Comics and Magazines from Diamond Distributors for February 2 2011

PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS DEC101659 GAME TRADE MAGAZINE #132 PI
DEC100043 PREVIEWS #269 FEBRUARY 2011 PI
DEC100046 PREVIEWS #269 FEBRUARY 2011 CUSTOMER ORDER FORM PI

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
NOV101047 JESUS HATES ZOMBIES LINCOLN HATES WEREWOLVES TP COLL $10.95

DEC100717 TALES OF A HIPPY KID ROAD TRIPPIN & SKINNY DIPPIN GN (MR) $14.95

AUG100757 CANDICE CROW GN $14.95

SEP100775 STRANGER DANGER GN $14.95

NOV100718 CYCLOPS #3 (MR) $3.95

SEP100778 DAYS MISSING KESTUS #3 $3.95

NOV100723 ARCHIE #617 $2.99

NOV100734 JUGHEADS DOUBLE DIGEST #167 $3.99

NOV100735 LIFE WITH ARCHIE MARRIED LIFE #7 $3.99

NOV100736 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #221 $2.99

SEP100805 CROSSED FAMILY VALUES #7 (MR) $3.99

DEC100777 CROSSED FAMILY VALUES #7 AUXILIARY ED (MR) $3.99

SEP100806 CROSSED FAMILY VALUES #7 TORTURE CVR (MR) $3.99

SEP100807 CROSSED FAMILY VALUES #7 WRAP CVR (MR) $3.99

MAY100811 CODE GEASS LELOUCH OF THE REBELLION GN VOL 08 (RES) $10.99

NOV100777 PENNY FOR SOUL TEMPT MARY MAGDALENE (ONE SHOT) CVR A (MR) $3.99

NOV100778 PENNY FOR SOUL TEMPT MARY MAGDALENE (ONE SHOT) CVR B (MR) $3.99

DEC100794 POLITICAL POWER TED KENNEDY FOIL $19.99

DEC100830 CHIP N DALE RESCUE RANGERS #3 $3.99

OCT100890 DARKWING DUCK CLASSICS TP VOL 01 $12.99

OCT100860 DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP #19 $3.99

DEC100822 IRREDEEMABLE #22 $3.99

DEC100844 MUPPET SHOW TP VOL 05 $9.99

DEC100845 UNCLE SCROOGE #400 $3.99

DEC100846 UNCLE SCROOGE #400 DELUXE EDITION $6.99

NOV100841 HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES CAMPFIRE GN $9.99

NOV100842 PRINCE & THE PAUPER CAMPFIRE GN $9.99

MAY100939 BLACK TERROR #13 $3.99

JUL100951 GEORGE RR MARTIN WILD CARDS HARD CALL HC (MR) $24.99

NOV100881 GREEN HORNET STRIKES #6 $3.99

AUG100958 H2O ONE-SHOT $6.99

JUL100952 JIM BUTCHER DRESDEN FILES STORM FRONT HC VOL 02 MAELSTROM $24.99

OCT100953 KEVIN SMITH KATO ANNUAL #1 $4.99

SEP100953 LAST PHANTOM #4 $3.99

OCT100971 PATRICIA BRIGGS MERCY THOMPSON MOON CALLED #4 $3.99

AUG100943 VAMPIRELLA ARCHIVES HC VOL 02 $49.99

JUN100960 WARRIORS OFFICIAL MOVIE ADAPTATION #5 (MR) $3.99

NOV100902 SCENES FROM AN IMPENDING MARRIAGE HC $9.95

DEC100941 DF TRUE BLOOD #6 EXC CVR $14.99

DEC100947 DF UNCANNY X-FORCE #1 MIDTOWN SHARED LTD CVR $6.99

NOV100914 DF VAMPIRELLA #2 LTD ED CVR $14.99

NOV108298 JIM BUTCHER DRESDEN FILES STORM FRONT HC $24.99

NOV100924 STRANGE CASE OF EDWARD GOREY HC $19.99

OCT101017 UNLOVABLE COMPLETE COLLECTION HC BOX SET $39.99

DEC100985 VAMPIRES WORLD OF SHADOWS ILLUS HC (MR) $18.95

DEC100987 EVOLUTION STORY OF LIFE ON EARTH HC $18.95

OCT101047 AFTERMATH GN (MR) $19.95

OCT101048 PANDORA EYES HC (MR) $19.95

OCT101050 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #170 $4.99

DEC100998 LILA & ECCO DO IT YOURSELF COMICS CLUB GN $7.95

NOV100968 LYND WARD SIX NOVELS IN WOODCUTS SLIPCASE $70.00

NOV100989 CURSED PIRATE GIRL TP $20.00

OCT101085 IVY HC $19.99

NOV100984 GERONIMO STILTON HC VOL 07 DINOSAURS IN ACTION $9.99

SEP101102 DRIVER FOR THE DEAD #3 $4.99

NOV101008 GREYSUIT PROJECT MONARCH TP $22.50

JUL101128 NEMI HC VOL 04 $14.95

NOV101028 FATE STAY NIGHT GN VOL 10 $10.99

NOV101036 GAKUEN ALICE GN VOL 15 $10.99

NOV101035 MAD LOVE CHASE GN VOL 05 (MR) $10.99

NOV101027 PET SHOP OF HORRORS TOKYO GN VOL 08 (MR) $10.99

NOV101034 PORTRAIT OF M & N GN VOL 04 $10.99

NOV101031 SKELANIMALS HC VOL 01 ITS A WONDERFUL AFTERLIFE $9.99

NOV101037 STELLAR SIX GINGACHO GN VOL 02 $10.99

JUL101158 TEZUKA BLACK JACK TP VOL 13 $16.95

NOV101056 VIETNAMERICA GN $30.00

NOV101080 HIKARU NO GO TP VOL 22 $9.99

NOV101098 BLACK BUTLER TP VOL 04 $11.99

NOV101099 HIGH SCHOOL OF DEAD GN VOL 01 (MR) $13.99

DEC101107 ICHIROH GN VOL 03 $10.99

NOV101101 OMAMORI HIMARI GN VOL 02 $11.99

NOV101102 PANDORA HEARTS GN VOL 04 $11.99

NOV101103 UGLY DUCKLINGS LOVE REVOLUTION GN VOL 03 $11.99

SEP101222 CHARMED TP VOL 01 $12.99

OCT101192 MONSTER HUNTERS SURVIVAL GUIDE #2 A CVR KIRKHAM $2.99

OCT101193 MONSTER HUNTERS SURVIVAL GUIDE #2 B CVR CUMMINGS $2.99

MAGAZINES
NOV101161 CINEMA RETRO #19 $11.99
OCT101221 COMIC HEROES MAGAZINE #4 $18.99
DEC101137 COMIC SHOP NEWS #1233 PI
DEC101192 DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOL #44 $14.95
DEC101163 FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #254 $9.99
SEP101286 G FAN #94 $5.95
NOV101006 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #306 $11.99
AUG101265 LEES TOY REVIEW #216 DEC 2010 $5.95
NOV101116 NON SPORT UPDATE VOL 22 #1 $5.99
DEC101193 SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 45 $14.95
DEC101049 STAR WARS CLONE WARS MAGAZINE #3 $4.99
OCT101278 STAR WARS FIG COLL MAG #17 GRAND MOFF TARKIN $14.00
OCT101279 STAR WARS FIG COLL MAG #18 IMPERIAL ROYAL GUAR $14.00
NOV101181 STAR WARS INSIDER #123 NEWSSTAND $6.99
NOV101182 STAR WARS INSIDER #123 PX $6.99
NOV101678 WHITE DWARF #373 PI

BOOKS
NOV101118 52 THE NOVEL MMPB $7.99
NOV101104 BOOK GIRL & FAMISHED SPIRIT NOVEL $8.99
DEC101191 DETOUR TO OTHERNESS STORIES BY KUTTNER & C L MOORE HC $40.00
DEC101194 EDMOND HAMILTON COLL ED HC VOL 02 STAR STEALERS $40.00
DEC100988 FOGELS UNDERGROUND COMIX PRICE GUIDE SUPT (MR) $16.95
NOV101030 FULL METAL PANIC NOVEL VOL 04 $14.99
NOV101135 ITS SUPERMAN A NOVEL MMPB $7.99
NOV101142 ROBERT E HOWARD SWORD WOMAN & OTHER HIST ADV SC $18.00
AUG101354 STAR WARS CLONE WARS VILLAINS POP UP STORYBOOK $24.99
NOV101183 STAR WARS KNIGHT ERRANT MMPB $7.99

Here He Is! Henry Cavill is the New Superman

OK. Henry Cavill is the new Superman in the 2012 update of the franchise, a movie that is reportedly titled, "The Man of Steel."  He is a British actor and was born in 1983.  His first major role was in the 2002 version of The Count of Monte Cristo, and he also had small roles in Stardust (2007) and Woody Allen's 2009 flick, Whatever Works.

The news began leaking out late last week, I think.  Then, Deadline made it semi-official, but I guest this press release make it officially official:

Henry Cavill Will Take on the Dual Role of Clark Kent / Superman in the New Film from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Henry Cavill has won the coveted role of Superman, the iconic superhero.

The film will be directed by Zack Snyder, who stated, “In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen. I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.”

Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder are the producers of the film. The screenplay is being written by David S. Goyer based on a story by Goyer and Nolan. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are serving as executive producers.

Cavill recently wrapped production on “The Cold Light of Day” and stars in the upcoming “Immortals,” opening this fall.

Targeted for release in December 2012, the new Superman movie will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. [END]

He's handsome enough, and right now, I like the choice.  More later... maybe.

I Reads You Come Again

I do this every month: Welcome to I Reads You, my blog about the things I read (mostly comic books, comics, and related books) and about the things I come across worth reading (mostly about comic books, politics, and entertainment). Sometimes I’ll comment on “real” books and the mass media.

I’m Leroy Douresseaux, and I have another blog: http://www.negromancer.com/. I also write for the Comic Book Bin (which has smart phones apps).

All images appearing on this blog are copyright © and/or trademark their respective owners.

Grand Guignol Orchestra Tragedie Lyrique

I read Grand Guignol Orchestra Vol. 2

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE smart phone apps).

Press Release: Naruto is 50-Volumes-Old

NARUTO MANGA SERIES REACHES MILESTONE

VIZ Media Set To Release Volume 50 Of Hit Series In February

VIZ Media will release the 50th volume of the NARUTO manga (graphic novel) series on February 1st. The newest adventure of the bestselling series – Water Prison Death Match – will be published under the company’s Shonen Jump imprint, is rated ‘T’ for Teens, and will carry an MSRP of $9.99 / $12.99 CAN.

Killer Bee vs. Kisame! Plus, the realization of Naruto's worst nightmare seems inevitable as the war he's tried to stop for so long looms on the horizon. And Sakura corners Naruto with a reveal that's going knock him for a serious loop. Then, a truth behind the modern ninja world sheds new light on Naruto's true role in the fate of his universe.

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO was first introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens and has sold more than 85 million copies to-date. The manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens) and animated counterpart (NARUTO rated ‘T’ for Teens, and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) are among VIZ Media’s most successful properties and have captivated millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime episodes are also currently available for free at http://www.naruto.com/ and through a variety of other web-based, video streaming outlets that have partnered with VIZ Media, including iTunes, Joost and Hulu.

For more information on NARUTO please visit the official website at http://www.naruto.com/.

D.Gray-man and The Voice of Judah

I read D.Gray-man, Vol. 20

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE smart phone apps).

10 VIZ Media Titles Make YALSA List

YALSA NAMES TEN VIZ MEDIA MANGA TITLES TO ITS 2011 GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS LIST

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, is proud to announce that ten of its manga (graphic novel) titles have been selected by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) as among 2011’s Great Graphic Novels for Teens. The annual list highlights titles that exemplify the quality and range of graphic novels appropriate for teen audiences. The books, recommended by the association for those aged 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens.

Among these, SATURN APARTMENTS, which is published by VIZ Media’s Signature imprint, was ranked among YALSA’s 2011 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens. For more than 50 years, YALSA has been the U.S. leader in selecting books, videos and audio books for teens.

VIZ Media titles featured on the 2011 YALSA Graphic Novel list include:

AFTERSCHOOL CHARISMA Vol. 1 • by Kumiko Sukane • Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens
At St. Kleio Academy, all of the students are clones of famous historical figures. Are the clones doomed to repeat the fate of their genetic progenitors, or can they create their own destinies?

BIOMEGA Vol. 1 • by Tsutomu Nihei • Rated ‘M’ for Mature
In a nightmare vision of the future, the N5S virus has swept across the earth, turning most of the population into zombie-like drones! Zoichi Kanoe is humanity’s last hope, and he’s not even human!

BOKURANO: OURS Vol. 1 • by Mohiro Kitoh • Rated ‘M’ for Mature
Saving the world is hard. Saving yourself is even harder.

CROSS GAME Vol. 1 • by Mitsuru Adachi • Rated ‘T’ for Teens
A poignant coming-of-age centered around a boy named Ko, the family of four sisters who live down the street, and the game of baseball!

HOUSE OF FIVE LEAVES Vol. 1 • by Natsume Ono • Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens
An out-of-work samurai finds himself drawn into a mysterious gang known as the Five Leaves.

LIBRARY WARS: LOVE & WAR Vol. 1 • Original concept by Hiro Arikawa; manga story and art by Kiiro Yumi • Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens
In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and form a military group to defend themselves – the Library Forces!

MAOH: JUVENILE REMIX Vol. 1 • Original story by Kotara Isaka; manga story and art by Megumi Osuga • Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens
What do you do when the city's savior is actually a devil in disguise...?

NATSUME’S BOOK OF FRIENDS Vol. 1 • by Yuki Midorikawa • Rated ‘T’ for Teens
Natsume can see the spirits and demons that hide from the rest of humanity. Moving to the small town where his grandmother grew up, he discovers that he has inherited more than just the Sight from the mysterious Rieko.

not simple • by Natsume Ono • Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens
A young man with a fractured family history travels from Australia to England to America in the hope of realizing his dreams and reuniting with his beloved sister.

SATURN APARTMENTS Vol. 1 • by Hisae Iwaoka • Rated ‘T’ for Teens • A Top 10 Selection
A touching, character-rich vision of an intriguing new world. Mitsu takes on his late father's dangerous job as a window washer on the Ring circling the earth where all humans have been relocated…

The complete list of YALSA 2011 selections is available at: www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/.

“YALSA is the leader in recommending high-quality literature, including books and media, and we are very gratified to have so many of our titles featured on the organization’s latest list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens,” says Brian Piech, Senior Director, Marketing, VIZ Media. “Millions of teens read manga from their local school and public libraries each week, and we hope these selections give librarians and their patrons a trusted resource for some of the best and latest from the exciting world of manga.”

For more information on these and other VIZ Media manga titles, please visit: http://www.viz.com/.