Toy Review: Marvel Select Captain America (Diamond Select Toys)
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“White Collar” star Matt Bomer, voice of Superman, offers his thoughts on “Superman: Unbound”
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released 3 new interview clips featuring actor Matt Bomer (White Collar), the voice of Superman, discussing key plot points of SUPERMAN: UNBOUND, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies.
Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new, PG-13 rated SUPERMAN: UNBOUND arrives May 7, 2013 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand and for Digital Download.
Based on the Geoff Johns/Gary Frank 2008 release “Superman: Brainiac,” SUPERMAN: UNBOUND finds the Man of Steel aptly handling day-to-day crime while helping acclimate Supergirl to Earth’s customs and managing Lois Lane’s expectations for their relationship. Personal issues take a back seat when the horrific force responsible for the destruction of Krypton – Brainiac – begins his descent upon Earth. Brainiac has crossed the universe, collecting cities from interesting planets – including Supergirl’s home city of Kandor – and now the all-knowing, ever-improving android has his sights fixed on Metropolis. Superman must summon all of his physical and intellectual resources to protect his city, the love of his life and his newly-arrived cousin.
Archaia’s 2013 Free Comic Book Day Issue
For Free Comic Book Day, Archaia is proud to present a square flip book containing a collection of original short stories from some of its all-reader-friendly titles! In David Petersen’s Mouse Guard short, a young Sadie is told a mouse fairy tale about proving one’s self and the best trait to look for in love. Royden Lepp’s Rust tells how rocket-boy Jet Jones learns an important lesson while helping the younger members of the Taylor family with their daily chores on the farm. This spectacular, free one-shot also includes original short stories from Sean Rubin’s upcoming, enchanting dinosaur tale, Bolivar; Jim Henson’s fantasy classic, Labyrinth (an Archaia original graphic novel illustrated by Cory Godbey is in the works); and Nate Cosby and Chris Eliopoulos’s justice-seekin’ boy hero, Cow Boy. As an added bonus, there’s also a fun Pantalones, TX activity page by Yehudi Mercado!
MOUSE GUARD/RUST 2013 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY FLIP BOOK
One-shot
Retail Price: $0.00
Page Count: 32 pages
Format: 8” x 8”, full color, staple bound
Genre: Fantasy
Ship Date: March 2013
Rating: E – EVERYONE (all ages, may contain minimal violence)
Written by David Petersen, Royden Lepp, Sean Rubin, Cory Godbey, Nate Cosby, and Yehudi Mercado
Illustrated by David Petersen, Royden Lepp, Sean Rubin, Cory Godbey, Chris Eliopoulos, and Yehudi Mercado
Covers by David Petersen and Royden Lepp
FANBOY FACTOR LIVE on Free Comic Book Day!
Join FANBOY FACTOR Mike H. and Dave for our First Live Podcast from Beyond Comics in Frederick, MD for Free Comic Book Day, on Saturday May 4. Starting at 10 AM!
We will be previewing some of the free comics.
Interviewing customers and cos-players as they come out for the fun.
Plus Comic Artist Gene Ha will be present for autographs and sketches.
Check out our live UStream broadcast from the event HERE!
What’s YOUR Factor!?
Comic Review: East Of West (Image)
your friendly neighborhood jman - Feature Editor I’m not on the ball. I admit it here for the world to see. Your friendly neighborhood jman isn’t real “hip” to any of the independent comic book publishers. When it comes to comics, I tend to read superhero books. Awww…who am I kidding? I just started branching out into Marvel’s universe (DC guy here, thank you very much), let alone read any non-superhero books.
But…in my defense, over the last few years, I have been trying to expand my horizons a bit. I’ve been reading Garth Ennis’ The Boys (I know. I know. Technically, The Boys is about superhumans, but, if you’re gonna be that nitpicky, it’s not a “traditional” DC/Marvel superhero book), the Walking Dead (I think if you want to consider yourself part of our society, you have to either read the Walking Dead books or watch the show) and, well…I think that’s just about it. No, wait. I read the first issue of Saga. Hopefully that’ll restore some of my cred.
Which brings us, to East of West. I saw it advertised pretty prominently in Previews awhile back. I didn’t think much of it at the time. Since then, I’ve heard (read) something pretty positive things about it on the internets, but still, I was…”meh” about the book. The first issue came out…”meh”. The second issue came out…still “meh”.
What can I tell you? I only said I was “trying” to expand my horizons.
I was at a little comic show by my house the other day. For a larf, I ended up getting the second print of the first issue of East of West for 3 bucks. Hang on a second. That’s pretty impressive in it’s own right. The first issue had a second printing?!?! How many books out there these days get multiple prints? Especially a book that not published by DC/Marvel.
And after reading that issue, I know why.
It’s a damn fine book. It’s got nice, clean art which makes it that much easier for my small mind to enjoy. The style is very reminiscent of Bioshock Infinite; a turn of the last century, steampunk feel. It’s also violent as hell, but a little bloodshed in your comics is good for you.
Without giving too much of it away, not that I really know what’s going on, the story takes place in an alternate futurish time, where what we know as the United States is divided into 5 territories (one territory still being the US). The leaders of these territories are determined to bring about the apocalypse by calling on the Four Horseman. Death (as in, the symbolic representation of death) has been betrayed by the 5 leaders, and he is wicked pissed.
I don’t know what’s going on with the book. It’s pretty vague about this impending apocalypse, and why the 5 leaders are so intent on bringing it on. The story is also rife with scripture-like themes and phrases, which only add to the vagueness of it all.
I also don’t know where the story’s going. I haven’t read any kind of previews or synopsis about it. I am spoiler free. But, whatever it’s headed…I’m certainly hitched.
JAKKS Pacific Celebrates Star Wars Day with Rights for Revenge of the Sith 31” Giant Clone Trooper and 31” Giant Shock Trooper Figures
In celebration of the upcoming Star Wars Day on May 4, 2013, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) announced today that it has expanded its worldwide agreement with Lucasfilm to include the Revenge of the Sith 501st Legion Clone Trooper and Shock Trooper to its 31” Giant Figure lineup. Expected to hit store shelves worldwide in Fall 2013, the troopers join the already announced 31” Giant Darth Vader figure, which will be available worldwide at major retailers this summer.
“The legendary clone troopers are as iconic in the Star Wars universe of characters as Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, and we are excited to add them to our 31” Giant Figure line,” said Tara Hefter, Vice President, Licensing, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. “Our stellar lineup of 31” Giant Star Wars action figures will allow a new generation of fans to live out the epic adventures and battles between the Light and Dark Sides of the Force.”
“The Force is strong within JAKKS,” said Anita Castellar, Global Licensing Manager, Lucasfilm. “Their 31” Giant Figures represent a galactic-sized addition to our figure business, with exciting, larger than life figures that deliver a new Star Wars play experience for our fans around the world.”
With seven points of articulation, highly detailed features and iconic blaster, the 31” Giant Clone Trooper and 31” Giant Shock Trooper are the largest articulated collectible figures of their kind and will retail for U.S. $29.99.
“May the Fourth be with you!”
Comic Review: “Golgotha” (215 Ink)
Staff Writer 
In Providence, Rhode Island, Alesiter is a drug addict who escapes from a rehab facility to hunt for the persons responsible for digging up the grave of H. P. Lovecraft and stealing his skull. His quest leads him through Providence’s a sub-culture of drug addicts, punk rockers, artists, musicians and the mentally challenged. Along the way, he encounters romance, heartbreak, murder and a slew of mutants.
“Golgotha” is an absolutely unusual story. (more…)
Spend Free Comic Book Day with Erica Schultz, Creator of “M3”
If the world of comic books could have a national holiday, it would be Free Comic Book Day! What a better way to get into the “holiday spirit” then spending it with Erica Schultz the creator of the highly acclaimed action/assassin series M3. She will be appearing Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at the Comic Book Shop, located in Wilmington, Delaware.
M3 tells the story of “assassin Machiavella Maria Marcona as she escapes FBI custody and ticks names off her hit list.
“Relentlessly following her is FBI analyst Christopher Morris whose own past has crossed with Machiavella’s many years ago.”
It has been called a “a real world, cat and mouse crime thriller, much in the same vein as The Bourne Identity.” (more…)
“Castle” star Molly Quinn chats about Supergirl and “Superman: Unbound”
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has release 3 clips featuring actress Molly Quinn (Castle) discussing her role as Supergirl in SUPERMAN: UNBOUND, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies.
Based on the Geoff Johns/Gary Frank 2008 release “Superman: Brainiac,” SUPERMAN: UNBOUND finds the Man of Steel aptly handling day-to-day crime while helping acclimate Supergirl to Earth’s customs and managing Lois Lane’s expectations for their relationship. Personal issues take a back seat when the horrific force responsible for the destruction of Krypton – Brainiac – begins his descent upon Earth. Brainiac has crossed the universe, collecting cities from interesting planets – including Supergirl’s home city of Kandor – and now the all-knowing, ever-improving android has his sights fixed on Metropolis. Superman must summon all of his physical and intellectual resources to protect his city, the love of his life and his newly-arrived cousin.
Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, SUPERMAN: UNBOUND film arrives May 7, 2013 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment as a Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand and for Digital Download.
QUANTUM & WOODY #1 Delivers REAL TALKING GOAT ACTION!
Valiant is proud to present an advance look at the rough animatics for the Quantum & Woody #1 QR Voice Variant – a talking variant cover featuring art by Tom Fowler, script by James Asmus and animation by Neal Adam’s Continuity Studios! Experience the real talking goat action for yourself this summer when Valiant releases free promotional posters featuring the Goat’s QR-enabled first appearance in comic shops everywhere!
Then, meet the Goat and the heroes who tolerate him on July 10th in Quantum and Woody #1 – the FIRST ISSUE of Valiant’s next ongoing series by James Asmus and Tom Fowler with color art by Jordie Bellaire. Relaunching the cult favorite superhero duo made famous by Christopher Priest and M.D. Bright in the all-new Valiant Universe, get ready to go big or go home as the world’s worst superhero team begin a brand new era. After estranged brothers Eric and Woody Henderson accidentally stumble into a life-altering scientific accident, they’ll find themselves with a whole new purpose – and a perfectly legitimate reason to wear costumes and fight crime. Quantum and Woody are coming this July!
Using any QR code application, fans worldwide can experience the Goat’s ennui-laden soliloquy using any smartphone or tablet device. Merely scan the QR code and watch in awe as the Valiant Universe’s next breakout star comes alive, as voiced by Sheldon Lee.
A comics innovation pioneered by Valiant Entertainment, the world’s first QR Voice Variant debuted in May 2012 alongside the publisher’s first release, X-O Manowar #1, and has accrued some 70,000 online views and widespread acclaim from fans and retailers.
For more information on Quantum and Woody and the rest of the Valiant Universe, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter, and at ValiantUniverse.com.
QUANTUM & WOODY #1
Written by JAMES ASMUS
Art by TOM FOWLER
Cover by RYAN SOOK (MAY131302)
Pullbox Exclusive Variant by MARCOS MARTIN (MAY131303)
Variant Cover by ANDREW ROBINSON (MAY131304)
QR Voice Variant by TOM FOWLER (MAY131305)
$3.99/T+/32 pgs.
ON SALE 7/10/13 (FOC – 6/17/13)
Marvel Select Nightcrawler Action Figure Bamfs into Comic Shops!
Guten tag! If you’re anything like us, you learned all of your German (and Russian, and French) from comic books, and the international members of the X-Men were your professors. Today, Diamond Select Toys is shipping their latest 7-inch Marvel Select action figure, the teleporting German acrobat Nightcrawler, to comic shops and specialty stores across the U.S., and it is unglaublich! (That’s German for “Incredible.”) With 16 points of articulation, he can strike all sorts of dynamic poses, and a wire-poseable tail allows him to hang from the nearest Danger Room obstacle. The figure comes packaged with a purple teleportation base in the Select line’s shelf-friendly display packaging. And it will look amazing crouching alongside the rest of your Select X-Men, nicht wahr? Check out some action photos below, and pick one up today!
