Now You Can Change Into Your Favorite Hero With Alter Ego T-Shirts

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Marvel & DC Superhero Alter Ego Baselayer From Under Armour®

 

UA_Logo-OGToday Under Armour® has released a brand new line of high performance Marvel & DC superhero T-shirts – Alter Ego Baselayer.

These compression shirts come in seven different styles that range all the way up to 3XL – Superman (Blue & Red), Superman (Black), Iron Man, Spider-Man, Batman, Captain America, and The Hulk. I think they all look great!

Comic books have been permeating the mass consciousness with feature films, TV series, and even Broadway plays, now they take another step into the limelight with performance workout apparel.

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Bob Larkin Sketchbook Proceeds Will Go Towards Mounting Medical Bills For Wife, Fran

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Bob Larkin Sketchbook 2013:
Speculative Adventures in Bronze

Bob Larkin Sketchbook 2013: Speculative Adventures in Bronze

Bob Larkin, who is primarily know for his painted covers on Marvel Magazines & comics, is currently facing some financial woes.

His wife, Fran, has been battling cancer for the last 12 years and the medical bills have been mounting. Taking care of his ailing wife has been a full time job for Bob and he’s been unable to work because of it.

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IDW & DC Entertainment Join Forces on Superman, Batman, & Wonder Woman

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Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman Come to the Library of American Comics

Superman: The Silver Age Dailies 1958-1961

The Classic Newspaper Adventures of DC’s Biggest Heroes
Launch this July!

Press Release

IDW’s Library of American Comics and DC Entertainment proudly announce the beginning of a new partnership to reprint some of the rarest DC Comics stories — the Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman newspaper strips.

“We’re thrilled to announce a comprehensive publishing program for these historic strips,” said Greg Goldstein, IDW President and COO. “The Library of American Comics is the premier home for archival newspaper strips and this new partnership with DC Entertainment further cements the imprint’s reputation as second to none.”

At the same time that Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman became the world’s most famous and recognizable superheroes in comic books in the 1940s and beyond, they also starred in runs of newspaper comic strips, most of which have not been seen since they first appeared.

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First Look at HAWKEYE #9 by Matt Fraction & David Aja

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Your First Look At HAWKEYE #9!

Hawkeye #9

Here’s your first look at Hawkeye #9 by the acclaimed team of writer Matt Fraction and artist David Aja. This short preview features the cover and three unlettered story pages.

Press Release

All eyes are on the Arrowed Avenger as the critically acclaimed creative team of Matt Fraction and David Aja put Clint face to face with the cold hard reality that someone is out to take him out in Hawkeye #9! Say you have to kill the Avengers, make a list – who do you kill first? The regular guy. In this action packed issue, the women in Hawkeye’s life get involved. That’s right, Black Widow, Mockingbird, Spider-Woman and Kate Bishop attempt to tie up all the loose threads that may point to Clint’s secret attacker! But can they find out who’s leading the track suits before they claim another victim?

Fans and critics agree – Hawkeye is a smash hit!

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How You Can Gain Access To NYCC 2013

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How YOU can gain access to NY Comic Con

NYCC 2013 logo

If you’re a fan of comic books, super-heroes and comic-based movies and TV shows, you’ve probably heard of Comic Con, or thought about attending. There are a wide variety of small comic con events that take place across the country each year, but New York Comic Con (NYCC) is one of the biggest. In 2013 the event is being held October 10-13 at the Javits Center in New York City.

NYCC has always been a popular event, and has continued to grow more popular with each year. Though this is great news for Comic Con, it means that if you want to attend you’ll have to be on your game to gain access. October may seem like a while away, but in order to gain access the basic way as a ticket holder, you’ll have to stay alert for when tickets go on sale.

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Preview: Harbinger #10 by Joshua Dysart & Matthew Clark

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The RENEGADES Come Together in HARBINGER #10

Harbinger #10

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Harbinger #10 from New York Times best-selling writer Joshua Dysart and fan favorite artist Matthew Clark! As "Renegades" races toward an unforgettable climax, Peter Stanchek is about to face his toughest choice yet – lead or die.

Trapped between the opposing forces of Toyo Harada’s Eggbreakers and Project Rising Spirit, Peter Stanchek and his wayward band of renegade telekinetics are about to find themselves in a vicious, three-way firefight. Can they put aside their fears and do battle as the team they’ll need to be to survive? The Renegades are about to make their big debut – and, when the smoke clears, the Valiant Universe is going to be a very different place.

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First Look At AGE OF ULTRON #5 by Brian Michael Bendis & Bryan Hitch

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SUBMIT OR PERISH –
Your First Look At AGE OF ULTRON #5!

Age Of Ultron #5

Press Release

This April, the fight against the mechanical menace Ultron has reached a fever pitch in Age Of Ultron #5, courtesy of the blockbuster creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Bryan Hitch! The few remaining members of Earth’s Mightiest must head to the Savage Land in the hopes of finding a way to survive and turn the tide of war! But with half of the heroes dead, are they enough to stop Ultron?

With the robotic revolution in full force, no fan can miss how Age of Ultron will ultimately change the Marvel Universe leaving no hero or villain unscathed! So what are you waiting for? Head on over to your local comic shop and reserve a copy of Age of Ultron #5!

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Preview: Aliens vs. Parker #1 (Boom!)

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Aliens vs. Parker #1 First Look!

Aliens vs. Parker #1

Here is a preview of Aliens vs. Parker #1 by Paul Scheer, Nick Giovannetti, & Manuel Bracchi – on sale March 13th, 2013 from Boom! Studios.

Aliens vs Parker #1

Written by Paul Scheer, Nick Giovannetti
Drawn by Manuel Bracchi

SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

Diamond Code: JAN13 0942

From comedian Paul Scheer (NTSF:SD:SUV::, THE LEAGUE & HUMAN GIANT) and writer Nick Giovannetti (MTV, ADULT SWIM) comes a sci-fi action comedy for fans of SHAUN OF THE DEAD and ALIENS!

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Preview: Bravest Warriors #6 (Boom!)

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Bravest Warriors #6 First Look!

Bravest Warriors #6

Here is a first look at Bravest Warriors #6 by Joey Comeau & Mike Holmes – on sale March 13th, 2013 from Boom! Studios.

Bravest Warriors #6

Written by Joey Comeau
Drawn by Mike Holmes

SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Tyson Hesse

Diamond Code: JAN13 0971

BASED ON THE HIT SERIES FROM ADVENTURE TIME CREATOR PENDLETON WARD!

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Featured Cosplayer – Mizz Jupiter

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Mizz Jupiter

THE BLACK WIDOW BY MARVEL.COM JUDY STEPHENS PHOTO 2

There are many talented models and performers who bring their love & enthusiasm to dressing up as their favorite characters. Comic Book Critic will regularly showcase a performer who embodies this spirit of cosplaying.

Whether it’s creating the costume from scratch, altering the appearance of an existing one, or just getting into character, these performers spend a lot of time and effort on their craft. As much as we all enjoy seeing our favorite fictional characters represented in real life, let’s not forget the behind-the-scenes work that goes into that portrayal.

One thing is for certain though, their love of cosplaying shines through in their work.

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