Inexpensive way to organize your collection –by Stephen Schleicher If you have a large number of comics you need to keep track of, but don’t have a lot of money to spend, check out ComicBase Express. This entry level program gives you access to titles and helps you organize your comic book collection. I’ve previously raved about the ComicBase Archive edition on this site, but I think the $250 price tag caused a lot of people to shy away – instead spending their valuable money on new issues and titles.
Author: Stephen Schleicher
Stephen Schleicher
Stephen Schleicher began his career writing for the Digital Media Online community of sites, including Digital Producer and Creative Mac covering all aspects of the digital content creation industry. He then moved on to consumer technology, and began the Coolness Roundup podcast. A writing fool, Stephen has freelanced for Sci-Fi Channel's Technology Blog, and Gizmodo. Still longing for the good ol' days, Stephen launched Major Spoilers in July 2006, because he is a glutton for punishment. You can follow him on Twitter @MajorSpoilers and tell him your darkest secrets...
Says farewell to Diamond Comics Distributors Source: Claypool Comics After almost fourteen years and more than 300 issues — one of the longest runs in the history of independent comics — publisher Claypool Comics is telling the world of print, “Thank you and farewell.” After ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK #166 (shipping in February 2007), SOULSEARCHERS AND COMPANY #82 (also shipping in February), and DEADBEATS #82 (shipping in March), Claypool will cut back its line to DEADBEATS alone and put new adventures of that series’ vampire-haunted world on the Internet. Claypool’s trade-paperback comics collections (under the Boffin Books imprint) and…
Actress Melissa George posted on her website information about her involvement in the upcoming 30 Days of Night movie. George will play Stella Olemaun, the wife of town’s sheriff Eben Olemaun (played by Josh Hartnett). 30 Days of Night tells the tale of vampires who flock to small town in Alaska, where they can enjoy 30 days of uninterrupted night so they may enjoy their feeding non-stop. The movie is being adapted from the Steve Niles comic, and is being produced by Sam Raimi. Brian Nelson and Stuart Beattie have penned the screenplay, and David Slade will direct. Shooting is…
The new animated series based on DC’s Legion of Super Heroes hasn’t even aired, but the Superman Homepage has an episode guide, complete with episode titles and a summary of each show. If this is indeed the real deal, fans of this show may be in for a treat. Although the first episode seems very much like the Superman Animated Series where the LoS traveled back in time to prevent Brainiac from killing a young Clark Kent. Via Superman Homepage (link)
Image Comics unveils 2nd Printing of the hit All-Ages TP Source: Image Comics Readers just can’t seem to get enough of the wildly popular LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS books. With the first miniseries selling out of every consecutive issue and the first printing of LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS, VOL. I TP selling out as well, it only made sense for Image Comics to release a second printing of the book.
I’ve heard the rumors floating around that Iron Man/Tony Stark might be played by none other than Tom Cruise. Jon Favreau has posted a response to that over at his blog. I’ve never even met Tom Cruise, though I do think he is a great actor. He doesn’t seem to fit with what Marvel is looking for at this time, but you never know what will happen. The rumor is false as far as I know. Via Iron Man MySpace forum (link)
Ain’t It Cool News has a quick interview with Jon Favreau on the Iron Man movie. In the interview Favreau hints that we’ll see the bulky grey suit of the original Iron Man before transforming into the red and gold. As we already mentioned on this site, the villian for the movie will be The Mandarin, and at this point no lead has been cast. The interview concludes with a few comments about the John Carter Princess of Mars movie. Via Ain’t It Cool News (link)
A guide to NE Kansas comic shops –by Stephen Schleicher I spent the weekend going to several comic book shops in the Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka areas. I scored quite a load of comics, filled many holes in my ever growing collection, and picked up a few extras along the way. There are some good shops, some bad shops, and a few really great shops for you to snag your favorite current and back issues.
As we reported previously, NBC is doing some very different things to promote their new Fall line up. Heroes being somewhat comic related is one such show. Now you can see it for free on iTunes beginning September 1, 2006. (press release) NBC’s marketing in the digital arena takes a new turn as the network expands its corporate partnerships with National CineMedia, Nissan and Apple’s iTunes to cross-promote its new Fall drama “Heroes” by finding new ways to incorporate the products into scripts organically and offering consumers the chance to be the first to see the series.
The Simpsons Channel has clips of the upcoming movie that were shown at the San Diego Comic Convention. During the annual Comic-Con Simpsons panel, creator/exec producer Matt Groening and fellow exec producers James L. Brooks and Al Jean thrilled the crowd with some first glimpses at the eagerly awaited The Simpsons Movie. Gotta warn you, loading the two clips is taking an extremely long time this morning as hundres, nay millions of people appear to be flooding the site. Via The Simpsons Channel (link)
Okay, so Aquaman has been around for quite some time – you know, he can talk to fishes and stuff, and was in that classic cartoon show from the 70s and 80s. But no one really gave the brotha any love. This left the underwater hero as the butt of many jokes. Most recently the television series “Entourage” has Vincent Chase (played by Adrian Grenier) staring in the James Cameron (played by James Cameron) directed movie which became a huge blockbuster in the show. So much so that it even prompted a real life ad in Variety. And let’s not…
Sci Fi Wire has an interview with Thomas Haden Church, who plays Sandman in the next Spider-Man 3 flick, on the amount of training needed to get in shape for the film. “No. … I mean, … you know, you just … try to once again … toe the line and do what’s asked of you. … But it’s different. … It’s been a great discipline. I worked out for about probably 16 months, and … it was a good … discipline to have in my life. It was very invigorating to reincorporate that.” Via Sci Fi Wire (link)
The second biggest movie of the year, X-Men III: The Last Stand, will arrive on DVD on October 3, 2006 to kick off fourth quarter DVD sales. “It’s a big enough title that we believe it will perform from street date all the way through Christmas, and we’ve got a campaign behind it to ensure that it does,” 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment senior vp marketing communications Steve Feldstein said. This disc will include the feature film, but is loaded with extras – the biggest being the inclusion of three alternate endings. Additionally, the single-disc will include commentary from director…
Image Comics has released the cover images and solicitation text for items shipping in October 2006. ANT #10 story by MARIO GULLY art & cover by MARIO GULLY Can Hannah get her groove back? The urban hero focuses on putting the pieces back to her shattered life, Literality! In this issue, Gadget man takes on the daunting task of attaching Hannah’s arm back on. His plan is to convince THE SAVAGE DRAGON to donate his blood for a transfusion to pass on his healing abilities to Hannah. Can this work? HELL NO!!! 32 pg – FC – $2.99