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Sunday, October 31, 2021

I Reads You Juniors: October 2021 - Update #99

by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

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NEWS:

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  Writer Alyssa Wong and artist Michael YG will debut a brand new hero in the Iron Fist costume Feb. 2022 from Marvel Comics. 

EUROCOMICS - From BleedingCool:  Hexagon Comics USA has announced its 2022 graphic novel release schedule, which begins with January's "Strangers#7: The Return of Himicron."

DC ANIMATION - From DCVideos:  Warner Bros. Entertainment has released a trailer for its animated feature, "Catwoman: Hunted," which arrives on Blu-ray/DVD Feb. 8th, 2022.

MARVEL - From CBR:  "Iron Fist" is a trending topic now that Marvel Comics has revealed that it will replace current Iron Fist, Danny Rand."

MILESTONE - From BleedingCool:   DC Comics is launching a new "Milestone Initiative" to serve "Black and underrepresented" comic book creators, to work with DC Comics, as part of their new talent development program Next Generation DC (NGDC).

COMICS - From Inverse:  Larry Hama is the writer who did much of the early development work on the "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" characters, and he wrote Marvel Comics' "G.I. Joe" comic book.  In an interview, Hama says he always wanted the Joe character, "Snake Eyes," to be Asian, which he is in the recent film, "Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins."

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Legendary Comics, part of the movie producing giant, Legendary Entertainment, explains why it needs to run a Kickstarter campaign to publish its graphic novel adaptation of its film, "Dune."

MARVEL STUDIOS - From Geekfeed:  Once upon a time, "The Wasp" was meant to be the lead of "Marvel's The Avengers" (2012), the first Avengers film.

DC CINEMA - From WeGotThisCovered:  You may remember Warner Bros. announced an "Aquaman" spinoff movie focusing on the msyterious area known as "the Trench," but the project was later cancelled.  "Aquaman" director James Wan has revealed that the Trench movie was really a solo movie focusing on Aquaman nemesis, "Black Manta."

DC CINEMA - From Deadline:  Sources say that Brendan Fraser has been cast in HBO Max's "Batgirl" film as the super-villain, "Firefly."

RUMORS - From TheIlluminerdi:  "Black Adam" producer, Hiram Garcia, is intrigued by DC Comics' character, "The Spectre," as a movie character.

IMAGE COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Image Comics has said that because of ongoing supply issues, for now and the foreseeable future, it will not offer second printings of its titles.

COMICS TO ANIME - From YouTube:  There is now a second trailer for Netflix's anime series, "Super Crooks," which is based on the comic book by Mark Millar and Leinil Francis Yu.  The entire 13-episode series will drop on Netflix Nov. 25th.

MARVEL STUDIOS - From GWW:   The hot rumor is that Marvel Studios is developing a "Hulk" solo film based on the Marvel Comics' event series, "World War Hulk."

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Carolina Ortiz, an editor at Harper Children's Books, talks about what she is looking for in manuscripts for middle grade and young adult graphic novels.

DC TV - From Deadline:  Actress Ruby Rose was the star of The CW's "Batwoman" show for one season before abruptly leaving the series.  Now, she alleges toxic behavior on the set and launches scathing attacks on several executives involved in the series, including some from The CW and WBTV.

From Deadline:  WBTV, the studio behind The CW's "Batwoman," releases a statement that hits back at actress Ruby Rose and her account of her time on the series.

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DC CINEMA - From Deadline:  "Wonder Woman" actress Gal Gadot says that she was shocked when director Joss Whedon "threatened my career" during the notorious reshoots for Warner Bros.' film, "Justice League."

DIGITAL MANGA - From Hypebeast:  NBA stars and twin brothers, Brook Lopez (Milwaukee Bucks) and Robin Lopez (Washington Wizards), have joined their older brother, Christopher Lopez, in creating a basketball manga, entitled "Transition Game."  It is drawn by manga artist, TATSUZ.  He was the chief assistant of the great Takehiko Inoue during the production of Inoue's legendary basketball manga, "Slam Dunk."

VIZ MEDIA - From CBR:   VIZ Media recently announced "The Liminal Zone," a collection of horror manga shorts from acclaimed author Junji Ito to be release in summer 2022.

MARVEL STUDIOS - From THR:   This article looks at the early reactions to Marvel Studios' "Eternals."  Many sampled in this article are very positive.

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Colorist Gabe Eltaeb lets his anti-gay "Comicsgate" flag fly in rant against the new Superman (Jonathan Kent).  But people might want to think before they attack their employer, especially DC Comics.

DC FANDOME:

From DCBlog:  "How to Watch DC FanDome"

From Deadline:  DC FanDome unveils a second trailer for director Matt Reeves' "The Batman," one that shows of The Riddler, The Penguin, Catwoman, Alfred, and more.

From Deadline:  DC FanDome presented a behind-the-scenes trailer for "Shazam! Fury of the Gods."

From Deadline:   DC Films gives first look at concept art for the HBO Max "Batgirl" film.

From Deadline:  Director Patty Jenkins confirms that a third "Wonder Woman" movie is in the works.

From IGN:   DC FanDome 2021: The Biggest Stories and Trailers Including "The Batman"

From THR:  Superman's motto has been "Truth, Justice and the American Way," but that is no more.  Now, it is "Truth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow."

From THR:  DC Comics' "Milestone" imprint, which features mostly Black and Brown superheroes, will get an animated film.

From THR:   DC FanDome kicks off with first-looks at "The Flash," "Black Adam," and "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom."

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DC CINEMA - From BleedingCool:  The Batman and Riddler character posters from the 2022 film, "The Batman," have been released.

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:   Writer Garth Ennis and artist Gerry Brown launch "Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace," featuring "Peacemaker," the breakout character from the film, "The Suicide Squad."

MARVEL - From PW:   Penguin Classics and Marvel Comics will collaborate on a new series, the "Penguin Classics Marvel Collection."  This initiative marks the first time that Penguin Classics has published comics.  The first three books in the series, "Black Panther," "Captain America," and "The Amazing Spider-Man," will be published on June 14 of next year, in both a paperback sporting Penguin's iconic black spine and a collectible hardcover edition. 

DC COMICS - From 13thDimension:   DC Comics is going to start reprinting the "Silver Age" Batman comic books, beginning with the earliest issues from that era.  Due in July 2022, "Batman: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 1" will reprint Batman #101-116 and Detective Comics #233-257.

FANTAGRAPHICS - From ForcesofGeek:  Cartoonist and comics creator, Jaime Hernandez, talks about his new book, "Queen of the Rings: Wrestling Drawings 1980-2020," in an interview with "Forces of Geek."

From FantaBlog:   How to read "Love and Rockets" comics in "The Complete Love and Rockets Bibliography."

From PubWeekly:   Simon Hanselmann talks about his new graphic novel, "Crisis Zone."
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MARVEL - From Marvel:   The fan-favorite "Silver Surfer" comic book creative team of writer Ron Marz and artist Ron Lim return for the five-issue miniseries, "Silver Surfer: Rebirth."  The first issue goes on sale Jan. 19th, 2022.

DIAMOND - From BleedingCool:   Diamond Comic Distributors has just acquired ownership of the Atlanta-based Collectible Grading Authority (CGA), an industry leader in action figure and video game grading. 

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics has released details about writer Chris Claremont's story for "X-Men: Legends #12," which is due Feb. 2022.  It will be drawn by Scot Eaton, and will star Nightcrawler and Kitty Pryde.

DC COMICS - From Deadline:  In an upcoming issue of "Superman: Son of Kal-El," Superman will come out as bisexual.  The current Superman is young Jon Kent, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane.

LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY - From BleedingCool:   BOOM! Studios adds three comics to its LCSD 2021 (Nov. 24th) offerings.  They are "Magic: Master Of Metal #1" cardstock cover by Adam Gorham, a "House Of Slaughter #1" second printing cardstock cover by Jae Lee and June Chang, and "Regarding The Matter Of Oswald's Body #1" cardstock cover by Ryan Sook.

VIZ MEDIA/MARVEL - From BleedingCool:   VIZ Media has announced that "Yu-Gi-Oh!" creator, Kazuki Takahashi, is working on a new manga.  Entitled "Secret Reverse," it will feature Marvel characters Spider-Man and Iron Man and will be published in the Summer of 2022.

IMAGE COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Writer Brian K. Vaughn has revealed that his hit comic book, "Saga," will return with issue #55 on Jan. 26th, 2022.

IMAGE/SUBSTACK - From Substack:  Writer Rodney Barnes announces upcoming comics projects from both Image Comics and Substack.  The new comics include spinoffs of his hit vampire comic book, "Killadelphia" (Image Comics).

MOVIE REVIEW - From IReadsYou:  My review of "Venom: Let There Be Carnage."

IMAGE COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Image Comics unveils the 2022 publishing slate for the titles from "The Kurt Busiek Universe."

BOOKS - From TheGuardianThe Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2021 has been awarded to the Tanzanian novelist, Abdulrazak Gurnah, for his "uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents."  "Paradise" (1994) and "Desertion" (2005) are among his most acclaimed novels.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  John Dolmayan is the drummer for the rock band, "System of a Down."  He is also known for collecting vintage comics and original art, including owning Jim Lee's covers for "X-Men #1."  He is apparently also starting a new comic book grading service.

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  A retailers' report of damaged Marvel Comics titles from its new distributor, Penguin Random House.

MANGA TO FILM - From Deadline:  Columbia Pictures and Vertigo Entertainment are adapting the manga, "Made in Abyss," into a feature film.

DC TV - From Deadline:  WarnerMedia has released the first teaser for "Peacemaker," a spin-off the movie, "The Suicide Squad," starring John Cena.

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  Steve Orlando will become the writer of Marvel Comics' X-Men book, "Maruaders," which is one of many changes coming to the the X-line.

From BleedingCool:  X-Men comics group editor, Jordan D. White, explains superstar writer Jonathan Hickman's upcoming departure from the X-Men books.

From BleedingCool:    More on Jonathan Hickman: "On the Illusion of Change and Jonathan Hickman Leaving the X-Men."
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COMICS - From GoConnect:   The article examines the work of the late comic book artist, John Buscema, beyond his work on Marvel's "Conan the Barbarian."

SONY MARVEL U - From Variety:  With its estimated 90.1 million dollars grossed at the weekend box office, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" has the biggest opening weekend during the pandemic era.

From YahooEntertainment:   Here's how "Venom 2" takes the Tom Hardy franchise into the Marvel multiverse (spoilers!)
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IMAGE COMICS - From CBR:  Mark Millar talks to "CBR" about his comic book series, "The Magic Order Vol. 2" and shares some images from series artist , Stuart Immonen.

IDW - From BleedingCool:   At the Diamond Retailer Summit last weekend, IDW publisher Nachie Marsham says he wants to see 2022 relaunch IDW as the home for creators to bring their creator-owned comics.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:   Superstar comics writer, Brian Michael Bendis, says that he has received a "Substack PRO" offer.

DC TV - From Deadline:   "Teen Wolf" alum,  actor Ian Bohen, is set for a multi-episode arc on the upcoming second season of The CW’s "Superman & Lois."

MANGA TO FILM - From CBR:  Funimation has released an English dub trailer for the third "My Hero Academia" film, "My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission."

IDW - From BleedingCool:  Beginning with "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #125," the Turtles will become "Teenage Mutant Punk Frogs."

COMICS - From BleedingCool:   The John Lee Hooker Estate and Z2 Comics announce the graphic novel, "John Lee Hooker: One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer."  It will document the life of the legendary blues musician, as written by Gabe Soria and Jarrett Williams and drawn by the legendary cartoonist, Kyle Baker.

SONY MARVEL U - From Deadline:  Sony’s "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" rang up a great $11.6M Thursday night from showtimes that began at 4PM yesterday at 3,500 theaters. That’s the second best during the pandemic after Disney/Marvel’s "Black Widow" which grossed $13.2M on Thursday night.

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:   Black Eyed Peas' performer, Taboo, and B. Earl are writing a new Marvel eight-part webtoon comic for the "Marvel Infinity" line, digital-first exclusive to Marvel Unlimited.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:   Cartoonist Adrian Tomine ("Optice Nerve") is Substack's first "writer in residence."  He explains what that means.

DC TV - From BleedingCool:  "Key art" from Netflix's adaptation of "The Sandman" comic book gives an early look at the characters, "Dream," "Death," and "Desire."

COMICS - From Bloomberg:  An article about the dispute between comic book artists and Marvel and DC Comics over NFTs (non-fungible tokens).

STAN LEE - From WeGotThisCovered:   Marvel has filed five lawsuits against the families of Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, and Stan Lee, claiming that the superheroes they created are ineligible for copyright termination as they were created as works for hire on a contractual basis.

MARVEL COMICS - From BleedingCool:   On August 26th, 2021, Patrick S Ditko, a relative of the comic book writer-artist, Steve Ditko, and administrator of his estate, registered two notices of copyright termination against Marvel Entertainment for the first appearances of Doctor Strange and Spider-Man, two characters Ditko co-created, in comic books.

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PREVIEWS:

From BleedingCool:  Cover art and five interior pages from DC Comics' "Nubia and the Amazons #1," which is due Tues., Oct. 19th.

From BleedingCool:   Cover art and four interior pages from DC Comics' "Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #7," which is due Tues., Oct. 12th.

From GamesRadar:  Cover art and interior pages from DC Comics' "Batman: The Imposter #1," which is due Tues., Oct. 12th.

From CBR:  Cover art and interior pages from AfterShock Comics' "Clans of Belari #1," which is due Wed., Oct. 13th.

From BleedingCool:  Cover art and six interior pages from Marvel's "Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #15," which is due Wed., Oct. 13th.

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OCTOBER 2021 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Aardvark Vanaheim for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  Action Lab for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for October 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Black Masks for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for October 2021
From CBR:  DC Comics for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for October 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Heavy Metal Magazine for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  Hero Collector for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for October 2021
From CBR:  Marvel Comics for October 2021
From BleedingCool: Oni Press for October 2021
From 2000AD:  Rebellion for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for October 2021
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Entertainment for October 2021
From BleedingCool: VIZ Media for October 2021

NOVEMBER 2021 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Bad Idea Corp for November 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Black Mask for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  BOOM Studios for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dead Good Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for November 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Red 5 Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Silver Sprocket for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for November 2021
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for November 2021

DECEMBER 2021 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Action Lab Entertainment for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze artbooks and manga for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  American Mythology Press for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Fantagraphics Books for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for December 2021
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for December 2021

JANUARY 2022 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze Publishing for January 2022
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for January 2022
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for January 2022
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for January 2022
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for January 2022
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for January 2022
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for January 2022
From BleedingCool:  Legendary Comics for January 2022
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for January 2022
From CBR:  Marvel Comics for January 2022
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for January 2022
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Entertainment for January 2022

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

I Reads You Juniors May 2018 - Update #53

Support Leroy on Patreon.

Leroy's Amazon Comics and Graphic Novels Page:

From ComicBook:  "Fairy Tail" Creator's New Manga Will Be Released Worldwide in English.  It's temporary title is "Eden's Zero."

From Newsarama: IDW Publishing's solicitations for August 2018

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics is registering a trademark for "Cliffhanger!"  That was the name of a creator-owned imprint owned by Wildstorm Productions, which is now owned by DC.

From ComicBook:  There will be a new one-shot "Bleach" manga.

From BleedingCool:  Marvel and Mattel settle over "Cloak & Dagger" trademark.

From Newsarama:  Keith Champagne talks about his Kickstarter-started original graphic novel, "The Switch: Electricia."

From AnimeNewsNetwork: Yen Press to Publish Goblin Slayer: Brand New Day Spinoff Manga Simultaneously With Japan

From Asahi:  Satoru Noda’s “Golden Kamuy” won the Manga Grand Prix at the 22nd Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize after being shortlisted for three straight years.

From NBCBayArea:  Fans Flood Oakland Comic Store for Exclusive Local 'Black Panther' Cover

From WindowsCentral:  A guide to reading comics on Windows 10.

From BleedingCool:  Ten Things Rich Johnston Can Tell You About Justice League #1 by Scott Snyder and Jim Cheung

From ComicBookBin:  New webcomics Johnny Bullet episode #164 in English.
From ComicBookBin:  New webcomics Johnny Bullet episode #164 in French.

From Crunchyroll:  Tite Kubo's "Bleach" Manga Opens Its Official Instagram Account

From ArabNews:  First Saudi manga artist highlights Arab culture through its proverbs

From BleedingCool:  The Full DC Comics Catalogue for August 2018

From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller and John Romita, Jr.'s "Superman: Year One," which was to launch DC Comics' "Black Label" imprint, is already late.

From ComicBookBin:  New webcomic Johnny Bullet episode #163 in English.
From ComicBookBin:  New webcomic Johnny Bullet episode #163 in French.

From BleedingCool:  Stan Sakai, creator of Usagi Yojimbo, receives the inaugural "Joe Kubert Distinguished Storyteller Award."

From Crunchyroll:  Vertical Announces "Kino's Journey" Manga and More at Anime Central

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics not satisfied with Diamond Comics Distributors April 2018 sales numbers because they should have won the month, but did not...

From OtakuMode: The "Shaman King" spinoff manga, "Shaman King The Super Star," debuts in June in Japan.

From KOB:   Mom releases comic book to inspire kids with disabilities

From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics is apparently planning a Spider-Man theme crossover for the Fall, "Spidergeddon."

From CBR:  How Neal Adams’ First X-Men Issue Helped Change Comic Book Coloring

From IGN:  Stan Lee sues POW! Entertainment, the company he founded, for $1 billion.

From FineBooks:  World Record Comic Book & Art Auction Surpasses $12.2 Million at Heritage Auctions

From Syfy:  Margot Kidder says her "Lois Lane" was truer to the comic book. Kidder played Lane in the 1970s and 1980s "Superman" films, starring Christopher Reeve as Superman.

From BleedingCool:  The series artists for "Sandman Universe" from DC Comics and curator Neil Gaiman have been revealed.

From BleedingCool:  Warner Bros. trademarks the term "DC Universe," which is apparently the name of Warner/DC Entertaiment's upcoming streaming service.

From HuffPost:  Marvel Introduces Their First Official Chinese Superheroes

From FlickeringMyth:  Marvel Comics marks the Return of the Fantastic Four with twenty variant covers

From FlickeringMyth:  Preview of Marvel Comics' "Quicksilver: No Surrender #1"

From TheComicsReporter:  Koyama Press Announces Fall 2018 Line

From BleedingCool:  Jim Lee says that rumors of a DC Comics reboot are ridiculous.

From Riylcast: A podcast interview with alt-comix icon, Adrian Tomine.

From BleedingCool:  IDW announces James Brown biocomic, "Black and Proud" by Xavier Fathoux.

From BleedingCool:  IDW is going to republish writer Randy Stradely and artist Mike Kaluta's comic book adaptation of James Cameron's 1989 film, "The Abyss."

From AnimeNewsNetwork:  New chapters of "Attack on Titan: Junior High" are arriving.

From ComicBook:  "Powerpuff Girls" get manga makeover.

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics Promoting Relaunches With In-Store Posters

From Kotaku:  Inio Asano Is A Dark Manga Artist For Adults Who Want Something Real

From JapanToday:  Rare sketch art by legendary manga artist, Osamu Tezuka, of his character, Astro Boy, fetches a record price at an auction in Paris, France.

From BleedingCool:  "My Heroes Have Always Been Junkies," an original graphic novel from Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, due in October 2018.

From BleedingCool:  Peter Milligan and Alison Sampson Take Hit-Girl to India

From ScreenRant:  Marvel Movies Can’t Lose, So Why Can’t The Comics Win? [This article is good but glosses over Marvel's problems with marketing, advertising, and public relations, to say nothing about market over-saturation.]

From ComicBook:  The cast of "Avengers: Infinity War" surprises fans at a comic book store.

From Crunchyroll:  "Golden Kamuy" among 2018 Eisner Award nominees.

From BleedingCool:  DC Comics teases the "ultimate DC membership," the "DC Universe," which may be related to the streaming service that will carry the "Teen Titans" TV show.

From BleedingCool:  Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph, the stars of Freeform's "Marvel's Cloak and Dagger," promote Free Comic Book Day 2018.

From CBR:  Which "Avengers: Infinity War" scenes came straight from the comic book?

From THR:  John Barber is the new editor-in-chief at IDW Publishing, replacing Chris Ryall.

From WRAL:  Free Comic Book Day 2018 arrives this Saturday.

From BleedingCool:  Rob Liefeld is recruiting for a revival of his "bad girl" comic book, "Glory."

From ComicBookBin:  New webcomic Johnny Bullet episode #162 in English.
From ComicBookBin:  New webcomic Johnny Bullet episode #162 in French.


Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Comics, Magazines and Books from Diamond Distributors for July 31 2013

Digital Comics: Digital new releases available from your local comic book shop are marked below. [DIG] = Digital version available. [DIG/P+] = Print-Plus digital/print combo pack available. For more information, go to www.digitalcomicsreader.com.

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
JUN130885 3 GUNS #1 [DIG] $3.99
MAY131243 ABC WARRIORS VOLGAN WAR GN VOL 03 (MR) $21.99
JUN130846 ABSOLUTION RUBICON #2 (MR) $3.99
JUN130848 ABSOLUTION RUBICON #2 FINAL JUSTICE CVR (MR) $3.99
JUN130849 ABSOLUTION RUBICON #2 HAPPY KITTY PREMIUM CVR (MR) $9.99
JUN130847 ABSOLUTION RUBICON #2 WRAP CVR (MR) $3.99
MAY131235 ACG COLL WORKS ADV INTO UNKNOWN SLIPCASE ED VOL 02 $64.99
DEC121207 ACG COLL WORKS FORBIDDEN WORLDS HC VOL 03 $47.99
APR131205 ACG COLL WORKS FORBIDDEN WORLDS SLIPCASE ED VOL 01 $119.99
APR131207 ACG COLL WORKS SKELETON HAND SLIPCASE ED VOL 01 $64.99
MAY130951 ADVENTURE TIME SUMMER SPECIAL 2013 #1 (NOTE PRICE) $4.99
APR130781 ADVENTURES OF A COMIC CON GIRL TP (MR) $9.99
JUN131162 AMULET SC VOL 02 STONEKEEPERS CURSE NEW PTG $12.99
MAY130806 ARCHIE #646 REG CVR [DIG/P+] $2.99
MAY130809 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #242 [DIG/P+] $3.99
MAY130826 BEST OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VILLAINS HC [DIG] $24.99
APR131072 BIONIC MAN #22 $3.99
MAY131182 BLOODY MONDAY GN VOL 11 $10.99
MAY130973 BLUFFTON MY SUMMERS WITH BUSTER GN $22.99
JUN130855 CALIGULA HEART OF ROME #6 (MR) $3.99
JUN130857 CALIGULA HEART OF ROME #6 GORE CVR (MR) $3.99
JUN130856 CALIGULA HEART OF ROME #6 WRAP CVR (MR) $3.99
MAR131252 CAPOTE IN KANSAS HC (MR) $19.99
MAY130784 CHIP PKT MANGA TP VOL 01 $14.95
MAY130937 CLIVE BARKER NEXT TESTAMENT #3 (MR) [DIG] $3.99
JUN130829 CROSSED ANNUAL 2013 #1 GRIZZLY CVR (MR) $5.99
JUN130830 CROSSED BADLANDS #25 FRESH KILL CVR (MR) $5.99
SEP121061 DF WARLORD OF MARS #26 RISQUE RED EXC $19.99
APR130763 DOUBLE JUMPERS TP (MR) $14.95
MAY130763 EHMM THEORY #2 (MR) $3.99
MAY130863 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ASSASSINS #13 CVR A HANSON [DIG] $3.99
MAY130864 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ASSASSINS #13 CVR B TORQUE $3.99
APR130946 FREELANCERS TP VOL 01 $19.99
MAY130798 GARBAGE DAY GN $9.95
MAY131359 GFT GRIMM UNIVERSE #5 A CVR SEJIC (UNLEASHED PT4) $5.99
MAY131360 GFT GRIMM UNIVERSE #5 B CVR CAPPROTTI (UNLEASHED PT4) $5.99
MAY131361 GFT GRIMM UNIVERSE #5 C CVR TYNDALL (UNLEASHED PT4) $5.99
MAY131369 GFT WEREWOLVES HUNGER #3 A CVR REYES $3.99
MAY131370 GFT WEREWOLVES HUNGER #3 B CVR GIUSEPPE $3.99
MAY131371 GFT WEREWOLVES HUNGER #3 C CVR MYCHAELS $3.99
MAY130764 GHOST TOWN #2 (MR) $3.99
MAY131146 GHOSTS AND RUINS HC $22.99
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Friday, December 21, 2012

I Reads You Review: LOVE AND ROCKETS: New Stories #4

LOVE AND ROCKETS: NEW STORIES #4
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS

WRITERS: Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez
ARTISTS: Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez
COVER: Gilbert Hernandez
ISBN: 978-1-60699-490-0; paperback (2011)
104pp, B&W, $14.99 U.S.

Love and Rockets: New Stories is the third incarnation of the comic book series, Love and Rockets, which is the creation of Los. Bros, the brothers Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez (with brother Mario occasionally contributing). Published by Fantagraphics Books, New Stories is a reboot of Love and Rockets as an annual, graphic novel-length package, resembling both a comic book and a literary magazine (designed with bookstores in mind). For me, Love and Rockets is the best American comic book series published to date.

Originally published in 2011, Love and Rockets: New Stories #4 offers six stories: two by Gilbert and four by Jaime, all under a cover by Gilbert. Jaime concludes “The Love Bunglers,” with Parts Three, Four, and Five. Maggie fidgets with Ray Dominquez’s art and wonders why he doesn’t return her phone calls. She is vexed by Vivian (“Frogmouth”), who is hooking up with Reno. Maggie’s niece, Linda, joins Ray in helping Maggie open a new business with classic Mechanics character, Walter a.k.a Yax. Maggie struggles with Angel’s departure for college, and Calvin’s action leads to a surprising turn in the lives of two of the characters. Hopey and Maggie reunite. “Return for Me,” a sequel of sorts to “Browntown” returns Maggie to Hoppers for a new life, as narrated by Letty.

The cover story is Gilbert’s 35-page “King Vampire.” The B-movie, meta-fiction-like story focuses on two teenagers, Cecil and Trini, who want to join a local vampire club. When real vampires show up, things take a deadly turn, and Cecil meets a vampire queen (who looks like Luba). In Gilbert’s “And Then Reality Kicks In,” Fritz reunites with an old beau for their own version of Before Sunrise.

I have not read Love and Rockets for the entirety of its 30 years of existence. I think that I started reading it in the middle of 1985. Since reading my first L&R, I’ve rarely been disappointed, but I have often been stunned and/or surprised, which I am after reading Love and Rockets: New Stories #4. It is possible that this series keeps getting better, and New Stories #4 makes a case for that. The primary reason, at least I think so, is Jaime’s work in New Stories #4.

Over the years, Love and Rockets fans and readers (including myself) have believed that Gilbert is the great writer of the two brothers and Jaime the great artist. New Stories is gradually debunking that, on Jaime’s side. Since the third issue of New Stories, Jaime has delved deeper into his characters, using autobiography, character drama, and analysis to unveil new and hidden aspects of his characters. He engages emotions and psychology as never before. New Stories has found Jaime at the peak of his storytelling powers.

Meanwhile, Gilbert impresses with his mastery of dialogue writing for comic books. From the self-possessed banter of “And Then Reality Kicks In” to the witty and precise chit-chat of “King Vampire,” Gilbert divulges interior motives and exterior conflict. In “King Vampire,” the art is not merely black and white; it offers the interplay of black and white as both contrast and balance. The match of light and dark and of cold and warm gives this story layers, shifts in genre and tone.

I was never sure. Is “King Vampire comic horror, as in a B-movie? Or is this surreal terror, as in a bloody, gothic tale of monster/human relationships played out to its inevitable (tragic?) conclusion. This is some of Gilbert’s most complex writing.

Love and Rockets: New Stories #4 is one of 2011’s very best comic books. Plus, it has an all-star, all-cartoonists letters column, including letters and notes to Los Bros. from Steven Weissman, Adrian Tomine, and Zak Sally, among others.

A+

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux

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