Friday, August 12, 2005
DC COMICS, MARVEL COMICS FOR NOVEMBER
DC Comics and Marvel Comics are releasing their solicitations for November early next week.
Look for DC's solicitations here Monday at 5 p.m. (ET).
Look for Marvel's solicitations here on Tuesday at noon (ET).
MARVEL TOPS JULY'S SALES
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Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder #1 was far and away the top-selling book for June, but Marvel Comics was the top publisher for the second consecutive month, according to figures released by Diamond on Friday.
Marvel had 43.45 percent of the unit market share to DC Comics' 37.05 percent.
Following Batman and Robin in the top 10 books were New Avengers #7, House of M #3, House of M #4, Astonishing X-Men #11, Superman/Batman #21, Ultimates 2 #7, OMAC Project #4, Ultimate Fantastic Four #21 and Uncanny X-Men #462.
For a complete rundown for the month, CLICK HERE.
SUPERGIRL #1 GETS SECOND PRINTING
A day after Supergirl #1 and #0 both sold out within one day of reaching stores on Wednesday, DC Comics is rushing Supergirl #1 back to press for a new printing!
Supergirl #1 Second Printing features a story written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund. The new printing features a pencil version of the cover by Michael Turner.
"I couldn't be happier for the team, but mostly for Supergirl herself," Loeb said. "I've said before that a good idea is a good idea -- and Supergirl is a great idea. Our hope is that readers and retailers will take the time to get to know her, just like the heroes and villains in the DCU are doing in the story."
Supergirl #1 Second Printing is available for order now and is scheduled to arrive in stores on Sept. 7 with a cover price of $2.99
DC COMICS' "SACRIFICE" PLANS
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With a new printing of Wonder Woman #219 -- the finale to the four-part story "Sacrifice" -- due to arrive in stores on August 17, DC Comics has revealed the in-store dates and cover information on the new printings of Superman #219, Action Comics #829 and Adventures of Superman #642. These issues feature the first three chapters of " Sacrifice. "
Superman #219 Second Printing, Action Comics #829 Second Printing and Adventures of Superman #642 are scheduled to arrive in stores on August 31. Each features its original cover illustration, recolored in red tones.
Wonder Woman #219 features a new cover by Ladronn.
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FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and four- to five-page previews of upcoming titles, CLICK HERE.
Titles include G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes Declassified #1 and Dragonlance Chronicles #1 from Devil's Due Publishing and BMW Films' The Hire #3 and Serenity #3 from Dark Horse Comics.
MECCA COMICS BECOMES CENTURY COMMICS
Mecca Comics, founded in 2004, has announced it will become Century Comics with all books solicited after Sept. 1, 2005.
John May, publisher, said that the name change is also a new direction for the company.
"The name Mecca was designed to convey the essence of our first line of comics based on Brother Destiny and other
costumed superheroes that graced our first publications," May said.
Since then, May said, "The company focus has changed form the standard,
32 page superhero comic to an eclectic series of graphic novels featuring a
combination of new material as well as some classic material represented by
some of the industryıs true statesmen."
Century Comics is
publishing an all-new three part, fully-illustrated autobiography by veteran
Dick Ayers. Also new is Rich Bucklerıs How To Be A Dynamic Comic Book
Artist.
"We're also very pleased to be working with Jack Katz, the creator of The First Kingdom.² May said. Century is producing a series of four 200-page graphic novels that will reprint the First Kingdom
storyline in its entirety.
It was also announced that Charlie Novinskie has been named as president of Century Comics. Novinskie served as sales and promotions manager for Topps Comics in the 1990s and currently serves as a board member for A Commitment To Our Roots (ACTOR), a non-profit organization that helps comic creators during their time of need.
"Being involved with Century Comics is a great opportunity for me," Novinskie said. "My life in comics seems to
revolve around golden and silver age creators, which is fine with me since I
grew up with those classic comics in the sixties.
"I worked with the Kirbyverse books while at Topps Comics and worked with some of the greatsKirby, Ayers, Ditkoit was like comic heaven. Now I have the opportunity to work with Ayers and Buckler and Katz, well, it's like a dream come true. We will continue to grow slowly so that we can ensure being around years from now, still publishing books that everyone can enjoy."
BRIEFLY
* The Crow: City of Angels will be part of Cinemax's "Devils Gone Wild" stunt on Monday, Oct. 31. The film will air that day at 12:35 p.m.
* Marvel Comics announced that Defenders #1 has sold out.
* Coming Saturday: TV news -- and much more.
COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES
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In case you missed The Continuum's recent coverage, here are some links:
* For Sunday, Aug. 7, including Top Cow, House of M and Ultimate panels at Wizard World Chicago, CLICK HERE.
* For Saturday, Aug. 6, including Cup O' Joe, Marvel Knights, Brian Michael Bendis and DC Comics panels at Wizard World Chicago, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, Aug. 5, including WildStorm's panel at Wizard World Chicago, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, Aug. 4, including Sin City news, CLICK HERE.
* For Wednesday, Aug. 3, including exclusive contracts for Tony Daniel and Brian Michael Bendis, and Marvel and DC First Looks, CLICK HERE.
* For Tuesday, Aug. 2, including Cartoon Network's schedule of DC Comics show through Sept. 4, CLICK HERE.
* For Monday, Aug. 1, including Superman Returns news, CLICK HERE.
* For Friday, July 29, including news from Michael Turner and J. Scott Campbell, CLICK HERE.
* For Thursday, July 28, including Marvel movie news and Top Cow's Necromancer, CLICK HERE.
* 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.
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