Archive for August, 2008
New Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe Screens !!Updated!!
Thank God for Ze Germans. Without their Leipzig Games Convention, we would never have gotten these new MK vs DC screenshots. Technically, I guess we would’ve got them eventually, but we have them now, and that’s what matters. C’mon and get your first looks at Green Lantern, Liu Kang and Kitana in after the jump.
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What to Watch for Wednesday
For comics shipping 08.20.08 or The Week NBC Made Sure You’d Never Forget Michael Phelps. Every week I’ll check Diamond’s shipping list to see what you absolutely, positively, no doubt about it need to spend all your hard earned cash on at the Local Comic Shop.
Preview: The Art of Marc Silvestri Deluxe Hardcover
Top Cow sent along some preview pages from The Art of Marc Silvestri Deluxe Hardcover, an art book going on sale tomorrow. I’ve had a chance to look at the whole book, and it’s got a lot of gorgeous artwork, neat sketches, and scantily-clad Witchblade-bearers. Hit the jump for more info, as well as a bunch of preview pages. (As always, click any image to view it in Expand-O-Scope!)
Preview: Marvel Illustrated: The Odyssey #1
Homer gets the full Marvel treatment this fall when The Odyssey gets adapted by Greg Tocchini and Roy Thomas. Hit the jump for an advance look at the epic.
Preview: Sub-Mariner: The Depths #1
Namor’s been pretty quiet as of late. Guess he’s too busy off doing his own thing. Hit the jump for a look at what Esad Ribic and Peter Milligan think Namor’s up to.
Emily the Strange Manic Panic Line Set to Debut
Hey, fellow Emily the Strange fans! After being announced at New York Comic Con back in April, it looks like Emily’s line of hair dyes and other beauty products are ready to come out. Already available at retailers, the dyes, extensions, and make-up will be making a more high-profile debut at the MAGIC Fashion and Apparel Tradeshow in Vegas later this month. Dude, I so wish I could be there! I’d gladly let a member of the Manic Panic team make me over. Yes, I may be 25 years old, but I still love Emily and hair dye, so this is kind of a no-brainer for me. Hit the jump for the full press release.
Staking it to the Heart: An Interview with Georges Jeanty
Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer have a lot to be happy about right now. The character is as popular as she’s ever been, and that’s in large part due to the success of Dark Horse’s publishing the 8th season in comic form. We were lucky enough to speak with the man largely responsible for bringing life to the book, Georges Jeanty. Hit the jump to see just what Georges has to say about working with Joss, drawing Buffy, and what it’s like to be the penciler on such a popular book.
Preview: Deadpool #1
Wade Wilson’s back, and this time he means business. Hit the jump to see what happens when Deadpool returns to face off against the Skrull menace.
Preview: Big Hero Six #1
Who are the Big Hero Six? Where did they come from? What does this have to do with Chris Claremont? Hit the jump for an advance look at Marvel’s latest international super-team.
Robert Kirkman Addresses the Comic World
Comic Book Resources has posted a wonderful editorial by Robert Kirkman. If you haven’t already seen it, take a listen and see if you agree with what the Walking Dead and Invincible creator has to say about the state of the industry.
