Anime Motive – Page 3

15Jun

Archie Cancelling Betty?

by eeajc Anime

during the discussion resulting from my publish on last year’s Archie sales patterns, the concern of whether the business had cancelled some titles came up. A commenter pointed out that Betty as well as Archie & good friends had been taken off the company’s membership sales page. This Archie fan thread mentions:

Betty‘s last problem solicited so far is #191 out in March
Archie as well as good friends is running at least til #154 because of the bit Archie story being promoted out in April.

But a recommendation in the Veronica solicits states that a story will continue in Betty #192. somebody else declares they got confirmation of the cancellations from Mr. Goldwater, co-CEO of the company, who pointed out an “overall revamping”. When I asked their press contact, the statement I got back said:

There are no plans to cancel ARCHIE & good friends or BETTY at this time. We’re commonly updating as well as tweaking what’s made offered on our store. The momentary absence of the titles shouldn’t be taken as a indication that they’re ending.

That’s about what I expected — as well as it’s not wrong. If this brings a lot more attention, as well as sales enable Betty to continue, then we anxious for nothing. If they don’t, then plans altered from the time that statement was made. as well as this wouldn’t be the very first time that advertising contradicted business insiders in buy not to cause a additionally sales drop. then again, we are speaking about a publisher that revealed they’d be renaming Archie & good friends in 2008, as well as that never happened.

Since I like reading about the blonde woman next door, I’d be unfortunate if the title ended as well as Veronica’s book continued. It appears like I must get utilized to disappointment, considering that according to this fan’s report from the membership department, “The final problem for Archie as well as good friends is 156 as well as Betty will be 193. Both will be out this summer.”

FUN by BULLDOG EYES

by eeajc Anime

This is a shitload of music, and not every tune is a winner. It’s highly experimental stuff. but the good news is, if you don’t like a track, it’ll be short and end soon. lots of the tunes here feel like pieces or ideas, not yet fully formed, not yet complete. I found myself compelled to listen all the method through.

But whatever you do, don’t stop before you hear the Cardigans’ cover, “Carnival,” and cheap Trick’s, “Surrender.”

fun by bulldog eyes

12Jun

ALL-NEW RUGRATS special COMIC CELEBRATES REPTAR

by eeajc Anime

Media release — BOOM! Studios today revealed RUGRATS: R IS FOR REPTAR 2018 special #1, an all-new large one shot comic about everyone’s preferred T-Rex shows up in stores April 2018. When the power goes out at the Pickles home, the infants as well as adults come together to share their own personal preferred Reptar stories. This graphic book is based on Nickelodeon’s original animated series, Rugrats.
Writer Nicole Andelfinger (Munchkin), together with artists Edras Cristóbal (Marvel Adventures), Sarah Webb (Kochab), Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance) as well as Ilaria Catalani, provide a unique collection of short stories by Grandpa Lou, Phil & Lil, Angelica Pickles, Susie Carmichael as well as Tommy Pickles, each sharing their own version of Reptar.

“The fans demanded it as well as now we’re thrilled to put the spotlight on Reptar,” stated Whitney Leopard, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “While you’ve seen the world’s preferred eco-friendly dino in our monthly Rugrats series, we understood that was only the beginning. now you’re going to see that there’s no such thing as as well much Reptar!”

RUGRATS: R IS FOR REPTAR 2018 special #1 features a primary cover by Savanna Ganucheau (Adventure Time Comics) as well as a variant cover by Matt Frank (Godzilla). This special is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ critically acclaimed KaBOOM! imprint, publisher of world-class licensed series such as Rocko’s contemporary Life, Steven Universe, Over the garden Wall, Peanuts, as well as Garfield, together with original series like take on chef Brianna by Sam Sykes as well as Selina Espiritu, as well as The Deep by Tom Taylor as well as James Brouwer.

For breaking news on RUGRATS: R IS FOR REPTAR 2018 special #1 as well as more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com as well as comply with @boomstudios on Twitter.

About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios was established by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of producing world-class comic book as well as graphic book storytelling for all audiences. with the advancement of four unique imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, as well as Archaia—BOOM! has created award-winning original work, including Lumberjanes, The Woods, giant Days, Klaus, as well as mouse Guard, while likewise breaking new ground with established licenses such as WWE, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, animation Network, as well as Jim Henson business properties. BOOM! will likewise bring their original series to life with unique first-look connections with 20th Century Fox for film as well as with Fox television for the little screen. Please see www.boom-studios.com for more information.

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2011 EISNER awards

by eeajc Anime

The nominees for this year’s Eisner awards have been announced. only the most significant of nerds really care. So if you’re not them, skip this post. I bet the next one will have a funny picture, anyway. but if you’re one of my nerdy faithful, hit the break for my take on some of the major categories…..

Best single issue (or One-Shot)

Nominees:
    The Cape, by Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella, and Zack Howard (IDW)
    Fables #100, by bill Willingham, mark Buckingham, and others (Vertigo/DC)
    Hellboy: double feature of Evil, by Mike Mignola and Richard Corben (Dark Horse)
    Locke & Key: keys to the Kingdom #1: “Sparrow,” by Joe hill and Gabriel Rodriguez (IDW)
    unknown Soldier #21: “A gun in Africa,” by Joshua Dysart and Rick Veitch (Vertigo/DC)

It’s no shocker that Joe (“Stephen King’s son”) hill got four noms total—with two in this category alone. Comicdom loves it when real novelists embrace our genre. That said, I’m hoping unknown Soldier pulls this one out. It’s really a spectacular series—and comics rarely embrace political themes (and when they do so, they tend to be hamfisted about it). The series is deep and complex, as well as emotionally moving and even, maybe, informative. My second choice would be to give it to Hellboy, if only because Mignola has done so much for the world of comics—from supporting indies to showing that major films based on comics could hew true to the printed mythos.

Best Writer/Artist

    Dan Clowes, Wilson (Drawn & Quarterly)
    Darwyn Cooke, Richard Stark’s Parker: The outfit (IDW)
    Joe Kubert, Dong Xoai, Vietnam 1965 (DC)
    Terry Moore, Echo (Abstract Studio)
    James Sturm, Market Day (Drawn & Quarterly)
    Naoki Urasawa, Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century young boys (VIZ Media)

Joe gets my vote on principle alone. best war-comic developer ever, no question.

Best continuing Series

    Chew, by John Layman and Rob Guillory (Image)
    Echo, by Terry Moore (Abstract Studio)
    Locke & Key, by Joe hill and Gabriel Rodriguez (IDW)
    morning Glories, by Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma (Shadowline/Image)
    Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys, by Naoki Urasawa (VIZ Media)
    Scalped, by Jason Aaron and R. M. Guéra (Vertigo/DC)

Really? So nothing marvel or mainstream DC is better than Locke and essential or Scalped? Not even Deadpool MAX? Hmm. These awards are usually pretty snobby, I suppose. I don’t really “get” Chew and I haven’t read Echo or 20th Century Boys. Locke and essential bored me. So I’ll choose Scalped. I don’t always love it, but I typically like it. and in some cases I love it. I think I’d love it much more if it were bigger–Guera’s art typically seems cramped and dark.

Best limited Series

    Baltimore: The afflict Ships, by Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, and Ben Stenbeck (Dark Horse)
    Cinderella: From Fabletown with Love, by Chris Roberson and Shawn McManus (Vertigo/DC)
    Daytripper, by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá (Vertigo/DC)
    Joe the Barbarian, by grant Morrison and Sean Murphy (Vertigo/DC)
    Stumptown, by Greg Rucka and Matthew Southworth (Oni)

I can’t argue with any of these except the Fables stuff. Not a fan. any of these would be fine winners. but if I were picking, I’d choose Stumptown. I loves me some Greg Rucka.

Best new Series

    American Vampire, by Scott Snyder, Stephen King, and Rafael Albuquerque (Vertigo/DC)
    iZombie, by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred (Vertigo/DC)
    Marineman, by Ian Churchill (Image)
    morning Glories, by Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma (Shadowline/Image)
    Superboy, by Jeff Lemire and Pier Gallo (DC)

So much horror, so little time. because I didn’t like American Vampire or iZombie (and I’m not scared to admit it), I’ll pull for morning Glories here. I haven’t read much more than one issue because I’m waiting for the trade, but I liked what I saw.

Best Writer

    Ian Boothby, who writes Simpsons books (Bongo)
    Joe Hill, Locke & essential (IDW)
    John Layman, Chew (Image)
    Jim McCann, Return of the Dapper men (Archaia)
    Nick Spencer, morning Glories, Shuddertown, Forgetless, existence 3.0 (Image)

Again with the indie snobbery? Do we really want the Eisner awards to disregard the two publishers who actually make money and generate new readers on a regular business? Anyway, of these I’m choosing Spencer again. Or Boothby—the Simpson comics are actually pretty damn good.

I’m also going to throw in two plugs for some nominated works that I think are worth your time and money:

· The Marvelous Land of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, adapted by Eric Shanower and Skottie young (Marvel) is nominated for best adaptation. It’s well-written, but the real star is Skottie Young, who in my view is one of the most innovative, exciting comic artists working today.

· Nominated for “Best U.S. edition of international Material” is The Killer: Modus Vivendi, by Matz and Luc Jacamon (Archaia Press). It’s a book that’s so different, sonull

9Jun

ASPEN COMICS JULY 2016 SOLICITATIONS

by eeajc Anime

The kind folks at Aspen Comics have supplied ComicList with their solicitations for comics and other products featured in the may 2016 Previews, scheduled to ship starting July 2016.

ASPEN UNIVERSE: REVELATIONS #1

Joshua Hale Fialkov ; JT Krul – story / Jordan Gunderson – Art / Peter Steigerwald – Colors

The most groundbreaking event in Aspen Comics’ history starts NOW!!!

For over thirteen years, devoted Aspen Comics fans have clamored for something special…something unique…something…UNIMAGINABLE! Aspen Comics has answered the call for loyal fans and new readers alike!

This summer, legendary creator Michael Turner’s two greatest creations, FATHOM and SOULFIRE, unite as one in a crossover event so massive in scope, it can only serve to forge a brand new ASPEN universe in the process! With the existence of humanity, along with The Blue, facing a catastrophic turning point for their own survival, one woman of both worlds, Aspen Matthews, must embark on a quest spanning not only time but also magic unlike any she’s ever encountered–including a cast of characters familiar to all Aspen–and Soulfire–fans!

From the mind of Harvey, Eisner and Emmy award nominated writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and new York Times best-selling author J.T. Krul comes this world-shattering new crossover series event that sets the stage for all future Aspen Comics titles to come!

ASPEN UNIVERSE: REVELATIONS #1 is in stores July 13th, 2016!

FC 32 pages $3.99

ASPEN UNIVERSE: SOURCEBOOK #1

Hannibal Tabu – writer / Michael Turner ; Peter Steigerwald ; various – Art

Your complete inside look into the new ASPEN universe starts here!

Dive headfirst into this all new and expanded ASPEN UNIVERSE: SOURCEBOOK written by the writer of Michael Turner’s Fathom and Soulfire, and executive Assistant: Iris Sourcebooks, Hannibal Tabu! Jam-packed from cover to cover with detailed character profiles, in-depth power charts, revealing story elements and so much more—including all new entries from hit Aspen titles such as Shrugged, Charismagic, Jirni and more! This is the definitive source and companion book to prepare for the all-new Aspen Universe!

ASPEN UNIVERSE: SOURCEBOOK #1 is in stores July 13th, 2016

FC 48 pages $5.99

FATHOM: coloring book special #1

Michael Turner ; J Scott Campbell ; Koi Turnbull ; Alex Konat ; various – Art

ASPEN COMICS’ debut coloring books have arrived!

Now fans can bring the remarkable pencils of MICHAEL TURNER and FATHOM to life with this all-new Aspen Comics oversized coloring book featuring the legendary creator’s classic Michael Turner’s Fathom artwork along with many other Fathom artists from over the years! This must-have for any Aspen Comics fan allows everyone to participate in coloring the world of FATHOM however they see fit! A perfect addition to the new ASPEN universe collection!

FATHOM: coloring book special #1 is in stores July 20th, 2016!

B&W 64 pages $12.99

SOULFIRE: coloring book special #1

Michael Turner ; J Scott Campbell ; Koi Turnbull ; V Ken Marion ; various – Art

ASPEN COMICS’ debut coloring books have arrived!

Fans of Michael Turner’s fantasy adventure series Soulfire can now create their own spark of magic with the first ever Soulfire coloring book special #1! This oversized coloring book includes Turner’s epic Soulfire artwork, plus dozens of other popular Soulfire artists that helped spawn new generations of Aspen fans! Now, everyone can color Turner’s remarkable pencil work themselves as they prepare for the dawn of the all new ASPEN UNIVERSE!

SOULFIRE: coloring book special #1 is in stores July 27th, 2016!

B&W 64 pages $12.99

FATHOM: Vol 5 TPB – cold DESTINY

David Wohl – story / Alex Konat – Art / Beth Sotelo – Colors

Following the devastating events of “Michael Turner’s Fathom: The Elite Saga,” Aspen Matthews finds herself at a significant crossroads in her life!

With the memories of her past no longer weighing her down, Aspen is finally able to set about building a new life in San Diego once more. However, being the daughter of two worlds—and living above the surface– is no easy feat! Aspen will quickly discover the winds of change oftentimes lead directly into a dangerous and bloody future!

Collecting together the all-new Fathom series presented during Aspen’s 10 year anniversary, and brought to you by fan-favorite writer David Wohl and artist Alex Konat, this beautiful collection is a must have for any Aspen or Fathom fan!

FATHOM: Vol 5 TPB – cold DESTINY is in stores July 20h, 2016!

FC 216 pages $19.99 TPB

FATHOM SLIPCASE: Vol 1 – 5

Michael Turner ; Peter Steigerwald – Art

Aspen is pleased to offer this remarkable Fathom Slipcase to coincide with the release of the Fathom vol 5 TPB. created especially to store the Fathom definitive Edition, Fathom vol 2, Fathom vol 3, Fathom vol 4 and the newly release Fathomnull

7Jun

BETWEEN two SHORES by GLEN HANSARD

by eeajc Anime

before I evaluation this album, which I really, truly liked, inspect out this tribute to David Bowie–in situation you missed it.

That tells you a great deal about exactly how earnestly Glen Hansard likes rock as well as roll. now for the evaluation of his most current album:

I hope Van Morrison is happy. A few years ago, Hozier issued a tremendously great as well as fantastically successful Van-inspired album, as well as now Glen Hansard evokes the exact same type of yearning balladry on a number of tunes on his new album, “Between two Shores.” Of course, Hansard doesn’t have the Van Morrison voice (and neither did Hozier). few people do. however he has the heart as well as the power as well as the wish to craft old-fashioned rhythm-and-blues tunes that touch the heard as well as make the head bob.

Between two Shores is a traditional rock album at heart. There’s even a tune called, “Wheels on Fire,” which must make you believe of Cream. That tune is undoubtedly psychedelic, however instead of grinding guitars, Hansard’s voice is what drives the tune home–punched up with horns as well as powerful drums. tune after song, Hansard tells of damaged hearts as well as dreaming loves, with a specificity that leaves no question as to the deeply personal nature of this album. Pitchfuck called this “meandering” as well as provided it a 5.7. They’re wrong. extremely wrong. perhaps it’s since you don’t hear music such as this almost as much anymore–and the world of music is suffering for it. tunes that are created to be listened to–not playing overhead in Starbucks. As I survey the internet, the evaluations for this record are quite tepid. That frequently makes me think, perhaps I’m wrong for liking it so much, however not this time. This is an album made just for me. It’s perfect. The evaluations seem to state it’s not as great as Hansard’s work with Swell Season, or as his last work, however they requirement to listen with fresh ears. I understand I’ll be listening to it years from now, as well as I bet these movie critics would, too, if they weren’t trying to find something different.

This album recalls the very best of artists like Bruce Springsteen, Glen Campbell (or Ryan Adams, for something a lot more modern), and, of course, the afore-mentioned Van Morrison. as well as if you’re going to draw from the past, that’s a mighty deep as well as fertile well.
Between two Shores by Glen Hansard

7Jun

ARTIST IBRAHIM MOUSTAFA JOINS JAMES BOND origin creative team

by eeajc Anime

Media release — Dynamite announces artist Ibrahim Moustafa (Mother Panic, The Flash) will be joining writer Jeff Parker (Aquaman, wonderful Four) on the critically acclaimed James Bond origin starting with issue #7. The kickoff to the “Russian Ruse” arc and the perfect jumping on point for new readers!
This next era for the series will also feature primary covers by the legendary Dan Panosian (X-Men).

Here are the solicitations details for the issue.

JAMES BOND origin #7
Price: $3.99
Rating: teen +
Cover A: Dan Panosian
Cover B: Christian Ward
Cover C: Stephen Mooney
Cover D: Ibrahim Moustafa
Cover E: Bob Q
Writer: Jeff Parker
Artist: Ibrahim Moustafa
Genre: Action/Adventure
Page Count: 32 Pages
On Sale Date: 3/13/2019

A Norwegian supply ship carrying gold mysteriously sinks. A Russian crew claims the Nazis are responsible. royal Navy Lieutenant James Bond suspects foul play.

Moustafa is a diehard 007 fan, having both written and drawn last year’s James Bond: Solstice one-shot. now he’s going way back in time to Bond’s early years in world war II with fan-favorite writer Jeff Parker.

“Jeff and I have been pals for years and I’m thrilled that we’re finally working together,” said Moustafa. “James Bond is my favorite literary character, and to have a hand in the official Fleming canon of Bond’s rise through the military ranks toward his destination of Double-0 status is nothing short of a dream come true. Our love for the material and the sharp stewardship of the folks at Ian Fleming publications Ltd. will ensure that Bond fans and casual readers alike will have a blast with these stories!”

Welcoming his new collaborator and acknowledging the stellar contributions of previous artist Bob Q is writer Jeff Parker, “I’m extremely excited for Ibrahim to parachute down on board The HMS Origin. It is no mean feat to follow Bob Q, who started this series off as well as it possibly could be done, he set the art bar very high. but Ibrahim is crushing it, as you’ll soon see! I’m so lucky to collaborate with these guys, just top-level storytellers. Bond is in good hands.”

“Ibrahim is probably the foremost authority on all things James Bond…he also happens to be one of the greatest artists working today,” said editor Nate Cosby. “He fundamentally gets what makes James tick. having him collaborate with Jeff Parker on the early years of the world’s most famous spy is the no-brainer of all no-brainers.”

Check out these stunning preview pages and sketches from Moustafa.

James Bond origin #7 will be solicited in diamond Comic Distributors’ January 2019 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market and slated for release in March 2019. Comic book fans are encouraged to preorder copies of the issue with their local comic book retailers. It will also be available for individual customer purchase through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, Madefire, and Dark horse Digital.

About Dynamite Entertainment

Dynamite was founded in 2004 and is home to several best-selling comic book titles and properties, including The Boys, The Shadow, Red Sonja, Warlord of Mars, Bionic Man, A game of Thrones, and more. Dynamite owns and controls an extensive library with over 3,000 characters (which includes the Harris Comics and Chaos Comics properties), such as Vampirella, Pantha, Evil Ernie, Smiley the Psychotic Button, Chastity, and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt. In addition to their critically-acclaimed titles and bestselling comics, Dynamite works with some of the most high-profile creators in comics and entertainment, including Kevin Smith, Alex Ross, Neil Gaiman, Andy Diggle, John Cassaday, Garth Ennis, Jae Lee, Marc Guggenheim, Mike Carey, Jim Krueger, Greg Pak, Brett Matthews, Matt Wagner, Gail Simone, Steve Niles, James Robinson, and a host of up-and-coming new talent. Dynamite is consistently ranked in the upper tiers of comic book publishers and several of their titles – including Alex Ross and Jim Krueger’s project Superpowers – have debuted in the top ten lists produced by diamond Comics Distributors. In 2005, diamond awarded the company a GEM award for best new publisher and another GEM in 2006 for Comics publisher of the Year (under 5%) and again in 2011. The company has also been nominated for and won several industry awards, including the prestigious Harvey and Eisner Awards.

BOB FINGERMAN’S minimum WAGE GOES maximum IN MARCH

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Media release — Fumbling lives and loves, a new York City so real you can smell it, people with everyday problems and hopes — this is the world of Bob Fingerman’s minimum Wage, a slice-of-life comic that captured a devoted following in the late 1990s. one of that following is Robert Kirkman, who writes the introduction to the definitive edition of Fingerman’s seminal work, maximum minimum WAGE, a hardcover collection to be released in March.
“Minimum Wage is an important comic,” Kirkman writes in the introduction. “If I were tasked with introducing someone to comics in an attempt to make them love and cherish the medium as much as I do, I’d give them Watchmen, Bone, savage Dragon, and minimum Wage.”

At the center of minimum Wage are Rob and Sylvia, a freelance cartoonist and a beauty salon manager — young, in love, and just trying to make their way to their real lives. An array of vivid characters and new York City “personalities” round out the supporting cast. Fingerman’s previous collection of minimum Wage, Beg the question was nominated for two 2003 Eisner awards (Best graphic novel — Reprint and best publication Design), one 2003 Harvey award (Best graphic album of previously published Work), and one 2003 Ignatz award (Outstanding graphic novel or Collection).

MAXIMUM minimum WAGE includes the “lost” first issue of minimum Wage, minimum Wage book One, as well as the script for the never-drawn eleventh issue, and an impressive collection of pin-ups by top comics artists, including Peter Bagge, guy Davis, Dean Haspiel, Gilbert Hernandez, Joe Infurnani, Roger Langridge, Kevin Nowlan, Dave Johnson, Ted McKeever, Mike Mignola, Jill Thompson and more!

A 384-page, black-and-white hardcover book (with 16 pages in full-color), maximum minimum WAGE will be in stores on March 20 and retail for $34.99. Its ISBN is 978-1-60706-674-3.

PRAISE FOR BOB FINGERMAN

“Fingerman is a brilliant satirist, artist and mind.” ? Trey Parker (South Park, The book of Mormon)

“Bob Fingerman is a narrative master, as brilliantly adept with words as with images. His vision is urbane, riotous, and unflinching.” ? Jonathan Lethem (The Fortress of Solitude, Omega: The Unknown)

“Mr. Fingerman is a deeply talented, creative, and disturbed man.” — Max Brooks (World war Z)

“It doesn’t seem fair that Bob Fingerman gets to be such a funny, savvy, amazing and smart writer who can also draw. It gives him an advantage and I may need to have him assassinated.” — Augusten Burroughs (Running With Scissors)

PRAISE FOR BOB FINGERMAN’S minimum WAGE (previous editions):

“Fingerman’s visual style is a witty combo of old-school underground-comics grunginess and new-school precision; his dialogue [is worthy of] the stage — it’s terrific screwball-comedy byplay that rings true. A-” — entertainment Weekly

“Fingerman’s dialogue is biting and realistic, and his drawing is exceptional.” — Publishers Weekly

“Beg The Question’s episodic, interwoven tales of career disappointments and romantic complications take on the mesmeric quality of a good soap opera…the writing and the art contain plenty of stark, truthful moments.” — The A.V. Club

“Fingerman depicts their eventful if directionless lives with humor and empathy… anyone who has lived or envied la vie boheme should relate to this dead-on evocation of a contemporary version of it.” — Booklist

“Beg the question is a coming-of-age graphic novel for twenty-somethings and anyone who remembers being that age. It is a funny, heartwarming, and poignant work. It helps make the case for comics being THE terrific American art form.” — The Comic Buyers’ Guide

“…a meticulous, smutty, hilarious quasi-autobiographical slice of life about a young cartoonist maintaining grownup relationships while struggling to rise from the ‘low-end of the new York food chain.’ funny if you’ve been there, even funnier if you still are.” — The new York Press

BOOM! STUDIOS and SABAN team UP FOR POWER RANGERS 25TH anniversary

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Media release — BOOM! Studios and Saban brands announced the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWERS RANGERS anniversary special #1, an all-new oversized comic celebrating 25 years of Saban’s Power Rangers. Superstar creators Magdalene Visaggio (Kim & Kim), Joe Quinones (America), Sina Grace (Iceman), Marcus To (Guardians of the Galaxy), and a lot more pay homage to the global phenomenon with original standalone stories set throughout the Power Rangers universe, including the original Ranger team from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, which premiered on August 28, 1993, as well as other fan-favorite Ranger teams.
“The MIGHTY MORPHIN POWERS RANGERS anniversary special is a love letter to the characters and teams that have deeply affected so lots of lives around the world,” said Dafna Pleban, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “From the Power Rangers: Shattered Grid comic book event to stunning variant covers to all-new collections, we’re celebrating this historic anniversary all year long with our pals at Saban Brands!”

“25 years ago, Saban’s Power Rangers burst onto the scene and quickly resonated with fans of all ages across the globe,” said Brian Casentini, executive Producer, Power Rangers Franchise. “In addition to the show, we’ve been able to continue to create incredible, fresh experiences for fans, like this anniversary comic book special with incredible writers and the terrific team at flourish Studios, to celebrate these aspirational yet relatable teen heroes who really inspire people.”

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWERS RANGERS anniversary special #1 features a main cover by Steve Morris (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), along with variant covers by Rahzzah (WWE) and Joe Quinones.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWERS RANGERS anniversary special #1 will be available available for sale in June 2018 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. digital copies can be purchased from content companies like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 25 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its milestone anniversary year with the 25th season, Power Rangers incredibly Ninja Steel currently airing on Saturdays at 12 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

For continuing news on MIGHTY MORPHIN POWERS RANGERS anniversary special #1 and a lot more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For a lot more on Saban’s Power Rangers, please check out www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on , YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT SABAN’S POWER RANGERS
Saban’s Power Rangers franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, designer and producer of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers hit series that launched in 1993. following its introduction, Power Rangers swiftly became the most-watched children’s television program in the united states and remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history. The series follows the adventures of a group of common teens who “morph” into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in a lot more than 150 markets, translated into many languages and a favorite on lots of crucial international children’s programming blocks around the world. The feature film with Lionsgate premiered worldwide in March 2017 and the franchise will celebrate its 25th anniversary year in 2018. For a lot more information, check out www.powerrangers.com.

ABOUT SABAN BRANDS
Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban capital Group, Saban brands (SB) acquires and develops a word-class portfolio of properties in the enjoyment and lifestyle sectors. SB applies a global 360-degree management technique to growing and monetizing its brands through content, media, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail to markets worldwide and consumers of all ages. Saban brands enjoyment group (SBEG) develops innovative branded content that resonates with consumers across all media platforms. SBEG’s growing enjoyment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Popples, glitter Force, Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia, La Banda and others in development. Saban brands lifestyle group (SBLG) drives major expansion within the company’s diverse portfolio of fashion and lifestyle properties. SBLG’s portfolio currently includes Paul Frank, Macbeth, Mambo and Piping Hot. SB operates a global network of offices in Los Angeles, London and Sydney. For a lot more information, check out www.sabanbrands.com.

About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios was founded by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of creating world-class comic book and graphic novel storytnull

5Jun

Batman and Robin #13 – review

by eeajc Anime

I’ve really enjoyed grant Morrison’s Batman & Robin title—much more than any of his prior Batman work. Usually, his stuff feels fragmented to me. It seems like he’s planting a bunch of seeds, but I never feel like they all work together or make sense. “Batman and Robin,” on the other hand, has already opened and closed a few distinct arcs and with issue #13, Morrison appears to be ready to bring together several of the remaining open plotlines. most of all, the story actually makes sense—there’s enough linear progress that the reader can pay attention to the development of Dick and Damian. Grayson has become increasingly competent and confident (although in issue #13 he makes some pretty bad missteps), and the brashness of Damian’s youth is put to excellent use in this latest installment. In it, Joker is in custody and Batman, Robin, and the Gotham PD are interrogating him. and it looks like Robin is the guy most willing to do anything.
The issue also introduces a new regular artist, Frazer Irving. I was reluctant to accept him, because the last two artists on this series, but it turns out his use of light and dark are a perfect compliment to an increasingly frightening title. It almost feels like this should be a “D.C. Knights” title—if there were such a thing. It’s mature, scary, violent, and threatening. Morrison is willing to allow his Grayson-Batman to fail, and to allow his Wayne-Robin to be even more violent than Grayson was in Frank Miller’s All-Star Batman and Robin. We’ve never seen this before in the world of comics, where an iconic sidekick takes the place of his iconic leader, and the iconic leader’s son takes on the role of the sidekick. The role reversal is providing Morrison with fertile ground, and he’s making very good use of it. Let’s hope he keeps the seeds growing. I honestly can’t tell where he’s headed once Bruce returns. and that’s
exciting.