Wednesday, August 3, 2005
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and four-page previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Aug. 10, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Captain America #8, X-Men #174, Gravity #3, Ororo: Before the Storm #3 and Incredible Hulk #85.
For covers and six-page previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Aug. 10, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Ultimate Fantastic Four #22, Ultimates Annual #1 and Mega Morphs #2.
For covers and six-page previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Aug. 24, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Black Panther #6, Daredevil #76, Fantastic Four #530 and Marvel Knights Spider-Man #17.
Look for more Marvel Comics First Looks on Thursday here in The Continuum.
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and four-page previews of DC Comics titles arriving in stores on Aug. 10, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Action Comics #830, Batman #643, Breach #8, Fables #40, Green Arrow #53, Hawkman #43, Nightwing #111 and The Winter Men #1.
TONY DANIEL EXCLUSIVE TO DC COMICS
Tony Daniel, artist of The Tenth, X-Force, and Spawn: Humankind, has signed a two-year exclusive agreement with DC Comics.
Danielšs recent credits with DC Comics include Teen Titans and Superman.
"This means so much to me," Daniel said. "There's no other place I'd rather be, and I intend to give DC my sincerest effort. I'm very grateful to (Group Editor) Eddie Berganza and (VP Executive Editor, DCU) Dan DiDio for believing in my abilities. My enthusiasm can't be told I'll have to show it."
"It's awesome to be working with Tony," Berganza said. "His work is extremely dynamic and leaps off the page. But don't take my word for it. Check out Superman #220 and Teen Titans #26. There's power to his pencils, and he doesn't skimp on the emotional storytelling, either. Hešs a great addition to the DC team!"
DC did not announce what Daniel would be working on next.
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS EXTENDS EXCLUSIVE WITH MARVEL COMICS
Writer Brian Michael Bendis has extended his exclusive agreement with Marvel Comics.
Bendis' current projects include House of M, Ultimate Spider-Man, Daredevil, New Avengers, Secret War, Giant-Size Spider-Woman and Powers.
"I have been given the amazing opportunity to chronicle these characters that mean so much to all of us, with the artists whose work I think is the best comics has ever seen, and do all of it under the supervision of one of the best editorial staffs that has ever sat in the
mighty Bullpen," Bendis said.
Bendis, who is ending his run on Daredevil with Alex Maleev, is expected to make several announcements this weekend at Wizard World Chicago regarding his upcoming projects.
RED SONJA #1 SELLS OUT
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Dynamite Entertainment announced on Wednesday afternoon that Red Sonja #1 has sold out from Diamond Comic Distributors, following a sell-out of Red Sonja #0.
"Diamond sold out of issue #1 Tuesday morning, and any orders are now going to back order," said Dynamite representative J. Allen. "We're not going back to press at this moment, as there are a few retailers who showed great support for Red Sonja, and we want to make sure that they sell out before we look into producing more copies -- and based on conversations with retailers across the country, thankfully, they're doing well.
"Wešll be monitoring the boards over the next few weeks, listening to retailer feedback, and seeing if we should or should not go to a second print."
Sonja writer Michael Avon Oeming said: "My first thought is: I'm the luckiest guy in the world, and I have you, the fans, and the retailers, to thank for supporting us, as well as being lucky enough to be working with such great talents as Mike Carey, Mel Rubi, Caesar Rodriguez and Richard Isanove."
In other Red Sonja news, Dynamic Forces announced an October release for its premiere Red Sonja Trading Cards series.
"With the Dynamite Red Sonja Series doing so well, and the creators giving their very best to tell such a compelling story and produce such great artwork, the time is right to be releasing the trading cards," said DF President Nick Barrucci. "So, we're highlighting all of the art featuring Sonja over her entire comics career. It's the best of the old and the new and everything in between!˛
In addition to the trading cards, Dynamic will be offering a regular binder and a deluxe binder, which features a bonus card signed by Rubi.
BRIEFLY
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* Above is a first look at the final covers to Ultimate X-Men Annual #1, Spellbinders #6, New X-Men #17, Machine Teen #4 and Mega Morphs #2. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
* To the right is a first look at the box back art for The Adventures of Superman: The Complete First Season from Warner Home Video. Click on the thumbnail for a larger image.
* Jeff Trojan has been named vice president, business development for DC Direct. In this newly created position, Trojan will concentrate on the growth and day-to-day management of DC Direct's business activities.
* To the left is a first look at the cover to Wonder Woman #219 Second Printing. Click on the thumbnail for a larger images.
* Fantastic Four star Jessica Alba and Ghost Rider star Eva Mendes are scheduled to appear on The 2005 Teen Choice Awards on Fox on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
* Coming Thursday: DC news -- and much more.
COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES
In case you missed The Continuum's recent coverage, here are some links:
* For Wednesday, July 27, including Marvel and DC first looks, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, July 26, including Brian K. Vaughan talking about the Ex Machina movie, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, July 25, including Elektra DVD news, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, July 23, including Smallville news, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, July 22, including Marvel Comics' soliciations for October, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, July 21, including Image Comics' solicitations for October, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, July 20, including Devil's Due Publishing's solicitations for October and part two of an interview with Ghost Rider director Mark Steven Johnson and actress Eva Mendes, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, July 19, including part one of an interview with Ghost Rider director Mark Steven Johnson and actress Eva Mendes, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, July 18, including DC Comics' solicitations for October, CLICK HERE.
* For Sunday, July 17, including Superman Returns director Bryan Singer's press conference from Comic-Con International, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, July 16, including Justice League Unlimited, The Batman and Superman news Comic-Con International news, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, July 14, including Comic-Con International Preview Night news, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, July 13, including Transformers movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, July 12, including X-Men movie news, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, July 11, including Dark Horse Comics' solicitations for October, CLICK HERE.
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