PR: Rex Mundi Gets Omnibused and Back In DHP

Arvid Nelson’s critically acclaimed Rex Mundi gets collected in two omnibus volumes and returns in the Eisner-nominated anthology Dark Horse Presents #15, with a new tale of murder, mystery, heresy, and the occult! 

Paris, 1933. Europe is still in the grip of feudalism, sorcerers stalk the streets at night, and secret societies vie for power. When a medieval scroll disappears from a Paris church, Dr. Julien Saunière begins uncovering a series of horrific ritual murders connected to the Catholic Church. His investigation turns into a one-man quest to uncover the deepest secrets of Christianity, a trail of conspiracy that extends all the way to the walls of Jerusalem during the First Crusade. Rex Mundi is the tale of a quest for the Holy Grail told as a murder mystery, set in a world where magic is real and the Catholic Church never lost its grip on power.

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PR: Ditko Is The Shit (I Mean That In A Good Way)

Celebrated, mercurial, enigmatic, and influential are a few words that have been used to describe legendary comics creator Steve Ditko. Co-creating Spider-Man and Doctor Strange with Stan Lee are only a couple of achievements earned by Ditkoin his storied career.

Since his Marvel and DC days, Ditko has produced a litany of fiercely independent, wildly creative works; many of which are collected here in this large-format, oversized, full-color hardback for the first time! THE CREATIVITY OF STEVE DITKO, designed by the Eisner Award-winning Craig Yoe features essays by Paul Levitz, Mike Gold, Jack Harris, Mikal Banta, and Amber Stanton.

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First Look: The Loxleys and the War of 1812

The story follows the Loxleys, a Canadian family living in the Niagara peninsula as they're torn apart by the American invasion of Canada in 1812, and the subsequent war that raged across both countries as British troops, Canadian militia, and First Nation warriors sought to thwart the expansionist plans of the American government.

The story follows the characters through key historical events as they deal with the realities of war on their doorstep, the personal loss, setbacks and victories tied into the conflict.

THE LOXLEYS AND THE WAR OF 1812 GN

Writer: Alan Grant

Artist: Claude St. Aubin

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WTF: Here's That "Situation" Comic You Always Wanted

Well, you asked for it and now it looks like you're going to get it. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino from MTV's The Jersey Shore is going to be doing whatever it is that he does, but now in comic book form. The reality "star" and Wizard have teamed up to filter out his fans and prove that they can read.

Wizard and Sorrentino have signed a publishing, development, and appearance deal last month. Not only that but Greg "I don't care what people say, I still love your art" Horn is doing the cover to the first issue and Paul Jenkins is writing it.

I wonder why MTV Comics didn't make a move for this one?

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PR: Extermination #1 Sells Out... Another $1 Sell Out

BOOM! Studios is proud to announce EXTERMINATION #1 has sold out 8 days before its release date!

Fans should keep in mind, while Diamond Comic Distributors is completely sold out, EXTERMINATION #1 may still be found at a direct market retailer near you on June 6th. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use www.comicshoplocator.com to find one!

Extermination is an exciting new ongoing series written by Simon Spurrier (X-CLUB, FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT, WOLVERINE: DANGEROUS GAMES), with cover art and interiors drawn by rising star Jeffrey Edwards.

In the wake of an apocalyptic alien invasion, the world’s greatest super-heroes and deadliest super-villains must form an alliance despite their bitter pasts. Arch-enemies Nox, a driven hero, and Red Reaper, a ruthless villain, enter into a volatile partnership for the greater good. What happens when battle lines are redrawn and foes become unlikely allies in a desperate war for the fate of the planet -- and of the human race? Find out Starting June 6, 2012.

PR: Original Superman and Jor El Costumes Going Up For Auction

I'm kind of torn about this news. Part of me thinks that it's really cool that these costumes are up for action and I'm sure they'll fetch a ton of cash, but the other part of me is like Indiana Jones... they belong in a museum. Either way they're going up for bidding so if you want in then honestly you're probably too late.

Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, is proud to announce that a complete Christopher Reeve Superman costume and complete Marlon Brando "Jor-El" costume from Superman: The Movie will be for sale at their July Hollywood auction. These items are a part of the fabled Dreier Collection, a collection of such breadth and immensity that it will take several years to completely auction off.

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Web Pick: Deep Dive Daredevils

Welcome to another edition of Comic Bastards Web Pick.  This week, I want to highlight a web comic titled Deep Dive Daredevils and is created by Matt Heistand, Dan Fifield, Evin Dempsey and Danilo Guido.  The web comic is a weekly series that is about deep sea adventures.  It involves Pirates, Sailors, and some outer world entities. 

In the first story arc titled: Secret of the Beaufort Sea, the story starts back in 1851 were a bunch of pirates are out hunting for sperm whales. During their hunt, the ship encounters a strange light and the crew of the ship suddenly disappears.  Fast forward to the present a young boy named Joe discovers that there is a man floating in the deep cold sea and quickly dives in and rescues the man and brings him back to the submarine. After the rescue the man reveals that he is a Captain named Ulysses Armstrong and that he needs to find his crew as soon as possible.  After Captain Ulysses reveals who he is, more questions arise about the mysterious man and why was he the sole survivor of his ship.

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Review: Peter Panzerfaust #4

I had all but written this book off with the second issue, but having some time to kill on my lunch I decided to give the fourth issue a chance. I’m glad I did since it really surprised me with its quality. I’m still over the Peter Pan thing for the book and think that it could have been lightly poured into the story or even just revealed at the end with clues alluding to it throughout the series. Too each their own though and it’s clear that I’m in the minority on that one since the book continues to do well.

The last issue apparently had Peter and the boys picking up Wendy and her brothers, but this issue shows the two groups of youngsters getting to know each other as they discover a farm that’s been abandoned. They start living in the farm house and everyone starts to get a bit too comfortable. Tootles tells about his love of the camera and begins showing some pictures he took and then also some that Wendy clicked as well. It’s a great character issue with Peter and Wendy getting to know each other and becoming closer and closer.

Tootles’ narration is by far the strongest element to the story and honestly the scene with no dialog other than his stand out a lot in terms of quality and interest. The real problem with the story is that everyone that’s not Peter or Tootles talks in the same voice which basically turns the group into three characters. Whenever anyone else is talking it turns into an episode of House, you don’t care what their saying you’re just waiting for Wilson to come back onto the screen.

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Review: Magdalena #12

How the hell is this book even still going? I’m pretty sure that the series started at least a year and a half ago and it’s just reached issue twelve? I’m not surprised though, it’s Top Cow and they can’t ship on time to save their lives. It literally takes all their effort to get Witchblade and The Darkness out each month. Speaking of Witchblade, look at that she’s on the cover and that’s the reason I gave this issue a shot. I had to know why they felt that their own hottie couldn’t sell the title and I’m pretty sure it’s because everyone is ugly as crap in this book.

Here’s the story and I mean the entire story so Spoiler Warning ahead (side note, I’ve gotten much better lately about telling you when I’m going to spoil something). The Magdalena takes on a dragon that’s been resurrected. She gets the Spear of Destiny back from Sara and a piece of the original cross that Jesus was crucified on. I’ve never personally understood why the cross that helped kill him gives people holy powers, but it’s typical so what can you do. She beats the dragon and lets it go all the while Sara talks to her like she’s her fucking spiritual guide and literally does nothing in the book. Mags and her handler go back to the Church and return the bit of the cross which has obviously been switched with a carved out chunk of her spear staff. How they got the cross to fit in the spear I don't konw, but like everyone in the room is staring at this shit because it’s really noticeable. Boom the end.

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Review: America’s Got Powers #2

Issue two of America’s Got Powers came out this week and so far the mini has been surprisingly good. The issue starts off with coverage of the events that transpired at the end of the first issue in which Tommy saves a kid from being killed by the giant robot that was in the arena by activating his powers.  Everyone in the arena and the media is enamored with the kid and now wants to know who Tommy Watts is and what his powers can do. 

The issue also goes deeper into character development and it explains that Tommy and his brother Bobby are actually twins. Bobby developed super powers right after he was born; while Tommy’s powers were dormant.  After seeing what Tommy did in the first episode of the show, the government now wants Tommy to fight in in the show to spotlight his powers; the problem is that Tommy might not be willing to appear due to the fact that his brother died during a season of the show.

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WTF: Fuck Your Iron Man Iron I've Got A Scooter!

Yeah, look at that huh!?! What, you want me to turn up the awesome? Sorry bro, but this bad boy only goes up to 50 and frankly I would probably die if I went that fast wearing this stupid helmet. I was going to go with the Thor version, but then I would get bugs in my face. Now if you'll excuse me, these pizzas ain't going to deliver themselves.

Just in case you don't know what iron I was talking about it's after the break.

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First Look: Cow Boy: A Boy And His Horse

I've been waiting anxtiously for this book since it's announcement. I love the fact that people are embrassing Bill Waterson's style for their drawings and Cow Boy has that obvious influence. We'll have a review up once I'm done reading the book, but honestly you either bought the book by now or will wait a few weeks since everyone will be rushing to review it. No rush here, I'm going to enjoy or not enjoy the book and let you know about it.

COW BOY: A BOY AND HIS HORSE
Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
Retail Price: $19.95 U.S.
Page Count: 96 pages
Format: Hardcover with no dust jacket (paper over board), 6” x 9”, full color
ISBN-13: 978-1-936393-67-1
Country: U.S.
 
Written by Nate Cosby
Illustrated by Chris Eliopoulos
Cover by Chris Eliopoulos

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PR: Rock Comic Con Happening At Denver Comic Con

Ticket sales are underway for Rock Comic Con – the official after party for the Denver Comic Con. Set to take place at the Denver Hard Rock Café, just steps from theColorado Convention Center, the after-party will serve as a meeting ground for heroes, zombies, Jedi Knights and comic fans alike to ‘rock out with their nerd out’. Featuring a flurry of nerd rock bands including Paul and Storm, H2Awesome!, Random Battles, Mike Allred & GEAR -- the event will also feature LIVE Art by Marvel and DC Comic artists, prizes, costumes, giveaways and Special Guests. All proceeds raised for the event will help support children's literacy through the Comic Book Classroom an after-school program for children, already running in 8 Colorado area schools. The intimate Saturday night party will also highlight the limited edition release of a collectors Hard Rock Café pin, commemorating the Denver Comic Con and Rock Comic Con.

ROCK COMIC CON
Hard Rock Café
June 16^th, 2012 – 9 PM
$12 Advance, $15 Door.
Advance tickets are available at www.RockComicCon.com

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PR-First Look: Thomas Jane's Dark Country on Comixology

Actor Thomas Jane and noted artist Tim Bradstreet’s Raw Studios is proud to announce today that they have entered into an exclusive digital distribution agreement with comiXology — the world’s largest digital comics platform — involving all of Raw Studios’ comic book and graphic novels.  To celebrate, Raw Studios and comiXology are today making available the Dark Country graphic novel as an exclusive digital debut across comiXology’s entire platform — including iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and the Web.

Thomas Jane fans will be familiar with Dark Country, the title of his 2009 directorial debut. Both the film and graphic novel are based on a short story written by Tab Murphy, Jane conceived of the film and graphic novel adaptions as stand-alone endeavors with unique artistic interpretations.

“Dark Country has long been a passion project of mine. In 2009, I was able to make the film a reality. And today, with Thomas Ott’s amazing work, we’re now able to release the Dark Country graphic novel exclusively with comiXology,” said Raw Studios co-founder Thomas Jane, most recently seen in HBO’s series HUNG. “Everyone at Raw Studios is excited about this exclusive agreement with comiXology who have far and above the best shopping and reading experience of any digital comics vendor.”

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Do Want: The Mass Effect Hoodie Project

It looks like dreams do come true! DeviantARTist lupodirosso, asked the Grand masters at BioWare to make these sweet ass hoodies and they responded with a, "yeah we'll do a test batch". ( They better do-Thane, Kasumi, Wrex)

Which hoodies will make the cut in the test run is unknown but there's a good chance I'll be paying crazy, stupid ass BioWare prices to catch'em all.! Jk BioWare Jk!

Source: Fashionably Geek