800 PAGE INVINCIBLE LIBRARY HITS IN DECEMBER - NEWSARAMA

800 PAGE INVINCIBLE LIBRARY HITS IN DECEMBER

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Press Release

Coming this December, Image Comics is readying a
giant-sized limited edition hardcover chronicling the adventures of
Mark Grayson, the teen super hero INVINCIBLE!

Written by Wizard Fan Award winner Robert Kirkman and featuring artwork
by Russ Manning Award nominees Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, plus colors
by Harvey Award nominated colorist Bill Crabtree, THE COMPLETE
INVINCIBLE LIBRARY, VOL. 1 HC collects INVINCIBLE #1-24, 0 and the Free
Comic Book Day 2004 story plus over 150 pages of sketchbook material,
covers, scripts and the original proposal! Clocking in at almost 800
pages, it will retail for $125.00.

“These big books are a treat to do. They’re a bit on the expensive
side, but you have to be able to afford an assistant just to help you
lift them so I figure people who can afford to lift them can afford to
buy them,” stated Kirkman. “I like giving people as much content as
possible in this big hardcovers and this thing delivers. There’s
literally not a sketch or scribble not contained in this book. This
book has everything but the brain cells that generated it.”

Following in the footsteps of the 2005’s WALKING DEAD DELUXE HC, the
INVINCIBLE LIBRARY is being released for the holidays and will never be
reprinted after its initial run of 2500 copies. There will also be a
signed & numbered edition signed by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley
& Cory Walker, strictly limited to 300 copies.

“Last year we rolled out the The Walking Dead Deluxe Hardcover just in
time for the holidays and it was a big hit. I wanted to give Invincible
the same treatment and here we are!” exclaimed Kirkman. “These things
make excellent Christmas gifts! I’m giving one to my wife–she’s going
to LOVE it.”

Since its debut, INVINCIBLE has received widespread critical acclaim,
winning praise from ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, WIZARD, COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE
and a variety of comics websites. The series has also been optioned as
a feature film by Paramount Pictures, with Kirkman himself tapped to
write the screenplay.

“INVINCIBLE has really come into its own as one of the best superhero
books on the stands,” stated Image Comics Executive Director Eric
Stephenson. “We’re selling out every issue and sales are continuing to
climb, and this deluxe, limited edition collection should make the
perfect introduction for anyone looking to catch up on the series fast.”

THE COMPLETE INVINCIBLE LIBRARY, VOL. 1 HC is a 768-page limited
edition hardcover, available in a regular edition for $125.00 and a
signed & numbered edition for $175.00. Both books are available for
order in the October issue of Previews and will go on sale December 6.

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MOON KNIGHT MOVING TO TELEVISION? - NEWSARAMA

MOON KNIGHT MOVING TO TELEVISION?

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The
character is enjoying a solid resurgence in popularity thanks to the
ongoing series by Charlie Huston and David Finch, and now, according to
Variety, Moon Knight may be headed to television.

The trade today reported that Marvel Studios has joined with No Equal
Entertainment – a Vancouver-based production company – to develop a
live-action television series based on Moon Knight.

As Variety explains it, the series “will follow soldier of
fortune Marc Spector as he becomes the titular vigilante after an
encounter with the Egyptian god of vengeance and moon deity.”

The character first appeared in Werewolf by Night #32 in 1975, and was created by Doug moench and Don Perlin.

Issue #6 of Moon Knight is due in stores on November 15th.

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DYNAMITE ANNOUNCES LONE RANGER CONTEST - NEWSARAMA

DYNAMITE ANNOUNCES LONE RANGER CONTEST

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Press Release

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCED that they will be giving
fans a chance to win a 12” x 18” mounted reproduction of the cover to
The Lone Ranger #1 signed by The Lone Ranger cover artist John
Cassaday. Included in the Grand prize is a collection of Dynamite’s The
Lone Ranger comic books.

Running until November 1st, 2006, one lucky winner in a random drawing
will receive the Grand Prize of a 12” x 18” mounted reproduction of the
cover to The Lone Ranger #1. This dynamite, one-of-a-kind display item
was produced for the Baltimore Comic Con where The Lone Ranger cover
artist John (Astonishing X-Men, Planetary) Cassaday was a special guest
and is autographed by Cassaday himself! Also included with the Grand
Prize is an incredible collection The Lone Ranger comic books,
including Variant Editions and the Baltimore Con Exclusive Edition!
Just look:

• The Lone Ranger #1 – Sold Out Regular Cover Edition from Dynamite’s file copies!
• The Lone Ranger #1 – Variant Cover Edition
• The Lone Ranger #1 – Virgin Cover Edition
• The Lone Ranger #1 – Baltimore Comic Con Exclusive
• The Lone Ranger #1 – Limited Edition Second Print Variant
• The Lone Ranger #2 – Regular Cover Edition!
• The Lone Ranger #2 – Limited Edition Variant
• The Lone Ranger #2 – B/W Edition Variant
• The Lone Ranger #2 – Virgin Cover Edition

In addition to the Grand Prize package, 10 First Prize winners will each receive a package of The Lone Ranger comics including:

• Lone Ranger #1 Second Printing Alternate Cover
• Lone Ranger #1 Alternate Cover

TO ENTER THE CONTEST: http://www.dynamiteentertainment.com…s/contest.html

The Lone Ranger is a powerful tale of the West and begins the origins
of the Lone Ranger in a way never before presented. A young man
searches for revenge, only to find justice… and that he’s something
greater than he ever thought he could be. Evoking shades of such
powerful Westerns as Unforgiven, the tone of such powerful modern
interpretations of the West as Deadwood, and written in the most
reverential way, this is the must-read comic of 2006.

The Lone Ranger #1 sold out on its first day in comic shops. A second
printing variant edition is available in stores and for re-order. THE
LONE RANGER #1 - LIMITED EDITION SECOND PRINT VARIANT (JUL063037)

In The Lone Ranger #2 (AUG063193), John Reid has been left for dead and
is found by an uneasy ally - Tonto! Determined to seek his revenge,
Reid forms a plan as Tonto aids in his recovery, but will Julius
Bartholomew, aka Black Bart, uncover the truth about Reid?

The Lone Ranger #2 (AUG063193) is available in comic shops now!
However, the initial print run for THE LONE RANGER #2 sold out as
orders and re-orders were shipping to Diamond. A limited edition
variant is available for re-order: THE LONE RANGER #2 - LIMITED EDITION
VARIANT (AUG068098).

The third and fourth issues of The Lone Ranger are scheduled for
November and December releases respectively and available for pre-order
now from your local specialty retailer. Due to the overwhelming demand
and strong praise in the form of reviews and comments from fans both
new and old, DYNAMITE requests specialty retailers review and adjust
their orders for issue #3 (SEP063219) still available for advance
re-order and as well as the upcoming issue #4 (OCT063330) available for
initial orders.

To find a comic shop near you. Visit Comic Shop Locator Service: http://csls.diamondcomics.com/
You can also access the Comic Shop Locator Service by calling toll free: 1-888-COMIC BOOK

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J.J. Abrams is a really good wirter, so I am really looking forward to the next film!

Mondo Media: Star Trek: It’s Not Dead, Jim

Star Trek: It’s Not Dead, Jim

Mondo Media, Scoop, Friday, October 13, 2006

Despite the best efforts of the people behind Star Trek: The Next
Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, and the last few feature films,
Star Trek isn’t dead yet. The forty-year flame that appeared to be
snuffed out by Star Trek: Nemesis and that flickered ever-so-briefly
during the last (and some would say only good) season of Star Trek:
Enterprise, is once again making its fans dream of boldly going where no man
has gone before.

While we’re not talking warp speed yet, here’s some of
the indications that one should consider as proof of life:

The results
experienced at the Christie’s auction last weekend were nothing short of
spectacular. The event brought in more than $7 million from more than 1,000 lots
of props, costumes, models and miniatures, according to Reuters. The U.S.S.
Enterprise-D special effects model, which was used in the series pilot for
Star Trek: The Next Generation, sold to a private bidder for a record
$576,000. With a take more than double the estimates, it’s safe to say that
interest in Trek is still around.

IDW Publishing has just
announced a new Star Trek comic book line. Where once, particularly under
DC Comics, Trek comics were the standard of licensed fare, it has been years
since that was true. Now IDW, with its track record including CSI,
Angel, Transformers, and 24, is going to take a run at
them.

Diamond Select Toys has produced an appealing line of figures and
props and drew huge crowds at their San Diego Comic-Con booth with their
40^th anniversary celebration hosting of Nichelle Nichols (Uhura from
the original series).

Does this constitute full-fledged success once more
for the franchise?

Not yet. There are numerous other promising signs, but
another dog of a film could ice the comeback for a while, just as a hit could
signal a return to the “normal” that kept Star Trek at the forefront
for much of the last four decades of science fiction
fandom.

Writer-director J.J. Abrams has signed on to helm the next
feature film. Will it do the trick? Let us know what you
think!

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“loyal, dedicated, and perhaps as
obsessive a fanbase as that of the Legion Of Superheroes “  Yep, that about sums it up

Read the rest of the article at the link below

Comic Book Resources - CBR News - The Comic Reel

JAMES TUCKER GRABS A FLIGHT RING TO MAKE “LEGION OF SUPER HEROES” SOAR

by Arune Singh, Staff Writer

Posted: October 6, 2006

There
are few superhero teams with as loyal, dedicated, and perhaps as
obsessive a fanbase as that of the Legion Of Superheroes. The superteam
made its debut way back in 1958, encountering a young Clark Kent in the
pages of “Adventure Comics” #247, and were a group of teens from the
future, meant to make just this single appearance. But in a very real
case of “Because You Demanded It!”, the Legion soon returned and
eventually starred in their very own comic book series, leading to
their continued popularity to this day. With this in mind, it’s
surprising that the Legion has never really been portrayed in other
media, besides a few appearances here and there, the team has found a
way to remain a staple of DC Comics’ publishing line, but not a part of
their multimedia efforts. That all changed a few weeks ago on September
23rd, when “Legion Of Super Heroes”
debuted in the Kids WB! animation block on the new CW network,
receiving loads of acclaim from critics and comic book fans alike. The
premise is simple: the Legion is a group of super powered teens from
the future who travel back in time to bring a young Clark Kent to help
them fight super powered enemies. Why a young Kent and not the one who
has already adopted the mantle of Superman? That’s just one of the
series’ intriguing subplots.

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Scientists teleport two different objects

LONDON, England (Reuters) — Beaming people in “Star Trek”
fashion is still in the realms of science fiction, but physicists in
Denmark have teleported information from light to matter bringing
quantum communication and computing closer to reality.

Until now scientists have teleported similar objects such as light
or single atoms over short distances from one spot to another in a
split second.

But Professor Eugene Polzik and his team at the Niels Bohr Institute
at Copenhagen University in Denmark have made a breakthrough by using
both light and matter.

“It is one step further because for the first time it involves
teleportation between light and matter, two different objects. One is
the carrier of information and the other one is the storage medium,”
Polzik explained in an interview on Wednesday.

The experiment involved for the first time a macroscopic atomic
object containing thousands of billions of atoms. They also teleported
the information a distance of half a meter but believe it can be
extended further.

“Teleportation between two single atoms had been done two years ago
by two teams, but this was done at a distance of a fraction of a
millimeter,” Polzik, of the Danish National Research Foundation Center
for Quantum Optics, explained.

“Our method allows teleportation to be taken over longer distances
because it involves light as the carrier of entanglement,” he added.

Quantum entanglement involves entwining two or more particles without physical contact.

Although teleportation is associated with the science-fiction series “Star Trek,” no one is likely to be beamed anywhere soon.

But the achievement of Polzik’s team, in collaboration with the
theorist Ignacio Cirac of the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics
in Garching, Germany, marks an advancement in the field of quantum
information and computers, which could transmit and process information
in a way that was impossible before.

“It is really about teleporting information from one site to another
site. Quantum information is different from classical information in
the sense that it cannot be measured. It has much higher information
capacity and it cannot be eavesdropped on. The transmission of quantum
information can be made unconditionally secure,” said Polzik whose
research is reported in the journal Nature.

Quantum computing requires manipulation of information contained in
the quantum states, which include physical properties such as energy,
motion and magnetic field, of the atoms.

“Creating entanglement is a very important step, but there are two
more steps at least to perform teleportation. We have succeeded in
making all three steps — that is entanglement, quantum measurement and
quantum feedback,” he added.

CNN.com - Scientists teleport two different objects - Oct 4, 2006.

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