Nickelodeon and Dark Horse Graphic Novel, “Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Rift, Part 1,” Hits #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List Marks 5th Time Dark Horse Avatar Graphic Novels Claim the Top Spot The Nickelodeon and Dark Horse graphic novel, “Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Rift, Part 1,” debuted at number one on the New York Times Best Sellers list for the week ending March 8, 2014. Rising above The Walking Dead inspired book, “The Walking Dead Compendium,” this new graphic novel is the ultimate continuation of Avatar and the perfect companion to The Legend of Korra. This book was written and drawn by Gene Luen Yang
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Marvel Comics & Wizard World Reveal ‘Amazing Spider-Man #1’ Exclusive Variant Cover By John Tyler Christopher For Atlanta Comic Con
Marvel Comics & Wizard World Reveal ‘Amazing Spider-Man #1’ Exclusive Variant Cover By John Tyler Christopher For Atlanta Comic Con VIP Attendees Receive Free Copy At Georgia World Congress Center, May 30 – June 1; Continues Year-long Series In Which Marvel Offers Exclusive Books At All 16 Wizard World Shows NEW YORK, March 21, 2014 – Marvel Comics and Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) today revealed the latest edition of its 2014 series of exclusive variant covers of the best Marvel titles with the unveiling of Amazing Spider-Man #1, drawn by noted artist David Mack.VIP attendees at Wizard World Atlanta
Continue readingSmith, Gillan Q&A’s, Evening Parties, Contests Highlight Louisville Comic Con Programming
Q&A Sessions With Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Jason Momoa, Sean Astin, Evening Parties, 75th Anniversary Of Batman, Costume Contests Highlight Programming At Inaugural Wizard World Louisville Comic Con James Marsters, Summer Glau, Dean Cain, Michael Rooker, Jason David Frank, Other Celebrity Q&A’s, Comics Creator Sessions, Film Festival, Marvel Trivia, ‘Kids Day’ Among Full Three Days Of Panels And Events LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 20, 2014 – Question-and-answer sessions with top celebrities like Matt Smith and Karen Gillan of “Doctor Who,” Jason Momoa, Sean Astin and James Marsters, meet-and-greets, adult and kids costume contests, a discussion on the historic 75th anniversary of
Continue readingBotCon Introduces Us To Tornado, the Decepticon Saboteur, and His Facebook Page
In a nice bit of pre-BotCon hype, the organizers of the 20th annual Transformers Convention have introduced us to Tornado, the Decepticon Saboteur, one the characters who will feature in this year’s “Pirates vs. Knights” set. And they’ve done this not on their own website, but via a new Facebook Page. By following Tornado, you’ll learn more about this saboteur via status updates as well as links to his personal logs (which are very handily stored as PDFs on Google Drive. The Big G even gets used by Transformers. Who knew?) Tornado also helpfully posted this artwork of himself. Very nice.
Continue readingConfirmed! Star Wars Episode VII to Start Filming May 2014
[Update: I typed 2015 when I meant 2014. Sorry, I’m stupid today.] If it’s on StarWars.com, that means it’s legitimate news and worthy of posting. Star Wars Episode VII starts filming in London in May 2014. Pinewood Studios will once again be transformed into that galaxy far, far away as J. J. Abrams starts directing the highly anticipated sequel. Also, we learn that the story takes place 30 years after Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, features three new lead characters and familiar faces. I’m betting those faces are Willrow Hood and that Stormtrooper who hit his head on that door.
Continue readingCapullo, Larroca, Adams, Van Sciver, 100+ Comics Creators At Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, April 4-6
Greg Capullo, Salvador Larroca, Neal Adams, Ethan Van Sciver, 100+ Comics Creators To Attend Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, April 4-6 David Mack, Carlo Pagulayan, John Tyler Christopher, Mike Grell, Arthur Suydam Also Take Prominent Artist Alley Spots At America’s Center; VIP Attendees Get ‘Wolverine And The X-Men #1’ Variant By Mack ST. LOUIS, March 18, 2014 – Greg Capullo (“Spawn,” “Haunt”), Salvador Larroca (“Avengers vs. X-Men,” “Iron Man”), Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern”) and Ethan Van Sciver (“Green Lantern,” “Action Comics”) are among the headliners on a roster of more than 100 top comics artists and writers who will attend Wizard World St.
Continue readingWWE Hall of Famer Ultimate Warrior To Appear At Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con, Saturday, May 3
Former WWE Champion, 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee Joins William Shatner, Ralph Macchio Other Celebs At Pop Culture Festival At Minneapolis Convention Center MINNEAPOLIS, March 17, 2014 – One of the most influential stars in WWE history will make his first Wizard World appearance when WWE® Hall of Famer Ultimate Warrior™ attends the inaugural Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con on Saturday, May 3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The legendary Superstar will join notable celebrities like William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “T.J. Hooker”), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, Rudy) and Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid, My Cousin Vinny) at the event. The Ultimate Warrior was one of the most iconic and exciting
Continue readingFunko Announces Emerald City ComicCon Exclusive DIY Pop! Vinyl Figures, Charity Auction
Oh, man, oh, man, I am so jealous of those of you going to Emerald City Comic Con. Funko sent over pictures of their exclusive Pop!Vinyl figures that will be sold at the convention. First off, they will be selling their new DIY Pop!Vinyl figures! ECCC is the first time you’ll be able to buy them — and then they will be unavailable until May. You can get either a male or female Pop! figure (or both) in white, meaning it’s a great base to start custom making your own figure! But that’s not all. Exclusive to ECCC are the rare
Continue readingThe Hub Network Announces New “Transformers” Series in 2015
[UPDATE: Added image via http://thetransformers.tumblr.com/post/79891475098/the-hub-network-announces-brand-new-transformers] The Hub Network, home of “Transformers Prime”, is continuing the story of Bumblebee as he grows into a leadership role. Will Friedle will return as the voice of Bumblebee, and the show will also star Darren Criss, Constance Zimmer and Ted McGinley. Set to take place years after the end of “Transformers Prime” this unnamed show will air in 2015, and Jeff Kline returns as Executive Producer. No word on if Peter Cullen and Frank Welker will return as Optimus and Megatron. Feast your eyes on the new design of Bumblebee, then hit the full press
Continue readingMezco Announces New “Sons of Anarchy” Figures, Plush, and Coins
Over the past few days, Mezco sent over several press releases regarding new “Sons of Anarchy” merchandise. First off we have Jax, the national president of the Sons Of Anarchy motorcycle club. Jax stands 6 inches tall in his signature leather vest which dons the club’s logo and patches. The figure comes with a set of alternate hands as well as scale version of John Teller’s manuscript. Next we have Clay, one of the original 9, this grizzled vet can still kick your a**! Clay stands 6 inches tall, detailed with his leather vest, patches, wallet chain and knife holster. The
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