Here is the New Comic Release list for comics scheduled to be in stores January 03, 2007. 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. Thanks to Collector’s Pair of Dice and Diamond Comics Distributors for assisting in the building of this list. This list was last updated January 03, 2007.
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While I have no problem writing Best Of and Top Ten lists, this is my first year coming up with a Best Of list for comics, and it has been a real challenge. First there is the whole “thousands of titles out there” deal, then there is the fact that these kinds of lists are a touchy subject to write. What may be on my Best Of list, is on the @$$ List for someone else. Regardless, it’s time to look back over the year and see what was tops when it came to comics.
Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers cover images and five page previews of Age of Bronce, Hellshock, Jack Staff, and Savage Dragon.
We’ve seen comics tackle addiction before, but in March’s After The Cape, Shadowline examines the fall from grace addiction has on even the most powerful. The Howard Wong, Marco Rudy tale follows Ethan Falls as his addiction takes over, and his downward spiral leads from fame to a life of crime. In a prepared statement, Wong said, “After The Cape is a very personal story about the cost of success. Ethan Falls is faced with the temptations of taking the wrong road. Marco and I are enjoying using the superhero tradition to tell a story about the harsh consequences we…
Captain Dynamo was the world’s greatest super-hero. His adventures inspired millions, who stand in shock at the news of his death. But as he’s being set to rest, his family learns that with great power came great infidelity. Now, as Captain Dynamo’s ememies descend upon his city, his widow must round up his five illegitimate children – each with one of their father’s spectacular powers – to fill the void he left in their world, and to start filling the one he left in their lives. Image proudly announces the mind-blowing debut of Jay Faerber’s new ongoing series, DYNAMO 5!…
Image Comics has let us know we might want to seek the nearest fallout shelter this March because Bomb Queen is back in Bomb Queen III: The Good, The Bad, and The Lovely. Here is how Image describes the issue: When the smoke cleared following last summer’s BOMB QUEEN/BLACKLIGHT one-shot, Image’s most fatal femmes are at it again, but this time on Bomb Queen’s turf. ShadowHawk’s own Rebound tags along for the ride – but what do they want in New Port City, and will they be able to get it out alive? It’s wall to wall super-heroine on super-villain…
Once again Image Comics has sent us a Sneak Peek of issues scheduled to be in stores December 20, 2006. Take the jump for the Wonderful Wizard of OZ graphic novel, Pirates of Coney Island, and Bomb Queen II #3 (Warning: NSFW)! That’s quite a combo this week ranging from an adaptation of Baum, to Pirates and bombs…
Image Comics has announced The Walking Dead #33 has sold out in less than 24 hours, prompting the company to go back to press. “A 24 hour sell-out is an incredible achievement,” said Image’s Executive Director Eric Stephenson. “Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard really pushed the envelope with this issue. It’s terrifying, it’s challenging, and what’s so great about THE WALKING DEAD is you never know what’s going to happen next. From brutal action to desperate romance to powerful commentary on the human condition, anything can happen in THE WALKING DEAD. This horrifying issue is a great example of why…
We are excited once again to bring you another installment of the Image Comics Sneak Peek of the Week for titles shipping December 13, 2006. This week we have previews and descriptions of the Hellshock Definitive Edition, Strange Girl #12, and my favorite Luna Brothers title – Girls #20. Take the jump for previews, and don’t forget to click the thumbnails!
Image Comics has let us know that Samurai Detective will return in February with Sam Noir Ronin Holiday #1 of a three part mini-series. Here’s how Image Comics describe the issue: After love went tragically wrong, Sam decides that a tropical retreat is just the thing to take his mind off the pain. But when bloodthirsty assassins interrupt Sam’s vacation he’s forced to put down his Pina Colada and pick up his sword. With Sam on the case, those white sandy beaches are gonna run red! I like the art and story telling by Eric A. Anderson and Manny Trembley.…
Printing Error Forces Image Comics to delay shipment Image Comics has let us know that The Complete Invincible Library Volume 1 is going to be delayed thanks to a binding error with the printer. The new release date will be January 17, 2007. If you planned on having this collection in your mitts as a gift for the holidays, looks like it will be a delayed gift. More information and the horrific images after the jump.
Image Comics Meltdown hits the stands next week (December 6), and the company has set up a cross-country tour of comic shops for the creative team of David B. Schwartz and Sean Wang. The two will be signing comics at the following locations:
Starting February 2007, Image Comics welcomes Kyle Baker to the fold. “Taking my books to Image was a no-brainer,” Baker says. “First of all, it’s a major publishing house run by cartoonists! And not just any cartoonists, really great cartoonists! I’ve been wanting to join up with these guys since they started the company in the ’90s, and now that the line has expanded to include a wider array of genres such as humor, horror, war and mystery, I feel there’s finally room at Image for Kyle Baker books. The Image folks have a real passion for comics and really…
If you are up late tonight and need something to do, check out Brian Posehn’s interview on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brian. Posehn will be on hyping The Last Christmas graphic novel from Image Comics that hits stores today. Here is how Image Comics describes the graphic novel: THE LAST CHRISTMAS pits Santa against a world overrun by demons, zombies, and bad, bad men in a comedic romp that fans of over the top, black humor will be clamoring for! Co-written by Brian Posehn (Just Shoot Me, Mr. Show, The Comedians of Comedy) and Gerry Duggan (Icons), THE LAST…