SIGN MY YEARBOOK!
Image Comics to offer exclusive pin up book at Comic-Con 2010
If there's one book that tops your Comic-Con 2010 exclusives list, the IMAGE COMICS 2010 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON YEARBOOK should be it! Featuring 48 all new pinups from Image's most gifted artists, the YEARBOOK will be available for $30 only at Image Comics booth #2729 and only during Comic-Con 2010.
The gorgeous hardcover YEARBOOK features painted covers by CHARLIE ADLARD (The Walking Dead) and MORITAT (Elephantmen). On the inside, you'll find brilliant illustrations from MIKE ALLRED (Madman), NELSON BLAKE II (Magdalena), MARIAN CHURCHLAND (Beast), TOMMY LEE EDWARDS (Turf), JASON HOWARD (The Astounding Wolf-Man), SHAKY KANE (The Bulletproof Coffin), NIC KLEIN (Viking), RILEY ROSSMO (Proof, Cowboy Ninja Viking), THE LUNA BROTHERS (The Sword), JM KEN NIIMURA (I Kill Giants), KENNETH ROCAFORT (Velocity), ERIC SHANOWER (Age of Bronze), and many more!
Don't miss your only chance to pick up the IMAGE COMICS 2010 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON YEARBOOK, a 48-page full-color harcover art book, during Comic-Con 2010 for $30 at Image Comics booth #2729.
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.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Maniac Short-Shot with Pretty Art
I read Maniac Shorts Shot (Yaoi
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has apps for the iPhone and Palm smart phones).
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has apps for the iPhone and Palm smart phones).
Dark Horse to Unveil "Turok" Details
DARK HORSE TO UNVEIL THE FIRST LOOK AT TUROK, SON OF STONE®, AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
CREATIVE TEAM BEHIND NEW GOLD KEY LINE ANNOUNCED
Building on the success of the Dark Horse Gold Key line, today the Company announced that it would provide the comic world with the very first look at the highly-anticipated Turok, Son of Stone®, comic at this week’s Comic-Con International 2010 in San Diego, CA. News of the line was first announced at Comic Con International 2009, and fans have been anxiously awaiting details ever since.
Perhaps the best-known character in the iconic Gold Key line, Turok
has been highly visible in the public eye in recent years, following its incredibly successful video game franchise, as well as the acclaimed feature length animated, Turok: Son of Stone.
Now, Turok returns to the comic book world helmed by comic book veteran, Jim Shooter, with art by Eduardo Francisco (Mass Effect: Incursion), and incredible covers by Raymond Swanland (Magnus: Robot Fighter, Aliens vs. Predator), arriving in your local comic shop this October.
"Turok was one of my favorite comics in my youth," said Mike Richardson, president of Dark Horse Comics. "We're having great fun re-imagining the series with Jim and we are building up to some great surprises for those familiar with the character as well as new readers."
"One continuum over from ours, Earth is still in its Cretaceous Period," Jim Shooter explained. "However, a drifting rift in spacetime is sweeping things from anywhen here to there. It's a dangerous place. How strong, how tough, how smart would you have to be to survive, to thrive, to become a force to be reckoned with? This is a story about about a fearless man who will find a way. I love this series."
Fans are encouraged to attend the Dark Horse publishing panel on Friday, July 23rd at 11:30am in Room 3, for exclusive news on Turok, and rest of the Gold Key titles.
About Turok®
An original comic book hero, Turok® is best known today for a successful video game franchise boasting more than five million units sold since the first game was introduced in the 1990s. The legend of the brave and ruthless dinosaur-hunter has lived on for more than thirty years in comic book series from Dell Comics, Gold Key Comics and Valiant. Anthologies of the original classic comics are now available from Dark Horse Comics.
About Dark Horse Comics
Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, Will Eisner, and bestselling prose author, Janet Evanovich, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as The Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, their highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Mass Effect, Tim Burton, Serenity and Domo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the United States and is recognized as both an innovator in the cause of creator rights and the comics industry's leading publisher of licensed material.
CREATIVE TEAM BEHIND NEW GOLD KEY LINE ANNOUNCED
Building on the success of the Dark Horse Gold Key line, today the Company announced that it would provide the comic world with the very first look at the highly-anticipated Turok, Son of Stone®, comic at this week’s Comic-Con International 2010 in San Diego, CA. News of the line was first announced at Comic Con International 2009, and fans have been anxiously awaiting details ever since.
Perhaps the best-known character in the iconic Gold Key line, Turok
has been highly visible in the public eye in recent years, following its incredibly successful video game franchise, as well as the acclaimed feature length animated, Turok: Son of Stone. Now, Turok returns to the comic book world helmed by comic book veteran, Jim Shooter, with art by Eduardo Francisco (Mass Effect: Incursion), and incredible covers by Raymond Swanland (Magnus: Robot Fighter, Aliens vs. Predator), arriving in your local comic shop this October.
"Turok was one of my favorite comics in my youth," said Mike Richardson, president of Dark Horse Comics. "We're having great fun re-imagining the series with Jim and we are building up to some great surprises for those familiar with the character as well as new readers."
"One continuum over from ours, Earth is still in its Cretaceous Period," Jim Shooter explained. "However, a drifting rift in spacetime is sweeping things from anywhen here to there. It's a dangerous place. How strong, how tough, how smart would you have to be to survive, to thrive, to become a force to be reckoned with? This is a story about about a fearless man who will find a way. I love this series."
Fans are encouraged to attend the Dark Horse publishing panel on Friday, July 23rd at 11:30am in Room 3, for exclusive news on Turok, and rest of the Gold Key titles.
About Turok®
An original comic book hero, Turok® is best known today for a successful video game franchise boasting more than five million units sold since the first game was introduced in the 1990s. The legend of the brave and ruthless dinosaur-hunter has lived on for more than thirty years in comic book series from Dell Comics, Gold Key Comics and Valiant. Anthologies of the original classic comics are now available from Dark Horse Comics.
About Dark Horse Comics
Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, Will Eisner, and bestselling prose author, Janet Evanovich, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as The Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, their highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Mass Effect, Tim Burton, Serenity and Domo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the United States and is recognized as both an innovator in the cause of creator rights and the comics industry's leading publisher of licensed material.
MySpace and MTV.com Unite for Comic-Con International
MySpace and MTV.com Partner to Broadcast Live During Comic-Con 2010
Daily Live Stream Show to Feature Interviews with the Biggest Stars on July 22 - 24
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MySpace and MTV.com partner to bring Comic-Con International 2010 coverage to their massive web audiences by providing fans immediate and interactive access to celebrities starting Thursday, July 22. Live broadcasts from the ‘MySpace & MTV Tower’ at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego will feature stars from the most highly anticipated upcoming films and television shows. Additionally, MTV.com and MySpace will feature interviews and exclusive sneak peeks of the numerous projects and celebrities making appearances during the convention.
The daily live shows will be hosted by MTV Movies Editor Josh Horowitz and will stream simultaneously on MySpace at www.myspace.com/comic-con and MTV’s homepage at www.mtv.com. Viewers will be able to take part in the action first-hand and in real-time by posting comments and questions for the chance to have their favorite celebrities answer live. Tune in at the following times to get the inside scoop on the exciting happenings during Comic-Con 2010:
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT
Guests include Seth Rogen from THE GREEN HORNET; the cast from RED; director Robert Rodriguez and Danny Trejo from MACHETE and many more.
Friday, July 23, 2010 at 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT
Guests include Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund and director Joseph Kozinski from TRON: LEGACY; Michael Cera, Anna Kendrick, Jason Schwartzman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ellen Wong and director Edgar Wright from SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD and many more.
Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT
Guests include director/writer/producer Joss Whedon and surprise appearances.
*Schedule and guests are subject to change.
In addition, taped video interviews will include the cast of “GLEE,” cast of “The Vampire Diaries,” Sylvester Stallone, Jon Favreau, Cam Gigandet, Sigourney Weaver, Zachary Quinto, Stan Lee, Jason Bateman, Aaron Eckhart, David Duchovny, Guillermo del Toro, Molly Shannon, Patton Oswalt, David Fincher, Joel McHale, Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Joshua Jackson, Kristin Bauer and Joe Manganiello from “True Blood,” and countless others.
Throughout the duration of Comic-Con, MySpace and MTV.com will exclusively bring viewers first looks at footage debuts from SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD and BATMAN: UNDER THE HOOD on July 21, THE GOON on July 23, among more.
MySpace and MTV.com will provide fans with the most updated and comprehensive information about all things Comic-Con 2010 via blogs, videos, photos and more. The partnership allows coverage to reach an audience of hundreds of millions globally and the ability for fans to socialize content by sharing with their various networks.
About MySpace
MySpace is a technology company connecting people through personal expression, content, and culture. MySpace empowers its global community to experience the Internet through a social lens by integrating personal profiles, photos, videos, mobile, messaging, games, and the world's largest music community. MySpace is a division of News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). For more information please visit http://www.myspace.com/pressroom.
About MTV
MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture. For over 28 years, MTV has evolved, challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries -- giving each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every platform and screen. On-air, MTV is the number one rated full-day ad-supported cable network for P12-24 and P12-34. Online, MTV.com averaged 24.5 million monthly unique visitors during the first quarter of 2010 -- up +8% from Q4/2009 and up +13% year-over-year. Average video streams for the first quarter of 2010 increased +8% from the Q4/2009 and is up +6% over the same time period last year. And MTV’s successful sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving young males, music fans, and college students like no one else. MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Wanna know more? Come on in… www.mtvpress.com.
Daily Live Stream Show to Feature Interviews with the Biggest Stars on July 22 - 24
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MySpace and MTV.com partner to bring Comic-Con International 2010 coverage to their massive web audiences by providing fans immediate and interactive access to celebrities starting Thursday, July 22. Live broadcasts from the ‘MySpace & MTV Tower’ at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego will feature stars from the most highly anticipated upcoming films and television shows. Additionally, MTV.com and MySpace will feature interviews and exclusive sneak peeks of the numerous projects and celebrities making appearances during the convention.
The daily live shows will be hosted by MTV Movies Editor Josh Horowitz and will stream simultaneously on MySpace at www.myspace.com/comic-con and MTV’s homepage at www.mtv.com. Viewers will be able to take part in the action first-hand and in real-time by posting comments and questions for the chance to have their favorite celebrities answer live. Tune in at the following times to get the inside scoop on the exciting happenings during Comic-Con 2010:
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT
Guests include Seth Rogen from THE GREEN HORNET; the cast from RED; director Robert Rodriguez and Danny Trejo from MACHETE and many more.
Friday, July 23, 2010 at 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT
Guests include Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund and director Joseph Kozinski from TRON: LEGACY; Michael Cera, Anna Kendrick, Jason Schwartzman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ellen Wong and director Edgar Wright from SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD and many more.
Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT
Guests include director/writer/producer Joss Whedon and surprise appearances.
*Schedule and guests are subject to change.
In addition, taped video interviews will include the cast of “GLEE,” cast of “The Vampire Diaries,” Sylvester Stallone, Jon Favreau, Cam Gigandet, Sigourney Weaver, Zachary Quinto, Stan Lee, Jason Bateman, Aaron Eckhart, David Duchovny, Guillermo del Toro, Molly Shannon, Patton Oswalt, David Fincher, Joel McHale, Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Joshua Jackson, Kristin Bauer and Joe Manganiello from “True Blood,” and countless others.
Throughout the duration of Comic-Con, MySpace and MTV.com will exclusively bring viewers first looks at footage debuts from SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD and BATMAN: UNDER THE HOOD on July 21, THE GOON on July 23, among more.
MySpace and MTV.com will provide fans with the most updated and comprehensive information about all things Comic-Con 2010 via blogs, videos, photos and more. The partnership allows coverage to reach an audience of hundreds of millions globally and the ability for fans to socialize content by sharing with their various networks.
About MySpace
MySpace is a technology company connecting people through personal expression, content, and culture. MySpace empowers its global community to experience the Internet through a social lens by integrating personal profiles, photos, videos, mobile, messaging, games, and the world's largest music community. MySpace is a division of News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). For more information please visit http://www.myspace.com/pressroom.
About MTV
MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture. For over 28 years, MTV has evolved, challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries -- giving each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every platform and screen. On-air, MTV is the number one rated full-day ad-supported cable network for P12-24 and P12-34. Online, MTV.com averaged 24.5 million monthly unique visitors during the first quarter of 2010 -- up +8% from Q4/2009 and up +13% year-over-year. Average video streams for the first quarter of 2010 increased +8% from the Q4/2009 and is up +6% over the same time period last year. And MTV’s successful sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving young males, music fans, and college students like no one else. MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Wanna know more? Come on in… www.mtvpress.com.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
DarkBrain Seeks to Innovate Webcomics
DarkBrain, LLC Seeks to Change the Face of Webcomics
DarkBrain, LLC, an innovative new webcomics publisher, released today Cortex #3. The company, which is founded and run by Andrew Zar, opened its virtual doors on February 6, 2010. Producing 12 original series of comics, each has graphic novel quality art and a great story - but also includes voice-over narration, original music, and user choices and preferences that change the story itself. In addition to the monthly online magazine, DarkBrain also features four regular ongoing comic stories with new pages every Friday.
Cortex, an online magazine featuring full length comic stories, debuted in April with a free inaugural issue comprised of two full length stories and a series of short strips. In June, DarkBrain offered Cortex #2 at the cost of $4.99. July’s issue showcases two full-length stories including the pirate adventure “The Vat Vol. 2,” illustrated by Marvel and DC veteran Ernie Chan. In this issue readers learn more about the mysterious genie who appeared in Volume 1 and the history of Brainstorm’s captive, Velouria. Joining “The Vat Vol. 2,” Cortex #3 also features dramatic new art talent Renato Camilo illustrating The Butcher #1 "Reckoning." The Butcher is a brutal tale set in 230 BC and covers the expansion of Rome interests in Cisalpine Gaul. Rounding out the magazine is a short comic called Grace Comes Home #1 "Arrival" where Grace makes a dramatic return to Earth, seven years after her abduction. She is a little "different" now, and is also being hunted by a fire-spewing alien. Readers at DarkBrain can purchase Cortex #3 for $4.99 or get a magazine "six pack" that will include over 300 pages of art, voice and music for only $24.95.
DarkBrain produces edgy content designed specifically for PG-13 and R+-rated audiences, yet with a unique feature. The site utilizes a state of the art preferences system where readers control how intense they wish their viewing experience to be. DarkBrain.com was established to be a pro-artist studio, with artists both being paid for work up front in addition to receiving royalties. 50% of all sales go back to the artists. The business model is designed to break down the barrier of entry for independent comic authors and to have artists participate in growth right from the start.
SJS Comic Promotions is owned and operated by Promotions Consultant, Susan Soares. Opening its doors officially in 2009, Soares has been working in the comic book industry since 2007 as a part of Jolly Rogue Studios. The purpose of SJS Comic Promotions is to provide support and guidance to comic book creators in the areas of marketing and promotions of their properties. Currently SJS Comic Promotions represents Dandelion Studios, Fallenmage Productions, Big Bone Studios, Mustard Seed Comics, Dark Brain Comics, Jolly Rogue Studios and Three J Productions LLC. Soares is also a novice comic book writer with three short stories to be published within the next year.
For more information on DarkBrain, LLC or to become a member, visit http://darkbrain.com/.
DarkBrain, LLC, an innovative new webcomics publisher, released today Cortex #3. The company, which is founded and run by Andrew Zar, opened its virtual doors on February 6, 2010. Producing 12 original series of comics, each has graphic novel quality art and a great story - but also includes voice-over narration, original music, and user choices and preferences that change the story itself. In addition to the monthly online magazine, DarkBrain also features four regular ongoing comic stories with new pages every Friday.
Cortex, an online magazine featuring full length comic stories, debuted in April with a free inaugural issue comprised of two full length stories and a series of short strips. In June, DarkBrain offered Cortex #2 at the cost of $4.99. July’s issue showcases two full-length stories including the pirate adventure “The Vat Vol. 2,” illustrated by Marvel and DC veteran Ernie Chan. In this issue readers learn more about the mysterious genie who appeared in Volume 1 and the history of Brainstorm’s captive, Velouria. Joining “The Vat Vol. 2,” Cortex #3 also features dramatic new art talent Renato Camilo illustrating The Butcher #1 "Reckoning." The Butcher is a brutal tale set in 230 BC and covers the expansion of Rome interests in Cisalpine Gaul. Rounding out the magazine is a short comic called Grace Comes Home #1 "Arrival" where Grace makes a dramatic return to Earth, seven years after her abduction. She is a little "different" now, and is also being hunted by a fire-spewing alien. Readers at DarkBrain can purchase Cortex #3 for $4.99 or get a magazine "six pack" that will include over 300 pages of art, voice and music for only $24.95.
DarkBrain produces edgy content designed specifically for PG-13 and R+-rated audiences, yet with a unique feature. The site utilizes a state of the art preferences system where readers control how intense they wish their viewing experience to be. DarkBrain.com was established to be a pro-artist studio, with artists both being paid for work up front in addition to receiving royalties. 50% of all sales go back to the artists. The business model is designed to break down the barrier of entry for independent comic authors and to have artists participate in growth right from the start.
SJS Comic Promotions is owned and operated by Promotions Consultant, Susan Soares. Opening its doors officially in 2009, Soares has been working in the comic book industry since 2007 as a part of Jolly Rogue Studios. The purpose of SJS Comic Promotions is to provide support and guidance to comic book creators in the areas of marketing and promotions of their properties. Currently SJS Comic Promotions represents Dandelion Studios, Fallenmage Productions, Big Bone Studios, Mustard Seed Comics, Dark Brain Comics, Jolly Rogue Studios and Three J Productions LLC. Soares is also a novice comic book writer with three short stories to be published within the next year.
For more information on DarkBrain, LLC or to become a member, visit http://darkbrain.com/.
Michael Goldent and Mark Texeira at Comic-Con International
Golden and Texeira SDCC Bound!
Eva Ink Artists in Two Locations
The big show is this week, and Michael Golden and Mark Texeira are confirming their attendance at the mind-numbing event that has become the big SDCC!
After taking a break last year, Golden is back for what may end up being a rare SDCC appearance. This year he'll be making the SDCC debut of his new sketchbook: "Michael Golden's MORE Heroes and Villains," the follow-up to the successful sketchbook "Heroes and Villains" of last year. "MORE" features new sketches and old favorites, without repeating any work from previous books!
Signed copies of the volume as well as sketch editions will be available. In addition, Golden will be selling a limited amount of original art, NEVER before made available to the public. (If you'd like to see any of it before the show, contact Renee at the address below as well.)
Michael Golden will be at the Naked Fat Rave Booth, #4601, along with Arthur Adams, Joyce Chin, J. Scott Campbell, Bruce Timm, Phil Noto, Amanda Conner, Renee Witterstaetter, Skottie Young and David Finch.
Fine art painter and illustrator, Mark Texeira, will also be returning to San Diego, and this year will be sitting at the Big Wow Art booth, #4902. Mark will be sketching and selling his sketchbook, "Babes and Brawn."
For more information on either artist and their sketches or sketchbooks, contact Renee at: evaink@aol.com
Eva Ink Artists in Two Locations
The big show is this week, and Michael Golden and Mark Texeira are confirming their attendance at the mind-numbing event that has become the big SDCC!
After taking a break last year, Golden is back for what may end up being a rare SDCC appearance. This year he'll be making the SDCC debut of his new sketchbook: "Michael Golden's MORE Heroes and Villains," the follow-up to the successful sketchbook "Heroes and Villains" of last year. "MORE" features new sketches and old favorites, without repeating any work from previous books!
Signed copies of the volume as well as sketch editions will be available. In addition, Golden will be selling a limited amount of original art, NEVER before made available to the public. (If you'd like to see any of it before the show, contact Renee at the address below as well.)
Michael Golden will be at the Naked Fat Rave Booth, #4601, along with Arthur Adams, Joyce Chin, J. Scott Campbell, Bruce Timm, Phil Noto, Amanda Conner, Renee Witterstaetter, Skottie Young and David Finch.
Fine art painter and illustrator, Mark Texeira, will also be returning to San Diego, and this year will be sitting at the Big Wow Art booth, #4902. Mark will be sketching and selling his sketchbook, "Babes and Brawn."
For more information on either artist and their sketches or sketchbooks, contact Renee at: evaink@aol.com
"Freakshow" Preview at Comic-Con International
Ape Entertainment announced today that it will provide attendees at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with an advance look at FREAKSHOW, a new title co-created by David Server & Jackson Lanzing with art by rising star Joe Suitor (Spider-Man: Fear Itself, GI Joe: Helix).
The three-issue limited series follows the story of five mutated survivors after a devastating chemical explosion, which has left the world’s only superhero dead and his city trapped in a dangerous and mysterious quarantine. In the wake of the disaster, these five refugees must decide whether to use their powerful but defective new abilities to save the remains of the city or extract their revenge on those responsible.
“As readers, we’ve always gravitated towards the creatures and outsiders in comics, and this story comes from wanting to deconstruct those archetypes,” says Server. “When you’re born out of the most nightmarish origin you can imagine, where does that leave you? If your identity is ripped away and you’re left a monster, what might anyone be capable of?”
“While we're playing with the iconography of superheroes, our characters aren't traditionally ‘super-heroic,’” adds Lanzing. “They're freaks, survivors of literally apocalyptic trauma. What we're trying to do is let the reader into the mind of these damaged characters and challenge their expectations. FREAKSHOW is about finding heroism in yourself, even when it seems like there's nothing left to save.”
Though the series won’t arrive in stores until early 2011, advance copies of FREAKSHOW #1 will be available for purchase at the Ape Entertainment booth (#2104) on the convention floor. The issue features a cover by Suitor, as well as a special variant cover by comic industry legend Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan, The Boys).
For up-to-date information on Freakshow, please visit http://www.freakshowcomic.com/
For more information about Ape Entertainment, please visit http://www.apecomics.com/
Founded in 2003, Ape Entertainment is the brainchild of lifelong comic book devotees David Hedgecock, and Brent E Erwin. Home to such popular titles as GO-GO GORILLA AND THE JUNGLE CREW, SUPERHUMAN RESOURCES, BLACK COAT, ATHENA VOLTAIRE, and THE TROUBLE WITH KATIE ROGERS, it is also the North American publisher for Dreamworks Animation licensed properties SHREK and THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR.
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