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Archive for December, 2008
The Darkness to Hit Milestone 75th Legacy Issue in February
Earlier today, we posted a review of The Darkness #9, which marked legacy issue #73. In February, the series will reach its landmark 75th legacy issue, which Top Cow is celebrating with a super-packed special issue. Hit the jump for more information.
Review: Cyblade #2
Another issue of one of last year’s Pilot Season winners hit shelves last week. The question is, was Cyblade #2 a gift under the tree, or coal in the stocking?
Review: The Darkness #9/#73
Last week, we brought you a preview of The Darkness #9 (legacy issue #73), in which we finally find out more about why Jackie lost his darkness powers and just what the mysterious man from the end of issue #8 wants from him. Hit the jump for the full review.
What to Watch for Wednesday
For comics shipping 12.24.08 or The Week You Just Realized You Needed to Get Some Shopping Done. 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.
Top Cow Christmas Eve Previews
Top Cow has two issues coming out this holiday week, and Santa’s brought you Quarterbingers a few preview pages from each one. Hit the jump to get a look at Cyblade #2 and The Darkness #9/73, both in stores tomorrow–also known as Christmas Eve! Stay tuned for reviews of both issues later in the week.
The Quarterbin’s 2008 Guide to Comic Book Christmas Shopping
Procrastinators of the world unite for today is your lucky day. I present to you a gift guide the likes of which have been you have never seen… on this site. After the jump, you’ll find a few recommendations on what books to buy for those in your life that need some graphic storytelling injected into their lives. I’ve tried as best I could to stay away from the obvious ones *cough*Watchmen*cough*, and I hope you find the choices I’ve made to be suitable for your friends and family.
Review: Impaler #1
Does Impaler bring a new spin on vampires, or is it just another vampire tale to get lost in the shuffle? Hit the jump to see whether or not you missed out.
Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer Coming Next Summer
Top Cow announced today that they would be bringing back Cyberforce and the Hunter-Killer series next year in a limited summer crossover series. This will be one of Top Cow’s biggest projects next year, and is scheduled to launch in July. After the jump we’ve got some character sketches from Kenneth Rocafort, as well as the full press release, so check it out.
Emily the Strange Creator Rob Reger Announces Change of Strange Art Show
Rob Reger, the creator of individualist icon Emily the Strange, will be showing off his artistic skills at a Change of Strange art show in February. The show will be held at Varnish Fine Art in San Francisco, which, unfortunately, is a bit too far away for this Pennsylvania-based writer. It’s a shame that all of the Emily crew’s shows are on the west coast, because I really would like to check one out someday. If you’re in the area, you should definitely swing by. More details can be found in the press release after the jump.
Top Cow’s March ‘09 Solicitations
Want to know what Top Cow has in store for you next month? Hit the jump to read Top Cow’s solicitations for March 2009.
