CONTEST: GrayHaven Comics announces cover contest

GrayHaven Comics is looking for a few good cover artists to cover the upcoming first issue of True Ghost Stories.

For over 2 years The Gathering has given new writers and artists opportunities and over 150 creators have had their work published for the first time through GrayHaven.

If you are interested, complete details can be found here.

via Grayhaven Comics

Major Spoilers Question of the Day: Amanda Conner Contest Edition

It was delayed several months, but finally, the collected hardcover of The Art of Amanda Conner has arrived.  Stephen thought it was so wonderful, that he ordered TWO copies.  And since he is the generous person that he is, he’s giving one lucky Major Spoilerite a chance to take Amanda’s art home.

Which brings us to the MS-QOTD, “What character, or property, would you like to see Amanda Conner take over on an ongoing basis, and why?”  You’ve got until May 07, 2012 to share your answer, at which point, we’ll pick our best answer to receive the prize.

GO!

TOYS: Avengers Marvel Select figures on the way

With The Avengers only a week away, everyone is going to be pouring over the merchandising opportunities.  Diamond Select Toys has the Marvel Select figures based on the movie on the way, and the company is giving away Disney Store exclusives.

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CONTEST: Diamond Select Toys giving away Jean DeWolff saga Minimate set

Press Release

This week, Diamond Select Toys is giving away a set of Marvel Minimates Series 43 — yes, that’s the set with Spider-Man, Daredevil, Jean DeWolff and the Sin-Eater, among others. But the set they’re giving away is a special one — its been signed by acclaimed comics writer Peter David!

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CONTEST: Diamond Select Toys announces another photography contest

Press Release

The second wave of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates minifigures is in stores now, and they’re spoiling for a fight! Spider-Man, Chris Redfield, Wolverine, Viewtiful Joe, Crimson Viper, Super Skrull, Jill Valentine and Storm have joined Series 1 on the pegs, which means there are now 24 Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates in all! Even though they’re only 2 inches tall, Minimates pack enough articulation, accessories and interchangeable parts to create some crazy fight scenes, so Diamond Select Toys is issuing a challenge — stage a fight scene between two or more Marvel vs. Capcom Minimates and send us a picture of it! The winner will get a set of Minimates from every Minimates line we make, plus some rare MvC3 prizes!

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CONTEST: DST announces Colossus Unbound contest

It’s time to dust off your camera, and get creative, for Diamond Select Toys photo contest. You’ll need to get the new Marvel Select Colossus figure (if you don’t already have it), in order to enter.

The winner gets six Marvel Select X-Men action figures, some of them rare variant figures.

Better hurry, the March 12, 2012 deadline will be here sooner than you think.

Complete press release and rules, after the jump.

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Documentary challenge could land you on television

Press Release

The International Documentary Challenge is back for its 7th year, giving documentary filmmakers of all stripes a shot at showing the world their absolute best. A shot at the Best Film Award (presented by the Documentary Channel) and additional awards and cash prizes are also within your reach!

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CONTEST: Win a free copy of Shadowbinders Volume 1

Press Release

Shadowbinders.com is giving readers a chance to win a free copy of the Shadowbinders Vol. 1 graphic novel. First published in October of 2011, this prestige format comic book collects the first four chapters of the popular steampunk fantasy webcomic.

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