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Saturday, March 1, 2025
#IReadsYou Movie Review: HELLBOY 2004
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
I Reads You Juniors: November 2022 - Update #53
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NEWS:
IMAGE COMICS - From FirstComicsNews: The Eisner Award nominated comic book series, "Killadelphia," from writer Rodney Barnes and artist Jason Shawn Alexander, hits a major milestone and series turning point today with the release of the series’ 25th issue and the beginning of a new storyline, its fifth.
MARVEL STUDIOS - From TheWrap: There won't be a "Namor" solo movie ... yet. Universal Studios owns certain rights to the character.
From CBR: James Gunn explains his casting of Kevin Bacon as "Kevin Bacon" in "Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special."
DC CINEMA - From DCBlog: Lorne Balfe talks about composing the score for the recent DC film, "Black Adam."
DC COMICS - From CBR: DC Comics has unveiled its next line-wide sham ... err ... event, "Dawn of DC." It will begin in January 2023 in Action Comics #1051 and will see the launch of 20 new titles over the next year.
MILLARWORLD - From CBR: Writer and Netflix executive Mark Millar talks about his new comic book, Night Club, and also Netflix, manga, and comic book prices.
NEWSPAPER COMICS - From Cleveland: Tom Batiuk is retiring his newspaper comic strip, "Funky Winkerbean," from syndication after more than 50 years of producing it. The last syndicated strip is scheduled to appear December 1, 2022. However, Batiuk also announced that he will occasionally produce new Funky stories that will appear on his website.
SONY SPIDER-MAN U - From Variety: Amazon is officially moving forward with multiple live-action shows based on the Marvel characters controlled by Sony. The first is entitled "Silk: Spider Society."
IMAGE COMICS - From BleedingCool: Writer Rodney Barnes ("Killadelphia," "Nita Hawes' Nightmare Blog") and artist Alex Lins are launching "Monarch" at Image Comics in February 2023. The comic book features a cast of young characters caught up in an alien invastion of Compton, CA.
MILLARWORLD - From ComicCon: A five-page preview of Mark Millar and Juanan Ramirez's "Night Club #1 (Image Comics), which is due December 14th.
BLACK PANTHER - From THR: The site looks at the numbers behind "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.".
From Here: Leroy Douresseaux's review of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
EN MEMORIAM - From ComicBook: The voice actor Kevin Conroy has died at the age of 66, Thursday, November 10th, 2022. He is best known for his voiceover work as "Batman/Bruce Wayne" in the beloved animated television series, "Batman" also known as "Batman: The Animated Series" (1992-95). He would reprise the role numerous animated series and films, including in "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" (1993), "Batman Beyond" (1999-2001), and "Justice League" (2001-04) and most recently in a 2009 episode of "Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?"
From DCBlog: DC Comics mourns the passing of noted Batman voice actor, Kevin Conroy, who died at the age of 66, Wed., Nov. 10th.
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BOOK NEWS - From Truthout: At HarperCollins, workers have gone on strike and are demanding a living wage from Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.
DC STUDIOS - From Deadline: Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav introduced new DC Studios co-chairmen and CEOs, James Gunn and Peter Safran, via a global Zoom meeting.
DARK HORSE - From ICv2: Dark Horse Comics CEO, Mike Richardson, in an interview says that periodical comics may have outlived their usefulness.
EN MEMORIAM - From BleedingCool: Spanish comic book artist, Carlos Pacheco, has died at the age of 60, Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Pacheco was best known for his work on such Marvel Comics titles as "Age of Ultron," "Avengers Forever," 'Fantastic Four," and "Uncanny X-Men," to name a few.
DC TV - From DCBlog: The cast of HBO Max's "Titans" talks about the upcoming Season 4.
DC COMICS - From DCBlog: Todd McFarlane and Greg Capullo talk about their new "Batman/Spawn" crossover comic book for DC Comics.
EN MEMORIAM - From BleedingCool: English comic book artist, Kevin O'Neill, had died. He was best known for co-creating "Nemesis the Warlock" and "Marshal Law" with writer Pat Mills and "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" with writer Alan Moore.
From 2000AD: The site offers a heavily illustrated obituary for the recently deceased Kevin O'Neill.
MILLARWORLD - From CBR: Sleepwalker Studios has released a trailer for its film, "Kick-Ass: The Reboot," it fan film based on Mark Millar and John Romita's comic book franchise, "Kick-Ass."
COMICS - From Journal: Neil Gaiman announces that he and his wife, Amanda Palmer, are getting a divorce.
DC TV - From Deadline: Netflix has apparently greenlit a second season of "The Sandman," its hit adaptation of Neil Gaiman and company's beloved comic book, "The Sandman."
EN MEMORIAM - From TCJ: Writer Andrew Farago offers a memorial to Vincent Makoto Palani Kukua or Vincent Kukua, for short, the cartoonist and comic book production artist, who died at the age of 45, Friday, October 4, 2022. He was known for his behind-the-scenes work at Image Comics, Black Mask Studios, and Oni Press.
DC TV - From Variety: Antonio Campos will be the showrunner of HBO Max's "Arkham Asylum" TV series, based on the DC Comics property.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for July 30, 2014
MAY140027 BALTIMORE WITCH OF HARJU #1 $3.50
MAY140060 CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT #13 $2.99
MAY140080 DEEP GRAVITY #1 $3.99
MAR140096 EC ARCHIVES TWO-FISTED TALES HC VOL 03 $49.99
MAY140056 EMILY & THE STRANGERS BREAKING RECORD #2 $3.99
MAR140095 GASOLINE ALLEY HC VOL 02 COMPLETE SUNDAYS 1923-1925 $75.00
MAY140093 KING CONAN CONQUEROR #6 $3.50
MAY140071 MASSIVE #25 $3.50
MAY140070 MIND MGMT #24 $3.99
MAY140068 PARIAH #6 $3.99
MAY140087 STAR WARS REBEL HEIST #4 HUGHES MAIN CVR $3.50
APR140023 VEIL #4 (MR) $3.50
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Dark Horse Galloping Towards 2014 Wizard World Portland Comic Con
The Premier Publisher Will Create Giveaways For Attendees, Host Booth And Programming Panels At Oregon Convention Center
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dark Horse, bridging the gap between the best licensed and original comics work from the industry’s top talent, will make their debut at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 24-26 at the Oregon Convention Center. The Oregon-based Premier Publisher, which produces such notable titles as Tomb Raider, Mass Effect, Halo, Terminator, Serenity, Star Wars, Hellboy, and Conan, will be appearing at Portland Comic Con for the first time.
Located in nearby Milwaukie, Ore., Dark Horse will feature several of its top creators signing at its booth including Christos Gage (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Eric Powell (The Goon) and more! Dark Horse will host three panels throughout the show, with details to be announced shortly!
Additionally, fans will enjoy special exclusive items produced by Dark Horse and available for the first time at Wizard World Portland Comic Con! Visitors to the Dark Horse booth (#201) can check out new and classic offerings as well as giveaways throughout the event.
“Dark Horse is one of the premier publishers in the industry today,” said John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO. “What makes them unique is many of their properties, including Hellboy, have been seen on the big screen. And knowing that Hellboy's Ron Perlman is attending, and Dark Horse is located in Portland, there are so many synergies that make this work. It is exciting for the fans, vendors, and everyone involved.”
“After Wizard World's impressive first year in Portland, we knew Dark Horse would enthusiastically join the 2014 line up of exhibitors," said Dark Horse president and publisher, Mike Richardson. "We've got one of our biggest years yet coming in 2014, and what better place to kick it off than right here in our own backyard.”
Norman Reedus of “The Walking Dead,” “Star Trek's” “Captain Kirk” William Shatner, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® and Eisner Award Hall of Famer Stan Lee are among the top celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Portland Comic Con. The standout roster will also include Ron Perlman of Hellboy, Robert Englund (“Freddy Kruger” of A Nightmare on Elm Street), Bruce Campbell of Evil Dead, pop culture icons Billy Dee Williams (The Empire Strikes Back, Brian's Song) and Adam West (“Batman”) Nicholas Brendan (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and many others.
It is the first of 16 events currently scheduled in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions. Wizard World Portland Comic Con show hours are Friday, Jan. 24, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For more on the 2014 Wizard World Portland Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-portland.html.
About Dark Horse
Founded by Mike Richardson in 1986, behind the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals, Dark Horse Comics (www.darkhorse.com) has grown to become the third-largest comics publisher in the United States and is acclaimed internationally for the quality and diversity of its line. By attracting the top talent in the field, Dark Horse Comics continues to change the shape of the industry and grow its brand throughout the world.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.
The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.
Wizard World 2014 Schedule
January 24-26 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
February 7-9 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
March 7-9 – Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con
March 28-30 – Wizard World Louisville Comic Con
April 4-6 – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con
May 2-4 – Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con
May 30-June 1 – Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con
June 19-22 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 1-3 – Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con
August 21-24 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September 12-14 – Wizard World Richmond Comic Con
September 26-28 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
October 2-4 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
October 31-November 2 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
November 7-9 – Wizard World Tulsa Comic Con
November 21-23 – Wizard World Reno Comic Con
Thursday, May 24, 2012
I Reads You Review: STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE III – Empire Lost #2
STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE III – EMPIRE LOST #2 (OF 6)
DARK HORSE COMICS
["Star Wars Central" review page is here.]
STORY: Mike Richardson and Randy Stradley
SCRIPT: Mike Richardson
ART: Paul Gulacy
COLORS: Michael Bartolo
LETTERS: Michael Heisler
COVER: Dave Dorman
28pp, Color, $3.50 U.S.
In the Star Wars Expanded Universe timeline, there is a period known as “The New Republic Era.” This period takes place between 5 to 25 years after the Battle of Yavin (ABY), the climatic battle in the 1977 film, Star Wars, in which Luke Skywalker destroys the Death Star. This era essentially begins a year after the events depicted in Return of the Jedi (1983).
In this period, the Rebel Alliance tries to become a functioning galactic government, a New Republic. However, there are growing pains; imperial loyalists, as well as various insurrectionists and warlords, prove to be obstacles. Luke Skywalker also begins training apprentices in order to rebuild the Jedi Order. Star Wars: Crimson Empire is set in “The New Republic Era.”
Star Wars: Crimson Empire – Empire Lost takes place 13 years ABY (or 8 years into “The New Republic Era”). The New Republic’s power and influence is growing, with Chief of State Leia Organa Solo overseeing the government at Coruscant, the home planet of the New Republic’s government.
In Star Wars: Crimson Empire – Empire Lost #2, a hooded figure ferments hatred of the New Republic by speaking before large crowds, but a raid of a toxic weapons dump only hints at his larger plans. At the same time, Kir Kanos, the last remaining member of Emperor Palpatine’s Royal Guards, meets former high-ranking Imperial military officials, as they plot the birth of a new empire. Meanwhile, Mirith Sinn continues her job as Security Chief. She ensures the safety of Leia and her children, but Sinn reluctantly accepted this position. Now, her skills are about to be tested.
In his back page column to readers, Star Wars: Crimson Empire – Empire Lost co-writer and series editor, Randy Stradley seems proud as he talks about the purpose of Crimson Empire III – to tell stories from the part of the Imperials. Stradley and Dark Horse can indeed take pride in Crimson Empire III. This second issue has the requisite sci-fi action that is Star Wars, but, as will likely be the case with the entire series, it will be able to delve deeper into the political scheming and galactic intrigue that George Lucas only lightly touched upon in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
This looks to be a character driven series, and virtually every lead or major supporting character will be attractive to readers. The most intriguing are Kir Kanos, the former Imperial guard, and Mirith Sinn, the security agent with a dark connection to the Skywalker family.
The art by Paul Gulacy is good, both in terms of style and storytelling. He brings the mood and atmosphere necessary to make the story by Mike Richardson and Stradley work as something more than just science fiction action and violence. Over three decades of drawing comics, and Gulacy is still at the top of his game.
Consume Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost
Monday, October 17, 2011
Geof Darrow Brings "Shaolin Cowboy" to Dark Horse Comics
Five years after it’s initial run ended, Geof Darrow’s (Hard Boiled, Big Guy and Rusty) returns in 2012!
Originally published by Burlyman Entertainment, Shaolin Cowboy is a loaf of wry in a wonder bread world, a nicotine patch in a ten pack-a-day universe. He wonders as he wanders through a world where yesterday, today and tomorrow exist in a collage of carnage of his own making!
“Geof Darrow's relationship with Dark Horse goes back to the early days of the company. I can't tell you how excited I am to again be publishing his amazing work” said Dark Horse president, Mike Richardson. “Geof's art literally stopped me in my tracks when I first met him more than two decades ago and his work is every bit as stunning today. Geof has influenced a generation of artists and I am proud and excited to have him back partnered with Dark Horse.”
Shaolin Cowboy returns with all-new stories in 2012!