Image Comics has announced Mike Allred’s Madman Atomic Comics #1 has sold out. The company says it will go back to print for those fans who missed it the first time (you might also want to read Matthew’s Review). “When a comic book legend like Mike Allred steps back into the game, it gets everyone’s attention,” says Image Comics’ Executive Director Eric Stephenson. “MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1 is both a fantastic jumping-on point for new readers and an exciting new chapter for longtime Madman fans. Allred is at the top of his ginchy game.” The second printing is available for…
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Growing up as a kid, taking the time to read all of Treasure Island seemed like a huge drag – all those pages and no pictures, and I hadn’t discovered Cliff Notes quite yet. Marvel is hoping to ignite the passion for classic literature among the young’uns by releasing Marvel Illustrated a series of classical stories adapted to comic form. The list includes Last of the Mohicans, Treasure Island, and the Man in the Iron Mask. Each of the tales will be told over six issues. Dang I wish I had these growing up! Take the jump for the descriptions…
Image Comics has announced After the Cape #2 has sold out at Diamond. This is a very interesting story, and if you missed the first issue (also sold out), then I don’t know what to tell you.
Marvel has announced Iron Man #16 has sold out at Diamond. The company has no plans to go back to print at this time, but we do have a bitchin cover image for you to check out. Issue #17 arrives on May 2, 2007.
Image comics has announced Dynamo 5 issue #2 has sold out at Diamond is will be going back to press for a second go. DYNAMO 5 is the story of the five illegitimate children of Captain Dynamo, the world’s greatest superhero. Each has inherited one of his or her father’s spectacular powers, and they have been assembled by his widow to fill the void his death created in the world around them and begin filling the one he left in their lives. The second printing is available now. Major Spoilers has the variant cover after the jump.
Marvel has announced Loners #1 has sold out at Diamond. The company says it has not plans to go back to print at this time. Loners #2 will be available May 2 for $2.99 and until then here are a few cover shots to tied you over.
Top Cow is about to kick off their major summer event concerning the birth of Sara Pezzini’s baby. The birth will have lasting effects in Witchblade, The Darkness ongoing series launching in the Fall, and other Top Cow Universe titles for the coming year. First Born First Look will provide fans with a recap of the events leading up to the three issue mini-series launching in July along with bonus behind the scenes material including covers and development art. First Born First Look will be a recap of the events leading up to the summer mini-series and will sell for…
The Fantastic Four have been around for more than 40 years, and in May, Marvel will be giving the first family the Marvel Spotlight treatment in Marvel Spotlight: Fantastic Four and the Silver Surfer. Some of the biggest creators in their history help out with a behind the scenes look at the past, plus a look into the future of the New Fantastic Four. Marvel Spotlight: Fantastic Four and the Silver Surfer arrives May 23 for $2.99. Hey, just in time for a movie tie-in! What a coincidence! Full cover after the jump.
Marvel Comics has announced Omega Flight #1 has sold out at Diamond and will go back to print with a variant cover by Scott Kolins. In the wake of Civil War, Canada has put together its own super-team called Omega Flight, the last line of defense for the Great White North against super villain insurgents from abroad. Unfortunately for the Canadians, before Omega Flight can band together, a powerful team of villains have decided to turn their northern neighbor into a playground for plundering. The new printing will be available May 9, 2007 for $2.99. via Marvel Comics
If you missed out on any part of Marvel’s Civil War series – and there is a good chance you did since many of the title issues and tie-ins sold out – Marvel has announced the Trade Paperback of the series is set to debut this week. Fans will also be able to experience Civil War in a brand new way with each issue of Civil War Chronicles, which presents every issue of the Civil War event in chronological order, allowing readers to see the nuances of this epic tale in the order they occured. Featuring two Civil War tales…
Sean Wang let us know he’ll be returning The Tick for two issues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the character. The Tick 20th Anniversary special Edition #1 is published by New England comics. Wang will also be writing and illustrating The Tick Comic Con Extravaganza #1 one-shot. “Most people know me from my sci-fi adventure series RUNNERS, which is about a motley crew of alien smugglers,” says Wang. “And recently, more people have discovered my work through MELTDOWN, a superhero story published by Image Comics earlier this year. But what a lot of people don’t realize is that I…
Marvel Comics has announced Fantastic Four #544 has completely sold out at Diamond. The issue features the all new FF lineup. The company has announced it will be going back to press with a second printing featuring a variant cover by Paul Pelletier. Take the jump for the full cover, plus a sneak at the cover of #545.
DC has announced the final issue of 52 will be 48 pages long! That’s over twice the number of pages we would normally get. DC doesn’t plan on hiking the price to compensate, stating the issue will still be $2.50. The 52 writing team of Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid and breakdown artist Keith Giffen are joined by top artists including pencillers Mike McKone, Justiniano, Darick Robertson, Eddy Barrows, Pat Olliffe and Chris Batista and inkers Andy Lanning, Rodney Ramos, Waldon Wong and Drew Geraci. Also, this issue features a special wraparound cover by acclaimed artist…
With New Avengers: Illuminati #3 just around the corner, and with issues #1 and #2 sold out, Marvel is releasing a mini-trade in the form of New Avengers Illuminati: Secret History. Secret History will be released on April 25 for $3.99, while New Avengers: Illuminati #3 is scheduled to be in stores on May 16 for $2.99. via Marvel Comics