Headlines http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/rss Headlines http://brokenfrontier.com/modules/core/layout/images/rss2.gif http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:01 -0500 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:01 -0500 BOOM! Previews for November 25, 2009 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/boom-previews-for-november-25-2009 DIE HARD: YEAR ONE #3
Written by Howard Chaykin
Drawn by Stephen Thompson
24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Dave Johnson
COVER B: Jock
Diamond Code: AUG090718
John McClane didn’t think patrolling New York City’s Bicentennial celebration would be easy…but he didn’t bank on an eco-terrorist plot! Is the naïve young blonde McClane met the key to unraveling it all? Does that make her a target? Find out in this issue!

           

           

           

           

MONSTERS INC. #3
Written by Paul Benjamin
Drawn by Amy Mebberson
24pgs, FC, (3 of 4), SRP: $2.99
Cover A, B: Amy Mebberson
Diamond Code: AUG090750
After months of planning, Mr. Waternoose and Randall have come up with the ultimate plan for revenge. They’re going to steal all of Monsters, Inc’s energy canisters, plunging Monsteropolis into darkness! After they place the blame on Mike and Sully, every monster in the city will be ready to tar and feather our heroes.

 

       

       

        

MUPPET PETER PAN #3
Writen by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Amy Mebberson
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (3 of 4), SRP: $2.99
COVER A: David Peterson
COVER B: Amy Mebberson
Diamond Code: AUG090752
Captain Gonzo and his gang of pirates are determined to defeat Kermie Pan once and for all. When Gonzo kidnaps the Darling children, poor Pan might fall right into his trap! Will the Darling children ever make it home? Features A covers by Eisner-award winning MOUSE GUARD artist David Petersen!

       

       

   

UNCLE SCROOGE #385
Written by Erik Hedman
Drawn by Wanda Gattino
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
COVER A, B: Magic Eye Studios
Diamond Code: SEP090715

Continuing BOOM! Kids’ all-new direction for everyone’s favorite-feathered penny pincher, Uncle Scrooge! Building on a tradition created by some of the greatest creators the comic book world has ever seen, like Carl Barks and Don Rosa, these issues follow Scrooge on new adventures that North American audiences have never seen! Join us in a bold new era for Scrooge that pays tribute to the past but heads into a new future!

              

       

   

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:09:00 -0500 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/boom-previews-for-november-25-2009 Worthington to star/produce The Last Days of American Crime http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/worthington-to-starproduce-the-last-days-of-american-crime Radical Publishing is excited to announce that Sam Worthington (Clash of the Titans and James Cameron’s Avatar) has signed on as both star and producer for the film adaptation of The Last Days of American Crime, based off of Radical Publishing’s comic book series, The Last Days of American Crime, created and written by critically acclaimed author Rick Remender (Punisher, Fear Agent). Sam Worthington will be a producer along with producing partner, Michael Schwarz, and Radical’s president and publisher, Barry Levine. Rick Remender will be the executive producer/screenwriter for the film and Radical’s Executive Vice President, Jesse Berger, will executive produce.

The Last Days of American Crime is set in the not-too-distant future, as a final response to terrorism and crime, the U.S. government plans in secret to broadcast a signal making it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit unlawful acts. To keep this from the public, the government creates a distraction, installing a new currency system using digital charge cards. Graham Bricke, a petty criminal never quite able to hit the big score, intends to steal one of the charging stations, skip the country and live off unlimited funds for the rest of his life. But the media has leaked news of the anti-crime signal one week before it was to go live... and now Graham and his team have just a few days to turn the heist of the century into the last crime in American history.

 “I had met Sam’s producing partner, Michael Schwarz, at the recent San Diego Comic-Con, who loved the concept for The Last Days of American Crime” said Radical Publishing’s President and Publisher, Barry Levine. “I figured that since Sam had done three tentpole movies back-to-back with Terminator Salvation, Avatar and Clash of the Titans, that he would want the more character driven role of Kevin Cash, the sociopathic partner to Graham Bricke. Michael had set up a meeting between Sam, CAA agents Kimberly Hodgert and Jon Levin along with myself to discuss Last Days. During the two hour meeting, we hit it off and Sam had committed to both star and produce.”

Rick Remender commented with “Sam is the perfect guy for this. He's a scene stealer, made up in equal parts charm and intelligence. Seeing him play violent sociopath safe cracker Kevin Cash will be a treat all the world will enjoy”

Readers can preview the first 15 pages of The Last Days of American Crime on Radical Publishing’s MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/radicalpublishing.

The Last Days of American Crime #1 appeared in the October 2009 issue of Diamond Previews and features two separate covers, one by Alex Maleev (DCD# OCT091056) and another by series artist Greg Tocchini (DCD# OCT091057).

The Last Days of American Crime #2 appears in the December 2009 issue of Diamond Previews and features two separate covers, one by Alex Maleev (DCD# DEC090978) and another by series artist Greg Tocchini (DCD# DEC090979).

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:10:00 -0500 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/worthington-to-starproduce-the-last-days-of-american-crime Top Cow February 2010 Solicitations http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/top-cow-february-2010-solicitations Broken Trinity: Pandora’s Box #1 (of 6)
(W) Rob Levin       & Bryan Edward Hill                  (A) Alessandro Vitti      (Cov) Tommy Lee Edwards
 
The Road to ARTIFACTS Begins Here!
Finn and Glori, the bearers of the Glacier and Ember Stones, first introduced in Broken Trinity, return this month in a pulse-pounding, world-spanning adventure series. When a fanatic cult embarks on a quest to remake the world with the mythical Pandora’s Box, Finn and Glori’s individual goals of gathering the 13 Artifacts is kicked into overdrive.
From newcomers Rob Levin (The Darkness: Butcher) and Bryan Edward Hill (Broken Trinity: Aftermath) and artist Alessandro Vitti (Secret Warriors). Featuring covers by Tommy Lee Edwards (1985)!
 
Full Color                   32 pages                   $3.99             limited series
 
Expected Ship Date – February 17th, 2010

Angelus #3 (of 6)
(W) Ron Marz                 (A) Stjepan Sejic      (Cov) Stjepan Sejic
 
Guest Starring the Darkness!
Since the beginning of time, the Angelus has been diametrically opposed to the Darkness. But will Danielle Baptiste, the newest bearer of the Angelus, be able to choose her own path when confronted by sometimes ally Jackie Estacado, bearer of the Darkness?
 
Full Color                   32 pages                   $2.99             limited series
 
Expected Ship Date – February 10th, 2010
 
The Darkness #83
(W) Phil Hester               (A) Michael Broussard      (Cov) Dennis Calero
 
“The Hunting Party”, Part 2 of 2!
Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of the Darkness, often takes advantage of the fact that his enemies don’t know the extent of his powers or his weakness to light. Captured by an old enemy Jackie will have to rely on his wits alone to survive. Meanwhile, Jackie’s crew must deal with the Sovereign without their powerful boss to back them up!
Featuring a cover by Dennis Calero (X-Men Noir, Dark Tower).
 
Full Color                   32 pages                   $2.99             ongoing series
 
Expected Ship Date – February 17th, 2010

 

Pilot Season: Stellar #1
(W) Robert Kirkman                 (A) Bernard Chang      (Cov) Marc Silvestri
 
From the creative minds of Image partners Robert Kirkman & Marc Silvestri!
Stellar is one of five genetically-enhanced super-humans created by the government of Earth.  The process used on her has made her toxic to other humans and drove the other four volunteers insane.  Banished from Earth, Stellar now roams the cosmos trying to use her powers for good, haunted by the fact that she can never return home – and all to aware that her fellow super-humans are out there, eager to strike at any moment.
 
Full Color                   32 pages                   $2.99             pilot issue
 
Expected Ship Date – February 24th, 2010
 
Pilot Season: Murderer #1 Signed Edition
(W) Robert Kirkman                 (A) Nelson Blake II      (Cov) Marc Silvestri
 
         Get this limited edition issue signed by co-creator/cover artist Marc Silvestri and artist Nelson Blake II. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
 
Full Color       32 pages       $19.99           Signed Edition
 
Tracker #4 (of 5)
(W) Jonathan Lincoln                (A) Francis Tsai               (Cov) Francis Tsai
 
The first property from Top Cow and Heroes and Villains Entertainment is here!

FBI tracker Alex O'Roark and his partner Jezebel Kendal become more and more desperate to capture serial killer Herod and resort to using a young boy afflicted with lycanthropy as bait. Will the risky gambit come back to bite them?
 
Full Color       32 pages       $2.99             limited series
 
Expected Ship Date – February 24th, 2010
 
Witchblade #135
(W) Ron Marz                 (A) Stjepan Sejic      (Cov) Sejic, Darick Robertson
 
“Pantheon” Part 2 of 3, Guest-starring Aphrodite IV!
The android assassin Aphrodite IV is back in town, and Sara’s confrontation with the cold-blooded killer will force her to face her own actions during “War of the Witchblades.”

Featuring a cover by series artist Sejic and a variant cover by Darick Robertson (The Boys)!
 
Cover A – Stjepan Sejic
Cover B – Darick Robertson
 
Full Color                   32 pages                   $2.99             ongoing series
 
Expected Ship Date – February 3rd, 2010

 

Witchblade #132 Green Virginia Comicon Variant Cover
(W) Ron Marz                 (A) Stjepan Sejic    (Cov) Randy Green
 
Get this limited edition holiday-themed variant cover by classic Witchblade artist Randy Green created for the Virginia Comicon. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur.
 
Full Color       32 pages       $10.00           Convention Exclusive


 

Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer Volume 1 Trade Paperback
(W) Mark Waid      (A) Kenneth Rocafort                (Cov) Kenneth Rocafort
 
Two of Top Cow’s top teams return! Fan favorite writer Mark Waid (Irredeemable, Amazing Spider-Man) and artist Kenneth Rocafort (Madame Mirage) weave a tale of conspiracy, high-octane action, and next-gen technology in a crossover with consequences. The members of Cyberforce and the Hunter-Killer squad must team up to stop Cyberdata and Morningstar from taking control of the world’s information networks with the Jett.

Collects Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer #1-5 along with character profiles, and a cover gallery including art from Stjepan Sejic, Mike Choi, Joe Benitez, Whilce Portacio, and Brandon Peterson.
 
Full Color       176 pages     $14.99           trade paperback
 
Expected Ship Date – February 10th, 2010

 

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/top-cow-february-2010-solicitations 'Unthinkable' Picked Up By Mandalay Pictures http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/unthinkable-picked-up-by-mandalay-pictures BOOM! Studios is proud to announce that Mandalay Pictures has optioned the film rights to action-thriller series UNTHINKABLE!

“Our partners at Mandalay are the best in the business,” says BOOM! Studios CEO Ross Richie. “Cathy Schulman won the Oscar for CRASH and Peter Guber’s a legend in the business. We couldn’t be happier!”

UNTHINKABLE is created and written by Mark Sable (GROUNDED, FEARLESS) and with sensational art by Julian Totino Tedesco (THE REMNANT). The five-issue series to be collected in trade paperback soon, centers around best-selling author Alan Ripley, recruited just after 9/11 to join a government think tank of America’s most imaginative minds to think of nightmare scenarios and crippling terrorist attacks on U.S soil. Years after the think tank is disbanded, attacks Ripley envisioned begin to happen and only he can stop whoever is behind the destruction.

Other BOOM! titles that have been optioned include, TALENT, TAG and 2 GUNS by Universal, NORTH WIND by Davis Entertainment, and STATION by CBS Films.

 

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:50:00 -0500 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/unthinkable-picked-up-by-mandalay-pictures Hero Initiative & Wizard World Team-Up http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/hero-initiative-wizard-world-team-up The Hero Initiative and Wizard World Comic Con will partner in 2010 to maximize the reach to fans for this important comic industry charity organization, Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York-based Wizard Entertainment and producer of Wizard World Comic Con tour, announces today.

"It's important to support The Hero Initiative since they support so many of the folks in our industry. Without this industry support many artists wouldn't be able to keep producing the wonderful work we love," said Shamus.

The Hero Initiative will have a booth at Toronto Comic Con and Chicago Comic Con in 2010 to raise awareness among fans of the importance of their continued industry support. They will also invite special comic book guests to sign at their booth to help increase donations for the organization and art auctions will be part of convention programming with proceeds going to The Hero Initiative.

"Being on location at Wizard World Comic Con events helps us reach many fans when they are in a place to understand their role in the industry, and how if you love something, you have the power and the obligation to support it, like our organization does," said Christina Zietsma, Associate Development Director at The Hero Initiative. "Partnering with Wizard World on a larger scale, outside of only the convention appearances, is strategic move by the organization to maximize awareness and impact for The Hero Initiative."

More programming and special guest details for The Hero Initiative at Wizard World Comic Con events will be announced soon.

The Hero Initiative is also selling tickets for all Wizard World 2010 Comic Con events with part of the proceeds going back to the charity. Go to www.heroinitiative.org to buy your tickets now for Toronto Comic Con, Anaheim Comic Con and Philadelphia Comic Con. More events will be added as they go on sale.

For more information on the Wizard World Comic Con tour, including show dates, locations and guests go to www.wizardworld.com

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:00 -0500 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/hero-initiative-wizard-world-team-up Special Needs Rock Stars Write Comic http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/special-needs-rock-stars-write-comic The Kids of Widney High: Beyond the Sky’s the Limit  (Atomic Basement Entertainment) is being offered in the current PREVIEWS catalog from Diamond Comics.  The book has been highlighted as a “Staff Pick” and is the latest in a long line of accomplishments by The Kids of Widney High, a music group composed of students with developmental and/or physical challenges from J. P. Widney High School, a special education center in Los Angeles, California.

Written entirely by members of the band and illustrated by some of the comic book industry’s top talent, this gorgeous 36-page book is a milestone event in both rock n’ roll history and comic book history.  Contributors to the book include award winning artists such as Chuck B.B., Jim Mahfood and Rafael Navarro, along with up and coming new talent like Rikki Niehaus, Neal Von Flue, Robbi Rodriguez and Chris Brandt.

“The comic book medium provided a new way for the members of the band to not only communicate some of their challenges and frustrations, but many of their triumphs and fantasies as well,” said editor/publisher Mike Wellman.  “All of the dialogue spoken by the characters in the book was drawn directly from quotes recorded during story sessions and really captures the spirit of the band.  It was a very unique way to tie a story together!”

The Kids of Widney High first formed in a songwriting class in 1988 and has grown into a world-wide cult sensation.  They have performed on stages all along the west coast including The House of Blues, The Key Club and Chain Reaction.  They were recently featured in The Ringer, a major motion picture from Fox Searchlight Pictures.  A documentary detailing the history of the band is currently in production.
Kids of Widney High member Tony Whitfield proudly says that the comic is “the music that will rock your eyes!”

Those interested in ordering the book must do so before November 25th and the initial print run will be limited to 1,500 copies.  The order code is NOV090619.

Learn more about The Kids of Widney High at:
www.kidsofwidneyhigh.com.

See the Previews Review at:
http://www.previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=221&ai=87813&ssd=

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:00 -0500 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/special-needs-rock-stars-write-comic DF Brings Back Comic Collector Packs http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/df-brings-back-comic-collector-packs Remember those awesome Comic Collector Packs that you would find under the Christmas tree. How great are those bunches of new, old rare and amazing comics. And how fun was it being introduced the all new worlds of heroes and villains?!?! Well, DF is bringing back the Comic Collector Packs, and they are doing it new and different and certainly affordable packages that are sure to be a treat for the accomplished reader and new collector alike.

Today, and for one day only, DF is offering a DC Starter Kit for the low cost of just $7.00. The set contains 1 signed DC comic! 1 DC trade paperback! And 8 randomly selected DC Comics from the past decade and featuring The Justice League of America, Infinite Crisis, Batman, Superman and more, and featuring the artistic talents of Jim Lee, Ed Benes, Brad Meltzer, Geoff Johns, Steve Niles and a host of other infinite DC Masterminds.  The combined MSRP of these items would be over $50.00, but for one day only DF offering them to you for just $7.00.

Only on www.dynamicforces.com DF Daily Specials start at noon each day, and run until 11AM the following day (unless they sell out, in which case, once they are gone they are gone forever). The quantities are limited and new specials are offered each.

Thanks for supporting us, and keep letting us know how we can bring you more cool collectibles.  Visit www.dynamicforces.com for more information!

And as always, check www.dynamicforces.com everyday for the latest and greatest interviews, reviews, news updates and pure DF awesomeness. Also, if you're looking for more specials and coupons and quick DF updates, follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/DynamicForces

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/df-brings-back-comic-collector-packs Exclusive Preview: The Darkness #81 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/exclusive-preview-the-darkness-81 BF has an exclusive first look at Top Cow's The Darkness #81, the second and final part of Phil Hester's "Bog" storyline. The issue goes on sales November 25.

The Darkness #81
“Bog” Part 2 (of 2)

(W) Phil Hester (A) Phil Hester (Cov) Michael Broussard

Jackie Estacado, in his quest to destroy all of The Sovereign’s remaining vessels, must first overcome an ancient swamp creature known only as “Bog”. And if an unbeatable ancient creature wasn’t enough, Jackie will also have to contend with the unkillable mercenary known only as Scab!
Featuring a brand new cover by regular The Darkness artist Michael Broussard.

Full Color - 32 pages - $2.99 - ongoing series

        

        

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:24:00 -0500 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/exclusive-preview-the-darkness-81 Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project Book Signing Parties http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/wolverine-weapon-x-100-project-book-signing-parties If you can’t cough up tens of thousands for the Hero Initiative’s Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project original covers, don’t fret! You can own the whole collection! On December 2nd, the massive 152-page collected book will be released, including artwork from legends such as Neal Adams, J. Scott Campbell, David Finch, Arthur Adams and Tim Sale. The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project is available in Limited edition hardcover for $25 and soft cover for $12.99.

And to kick things off, we’re celebrating with multi-creator signing events in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Phoenix! Check out a store and date near you, and visit the wonderful talent we have lined up! As a special bonus, limited edition hardcover copies of The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project will be available ONLY at the following stores or online at http://www.atomiccomicsstore.com/wolv100hcpp.html.

     

December 2, 3:00-7:00 PM
Paradise Comics
3278 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M4N 2L6
416.487.9807
www.paradisecomics.com
*Dale Keown
*Leonard Kirk
*Ken Lashley
 
December 5, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Collectors Paradise Comics and Gallery
7131 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA.91306
818.999.9455
http://comicsandcards.net
*Special guest Wolverine Creator Len Wein
*Joe Benitez,
*David Bullock
*Christian Gossett
*Danny Miki
*Bill Morrison
*Scott Koblish
*Chris Moreno
*Aaron Sowd
 
December 12, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Atomic Comics
1120 Country Club Drive #103
Mesa, Arizona 85210
480.649.0807
www.atomiccomics.com
*Ryan Cody
*Ben Glendenning
*Scott Godlewski
*Albert Morales
*Marat Mychaels
*Tony Parker
*Tone Rodriguez
*Patrick Scherberger

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 -0500 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/wolverine-weapon-x-100-project-book-signing-parties Preview: Berserker #3 http://brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/preview-berserker-3 Top Cow has released a preview of Berserker #3, in stores next Wednesday, October 25.

Berserker #3 

(W) Rick Loverd (A) Jeremy Haun (Cov) Dale Keown, Jeremy Haun 

The bone-crushing new series produced by Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia and DiVide Pictures continues this month! Farris realizes he has traded one war for another and refuses to fight the other Berserkers. Meanwhile Aaron must flee from the cops and other Berserkers. Featuring variant covers by series artist Jeremy Haun (Battle for the Cowl: Arkham) and Dale Keown (The Darkness/Pitt). 

Cover A – Dale Keown
Cover B – Jeremy Haun 

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series

        

         

        

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