Comics and Magazines from Diamond Distributors for April 14 2010

COMICS

JAN101093 AMELIA RULES HC TWEENAGE GUIDE TO NOT BEING UNPOPULAR $18.99

JAN101094 AMELIA RULES SC TWEENAGE GUIDE TO NOT BEING UNPOPULAR $10.99

FEB100742 ANCHOR #7 $3.99

FEB100680 ARCHIE DIGEST #263 $2.69

FEB100679 ARCHIE NEW LOOK SERIES TP VOL 04 MY FATHERS BETRAYAL $10.95

JAN100890 ARMY OF DARKNESS #27 $3.99

JAN101086 ATOMIC ROBO REVENGE O/T VAMPIRE DIMENSION #2 (OF 4) $3.50

FEB100682 BETTY & VERONICA #247 $2.99

DEC090712 BLACK HISTORY LEADERS TP $15.99

FEB101058 BODYWORLD HC $27.95

JAN100883 BUCK ROGERS #10 $3.50

JAN101052 CAPTAIN ACTION SPECIAL #1 $5.50

JAN101155 CASE CLOSED GN VOL 34 $9.99

FEB100744 COLD SPACE #1 $3.99

JAN100802 DIE HARD YEAR ONE #8 $3.99

DEC090977 DRONE #4 (OF 4) $3.50

JAN101063 DUNGEON TWILIGHT GN VOL 03 $12.99

JAN101157 EXCEL SAGA TP VOL 21 $9.99

FEB100749 FARSCAPE SCORPIUS #0 $3.99

FEB100665 GOLD DIGGER SOURCEBOOK SGN HC $49.95

MAR100862 GREEN HORNET YEAR ONE #2 $3.99

NOV090586 HAIRY THINGS #2 (OF 3) $3.95

OCT091070 HOPE LARSON MERCURY GN $9.99

OCT091071 HOPE LARSON MERCURY HC $19.99

DEC090738 HUNTERS FORTUNE TP VOL 01 $16.99

JAN101153 INU YASHA TP VOL 47 $9.99

FEB100758 IRREDEEMABLE SP #1 $3.99

DEC090974 JUDGE DREDD RESTRICTED FILES TP VOL 01 $32.99

NOV090761 LEGEND OF PERCEVAN GN VOL 03 SHADOW MALICORNE $19.95

FEB101075 LENORE WEDGIES HC COLOR ED $17.95

JAN100831 LIFE & TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK HC VOL 02 $24.99

FEB100694 MINDFIELD #0 CVR A ALEX KONAT $2.50

FEB100695 MINDFIELD #0 CVR B PHIL NOTO $2.50

FEB100776 MUPPET SHOW SDCC 2009 SP ED HC $74.99

FEB101153 NIGHT SCHOOL GN VOL 03 $12.99

FEB100905 OLYMPIANS GN VOL 02 ATHENA GREY EYED GODDESS $9.99

JAN101055 PHANTOM CAPTAIN ACTION #1 (OF 2) ART THIBERT CVR A $3.99

JAN101056 PHANTOM CAPTAIN ACTION #1 (OF 2) MARK SPARACIO CVR B $3.99

FEB101155 PIG BRIDE GN VOL 04 $10.99

DEC090744 POE TP $16.99

FEB100907 PRIME BABY TP $6.99

DEC090660 PRODIGAL EGG OF FIRST LIGHT #1 (OF 2) $4.95

DEC090720 RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS 10TH MUSE CROSSOVERS TP $17.99

JAN100791 RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS WRATH OF THE TITANS TP NEW PTG $15.99

DEC090975 ROGUE TROOPER TALES OF NU EARTH GN VOL 01 $26.99

FEB100687 SONIC UNIVERSE #15 $2.99

FEB101156 SPICE AND WOLF GN $12.99

FEB101061 TEEN AGED DOPE SLAVES AND REFORM SCHOOL GIRLS TP $20.00

DEC090756 TOY STORY #3 $2.99

FEB100779 UNCLE SCROOGE #390 $2.99

DEC090759 UNCLE SCROOGE THE HUNT FOR OLD NUMBER ONE HC $24.99

JAN101171 YAKITATE JAPAN TP VOL 22 $9.99

FEB101154 YOTSUBA & ! GN VOL 08 $10.99

MAGAZINES
OCT091242 BUFFY & ANGEL FIGURINE COLL MAG #3 SPIKE $20.00
DEC091102 CLASSIC MARVEL FIG COLL MAG #117 X23 $12.00
FEB101190 COMICS BUYERS GUIDE #1666 JUN 2010 $5.99
FEB101191 COMICS REVUE PRESENTS APR 2010 $16.00
DEC091105 DC SUPERHERO FIGURINE COLL MAG #51 ATOM $14.00
DEC091103 DC SUPERHERO FIGURINE COLL MAG SPECIAL DEMON $28.00
FEB101234 DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 35 $12.95
NOV091057 FILMFAX #123 $9.95
JAN101253 G FAN #91 $5.95
FEB101225 LOST OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #29 PX ED $6.99
FEB101235 SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 36 $12.95

New Peter Bagge

I read Other Lives HC

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which now has an iPhone app).  This is the new graphic novel from Peter Bagge, and is published by Vertigo.  It is similar to his work in Hate and the Buddy Bradley stories.

The Sword and the Chili Pepper

I read Red Hot Chili Samurai Volume 1 (Red Hot Chili Samuarai)

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

VIZ Media Adds Four Novels to Haikasoru Imprint

VIZ Media announces the upcoming release of four new science fiction novels under its Haikasoru imprint:


SLUM ONLINE, by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, and THE STORIES OF IBIS, by Hiroshi Yamamoto, will hit stores on April 20th.

LOUPS-GAROUS, by Natsuhiko Kyogoku, and THE NEXT CONTINENT, by Issui Ogawa, will be released on May 18th.

Image Comics Teases New Nick Spencer Title

An all-new series from Nick Spencer, writer of the critically acclaimed titles FORGETLESS, EXISTENCE 2.0, EXISTENCE 3.0 and SHUDDERTOWN.

Elephantmen to Be a Movie

ELEPHANTMEN HEADING TO THE BIG SCREEN


Zucker Productions adapting ELEPHANTMEN for major motion picture

Comicraft/Active Images is proud to announce the option of their Image Comics series ELEPHANTMEN by Zucker Productions for major motion picture development.

The treatment for the movie is being drafted by Richard Starkings, creator and writer of ELEPHANTMEN. Starkings shares, "I'm very pleased to be working with producer Janet Zucker and everyone at Zucker Productions. Janet has a wonderful instinct for story and totally understands the more subtle tones of the ELEPHANTMEN series."

"Richard has created a world of implausible ideas and impossible characters, a world where transgenic animals and human beings come together in a dark, yet hopeful universe," says Janet Zucker. "Jerry (Zucker, Director of GHOST) and I can't wait to bring the stories of Hip, Horn and Sahara to life on screen in a way that will simply take your breath away

Starkings was approached by a number of companies and directors interested in optioning the project, but until recently he brushed them away, preferring to concentrate on putting out a good book. "On the road to the creation of ELEPHANTMEN, I talked to everyone else in the business and listened to their advice. It's taken a very long time to build the series -- I created these characters fifteen years ago -- and I'm very grateful for our loyal readers and the incredible professional support that the book has received." says Starkings. "I didn't set out with a movie in mind, but I am grateful that this opportunity has come along and allows me to continue to write something that is very dear to me."

ELEPHANTMEN is an Eisner Award winning series first published in 2002 under Starkings' Active Images imprint. In 2006 Image Comics approached Starkings to bring the book under their umbrella. The story of the Elephantmen takes place in Los Angeles in the not too distant future -- in a world where human/animal hybrids were created to fight a war between Africa and China. Scarred by their experiences in war and seeking to somehow find their own humanity, the Elephantmen are now scattered throughout the world amongst the humans they were created to kill. ELEPHANTMEN is a brilliant commentary on racism, miscegenation, global warming, stem cell research and warfare. Created and written by Starkings, the series features artwork by Ladrönn, Moritat and Boo Cook.

ELEPHANTMEN #25 (DEC090405), a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores on April 21, 2010. Collections of the ongoing series include ELEPHANTMEN 01: NO SURRENDER, ELEPHANTMEN 02: WOUNDED ANIMALS and ELEPHANTMEN 03: DANGEROUS LIASONS. Also available: ELEPHANTMEN: HIP FLASK: UNNATURAL SELECTION, ELEPHANTMEN: HIP FLASK: CONCRETE JUNGEL, ELEPHANTMEN: CAPTAIN STONEHEART AND THE TRUTH FAIRY and ELEPHANTMEN: ART OF LADRÖNN.

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

Michael Golden, Mark Texeira Books at C2E2, But not Many

Golden and Texeira Offer Low Numbers of New Books-- C2E2 Exclusives!

It's the first C2E2, in case you have been off the planet or something, and didn't know! And to commemorate the occassion, Eva Ink Artists Group is bringing in the low numbers-- and when we are talking sketchbooks, that's a very GOOD thing!

Michael Golden "More Heroes & Villains Sketchbook" Numbers 1-50 for the C2E2 ONLY!

Renowned artist/storyteller Michael Golden will have the first 50 signed and numbered copies of his new hardcover, full color sketchbook, 48 pages, available for attendees of C2E2 in Chicago this next weekend. This much awaited book is limited to ONLY 600 copies worldwide, but you have a chance to own of the first 50! Golden is known the world over for his signature storytelling style, as well as for being the co-creator of Rogue, Bucky O'Hare, Spartan X, former Senior Art Director of Marvel Comics, and much more! Don't miss your chance to pick up your own copy of "More Heroes & Villains" in artist alley while supplies last! Sketch Editions also available!

Mark Texeira's "Babes & Brawn Sketchbook" Numbers 1-50 for the C2E2 ONLY!

Painter/illustrator, Mark Texeira will have the first 50 signed and numbered copies of his new sketchbook available for attendees of C2E2 in Chicago this next weekend. This collectable book, showcasing sketches from Mark's 2009 season as well as a other few surprises, is limited to ONLY 1000 copies worldwide, but you have a chance to own one of the first 50! Mark is known for his amazing story work on "Ghost Rider," "MoonKnight," "Black Panther," and much, much more! Don't miss your chance to pick up your own copy in artist alley while supplies last! Sketch Editions also available!

In addition, writer Renee Witterstaetter will be signing copies of her new books "Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira--The Artist's Great Escape," and "Excess: The Art of Michael Golden." Both published by Vanguard Productions.

Other guests joining the crew at C2E2 include: Alex Ross, Mark Bagley, J. Scott Campbell, Talent Caldwell, Jimmy Cheung, Amanda Conner, Peter David, Garth Ennis, David Finch, Gene Ha, Neil Gaiman, Geoff Jones, Buzz, Chipp Kidd, Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert, Eva Hopkins, Gary Friedrich, Jim Lee, Bob Layton, Frank Cho, Paul Levitz, Joseph Linsner, Angel Medina, Brian Pulido, David Lloyd, Mike Mignola, Terry Moore, Joe Quesada, Ethan Van Scriver, Gail Simone, Jill Thompson, Mark Waid, Carrie Fischer, Ray Park, Peter Mayhew, Jim Valentino, Bill Willingham, and many more!

For more information on this convention, taking place April 16-18, go to:http://www.c2e2.com/en/Overview/FAQ/

For more information on Michael Golden and Mark Texeira, their commissions, story work and appearances contact: evaink@aol.com

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