I know I sound like a shill for Josh Howard sometimes, but damn if the man can’t draw and tell a great story. He has a brand new book coming out that you wont find in Previews called Other Girls. This is something I have put together myself and it will be available exclusively here on joshhoward.net. That’s right, you won’t find it in stores anywhere. It will be a 66 page, 8 x 10 full color hardcover. Expected price is $50. Ordering information and content info will be posted next week. I’ll be ordering the book just because…And for…
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Some of you may have heard of a little movie called Star Wars that came out in 1977. Topps is getting into the act to celebrate the 30th anniversary, and asked Josh Howard to help out. I was recently invited to contribute 200 sketch cards to the upcoming Star Wars 30th Anniversary card set from Topps. Needless to say, I’m thrilled to be a (very small) part of something that’s shaped my life in so many ways. Head over to Josh’s site to see all the cards in one go. Awesome work as usual Josh! via Josh Howard
The 2007 Joe Shuster Awards were handed out over the weekend with Darwyn Cooke sweeping the awards. 1. Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Writer Darwyn Cooke Superman Confidential #1, 2 2. Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Artist Darwyn Cooke & J. Bone Batman/The Spirit 3. Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Cartoonist Darwyn Cooke The Spirit #1
Lolcats/I can has a Cheezburger? has been around for some time, and the bad spelling and off humor has been such a success, I’m surprised no one tried to do the same with comic panels. Leave it up to Apropos of Something to fill the missing hole in our lives. Head over to the site for a whole lots more. via Apropos of Something
As I suspected when I first commented about the Silver Surfer coin contest, altering the coins is in fact illegal. The U.S. Mint said in a news release Friday that it learned of the promotional quarter this week and advised the studio and The Franklin Mint they were breaking the law. It is illegal to turn a coin into an advertising vehicle, and violators can face a fine. “The promotion is in no way approved, authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by the United States Mint, nor is it in any way associated or affiliated with the United States Mint,” according to…
The Elfquest series by Wendy and Richard Pini has been one of the longest and most successful fantasy comic books out there. Even with the hundreds of characters spanning this vast world, readers know the primary characters are Cutter, Leetah, and Skywise. Dark Horse has announced sculptor Tim Bruckner has created a new series of three limited-edition busts of these characters that will ship this November. More info and pictures of the busts after the jump.
Red Mile Entertainment has announced it has entered into a licensing agreement to develop and publish video games based on Frank Miller’s Sin City. “Taking Sin City into the world of video games is very exciting – games offer a whole new way to bring audiences into Sin City,” said Frank Miller. “The Red Mile team has impressed me with its dedication to creating Sin City video games that will remain true to Sin City as I’ve always seen it.” Huh… a Sin City video game. My bet is there is going to be tons of violence and I would…
Hey Nexus fans! Steve Rude sent us an email to let us know he has a huge art sale going on right now with prices much lower than what you would expect from such a well known artist. This is all part of the effort to keep Rude Dude studios afloat until August. “We only have to make it until San Diego, “ said Steve’s wife, Jaynelle Rude. “Then the income from the books will start coming in, so this offer will definitely not last. If you have anything that you’ve had your eye on, now is definitely the time…
Stage 3 Media has announced the worldwide premiere of Sanctuary is now available on the web. Featuring some very cool looking special effects, this eight webisode series stars Amanda Tapping of Stargate SG-1 fame. “I feel like we’re riding the crest of an amazing wave,” says Tapping, who also serves as executive producer. “Sanctuary is such an exceptionally cool premise. I am so very proud of this show and hope the fans will feel the same buzz we’ve felt in bringing it to life.” I had a chance to talk with executive producers of the series recently, and Stage 3…
Who hasn’t dreamed of taking flight without waiting for FAA clearance, or turning invisible and sneaking into the cheerleader locker room? Heck, who hasn’t wanted to hulk out and smash the crap out of a server when your site goes down? SciFi Tech has a great look at some current technology that gives you powers very similar to your favorite superhero. via Sci Fi Tech
Killer Moth, Vulture, Catman. Their names may bring to mind your last trip to the zoo, but as any comic fan knows, they are also the names of popular (and not so popular) characters. Cardboard Monocle has compiled their list of the Top 20 Animal Themed Comic Characters, and the list isn’t half bad. Check the comments section to see why your favorite character may not be on the list. via Cardboard Monocle
First he gets shot in the gut, then Captain America gets arrested with a burrito down his pants. On Saturday night, when a costume party full of medical professionals stopped at On Tap Cafe, police said Doctor Raymond Adamcik, 54, had a burrito stuffed below the waistband of his costume and was asking women if they want to touch it. When one refused, he allegedly took out the burrito and groped her. The woman called police and, when they arrived, the officers wrote in their report “there were so many cartoon characters in the bar at the time, all Captain…
Paroday Press Comics has announced the upcoming release of Hewoes #1, written and illustrated by Bill Maus. When cheerleader Klair Bendit discovers her weird flexibility powers playing Twister and her dad’s secret project involving strangers from around the world, the fun begins,” said Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Don Chin. “Bill Maus has a keen eye at poking fun at pop culture, and his art style on this book is much in the vein of the classic Mad Magazine satires, complete with grey art tones and square word balloons. In Hewoes, readers will be introduced to Klair, the enigmatic Pastrami brothers, Internet…
DrMaster Publications, publishers of Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword and Purgatory Kabuki, have announced it has reached an agreement with Direct2Drive to distribute its content to readers via download. “Television, movies, comics and anime…Direct2Drive pulls no punches,” said DrMaster marketing director, Shawn Sanders. “Their download service has pioneered digital distribution for video games and exclusive content — including comics — and DrMaster is proud to add its content to Direct2Drive’s considerable content offerings.” The comics will be high quality DRM encrypted PDF files similar to the Top Cow titles announced earlier this month. via IGN