April 2012 Archives - Comic Book Critic

Frank Frazetta’s Funny Stuff

April 23, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

DISCOVER THE FUNNY SIDE OF FRANK FRAZETTA!

A wealth of rarely-seen material by the late master returns this week!

Press release

Frank Frazetta has been called “The Grand Master of Fantasy Art,” but did you know he did a glorious omnibus’ worth of funny sexy and funny cute stories in the Golden Age of comic books?! That’s right, hillbilly babes to hoppy bunnies were drawn with the Frazetta magic. And Eisner-winning editor Craig Yoe captures that magic in the new FRAZETTA—FUNNY STUFF large format, full-color, 256-page hardcover collection from Yoe Books. FRAZETTA—FUNNY STUFF debuts at the MoCCA Fest in New York City this weekend and will be in comic book shops this week.

Preview: Star Wars: Blood Ties – Boba Fett is Dead #1

April 19, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Star Wars: Blood Ties – Boba Fett is Dead #1

Here is a preview of Star Wars: Blood Ties – Boba Fett is Dead #1 courtesy of Dark Horse Comics.

The news spreads from one end of the galaxy to the other like wildfire: Boba Fett, the galaxy’s most feared bounty hunter, is dead.

But when members of the team that killed Fett are themselves picked off one by one, Connor Freeman–the son of one of Jango Fett‘s clones–gets pulled into the action in a most unexpected way!

Preview: The Shadow #1 (Dynamite)

April 18, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

The Shadow #1 Preview!

Here is a multi-page preview of The Shadow #1 by Garth Ennis and Aaron Campbell from Dynamite Entertainment. Included with the pages are the multitude of variant and incentive covers being printed for this first issue. There are a LOT of them!

Preview – TMNT Micro Series #4: Leonardo (IDW)

April 17, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

TMNT MICRO SERIES #4: LEONARDO

Here is a nine page preview of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro-Series #4: Leonardo courtesy of IDW Publishing.

TMNT Micro Series #4: Leonardo
Brian Lynch (w) • Ross Campbell (a) • Campbell, David Petersen (c)

Preview – G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #177 (IDW)

April 17, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #177

Here is a nine page preview of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #177 by the legendary artists Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema, and Herb Trimpe courtesy of our friends at IDW Publishing!

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #177

Larry Hama (w) • Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema (a) • Herb Trimpe, Frenz (c)

Preview: Oz Treasury Edition (IDW) by Eric Shanower

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

Oz Treasury Edition – The Forgotten Forest of Oz

Here’s a sneak peek at the Oz Treasury Edition, written and illustrated by Eric Shanower, published by IDW on April 11, 2012.

The nine page preview is courtesy of IDW Publishing.

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!

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.

DC Showcases “Before Watchmen” at C2E2 in April

March 23, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

DC ENTERTAINMENT TO SHOWCASE “BEFORE WATCHMEN” AT CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO (C2E2)

Press release

DC Entertainment will be bringing some of the comic book industry’s most iconoclastic writers and artists to the convention to discuss this year’s highly anticipated BEFORE WATCHMEN comic book event.

“We’ve gathered some of the most talented writers and artists to expand on the stories of the most provocative comic book characters of all time,” said DC Entertainment Co-Publisher and panelist Dan DiDio. “The hard part is waiting all the way until June to share the craziness with fans. We just might have to get people talking early about the importance of the five truths.”

Preview: Avengers vs. X-Men #2 (Unlettered)

January 26, 2020March 23, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Your First Look at AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #2!

Press release

The opening shots have been fired and this April, the heaviest hitters of the Marvel Universe go head-to-head in your first look at Avengers Vs. X-Men #2! From the powerhouse creative team of Jason Aaron & John Romita Jr. comes the second part of the groundbreaking event pitting Earth’s Mightiest against the X-Men with the entire Marvel Universe at stake!