MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010
BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY -- HUGO STRANGE TRAILER
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE), Rocksteady Studios and DC Entertainment have released the newest trailer for the Batman: Arkham City video game.
The video goes behind the walls of Arkham City and reveals Hugo Strange, one of many villains featured in the game, and the secret he discloses to Batman.
To view the trailer, CLICK HERE.
WBIE also released two images. Click on the thumbnails above for larger images.
X-MEN: DESTINY TRAILER
Activision has released a new trailer for the X-Men: Destiny video game.
To view the trailer, CLICK HERE.
BLACK PANTHER ANIMATED ON DVD
Shout! Factory has announced a Jan. 18 release for Marvel Knights Animation: Black Panther on DVD.
The animated series' six episodes, based on the comic book by Reginald Hudlin and John Romita Jr., were originally intended -- but never aired -- for BET.
Black Panther features a voice cast including Djimon Hounsou as Black Panther; music artist and actress Jill Scott as Storm; Kerry Washington as Princess Shuri; Alfre Woodard as both Dondi Reese and Queen Mother; Carl Lumbly as Uncle S'Yan; and Stan Lee as General Wallace.
The Marvel Knights Animation: Black Panther DVD includes extensive bonus content and a graphic rich cover, plus a unique replica of comic book-style plastic sleeve packaging that bridges the comic book to DVD concept.
Here's how the series is described:
"Deep in the heart of Africa lies Wakanda, an advanced and unconquerable civilization. A family of warrior-kings possessing superior speed, strength and agility has governed this mysterious nation as long as time itself. The latest in this famed line is young King T'Challa, the great hero known worldwide as the Black Panther.
"Now, outsiders once again threaten to invade and plunder Wakanda. Leading this brutal assault is Klaw, a deadly assassin with the blood of T'Challa's murdered father on his hands, who brings with him a strong army of super-powered mercenaries. Even with Wakanda's might and his own superhuman skills, can the Black Panther prevail against this deadly invading force?"
Marvel Knights Animation: Black Panther DVD is priced to own at $14.97.
BOOM! STUDIOS' HELLRAISER
BOOM! Studios has announced a March launch for an ongoing Hellraiser series from Clive Barker.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser will be written by Barker and Christopher Monfette, with art by Leonardo Manco, The first issue features covers by Tim Bradstreet and Nick Percival.
Also arriving in March is Hellraiser: Masterworks Vol. 1, the first in a series reprinting the hard-to-find Marvel Comics-era Hellraiser stories. The first issue will be a 40-page debut that includes a story by The Matrix co-writer and co-director Larry Wachowski.
"Beyond being a legendary creator of all things macabre, Clive Barker is truly an amazing individual and I'm proud to be able to work with him on reviving one of his most celebrated creations with Hellraiser," said BOOM! editor-in-chief Matt Gagnon.
"I've known Clive for years, but this is the first chance we've had to work together and I couldn't be more excited. It's been unbelievably gratifying to develop this series and witness the visceral, relentless, and shocking story that Clive has in store for a new generation of horror fans. Readers beware! Hell comes home this March!"
DC COMICS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and four- to six-page previews of DC Comics titles arriving in stores on Dec. 15, CLICK HERE.
Titles include Batman #705, Birds of Prey #7, Supergirl #59 and Superman #706.
MARVEL COMICS ROUNDUP
Marvel Comics has unveiled cover art and details for March's Daken: Dark Wolverine #7 and X-23 #8.
Here's how Marvel describes the story:
"Wolverine's family may just destroy itself as his son Daken and his daughter X-23 face off in a battle to the death this March in Collision! Collision will change the future of Wolverine's progeny With a foothold in Madripoor as king of the criminal underworld, Daken is untouchable...that is until X-23 shows up at his doorstep."
Daken: Dark Wolverine #7 will be a "Collision" prelude, written by Marjorie Lie and Daniel Way, with art by Marco Chechetto and a cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli.
X-23 #8 will be part one of "Collision," written by Liu, with art by Ryan Stegman and a cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.
In other Marvel Comics news, the publisher has has released a teaser image for April, titled "Do You Fear... Tomorrow?"
Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
BRIEFLY
* Bluewater Productions has announced three Vincent Price titles to be relased in May to commemorate Price's 100th birthday.
The titles include Vincent Price Presents #31, a second volume graphic novel compiling earlier issues, and a biography book. Also, an omnibus edition containing the first 25 issues of the series bearing will be available in July.
"Vincent Price Presents has been one of Bluewater's most popular, well-received and longest-running titles," said Bluewater president Darren Davis, "It proves Mr. Price has an enduring legacy. We are thrilled to pay homage to a Hollywood legend and be part of this celebration."
* Image Comics has announced a March release for The Kill Corps, a one-shot based on a Southern California metal band.
The book is written by Jim Krueger, with art and cover by Ben Templesmith and Dennia Calero. It will be released to coincide with The Kill Corps' debut release on Virgin Records.
The book will be released in two formats. The 32-page version includes a download code for the band's first single, "Save Me." The expanded 48-page version includes a download code for the four-track self-titled EP ("Save Me," "Sticks and Stones," "Crash Burn Die," and "Cannibal Romance"), concept art and bonus images from Templesmith and Calero.
Here's how Image describes the book:
"The Kill Corps follows a team of mercenaries who unwillingly become the instruments of destruction in an evil deity's plot to dominate mankind. Transported to a war-torn Hell dimension, the team must fight their way through every brutal era in human history to gain their freedom and save humanity."
"I rarely get the opportunity to go as dark and crazy as I did on Kill Corps," Krueger said.
* Activision has released a trailer for the Prototype 2 video game.
To view the trailer, CLICK HERE.
FEBRUARY SOLICITATIONS ROUNDUP
For previously posted February solicitations, click on the publishers' names below:
* Antarctic Press.
* Ape Entertainment.
* Archaia Comics.
* Archie Comics.
* Aspen Comics.
* Avater Press.
* Bluewater Productions.
* Bongo Comics.
* BOOM! Studios.
* Dark Horse Comics.
* DC Comics.
* Dynamite Entertainment.
* IDW Publishing.
* Image Comics.
* Marvel Comics.
* Moonstone Books.
* Oni Press.
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