Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Genesis as Comix

I read The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin. I actually finished reading this some weeks ago, but various tediums delayed the review's posting until today. This book is a very revealing way to read Genesis, but ultimately, this is more a Crumb comic book than it is biblical.


Spotlight on Ren in Nana

I finished reading Nana, Vol. 20

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin. Slimmer than usual volume with big turning point.


Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Call Them Madness

I finished reading Madness Volume 1

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin. This is supposed to be a boys' love or yaoi manga series, but this first volume focuses on action violence a medieval type world.


Monday, December 28, 2009

Devil's Due Publishing Announces New Digital Comics Offerings


From Devil's Due Publishing:
Devil's Due Brings Mahfood, Seeley, Beranek to Digital Comics

GRRL Scouts, Colt Noble, Loaded Bible, Dracula vs. King Arthur for Sale on iTunes

Devil's Due is adding more titles to its quickly growing line-up of digital comics for the iPhone and iPod Touch. This marks the first announcement of the company making available for sale comics it did not originally publish in print, but the titles are from the library of various creators who each have a natural relationship with the company.

Beginning in December and running through January, the first wave of the digital comics will become available via iTunes, and eventually other digital platforms, including comiXology and iVerse, most retailing for 99¢. Grrl Scouts: Work Sucks is already available at comiXology on the iTunes App store.

The following comics are currently in production, slated for re-release:

- Colt Noble and the Megalords: one-shot special
- Loaded Bible #1
- Loaded Bible #2
- Loaded Bible #3
- Dracula vs. King Arthur
- Carl: The Cat That Makes Peanut Butter Sandwiches
- Grrl Scouts: Work Sucks #1
- Grrl Scouts: Work Sucks #2
- Grrl Scouts: Work Sucks #3
- Grrl Scouts: Work Sucks #4

About Devil's Due Publishing
Proliferators of ComiCulture, Devil's Due Publishing is one of the largest and most established comic book publishers in North America, carrying a diverse line-up of original, creator-owned and licensed properties. Known for launching trends in the industry, from the 1980's retro explosion to unique political satire and collaborations with some of Hollywood's finest, Devil's Due is more than just a publisher - it exists to achieve success through the proliferation of ComiCulture in all areas. DDP's titles include Hack/Slash, Drafted, Sheena, Mercy Sparx, Voltron, and CBS's Jericho. The company currently has over a dozen projects in development with Hollywood studios and producers with a presence in both Chicago and Los Angeles. [END]

DMP to Publish Second Volume of Vampire's Portrait


From Digital Manga Publishing:

Vampire’s Portrait Volume 2 (Yaoi)
ISBN: 1569701334
ISBN13: 9781569701331
Publisher: Digital Manga Publishing
Imprint Name: June
Price USD: $12.95
Writer: Hiroki Kusumoto
Artist: Hiroki Kusumoto
Release Date: December 2, 2009

Size: 6 x 8.25”
Format: Softcover; Page Count: 200pp
Series Volumes: 2 of 2
Recommended Age: Mature 18+
Genre: Yaoi, Fantasy, Romance

Summary:
“I have no intention of forgiving you…” That’s what Sein tells his brother, Verloren, after Verloren wounds him deeply.and this sibling rivalry is what touches off the war between brothers… Sein’s artist client and lover, Lou, steps in to help Sein, but the relationship between Adam, Verloren and Sein is goes so deep that Lou may not be able to step between them…

Other works by creator:
Wild Butterfly (DMP: 9781569705629) [END]

Maybe this is the Health Care Bill the President Wanted...

This Truthout Joe Conason op-ed focuses its ire on Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Connecticut) and his obstructionist activities concerning the Health Care overhaul. What Conason should ask - is a health care bill stripped of most of its progressive measures what President Obama really wanted?

Make a Wish If You Dare

I finished reading Only One Wish

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin.