Comic Book Critic

Avengers vs. X-Men Launch Parties on Tuesday April 3rd!

November 11, 2014April 2, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

You Cannot Miss The AVENGERS VS X-MEN LAUNCH PARTIES

Press release

Tomorrow, be the first to experience the explosive opener to the year’s most anticipated comic event, Avengers VS. X-Men, at your local comic shop! That’s right True Believer, tomorrow night at 8PM (local time)*, be the first in line at one of over 1,100+ Avengers VS. X-Men Launch Parties to find out what sends Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to the shores of Utopia for all-out war! It’s the biggest comic event of the century and we want YOU to get in on the excitement.

Preview: FF #17 Unlettered

January 26, 2020March 30, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Your First Look at FF #17

Press release

Marvel is proud to present your first look at, FF #17, from the acclaimed creative team of Jonathan Hickman & Nick Dragotta. The Human Torch, Johnny Storm, is back and his first order of business is…to move in with Spider-Man?! Will these super-powered roomies be able to share an apartment without driving each other crazy? Find out in, FF #17, hitting comic shops everywhere and the Marvel Comics app, this April!

Eternal Descent Animated Series Launched on IndieGoGo

October 22, 2014March 29, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Eternal Descent and Calabash Animation Launch Animated Series on IndieGoGo

Star studded heavy metal series from IDW Publishing

puts music and comics in motion!

Press release

The Eternal Descent comic series from IDW Publishing has bridged the worlds of music and comics like no other, with an army of chart topping heavy metal stars including Joe Satriani, Wayne Static, Gus G, Arch Enemy, Periphery, Shadows Fall, and many more appearing throughout the saga.

Behind The Scenes Video: Ultimate Spider-Man on Disney XD

March 29, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Behind The Scenes: Ultimate Spider-Man

Press release

The most anticipated new animated series of the year, Ultimate Spider-Man, premieres on Disney XD on April 1 at 11a/10c. Go inside the show with this exclusive look behind the scenes with the powerhouse creators and the superstar voice cast.

Want even more? Stop by one of the ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN LAUNCH PARTY EVENTS on March 31, in NYC and LA, to meet some of the featured talent including Jeph Loeb, Paul Dini, Joe Quesada, Man of Action, Clark Gregg and more!

Preview: New Avengers #25 Unlettered Mike Deodato Art

January 26, 2020March 29, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Your First Look At NEW AVENGERS #25

An AVENGERS VS. X-MEN Tie-In!

Press release

Marvel is proud to present your first look at, New Avengers #25, an epic tie-in to the highly anticipated blockbuster event of the year – Avengers VS. X-Men! From the acclaimed creative team of Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato & Will Conrad, Captain America has brought the New Avengers to the front lines of war against the X-Men!

With the impending doom hurtling ever closer to Earth, Iron Fist discovers a shocking connection between himself and the Phoenix Force! But, what could this mysterious connection be? Find out in New Avengers #25, hitting comic shops everywhere and the Marvel Comics app, this April!

Preview: Criminal Macabre: Die, Die, My Darling (One Shot) by Steve Niles and Christopher Mitten

April 10, 2012March 29, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Criminal Macabre: Die, Die, My Darling (One Shot)

Criminal Macabre: Die, Die, My Darling, a new one shot story by writer Steve Niles and artist Christopher Mitten, is a perfect introduction for new readers.

“Monster hunters Cal and Mo’loch are hired by a giant stranger and his fetal sibling to make a final stand in the war between good and evil.”

The issue is 32 full color pages for $3.50 and features a cover by Fiona Staples. Criminal Macabre: Die, Die, My Darling (one shot) arrives in stores on April 4th, 2012.

Preview: Alabaster: Wolves #1 by Caitlin R. Kiernan and Steve Lieber

April 10, 2012March 29, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Desperate thoughts, desperate actions!

Alabaster: Wolves #1, written by International Horror Guild Award-winning author Caitlín R. Kiernan and drawn by Steve Lieber, arrives on store shelves on April 11th, 2012.

The first issue will have a cover by Greg Ruth and is 32 full color pages for $3.50.

Here is a six page preview of Alabaster: Wolves #1 courtesy of Dark Horse Comics.

Avengers vs. X-Men #0 Sells Out Fast

March 28, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #0 SELLS OUT SAME DAY AS ON-SALE!

Press Release

It’s the essential opener to the biggest pop culture comic event of the year and Marvel is proud to announce that Avengers VS. X-Men #0 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at retail level) and will be immediately going back to press. Fans of all ages have been waiting for this moment, and today they can get their first taste of the impending Super Hero war. From the blockbuster creative team of Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron & Frank Cho – learn all about the crucial roles of the Scarlet Witch and Hope summers before their allegiances come into question.

“Having Avengers VS. X-Men #0 sell out the same day the book goes on sale is phenomenal. The excitement level around this event has been monumental, and now fans can finally experience the story that we’ve been waiting years to tell,” explained Marvel Editor In Chief Axel Alonso. “For years, fans have been clamoring for the return of the Scarlet Witch and we’ve been hounded with questions at conventions asking about Hope’s role in the Marvel Universe… now they’ll get their answers.”

Radio Ga Ga Debuts in Dark Horse Presents in July 2012

March 28, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

DARK HORSE PRESENTS: “RADIO GA GA”!

Press Release

“Radio Ga Ga” is the newest and zaniest story to come to the pages of the Dark Horse Presents anthology.

Written by Chad Lambert and drawn by Apriyadi Kusbiantoro, “Radio Ga Ga” is the story of a young man with a dream who gets mistaken for an assassin. People think radio personalities are crazy, but sometimes it’s the listeners who are truly flippin’ nuts. Especially when they can get you arrested by the Secret Service.

Preview: Planetoid #1 (Image) by Ken Garing

November 11, 2014March 28, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Plantetoid #1 by Ken Garing Arrives in June from Image!

This June, Image Comics will publish the science fiction mini series Planetoid by writer and artist Ken Garing. Originally available exclusively as a digital comic on Graphicly, Planetoid will now see print as a five issue series from Image.

Here is a three page preview of Planetoid #1 courtesy of Image Comics.