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Dark Horse announced today that two of the hottest names in comics, writer Fred Van Lente and artist Ariel Olivetti, will reunite for a Conan epic like no other!
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CONVENTIONS: Gina Torres set to appear at Wizard World Philadelphia
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The fans asked… and Wizard World has answered. Actress Gina Torres, who played “Zoë Washburne” in “Firefly,” and Serenity, will attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, joining fellow cast members Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, and Jewel Staite at the event, set for May 30 – June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
SOLICITATIONS: Blackout to debut in Dark Horse Presents #24
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Dark Horse Comics is set to release a brand new superhero inside the pages of the Eisner-winning anthology, Dark Horse Presents. Blackout is ready for action!
AWARDS: Dark Horse wins four Stumptown Awards
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The Stumptown Comic Arts Awards were presented on April 27 at the tenth annual Stumptown Comics Fest, in Dark Horse Comics’ backyard of Portland, Oregon.
SOLICITATIONS: Comic Book Creator #1
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TwoMorrows Publishing (the leading publisher of books and magazines for comics fandom) and JON B. COOKE (former editor of the multi-Eisner Award-winning magazine COMIC BOOK ARTIST) has joined forces again to bring fans COMIC BOOK CREATOR magazine, billed as “The New Voice of the Comics Medium.” Issue #1 debuts in stores worldwide on Wednesday, May 15, and is currently available from TwoMorrows’ website (www.twomorrows.com).
SOLICITATIONS: The New Avengers head into INFINITY
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This August, superstar writer Jonathan Hickman is joined by fan-favorite artist Mike Deodato to pit the Illuminati against their biggest threat yet in New Avengers #9! Tying into the blockbuster event of the summer, Infinity, New Avengers #9 shows fans what new threats lie beyond the edges of the Marvel Universe!
SOLICITATIONS: So Buttons #5
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Graphic Storyteller Jonathan Baylis announced today a relaunch of his websitewww.sobuttons.com to help promote his latest book, So Buttons #5.His title matches groundbreaking artists to capture his always appealing down to earth stories that are slices of everyday life. A soft launch of the book occurred at SPX 2012 but Baylis wanted to make the official launch of issue #5 timed with his new website and in a way that no one could ignore. 16 pages, four stories, full color cover/interior and at $2.00 it makes a great intro book for everyone.
DIGITAL COMICS: Marvel Unlimited now on Android
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Prepare for the largest library of streaming digital comics anytime, anywhere with Marvel Unlimited, now available on Android TM devices via Google Play!
Previously available on iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and web-browsers, Marvel Unlimited provides the deepest online reading experience utilizing Marvel’s patented digital reading technology while providing seamless access across multiple platforms. Marvel, in collaboration with Chaotic Moon Studios, brings fans access to the entire Marvel Unlimited archive on- and off-line through the Marvel Unlimited app, along with exclusive member-only benefits and offers that no fan can miss!
CONVENTIONS: Nathan Fillion cancels Wizard World Philly appearance
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Wizard World has been advised that Nathan Fillion will be unable to attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con because of an unexpected scheduling conflict. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
DIGITAL COMICS: Clown Town arrives on comiXology
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Independent comics publisher, Inverse Press, is pleased to announce the May 15, 2013, digital release of horror graphic novel, Clown Town, via the comiXology Submit portal. Written by Kevin LaPorte (Roadkill du Jour) and fully illustrated by Amanda Rachels (Flesh of White, Arcana Studios’ The Book), Clown Town is a 124-page tale of clown horror, featuring a 96-page core story, two 8-page back-up stories, and associated art and materials created specifically to support production of the project!
CONVENTIONS: Aspen announces Long Beach Comic Expo plans
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Aspen Comics will be appearing at this weekend’s Long Beach Comic Expo on Saturday, May 11th, and will be offering exclusive Aspen convention items and more for the one-day event. Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Overtaken), Peter Steigerwald (Zoo Hunters, Soulfire), Vince Hernandez (Charismagic, Executive Assistant: Assassins), Mark Roslan (BubbleGun, Broken Pieces), Beth Sotelo (Fathom, Shrugged), David Wohl (Legend of the Shadow Clan, Fathom) and Jonathan Marks (Shrugged) will be appearing all day long at the Aspen Comics Booth and will be available for signatures and free sketches.
DIGITAL COMICS: Alternative Comics now on comiXology
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ComiXology and Alternative Comics announced today that the long-time independent publisher Alternative Comics has entered into an all-new digital distribution agreement with comiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform available across the iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows 8 and the Web.