Comics and Magazines from Diamond Distributors for July 28 2010

PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS
JUN101767 GAME TRADE MAGAZINE #126 PI

JUN100002 MARVEL PREVIEWS AUGUST 2010 PI

JUN100001 PREVIEWS #263 AUGUST 2010 PI

WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT
JUN100701 WIZARD MAGAZINE #229 FINCH BATMAN $5.99

COMICS
APR101053 2000 AD PACK JUN 2010 $22.50

MAY100834 28 DAYS LATER #13 $3.99

MAY100837 7 PSYCHOPATHS #3 $3.99

JUN101089 AFTER DARK #1 (OF 3) $4.99

MAY100908 ALICE IN WONDERLAND CAMPFIRE GN $9.99

MAY100838 AMORY WARS KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH 3 #3 $3.99

JUN101273 ANDROID KARENINA SC $12.95

MAY100963 ARMY OF DARKNESS LEAGUE OF LIGHT TP $24.99

MAY100772 ASPEN SPLASH 2010 SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR $2.99

MAY100967 AVATAR OF THE FUTURIANS #1 (OF 4) $3.99

MAY101165 BAKUMAN TP VOL 01 $9.99

MAY100968 BEN TEN ALIEN FORCE DOOM DIMENSION GN VOL 02 $7.99

MAY101160 BLACK BIRD GN VOL 05 $9.99

MAY101182 BODY GN VOL 10 $9.99

MAY100969 CODE BREAKER GN VOL 01 $10.99

MAY101162 CROWN OF LOVE GN VOL 03 $9.99

MAY100877 DISNEYS HERO SQUAD #7 $2.99

MAR100789 DO ANDROIDS DREAM DUST TO DUST #3 (OF 8) $3.99

MAY101097 DRIVER FOR THE DEAD #1 (OF 3) $4.99

MAY101159 FLIGHT GN VOL 07 $27.00

MAY101163 FLOWER IN STORM TP VOL 02 $9.99

MAY100909 FRANKENSTEIN CAMPFIRE GN $9.99

JUN100719 FRIENDLY GAME GN $14.95

MAY101183 GIN TAMA TP VOL 19 $9.99

MAY100717 GLAMOURPUSS #14 $3.00

APR100873 GREEN HORNET STRIKES #2 $3.99

MAY100910 HARRY HOUDINI CAMPFIRE GN (NEW PTG) $9.99

MAY101184 HARUKA BEYOND THE STREAM OF TIME GN VOL 09 $9.99

MAY101185 HIKARU NO GO TP VOL 20 $9.99

JUN101063 HOME FOR MR EASTER GN (O/A) $13.99

MAY101186 HONEY HUNT TP VOL 05 $9.99

MAY101098 HOTWIRE DEEP CUT #1 (OF 3) $3.50

JAN100710 HOW TO DRAW MAGIC & FANTASY SUPERSIZE TP $24.99

MAY100856 INCORRUPTIBLE #8 $3.99

MAY101187 JOJOS BIZARRE ADVENTURE TP VOL 15 $9.99

MAY101188 KAZE HIKARU GN VOL 18 $9.99

APR100882 KEVIN SMITH KATO #3 $3.99

MAY101189 KIMI NI TODOKE GN VOL 05 FROM ME TO YOU $9.99

MAR100945 KOREA AS VIEWED BY 12 CREATORS TP (RES) $19.95

MAY100761 LIFE WITH ARCHIE MARRIED LIFE #1 $3.99

MAY101190 MAGIC TOUCH GN VOL 09 $9.99

MAY100776 MINDFIELD #2 CVR A ALEX KONAT $2.99

MAY100777 MINDFIELD #2 CVR B PHIL NOTO $2.99

MAY100907 MOBY DICK CAMPFIRE GN $11.99

MAY101191 MUHYO ROJIS BUREAU SUPER INVEST TP VOL 18 $9.99

MAY100888 MUPPET SHOW #8 $2.99

MAR101072 PHANTOM GHOST WHO WALKS #11 $3.99

JUN101174 PLUTO URASAWA X TEZUKA GN VOL 03 (OF 8) (O/A) $12.99

MAY101192 POKEMON ADVENTURES TP VOL 08 2ND ED $7.99

MAY100905 ROBINSON CRUSOE CAMPFIRE GN $9.99

MAY101168 ROSARIO VAMPIRE SEASON II TP VOL 02 $9.99

MAY108069 RYDER ON THE STORM #0 (OF 3) (PP #926) $1.00

MAY100974 SAYONARA ZETSUBO SENSEI GN VOL 07 $10.99

MAY100975 SCHOOL RUMBLE GN VOL 14 OMNIBUS ED 14-16 $19.99

MAY100770 SCOURGE #0 COVER A ERIC BATTLE $2.50

MAY100771 SCOURGE #0 COVER B $2.50

MAY101270 SHERMANS LAGOON DISCOVER YOUR INNER HERMIT CRAB TP $12.99

APR101051 SHRAPNEL HUBRIS #2 (OF 3) $4.99

MAY100976 SHUGO CHARA GN VOL 09 $10.99

MAY100831 SIMPSONS CLASSICS #25 $3.99

MAY101219 SINBAD #11 A CVR CALDWELL (RES) $2.99

MAY101220 SINBAD #11 B CVR CHIN $2.99

MAY101193 SKIP BEAT TP VOL 21 $9.99

MAY101194 SLAM DUNK GN VOL 11 $9.99

APR100907 STARGATE VALA MAL DORAN #2 $3.99

APR100865 STARMAKER LEVIATHAN GN VOL 01 $14.99

MAY101027 SUMMIT OF GODS GN VOL 02 (OF 5) (RES) $25.00

FEB101076 TANK GIRL TP SKIDMARKS $16.95

MAY101157 TEZUKA BLACK JACK TP VOL 12 $16.95

APR101050 THE RISING #0 $1.00

APR101033 TICK EDLUND EPIC #3 (OF 12) $3.95

APR101034 TICK EDLUND EPIC #4 (OF 12) $3.95

MAY101096 TIME BOMB #1 (OF 3) $4.99

JUN101106 TORCHWOOD #1 $3.99

MAY100906 TREASURE ISLAND CAMPFIRE GN $11.99

MAY100827 TRIBUTE MICHAEL JACKSON KING OF POP FOIL ED $19.99

MAY100977 TSUBASA GN VOL 27 $10.99

MAY101112 VALENTINE RELOADED TP $19.99

APR101020 VAMPIRE PA #1 (OF 3) $3.99

MAY100902 WIZARDS OF MICKEY #7 $2.99

MAGAZINES
APR101237 007 MAGAZINE ARCHIVE #2 OHMSS $17.00

MAR101299 CINEMA RETRO #17 $11.99

APR101198 CLASSIC MARVEL FIG COLL MAG #125 SUNFIRE $12.00

APR101199 CLASSIC MARVEL FIG COLL MAG #126 TITANIA $12.00

APR101210 DC SUPERHERO FIG COLL MAG #59 METAMORPHO $14.00

APR101211 DC SUPERHERO FIG COLL MAG #60 DOCTOR FATE $14.00

JUN101301 DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 39 $14.95

MAY101252 HOGANS ALLEY #17 $6.95

MAY101228 JUXTAPOZ VOL 17 #8 AUG 2010 $5.99

APR101193 LEES TOY REVIEW #212 JUL 2010 $5.95

MAY101282 SFX #198 $9.99

JUN101302 SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 40 $14.95

MAY101298 STAR WARS INSIDER #119 SPECIAL NEWSSTAND ED $7.99

MAY101299 STAR WARS INSIDER #119 SPECIAL PX ED $7.99

FEB101243 STAR WARS VEHICLES COLL MAG #20 GREVIOUS FIGHTER $18.00

FEB101244 STAR WARS VEHICLES COLL MAG #45 TURBO TANK $18.00

APR101220 TORCHWOOD MAGAZINE #22 SPECIAL $9.99

Chinese Comic "Daomu" Coming to America

Image Comics and Concept Art House Bring China’s Best-Selling Daomu Series to the U.S.

First issue to arrive in stores this December


Image Comics and Concept Art House announced plans to release a series of Daomu comics based on one of China’s best-selling novel series. This will be Daomu’s debut in the U.S., following a successful graphic novel launch in China earlier this year. The upcoming comic book series is the first of several Daomu releases planned to include games, an animated series, and a feature film.

Daomu, which translates to “tomb raider,” explores an underground world that has been active in China for thousands of years. After witnessing his father’s violent murder, Sean Liu discovers that his family belongs to a secret society of tomb raiders. Led by his uncle, Sean joins an elite team of Daomu to go deep underground in search of answers. Who are they? Who—or what—killed Sean’s father? And what horrors await beneath the earth’s surface? With a distinctive digital art style and high-energy adventures steeped in Chinese tradition and superstition, the comic series will follow Sean’s coming of age as a modern-day tomb raider and his quest to uncover the truth behind his father’s death.

The Daomu Bi Ji or “tomb raider’s journal” novel series on which the comics are based has become a sensation in China since its debut in 2007, reaching well over 20 million fans. Concept Art House, a leading digital art and entertainment company with a focus on transmedia storytelling, is responsible for the popular novel’s conversion to graphic format. Their first Daomu graphic novel released in Asia in early 2010 and quickly secured the #2 spot on Dangdang.com, China’s leading ecommerce website. Though Western audiences have long embraced Japanese comics and cartoons, Daomu’s arrival in the U.S. is a first for a high-profile Chinese entertainment property.

“The quality of comics in China is exceptional,” says Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson. “Daomu is no exception. Daomu has exemplary digital art and an outstanding story. We’re excited to be bringing this amazing graphic novel to the United States for its first English translation.”

“American comics are extremely popular among Chinese comic book fans due to their great stories and amazing artwork. We believe the American audience will love Daomu for the same reasons,” says James Zhang, Concept Art House’s CEO. “Image is a great partner, not only because they understand quality art and story, but also because they truly respect the creator’s vision. We’re thrilled to be working with Image to introduce Daomu to the U.S.”

Intended for readers ages 13 and up, the first Daomu comic book will release this winter. To learn more, visit Image Comics at http://www.imagecomics.com.


About Image Comics
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 five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound, 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.

About Concept Art House
Concept Art House is an international high-end art service provider and original IP developer focused on digital entertainment formats. The company is based in San Francisco, California with a full production art studio in Shanghai, China. Concept Art House holds the exclusive worldwide rights to Daomu, a transmedia property based on the most popular novel series in China. The company’s extensive digital entertainment experience includes 2D, 3D, and social game development in conjunction with companies including Activision, Blizzard, Disney, Electronic Arts, Hasbro, Sony Online Entertainment, Zynga, and others. For more information please visit the company’s website at www.conceptarthouse.com.

Have a Slice of Octopus Pie

I read Octopus Pie: There Are No Stars in Brooklyn

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has apps for the iPhone and the Palm smart phones).

Two Hardcover "Walking Dead" Books Due in October

SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR THE WALKING DEAD

Catch up with THE WALKING DEAD in October with new trades and t-shirts

Whether you're new to the series or a dedicated fan, you won't be able to miss THE WALKING DEAD in October. The new TV series premiers on AMC, and you'll be able to catch up on the Image Comics series with THE WALKING DEAD BOOK SIX and with THE WALKING DEAD: THE COVERS.

THE WALKING DEAD BOOK SIX hardcover features another 12 issues of the hit series by Robert Kirkman with art by Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn. An oversized hardcover volume, BOOK SIX also features the covers for each of the issues. Perfect for long time fans, new readers and anyone interested in reading a zombie movie that never ends. BOOK SIX collects THE WALKING DEAD #61-72.

In THE WALKING DEAD: THE COVERS, Image Comics presents a full-color hardback collection of the first 50 covers of the series, as well as covers for various collected editions of the series, with added sketch material and commentary.

You'll have one other way to show your love for the THE WALKING DEAD in October: THE WALKING DEAD “HEAD STAB” and "I HEART" T-SHIRTS! Featuring artwork by Charlie Adlard, they're the best way to show the world that you love THE WALKING DEAD!

THE WALKING DEAD BOOK SIX, a 304 page black-and-white hardcover for $34.99, will be in stores October 13, 2010. THE WALKING DEAD: THE COVERS, a 184-page full-color hardcover, will be available October 6, 2010. THE WALKING DEAD “HEAD STAB” and "I HEART" T-SHIRTS will be available the same day. You’ll be able to start counting the days on September 8, 2010, when THE WALKING DEAD 2011 CALENDAR hits store shelves!


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 http://www.imagecomics.com/.

Take this Watchmen and Shove It

Wired.com's Underwire column offered a shocking tidbit last week.  Apparently, DC Comics offered to return the rights to Watchmen to Alan Moore, if Moore agreed to write some prequels and sequels to the landmark, legendary, acclaimed comic book miniseries turned graphic novel.  Moore rejected it:

“So I just told them that if they said that 10 years ago, when I asked them for that, then yeah it might have worked,” he said. “But these days I don’t want Watchmen back. Certainly, I don’t want it back under those kinds of terms.”

Speculation is that DC Comics' new regime is ready to move forward with new Watchmen projects.  As far as I'm concerned, when it comes to Watchmen, DC should just move on!

Announcing the Birth of Stan Lee Comics

A Squared Entertainment (A2), Archie Comics and the Legendary Stan Lee Team Up to Create Stan Lee Comics

Stan Lee to Create, Write, Produce and Lend His Voice and Likeness to New Comic Book Superheroes

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A Squared Entertainment (A2), a full-service brand entertainment company, Archie Comics, the leading producer of comic book entertainment, and Stan Lee, founder, chairman and chief creative officer (CCO) of POW! Entertainment (Pink Sheets: POWN) announced today at Comic-Con a new 21st century comic book label, Stan Lee Comics.

Stan Lee Comics, based on new and original creations from Lee, will be published across both print and digital formats. Alongside the comic books, the franchises will be produced as both animated and live action entertainment, including webisodes and companion games. The new Lee creations will also be licensed and merchandised globally, across toys, video games, publishing and apparel, thereby creating a worldwide network of community support across a fully integrated brand. The first series, “Stan Lee and the Super Seven,” will also debut with an original made-for-video animated motion picture.

In 2010, Stan Lee Comics introduces three new superhero franchises including the world’s first reality comic book. Stan Lee makes his debut as a featured character in “Stan Lee and the Super Seven” when he befriends seven aliens who find themselves stranded after their spaceship crashes. The second, ”Airwalker,” was teased in last week’s episode of HBO’s hit series, “Entourage.” This Sunday’s episode will continue the story line with a cameo appearance by Lee. The third franchise of Stan Lee Comics will be announced in October 2010.

“This has been a lifelong dream for myself, Stan Lee and Jon Goldwater,” said A2 Entertainment co-founder and CEO, Andy Heyward. “We have known and respected each other’s work for years. A2 Entertainment is honored to collaborate and create the next great label of superheroes with a living legend in this field.”

"Creating this comic book line has been a humbling experience," says Archie Comics Co-CEO, Jon Goldwater. "With this project we’ve brought together the most successful creator of comic book characters of all time, the most prolific producer of children's entertainment and one of the most successful comic book publishers of all time to create a new series of superheroes that will influence generations to come.”

“For many reasons, Stan Lee Comics is an especially important venture for me,” says POW! Chairman and Founder Stan Lee. “With this new line, I have the chance to be intimately involved with the creation of a new world of superheroes and the opportunities are limitless with the Web, TV, film and more. Although the mediums may change, this proves there will always be a place for superheroes in the world of entertainment.”

A2 will manage the animated and live programming, as well as the global licensing and merchandising. Archie Comics will be responsible for the publication of the comics, in both the print and digital formats. Lee will be involved with all creation and creative for Stan Lee Comics.


About A Squared Entertainment (A2) LLC
A Squared Entertainment (A2) is a full-service brand entertainment company that creates, develops, produces, programs, markets, merchandises and distributes content across all channels: online, offline, on-air and at retail outlets.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, A2 Entertainment was created by Co-Presidents Andy Heyward and Amy Moynihan Heyward in 2009. Having spent the last quarter of a century in the kids industry, the two created A2 Entertainment with a mission to develop meaningful entertainment in various formats and recreate the way brands are managed and brought to market in a multimedia, multi-tasking world. A2 Entertainment is currently producing the “Secret Millionaire's Club” with billionaire Warren Buffett, “Gisele & the Green Team” with supermodel Gisele Bündchen and “Martha & Friends” with American media mogul and business magnate Martha Stewart.

About Archie Comics
The Archie Comics line of comic books is one of the most successful, longest running brands in the history of the comic industry. Archie Comics have sold 1.5 billion comics and are published in a dozen different foreign languages and distributed all over the world. Archie Comics has spawned characters whose popularity has spilled over into other media and who have become part of popular culture. SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH and JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS are just some of the many legendary franchises that are part of the Archie Comics Library.

About POW! (PURVEYORS OF WONDER) ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (Pink Sheets: POWN)
An advanced media and entertainment company, POW! was founded by Stan Lee, together with award winning producer Gill Champion and intellectual property attorney Arthur Lieberman, Esq., to create, produce and license original intellectual properties. POW! Specializes in franchises for the entertainment industry, including animation and live-action feature films, plus television, DVDs, video games, merchandising and related ancillary markets, all of which contribute to global expansion.

Strawberry 100% Give and Take

I read Strawberry 100%, Vol. 13 (Strawberry 100 %)

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has apps for the iPhone and Palm smartphones).