Wednesday, April 22, 2009

OVERLORD TRIUMPHANT/WHO IS OVERLORD?




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Diamond Select San Diego Comic Con Minimates Exclusives





Diamond Select presents their exclusive Minimates for San Diego Comic Con

Champions Minimates Box Set
  • Ghost Rider
  • Black Widow
  • Angel
  • Hercules




Terminator 2 Minimates Cyberdyne Assault Box Set
  • Scorched Endoskeleton
  • Miles Dyson
  • SWAT Sarah Connor
  • Muscle Shirt Terminator




Thunderbolts Minimates Box Set
  • Norman Osborn
  • Radioactive Man
  • Penance
  • Venom



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Dabel Brothers Publishing presents 5pg preview to The Warriors: Movie Adaptation #2




Dabel Brothers Publishing is proud to present a 5pg preview to The Warriors: Movie Adaptation #2.

Adapted to comics by writer David Atchison, with interior art by Chris Dibari, and featuring cover art this issue by Jason (Body Bags) Pearson.

In this issue: With Cyrus murdered and Cleon missing or dead, the Warriors want nothing more than to get back to the safety of Coney Island. Unfortunately with every gang in New York City after them the Warriors are about to learn a tough lesson...

Look for the book to hit stores everywhere May 13th.

Note: This title is intended for Mature Readers - contains violence and language




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MARK WAID HEADLINES FREE COMIC BOOK DAY AT COLLECTOR'S PARADISE!




BOOM! Studios is proud to announce that Mark Waid will be joining the Hero Initiative Benefit Party during Free Comic Book Day 2009 at Collector's Paradise in Winnetka, California.

Joining him will be the BOOM! Studios' "unofficial" spokespersons, the Yuan Brothers, from this year's smash hit OBSERVE AND REPORT.

Waid will be headlining an all-star line up of the Who's Who in comics today, including Marc Guggenheim (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, GREEN LANTERN movie), Jim Mahfood (GRRL SCOUTS, CLERKS), David Wohl (co-creator of WITCHBLADE, DARKNESS) Mike Kunkel (HEROBEAR AND KID), and more! Collector's Paradise Free Comic Book Day 2009 happening will be host to a full day of events for fans of every stripe and age:
Signings: Featured guests will be on site from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Books will be available for purchase to sign, including the TRIBUTE TO MIKE WIERINGO HERO INITIATIVE EXCLUSIVE - for FREE with your Ralph's card and registering with HERO or you can also bring your books from home to have our guests sign as well!

Sketches: Jim Mahfood, Joe Benitez and Mike Kunkel can be yours for $10 a sketch, with all proceeds going to the Hero Initiative!

Auctions: Live eBay auctions of items donated by guests, starting May 2nd at 12:00PM Pacific Time, with all proceeds going to the Hero Initiative!

Professional Photo Studio: Customers (and their kids) will be able to take photos with their favorite writers and artists , as well as costumed characters! Prints will be available to purchase on the Collector's Paradise website (www.comicsandcards.net) and pick up in the store, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hero Initiative!

Benefit: 10% of all the day's receipts will be going to HERO INITIATIVE.
Collector's Paradise is located at 7131 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, CA 91306. For more information, please call Collector's Paradise at 818-999-9455 or check the website at http://comicsandcards.net

BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief will sign copies of IRREDEEMABLE #1


OBSERVE AND REPORT's The Yuan Bros. to tag along and look adorable, menacing.

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Chris Claremont Returns to the X-Men!




Comics icon and New York Times bestselling writer Chris Claremont makes his highly anticipated return to the X-Men mythos with the release of X-Men Forever Alpha #1.

Collecting his landmark X-Men #1-3 with superstar artist Jim Lee, this extra-sized issue also includes an all-new eight page story! That’s right, it’s your first look inside the hotly anticipated X-Men Forever with an all new story by Claremont and fan favorite artist Tom Grummett, bridging the gap between the jaw dropping end of X-Men #3 and X-Men Forever #1! Forget what you think you know about the X-Men and get ready for a new take on all your old favorites, in a world where anything can—and will—happen!

Picking up where he left off in X-Men #3, Claremont will leave jaws on the floor as he teams with Grummett and sends the X-Men on an all new, all different mission in X-Men Forever!

X-MEN FOREVER ALPHA #1 (MAR092607)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by JIM LEE & TOM GRUMMETT
50/50 Covers by JIM LEE
Rated T+ …$4.99
FOC—4/30/09, On-Sale—5/20/09

X-MEN FOREVER #1 (APR090540)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils & Covers by TOM GRUMMETT
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—5/20/09, On-Sale—6/10/09

X-MEN FOREVER #2 (APR090541)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils & Covers by TOM GRUMMETT
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—6/4/09, On-Sale—6/24/09




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Diamond Select May Previews Solicitations




Diamond Select has released their May solicits.

Ghostbusters Slimer Bank
When dealing with ghosts you don’t normally have to be careful what you feed them, with the obvious exception of Slimer! The stand-out star of the Ghostbusters franchise returns for another hilarious adventure with this Ghostbusters Slimer Bank! Standing over 11 inches tall and sculpted by Rudy Garcia, don’t miss out on this frightful release!
MSRP $19.99


Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Replica Bank
Bring home all the awe and wonder of the mysterious Lost Ark of the Covenant with this Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark replica bank! Perfect for a stunning replica display, this Ark of the Covenant replica bank also doubles as an accessory for the Ultimate Quarter Scale Indiana Jones line! Measuring 10 inches long and created using digital reference data, this iconic replica can now be yours!
MSRP $19.99


Battlestar Galactica Boomer & Athena Action Figure Two-Pack
The award-winning Battlestar Galactica series may be over, but the adventures of the Cylon Number Eight model will continue for eons to come! This all-new action figure two-pack features the two central Number Eight models - the heroic and dedicated Athena and her Cavil-friendly counterpart, Boomer! Both seven-inch figures feature multiple points of articulation and accessories from the hit show!
MSRP $31.98


Battlestar Galactica PX Razor Cylon Pilot Commander Action FigureThe Razor-era Cylon Centurion Commanders possess additional tactical algorithms and autonomous command protocols - making them the perfect units for a full-scale invasion! Each capable of controlling at least two Cylon Pilots and a Cylon Raider, the Cylon Commanders were last seen in the closing days of the first Cylon War. These seven-inch action figures feature multiple points of articulation and accessories from the hit series!
MSRP $15.99


Battlestar Galactica Signed Hot Dog Action Figure
Originally released with the first assortment of Battlestar Galactica action figures, the limited Brendan “Hot Dog” Costanza is back with this highly collectible special edition! Each individually signed figure features the autograph of series star Bodie Olmos under the protective plastic bubble, an industry innovation only available from Diamond Select Toys!
MSRP $30.00


Battlestar Galactica Modern Cylon Centurion Action Figure
You’ve been waiting, and now Battlestar Galactica fans can relive the excitement of the award-winning series with an army of the terrifying Cylon Centurion action figures! Depicting the menacing Cylon Centurion, this seven-inch figure includes an astonishing level of articulation and interchangeable weapon hands - truly a must for any sci-fi fan!
MSRP $15.99


Battlestar Galactica Razor Cylon Pilot Action Figure
Bring home an army of the Cylons that started it all with this Battlestar Galactica Razor-era Cylon Centurion! This figure stands over seven inches tall and feature multiple points of articulation, including working piston joints! Bring home this mechanical monstrosity today and begin the Cylon invasion of your collection!
MSRP $15.99


Star Trek TOS HD Enterprise NCC-1701 Ship
The U.S.S. Enterprise has seen more than her share of interstellar adventures over the years and now the all-new High Definition ship can be yours! Featuring a design based on the digitally-remastered Star Trek television series, this sixteen-inch starship sports additional details now visible on the classic U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701! Each ship includes light and sound effects plus a removable display stand.
MSRP $50.00


Star Trek Classic Action Figure Two-Pack Asst
Revisit the classic journeys of the starship Enterprise with this two-pack action figure assortment depicting her intrepid crew! Featuring Captain Kirk & Lt. Uhura, Mr. Spock & Scotty and Dr. McCoy & Mr. Sulu, these reissued action figures stand over six inches tall and include multiple points of articulation and accessories from the classic Star Trek series!MSRP $31.98


Star Trek TOS PX Series 5 Salt Vampire Action Figure
Thought lost to the ravages of time, the once-cancelled M-113 creature known as the Salt Vampire is finally coming to Star Trek fans everywhere. Originally sculpted by Art Asylum yet never released, this iconic and terrifying alien being can now shape-shift its way into your collection! Standing over six inches tall and featuring multiple points of articulation, no one can resist the power of this iconic Star Trek legend!
MSRP $15.99


Marvel Select Daredevil Action Figure
The man with no fear is back to clean up Hell’s Kitchen thanks to this unstoppable Marvel Select Daredevil action figure! Each Marvel Select figure stands over seven inches tall and features multiple points of articulation, plus one third of a deluxe three-part urban display base. Sculpted by Sam Greenwell, this classic Daredevil is perfect for any super-heroic collection or the casual Fan With No Fear! Plus look for the Unmasked Daredevil variant only available in sealed cases!
MSRP $19.99


Marvel Select Arachne Action Figure
Back in black and better than ever, the Marvel Select Arachne figure depicts the classic super-heroine in her modern Omega Flight costume and delivers a knockout in the process! Originally available in limited quantities as part of the Best of Marvel Select assortment, now this femme fatale is ready to make her move into collections everywhere!
MSRP $19.99

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