"Batman is introduced to a team of energetic androids known as the
Metal Men. When their creator goes missing at the hands of the Gas
Gang, Batman helps them track the villains to get him back."
Click on the thumbnails for larger images and look for more from on Batman: The Brave and the Bold on Thursday here in The Continuum.
MARVEL COMICS' THE HEROIC AGE
Marvel Comics has announced The Heroic Age, the "dawn of an exciting new era of heroism" in the Marvel Universe, beginning in May with the release of Avengers #1.
Here's how Marvel describes the publishing initiative:
"The Heroic Age ushers in a brighter Marvel Universe and a bold new era for the worldÕs greatest super heroes as they emerge from darkness with a renewed sense of hope and optimism, leading to the formation of all new teams with new members...and brand-new characters! Titles branded with the Heroic Age banner offer a perfect jumping on point for readers new and old alike, as the top comic book creators in the world deliver a Marvel Universe like youÕve never seen before!
"Over the past few years, the Marvel Universe and its citizens have found themselves living in a dark age of despair. Beginning with the disbanding of the Avengers, the heroes of the Marvel Universe have been caught in a demoralizing downward spiral that has included the genocide of the mutant population, a divisive civil war between heroes, the assassination of Captain America, a worldwide subversive alien infiltration and invasion, and the media-fueled and publicly-supported ascension of the Green GoblinÕs civilian identity, Norman Osborn, to power and control of the United States. Now, the heroes have united once again, stronger than ever and are prepared to face the dangers that lie ahead."
"Our heroes have experienced some of their greatest trials and tribulations recently, but now thereÕs going to be a renewed hope among their ranks," said Joe Quesada, Marvel's editor-in-chief. "As our heroes emerge from the darkness, the Marvel Universe is going to be a more optimistic place than we've seen in a quite awhile. But that doesnÕt mean we're making things easy for our characters!Ó
David Gabriel, Senior Vice-President of Sales & Circulation, Marvel Entertainment LLC. said, "We've been working out the details of The Heroic Age for about a year now. The plan is to give old and new fans alike the perfect place to jump into the Marvel Universe without feeling like they've missed out on anything that's come before. If there's a Heroic Age banner on one of the books, we're serious when we say 'the Marvel Universe starts here!Ó
BOOM! STUDIOS FOR APRIL
BOOM! Studios has released its solicitations for April
At last week's screening of the Planet Hulk animated movie at the Paley Center in Los Angeles, The Continuum's Kate Jewell caught up with Hulk comics writer Jeph Loeb.
Loeb talked about the Fall of the Hulks and the appeal of the Hulk as a character.
"In the wake of the MagLev bombing that killed his daughter Zoe (Alessandra Torresani), Daniel Graystone (Eric Stoltz) plunges himself into his work not realizing that a part of her survived the explosion and is closer to him than he could imagine. Consumed with grief, Amanda Graystone (Paula Malcomson) is obsessed with discovering who her daughter really was, and slowly begins piecing together the details of Zoe's life.
"Zoe, now trapped in the robotic Cylon body, turns to her friend Lacy (Magda Apanowicz) for help. At the same time, Headmistress Clarice Willow (Polly Walker) - a secret ring leader of the shadowy "Soldiers of the One" terrorist group on Caprica - is also focused on Lacy, putting the girl under pressure from all sides.
"At a memorial service for the victims of the train disaster, Joseph Adama (Esai Morales) confronts Daniel about the loss of his own daughter. Before they can come to an understanding, they are interrupted by a stunning public announcement from Amanda, who is now convinced that Zoe played a part in the terrorist act."
TONY TODD TALKS THE GRAVES
The Graves, the first movie directed by comic-book writer Brian Pulido, opens as part of HorrorFest 4 on Jan. 29-Feb. 4.
At the recent Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention, The Continuum's Kate Jewell talked with Tony Todd, who plays Reverend Abraham.
Todd, a veteran horror actor, talked about his character in the film and what really scares him.
Fox has released five images from "Dial Meg for Murder," the Sunday, Jan. 31 episode of Family Guy.
Here's how Fox describes the episode:
"Brian gets a gig writing for a teen magazine about the average American girl, but when he starts trailing Meg for research he discovers that her desperate attempts at dating have led her to a guy in the slammer. When Brian tries to expose Meg's secret to the family, he finds that her boyfriend, Luke (guest voice Chase Crawford), has broken out of jail and has been hiding in the GriffinÕs house."
Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
BRIEFLY
* BOOM! Studios has announced a new imprint, BOOM! Town, devoted to what the publisher calls "high quality, lit-oriented comix."
APRIL SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP
For previously posted April solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:
