New Comics For The Week Of 12/17/2008
December 14, 2008 by tcgames · Leave a Comment
Review – Titans #7 – DC Comics
November 19, 2008 by tcgames · Leave a Comment
Koppy McFad over at the Comic Book Bin has a reviews of DC’s Titans #7…
“Match”, the flawed clone of Superboy–Conner Kent, whose body has been possessed by ex-Titans member, Jericho, battles the Titans in their own headquarters.
The complexity of the situation is pretty hard to sum up in one paragraph. You have to explain how Jericho has the power to inhabit other people’s bodies, how he got into Match’s body and who the heck Match is. Suffice to say, newcomers to this book will be mystified and may not understand what is going on. The one-page explanation that appears early in the book just doesn’t wrap things up completely.
Other than that, this issue is rather well done. “Match” breaks free, the Titans all make an attempt to subdue him and in the end, Jericho is separated from Match’s body with unexpected conseuquences. The action is well choreographed and the Titans show surprising strength instead of acting as punching bags as in so many previous issues.
Even the characterisation is remarkably good. The Titans speak in distinctly different voices and comes off as quite sympathetic– aside from Winick’s penchant for having his characters constantly spouting smart-azz wisecracks, even during inappropriate moments, like when their best friends are fighting for their lives.
The art is surprisingly good, considering it is clearly a last-minute fill-in job. The backgrounds are a bit sparse but at least all the characters end up looking good, especially Match who comes off as both menacing and comical as he screams for help even while he beats up the Titans.
Rating: 7/10
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Preview: Captain America #42 – Shipping September 24th
September 17, 2008 by tcgames · Leave a Comment
Captain America #42 ships next week and TC Games has a sneak peek at some of the artwork.
The final chapter of the epic “Death of Captain America” saga is here! The New Captain America, the Falcon, the Black Widow, Sharon Carter – all in a final showdown with the Red Skull and his minions for the future of America! Read more
Preview: X-Men Manifest Destiny #1 of 4 Shipping Sept 3rd
August 27, 2008 by tcgames · Leave a Comment
Shipping on September 3rd is X-Men Manifest Destiny #1 of 4 and TC Games has a look at the first few pages.
Witness the biggest shake-up in X-Men history. With the mansion in Westchester destroyed, the X-Men are moving to San Francisco. But it’s not just a change in the zip code. Read more
DC Comics On Sale July 30, 2008
July 22, 2008 by tcgames · Leave a Comment
DC Comics has a list of titles available on July 30th, 2008, including the final issues of the Batman: Death Mask mini-series and The Huntress: Year One mini-series. Also available will be Superman/Batman #50, celebrating 50 issues with an oversized story of the meeting between Thomas Wayne and Jor-El. The issue will be available with a regular cover and a variant cover by the original Superman/Batman art team of Ed McGuineness and Dexter Vines. Read more
‘Wheel Of Time’ Comic Book Adaptation Hits Later This Year
July 1, 2008 by tcgames · Leave a Comment
Dabel Brothers Publishing has announced the acquisition of the rights to create a comic book adaptation of Robert Jordan’s hugely popular Wheel of Time series of fantasy novels, which have sold over 14 million copies in North America alone (and more than 30 million copies worldwide). The first issue of the Wheel of Time comic book series will be released in December. The individual issues will be collected in graphic novel format and distributed by Del Rey, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group.
Robert Jordan was a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran, who began his Wheel of Time series in 1990 with the publication of The Eye of the World. Jordan wrote eleven volumes of the series and one prequel, but died in 2007 before he was able to finish the twelfth volume. That book, A Memory of Light, will be completed by Brandon Sanderson and published by Tor Books in 2009. The Wheel of Time is a truly epic fantasy series that spans the eternity of creation–the seven spokes of the wheel each represent a different age–and features the recurring battle the forces of light (led by the Dragon) and darkness (led by the Dark One, Shai’tan).
The Dabel Brothers published a comic adaptation of Jordan’s A New Spring in 2005 and worked closely with Robert Jordan, who provided them with extensive notes to be used in further publications, including character descriptions and other visuals. Jordan’s widow and editor, Harriet McDougal, cited that experience in announcing her decision to allow the Dabels to adapt Wheel of Time, Jordan’s magnum opus, noting, “Their work is splendid. Robert Jordan liked it enormously.”
In 2001 Wizards of the Coast published a self-contained d20 role-playing game set in The Wheel of Time universe.
Source: ICV2.com
Incredible Hercules #118 Sells Out: Gets Variant Cover Printing
June 30, 2008 by tcgames · Leave a Comment
Secret Invasion’s Incredible Hercules #118 Gets A New Printing!
Marvel is pleased to announce that due to overwhelming demand for Incredible Hercules #118, which led to a quick sellout at Diamond, the issue will return with Incredible Hercules #118 Second Printing Variant! The critically-acclaimed series from the red-hot writing duo of Greg Pak & Fred Van Lente, along with rising star artist Rafa Sandoval, present the newly formed God Squad on a mission to defeat the Skrull gods in this Secret Invasion tie-in. But what does Nightmare have to do with all this? And who isn’t what they seem? Incredible Hercules #118 Second Printing Variant features Sandoval’s stunning interior art on a new cover.
“I couldn’t be happier with both the art and the story,” said Paul Brian McCoy of ComicsBulletin.Com. “They work hand in hand to create one of the best current Marvel runs I can remember. It’s consistent, too. This is a title that everyone should be reading.”
Kyle Posluszny of WeeklyComicBookReview.Com gushed, “Incredible Hercules scores again with another good issue. The story is fun, the writing is excellent, and the artwork is almost always a treat to look at. As I said before, if you aren’t reading this series, you should be.”
“It seems like this title can do no wrong,” said Bryan Joel of IGN.Com, who deems Incredible Hercules a “must-read.”
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Incredible Hercules, as the series – and all Secret Invasion tie-ins – continue to sell out quickly! With a traitor in their midst, will the God Squad survive this mission intact? Keep reading Incredible Hercules to find out!
Please note that copies of Incredible Hercules #118 may still be available at the retail level.
Source: Comic Book Bin
Comic Book News: New Printings & Variant Editions: 06/23/08
June 23, 2008 by tcgames · Leave a Comment
Couldn’t get a new issue or volume you’ve been anticipating? When a hot comic sells out, the publisher will often go back to press to meet your demand with new printings, or re-release a book with an eye-catching variant cover from a hot artist that you won’t want to miss.
Please Note: Availability of some new printings and variant editions may be limited. Check with your retailer for availability! (Looking for a place to buy comics? Check out the Comic Shop Locator Service!)
This week’s new printings and variants include:
MARVEL
• A second printing of Captain Britain and MI: 13 #2 (MAY08 8090, $2.99), featuring a variant cover by Leonard Kirk, is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 16.
• A variant cover by David Aja for Immortal Iron Fist #17 (APR08 8318, $2.99) is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 23.
• A second printing of Kick Ass #3 (MAY08 8058, $2.99), featuring a variant cover by John Romita Jr., is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 16.
• Two second printings of Skaar: Son of Hulk #1 – one featuring a variant cover by Ron Garney (MAY08 8059, $2.99) and the other featuring a variant incorporating the Jade Giant as seen in The Incredible Hulk movie (MAY08 8080, $2.99) – are scheduled to arrive in stores on July 16.
• A second printing of Secret Invasion: Who Do You Trust? (MAY08 8091, $3.99), featuring a variant cover by Phil Jimenez, is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 16.
• A second printing of Wolverine #66 (MAY08 8127, $2.99), featuring a variant cover by Steve McNiven, is scheduled to arrive in stores on July 23.
OTHER
• New printings of Fantasy Flight’s Warhammer: Dark Heresy 40K RPG — Inquisitor’s Handbook (MAY08 8066, $49.95) & Purge the Unclean (MAY08 8067, $39.95) are scheduled to arrive in stores on September 3.
Source: PreviewsWorld.com
New Comic Book Series – Vincent Price Presents
June 12, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
The legacy of legendary horror film actor Vincent Price will soon stalk the comic aisle.
Bluewater Productions, Inc., has entered into an agreement with the estate of film icon Vincent Price to produce a new monthly comic book series titled, “Vincent Price Presents.” The series will feature the iconic Price in a myriad of roles including host, muse, background player, and protagonist.
The on-going series will showcase classic gothic horror elements, but will also include themes from Price’s past work in the mystery and suspense genres.
Patsy Walker: Hellcat, Agent Of The Initiative
June 11, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Make way for Marvel’s most fearsome heroine… Hellcat! Hellcat scratches and slashes her way into a new age in her five-issue limited series, Patsy Walker: Hellcat, Agent of the Initiative! After the 50 State Initiative, Alaska is without a hero and Iron Man has just the heroine in mind, Hellcat! With magnificently, stunning art work from soon-to-be star, David Lafuente Garcia (X-Men Divided We Stand), Hellcat is going to face a lot more trouble than just learning how to deal with Mother Nature! Up and coming star writer, Kathryn Immonen (Marvel Comics Presents), is going to throw Hellcat into a wild world full magic and this cat may not land on all fours! Hellcat will have to face witches, rapid polar bears, killer Eskimos, and crazed demons!
Editor-in-chief, Joe Quesada proclaims, “Hellcat is important to the Marvel U… this will redefine Hellcat in the Marvel Universe.”
What exactly does the Klondike state have in store for Marvel’s fearsome beauty? Prepare for the cold and danger and find out in Patsy Walker: Hellcat, Agent of the Initiative #1! Make sure not to miss the first issue of this ferocious new limited mini-series!
On-Sale—07/02/08
