The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo hit the Windy City again this past weekend, and ASM once again had a great time! We had no idea Valyrian Steel was going to exhibit at the show, which is odd seeing as we are huge “Game of Thrones” fans and pretty much follow everything they post on Facebook. However, our lack of foreknowledge proved to give us quite the surprise when we walked past their booth on the way to get lunch and immediately were stopped in our tracks by all the pretties. On hand were their new Unsullied helm and Loras’ helm as well as their
Continue readingC2E2 2014 – The Kosart Atelier Booth
One of the more interesting interactive booths we saw was for the Kosart Atelier School for Entertainment Arts . This school teaches all aspects of effects art, including make-up, mask making and resin bust making. Their display not only had some examples of their work, but artists were busy sculpting right in front of you. They even were applying makeup and mask effects to people (although I’m not sure if they were con attendees or other artists.) Had time allowed I could have stayed at their booth for hours. Check out the pictures!
Continue readingC2E2 2014 – The Diamond Select Toys Booth
The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo hit the Windy City again this past weekend, and ASM once again had a great time! One of the places we made sure to see was Diamond Select Toys. Although we missed Zach Oat while we were there, we got some great pictures of the display! On hand were some awesome new Minimates, including the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Minimates, TMNT banks were also on display, as was a battle damaged Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man bank.
Continue readingFunko Proves There’s Always a Sharknado in the Banana Stand
Funko sent over some new images of upcoming pop vinyl figures in there Pop! Television line. First off, in honor of the upcoming soon-to-be-a-classic Sharknado 2: The Second One, Funko is giving us a Sharnkado Pop!. The best thing? It’s probably a better actor than Tara Reid *rimshot*. Sharknado will be available in June. Next, the Bluths are back as the cast of “Arrested Development” makes its way into vinyl format. Featuring eight regular releases and a chase figure, you can recreate your favorite AD scenes and then cruelly cancel the show because you don’t promote it properly and run it
Continue readingBOOM! Studios Announces C2E2 Booth, Talent, and Exclusives
April 22, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA – Comic book and graphic novel publisher BOOM! Studios announced today it will exhibit at Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) in Chicago, Illinois, from April 25-27. At C2E2, which will be held in the South Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, BOOM! Studios can be found at booth number 616. They will host the following creators at the booth all weekend: Caleb Monroe (PEANUTS, STEED AND MRS. PEEL) Jeff Dyer (PEANUTS) Michael Alan Nelson (DAY MEN, 28 DAYS LATER, PROTOCOL: ORPHANS) Paul Jenkins (FAIRY QUEST, DEATHMATCH, REVELATIONS) In addition, the following signings at the booth are scheduled: FRIDAY, April 25 4-5 p.m. James
Continue readingThe IDW “Transformers: Dawn of the Autobots” Live Panel Is Online
Did you miss this afternoon’s “Transformers: Dawn of the Autobots” Google+ hangout? Fear not, IDW has made it available for viewing. Check it out below or go directly to the video. [youtube id=”qPQ_4P-Uuxs” align=”center”] Of course, only after the panel was did I think of a good question to ask….
Continue readingIDW Previews – April 23, 2014 – Transformers: RiD, 24 and Full Solicits
It’s kind of like last week — out of all the comics IDW is slated to release tomorrow, two caught my eye, and once again it’s 24 and Transformers. You can see previews below and the full solicitations on page 2. First, The Transformers: Robots in Disguise begins “Season 2” with issue #28. Written by John Barber with art by Andrew Griffith, this issue finds the Autobots returning to Earth six months after the events of “Dark Cybertron”. The problem is that they weren’t exactly given a tearful goodbye when they left last time…. This preview happens to feature one of the best damn intros
Continue readingDark Horse Comics – Celebrate Earth Day With Brian Wood’s “The Massive”
MILWAUKIE, OR – APRIL 22 – There are no shortage of ways to celebrate the 44th Earth Day, and today Dark Horse offers comics fans the perfect opportunity to get in the worldwide celebration of eco-consciousness! Today, and today only, Dark Horse is offering digital comics readers two special offers to catch up on Brian Wood’s acclaimed series, The Massive! Fans can catch up on all 22 issues for only $10! Not only that, we are giving away the first four issues absolutely free! The Massive follows a group of direct-action environmentalists after the world has experienced a crippling ecological disaster. With society
Continue readingDark Horse at WonderCon 2014 – Dark Horse to Publish “Venture Bros.” Art Book
DARK HORSE TO PUBLISH THE ART OF THE VENTURE BROS. HIT CARTOON SERIES GOES BEHIND THE SCENES! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ANAHEIM, CA—As rumored at San Diego Comic-Con 2013, Dark Horse Books proudly announces it will publish The Art of The Venture Bros.! This massive coffee table book includes original artwork, character designs, storyboards, painted backgrounds, and props from every episode of The Venture Bros. to date, with accompanying commentary on the development of the series from cocreators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer! Check out the earliest sketches of all your favorite Venture Bros. characters and the genesis of the ideas that became some of the show’s
Continue readingDark Horse at WonderCon 2014 – Abnett & Culbard Premiere “Dark Ages”
ABNETT & CULBARD PREMIERE DARK AGES! Kingdom of Heaven meets Starship Troopers in new comic series! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ANAHEIM, CA—Dark Horse Comics is pleased to debut Dark Ages, another cosmic thrill ride from Guardians of the Galaxy’s Dan Abnett! The creators of Vertigo’s The New Deadwardians, Dan Abnett and I.N.J. Culbard, deliver medieval sci-fi action in Dark Ages! The medieval world is locked in war. As a godless mercenary company slogs across Europe in search of sustenance and coin, they encounter a demonic force born not of hell, but of somewhere else entirely! Check out the exclusive interview with Dan Abnett on Comic Book Resources! Praise for Dan Abnett and
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