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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2010

NYCC: DC UNIVERSE ONLINE

Sony Entertainment Online has released a sizzle reel for the DC Universe Online game for New York Comic Con.

To view the video, CLICK HERE.



NYCC: MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3: FATE OF TWO WORLDS

At New York Comic Con on Saturday, Capcom announced two new Marvel characters for Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Magneto and M.O.D.O.K.

For a clip of Magneto, CLICK HERE.

For a clip of M.O.D.O.K, CLICK HERE.

Other Marvel characters include Spider-Man, X-23, Dormmamu, Thor, Deadpool, Hulk, Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America, Doctor Doom and Super-Skrull.

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NYCC: IDW PUBLISHING'S INFESTATION

At New York Comic Con on Friday, IDW Publishing announced an event called Infestation that will link its movie-based licensed titles.

Starting in January, Infestation will infect Star Trek, Ghostbusters, Tranformers and G.I. Joe comics with zombies. To help create this multi-dimensional saga, IDW is teaming up with writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and artist David Messina.

"This is definitely one of those ิthere's no way they'll ever do this' kind of events," said IDW's Chief Creative Officer Chris Ryall. "But not only are we doing something fans never thought they'd see, we're doing it in a way that should confound and exceed their expectations. And doing it with real pros like Abnett and Lanning just makes it that much sweeter, especially knowing what they've got planned as a follow-up to this event."

Abnett and Lanning will write Infestation #1, arriving on Jan. 19. The32-page story begins in IDW's own Zombies vs. Robots universe, where something goes terribly wrong and ultimately infests the worlds of Transformers, Star Trek, G.I. Joe and Ghostbusters with zombies and infected robots. From there, the story spins into each of the four properties throughout February and March, and culminates in April's finale, Infestation #2.

In February, Transformers: Infestation #1-2 and Star Trek: Infestation #1-2 will ship bi-weekly. The Transformers title will also be written by Abnett and Lanning, with Nick Roche handling the art. Star Trek will be written by Scott Tipton and David Tipton and illustrated by Casey Maloney.

March will see the release of the bi-weekly G.I. Joe: Infestation #1-2 by writer Mike Raicht and artist Giovanni Timpano, as well as Ghostbusters: Infestation by Erik Burnham and Kyle Hotz.

John K. Snyder III will provide covers for the two Infestation issues, as well as 1950s sci-fi film-inspired images for each of the four involved series.

IDW will be releasing special incentive patches with every issue. Each embroidered, sew-on patch will feature "infected" logos of the four titles. Additional incentives include a painted cover by Zombies vs. Robots co-creator Ashley Wood for Infestation #1, as well as a special 16-page sketchbook featuring zombified versions of the characters from the four universes, as illustrated by artists associated with each property.

"We've found a way to involve all of these diverse titles in a massive storyline that has ties all the way back to the early days of IDW," Ryall said. "I think fans will be amazed by what we've pulled together here, as well as the stories that will come out of this once-in-my-lifetime event."



NYCC: MARVEL COMICS ROUNDUP

At New York Comic Con on Friday, Marvel Comics announced Astonishing Captain America for next summer.

The mini-series will be written by Andy Diggle, with art by Adi Granov. It will feature Steve Rogers.

Editor Tom Brevoort described it as "a huge, sweeping, rollicking, super-spy action-adventure."

In other Marvel news:

* Wolverine & Jubilee: Curse of the Mutants #1 arrives in January, from Kathryn Immonen and Phil Noto.

* Writer Daniel Way and artist Jason Pearson begin on Astonishing X-Men with #36 in February.



NYCC: APE ENTERTAINMENT TO PUBLISH RICHIE RICH

At New York Comic Con on Saturday, Ape Entertainment and Classic Media announced that Ape Entertainment will reimagine the classic cartoon and comic book character Richie Rich for a modern-day audience in an all-new comic series that will turn the world's richest kid into a globetrotting adventurer who uses his limitless wealth for good.

"Everyone inside the Ape HQ grew up a Richie Rich fan," said Ape Entertainment founder and co-publisher Brent E. Erwin. "What we're hoping to do with the property now is update it with a contemporary spin and bring even more action and intrigue to the original stories we all grew up on."

Here's how Ape describes the book:

"Part James Bond, Jr., and part Indiana Jones with Donald Trump's bank account, Richie Rich is an altruistic adventurer who travels the world helping the less fortunate. With his close-knit team of friends, including an updated Irona and a butt-kicking Cadbury, Richie is a hero for a new generation, acting as the voice for the underprivileged while putting his wallet and exceptional character to good use, spending some, but helping many."

Published under the company's all-ages imprint, KiZoic, Richie Rich will reach stores in early 2011.



RED: JAMES REMAR

The Continuum continues a series of video interviews from Red with James Remar, who plays Gabriel Springer.

Remar talks about his character and the film's entertainment value.

To view the interview, CLICK HERE.

Look for more on Red every day through the film's Oct. 15 release here in The Continuum.

For an interview with Bruce Willis, CLICK HERE.

For an interview with Julian McMahon, CLICK HERE.

For an interview with Julian McMahon, CLICK HERE.

For an interview with John Malkovich, CLICK HERE.

For 10 preview clips from Red, CLICK HERE.

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BRIEFLY

*Archie Comics characters will be featured in a new series of middle grade novels and humor books launching early next summer, Penguin Young Readers Group and Archie Comics announced at New York Comic Con.

Middle grade novels will feature all-new stories starring Betty and Veronica. Humor books will feature Archie and Jughead and will be aimed at kids aged 7-10.



DECEMBER SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP

For previously posted December solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:

* 12-Gauge Comics.

* Ape Entertainment.

* Archie Comics.

* Aspen Comics.

* Avatar Press.

* Bluewater Productions.

* Bongo Comics.

* BOOM! Studios.

* Dark Horse Comics.

* DC Comics.

* Dynamite Entertainment.

* IDW Publishing.

* Image Comics.

* Marvel Comics.

* Moonstone Books.

* Oni Press.

* Top Cow Productions.





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