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News Archives: March 2008
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WAR AGAINST THE GODS!
Image Comics/Shadowline release ALETHEIA this May!
This May, a modern-day Greek tragedy forces a mere mortal named Thea to seek revenge against the pantheon of gods in ALETHEIA, a full color, three issue mini-series presented by Image Comics/Shadowline!
"ALETHEIA is the culmination my mutual obsessions with the classic Greek mythology and modern pulp yarns such as SIN CITY," ALETHEIA creator Bob LeFevre said. "The characters have actually been in my head for a very long time, so committing them to paper - through Image Comics/Shadowline, no less - is much more satisfying than I can properly articulate. ALETHEIA goes far beyond just Thea's story as well, and I'm hoping to tell stories set in that universe for years to come."
Thea's quest for revenge is kicked off once she discovers the murder of her boyfriend is tied into the Greek gods, who were previously thought to be just myth, but actually have an all-too-real grip on our society. She finds herself up against the entire pantheon, but her thirst for revenge easily trumps any fear from within.
“Bob's a fresh new talent and this book has exceeded our expectations,” says Shadowline’s head honcho Jim Valentino. “It’s as engrossing a story as it is visually stunning. Bob LeFevre and colorist James Offredi are two talents to watch!"
ALETHEIA #1 (MAR082065), a full color 32-page mini-series for $3.50, will be in stores May 28th.
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WAR HEROES DEPLOY THIS JUNE!
Mark Millar and Tony Harris introduce the next generation of America's fighting forces!
During America's darkest hour, Mark Millar and Tony Harris draft the newest generation of superheroes this June in the bombastic first issue of WAR HEROES!
"WAR HEROES is everything I've been leading up to with CIVIL WAR, ULTIMATES, THE AUTHORITY, KICK ASS and WANTED," said Millar. "In a way, it's the culmination of superhero concepts I've thus far only dreamed about, brought to fruition due to Tony's artwork beautiful line work and the unique creative freedom Image Comics provides. Consider this our ULTIMATES 3."
In an America not too far off from our own, terrorism has scorched the Earth. Our once great nation has shattered into a bastardized, third world version of its previous self. When traditional tactics prove obsolete in this new country, America's military force turns to the last weapon with any hope of - superhumanity.
Millar continued, "WAR HEROES is a grand step away from superheroes as you previously perceived them. Tony and I are doing this without any restriction, completely uncensored, taking superheroes to their next evolutionary step."
WAR HEROES #1, a 32-page comic book for $2.99, will be in stores June 25th, 2008.
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HOP ONTO MADMAN!
May's Madman Atomic Comics #8 invites you to hop on board the ginchiest superhero comic book around!
20 March, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - Fresh off his adventure in space, Madman returns to Earth in MADMAN ATOMICS COMICS #8, the perfect jumping on point for any reader new to Snap City!
"MADMAN ATOMICS COMICS' first arc wrapped up an awful lot of threads I've had going since Frank first hit the scene," Allred said. "In a way, issue #8 is an all-new beginning, completely accessible to brand new readers, yet continues a lot for the veteran fans."
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS' debut arc featured the long-awaited 'Madman in Space' storyline, finally revealing the truth of Frank's destiny with The Four, all through a soul searching jaunt in the farthest reaches of our galaxy. Allred's return to MADMAN came widely praised right out of the gate, featuring acclaimed issues such as issue three, "Swiped from Dimension X".
Allred explained, "The first arc got an awful lot of ideas finally out of my system, like issue three, basically cleaning the palette for what's to come. I'm very excited to offer readers the opportunity to jump on board."
MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #8 (NOV072047), a 32-page comic for $2.99, will be in stores May 2008. Fans attending Washington's Emerald City Comic Con May 10th and 11th can purchase a limited edition convention exclusive, featuring an homage to Frank Einstein's first appearance in the pages of CREATURES OF THE ID.
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THE AMORY WARS HIT THE HOME FRONT!
THE AMORY WARS is collected this April!
March 29th, 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - Claudio Sanchez, singer/guitarist of the platinum-selling rock group, Coheed and Cambria, announced today that his mini-series THE AMORY WARS will debut its inaugural collection at this year's New York Comic Con.
"While it first appeared as our music, THE AMORY WARS' has really come alive with the comics," said writer Claudio Sanchez. "I grew up reading the classic comics, primarily Stan Lee and his Marvel mythology, and sci-fi films and horror. I find influence inf Frank Herbert, Clive Barker and John Carpenter. It's a work in progress, but I'm really happy how the story is unfolding finally and fans get to debunk some of the myths that have been surrounding it for so long."
AMORY WARS reveals the story behind the Coheed & Cambria album, Second Stage Turbine Blade, in which husband and wife, Coheed & Cambria, learn of their forgotten past as intergalactic terrorists and the horrible fate they've passed on to their children. The collection also includes a brand-new cover by Tony Moore (WALKING DEAD, FEAR AGENT) and features the first look at this summer's second AMORY WARS series, featuring new artist Gabriel Guzman. In addition, Sanchez will be appearing at the New York Comic Con, signing at both the Evil Ink and Image Comics booths.
THE AMORY WARS, SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE VOL. 1 (FEB082125 - ISBN: 1582409412), a 136-page tradepaperback for $16.99, is set to be in stores April 16th, 2008.
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IMAGE COMICS MELTS DOWN LOS ANGELES!
Image Comics gathers at Meltdown!
This Sunday, March 16th Image Comics’ finest will gather at Hollywood, CA’s Meltdown to wrap up this year’s Wizard World LA!
"Meltdown is the perfect place to gather so many of our creators under one roof,” Image Comics Executive Director Eric Stephenson said. “Meltdown’s fantastic location side, they have a well-know reputation and history of supporting comics of any genre, especially those driven by an independent spirit.”
The guest list features a very eclectic mix of Image’s finest, including SCUD: THE DISPOSABLE ASSASSIN's Rob Schrab, SPAWN's Brian Haberlin, INFINITE HORIZON's Gerard Duggan, BAD PLANET's Steve Niles,KILLING GIRL's Glen Brunswick, PRETTY BABY MACHINE's Kody Chamberlain, DISPLACED PERSONS' Rantz Hoseley, WILDGUARD's Todd Nauck, URBAN MONSTER's Tone Rodriguez, HAZED's Mark Sable, HYPERKINETIC's Howard Shum, ELEPHANTMEN's Richard Starkings, SPAWN: GODSLAYER's Phillip Tan, DEAR DRACULA's Josh Willaimson, SAVAGE's Mike Mayhew and NEW WORLD ORDER's Gustao Hugeura.
The Image Comics’ Wizard World LA Wrap Party will be on March 16th from 8 PM onward at Meltdown Comics, located at 7522 Sunset Blvd. For more information, please visit www.meltcomics.com.
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WILDGUARD RETURNS!
Todd Nauck's WILDGUARD is back this May!
5 March 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - The original reality-TV heroes make their triumphant return in WILDGUARD: INSIDER, a three-issue mini-series courtesy of FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN illustrator and WILDGUARD creator Todd Nauck.
"As much fun as playing in Marvel and DC's sandboxes can be, I've been very eager to get back to my own toys," said Nauck. "While I've had a great time with the website strips, this is a return to WILDGUARD at their absolute best - down on the printed page. It's really fun to be back at it."
WILDGUARD: INSIDER features all-new stories continuing the adventures of characters such as Red Rover while also containing the never before collected internet strips! In addition, the back matter will be packed with more of the fan-favorite "Where Are They Now?" features and mini-fact files expanding the WILDGUARD universe.
WILDGUARD: INSIDER #1 of 3 (MAR082068), a full color 32-page mini-series for $3.50, will be available in stores May 14th, 2008.
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REVVING UP THE PRETTY, BABY, MACHINE!
Clark Westerman and Kody Chamberlain take down Al Capone this May!
3 March 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson and Machine Gun Kelly take on the most powerful mobster of the 20th century, Al Capone, in Image Comics/Shadowline's PRETTY, BABY, MACHINE, a three issue mini-series by PUNKS and BEOWOLF's Kody Chamberlain and screenwriter Clark Westerman.
"PRETTY, BABY, MACHINE came out of a love for the classic noir films of the 1950s and the startlingly true history of America's mobsters," said Westerman. "However, it wasn't until I saw Kody's art that the idea really gelled. Seeing the range of his styles blew me away and soon after, we got to work on PRETTY, BABY, MACHINE."
In PRETTY, BABY, MACHINE, Chamberlain's art style adapts once again to properly convey Westerman's 1930s tale of bloodshed and betrayal, along the lines of such noir films as DOUBLE INDEMNITY or recent classics such as ROAD TO PERDITION.
Shadowline President Jim Valentino said, "Kody is one of the most versitile young artists around and a future super-star. Here he applies the most realistic chiaroscuro/film noir style this side of Michael Lark. Fans of GOTHAM CENTRAL, CRIMINAL and TORSO will eat this book up!"
PRETTY, BABY, MACHINE (MAR082067), a 32-page black and white three issue mini-series for $3.50, will be in stores May 7th, 2008.
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