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Dark Knight PSA: Take Time to Play
Batman teaches you to throw the perfect spiral.
Action Comics #866 Back to Press
DC Comics has announced the first chapter of the Brainiac arc, by writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank, is going back to press for a second printing. With the upcoming New Krypton storyline, DC wants to make sure everyone is up to speed on the big changes for Superman and planet Earth.
The reprint arrives August 14, 2008.
Virgin Comics Sneak Peek: Kshatriya #1
Virgin Comics has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Blade of the Warrior: Kshatriya #1 that arrives in stores this week.
Hulk #5 Back to Print
Thor and the Red Hulk got into it in Hulk #5, and to make sure everyone has a chance to get their hands on the sold out issue (at the distributor level), Marvel is going back to press with a new cover of the Jeph Loeb series.
“Five issues. Five sold out. And the second printings too!†said Loeb. “I’ll have to tell McGuinness’ kids to stop buying so many copies! Seriously though, I gotta thank Warren Simons and the entire Thor crew who were so helpful at getting the God of Thunder to guest star in this issue. And rest assured, Thor vs. Red Hulk — the Grudge Match isn’t far behind. All of this builds to next issue when Ol’ Greenskin and the Rulk finally have it out — and I can promise you, only one of them walks away!â€
New Comic Releases for August 13, 2008
Here is the New Comic Release list for comics scheduled to be in stores August 13, 2008. There may be items on this list that are not shipped at the last minute, or new material may be added. Check with your local retailer for more details.
This list was last updated August 12, 2008.
Walt Disney’s Sin City
What would happen if the Disney Princesses were recast in Frank Miller’s Sin City?
More at Not a Fishing Lure (at least until Disney Legal gets involved). At least they’re keeping it G.
Future Space Nerds: The Line – Episode 1
Bringing back the good ol’ days of waiting in line for months for movie to open.
Get Caught Up With All Things Marvel
Marvel has announced the Marvel: Your Universe! book that features a complete look at the major events in the Marvel U from the last five years. Take the jump for a peek at the cover.
Shadowline to Release Ted McKeever Collection
Shadowline, an imprint of Image Comics, has announced it will release 20 years of Ted McKeever’s work beginning this October with his first collection Transit.
“To think after 20 years that I would be returning to TRANSIT is almost abstractly absurd,” said McKeever in a prepared statement. “TRANSIT had become my personal holy grail, but now, with this collected hardcover edition, I can roam free of it’s gaping wailing and allow it to scab over while I move on to new roads.”
Following Transit, Shadowline will release Eddy Current and Metropol.
Each edition will feature the definitive versions of McKeever’s vision, including all the original covers, unused art and TRANSIT’s never-before-seen ending. These graphic novels consist of McKeever’s inter-connected magnum opus in his world of tomorrow – from industrial wastelands torn by war, cities on the verge of self-destruction and one of the most twisted takes on superheroics to ever grace the comics medium.
The hardcover edition will arrive on October 1, 2008 for $24.99.
Marvel Sneak Peek: Civil War: House of M #1
Beyond a blink of the eye and snap of the finger, just how did Magneto end up ruling the world in the House of M? Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the new series Civil War: House of M #1 that promises to answer that question (for $2.99).
Dark Knight Tops For Fourth Week
Even with the opening weekend of the Olympics, fans still flocked to theaters to see Warner Bros. Dark Knight. While Pineapple Express came in a close second, the Chris Nolan flick brought in an additional $26 million over the weekend. This brings the grand total to $441.5 million, meaning the Batman film has passed Shrek 2 to become the third highest domestic grosser of all time.
If that has you sitting up and taking notice, get ready for a major head trip – by this time next week, The Dark Knight should bring in enough money to pass Star Wars for the number 2 spot.