Abrams ComicArts and Marvel announce and
reveal the cover of the September 26, 2023 publication of THE SUPER HERO’S JOURNEY (Abrams ComicArts; September 26, 2023; US $29.99; Hardcover with jacket) by multi-talented, internationally bestselling cartoonist and writer Patrick McDonnell, creator of the beloved syndicated comic strip Mutts. The book is the latest addition in the bestselling Marvel Arts series, a collaboration between Marvel Comics and Abrams ComicArts.
Hard Copy: Abrams ComicArts to Publish The Super Hero’s Journey by Acclaimed Cartoonist Patrick McDonnell
Equipment: Hasbro Reveals New Ant-Man 3 Figure Wave and Pre-Order Info
Yesterday, Hasbro entered the Quantum Realm
and revealed its brand new wave of Marvel Legends figures from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! The figures revealed include Ant-Man, Wasp and Kang the Conqueror, inspired by the appearances in the upcoming film, as well as classic comic-inspired characters Ultron, Egghead, Crossfire and Future Ant-Man. This wave also includes a Build-A-Figure figure based on the new film in Cassie Lang!
E.V.A.: Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn Just Added to the Guest List for Motor City Comic Con this May!
Motor City Comic Con (MC3), Michigan’s
largest and longest running comic book and pop culture convention since 1989, is thrilled to announce that Guardians of the Galaxy stars Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn along with writer, Andy Lanning will be attending this spring’s convention. In addition, another comic creator Sara Richard, will also be appearing at the convention running May 19 – 21, 2023. Sean Gunn, Andy Lanning and Sara Richard will be attending all three days and Michael Rooker will be attending Saturday and Sunday. These guests have added to the list of recently announced guests including James Arnold Taylor, Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards, Stephen Amell, Tara Platt, Yuri Lowenthal, Catherine Tate, Kayden Phoenix, Mick Foley, Cory Hamscher, William and Bonnie Daniels, Jonathan Frakes, and Brent Spiner. The annual Motor City Comic Con returns for the 34th year and will take place at the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, Michigan. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit www.MotorCityComicCon.com
Hard Copy: TOKYOPOP Launches Guardian of Fukushima Ahead of March 11 Anniversary
GUARDIAN OF FUKUSHIMA features a forward written by Roland Kelts, the Tokyo-based writer, journalist, scholar, and
renowned authority on Japanese culture. Bonus content in TOKYOPOP’s edition includes photographs of the disaster and its aftermath by acclaimed photographer and Fukushima resident, Ko Sasaki, along with photography and information about the tragedy by TOKYOPOP founder and Pray for Japan filmmaker, Stu Levy.
“When I discovered Matsumura-san’s life in the forbidden zone of Fukushima, I immediately was in awe of this man’s courage, modesty, and nobility,” recalls GUARDIANS OF FUKUSHIMA author Fabien Grolleau. “His story is full of hope and resonated with themes I was keen to explore as an author, such as ecology and nature, and with the vision I had of Japanese myths that I wanted to share through comics.”
Vids: Rocky I-IV Film Collection Coming to 4K Ultra HD
Get knocked out by the new 4K contender –
the ROCKY I-IV 4K 4-Film Collection newly remastered in stunning 4K Ultra HD. Sylvester Stallone stars in the greatest boxing saga of all time and triumphs as one of the most inspirational characters in cinematic history. Witness every epic, action packed fight and unforgettable moment as Rocky punches his way to the top against impossible odds when the ROCKY I-IV 4K 4-Film Collection is released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack on 02/28/23.
Equipment: Hasbro Star Wars Fanstream Product Announcements
Yesterday, Hasbro had a fanstream announcing
new Star Wars figures coming out later this year. One of the figures announced is one that fans have been waiting for, which is the Star Wars Black Series Rebel Endor Commando. The Endor Trooper is just one of the fantastic figures that are going to be released.
Among the products announced is a Black Series Revenge of the Jedi Darth Vader figure, which is a Star Wars Celebration Exclusive, a Retro Mandalorian figure and prop replica Biker Scout helmet.
Hard Copy: Get Ready for SPAWN: Unwanted Violence Vol.2
After a successful 2022 campaign,
Todd McFarlane is showing that his record-breaking character SPAWN is far from slowing down with the release of a NEW mini-series. Spawn: Unwanted Violence is a standalone two-part series written by Todd McFarlane with impressive artwork by Mike Del Mundo. Vol. 1 of the series was released on January 11th being met with high fan praise.
McFarlane touches on several social justice issues in the series as Spawn finds himself in the middle of a peaceful protest, that is beginning to escalate. Vol. 1 ends with a shocking escalation of events that forces Spawn to take matters into his own hands. Vol. 2 wastes no time jumping back into the story as Simmons witnesses the social injustice that this country is facing and is forced to take action.
Hard Copy: Dark Horse Books Presents: “Lost Boy” Coming the Summer
Dark Horse Books teams up with renowned
music video director Jay Martin to bring you a gripping new tale in Lost Boy! This graphic novel features a beautiful and heartwarming story of a young boy’s journey of survival and remaining kind in the face of adversity. Written, drawn, and colored by Jay Martin, the graphic novel also features lettering by Frank Cvetkovic.
After a deadly accident in the remote Wyoming wilderness, a young boy escapes alone. Stranded, freezing, and isolated, he struggles to stay alive as he attempts to find his way back to civilization. Along the way, through extreme tests of will, courage, and endurance, he discovers what it means to be tested, and learns the secret to survival isn’t always what you think.


