John Barber joins IDW as Senior Editor
Former Marvel editor John Barber has been named to the Senior Editor position at IDW, taking over their Hasbro licenses. Barber worked at Marvel as an editor for six years, and has a background in webcomics, which should fit in well with IDW's strong digital presence. In addition, IDW named Tom Waltz as senior staff writer and Alonso Simon was named assistant editor.
Continue ReadingCool: INFINITE KUNG FU book trailer
Kagen McLeod's imminent INFINITE KUNG FU is a crazy-good 600 page fighting epic. Just order it already!
Continue ReadingSDCC11: Bayfront Hilton to be wrapped up again
Last year the Bayfront Hilton adjacent to the SD Convention Center made a huge splash with a giant Scott Pilgrim wrapping -- and some sadi this was as far as it was going to go. However, according to the above tweet, the Hilton is getting wrapped again! Will Universal take the plunge again for COWBOYS & ALIENS? Or will it be something else?
Continue ReadingRemembering Harvey Pekar one year later
It's been a year since comics writing legend Harvey Pekar passed away at the age of 70, but thanks to the amount of work he had in the pipeline, not only has his legacy lived on, but it's still growing. And friends are remembering.
Continue ReadingOnline Burn Notice comic gets 100K views
The USA Network and DC Comics recently launched a webcomic to tie in with the Season 5 premiere of Burn Notice. And readers seem to have liked it. Cable network USA and DC Comics debuted Chapter 1 of its "Burn Notice" interactive graphic novel, "A New Day," alongside the show's Season 5 premiere on Thursday. To date, "A New Day" has scored more than 100,000 page views, according to the network.
Continue ReadingCharlaine Harris plans new 3-book graphic novel series
Speaking of True Blood, which we probably were a while ago, Charlaine Harris, author of the original Sookie Stackhouse novels, is planning to get into the GN game:
Continue ReadingMarvel announces New Stores initiative
With DC's New 52 changing the face of comics, and getting mostly positive reviews from retailers, it was time for Marvel to announce their OWN new initiative which is aimed at people who want to open new stores. Marvel will provide deep discounts and free trade paperbacks and access to Marvel's Retailer Resource Center. The promotion also applies to existing accounts who want to open a new store. It almost goes without saying that in a challenged retailing environment, opening new stores is of vital importance.
Continue ReadingSDCC11: Nerdlebrities deal with it in their own ways
We all know what it's like for the average attendee of Comic-Con -- comics, lines, swag, expensive hot dogs -- but what is it like for the Green Room crowd? Nerdlebrities are people too, and the first time appearance at Comic-Con is akin to going over the equator for sailors: following their debut, first-timers put on clothes of the opposite sex, are put in stocks, and forced to eat eggs in the shell. Okay, maybe that isn't quite what happens, but The Hollywood Reporter has been interviewing various nerdlebrities about their Con experiences and there is much to be gleaned.
Continue ReadingSDCC11: Another thing going on — Gam3rCon
In case you missed the memo, offsite events are a fast-growing aspect of the Comic-Con experience. This year the creator-focused Tr!ckster event joined the line-up but there's also a video-game focused event, Gam3rCon running July 19-24th at the 10th Street Theatre in downtown. A ticket is $5 for the day or $10 for the week but you can also register for a free one day pass. Events includes gaming -- both tabletop and video, panels, rooftop parties and a Dr. Horrible's Singalong Blog.
Continue ReadingNerdlebrity moment: Alec Baldwin posing with Superman underpants
It came from Twitter.
Continue ReadingGo watch now: Derek Kirk Kim’s Mythomania
Ever wondered why there isn't a webseries that doesfor indie cartoonists with THE GUILD does for gamers? Well now there is! A few days ago The Beat's Shannon O'Leary alerted you to the existence of Derek Kirk Kim's new webseries, MYTHOMANIA, and now having watched it ourselves, it is SUPER AMAZING. Two episodes (or 9) now out tell the story of Andy Go, an aspiring indie cartoonists who lives in LA, gets rejected by publishers, hangs out with his friends arguing about Alan Moore, and hankers after a cool girl nerd cartoonist. Written and directed by Kim, it's sharp, funny and looks great -- AND it has cameos by Scott McCloud and, in an upcoming episode, Jason Shiga! WATCH IT NOW then come back for the commentary.
Continue ReadingWebcomic alert: Lady Sabre & The Pirates of the Ineffable Aether
Greg Rucka and Rick Burchett have launched their new steampunkish webcomic Lady Sabre & The Pirates of the Ineffable Aether. It's schedule to update Mondays and Thursdays. To celebrate they've made this poster available.
Continue ReadingSDCC11: Off-site events guide has something for ANYONE
A super hero pub crawl, a StarTrek-themed dive, the Zombie Walk, Wil Wheaton's Wootstock, Geek Girl Network's Geek Out, Kevin Smith's SMODcast, entitled "Jay and Silent Bob get Old" -- dear gold, if you can't find something fun to do instead of standing in line for Hall H, you have a problem.
Continue ReadingTHE DARK KNIGHT RISES official teaser poster revealed
A crumbling monochrome Gotham skyscape gives way to the Batman symbol in the first official teaser poster for THE DARK KNIGHT RISEs, the third film in the Christopher Nolan helmed trilogy. An official teaser TRAILER is expected before this weekend final Harry Potter film. Can't wait. Esp. like the artwork-like feeling of the image.
Continue ReadingSDCC11: A Five Step Plan to having fun at Comic-Con
For some, Comic-Con will be another year in an annual tradition that evolves even as you do. For others, it's a be-all and end-all. Five steps for Comic-Con planning and how to deal with the shock of learning that you are not a precious snowflake.
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