Comics, Magazines and Books from Diamond Distributors for September 12 2012

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

JUN121251 2000 AD #1794 $5.25

JUN121252 2000 AD #1795 $5.25

JUN121253 2000 AD #1796 $5.25

JUL120905 ADVENTURE TIME MARCELINE SCREAM QUEENS #3 MAIN CVRS [DIG] $3.99

JUN121269 ALICE I/T COUNTRY CLOVER CHESHIRE CAT WALTZ GN VOL 02 (MR) $13.99

APR121228 ALIEN ILLUSTRATED STORY TP $14.95

JUN121270 AMAZING AGENT JENNIFER OMNIBUS GN VOL 01 $15.99

JUN121348 ARATA THE LEGEND TP VOL 11 $9.99

JUL121174 BAD MEDICINE #5 $3.99

JUN121232 BEATLES GRAPHIC GN $27.95

MAY121277 BETTIE PAGE IN DANGER #4 FAN SET WITH DVD (MR) $19.95

MAY121276 BETTIE PAGE IN DANGER #4 REG ED (MR) $9.95

JUN120805 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #205 [DIG/D+] $3.99

APR121028 BIONIC WOMAN #4 $3.99

JUL121089 CAT BURGLAR BLACK GN $16.99

JUN121128 CAVALIER MR THOMPSON A SAM HILL GN $16.99

JUN121306 CLOCKWORK SKY VOL 01 $10.99

APR121093 CRACKLE OF THE FROST HC $19.99

JUL120800 CROSSED BADLANDS #13 (MR) $3.99

JUL120803 CROSSED BADLANDS #13 RED CROSSED CVR (MR) PI

JUL120802 CROSSED BADLANDS #13 TORTURE CVR (MR) $3.99

JUL120801 CROSSED BADLANDS #13 WRAP CVR (MR) $3.99

JUL120834 CROSSED BADLANDS #9 AUXILIARY ED (MR) $3.99

JUN120843 CROSSED WISH YOU WERE HERE HC VOL 01 (MR) $27.99

JUN120844 CROSSED WISH YOU WERE HERE SIGNED HC VOL 01 (MR) $34.99

JUN120842 CROSSED WISH YOU WERE HERE TP VOL 01 (MR) $19.99

JUL120929 CROSSSTAR #2 $3.99

FEB120942 DARK SHADOWS #7 $3.99

JUL120964 DARK SHADOWS VAMPIRELLA #2 $3.99

JUL120823 DICKS COLOR ED #8 (MR) $3.99

JUL120824 DICKS COLOR ED #8 OFFENSIVE CVR (MR) $3.99

JUL121102 DRAMA GN $10.99

JUL121103 DRAMA HC $23.99

MAY121187 DUPLICATE GN $8.99

JUL120891 FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES #6 MAIN CVRS [DIG] $3.99

MAY120794 FEMFORCE #161 $9.95

JUL121094 GALAXY MAN #2 $3.99

MAY121084 GAME OF THRONES #10 (MR) $3.99

JUN121185 GENSHIKEN SECOND SEASON GN VOL 01 $10.99

MAY121380 GFT JUNGLE BOOK #5 A CVR GRANDA (MR) $2.99

MAY121381 GFT JUNGLE BOOK #5 B CVR PATTERSON (MR) $2.99

MAY121382 GFT JUNGLE BOOK #5 C CVR NUNES (MR) $2.99

MAR120943 GREEN HORNET #28 $3.99

JUN121271 GUNSLINGER GIRL OMNIBUS TP VOL 05 $16.99

JUL121260 HARBINGER (ONGOING) #4 BRAITHWAITE CVR $3.99

JUL121259 HARBINGER (ONGOING) #4 ZIRCHER CVR $3.99

JUN121349 HAYATE COMBAT BUTLER TP VOL 20 $9.99

JUN121288 HIS FAVORITE VOL 01 $12.99

FEB120808 HUGO TATE GN (MR) $19.99

JUN121132 IS THAT ALL THERE IS TP (MR) $25.00

JUL120940 JENNIFER BLOOD FIRST BLOOD #1 (MR) $3.99

JUN120750 KETSUEKI GN (MR) $15.99

JUN120808 KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA ARCHIVES TP VOL 03 $9.99

JUL121087 LEGENDS OF ZITA THE SPACEGIRL GN $12.99

MAY121303 LITTLE HEROES GN $10.99

JUN121130 LOVE AND ROCKETS NEW STORIES TP VOL 05 $14.99

JUN121335 LOVELESS GN VOL 09 $9.99

MAY121188 MAXIMUM HIGH GN $8.99

JUN120811 MEGA MAN #17 REG CVR [DIG/D+] $2.99

JUN121344 NARUTO TP VOL 58 $9.99

JUN120886 ODYSSEY BLOOMSBURY HC ED GN $20.00

JUN120796 RETURN O/T DAPPER MEN HC SPECIAL EDITION $29.95

MAY121209 SAINT #0 $1.99

JUL120864 SPONGEBOB COMICS #12 $2.99

JUL120926 STEVE JOBS GENIUS BY DESIGN CAMPFIRE GN $12.99

JUN120872 STITCHED #7 (MR) $3.99

JUN120874 STITCHED #7 GORE CVR (MR) $3.99

JUN120873 STITCHED #7 WRAP CVR (MR) $3.99

JUL121175 STUMPTOWN V2 #1 $3.99

JUN120968 TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #68 DOUBLE DLX ED (MR) $21.99

JUL120970 THUNDA #2 $3.99

JUN121272 TORADORA GN VOL 05 $11.99

JUN120751 TOYBOX TURMOIL GN $15.99

MAY121395 WAKING DREAM END #4 A CVR MALGAPO (MR) $3.99

MAY121396 WAKING DREAM END #4 B CVR YANG (MR) $3.99

APR121032 WARLORD OF MARS #21 (MR) $3.99

JUL121329 WHORE GN (MR) $9.99

JUL121255 X-O MANOWAR (ONGOING) #5 PULLBOX TAN CVR $3.99

JUL121254 X-O MANOWAR (ONGOING) #5 REG SUAYAN CVR $3.99

MAGAZINES
JAN121416 007 MAGAZINE #55 $18.00
JUN121398 CLASSIC MARVEL FIG COLL MAG #182 SWORDSMAN $14.00
JUL121360 COMIC SHOP NEWS #1317 PI
JUL121363 COMIC SHOP NEWS FALL 2012 PREVIEW PI
MAY121429 COMICS BUYERS GUIDE #1694 OCT 2012 $5.99
MAY121416 DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #14 NIGHTWING WHITE BISHOP $16.00
JUN121400 DC SUPERHERO CHESS FIG COLL MAG #15 MR FREEZE BLACK PAWN $16.00
JUN121403 DC SUPERHERO FIG COLL MAG #116 NEGATIVE MAN $14.00
MAY121446 DR WHO MAGAZINE #450 $10.99
APR121418 G FAN #100 $9.95
MAY121470 HOBBY JAPAN AUG 2012 $16.60
JUN121256 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #327 $12.25
JUL121342 JUXTAPOZ #141 OCT 2012 $5.99
MAY121433 PORTRAITS SC $19.99
JUN121447 RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #126 $9.95
MAY121482 SFX #225 $10.99
JUN122188 WHITE DWARF #392 $9.00

BOOKS
JUL121108 ART OF DENIS SIRE HC (MR) $19.95
JUL121109 ARTHUR SUYDAM ART OF THE BARBARIAN HC (MR) $19.95
JUL121336 DAILY ZOO GOES TO PARIS HC $14.95
MAY121346 GENOCIDAL ORGAN NOVEL $14.99
MAY121469 GOTHIC & LOLITA BIBLE #43 $33.00
JUL121110 IMAGO ART OF JIM BURNS HC (MR) $19.95
JUN121456 JAMES BOND 50 YEARS OF MOVIE POSTERS HC $50.00
JUL121343 METAMORFX SC $22.95
MAY121407 NOW AND THEN CABINET CARD PAINTINGS OF ALEX GROSS HC $14.95
JUL121344 NUTHIN BUT MECH SC $24.95
JUL121386 OTHER WORLDLY ADV OF TYLER WASHBURN THE NEW KID HC $19.95
JUL121111 PLAN A THE ART OF NATE VAN DYKE SC (MR) $14.95
JUN121449 SO YOU WANT TO BE A COMIC BOOK ARTIST ULT GUIDE SC $9.99
JUL121020 TRAIL OF STEEL 1441 AD GN $24.95
JUL121426 TRUE BLOOD EATS DRINKS & BITES FROM BON TEMPS HC $29.95
JUN122170 WARHAMMER 40K HORUS HERESY FEAR TO TREAD MMPB $9.99
JUN122171 WARHAMMER 40K PATH OF THE OUTCAST MMPB $8.99
JUN122172 WARHAMMER ORION VAULTS OF WINTER MMPB $11.99

Review: Jeffrey Kaufman's "WHORE" graphic novel

WHORE TRADE PAPERBACK
ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT/Big City Comics Studio – @Zenescope

WRITER/CREATOR: Jeffrey Kaufman
ARTIST: Marco Turini
COLORS: James Brown
LETTERS: John Hunt
COVER: Felix Serrano and Jeffrey Kaufman; variant covers: Michael Golden and Felix Serrano; Alex Saviuk and James Brown; and Felix Serrano and Jeffrey Kaufman
ISBN: 978-1-937068-62-2; paperback
104pp, Color, $9.99 U.S.

Jeffrey Kaufman wrote the graphic novel, Terminal Alice, and he has written for such comic books as Ant (Image Comics), Dragon Cross, and Tempest, among others. He is the founder of Big City Comics and Resurrection Studios. Kaufman is also a defense attorney and legal expert and is a cable news legal analyst who has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, and FOX News, among others.

Whore is an original graphic novel from Kaufman and artist Marco Turini. Turini’s art has appeared in the Marvel Comics’ titles Squadron Supreme and Astonishing Tales. Published by Zenescope Entertainment, Whore centers on a downsized CIA agent who takes whatever sleazy jobs he can get in order to pay his bills.

Jacob Mars is a CIA black-ops specialist. He’s deadly. His dick is big (or so he says in his internal monologues). At 34-years-old, however, he is informed that the CIA no longer needs his services because of budget cuts. Still, the modern job market does have a place for him. Mars suddenly becomes an independent contractor for the agency that just fired him. He takes whatever jobs his “handler” offers. Sometimes, he uses his intelligence skills. Sometimes, he needs a firearm. One job will even require his penis.

Mars’ new career basically has him operating as if he were a whore. He is killing people on the government’s enemies list; that is when he isn’t taking high-paying jobs babysitting gay pop stars, spoiled mafia progeny, and show dogs. When an old friend is murdered, however, Mars takes on his biggest and deadliest mission.

The one thing that Whore definitely has going for it is that it is funny. I could see myself reading this every month. In fact, I wonder if what writer Jeffrey Kaufman really has in Whore is a series instead of a single graphic novel. Most of Mars’ assignments and jobs could stand on their own as single issue stories, if not as miniseries. Early on, the writing is a little clumsy, but once the narrative gets some momentum, the humor outshines any blemishes and even the cleverly staged violence.

Artist Marco Turini is no master draftsman and his compositions have an obvious awkwardness to them. What stands out about his art is Turini’s approach to drawing the human figure and face. There is a naturalism that not only makes each character unique, but also makes many of them look as if they were drawings of real people. There is a soldier that appears at the end of the last big battle scene; his face looks uncannily real. Then, there is the page featuring five sexy women. Although two of the women vaguely resemble one another, the individuality of each of the five women is stunningly evident.

When I received this review copy of Whore, I didn’t think it was something I really wanted to read. Now, I’d like more. This is the funniest fiction about CIA types since the Coen Bros.’ movie, Burn After Reading.

B+

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"Whore" at a Special Birthday Bash

A COMIC SHOP TO HOLD A VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY BASH AND MAN WHORE CONTEST

On September 12th, starting at 3:00 P.M., A Comic Shop will double the fun with a special birthday party for store owner, Aaron Haaland, and an autograph signing with Jeffrey Kaufman for the release of WHORE, produced by Big City Comics Studio and published by Zenescope Entertainment.

To celebrate Aaron’s birthday, as well as the release of WHORE, A Comic Shop is holding a special party and contest where guys can unleash their inner whore and do outrageous acts for prizes. There will be plenty of FREE posters, beanie bags and hand held fans to go around for both the men and women on this special occasion.

WHORE, is a graphic novel regarding ex-CIA agent Jacob Mars. Mars would probably put a bullet in your head if you called him a "whore", but in simple terms, that's what he is. After getting downsized from the CIA, he takes any job he can to pay his debts and alimony. He isn't a bad guy by nature, but out of necessity, he has to live a life where things don't matter, as long as he gets paid. His motto, simply stated: "Every man has his price."

The WHORE autograph event will take place in Orlando at A Comic Shop on September 12th, 2012 from 3-5 P.M. at 114 South Semoran Blvd. Winter Park, FL. For more information, please call (407) 332-9636.


About A Comic Shop
We first opened our doors in December 2005 and have been voted as the best comic shop in every single year for the last SIX years by the inhabitants of the city.

We don’t fill our shelves with toys, “collectibles”, or even back issues. What we do is focus on current comic releases, trade paperbacks and graphic novels, including books you won’t find anywhere else in . For us, it’s about the culture, the community and celebrating the hard work of both the writers and artists who deliver the amazing tales we read within the pages.

About Jeffrey Kaufman
Jeffrey Kaufman is a writer and founder of Big City Comics and Resurrection Studios. In addition, Kaufman is a nationally recognized legal expert and defense attorney, currently licensed in 18 states, and has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, FOX News and truTV's Disorder in the Court: The 20 Most Outrageous Courtroom Moments. As a writer, Kaufman's credits include Terminal Alice (published through Zenescope Entertainment) as well as Tainted (featuring Batwing artist Chris Cross).

Currently, Kaufman is actively filming and producing the documentary How to Fail in Comic Books (www.facebook.com/howtofailincomicbooks), set for release in 2013. His upcoming projects include the graphic novels Angel Falling and Whore, on sale September 2012, from Zenescope Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.bigcitycomics.com and www.facebook.com/bigcitycomics.

Zenescope Entertainment Presents "Whore"

WHORE (One-Shot Graphic Novel)
On Sale: September 12th, 2012

Writer: Jeffrey Kaufman
Artist: Marco Turini
Colorist: James Brown
Letterer: John Hunt
Cover: Felix Serrano and Jeff Kaufman
Publisher: Zenescope Entertainment
ISBN: 978-1-937068-62-2
Diamond Order Code: JUL121329
Pages: 112
Price: $9.99

Description:
Jacob Mars would probably put a bullet in your head if you called him a "whore", but in simple terms, that's what he is. After getting downsized from the CIA, he takes any job he can to pay his debts and alimony. He isn't a bad guy by nature, but out of necessity, he has to live a life where things don't matter, as long as he gets paid. His motto, simply stated: "Every man has his price."


About Jeffrey Kaufman
Jeffrey Kaufman is a writer and founder of Big City Comics and Resurrection Studios. In addition, Kaufman is a nationally recognized legal expert and defense attorney, currently licensed in 18 states, and has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, FOX News and truTV's Disorder in the Court: The 20 Most Outrageous Courtroom Moments. As a writer, Kaufman's credits include Terminal Alice (published through Zenescope Entertainment) as well as Tainted (featuring Batwing artist Chris Cross).

Currently, Kaufman is actively filming and producing the documentary How to Fail in Comic Books (www.facebook.com/howtofailincomicbooks), set for release in 2013. His upcoming projects include the graphic novels Angel Falling and Whore, on sale September 2012, from Zenescope Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.bigcitycomics.com and www.facebook.com/bigcitycomics.

Bleach: Back from Blind

I read Bleach, Vol. 46

I posted a review at the ComicBookBin (which has free smart phone apps and comics).

Fluffy, Fluffy Cinnamoroll: Cafe School

I read Fluffy, Fluffy Cinnamoroll, Vol. 5

I posted a review at ComicBookBin (which has free comics).

Review DOROHEDORO Volume 7

DOROHEDORO, VOL. 7
VIZ MEDIA – @VIZMedia

CARTOONIST: Q Hayashida
TRANSLATION: AltJapan Co., Ltd. (Hiroko Yoda + Matt Alt)
LETTERER: Maui Girl
ISBN: 978-1-4215-3381-0; paperback; Rated “M” for “Mature”
184pp, B&W, $12.99 U.S., $14.99 CAN

Q Hayashida (Kyū Hayashida) is a Japanese female manga artist. Her best known work is the fantasy manga, Dorohedoro. A seinen comic (adult male demographic), Dorohedoro began publication in 1999 in the manga magazine, Ikki, where it is still being published today.

Dorohedoro is set in two worlds: the Hole and the world of the magic users. People who do not have the ability to wield magic live in The Hole, a dismal city neighborhood. The Hole is also the place where Sorcerers (or “Magic Users”) abduct people to use in their awful black arts experiments.

A young woman named Nikaido hunts and kills sorcerers. Her partner is Caiman, a male mutant with a reptile head and a bad case of amnesia. Caiman chomps down on the head of each sorcerer the duo finds, hoping to discover the one that transformed him. However, this couple has drawn the attention of En, the head Sorcerer and crime boss, who wants them dead.

As Dorohedoro, Vol. 7 begins, Caiman is trying to rescue Nikaido from En’s clutches. In order to break into En’s sprawling estate, he will have to don a disguise and sell President Tanba’s meat pies! And Caiman will need the help of the devil, Asu. Meanwhile, Professor Kasukabe and his companions escape En’s clutches, but drive right into the backwoods trouble of “Hydra Forest.” Now, Shin and Noi have to rescue them.

I have read countless manga that are strikingly similar to other manga, but each usually has its own idiosyncrasies and other elements that make it different from others. The Dorohedoro manga is so strikingly different from every other manga that I have read that I sometimes have trouble believing that it is a manga title, but is rather some strange Eurocomic.

I have noted Dorohedoro’s similarities to such international comics as the works of Moebius and the Jamie Hewlett-drawn Tank Girl comics. However, that does not come close to describing this crazy manga from creator Q Hayashida. I’ll say what I said before, that this is a gumbo of uncanny landscapes, kooky mushrooms, bizarre tattoos, a peculiar rookery of flying devils, and funky meat pies. As the series progresses, however, the characters become more developed, so I want another serving.

A-