Showing posts with label Erik Larsen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Erik Larsen. Show all posts

Monday, July 10, 2023

Image Comics from Diamond Distributors for July 12, 2023

IMAGE COMICS

MAY230051 ANTARCTICA #1 CVR A ROBERTS $3.99
MAY230052 ANTARCTICA #1 CVR B WHITE $3.99
APR239463 BATTLE CHASERS #10 2ND PTG (MR) $3.99
APR230226 DARK RIDE #7 CVR A BRESSAN & LUCAS (MR) $3.99
APR230227 DARK RIDE #7 CVR B CITRIYA (MR) $3.99
APR230228 DARK RIDE #7 CVR C GANUCHEAU (MR) $3.99
APR230235 DEEP CUTS #3 (OF 6) $5.99
MAY230033 FISHFLIES #1 (OF 6) CVR A LEMIRE (MR) $5.99
MAY230034 FISHFLIES #1 (OF 6) CVR B MOMOKO (MR) $5.99
MAY230226 HAUNT YOU TO THE END #2 CVR A MUTTI $3.99
MAY230227 HAUNT YOU TO THE END #2 CVR B HENDERSON $3.99
MAY230234 IMMORTAL SERGEANT #7 (OF 9) $3.99
APR239461 IN HELL WE FIGHT #1 2ND PTG $3.99
MAY230235 IN HELL WE FIGHT #2 CVR A JOK $3.99
MAY230236 IN HELL WE FIGHT #2 CVR B NGUYEN $3.99
MAY230137 NEMESIS RELOADED TP (MR) $16.99
MAY230164 ROYAL CITY COMPENDIUM TP VOL 01 (MR) $29.99
MAR230178 SAVAGE DRAGON #266 CVR A LARSEN (MR) $3.99
MAR230179 SAVAGE DRAGON #266 CVR B RETRO 70S TRADE DRESS (MR) $3.99
MAR230180 SAVAGE DRAGON #266 CVR C JAMES (MR) $3.99
APR239462 SOMETHING EPIC #2 2ND PTG $3.99
MAY230277 SOMETHING EPIC #3 CVR A KUDRANSKI $3.99
MAY230278 SOMETHING EPIC #3 CVR B KUDRANSKI $3.99
MAY230279 SOMETHING EPIC #3 CVR C KUDRANSKI $3.99
MAY230280 SOMETHING EPIC #3 CVR D KUDRANSKI $3.99
MAY230192 SPAWN SCORCHED TP VOL 02 $16.99
MAY230284 STARSIGNS #3 (MR) $3.99
MAY230285 STONEHEART #5 (MR) $3.99
APR239177 VOID RIVALS #1 2ND PTG CVR A $3.99
APR239178 VOID RIVALS #1 2ND PTG CVR B $3.99

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Image Comics Moves to Lunar Distribution in Worldwide Exclusive Deal

IMAGE COMICS JOINS LUNAR FOR DIRECT MARKET DISTRIBUTION

PORTLAND, Ore. 05/24/2023 — Image Comics is pleased to announce a worldwide exclusive distribution deal with Lunar Distribution, effective with September on-sale titles (which will open for order on the Lunar site for retailers on Wednesday, June 14), for Direct Market/comic shop distribution.

Previously exclusive to Diamond Comic Distributors, Image Comics will join DC Comics as one of Lunar’s largest periodical publishers and will work in partnership with Lunar to share further communications with the Direct Market, including “next steps” details, to ensure a seamless transition for comic shop retailers.

“First and foremost we want to thank Steve Geppi, Chuck Parker, and everyone at Diamond for their ongoing service and all that they’ve done for Image over the years. For over three decades, they have been at our side, supporting our books from the moment we founded our company back in 1992,” said Todd McFarlane, President of Image Comics. “Every Image comic published, since our inception in ’92, has been distributed to thousands of retail outlets by Diamond, and they have played a very important role in our company’s evolution.”

"We have enjoyed our relationship with Diamond over the decades and we have made some wonderful friends there, so this decision has been a difficult one,” added Erik Larsen, Chief Financial Officer at Image Comics, who served as Publisher at Image from 2004-2008. “It was not a move that we made lightly, though, and ultimately, the change was made because of the benefits to readers and retailers who are our real customers. There are services Lunar will provide that will make it easier for stores to buy our titles, and for fans to find our books. This is a big win for them, and we hope this new partnership is as strong and long-lasting as the previous one. We wish Diamond nothing but the best as we look toward the future.”

“We leave with nothing but the deepest respect for Steve, Chuck and all of the folks at Diamond, both past and present,” said Jim Valentino, Image’s Vice President and former Publisher at Image from 1999-2004.

“This is a big change, but we will still be working with Diamond in other capacities and look forward to maintaining those relationships with the Diamond team for years to come,” noted Eric Stephenson, the company’s current Publisher and Chief Creative Officer. “Lunar is an impressive new player in the Direct Market, and we are eager to work with them on the next phase of our development, as well as joining DC in leading the industry toward what we believe are positive changes for everyone.”

Christina Merkler, Co-owner at Lunar Distribution stated: “We are thrilled to announce our exclusive worldwide distribution deal with Image Comics. We are constantly seeking innovative ways to expand our reach and bring exceptional content to our retail accounts around the world. This partnership will allow us to further expand our offerings and provide unparalleled access to the most exciting and sought-after titles in the industry. We look forward to working closely with Image and continuing to provide top-notch service to our Direct Market accounts."

Lunar Distribution was first launched in 2020, when it became the home distributor to DC, and provides distribution services to the Direct Market with an emphasis on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Retailers interested in learning more about how to set up an account with Lunar can visit: https://www.lunardistribution.com/home/faq.


ABOUT LUNAR DISTRIBUTION:
Lunar Distribution is a rapidly-growing company that specializes in the distribution of comics and related items to the Direct Market. With a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to excellence, Lunar Distribution has established itself as a leader in the industry, providing its accounts with superior service and top-notch packaging.

The company was founded with a simple goal in mind: to provide customers with access to the best products on the market, while delivering exceptional customer service at every stage of the process. From the beginning, Lunar Distribution has been focused on building long-term relationships with its accounts, providing support and expert guidance to help them achieve their business goals.

Today, Lunar Distribution is a trusted partner for Direct Market retailers and publishers. With a diverse portfolio of publishers and vendors and a deep understanding of the markets it serves, the company has earned a reputation for reliability, responsiveness, and innovation.

At Lunar Distribution, the team is committed to staying ahead of the curve, continually exploring new products, packaging, and technologies to ensure that its accounts always have access to the latest and greatest offerings. With a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, Lunar Distribution is poised to continue its rapid growth and expansion in the years to come.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS:
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a group of bestselling artists and has gone on to become the second largest comics publisher in the United States. The company currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, style, and format imaginable. Its titles run the gamut of science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime, humor, and are created by the top artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Image Comics from Diamond Distributors for April 5, 2023

IMAGE COMICS

FEB230089 A TOWN CALLED TERROR TP (MR) $16.99
FEB230161 ALMIGHTY #3 (MR) $3.99
FEB230101 BLACK SCIENCE COMPENDIUM TP (MR) $59.99
FEB230165 BLOOD TREE #3 $3.99
DEC220235 FLAWED #6 (OF 6) CVR A PRENZY (MR) $3.99
DEC220236 FLAWED #6 (OF 6) CVR B WILLIAMS (MR) $3.99
JAN239250 HELL TO PAY #4 (OF 6) CVR A JOHNSON $3.99
JAN239251 HELL TO PAY #4 (OF 6) CVR B SLINEY $3.99
FEB230045 HEY KIDS COMICS VOL 03 SCHLOCK OF THE NEW #1 (OF 6) (MR) $3.99
FEB230180 I HATE THIS PLACE #7 CVR A TOPILIN & LOUGHRIDGE (MR) $3.99
FEB230181 I HATE THIS PLACE #7 CVR B EXPLICIT VAR (MR) $3.99
FEB230031 JUNK RABBIT #1 CVR A ROBINSON (MR) $3.99
FEB230032 JUNK RABBIT #1 CVR B ROBINSON (MR) $3.99
FEB230033 JUNK RABBIT #1 CVR C ROBINSON (MR) $3.99
FEB230034 JUNK RABBIT #1 CVR D ROBINSON (MR) $3.99
FEB230035 JUNK RABBIT #1 CVR E BLANK SKETCH CVR (MR) $3.99
FEB230194 KING SPAWN #21 CVR A BROOKS $2.99
FEB230195 KING SPAWN #21 CVR B GLAPION $2.99
JAN239856 LOCAL MAN #1 2ND PTG (MR) $3.99
FEB230204 LOVE EVERLASTING #6 CVR A CHARRETIER $3.99
FEB230205 LOVE EVERLASTING #6 CVR B MANAPUL $3.99
JAN230256 NIGHT CLUB #4 (OF 6) CVR A SCALERA (MR) $1.99
JAN230257 NIGHT CLUB #4 (OF 6) CVR B SCALERA B&W (MR) $1.99
JAN230265 RADIANT PINK #4 (OF 5) CVR A KUBERT MV $3.99
JAN230269 SAGA #63 (MR) $3.99
OCT220201 SAVAGE DRAGON #265 CVR A LARSEN (MR) $3.99
OCT220202 SAVAGE DRAGON #265 CVR B RETRO 70S TRADE DRESS (MR) $3.99
OCT220203 SAVAGE DRAGON #265 CVR C FRANK (MR) $3.99
OCT220222 STILLWATER BY ZDARSKY & PEREZ #18 (MR) $4.99
FEB230058 SWEET PAPRIKA BLACK WHITE & PINK (ONE SHOT) CVR A (MR) $5.99
FEB230059 SWEET PAPRIKA BLACK WHITE & PINK (ONE SHOT) CVR B (MR) $5.99
FEB230060 SWEET PAPRIKA BLACK WHITE & PINK (ONE SHOT) CVR C (MR) $5.99
FEB230061 SWEET PAPRIKA BLACK WHITE & PINK (ONE SHOT) CVR D (MR) $5.99
FEB230062 SWEET PAPRIKA BLACK WHITE & PINK (ONE SHOT) CVR E (MR) $5.99
FEB230063 SWEET PAPRIKA BLACK WHITE & PINK (ONE SHOT) CVR F (MR) $5.99
FEB230064 SWEET PAPRIKA BLACK WHITE & PINK (ONE SHOT) CVR G (MR) $6.99
FEB230065 SWEET PAPRIKA BLACK WHITE & PINK (ONE SHOT) CVR H (MR) $5.99
FEB230264 WALKING DEAD DLX #60 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR) $3.99
FEB230265 WALKING DEAD DLX #60 CVR B ADLARD & MCCAIG (MR) $3.99
FEB230266 WALKING DEAD DLX #60 CVR C MANAPUL (MR) $3.99

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Monday, February 27, 2023

Image Comics from Diamond Distributors for March 1, 2023

IMAGE COMICS

DEC220145 DO A POWERBOMB TP $24.99
JAN230214 I HATE THIS PLACE #6 CVR A TOPILIN & LOUGHRIDGE (MR) $3.99
JAN230215 I HATE THIS PLACE #6 CVR B EXPLICIT VAR (MR) $3.99
JAN230234 KING SPAWN #20 CVR A SPEARS $2.99
JAN230235 KING SPAWN #20 CVR B TOMASELLI $2.99
NOV228347 KING SPAWN #20 CVR C BLANK SKETCH $2.99
JAN230258 ORDINARY GODS #10 (RES) (MR) $3.99
JAN230027 PHANTOM ROAD #1 CVR A WALTA (MR) $3.99
JAN230028 PHANTOM ROAD #1 CVR B LEMIRE (MR) $3.99
JAN230029 PHANTOM ROAD #1 CVR C FERNANDEZ (MR) $3.99
NOV220266 RADIANT BLACK #22 CVR A FERIGATO MV $3.99
NOV220267 RADIANT BLACK #22 CVR B MANNA MV $3.99
DEC228767 SAGA #61 2ND PTG (MR) $3.99
AUG220219 SAVAGE DRAGON #264 CVR A LARSEN (RES) (MR) $3.99
AUG220220 SAVAGE DRAGON #264 CVR B RETRO 70S TRADE DRESS (RES) (MR) $3.99
JAN230294 WALKING DEAD DLX #58 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR) $3.99
JAN230295 WALKING DEAD DLX #58 CVR B ADLARD & MCCAIG (MR) $3.99
JAN230296 WALKING DEAD DLX #58 CVR C MANAPUL (MR) $3.99
JAN230297 WALKING DEAD DLX #58 CVR D TEDESCO (MR) $3.99

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Image Comics from Diamond Distributors for February 1, 2023

IMAGE COMICS

DEC220101 ALMIGHTY #1 (MR) $3.99
SEP220244 ANT #6 CVR A LARSEN $3.99
NOV228106 ANT #6 CVR B RETRO 70S TRADE DRESS $3.99
DEC220106 BLOOD TREE #1 CVR A ALAMY & ANDERSON $3.99
DEC220107 BLOOD TREE #1 CVR B FRANK & ANDERSON $3.99
OCT228576 EIGHT BILLION GENIES #1 (OF 8) 5TH PTG (MR) $3.99
OCT228577 EIGHT BILLION GENIES #2 (OF 8) 5TH PTG (MR) $3.99
OCT228578 EIGHT BILLION GENIES #3 (OF 8) 5TH PTG (MR) $3.99
OCT228579 EIGHT BILLION GENIES #4 (OF 8) 4TH PTG (MR) $3.99
OCT228580 EIGHT BILLION GENIES #5 (OF 8) 2ND PTG (MR) $3.99
OCT228581 EIGHT BILLION GENIES #6 (OF 8) 2ND PTG (MR) $3.99
NOV220217 FLAWED #5 (OF 6) CVR A PRENZY (MR) $3.99
NOV220218 FLAWED #5 (OF 6) CVR B TOMASELLI (MR) $3.99
DEC220262 KING SPAWN #19 CVR A BIANCHI $2.99
DEC220263 KING SPAWN #19 CVR B FERNANDEZ $2.99
NOV220259 NITA HAWES NIGHTMARE BLOG #12 CVR A KUDRANSKI (MR) $3.99
NOV220260 NITA HAWES NIGHTMARE BLOG #12 CVR B GO (MR) $3.99
OCT220195 RADIANT BLACK #21 CVR A SABBATINI MV $3.99
OCT220196 RADIANT BLACK #21 CVR B EDRIWEERA MV $3.99
OCT220199 ROGUE SUN #10 CVR A VECCHIO MV $3.99
MAY220259 SAVAGE DRAGON #263 CVR A LARSEN (RES) (MR) $3.99
MAY220260 SAVAGE DRAGON #263 CVR B RETRO 70S TRADE DRESS (RES) (MR) $3.99
NOV228105 SAVAGE DRAGON #263 CVR C ALEXANDER (MR) $3.99
DEC220310 WALKING DEAD DLX #56 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR) $3.99
DEC220311 WALKING DEAD DLX #56 CVR B ADLARD & MCCAIG (MR) $3.99
DEC220312 WALKING DEAD DLX #56 CVR C MANAPUL (MR) $3.99

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Friday, December 23, 2022

#IReadsYou Review: KILLADELPHIA #20

KILLADELPHIA #20
IMAGE COMICS

STORY: Rodney Barnes
ART: Jason Shawn Alexander with Germán Erramouspe, Sherard Jackson, Nicole Palmquist
COLORS: Luis Nct
LETTERS: Marshall Dillon
EDITOR: Greg Tumbarello
COVER: Jason Shawn Alexander
VARIANT COVER ARTIST: Erik Larsen
28pp, Colors, 3.99 U.S. (March 2022)

Rated “M/ Mature”

Killadelphia and Elysium Gardens created by Rodney Barnes and Jason Shawn Alexander

“The End of All” Part II: “The Decision”


Killadelphia is an apocalyptic vampire and dark fantasy comic book series from writer Rodney Barnes and artist Jason Shawn Alexander and is published by Image Comics.  At the center of this series is a police officer caught in a lurid conspiracy in which vampires attempt to rule Philadelphia, “the City of Brotherly Love.”  Colorist Luis Nct and letterer Marshall Dillon complete Killadelphia's creative team.

Killadelphia focuses on James “Jim” Sangster, Jr. and his father, revered Philadelphia homicide detective, James Sangster, Sr., thought to be dead.  He is actually a vampire.  Now father and son lead a ragtag team comprised of a medical examiner, a dead president, and a rebellious, but special young vampire (Tevin Thompkins a.k.a. “See Saw”) in a bid to save Philly from an ambitious and murderous former First Lady, Abigail Adams.

As Killadelphia #20 (“The Decision”) opens, the rebellious and very special young vampire, Tevin Thompkins a.k.a. “See Saw,” finds himself at a crossroads … of sorts.  George Washington – yes, that one – wants to have a meeting of the minds with him.  That means the “Father of Our Nation” has a (back) story to tell.  Hope it does not put See Saw to sleep, but he better listen.  This undead president has some illuminating allies.

Abigail Adams and her lot plot against her husband, former President John Adams, and his forces, which are now aligned with the Sangsters and their allies.  Where will the former First Lady go to find an equalizer?

And are Zubiya and her werewolf pack and Tituba, the witch of Stregheria, really allies?  And if so, how far are they willing to go?

THE LOWDOWN:  Killadelphia's fourth story arc, “The End of All,” has just begun, and it is outta sight! already.  It is being described as a turning point in the series, and Killadelphia #20 is indeed filled with a lot of big things and big reveals.

While Rodney Barnes was writing beautiful comic books like Killadelphia and Nita Hawes' Nightmare Blog, he was also co-writing (and acting in) an entire damn event television series for HBO (“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”).  One could never tell, though.  Killadelphia feels like the work of someone exercising his insane imagine over the hot stove of this narrative, with a simmering pot on each burner – and focusing on nothing else.

As he has for a couple of years now, artist and co-creator, Jason Shawn Alexander, turns Barnes' brilliant script into the most intense and invigorating dark horror comic book art and graphical storytelling that I have experienced in a long time.  The crazy thing about Alexander's amazing work is that, at least to me, every issue looks different, and, even more so, seems different.  It is as if Killadelphia takes place in a thousand dreaming cities, and Alexander will show us every version of this dream – even if his drawing hand falls off.  He even takes time to give us a George Washington that looks like “New Romantics”/pop era David Bowie.  How about that for an immortal makeover?

So take a trip to Killadelphia.  The good stuff … and other things are waiting for you.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of vampire comic books and of exceptional dark fantasy will want Killadelphia.

A+

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


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Monday, December 5, 2022

Image Comics from Diamond Distributors for December 7, 2022

IMAGE COMICS

OCT220047 ALL AGAINST ALL #1 (OF 5) CVR A WIJNGAARD (MR) $3.99
OCT220048 ALL AGAINST ALL #1 (OF 5) CVR B PHILLIPS (MR) $3.99
SEP228057 ALL AGAINST ALL #1 (OF 5) CVR E SPAWN VAR (MR) $3.99
SEP220243 AMERICAN JESUS REVELATION #2 (OF 3) (MR) $3.99
OCT220126 BLOOD STAINED TEETH #7 CVR A WARD (MR) $3.99
OCT220127 BLOOD STAINED TEETH #7 CVR B HARDING (MR) $3.99
SEP228058 BLOOD STAINED TEETH #7 CVR C SPAWN VAR (MR) $3.99
JUN220162 COVER GIRLS HC VOL 02 (MR) $24.99
JUN220160 COVER GIRLS TP VOL 01 (MR) $14.99
OCT220141 DO A POWERBOMB #7 (OF 7) CVR A JOHNSON & SPICER $3.99
OCT220142 DO A POWERBOMB #7 (OF 7) CVR B BERGARA $3.99
SEP228064 DO A POWERBOMB #7 (OF 7) CVR C SPAWN VAR $3.99
OCT220146 GOLDEN RAGE #5 (OF 5) CVR A KNIGHT (MR) $3.99
OCT220147 GOLDEN RAGE #5 (OF 5) CVR B SALTEL (MR) $3.99
SEP228110 GOLDEN RAGE #5 (OF 5) CVR C SPAWN VAR (MR) $3.99
OCT220021 HEXWARE #1 (OF 6) CVR A LAVINA (MR) $3.99
OCT220022 HEXWARE #1 (OF 6) CVR B SEELEY (MR) $3.99
OCT220023 HEXWARE #1 (OF 6) CVR C ANDOLFO (MR) $3.99
SEP228113 HEXWARE #1 (OF 6) CVR D SPAWN VAR (MR) $3.99
SEP228256 HEXWARE #1 (OF 6) CVR E BLANK SKETCH CVR (MR) $3.99
OCT220164 KAYA #3 CVR A CRAIG $3.99
OCT220165 KAYA #3 CVR B CRAIG $3.99
SEP228074 KAYA #3 CVR C SPAWN VAR $3.99
OCT220062 LAZARUS TP VOL 07 (MR) $16.99
OCT220175 LEAST WE CAN DO #4 CVR A ROMBOLI $3.99
OCT220176 LEAST WE CAN DO #4 CVR B ZANFARDINO $3.99
OCT220177 LEAST WE CAN DO #4 CVR C ROMBOLI $3.99
OCT220178 LITTLE MONSTERS #8 CVR A NGUYEN (MR) $3.99
OCT220179 LITTLE MONSTERS #8 CVR B NGUYEN (MR) $3.99
SEP228076 LITTLE MONSTERS #8 CVR C SPAWN VAR (MR) $3.99
JUL220140 MONSTRESS HC VOL 02 (MR) $49.99
AUG220106 NOCTERRA SPECIAL VAL (ONE-SHOT) CVR A DANIEL & MAIOLO (MR) $3.99
AUG220107 NOCTERRA SPECIAL VAL (ONE-SHOT) CVR B MANAPUL (MR) $3.99
JUL228833 NOCTERRA SPECIAL VAL (ONE-SHOT) CVR C LOTAY (MR) $3.99
JUL228834 NOCTERRA SPECIAL VAL (ONE-SHOT) CVR D PEARSON (MR) $3.99
JUL228835 NOCTERRA SPECIAL VAL (ONE-SHOT) CVR E BLANK SKETCH (MR) $3.99
SEP228080 NOCTERRA SPECIAL VAL (ONE-SHOT) CVR H SPAWN VAR (MR) $3.99
OCT220038 RADIANT PINK #1 (OF 5) CVR A KUBERT MV $3.99
OCT220039 RADIANT PINK #1 (OF 5) CVR B WHALEN MV $3.99
SEP228083 RADIANT PINK #1 (OF 5) CVR D SPAWN VAR MV $3.99
OCT220059 RADIANT RED TP VOL 01 A MASSIVE-VERSE BOOK MV $16.99
OCT220060 ROGUES GALLERY TP VOL 01 (MR) $16.99
SEP220153 SAVAGE DRAGON ULTIMATE COLL HC (MR) $39.99
OCT220206 SEVEN SONS #7 (OF 7) CVR A LEE (MR) $3.99
OCT220207 SEVEN SONS #7 (OF 7) CVR B SIENKIEWICZ (MR) $3.99
OCT220208 SEVEN SONS #7 (OF 7) CVR C WILLIAMS (MR) $3.99
OCT220209 SEVEN SONS #7 (OF 7) CVR D LINSNER (MR) $3.99
OCT220211 SEVEN SONS #7 (OF 7) CVR F SHARP (MR) $3.99
AUG220150 SKYBOUND PRESENTS AFTER SCHOOL TP VOL 01 (MR) $16.99
SEP220314 SPAWN #336 CVR A GREENE $2.99
SEP220315 SPAWN #336 CVR B BARBERI $2.99
OCT220223 THAT TEXAS BLOOD #20 CVR A PHILLIPS (MR) $3.99
OCT220224 THAT TEXAS BLOOD #20 CVR B LOVE (MR) $3.99
SEP228087 THAT TEXAS BLOOD #20 CVR C SPAWN VAR (MR) $3.99
AUG220240 UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY #22 CVR A CAMUNCOLI (MR) $3.99
AUG220241 UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY #22 CVR B DANIEL & MAIOLO (MR) $3.99
SEP228088 UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY #22 CVR C SPAWN VAR (MR) $3.99
OCT220245 WALKING DEAD DLX #52 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR) $3.99
OCT220246 WALKING DEAD DLX #52 CVR B ADLARD & MCCAIG (MR) $3.99
OCT220247 WALKING DEAD DLX #52 CVR C LOTAY (MR) $3.99
SEP228091 WALKING DEAD DLX #52 CVR D SPAWN VAR (MR) $3.99

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Monday, January 10, 2022

Image Comics from Diamond Distributors for January 12, 2022

IMAGE COMICS:

Department Of Truth #15 (Cover A Martin Simmonds), $3.99
Department Of Truth #15 (Cover B David Romero), $3.99
Good Asian #8 (Of 10)(Cover A Dave Johnson), $3.99
Good Asian #8 (Of 10)(Cover B Nimit Malavia), $3.99
Good Asian #8 (Of 10)(Cover C Nimit Malavia Virgin Variant), AR
Inkblot #15 (Cover A Emma Kubert & Rusty Gladd), $3.99
Joe Hill’s Rain #1 (Of 5)(Cover A Zoe Thorogood), $3.99
Joe Hill’s Rain #1 (Of 5)(Cover B Elizabeth Beals), $3.99
Joe Hill’s Rain #1 (Of 5)(Cover C Blank Variant), $3.99
Joe Hill’s Rain #1 (Of 5)(Cover D Ashley Wood), AR
Joe Hill’s Rain #1 (Of 5)(Cover E Renae DeLiz), AR
Joe Hill’s Rain #1 (Of 5)(Cover F Zoe Thorogood Sketch Variant), AR
King Of Spies #2 (Of 4)(Cover A Matteo Scalera), $3.99
King Of Spies #2 (Of 4)(Cover B Matteo Scalera Black & White Variant), $3.99
King Of Spies #2 (Of 4)(Cover C Ozgur Yildirim), $3.99
PhenomX #3 (Of 5)(Cover A Chris Batista), $3.99
PhenomX #3 (Of 5)(Cover B Contest Winner), $3.99
Savage Dragon #261 (Cover A Erik Larsen), $3.99
Savage Dragon #261 (Cover B Erik Larsen Retro 70s Trade Dress Variant), $3.99
Scorched #1 (Cover A Frank Quitely), $5.99
Scorched #1 (Cover B Brett Booth), $5.99
Scorched #1 (Cover C Greg Capullo), $5.99
Scorched #1 (Cover D Todd McFarlane), $5.99
Scorched #1 (Cover E Don Aguillo), $5.99
Scorched #1 (Cover F Marc Silvestri), $5.99
Scorched #1 (Cover G Ryan Stegman), AR
Scorched #1 (Cover H Greg Capullo Sketch Variant), AR
Scorched #1 (Cover I Todd McFarlane Signed Variant), AR
Six Sidekicks Of Trigger Keaton Volume 1 TP, $16.99
Stillwater By Zdarsky And Perez #12 (Cover A Ramon K. Perez), $3.99
That Texas Blood Volume 2 TP, $16.99
Undiscovered Country #18 (Cover A Giuseppe Camuncoli), $3.99
Undiscovered Country #18 (Cover B Jae Lee), $3.99
What’s The Furthest Place From Here #3 (Cover A Tyler Boss), $3.99
What’s The Furthest Place From Here #3 (Cover B Sweeney Boo), $3.99
What’s The Furthest Place From Here #3 (Cover C Courtney Menard), AR
What’s The Furthest Place From Here #3 (Cover D Michael Walsh Horror Variant), AR
What’s The Furthest Place From Here #3 (Cover E Chip Zdarsky), AR

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Saturday, November 27, 2021

#IReadsYou Review: GEIGER #1

GEIGER #1
IMAGE COMICS/Mad Ghost

STORY: Geoff Johns
ART: Gary Frank
COLORS: Brad Anderson
LETTERS: Rob Leigh
EDITOR: Pat McCallum
COVER: Gary Frank
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Erik Larsen; Jason Fabok; Gary Frank
32pp, Colors, 3.99 U.S. (April 2021)

Rated “T+/Teen Plus”

Geiger created by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank

Geiger is a new comic book series from writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank.  Published by Image Comics, Geiger is set on a dying Earth in the years after a nuclear war ravaged the planet.  Colorist Brad Anderson and letterer Rob Leigh complete the series' creative team.

Geiger #1 opens 20 years after the nuclear war known as the “Unknown War” ravaged the planet, turning Earth into a dying world.  In the state of Nevada, desperate outlaws battle for survival in a world of rapidly disappearing resources and supplies.  But there is still time for myths and legends.

In the wasteland that was Boulder, Nevada, there is man even the most fearsome avoid.  People have given him a multitude of nicknames:  Joe Glow, The Meltdown Man, the Monster of Boulder City, the One Who Walks Outside Without a Suit, the Walking Bomb, and the Man of Mass Destruction, to name a few.  But before the war, he was simply a man named Tariq Geiger.  So who or what is Geiger, now?

THE LOWDOWN:  As first issues go, Geiger #1 is mostly an introduction, kind of like a prologue.  This first issue introduces the title character, Geiger, giving readers a look at who he was in the past and a glance at who he is now.

Honestly, Geiger #1 isn't Geoff Johns or Gary Frank's best work, but it is intriguing.  One has to consider what they have done as a creative team, such as the recently acclaimed Doomsday Clock, a sequel (of sorts) to Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' legendary comic book, Watchmen.  So Johns and Frank are not going to deliver “perfect ten” comic books every time they drop a new issue or graphic novel.

Frank's pencil art is rougher and less refined than his usual work, which is a good thing here.  It is as if Frank is letting readers now that Geiger isn't some superhero fast food or dessert.  Frank's compositions and graphical storytelling are edgy and bleak, and it all looks like he is indicating that he is embarking on something quite different from past works.  To go along with this, colorist Brad Anderson offers earthy tones instead of his usual bright superhero comics colors.

Writer Geoff Johns seems to be mixing genres in the creation of Geiger.  The post-apocalypse apparently has crime lords, mutants, and loners.  Geiger has elements that are similar to those found in Harlan Ellison's short story, “A Boy and His Dog” and in the Mad Max films.  There are probably elements from other fictions that I don't recognize, and future issues could reveal even more.  Letterer Rob Leigh keeps the pace nice and easy so that readers can slowly figure their way around Geiger.

Geiger intrigues me, but honestly, I am not sure that I would keep reading Geiger if I had to buy it.  But since I don't have to pay for it, I'll keep reading … for the time being.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Geoff Johns and Gary Frank will want to check out Geiger.

B+
7 out of 10

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



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Monday, August 30, 2021

Image Comics from Diamond Distributors for September 1, 2021

IMAGE COMICS

JUL210043    BEAUTY ALL GOOD THINGS (ONE-SHOT) (MR)    $4.99
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JUL210281    WALKING DEAD DLX #22 CVR B MOORE & MCCAIG (MR)    $3.99


Monday, May 31, 2021

Image Comics from Diamond Distributors for June 2, 2021

IMAGE COMICS

MAR210178    BLISS #8 (OF 8)    $3.99
APR210279    COMMANDERS IN CRISIS #9 (OF 12) CVR A TINTO (MR)    $3.99
APR210280    COMMANDERS IN CRISIS #9 (OF 12) CVR B CIMORONI (MR)    $3.99
APR210281    COMMANDERS IN CRISIS #9 (OF 12) CVR C CHATZOUDIS (MR)    $3.99
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MAR210183    DEADLY CLASS #46 CVR A CRAIG & WORDIE (MR)    $3.99
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APR210304    INKBLOT #9    $3.99
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APR210316    NOCTERRA #4 CVR A DANIEL & MOREY (MR)    $3.99
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APR210346    WALKING DEAD DLX #16 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR)    $3.99
APR210347    WALKING DEAD DLX #16 CVR B MOORE & MCCAIG (MR)    $3.99
APR210348    WALKING DEAD DLX #16 CVR C RAPOZA (MR)    $3.99
MAR219153    WALKING DEAD DLX #16 CVR D PRIDE MONTH VAR (MR)    $3.99


Monday, April 5, 2021

Image Comics from Diamond Distributors for April 7, 2021

IMAGE COMICS

JAN210185    BLISS #6 (MR)    $3.99
FEB210180    COMMANDERS IN CRISIS #7 (OF 12) CVR A TINTO (MR)    $3.99
FEB210181    COMMANDERS IN CRISIS #7 (OF 12) CVR B NGU (MR)    $3.99
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FEB210186    DEEP BEYOND #3 (OF 12) CVR C GI    $3.99
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JAN219337    DEEP BEYOND #3 (OF 12) CVR E GI VIRGIN    $3.99
JAN219338    DEEP BEYOND #3 (OF 12) CVR F GI B&W VIRGIN    $3.99
FEB210188    FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #10    $3.99
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FEB210194    NOCTERRA #2 CVR A DANIEL & MOREY (MR)    $3.99
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JAN210153    RAT QUEENS TP VOL 08 GOD DILEMMA (MR)    $16.99
JAN210212    SAVAGE DRAGON #258 CVR A LARSEN (MR)    $3.99
JAN210213    SAVAGE DRAGON #258 CVR B RETRO 70S TRADE DRESS (MR)    $3.99
FEB210045    SILVER COIN #1 (OF 5) CVR A WALSH (MR)    $3.99
FEB210046    SILVER COIN #1 (OF 5) CVR B LOTAY (MR)    $3.99
FEB210047    SILVER COIN #1 (OF 5) CVR C NGUYEN (MR)    $3.99
FEB210219    WALKING DEAD DLX #12 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR)    $3.99
FEB210220    WALKING DEAD DLX #12 CVR B MOORE & MCCAIG (MR)    $3.99


Wednesday, March 31, 2021

I Reads You Juniors: March 2021 - Update #101

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

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NEWS

DC TV - From THR:  Actor Barry Watson, who starred in such TheWB/TheCW series as "7th Heaven" and "Hart of Dixie," will return to The CW as a cast member of the pilot for "Naomi," based on the DC Comics titles.

DC TV - From GamesRadar:   Patrick Schumaker, the showrunner for the hit animated series, "Harley Quinn," teases the voice-acting appearance of an actor from the upcoming film, "The Suicide Squad," appearing in season three of Harley Quinn.

DC CINEMA - From WeGotThisCovered:  Rumor - Warner Bros. did not want Ryan Reynolds to reprise his role as Green Lanter.  Reynolds played the character in the box office and critical disappointment, "Green Lantern."

VIZ MEDIA - From AWN:   Showrunner Steven Maeda wants to assure fans that despite a COVID-19 hiatus his team hasn't stopped working on Netflix's "One Piece" live-action TV series.

DC TV - From Deadline:   Actor Jordan Fisher will portray "Bart Allen," the superhero "Impusle" in The CW's "The Flash."

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:   DC Comics will collect all three "Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" miniseries and spinoffs in an omnibus edition that is due to ship the last week of December 2021.

MARVEL COMICS - From BleedingCool:   Novelist Victor LaValle is joining Marvel as a writer on the "X-Men" line of comic books.

DC CINEMA - From BleedingCool:   Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announces that his DC Films' movie, "Black Adam," will open in theaters July 29th, 2022.  This article includes the announcement video clip that ties into the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

CONVENTIONS - From Deadline:   San Diego Comic-Con announces a three-day "special edition" for Thanksgiving weekend.  Kicking off November 26th, it will be the SDCC's first in-person convention since 2019.

IMAGE COMICS - From GamesRadar:  Artist Gary Frank talks to "Newsarama" about his new creator-owned comic, "Geiger," with writer Geoff Johns and their plans for a larger creator-owned universe.

DC CINEMA - From YouTube:  Here is the first trailer (Fri., March 26th, 2021) for James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad."

MARVEL - From GamesRadar:   Marvel Comics has found a new distributor to get its comics into comic shops. Marvel has entered into an exclusive multi-year deal with Penguin Random House's distribution arm to deliver its comic books, trade collections, and graphic novels to the comic shop market (the Direct Market) beginning on October 1, 2021.  Retails can still order Marvel titles from Diamond Comic Distributors, which will actually be getting them from Penguin Random House Publisher Services (PRHPS).

From BleedingCool:  Penguin Random House answers 52 questions about its Marvel Comics distribution deal.

From BleedingCool:  Dan Buckley, President of Marvel Entertainment, has issued a public statement about Marvel's distribution deal with Penguin Random House Publisher Services.

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MILESTONE - From BleedingCool:   DC Comics was going to release its new Milestone titles as digital-first titles.  Now, DC will release them print and digitally simultaneously.

DC CINEMA - From DCBlog:   Former James Bond star, Pierce Brosnan will play the character, "Doctor Fate," in DC Film's "Black Adam" movie.  Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will play the lead.

COMICS TO FILM - From THR:   We're eagerly awaiting director Cary Fukunaga's James Bond film, "No Time to Die."  He has a new project, directing a film version of Image Comics' cyberpunk series, "Tokyo Ghost."

DC CINEMA - From THR:  Actor Ron Livingston will play Barry Allen's father in DC Films' "The Flash."
 
From THR:  Spanish actress, Maribel Verdu, will play Barry Allen's mother in DC Films' "The Flash." 
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COMICS - From THR:  Like Keanu Reeves, actor Thomas Jane ("The Punisher"), is getting into the comic book publishing business.  His series, "Lycan."  Mike Carey and David James Kelly will write the series, and AfterShock Comics will publish.

DC CINEMA - From THR:   Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren will play the villain "Hespera" in "Shazam! Fury of the Gods," the sequel to 2019's "Shazam!"

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:  "Superman and the Authority" by Grant Morrison and Mikel Janin.

DC CINEMA - From Variety:   WarnerMedia CEO Ann Sarnoff speaks on "Zack Snyder's Justice League" and the future of DC Films.

COMICS TO FILM - From WeGotThisCovered:  Keanu Reeves will reportedly star in a Netflix adaptation of his recently released comic book, BRZRKR.

DC TV - From Deadline:  Actress Wallis Day has replaced actress Ruby Rose as "Kate Kane" in The CW's "Batwoman."  The character, "Ryan Wilder" (Javicia Leslie) will continue to be Batwoman.  Rose's Kate Kate had been Batwoman in the series' first season.

DC CINEMA - From Deadline:   Hot off her film, "Promising Young Woman," Emerald Fennell is set to write the script for Warner Bros. and Bad Robot's "Zatanna," a DC Films movie.

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:  DC Comics is raising the cover price on some "Batman" titles to $5.99 U.S.

DC CINEMA - From Deadline:   Zack Snyder has a Q&A with "Deadline" and speaks on his “Cathartic Journey” with his 4-hour-plus "Justice League" cut, his future with DC & original intentions for Ray Fisher "Cyborg" Movie.

MARVEL COMICS - From BleedingCool:   The final issue of writer Ta-Nehisi Coates' run on "Captain America" will be issue #30. 

IMAGE COMICS - From BleedingCool:   Writer-artist Joe Benitez is moving his self-published comic book, "Lady Mechanika," to Image Comics, where he once worked via Top Cow Productions.  The first issue of the new series begins in September.

MARVEL - From BleedingCool: Marvel Comics now has the license to produce comics based on the "Predator" film franchise.  They start in June with "Predator #1" from writer Ed Brisson and artist Kev Walker.

DC CINEMA - From Deadline:  DC Films, Warner Bros. and Chernin Entertainment are united to produce a film based on the comic book character "Hourman."

MARVEL - From EW:   Artist Russell Dauterman has designed some high fashion costumes for the X-Men that will appear in this summer's "Hellfire Gala" event.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY - From BleedingCool:   In a scoop, the site has a list of all 50 "Free Comic Book Day 2021" titles.

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:  It appears that DC Comics will finish publish Jeff Lemire and Keith Giffen's "Inferior Five" six-issue comic book miniseries, which it cancelled after issue four.  Issue 5 has been published on comiXology.

MANGA - From BleedingCool:  Yen Press announces six manga titles for release in April and May, including "I'm the Catlords' Manservant, Vol. 1"

HEAVY METAL - From BleedingCool:  Rich Johnston updates the legal issues between Diane O'Bannon, widow of screenwriter Dan O'Bannon, and Heavy Metal publications over the use of the "B-17" concept that Dan created for the 1981 "Heavy Metal" film.

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:   In the miniseries, "The United States of Captain America," Marvel will introduce a gay Captain America.  The series starts June 2021.

MANGA TO FILM - From Looper:   The site recommends the manga, "Gunnm," if you loved the movie, "Alita: Battle Angel."

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:   June is "Pride Month."  Marvel Comics" has announced a one-shot anthology, "Marvel Voices: Pride #1."

CARTOONS - From CNN:  The cover of the recent issue of "Charlie Hebdo," the French satirical magazine, has drawn ire.  The cartoon depicts Queen Elizabeth II kneeling on the neck of Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex.

DARWYN COOKE - From GamesRadar:   Marsha Cooke, widow of the late, great artist, Darwyn Cooke, has asked DC Comics not to use images from her late husband's art as the basis for NFT crypt art.

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:  DC Comics has plans for Green Arrow's 80th anniversary, including a 100-page special.

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Garth Ennis and Liam Sharp's first project together will be a Batman and Killer Croc comic book entitled, "Batman: Reptilian," for the "Black Label" imprint.

FASHION - From ElevenbyVenus:   Browse the selection of "Wonder Woman"-inspired fashion by tennis champion and designer Venus Williams.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:   The "Believe in Wonder" campaign to celebrate 80 years of Wonder Woman has kicked off.

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:   DC Comics has "Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) plans.
 
From From BleedingCool:  Comic creators react to DC Comics and NFT.
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DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:   There will be a "Batman: The Adventure Continues Season II" and it will feature "the Court of Owls."

IMAGE - From SmashPages:   The maxi-series, "Jupiter's Legacy: Requiem," will expand on Netflix's "Jupiter's Legacy" television series.

IDW - From TheBeat:   It turns out that Mark Doyle was only one of three editorial hires that IDW Publishing made.

ALAN MOORE - From BleedingCool:   There will be an auction for the publishing rights to legendary comic book writer, Alan Moore's "Long London" series of novels.

VIZ MEDIA - From Nintendojo:   VIZ Media will publish "Kirby Manga Mania Vol. 1" June 8th.

MARVEL - From GamesRadar:    Here is a list of Spider-Man comics and books for the rest of 2021 and into the next year.

IDW - From BleedingCool;  Mark Doyle, the founder of DC Comics' "Black Label" imprint, is now "Editorial Director" at IDW Publishing.  Doyle was one of the DC staff let go ("fired") in 2020.

EN MEMORIAM - From APNews:   Norton Juster, the architect who became a children's book author, has died at the age of 91, Monday, March 8, 2021.  He is best known for the 1961 children's fantasy adventure novel, "The Phantom Tollbooth" and "The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics" (1963), which was adapted into an Academy Award winning animated short film.

VIZ Media - From ComicBook:   VIZ Media reports that 2020 was a major growth year for them.

MARVEL - From GamesRadar:  "The Amazing Spider-Man #67-69" will be published weekly as part "Chameleon Conspiracy" story line.

MARVEL - From GamesRadar:  Because of the success of Disney+'s "WandaVision," the following trade paperback collections: "The Vision Complete Collection," "Vision & Scarlet Witch: The Saga of Wanda and Vision," "House of M," and "Scarlet Witch by James Robinson: The Complete Collection" are all on back-order, with whatever copies comic shops and bookstores have now to be it until April 21, 2021 at the earliest.

DC COMICS - From GamesRadar:   Wonder Woman 80th anniversary celebration plans announced, including 100-page comic book special.

IMAGE COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Erik Larsen is finally publishing the 12th issue of Ant, a comic book series he bought from artit OMB (formerly known as Mario Gully), in June 2021.

COMICS - From SmashPages:   Writer-artist Colleen Doran is going to adapt author Neil Gaiman's short story, "Chivalry," as a graphic novel, as she did with Gaiman's "Troll Bridge" and "Snow, Glass, Apples."

MANGA-ANIME - From CBR:  How to start reading the "Fruits Basket" manga and how to start watching the "Fruits Basket" anime.

MARVEL-MANGA - From BleedingCool:  The "Deadpool: Samurai" manga may be the most read Marvel comic in the world.

MANGA - From HypeBeast:   U.S. manga sales saw a 44% increase in sales in 2020.

MANGA - From ComicBook:   Kodansha Comics is going to release a limited edition, titan-sized volume of "Attack on Titan."

MANGA TO FILM - From Deadline: "John Wick" scribe Derek Kolstad and Amazon Studios teaming up on adaptation Of Japanese manga "Hellsing."

MARVEL - From GamesRadar:   Gwen Stacey is "Spider-Gwen" no more in "Heroes Reborn."

MARVEL STUDIOS - From Variety:  Anthony Mackie finally takes the lead in a Marvel Studios project and gets a cover profile from "Variety."

FOX MARVEL U - From YahooEntertainment:  Once upon a time, Hugh Jackman saw director Lee Daniel's Oscar-winning film, "Precious," and wanted Daniels to direct the Wolverine sequel that would become 2013s "The Wolverine."

BOOM STUDIOS - From WashPost:   International superstar actor Keanu Reeves talks about writing his own comic book, "BRZRKR."

BLACK COMICS - From News19:  A profiel: "Illustrator Sanford Greene paving the way for Black heroes, and the artists behind them."

DC COMICS - From CBR:   Who is Val-Zod, Earth-Two's black Man of Steel?

DC CINEMA - From AVClub:  Ray Fisher shares new details of "racially discriminatory conversations" on Justice League set.

IMAGE COMICS - From BleedingCool:   On "Instagram," comic book artist Joe Madureira may be teasing the long-awaited arrival of the tenth issue of his comic books series, "Battle Chasers."  The ninth issue was published in 2001.
 
From BleedingCoolUPDATE:  Joe Madureira has announced that video game artist LudoLullabi will draw "Battle Chasers #10," which will be due in comic book shops later this year.
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MANGA - From CBR:  How to start reading the Inuyasha manga or watching the animae.

DC TV - From Deadline:   The CW has renewed "Superman & Lois" for a second season after its strong debut on multiple platforms.

IMAGE COMICS - From THR:  Mark Millar has announced the final entry in his "Jupiter's Legacy" comic book line.  It is "Jupiter's Legacy: Requiem," which artist Tommy Lee Edwards will draw.  The series arrives in June 2021.

FANTAGRAPHICS - From PW:  "Publisher's Weekly" talks to Shira Spector about her debut graphic novel memoir, "Red Rock Baby Candy."

CONVENTIONS - From GamesRadar:   San Diego Comic-Con International 2021 will be an online-only event.

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:  News of a Superman movie featuring a "Black Superman" has caused eBay sales on some DC Comics titles to explode.

COMICS TO TV - From EW:  "Entertainment Weekly" has a first-look at the comics-to-screen translation of Netflix's "Jupiter's Circle."  The series is based on the comic book by Mark Millar and Frank Quitely.

From YouTube:  "Jupiter's Legacy" first look video.
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DC COMICS - From DCBlog:   The worlds of comic books and video games collide  on April 20, 2021 as DC and Epic Games announced plans to publish "Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point," a six-issue miniseries that combines the Dark Knight and other DC Super Heroes with the global gaming phenomenon, "Fortnite."

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MARCH 2021 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for March 2021 
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for March 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Black Mask Comics for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  BOOM Studios for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  Heavy Metal for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for March 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  March Comics for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  Second Sight for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for March 2021
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for March 2021

APRIL 2021 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Behemoth Comics for April 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Black Mask Studios for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Hero Collector for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Second Sight for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for April 2021
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for April 2021

MAY 2021 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for May 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Black Mask for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for May 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Comic House for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  Hero Collector for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for May 2021
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for May 2021

JUNE 2021 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for June 2021 
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for 2021
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for June 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for June 2021
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for June 2021
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for June 2021
From BleedingCool:  Eaglemoss for June 2021
From BleedingCool:  Hero Collector for June 2021
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for June 2021 
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for June 2021
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for June 2021
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for June 2021
From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for June 2021
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Entertainment for June 2021
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for June 2021 

AUGUST 2021 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Free Comic Book Day for August 14, 2021

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Monday, February 1, 2021

Image Comics from Diamond Distributors for February 3, 2021

IMAGE COMICS

DEC200032    DEEP BEYOND #1 (OF 12) CVR A BROCCARDO    $3.99
DEC200033    DEEP BEYOND #1 (OF 12) CVR B ANDOLFO    $3.99
DEC200035    DEEP BEYOND #1 (OF 12) CVR C MOMOKO    $3.99
DEC200036    DEEP BEYOND #1 (OF 12) CVR D MOMOKO VIRGIN    $3.99
DEC200037    DEEP BEYOND #1 (OF 12) CVR E MOMOKO B&W    $3.99
DEC200038    DEEP BEYOND #1 (OF 12) CVR F SEJIC    $3.99
DEC200039    DEEP BEYOND #1 (OF 12) CVR G BLANK CVR    $3.99
DEC200200    FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #8    $3.99
DEC200060    GRAPHIC FANTASY #1 (FACSIMILE ED) (MR)    $9.99
DEC200061    GRAPHIC FANTASY #2 (FACSIMILE ED) (MR)    $5.99
DEC200068    IMAGE FIRSTS ASCENDER #1    $1.00
DEC200069    IMAGE FIRSTS BITTER ROOT #1 (MR)    $1.00
DEC200070    IMAGE FIRSTS DIE #1 (MR)    $1.00
DEC200073    IMAGE FIRSTS KILLADELPHIA #1 (MR)    $1.00
DEC200074    IMAGE FIRSTS MIRKA ANDOLFO MERCY #1 (MR)    $1.00
DEC200075    IMAGE FIRSTS OLD GUARD #1 (MR)    $1.00
DEC200076    IMAGE FIRSTS UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY #1 (MR)    $1.00
DEC200206    INKBLOT #6    $3.99
NOV200173    TARTARUS #9 CVR A KRAHNKE    $3.99
NOV200174    TARTARUS #9 CVR B ASSU    $3.99
DEC200238    WALKING DEAD DLX #8 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR)    $3.99
DEC200239    WALKING DEAD DLX #8 CVR B MOORE & MCCAIG (MR)    $3.99
DEC200240    WALKING DEAD DLX #8 CVR C TEDESCO (MR)    $3.99