Amazon freezes sales via DBD in wake of Omnibus Dome
Share this link on Facebook!TweetIn the wake of this weekend’s computer glitch that sent thousands of eager comics archivists ordering massive amounts of spuriously discounted collections, Amazon currently isn’t selling ANY books that are distributed via Diamond Book Distributors. No Marvel. No Image. No Dark Horse, IDW, Archaia, Dynamite, Top Shelf…the list goes on and [...]
Continue ReadingAble was I ere I saw Elba
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Continue ReadingAmazon/Omnibus-dome: the letter that broke thousands of hearts
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet Like the rest of you, I have now received my cancellation letter from Amazon, revealing that the entire Omnibus Gold Rush was just a big computer mistake: Unfortunately, due to a pricing error, we sold many more than expected. In fact, we completely sold out — we don't have any in stock [...]
Continue ReadingTo do tonight: Comics at CIP
Share this link on Facebook!TweetThe Center for Independent Publishing turns to comics for a panel discussion tonight: Danny FingerothGene Kannenberg, Jr.Frank TieriBilly Tucci New York served as the model for Gotham City, inspired Will Eisner as he created the noirish adventures of The Spirit, and became a recurring character during the 1960s resurgence of Marvel in comics [...]
Continue ReadingCheck out: Asaf Hanuka’s THE REALIST
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet As we all know, moving is life’s most stressful experience (behind death and divorce) and Israeli cartoonist Asaf Hanuka explores apartment hunting for a young couple in Tel Aviv with the webcomic the realist. BONUS: check out the portfolio of Hanuka’s wife (and co-lead character) Hilit Shefer.
Continue ReadingNews roundup: JMS, AVENGERS ACADEMY, Liefeld
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet• J. Michael Straczynski, whose stint at DC had been awfully low-key until now, busted out yesterday with the news that he’ll be writing 2/3rds of the DCU’s Holy Trinity. Starting in July, he’ll write both Superman and Wonder Woman. JMS introduced his thoughts on both characters in the above-linked essay. [...]
Continue ReadingThe TRON LEGACY trailer
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Continue ReadingFantagraphics to publish manga — UPDATE
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet Fantagraphics is joining the gekiga (art manga) movement with a new line of manga edited by Matt Thorn and licensed from Shogakukan (A co-parent company of Viz) . The first two books are by much admired manga-ka Moto Hagio and Shimura Takako. Hagio, a member of the 49ers, is one of [...]
Continue ReadingC2E2 extends Pro registration
Share this link on Facebook!TweetWe’ve received word that the upcoming C2E2 show in Chicago is extending their deadline for pro registration until March 19th. Free passes for all professionals are available for 10 AM to 1 PM on Friday =– this part of this show is open only to creators, artists, librarians, educators, and [...]
Continue ReadingInside Omnibus Dome
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet So, as you may have heard, on Sunday (or possibly Saturday, as this tweet from Mark Waid seems to indicate) a bunch of large comics collected editions that normally cost between $50-125 were suddenly offered on Amazon for $8.24-$14.99. Rich Johnston and Bully seemed to get the ball rolling, and [...]
Continue ReadingHome sweet, Homer
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet Sorry about that, kids, but computer problems and travel plans conspired to silence The Beat. We’re back on the trail and have a few stories brewing that will blow your little minds.
Continue ReadingExclusive Emerald City Comicon print unveiled
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet Via Blog@Newsarama, this cute exclusive print by Jeremy and Kelly Dale uniting classic and ultimate Marvel.
Continue ReadingNew IRON MAN 2 Trailer #2 released
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet After the Oscars, we got to see the second IRON MAN 2 trailer debuted on Jimmy Kimmel…or YouTube. More Iron Man, more War Machine, More Black Widow, MORE Whiplash and MORE RD Jr in the Official Marvel Research Scene Wife Beater™. Wonder if this movie is going to make any money?
Continue ReadingOscar® Animated Short Film Update: Pick LOGORAMA
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet As an aside to our previous post on winning the Oscar® pool by picking the winner in the Best Animated Short category, by chance we went to a film screening of all five nominated shorts. After viewing them all on the big screen, we’re changing our pick to LOGORAMA, the stunning [...]
Continue ReadingTo Do Chicago: Strange Tales Saturday
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