Author: Rob
The Legends Begin Here
Godzilla Legends #1 now in stores, First of five monster spotlight issues
IDW Publishing is proud to launch the first issue in a new mini-series, GODZILLA LEGENDS. The series features five self-contained stories, each centering on one of Godzilla’s fearsome foes. Beginning with Anguirus in issue #1, each issue focuses on a Toho monster that has never been closely examined in comics—ever! Through its action-packed run, GODZILLA LEGENDS will treat readers to all-new stories of Anguirus, Rodan, Titanosaurus, Hedorah and Kumonga, each spotlighting in their own issue. This miniseries will also offer stunning interconnected covers by Arthur Adams.
In GODZILLA LEGENDS #1, drawn and co-written by Matt Frank, Anguirus, the perpetual underdog, goes toe-to-toe with one of the most devastating monsters of all time-Destoroyah! This is a classic tale of David vs. Goliath… monster style! Writers Jeff Prezenkowski and Matt Frank keep readers on the edge of their seats throughout the entire issue. Readers are encouraged to ask their retailers about a variant Matt Frank cover, as well as a unique hand-sketched Matt Frank cover.
The action continues with GODZILLA LEGENDS #2, coming in December. Writer Jonathan Vankin and artist Simon Gane create a sure-fire hit featuring the master of the skies—the mighty Rodan! In January, Titanosaurus headlines his very own comic, courtesy of writer Mike Raicht and artist Tony Parker for GODZILLA LEGENDS #3. February brings GODZILLA LEGENDS #4 and the first-ever fight between Hedorah and Mechagodzilla, with writer Chris Mowry and artist E.J. Su. This epic series closes in March when the government asks renowned, retired adventurer Bryson Allworth to do the impossible – climb Godzilla! Helmed by writer Bobby Curnow with artist Dean Haspiel, GODZILLA LEGENDS #5 is a fittingly thrilling end to this must-have series.
Each issue will feature covers by renowned Godzilla artists. In addition to the interconnecting, series-long covers by Adams, Bob Eggleton will create covers for issues 1, 3 and 5, with covers from Chris Scalf for issues 2 and 4.
Review-The Strain #1
By Chuck Suffel
Publication Date: December 14, 2011 Format: FC, 32 pages Price: $1.00
Story by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan ,Script by David Lapham, Art by Mike Huddleston
From the Dark Horse page:
“When a Boeing 777 lands at JFK International Airport and goes dark on the runway, the Center for Disease Control, fearing a terrorist attack, calls in Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and his team of expert biological-threat first responders. Only an elderly pawnbroker from Spanish Harlem suspects a darker purpose behind the event-an ancient threat intent on covering mankind in darkness.”
Guillermo Del Toro? Chuck Hogan? David Lapham? With writers like these the story should leap off the page and tell itself! Did it? Let’s start by saying that as usual Mike Huddleston’s (Butcher Baker and The Homeland Directive) artwork doesn’t disappoint. Some panels are really creepy and disturbing. So the art wasn’t my problem. The problem I had was there really wasn’t that much to this book. I get it, it’s a one dollar number one, all setup. I just thought it would suck me in more. This could be, may very well be a great story but I can’t tell from this issue. It opens well enough with a peek at the mythos of our villain(s) and then jumps to present day where we meet some of the players. Then the big plot point hits! Dr. Goodweather and his team react to a modern day nightmare scenario. Though the big plot point just didn’t play all that big to me. It was kinda flat for a horror comic. It wasn’t very gory or even violent which is fine but I didn’t even get that sense of unease of foreboding that is usually conveyed in a good horror comic.
Now to be fair I haven’t read the New York Times Best Selling trilogy that this was based on but I really think the comic should be able to interest me on its own. I hope issue two has something more in store for us because this vampire comic? It didn’t suck, I just couldn’t sink my teeth into it.
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Third Party Wars
When your Autobots need backup from Cybertron you can’t always depend on the old faithfuls. Sometimes, you need backup from elsewhere. With that being said who wouldn’t want Targetmasters, who can get down like the big boys. And thanks to MasterShooter Collectibles, we get fully articulated Target Masters.
These bots have bite! Now your Autobots old and new can have some serious firepower.
Checkout their Facebook page here
If that isn’t enough, how about simple upgrades to the Bots you love?
If Igears weapons aren’t good enough for ya, check out these images that will make you scream for joy.
And, soon, your Quintessons will have a bigger and better Armada to institute the laws of being innocent!
So check out Igear’s site here.
Hit up the PCN forums and thanks for reading.
“Till all are one”
Transformers: Xovergen Trailerforce
This awesome 3rd party custom will come out sometime in 2012 and will be able to house G1 Prime/Convoy and Power Master Prime/God Ginrai
New custom TrailerForce TF-01 from Xovergen
Product Name:TrailerForce
Product Code:TF-01
Trailer Length: Approximately 258mm
Alternate Mode: Transform into an articulated Masterpiece scale figure
Material: ABS/POM
MSRP:N/A
Availability:2012
Revoltech: Alucard is now available for pre-order
Tekken Bishoujo Alisa Bosconovitch early concept sculpts
MakeToys’ Gelsalt Constructicons
Make Toys colors are perfect and I can’t wait to see the completed Devastator!
Review-HAWKEN #1 Begins Tomorrow
All-new miniseries illustrated and co-created by comics legend Tim Truman
IDW Publishing is proud to announce the launch of HAWKEN, the all-new weird western series co-written and drawn by Tim Truman, best known for his work on Grimjack and Hawkman. The industry legend teams with his son, writer Ben Truman, to co-develop this original series.
“I’ve been affiliated with a lot of great co-creators and titles in the past, but I can safely say that none have effected me the way HAWKEN has,” says Tim Truman. “Something happened while doing this project with Ben. As far as my artwork goes, it’s been shot full of high-octane fuel.”
Starting tomorrow, HAWKEN follows the tale of Kitchell Hawken, an old man in search of revenge against the Ring, a brotherhood of arms merchants and corrupt politicians who once employed him. Scalped, tortured, and left for dead by the Ring, he arises from his near-death experience able to see the ghosts of everyone he’s killed. Are the phantoms real, or illusions from Hawken’s blood-soaked past?
“The ghosts provide a direct link between the readers and Hawken,” says Ben Truman. “He’s a tough old bastard on the outside, but his relationship with the ghosts provide insights into his inner world. I think readers will come for the two-fisted, six-gun action and stay for the character.”
In addition to co-writing HAWKEN, Tim Truman will also provide illustrations for this six-issue series using his Wild West-style art to bring this eerie story to life.
“Shepherding HAWKEN has been an absolute pleasure, very much the opposite of the character himself,” says editor Denton J. Tipton. “Ben’s scripts are tough-as-nails and have spurred Tim into producing some of the finest work of his career. Saddle up and come along for the ride of a lifetime, or afterlife, as it were.”
Readers are encouraged to ask their retailers about the special “wanted poster” edition signed by Tim and Ben Truman.
HAWKEN #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, partial color) will be available November 16, 2011.
teaser image from Dark Horse Spring Title Launch
Stay tuned