended up being, but while I was there he was drawing a tree. I have never seen anyone put such heart, soul, and care into drawing a tree. It’s a moment that is burned into my memory.

There are some fans and creators who no longer attend conventions because the Internet allows them to interact on a daily basis. While I respect their decision, it’s not the same thing. Typing at someone online is not the same as being able to meet them in person, shake their hand, and tell them how much their work has meant to you.

So while I do hope comics become mainstream, I also hope we don’t lose some of the things that make comic books special, like the conventions and the interaction fans and creators have. So take advantage of that. get to a convention. They happen all over the country throughout the year. For those in the Midwest, C2E2’s less than a month away. reading and collecting comics is supposed to be fun. enjoy yourself!

Now, go read a comic!

Special thanks to beau Smith for his help with this column and for planting the seed for a future column as well.

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Excalibur Visionaries: Warren Ellis Vol. 1

by Wayne Markley

For a number of years now, marvel has been doing a series of trade paperback collections called marvel Visionaries. These books collect the work of the single author, artist, or creative team. some of the titles include Walt Simonson’s Thor, John Byrne’s wonderful four (highly recommended by the way), Kurt Busiek’s Untold Tales of Spider-Man, and Peter David’s Hulk (also very highly recommended, one of the best runs on any marvel book mixing a sense of humor with creative story telling) among others. but the one series of books I want to look at this time around is Excalibur Visionaries: Warren Ellis.

Warren Ellis is an exceptional writer whom I have had mixed feeling about. I am a substantial fan of some of his work like Planetary, Desolation Jones, and his marvel work on Excalibur, X-Factor, and X-Man. I am not a fan of his Anna Mercury or Supergod or some of his other work for smaller publishers. My guess is when working for marvel and DC, he is forced to an extent to focus his storytelling and is somewhat limited on how far he can go in his stories. In his independent work, he is complimentary to push the envelope and do as he sees fit. and all the power to him to tell the stories he wants, but I find his a lot more focused work far a lot more satisfying (and I suspect this has a lot to make with the individual editors). In fact, his superhero work, such as that collected in the Excalibur Visionaries, is some of my favorite X-stories.

Within Excalibur Visionaries: Warren Ellis, he takes a mix of characters, including Peter Wisdom, whom he created (and was also featured in the exceptional Captain Britain and MI13 comic), Kitty Pryde, Captain Britain, Nightcrawler, Colossus and others and tells a series of tight stories that are both imaginative, creative and entertaining. He is also a master of the lost art of the sub-plot. In any given issue, there is a main storyline and two or three smaller stories (often one page) that slowly build into a longer storyline down the road. There are two volumes collecting his run on Excalibur with a large mix of artists, who are admittedly are hit and miss.

Counter X Vol. 1

There are also three volumes called Counter X collecting a mix of Ellis’s other X-work. These volumes include Generation X (issues #63-70), X-Force (#102-109) and X-Man (#63-70). While it may help to read them in order, it isn’t needed to understand the overall story. once again, you get exceptional storytelling with characters you have long known and Warren Ellis’ favorite, Peter Wisdom. If you have the time, it is well worth your time to read the two Ellis Excalibur Visionaries and the three Counter X collections. You will find entertaining X-Men stories that step at a very quick pace and are very well told.

I would also suggest you try some of Warren’s independent work. While it is not my cup of tea, I do have a number of pals who rave about this work, so I suspect it is just a matter of a taste.

Archie: the best of Dan DeCarlo

My recommendation this month for a book you may have overlooked is Archie: the best of Dan DeCarlo Vol. 1. This is a stunning hardcover book reprinting a selection of Dan DeCarlo’s work for Archie Comics. a lot of of these stories feature Betty and Veronica, along with Archie and Reggie. even Jughead pops up here and there. a lot of of these stories are from the 50’s and 60’s, my favorite period of Archie stories. While this book has but a tiny selection of DeCarlo’s work (there are over 15 stories, though), they are a captivating mix of humor, good girl art, and feel good stories. This book is an exceptional gift for anyone, especially yourself. As always, all opinions and comments in this blog are mine and do not reflect the thoughts or opinions of Westfield Comics. I can be contacted at MFBWAY@AOL.COM and I welcome comments or ideas or review copies of books! Adios.

There are lots of excellent choices when it pertains to choosing a villain in the marvel Cinematic world (MCU).  Some have worked out well (Red Skull, Thanos) while others have been doubtful (Whiplash, Yellow Jacket).  Every comic book fan has a desire listing when it pertains to choosing who our heroes must battle.  Marvel, on the other hand, is trying to make the foes bigger as well as badder as well as they continue to make the battles grander as well as a lot more memorable, which seems excellent for the consumer, however may put a few of the much better heroes on the sidelines because of their a lot more “human” limitations.  Let’s look into Taskmaster as one of these examples.

If you are a marvel fan, you are a lot of likely a fan of Taskmaster.  As a villain, he quite much hits all the marks.  He is a paid thug as well as assassin who utilizes his photographic reflexes to simulate any type of battling style to get the task done.  Taskmaster has been so successful as a criminal he is the person you go to when you want to be trained as a mercenary.  He utilizes the exact same weapons of a number of familiar heroes as well as a grand battle with this villain would make one hell of a MCU fight scene.  however will we ever see him in a MCU movie?

Taskmaster made his very first appearance in The Avengers #196.  This comic has an fantastic George Perez cover of the character against the pool table eco-friendly background.  It is a gorgeous piece of art for any type of collector.  9.8 graded copies have a fair Market value (FMV) of $775 as well as according to the census there are lots of copies (177 at this grade).  However, this book does not come up for auction in the higher grades as commonly as you would think.  In fact, they are quite unusual on the open market.  When they do sporadically appear they do not stay on the market extremely long as well as normally offer at, or even above, FMV.  The Avengers #196 should be a solid long-lasting comic for any type of financier to hold whether Taskmaster shows up in the MCU or not.

An Avengers fight against Taskmaster would be a excellent cinematic fight scene, however because of its myopic scale it would not be something as unforgettable or pleasing to the eyes as Surtur destroying Asgard.  It would be a lot more akin to Civil war as well as we have been there, done that.  Therefore, we must not expect Taskmaster to show up against the Avengers.  A much better in shape may be as a foil for a single-character story.  Ant-Man seems like a great foe, however it appears that marvel has bigger plans for Scott Lang.  If I had to location Taskmaster, based on the info I currently have, it would be excellent to see him paired with Black Panther.  Their battle would be an acrobatic rumba that would bounce around the entire screen.  like Yoda fighting…but fueled by vibranium crack.  The issue becomes the truth that we may have already seen the very best of this schema in the very first Black Panther motion picture (Black Panther vs. Killmonger’s Panther) as well as it does not fix Marvel’s weak counter-villain track record.  I hope some take on as well as skilled director has a plan for the Taskmaster.

Which villain are you expecting out of Marvel’s next phase?  Is there an legendary battle you would pay ticket costs for?  decrease you comments as well as join in the speculation!

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Now everybody likes TaskmasterSuddenly everybody is a Taskmaster fan. thanks to the recent Black Widow motion picture news, costs for Avengers #196 are soaring to record highs in only days. marvel Studios can illuminate the collectors market like nothing else. just recently the studio verified that a solo Black Widow motion picture focusing on her…
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First look At TASKMASTER #1Media release — marvel is delighted to present your very first look at Taskmaster #1, from fan-favorite writer Fred Van Lente as well as rising star artist Jefte Paolo! Taskmaster spent years training the world’s a lot of dangerous villains exactly how to kill, however when a rumor hits the streets that he is working for…
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The Swiss army knife of Villains: TaskmasterImagine you might discover any type of physical skill just by observing it. You might manage a vehicle like a formula 1 driver, or throw a punch like Mike Tyson, do a spinning back kick like Chuck Norris, attempt a Michael Jordan layup, or drive a golf sphere like Tiger Woods, any…
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2. hi Hey What Can I Do?-The Hold Steady. potentially the worst cover by a excellent band, ever.

3. Black Dog-David Gray

4. Stairway to Heaven-Rodrigo Y Gabriela

5. whole Lotta Love/Thank You-Tori Amos

6. The Ocean-Soulive

7. Stairway to Heaven-Neil Pepper

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