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I generally don’t run Marvel press releases without heavily editing the content to strip out the unnecessary bits, but this one about Deadpool had me chuckling enough to run the entire thing.
Spanish artist Enrique Fernandez did the illustrations for a comic book adaptation of the series that was released in English by Image Comics last year, but he also took a turn at some of the other Oz books and characters like Pumpkin Jack. If the style isn’t familiar, take the jump to see his cover for the Wizard of Oz, and the Magician of Oz.
Note from the Editor: The Hero Initiative is a great organization that supports creators in need. Major Spoilers had its own campaign to raise money for the organization last year, and will have something similar this year. I encourage you to read the following press release and consider helping out.
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, Calif. January 5, 2009 – The Hero Initiative announced today that annual memberships for the organization are now available for purchase. There are four levels of membership: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Excelsior!
A Bronze membership costs $29 and includes: a personalized membership card (which will arrive approximately 4-5 weeks after you sign up), a quarterly newsletter and a Hero Initiative sketch card from a randomly selected artist. Artists include Mike Bencic, Dan Brereton, Dick Giordano, Bob Hall, Dan Jurgens, Mike Mayhew, George Pérez, Joe Quesada, John Romita Sr., Dave Simons, Jim Valentino, Carly Wagner, Bob Wiacek, Richard Zajac and more!
A Silver membership costs $99 and includes: all of the Bronze perks, plus a Hero Initiative T-shirt (your choice of Dawn or Hero Hand), a copy of the Marvel Then and Now DVD and a copy of The Unusual Suspects graphic novel.
A Gold membership costs $250 and includes: all of the Silver perks, plus invitations to Hero Initiative VIP Members-Only parties at 2009’s Wizard World Los Angeles and Wizard World Chicago.
An Excelsior! membership costs $500 and includes: all of the Gold perks, plus your flat item (maximum size 11” x 17”), signed and personalized by the one and only Stan Lee.
“I’m always amazed and happy to see the support that fans have shown Hero,” said Hero Initiative President Jim McLauchlin. “Hopefully, this will be a new way they can show affinity, and get some nice goodies in the process.”
This is the first time memberships to The Hero Initiative have been offered. It was put into place with the fans foremost in mind and on consultation with GeekInTheCity.com, a website that covers all things geek, from comics to movies to games. As such, GeekInTheCity’s Aaron Duran is member #1, Jen Duran is member #2 and Stan Lee is member #3. Creator Paul Dini (Detective Comics, Madame Mirage) is also a member already, as is Mid-Ohio Con promoter Roger Price.
The Hero Initiative does more than help people in need,” said Aaron Duran, explaining why he was eager to help start this membership drive. “They give back to those that inspired our hopes and dreams. They help artists and writers in need, artists and writers that inspired all our tomorrows. Please help the Hero Initiative protect theirs.”
To become a member of The Hero Initiative, fans can sign up at www.atomiccomicsstore.com/heroinitiative.html or on-site at The Hero Initiative booth at the following upcoming comic book conventions: Phoenix Cactus Comic-Con, Jan. 23-25; New York Comic Con, Feb. 6-8; WonderCon, Feb. 27 – March 1; Orlando MegaCon, Feb. 27 – March 1; and Wizard World Los Angeles, March 13-15.
Archibald the Aardvark is getting ready to chase the dragon. No, not that kind of dragon, the one that represented in the Chinese Zodiac. Image Comics’ Shadowline imprint is set to release Archibald Chases the Dragon the first week of January – even if 2009 is the year of the Ox.
The one-shot is written by Dara Naraghi and illustrated by its creator Grant Bond. This is the third in a series of Archibald tales following Archibald Saves Christmas and Archibald Saves Easter.
This time around a tip-off about a long thought solved murder brings Archibald to Little China, in search of the mysterious “Compassionate Wind of Death”. However, it doesn’t take long before this noir tale of greed, secrets and a deal with the devil threatens to have Archibald fall victim to the red dragon haunting his dreams.
It sounds like a totally awesome idea, and I’m always a sucker for noir mysteries. Archibald Chases the Dragon arrives January 7, 2009 with a cover price of $3.50.
Could it be? Did the crew of the Major Spoilers Podcast actually find an awesome theme song for the show? A rough draft of the song arrived in the Major Spoilers Inbox last night, and we’re liking it a lot. Is it the winner? Could be, but we’re still leaving the gate open until November 27, 2008.
You still have time to compose and send in your entry for the Major Spoilers Theme Song Contest and win a copy of the new Watchmen Absolute Edition when it is released next month.
Marvel has announced two of its titles have sold out and are going back to print. Skaar, Son of Hulk #1 and Captain Britain and The MI: 13 #2 are both going back to press with variant covers.
Skaar: Son Of Hulk #1 Second Printing Garney Variant features the acclaimed interior art of Ron Garney on the cover.
Skaar: Son of Hulk #1 Second Printing Movie Variant features the Hulk as seen in the new film along with an image of his son, Skaar, as illustrated by Garney.
Captain Britain & The MI: 13 #2 Second Printing Variant features the stunning interior art of Kirk on a new cover, as the Black Knight shows the Skrulls just what it means to face an Avenger!
Covers after the jump!
I ended up having a lot of people drop by the house this past weekend (Fri-Sun) and completely forgot to post this yesterday.
On tonight’s Major Spoilers Podcast, the panel will dive into another of their Top 30 Trade Paperbacks – Teen Titans: The Judas Contract.
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by George Pérez, Dick Giordano, Mike DeCarlo, and Romeo Tanghal
Cover by PérezThey were Earth’s teenage defenders — unbeatable and unstoppable. Riding high, they took an eighth member — a young girl — into their ranks.
She was their downfall.
In the ’80s, THE NEW TEEN TITANS was DC’s most popular title and a huge sales success. The series reached a high point with the multi-part storyline now reprinted in this new edition featuring the epic that played on comics readers’ expectations and offered shocking revelations and surprising twists at every turn. Included are THE NEW TEEN TITANS (Volume One) #39 and 40, TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #41-44 and ANNUAL #3.
THE JUDAS CONTRACT is by the fan-favorite team of writer Marv Wolfman (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS) & penciller and cover artist George Pérez (Avengers, WONDER WOMAN), with inkers Dick Giordano, Mike DeCarlo and Romeo Tanghal.
From the retirement of Robin and Kid Flash, to the birth of Nightwing and the introduction of Jericho, to the ultimate betrayal of a Titan — “The Judas Contract” kept readers positively riveted during its initial run and still has fans talking today.
If you would like your comments included in the show, please get them in before 7:00 PM (CDT) tonight!
Or – “He’s Back, Dammit!”
I have a confession to make. I am an internet nerd. I remember BBSes, I played on the USENET years ago, and even had my own brush with Intarweb stardom. Once upon a time, I was known on certain minor posting boards as “The Lizard King.” My claim to mediocre fame was the creation of the “BMF List,” a list of fictional characters who were worthy of carrying Jules Winnfield’s famous wallet from Pulp Fiction, the one that said Bad Mother F&*#er. One of the earliest entries, indeed the one that I recall as inspiring it all, was a little clay dinosaur named Prickle, friend to Gumby the little clay boy. I return now, to the fields of yore, to see if it’s really true that you can never go home again…
Here’s a behind the scenes look at Speed Racer…more or less.
Oh My God! (make sure you say it like Jonathan Higgins)
The Secret Invasion is upon us, and it’s not secret anymore. Who’s a Skrull, who isn’t a Skrull, and just when did all this happen?
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Sometimes I feel like I’m having a day just like Adam West’s Batman.
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Yes, some days you can’t get rid of a bomb.
Top Cow Entertainment has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of issue #3 of The Darkness by Phil Hester and Michael Broussard, the next chapter in the Darkness saga.
It’s Wolverine’s team against the bad guys as the search for Wolfsbane continues. Marvel Comics has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of X-Force #3.
I meant to do thishours ago, but my car burst into flames to celebrate the season.
In addition to Major Spoilers and the hundreds of other things I do throughout the week, I also host a weekly podcast – The Coolness Roundup: The Tech Show for Everyone! My gizo-obsessed friend Charlie White and I have been doing this podcast for well over a year and a half and we are super excited to be on “the bird”.
In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about the Goats and Gods of 2006, picking out the great and the not-so-great companies and products from that wild and woolly year of 2006. Plus, we’ll have our patented Rapid Fire Roundup of Cool Products we’ve seen during the week. Join us tonight on Sirius Stars 102 at 12:30AM Pacific Time on Sirius Satellite Radio, or you can listen to the podcast version of the broadcast here.
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