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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2008
COMING THURSDAY
Marvel news -- and much more!
THE MIDDLEMAN: "THE SINO-MEXICAN REVELATION"
Mark Dacoscos, who starred as Eric Draven in the short-lived The Crow: Stairway to Heaven television series, is guest-starring in the Monday, June 30 episode of ABC Family's The Middleman.
The network has provided The Continuum a description and eight images from the episode, titled "The Sini-Mexican Revelation."
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"Wendy must save the day when The Middleman and Sensei Ping are kidnapped by a band of Lucha Libre wrestlers.
"To become a full-fledge Middleman, Wendy must first undergo training from Sensei Ping, the most lethal man alive. But things go horribly wrong when Sensei Ping is abducted by an angry group of Mexican wrestlers seeking revenge under Wendy's watch. After sending her home for the day, The Middleman starts to search for the famous fighter but soon finds himself also entrapped by the Lucha Libres. Now as their last hope, Wendy must prove herself capable as she heads down to the Yucatan to rescue both her boss and the martial arts master."
Dascoscos, 44, plays Sensei Ping. He can also be seen as The Chairman on the U.S. version of Iron Chef.
Click on the thumbnails for larger images and look for more on The Middleman soon here in The Continuum.
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THE SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN: "NATURE VS. NURTURE"
The CW 4Kids has provided The Continuum three images and a description from "Nature vs. Nurture," the season finale of The Spectacular Spider-Man scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m.
Here's how the network describes the episode:
"The all-new episode opens on Thanksgiving as Aunt May Parker is released from the hospital -- but Venom has no intention of letting May and Peter Parker enjoy a family celebration. Knowing all of Spider-Man's secrets -- even some Pete isn't consciously aware of -- Venom threatens to destroy Pete and everyone he loves most. Will Pete embrace his destiny in time to defeat this new arch-nemesis?"
The episode was written by Kevin Hopps and directed by series producer/supervising director Victor Cook.
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In other Spider-Man news:
* While it remains unclear where Season 2 of the series will air, The Spectacular Spider-Man should continue in repeats on The CW 4Kids through August.
* Saturday's 9:30 a.m. repeat will be "Persona."
For The Continuum's interview with Ben Diskin, the voice of Eddie Brock/Venom, CLICK HERE.
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOK
For a cover and two-page preview of Squadon Supreme #1 from Marvel Comics, CLICK HERE.
Look for more Marvel First Looks soon here in The Continuum.
ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and four to seven-page previews of Archie Comics titles arriving in stores on June 18, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Jughead's Double Digest #141, Betty & Veronica #236 and Betty & Veronica Digest #185.
ONI PRESS COLLECTS LOCAL
Oni Press has announced a September release for the Local hardcover bookshelf that collects all 12 issues of the series by Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly.
Here's how Oni describes the book:
"What does it mean to be a 'local'? Where do you call 'home'? Each of the 12 issues of Local stand alone, while tying in thematically with one another. The series follows the travels of Megan McKeenan as she discovers herself, while she discovers America. Crossing genres as it crosses the country, Local examines how where you live impacts who you are. Each issues gives the reader another year in Megan's life, as she
tries to find a place where she fits in, where she can truly be local."
"Local is the book I'm proudest of, hands-down," Wood said, "and the care and trouble Oni Press has shown in collecting it in such a gorgeous hardcover really completes the whole
experience for me."
Oni Press Editor in Chief James Lucas Jones said, "Brian is such a versatile storyteller; he's able to move from horror to romance to action seamlessly, and Ryan's able to adapt right along with him. They have both done their research to make these stories not only visually accurate, but emotionally resonant as well. Each town has its own vibe, and these guys capture that completely."
The Local over-sized hardcover comes cloth-bound, smith-sewn, with gorgeous full color cover including a special metallic fifth color. The 384-page book's extras will include all the original and reprint full color covers and all first printing issue essays. It will cost $29.99.
AUGUST SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP
For previously posted August solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:
* Antarctic Press.
* Arcana Studio.
* Archie Comics.
* Aspen Comics.
* Avatar Press.
* Big City Comics.
* Bluewater Productions.
* Bongo Comics.
* Boom! Studios.
* Dabel Bros. Productions.
* Dark Horse Comics.
* DC Comics.
* Desperado Publishing.
* Devil's Due Publishing.
* Digital Webbing.
* Dynamite Entertainment.
* IDW Publishing.
* Image Comics.
* Marvel Comics.
* Moonstone Books.
* Oni Press.
* Platinum Studios.
* Radical Publishing.
BRIEFLY
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* The Hershey Company has unveiled packaging for its The Dark Knight-themed products. Special Edition Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Bats and Reese's Dark Peanut Butter Bats feature a unique bat shape. Reese's Pieces are featured in a Batman-themed black and blue color scheme, and Kit Kat Dark Knight Bars feature an imprinted Bat-Signal on standard and king-size bars.
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* Superman: Brainiac Attacks will premiere on Toon Disney on Monday, June 16 at 5 p.m. (ET).
* Hancock's Will Smith will be a guest on CBS' The Late Show with David Letterman on Monday, June 23.
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.
* Thursday, June 5: Dark Horse Comics for September, Batman Gotham Knight's Josh Olson and Top Cow's Starfall.
* Wednesday, June 4: Secret Invasion tie-ins, Wanted, Smallville, The Incredible Hulk, Image Comics First Looks, Archie Comics First Looks and IDW Publishing's Andy Schmidt.
* Tuesday, June 3: The Incredible Hulk's Liv Tyler, Marvel Comics First Looks, Dynamite Entertainment First Looks, Image Comics Firs Looks, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Fear Itself and World of Quest.
* Monday, June 2: Garth Ennis and First Looks.
* Sunday, June 1: Devil's Due Publishing for August and Desperado Publishing.
* Saturday, May 31: From Wizard World Philadelphia -- Marvel's Cup O' Joe, Aspen Comics, Secret Invasion and Dynamite Entertainment panels; Plus -- Antaractic Press for August, The Spectacular Spider-Man and First Looks.
* Friday, May 30: From Wizard World Philadelphia -- Spider-Man, Mondo Marvel and DC Nation panels; Also -- Batman Gotham Knight, The Incredible Hulk and Marvel Comics First Looks.
* Thursday, May 29: The Incredible Hulk's Edward Norton, G.I. Joe at IDW Publishing, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Digital Webbing for August and Archie Comics First Looks.
* Wednesday, May 28: American Gladiators/Hulk, Zenescope Entertainment for August, Radical Publishing for August, Dark Horse Comics First Looks, Fear Itself and World of Quest.
* Tuesday, May 27: The Spectacular Spider-Man, Avatar Press for August, Boom! Studios for August, Platinum Studios for August and Dynamite Entertainment First Looks.
* Monday, May 26: Dynamite Entertainment for August, Oni Press for August, Dabel Bros. Productions for August, Red 5 Comics for August and Transformers: Animated.
* Sunday, May 25: First Looks, The Incredible Hulk and Fear Itself.
* Saturday, May 24: The Middleman, Heroes, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Arcana Studio for September.
* Friday, May 23: Marvel Comics First Looks, Image Comics First Looks, Viper Comics for August and Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins.
* Thursday, May 22: Batman Gotham Knight, Battlestar Galactica, The Middleman, Big City Comics for August, Aspen Comics for August and Archie Comics First Looks.
* Wednesday, May 21: Bongo Comics for August, Bluewater Productions First Looks, Marvel Comics roundup, Iron Man box office and DC Direct's Watchmen.
* Tuesday, May 20: Marvel Comics for August and Dark Horse First Looks.
* Monday, May 19: DC Comics for August, IDW Publishing for August, Archie Comics for August, NBC's Fear Itself, Punisher: War Zone, Top Cow First Looks and Marvel Comics roundup.
* Sunday, May 18: Iron Man, The Cleveland Show and First Look.
* Saturday, May 17: Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Witchblade movie and DC Comics First Looks.
* Friday, May 16: Top Cow Productions for August, Image Comics for August, Marvel Comics First Looks and World of Quest.
* Thursday, May 15: The Spectacular Spider-Man, Fox's 2008-2009 lineup, The Middleman's Natalie Morales, Image Comics First Looks and Dark Horse Comics First Looks.
* Wednesday, May 14: Incredible Hulk's Tim Roth, Batman Gotham Knight's Kevin Conroy, Battlestar Galactica, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Smallville, Archie Comics First Looks and The Dark Tower.
* Tuesday, May 13: The Middleman, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Zen: Intergalactic Ninja, Devil's Due/Capcom titles, Dark Horse Comics First Looks, Image Comics' The Roberts and Watchmen.
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