This new comic set in the Big Easy is a revenge thriller.
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Also this week:
Azrael #2
Black Lightning Year One TP
War Machine #11
Gold Digger #112, GD Tech Manual #9. By Perry.
President Evil #3
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Also notable:
Dr. Horrible one-shot. Based on the popular web series by Joss Whedon.
Farscape #1. Based on the sci-fi TV series.
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The following DC books are advance-solicited, meaning they’ll appear in the February 2010 Previews but will go on sale in March 2010:
HARDWARE: THE MAN IN THE MACHINE TP
Advance-solicited • On sale March 24 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
Written by Dwayne McDuffie
Art by Denys Cowan, J.J. Birch & others
Cover by Denys Cowan
This first-ever HARDWARE collection, featuring HARDWARE #1-8, introduces inventor/engineer Curt Metcalf whose high tech armor enables him to break free of his corrupt employer, mob connected businessman Edwin Alva.
FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: INK TP
Advance-solicited • On sale March 3 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US
Written by Eric Wallace
Art by Fabrizio Fiorentino Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
In this collection of the 6-issue miniseries, the Tattooed Man is considered a hero for the first time in his life. At first, it’s a welcome change, but things go from bad to worse when he finds his body covered in unfamiliar tattoos with lives of their own.
UNKNOWN SOLDIER VOL. 2: EASY KILL TP
Advance-solicited • On sale March 17 • 200 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Alberto Ponticelli & Pat Masioni
Cover by Dave Johnson
In this second volume, collecting issues #7-14 of the acclaimed series, a militant group makes the Unknown Soldier an offer: To focus the world’s attention on Africa’s problems, kill American celebrity Margaret Wells on Ugandan soil.
(In an unrelated aside, the 11″ x 17.5″ HC edition of Wednesday Comics is also being advance-solicited; it’s due May 26 and costs $49.99.)
Editor Axel Alonso (along with artist Scot Eaton) talk about the DoomWar mini-series, which will feature, among others, the Black Panther and Storm.
Obviously, this is way, way, WAY bigger than comics. I’ve been away from my computer this weekend so I’m still absorbing this news, but one thing I did see briefly touched upon that I thought was interesting was how some are saying that this could be a sign that the recession/depression may be, if not over, then at least on its last legs. Too soon to tell, but if true, that alone would make this good news. Early impression I’m getting is that Disney plans to let Marvel do their thing, though I’m really hoping they’ll take a look at what Marvel actually publishes right now and decide that constantly telling bleak and grim stories with characters who appear on lunchboxes and pajamas and coloring books is perhaps not the way to go. Not that I want everything to be squeaky-clean Hannah Montana sweetness and light all the time in Marvel superhero comics – but Pixar has proven time and again that “all-ages” does not necessarily mean “juvenile” or “dumbed down.” That’s a lesson I really hope Marvel takes to heart now that they’re part of Disney.
Get ready for some cooler rides at Disney World, and possibly watered down comics at your local shop.
The NY Times reports that pending approval from board members of both companies and Marvel’s sharedholders, the Walt Disney Company will buy Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion, in a combination of about 60 percent cash and 40 percent stock.
Well, dear readers, what do you make of this news?
Already set to star in Jonah Hex in June 2010, and in Michael Turner’s Fathom in the same year, according to British Tabloid, The Sun reports the current “It Girl” and Transformers star has possibly signed on to be in Christopher Nolan’s third Batman film set to hit theaters in 2011 along with Christian Bale, Michael Caine, and Gary Oldman.
GamesCon has tons of surprises as Sony shows out full force with big plans for the holiday season. Not to be outdone, Microsoft drops a Molyneux bomb or two with announcements regarding Fable II and Fable III. Marvel jumps in on the digital game while Thor has new handlers at the reign. True Blood and Family guy round out our TV coverage, and Game art makes great game wishes on today’s Daily Grind. August 18th recap, 2009.
Captain Action is some manner of pulp hero book put out by Moonstone. This month’s issue, number 5, features not only President Obama, but Vice-President Biden too!
Sega’s anniversary, Madden NFL 10 for free, the X-Men Origins: Wolverine sequel gets a new writer, Lawsuits are Superman’s greatest Kryptonite, and a whole lot more in today’s Daily Grind: Weekend Edition!
“…It’s easy for people to take credit for things (like strategic marketing) when they are going well, but no one will step forward when unethical methods are implemented, methods that are clearly not ’strategic.’ Because I am credited in Tyrese Gibson’s MAYHEM! as Marketing Director, I’m obligated to come forward and absorb the blame for these (unauthorized) snake oil selling marketing tactics which I found to be unnecessary and insensative [sic] to comic book retailers. (I do not want to be associated with the comic book retail problem that has arisien because of this project , especially in this frail economy.”
Playboy has always been a supporter of comics with a mature sensibility and visionary content, especially DC/Vertigo Comics. They’ve published articles in the past about Arkham Asylum, and Harvey Pekar’s The Quitter. This week on their Playboy.com site, they preview the first two graphic novels that will launch the Vertigo Crime imprint: Filthy Rich by Brian Azzarello and Victor Santos and Dark Entries, a Hellblazer story by Ian Rankin and Werther Dell’Edera. Art for both graphic novels will be in black, white, and gray with covers done by Lee Bermejo (Joker).
Check both of them out: here
And if that wasn’t cool enough (which it should be) Playboy is also showing a 6-page interpretation of a scene in Quentin Tarantino’s new film, Inglorious Basterds with art by the wonderful R.M. Guera who is also the artist for Vertigo’s Scalped series created by Jason Aaron. Let’s just say it’s bloody good. Read the comic: here
Big props for Playboy, who has always had good writing in their magazine, realizing a potential crossover in readership with Vertigo Comics. We only get a taste of what will surely be some of our favorite reads this year, but it’s enough to quell the hunger–for now.
NOLA #1
The Life and Times of Martha Washington in the 21st Century Limited Edition HC. $250 if you can afford it.
Robert E. Howard’s Thulsa Doom #1
“…It’s easy for people to take credit for things (like strategic marketing) when they are going well, but no one will step forward when unethical methods are implemented, methods that are clearly not ’strategic.’ Because I am credited in Tyrese Gibson’s MAYHEM! as Marketing Director, I’m obligated to come forward and absorb the blame for these (unauthorized) snake oil selling marketing tactics which I found to be unnecessary and insensative [sic] to comic book retailers. (I do not want to be associated with the comic book retail problem that has arisien because of this project , especially in this frail economy.”
