Archive for March, 2010

ComicConnect.com's record-breaking Action #1

Action Comics #1 sells for $1.5 milllion

For the third time in eight weeks, the record auction price for a single vintage comic book has been topped. The latest is a  pristine copy of Action Comics #1 which has reportedly sold for $1.5 million from the site comicconnect.com.

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IM2 Poster art - Wondercon Exclusive

Stark Expo Site Launches and New IM2 Art

Paramount has launched a new web site to promote the upcoming Iron Man 2. The Stark Expo site is a guide to Stark International’s 2010 fictional convention including a 3-d map and a “retrospective” video of the 1974 Stark Expo.

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Wizard Sets Dates for 2011 Toronto Comic Con

Gareb Shamus Sets Dates for 2011 Toronto Comic Con March 18-20, 2011 @ Direct Energy Centre

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Variant cover for The Spirit #2 by Mark Schultz

Mark Schultz covers The Spirit

DC Comics is showing off a great cover for The Spirit illustrated by Mark Schultz. Schultz will pen the new ongoing series with art by Moritat. This will be variant cover artwork for issue #2. Full story and links for more Spirit artwork.

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Hero Initiative Limited Edition Print by EdHannigan

Limited Edition Print to Benefit artist Ed Hannigan

“The WonderCon item you MUST get!” says Jim McLauchlin of Hero Initiative. WonderCon takes place April 2-3-4 in the SFO, and as part of said festivities, Hero Initiative has a bountiful bevy of Ed Hannigan-centric stuff going on, including a panel at the con, the Ed Hannigan: Covered book, and a mega-star blowout party at [...]

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Nemesis 01 Second Printing Cover

Nemesis #1 Gets a Second Printing

Marvel has announced a second printing of Nemesis #1 by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven. NEMESIS #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (FEB108073) Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils and Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Mature…$2.99 FOC—4/1, On-Sale—4/28/10

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Elephantmen 25

A Mammoth Special Issue

Some of the industry’s best artists contribute to ELEPHANTMEN #25 Richard Starkings’ ELEPHANTMEN turns 25 (issues, that is) in style! Each page of the issue is drawn by a profoundly talented guest artist, representing some of the best talent in comics. The superstars contributing to ELEPHANTMEN #25 include (in order of appearance in the issue): [...]

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2000 AD announces launch of US Graphic Novel Line

Judge Dredd takes on the US Rebellion Publishing is pleased to announce the upcoming US launch of iconic British comic 2000 AD’s US Graphic Novel list this June. The books are to be printed in the United States and distributed by industry major Simon and Schuster. The new North America-only list includes classic collections, outstanding [...]

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Marvel Comics On-Sale 3/31/10

Here’s Marvels official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on March 31st, 2010.

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Sex Squad

Captain Condom vs. The Sperminator: you know, for kids

To combat rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases,  The Middlesex London Health Unit of Ontario, Canada, has decided that kids should literally combat STDs in the online game, “Adventures in Sex City.” The crude-in-SO-many-ways online game lets players choose to play characters including Willy the Kid (rock hard strength!), Wonder Vag (the virgin), Power Pap [...]

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