Berkeley, CA – 6 January 2011 – The future is now as Eisner and Harvey award-winnerJoe Keatinge and ELEPHANTMEN’s Andre Szymanowicz debut the last generation of superheroes in the new ongoing series HELL YEAH.

“Nothing excites me more than raw, undiluted creativity, and HELL YEAH delivers that in spades,” said Image Publisher Eric Stephenson. “Joe and Andre are dragging superheroes kicking, screaming and spitting blood into a brave new world where the impossible is possible, nothing is sacred and no one is safe. HELL YEAH, indeed.”

Berkeley, CA – 4 January 2011 – The New Year brings a slew of fresh starts and Witchblade bearer, Sara Pezzini, is no exception. Pezzini will start 2012 in Chicago with a new job and brand new life, thanks to the fresh ongoing creative team of Tim Seeley (HACK/SLASH) and Diego Bernard (The Man With No Name).



Sara Pezzini has always been a born and bred New York City detective, in addition to wielding the ancient Artifacts, the Witchblade. That all changes with WITCHBLADE #151, the first issue by Seeley and Bernard, which finds Pezzini living outside of the Big Apple for the first time in the series history and working as a private detective. The mystery of how and why Sara is in Chicago, as well as what else has changed about her situation, will drive the story and reader interest for the coming year. This issue kicks off the 5-part story arc, entitled “Unbalanced Pieces,” in which Sara must find a way to balance her new role in the Windy City.



“WITCHBLADE is a dream project or me: A great character, an epic art and editorial team, and an important legacy in the history of comic books!” said Seeley. “Top Cow is giving me an awesome opportunity to reintroduce Sara Pezzini to new fans, old readers, and to a whole new setting!”



WITCHBLADE #151 is the first issue in Top Cow’s REBIRTH, an initiative spinning out of the end of the ARTIFACTS event, which concludes in ARTIFACTS #13. REBIRTH will provide ground-level entry points for each of Top Cow’s Universe titles – WITCHBLADE, THE DARKNESS, and ARTIFACTS – and ushers in a bold new age of story-telling to coincide with Top Cow’s 20th Anniversary. In addition to containing the full first story by Seeley and Bernard, the issue will include a five page bridging sequence by Ron Marz (MAGDALENA) and John Tyler Christopher (ARTIFACTS) and an ongoing prose story backup feature by Seeley.

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.

“SHOCK AND AWE,” PART 1 Moon Knight is back in the Big Apple and looking to pick a fight with the man who chased him out of town in the first place: Norman Osborn. Freed of his demons and armed with an arsenal of incredible new weapons, Moon Knight is finally the hero he always aspired to be – taking out criminals with massive flair and throwing down the gauntlet to his old nemesis. Is Osborn ready for Round Two? Parental Advisory …$3.99

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It’s the start of a pivotal new arc! In part 1 of “The Gnawing,” the already strung-out and paranoid Dash Bad Horse feels the noose tighten around his neck even more as Chief Red Crow begins to search for the undercover FBI agent in his midst. Meanwhile, the death of another character sets the reservation on the road to all-out war.

Dabel Brothers Showcase
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also includes a Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi – Outcast preview

Love and Rockets Sampler
Los Bros Hernandez, story and art

Complete listing of available comics for FCBD
For the comics shop nearest you check the Comic Shop Locator Service or dial 1.888.COMICBOOK!

Comics for sale this week:
Spawn #191
War Machine #5
Female Force: Michelle Obama
Gold Digger II Pocket Manga V6. By Perry.

Also notable:
Mad Magazine #500
X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1. Some manner of tie-in to the movie.

Here’s a report on the Kids Comic Con, including comments from organizer Alex Simmons.

Kurt Busiek talks about, among other things, Astro City: The Dark Age.

Here’s something I missed: a video interview from last year with Shawn Martinbrough, author of How to Draw Noir Comics. (Thanks to Claudia for the link.)

Remember Carl Lumbly’s short-lived sci-fi series MANTIS? It’s on DVD now! (Thanks to Fred for the link.)

Here’s a preview image from Devil’s Due’s upcoming Barack the Barbarian series (which I still can’t believe they’re really serious about making, but what the hell…)

On sale this week, the ultimate disaster will fall upon the Ultimate Universe in Ultimatum #1 (of 5)! From Eisner & Emmy winning superstar writer Jeph Loeb and red-hot artist David Finch, comes the world breaking event everyone’s been waiting for as the Ultimate Universe changes forever! “For what they’ve done, they will have to pay the Ultimate price” is Magneto’s mantra and now he seeks the Ultimate revenge! When climatic disturbance wreak havoc across the planet – under water volcanic eruptions, tidal waves large enough to destroy cities, and blizzards so big they could bury a whole country – even the Ultimate U’s mightiest stand no chance against such destruction! Featuring Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Ultimates, the Hulk and much, much, more – find out who lives and who dies in the ultimate moment of truth!

“There’s no doubt that Jeph Loeb’s Ultimatum is one of the biggest projects ever to come out of Marvel’s Ultimate line,” said Jesse Schedeen of IGN.Com, who named the series one of November’s must-buy books. “The concept is strong.”

This is the must-have book which will set the stage for the Ultimate U for years to come. What will be the fate of the Ultimate U? Curious as to who will make it out dead or alive? You can’t dare miss Ultimatum #1 (of 5)!

ULTIMATUM #1 (of 5) (SEP082306)
ULTIMATUM #1 (of 5) MCGUINNESS VAR (SEP082307)
ULTIMATUM #1 (of 5) MCGUINNESS SKETCH VAR (SEP088034)
ULTIMATUM #1 (of 5) WHITE FINCH VAR (SEP082308)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Covers by ED MCGUINNESS
White Variant by DAVID FINCH
Rated T+ …$3.99
ON-SALE 11/5/08!

The shadows of the city grow thick with ninja blades. The Hand is back in New York, on the hunt for something as yet unknown…but the enigmatic new Lady Bullseye is in league with them, and whatever they’re after can’t be good news for Daredevil and his friends. The second chapter of “Broken Hand” begins here — featuring Iron Fist, the Black Tarantula, and more!
Rated T+ …$2.99

PRICE: 2.99
IN STORES: October 22, 2008

The Young X-Men have a brand new line-up… but one of them isn’t a mutant! And doesn’t know it! Secrets are revealed and discovered in this self-contained issue perfect for new readers and fans of the new Manifest Destiny X-Status Quo!
Rated T+ …$2.99

PRICE: 2.99
IN STORES: October 15, 2008

Who will save the X-Men from the Hellfire Cult? It’s not Wolverine. It’s not Cyclops. But it better be someone because they’re a minute from death. And who is that mysterious red-head?
Rated T+ …$2.99

PRICE: 2.99
IN STORES: October 15, 2008

It all comes together in this climactic issue as we follow the twisted paths of Bruce Banner and Nick Fury as they approach their destinies. And at last–the Watchers speak! And what they have to say about the uncertain future of the Ultimate Universe is utterly terrifying. You must not miss this one!
Rated T+ …$2.99

PRICE: 2.99
IN STORES: October 15, 2008

COVER BY: HUMBERTO RAMOS
WRITER: MIKE CAREY
CHRIS YOST
PENCILS: MICHAEL RYAN
VARIOUS
INKS: VICTOR OLAZABA
COLORED BY: TBD – MID
LETTERED BY: TBD – MID

THE STORY:
Mike Carey’s Iceman saga continues as things take a dark turn for Bobby Drake with the emergence of an old, deadly foe of the X-Men. Will this spell disaster for our hero or a new chapter in the history of this original X-Man? Also, Emma Frost as you’ve never seen her before. And find out what Boom Boom has been up to since NEXTWAVE!
Rated T+ …$3.99

PRICE: 3.99
IN STORES: October 8, 2008

“GHOST BOX,” PART 3
Big action. Big Science. And a big mystery to solve! The superstar team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi take the X-Men to the “Second Stage”! “Messiah CompleX” pulled the X-Men team together, “Divided We Stand” tore them apart. Now the X-Men are back to business — with a new look, a new base of operations, and a mission that will take them into mind-bending and previously uncharted territory — one that will test them — and their leader Cyclops — to their very core. You won’t believe your eyes.
Rated T+ …$2.99

PRICE: 2.99
IN STORES: October 15, 2008

Street Fighter Remix #0

Street Fighter® is back! After a nearly two-year absence from monthly comics, UDON is bringing Capcom®’s Street Fighter video game franchise back to the four-color page. The new Street Fighter comics begin this August with Street Fighter® Remix #0, a one-shot prelude issue featuring three all-new stories, each of which leads into a new UDON comic book series.

The first of these stories is Street Fighter® II Turbo, with art by the ultra-dynamic Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz (Sinbad: Rogue of Mars). Continuing UDON’s core Street Fighter storyline begun in the studio’s previous Street Fighter and Street Fighter II comics, Turbo brings the world’s fiercest fighters together for what might be the most important tournament of their lives. And with M. Bison running the show, you know the stakes will be high!

Next up, UDON makes its first venture into the world of Street Fighter® III in a story drawn by Joe Ng (Transformers, Red Sonja). Featuring a whole new cast of characters including burly pro-wrestler Alex, the towering giant Hugo, and sexy she-ninja Ibuki, Street Fighter III fast-forwards to several years after the Street Fighter tournament. Plus, alongside the original Street Fighter III cast, you’ll also find out what some classic Street Fighter characters are up to in this new Street Fighter era.

The final Remix story is a lead-in to the 4-issue Street Fighter Legends: Chun-Li mini-series, focusing on the early exploits of Street Fighter’s loveliest female fighter. Long time UDON artist Omar Dogan (Street Fighter Legends: Sakura, Robotech) brings to life the adventures of a young Chun-Li, freshly recruited into the ranks of Interpol. The series will reveal for the first time the tragic events that sent Chun-Li on a collision course with the evil Shadaloo organization, as well as fill in the histories of several other important Street Fighter characters.

Between the upcoming live-action Street Fighter™: Legend of Chun-Li film and the new Street Fighter® IV and Super Street Fighter® II Turbo HD Remix video games, this fan-favorite fighting game property has never been hotter. Street Fighter’s 20th anniversary begins with the comics, as Street Fighter Remix #0 arrives at comic shops everywhere August 27, 2008.

STREET FIGHTER REMIX #0
Release Date: August 27, 2008
32pp Full Colour $3.95 US
Diamond #: JUN084287

Who Is Lady Bullseye?

Who is Lady Bullseye? And just what does she want with Daredevil? The answers begin in Daredevil #111, from Eisner-award winning writer Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Criminal) and rising star artist Clay Mann, kicking off the hotly-anticipated new arc that will rock Matt Murdock’s world! If you’ve been itching to jump into the award-winning, critically acclaimed Daredevil then this is the perfect jumping on point for you! Plus, this issue feature a cover by red-hot artist Marko Djurdjevic (Thor) plus variants by superstars Terry Dodson (Uncanny X-Men) and David Aja (Immortal Iron Fist)!

It all begins here and no Daredevil fan can afford to miss the beginning of the “Lady Bullseye” arc in Daredevil #111!

DAREDEVIL #111 (JUL082276)
DAREDEVIL #111 AJA VARIANT (MAY088242)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by CLAY MANN
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
50/50 Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON
Variant cover by DAVID AJA
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—9/4/08, On-Sale—9/24/08

The first volume of Salt Water Taffy hits in two weeks. We’ll have a full-blown review for you next week, but in the meantime, check out these hot off the presses preview pages, direct from Oni.

Superstar artist Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets) joins critically acclaimed writer Brian K. Vaughan (TV’s LOST, Y: The Last Man) for a unique take on the man who’s the best there is at what he does. Finally armed with long-lost memories from his past, Wolverine returns to one of his first battlefields to settle an old score in an all-new adventure with a shocking revelation about the man known as Logan.

Rated Parental Advisory …$3.99
IN STORES: March 5, 2008

Terry Moore is back with a new series, and this time he’s going nuclear! Julie Martin is taking photographs in the desert when she witnesses a massive explosion in the sky. Covered in the bizarre, metallic fallout, she races home to find a chunk of the mercury-like metal came with her. When the metal becomes attached to her skin, Julie is unaware that she is host to a new symbiotic technology: a living bomb! The first printing of this issue will feature a special silver-embossed cover!