Image and Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for Mary 5 2010

IMAGE COMICS
FEB100355 ELEPHANTMEN HC VOL 03 DANGEROUS LIAISONS $34.99

FEB108471 ELEPHANTMEN TP VOL 03 DANGEROUS LIAISONS (PP #916) $24.99

FEB108488 INVINCIBLE RETURNS #1 2ND PTG (PP #916) $3.99

FEB100367 MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS TP VOL 03 ELECTRIC ALLEGORIES $19.99

NOV090408 PILOT SEASON STEALTH #1 $2.99

AUG090364 SPAWN #197 $2.99

NOV090362 WALKING DEAD HC VOL 05 $34.99

MAR092480 WITCHBLADE #125 SGN ED $14.99


DARK HORSE COMICS
JUL090067 AMAZON HC $14.99

JAN100128 BARRY WINDSOR SMITH CONAN ARCHIVES HC VOL 02 $49.99

MAR100048 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #35 TWILIGHT PT 4 (OF 4) JEANTY CVR $2.99

MAR100047 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #35 TWILIGHT PT 4 (OF 4) JO CHEN CV $2.99

JAN100127 CONAN HC VOL 08 BLACK COLOSSUS $24.99

AUG090046 EERIE ARCHIVES HC VOL 03 $49.99

JAN100131 ERB JOHN CARTER OF MARS JESSE MARSH YEARS HC $29.99

MAR100042 HELLBOY IN MEXICO OR DRUNKEN BLUR ONE SHOT CORBEN CVR $3.50

Comics and Magazines from Diamond Distributors for May 5 2010

COMICS


FEB100741 28 DAYS LATER #10 $3.99

DEC090659 A SECOND CHANCE AT SARAH GN $12.95

FEB100678 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #143 $2.99

MAR100917 BACTER-AREA GN (O/A) $9.95

FEB101135 BLACK BIRD GN VOL 04 $9.99

FEB100659 BLACK COAT OR GIVE ME DEATH TP $12.95

FEB101137 BODY GN VOL 09 $9.99

FEB100840 BUCK ROGERS #11 $3.50

DEC090805 BUCK ROGERS HC VOL 01 FUTURE SHOCK $24.99

JAN100715 CELEBRITY ZOMBIE KILLERS GN $12.95

MAR100752 CODE GEASS KNIGHT GN VOL 01 $10.99

MAR100786 CODEBREAKERS #2 $3.99

DEC090810 COMPLETE ALICE IN WONDERLAND #4 (OF 4) $4.99

FEB101134 CROWN OF LOVE GN VOL 02 $9.99

JAN100782 CTRL+ALT+DEL TP VOL 03 MUFFINS $12.95

DEC091018 DARKSTALKERS NIGHT WARRIORS #2 (OF 3) A CVR LEE $3.95

DEC091019 DARKSTALKERS NIGHT WARRIORS #2 (OF 3) B CVR WARREN $3.95

SEP090617 DELLEC #4 $2.50

AUG090866 DF TORCH #2 ALEX ROSS SGN CVR $29.99

SEP090813 DF TORCH #3 ALEX ROSS SGN CVR $29.99

OCT090850 DREADSTAR THE BEGINNING HC (RES) $29.99

FEB101133 FLOWER IN STORM TP VOL 01 $9.99

MAR101212 FORGET SORROW AN ANCESTRAL TALE HC $23.95

MAR101226 GFT INFERNO #1 (OF 5) A CVR BENITEZ $2.99

MAR101227 GFT INFERNO #1 (OF 5) B CVR JONES $2.99

FEB101047 GHOST PROJEKT #2 (OF 5) $3.99

FEB101117 GIN TAMA TP VOL 18 $9.99

MAR100675 GLAMOURPUSS #13 $3.00

MAR100753 GUNDAM 00F GN VOL 03 $10.99

FEB101139 HARUKA BEYOND THE STREAM OF TIME GN VOL 08 $9.99

FEB101118 HIKARU NO GO TP VOL 19 $9.99

JAN101116 HP LOVECRAFT CALL OF CTHULHU GN $9.99

FEB100756 INCORRUPTIBLE #5 $3.99

MAR100796 IRREDEEMABLE #13 $3.99

MAR100857 KATO ORIGINS WAY O/T NINJA #1 SPOT COLOR CVR $29.99

FEB101140 KAZE HIKARU GN VOL 17 $9.99

JAN101038 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #161 $4.99

JAN100952 KRAZY AND IGNATZ TP 1916-1918 $24.99

JAN100833 MUPPET KING ARTHUR #4 (OF 4) $2.99

FEB100775 MUPPET SHOW #5 $2.99

JAN100819 NOLA TP VOL 01 $16.99

FEB101126 ONE PIECE COLL TP VOL 10 11 & 12 EAST BLUE $14.99

FEB101120 ONE PIECE TP VOL 44 $9.99

FEB101121 ONE PIECE TP VOL 45 $9.99

FEB101122 ONE PIECE TP VOL 46 $9.99

FEB101123 ONE PIECE TP VOL 47 $9.99

FEB101124 ONE PIECE TP VOL 48 $9.99

FEB101136 OTOMEN GN VOL 06 $9.99

FEB100685 PALS N GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #141 $3.99

FEB100792 PRIDE PREJUDICE & ZOMBIES GN $14.99

FEB101142 PRINCE OF TENNIS GN VOL 37 $9.99

FEB100825 PROJECT SUPERPOWERS MEET THE BAD GUYS TP $16.99

FEB101143 RECORD OF A FALLEN VAMPIRE GN VOL 09 $9.99

MAR100888 RED SONJA WRATH OF THE GODS #4 (OF 5) $3.99

FEB101144 SAND CHRONICLES GN VOL 08 (NOTE PRICE) $9.99

FEB100796 SAYONARA ZETSUBO SENSEI GN VOL 06 $10.99

FEB101114 SHAMAN KING TP VOL 28 $9.99

FEB101119 SHONEN JUMP JUNE 2010 $4.99

FEB100793 STUFF OF LEGEND TP $13.00

FEB100688 TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #38 $2.69

MAR100896 TALISMAN ROAD OF TRIALS HC VOL 01 $25.00

FEB100645 TERRY MOORES ECHO #21 $3.50

JAN100839 TOY STORY TP VOL 01 RETURN OF BUZZ LIGHTYEAR $9.99

FEB100797 TSUBASA GN VOL 26 $10.99

FEB101150 TWIN SPICA GN VOL 01 $10.95

FEB100689 VERONICA #200 $2.99

FEB100781 WALT DISNEYS COMICS & STORIES #706 $2.99

FEB101115 WAQ WAQ GN VOL 04 (OF 4) $9.99

FEB101145 WE WERE THERE GN VOL 10 $9.99

NOV090732 ZORRO HC VOL 02 CLASHING BLADES $24.99

MAR100891 ZORRO MATANZAS #4 (OF 4) $3.99


MAGAZINES
MAR101253 ALTER EGO #93 (NOTE PRICE) $7.95
MAR101309 DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 36 REG CVR $12.95
FEB101207 HORRORHOUND #23 $6.99
FEB101657 KOBOLD QUARTERLY MAGAZINE #13 $7.99
MAR101311 SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 37 $12.95
FEB101226 STARGATE MAGAZINE #34 SPECIAL $9.99
MAR101252 TOMARTS ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #188 $5.95
JAN101266 WHISPERER DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 03 $12.95
MAR101700 WHITE DWARF #364 PI

Fantagraphics Bookstore Hosts Michael Kupperman

Michael Kupperman at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on Saturday, May 8.


Michael Kupperman, creator of the sensational TALES DESIGNED TO THRIZZLE comic books and the animated cartoon characters “Snake ‘n’ Bacon,” appears in Seattle for the first time on Saturday, May 8, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery. The book signing will include an exhibition of Kupperman’s exquisite original art and will mark the debut of the 6th issue of Tales Designed to Thrizzle.

Kupperman’s unique graphic sensibility combines elements of anachronistic pulp detective magazines textured with sophisticated references to contemporary art and popular culture creating a seductive and absurdist aesthetic. The most recent issue of Tales Designed to Thrizzle includes eclectic features like “Cowboy Oscar Wilde,” “Modern Wallpaper,” “Twain & Einstein in ‘Chasin’ the Dream,’” and “Books are Stupid” among many others. The first 3 issues of Tales Designed to Thrizzle were recently collected into a handsome hardcover edition with a laugh-out-loud introduction by comic genius Robert Smigel. Kupperman’s illustrations frequently appear in prestigious periodicals including the New Yorker and McSweeney’s. His signature characters Snake ‘n’ Bacon were produced as a live action and animated pilot episode for Cartoon Network’s “Adult Swim” block, which will be screened at the May 8 reception.

Michael Kupperman’s appearance coincides with the colorful Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack. In addition to diverse visual and performing arts presentations, the May 8 installment includes the Georgetown Super 8 Film Festival featuring continuous screenings of over 40 three minute films at venues throughout the historic neighborhood.

On Saturday, May 22 at 6:00 PM, Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery hosts a media presentation by Jim Woodring based on his latest graphic novel WEATHERCRAFT.

Fantagraphics Bookstore is located at 1201 S. Vale Street at Airport Way S. only minutes from downtown Seattle. Open daily 11:30 to 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM. Phone 206.658.0110.

Listing information
Michael Kupperman “Tales Designed to Thrizzle”
Art reception and book signing Saturday, May 8, 6:00 – 9:00 PM.
Exhibition continues through June 9, 2010.
1201 S. Vale St., Seattle (206) 658-0110
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 11:30 to 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM
http://www.fantagraphics.com/

My Best Girl

I read We Were There, Vol. 10

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which now has an iPhone app).

Into the Dark

I read The Stuff of Legend: Book 1: The Dark

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin.  This is book from Villard/Del Rey Books collecting the indie comic book series.

I Reads You Review: ANIMAL ACADEMY, VOL. 4

Creators: Moyamu Fujino with Ysabet Reinhardt MacFarlane (English adaptation) and Katherine Schilling (translation)
Publishing Information: TOKYOPOP, B&W, paperback, 192 pages, $10.99 (US), $13.99 CAN
Ordering Numbers: ISBN: 978-1-4278-1098-4 (ISBN-13)

Neko Fukuta was not accepted to any high schools because she is a horrible student, or so she believes. Then, Neko learns that she is enrolled at the mysterious high school, Morimori Academy. That turns out to be a secret school for animal-human shapeshifters, so Neko pretends to be able to transform into a cat, like her roommate, Miiko Suzuhara, who gives Neko the nickname, Fune. Will Fune be able to keep her humanity a secret from everyone?

In Animal Academy: Hakobune Hakusho, Vol. 4, Fune and her classmates continue to struggle with the disappearance of Yuichi Takuma, another human student at Morimori. Confused and uncertain about both her future and status at the school, Fune decides to return home. Fune doesn’t realize that she’s been followed, and one of the followers is the fox/boy, Kotaro Araki.

A sweet-natured, juvenile fantasy, Animal Academy offers the delights similar to that of another series set at a magical boarding school, the Harry Potter. Animal Academy is also like the X-Men comics (another kind of boarding school fantasy) because it is also a story about paranormal humans learning how to fit into normal human society while bonding with those like them and learning to appreciate their uniqueness. Like Harry Potter and the X-Men, Animal Academy offers stories built around magic, intrigue, and strong friendship.

Stories set in fictional locales can activate imaginations, both young and mature. When these stories take issues relevant to young readers: fitting in (especially in new environments), being accepted, self-discovery, first loves and crushes, they make for engaging reads, and mature readers can certainly recall when those issues meant something to them. Animal Academy is an engaging read because of all these things, as embodied with a winning cast of characters. It’s not just about the magic; it’s also about the bonds and friendships and the rivalries and clubs, which makes the lives and activities of these characters are worth following.

The lovely art by creator Moyamu Fujino may remind some of the films of Hayao Miyazaki. The superb figure drawing, especially on the portrait-worthy faces of the characters, is attractive. The lush forest backdrops perfectly capture the enchanted aura of a paranormal school. This is an excellent kodomo manga (comics for children) and, most importantly, a really good comic book.

A-

Buy Animal Academy: Hakobune Hakusho Volume 4

Moonstone Books Announces Second Issue of "The Spider: The Iron Man War"

MOONSTONE July ’10 Release

The SPIDER: The Iron Man War #2 (of 3)
Story: Norvell W. Page, Howard Hopkins
Art: J. Anthony Kosar
32pgs, b/w, $3.99

A continued HISTORIC UNVEILING!

Read the story that Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster used for the 1940 SUPERMAN Sunday comic strip adventure “Bandit Robots of Metropolis” and Stan Lee/Larry Lieber used for the 1963 story in TALES OF SUSPENSE #39!!

THE SPIDER—cloaked, fanged nightmare in black—delivers swift justice with a pair of .45 automatics. Midnight shadows cast doom over exclusive Sutton Place—under attack by new evil in terror warfare—a sinister criminal mastermind in power armor named The Iron Man!

Destructive giant armored men have the city held in a grip of terror, and only one man made of just flesh and blood stands in their path: THE SPIDER!

Cinematic NOIR painted art by J. Anthony Kosar!

Second of a three-part Wide-Vision comic book mini-series based on the novel published in the THE SPIDER magazine.