I’ve heard a few people talk about the art in Gotham City Sirens #16, but honestly I don’t see what’s
AUGH!
OHMIGOD ALFRED BUY BIGGER SHIRTS!!
(The rest of the ish is pretty decent art-wise, to be honest, but Alfred’s neck flaps are just…wrong.)
We’ve received a preview of Okko: The Cycle of Air #3, which hits stands tomorrow, from Archaia Comics.
OKKO: THE CYCLE OF AIR #3
Retail Price: $3.95 U.S.
Page Count: 32 pages
Format: 6.875” x 10.25”, full color
On-sale Date: September 29, 2010
Written, illustrated and cover by HubLeft for dead after a terrible duel, Okko lies abandoned in the countryside as the Celestial Winds rise and the season of kamikaze cocoons begins. His traveling companions have but one thought: to avenge their friend and master. But can they, even together, hope to defeat that killing machine, the dread demon hunter known as Kubban Kiritsu?
Teen + 13 (this series contains material suitable for (Teen Readers 13 and above)
One Month To Live #5
Heroic Age: One Month To Live #5
Writer: Stuart Moore, John Osterander, Rick Remender, Rob Williams
Pencils: Jamie McKelvie
Synopsis: WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH ONE MONTH TO CHANGE THE WORLD? An all-star creative roster brings you a weekly Marvel event! Featuring Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers! In a world of unlikely heroes, Dennis Sykes is about to become Marvel’s unlikeliest. Banker by day, struggling parent by night, and unhappy about it all. But when a tragic turn of events gives Dennis a 30 day death sentence, he discovers his accident comes with super-powers. And as the weeks in Dennis’ life tick down, he sets out to leave a mark one way or the other – - even if he has to go through Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers to do it. Everyone is the hero of their own story…but not every hero is a good guy.
In short, we need more comic books like this one. A brief spin off of The Heroic Age flag, One Month To Live (also known as 1 Month 2 Live) has been a heart wrenching, powerful tale. It’s rare that we see the Marvel Universe act as a group, working together to help someone, as well as inspiring them. Yes, the book does have it’s bizarre moments; Wolverine in particular feels a bit too much like he’s in a children’s Choose Your Own Adventure book, but it’s still a strongly written book that I’m enjoying the hell out of. I’m just curious to see how this one ends, and how it will affect the Marvel Universe as a whole.
Despite delays, Sonic The Hedgehog 4 finally hits consoles this October.
For a character whose gimmick is speed, Sega sure does like to take their sweet time with the information. But at long last, several months later, we’ve gotten an official release date for SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4: EPISODE 1, as well as pricing.
The game hits iTunes/iPhone/iPod Touch first on October 7th (no concrete price for that yet, but probably in the $7-9.99 range), and gets a few days exclusivity. After that, Sonic hits the Wii first on October 11th, at 1500 Wii points, the PSN on October 12th for $14.99, and finally lands on XBLA on October 13 for 1200 Microsoft Points.
As you can see, the latest release of everyone’s favorite Blue Hedgehog is going to run you roughly $15 wherever you go. STH4:E1 is touted in the first of a series; however, while the main game has a cliffhanger ending to it, the complete ending is mercilessly built in to the game…assuming you can collect all the Chaos Emeralds.
Return Of The Dapper Men
Yes, I’ve been busy again, but I have been keeping up with Archaia (We’re probably going to have Archaia week here soon, as I try to burn through all the books they’ve proposed I review, in a wave of equal parts fanboy glee and guilty reviewer laze. I’m like 90% serious about this.) One of their bigger projects about to come out? Return of the Dapper Men, which hits shelves this October and features a foreword by a very dapper man, Project Runway‘s Tim Gunn. Archaia just released a trailer for the book (literally, just released, it’s been live for about 30 seconds as of this publication), and we’re naturally very happy to have it.
Releasing October 2010, Return Of The Dapper Men features a cover by Todd Klein, a story and characters created by Jim McCann and Janet Lee, as well as artwork from Adrian Alphona & Christina Strain, Joyce Chin, John Tyler Christopher (http://www.johntylerchristopher.com/), Katie Cook (http://katiecandraw.typepad.com/), Colleen Coover (http://www.colleencoover.net/), David Mack (http://www.davidmack.net/), Dave Perillo (http://montygog.blogspot.com/), Mike Perkins (http://www.mikeperkinsart.com/), Evan Shaner (http://www.evanshaner.com/), Mark Smylie (http://www.archaia.com/blog/titles/artesia), Tom Whalen (http://strongstufftom.blogspot.com/) and Skottie Young (http://www.skottieyoung.com/).
RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN Trailer Debuts from Archaia
Imagine a land where Time itself has ceased to exist. Where children have played so long it’s almost become work, machines have worked so long they have begun to play and all the clocks have stopped at the same time. A land that’s about to change when 314 identical-looking dapper men rain down from the sky, bringing time back with them.This is RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN, part fairy tale, part steampunk, all original, the highly anticipated graphic novel that’s already being hailed as “groundbreaking” and “an instant contemporary classic.” Featuring a Foreword by Tim Gunn (“Project Runway”) and pin-ups by 12 of today’s hottest artists,RETURN OF THE DAPER MEN is listed on Publisher’s Weekly Great Graphic Novels as Gifts and GraphicNovelReporter.com’s “Essential Reading” for Fall 2010.
Now, Archaia is proud to unveil this stunning new trailer, featuring an original score, animated artwork and an exciting glimpse into the graphic novel.RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN is a visually stunning fairy tale that combines steampunk with fantasy and science fiction with Renaissance style, brought to life from the minds of award-winning playwright and comic book writer Jim McCann (HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD) and critically acclaimed visual artist Janet Lee. Together, these two have created a world where J.M. Barrie, Lewis Carroll and Maurice Sendak meet Jim Henson and Tim Burton. All sharply dressed in a pin-stripe suit and a dapper bowler hat.
A limited number of copies of RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN: ADVANCE NEW YORK COMIC CON COLLECTOR’S EDITION will be available for sale at the Archaia booth (#2031) at New York Comic Con, October 8-10 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, and will be available wherever books are sold in November. To pre-order a copy, use ISBN code 978-1932386905.
A lot of fans of classic Star Wars gaming feel fairly slighted recently. Atypical game hero Kyle Katarn has all but vanished off the face of the Expanded Universe, replaced with new characters like Starkiller in the recent The Force Unleashed series. But while the Force Unleashed series is regarded as fairly mediocre, it does have within it the basis for a great game, if given the proper formula.
First off, from Force Unleashed, let’s keep the action. Sure, the camera needs a lot of work, but it did lock down the proper feeling of awesomeness when you dash through the air and slash through piles of StormTroopers with your lightsaber. The emphasis it using Force powers was truly exciting, and one of the few things about the game that seemed to function as it was designed.
Now, to satisfy long time fans (and rabid fanboys), take the core of Force Unleashed, and set it in the world of the Dark Forces series. Focus on building your character as a light or dark side Jedi, and give him various weapons he can equip. Feature long-time protagonist and Jedi Master Kyle Katarn as the hero, burning through stages of enemies reminiscent of the classic Jedi Knight franchise. Throwing in the run and gun action of the Dark Forces/Jedi Knight series takes this from all out action to frenzied shooter in a heartbeat. Take the basic formula and pepper in a bit more of the classic exploration and puzzles, such as featured in the God of War series, and you’ve got an action packed, hell of a game worthy of the title The Power Of The Force.
Bob Harras
DC just announced that Bob Harras, who previously served as Editor in Chief at Marvel Comics during the late 90s, is stepping up to DC’s Editor in Chief. Harras is best known for his Marvel tenure, during which he oversaw the X-Men line, and was a writer on the now infamous Clone Saga.
From DC’s The Source blog…
New York, NY, September 27—Robert Harras has been named Editor-in-Chief, VP, DC Comics, it was announced today by DC Comics Co-Publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio. Harras will oversee editorial for DC Comics, DC Universe, MAD Magazine and Vertigo and will be based in New York City, reporting directly to the Co-Publishers. Harras becomes the company’s first Editor-in-Chief in nearly 10 years since the position was held by Jenette Kahn from 1981 to 2002.
“Bob Harras’ personal and creative integrity is respected and renowned throughout the comic book industry,” said Jim Lee, DC Comics Co-Publisher. “As an editor, he provides invaluable insight into storytelling and character.”
“We could not be more excited to make this announcement,” said Dan DiDio, DC Comics Co-Publisher. “Bob is a tremendous evaluator of talent, character and story. He is a proven leader who brings a keen understanding of the marketplace to the position.”
Prior to being named Editor-in-Chief, Harras was the Group Editor, Collected Editions at DC Comics.
Before joining DC Comics, Harras was the Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics from 1995 to 2000.
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You know, I really like that last week’s SUPERMAN/BATMAN #76 addressed this. Dick is dressing as his mentor, Batman. And the ongoing schtick since the early 90s is “Bruce Wayne is Batman’s mask”. It’s really nice that DC is addressing this, as well as showing Superman having some issues with this. I really, really like that they did this.
…but Bruce is coming back in like two weeks, guys. Seriously, we couldn’t have done this earlier? Way to miss the boat.
