A few newsy notes from Sparkplug Books just entered our inbox. First off, issue #10 of Elijah Brubaker's Reich is on its way—it's a stylized biography of psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich.
Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant, a stylish romp by Tony Cliff was just released this week. The graphic novel, published by First Second, follows Delilah Dirk a 19th century swordmaster with a larcenous streak on her delicious adventures—it was first a webcomic then a printed book. A little Flashman, a little Adele Blanc Sec, a little Indiana Jones.
We've seen some pretty funny mash-ups photos floating around the web of Grant Morrison and Alan Moore together, photos which are a little ironic since the two titans of comics are not actually besties IRL. However, the above photo of Morrison and Neil Gaiman is 100% real.
Breaking: Comics retailers will buy any old rubbish.
The direct market is a peculiar distribution channel, and it has its hang-ups. One of the more peculiar aspects of this arrangement is how at every level -- publishing, retail and consumer -- its users fail singularly and incessantly to exercise or even realize their ability to help shape the market in such a way as to better serve their interests, while simultaneously bemoaning the situation that results.
A spicy Teens' Love story about a rookie working woman whose suppressed feelings and sudden jealousy disrupt the delicate balance of living with her childhood friend.
Galadriel, Arondir and Marnûkh stage a rescue in Gundabad on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3, episode 4, which combines a shocking conclusion with an unexpected reveal in Numenor, and some questionable decisions for the titular story and the drama in Khazad-dum.
Gandalf takes center stage on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3, episode 3, The Secret Fire, but the strongest parts belong to Marnûkh and Sauron.
Image Comics has announced that two key issues of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ Criminal will be re-released as facsimile editions coinciding with the debut of the Amazon Prime show.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3, episode 2, The Gift of Men, switches the focus to the civil war in Numenor, where Earien finds herself torn between the King's Men and the Faithful, all while Sauron continues to recruit Ring-servants.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's third season premiere, Marnûkh, sees Sauron's might bearing down on Middle-earth five years after the fall of Eregion, but with one key element still eluding him in his quest to enslave the Elves.
