THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2007
IMAGE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and five-page previews of Image Comics titles arriving in stores on May 16, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Occult Crimes Taskforce #4, After the Cape #3, Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer #2, Rob Zombie Presents: The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, Paul Jenkins' Sidekick #5, Girls, Vol. 4: Extinction TP and Savage Dragon Archives, Vol. 2 TP.
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and five- to nine-page previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on May 16, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Cable/Deadpool #40, Exiles #94, X-Men: First Class Special, Marvel Adventures The Avengers #13, Mighty Avengers #3, Moon Knight #10, Uncanny X-Men #486 and X-Factor #19.
FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER ROUNDUP
The Continuum has obtained a first look at the special Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer paint scheme that driver Elliott Sadler will sport in an upcoming NASCAR race.
Sadler's Dodge Charger No. 19 will feature the look at the Coca-Cola 600, a NASCAR Nextel event on May 27.
The paint scheme showcases a ghost-like Silver Surfer shooting across the hood, while flames explode over the nose and up the fenders of the Fantasticar. The Fantastic Four logo will also adorn both rear quarter panels.
Cast members Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chilkis will be at the race. They will serve as honorary race officials and take part in various activities around the track prior to the main event.
Click on the thumbnail for a multi-angle view of the paint scheme.
Dodge has a big tie-in with the film, as the Fantasticar will actually be a Dodge. Among the Dodge cues on the Fantasticar are the brand's signature crosshair grille with ram's head logo and the Dodge name on the front and rear fascias. A red ram's head logo also appears on the seat headrests.
Dodge will debut its new Fantasticar ad in theaters on Saturday.
In other Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer news:
* Doug Jones, who plays the Silver Surfer, has been added as a guest for the Mid-Ohio-Con in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 24-25. Jones is also reprising his Abe Sapien role for the Hellboy sequel.
* The film's world premiere will be in London on Tuesday, June 12. One of the major scenes in the movie takes place in London.
* Look for much more news on Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, including reports from the set, soon here in The Continuum.
TOP COW'S FIRST FIRST BORN COVER
Top Cow Productions has provided The Continuum a first look at the gatefold panoramic cover by Stjepan Sejic for First Born #1.
The cover, which kicks off Top Cow's three-issue summer event, feature the forces of Light, Dark and The Balance caught in the middle along with the supporting players.
The first issue will also feature a second cover by Marc Silvestri.
Here's how Top Cow describes the event:
"Billed as the most important story to ever hit the Top Cow Universe, First Born promised to deliver with major shake ups and big revelations that will change the face of the world in three jam-packed issues. Erupting from the events of the ongoing Witchblade series, writer Ron Marz finally reveals to fans the secrets behind Sara Pezzini's unexpected pregnancy. Pezzini first realized she was with child in the landmark Witchblade #100, but until now the nature of her pregnancy and the identity of the father have remained a mystery.
"At the start of First Born #1, Pezzini is on leave from the NYPD and no longer in possession of the mystical Witchblade. Unknown to her, epic events are unfolding around her. Agents of the Angelus are seeking a new host, but first they want mob boss and bearer of The Darkness, Jackie Estacado out of the wayŠ permanently. The cold war between the forces of Light and Dark is heating up and Sara will be caught in the middle. Plus the stunning circumstances surrounding Sara's mysterious conception will be unveiled!"
"First Born represents a big payoff for the people who have been following Witchblade, but it also serves as an introduction to the Top Cow universe as a whole," Marz said. "We've set out to make this a satisfying story for faithful readers as well as new readers, and to accomplish that in just three issues.
"Right now the trend in crossovers is these huge, sprawling events whose sheer scope can serve as a barrier to readers. With First Born, we're telling a story that first and foremost focuses on the characters, and has a beginning, middle and most importantly, an end."
HEROES: "LANDSLIDE"
NBC has released 12 images from "Landslide," the Monday, May 14 episode of Heroes.
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"Poised to become a member of Congress and maybe more, Nathan (Adrian Pasdar) considers the cost to those he loves, along with his mother's (guest star Cristine Rose) advice and Linderman's (guest star Malcolm McDowell) prophecy.
"As he prepares to face Sylar (guest star Zachary Quinto) to the death, Hiro (Masi Oka) learns of his linage from his father (guest star George Takei).
"While various 'heroes' fatefully arrive in New York City, Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) and Claire (Hayden Panettiere) attempt to leave the city before the foretold explosion. H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) and Matt (Greg Grunberg) learn the surprising truth behind the tracking system used on people with special abilities."
Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
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FAMILY GUY: "MEET THE QUAGMIRES"
Fox has released a promotional image from "Meet the Quagmires," the season finale of Family Guy set to air on Sunday, May 20.
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"Death grants Peter's wish to go back in time and be 18 for one night, but when Peter returns to the present, he finds Lois married to Quagmire."
Click on the thumbnail for a larger image and look for more animation news on Friday here in The Continuum.
BRIEFLY
* Spider-Man 3 brought in $8.0 million on Tuesday to push its domestic total to $169.4 million.
COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES
In case you missed The Continuum's coverage over the past month, here are some links. Click on the date to get the day's full report.
* Saturday, May 5: Spider-Man 3, The Batman, The Simpsons and Heroic Publishing for August.
* Friday, May 4: Spider-Man 3's James Franco, Liv Tyler cast in Incredible Hulk, Marvel First Looks and Archie First Looks.
* Thursday, May 3: Spider-Man 3's Thomas Haden Church, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Marvel First Looks and Superman Returns on Cinemax.
* Wednesday, May 2: Spider-Man 3, Iron Man movie, Marvel First Looks, DC First Looks, Spawn Animated DVD, TwoMorrows Publishing for August, IDW's The Claws Come Out.
* Tuesday, May 1: Spider-Man 3's Sam Raimi, Moonstone Books for August, First Looks, Painkiller Jane and Jonah Hex.
* Monday, April 30: Spider-Man 3, The Batman, Marvel Comics First Looks, Image Comics First Looks and Family Guy.
* Sunday, April 29: The Simpsons, Spider-Man 3, Image Comics First Looks and IDW's Scarface: Devil in Disguise.
* Saturday, April 28: Spider-Man 3's Tobey Maguire, Heroes and Smallville.
* Friday, April 27: Spider-Man 3, Iron Man, BlueWater Productions for August and First Looks.
* Thursday, April 26: Spider-Man 3's Topher Grace, Smallville, Marvel First Looks, Peter Tomasi exclusive writer for DC Comics and Heroes.
* Wednesday, April 25: Marvel First Looks, Spider-Man 3, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Family Guy.
* Tuesday, April 24: Spider-Man 3, First Looks, Top Cow's Unholy Union and Heroes.
* Monday, April 23: Spider-Man 3's Bryce Howard, The Batman, Painkiller Jane, Desperado Publishing for July, Dark Horse First Looks, Image First Looks and Marvel First Looks.
* Sunday, April 22: Legion of Super Heroes, Spider-Man 3, Dark Horse First Looks.
* Saturday, April 21: Spider-Man 3, Smallville and Marvel First Looks.
* Friday, April 20: Spider-Man 3, Smallville, Painkiller Jane and Image First Looks.
* Thursday, April 19: Spider-Man 3, Smallville, Painkiller Jane, Devil's Due Publishing for July, Avatar Press for July and Teen Titans.
* Wednesday, April 18: Dynamite Entertainment for July, Mirage Studios for July, Marvel First Looks and Image First Looks.
* Tuesday, April 17: Marvel Comics for July, Image Comics for July, Top Cow Productions for July, Archie Comics for July, Smallville and Dynamite Entertainment First Looks.
* Monday, April 16: DC Comics for July, Edward Norton in Incredible Hulk and IDW Publishing for July.
* Sunday, April 15: Spider-Man, The Batman, DC Comics for July preview and Marvel Comics for July preview.
* Saturday, April 14: Painkiller Jane, Smallville, Devil's Due First Looks and Archie First Looks.
* Friday, April 13: Painkiller Jane, Virgin Comics for July and First Looks.
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