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Dan DeCarlo’s Archie is Back

2010-03-12T21:52:36Z

Starting in May 2010, a dean of Archie artists will be showcased in his very own series, kicking off an extraordinary series of important Archie collections from IDW Publishing. Archie: The Best of Dan DeCarlo Volume One offers the very best of this classic and influential artist, gathering strips from the mid 1950s through the early 1970s.

“As a long-time DeCarlo fan, I am very excited about this series, as well as the rest of IDW’s Archie books,” said IDW chief operating officer, Greg Goldstein. “This is an amazing property that has influenced generations of people around the world, and this is the first book to specifically showcase Dan’s amazing art.”

Coming of age in World War II era-America, Archie captured the hearts of young and old alike. Archie and his friends remain hugely popular today through an appealing blend of timeless, humorous stories and classic Americana. Dan DeCarlo spent nearly 50 years with the characters of Riverdale High, drawing every character at one time or another. Archie: The Best of Dan DeCarlo Volume One contains dozens of stories handpicked by DeCarlo connoisseurs, all newly scanned from rare original art and recolored to capture the flavor of the original comics.

This is the first in IDW’s “Best Of” series, which will grow to include collections of Bob Montana, Harry Lucey, and Stan Goldberg, among others. “It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I am a great fan of Dan DeCarlo’s work,” said IDW Special Projects Editor, Scott Dunbier. “His classic style inspired and influenced scores of artists and entertained countless fans.”

Archie: The Best of Dan DeCarlo, Volume One ($24.99, full color, hardcover, 156 pages) will be available in stores in May 2010. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com. For more information about Archie Comics go to www.ArchieComics.com

BOOM Studios releases for March 10, 2010

2010-03-10T03:33:18Z

THE ANCHOR #6

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

Tragedy strikes the Anchor when his new found knowledge leads to the loss of someone he loves. And our heaven sent hero is hell bent on settling the score, even if it means a trip to the bowels of Hell itself. THE ANCHOR promises more potent pathos, neck breaking action, and mind bending plot twists per page than any comic on the stands. THE ANCHOR train has left the station — get on or get run over!

CARS #2

Written by Alan J. Porter
Drawn by Magic Eye Studios
SC, 24pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Allen Gladfelter

Lightning McQueen’s new Radiator Springs Racetrack is finally finished, and the crowds are descending on the town for the inaugural event… but his rival Chick Hicks has some plans to make sure McQueen loses the first big race on his own turf in this new ongoing series!

FARSCAPE: D’ARGO’S QUEST #4

Written by Keith DeCandido, Rockne S. O’Bannon
Drawn by Caleb Cleveland
SC, 24 pgs, FC,(4 of 4), SRP: $3.99
Covers by Chad Hardin & Caleb Cleveland

The grand finale of Ka D’Argo’s journey is here! Through it all he has seen betrayal, loss and death. Now the Luxan warrior reaches the end to what may be his toughest fight of all, the search for his wife’s killer. But the biggest discovery may be what he finds in himself.

KILL AUDIO #6

Written by Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert
Drawn by Sheldon Vella
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (6 of 6) SRP: $3.99
Covers by Sheldon Vella & Chuck BB

DOOM has come to Sight and Sound. DOOM has come to The Void. DOOM has come to Kill Audio. The final chapter is here. The fate of all music rests in the hands of the immortal Kill Audio and his ramshackle crew. Will songs still be sung, dreams still dreamt? Find out in this, the last issue of the six-issue mega-series!

THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK #3

Written by Roger Langridge
Drawn by Roger Langridge
Covers A & B by Roger Langridge
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99

Roger Langridge’s celebrated run on The Muppet Show continues in this new ongoing! The Muppet gang continues to struggle with life on the road as every town they visit seems to bring its own variation of two very familiar heckling curmudgeons! And what’s up with the comedy stylings of Clint Wacky? Has Fozzie been replaced?

TOY STORY #2

Written by Jesse Blaze Snider
Drawn by Nathan Watson
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Nathan Watson

The new TOY STORY ongoing continues with the return of Buzz Lightyear! Buzz Lightyear finds himself in the most unlikely of places: the local toy store’s return bin! It will take Woody, Rex and all of Andy’s toys to mount a rescue… but the replacement Buzz Lightyear has other plans!

WALT DISNEY COMICS AND STORIES #704

Written by Andrea “Casty” Castellan & Alberto Savini
Drawn by Andrea “Casty” Castellan & Abramo Leghziel
24pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Andrea Castellan & Jonathan Gray & Jake Myler

After the conclusion of the amazing superhero antics in Disney’s Ultraheroes, Mickey and the gang are back in a brand new, never before seen adventure. What sorts of hijinx will our favorite Disney characters get into next…? There’s only one place to find out! Walt Disney Comics and Stories, only from BOOM Kids!

IDW releases for March 10, 2010

2010-03-10T02:55:54Z

ANGEL HOLE IN THE WORLD #4

Scott Tipton (w)

Elena Casagrande (a & c)

After recovering her full powers, Illyria sets out to reclaim her position as ruler of the world, seeking her vast army that exists between our plain of existence and has been awaiting her return. Meanwhile, Wesley discovers Gunn’s horrifying role in Fred’s death and enacts his own kind of justice.

A-TEAM SHOTGUN WEDDING #1

Joe Carnahan & Tom Waltz (w)

Stephen Mooney (a)

John K. Snyder III (c)

The A-Team are back! Before you see their return on the big-screen, thrill to this special mission told in comic book form only! After a successful-but harrowing-completion to a mission in icy Alaska, Hannibal and the team are up for some much-needed leave in sunny San Diego to attend the wedding of a high-ranking U.S. official’s daughter. But when threats are made against the event, the A-Team is forced to quit their vacation and go undercover to foil what might be a terrorist plot.

THE GHOUL #3

Steve Niles (w)

Bernie Wrightson (a & c)

After a brief, demonic waylay, the Ghoul and Detective Klimpt finally come face-to-face with the horror they have sought. What began as a Hollywood rumor takes a twisted turn for the worst and the recently teamed-up monster and cop find themselves in a nightmare of glitz, glamour and guts! Also, part three of the prose Ghoul adventure “My Ghoul” also concludes as Wrightson, Niles and IDW dole out a generous dose of horrors.

GI JOE ORIGINS #13

Scott Beatty (w)

S. L. Gallant (a & c)

Tom Feister (c)

First appearance of Ripcord! The latest candidate for G.I. JOE status may already be dead! Meet Wallace Weems, a soldier everybody calls Ripcord. Lost in a forbidding jungle, Ripcord has one mission: SURVIVE! And if he doesn’t outwit, outfight, and outlast the terrorists hunting him, thousands more might die!

JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT’S MUSIC BOX #4

Scott Lobdell (w)

Renae DeLiz & Ray Dillon (a & c)

It’s the 1920s and a young girl is nearly starving on the streets of Chicago, hoping against hope she can ace an audition as a flapper in a popular night club. But when the manager tries to explain to this talent-less waif there’s no such thing as a free lunch, the only thing on hand to defend her honor is a music box she uses as a bludgeon! But the music box is no more generous than the now dead manager. She’s now talented, rich and famous… but at what price?

TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE #4

Zander Cannon (w)

Chee (a & C)

Guido Guidi (c)

When Bumblebee has a change of heart and goes back to help a little girl whom he had used to discover her father’s secrets, he finds himself pursued by the terrifying and unstoppable Skywarp! Bumblebee’s big adventure as leader of the Autobots comes to an explosive and thrilling conclusion!

WEEKLY WORLD NEWS #3

Chris Ryall (w)

Alan Robinson (a & c)

J.K. Woodward (c)

In the penultimate chapter of “The Irredemption of Ed Anger,” the public turns on Bat Boy, giving Ed Anger the redemption he’s been looking for. Too bad it happens right when Chaos Cloud arrives, intending to destroy the Earth!

Dynamite Entertainment releases for March 10, 2010

2010-03-10T02:15:24Z

ARMY OF DARKNESS #26

Story by Mike Raicht

Art by Scott Cohn

Cover by Scott Cohn

Army of Darkness from Dynamite Entertainment returns as our creative team concludes their opus – Ash vs. the League of Light! Oh, wait, did we say “vs.” that doesn’t sound good. I thought they were all friends when we last saw them. what happened?!?!

THE COMPLETE ALICE IN WONDERLAND #3

Story by Leah Moore & John Reppion

Art by Erica Awano

Cover by Erica Awano

The massive adaptation of Alice in Wonderland continues with another incredible 48 page issue (40 pages of story and art!) by Leah Moore, John Reppion and Erica Awano! The third issue begins the portion containing “Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There” and features Kittens and Chess and Kings and Queens!

RED SONJA WRATH OF THE GODS #2

Story by Luke Lieberman & Ethan Ryker

Art by Walter Geovani

Cover by Lucio Parrillo

Wrath Of The Gods explores the mysteries of Sonja’s past, while presenting her with the malicious threat of Loki in the present! Can Thor, the God of Thunder, and Odin, the All-Father, aid the warrior woman and prevent their fellow god from destroying the very world? Featuring a fully-painted cover by Lucio Parrillo.

ZORRO MATANZAS #2

Story by Don McGregor

Art by Mike Mayhew

Cover by Mike Mayhew

A classic tale of Zorro never before told! Featuring a thrilling script by the legendary Don McGregor and incredible art by Mike Mayhew, Matanzas is a classic Zorro adventure - presented here for the very first time! Thrill to the continuing adventures!

New trailer for Iron Man 2

2010-03-08T18:43:25Z

Iron Man 2 hits theatres on May 7, 2010. For more information (and the trailer in other formats) please check out the film’s official site.

Max Brooks enlists with IDW for new GIJOE series

2010-03-05T06:38:38Z

The critically-acclaimed and bestselling author of World War Z, the Zombie Survival Guide and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks brings his unique and acclaimed style to G.I. JOE comics with a five-issue miniseries: G.I. JOE: Hearts & Minds, coming in May under license from Hasbro. The award-winning Max Brooks crafts a G.I. JOE series for an America at war, starkly contrasting intensely brutal portrayals of the dark side of the human condition with the light of hope in the most unlikely places.

“I tried to write a series as harsh and complicated as the times we’re living in,” said Brooks. Exploring the effects of real-world war on the individual, every issue of G.I. JOE: Hearts & Minds features two chapters, with each spotlighting a different G.I. JOE or COBRA character. Brooks pulls no punches from the very beginning, starting the series with chapters on Major Bludd and Spirit.

“This is the G.I. JOE book that isn’t about action figures. It’s about people like you and me,” said IDW G.I. JOE editor Andy Schmidt. “And that makes it even more chilling than any zombie novel could be, because this one isn’t about a plague—this one is about us.” Brooks’ dark stories are masterfully brought to life by artists Howard Chaykin and Antonio Fuso, who will each also provide covers. In addition to the regular edition, IDW will be offering a limited number of signed editions.

An award-winning writer, Brooks has brought his own unique style to both TV and print, including as part of the writing team for “Saturday Night Live” for forty episodes from 2001 to 2003, which won an Emmy in 2002. Brooks’ The Zombie Survival Guide was released in 2003 and has sold well over one million copies worldwide. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War followed in 2006, became an instant bestseller and is currently in development to be a major motion picture. Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, Brooks’ most recent book, debuted at number one on the New York Times graphic novel bestseller list.

G.I. JOE: Hearts & Minds #1 (of 5, $3.99, 32 pages) will be available in stores in May. Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books.

Shawn Says: New Releases March 3, 2010

2010-03-03T19:11:10Z

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

1) Girl Comics #1

I still don’t know how I feel about the name, but there are some awesomely talented people working on this book. Including: Amanda Conner, Laura Martin, Colleen Coover, Robin Furth, Trina Robbins, Stephanie Buscema and MORE!

2) Buffy #33

In this issue the identity of Twilight will finally be revealed! I thought it was Oz until the last story arc. I have it on good authority that it will blow my mind though. This will probably be the first book I read when I get home tonight!

3) Superman TP Braniac

I love it when Geoff Johns and Gary Frank work together, especially on Superman. This was a good, solid Superman story. The art is fantastic and the story is really entertaining.

4) Ultimate Comics New Ultimates #1

The name may be silly but Frank Cho’s art sure is pretty to look at.

5) First Wave #1

Brian Azzarello and Rags Morales bring you a new world where there are no superheroes, just pulp heroes. The Batman/Doc Savage one-shot that they put out several months ago was surprisingly awesome so I am looking forward to checking out First Wave #1. And I am very excited that they are bringing back the Spirit.

BOOM Studios releases for March 3, 2010

2010-03-03T03:39:01Z

DINGO #4

Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Francesco Biagini
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (4 of 4) SRP: $3.99
Covers by Francesco Biagini & Paul Harmon

Tired of getting his ass royally kicked, Dingo goes on the offensive, with Cerberus, scores to settle, and plenty of (violent) family drama in tow. The riveting conclusion is here! A supernatural crime story in the vein of 100 BULLETS — from the writer of the hit series’ HEXED and FALL OF CTHULHU.

DISNEY’S HERO SQUAD: ULTRAHEROES #2

Written by Giorgio Salati
Drawn by Roberta Migheli
Covers by Magic Eye Studios
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99

Bursting from the pages of Walt Disney’s Comics And Stories comes Disney’s Hero Squad in its own ongoing series! The battle for the Ultrapods is reaching it’s boiling point as The Duck Avenger and the Ultraheroes clash with the villainous Emil Eagle and his Sinister Seven. Only one side will prevail and control not only the Ultramachine, but also the fate of the world!

DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? #9

Written by Philip K. Dick
Drawn by Tony Parker
SC, 32 pgs, FC, (9 of 24), SRP: $3.99
Covers by Moritat & Scott Keating

Rick Deckard is under arrest! Thanks to the notorious Nexus-6 android Luba Luft, Deckard finds himself in his biggest predicament yet. Everything is not as it seems in this exciting issue of the Philip K. Dick masterwork that inspired Blade Runner. This lead-up to the big 10th issue cannot be missed!

THE INCREDIBLES #6

Written by Mark Waid & Landry Walker
Drawn by Ramanda Kamarga
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Ramanda Kamarga

Can The Incredibles stand against the combined assault of the Underminer and a possible alien invasion? More Incredibles action from comics legend Mark Waid and Landry Walker in this new ongoing series!

NOLA #4

Written by Chris Gorak & Pierluigi Cothran
Drawn by Damian Couceiro
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (4 of 4), SRP: $3.99
Covers by Erik Jones & Chris Brunner

Revenge will be hers! The stunning conclusion to this twisted post-Hurricane Katrina story that can’t be missed! Nola continues her bloody rampage through New Orleans as she puts a bullet in every problem she has in the city. From Chris Gorak (Right at Your Door) and scripted by Heroes graphic novel writer Pierluigi Cothran!

WIZARDS OF MICKEY #2

Written by Stefano Ambrosio
Drawn by Alessandro Mangiatordi & Marco Mazzarello
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
Covers by Vitale Mangiatordi & Magic Eye Studios

The epic WIZARDS OF MICKEY tale continues here in its own ongoing series! Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy continue as our magical tale marches onward with wizarding wands and sublime spells aplenty!

IDW releases for March 3, 2010

2010-03-03T02:57:14Z

GI JOE #15

Chuck Dixon (w)
Robert Atkins (a &c)
David Williams (c)

The M.A.S.S. Device is activated and COBRA’s got it! A world-wide crime spree ensues as COBRA can send killers, thieves and spies anywhere in the world in an instant. No place on the planet is safe from their influence. Also, Duke and Scarlett are under arrest and another Joe is in a body bag!

STARSTRUCK #7

Elaine Lee (w)
Michael Wm. Kaluta, Charles Vess (a)
Kaluta (c)

There are plenty of fish in the sea, but only the empath fish girls at Uncle Bob’s Fantanimalland can read minds! Chubby little Bronwyn eats food meant for the Mystic Nyts of the Sea, unlocking latent psychic powers while Ronnie, meanwhile, has a plan to scare Brigade Academy Cadets away from the Veil’s property in Neutral Zone 8.

Dynamite Entertainment releases for March 3, 2010

2010-03-03T01:53:02Z

THE BOYS #40

Story by Garth Ennis

Art by Darick Robertson

Cover by Darick Robertson

So where are the good superheroes? The warriors for truth and justice? The defenders of the American way? The supes can’t all be dirtbags… can they? Meet the true heroes of The Boys’ universe, the young men and women who fight to make things right and ask nothing in return: the teenage adventurers from our far future that the world knows as SUPERDUPER! Meanwhile, convinced that Hughie was never what he seemed, Butcher goes to see the Legend- and sets something terrible in motion for our little Scots pal…

KEVIN SMITH’S GREEN HORNET #1

Story by Kevin Smith

Art by Jonathan Lau

Covers by Alex Ross, John Cassaday, J. Scott Campbell

The Green Hornet is back and Dynamite is the new home for the avenging hero and his faithful sidekick, Kato (and, the Black Beauty, ‘natch!)! And we’re kicking things off with a BANG as we launch the first of a new series of adventures starting with writer/director Kevin Smith. Joining Smith in bringing his unproduced screenplay to life is artist Jonathan (Black Terror) Lau as they present the one and only origin of the Green Hornet and Kato. This is the comic book version of Kevin Smith’s unproduced Green Hornet film and has not been seen or read ANYWHERE else!

ZORRO #20

Story by Matt Wagner

Art by Francesco Francavilla

Covers by Matt Wagner, John K. Snyder III

Zorro continues to wage war and chaos against the bullying oppressors of California, but those in command have had enough of the rogue and plot desperately to destroy him and his crusade once and for all!