[Press] DarkBrain.com Offers Entire Comic Lineup Free – PR.com

DarkBrain.com Offers Entire Comic Lineup Free – PR.com

DarkBrain.com Offers Entire Comic Lineup Free

Former pay-to-view webcomic site offers content at no charge.

DarkBrain.com Offers Entire Comic Lineup Free
Warwick, RI, August 31, 2010 –(PR.com)– Webcomic publisher DarkBrain, LLC announced this past weekend that effective immediately, all content on their website (http://darkbrain.com) – including over 240 pages of comics – will now be available to readers at no charge. Each comic includes graphic novel quality art, original music, and voice-over narration. Stars with voicework in DarkBrain comics include adult film actresses Tabitha Stevens and Raylene, as well as rock star Tony Campos (Prong, Ministry, Asesino, Static-X).

DarkBrain produces edgy content designed specifically for PG-13 and R+-rated audiences. At its inception, the site utilized a state of the art preferences system where readers control how intense they wish their viewing experience to be. With the restructure, readers will now have free access to 12 original series on the site with preset PG-13 content. In addition, DarkBrain.com will now offer advertising space.

To reach readers who prefer R+-rated content, DarkBrain.com now offers monthly memberships. For $4.99 a month, members have access to the preference system that allows them to choose the intensity of their content, as well as access to Members-Only and pre-released content and an ad-free environment. Members may also purchase a 6-month membership for $24.95.

To improve visibility and revenue to the site, site publisher Andrew Zar found this recent change timely and appropriate. Since the change, DarkBrain.com has had over 40,000 page views per day. As an added feature, DarkBrain is also asking all registered users to vote on the titles they wish to see continue, in an attempt to streamline their product line to the trends of its readers. In addition to the survey, the stories on DarkBrain.com have been organized by genre, aiding readers in finding the content that most appeals to them.

For more information on DarkBrain, LLC or to become a member, visit http://darkbrain.com.

Media Inquiries should contact SJS Comic Promotions at susan.soaores1971@gmail.com.

[Press] All-New Season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Premiering on Friday, September 17th!

Secrets Are Revealed In All-New Season of Star Wars™: The Clone Wars™

Premiering on Cartoon Network, Friday, September 17, 9 p.m. (ET/PT)

New Clone Wars Adventures™ Online Virtual World to Debut with Season Premiere

Building on the huge ratings win from last spring’s second season finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Cartoon Network announced today it will premiere 22 all-new episodes for season three of the critically acclaimed CG-animated series from creator George Lucas and Lucasfilm Animation.  The special, one-hour season three premiere event of Star Wars: The Clone Wars airs Friday, September 17, at 9 p.m. (et/pt).

The season two finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was the highest-rated telecast of the season among all key kid demos—2-11, 6-11, 9-14.  The one-hour special also took the #1 spot as the most-watched telecast of the day (May 2) among boys 6-14, and #1 for its timeslot with kids 6-14 versus all television. Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a thrilling, weekly 30-minute “mini-movie” created by the talented artists at Lucasfilm Animation.

Mystery, intrigue and adventure await our heroes with all-new action-packed episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. As war continues to rage throughout the galaxy, the dark side grows even stronger and the Jedi Knights are pushed to the breaking point.  The lines between good and evil become blurred as secrets are revealed, truths are questioned and alliances are betrayed. Loyalties are tested as new enemies emerge and heroes rise – and fall.

In this transformative new season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, surprises wait at every turn, the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance and the destiny of the “Chosen One” will at long last be uncovered. Thrilling, unpredictable and often humorous, the exciting new adventures of the Star Wars Saga will captivate fans of all ages.

Fans of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series on Cartoon Network can also look forward to the scheduled online release of LucasArts, a division of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd.’s and Sony Online Entertainment LLC’s (SOE) Star Wars®: Clone Wars Adventures™ video game on September 15.  The ultimate virtual destination for a new generation of Star Wars fans, Clone Wars Adventures is an action-packed virtual world where players can go online to experience fun minigames, daily activities, events, rewards, lively social environments and competition. Clone Wars Adventures lets players duel iconic adversaries with their own custom lightsaber, speed through the galaxy in a custom starfighter, defeat enemies and take down starships.

Clone Wars Adventures is a free-to-play to game, but players who want to take the galactic action to the next level can purchase a monthly Membership subscription for $5.99, while a variety of epic items can also be purchased through Station Cash® micro-transactions. The Clone Wars Adventures Galactic Passport  is scheduled to be available at thousands of retail locations in North America later this fall and will include a 90 day membership, 500 Station Cash, the ability to unlock the Togruta playable character, a Yoda monitor topper, and more.

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online game console and wireless devices and continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on all entertainment platforms.

Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Lucasfilm Animation and related character names, vehicle names and properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd.  All rights reserved.  All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners..

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 97 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families.  Nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

[Press] LEGENDARY MARVEL CREATOR ADDS HIS SUPPORT TO EAGLE INITIATIVE

PRESS RELEASE:

For immediate release: August 1, 2010

LEGENDARY MARVEL CREATOR ADDS HIS SUPPORT TO EAGLE INITIATIVE

BARRY Renshaw and Cassandra Conroy are delighted to announce that Stan Lee –
the celebrated co-creator of such enduring Marvel characters as Spider-Man,
the Fantastic Four, the Hulk and the X-Men – has agreed to become patron of
the Eagle Initiative.

Agreeing to give his backing to the innovative worldwide talent search, Lee
said, ‘Way back in 1976 mine was the first name enrolled on the Eagle Awards
Roll of Honour and I’m thrilled, lo these many years later, to be invited to
be a patron of this pioneering initiative which stems from such prestigious
and long-running prizes.

“Breaking into comic books has never been easy and I think it’s great that
Barry and Cassandra are devoting their energies to helping newcomers from
around the world get their foot on – and up – the ladder,” added the
venerated writer. “I’m delighted to add my name to the Eagle Initiative and
wish every contestant all the best, both with their entries and their
subsequent careers. Who knows, this ambitious project might lead to the
discovery of a 21st century Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko… or Stan Lee!”

Responding to the celebrated Marvel creator’s comments, Renshaw – who is
spearheading the project – said, “Having an industry legend like Stan Lee
not only support the Initiative but agree to be its patron is both
incredibly exciting and humbling at the same time. I certainly never
expected to receive the amount of interest and support from industry
professionals that we have done over just a few short months, and everyone
behind the scenes at the Initiative is absolutely dedicated to making sure
we live up to their faith in the endeavour.”

Now heading up the Eagle Awards, Cassandra Conroy added, “The Marvel
Universe had just had its 30th birthday when I came into this world but my
dad familarised me with those classic early stories throughout my formative
years. It is, therefore, a great honour to have Stan Lee not only support us
on the Initiative but also be so enthusiastic about what Barry is doing. I’m
sure his involvement will catapult the Initiative and the Eagle Awards
themselves into the wider public spotlight.”

Eagle Awards founder Mike Conroy is serving as a consultant and publicist to
the Initiative. He commented, “Things just keep getting better for Barry and
Cassandra. The industry has been behind them from the start but to get
backing from the living legend that is Stan Lee just turns things up to 11!”

For further details on the Initiative, a full list of judges and complete
submission guidelines, go to http://www.eaglesinitiative.com/. For press
enquiries, contact Mike Conroy: eagleawards@btconnect.com. For further
details on the Eagle Awards, contact Cassandra Conroy:
eagleawards@gmail.com.

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ABOUT THE EAGLES INITIATIVE:
Launched in May 2010, the Eagles Initiative provides a unique platform from
which the next generation of writers and artists can promote their
storytelling ability in an increasingly competitive market. The brainchild
of Barry Renshaw, the Initiative is an unprecedented global talent search,
entrants will be asked to submit an original self-contained illustrated
story. The winner will be awarded a £1,000 cash prize; the runner up will
win £500 with the third place submission being given £250. All three stories
are to be included in the Initiative Anthology, which will be released as a
print publication and in multiple languages across the digital media.

ABOUT THE EAGLE AWARDS:
Introduced in 1976, the Eagles are the comics industry’s longest established
awards. Unique in that they reflect the people’s choice, they are awarded by
fans who vote for their favourite in each category of the awards. They are
named after the fondly remembered 1950′s British comic anthology Eagle, and
were originated by two British fans, Mike Conroy and Richard Burton. The
awards proved to be successful, with American publishers announcing their
victories with pride. They have relaunched in 2010 with a new look, a new
mandate and a new vision for the future.

ABOUT STAN LEE:

Stan Lee is the man whose co-created superheroes such as Spider-Man, the
X-Men, Iron Man and many others have been monster movie hits and helped make
Marvel Comics the dominant force in the comicbook industry.

Without question, Stan ‘the Man’ Lee has exerted more influence over
comicbooks than anyone in history. The numbers are staggering – more than 2
billion Marvel Comics have been published in 75 countries and in 25
languages. In Europe alone, Stan Lee’s name appears on over 35 million
comics annually.

He supervised such diverse animated series as X-Men, Spider-Man and The
Hulk. To date, Stan’s characters have populated over 24 separate television
series, all of which continue in syndication around the world.

Additionally, many of Stan’s other creations, such as the Hulk, the
Fantastic Four and Daredevil have been major motion pictures with no end in
sight for the sequels, while Doct or Strange, the Mighty Thor, Avengers and
Silver Surfer, plus many others, are in development for motion pictures even
as you read these words.

Stan Lee’s admirers are not limited to the younger generation – his avowed
fans include Presidents (Ronald Reagan once said he started every day
reading Spider-Man comics and George Bush, in presenting Stan a Medal of the
Arts, praised him for encouraging and assisting “millions of young people to
broaden their own imaginations”) and even his competitors (“Most of my
generation of writers learned our craft from or through Stan Lee. He’s an
incredible part of the business,” said Paul Levitz of DC Comics).

Now, as he enters the 21st Century, Stan Lee is broadening his horizons.
Stan is currently developing entirely new franchise for film and television
with his own company POW! Entertainment while still proudly cherishing the
title of Chairman Emeritus of Marvel.

ABOUT BARRY RENSHAW:
Barry Renshaw has been an active creator in the UK independent comics
industry for over a decade, as publisher of his own Engine Comics imprint,
the award winning Redeye Magazine, and the popular How to Self Publish – A
Rough Guide, as well as running or appearing at various workshops, seminars
and panels over the years. He was asked to join the Eagle Awards committee
in 2009 to help reinvent the brand, and saw an opportunity for the Awards to
play a more progressive and proactive role in the comics industry. The
Initiative is the first part of that expanded role.

ABOUT CASSANDRA CONROY:

Cassandra Conroy has been a regular presence on the UK convention scene for
several years. In 2008 her father Mike Conroy handed over the running of the
Eagle Awards to Cassandra, who was then just 16-years old. She has worked on
Eaglemoss’s Classic Marvel Figurine Collection and DC Comics Super Hero
Collection.

ABOUT MIKE CONROY:

Formerly editor of Comics International, Europe’s trade paper, veteran
comics journalist and historian Mike Conroy is the founder of the Eagle
Awards. Established in 1976, they are one of the comics industry’s earliest
established and most coveted international prizes. Sought after to talk
about comics and movies on TV and radio, Mike has written extensively on
those subjects for various publishers and magazines. He is the author of 500
Great Comic Book Action Heroes its sequel 500 Comic Book Villains and War
Stories: A Graphic History as well as a major contributor to Comix: The
Underground Revolution. His former position on CI followed his 10-year reign
as the magazine’s news editor. For over 12 years, his monthly Frame to Frame
– the comics industry’s longest-running column discussing the interaction
between movies and comics – had been a feature in CI, which he had been
associated with since the magazine’s very beginnings in 1991. Contact him
at: demigod@btconnect.com.

[Press] Independent comics publisher Free Lunch Comics is proud to announce their latest graphic novel, Sky Pirates of Valendor: Volume 1!

Independent comics publisher Free Lunch Comics is proud to announce their latest graphic novel, Sky Pirates of Valendor: Volume 1!

Sky Pirates of Valendor: Volume 1 available for pre-order through Diamond Distribution. The 148 page graphic novel appears on page 284 of the August Previews Catalog and carries the order number: AUG101028 SKY PIRATES VALENDOR GN.

Sky Pirates of Valendor recounts the debut adventure of Pirate Captain Tobin Manheim and the rest of the crew of the Rogue’s Revenge. Set in the fantasy world of Valendor where giant continents float on oceans of sky! A mix of steampunk and high fantasy where magic co-exists with futuristic technology, Valendor is a fully realized world, with complex social structures, a guild-driven economic system, and a host of political intrigue.

Sky Pirates is the brainchild of Everett Soares, the award winning author of several stories appearing in Comicbook Artists Guild’s publications. He has won the Best Writer Award in CAG for the last two years. Sky Pirates debuted in and placed as the runner up in the 2007 Edition of Small Press Idol, a talent competition for independent comics projects run by Ian Shires. Shortly after the competition, Sky Pirates secured a publishing deal with Free Lunch Comics.

Penciller Brian Brinlee illustrated the epic story. Soares and Brinlee have collaborated for years on Sky Pirates of Valendor and other projects. The inking team consists of Michael W. Kellar, Alex Rivera and Keith Murphey. New York City based illustrator James Rodriguez provided the cover art for the graphic novel.

Free Lunch Comics has been publishing since 1998 and features several titles in addition to Sky Pirates, including: Bigger, Only in Whispers, Pork ‘N Beans, Beyond the Kuiper Belt, The Original Nutty Funsters, Cookie Bear and the Good Girl Art of Norman Katz.

To celebrate the inclusion of Sky Pirates of Valendor in the Previews Catalog, the various creators of the book will be appearing at comic stores throughout New York and New England. A partial list follows:

July 28, 2010 Friendly Neighborhood Comics, Bellingham, MA featuring Creator Everett Soares
July 31, 2010 Harrison’s Comics, Salem MA featuring Creator Everett Soares

[Press] Challengers Comics + Conversation is proud to present the Eating With Pictures Charity Cookout.

On Saturday, August 7th, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Challengers will be grilling hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs and selling them for $1
each as well as offering chips and sodas, also for $1.  100% of the money raised will go directly to Reading With Pictures, a Chicago-based non-profit
organization that advocates the use of comic books in the classroom to promote literacy and to improve educational outcomes for all students.

Also available will be the Reading With Pictures Anthology, a brand new, full-color 192 page graphic novel, designed to demonstrate the power comics have in bridging the gap between entertainment and education. All 192 of the anthology’s full-color pages are appropriate and accessible to the youngest of readers, yet still enjoyable and engaging for the oldest of them as well.  On hand will be six of the contributors to the anthology, including Jeffrey Brown, Gabe Bautista, Michael Moreci, Russell Lissau, Trevor Mueller and Josh Elder.

“Chicago has an extensive comic book community,” says Reading With Pictures Executive Director Josh Elder, “And better than the number of creators is how passionate they all are about literacy and education.  We are fortunate to align ourselves with like-minded creators who genuinely care for their readers.  And the folks at Challengers are no exception!”

“We’re strong advocates of comics as educational tools,” said Challengers Co-Owner Patrick Brower, “and of hot dogs and hamburgers being grilled, so we couldn’t be more excited to work with the good people of Reading With Pictures on a summer cookout that raises awareness in their activities.”

What: READING WITH PICTURES CHARITY COOKOUT
Why: Celebrate the release of the READING WITH PICTURES ANTHOLOGY
Where: Challengers Comics + Conversation, 1845 N. Western Ave. 2R Chicago, IL
60647

[Press] The Titans Return and Clash in All New Wrath of the Titans DVD!

The Titans Return and Clash in All New Wrath of the Titans DVD!

A Sequel Story Inspired by the 80’s classic Clash of the Titans motion
picture!

July 19, 2010. Eagle One Media is proud to announce the upcoming release of
Wrath of the Titans – Special Edition on DVD July 20, 2010. With a story
developed under the guidance of legendary SFX artist Ray Harryhausen and
presented as an animation-style film, fans of the original motion picture can
immerse themselves in the further adventures of hero Perseus and his winged
horse Pegasus in anticipation of the upcoming Warner Bros. DVD of Clash of the
Titans on July 27, 2010. The Wrath of the Titans Special Edition DVD shall also
include a bonus 28 page comic book with a unique tie-in story.

Five years have passed since the legendary Perseus defeated the evil Gorgon
Medusa, killed the Kraken and assumed the crown of Argos. Things seemed idyllic
throughout the kingdom. Yet lurking in the shadows is the one being simmering
with hate and discontent. Calibus, once though dead, looks to take his revenge.
Perseus stole his bride, stole his position, stole Zeus’ favor, and now
Calibus looks to take it back. And with news that a baby boy was born to Perseus
and Andromeda, he is chilling that dish of revenge…

The Wrath of the Titans Special Edition DVD utilizes Bluewater Productions
bestselling comic book series of the same name and with the addition of
animation, voice-over, special, music, creates a fast paced video adaptation
that takes viewers back to Greek mythological times where the Gods battled
amongst themselves and heroes fought unimaginable creatures. This DVD is
available to pre-order at all major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Barnes &
Noble, Target, and FYE

A preview of the first 4+ minutes can be viewed on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcVOJplUms4

About Eagle One Media

Eagle One Media, Inc. (www.eagleonemedia.com) produces animated comic
adaptations based on globally licensed properties for the retail market. The
company has produced such video for DVD and through digital download based on
CAPCOM’s video games Street Fighter, television series Voltron: Defender of the
Universe, and blockbuster The Terminator. Eagle One Media’s Street Fighter and
Voltron productions were recently broadcast over several weeks on the popular
Syfy Channel.

About Bluewater Productions

Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of
comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Visit www.bluewaterprod.com

For additional information contact:
Eagle One Media
info (at) eagleonemedia.com

[Press] ASYLUM PRESS RELEASES RETRO-HORROR ANTHOLOGY EEEK! JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN

Asylum Press releases the first preview to a new horror anthology entitled EEEK! From Australian creator Jason Paulos.

(Los Angeles) Asylum Press announces the release of an all-new horror anthology entitled EEEK! by creator Jason Paulos.  Shipping in Sept. 2010 it’s just in time to shake your bones for the Halloween season.

EEEK! is a homage from artist/writer Jason Paulos to the classic horror comics of his youth. Taking a pinch of black humour from EC comics and mixing it with the art stylings of House of Mystery and Warren comics, Paulos blends a heady broth that hits you like a burning incense stick to the retina.

‘EEEK!’ is my love letter to cheesy ‘retro’ horror comics” say creator Jason Paulos,”… in particular Charlton, House of Mystery, Warren, and to a lesser extent 80′s stuff like Death Rattle and Twisted Tales. If you made a movie of ‘EEEK!’ it would be described as the bastard child of Evil Dead and Austin Powers. One of the story titles is ‘Death Wears Hotpants’, so you can draw your own conclusions from that.”

“We’re very excited to have EEEK! Join the ranks of the horror titles we have brewing at Asylum Press,” explains publisher Frank Forte, “ Jason Paulos has a knack for bringing bringing back those morbid feelings I got when I read the old Eerie and Creepys, but he does it with a new twist.”

EEEK! VOL. 1  will be a soft cover TPB annual anthology.  Standard comic book dimensions. 152 pgs, B&W with COLOR section , perfect bound. Retail Price: $14.95. Ship Date: Sept 2010. Intended Audience: General Readers. ISBN13: 978-1-61724-010-2

Writers:Jason Paulos, Bodine Amerikah, Daren White
Artist: Jason Paulos

Cover Artist: Aly Fell
Back Cover Artists: Jason Paulos and Daniel Cox

This retro-style comic book anthology of all-new horror tales is guaranteed to give you the eeries and the creepies!  Taking a pinch of black humour from EC comics and mixing it with the art stylings of House of Mystery and Warren comics, EEEK! blends a heady broth that hits you like a burning incense stick to the retina. Jason Paulos delivers the goods with over 15 tales of revenge, zombies, vampires, ghouls and monsters. Each tale drawn in a different style reminiscent of the B&W horror mags of the 70′s and 80′s. In ‘Deadline of Death’ we witness rival comic artists dabbling with malevolent forces that arrive in the form of a chain smoking goatee wearing Satan. In Lights! Camera! Murder!, A lovesick starlet and a ruthless film director embark on a doomed love affair that ends in pieces!  In “Easy Prey” A helpless girl, lost in the wilderness … but is she all that she seems? In “Head Trip” a hippie’s love for music goes horribly wrong.  Other titles include “Confessions of a Thrill Killer”, “Like Son, Like Father” , “In Too Deep” and many more.  Includes full color section, cover gallery and sketchbook section.

EEEK! Preview can be seen on the web here:
http://www.asylumpress.com/eeek_preview.html

Official website
http://www.eeekcomic.com/

Asylum Press can be found on the web at: http://www.asylumpress.com/

QUOTES
‘I loved this comic and immediately had to have the rest, sort of like a horror geek Pokémon “got to collect them all” thing. There’s just something about this style of horror comic book that really works for me, guess it’s the innate feeling that characters will reap what they sow. Jason Paulos really has captured an era of comic book releases and Eeek! deserves to find a much larger market.’
—Jeff Ritchie
Scaryminds.com

‘The stories in this collection draw their inspiration from the ‘so bad it’s good’ school of horror. The opening story, “Deadline of Death”, features two young comic artists – one of whom makes a pact with the Devil while the other gets ironic revenge. The story comes fully equipped with 70′s hair-dos and knowing winks to comic book history. There’s even a witty narrator who finishes off the piece with a misquoted cliché: “Looks like a case of ‘art imitates death,’ huh, readers?”‘
—Matthew Clark
www.Brokenfrontier.com

“A fun collection of illustrated terror tales featuring great art and a wicked sense of humor, pulling it’s inspiration from all over the Silver Age horror comic history map, occasionally even drawing from 50′s pre-code terror and the late 60′s and early 70′s Eerie Publication black and white gore mags… but probably most reminiscent of 80′s indie comic titles like Gore Shriek and Twisted Tales. Recommended!”
—Karswell, The Horrors of it All

ABOUT ASYLUM PRESS:
Founded in 1999 by Frank Forte, Asylum Press is a unique publishing house specializing in high profile projects from some of the industry’s biggest rising stars. Steve Mannion’s Fearless Dawn is the company’s newest title and has been a great fan favorite.  Publishing superhero comics with Warlash: Zombie Mutant Genesis, continuing their tradition of horror with Undead Evil, Satan’s 3-Ring Circus of Hell, the upcoming Asylum of Horrors and Beyond Lovecraft, venturing into dark humor with Billy Boy The Sick Little Fat Kid and The Cletus and Floyd Show, Asylum Press continues to be on the cutting edge of comic and graphic novel publishing. Asylum Press is distributed by Diamond Comics Distributors, Haven Distributors and Tony Shenton and to the Booktrade by Partners Book Distributing, Paterners/West, Ingram and Baker and Taylor.

ABOUT JASON PAULOS

Jason Paulos exploded onto the Australian comics scene in 1989 with the first self published issue of ‘Hairbutt The Hippo’, the story of a hard boiled anthropomorphic private eye roaming the seedy underbelly of a future city. Over the years Jason has regularly contributed to Australian MAD magazine (over 100 pages of Hairbutt strips), DC comics (5 page Green Lantern story for Bizarro Comics book 2), Judge Dredd Megazine (wrote and drew 16 page horror story called ‘Easy Prey’) and published a dozen Hairbutt comics.
He’s now busy writing, drawing and publishing the second series of ‘EEEK!’ books.
http://www.hairbuttthehippo.com/
http://www.eeekcomic.com/

DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » DC Comics pairs with TASCHEN on comprehensive DC history book

DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » DC Comics pairs with TASCHEN on comprehensive DC history book

Monday, May 17th, 2010

By Alex Segura

Got some news for you, gang. Ready?

DC Comics has joined forces with TASCHEN, the book publisher known for its eye for quality, modern design aesthetic and high-end art books spotlighting every aspect of culture: from art and movies to lifestyle and comics, to produce an ultra-comprehensive, extra large book so impressive, even super heroes may have trouble lifting it.

Clocking in at nearly 15 pounds and with over 650 pages (all details are still to be confirmed), 75 Years of DC Comics: The Art of Modern Mythmaking features more than 1,500 images — including covers, interiors, original illustrations, photos, film stills and collectibles — using the latest digital reproduction technology to bring you the characters, stories and the creators that brought them to life as they’ve never been seen before.

And the man behind the story, telling the tales? None other than Paul Levitz, former DC Comics Publisher and upcoming LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES and ADVENTURE COMICS writer. Paul’s in-depth essays trace the history of DC Comics, from its pulpy beginnings to the modern era.

The book also features massive fold-out timelines and an in-depth appendix that includes bios on artists, writers, editors, publishers and actors — what more do you need to know before this gets an automatic spot on your wish list? I was sold before I even started writing this here blog post.

Stay tuned to The Source for more details.

[Press] DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES VAMPIRELLA!

This should be interesting….

DYNAMITE®-The Boys, Project Superpowers, Red Sonja, Army of Darkness, The Lone Ranger, Zorro & More!

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES VAMPIRELLA!

March 17, 2010 – Before Twilight. Before True Blood. Before Buffy. Before Blade. There was…Vampirella! Leading comic book publisher, Dynamite Entertainment, is proud to announce it has acquired the Vampirella property from Harris Publications. Vampirella will become part of Dynamite’s thriving comic book line-up, which includes Project Superpowers, The Boys, Green Hornet, The Lone Ranger, Zorro, Army of Darkness, Red Sonja and more.

Vampirella debuted in 1969 in a black & white magazine titled simply VAMPIRELLA. With a stunning cover by legendary artist, Frank Frazetta, Vampirella #1 quickly made publishing history with its depiction of a vampire heroine, and its success prompted comics giants DC and Marvel to launch horror titles of their own. Vampirella appeared in this magazine format throughout the 1970′s. Many of these classic stories were illustrated by the legendary artist Jose Gonzalez and have remained quite popular with comics fans to the present day. After a brief publishing hiatus, Vampirella returned in 1992 and quickly regained her reigning status as the queen of all female comics characters! In continuous publication since her early 90s comeback, Vampirella has been written by top talents including Alan Moore, Mark Millar, Grant Morrision, James Robinson, Jeph Loeb, Warren Ellis, and illustrated by fan favorite artists such as Joe Quesada, J. Scott Campbell, Michael Turner, Jae Lee, Adam Hughes, Mark Texeira, Joe Jusko, Arthur Suydam, and many more! A Vampirella feature film premiered on Showtime Networks in 1996, and the character continues to appear on numerous items of licensed merchandise.

Commenting on the acquisition, Nick Barrucci, President of Dynamite Entertainment said, “Vampirella is one of the most well known and longest running comic characters in the history of the business. Outside of Marvel and DC characters, very few comics characters that debuted in the 60′s still resonate with fans today. Our acquisition of this iconic brand is another step in Dynamite’s exciting growth and builds on the ongoing success of our line.”

“I am incredibly pleased to be passing the stewardship of Vampirella on to Dynamite,” says Stanley Harris, President of Harris Publications. “Dynamite has proven to be one of the premiere publishers in the comic book industry, and Vampirella couldn’t be in better and more caring hands!”

Look for more announcements soon on Dynamite’s Vampirella plans!

To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook

For art and more information, please visit: www.dynamiteentertainment.com or email marketing@dynamiteentertainment.com

ABOUT DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT:

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT, the publishing division of DYNAMIC FORCES, INC., was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including Red Sonja, Project Superpowers, The Boys, Army of Darkness, Battlestar Galactica, The Lone Ranger, Zorro and more!

In addition to its critically-acclaimed titles and best selling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Michael Turner, Jim Lee, Michael Avon Oeming, Brian Reed, Mel Rubi, Marc Guggenheim, Stephen Sadowski, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner and a host of up and coming new talent and fan favorite creators!

DYNAMITE is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their more recent launches – including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger’s PROJECT SUPERPOWERS – have debuted in the Top Ten lists calculated by Diamond Comics Distributors. In 2005 Diamond awarded the company a GEM award for Best New Publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics Publisher of the Year (under 5%). The company has also been nominated for several industry awards, including the prestigious Eisner Award.

Aside from its monthly periodical publishing program of new comic book series, DYNAMITE also produces highly regarded and well received collections of newly remastered, classic comics material like Tim Truman’s SCOUT, Carlos Trillo and Eduardo Risso’s BORDERLINE and TALES OF TERROR, Jim Starlin’s DREADSTAR, as well as archival compilations of reprinted RED SONJA tales.

[Press] Padmé Amidala Unravels a Tangled Web of Corruption in an All-New Episode of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS – This Friday at 9:00pm on Cartoon Network!

When Senator Onaconda Farr dies under suspicious circumstances, Padmé Amidala sets out to find the person responsible – working independently of the efforts of the bureaucratic local inspector. Following a trail of clues, she delves into a dangerous world of backstabbing, lies and corruption. The tangled web of intrigue reaches to the highest levels of the Republic political hierarchy in “Senate Murders,” an all-new episode of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, March 19 on Cartoon Network.

“Many of Padmé’s episodes center around politics, for obvious reasons, and they’re sometimes a departure – to a degree – from the action-packed episodes,” says Catherine Taber, the voice of Padmé in the series. “We try to create a feeling of tension and suspense, but Dave [Filoni] and the writers always include a touch of comedy, as well. It’s an essential element of the classic detective genre that influenced ‘Senate Murders,’ but it’s also such a key ingredient of classic Star Wars. One of the nice things about The Clone Wars is that we hearken back to all of the classic elements that made Star Wars so great, including the political intrigue,” she continues.  “Diplomacy – or the lack thereof – is essential to The Clone Wars, and part of the foundation for the Star Wars Saga. Good and bad, the motivations are so important; these are the reasons people fight. I love the great battle sequences and I love watching things blow up, but it’s all so much better when we know about the quiet conflicts underneath.”

Through rarely in the series’ epic spaces battles or out on the front lines, Padmé’s behind-the-scenes role often serves to shine a light upon the character motivations, revealing the driving forces – and devious machinations – which propel the war itself. Additionally, her own investigations, ambitions and efforts tend to uncover aspects of the conflict altogether unseen by the swashbuckling, headlining heroes.

“In her own way, Padmé brings so much to the larger story. Of course, she’s the reason that Anakin eventually falls to the dark side, and she’s the mother of Luke and Leia – but what I think is really interesting is that she’s such an important foil to many of the characters. It is often through her that we see other central characters illuminated.”

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