SDCC’12: DC and Marvel exclusive Minifigs revealed

There are a few times when I regret not being able to attend the San Diego Comic Con, and with the latest reveal from LEGO, I’m counting my coins to ensure I have enough when these super exclusive Minifigs land on eBay.

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SDCC’12: Capcom goes to fan film creators for Street Fighter television series

I think everyone dreams of the day when the work put into a fan film pays off in a big way.  For Joey Ansah and Christian Howard, the creators of the YouTube sensation, Street Fighter: Legacy, that day has come as Capcom USA has announced a television series to be produced by the group.

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SDCC’12: Cosplaying The Dark Knight Rises

Here’s a trio who got it right.

Of course, not being at the show, I couldn’t tell you how many people dressed as Bane and Batman are running around, but I’m gonna bet the number is quite large this year. The bigger question is, how many are dressed as Catwoman?

via MTV

SDCC’12: J. Michael Straczynski announces The Majestic Files

Are you a UFO buff? Love the conspiracy theory? Want to read a story about what happened at Roswell?  J. Michael Straczynski and Legendary Comics announced The Majestic Files at San Diego Comic-Con, and it is already on my must read list.

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SDCC’12: Neil Gaiman is back for more Sandman

Probably one of the best epic-level comics of all time, Sandman has captured the hearts and imaginations of thousands.  The Niel Gaiman series ended some time ago, but now the scribe is coming back to tell more tales set in the Sandman universe.

UPDATE: Complete press release, and cover image now available.

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SDCC’12: Abrams Comicarts and ComiXology announce digital distribution agreement

Press Release

During a packed panel earlier today at this year’s Comic-Con International 2012, Abrams ComicArts, an imprint of ABRAMS, the preeminent publisher of illustrated books, announced a digital graphic novel distribution agreement with comiXology, the revolutionary digital comics platform with over 75 million comic downloads to date and a selection of more than 25,000 comics and graphic novels.

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