What to Watch for Wednesday

August 19th, 2008 by Luke

For comics shipping 08.20.08 or The Week NBC Made Sure You’d Never Forget Michael Phelps. Every week I’ll check Diamond’s shipping list to see what you absolutely, positively, no doubt about it need to spend all your hard earned cash on at the Local Comic Shop.

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Preview: The Art of Marc Silvestri Deluxe Hardcover

August 19th, 2008 by Sarah

Top Cow sent along some preview pages from The Art of Marc Silvestri Deluxe Hardcover, an art book going on sale tomorrow. I’ve had a chance to look at the whole book, and it’s got a lot of gorgeous artwork, neat sketches, and scantily-clad Witchblade-bearers. Hit the jump for more info, as well as a bunch of preview pages. (As always, click any image to view it in Expand-O-Scope!)

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Preview: Marvel Illustrated: The Odyssey #1

August 19th, 2008 by Luke

Homer gets the full Marvel treatment this fall when The Odyssey gets adapted by Greg Tocchini and Roy Thomas. Hit the jump for an advance look at the epic.

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Preview: Sub-Mariner: The Depths #1

August 18th, 2008 by Luke

Namor’s been pretty quiet as of late. Guess he’s too busy off doing his own thing. Hit the jump for a look at what Esad Ribic and Peter Milligan think Namor’s up to.

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Emily the Strange Manic Panic Line Set to Debut

August 14th, 2008 by Sarah

Hey, fellow Emily the Strange fans! After being announced at New York Comic Con back in April, it looks like Emily’s line of hair dyes and other beauty products are ready to come out. Already available at retailers, the dyes, extensions, and make-up will be making a more high-profile debut at the MAGIC Fashion and Apparel Tradeshow in Vegas later this month. Dude, I so wish I could be there! I’d gladly let a member of the Manic Panic team make me over. Yes, I may be 25 years old, but I still love Emily and hair dye, so this is kind of a no-brainer for me. Hit the jump for the full press release.

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Staking it to the Heart: An Interview with Georges Jeanty

August 14th, 2008 by Luke

Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer have a lot to be happy about right now. The character is as popular as she’s ever been, and that’s in large part due to the success of Dark Horse’s publishing the 8th season in comic form. We were lucky enough to speak with the man largely responsible for bringing life to the book, Georges Jeanty. Hit the jump to see just what Georges has to say about working with Joss, drawing Buffy, and what it’s like to be the penciler on such a popular book.

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Preview: Deadpool #1

August 14th, 2008 by Luke

Wade Wilson’s back, and this time he means business. Hit the jump to see what happens when Deadpool returns to face off against the Skrull menace.

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Preview: Big Hero Six #1

August 14th, 2008 by Luke

Who are the Big Hero Six? Where did they come from? What does this have to do with Chris Claremont? Hit the jump for an advance look at Marvel’s latest international super-team.

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Robert Kirkman Addresses the Comic World

August 14th, 2008 by Luke

Comic Book Resources has posted a wonderful editorial by Robert Kirkman. If you haven’t already seen it, take a listen and see if you agree with what the Walking Dead and Invincible creator has to say about the state of the industry.

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Review: Blade of the Warrior: Kshatriya #1

August 13th, 2008 by Sarah

Yesterday, we gave you a sneak peek at Virgin’s Blade of the Warrior: Kshatriya #1, which goes on sale today. Want to know how the full issue held up? Hit the jump to read the full review.

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