Sneak Peeks: Image Comics June 13, 2012

The Fellowship has obtained sneak peeks for comics from Image that will come out June 13...

Planetoid #1

By: Ken Garing

Silas, an ex-soldier turned space pirate, finds himself stranded on a mysterious planet in alien territory. As he explores the long-abandoned industrial ruins of the planet's surface he will have to fend off rogue mechanical creatures, roving cyborg militias, and a hostile alien military with a bounty on his head. Silas will have to rely on resourcefulness and bare-bones survival tactics in order to stay alive and ultimately unlock the secrets of a planet where survival is a luxury and escape an impossibility.

Sneak Peeks: IDW Publishing June 13, 2012

The Fellowship has obtained sneak peeks for comics from IDW that will come out June 13...

KISS #1

Chris Ryall (w)

Jamal Igle (a)

Nick Runge, Igle (c)

You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best! KISS is back in an all-new comic series that will appeal to longtime fans and new readers alike! Four ordinary humans in 1920s Chicago find themselves caught up in a battle of epic proportions that will reverberate across time and space in “Dressed to Kill,” part 1!

Teaser - "Who Is Alpha?"

Official Press Release

This August, celebrate Spider-Man’s 50th anniversary as the team of Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos introduce someone new to the Marvel Universe that will have everyone asking – “Who Is Alpha?”

But in order to find out, you’ll have to be amongst the first to pick up AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #692, the special anniversary issue you’ve been waiting 50 years for!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #692 (JUN120622)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
ON SALE AUGUST 2012!

New Science Action Thriller THINK TANK From Minotaur Press, Image Comics

Image Comics and Minotaur Press (an imprint of Top Cow Productions) announced a new book from  Matt Hawkins (LADY PENDRAGON, PILOT SEASON: THE TEST) and Rahsan Ekedal (ECHOES, Solomon Kane) titled THINK TANK.

"Dr. Loren's life and situation are my commentary on American so-called exceptionalism in a modern day setting with real science and weapons that you've never heard of that do actually exist," said writer Matt Hawkins. "The drones you see on TV flying in Afghanistan are decades-old technology. We marvel at these but the stuff coming out of DARPA and actual think tanks today rivals some of the most creative stuff you see in the best science fiction."

Child prodigy, inventor, genius, slacker… mass murderer. These are all ways to describe the brilliant Dr. David Loren. When a military think tank’s smartest scientist decides he can no longer stomach creating weapons of destruction, will he be able to think his way out of his dilemma or find himself subject to the machinations of smaller men?

THINK TANK #1 hits stores Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

Sneak Peeks: BOOM Studios Comics June 13, 2012

The Fellowship has obtained sneak peeks for comics from BOOM Studios that will come out June 13...

STEED AND MRS. PEEL #6

Written by Anne Caulfield

Drawn by Ian Gibson

COVER A: Ian Gibson

COVER B: Ian Gibson

“The Deadly Rainbow” continues! Emma Peel has been reunited with her husband — but if they aren’t careful, they’ll both be gone forever! Who — or what — followed Emma’s husband back from the jungle? Anne Caufield and Ian Gibson bring swinging spy action back — you don’t want to miss it!

Teaser - "Enter NINJAK!"

The Fellowship has received this teaser from Valiant Entertainment...

The hunt begins this September.

So the next character to return is NINJAK, hmm? And looks like he's battling X-O Manowar and winning.

For those who don't know who he is, this is from the Valiant Wiki page:

Colin King, code-named Ninjak, is the enforcer for the mysterious Weaponeer and the top espionage expert in the world. From martial artists, to demolition, to information acquisition, Ninjak’s multitude of skills and keen intellect keep him a step ahead of his opponents. Additionally, his amazing ability to prepare for any outcome in a given situation means that, no matter how outmatched he may seem, Ninjak always has an ace in the hole!

Whether his approach is stealthy or direct, Ninjak is never caught unprepared!

Stay tuned...

DC: Beyond The New 52 September 2012 Solicits

The Fellowship has obtained the September solicits for DC Comics' Beyond The New 52...

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #6

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by JORGE JIMENEZ

Cover by DAVE WILKINS

On sale SEPTEMBER 12 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• These stories are in print for the first time after appearing online.

• ROBIN takes the spotlight in a solo adventure

• It’s fight club – PENGUIN style!

• BANE vs. SOLOMON GRUNDY in a caged death match

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #8

Written by ADAM BEECHEN, J.T. KRUL, DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS

Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN, DEREK FRIDOLFS, HOWARD PORTER and NORM BREYFOGLE

Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

On sale SEPTEMBER 19 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• These stories are in print for the first time after appearing online.

• With BRUCE WAYNE hospitalized, terrorists strike at Gotham City!

• THE LEAGUE returns from APOKOLIPS in defeat and must prepare for

a last stand against KOBRA!

Disney Nabs THE STUFF OF LEGEND?

Deadline is reporting that Disney has made a "pre-emptive pitch deal" for Th3rd World Studios' THE STUFF OF LEGEND. The article states that the script is written by Shawn Christensen and Pete Candeland would direct. It would be a live action film set in a CGI world.

The series of tales, written by Mike Raicht & Brian Smith and illustrated by Charles Paul Wilson III, takes place in 1944 and revolves around a boy who is kidnapped by the Boogey Man who lives in his closet. It's up to a small group of his toys (a teddy bear, duck, soldier, jack in the box, indian princess, a ballerina, and a pig) and his puppy to go in and save him. Once inside, the closet turns into another world and the toys become real.

These mini-series have been a great read and would make a great franchise for ANY studio. As the report says, it's a mixture of TOY STORY and THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA. I hope this happens!

Tsuro Of The Seas Kickstarter Program Update

The Fellowship received an update on the Tsuro Of The Seas Kickstarter Campaign that we reported on recently...

Hooray! We are 200% funded and we have 15 days to go… It sounds like a good time for some stretch goals. But first, I want to thank you all for the tremendous amount of support. Your efforts in spreading the word about Tsuro of the Seas and this Kickstarter campaign continues to build excitement in the world of gaming! There is no doubt, you are a passionate bunch as one can see by the results of the survey. There is still time to participate! Go to http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/781219801/tsuro-of-the-seas-a-game-of-treacherous-waters.

Currently we have 415 backers… That's incredible! What’s more incredible, is 64% of you replied to the survey… And I'm telling you it was a very close race! But in the end the Uzushio (Whrilpool) won out over the Taihou (Cannon) by 6 votes; that's crazy!

Sneak Peeks: Dark Horse Comics June 13, 2012

The Fellowship has obtained sneak peeks for comics from Dark Horse that will come out June 13...

THE MASSIVE #1

Writer: Brian Wood

Artist: Kristian Donaldson

Colorist: Dave Stewart

Cover Artist: Brian Wood & Kristian Donaldson, Rafael Grampa

In a post-war, post-crash, post-disaster, post-everything world, the environmental-action trawler Kapital scours the earth’s oceans for its mysteriously missing sistership, The Massive. Captain Callum Israel, a man who has dedicated his life to the ocean, now must ask himself—as our planet dies—what it means to be an environmentalist after the world’s ended. Callum and his crew will come up against pirates, rebels, murderers, and thieves as they struggle to remain noble toward their cause. Can you save a planet that's already doomed?

DC: The New 52 September 2012 Solicits

The Fellowship has obtained the September solicits for DC Comics' New 52...

JUSTICE LEAGUE #0

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by GARY FRANK

Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

1:100 B&W Variant cover by GARY FRANK

On sale SEPTEMBER 19 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

• Billy Batson takes center stage in this issue as he unleashes the awesome power of Shazam in a special origin story!

• Also featuring the not-to-be-missed origin of Pandora and the next seeds of TRINITY WAR!

This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

AQUAMAN #0

Written by GEOFF JOHNS

Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

1:25 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS

On sale SEPTEMBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• It’s the first appearance of Atlantis – and Aquaman’s first encounter with Atlanteans!

• How will this story of Arthur’s past set the stage for his future? Find out here!

Bluewater Comics Solicitations For September 2012

The Fellowship has obtained the solicitations for Bluewater Comics that will come out September 2012...

VSS: Russian Roulette #1

Writers: CW Cooke

Pencils: Scott J Larson

Cover Artist: Scott J Larson

Come meet the gang. New faces have joined the Service and you can get the info drop here! Also, in this the first issue of a new 4 issue mini-series from the hit VSS, one of their own is kidnapped behind enemy lines and the girls have to go undercover to save her!

Vincent Price: Tales from Darkness #1

Writers:  Stefano Cardoselli and Stephen Nelson

Pencils:  Stefano Cardoselli

Cover Artist:  L.J. Dopp

A brand new mini series featuring the master of horror.  My government is a kleptocracy, moderated by violence.  My city is a sinking ship…all the waters of the world’s corruption flowing into her, filling her belly, dragging her down into darkness and nothing.  They say the law doesn’t matter anymore.  That it exists only to preserve the powers and the position of a lawless few. 

DC Announces (Sort Of) The Four Cancelled Titles

DC's The Source has been posting the solicits for September - "0 month" (which we'll have posted soon). The blog noted the other three books that will be cancelled to make room for the new titles (which was covered in this report) and to maintain the number of books at 52. They are:

CAPTAIN ATOM
RESURRECTION MAN
VOODOO

The fourth title: JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL, was cancelled in August with issue #12 and Annual #1.

My take
Still surprised by JLI, but there's rumblings of a new Justice League title coming.The other titles I'm not too shocked about it. I did notice we have our first Wildstorm title cancellation.

Sneak Peeks: Marvel Comics June 13, 2012

The Fellowship has obtained sneak peeks for comics from Marvel that will come out June 13...

SPIDER-MEN #1 (of 5)

BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)

SARA PICHELLI (A)

History is made as Ultimate Spider-Man Miles Morales meets the one and only Peter Parker, your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man!

BOOM Studios Teaser - “Raised In A Kung-Fu Orphanage”

The Fellowship has received this teaser from BOOM! Studios...

It's similar to the Freelancer teaser we posted last week. Hmmm, interesting. As soon as we know, you'll know. Stay Tuned....

Comics And Trades For The Week of June 13

Diamond has released it's list of comics and trades that will be hitting stores this week:

DARK HORSE COMICS   

BTVS SEASON 9 FREEFALL #10 JEANTY VAR CVR $2.99

BTVS SEASON 9 FREEFALL #10 NOTO CVR              $2.99

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #5        $3.50

MASSIVE #1 WOOD CVR               $3.50

NGE SHINJI IKARI RAISING PROJECT TP VOL 11   $9.99

STAR WARS KNIGHT ERRANT ESCAPE #1 (OF 5) CARRE CVR           $3.50

STRAIN #5 (OF 12) (MR)                $3.50

               

DC COMICS        

AME COMI BLACK FLASH PVC FIGURE (RES)         $70.00

AMERICAN VAMPIRE LORD OF NIGHTMARES #1 (OF 5) (MR)       $2.99

BATGIRL #10      $2.99

BATMAN #10     $3.99

BATMAN #10 COMBO PACK        $4.99

BATMAN #4 4TH PTG     $2.99

BATMAN AND ROBIN #10            $2.99

BATMAN ARKHAM UNHINGED #3            $2.99

BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE STATUE NEW 52 BY JIM LEE               $80.00

BATWOMAN HC VOL 01 HYDROLOGY      $22.99

BEFORE WATCHMEN SILK SPECTRE #1 (OF 4) (MR)            $3.99

BEFORE WATCHMEN SILK SPECTRE #1 (OF 4) COMBO PACK (MR)              $4.99

BIRDS OF PREY TP VOL 01 END RUN         $14.99

DC COMICS PRESENTS SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #1        $7.99

DEATHSTROKE #10          $2.99

DEMON KNIGHTS #10    $2.99

FRANKENSTEIN AGENT OF SHADE #10    $2.99

GREEN LANTERN #10      $2.99

GREEN LANTERN #10 COMBO PACK        $3.99

GREEN LANTERN ANIMATED SER ATROCITUS MAQUETTE (RES)  $125.00

GREEN LANTERN THE ANIMATED SERIES #3         $2.99

GRIFTER #10       $2.99

JUSTICE TP          $29.99

LEGION LOST #10             $2.99

MISTER TERRIFIC TP VOL 01 MIND GAMES            $16.99

RAVAGERS #2    $2.99

RESURRECTION MAN #10             $2.99

SAUCER COUNTRY #4 (MR)         $2.99

SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY TP VOL 02 (OF 2)   $29.99

SHADE #9 (OF 12)             $2.99

SUICIDE SQUAD #10       $2.99

SUPERBOY #10  $2.99

SUPERMAN PATINA MINI STATUE (RES)                $95.00

TINY TITANS GROWING UP TINY TP         $12.99

PROPHECY #1 Sold Out, A Second (And Possible Third) Printing On The Way

Dynamite Entertainment has announced the first printing of PROPHECY #1 has sold out and the second printing is close to it as well. The seven issue company cross-over is written by Ron Marz featuring art by Walter Geovani and covers by Paul Renaud.

The Mayan doomsday prophecy is coming to pass, and the end of the world makes for strange allies. Vampirella, Red Sonja, Kulan Gath, Dracula, Eva, Herbert West The Reanimator, Alan Quatermain, Athena, Dorian Gray, Purgatory, Pantha and many more choose sides and clash in battles that will decide the fate of the Earth and all of mankind. Will the forces of good be able to stop the end of days? Or will an army of darkness rise?

"Obviously it's great news that Prophecy #1 sold out," says Prophecy writer Ron Marz. "It's satisfying to put together a series that embraces the fun of comics, and then have readers respond to that series. But the better news is that Dynamite is going back for a second printing. We want to have copies in front of as many people as possible!"

"It is with great pride that Prophecy is selling out so quickly," adds Dynamite Entertainment President and Publisher Nick Barrucci. "For issue #1 to be sold out from Diamond within 24 hours of release is a testament to the hard work that Ron (Marz), Walter (Geovanni) and everyone at Dynamite put into the launch. Readers have been asking for publishers to create self-contained events, and it is clear that Dynamite has made the right move by listening to our fan-base with our single focused ‘Prophecy' series!"

DC Comics To Do A "0" Month; Four New Titles Added

DC has announced that in September 2012 they will be releasing issue #0 for the NEW 52 line. They will also debut four new books:

TALON - Co-Writers: Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Artist: Guillem March

Meet Calvin Rose, the only Talon to ever escape the grasp of the Court of Owls. This former assassin of the Court is trying to live a normal life ... but that’s impossible when he’s being hunted by his former masters!

SWORD OF SORCERY – Writer: Christy Marx. Artist: Aaron Lopresti

Featuring the return of Amethyst, Amy Winston leads a strange life on the road with her mother and resents it. She’s about to learn it’s all been necessary when she discovers she’s the lost princess of Gemworld—and she’s being hunted by her murderous aunt. With a back-up story written by Tony Bedard with art by Jesus Saiz, set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, the monstrous warrior Beowulf is charged with finding and defeating the evil Grendel.

WORLD WAR HACK Digital Edition Free For Limited Time

Viper Comics has announced that beginning at 12:01AM on June 8, 2012 and ending at 11:59PM the publisher will be giving away the full graphic novel of World War Hack to help kick off the digital edition on Apple iBooks. You can find it here.

World War Hack
Written by Ethan Bull

Art by Tsubasa Yozora

Edited by Gwendolyn Borgen

Inspired by true events, World War Hack tells the story of how the U.S. Government gathers top computer hackers from around the country, under the guise of a competition, to unknowingly help solve a pressing national security crisis. Little does the government know that eighteen-year-old hacker, Wyatt Dyer, is both the cause and solution to their crisis.

Here's the trailer for the book if you haven't seen it before...

First Look: DRACULA WORLD ORDER

The Fellowship has obtained a first look at DRACULA WORLD ORDER. The book is written by Ian Brill with art by Tonci Zonjic (WHO IS JAKE ELLIS?), Rahsan Ekedal (ECHOES, SOLOMN KANE), Declan Shalvey (THUNDERBOLTS, 28 DAYS LATER), and Gabriel Hardman (HULK, BETRAYAL OF THE PLANET OF THE APES).

DRACULA WORLD ORDER tells the story of how the greatest villain of all, Count Dracula, takes advantage of a world on the brink of economic collapse. In a world where the top 1% of the population are vampires, the rest of the human race are prisoners…or the 1%’s next meal. Dracula’s own son Alexandru leads the 99% in rebellion against the Vampire elite – in a battle that will leave you breathless.

The self-published book will be released June 13 digitally on comiXology while at the same time a very limited 300 copy print run will be available from these retailers:

4 Color Fantasies in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Beach Ball Comics in Anaheim, CA
The Beguiling in Toronto, Canada
Collector's Paradise in Winnetka and Pasadena, CA
Comix Experience in San Francisco, CA
Desert Island in Brooklyn, NY
Laughing Ogre Comics in Lansdowne, VA, Fairfax, VA and Columbus, OH
Meltdown Comics in Los Angeles, CA
Midtown Comics in New York City, NY
Speeding Bullet Comics in Norman, OK

It can also be purchased online from Things From Another World (http://www.tfaw.com).