This March writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Steve Epting unveil the first issue of FF!
Following on from the traumatic events of Three, this sees a new direction for Marvel's First Family.
New friends and foes gather as the World's Greatest Comic Magazine enters its second half-century.
Covers are supplied by Steve Epting, Daniel Acuna and Marko Djurdjevic with a classic artist cover to be announced.
Tuesday 18 January 2011
SPIDEY GETS ANOTHER NEW COSTUME
After the black costume of the 80s and the red and gold outfit of the Civil War era, Spidey dons new threads in March.
In the 40-page Amazing Spider-Man 656 from writer Dan Slott and artist Marcos Martin, Spidey steps out in a black and yellow powered costume as he takes the fight to a deadly new foe called Massacre.
The new costume is a pleasing blend of Ditko quirkiness and the sleek contours of the outfits worn in Tron Legacy.
In issue 657, Spidey considers the shocking ending to Three, the dramatic storyline running in the pages of Fantastic Four.
In the 40-page Amazing Spider-Man 656 from writer Dan Slott and artist Marcos Martin, Spidey steps out in a black and yellow powered costume as he takes the fight to a deadly new foe called Massacre.
The new costume is a pleasing blend of Ditko quirkiness and the sleek contours of the outfits worn in Tron Legacy.
In issue 657, Spidey considers the shocking ending to Three, the dramatic storyline running in the pages of Fantastic Four.
MARVEL LAUNCH A CAP SPECTACULAR
With his movie exploding in cinemas this summer Captain America is gearing up to show there's no stopping the star-spangled hero.
This year is Cap's 70th anniversary and the Sentinel of Liberty's avalanche of titles begins in March with issue 615.1 of his ongoing series.
Described as the perfect jumping-on point, this issue sees the climax of the Trial of Captain America. Who will assume the red, white and blue after the dust has settled? New Cap aka Bucky Barnes or Steve Rogers?
The drama continues in issue 616 as both Steve Rogers and Bucky deal with the aftermath of the trial.
This issue is written by Ed Brubaker, veteran Howard Chaykin, Mike Benson, Frank Tieri, Kyle Higgins and Alec Siegel. Art is from Butch Guice, Chaykin and Paul Grist all behind a cinematic Travis Charest cover.
As well as the main story, there is a tale set in the final days of WWII plus more of Steve Rogers: Super Soldier and the Secret Avengers. This 104-page issue ships in March.
The anniversary celebrations continue with Captain America and Falcon, a 40-page comic from Brit writer Rob Williams with pencils from Rebekah A Isaacs. Greg Tocchini supplies the cover artwork.
Sam Wilson, the Falcon, has been many things in his life: a hero, an activist and an Avenger. Now when an old friend's son becomes involved in gang warfare, Sam must confront his own past to save the boy.
Another 40-page title is Captain America and Batroc, written by Kieron Gillen with art by Renato Arlem. Greg Tocchini again provides cover art. Batroc the Leaper once again locks horns with Cap in this title.
In Captain America and the Secret Avengers, from Kelly Sue Deconnick and Greg Tocchini, the Black Widow and Agent 13 team up to stop a young girl from murdering her headmistress.
This 40-page book which goes on sale in March sees New York rocked by gals with guns a-blazin'!
Captain America was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby in 1941. He was revived by Stan Lee in 1964.
His cinema career started in 1943 with a chapterplay serial. Two TV movies came in the late 70s and early 80s. Cap's first shot at the silver screen came in 1990 with a lacklustre film directed by Albert Pyun.
This year is Cap's 70th anniversary and the Sentinel of Liberty's avalanche of titles begins in March with issue 615.1 of his ongoing series.
Described as the perfect jumping-on point, this issue sees the climax of the Trial of Captain America. Who will assume the red, white and blue after the dust has settled? New Cap aka Bucky Barnes or Steve Rogers?
The drama continues in issue 616 as both Steve Rogers and Bucky deal with the aftermath of the trial.
This issue is written by Ed Brubaker, veteran Howard Chaykin, Mike Benson, Frank Tieri, Kyle Higgins and Alec Siegel. Art is from Butch Guice, Chaykin and Paul Grist all behind a cinematic Travis Charest cover.
As well as the main story, there is a tale set in the final days of WWII plus more of Steve Rogers: Super Soldier and the Secret Avengers. This 104-page issue ships in March.
The anniversary celebrations continue with Captain America and Falcon, a 40-page comic from Brit writer Rob Williams with pencils from Rebekah A Isaacs. Greg Tocchini supplies the cover artwork.
Sam Wilson, the Falcon, has been many things in his life: a hero, an activist and an Avenger. Now when an old friend's son becomes involved in gang warfare, Sam must confront his own past to save the boy.
Another 40-page title is Captain America and Batroc, written by Kieron Gillen with art by Renato Arlem. Greg Tocchini again provides cover art. Batroc the Leaper once again locks horns with Cap in this title.
In Captain America and the Secret Avengers, from Kelly Sue Deconnick and Greg Tocchini, the Black Widow and Agent 13 team up to stop a young girl from murdering her headmistress.
This 40-page book which goes on sale in March sees New York rocked by gals with guns a-blazin'!
Captain America was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby in 1941. He was revived by Stan Lee in 1964.
His cinema career started in 1943 with a chapterplay serial. Two TV movies came in the late 70s and early 80s. Cap's first shot at the silver screen came in 1990 with a lacklustre film directed by Albert Pyun.
2011: THE YEAR OF FEAR!
Marvel keeps the genre of event comics going with Fear Itself.
Written by Ed Brubaker with pencils from Scot Eaton, the Fear Itself: Prologue, which ships in March, is being touted as the comic event of 2011.
Behind a cover by Marko Djurdjevic and a variant by Marvel head honcho Joe Quesada, Fear Itself sees all of the Red Skull's plans and dark secrets in the hands of his psychotic daughter Sin.
The girl uncovers a secret mission that her father undertook in WWII and the risk he faced could rip the Marvel Universe apart in the present day.
Written by Ed Brubaker with pencils from Scot Eaton, the Fear Itself: Prologue, which ships in March, is being touted as the comic event of 2011.
Behind a cover by Marko Djurdjevic and a variant by Marvel head honcho Joe Quesada, Fear Itself sees all of the Red Skull's plans and dark secrets in the hands of his psychotic daughter Sin.
The girl uncovers a secret mission that her father undertook in WWII and the risk he faced could rip the Marvel Universe apart in the present day.
CROSSGEN LIVES AGAIN
Founded by Mark Alessi and Gina M Villa at the turn of the century, Crossgen Comics boasted an impressive array of characters and creators.
However, the Florida-based outfit imploded in 2004 amidst animosity between management and the creative talent.
Crossgen's roster of comics included fantasy series such as Meridian and Sigil and retro-future adventure in Ruse and SF action with Negation.
Now two of the Crossgen series are back courtesy of Marvel Comics. Sigil, a four-issue mini-series, returns in March from British writer Mike Carey with art by Leonard Kirk.
The New York Times best-selling scribe has re-imagined Sigil. A 16-year-old girl from south Carolina discovers the mystical sigil on her body and becomes embroiled in a time-spanning conflict.
Ruse is the second Crossgen character to pitch up at Marvel. Written by creator Mark Waid with art by Mirco Pierfederici, Ruse is the tale of Simon Archard - the greatest detective of the Victorian era.
The new four-issue Ruse sees Archard squaring up to the enigmatic and enchanting Emma Bishop. Ruse 1 ships in March.
However, the Florida-based outfit imploded in 2004 amidst animosity between management and the creative talent.
Crossgen's roster of comics included fantasy series such as Meridian and Sigil and retro-future adventure in Ruse and SF action with Negation.
Now two of the Crossgen series are back courtesy of Marvel Comics. Sigil, a four-issue mini-series, returns in March from British writer Mike Carey with art by Leonard Kirk.
The New York Times best-selling scribe has re-imagined Sigil. A 16-year-old girl from south Carolina discovers the mystical sigil on her body and becomes embroiled in a time-spanning conflict.
Ruse is the second Crossgen character to pitch up at Marvel. Written by creator Mark Waid with art by Mirco Pierfederici, Ruse is the tale of Simon Archard - the greatest detective of the Victorian era.
The new four-issue Ruse sees Archard squaring up to the enigmatic and enchanting Emma Bishop. Ruse 1 ships in March.
VISIT MARS FOR A TENNER!
London's Prince Charles Cinema's run of silent films continues this month and next with two classics from the era before talkies.
The cinema's silent films season started in November with The Cameraman, a Buster Keaton romantic comedy from 1928.
Coming next is The Hunchback Of Notre Dame from 1923 starring Lon Chaney as Quasimodo on January 27th at 8.45pm.
Then on February 24th the season concludes with Aelita: Queen Of Mars, the first SF film from Soviet Russia made in 1924, being screened at 8.45pm.
The films have live musical accompaniment from John Sweeney and Minima. Tickets are £10 for non-members and £6 for members. For more details go to http://www.princecharlescinema.com/
The cinema's silent films season started in November with The Cameraman, a Buster Keaton romantic comedy from 1928.
Coming next is The Hunchback Of Notre Dame from 1923 starring Lon Chaney as Quasimodo on January 27th at 8.45pm.
Then on February 24th the season concludes with Aelita: Queen Of Mars, the first SF film from Soviet Russia made in 1924, being screened at 8.45pm.
The films have live musical accompaniment from John Sweeney and Minima. Tickets are £10 for non-members and £6 for members. For more details go to http://www.princecharlescinema.com/
THE OTHER MEN OF STEEL PART ONE
Before Christopher Reeve took flight as The Man of Steel on the silver screen in 1978 there was a short-lived TV series called THE WORLD’S FINEST starring Curtis Weathers as Superman and Roderick Donaldson as Shazam.
THE WORLD’S FINEST aired on NBC from January to July 1977. The shoe’s tone veered wildly between WONDER WOMAN camp and the character-driven power of Kenneth Johnson’s INCREDIBLE HULK that debuted a few months later. This was due to Johnson script-editing several episodes.
Former TV cowboy Curtis Weathers referenced George Reeves’ portrayal of Supes from the 50s with the easygoing 70s charm of Robert Redford.
Weathers directed the show’s final two episodes, LAST RITES and THE WAY BACK. In the 80s Weathers went on to direct more than 50 episodes of MURDER SHE WROTE and MAGNUM PI.
He co-scripted and directed the 1988 revival, THE RETURN OF THE WORLD’S FINEST.
The two-hour telemovie, aired on March 18th, saw Weathers as an middle-aged Superman donning the costume alongside Sam J Jones as Shazam. Roderick Donaldson had died from an AIDS-related illness in 1987.
Roderick Donaldson, the son of 50s film director Al Donaldson, started his career in 60s sitcoms before becoming a bodybuilder in 1971, winning the title of Mr California in 1972 and 1973.
As Shazam, Donaldson captured the character’s immense power and child-like innocence. He worked well with Weathers despite the pair’s well-known political differences. Donaldson was a staunch conservative while Weathers was a liberal.
Donaldson had been plagued for years about rumours regarding his sexuality. In 1984 he declared that he was homosexual.
THE WORLD’S FINEST is available on Warners Bros DVD. Joss Whedon and Kevin Smith are big fans of the show.
Whedon said: “I cried over the final episode,” and Smith added: “Supes and the Big Red Cheese together? Man, what’s not to like, dude?!”
Monday 17 January 2011
THEY'LL TEAR YOUR SOUL APART!
Clive Barker's Hellraiser returns to comics with a Boom!
This March, Boom! Studios brings the terrifying Cenobites back in a new ongoing series that will see the British horror scribe pen the final chapter of Pinhead and company.
A special 40-page first issue, written by Barker and Christopher Monfette, is illustrated by Leonardo Manco, no stranger to horror after drawing DC's Hellblazer. Covers are provided by Tim Bradstreet and British artist Nick Percival.
The first issue also features a ten-page back-up strip written by Larry Wachowski, co-creator of The Matrix.
Boom! are also producing Hellraiser Masterworks Volume 1 featuring work by Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman, Mike Mignola, Larry Wachowski and Alex Ross all behind a stunning cover by John Bolton.
This March, Boom! Studios brings the terrifying Cenobites back in a new ongoing series that will see the British horror scribe pen the final chapter of Pinhead and company.
A special 40-page first issue, written by Barker and Christopher Monfette, is illustrated by Leonardo Manco, no stranger to horror after drawing DC's Hellblazer. Covers are provided by Tim Bradstreet and British artist Nick Percival.
The first issue also features a ten-page back-up strip written by Larry Wachowski, co-creator of The Matrix.
Boom! are also producing Hellraiser Masterworks Volume 1 featuring work by Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman, Mike Mignola, Larry Wachowski and Alex Ross all behind a stunning cover by John Bolton.
MAKING COMICS FUN WITH ERIK LARSEN!
Forget angst-fests like Brightest Day, Civil War and Infestation - the man behind Savage Dragon wants comics to be fun again.
With Herculian, Larsen unleashes his 24-hour comic in full colour on March 2nd. The 48-page special contains all of the Savage Dragon and Image mainstay's Popgun strips, Guy Talk and quintessentially Larsen creations such as Herculian, Punchin' Judy, Bacon Mummy, Mickey Maus, Reggie the Veggie and Lotta Malarkey.
With Herculian, Larsen unleashes his 24-hour comic in full colour on March 2nd. The 48-page special contains all of the Savage Dragon and Image mainstay's Popgun strips, Guy Talk and quintessentially Larsen creations such as Herculian, Punchin' Judy, Bacon Mummy, Mickey Maus, Reggie the Veggie and Lotta Malarkey.
UNCOVER THE MYSTERIES OF WASHINGTON D.C.
Brace yourself for rollicking retro adventure with Lorna: Relic Wrangler
Featuring a cover by Darwyn Cooke and boasting gloriously Cooke-esque artwork from Loston Wallace and Michael Youngblood, Lorna: Relic Wrangler - scripted by Micah S Harris - is a sizzling one-shot set among the occult architecture of the American capital.
Lorna is a feisty heroine who must protect an artifact that is sought by a demonic creature with designs upon Washington D.C.
The 32-page comic from Image ships on March 23rd.
Featuring a cover by Darwyn Cooke and boasting gloriously Cooke-esque artwork from Loston Wallace and Michael Youngblood, Lorna: Relic Wrangler - scripted by Micah S Harris - is a sizzling one-shot set among the occult architecture of the American capital.
Lorna is a feisty heroine who must protect an artifact that is sought by a demonic creature with designs upon Washington D.C.
The 32-page comic from Image ships on March 23rd.
BUSIEK'S SUPERSTAR MAKES A COMEBACK
Astro City scribe Kurt Busiek's Superstar finds a new home at IDW Publishing.
Meet Superstar, a hero for the media-savvy 21st century, created by veteran writer Kurt Busiek with art by Stuart Immonen.
Superstar originally appeared during the burst of new publishers and concepts at the start of the century. Now the character has set up shop at IDW Publishing.
As the public and media back him, the more powerful Superstar becomes. After making a deal with his media magnate father, has Superstar bitten far more than he can chew?
Discover the outcome, along with behind-the-scenes information and character development artwork by Alan Davis and Paul Ryan.
The 80-page special ships in March.
Meet Superstar, a hero for the media-savvy 21st century, created by veteran writer Kurt Busiek with art by Stuart Immonen.
Superstar originally appeared during the burst of new publishers and concepts at the start of the century. Now the character has set up shop at IDW Publishing.
As the public and media back him, the more powerful Superstar becomes. After making a deal with his media magnate father, has Superstar bitten far more than he can chew?
Discover the outcome, along with behind-the-scenes information and character development artwork by Alan Davis and Paul Ryan.
The 80-page special ships in March.
HELLBOY AND THE DARK HORSE
With two successful movies and a plethora of acclaimed comic series under his belt it appears Mike Mignola's Hellboy is one of Dark Horse's most noteworthy properties.
Mignola and his demonic tough guy creation have been at the publisher since the early 90s. As Dark Horse celebrates 25 years of publishing comics including Star Wars, Aliens and The Mask, Mignola recounts his favourite moment connected with the Oregon-based company.
He said: "Long story short, a bunch of us were at a party, we approached Mike Richardson and said we all wanted to do our new creator-owned books for Dark Horse, we wanted a separate imprint.
" And we wanted the best creator-owned deal Dark Horse had going. Now I was in good company - Frank Miller, Art Adams, Dave Gibbons, John Byrne etc. - and it would make sense for Dark Horse to cut those guys that kind of deal and look at it as a pretty safe investment.
"They all had giant commercial books to their credit. But me? I had just drawn what I think may be the only Aliens comic Dark Horse produced that didn't make a dime.
"I had a couple of moderately successful books in the past but not many - and there was no reason to think that, left to my own devices, I was going to come up with another one.
"Mike said yes to us at once, then asked me what I was doing. I said:"'Hellboy," and he said okay and that was it.
"At least that's the way I remember it. I know he didn't ask me what Hellboy was about. I don't know if I had a sales pitch ready, but I'm sure I was expecting some kind of discussion.
"I mean you don't just plop out the name Hellboy without some variation of "What the hell is that?" coming back at you.
"I know that no other publisher would have taken it without some idea of what it was going to be. The truth is Mike had a lot more faith in me than I had in myself. I appreciate that."
Mignola and his demonic tough guy creation have been at the publisher since the early 90s. As Dark Horse celebrates 25 years of publishing comics including Star Wars, Aliens and The Mask, Mignola recounts his favourite moment connected with the Oregon-based company.
He said: "Long story short, a bunch of us were at a party, we approached Mike Richardson and said we all wanted to do our new creator-owned books for Dark Horse, we wanted a separate imprint.
" And we wanted the best creator-owned deal Dark Horse had going. Now I was in good company - Frank Miller, Art Adams, Dave Gibbons, John Byrne etc. - and it would make sense for Dark Horse to cut those guys that kind of deal and look at it as a pretty safe investment.
"They all had giant commercial books to their credit. But me? I had just drawn what I think may be the only Aliens comic Dark Horse produced that didn't make a dime.
"I had a couple of moderately successful books in the past but not many - and there was no reason to think that, left to my own devices, I was going to come up with another one.
"Mike said yes to us at once, then asked me what I was doing. I said:"'Hellboy," and he said okay and that was it.
"At least that's the way I remember it. I know he didn't ask me what Hellboy was about. I don't know if I had a sales pitch ready, but I'm sure I was expecting some kind of discussion.
"I mean you don't just plop out the name Hellboy without some variation of "What the hell is that?" coming back at you.
"I know that no other publisher would have taken it without some idea of what it was going to be. The truth is Mike had a lot more faith in me than I had in myself. I appreciate that."
THE ATOM GOES LARGE
Get ready for more Ray Palmer!
DC's dimunitive hero, The Atom, takes on the terrorist group called the Colony in the 56-page Giant-Size Atom out on March 2nd.
This one-shot, which wraps up the storyline from Adventure Comics 521, also stars Hawkman and Oracle.
Giant-Size Atom is written by Jeff Lemire with art by Dynamo 5's Mahmud Asrar behind a cover by Gary Frank.
DC's dimunitive hero, The Atom, takes on the terrorist group called the Colony in the 56-page Giant-Size Atom out on March 2nd.
This one-shot, which wraps up the storyline from Adventure Comics 521, also stars Hawkman and Oracle.
Giant-Size Atom is written by Jeff Lemire with art by Dynamo 5's Mahmud Asrar behind a cover by Gary Frank.
JIMMY HITS THE BIG TIME
Superman's pal is getting ready to fly solo in March.
Written by rising star Nick Spencer, with art from RB Silva behind a cover by Amanda Conner, JImmy Olsen 1 brings Jimmy Olsen's Big Week to an OTT climax.
When Jimmy finds out that his ex-girlfriend Chloe Sullivan is in town writing a profile about a dynamic young LexCorp employee, the youngster sets out to show that he can have just as an exciting time.
This sees Jimmy getting embroiled in barroom brawls with drunken aliens, visiting the Yarn Barn with Supergirl and becoming Jimmy Olsen: Space Warrior.
This 80-page one-shot, which continues the co-feature from Action Comics, goes on sale March 30th.
Written by rising star Nick Spencer, with art from RB Silva behind a cover by Amanda Conner, JImmy Olsen 1 brings Jimmy Olsen's Big Week to an OTT climax.
When Jimmy finds out that his ex-girlfriend Chloe Sullivan is in town writing a profile about a dynamic young LexCorp employee, the youngster sets out to show that he can have just as an exciting time.
This sees Jimmy getting embroiled in barroom brawls with drunken aliens, visiting the Yarn Barn with Supergirl and becoming Jimmy Olsen: Space Warrior.
This 80-page one-shot, which continues the co-feature from Action Comics, goes on sale March 30th.
DON'T CRY FOR BATMAN, ARGENTINA!
The Dark Knight's South American sojourn heats up in March!
In the pages of Batman Inc 5, written by Grant Morrison and drawn by Yanick Paquette, Batman fights to the death with Gaucho to save innocent lives.
Meanwhile in England, The Hood uncovers a monstrous conspiracy that threatens to transform the whole world.
Batman Inc. 5 ships on March 23rd.
In the pages of Batman Inc 5, written by Grant Morrison and drawn by Yanick Paquette, Batman fights to the death with Gaucho to save innocent lives.
Meanwhile in England, The Hood uncovers a monstrous conspiracy that threatens to transform the whole world.
Batman Inc. 5 ships on March 23rd.
90s MENACE DOOMSDAY BLASTS BACK
The monster who killed Superman is now gunning for the JLA!
Doomsday, the seemingly unstoppable monster who slayed the Man of Steel in 1992, is coming back in March - to attack the Justice League of America.
JLA 55 by James Robinson, Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, heralds The Rise of Eclipso as the Spectre is no more and darkness is spreading throughout the DCU.
As Doomsday and the forces of evil march unimpeded, the only hope lies with Saint Walker of the Blue Lantern Corps.
JLA 55, with a variant cover by Kabuki creator David Mack, arrives in shop on March 23rd.
Doomsday, the seemingly unstoppable monster who slayed the Man of Steel in 1992, is coming back in March - to attack the Justice League of America.
JLA 55 by James Robinson, Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, heralds The Rise of Eclipso as the Spectre is no more and darkness is spreading throughout the DCU.
As Doomsday and the forces of evil march unimpeded, the only hope lies with Saint Walker of the Blue Lantern Corps.
JLA 55, with a variant cover by Kabuki creator David Mack, arrives in shop on March 23rd.
THE CORPS AT WAR!
DC's Green Lanterns are at war once more....with themselves.
Shipping in March, the War Of The Green Lanterns, running in Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps, is the opening salvo in DC Comics' blockbuster crossover event for summer 2011.
A mysterious force has taken over all the GL power batteries. Only a handul of Lanterns have escaped the threat. These include Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart, Kyle Rayner and Sinestro.
Can this small band restore the Corps or will they kill each other in the process? The battle begins in Green Lantern 64, out on March 16th, by regular writer Geoff Johns with art by series' stalwarts Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy.
Then the conflict continues in Green Lantern Corps 58 as Kyle fights John Stewart. GLC 58 is by Tony Bedard, Tyler Kirkham and Batt, and it ships on March 23rd.
The war spills over into Emerald Warriors 8 as Hal clashes with Guy. Peter J Tomasi scripts this slugfest while art is suupplied by Fernando Pasarin and Cam Smith.
Emerald Warriors 8, the third chapter of the War storyline, is out on March 30th.
Shipping in March, the War Of The Green Lanterns, running in Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps, is the opening salvo in DC Comics' blockbuster crossover event for summer 2011.
A mysterious force has taken over all the GL power batteries. Only a handul of Lanterns have escaped the threat. These include Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart, Kyle Rayner and Sinestro.
Can this small band restore the Corps or will they kill each other in the process? The battle begins in Green Lantern 64, out on March 16th, by regular writer Geoff Johns with art by series' stalwarts Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy.
Then the conflict continues in Green Lantern Corps 58 as Kyle fights John Stewart. GLC 58 is by Tony Bedard, Tyler Kirkham and Batt, and it ships on March 23rd.
The war spills over into Emerald Warriors 8 as Hal clashes with Guy. Peter J Tomasi scripts this slugfest while art is suupplied by Fernando Pasarin and Cam Smith.
Emerald Warriors 8, the third chapter of the War storyline, is out on March 30th.
THE RETURN OF SAMSON!
Dark Horse unveil the third volume of the Mighty Samson Archives in May.
Reprinted from the 60s and 70s, this 208-page collection, written by the legendary Otto Binder with art by Jack Sparling and Jose Delbo, sees Samson - the superhuman warrior of a devastated future America fighting mutants, man-eating plants, radioactive sea monsters and feudal warlords.
Shipping on May 25th, the collection also features the original issues' covers, re-touched interior artwork, fan art and a new foreword by comics historian Dylan Williams.
Reprinted from the 60s and 70s, this 208-page collection, written by the legendary Otto Binder with art by Jack Sparling and Jose Delbo, sees Samson - the superhuman warrior of a devastated future America fighting mutants, man-eating plants, radioactive sea monsters and feudal warlords.
Shipping on May 25th, the collection also features the original issues' covers, re-touched interior artwork, fan art and a new foreword by comics historian Dylan Williams.
THE SHOOTERVERSE CONTINUES...
Boasting some truly purple prose, Dark Horse's Doctor Solar goes to town on the pseudo-science in March.
Written by Jim Shooter, former supremo at Marvel and Valiant with art by Roger Robinson, Doctor Solar issue seven, out on March 23rd, sees the Man of the Atom facing a cadre of transauranic heavy-metal men as he battles to stop his arch-enemy Nuro from remaking all eternity.
While in the Doctor Solar origin story, Philip Solar exists only as a nimbus of data in a quantum domain.
Written by Jim Shooter, former supremo at Marvel and Valiant with art by Roger Robinson, Doctor Solar issue seven, out on March 23rd, sees the Man of the Atom facing a cadre of transauranic heavy-metal men as he battles to stop his arch-enemy Nuro from remaking all eternity.
While in the Doctor Solar origin story, Philip Solar exists only as a nimbus of data in a quantum domain.
MAGNUS VERSUS THE LEGION
Dark Horse's revival of Magnus Robot Fighter picks up the pace in March.
With the series' sixth issuing, shipping on March 16th, writer Jim Shooter and artist Bill Reinhold pitch Magnus against a horde of robots built by the vengeful rebel leader Jocko.
Announcing his new army, Jocko said: "The only way to kill us is one at a time. And we are legion!"
Jocko plans to use his machine army to readicate all organic life from Earth - ensuring the end of Mankind in the process.
With the series' sixth issuing, shipping on March 16th, writer Jim Shooter and artist Bill Reinhold pitch Magnus against a horde of robots built by the vengeful rebel leader Jocko.
Announcing his new army, Jocko said: "The only way to kill us is one at a time. And we are legion!"
Jocko plans to use his machine army to readicate all organic life from Earth - ensuring the end of Mankind in the process.
FREE COMIC GOODNESS!
Saturday May 7th 2011 sees the tenth Free Comic Book Day taking place in comic shops across the US and Britain.
All the major companies are pitching in with this day of free comic goodness. Dark Horse, itself celebrating 25 years of publishing, presents Avatar: The Last Airbender/The Clone Wars flipbook.
The Clone Wars section features the violent Savage Opress from the TV series as well as Breakout Squad from the Clone Wars Secret Missions novels.
Marvel have Way Of The Spider from writer Dan Slott and artist Humberto Ramos in which Madame Web foresees a great battle for Spidey and his only hope comes in the form of Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu.
Boom Studios, who are bringing Clive Barker's Hellraiser back to comics this year, have Elric: The Balance Lost are their offering for the event.
The book, written by Vertigo mainstay Chris Roberson, sees a crisis spanning Michael Moorcock's multiverse and draws in the famous British author's other fantasy heroes Corum and Hawkmoon.
DC have Young Justice/Batman: The Brave And The Bold Super Sampler. This book features two stories from DC's Kids line.
Liquid Comics enter the fray with The Silver Scorpion by Ron Marz and Mukesh Singh. The Silver Scorpion, as seen in the New York Post, USA Today and on FOX News, is the creation of diabled students from the US and Syria.
The character is a disabled teenager who becomes a superhero. The concept has been praised by former US president Bill Clinton, who said: "The comic book will help to establish trust and understanding between cultures and empower young people with disabilities."
Britain's 2000AD is giving away a free Prog for Free Comic Book Day.
For more news and sneak peeks about the event visit http://www.freecomicdookday.com/
All the major companies are pitching in with this day of free comic goodness. Dark Horse, itself celebrating 25 years of publishing, presents Avatar: The Last Airbender/The Clone Wars flipbook.
The Clone Wars section features the violent Savage Opress from the TV series as well as Breakout Squad from the Clone Wars Secret Missions novels.
Marvel have Way Of The Spider from writer Dan Slott and artist Humberto Ramos in which Madame Web foresees a great battle for Spidey and his only hope comes in the form of Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu.
Boom Studios, who are bringing Clive Barker's Hellraiser back to comics this year, have Elric: The Balance Lost are their offering for the event.
The book, written by Vertigo mainstay Chris Roberson, sees a crisis spanning Michael Moorcock's multiverse and draws in the famous British author's other fantasy heroes Corum and Hawkmoon.
DC have Young Justice/Batman: The Brave And The Bold Super Sampler. This book features two stories from DC's Kids line.
Liquid Comics enter the fray with The Silver Scorpion by Ron Marz and Mukesh Singh. The Silver Scorpion, as seen in the New York Post, USA Today and on FOX News, is the creation of diabled students from the US and Syria.
The character is a disabled teenager who becomes a superhero. The concept has been praised by former US president Bill Clinton, who said: "The comic book will help to establish trust and understanding between cultures and empower young people with disabilities."
Britain's 2000AD is giving away a free Prog for Free Comic Book Day.
For more news and sneak peeks about the event visit http://www.freecomicdookday.com/
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