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Mark Hamill retiring his Joker laugh

2010-05-31T01:15:19Z

Well…maybe. In a recent interview with IGN UK about the development of Rocksteady’s highly anticipated sequel to the 2009 game of the year Arkham Asylum, Mark Hamill says it took some convincing for him to do both Arkham Asylum as well return for the sequel. And while he does not intend for his comments to serve as possible spoilers for the plot of this franchises second (and possibly third) releases, he does say that he intends his next turn as the Joker to be his last saying, “This will be my last, there’s no question about that. But it’s the last hurrah.”

For more of IGN’s interview head over to their site and for more info on Batman Arkham Asylum 2 you can hit the official site for the game. If you’d just like to enjoy Mark Hamill’s incredible variations of his Joker laugh, check out the video below.

Coming Soon: Dracula The Company of Monsters

2010-05-28T16:49:58Z

This August, BOOM! Studios debuts a new ongoing horror series sure to make your blood run cold, DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS. Kurt Busiek, along with acclaimed writer Daryl Gregory and sensational artist Scott Godlewski, take you through the dark corridors of the corporate American boardroom and show you vampires aren’t the only kinds of bloodsuckers!

“Dracula’s a character who’s always fascinated me,” says series creator Kurt Busiek, “and getting a chance to build something firmly rooted in Dracula’s real-world (and Stoker-novel) history, but with a very modern edge, is the kind of creative challenge I love. It’s the world’s greatest vampire against the corporate world — and there’s no easy way to tell who’s the real villain, and who’s the hero. I’m thrilled to be working with Daryl, Scott and BOOM! on this. Putting it together feels like the early days of working on CONAN, and I think the results are going to be a real treat for readers.”

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS tells the story of a powerful, predatory corporation that acquires a valuable asset…Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. There’s a monster in their midst that puts Hannibal Lecter to shame—and he plans to gain his freedom in blood.

It’s bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos. Joining Busiek is award-winning author Daryl Gregory (PANDEMONIUM) and rising star artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS). The epic journey starts here, so don’t miss the debut issue of DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS, the next breakout ongoing series from BOOM! Studios! Featuring covers by fan-favorite THE NOCTURNALS artist Dan Brereton, and Ron Salas!

“The collective raw storytelling talent between Kurt and Daryl is boundless,” said BOOM! Studios Managing Editor Matt Gagnon. “Readers should be prepared for a cracking horror story that’s intense, arresting, and explores the nuances between good and evil. Dracula is back from the dead, and in very good hands!”

DRACULA: THE COMPANY OF MONSTERS is written by Kurt Busiek (SUPERMAN, AVENGERS) and Daryl Gregory (PANDEMONIUM) with art by red-hot artist Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS). Issue one ships with two covers by Dan Brereton and Ron Salas in a 50/50 split and a 1-in-10 incentive cover. For more information about this and many other exciting titles check out BOOMStudios.com

Shawn Says: Spotlight on New Releases May 26, 2010

2010-05-27T02:26:00Z

In which Shawn looks at the New Releases and lets you know which books she is most excited about: HeroesCon style!

1) Mystery Society #1

I read this during my lunch break and I must say that I thought it was great. Mystery Society is about an organization that was founded by a rich, young couple who want to unearth secrets. It was written by Steve Niles with art by Fiona Staples. Niles will be at HeroesCon! The story is fun and engaging and I dig the washed-out tones of the art. Check out the awesome HeroesCon variant! Stay tuned to the blog for more exciting news about Steve Niles and Mystery Society variants!

2) Dazzler #1

This issue features not one but two stories about the roller-skating disco mutant. Both stories are written by Jim McCann who will be at HeroesCon. I like how they put her in her original costume complete with disco ball.

3) Fall of the Hulks Savage She-Hulks #3

This book has two people on it who are coming to HeroesCon: Jeff Parker and Jonboy Meyers. This issue is jam packed with action. And Hulks. Lots of Hulks.

4) Incorruptible #6

I think Mark Waid has written for every comics company ever. He will be at HeroesCon at the Boom! Studios booth. I am a big fan of Waid’s work. And he is a super sweet guy. You should definitely stop buy and say “hi” to him!

5) Secret Warriors #16

Jim Cheung and Mark Morales who worked on the cover will be at HeroesCon (Justin Ponsor also worked on the cover but he won’t be at the convention). Also writer Jonathan Hickman will be there! Hickman also wrote Fantastic Four #579 which came out this week.

BOOM Studios releases for May 26, 2010

2010-05-26T01:28:33Z

7 PSYCHOPATHS #1

Written by Fabien Vehlmann
Drawn by Sean Phillips
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Cover by Sean Phillips

7 men, 1 impossible mission – assassinate Hitler! With World War II in full swing, there’s only one-way to draw the war to a quick end: kill Hitler. But who would be insane enough to try? Joshua Goldschmidt knows just the men to do it. Insane? Psychotic? Mad? Call them what you will, but the seven psychopaths are now the only hope the world has!

THE AMORY WARS: IN KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH: 3 #1

Written by Claudio Sanchez, Peter David
Drawn by Chris Burnham
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Tim Bradstreet & Chris Burnham

Huge hit The Amory Wars comes to BOOM! this spring – right on the heels of creator Claudio Sanchez’s band Coheed and Cambria’s hot new album release Year Of The Black Rainbow this April! For the new The Amory Wars series, Eisner Award-winner Peter David joins this science fiction franchise, so don’t miss out! Heard about the ground-breaking The Amory Wars but never had a chance to get into it? This is a great entry point for new readers – also solicited this month, The Amory Wars Ultimate Edition, collecting the previous two trades published by Image!

COLDSPACE #2

Written by Samuel L. Jackson & Eric Calderon
Drawn by Jeremy Rock
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Dave Johnson & Jeffrey Spokes

From legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson and Emmy nominated writer/producer Eric Calderon, the team that brought you the Emmy-award-winning Afro Samurai comes the second issue of their new original series – Cold Space. When Mulberry, an on-the-run outlaw, crash lands on a hostile planet and gets caught in the crossfire, he finds an opportunity to make a deal and make some money!

DISNEY’S HERO SQUAD: ULTRAHEROES #5

Written by Giorgio Salati
Drawn by Ettore Gula & Roberta Migheli
COVER A & B: Jake Myler
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99

It’s the battle you’ve all been waiting for: Emil Eagle, one on one with Eeega Beeva! Only one will stand triumphant as the two team leaders from the future face off, mano y mano, unless you count a couple giant robots and a few dinosaurs, but who’s counting? You won’t want to miss any of these crucial moments as we reach the home stretch of the epic involving the Ultrapods.

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?: DUST TO DUST #1

Written by Chris Roberson
Drawn by Robert Adler
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Trevor Hairsine, Benjamin Carre, Julian Totino Tedesco & Conner Willumsen

A science-fiction publishing event! Who hunted androids before Rick Deckard? Taking place immediately after World War Terminus ends, the problems with artificial life – androids – become apparent. The government decides they must become targets, hunted down, but who will do the dirty work? Two men are assigned: Malcolm Reed, a ’special’ human with the power to feel others’ emotions, and Charlie Victor, who’s the perfect man for the job – or is he? Meanwhile Samantha Wu, a Stanford biologist, fights to save the last of the world’s animals. John W. Campbell Memorial Award-nominee Chris Roberson writes the prequel to John W. Campbell Memorial Award-winner Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, one of the greatest science fiction novels ever published!

INCORRUPTIBLE #6

Written by Mark Waid
Drawn by Horacio Domingues
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Rafael Albuquerque & Dennis Calero

The secrets of Jailbait revealed! Where does she come from? How did she end up with Max Damage? And what will her tombstone say? Max Damage is about to learn a lesson and his path to redemption may very well be paved in blood! This is the issue that all your friends will be talking about! Covers by Dennis Calero and Rafael Alberquerque.

WIZARDS OF MICKEY #5

Writen by Stefano Ambrosio
Drawn by Marco Gervasio, Alessandro Pastrovicchio
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Magic Eye Studios & Marco Mazzarello

There’s a creature on the loose and it’s up to Mickey, Donald and Goofy to conjure up a way to stop its rampage. But what will the fallout be when the connection is revealed between the mysterious creature and Mickey himself?

IDW releases for May 26, 2010

2010-05-26T01:15:03Z

Angel #33

Bill Willingham & Bill Williams (w)

Brian Denham (a)

David Messina (a & c)

Jenny Frison (c)

Now that Angel is back in the fold, Connor must readjust to life as the Chosen One’s son. Luckily, he has an army of demon women at his beck and call. But nothing could really prepare anyone for what Illyria has in mind.

Army of Two #5

Peter Milligan (w)

Dexter Soy & Jose Marzan Jr.

Chester Ocampo (c)

Escaped prisoners on the run, Rios and Salem are hell-bent on getting back to America. After their chopper goes down in the Mexican desert, the Army of Two are on foot. With a price on their heads and their faces plastered across television everyone in Mexico wants them dead! Meanwhile, Jaime’s lust for power has reached the upper levels of the Mexican government and may ignite a civil war!

Doctor Who #11

Tony Lee (w)

Blair Shedd (a)

Paul Grist & Phil Elliott (c)

“Don’t Step On The Grass” Part 3 (of 4): The Clockwork Angels of Enochai have won. The sentient trees rule the parks of London. UNIT is beaten, and the Doctor is believed dead. There is only one last hope for mankind—and her name is the Advocate. Wait, what? But she’s a villain… isn’t she?

G.I. JOE: Hearts & Minds #1

Max Brooks (w)

Howard Chaykin & Antonio Fuso (a & c)

From Max Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of WORLD WAR Z and masterful artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso comes the next generation of GI JOE and COBRA. “I’m a natural tracker, and it’s got nothing to do with my heritage. For me tracking’s not a gift, it’s a curse.”—SPIRIT “Some fight for God, some fight for country. I fight for cash, and don’t you DARE judge me until you know why.” —MAJOR BLUDD

Mystery Society #1

Steve Niles (w)

Fiona Staples (a & c)

Ashley Wood (c)

Nick Hammond and Anastasia Collins are the Mystery Society and bring new meaning to “underground cult” status! Stealthily avoiding the authorities, this skullduggery duo spend their time and money righting wrongs committed in the world’s underbellies. This issue, Ana defends their secret headquarters as Nick goes on a rescue mission breaking into Area 51 for a bounty that you will not believe!

Star Trek: Movie Adaptation #4

Alex Kurtzman, Robert Orci, & Mike Johnson (w)

David Messina, Claudia Balboni & Gaetano Carlucci (a)

David Messina & Giovanna Niro (c)

The official comics adaptation of the blockbuster film Star Trek continues in this mini-series presented by J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman! Witness the final fate of Vulcan as Kirk and Spock battle the evil Romulan, Nero! Brought to you by the creative team behind the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN, this series includes scenes not included in the original film!

Transformers #7

Mike Costa (w)

EJ Su (a)

Don Figueroa, J. Brown & Andrew Wildman (c)

As the dust settles down on Earth, we look to the Heavens to ask a burning question: Where have MEGATRON and the retreating DECEPTICONS been all this time? What have they been up to? The answer, of course, is: nothing good. Take a conspicuously infernal single-issue look into the heart of darkness with Costa and Figueroa.

Dynamite Entertainment releases for May 26, 2010

2010-05-26T01:03:51Z

The Green Hornet: Year One #3

Writer: Matt Wagner

Penciller/Inker: Aaron Campbell

Covers: John Cassaday & Francesco Francavilla

The Golden Age adventures of the fabulous Green Hornet continue! Told partially in their present day as well as filling in the story detailing the meeting of the Hornet and Kato, these new adventures are classics in the making! Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Wagner defines The Green Hornet’s first days!

Kevin Smith’s Green Hornet #4

Writer: Kevin Smith

Penciller/Inker: Jonathan Lau

Covers: Alex Ross, John Cassaday & Joe Benitez

After the incredible events of the last issue, the legacy of the Green Hornet and its future are forever altered! There’s not too much more we can say without giving away the thrilling events, but this issue features the aftermath of the battle with the Black Hornet, the original Hornet, Kato, his daughter and young Britt Reid! A hero will have died and the Hornet universe will have been changed forever!

Project Superpowers: Chapter Two #9

Writer: Alex Ross & Jim Krueger

Penciller/Inker: Edgar Salazar & Doug Klauba

Covers: Alex Ross & Jonathan Lau

The all-out action continues month in and month out from Dynamite, Ross, Krueger, and Salazar! Things are coming to a head between the Superpowers and Zeus (formerly their ally, Captain Future), but as that battle reaches its climax, another old foe is waiting in the wings… Plus: The painted origin of The American Crusader bonus spread by Ross, Krueger and Doug Klauba!

Robocop #4

Writer: Rob William

Penciller/Inker: Fabiano Neves

Covers: Stephen Segovia & Johnny D

Our opening arc concludes! OCP makes its move and the Old Man wants Robocop’s body, who will win, who will lose and how many bodies will be left in their wake!

Preview: 7 PSYCHOPATHS #1

2010-05-25T01:04:52Z

7 PSYCHOPATHS #1

Written by Fabien Vehlmann
Drawn by Sean Phillips
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Cover by Sean Phillips

From Criminal co-conspirator Sean Phillips! 7 men, 1 impossible mission – assassinate Hitler! With World War II in full swing, there’s only one-way to draw the war to a quick end: kill Hitler. But who would be insane enough to try? Joshua Goldschmidt knows just the men to do it. Insane? Psychotic? Mad? Call them what you will, but the seven psychopaths are now the only hope the world has! In the vein of Inglorious Basterds, with art by the critically acclaimed Sean Phillips.

Dynamite Entertainment Acquires Chaos Comics Library

2010-05-20T17:00:17Z

Dynamite Entertainment has acquired the Chaos! Comics’ library and all associated assets which include the publishing labels Black Label Graphics, Infinity Comics and the properties Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, Purgatori, Jade, Omen, Bad Kitty, Cremator, Lady Demon and many more (with the exception of Lady Death). Chaos! Comics was the leading independent comics publisher of the 1990’s, achieving over thirty million dollars in sales in eight languages. The Chaos! library was known for its dark yet seductive characters that pushed the boundaries of horror comics.

Chaos! featured such prominent writers such as Peter (Incredible Hulk) David, Brian (Lady Death) Pulido, Alan (Watchmen) Moore, and Christopher (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) Golden, and artists such as Jae (Dark Tower) Lee, Greg (Spawn) Capullo, Mike (Dark Avengers) Deodato, Art (Ultimate X) Adams, Boris (Conan the Barbarian) Vallejo, Steven (Lady Death) Hughes, Adam (Wonder Woman) Hughes, Joseph (Dawn) Michael Linsner, Berni Wrightson and many more.

“After announcing our acquisition of Vampirella, and now the Chaos! properties, Dynamite Entertainment is in possession of some of the most iconic horror characters in comic book history, with Evil Ernie and Chastity arguably being the most iconic” says Dynamite Entertainment President Nick Barrucci. “Dynamite Entertainment has grown significantly these past several months with our acquisition of Dabel Bros., our publishing relationship with Liquid and Grant Morrison, and with several other more surprises coming up, we are aiming to be the most diverse publisher in comics!”

For art and more information, please visit: dynamiteentertainment.com

Shawn Says: Spotlight on New Releases May 19, 2010

2010-05-20T01:27:00Z

In which Shawn looks at the New Releases and lets you know which ones she is most excited about!

1) Zatanna #1

Paul Dini and Stephane Roux launch a new ongoing series all about Zatanna! I love the art in this book. I am super excited to get it signed by Roux who will be at HeroesCon.

2) Avengers #1

One word: Kang! Two more words: The Conqueror! Brian Michael Bendis teams up with John Romita, Jr. to give us the start of Marvel’s Heroic Age. Here’s hoping this book will be fun and light-hearted! I want a self-contained, entertaining team-up book.

3) DC Universe Legacies #1

Basically this book is the Marvels Project of the DCU. This 10 issue mini-series gives us the origin of the universe DC style. Looks very promising.

4) Captain Easy HC vol 1 Soldier of Fortune

I know nothing about this book except that it looks amazing!

5) Girl Comics #2

Lovely cover by the one and only Jill Thompson. Who will also be at HeroesCon. Which is only two weeks away. Do you have your tickets yet? If not you better get on it! Also, the interiors look awesome too!

BOOM Studios releases for May 19, 2010

2010-05-19T03:34:32Z

THE ANCHOR #8

Written by Phil Hester
Drawn by Brian Churilla
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Brian Churilla

The strangest team up in all of comics takes place when The Anchor partners with The Anchor! Now reunited with his soul, The Anchor begins a one-man war on the forces of Hell to rescue an innocent from their clutches. It’s a battle royale that can only end in a showdown with Satan himself.

DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #354

Written by Fausto Vitaliano, Marco Bosco
Drawn by Giorgio Cavazzano, Vitale Mangiatordi
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Mike DeCarlo

What happens when a world famous conductor goes missing, especially when it turns out that the conductor was once an operative for the super secret Agency? Why, you call on one of the Agency’s own to solve the case; and lucky for us, that means the return of the spy known as Double Duck!

FARSCAPE #7

Written by Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith DeCandido
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Covers by Joe Corroney & Caleb Cleveland

Who are the Grennij? Crichton and Aeryn have seen their fair share of strange creatures but nothing like this. Never before have they seen such firepower, aggression and viciousness. This is the strangest race the crew of Moya have met. And it may be the last!

THE INCREDIBLES #9

Written by Landry Walker
Drawn by Marcio Takara
24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Marcio Takara

As Mr. Incredible, Frozone and Dash investigate the mysterious break-in at Doc Sunbright’s lab, Mrs. Incredible and Mirage find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse halfway around the world! But who’s the cat? Part 2 of “Secrets And Lies”, the story that sets the stage for the next year of THE INCREDIBLES!

MUPPET SNOW WHITE #1

Written by Jesse Blaze Snider & Patrick Storck
Drawn by Shelli Paroline
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (1 of 4), SRP: $2.99
Covers by David Peterson & James Silvani

Mirror, mirror, on the wall… who’s the fairest pig of them all? When Queen Piggy finds she doesn’t like the answer, Snow White must flee for her life. But is a life in the woods cleaning up after the Electric Mayhem really preferable to death? Series features “A” covers from David Peterson, the Eisner Award-winning creator of MOUSE GUARD!

WALL-E #6

Written by Bryce Carlson
Drawn by Morgan Luthi
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Morgan Luthi

There’s no business like trash business! WALL-E helps his new friend repair his spaceship but is soon captured by his trash-talking boss BULL-E. Will WALL-E escape? Will his new friend get back to where he came from? The adventure heats up in this all-new WALL-E tale.