New, Notes, and Updates: April 23rd, 2007
Mike Allred's Madman Atomic Comics #1 Sells Out!
The first issue of the series has sold out at Diamond, and there will be a second print! Thought you should know! While you're here, check out the cover to the first issue, and the press release from Image.......
BERKELEY, CA -- 18 APRIL, 2007 -- Mike Allred's MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1 is sold out at the distributor. Image Comics is responding with a second printing of the mind-bending first issue. Mike Allred's highly anticipated return to his signature creation has generated an undeniable buzz in the industry.
"When a comic book legend like Mike Allred steps back into the game, it gets everyone's attention," says Image Comics' Executive Director Eric Stephenson.
"MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1 is both a fantastic jumping- on point for new readers and an exciting new chapter for longtime Madman fans. Allred is at the top of his ginchy game."
MADMAN is an exquisitely illustrated superhero romp with a light- hearted mood all its own. Allred is adored by hipsters and fan-boys alike, and MADMAN has cemented his place in comics' pantheon of legendary creators.
MADMAN joins the ranks of Spider-Man, Hellboy, and Spawn as among America's most beloved comics icons. MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS is a new series starring everyone's favorite back-from-the-dead hitman, Frank Einstein, as he ventures into a new era of MADMAN madness and fun. Hold on tight, kids! It's a wild reality-warping ride!
Moon Knight #10 Preview
To begin, let's here what Charlie Huston, the writer on Moon Knight has to say about the writing process.......
"These things are a lot more work than they look like," he says. "I think the popular perception of creating comics is of a bunch of overgrown adolescents bouncing ideas around the Marvel bullpen and pulling out the ones they think are coolest and going to work. The truth is that it's rather more like tweezing the wings from dead flies and transplanting them to disabled flies born without wings. If that makes sense. There's just an enormous amount of detail work involved in crafting a 22 page comic that develops character, moves plot, allows for the requisite amount of action, fits with Marvel continuity, and is, in fact, reasonably cool. It's fun, but it's most certainly work."
Okay, let's check out four pieces of preview art from the next issue of Huston's Moon Knight, drawn by Mico Suayan.........
Eisner Noms, and Three Marvel Previews!
So, who's been nominated for the grammy awards of the comics world? Glad you asked..........
Eisner Nominations
Best Short Story
* "Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man," by Stan Lee, Oliver Coipel, and Mark Morales, in Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man (Marvel)
Best Continuing Series
*Captain America, by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting (Marvel)
* Daredevil, by Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark, and Stefano Gaudiano (Marvel)
* Young Avengers, by Allan Heinberg, Jim Cheung, and various inkers (Marvel)
Best New Series
* Criminal, by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (Marvel Icon)
Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books
* The Eternals, by Jack Kirby (Marvel)
Best Writer
* Ed Brubaker, Captain America, Daredevil (Marvel); Criminal (Marvel Icon)
Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team
* Michael Lark/Stefano Gaudiano, Daredevil (Marvel)
* Steven McNiven/Dexter Vines, Civil War (Marvel) Best Cover Artist
* John Cassaday, Astonishing X-Men (Marvel)
Best Lettering
* Todd Klein, Fantastic Four: 1602, Eternals (Marvel)
Congratulations to all nominees. The winners will be announced July 27 at San Diego Comic-Con.
Ed Brubaker, Eisner Nominee, is the writer of Criminal (the title has been nominated for two Eisner's as well). Marvel has sent me a preview of Criminal #6 for your viewing pleasure..........
Well if you're a crazy Ed Brubaker fan, then I have more good news for you. Check out four pieces of preview art from the next issue of Uncanny X-Men, written by none other than Ed Brubaker............
Cover to the next issue of Uncanny X-Men
Now, to cap off this preview extravaganza, let's take a look at Mighty Avengers #3..........
 
 
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