Posted by Ian Candish, on August 6th, 2010
Every comic book convention offers a million and one things for one to occupy themselves. You can browse classic books, look for really cool statues, get pictures with cosplayers or just shop around for what looks cool. But, some of the best memories you can find at comic con will come from getting sketches at your convention’s artist alley.
For those who don’t know, artist alley is the area at any given convention where many comic book artist have tables set up so that they can sell convention sketches. Many...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 20th, 2010
It’s that time of the year when people are looking at their bank accounts, thinking to themselves “hmmmmmm what exclusives do I need to get at San Diego Comic Con this year?” We are here to help you out. No we are not going to give you a bailout, but we can tell you some of the exclusives that you may see at Comic Con in just a few days from now.
Variant Covers
I know I have talked about it before, I am not a big fan of variant covers but it is always a part of any convention to have variant covers form...
Posted by Ian Candish, on June 28th, 2010
Ever since I started the long drive home from San Diego Comic Con ‘09 there has been one thing on my mind: San Diego Comic Con ‘10! It’s like Disneyland for comic book geeks! I put a little money away all year long to spend at Con and we always make a weekend of it with a hotel room full of pizza and drinks for after we get back from Con…but the food’s gotta stay away from the comics. We’re not compete savages!
For me a really good haul at Comic Con consists of a couple pivotal back issues...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on June 8th, 2010
A few months back on Comic Impact, I reported that Nova and Guardians of the Galaxy had gone on hiatus whilst The Thanos Imperative took the spotlight in Marvel’s Cosmic line of comic books. Many fans (including myself) were not sure what the fate of these two series was to be, as there were rumours of these two series not coming back after the Thanos Imperative ends. However, I was sure they wouldn’t get cancelled, as it seemed illogical, and if it was their intention to cancel them, then Marvel would have come out...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 27th, 2010
Last weekend was Wizard World Anaheim 2010 and we got the chance to talk with comic great Phil Jimenez (Infinite Crisis,Wonder Woman,Amazing Spider-Man). We talked about his up coming book, the all new Essential Wonder Woman Encyclopedia, it is the ultimate guide to the Amazon Princess!Dana also got to talk about one of her favorite characters in Comics,Tempest, his origin and his role in DC’s Blackest Night. We also talked about one of Simon’s favorite Spider-man story lines of all time American Son
Phil also talked...
Posted by John Mueller, on April 25th, 2010
Last weekend gave us the inaugural edition of the Wizard World Anaheim Comic Con and although I had fun I have mixed feelings about the event to say the least. I do have a bit of a rant concerning the event (and others like it) to get up on the soapbox about, but I’d like to save that for the end of this report and spend some time first spotlighting some of the cool comics creators, dedicated cosplayers, and eminently fun pop culture ephemera to be found at the event.
Some of the biggest attention getters on a con floor...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 23rd, 2010
On Fridays here at ComicImpact, we take a look at some various action figures and review them, to let you know in our opinion if they’re worth your money or not. But this week we’re going to take a break from reviewing figures, since last Friday we went down to Wizard World Anaheim 2010. This week we’re talking with Bill Roshia of Shocker Toys. In this interview, we are taking a look at their Indie Spotlight figures, and also, Bill was nice enough to show us the upcoming 3rd series of Indie Spotlight figures....
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 22nd, 2010
All week long we’ve been showing you photos from this past weekend’s Wizard World Anaheim 2010. On Monday we posted some of our favorite Cosplayers and on Wednesday we posted photos of some of the Comic Creators we got to meet. Here’s the final set of photos featuring Comic Impact staff and friends working the convention.
Dana looking a bit lost.
Dana showing of her Dazzler sketch by Todd Nauck.
Our new Comic Impact staff member Robert aka Robot.
John with Simon ‘Biz’ Bisley.
Simon with his...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 21st, 2010
On Monday we showed you some great Cosplayers from Wizard World Anaheim 2010. Today we are showing you some of the great comic creators that you missed out on if you were not at Wizard World.
Comic great Bernie Wrightson (House of Mystery,Swamp Thing)
Todd Harris and Geoffrey Thorne from Genre 19
Who is this masked man?
Lance Sawyer showing off my new Deadman sketch.
Mike Mayhew (Justice League: Rise and Fall,New Avengers Annual)
Norm Rapmund (Booster Gold,Infinite Crisis)
Rob Liefeld (Deadpool,X-Force)
Shannon Eric...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on April 20th, 2010
This weekend brought lots of fun news from Marvel,DC,Image and Boom Studios out of C2E2 or as I like to call it “The Con that I wasn’t able to attend.”. But I am not bitter about it no, no I will continue on like Greg House limping along and taking my Vicodin that is the Internet to get me through my days so that I can bring you ungrateful readers all the news. The things I do for you people.Honestly.
So why are you still here? Oh right the news!This could be a long one so you might want to clear your schedule...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 19th, 2010
Hey party people, so some of the Comic Impact team went to Wizard World Anaheim this year and had a blast. One of my favorite things about any convention are the Cosplayers and here are a few of our favorite costumes from this past weekend… and a fun side note about the cosplayers, that I got to meet Roxanna Meta aka Comic Impact Cosplay Girl of the Month February 2010 who is one of the coolest people ever!
I hope you enjoy the photos. Make sure to come back on Tuesday, for more photos on Wizard World Anaheim. Also,you...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on April 10th, 2010
Welcome to part 3, the final chapter, of my WonderCon wrap-up. We’ve heard about the Aspen Comics panel, Image Comics panel and the DC Brightest Day panel so far. But of course panels aren’t the only fun to be had at conventions. I also got to chat with a lot of great people and pick up little facts. Below I have a couple of random facts I happened upon as well as some pictures from my weekend.
Random Facts
Frank Cho inks with Micron technical pens, sizes .08 and .005, not brushes as many...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on April 9th, 2010
If you’ve been paying attention to the hubub sorrounding this year’s Comic-Con, you might be aware of the contract for San Diego coming to a close in 2012. This has launched what I have dubbed the con wars, with Vegas, Anaheim and LA each questing for that coveted piece of geekdom. SlashFilm put out a neat little article talking about the tensions facing the possible move.
Vegas, Anaheim and LA all seem to think that opening facebook pages and making fervant comic fans wage nerd rage wars on one another from...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on April 9th, 2010
Welcome to part 2 of my WonderCon wrap-up. Let’s review a couple of general notes before we begin, any panel recaps are not claimed as strict transcripts, most are just the gist of what was said, unless there is something in quotes. Anything in Italics is tangents and commentary by yours truly. Also, panels may contain spoilers. Please enjoy below information from the Image Comics panel and the DC Brightest Day panel. I’ve broken things down into categories of discussion, hopefully it’s easy to follow.
IMAGE...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on April 8th, 2010
This past weekend I got to go to my first ever WonderCon and I thought I’d bring you guys back some news and the like. A couple of general notes before we begin, any panel recaps are not claimed as strict transcripts, most are just the gist of what was said, unless there is something in quotes. Anything in Italics is tangents and commentary by yours truly. Also, panels may contain spoilers. That being said lets begin.
I’m guessing most of you reading are curious about the panels that make conventions so exciting. ...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 6th, 2010
Are you going to the San Diego Comic Con this year? Well I hope you were not planning on staying at the Hyatt. They don’t want any San Diego Comic Con attendees.
As some of you may know, Al Gore is in attendance for the American Health Association convention being held at the Hyatt during Comic Con time. The AHA have block-booked many rooms in the hotel for the duration of that weekend.
Now it looks like the Hyatt is saying “no” to the comic industry who spend approximately sixty million dollars at hotels...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on March 12th, 2010
The “Iron Man” limited edition Prop and Costume Catalog is now available! Showcasing the designs that went into all 219 props, costumes and set pieceseatured in the upcoming Iron Man Auction. This 192-page book details a lot-by-lot presentation of every item featured at the C2E2 event, so try not to wet yourselves when you get it: www.propworx.com/IronMan
From Marvel.com:
To celebrate the May 7 release of “Iron Man 2,” fans of the first Iron Man movie will be able to own props and costumes seen in “Iron...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 23rd, 2010
The other day Me, and Dana went to the Long Beach Comic Expo. You may remember, in October, we did our 100 episode from there. Well this time around they had a one day event.
So comic book fans, do you remember the days of San Diego Comic Con before the video games, Manga, Hollywood and the rest of the shit that has nothing to do with us die hard comic fans? Yeah remember those days when you can walk around and see some of your favorite artists? Well the Long Beach Comic Expo was just like that.
We got to see some of our...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on December 24th, 2009
Hey folks, welcome back to Tea Time Thursday, and its Christmas Eve as you know, unless you are a mole and weren’t aware. I guess this is therefore the Tea Time Thursday ‘Christmas Special’! So yes, as I’ve promised this interview for a long time, I won’t ramble for too long. I hope you enjoy this interview I got with Time Bomb Comics founder and writer, Steve Tanner, when I caught up with him at the Leeds Thought Bubble convention earlier this November.
[Assume that there were formalities,...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on November 26th, 2009
So last Saturday I went to the annual ‘Thought Bubble’ comic convention in Leeds closeby to where I live. This year’s event was the third since it started. I went last year, so this was the second time I’d been to this specific convention, and I’m going to give the lowdown on what happened, and my experiences from the day. It was a long day, let me tell you that!
So the convention opened at 10am, but I did not arrive until bang on midday, as last year I got there at 10 and had seen everything by...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on November 19th, 2009
Goodness me, guess what I’m going to talk to you about this week for Tea Time Thursday? A comic convention that Im going to be attending, and what Im expecting from it compared to my opinions from last years event. Well truthfully, most of you won’t have heard of the UK’s, Thought Bubble comic convention held in Leeds that is opening tomorrow (Saturday 21st).
It’s an annual arts and literature convention, held over 3 days, but on the Saturday of that 3 day period, is when the comic convention is held....
Posted by Richard Bashara, on October 21st, 2009
Simon said he was getting an interview, and Matt said he was just shooting footage for the site, but I knew better.
No doubt, Lady Deadpool was foxy, but make sure you check out the other costumed crusaders from Long Beach.
When our impromptu shoot was over, we gathered our thoughts over pizza and planned our moves for the next day. Deciding that no time should be wasted, I grabbed the awesome Michael Alan Nelson for my very first video interview evar! (09, a year of firsts for me I guess).
Michael was so interesting. Here...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on October 18th, 2009
“Halt!”
We complied with the command and the Stormtrooper centered his blaster on us. My friend got a bit jittery and the Stormtrooper put him in cuffs. This is how we ended up at the booth for the 501st Legion, and that’s where I met their leader, Scott Allen. He gave me his card, which featured him in full costume as the Dark Father himself.
I learned a lot about the 501st, mostly that they weren’t out to destroy the galaxy. Turns out they have a ton of divisions, all geared toward charity. Their upcoming...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 14th, 2009
Hello loyal Comic Impact fans! Here it is, the big #100 Podcast. Or for those of you who want more specifics, The Long Beach Comic Con footage. After reviewing the hours and hours and hours of Long Beach goodies, we have put together a fantastic video podcast. So join Simon, Dana, and Rich as they share their adventure with all of you.
Dana and J.T Krul discuss, Soulfire vol. 2, Titans #19 and physical education. Simon and comic great, Richard Starkings, talk about Elephantmen, Phillip K Dick, his time at Marvel UK, Comic Lettering...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on October 12th, 2009
When we left off, I was wrapping up my first meeting with Jason Gonzalez, a colorist for Todd McFarlane’s Spawn.
Livesay stepped up to the booth and I finally got to speak with him. He seemed a bit more interested in taking commissions than talking to yours truly, but I got a chance to get his top 3 reading recommendations! He plugged his own book, Doom Patrol, but also suggested Punisher and Dark Avengers.
I bothered him about his inking work, mainly looking for insight to his process. He explained that an inker...
Posted by Richard Bashara, on October 9th, 2009
I would later be told that this was what a con should be.
I was sitting outside and waiting to hear from Simon, my contact within. It was Saturday morning and I was full of spunk, the purity that comes with the excitement of the unknown. Somewhere inside the Long Beach Convention Center were artists and writers that I’d have to interview, minds I’d have to get inside of, and I had no idea what to say to any of them.
When I was done skulking around the outskirts I decided to join the party. Coming down the escalator...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 8th, 2009
In nine months you can make a baby, be married and divorced, get cured of cancer, watch every episode of Dr. Who ever aired (Trust me, I’ve done the last two). All these things and more in the time from now until San Diego Comic Con 2010. The one thing you can’t do is buy your pass for preview night. That’s right folks, preview night is sold out NINE MONTHS in advance.
Comic Con International has decided to make a limited number of preview night tickets available for those who plan their trips a year in advance....
Posted by Rob Andrews, on October 8th, 2009
Hey everyone. I hope you are all well, and I hope you’ve all had a somewhat less hectic past 2 weeks as I certainly have. Goodness me, firstly let me appologise for my incapability to put out a TTT last week, I was having a little bit of a hard time being swamped with University application nonsense, it believe me, it takes time if you’re someone like me who finds it hard to multitask.
Now, what on earth has happened to me reporting each week on the current Strontium Dog storyline in the 2000AD comics? Well good...
Posted by John Mueller, on October 7th, 2009
Now that it’s been a few days since the end of the first annual Long Beach Comic-Con I’d thought I’d chirp in with some thoughts on the event. Firstly, it took place in the clean n’ cheery part of Long Beach as opposed to the “run, motherfucker, run!” areas which would have been not only an odd choice of locales, but potentially a complete disaster for us sensitive artistic types.
An entire afternoon passed in Long Beach and no one had to use their A-K. Today was a good day.
I was happy to see many independent publishers...
Posted by Matt Jackson, on October 6th, 2009
The Long Beach Comic Con is everything a con should be. It was sizable without being overly large, busy without being overbearing, and most importantly, kept it’s focus on comic books. Simon and I were both reminded of the San Diego Comic Con fifteen years ago, where there was plenty of things to see without the annoying crowds, humongous lines, and the loud presence of video game and motion picture booths (although both were present at Long Beach).
In my years of going to cons, I’ve found that there are two...
Posted by Matt Jackson, on October 4th, 2009
It was with a vigorous evil laugh that the that the mayhem fueled second day of the long beach comic con came to a close. It was a regular Comic Impact reunion when Rich, Dana, Simon, and Matt (poor Sheldon was missed) all came together to cover all the ins and outs of the First Annual Long Beach Comic Con. Check out our podcast to hear about out crazy amazing day, get a preview of our super awesome video extravaganza, teases on some of upcoming interviews, and experience what the Comic Impact crew is really like after a...
Posted by Dana Shukartsi, on October 2nd, 2009
Welcome to day one of Long Beach Comic Con!! Check the site often because Comic Impact will have news and interviews coming at you from the convention throughout the weekend. In case you care to join us, passes are on sale at the convention center for $25 a day. For your first taste of LBCC, below we have some photos of Stan ” The Man” Lee cutting the ceremonial ribbon to open the Con, as well as photos of Jeph Loeb and some government type fellow declaring it Stan Lee Day in Los Angeles County and Long Beach...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 6th, 2009
Remember when Wizard World Los Angeles was canceled? I sure do since I live in Los Angeles. Now it looks like the people from Wizard World have just announced that they are bringing Wizard World back to Southern California. This time at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16-18, 2010.
“We had an outpouring of requests by fans and partners to return to Southern California, and felt that Anaheim was the best place to come back to,” said Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard Entertainment in a release. ”
Pre-registration on www.wizardworld.com...
Posted by John Mueller, on July 26th, 2009
I really have no good, justifiable reason why I’ve never attended Comic-Con until this year. Growing up in the mid-west certainly makes the commute difficult, but now that I’ve lived on the west coast for 11 years (and the last 6 of those years in Southern California) it really makes no sense why I’ve waited until now to go. However, all that changed this year and I can now safely say I will never miss one again. What follows is a rundown of just a few of the notable people, places and things at the massive sensory overload...
Posted by Butner Brimberry, on June 24th, 2009
Are you tired of how your Mighty Muggs just kinda sit around and do nothing except look awesome?
Well then, might I suggest you get to the San Diego Comic Con this year and stand in line for who knows how long to pick up this awesome exclusive?
It’s another Wolverine Mighty Mugg, and unfortunately it’s from the Wolverine Origins movie, BUT it has retractable claws! That’s right, the claws go in, and then guess what? They come back out again! What?! Neat!!
Also last year San Diego Comic Con exclusive Might Mugg ...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 15th, 2009
Join me as I talk with Adam Beechen (Countdown to Adventure, Robin, Teen Titans) about his new project Killapalooza from Wildstorm!
We also talk some basketball, how the Lakers just won the NBA Championship, and how former NBA player Kevin Johnson is the current mayor of Sacramento.
We also discuss Beechen’s graphic novel ‘Hench‘, and about Warner Bros. acquiring rights with Danny McBride (Land of the Lost ,Tropic Thunder ,Pineapple Express).
Plus, you can win a signed copy of Killapalooza by Adam...
Posted by Hollie Bennett, on May 25th, 2009
So it’s Manga Monday again (seriously, it feels like Monday comes around much more than any other day), and instead of talking about manga or my inability to hold my alcohol, I will talk about my adventures that I had this weekend to London Movie, Comic, and Media (MCM) Expo.
London MCM Expo started in 2005 and is now one of the UK’s biggest entertainment expositions, attracting tens of thousands of people to pass through it’s doors every May and October at Excel in the Docklands in London. As you would expect...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 7th, 2009
Sure, we don’t know who the new Batman is, yet DC loves showing off the cover of Batman and Robin #3 and some interior pages of the first issue from Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly’s (My guess is Quietly is Robin when they cosplay) upcoming Batman and Robin. The new series is due sometime after Batman Battle For The Cowl.
I am not a big fan of Frank Quietly’s style, but I do love Grant Morrison’s run on Batman so I can’t wait to see this book.
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 2nd, 2009
With Comic Con just around the corner the people over at Mattel have posted some of there SDCC (San Diego Comic Con) exclusives. Here is some that the Comic Impact team will try get there hands on for you.
Justice League Unlimited Green Lantern Origins Three Pack
“At long last Hal Jordan will be joining Mattel’s Justice League Unlimited collection. In this pack, you can get not only Hal Jordan (in his trademark Ferris Aircraft flight suit) but also his predecessor Abin Sur and his mentor/arch enemy Sinestro both...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 26th, 2009
We all know about President Obama in Amazing Spider-Man #583 and for sometime we been talking about how President Barack Obama will be in YoungBlood and that Rob Liefeld is back working on YOUNGBLOOD and now it looks like it is instant sell out
“WOW! It’s very exciting and a great honor to come back and the result be an instant sell out for the book! I’d also like to thank President Obama for picking such a great new line up for YOUNGBLOOD, obviously he has the magic touch,” said Liefeld.
For...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 9th, 2009
All weekend long we have been posting news about the 2009 New York Comic Con and now Comic Impact staff member Adri has just send over some photos of her adventures this past weekend at the Javits Center.
Check her out with January’s Artist Spotlight Chris Giarrusso.
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 9th, 2009
Comic Impact number 12 is here. Join Simon, Sheldon and Butner as they discuss New York Comic Con, The G.I. Joe Trailer, What needs to be done to help out the Spider-Man films, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Those dam cute Mighty Muggs and all this and more also find out why this episode is call Battle For The Cows.
SHOW NOTES
Running time: 1:40:43
0:0:01 12 Not 20
0:0:05 Intro with Comic girl
0:0:20 Welcome message
0:02:09 Mighty Muggs are COOL and there cute.
0:04:21 NYCC 09 Nightlights
0:28:14 G.I. Joe Trailer Yo Joe...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 8th, 2009
Here is some of the highlights from Mondo Marvel
Tom Breevort announced “The Marvels Project” by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting. Beginning in June, the project explores the origins of the Marvel Universe.
Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers miniseries was announced written by Chris Eliopoulos ( WHY !!!!)
Frank Tieri announced he is writing “Punisher Noir.” “It’s basically the Punisher killing a crapload of people — only in the 1920s. .
Greg Pak announced “Planet Skaar!” begins...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 7th, 2009
Here is some of the highlights from DC Comics and WHAT ? Final Crisis isn’t over !!!!!
Batman News
Battle for the Cowl,(coming out in march) look for five one-shots
Look for two one-shots called Gotham Gazette the bookend the Battle for the Cowl series.
There are eight Batman books arriving in June
Detective Comics
Batman
Red Robin
Batman and Robin
Outsiders
Batgirl
Gotham City Sirens
Batman: Streets of Gotham
Azrael limited series as well as Oracle: The Cure
Greg Rucka will Detective Comics for at least 12 issues,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 7th, 2009
Here’s some highlights of the Marvel Digital Panel.
The panel began with a slideshow overview introducing Marvel.com
John Cerilli also talked about “War of Kings: Warriors,”. The tie-ins will star Gladiator, Crystal, Blastaar, and Lilandra.He then announced “Dark Reign: Made Men”
John Cassaday’s and Joss Whedon’s “Astonishing X-Men” will be adapted into Motion Comics.
“It’s not quite comics, it’s not quite animation,” Quesada said of the hybrid nature...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 7th, 2009
Here’s some highlights of the DC Comics Panel.
There were mixed reactions from fans when Dan Didio asked who liked Final Crisis.
A new Animal Man series is on the way, not sure if it will be written by grant morrison or not.
All Star Batman is not canceled.
James Robinson is working on a new Shade origin project
If you didn’t pick up Legion of 3 Worlds #3, you missed the return of Bart Allen.
Aquaman returned in Final Crisis #7, he will also be in Blackest Night.
There are plans for more New Gods stories.
Grant Morrison...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 7th, 2009
Here’s some highlights of the Image Panel.
New graphic novels and series on the way from Image include
G-Man
Elephantman
Dead@17: Afterbirth (more about this later )
The Walking Dead Compendium (collecting issues #1-#48)
Image also announced new versions of the early Spawn trades that will be relabeled as Spawn: Origins
Rob Liefeld announced the Armageddon Now original graphic novel will arrive this year followed by Armageddon Now: Jada in May.
Invincible #60 will be 40 pages in length.
Image United sounds like an interesting...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 7th, 2009
Here’s some highlights of the IDW
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of IDW publishing, the company will release two books; one that features every cover ever printed by the company ( I WANT THAT ONE ), and the other full of interviews
A new Angel series is on the way co-written by Juliet Landau.
Fallen Angel ends with issue #31, It will relaunch with a new #1, which will feature a character from the Buffy universe. The story will take place during the season five of the Buffy television series.
Doctor Who becomes a monthly...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 7th, 2009
Dave Gibbons, illustrator of Watchmen, on the stage! He introduced some sneak peak footage (18 minutes!!) of the Watchmen movie; and in his charming Brit accent, gushed in excitement about the film, comparing it to Christmas morning.
Also shared with us a completely unviewed scene from later on in the movie after blessing us with the 1st 18 mins.
It opened with comedian w a whistling teapot watching political Tv, talk shows discussing war, soviet attacks, and an address from Nixon.
Thers an intruder. Edward Blake smashes the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 6th, 2009
Here are some the highlights of the Dark Reign panel
Marvel’s first announcement was that the new creative team on Fantastic Four would be Jonathan Hickman and Dale Eaglesham. That sucks since I love what Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch are doing on that book.
Jim McCann told “Dark Reign” as not so much an event as something that is happening in the Marvel Universe.
“Dark Reign does lead to a very interesting place in the Marvel Universe,” Joe Quesada said, but added, “We have to get to a...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 6th, 2009
The X-Men panel was today here are some highlights
Mark Millar and Steve McNiven’s “Old Man Logan” arc will end with “Old Man Logan Giant Sized Specail” and that #73-74 of the series would be co-written by Daniel Way and Jason Aaron. Mark Millar has some certain notions about what he wants to do with the Old Man Logan universe.
“Young X-Men” will end with #12(THANK GOD)
“Messiah War” crossing over between “Cable” and “X-Force.”
“This is...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 6th, 2009
Remember when Todd McFarlane use to do comics?
Well guess what?
He is back His new series was announced today at the New York Comic Con. He will be working with Robert Kirkman on a new book call “Haunt” it is a combination of superhero action, horror comics. Ryan Ottley will be the main artist on the book.
“In that we’ve been trying to get this off the ground for over two years now. The main basis of the story is that there are two brothers who have hated each other for a good long time and are now forced...
Posted by Adri, on February 5th, 2009
Hey y’all! As Simon already mentioned, I’m going to be repping Comic Impact at the NYCC this year - and I can’t contain my excitement.
Unfortunately, I won’t be there for Friday’s festivities, but I’ll be at the Javits all day Saturday and Sunday, pokin’ around with my camera and conversing with the greats. Expect some fantastic photos, some sweet constumed awesomeness, and lots of free swag.
Hopefully we’ll have a few giveaways for our readers by the end of the weekend! Stay toooooooned.
Adri...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 4th, 2009
Are you going to the NYCC in just a few days ?
Well it is the last New York Comic Con in February. Because looks like in 2010 the New York Comic Con will take place in October as they are making plans for a new show in Chicago.
So why October for NYCC? To put it bluntly, we really didn’t have any choice in the matter. We had been meeting with the Javits on and off for over a year trying to find acceptable dates, with room to grow, that we could keep for multiple years. We looked at everything; moving other Reed shows, running...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 12th, 2009
On this roundtable podcast Simon and Sheldon talk about Heath Ledger winning the Golden Globes as The Joker, and also talk a bit about Watchmen.
What does Simon think of the Dark Avengers and the Wizard World cancellations? There’s a whole lot more fun stuff too including our game Know Your Ledger!!!
SHOW NOTES
Running time: 00:42:20
0:0:01 Intro with Comic girl
0:0:14 Welcome message
0:3:00 Obama variant cover on eBay
0:3:57 Heath Ledger WINS
0:6:55 Know your Ledger
0:13:55 Watchmen news
0:25:40 What and Who are the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 9th, 2009
Wizard has issued a press release saying Wizard Entertainment announced today that it has postponed its 2009 Wizard World Los Angeles show slated for March 13-15, and cancelled the Wizard World Texas show November 6-8, due to the current economic climate.
The successful Philadelphia and Chicago shows will go on as planned. Wizard World Philadelphia, featuring Guest of Honor Garth Ennis, is June 19-21 at the Philadelphia Convention Center and Wizard World Chicago, featuring comic legend George Perez, is August 6-9 at the Rosemont...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 9th, 2009
I’m posting this blog in a bit of a shock, since on Thursday I had just talked to someone over at Wizard about getting press passes for the upcoming show here in Los Angeles.
Now, Wizard World LA was scheduled for March 13-15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Dallas for November 6-8. I just got off the phone with the L.A. Convention Center and they told me that it had been canceled and does not show any new dates. Other sources have confirmed the Texas show has been cancelled as well.
Wizard World LA already had...
