Wednesday, April 9, 2008

TORI AMOS INKS THE COMIC BOOK TATTOO!

This July the ever-growing relationship between comics and music reaches new heights as Tori Amos and Image Comics release COMIC BOOK TATTOO, a 480-page, full color anthology adapting the themes and ideas behind her songs into a lush volume of sequential art.

"I have been surprised, excited and pleasantly shocked by these comics that are extensions of the songs that I have loved and therefore welcome these amazing stories of pictures and words because they are uncompromisingly inspiring", says Amos. "It shows you thought is a powerful formidable essence and can have acbreathtaking domino effect."

To assemble COMIC BOOK TATTOO's diverse roster of talent, Amos worked alongside editor Rantz Hoseley, co-creator behind the upcoming DISPLACED PERSONS and VIX. Together they formed a line up featuring Y: THE LAST MAN's Pia Guerra, Leah Moore, John Reppion David Mack, Hope Larson, Ryan Kelly, Jonathan Hickman, Colleen Doran, Eric Canete, Ted McKeever, Jock, Anthony Johnston, Dame Darcy, Carla Speed McNeil, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Mark Buckingham, Ivan Brandon, C. B. Cebulski and many more, including an introduction by SANDMAN creator Neil Gaiman.

Editor Hoseley added, "While the connections between comics and music have been long established by generations of creators, Comic Book Tattoo is the pure distillation of how these two art forms inspire and feed off of each other across all the classifications, genres and styles of comic storytelling. Like Tori's music, these stories run the gamut of human experience, emotion and imagination brought to life by some of the most compelling and innovative creators in the field of comics."

COMIC BOOK TATTOO, a 12" x 12" 480-page anthology, will be in stores July 23rd.
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Armored Troopers Votoms – Commando Vorct ATM-09-ST Scopedog [Vorct Custom Version & Borque Custom Version] – 5 ~ 6” PVC/ABS/PC Figures

Organic Hobby, Inc in conjunction with CM’s Corporation proudly introduces its two new products for the U.S. market, “ATM-09-ST Scopedog (Vorct Custom & Borque Custom Vers.).”

"ATM-09-ST Scopedog (Vorct Custom & Borque Custom Vers.)" are based on the famous TV Anime action series "Armored Trooper VOTOM" created by Ryosuke Takahashi and Sunrise, aired in Japan from April 1, 1983 to March 23, 1984 on TV Tokyo. The figures are each 5 ~ 6" tall PVC/ABS/PC and comes with multiple articulation points.

- ATM-09-ST Scopedog (Vorct Custom & Borque Custom Vers.) will be available in May with a SRP of $78.00.


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Xavier Battles Exodus in X-Men: Legacy #210!

Xavier Battles Exodus in X-Men: Legacy #210!

Professor Xavier has seemingly returned from the shocking events of Messiah CompleX, but now that he’s locked in mortal combat with Exodus, will his reprieve be short-lived? X-Men: Legacy #210, from superstar X-scribe Mike Carey and acclaimed artists Scott Eaton & Greg Land, presents the powerful psychic clash between Xavier and Exodus! But what is Magneto’s role in all of this? An ­X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-in, X-Men: Legacy #210 marks a crucial turn in Xavier’s journey and explores his effect on other fan favorite mutants—all affecting the future of mutantkind!

Comixtreme.com’s Ryan Broussard gushed, “Carey continues to impress me. I liked this issue a lot and I think any long time X-Men fan will feel the same way”

“Trust me, this is one X-book you'll want to keep on your pull list,” said Jesse Schedeen of IGN.Com.

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on X-Men: Legacy and other Divided We Stand tie-ins, as they continue to sell out quickly! Can Xavier defeat Exodus? And even if he does, what condition will he be in? Find out in X-Men: Legacy #210!

X-MEN: LEGACY #210 (FEB082262)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by SCOT EATON & GREG LAND
Inked by JOHN DELL & JAY LEISTEN
Colored by FRANK D’ARMATA & BRIAN REBER
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—4/10/08, On-Sale—4/30/08






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Legendary Comic Book Illustrator at NY Comic Con

LEGENDARY COMIC BOOK CREATOR-ILLUSTRATOR NEAL ADAMS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON AS GUEST AND EXHIBITOR

Neal To Showcase His Unique Continuity Studios As Well As Provide Sneak Preview Of Upcoming Comic Book, Graphic Novel And Video Projects

Legendary comic book artist-writer-illustrator – and in-demand advertising production studio owner and leading light – Neal Adams will be attending the upcoming New York Comic Con to be held April 18-20 at the Jacob Javits Center.

Responsible for bringing Batman into the Dark Knight persona reflected in “Batman Forever,” Neal also saved the X-Men from cancellation, and rocketed it into fans consciousness. He brought us “relevant comics” with co-creator Denny O’Neill, with their Green Arrow/Green Lantern series, and broke the back of the repressive comic code authority established in the early 50’s. His work is continuing to be seen on the big screen in the upcoming “Deadman” movie, not to mention Neal’s reintroduction of the Joker, soon to be seen in the new Batman movie, “The Dark Knight.”

A celebrated guest of this major East Coast Fab-Con, Neal will be speaking in official presentations as well as attend as an exhibitor with his multi award-winning production company, Continuity Studios. Among Neal’s high-profile achievements is the incredibly popular and beloved Nasonex Bee, with his studio providing all the CGI animation. At the New York Comic Con, Adams will unveil a Continuity Studios presentation reel showcasing his company’s award-winning design work. Neal will also spotlight his industry-recognized Animatics, proprietary animation process that revolutionized advertising production by empowering clients with the ability to test commercials’ as drawings, CGI, live, and even motion capture form.

In addition to showcasing Continuity, Neal will also unveil artwork and video related to his newest (and top secret) comic book projects, including one top secret, that is already being talked about involving a certain Caped Crusader from a major comic book publisher.

New York Comic Con is the East Coast's newest, biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. The show has doubled in size two years running.
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Fenix, The Cole Train, and Two Grubs Get Packaged

NECA Releases Images of Gears of War Series 1 in Packaging

The release of Gears of War Series 1 is only a few weeks away, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. While you'll have to wait a little longer to get your own Marcus Fenix, today we're revealing the final production samples in completed packaging for all four incredible figures. Take a look at our extensive image gallery, featuring Marcus, Cole, the Locust Drone, and the Locust Sniper, and their game-accurate accessories. Make sure to check back at NECAonline for the latest Gears of War updates, including an in-depth Series 1 feature, coming soon!














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