Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Top Cow Reveals June Retailers and Comic for "Let Us Win YOU Over" Promotion



BRAND NEW SERIES LAUNCH INCLUDES 5000 FREE COMICS

BERSERKER #1 KICKS OFF WITH JUNE’S “LET US WIN YOU OVER” PROMOTION

Publisher unveils 25 participating retailers for month of June


Top Cow Productions, Inc. revealed today the names of the participating retailers in their “Let Us Win YOU Over” initiative for June and the next free issue in the program – Berserker #1.

The “Let Us Win YOU Over” initiative is a yearlong campaign by Top Cow Productions to give out free copies of its regular comics to potential fans in the U.S. and Canada through participating comic book stores. Each month, a different set of stores, each month a different free comic. The stores vary by geography and demographics. Top Cow has partnered with ComicsPRO to bring this promotion to fans and a portion of June’s retailers are members of ComicsPRO. Top Cow reminds retailers that any direct market retailer with a Diamond account is eligible to participate and should contact their Diamond Customer Service representative for information on signing up.

Berserker #1 is a brutal new series, co-produced with DiVide Pictures, offers a blend of Norse mythology with contemporary characters. The story focuses on an American war veteran and a high school athlete coming to grip with the animalistic and uncontrollable rage living inside them. Berserker #1 is written by screenwriter and creator Rick Loverd and drawn by artist Jeremy Haun (Battle for the Cowl: Arkham Asylum). Series artist Haun and artist Dale Keown (The Darkness/Pitt) will provide illustrations to the two cover variants featured on Berserker #1. The issue will be in comic shops on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 and normally retails for $2.99.
“We're incredibly proud of the work Rick and Jeremy have done on Berserker #1 and excited that Top Cow believes in the series enough to give out free copies to retailers and fans,” said Milo Ventimiglia, star of NBC’s Heroes and co-founder of DiVide Pictures.

“We are very much looking forward to the being a "Let Us Win You Over" store. Not very many promotions come along where we can give away free comics and when they do we try our hardest to take advantage of them to help both the publisher and ourselves,” explained Mike Cresser of Crush Comics in Castro Valley, CA, “We are hoping to increase our sales on Top Cow titles due to this and very much appreciate the effort being put forward by Top Cow.“

A list of the participating retailers during the month of June (listed alphabetically by state) is included below. Additional information can be found at the official online home of the “Let Us Win YOU Over” initiative – www.topcow.com/freecomics. Customers who currently purchase Berserker at the stores below will be able to purchase an extremely limited “All Beef” Edition (limited to just the stores listed below) at the regular cover price. Fans are encouraged to contact the retailer they wish to visit for specific details:

Atomic Comics
10215 N 28th Dr #A1
Phoenix, AZ 85051
602-395-1066
www.atomiccomics.com

Comickaze Comics Books & More
5517 A/B Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
858-278-0371
www.comickaze.com

Crush Comics
2869 Catro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley, CA 94546
510-581-4779
www.crushcomics.com

The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-372-6704
www.thecomicbug.com

4-Colour, 8 Bit Comics & Games
348 Princess St
Kingston, ON Canada K7L 1B7
613-542-1200
www.4c8b.com

Galactic Quest
481 West Pike St
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
770-339-3001
www.galacticquest.com

Captain Comics, Inc.
710 Vista Ave
Boise, ID 83705
208-336-2333
www.captain-comics.com

Dreamland Comics
1415 W Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
847-524-6060
www.dreamlandcomics.com

Comic Carnival North
7225 N Keystone Ave Ste B
Indianapolis, IN 46240
317-253-8882
www.comiccarnival.com/CCN

Prairie Dog Comics
4800 W Maple Ste 122
Wichita, KS 67209
316-942-3456
www.pdcomics.com

Rubber Chicken Comics
15 N Main St
Bellingham, MA 02019
508-966-2210
www.rubberchickencomics.com

Comic City
466 N Telegraph Rd
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-334-4139
www.comiccity.com

Comic Book Adventures
3151 Hennepin Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-822-2309

Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Inc.
26 Roberts St N
Fargo, ND 58102
701-239-9505
www.paradoxcnc.com

Game On
220 Westview Plaza
McCook, NE 69001
308-345-8888
www.gameongames.com

All Things Fun!
185 C Route 73 North
West Berlin, NJ 08091
856-719-1414
www.allthingsfun.net

Wishing Well Comics
5706 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
702-870-1268
www.wishingwellcomics.com

Upstate Comics
1097 RT 55 Freedom Business Center
LaGrangeville, NY 12540
845-452-3320
www.upstatecomics.com

Impulse Creations, Inc.
5840 S Memorial Dr Ste 209
Tulsa, OK 74145
918-284-2913
www.impulsecreations.net

New Dimension Comics
516 Lawrence Ave
Ellwood City, PA 16117
724-758-2324
www.ndcomics.com

Lone Star Comics-Mesquite
3600 Gus Thompson Rd #107
Mesquite, TX 75040
972-651-2040
www.lonestarcomics.com

Benders Books
22 S Mallory St
Hampton, VA 23663
757-723-3741

Comic Cubicle
4809 Courthouse St #2
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-5299

Cascade Comics and Games
226 E North Bend Way
North Bend, WA 98045
425-888-0880
www.cascadecomicsandgames.com

Comic Boy
3462 Fairmont Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
304-296-3100

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skekSil's Up To No Good



NECA's Cult Classics proudly debuts this 6" figure of the next in line for the Skeksis throne and the baddest of the Dark Crystal baddies, skekSil. Whining not included.


Jim Henson's first all-creature feature film. 1982's The Dark Crystal is a classic tale of good against evil — Mystics against Skeksis. Long ago, the Crystal, the very source of balance and truth in the Universe, was shattered. Now, as the convergence of the three suns approaches, the Crystal must be restored, or the evil Skeksis will rule the world forever. Jen and Kira, the world's last two Gelflings, must now journey together to replace the Crystal's missing shard in order to fulfill the ancient prophecy and restore harmony to their world.

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Ashley Wood Comic Con Exclusive Robot



Don't miss one of the hottest San Diego Comic Con exclusives - World War Robot "Security Bramble" by Ashley Wood!


This 8-inch tall figure features special paint ops that commemorate IDW's tenth anniversary.

Only 100 of these figures have been produced for sale at Comic Con. Pre-order yours today!

All orders must be picked up at San Diego Comic Con. Shipping is not available.

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IDW Releases ComicMix's GrimJack: The Manx Cat



First series to be published under exclusive agreement


DW Publishing is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the first series of ComicMix.com properties, GrimJack: The Manx Cat. For the first time in print, fans can now enjoy the adventures of GrimJack in 26 full color pages published straight from the online comic. Writer John Ostrander and artist Timothy Truman skillfully return to the grim and gritty interdimensional land of Cynosure, in which gun-for-hire GrimJack holds court in the fabled Munden's Bar.


"We're excited to be bring some of the best ComicMix properties to real-world books, and GrimJack is a great way to start," said Greg Goldstein, chief operating officer of IDW. "The new books are a great new way to enjoy ComicMix fans to enjoy their favorite comics, and expose the properties to new fans."

GrimJack debuted in the mid-80s and rapidly became one of First Comics' best-selling titles. Created by Ostrander and Truman, the series was revived in 2005 for the graphic novel Killer Instinct, published by IDW, which is also home to the trade paperback reprints of the First Comics' material.

"It's sort of a homecoming for us," GrimJack and ComicMix editor-in-chief Mike Gold notes. "We've had a long and productive relationship with IDW - absolutely the best I've had in my career. There's no better choice to restart at the place we took off initially, with a brand-new GrimJack mini-series."

GrimJack: The Manx Cat #1 will be available in stores in August. Diamond order code JUN09 0951

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5 Quick Questions With Francis Manapul



Francis Manapul is the acclaimed artist of DC's new series Adventure Comics. He has also illustrated Superman/Batman, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Tomb Raider, and Witchblade, as well as a French graphic album Sept Guierrieres for Editions Delcourt.

Francis was born in Manila, Philippines and grew up in Toronto, Canada. Fueled by the comics he read as a child (Superman in particular), it was his discovery of Jim Lee's early work that inspired him to pursue a career in comics. Other influences include Marc Silvestri, Darwyn Cooke, Michael Turner, Tim Sale, Eduardo Risso, Enrico Marini and Massimiliano Frezzato.

Today he's enjoying his ride with Geoff Johns on Adventure Comics, and is continuously trying to improve his skills...at poker. He also enjoys an In-n-Out burger—or two or three.



He agreed to answer 5 Quick Questions

1) What would you say is your greatest achievement in comics?

There's still a LOT that I want to accomplish so this question will sorta remain unanswered. I'm not even sure if I can answer this 20 years from now as goals always change and the list gets longer. I will say though that I'm most proud of the fact that I was able to break in and make a career out of it.

2) Who was your favorite writer or artist that you worked with & why?

At the moment, I'm really enjoying working with Geoff Johns. He really took the time to listen to the kind of story I like to tell and the how. When I read the script to the first issue of Adventure Comics #1 it really felt like it was written for me. He really captured the type of aesthetic that I like and it just felt natural from the start. I've also enjoyed working with David Wohl on Witchblade he really taught me a lot, I just feel bad for him having to work with me at such an inexperienced stage of my career. I also enjoyed my collaboration with Joshua Ortega on Necromancer, he's one of the most unique minds I've met, and never a boring moment! And of course I can't forget about my constant collaborator, Brian Buccellato, we've worked together for years now and I think he's probably the only colorist that could stand all my notes. Our work together on Adventures is a real learning experience since we're both "changing" it up, so it's experiencing some growing pains but that's cause we're always aiming to hit it out of the stadium rather than base hits. And I think we're starting to do that now.

3) What character you have never worked .., would you like to do & why?

I checked off 3 major ones within the past 6 months which is fantastic, that being Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Others that I've enjoyed reading as a kid and would love to draw are the Flash, Wolverine and of course Spider-Man. I'd really love to take a longer crack at Batman, and Superman those two characters really dominated my childhood.

4) Who are your influences?

Jim Lee was a huge influence on me wanting to get into the field of comics along with the rest of the Image explosion with the likes of Marc Silvestri, Rob Liefeld and Whilce Portacio. They were making some very exciting comics and before them comics felt sort of bland. Then out of no where these guys just came in and turned it on it's head. It was a very exciting time in comics visually. They really got me excited over comics. I also am very inspired by numerous international artists like Enrico Marini, Frezzato, Toppi. Currently I'm really enjoying the work of Darwyn Cooke, Tim Sale, Leinil Yu and way too many to list. I just love the art of comics and I buy a lotta books mostly for the art. I like art that inspires me, not so much influence. I think early on when I was younger I was very influenced by what I looked at, but now that I'm older and have a better idea of who I am and what I want to be, I just appreciate art that inspires me to get better.

5) What hero or villain would you like to change if you could and why?

hmm.. this is gonna sound totally self serving..but I'd have to say Superboy. Not so much changing the character but more exploring him and bringing him to a wider audience. Geoff believes that Superboy is right up there as one of the greater characters at DC and I'm totally with him. Hopefully after it's all said and done we'll have accomplished something that would bring a wider spotlight on the character. Because it's just too cool to not be in said spotlight. That we'd like to try and change.

Check out Francis website at www.francismanapul.com
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Colorada Springs Gazette remdinds you watch out for DDP's Obama comics



Colorada Springs Gazette reminds you watch out for DDP's Obama comics


They aren't the first, but the Colorado Springs Gazette is certainly the latest newspaper to take notice of Barack Obama's conquest of comics, dropping a note into their story that should remind everyone to watch their store shelves later this month for DDP's two new Obama titles:

"This month from Devil's Due Publishing, there's 'Barack The Barbarian: Quest for the Treasure of Stimuli' and an alien-fighting Obama in the sci-fi title 'Drafted: One Hundred Days.'"

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Make It A Marvel-Ous Summer With Our All-American Recommended Reading!



The summer is upon us and we know you’re out there relaxing on the beach, stylin’ & profilin’, kicking back under the sun, and the only thing you’re missing is…an action-packed Marvel Comic!


Marvel is pleased to announce our All American Recommended Reading! If you missed Ed Brubaker’s earth shattering and critically acclaimed Captain America series, jump aboard with the Death of Captain America Vol. 1! Don’t miss Fallen Son HC, as the rest of Marvel Universe reacts to the death of Steve Rogers! If you’re anxious to see the origin of the first Captain America, check out Captain America: The Truth HC. Speaking of exciting American icons, who is this American Dream? Unravel the mysteries of this intriguing heroine in American Dream: Beyond Courage! In case you didn’t get a chance to dive into one of Marvel’s landmark epics, be sure to check out the explosive Earth X! How about making it an Ultimate summer this year? For fans that haven’t experienced the groundbreaking Ultimate Universe, run to the local comic shop and pick up the Ultimates Omnibus by acclaimed scribe Mark Millar & artist Bryan Hitch!

Want a different take on your favorite heroes? Catch the enthralling tales of Marvel 1602, a reality in which our heroes are four hundred years too early! Never got to see the greatest threat to ever face the Marvel Universe? Don’t miss Onslaught Reborn, the story of the unimaginable evil that was Onslaught returning to finish off the heroes of our world! Want an early glimpse into the future of Avenging? Pick up Young Avengers HC and see the heroes of tomorrow kick some a#@ today! Duck on the menu, anyone? That’s right, the fast-talking, wise-cracking punk known as Howard the Duck is available in the compelling Howard the Duck Omnibus! Plus, don’t miss the ground-breaking, award-winning Kung-Fu epic in Immortal Iron Fist By Matt Fraction & Ed Brubaker Omnibus HC!

Check out the All American Recommended Reading from Marvel-- summer doesn’t get any hotter than this!

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1 – THE DEATH OF THE DREAM TPB (APR082360)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by STEVE EPTING, MIKE PERKINS
Rated T …$14.99
ON-SALE NOW!

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE TRUTH PREMIERE HC (NOV082450)
Written by ROBERT MORALES
Penciled by KYLE BAKER
Cover by KYLE BAKER
Parental Advisory …$24.99
ON-SALE NOW!

HEROES REBORN: CAPTAIN AMERICA TPB (SEP062174)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Penciled by ROB LIEFELD
Rated A …$29.99
ON-SALE NOW!

AMERICAN DREAM: BEYOND COURAGE TPB (AUG082463)
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Penciled by TODD NAUCK
Rated A …$14.99
ON-SALE NOW!

IMMORTAL IRON FIST BY MATT FRACTION & ED BRUBAKER OMNIBUS HC (JAN092560)
Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION
Penciled by DAVID AJA, TRAVEL FOREMAN, SAL BUSCEMA, RUSS HEATH, JOHN SEVERIN, HOWARD CHAYKIN, DAN BRERETON, TONCI ZONJIC, JELENA KEVIC DJURDJEVIC, KANO, KHARI EVANS, LEANDRO FERNANDEZ, NICK DRAGOTTA, MIKE AND LAURA ALLRED, MITCH BREITWEISER & LEWIS LAROSA
Cover by DAVID AJA
Rated T+ …$74.99
ON-SALE 6/10/09!

FALLEN SON: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA HC (APR090560)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Penciled by JOHN CASSADAY, DAVID FINCH, ED MCGUINNESS,
JOHN ROMITA JR. & LEINIL FRANCIS YU
All New Cover by ED MCGUINESS
Rated T+…$29.99
On-Sale—6/24/09

EARTH X TPB (MAR062160)
Written by ALEX ROSS, JIM KRUEGER
Penciled by JOHN PAUL LEON
Rated T+ …$29.99
ON-SALE NOW!

MARVEL 1602 TPB (NOV058206)
Written by NEIL GAIMAN
Penciled by ANDY KUBERT
Rated T+ …$19.99
ON-SALE NOW!

ULTIMATE ORIGINS PREMIERE HC (OCT082499)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by BUTCH GUICE
Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO & MICHAEL TURNER
Rated T+…$24.99
ON-SALE NOW!

ULTIMATES BY MARK MILLAR & BRYAN HITCH OMNIBUS HC (JAN092559)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Penciled by BRYAN HITCH & STEVE DILLON
Cover by BRYAN HITCH
Parental Advisory…$99.99
ON-SALE NOW!

ULTIMATES 3: WHO KILLED THE SCARLET WITCH? TPB (FEB092633)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Penciled by JOE MADUREIRA & CHRISTIAN LICHTNER
Cover by JOE MADUREIRA & CHRISTIAN LICHTNER
Parental Advisory … $19.99
ON-SALE NOW!

ONSLAUGHT REBORN TPB (OCT082531)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Penciled by ROB LIEFELD
Rated T+ …$14.99
ON-SALE NOW!

YOUNG AVENGERS HC (NOV072209)
Written by ALLAN HEINBERG
Penciled by JIM CHEUNG & ANDREA DIVITO
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
RATED T+ ...$29.99
ON-SALE NOW!

HOWARD THE DUCK OMNIBUS (DEC072241)
Written by STEVE GERBER
Penciled by GENE COLAN, JOHN BUSCEMA, FRANK BRUNNER, VAL MAYERIK, CARMINE INFANTINO
Rated T+ …$99.99
ON-SALE NOW!


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Reviews form a Noob: The Muppet Show Comic Book #1-3 review by Lisa L.



I grew up in the 80s which, of course, means I grew up with reruns of The Muppet Show. The whole family used to sit down to watch. My folks would giggle over stuff we didn't get and we laughed out loud at things that made my folks smile. It was the epitome of family TV, a little something for everyone wrapped up in a fuzzy slapstick ribbon. And when I watch the DVD releases now, I smile at the simple jokes and roar at the ones that went over my head as a 5 year old.

So I was pretty keen when BOOM! Kids' new series The Muppet Show Comic Book landed in my lap. The 4-part series, written and illustrated by Roger Langridge, brings back the familiar faces and skits of the show. The comic is issued monthly, with issue one having been released in March.




The format of the comic matches the format of the show, minus the theme song. Langridge uses some of the same skits from the show as breaks in the ongoing story of each comic. Like the show there's no ties to the main story from one book to the next but there is a series theme, "The Story of...", with issue one focusing on Kermit, two on Fozzie, and three on Gonzo. (Anyone want to run a pool on issue four? My bet is Rowlf.) The stories aren't "origin stories", just the main character in the story that issue. Skits that make an appearance are Pigs in Space (in all 3 so far), Muppet Labs, Veterinarian's Hospital, and the Swedish Chef. And, of course, every one's favourite critics, Statler and Waldorf. The stories are all very kid-friendly, with happy resolutions and little lessons. Kermit gets news about the old swamp and feels homesick but realizes he'll always carry a part of the swamp with him. Fozzie hits a comedy roadblock and after trying to reinvent his act realizes he was always funniest when being himself. And after everyone tries to figure out just what Gonzo is, he reminds us (in a subtle way) it's not what you are but who you are that's important.

Now, as a longtime Muppet fan (and fan of Jim Henson in general), I have to say for me the show didn't translate so well to print. Slapstick really is a live action comedy genre, although kids may be able to get it better than me. Another thing I couldn't get into was the characters had facial expressions. And gestures. And legs. That they walked on. Okay, yes, they had things like that in the TV show as well, but in illustrated format the motions are more Muppet Babies than Muppet Show. Again, this just could be my 30-something brain screaming "But it's NOT the SAME!!", and a kid will have no issues with it. Although one skit just didn't translate at all, and that was the Swedish Chef. His humour really lies in being able to hear him speak, reading it just didn't work. Well, maybe to a kid it would.

Okay, so, that said, if you grew up watching the Muppets, and loved them, get this for your kids, nieces, nephews, or grand kids to introduce them to the Muppets and comics in general. It's fun and light and a great way to encourage kids to read. And it's a nice way to give them more than the DVD seasons of The Muppet Show. But if you're looking to drum up a little nostalgia? Stick with the DVDs.

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Alex Ross Flash Gordon Klytus Death Scene 7-Inch Figure



Want to know what Entertainment Earth and Bif Bang Pow! have planned for you at Comic-Con International this year?


Check out this authentic Alex Ross Flash Gordon Klytus Death Scene 7-Inch Figure with a unique head sculpt based on the character's famous death scene. With its expert recreation of the film's special effects, you won't want to miss out on this camp classic character! If you're coming to the convention, be sure to stop by our booth #2343 and pick one up. If not, you might want to pre-order this awesome collectible before he gets even more "damaged"!

Stay tuned for more announcements!

Alex Ross Flash Gordon Klytus Death Scene 7-Inch Figure

IMPORTANT NOTE: This item will debut as a Comic-Con 2009 Entertainment Earth Exclusive. Pre-orders will ship the last week of July 2009, while supplies last.

Description:
* Out-of-this-world collectibles!
* Alex Ross designs!
* Hyper-realistic!

Flash! Savior of the Universe! As a hero of the ages, Flash Gordon has rescued the Earth in cartoons, films, and comic strips. Today, he's saving the world as an action figure designed by Alex Ross! The Flash Gordon Movie 7-Inch Action Figures Series 2 feature the industry's finest sculptors combined with the amazing designs of Alex Ross to create collectibles that are truly out of this world. Each figure includes multiple points of articulation, special accessories, and a sense of hyper-realism that will rocket these action figures into the stratosphere!

Check out the face on this guy! Klytus, Emperor Ming's sadistic henchman, may be even more frightening and threatening in death than he is in life. See for yourself in this awesome figure from Bif Bang Pow!

Flash Gordon, an American football star and title character in the classic 1980 film Flash Gordon, unwillingly travels aboard a rocket ship to the planet Mongo. In order to save Earth from impending destruction, Flash must unite the kingdoms of Mongo to defeat the evil Emperor Ming. Ming unleashes a series of natural disasters upon Earth, but his plans to destroy the planet are thwarted by Flash.

Flash Gordon Exclusive Klytus Dying to Meet You

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“Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season” Collectible Multi-Disc Set On DVD And Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def Available August 25, 2009 From Warner Home Video



Another season of “Smallville” means more exciting new characters, adventure and conflict, as the longest running “Superman” TV series continues to deliver great entertainment with the release of “Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season” on DVD and Blu-ray™ on August 25th.


Fans will thrill to this collectible multi-disc set with all 22 episodes of the eighth season, plus amazing bonus features, including unaired scenes, cast & crew commentaries, and several never-before-seen featurettes including “Smallville’s Doomsday: The Making of a Monster.” The six-disc DVD set is priced at $59.98 SRP, and the four-disc Blu-ray set is priced at $79.98 SRP; both have an order due date of July 21, 2009.

In Season Eight – starring Tom Welling, Allison Mack, Erica Durance, Aaron Ashmore, Cassidy Freeman, Sam Witwer and Justin Hartley – there’s a new reporter at the Daily Planet: Clark Kent, who shares a workspace with Lois Lane. There’s a new hero in Metropolis, too. No one knows who he is. But Jimmy Olsen was on the scene of one of the do-gooder’s exploits, and he snapped a blurred photo of the hero in superspeed action – a hero everyone now calls the Red-Blue Blur.

Red-jacketed, blue-shirted Clark Kent draws closer to his Superman destiny, and another Kryptonian destiny also takes shape as Davis Bloome begins to realize he is Doomsday. His mission on Earth: kill Clark Kent. So many new events (Will Jimmy and Chloe’s marriage last?), so many new faces (Tess Mercer, Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy among them!), so many state-of-the-art effects – so don’t miss a single thrill-packed moment!

“‘Smallville’ is the longest running live-action ’Superman‘ TV series, a testament to its popularity and loyal fan base,” said Rosemary Markson, WHV Vice President, TV and Special Interest Marketing. “This is one of the most memorable shows on TV and a must-have on DVD. As with prior seasons, ‘Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season’ is timed for release just in time for the Season Nine premiere of the series on The CW.”

“Smallville” was developed for television by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar, and is based on DC Comics characters. The executive producers for Season Eight are Kelly Souders & Brian Peterson, Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer, James Marshall, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins and Joe Davola. “Superman” was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series is from Tollin/Robbins Productions and Warner Bros. Television. Beginning this fall, “Smallville” will air Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW Television Network.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

• “In the Director’s Chair: Behind the Lens and Calling the Shots with Allison Mack” Featurette - We speak with the veteran “Smallville” star about taking the directorial reins after 17 years in front of the camera, and how she made the transition from actor to director.

• “Smallville’s Doomsday: The Making of a Monster” Featurette - Fans go behind-the-scenes for the creation of Superman’s most notorious foe as Doomsday comes to “Smallville.”

• Cast & Creator Commentaries

• Unaired Scenes

EPISODES FEATURED

1. “Odyssey”
2. “Plastique”
3. “Toxic”
4. “Instinct”
5. “Committed”
6. “Prey”
7. “Identity”
8. “Bloodline”
9. “Abyss”
10. “Bride”
11. “Legion”
12. “Bulletproof”
13. “Power”
14. “Requiem”
15. “Infamous”
16. “Turbulence”
17. “Hex”
18. “Eternal”
19. “Stiletto”
20. “Beast”
21. “Injustice” 22.
23. “Doomsday”

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