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Marvel teaser: X-Men: Regenesis - 'X-Men'

From Marvel Comics

Aug. 18, 2011

 

X-MEN: REGENESIS – X-MEN

 

Newly exclusive Marvel artist Will Conrad, joins superstar writer Victor Gischler as the X-Men head into this all-new era for mutantkind.

 

But who else is on the team with Jubilee? Join t

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Get 101 digital Superman issues for 99 cents each in 48-hour sale

From DC Comics

July 29, 2011

 

Get 101 digital Superman issues for 99 cents each in 48-hour sale

 

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Could Batman:The Dark Knight be the new LOTDK?

It seems like the chances of David Finch having more than a story arc anywhere near on time are pretty low.  I wonder if DC might make the new Dark Knight title into something like the old Legends of the Dark Knight, with self contained story arcs by

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Diamond announces top products for July 2011

From Diamond Comics Distributors Inc.

Aug. 5, 2011

 

 

BALTIMORE, MD — Spider-Man faces one of his greatest challenges — the emergence of spider-powers like his in a million New Yorkers — in the prelude

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Mr. Vertigo Reviews Again - 2011

Moving this topic from the old Vertigo group, here are the first groups of reviews from the beginning of the year. I've started posting my reviews in my blog, so I'll add links here. Feel free to comment either here or on my blog!

Bryan Lee O’Malley

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'Kirby Genesis: Captain Victory' coming in October

From Dynamite Entertainment

July 29, 2011

 

KIRBY: GENESIS - CAPTAIN VICTORY COMING THIS OCTOBER!

AND STERLING GATES JOINS ALEX ROSS AND KURT BUSIEK FOR THIS EPIC 1ST ISSUE! 

 

Runnemede, NJ - Kirby Genesis: Captain Victory is about a diverse group of

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True confession time

There are, really, only four silver age comic book titles that hold up today...for me.

 

Carl Barks' Disney work.

Most of the Archie titles.

The Amazing Spider-Man by Lee, Ditko, and Romita, Sr.

The Incredible Hulk by Lee, Kirby, Ditko and friends.

 

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Marvel teaser: 'Doomed to Hell' in 'Victor Von Doom' #1

From Marvel Comics

Aug. 11, 2011

 

DOOMED TO HELL!

 

VICTOR VON DOOM #1 (of 4)

Written by NICK SPENCER

Art & Cover by BECKY CLOONAN

NOVEMBER 2011

 

 

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MAD celebrates Spy vs. Spy 50th with artist created Spy action figures

From DC Comics

Aug. 2, 2011

 

MAD celebrates Spy vs. Spy 50th with artist created Spy action figures

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Spy vs. Spy, MAD invited a diverse group of artists to customize a 6-inch “blank” version of the Spy action fig

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Hero Initiative partners with Graham Crackers Comics for online store

From Hero Initiative

Aug. 5, 2011

 

HERO INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS FOR ONLINE STORE

Full range of great products available for immediate shipping!

 

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 5, 2011) – The Hero Initiative, the charitable organiza

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And the new Ultimate Spider-Man is...

http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-08-01-black-spider-man_n.htm

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First Look: 'Sonic the Hedgehog' #227

From Archie Comics

July 31, 2011

 

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #227

"Genesis" Part Two: Sonic's 20th Anniversary Celebration kicks into high gear as the most talked about Sonic story EVER continues! Sonic joins his new friends Sally, Boomer and Antoine as the

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Marvel teaser: 'Are You Forgiven?'

From Marvel Comics

Aug. 18, 2011

 

Are You FORGIVEN?

 

Witness the debut of the Forgiven – the Marvel Universe’s only hope at stopping the Hulk during Fear Itself.

 

FEAR ITSELF: HULK VS. DRACULA #1 (JUL110595)

Written by VICTOR GISCHLER

Art by RYAN

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Graphis Classics presents madness, mystery and the first detective story

From Graphics Classics

July 30, 2011

 

…Fifteen stories and poems by the creator of the modern mystery genre

Eureka Productions is pleased to announce the release of EDGAR ALLAN POE'S TALES OF MYSTERY: Graphic Classics Volume 21, the latest in the G

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First Look: Dark Angel saga continues in 'Uncanny X-Force' #14 (SPOILER ALERT!)

From Marvel Comics

Aug. 4, 2011

 

SPOILER ALERT!

 

The Hit Dark Angel Saga Continues In UNCANNY X-FORCE #14!

 

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Uncanny X-Force #14, from fan-favorite creative team of Rick Remender, Jerome Opeña & Dean

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Arcana in October: Previews of 'Amnesia,' 'Blood, Shells & Roses,' 'Li'l Hellions,' 'Ripperman,' 'Rover'

From Arcana Comics

Aug. 11, 2011

 

Arcana in October: Previews of 'Amnesia,' 'Blood, Shells & Roses,'
'Li'l Hellions,' 'Ripperman,' 'Rover'

 

AMNESIA TP - AUG110794
By (W/A) Dwayne Harris. One of the most feared terror attack scenarios involves the d

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First Look: Pureheart in 'Archie & Friends' Double Digest #8

From Archie Comics

Aug. 18, 2011

 

First Look: Pureheart in 'Archie & Friends' Double Digest #8

 

ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #8
"PUREHEART THE POWERFUL EVILHEART’S REVENGE"
Who would have thought Reggie could get any worse than he already is? Ar

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Worth their weight in gold

http://meonmedia.wordpress.com/2008/12/14/worth-their-weight-in-gold/

 

By Mr Media

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That Star Quality

I don't think it's true that there are no good or bad characters, only good or bad handling; but neither is it the case that handling doesn't matter. Good art can help a not particularly inspired feature go down easier, and even give it an extra dime

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What Will My Fourth Title Be?

I was not happy when I heard about the latest revamp of DC continuity.  No, sir, I didn't like it.

However, in the interests of fairness, and of maintaining my "cred"* as an up-to-date comics fan, I have decided to give four of the new DC titles a ch

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