Sunday, November 21, 2010

X-ed Out is Out

I read X'ed Out

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin.  This is the new Charles Burns graphic novel.


Saturday, November 20, 2010

Introducing Micaela Mone: Behind Closed Eyes



Micaela Mone is a local author and poet, and she is holding her first reading and book signing today.  I'm currently reading her first book of poetry, Behind Closed Eyes, for a review at the Comic Book Bin.  Check out her webite at http://www.micaelamone.com/home.cfm or get more info on Behind Closed Eyes at www.createspace.com/3478250

Friday, November 19, 2010

Bluewater Comics Closes Out November with Fame and More

The Deathsport Games #1
Writer: Mark L. Miller
Pencils: Roy Stewart

In the near future, three teens find themselves thrust into a twisted version of the Olympic Games against a horde of vicious Sportsmen and a blood-thirsty crowd of onlookers! David, Carrie, and Dean play a game where winning and losing are matters of life and death from Ain't It Cool News' Mark L. Miller!

Nanny & Hank #2
Writer: Mark L. Miller
Pencils: Steven Babb

After the terrifying events of last issue, Nanny & Hank attempt to pick up the pieces and deal with the fact that one bite from a vampire has changed their lives forever. Plus the vampire O'Neil wakes with a hangover and realizes what he's done. You've never seen vampires like this in this comic filled with horror and heart.

Vincent Price Presents: “PAWNS" #24
Writer: C. Edward Sellner
Pencils: Manoel Moreira

In an original tale of the macabre, it's a story of heroes, monsters and damsels in distress. But in this tale nothing is quite what it seems. When a young biker comes to the rescue he finds himself caught up in a fight for his life. Can he save the girl? And if so, who will save him? PAWNS, a stand alone, thrill a minute run through the woods!

FAME: The cast of Glee
Writer: C.W. Cooke and Patrick McCormack
Pencils: Beniamino Bradi

From the sold-out Fame series comes the story all Gleeks were waiting for: the biography of the cast and creator of Glee. From Ryan Murphy to Lea Michele and more of the cast, Fame takes a look at how all of these men and women became part of a global phenomenon. From the hit FOX series, it's your turn to be a Gleek. You know you want to.

Female Force: Betty White
Writer: Patrick McCray
Pencils: Todd Tennant
Cover Artist(s): 2 covers: Adam Ellis & Juan Mar Studios

Betty White: GoldenGirl Goes Platinum traces the amazing life of the actor, writer, wit, and humanitarian who has also been Hollywood's most enduring “it girl" for over sixty astounding years. From the earliest days of television to the cutting edge of Facebook and SNL, Betty always makes the scene!

Creature Entertainment Presents "Forgive My Father" for iPad and iPhone



Press release:
FORGIVE ME FATHER” comic book on your IPAD/IPHONE
First issue of a Critical Series on Passion, Faith, and Crime
Miami, Florida – November 11th, 2010 – Creature Entertainment, South Florida-based publisher of the web comic “Zombie Years” and graphic novel “The Gun”, and creators of such films as “The Gun”, “Killswitch Billy” and “Zombie Years: Thanks Grandpa”, now releases a new comic book drama series entitled “Forgive Me Father” on the Graphic.ly comic book reader platform for iPhone, iPad, and computers everywhere.

“Forgive Me Father” is a crime novella that tells the story of three different characters bound by a singular fate. What happens when the shepherd loses his flock? When Father Pedro’s faith in his God and church is lost after the violent death of a young friend, he finds himself alone with a despair and anger that can barely be contained. He dreams of finding solace in the arms of a runaway girl. Is she his angel of redemption or a fantasy he’s made-up? Will helping her break the chains of her past be a path to true salvation… or damnation?

This newly-inked deal with Graphic.ly allows Creature Entertainment’s books to be distributed on various computers and smart phones using Graphic.ly’s digital platform.

“The rise of devices like smart phones and iPads,” says Editor-In-Chief Juan Navarro, “gives our readers many choices for how to receive and experience our content. It only makes sense to go with a company like Graphic.ly, which has such a cool and usable reader application.”


About Graphic.ly
Graphicly is a cutting-edge digital content delivery system and community platform for the publishing world. Graphic.ly’s first product, which focuses on comic publishers, creators and enthusiasts, provides an immersive social experience and marketplace around digital comics and associated merchandise. The company looks to expand its community and¬¬ content platform and become the de facto solution for print media. For more information, please visit www.graphic.ly.

About Creature Entertainment
Creature Entertainment is a group of artists, animators and filmmakers based in Miami, publish graphic novels, produce short and feature films.

Creature Entertainment is embracing new media, video, and good old print to create a unique niche in the market for their stories. They work on a modest budget as most independent publishers/filmmakers do and have a grassroots approach to putting their product into the hands of the comic book and film aficionado. For more information, please visit http://www.creatureentertainment.com/.

“FORGIVE ME FATHER” comic book on your IPAD/IPHONE: http://www.creatureentertainment.com/2010/11/11/forgive-me-father-comic-book-on-your-ipadiphone/

Female Force Returns to Sarah Palin



SARAH PALIN RETURNS TO BLUEWATER'S PAGES IN NEW COMIC BOOK
 
Bluewater Productions made headlines in 2008 when its Sara Palin biography comic sold out. Now Palin is returning to Bluewater with a sequel.
 
Female Force: Sarah Palin, Act 2 focuses on Palin's life after the 2008 presidential elections. The book examines the reasons behind Palin's increasing celebrity, and the threat that she might pose to both Democrats and mainstream Republicans should she decide to run in 2012.

“You can't help but admire Sarah Palin for her tenacity and her ability to find the spotlight wherever she goes,” says Dan Rafter, the writer behind Female Force: Sarah Palin, Act 2. “The reaction she received for her big Tea Party speech is just one example of the passion that Palin ignites in her fans. It's hard for me to imagine someone like Mitt Romney generating that kind of electricity.”

Female Force: Sarah Palin, Act 2 will be available at comic shops and from online retailers such as Amazon.com in December. The 32-page issue features interior art from Nathan Carson.

Darren G. Davis, president and founder of Bluewater Productions, said that only a small number of the celebrities and politicians that the comics company has profiled merit sequels. Singer Lady Gaga will join Palin in getting her sequel later this year.

“You just can't ignore Sarah Palin,” Davis said. “Even those who'd never vote for her can't deny that the woman has an amazing charisma. She can get away with missteps that other politicians can't afford to make.”

As an example, the Bluewater comic references the speech in which Palin had jotted notes on her palm. Her critics savaged her. But Palin, much like Ronald Reagan did throughout his political career, used humor to turn a potential mistake into a victory when she showed up at a later speech with the words “Hi, Mom” written on her palm.

Bluewater Productions has generated a steady stream of press for its biography comics. These often controversial works have gotten Bluewater's name into everything from the New York Times to USA Today.

The comic company's biography titles, carried under the Female Force, Political Power and Fame banners, are not the only comics that Bluewater produces. The company also publishes superhero, science fiction, horror and young adult comics. Many of these comics, including Nanny & Hank, a tale of elderly vampires, have received critical raves.

"Female Force: Sarah Palin: The Sequel" can currently be ordered at bookstores and comic book shops. To find a comic book store near you go to http://www.comicshoplocator.com/. It is also available online on Amazon by clicking here: http://amzn.to/dlhvsk. It retails for $3.99 a copy and hits shelves in December.

Also being released this week is a comic book biography called “First Families: The Clintons”. This special edition comic book featuring the first family biographies is now together for the first time in this 48-page one shot.

Both the Female Force and Political Power biography comic book series strive to present even-handed stories of prominent individuals responsible for shaping the political and cultural landscape.

For more information about the company, visit http://www.bluewaterprod.com/


About Bluewater Productions
Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers “10th Muse” and “The Legend of Isis” ”Bluewater publishes comic books in partnership with entertainment icon William Shatner (“TekWar Chronicles”), legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen (“Wrath of the Titans,” “Sinbad: Rogue of Mars,” “Jason and the Argonauts,” et al) and celebrated actor Vincent Price (“Vincent Price Presents”), Additionally, Bluewater publishes a highly successful line of biographical comics under the titles “Female Force” and “Political Power.”

Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry's top artists and writers.

VIZ Media Releases New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novels



VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER HAIKASORU IMPRINT RELEASES
 
The Hard Science Fiction THE OUROBOROS WAVE And Fantasy DRAGON SWORD AND WIND CHILD Are Perfect for Holiday Gifting
 
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, releases today a pair of riveting novels under its Haikasoru imprint– the philosophical hard science fiction title THE OUROBOROS WAVE by Jyouji Hayashi, and the paperback edition of the hit heroic fantasy DRAGON SWORD AND WIND CHILD by Noriko Ogiwara.

Haikasoru is a unique imprint with a dedicated focus on publishing some of the most compelling contemporary Japanese science fiction and fantasy for English-speaking audiences.

THE OUROBOROS WAVE by Jyouji Hayashi; Price: $14.99 U.S. / CAN $19.99 • Available Now!

Ninety years from now, a satellite detects a nearby black hole scientists dub Kali for the Hindu goddess of destruction. As human society expands to Mars and beyond, the generations-long project to harness the power of the black hole pits the retrograde humans of Earth against the imminently rational men and women of the Artificial Accretion Disk Development association. While conflicts simmer, a mystery within Kali itself tests the limits of intelligence—that of both human and machine.

Jyouji Hiyashi was born in Hokkaido in 1962. Having worked as a clinical laboratory technician, Jyouji Hiyashi debuted as a writer in 1995 with his cowritten Dai Nihon Teikoku Oushu Dengeki Sakusen. His popularity grew with the Shonetsu no Hatou series and the Heitai Gensui Oushu Senki series – both military fiction backed by real historical perspectives. Beginning in 2000, he consecutively released Kioku Osen, Shinryakusha no Heiwa, and Ankoku Taiyo no Mezame, stories that combine scientific speculation and sociological investigations. He continues to write and act as a flag-bearer for a new generation of hard SF.

DRAGON SWORD AND WIND CHILD by Noriko Ogiwara; Price: $13.99 U.S. / CAN $18.99 • Available Now!

The forces of the God of Light and the Goddess of Darkness have waged a ruthless war across the land of Toyoashihara for generations. But for fifteen-year-old Saya, the war is far away—until the day she discovers that she is the reincarnation of the Water Maiden and a princess of the Children of the Dark. Raised to love the Light and detest the Dark, Saya must come to terms with her heritage even as she tumbles into the very heart of the conflict that is destroying her country. The Light and Dark both seek to claim her, for she is the only mortal who can awaken the legendary Dragon Sword, the fearsome weapon destined to bring an end to the war. Can Saya make the dreadful choice between the Light and Dark, or is she doomed—like all the Water Maidens who came before her…?

Noriko Ogiwara was inspired to write by the classic Western children's books she read as she was growing up. Dragon Sword and Wind Child is her first book, part of the award winning Magatama Trilogy. The second book of the Magatama Trilogy, Mirror Sword and Shadow Prince will be also available from Haikasoru in May 2011. Her other books include The Good Witch of the West and Fuujin Hisho. Ms. Ogiwara makes her home in Japan.

For more information on Haikasoru, please visit the dedicated website at http://www.haikasoru.com/.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Great Michael Golden at Virginia ComiCon with Exclusive Print



Michael Golden and Eva Ink Artist Group "Im-print" at Virginia ComiCon!
 
Golden, Scott, Jusko and Ramos round out the roaster!
 
Richmond, VA-- The Biggest Comic Convention in Virginia, the Virginia ComiCon is coming up this weekend! And an exclusive Michael Golden print is marking the occasion-- available at registration!

Eva Ink Artist Group will be at the show en force with legendary artist and creator Michael Golden. Michael is known for his groundbreaking work on such books as “The’Nam,” “G.I. Joe,” “Doctor Strange,” “The Micronuats,” and much more. And currently Golden is working on “Spawn 200” with Todd McFarlane, as well as a few other special books in the works with IDW and more. Michael will have copies of his new book “Michael Golden: MORE Heroes and Villains” at the show, in addition to other books , DVD's and prints. Golden will be signing and sketching both days of the show.

Artist Steve Scott, fresh off his successful “Batman Confidential” gig for DC Comics, will have copies of his sketchbook “Steve Scott Sketches” as well as some new prints he’ll be debuting in Virginia for the occasion. Steve’s work has recently graced issues of “X-Men Forever,” “Green Lantern”-- special projects, and also includes amazing work on Hulk, Indiana Jones, and production work for “Smallville” as well. Steve will be signing and sketching both days of the show.

Writer and color artist Renee Witterstaetter will also be on hand to sign copies of her books “Excess: The Art of Michael Golden,” “Tex: The Art of Mark Texeira,” “Dying for Action—The Life and Films of Jackie Chan,” “Spartan X,” and her new book “Kerry and the Scary Things.”

Also joining the convention is fine art painter supreme, Joe Jusko, who is also the subject of two new Eva Ink Publishing sketchbook, the first one hitting stands now--“Joe Jusko: Savage Beauty.” Copies of the book will be available at the show while supplies last. Joe is know for his beautiful cover work featuruing Marvel, DC and Edgar Rice Burroughs characters, and much more, including beautifully painted Lara Croft sequential pages, and creation of the comic book series "Cops: The Job." With a legacy too lengthy to even mention here, Joe will be signing and sketching at the show both days.

Renowned inker and illustrator Rodney Ramos, will be joining the group as well in his first ever appearance in Virginia! Rodney will have a plethora of pages and prints available for the Virginia ComiCon. And will be sketching and signing as well. Rodney has worked for every major comic book company out there, on their most prominent characters. If you collect comics, you have a hundred of his works in your collection, no doubt. Don't miss his first appearance at the VA ComiCon!

In addition to Golden, Jusko, Scott, Ramos and Witterstaetter, the amazing guest list for this weekend includes Ethan Van Sciver, Arthur Suydam, Larry Hama, Mike McKone, Billy Tucci, Tim Seeley, Jim Calafiore, Budd Root, Brian Pulido, and many more!

For more information or to book a sketch with the featured artists above, contact Renee Witterstaetter at: evaink@aol.com

For more information on the VA ComiCon, go to: vacomicon.com