Coming Up: "The Team-Up Companion" Looks at Classic Superhero Team-Up Titles
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The Team-Up Companion examines team-up comic books of the Silver and Bronze Ages of Comics—DC’s The Brave and the Bold and DC Comics Presents, Marvel’s Marvel Team-Up and Marvel Two-in-One, plus other team-up titles, treasuries, and treats—in a lushly illustrated selection of informative essays, special features, and trivia-loaded issue-by-issue indexes.
Go behind the scenes of your favorite team-up comic books with specially curated and all-new creator recollections from Neal Adams, Jim Aparo, Mike W. Barr, Eliot R. Brown, Nick Cardy, Chris Claremont, Gerry Conway, Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber, Steven Grant, Bob Haney, Tony Isabella, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Ralph Macchio, Dennis O’Neil, Martin Pasko, Joe Rubinstein, Roy Thomas, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, and many other all-star writers and artists who produced the team-up tales that so captivated readers during the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s.
By Back Issue and RetroFan editor Michael Eury!
Coming Up: The Cowsills "Rhythm Of The World"
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2022 release, the first new music from the band in nearly 30 years. Starting in 1965, The Cowsills was composed of six siblings, performing their instruments and singing those glorious harmonies as only families can.
Originally starting as a regional act (from Newport, Rhode Island), the group was "founded" by Joda Records owners Danny Sims and reggae/pop singer Johnny Nash ("I Can See Clearly Now") in the mid-'60s for whom they recorded a handful of singles before turning towards more national recognition when they were signed to MGM Records in 1967.
At this point, the group's mother Barbara and young sister Susan joined the act and they were awarded a Gold record for over one million copies sold of their very first single for MGM, the sublime, "The Rain, The Park & Other Things."
This began a series of chart records that dominated the Top 40 for the next three years. Among the classic Cowsills recordings are "We Can Fly," "Indian Lake," "Hair" (from the rock musical Hair), and "Love American Style" (the theme song from the popular ABC-TV show of the same name).
The group also recorded and charted with five successful albums during this time period. The band and their story were even the inspiration for the popular 1970s sitcom The Partridge Family. As all families do, the group went through a series of changes, disbanding in 1972. But music never left the soul of this tuneful and melodic kin.
Over the years, the group, as individuals, continued to make music and even reunited in 1978 and 1993 to make historic records that are woefully out of print.
Now, nearly 30 years after their last recordings as a group, The Cowsills are returning with new music for the new world! Omnivore Recordings is proud to announce the release of Rhythm Of The World. Eleven brand new songs written by the band.
Out Now: See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture
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See You At San Diego is the comprehensive chronicle of Comic-Con International and modern geekdom itself as told through countless stories by nearly fifty of the most integral members of the Comic-Con and fandom scene. This full-fledged oral history, bursting with intimate reflections, hilarious observations, and at times, heartbreaking, often thought-provoking stories, is about how the geek at last inherited the earth and the story of the transformation of mainstream American pop culture into comic book culture over the past century.
Join some of the biggest names in fandom as they launch off at ludicrous speed into the spiraling galaxy of geek culture through the kaleidoscopic lens of the planet’s biggest pop culture gathering worldwide (clocked twice by Guinness!): the San Diego Comic-Con. With such special guests as: Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, Kevin Smith, Bruce Campbell, Felicia Day, Scott Aukerman, Stan Sakai, Sergio Aragonés, Trina Robbins, the Russo Bros., Lloyd Kaufman, Tim Seeley, Kevin Eastman, and many others ― along with 400+ photos and art ― the book also features forewords by Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) and by Jeff Smith (Bone), plus an afterword by Wu-Tang Clan’s own uber-nerd mastermind RZA.
Full-color with 400+ photos and art
Coming Up: Joe Strummer "The Mescaleros Years"
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2022 marks 20 years since the passing of the legendary Joe Strummer. While best known as the frontman for The Clash, between 1999-2002 Strummer produced some of his most exciting work alongside The Mescaleros.
Joe Strummer 002: The Mescaleros Years is the first comprehensive collection highlighting this intense period of creativity and brings together the albums Rock Art and the X-Ray Style (1999), Global A Go-Go (2001), the posthumous Streetcore (2003), and Vibes Compass, a brand-new compilation of 15 B-sides and rarities, including never before heard tracks like 'Ocean of Dreams' (featuring Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols on guitar) and early demos of some of the Mescaleros best-loved tracks ('The Road To Rock 'N' Roll', 'X-Ray Style' and more), through to some of the original recordings from Joe's last ever sessions ('Coma Girl', 'Fantastic' and 'Get Down Moses'), all in one complete boxset.
All albums are remastered by Grammy Award winner Paul Hicks (The Beatles / The Rolling Stones / John Lennon / David Bowie) and are packaged in a richly curated boxset, featuring extensive new liner notes and interviews with Joe's friends, collaborators and The Mescaleros band members, plus never-before-seen handwritten notes, lyrics, and drawings by Joe taken from the Joe Strummer Archive.
Both the 4CD and 7LP boxes include four reproduction lyric sheets and chord charts, and the LP box includes an exclusive 12”x12” art print. Joe Strummer 002 serves as a loving tribute to Strummer’s final musical output, released in celebration of what would have been his 70th birthday year.
Hot Trax '72: 5th Dimension! Eagles! Johnny Nash! More!
New songs on the charts 50 years ago this week.
5th Dimension - If I Could Reach You
David Cassidy - Rock Me Baby
Eagles - Witchy Woman
Billy Preston - Slaughter
Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
Seals and Crofts - Summer Breeze
Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show - Carry Me, Carrie
Cher - Don't Hide Your Love
Carlos Santana and Buddy Miles - Evil Ways
Coming Up: David Bowie "Moonage Daydream" Sountrack
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The album companion to the critically acclaimed film by Brett Morgen. Features unheard versions, live tracks & mixes created exclusively for the film. -Coming to cinemas this September, MOONAGE DAYDREAM illuminates the life and genius of David Bowie, one of the most prolific and influential artists of our time.
Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Morgen’s (The Kid Stays in the Picture, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, Jane) feature-length experiential cinematic odyssey explores Bowie’s creative, musical and spiritual journey. The film is guided by Bowie’s narration and is the first officially sanctioned film on the artist.
The companion album to MOONAGE DAYDREAM features songs spanning Bowie’s career and includes previously unheard material, unique mixes created for the film and this release, along with dialogue from Bowie himself.
Highlights include a previously unreleased live medley of 'The Jean Genie / Love Me Do / The Jean Genie” recorded live at the final Ziggy Stardust concert at Hammersmith Odeon in 1973, featuring Jeff Beck on guitar. Other rarities include an early version of the Hunky Dory favorite “Quicksand” and a previously unreleased live version of “Rock ’n’ Roll With Me” from the legendary 1974 Soul Tour.
Disc: 1
1 "Time... one of the most complex expressions..."
2 Ian Fish U.K. Heir (Moonage Daydream Mix 1)
3 Hallo Spaceboy (Remix Moonage Daydream Edit)
4 Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud (Live) [Stereo]
5 All the Young Dudes (Live) [Stereo]
6 Oh! You Pretty Things (Live) [Stereo]
7 Life On Mars? (2016 Mix - Moonage Daydream Edit)
8 Moonage Daydream (Live) [Stereo]
9 Medley: The Jean Genie / Love Me Do / The Jean Genie (Live) [feat. Jeff Beck]
10 The Light (Excerpt) - By Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
11 Warszawa (Live Moonage Daydream Edit)
12 Move On (Moonage Daydream A Cappella Mix Edit)
13 Medley: Future Legend / Diamonds Dogs Intro / Cracked Actor
14 Rock 'n' Roll With Me (Live)
15 Aladdin Sane (Moonage Daydream Edit)
16 Subterraneans (2017 Remaster)
17 Space Oddity (Moonage Daydream Mix)
18 V-2 Schneider (2017 Remaster)
Disc: 2
1 Sound And Vision (Moonage Daydream Mix)
2 A New Career In A New Town (Moonage Daydream Mix)
3 Word On A Wing (Moonage Daydream Mix Excerpt)
4 "Heroes" (Live Moonage Daydream Edit)
5 D.J. (Moonage Daydream Mix)
6 Ashes To Ashes (Moonage Daydream Mix)
7 Move On (Moonage Daydream A Cappella Mix Edit)
8 Moss Garden (Moonage Daydream Edit)
9 Cygnet Committee / Lazarus (Moonage Daydream Mix)
10 Memory Of A Free Festival (Harmonium Edit)
11 Modern Love (Moonage Daydream Mix)
12 Let's Dance (Live Moonage Daydream Edit)
13 The Mysteries (Moonage Daydream Mix)
14 Rock 'n' Roll Suicide (Live Moonage Daydream Edit)
15 Ian Fish U.K. Heir (Moonage Daydream Mix 2)
16 Word On A Wing (Moonage Daydream Mix)
17 Hallo Spaceboy (Live Moonage Daydream Mix)
18 I Have Not Been To Oxford Town (Moonage Daydream A Cappella Mix Edit)
19 "Heroes": IV. Sons Of The Silent Age (Excerpt) - By Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
20 (Moonage Daydream Film Mix Edit)
21 Ian Fish U.K. Heir (Moonage Daydream Mix Excerpt)
22 Memory Of A Free Festival (Moonage Daydream Mix Edit)
23 Starman (2012 Remaster)
24 "You're aware of a deeper existence..."
25 Changes (2015 Remaster)
26 "Let me tell you one thing..."
27 "Well you know what, this has been an incredible pleasure..."
New on Video: "I Am the Law" - Edward G. Robinson Takes on the Mob in New Blu-Ray Edition!
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Law professor Robinson is named special prosecutor, assigned to put an end to gangster activity in the city. Civic leader Beal, who got Robinson his job, is involved in the rackets and wants to control Robinson's investigation.
Everyone Robinson's office persuades to testify turns up dead. First Blu-ray release worldwide. Starring Edward G. Robinson, Barbara O'Neil & John Beal.
Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-Ray NEW Audio commentary with professor and film scholar Jason A. Ney Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English HOH subtitles Limited Edition slipcase on the first 1000 copies with unique artwork
New on Video: "The Secret of the Incas" - 1954 Charlton Heston Adventure Flick Inspired "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
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Charlton Heston stars as Harry Steele, an American treasure hunter moonlighting as a tour guide in the jungles of Peru. He is on a quest to discover the Sunburst, an ancient Incan treasure that has the power to build and destroy civilizations.
Shot on location at Machu Picchu in Peru, the film is often credited as the inspiration for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Starring Charlton Heston, Robert Young & Nicole Maurey.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
- NEW Audio commentary by film historian Phillipa Berry
- NEW Interview with Chris Poggiali on the Influence of Raiders of The Lost Ark
- Lux Radio Theater version of Secret of the Incas with Charlton Heston and Nicole Maurey (1954)
- Aspect Ratio 1.78:1 Audio English LPCM 2.0 Mono Optional English HOH subtitles
- Limited Edition slipcase on the first 1000 copies with unique artwork
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