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Pop Culture Roundup Nov. 6, 2006
A Wonder Woman Day to raise money for women's sheleters in Portland, Ore., was a rousing success, reports the Beat.
The free all-ages event, organized by best-selling author Andy Mangels, included a trio of comic book artists signing Wonder Woman comics, as well as a silent art auction with over 100 of the world’s top artists contributing original art, plus raffles, costumes, rare memorabilia, and more. In the aftermath of the event, the total amount raised was determined, with 100% of all monies going to two of Portland’s most protective women and children’s shelters — Raphael House and Bradley-Angel House. The total raised was $15,405.33!
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Deal alert: Amazon has Paul McCartney's new live concert DVD available for 40 percent off: $14. 99.
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The Groovy Age of Horrow recalls the 1970s series of Vampirella paperback novels. Penned by Ron Goulart, the books included:
Vampirella, No. 1 : Bloodstalk
Vampirella No. 2: On Alien Wings
Vampirella, No. 3 : Deadwalk
Vampirella No. 4: Blood Wedding
Vampirella No. 5: Deathgame
Vampirella No. 6: Snakegod
Click the links to check for available used copies via Amazon.
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Marvel Comics has announced the release "The Incredible Hulk" in theaters June 27, 2008. It looks this film is a "do-over" rather than a sequel to the poor, and poorly performing previous "Hulk" movie.
Directed by top rising star Louis Leterrier (Transporter 2, Unleashed), The Incredible Hulk will return to the roots of the long-running comic series, combining a well-developed storyline with incredible action and fun. Zak Penn, who previously collaborated with Marvel on X2 and this summer's smash hit X-Men: The Last Stand, is writing the script. The project is being produced by Avi Arad, Kevin Feige and Gale Anne Hurd and will be executive produced by Michael Helfant, David Womark, and Ari Arad. Marvel Studios is currently casting the project.
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Electric Tiki is planning an animated-style "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" figure. Probably the closest thing we'll get to the once-planned "Buffy" cartoon series.
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A soundtrack album of Murray Gold's music for the new "Doctor Who" series is out Dec. 4 in the UK.
...the album will feature Murray Gold's version of the Doctor Who theme, plus many of his various incidental scores from Series 1 and 2.
The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon contributes a version of Song for Ten (from last year's Christmas special) and Love Don't Roam, which will feature in the Runaway Bride.
Also included is the much-requested Doomsday - the song that played during Rose's trip to Bad Wolf Bay in Episode 13 of Series 2.
Other tracks include Cassandra's Waltz, Harriet Jones, Prime Minister, plus the themes specially created for the Doctor and Rose.
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Let's face it, the cover design for IDW's new collection of "Dick Tracy" comic strips looks more than a little like the distinctive design artist Seth and Fantagraphics came up with for the series of "Peanuts" reprints. Comics212.net ain't happy about it.
The free all-ages event, organized by best-selling author Andy Mangels, included a trio of comic book artists signing Wonder Woman comics, as well as a silent art auction with over 100 of the world’s top artists contributing original art, plus raffles, costumes, rare memorabilia, and more. In the aftermath of the event, the total amount raised was determined, with 100% of all monies going to two of Portland’s most protective women and children’s shelters — Raphael House and Bradley-Angel House. The total raised was $15,405.33!
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Deal alert: Amazon has Paul McCartney's new live concert DVD available for 40 percent off: $14. 99.
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The Groovy Age of Horrow recalls the 1970s series of Vampirella paperback novels. Penned by Ron Goulart, the books included:
Vampirella, No. 1 : Bloodstalk
Vampirella No. 2: On Alien Wings
Vampirella, No. 3 : Deadwalk
Vampirella No. 4: Blood Wedding
Vampirella No. 5: Deathgame
Vampirella No. 6: Snakegod
Click the links to check for available used copies via Amazon.
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Marvel Comics has announced the release "The Incredible Hulk" in theaters June 27, 2008. It looks this film is a "do-over" rather than a sequel to the poor, and poorly performing previous "Hulk" movie.
Directed by top rising star Louis Leterrier (Transporter 2, Unleashed), The Incredible Hulk will return to the roots of the long-running comic series, combining a well-developed storyline with incredible action and fun. Zak Penn, who previously collaborated with Marvel on X2 and this summer's smash hit X-Men: The Last Stand, is writing the script. The project is being produced by Avi Arad, Kevin Feige and Gale Anne Hurd and will be executive produced by Michael Helfant, David Womark, and Ari Arad. Marvel Studios is currently casting the project.
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Electric Tiki is planning an animated-style "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" figure. Probably the closest thing we'll get to the once-planned "Buffy" cartoon series.
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A soundtrack album of Murray Gold's music for the new "Doctor Who" series is out Dec. 4 in the UK.
...the album will feature Murray Gold's version of the Doctor Who theme, plus many of his various incidental scores from Series 1 and 2.
The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon contributes a version of Song for Ten (from last year's Christmas special) and Love Don't Roam, which will feature in the Runaway Bride.
Also included is the much-requested Doomsday - the song that played during Rose's trip to Bad Wolf Bay in Episode 13 of Series 2.
Other tracks include Cassandra's Waltz, Harriet Jones, Prime Minister, plus the themes specially created for the Doctor and Rose.
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Let's face it, the cover design for IDW's new collection of "Dick Tracy" comic strips looks more than a little like the distinctive design artist Seth and Fantagraphics came up with for the series of "Peanuts" reprints. Comics212.net ain't happy about it.
Upcoming items from TwoMorrows Publishing
ALTER EGO 64
Alter Ego 64 focuses on the Fabulous Fawcett Favorites-and Filchock,
too! Featuring: A previously-unpublished cover painting by DON NEWTON,
of Captain Marvel Jr. and Captain Nazi! ROY THOMAS’ special
issue-by-issue analysis and appreciation of OTTO BINDER and C.C. BECK’s
1943-45 four-color "The Monster Society of Evil!" serial featuring Mr.
Mind, Dr. Sivana-all that and World War II! Film model-maker ROGER
DICKEN’s theory that Captain Marvel was modeled after German
heavyweight
boxer MAX SCHMELING! Plus a special double-size FCA (Fawcett Collectors
of America) section with MARC SWAYZE, EMILIO SQUEGLIO, C.C. BECK, MAC
RABOY, et al.-hosted by P.C. HAMERLINCK! Also, JIM AMASH interviews
MARTIN FILCHOCK, Golden Age artist for Centaur comics (Mighty Man,
Fire-Man, Owl, Electric Ray, et al.)! Plus MICHAEL T. GILBERT and Mr.
Monster’s Comic Crypt-and MORE! Edited by ROY THOMAS.
The 100 page (plus cover), saddle-stitched 8 1/2" x 11" magazine with a
full color cover and black-and-white interiors retails for $6.95 in the
U.S. and ships 10 January 2007.
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BACK ISSUE 20
Now with COLOR! In Back Issue 20, peek behind the masks of many of your
favorite heroes in this Secret Identities issue, as we explore the
histories of four characters with unusual alter egos: Firestorm, Moon
Knight, the Question, and the "real-life" super-hero the Human Fly!
STEVE ENGLEHART and SAL BUSCEMA talk "Pro2Pro" about their Captain
America collaboration, and JERRY ORDWAY is spotlighted in a
career-spanning interview. Plus: a roundtable of Superman writers and
artists reveal the scoop on Clark Kent, featuring artwork by and
commentary from BILL SIENKIEWICZ, KEVIN NOWLAN, DOUG MOENCH, DENYS
COWAN, DENNY O’NEIL, AL MILGROM, GERRY CONWAY, FRANK ROBBINS, CARY
BATES, ELLIOT S! MAGGIN, PAT BRODERICK, JIM SHOOTER, and many others.
BONUS: a Superman and Clark Kent COLOR art gallery, with ultra-rare art
by CURT SWAN and others, and a Shazam! cover by Ordway, re-creating the
classic "Spider-Man No More" cover from Amazing Spider-Man #50! Edited
by MICHAEL EURY.
The 104 page with color section and cover, saddle-stitched 8 1/2" x 11"
magazine with a full color cover and black-and-white interiors retails
for $6.95 in the U.S. and ships 17 January 2007.
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ROUGH STUFF 3
The industry’s buzzing about TwoMorrows’ groundbreaking new mag, ROUGH
STUFF, celebrating the ART of creating comics! In issue 3, editor (and
top pro inker) BOB McLEOD presents more NEVER-BEFORE PUBLISHED penciled
pages, preliminary sketches, detailed layouts, and unused inked
versions
of art from throughout comics history! First up is a new, heavily
illustrated interview with JOHN ROMITA, JR. on his career, from his
early work on Iron Man, through to his current groundbreaking art on
Marvel’s ETERNALS revamp with Neil Gaiman! Then, we present extensive
galleries of unseen work by top artists P. CRAIG RUSSELL, MIKE ALLRED,
and YANICK PAQUETTE, who contribute commentaries on pencils, sketches,
and more from some of their most well-known comics work-examining what
went right and wrong with it, and giving background information to put
it all into historical perspective. Also: A pencil art spotlight on one
of the most talented creators in comics today, LEE WEEKS! A
retrospective art gallery on legendary Marvel Comics artist Big JOHN
BUSCEMA! Plus: Before-and-after comparisons revealing how images
changed
from initial concept to published version, and more, all behind a new
ROMITA JR. "Spider-Man" cover!
The 100 page with cover, saddle-stitched 8 1/2" x 11" magazine with a
full color cover and black-and-white interiors retails for $6.95 in the
U.S. and ships 24 January 2007.
OFFERED AGAIN
ROUGH STUFF 1
edited by Bob MCLEOD
HOW TO CREATE COMICS FROM SCRIPT TO PRINT TPB
by Danny FINGEROTH and Mike MANLEY
HOW TO DRAW COMICS FROM SCRIPT TO PRINT DVD
by Danny FINGEROTH and Mike MANLEY
KRYPTON COMPANION
by Michael EURY
COMING SOON
BLUE BEETLE COMPANION
by Christopher IRVING
Ships 21 February 2007
128 page Trade Paperback - by Christopher Irving
The Blue Beetle debuted in 1939, rivaling such icons as Superman and Batman for longevity in comics, but not in popularity until his recent death and resurrection as a result of DC Comics’ hit Infinite Crisis series. Now, Comic Book Artist magazine’s Christopher Irving explores the history and uncovers the secrets lurking under the cover of the character’s comics in The Blue Beetle Companion! Follow his 60+ years of evolution—from the world of Fox Comics to an in-depth history of Charlton Comics—all the way to the hall of today’s DC Comics. Find out what really happened to infamous Golden Age publisher Victor Fox, and get an in-depth look at the Blue Beetle radio show and Jack “King” Kirby’s Blue Beetle comic strip. Also, presented for the first time since 1939: the first appearance of The Blue Beetle from Mystery Men Comics #1! Featuring interviews with Will Eisner, Joe Simon, Joe Gill, Roy Thomas, Geoff Johns, Cully Hamner, Keith Giffen, Len Wein, and others, plus never-before-seen Blue Beetle designs by Alex Ross and Alan Weiss, as well as artwork by Will Eisner, Charles Nicholas, Steve Ditko, Kevin Maguire, and more! It also features an introduction by Tom DeHaven, the acclaimed author of the novel It’s Superman! and Derby Dugan’s Depression Funnies. Featuring a new cover by current Blue Beetle artist Cully Hamner, this is the ultimate look at one of comicdom’s longest-living heroes!
MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 11: CHARLES VESS
by Chris IRVING and Eric NOLEN-WEATHINGTON
Ships 21 February 2007
Enchanting—that is the best word to describe the artwork of Charles Vess. Whether with his book illustrations, his paintings, or his comic book stories, Vess’ work has enchanted readers for years. The winner of two World Fantasy Awards (one with Neil Gaiman for Best Short Story for Sandman #19; the second for Best Artist for Gaiman’s novel, Stardust, which will be a major motion picture in early 2007) and two Eisner Awards, Charles Vess has proven himself to be one of the greatest fantasy artists of our time. Chris Irving and Eric Nolen-Weathington are proud to present an in-depth look into Vess’ career and creative process in this latest volume of the Modern Masters series. This 120-page book features a career-spanning interview with tons of art, including many rare and unpublished pieces, a large gallery, and an 8-page color section on this true Modern Master: Charles Vess!
ALTER EGO 65
edited by Roy THOMAS - "Nick CARDY"
Ships 14 February 2007
Mission Impossible DVDs
Mission Impossible TV series on DVD:
Complete First Season
Complete Second Season
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Complete First Season
Complete Second Season
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD.
Gomer Pyle DVDs
Gomer Pyle USMC on DVD:
Complete First Season
Complete Second Season
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD.
Complete First Season
Complete Second Season
See a Complete List of TV Shows on DVD.
Pop Culture Roundup Nov. 3, 2006
Via Bedazzled: A great collection of cartoon-themed LP covers.
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Via the Beat: The Diamond comics distributing company has launched a branch to handle comics geared especially to young readers.
...the new division will be called Diamond Kids Group and said that comics and kids’ books are “the next platform for major growth” at Diamond.
Scholastic editor-at-large Janna Morishima will direct the new unit. Her role at DKG will be to help comics publishers reformat and relaunch comics in the book market, and to help trade book publishers learn and enter the graphic novel market.
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Via Bubblegumfink: A whole mess of Archies YouTube videos.
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The UK Guardian has an article about the restoration process being used to spruce up old "Doctor Who" episodes from the 1960s and 1970s.
This month's release of the 1969 Doctor Who story The Invasion will look pristine, as though it was made last week. This isn't because of a discovery of an original tape, though; the masters were long ago discarded by the BBC, replaced by a copy made by holding a film camera up to a TV screen. (This, incidentally, is why so much old TV looks grainy.)
See a Complete List of Doctor Who Episodes on DVD.
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You can preview four tracks from the Beatles' Love here, the soundtrack to the new Cirque de Soleil show using new versions of Beatles music. Fabs producer George Martin and son Giles created "new songs" by combing/mashing up elements of existing Beatles tunes, including studio outtakes.
The album is out Nov. 21 in standard CD form, or a double disk set that includes a conventional CD and DVD Audio Disk. Clicks the links to pre-order either from Amazon now.
I wasn't sure how I'd like this stuff, but it's a lot of fun.
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Wanna call up Clark Kent? Bruce Wayne? Peter Parker? The Comics Foundry has their numbers.
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Via the Beat: The Diamond comics distributing company has launched a branch to handle comics geared especially to young readers.
...the new division will be called Diamond Kids Group and said that comics and kids’ books are “the next platform for major growth” at Diamond.
Scholastic editor-at-large Janna Morishima will direct the new unit. Her role at DKG will be to help comics publishers reformat and relaunch comics in the book market, and to help trade book publishers learn and enter the graphic novel market.
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Via Bubblegumfink: A whole mess of Archies YouTube videos.
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The UK Guardian has an article about the restoration process being used to spruce up old "Doctor Who" episodes from the 1960s and 1970s.
This month's release of the 1969 Doctor Who story The Invasion will look pristine, as though it was made last week. This isn't because of a discovery of an original tape, though; the masters were long ago discarded by the BBC, replaced by a copy made by holding a film camera up to a TV screen. (This, incidentally, is why so much old TV looks grainy.)
See a Complete List of Doctor Who Episodes on DVD.
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You can preview four tracks from the Beatles' Love here, the soundtrack to the new Cirque de Soleil show using new versions of Beatles music. Fabs producer George Martin and son Giles created "new songs" by combing/mashing up elements of existing Beatles tunes, including studio outtakes.
The album is out Nov. 21 in standard CD form, or a double disk set that includes a conventional CD and DVD Audio Disk. Clicks the links to pre-order either from Amazon now.
I wasn't sure how I'd like this stuff, but it's a lot of fun.
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Wanna call up Clark Kent? Bruce Wayne? Peter Parker? The Comics Foundry has their numbers.
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