Press release:
LEARN*DESIGN*GROWSWEEPSTAKES
Washington, NJ (November 2010) --DIEHARD Studio is pleased to announce a new monthly Sweepstakes called Learn*Design*Grow. This Sweepstakes is for people who want to Learn, Design and Grow their creative skills. The concept is from the Art Director of the hit animated TV series Mutant League, creator of the successful Hamster Vice comic book series, and the newly released children’s book Screamer’s Kinda Scary Tales.
The Sweepstakes is open to anyone who is a resident of the USA. All entrants must be 18 years or older to enter and win. The retail value of each video tutorial is $99.00. The concept of the Sweepstakes is simple – visit www.diehardstudio.com and register to win one Virtual Training Company video tutorial of your choice, offered exclusively on the DIEHARD Studio website. DIEHARD Studio will randomly select two winners per month to win a tutorial. What a great sweepstakes! You select the video tutorial that you want to win! It doesn’t get any better than that!
DIEHARD Studio will notify the two winners on or about December 6, 2010 and will award the Sweepstakes winnings. DIEHARD Studio plans to promote the winners on the website (http://www.diehardstudio.com/), in press releases, and on social network services.
For more information about the Learn*Design*Grow Sweepstakes, visit http://www.diehardstudio.com/ to register for your chance to win!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Beyonce Subject of Bluewater's "Fame" Series
SHE'S ALREADY A STAR, NOW BEYONCE'S A COMIC-BOOK HERO
She's already a chart-topper. She's married to rap royalty. She's an actress. Now Beyonce will add one more feat to her already impressive resume: She's set to become a comic-book hero.
Bluewater Comics this January will send its latest biography comic, Fame: Beyonce, to comic-book shops across the country. Readers will also be able to order the comic directly from online retailers such as Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.
The comic, written by CW Cooke and featuring pencils by Alex Lopez, will trace Beyonce's rise through the music business, from her early days with Destiny's Child to her booming solo career.
The 32-page comic will retail for $3.99. To make sure you get your copy, contact your local comic book store to pre-order it. To find a comic book store near you go to www.comicshoplocator.com. The comic will also be on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/9XFRwo
According to writer CW Cooke, for a person seemingly always in the public eye, Beyonce has led a relatively private life. Even the most avid Beyonce fan, then, will learn something new when reading Fame: Beyonce, Cooke said.
“Working on Beyonce was quite an experience,” Cooke said. “Everybody knows who she is. And yet, there are so many little things and tidbits of knowledge that seem to be passed up when people talk about her in the media.
“Getting to dive into her story and piece together her life was exciting,” Cooke added. “She's accomplished so much in so little time. She's had so many ups and so few downs. Telling her story wasn't so much of a roller coaster, but more of an exciting elevator ride.”
Darren Davis, publisher and founder of Bluewater Productions, said that he hopes the Beyonce comic will again draw new readers to the world of comics storytelling.
“Beyonce is such an amazingly charismatic presence,” Davis said. “She has so many fans. Hopefully many of them will pick up this comic, enjoy what they see and go on to become regular comics readers. The comics industry needs new readers. I hope that Bluewater's biography comics can bring them in.”
Bluewater Productions, one of the country's leading independent comics companies, publishes a wide range of comics each month. The company is known for its biography comics, and has enjoyed big success with comics based on the lives of Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama, Sarah Palin and Taylor Swift. The company, though, also publishes science fiction, horror, young-adult and superhero comics.
For more information on Bluewater Productions, visit the company's Web site at http://www.bluewaterprod.com/.
About Bluewater Productions
Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers “10th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis” ”Bluewater publishes comic books in partnership with entertainment icon William Shatner (“TekWar Chronicles”), legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen (“Wrath of the Titans,” “Sinbad: Rogue of Mars,” “Jason and the Argonauts,” et al) and celebrated actor Vincent Price (“Vincent Price Presents”), Additionally, Bluewater publishes a highly successful line of biographical comics under the titles “Female Force” and “Political Power.”
Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry's top artists and writers.
Baltimore Comic-Con Thanks Fans and Makes 2011 Announcement
Press release:
Thanks for a Great 2010 Baltimore Comic-Con!
Join us again August 20-21, 2011!
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - November 12, 2010 - They had started lining up before dawn. By the time the doors opened at 10:00 AM (and the oppressive August heat had already taken hold), the line was wrapped around the side of the Baltimore Convention Center and snaked across the street. These fans knew something big was happening, and they wanted to be among the first in the door. Soon, they'd be face to face with some of the biggest names in the comic book industry - as well as plenty of promising talent.
It was the 11th annual Baltimore Comic-Con, and the weekend ended up being a phenomenal success.
Of course, the success wouldn't be possible without the hard work of a lot of people - and it's time to say a big "Thank You!" to everyone involved. Special thanks go to SPAWN creator Todd McFarlane, who joined us on Saturday August 28 and was, as expected, a major hit with the fans. And to our guests, exhibitors, retailers, partners, and especially the fans who continue to join us each year - THANK YOU. Without you, Baltimore Comic-Con simply wouldn't happen.
With the 11th annual Comic-Con a great success, the team is already thinking of ways to make 2011 an even bigger year for comics fans. On the calendar for August 20-21, 2011, next year's Comic-Con will feature guests you won't want to miss - we've already lined up Frank Cho (New Ultimates), David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight), Barry Kitson (Iron Man 2.0), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Brandon Peterson (Ultimate Extinction), and Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo).
Comic-Con promoter Marc Nathan couldn't be happier with 2010's Comic-Con, but he knows the only way from here is up. "We were thrilled with the show in 2010. My team and I had a great time putting on the show, and the feedback from our partners, guests, and, most notably, the fans that came to the show has been great. Each year, we find new ways to make Comic-Con bigger and more exciting," Marc said. "2011 is going to be a very big year."
That's an exciting prospect, because this year's convention was bigger than it's ever been. Attendance was up 20% from last year, the costume contest (in its second year) was so big we had to knock down a wall to make room (where's the Hulk when you need him?), and aspiring artists packed the room for a highly successful Artists' Workshop led by comic book legends Klaus Janson and Howard Chaykin. For our fifth year running, we hosted the Harvey Awards, and we're already looking forward to our sixth year!
We can only imagine what's in store for next year, so mark your calendars now! Details on guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming leading up to the show can always be found at our website, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and ComicSpace pages.
Thanks for a Great 2010 Baltimore Comic-Con!
Join us again August 20-21, 2011!
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - November 12, 2010 - They had started lining up before dawn. By the time the doors opened at 10:00 AM (and the oppressive August heat had already taken hold), the line was wrapped around the side of the Baltimore Convention Center and snaked across the street. These fans knew something big was happening, and they wanted to be among the first in the door. Soon, they'd be face to face with some of the biggest names in the comic book industry - as well as plenty of promising talent.
It was the 11th annual Baltimore Comic-Con, and the weekend ended up being a phenomenal success.
Of course, the success wouldn't be possible without the hard work of a lot of people - and it's time to say a big "Thank You!" to everyone involved. Special thanks go to SPAWN creator Todd McFarlane, who joined us on Saturday August 28 and was, as expected, a major hit with the fans. And to our guests, exhibitors, retailers, partners, and especially the fans who continue to join us each year - THANK YOU. Without you, Baltimore Comic-Con simply wouldn't happen.
With the 11th annual Comic-Con a great success, the team is already thinking of ways to make 2011 an even bigger year for comics fans. On the calendar for August 20-21, 2011, next year's Comic-Con will feature guests you won't want to miss - we've already lined up Frank Cho (New Ultimates), David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight), Barry Kitson (Iron Man 2.0), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Brandon Peterson (Ultimate Extinction), and Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo).
Comic-Con promoter Marc Nathan couldn't be happier with 2010's Comic-Con, but he knows the only way from here is up. "We were thrilled with the show in 2010. My team and I had a great time putting on the show, and the feedback from our partners, guests, and, most notably, the fans that came to the show has been great. Each year, we find new ways to make Comic-Con bigger and more exciting," Marc said. "2011 is going to be a very big year."
That's an exciting prospect, because this year's convention was bigger than it's ever been. Attendance was up 20% from last year, the costume contest (in its second year) was so big we had to knock down a wall to make room (where's the Hulk when you need him?), and aspiring artists packed the room for a highly successful Artists' Workshop led by comic book legends Klaus Janson and Howard Chaykin. For our fifth year running, we hosted the Harvey Awards, and we're already looking forward to our sixth year!
We can only imagine what's in store for next year, so mark your calendars now! Details on guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming leading up to the show can always be found at our website, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and ComicSpace pages.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Bluewater Announces Lautner Sell-Out and New "Cast of Twilight" Book
"FAME: TAYLOR LAUTNER” COMIC BOOK BIOGRAPHY SELLS OUT
The "FAME” comic book biography series continues to sell out, Taylor Lautner's issue has officially sold out.
Our upcoming graphic novel “Fame: The Cast of Twilight” will be the only way you can get a copy of the Taylor Lautner issue . The book will be in stores at the end of the month and will include the other sold out biographies of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Stephenie Meyer and Taylor Lautner.
The book is described as, homemaker Stephenie Meyer made history with her best-selling Twilight Saga books. Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner played out her captivating icons seamlessly, earning each a definitive FAME status. Though Twilight was the catalyst, read more to learn why each is deserving of their A-list status through their other ventures as well.
Readers can pre- order Fame: The Cast of Twilight at Amazon.com http://amzn.to/a3Gmr5 , or call their local comic/ bookstores. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the upcoming graphic novel is $14.99.
The Fame titles are 32-page issues and bring to life in graphic form the stories of the world_s biggest celebrities. In stores next month is “Fame: The Cast of Glee” & “Fame: Lady Gaga: The sequel”. You can still pre-order these.
“The majority of our biography comic books have sold out, despite many shops still under-ordering. Readers have contacted us still trying to find our books,” said publisher Darren G. Davis. “It just goes to show that you don't have to be mainstream to reach the market. Readers just want great stories with great art, and if you can deliver that to them, they'll come back for more every month.”
For more information about the company, visit http://www.bluewaterprod.com/
About Bluewater Productions
Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers “10th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis” ”Bluewater publishes comic books in partnership with entertainment icon William Shatner (“TekWar Chronicles”), legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen (“Wrath of the Titans,” “Sinbad: Rogue of Mars,” “Jason and the Argonauts,” et al) and celebrated actor Vincent Price (“Vincent Price Presents”), Additionally, Bluewater publishes a highly successful line of biographical comics under the titles “Female Force” and “Political Power.”
Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry's top artists and writers.
The "FAME” comic book biography series continues to sell out, Taylor Lautner's issue has officially sold out.
Our upcoming graphic novel “Fame: The Cast of Twilight” will be the only way you can get a copy of the Taylor Lautner issue . The book will be in stores at the end of the month and will include the other sold out biographies of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Stephenie Meyer and Taylor Lautner.
The book is described as, homemaker Stephenie Meyer made history with her best-selling Twilight Saga books. Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner played out her captivating icons seamlessly, earning each a definitive FAME status. Though Twilight was the catalyst, read more to learn why each is deserving of their A-list status through their other ventures as well.
Readers can pre- order Fame: The Cast of Twilight at Amazon.com http://amzn.to/a3Gmr5 , or call their local comic/ bookstores. The suggested retail price (SRP) for the upcoming graphic novel is $14.99.
The Fame titles are 32-page issues and bring to life in graphic form the stories of the world_s biggest celebrities. In stores next month is “Fame: The Cast of Glee” & “Fame: Lady Gaga: The sequel”. You can still pre-order these.
“The majority of our biography comic books have sold out, despite many shops still under-ordering. Readers have contacted us still trying to find our books,” said publisher Darren G. Davis. “It just goes to show that you don't have to be mainstream to reach the market. Readers just want great stories with great art, and if you can deliver that to them, they'll come back for more every month.”
For more information about the company, visit http://www.bluewaterprod.com/
About Bluewater Productions
Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers “10th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis” ”Bluewater publishes comic books in partnership with entertainment icon William Shatner (“TekWar Chronicles”), legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen (“Wrath of the Titans,” “Sinbad: Rogue of Mars,” “Jason and the Argonauts,” et al) and celebrated actor Vincent Price (“Vincent Price Presents”), Additionally, Bluewater publishes a highly successful line of biographical comics under the titles “Female Force” and “Political Power.”
Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry's top artists and writers.
Maoh The Hornet Remix
I read Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 3
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE smart phones apps).
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE smart phones apps).
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Essential Sunwell Trilogy is Essential
I read World of Warcraft: The Essential Sunwell Collection
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE smart phone apps).
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE smart phone apps).
DC Comics from Diamond Distributors for November 10 2010
DC COMICS
SEP100271 ALL NEW BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #1 $2.99
DEC090302 AME COMI STEEL PVC FIGURE $60.00
DEC090301 AME COMI SUPERGIRL V.2 PVC FIGURE $60.00
FEB108408 ARMORED RATCHET WITH MR ZURKON PI
SEP100174 BATGIRL #15 $2.99
JUL100144 BATMAN RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #6 (OF 6) $3.99
SEP100175 BIRDS OF PREY #6 $2.99
SEP100210 BOOSTER GOLD #38 $2.99
NOV090257 COVER GIRLS OF THE DCU HARLEY QUINN STATUE $99.99
SEP100244 DC COMICS PRESENTS BRIGHTEST DAY #2 $7.99
SEP100226 DOC SAVAGE #8 $3.99
AUG100205 GREEN LANTERN CORPS EMERALD ECLIPSE TP
$14.99
SEP100204 GREEN LANTERN EMERALD WARRIORS #4 (BRIGHTEST DAY) $3.99
MAR100340 JLA CLASSIFIED CLASSIC SER 3 GREEN LANTERN AF PI
MAR100339 JLA CLASSIFIED CLASSIC SER 3 SUPERMAN RED AF PI
MAR100341 JLA CLASSIFIED CLASSIC SER 3 THE ATOM AF PI
MAR100338 JLA CLASSIFIED CLASSIC SER 3 ZOOM AF PI
JUL100202 JLA DELUXE EDITION HC VOL 04
$34.99
SEP100196 JUSTICE LEAGUE GENERATION LOST #13 (BRIGHTEST DAY) $2.99
SEP100168 KNIGHT & SQUIRE #2 (OF 6) $2.99
SEP100231 MIGHTY CRUSADERS #5 (OF 6) $3.99
JUL100231 NORTH 40 TP
$17.99
FEB108416 RATCHET WITH TRANSORMING CLANK PI
SEP100234 REBELS #22 $2.99
SEP100180 RED ROBIN #17 $2.99
APR100224 SUPERMAN VS MUHAMMAD ALI DELUXE HC
$19.99
APR100223 SUPERMAN VS MUHAMMAD ALI FACSIMILE EDITION HC
$39.99
SEP100237 THUNDER AGENTS #1 $3.99
SEP100272 TINY TITANS LITTLE ARCHIE #2 (OF 3) $2.99
SEP100221 TITANS #29 $2.99
SEP100283 VICTORIAN UNDEAD II HOLMES VS DRACULA #1 (OF 5) $3.99
SEP100281 WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY ONE FOOT GRAVE #5 (OF 6) $3.99
SEP100271 ALL NEW BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #1 $2.99
DEC090302 AME COMI STEEL PVC FIGURE $60.00
DEC090301 AME COMI SUPERGIRL V.2 PVC FIGURE $60.00
FEB108408 ARMORED RATCHET WITH MR ZURKON PI
SEP100174 BATGIRL #15 $2.99
JUL100144 BATMAN RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #6 (OF 6) $3.99
SEP100175 BIRDS OF PREY #6 $2.99
SEP100210 BOOSTER GOLD #38 $2.99
NOV090257 COVER GIRLS OF THE DCU HARLEY QUINN STATUE $99.99
SEP100244 DC COMICS PRESENTS BRIGHTEST DAY #2 $7.99
SEP100226 DOC SAVAGE #8 $3.99
AUG100205 GREEN LANTERN CORPS EMERALD ECLIPSE TP
$14.99SEP100204 GREEN LANTERN EMERALD WARRIORS #4 (BRIGHTEST DAY) $3.99
MAR100340 JLA CLASSIFIED CLASSIC SER 3 GREEN LANTERN AF PI
MAR100339 JLA CLASSIFIED CLASSIC SER 3 SUPERMAN RED AF PI
MAR100341 JLA CLASSIFIED CLASSIC SER 3 THE ATOM AF PI
MAR100338 JLA CLASSIFIED CLASSIC SER 3 ZOOM AF PI
JUL100202 JLA DELUXE EDITION HC VOL 04
$34.99SEP100196 JUSTICE LEAGUE GENERATION LOST #13 (BRIGHTEST DAY) $2.99
SEP100168 KNIGHT & SQUIRE #2 (OF 6) $2.99
SEP100231 MIGHTY CRUSADERS #5 (OF 6) $3.99
JUL100231 NORTH 40 TP
$17.99FEB108416 RATCHET WITH TRANSORMING CLANK PI
SEP100234 REBELS #22 $2.99
SEP100180 RED ROBIN #17 $2.99
APR100224 SUPERMAN VS MUHAMMAD ALI DELUXE HC
$19.99APR100223 SUPERMAN VS MUHAMMAD ALI FACSIMILE EDITION HC
$39.99SEP100237 THUNDER AGENTS #1 $3.99
SEP100272 TINY TITANS LITTLE ARCHIE #2 (OF 3) $2.99
SEP100221 TITANS #29 $2.99
SEP100283 VICTORIAN UNDEAD II HOLMES VS DRACULA #1 (OF 5) $3.99
SEP100281 WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY ONE FOOT GRAVE #5 (OF 6) $3.99
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