George Lucas’ Original-Draft Screenplay For THE STAR WARS To Be Adapted By Dark Horse

April 1, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

LUCASFILM AND DARK HORSE ANNOUNCE THE BIGGEST EVENT IN THE HISTORY OF STAR WARS COMICS!

George Lucas’s original-draft screenplay for The Star Wars
to be adapted by J. W. Rinzler and Mike Mayhew!

Press Release

It’s no April Fools’ prank! Dark Horse is honored to announce a dream project: working with J.W. Rinzler, executive editor at LucasBooks, and artist Mike Mayhew (Avengers) to adapt the rough-draft original screenplay which spawned the biggest franchise in film history!

Three years before his 1977 film, George Lucas put down on paper his first story set in a galaxy far, far away—a tale of fantastic adventures, daring escapes, “lazer swords,” romance, and monsters. A story of Jedi Annikin Starkiller and General Luke Skywalker, an alien named Han Solo, and evil Sith Knights. The screenplay was titled The Star Wars!

Jeff Smith’s Bone Artist’s Edition Coming In Fall 2013 From IDW Publishing

March 30, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

JEFF SMITH’S BONE ARTIST’S EDITION Is Coming!

The Great Cow Race, bigger and better than ever!

IDW Publishing have done a great job with their Artist’s Editions and this one joins their ranks in the Fall of 2013.

Press Release

IDW Publishing and Cartoon Books are pleased to announce Jeff Smith’s Bone Artist’s Edition, to be released this fall and featuring one of Smith’s most beloved stories: The Great Cow Race! Featuring Fone, Smiley and Phoney bone, Gran’ma Ben, the radiant Thorn, and, of course, those stupid, stupid Rat Creatures!

“The Artists Editions are one of the coolest things to happen to comics in a long time,” said Bone’s creator, Jeff Smith, “I can’t wait to be a part of it! Does this mean I get a comp copy of the Wally Wood book?”

Jeff Smith and Vijaya Iyer launched Cartoon Books in 1991 with the release of the first issue of Bone. A certified smash-hit, Bone remains an evergreen standard for Cartoon Books, continuing to sell to children of all ages. Jeff Smith and Bone have won 10 Eisner Awards (while being nominated for another 11) and 11 Harvey Awards.

G.I. Joe: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 Gets The Limited Treatment From IDW

February 10, 2015March 29, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

IDW Limited Announces First G.I. JOE Title to Get Limited Treatment

G.I. JOE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION Vol. 1 Will Be Released in Deluxe Hardcover Limited Edition With More G.I. JOE Books to Follow.

Press Release

Today IDW Limited announced its plans to release the first in a squad of limited -edition G.I. JOE offerings under license from Hasbro and based on its iconic G.I. JOE brand. Starting with G.I. JOE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION Vol.1, IDW Limited will be preparing several fan-favorites for deployment. Featuring a blend of original art from classic artists and modern fan-favorites, these books are the elite of the elite when it comes to collectability and presentation.

The Black Label edition (limited to 50 copies) of G.I. JOE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION Vol. 1 will be paired with original art from one of the most recognizable artists in G.I. JOE publishing history, Herb Trimpe. Trimpe is widely known for his run on the title during the ‘80s, much of which is collected in these pages ,and he’s brought his timeless style back to this book in the form of full-color original art pieces.

Regular Show #1 Complete Cover Box Set (BOOM!) Features 6 Different Covers

March 29, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Regular Show #1 Complete Cover Box Set

6 Covers in a Shrink Wrapped commemorative box

Press Release

BOOM! Studios is thrilled to reveal the final covers for REGULAR SHOW #1, an all-new, all-ages ongoing comic book series based on Cartoon Network’s Emmy® Award-winning series created by J.G. Quintel. Initial orders for the first issue, which ships in April, were the highest of any KaBOOM! series to date.

Cartoon Network’s powerhouse series will debut its first comic book series next month,hot on the heels of KaBOOM!’s smash hit adaptation of another popular Cartoon Network comedy series, ADVENTURE TIME! The new comics will follow the antics of Mordecai, a blue jay, and Rigby, a raccoon, a couple of best bros in their twenties just tryin’ to chill for a bit, man. But when you’re livin’ in as crazy a world as they are, no day can be called…regular!

Avengers A.I. #1 Begins A New Era After Age Of Ultron

January 26, 2020March 29, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

A New Era Rises – AVENGERS A.I!

The AGE OF ULTRON is over. The AGE OF A.I. is NOW!

Press Release

This July, red hot writer Sam Humphries (Uncanny X-Force) and artist Andre Araujo (FF), shine an entirely new light on an all-new, all-android Avengers team – Avengers A.I.! Spinning out of the critically acclaimed event Age Of Ultron, Avengers A.I. sends fans deeper into the synthetic core of the Marvel Universe, great for new and lapsed readers alike!

A brave new world is unleashed and only one team of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes can save us from the future. Gathered together by Hank Pym, The Vision leads Victor Mancha, Doombot, and the mysterious Alexis in a race to contain an unfathomable Pandora’s Box of destruction! And which side will Monica Chang, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., find herself on?

Marvel & ABC Announce “Once Upon A Time: Shadow of the Queen” HC Graphic Novel

January 26, 2020March 28, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Marvel Entertainment & Disney-ABC Television Group Announce “Once Upon a Time” Hardcover Graphic Novel

All-New Original Graphic Novel Brings Acclaimed Talent To World of ABC Primetime Hit Series

Press Release

Dive into the immersive world of ABC’s Once Upon a Time like never before as Marvel Entertainment and Disney-ABC Television Group are proud to announce Once Upon a Time: Shadow of the Queen, an all-new original graphic novel hardcover inspired by the popular series. Plotted by series writer & co-producer Dan Thomsen, and co-written by Corinna Bechko (Planet of The Apes), this landmark release fits into the official continuity of Once Upon a Time and features the lush art of Nimit Malavia, Vasilis Lolos, Mike Del Mundo, Stephanie Hans and Mike Henderson.

Welcome to Storybrooke, a small New England town where seemingly regular people go about their everyday lives with no idea who they really are – the fabled storybook characters we all grew up with! It’s real, all of it! But Fairy Tale Land is not the "happily ever after" you may have heard about – their stories continued, and the Evil Queen cast a Dark Curse over their homeland.

AVENGERS: ENDLESS WARTIME Original Graphic Novel by Warren Ellis & Mike McKone Arrives In October 2013

January 26, 2020March 27, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Warren Ellis & Mike McKone Assemble for Marvel’s AVENGERS: ENDLESS WARTIME Original Graphic Novel

New York Times Best-Sellers Launch Marvel’s First Major Original Graphic Novel On October 2nd, 2013

Warren Ellis and Mike McKone have collaborated on an original graphic novel, Avengers: Endless Wartime, set to be released from Marvel Comics in early October.

Here is an early sneak peek at the book!

Press Release

New York Times Best-Selling author Warren Ellis (Secret Avengers, Gun Machine) and chart-topping artist Mike McKone (Amazing Spider-Man) assemble the biggest heroes in the Marvel Universe—Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye, Wolverine & Captain Marvel—for Avengers: Endless Wartime, a landmark original graphic novel scheduled for release on October 2nd, 2013. This movie-length epic launches an all new original graphic novel line for Marvel Entertainment, featuring the biggest super heroes brought to life by the best creators and debuts in a high-end, oversized format featuring sophisticated packaging and design.

The Walking Dead TV Series 3 Action Figures From McFarlane Toys

March 27, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

‘THE WALKING DEAD’ TV SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES

In Stores This Now …And There Is No Escape!

Line Features Five New Figures from the Series’ Third Season

Press Release

Sunday night will bring the highly anticipated season 3 finale of AMC’s The Walking Dead, and just in time for the event is McFarlane Toys newest line of AMC The Walking Dead TV action figures of Merle Dixon, Michonne, Autopsy Zombie, Michonne’s Zombie Pet 1 and Pet 2.

Some of this season’s most iconic characters and zombies have been immortalized by McFarlane Toys. This third figure line, in stores now showcases two new lethal zombie slayers, along with three more decaying zombies from the show.

Quantum And Woody Return In July 2013 From Valiant Comics

February 27, 2014March 26, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

JAMES ASMUS and TOM FOWLER Bring on QUANTUM AND WOODY #1 in July!

Press Release

On July 10th, a new era begins for the world’s worst superhero team in Quantum and Woody #1!

Valiant is proud to announce that award-winning writer James Asmus (Gambit, Thief of Thieves, Captain America & Bucky) and acclaimed artist Tom Fowler (Venom, Hulk: Season One) are bringing Valiant’s first full-on superhero team back to the Valiant Universe with an all-new ongoing series beginning on July 10th in Quantum and Woody #1!

Once upon a time, Eric and Woody Henderson were inseparable. Adopted brothers. Best friends. Brilliant minds. Years later, they are estranged siblings, petty rivals, and washed-up failures. But when their father’s murder leads them into the throes of a life-altering scientific accident, Eric and Woody will find themselves with a whole new purpose – and a perfectly legitimate reason to wear costumes and fight crime. Go big or go home, folks! Quantum and Woody are coming! And the action-packed, zeitgeist-shredding exploitation stunt comic you demanded is here at last.

KISS Kids Coming This Fall From IDW Publishing

March 23, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

This Fall, KISS KIDS Proves You’re Never Too Young to Rock!

The tiny terrors hit stands in an all-ages new series!

Press Release

Ah, the simple pleasures of just being a kid. Lemonade stands, little league games, advanced fort building, rocking the faces off of millions of screaming fans all over the world while thwarting the plans of your evil school Principal.

If a couple of those cherished childhood memories sound unfamiliar, that’s because they can only be found in KISS Kids, the new series starring the pint-sized rock gods! Join Starchild, Li’l Demon, Spacey, and Catkid as they get into trouble and kick out the jams in strips featuring familiar characters and settings from KISS lore. Helmed by KISS series writers Chris Ryall and Tom Waltz with fun, expressive art by Jose Holder (Mars Attacks The Real Ghostbusters), KISS Kids promises to be a treat for fans of all-ages!