Comics Continuum by Rob Allstetter: Monday, February 28, 2011

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011

PAUL PREVIEW CLIPS

Universal Pictures has released five preview clips from Paul, the alien comedy set for release on March 18.

For the "Paul Introduces Himself to Graeme" clip, CLICK HERE.

For the "Clive Wakes Up and Tries to Kill Paul" clip, CLICK HERE.

For the "Paul Heals a Bird on the Side of the Road" clip, CLICK HERE.

For the "Paul and the Boys Wake Up and Look for Ruth" clip, CLICK HERE.

For the "Graeme and Ruth Talk About Kissing" clip, CLICK HERE.

Here's how Universal describes the movie:

"Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reunite for the comedy adventure Paul as two sci-fi geeks whose pilgrimage takes them to America's UFO heartland. While there, they accidentally meet an alien who brings them on an insane road trip that alters their universe forever. For the past 60 years, an alien named Paul (Seth Rogen) has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. For reasons unknown, the space-traveling smart ass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town -- a rented RV containing Earthlings Graeme Willy (Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Frost).

"Chased by federal agents and the fanatical father of a young woman that they accidentally kidnap, Graeme and Clive hatch a fumbling escape plan to return Paul to his mother ship. And as two nerds struggle to help, one little green man might just take his fellow outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes."

MARVEL COMICS NEWS ROUNDUP

Marvel Comics has unveiled Steven McNiven's cover to April's Fear Itself #2.

Here's how Marvel described the issue:

"With the entire world paralyzed fear, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and the rest of Earth's Mightiest heroes must battle an unstoppable tide of terror that will send shockwaves throughout the entire Marvel Universe. From the halls of Avengers Tower to the spires of Asgard, the entire Marvel Universe is about to enter a waking nightmare and no show of force, no attempt to reason, not even unconditional surrender can ever undo the damage done.

"The mysterious Worthy have arrived to serve the unforgiving God of Fear. Who are they and what do they mean for the survival of the Marvel Universe? Extinguish all hope because this April the Marvel Universe is rocked to its core, only in Fear Itself!"

The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art by Stuart Immonen, and will be in stores on April 6.

In other Marvel Comics news:

* Marvel Comics has announced that Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning are the new writers of New Mutants beginning with May's #25.

The artist will be Leandro Fernandez.

The writers' first arc will be called "Unfinished Business" and will see the team tracking down mutants who have been off the map including, X-Man and Blink.

The result of the first arc will see significant changes in the make-up of the team, according to editor Nick Lowe.

MOONSTONE BOOKS FOR JUNE

Moonstone Books has released its solicitations for June.

For the listings, with images, CLICK HERE.

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT FOR MAY

Zenescope Entertainment has released its solicitations for May.

For the listings, with images, CLICK HERE.

BOOM!'S PEANUTS GRAPHIC NOVEL

BOOM! Studios has announced a March release through its kaboom! imprint for Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown, the first Peanuts graphic novel.

Adapted from the new animated special from Warner Home Video, Happiness is a Warm Blanket will be published in an 80-page, 7x10, hardcover graphic novel format at the suggested retail price of $19.99. The book arrives in conjunction with the new Penauts animated feature of the same name available on DVD from Warner Home Video March 29.

"We're honored to publish such a beloved property," BOOM! CEO Ross Richie said. "I can think of no better way to kick-off our new all-ages imprint kaboom! than with the first Peanuts graphic novel ever published!"

Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown is written by original creator Charles M. Schulz and adapted by Craig Schulz and Stephan Pastis, with art by Bob Scott, Vicki Scott and Ron Zorman.

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BATTLE: LOS ANGELES: JONATHAN LIEBESMAN

The Continuum continues a series of video interview snippets from Battle: Los Angeles with director Jonathan Liebesman.

Liebesman talk about how the film combines two of his favorite genres -- and more.

To view the video, CLICK HERE.

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

For cover and five-page preview from Skaar: King Of The Savage Land #1, arriving in stores on April 16, CLICK HERE.

For previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on March 2, CLICK HERE.

ARCHAIA COMICS FIRST LOOKS

For covers and five- to six-page previews of Archaia Comics titles arriving in stores on March 2, CLICK HERE.

Titles include Days Missing: Kestus #4, Lucid #4 and An Elegy for Ameila Johnson.

BRIEFLY

* DC Comics has released a five-page preview of Birds of Prey #10, arriving in stores on March 9. To view the preview, CLICK HERE.

* Archie Comics has released the cover image to June's Sonic the Hedgehog #226, which starts the "Sonic: Genesis" story.

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* Artist Greg Horn has announced he will be contributing to the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Horn will be providing illustrations for the play's line of merchandise and also some imagery for the official program guide.

I've worked on some mind-blowing jobs over the past 10 years, but this one might just take the cake. It's a biggie!" Horn said. "They were nice enough to fly me up last month to see the show in person, and that really helped me get a grasp of the show's scope and look. I've never seen anything like it...a visual spectacle!"

* AMC will air a marathon of the first season of The Walking Dead on Friday beginning at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

* FX will broadcast Hellboy II: The Golden Army on March 8 at 7:30 p.m., March 9 at 3 p.m., March 12 at 4 p.m. and March 13 at 8 a.m.